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Dress up a basic pine picnic table with paint, a floor lamp and lamp parts.
If you have a tree that you need to cut down or a tree stump that remains from a fallen tree, you can turn the remaining stump into the base of an outdoor table. In this project the tree was growing in a patio area; the DIY team cut the tree down but kept the stump, turning it into a functional table base for a two-tiered patio table.
After the tree has been cut down, leave enough of the trunk to the desired height for the table. Make the cut as flat and level as possible. Our tree had a low-growing branch, so we are easily able to make a two-tiered table. Depending on the thickness of the stump, you can cut the stump at two different levels to create your two-tiered table.
We used two 24-inch pre-cut, pine rounds for the larger part of the table. These are available at home improvement stores and some craft stores. If you want a natural look and don't plan on painting the table, you should use cedar, teak or redwood for the tabletops.
Our two tabletop rounds are positioned so that they slightly overlap each other. The tree stump and a smaller limb are utilized to support one top; the other is connected directly to the other top.
Use a high-quality primer for the tops before painting with a finish coat. Because the table will be outdoors, multiple coats of paint may be needed for good coverage. Use an exterior, semi-gloss paint made for wood to paint the tabletops. Let the paint dry completely before proceeding.
Drill pilot holes and use large galvanized wood screws to attach the tabletops to the stump. Use shims or wood wedges as needed to level the tops; make sure to drive screws through the tops and the shims or wedges to keep them in place.
Use the chainsaw to cut horizontal notches in the sides of the trunk to hold smaller pine rounds to create additional levels. The cuts need to be deep and narrow to hold the rounds tightly into place. To secure, you can drive screws at an angle through the stump and rounds.
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Are We Alone in The Universe?
Do aliens actually exist? Mankind has asked this question since we first stared up into the night sky wondering if there is anyone else out there, somewhere amongst the billions of stars, or if we are really alone in this vast universe.
Do aliens actually exist? Mankind has asked this question since we first stared up into the night sky wondering if there is anyone else out there, somewhere amongst the billions of stars, or if we are really alone in this vast universe.
I believe that there are, in fact, extraterrestrials out there. I don't know if they visit Earth or not, but I believe that they are out there. The universe is a pretty big place, and if life was able to evolve here on Earth, I see no reason why it couldn't also evolve somewhere else.
Some scientists claim that Earth is unique, and that it is the only planet that could support life like ours. That could be true, but life would evolve specifically to the conditions present on whatever planet it was evolving on. The life on another planet might not be able to survive on Earth, and vice versa, but it would be specialized to it's own environment where it evolved. Think about it, even our own planet's climate has changed over the course of it's history, and life has adapted accordingly to survive and thrive in whatever ecosystem it is presented with.
There is also most likely at least a few other planets with atmospheres and environments similar to our own somewhere in the universe. There is no reason why another planet couldn't have formed similarly to our own Earth. Perhaps there is no other planet like it at the present time, but some time in the universe's history (or future) I am sure that there has been (or will be) another planet very similar to our own.
Extraterrestrials may or may not have the technology to find us and our planet. Some of them are probably much like ourselves. They too probably look into the sky and wonder if they are alone. Some may be less technologically advanced than ourselves. Some probably have technology far greater than we can even imagine at this point. Others may have already driven themselves to extinction with their technology and over consumption of their resources, much like we will inevitably do. But don't lose hope, as there are probably others who have not even evolved to intelligent, sentient beings yet, and others who have not even begun their journey of life and evolution
Some theorists believe that the building blocks for life (amino acids) or the first single-celled organisms arrived on Earth from space via an asteroid. If this is true (and it most likely is – they had to come from somewhere!), then there must have been life somewhere else in the universe. Maybe life on Earth is all that remains of a long forgotten living planet. Perhaps we are only one of many planets now inhabited by the evolutionary products of the same simple life forms. Maybe someday creatures evolved from Earth life will exist somewhere else in the universe.
It is extremely arrogant for us to think that our planet is the only one capable of supporting life in the entire universe. We are only one tiny planet revolving around one insignificant star in a vast sea of trillions upon trillions of stars. How can we possibly think that we are unique or special?
