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I just went to see sam and co. tonight at the warfield in san francisco. I need to say before anything else, I love sam and the music he has written. the rendition of that music, the rendition he is presently touring with, is a bastardized version of his own brilliance. truly, the only thing worth having seen tonight was the opening band and the last song, which he did by himself. the crowd tonight looked like zombies, blank faces dumbfounded by what was transpiring on stage. Sorry sam, but i was quite disappointed. you've made me cry before, but this version just hurt.
Beware!!! Worst show in 20 years!
I just went to see sam and co. tonight at the warfield in san francisco. I need to say before anything else, I love sam and the music he has written. the rendition of that music, the rendition he is presently touring with, is a bastardized version of his own brilliance. truly, the only thing worth having seen tonight was the opening band and the last song, which he did by himself. the crowd tonight looked like zombies, blank faces dumbfounded by what was transpiring on stage. Sorry sam, but i was quite disappointed. you've made me cry before, but this version just hurt.
Yeah, I've thoroughly enjoyed
Yeah, I've thoroughly enjoyed pretty much everything Iron & Wine have done. I've seen them 3 times & I've been blown away every time. I love that they don't just stick to how the song was recorded. They improv & make it really unique & awesome each time. I love what they're doing. This is real live music, not what you'll get if you go to any pop/rock/country concert these days.
I had the extreme good fortune to see them on back to back nights at the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta, this past November. Both shows (but particularly the 1st, as it was being filmed for the Artist's Den TV show) were absolutely incredible. As a long time fan, I can honestly say that while at first I wasn't sure I liked the shift in sound on Kiss Each Other Clean, seeing them live made me appreciate it so much more. I really fell in love all over again. You can totally see the progression the growth in their sound, but also in the tightness of the band and the craftsmanship of the music. I don't mean to discount how anyone is feeling, I'm just saying once I let go of "HEY! What happened to the I&W I know and love?" and just rode the ride, it totally clicked for me.
Anyhoo, I'm going to make a thread with some pics and video from those shows here in a minute.
@AcousticTreez: Well said. I think that's the story most fans are feeling right now.
@the guy who made the above post: I saw him at the start of this tour and it was my second time, last one several years ago. The show was absolutely beautiful, with incredible renditions of songs old, new, and in the middle. Take 'Sea and the Rhythm.' When I saw him back in the day, this was the ONE song I wanted to hear him play, just him and that guitar. But alas, the show went on without it, and I still had a good time. Flash forward to now, years of new musical interests later, and I see him, and he surprises me by busting out the most incredible, semi-electronic atmospheric presentation of 'Sea and the Rhythm' that I could have possibly conceived. Now THAT brought me to tears. And besides, if you're really that surprised by his new sound, you clearly haven't been listening to his very directed evolution, like, say, the last two albums... and his live shows are always all about the jam band. That ten-minute version of 'Wolves'? Melted my face.
Wow I am shocked by all of this; just saw them in Montreal and was blown away- as was the entire crowd. It was a love-fest. I have never seen a crowd (1400) in a large room so quiet- you could hear a pin drop. Because everyone was transfixed by the musicianship on stage. The arrangements were incredibly orchestrated, haunting, and beautiful. Yes that means the horns, Marketa in the background, bongos, chimes, etc...I think a bare bones acoustic show would be the disappointment having witnessed this tour.
After seeing their show in Helsinki, I have to agree. Surely, the artist has a right to do whatever he wants to with his own songs, but the current live show just starts to be beyond the point of being accessible to many people who have learned to love the songs from his albums. I mean, to me Sam is the greatest songwriter out there and I really tried my best to enjoy the show, but it just really didn't work for me with all the psychedelic jazz arrangements. Also, the the band was way too loud (especially bass + bass drum) and all the nuances in Sam's voice and his guitar were masked. I would have never believed I'd leave Iron & Wine show disappointed.
I guess you're not familiar with what Sam does to his songs. No one covers Iron and Wine like Iron and Wine. You go to his shows EXPECTING him to switch it up. I guess it should be a fair warning to anyone expecting Sam to play his music the way it sounds on the album, that he rarely plays that way at a show. The fun is hearing how he makes an old song new. Get over yourself and maybe learn to appreciate things that are different.
You guys are so selfish. The point of going to see a band is just that seeing, hanging out with the band. I want to see them enjoy themselves. It isn't about what they do for me, but what they do for each other onstage that makes a great show. I saw them at Lollapalooza years ago, Cleveland this year, and Indianapolis a few nights ago. Every time I feel that I am with friends and their expression and personalities come out way more on a stage.
I love so keep the jazz interludes, new instrumental arrangements, and poetry reciting arm Sam!
The only thing that I ask of Iron & Wine is a live album of this tour. I would buy that as quick as the bunny goes.
I don't want to get into any sort of pissing match, but your references to Dylan and Prince are way too much. I agree with your point that when I go to a show I don't want to see carbon copies of the songs. However, a 4 minute jazz flute interlude in the middle of a song is a little bit ridiculous. I was pumping iron and wine ad nauseum in the month leading up to the show, because i wanted it all to be fresh in my mind and ready to go. To that end, I couldn't even recognize half of the songs at the show, except by listening for the title in the lyrics. Thats a little beyond an interpretation. At some point, if there's a sold out show to see iron and wine (who by no means is an act like brandon flowers, who might attract a less 'music focused' crowd) and the crowd is restless, it has to go back to the artist. Like I said, when he came on stage, people were PUMPED. That was an amazing opening ovation. Different strokes, I guess, but it was honestly the least compelling show I've seen in 10 years.
