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Mortgage industry workforce plummets 51% since 2006
The number of employees in the mortgage industry declined 51% between February 2006 and February 2011, which equates to a loss of 257,000 jobs. February 2006 marked the peak of employment in this sector at 505,000 individuals. The current mortgage workforce contains 248,000 employees, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data compiled and released by the Mortgage Bankers Association. This figure is down 5.9% from the year ago period and is the lowest level of employment since late 1997. In the first two months of this year, almost 12,000 jobs in the industry have been dissolved, according to the MBA release. The MBA said 191,300 workers in real estate were employed in February, along with 56,700 loan brokers. Those figures are down 5.5% and 7.2% from one year earlier, respectively. Different professions around the industry are feeling the ramifications of job loss. According to Chicago-based trade group the Appraisal Institute, the number of appraisers nationwide has declined about 8.1% since 2007, and that trend is expected to continue. Four years ago there were more than 121,000 active appraisal licenses and certificates held by about 98,500 appraisers, compared to 110,000 certifications for 90,500 appraisers in 2010. The number of active lenders in the industry is also dwindling. As of June 30, 2010, there were 7,821 commercial, savings and foreign banking institutions in the United States, according to data from the American Bankers Association. Lenders consolidated throughout the decade, as the latest figure is down 21% from 9,907 banking institutions in 2000. Wells Fargo (WFC) said a lack of demand is driving layoffs in the housing industry. The banking giant recently laid off 1,900 employees from its mortgage division after home loan applications fell 19.4% between the third and fourth quarters of 2010. Homebuilders echoes that sentiment but many remain cautiously optimistic as the spring selling season approaches. The National Association of Home Builders index rose to 17 in March. The NAHB and Wells Fargo survey builders to gauge perceptions of the new, single-family home market for the next six months. A score higher than 50 indicates more builders view the market as good than poor. Builders are more optimistic than previous month, "however, the same factors that have been weighing down the market are still very much in play," commented NAHB Chairman Bob Neilsen, "particularly competition from short sales and foreclosures, consumers' inability to sell their existing home, appraisals that are coming in below construction cost due to the inappropriate use of distressed properties as comps, and restrictive lending conditions for both buyers and builders." Write to Christine Ricciardi. Follow her on Twitter @HWnewbieCR. Disclosure: The author holds no relevant investments.


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Hi Christian,
An interesting article. I mostly build with-in TXP these days so site search isn't as tricky as it used to be, although this could be a great way to add search resuslts from other sources for output into your own domain.
A very interesting and practical introduction to BOSS!

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It is currently a season of change and division in America.
On all points of the political spectrum, people may be feeling fear and trepidation at who will be elected to top government offices. Is this fear well-grounded? Is this trepidation even Biblical?
Scripture suggests this may be the wrong response.
As Christ-followers, it is all-too-easy to fall into the trap of putting our faith in one human leader or another, instead of putting our faith in Jesus alone. With all of the vicious rhetoric and lines-in-the-sand that we encounter each day, how do we approach this season of change in a way that glorifies God?
I was recently reminded of a passage of Scripture that has been often quoted in the public sphere, and I believe that God communicates some extremely valuable truths within it.
Proverbs 3:5-8 says,
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones."
I see at least 3 items that we can pull from this passage that will help us trust God during this season of change.
1) Lean On Scripture and Wise Mentors
The passage says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." First and foremost, this verse identifies the Lord as the one in whom we must trust with all of our hearts. But oh, how easy it is to trust ourselves, and how comfortable it is to use very few sources! I often find myself asking questions and voicing fears within my own limited internal dialogue, instead of opening those thoughts up to be examined by Scripture. I naturally lean into my own experience instead of leaning into what the Bible says about a given situation. In addition to the gift of Scripture, God gives us teachers and mentors who are close followers of Christ that can speak wisdom and understanding into our messy thoughts. Another verse, Proverbs 15:22 invites us to lean into them also, asking honest questions and allowing them to point us back to God based on what they have learned: "Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed."
2) Remember and Acknowledge God's Character
The passage says, "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Instead of allowing Satan to use fear to divide us and push us into anger and malice, we must remember the depth of God's character. He is loving and all-knowing, gracious and slow to anger, forgiving and powerful, completely just and righteous, sovereign and in control, immediately present, and abundantly caring. When faced with change and divisiveness, we must acknowledge that God fully embodies and exemplifies each of these characteristics. He is our Father in Heaven. He is our Creator. He is our Shepherd. He is our Healer. If we forget these things about God, our path is sure to take some crooked turns. But, if we remind ourselves of these things and praise Him for these things, this verse assures us that He will guide us and straighten our path.