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Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to our earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2011. During the call, we will review our financial results released today after the close of the market, offer commentary on our commercial activity and provide financial guidance for 2012. After which, we will host a question-and-answer session. If you have not had a chance to review the earnings release, it can be found in the Investor Relations section of our website at illumina.com. Today, our call will be accompanied by slides which can also be found on our IR website. Presenting for Illumina today will be Jay Flatley, President and Chief Executive Officer; Christian Henry, Senior Vice President and GM, Genomic Solutions; and Marc Stapley, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. This call is being recorded and the audio portion will be archived in the Investors section of our website.
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Good afternoon, everyone, and thanks for joining us today. Given the release of our 14D-9 and the number of investors and media new to the Illumina story, I plan to discuss more of our background than I normally would on a typical earnings call. I want to begin with a few slides describing who we are, the markets in which we participate and a bit of our history.
Illumina is a global leader in genomic analysis, with market-leading positions in both DNA sequencing and microarrays. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, we have over 2,100 employees and a global distribution channel with direct sales in all major countries. We estimate that approximately 90% of the world's DNA sequencing data is generated using Illumina's sequencers. We have an unmatched history of innovation resulting in 9 platform systems in the market and a rich pipeline of exciting new products that we will introduce over the next few years. Our product development engine has allowed us to overtake the leader in the microarray business to take the #1 position, and subsequently, to take over the leadership in DNA sequencing to assume clear leadership in that market as well.
We believe we are singularly positioned in a nascent but rapidly growing next-generation sequencing market. NGS is poised to become the key technology to deliver on the promise of personalized medicine and to drive the routine use of genomic information in medical practice. Our leadership will allow us to capture a large market share from compelling new opportunities in molecular diagnostics, reproductive health, cancer management and industrial end markets such as agricultural, biotechnology, veterinary medicine and forensics. We have a solid track record of operational performance and execution over a period of many years, a record that is rare in the industry and will continue to create shareholder value.
Illumina serves 4 interrelated markets. The core business of the company has been in Life Sciences research, a market of about $4 billion today. We have undisputed leadership in both sequencing and microarrays, with the sequencing business continuing to exhibit the fastest growth rate in the overall Life Sciences market. The applied markets are closely related and have been largely enabled by high throughput DNA sequencing. We've now developed a high-growth recurring revenue business in both the livestock and agricultural segments, which represents approximately 12% of our shipments. Low-cost sequencing has enabled the discovery of key variance in plants and animals that confer favorable traits. Once discovered, these variants are then deployed on microarrays to allow large-scale screening for these traits. Emerging opportunities here include forensics and pet genomics.
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posted Nov 30 2012 12:00AM
--- At a recent press conference, NASA scientists addressed rumors surrounding the Mayan calendar. Scientists say people misinterpret the end of a certain cycle on the calendar to mean the world will end on December 21st, 2012, and that Mayan scholars say the Mayans would not have interpreted the date to signal the apocalypse. Scientists addressed popular rumors such as: a rogue planet will collide with earth and kill everyone, and the danger of killer solar flares. Scientists say neither of those issues are a concern, and that the greatest threat to Earth in the foreseeable future is from the human race itself. (Huffington Post) So, just in case you thought you could escape those end of the month bills, better think again!
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posted Nov 28 2012 12:00AM
Today is the launch of J&D's Bacon Shaving Cream! It's the world's 1st bacon-scented cream available on-line ONLY for a limited time. It's in short supply, costing less than 15 bucks. And of course, it's proudly made in America! So, would you like for your man's chinney-chin-chin to smell like bacon; or your legs to smell like Bacon, what about your underarms!? YUM or not? Bacon Shaving Cream is said to be a high end, luxurious bacon-scented shaving cream for all skin types. It is best used after a hot shower or before an important date with someone you may want to spend the rest of your life with. What about you? Would you want some? Huh; I just may after all! I'm getting hungry!
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posted Nov 27 2012 12:00AM
Here's the deal! French and Swedish researchers find exposure to blue light may improve alertness in night drivers as much as a cup of coffee. The blue light exposure is known to stop the secretion of melatonin; that's the hormone that causes sleepiness, into the body. Researchers had a group of volunteers drive at night 3 different nights. During each of the nights the volunteers were given coffee, or were exposed to continuous blue light. Researchers found that drinking caffeinated coffee and exposure to blue light both improved driving alertness about the same amount. (Daily Mail) Give me coffee anyday! There's just something about the smell that I LOVE; maybe even more than the coffee itself. And besides, whenever I see a blue light, I think of "get ready K-Mart Shoppers, we have a Blue Light Special on Aisle 9."