Wow. I completely disagree. The show in Mpls. was fantastic. If you go to a show wanting to see your acts regurgitate carbon copies of their album tracks you are going to be disappointed most of the time. I thought the re-worked songs were great. The musicians Sam has gathered around him are comparable in talent to the groups I've heard play with Bob Dylan & Prince...very impressive. I will agree that the crowd was restless at First Ave. last night but I don't think it was from a bad show. My first thought after the show ended was, 'Wow, awesome show, just think how great it would have been to see it in a room full of Iron & Wine fans.' Don't know why half the crowd was there...sure wasn't to listen to a show.
I came on here this morning looking for a little consolation. I'm a an out and out HUGE fan of Iron and Wine and I could not have been more shocked to hear the type of music they were making in minneapolis last night. If you like light jazz, you'll love his new set. I was standing near the middle of the back in first ave and people did not know what to do. When he came out on stage to start his set, it was one of the loudest pre-music ovations I've heard in a while. After 4 or 5 songs he had completely killed it. People were just looking around trying to figure out what was going on. In all my years of concerts, from shitty early punk rock shows, to "underground" hip hop wannabe acts, I've never walked out on a concert. Last night I did it. Devastating. Sam and his band were on my short list of people I had yet to see, now it's more that I wish I could keep my hopes of what he would be like live, rather than the reality.
Truly disappointed.
I have to agree. I just went to the Milwaukee show last night and left early because we just were not interested in the "Iron & Wine Lounge Act" sound. It's a shame to take these great songs and cheese them up with long jams in the middle and pretty obnoxious horn arrangements.
I am sure Mr. Beam gets tired of playing the same things in the same way year after year. This was just a bit too far of a departure for me.


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What Do Women Want?
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B. Iggy Pop
C. Profound conversations
D. All of the Above
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We wrote a polite letter suggesting we meet sometime, both signed it and placed my telephone number under it.
The girl answered. Unfortunately, her only interest was in leading profound conversations.
Let's see – two stars of contemporary music team up to meet the exacting criteria listed by a woman in a personal ad. In return, the woman offers – heavy duty chat.
Well, that does explain a lot about my own previous online dating experiences.
Nonetheless, every time I read Leonard's story about him and Iggy working in tandem to pick up a girl I can't help but smile – and again ponder how to convince Leonard to sign on as my wingman.
Chagrined Addendum
Within an hour of drafting the above portion of this post, I came across The D-Bag Questionnaire, which the author describes as "a list of 50 questions … for all the girls out there who may or may not be sure if the guy they're dating is a douchebag." Sample items include
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- Do you own a pastel polo shirt?
- Do you have a personal stylist?
- Does your mom still buy your underwear and/or do your laundry?
- Do you regularly use the term MILF?
- Do you "pop your collar"?
Happily, I am free of all listed signs of douchebaggery1 – except I've now publicly attested to a recurrent fantasy of Leonard Cohen serving as my wingman, a hope which qualifies as a condemnatory answer to the spirit if not the letter of another query on the D-Bag Questionnaire, Do you have a "wingman"?
On consideration, however, I'm willing to take that risk, especially since, as noted, this is my sole bad mark on the 50 item D-Bag Questionnaire.2 While being labeled a douche bag can't be a good thing, the potential upside of having Leonard Cohen as my wingman would seem to rival, at least in the short run, the benefits of having God as my co-pilot.
So, Leonard, any time you're ready to suit up, ….
- Heck, I'm not even sure how one pops ones collar, yet I am all but certain that I am innocent of this specific faux pas [↩]
- OK, there is a theoretical risk that I might, in certain relationships, have to answer "yes" to "Are you going to correct the spelling/grammar of my flirty emails to you?" but that would only be for your own good. [↩]


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The idea of DirecTV giving in and forcing the price onto a country that for the high, high majority will never watch OR will watch at most 2-3 times a year?
Yea, but this is not true. The deal is putting the network in place for those in Pac 12 territory, NOT the nation. The remaining part of the nation would get the channel in the sports pack, a deal in which they would pay extra for.
LA already has multiple sports channels om Directv, two Fox Sports Nets and most of the rest of us have no more than one Fox sports Net....we pay the same rates as LA and yet LA gets more sports networks, so who is subsidizing who here?
And I don't watch Speed, Fuel or some of these other (really) niche channels, yet I am subsidizing the viewing of these channels?
Here in Oregon we can't even get our NBA Trail Blazers on Directv because Directv favors it's own Root Sports NW subsidiary (which has NOTHING on it outside of the Mariners and in the winter the cupboard is almost completely bare - we do have Seattle area high school football). CSN NW (blazers) costs less per sub than Root NW does according to published numbers.....
Now also Pac 12 is charging .80 per sub according some reports. Root NW is charging $2.40 accoriding to reports. Root used to carry Pac 12, so in theory instead of $2.40 cost for Root should drop for the loss of Pac 12 content, meaing that those dollars can shift over and cover the .80 charge for Pac 12.
So who is subsidizing who here? Your understanding of the situation is flawed and wrong. Sorry to burst that bubble.
And, beyond that most of the rates between providers are similar....so the new mantra with "Directv is pay the same and get less!" In fact, my new Dish Network bill (even w/o considering the new sign up rebates, etc.) is less than Directv. Comcast bills are roughly the same as Directv. So how does a competitor do it and charge the same or less than Directv?