3) Don't Believe You Have All the Answers
The passage says, "Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil." God has graciously surrounded us with folks who think differently than we do, and whose perspectives on a given situation may likely shed light on a blind-spot we have. If I start believing I am the only one who is "right" and every one else is "wrong," that's a major red flag. Pride leads us only to evil intentions. But God's wisdom is far above my wisdom. To "fear the Lord," is to respect and revere His vast wisdom and all-knowingness. The verse says that this pairs directly with turning away from evil intentions against those around us. Perhaps God shares certain pieces of His wisdom with me and certain pieces of His wisdom with others--if so, humility is the only option we have that will promote Christ-likeness during conversation with those with whom we differ.
The most encouraging verse in this passage is the last one, which states, "It (trusting in the Lord) will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones." Do we not all long for the deep breath of fresh air that comes when we have faith that God is in control? Like the crisp, evergreen-scented air of the mountains, knowing that we are all in God's loving hands is a healing and comforting sensation.
Although America is in a season of change, our Father God never changes. He always has been and always will be who he has revealed himself to be through Jesus Christ. He loves us and will take care of us. The whole universe is nestled in his arms and there is no human leader or fear-inducing change that can ever wrestle that control away from Him. Let us have faith and allow "all [our] hearts" to trust in our merciful Lord, and may this trust flow through us in a way that builds bridges instead of burning them down.
-written by Chase Cotten, Media Director @ IDES
Barbara Thomas
11/7/2016 10:43:07 am
Chase this was a much needed devotion for today. It has been distressing to me to see Christians in our church engaged in the name calling and broad smearing of those who have differing opinions. Our focus needs to be on God and trust in His love and guidance. Would it be possible for you to send a copy of this to my email address?
Chase from IDES
11/7/2016 11:08:46 am
Hi Barbara, thanks so much for your comment. I couldn't agree with you more! I'd be happy to send you a copy via email. What is your email address?
11/14/2016 10:52:54 am
Chase ~ what can I say ~ I believe a big AMEN will work! As usual, your devotion is right on. Thanksgiving blessings, p.
Chase from IDES
11/14/2016 12:03:15 pm
Thanks for the compliments, Pat. Appreciate you!
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Tendai Kamhungira • 4 October 2013 9:15AM • 1 comment
HARARE - The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has appealed against a High Court order compelling the central bank to return $1 million seized from Trojan Nickel Mine Limited's (Trojan) bank account at the height of the country's economic problems in 2007.
The expropriation of the funds followed a monetary statement issued by the RBZ in October 2007 centralising all foreign currency accounts.
The Supreme Court appeal could not be heard yesterday after the central bank lawyer Linos Mazonde raised a point of law in terms of the RBZ Act.
Mazonde told the court that the bank handled the issue in good faith and hence must be immune to litigation.
However, judges Paddington Garwe, Bharat Patel and Anne-Marie Gowora said Mazonde should have given notice that he was going to raise such an issue.
Garwe said that Mazonde had referred to certain sections of the law that Trojan Mine's lawyer Lewis Uriri might need to respond to.
"As it is, you are taking everybody by surprise, including this court," Garwe said.
The matter was postponed indefinitely to allow Mazonde to comply with the rule.
However, Uriri said the postponement cannot take the matter any further.
"This is not purely a question of law, it is a matter of facts," Uriri said.
The central bank allegedly raided private bank accounts to help fund the government's operations as the country battled serious foreign currency shortages.
Most of the funds are yet to be repaid, forcing several affected companies to sue the country's top bank.
The central bank approached the Supreme Court after a High Court judgment by justice Nicholas Mathonsi ordering the apex bank to return the $1 million seized from Trojan Mine's foreign currency accounts at BancABC.
"It is ordered that judgment is hereby entered in favour of (Trojan Nickel Mine Limited) as against the (RBZ) in the sum of $1 007 541,30 together with interest a tempoe morae at the prescribed rate from the date of summons to date of payment," Mathonsi said.
Mathonsi dismissed claims by RBZ that the central bank had no relationship with Trojan and that the miner must claim its money from BancABC.