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Wait! Should You Respond To That RFP?
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posted Nov 26 2012 9:04AM
Several of my clients are frequently asked to submit a proposal in order to be considered as the supplier for an upcoming project. I believe that before proceeding, several questions should be asked, the most important of which are listed here.
Is this a real opportunity for you or just an exercise for them to internally justify their current supplier?
Who is their current supplier? Why are they considering making a change? Will that new manager really take a chance and allow a change with a provider early in his tenure? What criteria will they use to determine which supplier to work with? How will price factor in? Why would they bring in a new supplier when that represents change and change is hard?
What are the odds of your winning the business?
You should have a good sense of this based on your previous conversations and tracked history of success with the company. At some point, it becomes futile to continue to work at acquiring business you have little chance of getting, no matter how sexy it seems. Get input from your team, define these parameters, and stick to them.
What lines have you established that you absolutely won't cross to win business?
Are these clearly defined and in writing? Is your entire team aware of those lines and do they buy in to them and uphold them unreservedly? Are there exceptions that you'd be willing to make, and if so, in which circumstances?
What other filters do you have in place to determine your opportunity costs?
How much time will your team have to devote to complete the required specs by the due date? One of my prospects is constantly in the middle of answering rfp requests and, since they're relatively small, these requests consume most of the owner's time. If management needs to be involved, how will their shift in focus affect the team? To what extent will team members need to be involved? Will their personal time be impacted? What other projects will have to be put on hold while the proposal is completed? What will management have to delegate and how will that affect others?
Is this upfront work a financial investment or expense?
That depends on why you've determined it's important to respond. Being a go-to provider for a large manufacturing company may sound ideal in theory yet not be in practice. Do you have the only or best turnkey solution? Are you helping them create the specs? Do you need to leverage that relationship to gain other business and credibility in the market? Does your team agree with your rationale? Thoroughly review all of the costs you'll incur if you're selected, making sure your desired profits can be met.
We all need to generate new business. Let's be sure we're spending our time and resources productively on the opportunities that best fit our business models and allow us to attain the short and long-term profits we desire and deserve.
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posted Nov 26 2012 9:04AM
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
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The year was 1947 and to date no one had broken the sound barrier. Most believed that it could not be done. Some argued that the sound barrier was a literal wall that once hit at 760 mph would destroy a plane. But despite the skeptics and critics there remained a committed group of people devoted to the cause of breaking the barrier.
A young pilot by the name of Chuck Yeager was invited to be the one to break the sound barrier. Colonel Body, his superior, said, "Nobody knows for sure what happens until somebody gets there. Chuck, you'll be flying into the unknown." On October 14, 1947, Yeager broke the sound barrier. He later wrote, "I was thunderstruck. After all the anxiety, breaking the sound barrier turned out to be a perfectly paved speedway. After all the anticipation it was really a letdown. The 'unknown' was a poke through Jell-O."
Comfort zones have a tendency to lull us into thinking that out fears are justified and average is acceptable. "Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point," said C.S. Lewis. Comfort zones are the testing points of leadership. As a leader, here are five things you will never learn if you remain in your comfort zone.
The depth of your talent. You will never fully discover the depth of your talent if you are not willing to grow to a place where more is required. If your talent brought you to the place where you are today then contentment will keep you there. Is that acceptable to you? The better practice of leadership is to discover the depth of your talent by embracing the advice of Brian Tracy who said, "You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable with trying something new."
The reach of your potential. The greatest obstacle to breaking the sound barrier was not engineering but attitude. It was the perceptions of comfortable people. You will never fully reach your potential so long as small thinking makes you comfortable. The better practice of leadership is to be surrounded with people who believe that breaking barriers and overcoming the odds is all in a day's work.
The reward of your risk. History records the names of risk-takers (Chuck Yeager, Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, Henry Ford, Bill Gates, etc.) who, in the face of overwhelming odds made a determination that the restrictions of the comfort zone was just not for them. Risk-takers are a peculiar people who had rather fail at something big than succeed at something small. The better practice of leadership is to count the cost of exceptional leadership and dare to change the world.