So if you are still with Directv I'd call them up and get whatever deal you want...they'll pay. When terminated Directv they offered me the kitchen sink, $10 credit for 2 years, free HBO, showtime, etc. for 6 months, free sports pack for 6 months, free NFL Sunday Ticket, brand new equipment, etc. I probably could have even held out for more. But I said no and they kept pushing more.....so do it, call and get a credit for yourself. I agree sports channel costs are going up......but Directv, owning three of them directly, is just as much of the problem as anyone else....they lost content and they refuse to adjust their price for it, so now they make even more money....charge the same for Root but have little or no cost on content anymore!


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Re: DISCUSSION - KYRGYZSTAN - Presidential front-runner chimes in on Manas
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in depth for a piece - what does opC think?
On 8/15/11 10:17 AM, Reva Bhalla wrote:
cool, this would make a good piece
From: "Eugene Chausovsky" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 10:12:10 AM
Subject: Re: DISCUSSION - KYRGYZSTAN - Presidential front-runner chimes
in on Manas
Most candidates - including Atambayev - are campaigning on the platform
of returning certain powers to the presidency. At this point, under the
interim gov of Roza Otunbayeva, the role of president is the weakest its
been in many years, with most powers transferred over to parliament. It
is very difficult to see the role of president not getting stronger no
matter who wins.
This is discussed more in depth here:
On 8/15/11 10:05 AM, Reva Bhalla wrote:
on this part:
"With the upcoming presidential elections, it is likely that
Kyrgyzstan will return to a stronger presidential system and a weaker
what's the basis for that assumption? why do we believe that
Kyrgyzstan will have a stronger presidency? are they changing the
legal structure to allow for that?
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To: email@example.com
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 9:24:59 AM
Subject: Re: DISCUSSION - KYRGYZSTAN - Presidential front-runner
chimes in on Manas
Good. So that is where it isn't about the prez system. Ppl aren't
against that. It is about the N-S divide.
On 8/15/11 9:20 AM, Eugene Chausovsky wrote:
On 8/15/11 9:13 AM, Lauren Goodrich wrote:
On 8/15/11 2:43 AM, Eugene Chausovsky wrote:
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Almazbek Atambayev said in an interview
Aug 15 that the US Manas airbase should be withdrawn from the
country once its lease expires in 2014. THe US plan has been to
leave then anyway -- need to mention. K - I'll also mention this
comes as the same day Atambayev officially threw his hat in the
presidential ring
Atambayev added that certain international obligations have had
a negative affect on Kyrgyzstan's image, and therefore
Kyrgyzstan must "execute an already concluded agreement."
Atambayev, who is expected to win the country's presidential
elections in October, has been a staunch ally of Russia and will
likely further Moscow's interests if he takes the presidency.
However, a stronger presidential system following the elections
could put Kyrgyzstan at risk for instability internally and
complicate Russia's hold over the country.
Why Atambayev is significant:
* Atambayev is front-runner in presidential race, with
elections currently scheduled to be held in October
* He is known to be very pro-Russian - as PM, he has visited
Russia several times, notably in times of crisis (like when
Kyrgyzstan was recently facing a fuel shortage) as a
demonstration of his ability to have a good working
relationship with Moscow.To put it simply, Moscow chose him,
not that anyone out of his group wouldn't have done.
* Atambayev has also spoken in favor of Kyrgyzstan joining
Russia's customs union.
Why timing is significant:
* This also comes as Kyrgyzstan is in talks with Russia to
open a second military base in the country's south in Osh
and to create a unified military command for Russian
facilities across the country
* Removing the US Manas airbase would solidify Russia's hold
over the country militarily, not to mention put into
jeopardy further US military facility plans in Kyrgyzstan
* This also comes in the lead up to Medvedev-Obama sit down
and is another show of Russian leverage over the US
Wider implications:
* Ironically, it was a weak presidential system of government
under interim president Roza Otunbayeva that gave Kyrgyzstan
the fragile stability its seen since the April revolution
and the June ethnic violence, precisely because it was too
weak to make major decisions
* With the upcoming presidential elections, it is likely that
Kyrgyzstan will return to a stronger presidential system and
a weaker parliament
* Under a stronger president, the country - which is split
between north and south - becomes disenchanted, especially
when bold moves are concerning strategic assets like Manas
(one of the main reasons leading to the revolution, though
certainly aided by the Russians) Not neccesarily. When I
talked to the Kyrg Econ Min, he said that under a strong
prez, things can actually get done. Ppl like this. Now this
doesn't mean that your next point won't happen bc of the N-S
divide, but be careful in saying ppl would become
disenchanted....... they won't be disenchanted bc of strong
presidency... the south will be angry about being ruled by a
northerner... ppl actually like the strong presidency if he
can get shit done. Ppl are sick of the chaos. That's true, a
stronger president will be more likely to get things done.
But it depends on what kind of things he does, and thats
where the possibility of N-S tensions can still be a problem
in terms of social stability. Will be sure to make that
* Because Atambayev is a northerner and doesn't have
significant support in the south, any bold moves made on his
part will be under close scrutiny
Therefore while Atambayev will likely facilitate Russia
strengthening its position in Kyrgyzstan (as demonstrated by his
Manas comments), increased power to the post of presidency and
bold moves made by Atamabayev -or whoever gains the post - could
put raise the risk for instability within Kyrgyzstan. As is
everything within Kyrgyzstan, such moves will need to be
carefully managed or else could turn into a larger crisis for
Russia in the country.