He said that the RBZ forced BancABC to breach its contract with their client and insisted that it was the role of the courts to protect bank deposits.
This is what INVESTORS are afraid of ,if RBZ could arm twist BANCABC to hand over funds that they knew very well that it belonged to clients .What does this mean to our savings that are in banks right now ,they could be taken as well & we won't have any recourse what so ever .The truth is that our funds are not safe ,putting your money under the mattress is the only solution .
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Crampons attach to your boots in a number of ways. It is important that your boots and crampons are suitable for one another and – as a rule – your crampons should be no stiffer than your boots. A rigid crampon with a flexible boot is liable to falling off, causing ankle injuries, and suffering metal fatigue or breaking.
Crampons can be categorised into 3 types, Flexible (C1), Semi-Rigid (C2), and Rigid (C3)(see Crampon Types). Boots can also be broadly categorised into 4 types as per the table below.
|Boot Type
|Key Features
This rating system refers primarily to the stiffness of the boot, with category B0 not being suitable for crampons. The stiffness of a particular model of boot will obviously vary depending on the size of the boot. The largest fitting will be more flexible than the smallest, meaning that people with big feet may need to select a stiffer boot than those with smaller feet.
Now that you know which crampons and boots are compatible with one another, you should consider crampon attachment or the binding system. The binding system is the means by which your crampons attach to your boots. It is important that your boots are designed to accommodate the binding system of your crampons and that they attach securely. A poorly fitted crampon can cause equipment damage or, worse yet, injury on the mountain.
There are three main types of crampon bindings: Strap-On, Step-In, and Hybrid.
As the name suggests, strap-on crampons feature nylon webbing that straps the crampon securely to the boot. If the centre bar is compatible with the flexibility of the boot, strap-on crampons will fit most boot types. Strap-on crampons take a little longer to attach and there is always a degree of play between crampon and boot. However, they offer a flexible solution and are suitable for snow walking and moderate ice climbs.
Step-in crampons will only fit boots that feature heel and toe welts designed for step-in crampons. A wire bail secures the toe of the crampon and a heel cable with a tension lever clamps the crampon securely in place. Step-in bindings attach securely with little or no play and can be removed easily, even with thick gloves on. Step-in bindings usually feature an ankle strap and an adjustable front bail.
Hybrid or semi-step-in bindings feature – as the name suggests – elements of the other binding systems. There is a toe strap at the front of the crampon and a heel lever at the back. Hybrid bindings require a stiff sole and a heel grove to hold the crampon in place. However, they are more flexible and forgiving than a full step-in binding meaning that they do not have to fit perfectly into the heel welt. Hybrid crampons are easy to attach and remove in difficult conditions with gloves on.


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The story of a roundwood timber cruck frame straw bale house construct in Pensilva, Cornwall. You are paying to have as much as 10 pictures and your house particulars made accessible on-line. They boast an average 22 days to promote, but they are going to in all probability value your house rather less than you are snug with as they will not talk up the price to get your corporation. Each of my DIY Birdhouse Plans embrace a chopping list and diagram with step-by-step instructions on methods to construct the birdhouse. What makes it particular for a beach home theme is when the natural elements of shells, sand dollars, and starfish are added… together with white slipcovers, breezy white curtains and solar bleached wooden accompanies the colors. He created a 3,500 sq.-foot life-sized Dream House to celebrate Barbie's 50th birthday. Stop in this weekend for a Friday 4pm to 8pm and Saturday & Sunday 10am to 3pm.
This was a change from the original Dream House in several ways – not solely was it considerably greater, however one could arrange the house itself in different ways, not simply the furnishings inside. Love shouldn't be based mostly on procuring sprees, purchases that costs greater than the down payment on a house (owning not renting/pretending), and tons of cash. They may be scrap wooden from round the home, in that case the dog house may or might not come out too enticing relying upon the pieces you may have out there and you might have to cobble collectively a plan for constructing the dog house since the pieces aren't prone to match what could be required for the plans out there. The home is believed to have been transformed in 1850, when the second story was added over the principle part of the house and a room was added to the main flooring. I was a little bit dissatisfied as a result of the house (which was grey and white with a crimson door in the present) is now painted purple.