The power of your dreams. Comfort zones tend to put a lid on dreams. Why dream if you are not willing to take risks and explore the depths of your talent and abilities to achieve it? However, when you unleash your dreams you open yourself to new possibilities reserved for those who have escaped the predictable and the expectations of the ordinary. The better practice of leadership is courage. When others discourage you or talk about invisible walls that do not exist, you can go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you have imagined.
The challenge for you is to get uncomfortable with the comfortable and comfortable with the uncomfortable. Your growth as a leader depends on it.
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by Lisa Rollins
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Results of a new study published in the journal Psychological Science has found sadness can lead to impulsive, and irresponsible financial choices. No kidding! For the study, participants watched either a sad or neutral video and then were offered a monetary reward. They were given a choice- they could receive the money after the session, or receive a bigger reward that would be mailed to them in the future. Those who watched the neutral video chose to have the reward mailed to them 13-to-34% more often than people who watched the sad video. Scientists involved with the study say people who are sad tend to focus more on the present, rather than the future. (Women's Health)
Strive for Depth and Breadth of Contact
by Sharon Day
posted Nov 19 2012 8:30AM
Recently I heard a statistic that 65% of all college graduates who find jobs do so because someone referred them to the hiring manager. I would venture a guess that this percentage is even higher in business. In mine it's 75% currently and I fully expect that to increase over time.
Since referrals are so critical to each of us we need to understand the importance of developing and nurturing relationships at every possible level within our client's organizations, especially our key and target accounts.
Consider the depth of your contacts. Say you primarily work with one or two departments, do you know everyone in those departments? Everyone? If so, you've achieved 100% depth of contact and you need to work continually to strengthen those relationships. If not, you should make an attempt to get to know those you've not met within the next 30 days.
Next, consider the breadth of your contacts. If you have a good working relationship with one manager or team, how many other managers or teams might become clients? Identify these and make a plan to get introductions, recommendations or referrals from your existing contacts within the next 30 days. If your company should be doing business with five divisions and currently works with three, there's untapped potential that you should make a targeted priority for growth.
The depth of your contacts will determine the breadth of your contacts. It will always be true that the more people you know in one department, the more people you'll gain access to in others. Strive for 100% depth of contact.
That brings us to the next layer of questions. Who are the people that you know that no one else knows? Who are the people that you have the best relationships with? Who are the people they might introduce you to? How else might you leverage those relationships? Can you refer them business? Can you introduce them to another company that would be a good strategic alliance?
In addition to the 'who you know' is the 'what you know'. What have you learned about your client personally? How about their business, industry, market trends, etc., that no one else knows? Anything? What are you doing with that information? How might you leverage that knowledge to further solidify your relationships and deepen their trust in you? Can they share confidences with you without reservation? How might you personally help them be more successful?
The whole point of having deep and broad connections is to provide insight, offer help and solutions and become a valued source to your client's entire organization. You want your company to be the one they turn to first. When you can accomplish that, you'll have the 'in' your competition can only dream about.
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by Lisa Rollins
posted Nov 16 2012 12:00AM
A new study finds that most Americans think old age is not represented by a birthday, but by a person's actions. For the study, researchers interviewed people in their 80's, their family members, and their paid caregivers. They found that the ability to participate in certain activities, such as grocery shopping or attending medical appointments, serve as a way of identifying if someone is "old." Oregon State University researcher Michelle Barnhart found says that society views and treats people in their 80's and 90's as "not old" if they are aware, active, safe or independent. (Live Science) NOT OLD? AND THEY'RE IN THEIR 80's and 90's? Lemme tells ya folks, that's OLD…I'm decades from it and I'm old now…yes, I do everything for myself but not nearly as fast or with as much fun as I once did. Admit it, old is nothing to be ashamed of, it is a sign that you have lots of memories and hopefully lots of loved ones with whom to share them.
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by Lisa Rollins
posted Nov 14 2012 12:00AM
More stores will be starting Black Friday sales before you even have time to digest your turkey. Walmart, Target, Toys "R" Us, and Sears will start their sales on Thanksgiving at 8 p.m. while Macy's and Kohl's will open at midnight. Retailers say that opening Thursday night is a good thing for consumers because they can finish their feast, head to the stores late, and sleep in the next morning instead of getting up before dawn to get on sale lines. (NY Daily News) So what about you? Good idea…quite frankly, I LOVE IT! But would YOU shop on Thanksgiving?