Lauren Goodrich
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This is my first book by Levenger Press and I was glad to see the quality and attention to detail. The book itself is pretty. Its size makes it very nice to hold and read. I also like the binding, which allows it to be held comfortably open without fear of damaging the spine or pages. The silver used for the text on the front, back and spine looks great against the red fabric-like cover. The script used for the title on the cover, the chapter headings and highlighted passages throughout is very elegant looking. Another wonderful touch is the watercolor scenes throughout the book. They are not only lovely, they also give you a starting image that the author then expands into even more vibrant and detailed views. Even the endpaper map of Napa adds to the book by giving you a sense of time for the writing. As a child I had only read "Treasure Island" and "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson (RLS). While I remember enjoying the stories, I think I read them too young to appreciate the author's ability to paint images with words. RLS makes you feel like you are seeing everything with your own eyes. My favorite chapter was "The Sea Fogs" which caused me, for a moment, to believe that the fog was as alive with such unpredictable and potentially dangerous energy as the raging waves of an ocean during a hurricane. He was able to draw me in and make even the mundane tasks of living seem interesting. Reading this book has driven me to revisit RLS's works; and thanks to the details provided in the "Introduction", I plan to read not only his fictional works but also those of his real life adventures. I'm glad that I read this book and hope to revisit it once I've become more familiar with RLS's other works.
July 1, 2009
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Review in one noun: Delight. Review in one sentence: The packaging and content of this little highly-recommended number provides a delightful sensory and reading experience. Review in multiple sentences: From the wine-colored linen cover, to the enchanting illustrations and calligraphy, this book looks and feels delicious. The binding is solid and will certainly outlast me. :-)#. The pages are thick and juicy, warm and comfortable to turn. The preface and introduction set up the story quite nicely, and the notes at the end provide additional sources to follow-up on this nicely crafted story, which the reader is sure want. This, like a fine wine, can be savored slowly, and will do just as well on hot summer days in the hammock or cold winter nights in front of the fire. Just as Stevenson is great at the turn of a phrase, Levenger Press is great at the turn of a book.
June 5, 2009
Great Gift Idea
Review in one noun: Delight. Review in one sentence: The packaging and content of this little highly-recommended number provides a delightful sensory and reading experience. Review in multiple sentences: From the wine-colored linen cover, to the enchanting illustrations and calligraphy, this book looks and feels delicious. The binding is solid and will certainly outlast me. :-)#. The pages are thick and juicy, warm and comfortable to turn. The preface and introduction set up the story quite nicely, and the notes at the end provide additional sources to follow-up on this nicely crafted story, which the reader is sure to want. This, like a fine wine, can be savored slowly, and will do just as well on hot summer days in the hammock or cold winter nights in front of the fire. Just as Stevenson is great at the turn of a phrase, Levenger Press is great at the turn of a book.
June 5, 2009
A tale of times gone by
I enjoyed this book because it speaks of a time that I don't think exists anymore. Stevenson documented his life, writing about his travels and life even as he was writing adventure (Kidnapped, Treasure island) and science fiction (Jekyll and Hyde). This particular tale is of the summer he and his new family spent living in an abandoned minimg building on the slopes of Mt. Saint Helena above Napa Valley in California. They just hung out and spent the time enjoying getting to know one another , The quality of the book is very high. It is beautifully illustrated with watercolors from a local artist and accented with expressive calligraphy. The paper is heavy stock and lends weight to the story. After reading Silverado Squatters I will be reading more Stevenson.
June 4, 2009
A Corner of the Blue Hall of Heaven
Living in "a corner... of the blue hall of heaven" is a microcosm of the rich, yet abbreviated life of Robert Louis Stevenson in the year 1880. This most improbable setting for a two-month honeymoon, the Silverado mine in northern California was a product of Stevenson's lack of health and wealth. Through the eyes of this migrant Scot, the reader is gently led through the treasures and pleasures of a simple life. "The imagination loves to trifle with what is not." Stevenson's descriptions are rich with detail and imagery. His sentence structures are as varied as the setting. He employs over 40 figures of speech to emphasize the impressions on his soul. Though residing in a less than perfect setting, in a "nest" abounding with rattlesnakes, we participate in their carefree lives abounding in simplicity and humility. Never a complaint was penned. Stevenson succeeds in describing the desolation remaining from the boom days of the gold and silver rush in Napa Valley while sharing slivers of the abundance to be realized as the area matured in wine production. While not dwelling on the past or speculating on the future the reader is held in the present, the way it was during the gentle warm summer of 1880. Levenger Press produced a masterpiece in compiling the selected chapters. The observations and imaginations of RL Stevenson came alive within the book's rich linen cloth cover. I loved the rich heavy cream pages beautifully adorned and accentuated with original watercolor illustrations of Earl Hollander and the calligraphy of Mandy Young. This gem is one to treasure. Pun intended.
June 3, 2009
We need more books like this
I hadn't read Stevenson since I was a schoolboy enjoying Treasure Island and Kidnapped. This book reminded me why I had enjoyed him so much then, and still do today. His writing is exceptional. For anyone who loves to spend time outdoors, or in any quiet place with just your thoughts for conversation, this true story will greatly appeal. Earl Thollander's watercolors are marvelous. You can see he has a deep connection to both Napa and Stevenson. This is an excellent gift for a man or a woman. Just be sure to buy for yourself as well.