When you call in an property agent to sell your home for you, the service you're paying for is that they'll come round, measure the rooms, take the photos for you, write up the small print and lay all of it out for patrons to learn. The home obviously requires more in the way in which of lights than the cellular dwelling and we've needed to run the generator for a number of hours here and there to spice up the batteries and avoid them being damaged.
Another growth is the use of one space under the house the place we previously grazed the sheep and we've got our apple trees. We have demo'd a lot of the house and I've been type of keeping up with it on my Instagram tales but I thought it was time to point out you at the least some of the small progress we've got made within the month now we have owned this new dwelling of ours. However, she and I live within the western mountains of WY and have no plans to go wherever right now. What started as a one bed room, kitchen, living room, dining room & lavatory is now all those plus 2 bedrooms, household room, entrance room and seasonal patio room.
What I thought was good about that was selecting the house collectively, somewhat than one in all us having a house and the opposite residing in a home s/he wasn't concerned in selecting. This hub lists the highest sell your individual home websites, so you may have a handy list and may rapidly make a decision as as to if it is best for you or not. Dad's stint within the Army had made him cleansing loopy and so my earliest memories are of an virtually overly-clear house.


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And, For My Next Magic Trick… Guacamole With No Avocados!
As a nutritionist and journalist, ingredient list hunting is one activity that is right up my alley.
Oh, yes, I do mean "activity". It is not at all odd for me to walk the aisles of a supermarket for a good half hour with the sole intention of seeing if I encounter any blog-worthy "WTF"-ness.
I'm not in there for any other reason. I don't need garlic for dinner. Not even a stick of gum from the checkout counter. I'm just there to walk and — cross my fingers! — come across something heinous.
Alas, I struck gold today with Calavo's Guacamole Tortilla Chips.
Here is what the front of the bag tells us:
"Rich Guacamole Taste!"
That's more than a statement — that is an enthused proclamation. But wait, there's more:
"So green and so good, you'll think you already dipped."
Alright, then. Let's get our avocado goodness on. First, though, let's take a look at the ingredient list (I purposefully bold part of it to make sure you read the really crazy part).
Whole white corn, vegetable oil and/or canola oil and/or soybean oil and/or sunflower oil, guacamole seasoning (salt, cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, salt, culture, enzymes], lactose, whey, buttermilk, maltodextrin, onion powder, garlic powder, sour cream [cream, nonfat milk, culture, enzymes], monosodium glutamate, citric acid, spice, lactic acid, natural flavor, tocopherols, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, titanium dioxide, blue 1 lake, red 40, corn flour, lime.
I could potentially understand the use of guacamole seasoning in these chips, but why is it made from cheddar cheese? At least Kraft's highly controversial "faux guacamole" dip contained a smidge of avocado!
The presence of all those artificial dyes in Calavo's product also makes the "so green" tagline sound a whole less appetizing.
What's particularly odd, though, is that the company's guacamole dips are the real thing (no artificial colors, no weird fillers, etc.). These chips certainly tarnish their brand name.


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Libra Astrology September 23 - October 22Libra Strength Keywords:
- Diplomatic
- Graceful
- Peaceful
- Idealistic
- Hospitable
Libra Weakness Keywords:
- Superficial
- Vain
- Indecisive
- Unreliable
Libra and Independence:
Libras like to be around other people, they are all about partnerships and groups. They are happiest when other people are around and when other people are doing their work. They are lazy but like posh surrounding and nice decor. These two extremes could strike a balance and the Libra living on his own could either have a very messy place or a very intricately decorated place. They can be independent, they have the intelligence and the full capability within but would a Libra rather co-exist/depend on others.
Libra and Friendship:
Libras love excitement, new situations, adventure and the unusual. They make friends with people from all walks of life and they are always up to something new and exciting with enthusiasm. Libras are great at getting along with people, everyone likes a Libra. They are all about partnerships and groups, they are the glue that hold a group together because they are the ones responsible for keeping harmony and peace. Libras have mastered the art of relationships, not just romantic but business, personal, and family relationships just to name a few. No one is able to see another person's point of view better then a Libra.
Libra and Temperament:
Libras have excellent instincts and intuition, most of the time they do not trust them enough. Libras are likely to be underachievers due to the easygoing attitude. This does not mean that they are necessarily lazy, they just make do with whatever comes their way. They do not want anything badly enough to fight for it. The only time that a Libra will usually stand up is if a situation is unfair, the only time a Libra will definitely stand up is if they feel something involving them is unfair. They need their respect and their fairness, after all, Libra has done so much for other people, it deserves at least fairness, right? When this issue comes into play, Libra becomes courageous.