Should you make that presentation?
by Sharon Day
posted Nov 12 2012 8:45AM
So your prospect has granted you an appointment and asked you to present your ideas. Sounds like you're one step closer to a sale, but are you really? Before you ever make a presentation and share your pricing answer these italicized questions.
What are their specific needs?
Comments like: "we're experiencing some difficulty with our current supplier"; "we're planning budgets and need to understand all of our options"; "we need more storage space and are ready to upgrade", are not real needs. They are only indicators of underlying issues, nothing more. Ask questions like these to determine needs.
What does 'difficulty with your current supplier' mean exactly? How is that impacting your business? Your team? Your efficiencies?
When you assessed your current system, what was lacking? How would having those items help you and impact your bottom line?
Why is it that you need more storage space? What happens if you don't expand? If they don't admit to having a need, you can stop the conversation right there, they won't make a purchase.
What's their budget?
If they won't share a budget with you, beware. Anyone who is planning a purchase has an idea of what they'll spend and if they're truly in the market to buy, they'll give you a dollar figure. If they won't, they aren't serious about buying. You can give them some price ranges based on other customers in similar situations to see if they'll at least agree to a range they'd spend. If they have no money, they can't buy, so move on.
When will they make the purchase?
Is there a malfunction resulting in an immediate need for replacement? Are they planning to expand in the next six months? When you hear 'we're in the market, or looking to buy, or need three bids', realize that doesn't really mean they'll be purchasing anything any time soon. Ask:
Why now? Why then? So, what happens if you wait another six months? Understanding the real timeline allows you to properly forecast. Don't kid yourself, if they can wait to make the purchase, they likely will.
Who will make the final decision?
You need to understand who is involved in deciding which supplier is selected. Present to the decision maker(s). Ask:
Who else will assist you in making the final decision? How about anyone else? So, when will I be presenting to the group?
Stand firm on this, you want to present to the decision makers so you're the one to answer questions, etc. If you haven't been speaking with the decision maker you need to get face time with them and start over at the top with your questions and get confirmation of what you've learned from others.
Take the time to get these answers. That's when you'll be one step closer to making the sale.
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ALPERN AT LARGE - President Obama, in his 2011 State of the Union address, described our nation's technological shortcomings as this generation's "Sputnik moment", evoking our sense of military vulnerability against the Soviet Union of the 1950's. Half a century later, as we hear Russian Prime Minister and quasi-dictator Vladimir Putin accusing the United States of living beyond its means "like a parasite" on the global economy (Link), we clearly have a new "Sputnik moment" that based more on economics than on defense. More importantly, as the historic decision of Standard & Poor's to downgrade the U.S. credit rating rips through the markets, confidence and egos of nations throughout the world, our nation's largest creditor—China—ripped into the United States' unwillingness to reign in deficit and debt-expanding spending. It's no secret that China's trading policies and military sales threaten both the world economic and political balances, so being so beholden to that power is truly ill-advised.
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And while much of this indebtedness to such an economic, political and even military rival can be credited to former President G.W. Bush, current President Obama is as much if not more guilty of leading us into this vulnerability even if he doesn't want to even mention the word "China". (Link)
An even greater challenge is to get past the dueling accusations that to this day remain more political than factual in nature. President Obama and the Democrats claim it's the Tea Party-influenced GOP that's to blame, calling them "terrorists" and all sorts of names. The GOP leadership blames the President and the recent Democratic stimulus and health care initiatives for putting us over the edge and others blame both parties for too much spending.
The fact remains that while the liberals in our country decry military overspending and policies that favor corporate excesses, and while the conservatives in our country decry educational and social services overspending, it's hard to deny that both sides aren't bearing honest tidings in their critiques.
It's also true that while we weigh the question of whether some or all of our nation's taxpayers might have to contribute more to paying down our debt, the question of whether that money would be spent well and actually be utilized towards the debt must be answered first.
Other questions to be answered:
Is an 85 year-old the same as a 65 year-old when it comes to allotting Social Security and Medicare benefits?