March 1, 2009
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As I am sure you have heard by now the (arguably) best pitching prospect in the Brewers system, Jeremy Jeffress was suspended for 100 games. He tested positive for marijuana for the second time in his career. Now, we can get into all the "smoking pot is not that bad!" stuff another time. The fact is that it's illegal to smoke pot and it's against baseball's rules to smoke pot and this guy smoked pot and got caught (twice). If he does it again and gets caught he will be banned from baseball for life. Fair? Probably not, but those are the rules and when you work in an industry where the starting paycheck is six figures you can probably stand to follow a few rules.
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The glorious majesty of God. (1-5) The blessings of the twelve tribes. (6-23) Strength to believers. (24,25) The excellency of Israel. (26-29)
Verses 1-5 To all his precepts, warnings, and prophecies, Moses added a solemn blessing. He begins with a description of the glorious appearances of God, in giving the law. His law works like fire. If received, it is melting, warming, purifying, and burns up the dross of corruption; if rejected, it hardens, sears, pains, and destroys. The Holy Spirit came down in cloven tongues, as of fire; for the gospel also is a fiery law. The law of God written in the heart, is a certain proof of the love of God shed abroad there: we must reckon His law one of the gifts of his grace.
Verses 6-23 The order in which the tribes are here blessed, is not the same as is observed elsewhere. The blessing of Judah may refer to the whole tribe in general, or to David as a type of Christ. Moses largely blesses the tribe of Levi. Acceptance with God is what we should all aim at, and desire, in all our devotions, ( 2 Corinthians. 5:9 ) prophecy, that God will keep up a ministry in his church to the end of time. The tribe of Benjamin had their inheritance close to mount Zion. To be situated near the ordinances, is a precious gift from the Lord, a privilege not to be exchanged for any worldly advantage, or indulgence. We should thankfully receive the earthly blessings sent to us, through the successive seasons. But those good gifts which come down from the Father of lights, through the rising of the Sun of righteousness, and the pouring out of his Spirit like the rain which makes fruitful, are infinitely more precious, as the tokens of his special love. The precious things here prayed for, are figures of spiritual blessing in heavenly things by Christ, the gifts, graces, and comforts of the Spirit. When Moses prays for the good will of Him that dwelt in the bush, he refers to the covenant, on which all our hopes of God's favour must be founded. The providence of God appoints men's habitations, and wisely disposes men to different employments for the public good. Whatever our place and business are, it is our wisdom and duty to apply thereto; and it is happiness to be well pleased therewith. We should not only invite others to the service of God, but abound in it. The blessing of Naphtali. The favour of God is the only favour satisfying to the soul. Those are happy indeed, who have the favour of God; and those shall have it, who reckon that in having it they have enough, and desire no more.
Verses 24-25 All shall be sanctified to true believers; if their way be rough, their feet shall be shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. As thy days, so shall thy strength be. The "day" is often in Scripture put for the events of the day; it is a promise that God would graciously and constantly support under trials and troubles, whatever they were. It is a promise sure to all the spiritual seed of Abraham. Have they work allotted? They shall have strength to do it. Have they burdens appointed? They shall have strength, and never be tempted above what they are able to bear.
Verses 26-29 None had such a God as Israel. There is no people like the Israel of God. What is here said of the church of Israel is to be applied to the spiritual church. Never were people so well seated and sheltered. Those who make God their habitation, shall have all the comforts and benefits of a habitation in him, Ps. 91:1 . Never were people so well supported and borne up. How low soever the people of God are at any time brought, everlasting arms are underneath them, to keep the spirit from sinking, from fainting, and their faith from failing. Divine grace is ( 2 Corinthians. 12:9 ) commanded. Thus believers are more than conquerors over their spiritual enemies, through Christ that loved them. Never were people so well secured and protected. Israel shall dwell in safety alone. All who keep close to God, shall be kept safe by him. Never were people so well provided for. Every true Israelite looks with faith to the better country, the heavenly Canaan, which is filled with better things than corn and wine. Never were people so well helped. If in danger of any harm, or in want of any good, they had an eternal God to go to. Nothing could hurt those whom God helped, nor was it possible the people should perish who were saved by the Lord. Never were people so well armed. Those in whose hearts is the excellency of holiness, are defended by the whole armour of God, ( Ephesians 6 ) . Never were people so well assured of victory over their enemies. Thus shall the God of peace tread Satan under the feet of all believers, and shall do it shortly, ( Romans 16:20 ) . May God help us to seek and to set our affections on the things above; and to turn our souls from earthly perishing objects; that we may not have our lot with Israel's foes in the regions of darkness and despair, but with the Israel of God, in the realms of love and eternal happiness.
Deuteronomy 33:1-28 . THE MAJESTY OF GOD.
1. Moses the man of God--This was a common designation of a prophet ( 1 Samuel 2:27 , 9:6 ), and it is here applied to Moses, when, like Jacob, he was about to deliver ministerially before his death, a prophetic benediction to Israel.