Libra Deep Inside:
They are also likely to hide or bend their own true feelings in order to bring peace with a group and to make others like them. Sometime this results in them not really knowing what their true feelings are because they are trying to make everyone happy. Other people can see this and Libras have earned themselves a reputation for being indecisive, they simply do not want to hurt anyone's feelings or cause disorder or friction in a situation. This spills over inside the person and many times, Libras have difficulty making decisions. Inside, the Libra is very insecure, they suffer from a lack of self confidence, they are always searching for something to complete them. This is another reason why they are social butterflies, it is an unconscious attempt to find the missing peace through other people. By trying to appease other people all the time, Libras don't really know who they are inside. Libras desperately need love and approval, they will do the favors that people ask and and have a hard time saying 'no' or 'I'm too busy' in order to prove how nice they are, this gradually builds up resentment and negative self esteem issues inside. Libra's indecisiveness is caused by fear, their fear that a wrong decision will make everything come crashing down around them and cause turmoil in their lives. Life is not like that and the Libra that acknowledges the fact that life has ups and downs will be less emotionally wound up, not so hard on themselves and as a result, they will be a much happier person.
What it's Like to Date a Libra Man:
The Libra man is very popular with women because he is charming, harmonious and can relate to women on their level - a characteristic of Libra is the ability so see the world through the eyes of others. Libra men do this to seduce the girl and it always works. He always seems to be on the search for the perfect women, unfortunately, that does not exist. The closest thing a perfect woman could do is appreciate and be in awe of his stardom. Look up to him, admire him, he is a sucker for flattery. Do not nag or pick on his inability to make a decision, it will simply put pressure on him. You make the decision if he cannot, he will happily go along with you and deep inside will be happy that you took control.
What it's Like to Date a Libra Woman:
Libra woman is enchanting and charming, she is the master of the art of seduction. The environment is important for Libra, make sure the first date is somewhere classy and elegant with posh surroundings, such as lunch at an elegant bistro then a walk along the tree lined pathways of a ravine in the summertime with the flowers blooming. Libra will feel at peace and love it. Give her compliments and tell her how much she is appreciated. She may reply bashfully but with each compliments, the radiant glow inside her will shine brighter and brighter. Once the initial seduction is over with and the relationship has become more stable, she will stop her sweet seductive ways, not because she has completely lost interest, but it is because she is lazy in love. She may need a few days away without you, this is like pressing the reset button on the relationship. Be romantic with her and she won't lose interest. Be dramatically romantic, sweet love notes tucked in her pocket, flowers, these things bring great joy to the Libra woman and they make her feel special, which is essentially important to the Libra woman.
How to Attract Libra:
Libras are easy to attract, they probably have attracted you first with their easygoing nature. First and foremost, admire and flatter them. Treat them like a prince or princess. Libras love to talk, they can talk about anything but are especially interested in themselves. Want to leave a lasting impression on a Libra? Ask questions about them and talk about their interests, hobbies, anything regarding them. Even though Libras are diplomatic, they enjoy seeing things from other points of view. Engage in a light debate about an issue exploring both sides and the conversation will flow. Dress nice, keep the atmosphere posh and upscale and clean your house before they come over for the first time. First impressions are lasting for Libras. Have fun, be yourself, you are almost guaranteed a good time with the easygoing, interesting Libra.


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GIFTS OF THE GARDEN: "THE GREATEST GIFT OF THE GARDEN IS THE RESTORATION OF THE FIVE SENSES". "All the windows of my heart I open to the day"- John Greenleaf Whittier. SIGHT: Absorb the colors in mass, squint and blur the edges, put your eyes close-up to a flower so that if fills up the whole frame of your vision. And then pull away slowly until the flower comes first into focus. Absorb. Close your eyes and
LISTEN. There may be distant chirps from a bird, a whirr of a bumblebee in flight or just peaceful silence. Listen to the sound of moving water or the music rain makes. Crush an herbal leaf and smell the AROMA. Make a memory of all the different flowers, grasses and herbs; sweet, pungent, aromatic, eucalyptus smells. Fingertips FEEL textures of velvet petals. Leaves and branches smooth, grainy, coarse, cool, taking in the quality of each. Allow the pores of your skin to catch a breeze and FEEL the temperature of the sunshine and the shade. And in the end enjoy the fruits of the garden. Pluck a warm ripe tomato and TASTE its sweetness. Nectar from honeysuckle and fruits and vegetables that ripen in each season. "Plants give us oxygen for the lungs and for the soul"– Linda Solegato.