Is a 33 year-old in good health but out of work for two years the same as a 33 year-old with cancer or multiple sclerosis when it comes to allotting welfare and Medicaid benefits?
If we were to cut the salaries of federal contractors and employees by 5-10%, and implement a federal hiring freeze, could we deliver the same services and quality?
If federal taxes were to go up, would they be employed to pay down our debt or to continue unsustainable spending policies?
Do we let our children's generation pay for this decade of foreign conflicts, or do we pay for it ourselves?
And…of greatest importance…is this generation of Americans really able to rise up to the challenges of this "Sputnik moment"?
(Ken Alpern is a former Boardmember of the Mar Vista Community Council (MVCC), previously co-chaired its Planning and Outreach Committees, and currently co-chairs its MVCC Transportation/Infrastructure Committee. He is co-chair of the CD11 Transportation Advisory Committee and chairs the nonprofit Transit Coalition, and can be reached at email@example.com. The views expressed in this article are solely those of Mr. Alpern.) -cw
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Weather Underground Becomes National Sponsor of Portlight Relief Walks
Charleston, SC, March 18th - Portlight Strategies, Inc., - a national grassroots non-profit organization - announced today that Weather Underground, Inc., will be National Sponsor of the First Annual Portlight Relief Walk series of national awareness and fundraising events.
Hundreds of members of the Weather Undeground blog community teamed with Portlight Strategies, Inc., throughout the Fall of 2008 to provide much need relief services and supplies to victims of Hurricane Ike along the Texas coast.
These relief efforts focused on helping people with disabilities, as well as people in small towns and rural areas often marginalized by the larger institutional relief infrastructure.
Portlight Strategies, Inc., has committed to building on the stunning success of this collaborative, grassroots initiative.
In order to expand our community of supporters - and to create a financial reserve to enable strategic, proactive response in the future - Portlight is organizing walk-a-thon style events in 40 U S cities. Organizing committees have already begun meeting to plan these events in their hometowns and communities. Relief Walks will be held on weekends through the Spring and early Summer.
"Weather Underground stepping up to be our National Sponsor is a huge honor" said Paul Timmons, Jr. - Portlight Strategies, Inc., Board Chair. "Our Ike efforts were born of hundreds of weather lovers coming together on the www.wunderground.com site. It's a perfect fit that Weather Underground will sponsor our first national event."
"Weather Underground is proud to have facilitated Portlight's initial success" said Toby Skinner, of Weather Underground, Inc. "And we are pleased to beNational Sponsor of Portlight's First Annual National Relief Walk event.
"The Weather Underground community was the Genesis of our post Ike success," said Timmons, "By agreeing to be National Sponsor of our First Annual National Relief Walk event, Weather Underground, Inc., becomes equally integral to our future ability to serve. We are grateful for their support and confidence."
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Central Christian to facilitate CROP Hunger Walk meeting
WALLA WALLA - Central Christian Church, 66 S. Palouse St. will hold a CROP Hunger Walk information meeting 7 p.m. Monday. All churches, organizations and individuals interested in the walk to alleviate hunger may send a representative. This is an opportunity for youth mission projects, business team building, school class challenges, or a family activity to promote service to others. The fall CROP Hunger Walk will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 9, from the dome at Walla Walla Community College, 500 Tausick Way. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Twenty-five percent of funds raised are returned for local food banks. Donations can be made online at cropwalkonline.org. Call 509-525-1376 for details.
Unity Church of Peace plans sing-along at Rooks Park
WALLA WALLA - Unity Church of Peace will hold a sing-along, 5:30-8 p.m., Saturday, at Rooks Park. Participants shold bring s'mores fixings, drinks and other munchies, musical instruments, copies of favorite camp songs and folding chairs. Call 509-520-1915, email firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit unitychurchofpeace.net.
Grace United Methodist pastors hold office hours Saturday
WALLA WALLA - The Revs. Linda Weistaner and Sonya Watts, of Grace United Methodist Church will hold office hours at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Coffee Connections, 57 E. Main St. Saturday. The topic for the day is: "Do Dogs Go to Heaven?" The public is welcome. Look for the table with a Bible, newspaper and red rose. For more information, call Weistaner at 509-525-6702.