2-4. The Lord came--Under a beautiful metaphor, borrowed from the dawn and progressive splendor of the sun, the Majesty of God is sublimely described as a divine light which appeared in Sinai and scattered its beams on all the adjoining region in directing Israel's march to Canaan. In these descriptions of a theophania, God is represented as coming from the south, and the allusion is in general to the thunderings and lightnings of Sinai; but other mountains in the same direction are mentioned with it. The location of Seir was on the east of the Ghor; mount Paran was either the chain on the west of the Ghor, or rather the mountains on the southern border of the desert towards the peninsula [ROBINSON]. (Compare Judges 5:4 Judges 5:5 , Psalms 68:7 Psalms 68:8 , Habakkuk 3:3 ).
ten thousands of saints--rendered by some, "with the ten thousand of Kadesh," or perhaps better still, "from Meribah" [EWALD].
a fiery law--so called both because of the thunder and lightning which accompanied its promulgation ( Exodus 19:16-18 , Deuteronomy 4:11 ), and the fierce, unrelenting curse denounced against the violation of its precepts ( 2 Corinthians 3:7-9 ). Notwithstanding those awe-inspiring symbols of Majesty that were displayed on Sinai, the law was really given in kindness and love, as a means of promoting both the temporal and eternal welfare of the people. And it was "the inheritance of the congregation of Jacob," not only from the hereditary obligation under which that people were laid to observe it, but from its being the grand distinction, the peculiar privilege of the nation.
6. Let Reuben live, and not die--Although deprived of the honor and privileges of primogeniture, he was still to hold rank as one of the tribes of Israel. He was more numerous than several other tribes ( Numbers 1:21 , 2:11 ). Yet gradually he sank into a mere nomadic tribe, which had enough to do merely "to live and not die." Many eminent biblical scholars, resting on the most ancient and approved manuscripts of the Septuagint, consider the latter clause as referring to Simeon; "and Simeon, let his men be few," a reading of the text which is in harmony with other statements of Scripture respecting this tribe ( Numbers 25:6-14 , 1:23 , 26:14 , Joshua 19:1 ).
7. this is the blessing of Judah--Its general purport points to the great power and independence of Judah, as well as its taking the lead in all military expeditions.
8-10. of Levi he said--The burden of this blessing is the appointment of the Levites to the dignified and sacred office of the priesthood ( Leviticus 10:11 , Deuteronomy 22:8 , 17:8-11 ), a reward for their zeal in supporting the cause of God, and their unsparing severity in chastising even their nearest and dearest relatives who had participated in the idolatry of the molten calf ( Exodus 32:25-28 ; compare Malachi 2:4-6 ).
12. of Benjamin he said--A distinguishing favor was conferred on this tribe in having its portion assigned near the temple of God.
between his shoulders--that is, on his sides or borders. Mount Zion, on which stood the city of Jerusalem, belonged to Judah; but Mount Moriah, the site of the sacred edifice, lay in the confines of Benjamin.
13-17. of Joseph he said--The territory of this tribe, diversified by hill and dale, wood and water, would be rich in all the productions--olives, grapes, figs, &c., which are reared in a mountainous region, as well as in the grain and herbs that grow in the level fields. "The firstling of the bullock and the horns of the unicorn" (rhinoceros), indicate glory and strength, and it is supposed that under these emblems were shadowed forth the triumphs of Joshua and the new kingdom of Jeroboam, both of whom were of Ephraim (compare Genesis 48:20 ).
18, 19. Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out--on commercial enterprises and voyages by sea.
and, Issachar in thy tents--preferring to reside in their maritime towns.
19. shall suck of the abundance of the seas, and of treasures hid in the sand--Both tribes should traffic with the Phoenicians in gold and silver, pearl and coral, especially in murex, the shellfish that yielded the famous Tyrian dye, and in glass, which was manufactured from the sand of the river Belus, in their immediate neighborhood.
20, 21. of Gad he said--Its possessions were larger than they would have been had they lain west of Jordan; and this tribe had the honor of being settled by Moses himself in the first portion of land conquered. In the forest region, south of the Jabbok, "he dwelt as a lion" (compare Genesis 30:11 , 49:19 ). Notwithstanding, they faithfully kept their engagement to join the "heads of the people" ( Deuteronomy 33:21 ) in the invasion of Canaan.
22. Dan is a lion's whelp--His proper settlement in the south of Canaan being too small, he by a sudden and successful irruption, established a colony in the northern extremity of the land. This might well be described as the leap of a young lion from the hills of Bashan.
23. of Naphtali he said--The pleasant and fertile territory of this tribe lay to "the west," on the borders of lakes Merom and Chinnereth, and to "the south" of the northern Danites.
24, 25. of Asher he said--The condition of this tribe is described as combining all the elements of earthly felicity.
dip his foot in oil--These words allude either to the process of extracting the oil by foot presses, or to his district as particularly fertile and adapted to the culture of the olive.
25. shoes of iron and brass--These shoes suited his rocky coast from Carmel to Sidon. Country people as well as ancient warriors had their lower extremities protected by metallic greaves ( 1 Samuel 17:6 , Ephesians 6:15 ) and iron-soled shoes.
26-29. There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun--The chapter concludes with a congratulatory address to Israel on their peculiar happiness and privilege in having Jehovah for their God and protector.
who rideth upon the heaven in thy help--an evident allusion to the pillar of cloud and fire, which was both the guide and shelter of Israel.
28. the fountain of Jacob--The posterity of Israel shall dwell in a blessed and favored land.


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FirstGiving and BiddingForGood recently surveyed nonprofit organizations to better understand the impact internet fundraising is having on their promotional and soliciting activities. After receiving 500 responses, we're able to conclude that organizations are using the Internet for a variety of activities and are planning on expanding its use in the future. In fact, three of the top four tactics nonprofits will use for the first time next year are completely internet based including online auctions, crowd-funding, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
Although the use of the internet is growing, the three most common tactics nonprofits are using to fund their annual budgets are the more traditional methods of direct appeal, galas and events, and silent or live auctions. The online approaches of peer-to-peer, crowd funding and online auctions fell to fifth, eighth, and ninth place. When asked which of those tactics were the top three contributors to reaching annual goals, direct appeals, galas and events, peer-to-peer and golf tournaments were cited most often as being one of the top three contributors.