In the end, it's all a metaphor, this garden. . . IS LIFE.
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Peterhead Lifeboat went to the aid of a stricken pleasure boat to the east of the port on Friday.
The Misses Robertson of Kintail was requested to launch by UK Coastguard at 12.15pm with its volunteer crew to assist the broken down vessel 'Wavedancer' with two male crew.
The vessel was laying a short distance east of the port's north breakwater and had suffered engine failure.
The lifeboat took the casualty in tow, and recovered it to Peterhead marina. The lifeboat was then stood down and returned to its berth at 1 30 pm. The sea conditions were 1 Metre swell, and wind was SW by S force 4 - 5. Visibility was good.
Peterhead Lifeboat is always interested to hear from anyone wishing to join the fundraising team, and the crew. If you think you have some spare time to help raise funds to save lives at sea, or you have what it takes to be a member of the lifeboat crew, then please contact Peterhead lifeboat station on 01779 473331.


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What is a smile makeover?
A sensational smile can enhance your social and professional life. You might be unhappy with the appearance of your teeth and want a "smile makeover." A smile makeover is a dramatic improvement in the aesthetics of your teeth and mouth. While some dental work is required for oral health, a smile makeover is your choice.
Many people think of a smile makeover as resulting in a set of perfectly straight, perfectly white teeth, but this type of smile makeover usually looks unnatural, even artificial. Most patients are happier with an aesthetic enhancement of their smile that also has a natural, healthy appearance. It's important that your dentist be something of an artist, trained in the techniques that produce a truly beautiful smile.
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If you feel self-conscious about the overall appearance of your teeth, you have the right to consider purely cosmetic dental work. If you find that the appearance of your mouth interferes with your social and professional life, you should discuss the possibilities with Dr. Michael or Dr. Pamela Adams.
How does a smile makeover begin?
The doctors will complete an in-depth examination of your teeth and speak with you about your vision of a gorgeous smile. After careful consideration, they wil discuss a personalized plan for a cosmetic makeover of your smile.
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You may have many options to achieve an improved smile. That's why your consultation with Dr. Michael or Dr. Pamela Adams is so important. Their experience is a valuable resource to help you decide what steps will make the most difference. You may consider the use of inlays or onlays, veneers, dental bonding, crowns, bridges, or implants.
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Friday, August 15, 2014
Friday Fun
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My ignorance about snow is fairly profound but, if it does fall in those daggers, it would certainly be more than a little threatening from below.ReplyDelete
Legs crossed and eyes watering at the very thought.Replies
Bwahahaha! My thighs tightened as I read your comment, EC. :)Delete
The snow that falls sideways is the worst. You never see it coming...ReplyDeleteReplies
Quite the sneaky snow, Alex! :)Delete
Snow? Could you provide a gloss for this word, River? I live in California and am snow deprived. At the moment, I'm rain deprived, too.ReplyDeleteReplies
You need rain there, Lee! Too many wildfires this time of year. As for snow...it's cold, white, wet stuff... ;)Delete
That isn't snow falling in that sign. Those are icicles. The sign should say, "Watch out for falling ice."ReplyDeleteReplies
True enough, Ron...especially when it falls from above... ;)Delete
At least the colors weren't reversed. I'd hate to have yellow snow attacking me from any direction.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh dear... Too funny, Loni! The mental picture is going to stay with me now. ;)Delete
LOL! Your comment was funnier than the sign :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Carol! I do try. :)Delete


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Magnificent Seven fiction written by fans in which Ezra Standish is either the main character, or has an important part in the story.
Some of these stories are works in progress, however, most authors will indicate that the story is unfiished for the benefit of those who may wish to return at a later time.
The quality of these works will vary. Most of these writers are not professionals, although some are truly talented and experienced. Others, however, may be very young and/or trying out their writing skills for the first time, and a few are writing in a second language.
Feedback is almost always appreciated, so if you enjoy a story, please let the author know!
Christmas Wish: Ezra - senorabutterfly
You're Not a Mistake AU - Freespirit
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Saturday, June 11, 2016
Does Loving Forgiveness Mean Approval?