Unity Church of Peace to hear talk on attachment, suffering
WALLA WALLA - Unity Church of Peace. 810 C. St., will presenting Rev. Joy Kachel at 10 a.m. today. She will speak on "The Consequences of Attachment," with a focus how attachment causes suffering, seen from several points of view. Unity Church is near the Walla Walla Regional Airport.
Call 509-520-1915 or email email@example.com, or see the church's website at unitychurchofpeace.net for additional information.
Pataha Flour Mill plans old-time gospel sing, potluck on Aug. 28
PATAHA - Pataha Flour Mill, near Pomeroy, will hold its 14th Annual "Hometown Revival" Old-time Gospel Sing on Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. The event is characterized by spirited community singing and sharing, along with favorite Gospel songs by a wide variety of vocalists and instrumentals hosted by the Jon Van Vogt family. Other participants may to take part by calling the Mill at (509) 843-3799. The Sing is followed by a potluck supper for all. An offering will be taken.
Walla Walla Healing Rooms on hiatus, call if you need prayer
WALLA WALLA - The ministry teams for the Walla Walla Healing Rooms are breaking for the rest of the summer. Regular prayer times will resume in September. Call Mikki Jones at 509-876-1397 to make an appointment to schedule a prayer time with a team during the hiatus. For information, go online to www.wallawallahealingrooms.com.
Touchet Valley's quarterly call to prayer is slated Sept. 1
DAYTON - The next call to prayer, sponsored by the Touchet Valley pastors, will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 1at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 601 S. Third St. in Dayton.
The Rev. Greg Bye will facilitate the quarterly prayer meeting for the people of the Touchet Valley.
In addition, there will be a special Unity Service at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.
The annual event is a time for valley churches of the valley to worship together and support the Columbia County Fair.
This year's service will take place on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, making it an especially appropriate time to pray together for the nation.
Beth Moore Bible study begins Sept. 7 at SonBridge center
COLLEGE PLACE - SonBridge Community Center, 1200 S.E. 12th St., is offering the DVD Bible study for women "Breaking Free," by Beth Moore, noon to 1 p.m., starting Sept. 7. The free series is every Wednesday through Nov. 16.
Bring a Bible, a pen and a sack lunch. Call 509-529-3100 for details.
Christian Women's Connection luncheon is set for Sept. 14
WAITSBURG - Christian Women's Connection will hold its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds in the Lion's Club Building for $9.
Jerilyn Jackson, who moved to Longview, Wash., will speak.
Lois Hemphill will bring the special feature, Etch a Stretch, to teach you how to breathe and stretch. Hemphill has been a massage therapist for several years.
Ginny Jones, who just moved to the area from Nile Valley, will sing. Sheila McIlroy will accompany on piano.
For reservations, to cancel them or to request babysitting, call Judy Jackson at 509-399-2005 by noon Sept. 9.
Sponsored by Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.
Items for the church bulletin are due by 11 a.m. Tuesday. Email to firstname.lastname@example.com with the words Church Bulletin in the subject line, or fax 509-525-1232.
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David Anointed as King over All of Israel
1So all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron, and they said, "Here we are, we are your flesh and blood.#Literally "We are your bone and your flesh" 2For some time,#Literally "Both yesterday and three days before" when Saul was king over us, you were leading Israel in and out.#Literally "you were going out and coming in, Israel." (So Kethib; Qere reads "bringing out and bringing in Israel") Yahweh had said to you, 'You shall be the shepherd of my people Israel, and you will be the leader over Israel.' " 3All the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant#Literally "cut a covenant" with them at Hebron in the presence of Yahweh; then they anointed David as king over Israel. 4David was thirty years old when he began to reign; he reigned forty years. 5He reigned over Judah at Hebron for seven years and six months; and he reigned over all Israel and Judah at Jerusalem for thirty-three years.