Before looking externally to begin the fundraising process, organizations must first look internally to their development teams. While the majority (63%) of nonprofits have only one to two individuals working in development, the most successful organizations have larger teams. 41% of organizations have between six and fifteen people on the team and 12% of the larger organizations have over fifty people aiding the process. A clear patterns emerges - those who invest in development, earn more for their mission.
With the explosion of social media and its varying platforms, fundraisers have tapped into these available resources to connect better with current supporters as well as attract new donors. Despite their efforts, surprisingly, only Facebook has proved to be effective with 84% effectiveness stemming from a use rate of 97%. According to responders, all other channels were considered to be highly ineffective scoring less than 6% effectivity.
There are four key points that we can grasp from this survey:
Through the internet, fundraising is more accessible, efficient and more effective than ever, allowing nonprofits to reach new networks. Peer-to-peer fundraising, crowd funding and online auctions will become more frequent to create the basis by which an organization reaches out electronically.
Social media has been embraced by nonprofits across the board, yet, surprisingly, there are doubts in their marketing ability.
Having a diversity of fundraising activities is essential. The most successful organizations use a widespread approach of both hands on, face-to-face events to less formal internet channels to diversify donations for their cause.
Above all others, fundraisers claim that finding new supporters is their biggest challenge.
Fundraisers are busy individuals using every means at their disposal to raise funds for their cause. All the traditional means of fundraising are still widely used. Direct appeals top the list and organizations of every size, from every cause group, often run events and galas. Nonetheless, the use of the Internet is increasingly aiding charities in their efforts to make a difference in the world around them.
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Did you know many companies will match employee donations, dollar for dollar, to eligible nonprofits and their charitable fundraising events? However, many donors simply lack the awareness of these matching programs. This lack of awareness costs nonprofit organizations to leave behind billions of dollars in corporate matching gifts every year.
While corporations create the programs, there are a number of workplace giving pitfalls that result in low employee participation. As a nonprofit organization, it's your responsibility to ensure your constituents are aware of corporate matching gift programs, and encourage participation!
We previously discussed different ways to maximize your matching gift revenue, including donor acknowledgement letters. This time, let's go a bit more in depth.
Dear [Donor],
Thank you for your [$XX] donation to [organization name]!
Your generosity helps further our mission to [...].
Did you know that it may be possible to double your donation, doubling the impact of your gift to [organization name]? Many companies match employee donations, dollar for dollar, to nonprofit organizations like ours. Please consider checking with your company to see if it offers a matching gift program!
If you have any questions about matching gifts and how they work, please email us at [organization's MG email address].
Your donation to [organization name] demonstrates your passion for and commitment to our mission. To learn about other ways to get involved, you can:
Thank you again for your generous support!
[Your Name]
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Please keep this letter as a receipt of your donation. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. No goods or services were provided for this contribution. [Organization Name] is a charitable corporation with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in the United States.
U.S. Tax Exempt Number: [XX-XXXXXXX]
Dear [Friend],
As you may or may not know, I am participating in the upcoming [event], hosted by [organization name], which I am really excited about!
This event aims to [mission of the event].
Many of you know the reason I passionately support this cause, but here's my story in case you don't: [participant's story].
I'm writing to you in hopes that you will consider supporting me by making a tax-deductible donation to the cause. Any donation, however small, is a step in the right direction!
If you decide to donate, might I ask you to take another few minutes to see if your employer will match that donation? Thousands of companies around the country will match employee donations, dollar for dollar, to eligible causes such as this one. It should only take a few minutes of your time, and it can literally double your donation, thereby doubling the impact of your gift!
If you have questions about matching gifts and how they work, you can send an email to [organization name]: [MG email]
Thank you so much in advance for your time and consideration!
See you at [event name]!
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Adam Weinger is the President of Double the Donation, a company focused on helping nonprofits increase the amount of money they raise from corporate matching gift and volunteer grant programs. Follow Double the Donation on Twitter or LinkedIn.
FrontStream would like to invite you to the 2014 FrontStream Philanthropy Solutions Conference, a user conference for our family of nonprofit solutions:
Join us in Charleston as we bring together our new and experienced users to learn, network and share ideas with peers and industry experts.
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Giving your time and/or money to a cause is a wonderful thing. You're making the world a better place, one person or community at a time - and the Federal Government agrees. Whether it's old furniture for The Salvation Army, volunteering at a homeless shelter, or donating through FirstGiving, Uncle Sam encourages charitable giving through income tax deductions. The rules, however, can seem complex. If you find yourself driven to give to those in need, and want to take advantage of tax benefits, follow these seven tips.
1. All Donations Must Be Made to IRS-Approved Organizations Be careful who you give to, the IRS only accepts donations made to qualifying organizations. You can find out which charities qualify by utilizing the Exempt Organization Select Check Tool on the IRS website. Donations to specific individuals are not tax-deductible.
2. You Can't Deduct Your Contributions Unless You Itemize You must itemize your deductions in order to write off your charitable contributions. If you use an online tax preparation program - such as H&R Block, TaxACT, or TurboTax - just answer the prompts and let the program take you to the appropriate page. If you file your return manually, however, you're going to have a few more forms to fill out.