A couple of scenarios, if you will:
A child deliberately disobeys a parent, expresses remorse, promises to do better and the parent forgives them – but the child continues to disobey. Does this mean the same error is permitted in the future?
A spouse cheats outside of marriage, is found out, apologizes, promises to maintain vows in the future and their spouse forgives them and does not file for divorce. Does that mean the cheating can continue?
Yet we all know of people and situations where errors – sin, if you will – continue. What's our viewpoint on the repetition? Should what was forgiven as an error be repeated? How often? For how long?
Society has called for freedom to do as we please though it is shown not to be God's will. How do we know what to do? How are we to act as Christians?
Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. (Acts 11:25-26 KJV)
Do you see the cause and effect here? Barnabas and Saul went to Antioch, joined the local church and taught people what they knew about Christ. What the people saw and heard were all they knew about Christ, but they called these people by His name, acknowledging them as His followers.
When people come to Him in contrition, confession and acceptance of the grace He provides, we become His. However, if we continue in error, in willfully sinning, and He cannot be seen in us, why would anyone call us Christians? How do we show we are His followers, doing as He commanded?
Jesus taught love – God's love. God is also judgment, tempered with mercy and grace – the grace that offered Himself as the bridge between our errors and His judgment. Love does forgive.
Consequences, however, cannot be erased. Continued sin cannot be condoned. God is the judge of our sin – and the definer of what is sin.
Many quote from Luke 6 to call Christians judgmental:
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: (Luke 6:37 KJV)
. . . while Christians – in that same chapter after instructing verses – believe Jesus' instructions are to be of help:
Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. (Luke 6:42 KJV)
We're instructed to first be certain our lives reflect Christ's, not the sins that separate from Him, and then help others, perhaps with similar problems simply because we're experienced. Christ did not preach approval of sin.
Why else would Jesus say:
Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. (John 5:14 KJV)
She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. (John 8:11 KJV)
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When blues-folkie Leyla McCalla shared a gig at Siberia in December with avant-garde player Helen Gillet, it was both a delightful double exploration of the boundaries of the two women's shared instrument — the cello — and a surprise. Though McCalla, best known for working with the Grammy-winning string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops, has been living in New Orleans for several years now, she rarely performs here.
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Hurray for the Riff Raff, "Small Town Heroes" (Feb. 11)
Transplanted New Orleans singer-songwriter Alynda Lee Segarra's talent has flourished here, over the past few years, and as such, has steadily earned praise from heavy-hitting fans fans including NPR Music to the Alabama Shakes. The seducer is her warm, understated voice, matched with a keen distillation of pop and folk traditions and a powerful political compass. On "Small Town Heroes," her debut for the Dave Matthews-founded ATO Records, she swings from ringing Appalachian balladry to melancholy-sweet Beatle melodies.
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Something of an elder statesman in New Orleans alternative music, Rotary Downs has been at it for over a decade now. A more rock-oriented rhythm section added shortly after Katrina seemed to sharpen its sonic explorations, and "Traces," the band's first album since 2010's "Cracked Maps and Blue Reports," sees the band continuing to tighten up. The new project is split between hard, glossy synth-pop and hazy, dark acid-surf rock.
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subdudes frontman Tommy Malone earned deserved critical praise for "Natural Born Days," his warm, rootsy solo debut for the M.C. Records label. He has another, as-yet-untitled platter of slide guitar and lyrical Americana on the way in April.
Tommy Malone is on the road in February and March with Tab Benoit, as well as with the reunited original lineup of the subdudes. He plays the French Quarter Festival on Saturday, April 12, and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Saturday, May 3.
Glen David Andrews, "Redemption" (Louisiana Red Hot Records, April 2 and May 1)
The year that went into making Glen David Andrews' upcoming "Redemption" was also a year he spent working on himself. The fierce gospel-soul trombonist and bandleader honed the tunes as navigated new sobriety after a 2012 stint in rehab, and they're threaded through with the affirmation, peace and gratitude he achieved during that process. Helmed by a pair of Grammy winners – engineer Ray Bardani and producer Leo Sacks – and featuring guests Anders Osborne, Ben Ellman and Ivan Neville, Andrews' spiritual journey also rocks. "Redemption" will be released locally in advance of the French Quarter Festival in April, and widely to coincide with Jazz Fest in May.
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