The Capture and Growth of Jerusalem
6The king and his men went to Jerusalem, to the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land. They said to David, "You will not come here, for even the blind and the lame can turn you back, saying, 'David cannot come here.' " 7David captured the fortress of Zion, the city of David. 8David had said, "On that day when we attack the Jebusites,#Literally "in all of the striking down the Jebusites" one must attack the lame and the blind, those who hate the soul of David, by means of the water supply." For thus the blind and the lame would say, "He cannot come into the house." 9David occupied the fortress and called it the city of David. And David built all around it from the Millo and inward.#Literally "to the house"
10David continued growing stronger and stronger,#Literally "went going and great" and Yahweh the God of hosts was with him. 11So Hiram, the king of Tyre, sent messengers to David, along with cedar trees and craftsmen skilled in wood and in stone masonry,#Literally "skilled craftsmen of wood and skilled craftsmen of stone wall" and they built a house for David. 12David realized that Yahweh had established him as king over Israel and that he had exalted his kingdom because of his people Israel. 13David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem after he came from Hebron, and more sons and daughters were born to him. 14These are the names of the ones born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua and Shobab and Nathan and Solomon; 15Ibhar and Elishua and Nepheg and Japhia; 16Elishama and Eliada and Eliphelet.
War with the Philistines
17When the Philistines heard that they had anointed David as king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David, but David heard and went down to the stronghold.#Thought by many to be the stronghold of Masada 18Now the Philistines had come, and they spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. 19And David inquired of Yahweh, saying, "Shall I go up to the Philistines? Will you give them into my hands?" Yahweh said to David, "Go up, for I will certainly give#Literally "giving I will give" the Philistines into your hand." 20So David came to Baal Perazim and defeated them there; and David said, "Yahweh has burst through my enemies before me like the bursting of water." Therefore he called the name of that place Baal Perazim.#Baal Perazim may mean "the master of the bursting through" 21They had left their idols there, so David and his men carried them away.
22Once again#Literally "And they again did again" the Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. 23So David inquired of Yahweh, but he said, "You shall not go up. Rather, go around to their rear and come to them from opposite the balsam trees. 24And it shall be#Literally "And it shall happen" that when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then pay attention, for then Yahweh has gone out before you to strike down the army of the Philistines." 25So David did thus, just as Yahweh had commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines from Geba all the way#Literally "as you go up" to Gezer.
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Sunday, August 15, 2010
down-time at the ottawa folk festival
My spouse and youngest son and I went to the Ottawa Folk Festival this past week end. I love these shots T. took of D. and I chilling out between the afternoon and evening programming.
I didn't have any pockets, so I resorted to an old habit of sticking my cable needle in my cleavage. Except, I don't really have cleavage any more. The pointy cable needle kept falling over and I had to keep reaching into my bra to fish it out.
This amused me.
The scarf I'm making has one asymmetrical cable.
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So - did you win the bike or the guitar? I let out such a big cheer, everyone thought I was the winner.
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Money Manager De Chimay Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years for Fraud
Guy de Chimay, who pleaded guilty to running what prosecutors called a $7 million Ponzi scheme and claiming a link to a Belgian royal fortune, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison.
Besides the prison term, Justice Gregory Carro of New York State Supreme Court today ordered de Chimay, 47, to pay restitution of more than $6 million. De Chimay pleaded guilty last month to state charges of securities fraud, grand larceny, scheming to defraud and forgery.
De Chimay declined to make a statement in court. His lawyer Martin B. Adelman of New York said he was too overcome with emotion to speak.
The sentence imposed by Carro was part of a plea bargain with the Manhattan district attorney's office.
"He has no money," Adelman said of his client outside the courtroom after the sentencing. De Chimay spent some on himself and made bad investments, the lawyer said.
The money manager used a link to the Chimay royal family of Belgium to entice victims to lend him money for what he termed a bridge loan, according to Manhattan prosecutors. He "guaranteed" the investments, falsely claiming control over more than $100 million associated with the family, they said.
De Chimay used a "distant connection" to the family "to gain the trust of his victims -- his friends -- before ripping them off," District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. said in a statement on Feb. 2, when de Chimay pleaded guilty.
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De Chimay is related to the family through his grandfather, Adelman said.
The money manager was sued last year by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in federal court in Manhattan. He and his fund agreed in that case to disgorge illegal gains and pay a civil penalty without admitting or denying wrongdoing, according to a Jan. 31 court filing.
The criminal case is People v. De Chimay, 05256-10, New York State Supreme Court, New York County (Manhattan). The SEC case is Securities and Exchange Commission v. Chimay Capital Management Inc., 10-04582, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan).


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