3. Value Your Non-Cash Donations Effectively Don't get greedy. Either value your items according to thrift shop resale worth or use an online calculator. If you use tax prep software, it can assist you in valuation, as well. Invest in a professional appraisal for expensive items and keep a modest mindset for everything else. You never want to have to justify a $100 donation for an old computer printer.
4. Maintain Accurate Records The IRS requires that you have a receipt or statement for any individual contribution of $250 or more - but you do not need records for donations under that threshold. If your total non-cash donations come to more than $500 you need to complete and submit Form 8283.
Regardless of the amount, though, keep bulletproof records of your donations. These should include the name of the organization, the date of the donation, and a detailed explanation of the items given (if not cash). Hang onto your credit card statements and cancelled checks as well.
5. Your Time Is Not Tax Deductible Let's say you donate a week's worth of time at a soup kitchen, for example. The value of that time is not tax-deductible even though you could have been out earning money. However, if you spend money during that time on transportation, such as gas or parking fees, those expenses are deductible.
6. There Are Limits to What You Can Write Off If you give a lot, don't assume that it can all be written off, even if you follow the above guidelines. In many cases you are limited to deducting 50% of your adjusted gross income, although this percentage may be lower depending on the type of organization you donate to.
7. Donations Are Not Fully Tax Deductible if You Receive Something in Return The rules are designed to encourage you to donate. That means that if you benefit from making a particular contribution, Uncle Sam thinks that should factor into the tax implications. If, for example, you give $500 in cash or goods to a qualified organization and receive a gift in return valued at $50, you can only take a $450 deduction on your return.
If you still have any questions or concerns, consult IRS publication 526 or call 1-800-829-1040, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Taking deductions for your charitable contributions helps those in need and can significantly reduce your tax costs - just be sure to approach the process properly. The last thing you want to do is raise a red flag and have to deal with an audit.
What tips do you have for taking tax deductions on charitable contributions?
Nick Owens is an online editor who covers tax management, lifestyle, and volunteerism.
Recently, the development community was made aware of a vulnerability in the OpenSSL software library that has the potential to put a significant number of the internet's websites at risk.
Dubbed "Heartbleed," this bug allows information to be accessed that would normally be protected by some versions of OpenSSL.FirstGiving can confirm that our servers and products were not vulnerable to Heartbleed and your secure client data was not affected. If you have any further questions about this issue, please contact the Account Manager or support team in your location.
The Heartbleed bug is considered a significant security threat. For more information about how to protect yourself, see The Heartbleed Hit List: The Passwords You Need To Change Right Now for a list of potentially affected websites and recommendations for further action.
Thank you for your concern and Happy Fundraising!
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With less than two weeks till the Boston Marathon, we are reminded of the tragic events that took place almost a year ago. Team MR8, the foundation dedicated to carrying out 8 year old Martin Richard's memory and wishes of "No more hurting people - Peace," has issued a runner's call to arms, asking that members and friends of the running community donate a symbolic $26.20 to the Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation.
Money raised by this foundation will further Martin's message by investing in education, athletics and community.
Your donation of $26.20 will cement that fact that the city of Boston and runners from around the globe have taken back this historical finish line.
Last week, we were honored to participate in a fundraising study done by craigconnects, Craiglist's Craig Newmark's organization aimed to "give the voiceless a real voice and the powerless real power." It's always exciting to see other prominet individuals positively weigh in on your industry and mission.
The study, presented as an infographic, highlights the incredible growth of crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives in the nonprofit industry. To give you a taste, we'll pull a few data points. We encourage you to take a peak at the infographic though.
Simply put, online fundraising pages with video outperform those without. We crunched some FirstGiving numbers and here's what we found:
Videos are more engaging than text
Now this doesn't mean that any old video can go up on your fundraisers' pages. These videos have to speak to the fundraiser's efforts, the cause, and/or your mission. Basically, it must be relevant.
Emotional, personal requests trump high end video production
Though polished promo videos are exciting, they should be saved for you, the nonprofit organization. The power of peer-to-peer fundraising lies within an individual fundraiser's network - this is called peer-to-peer fundraising after all. A low quality handheld video captured on a smartphone is all it really takes. The more personal the video the better and remember, keep it short and sweet.
A video should have a donation call-to-action
Make sure the video has a call-to-action. In this case, you'll want to remind your fundraisers that their video should explicitly ask the viewers to donate to their online fundraising page. A suggested donation amount can't hurt either.
Successful online fundraising pages have strong starts.
Here are the FirstGiving facts:
Fundraisers who did not receive donations within 3 days of launch raise an average of $153 per campaign.
Fundraisers who receive donations within 3 days of launch raise an average of $408 per campaign.
1. Fundraisers should be the first to donate to their online fundraising page
Make sure, whoever he or she may be, that they're the first to donate to their page. It communicates commitment. Why would anyone contribute to a cause when the person asking for funds has yet to do so? This practice also sets the donation amount precedent. This keeps the fundraiser in control, don't let another person set the donation bar. Will the first donation be $50? $60? You decide.
2. Have a "soft launch" for every online fundraising page
People want to be a part of a winning story. Before a fundraiser promotes an online fundraising page, make sure the "inner circle" has contributed. The "inner circle" are the people who, no matter the cause, will support a fundraiser's actions. These individuals are mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, girlfriends, boyfriends, etc. This way when an extended network lands on a fundraiser's page, there's already some significant funds in the bank. This is called "Social Motivation." With funds already secured, a fundraiser communicates to their extended network that "it's okay, donate to this page, look at all the people who already have..."


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