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The announcement of an acquisition or a merger does not necessarily mean that the deal will be resolved as originally stated. Speculation of the merger's final result will affect the state of the current share price. For example, if rampant speculation and analysis by the market suggests that another company may make a bid against the original acquirer for the target, the market may bid up the stock's current price to exceed the original buyout price in anticipation of a bidding war. If the market speculates that the target may not be purchased by anyone (for example, antitrust legislation may strike down mergers in the industry or a material financial change may occur to the acquirer/target, changing the attractiveness of the deal), the stock price may not move or may even fall after the initial buyout announcement.
However, if the market assumed that the acquisition will go through at the designated price, the current share price might be slightly off as a result of transaction costs. Traders may attempt some arbitrage by buying the stock, even at a small discount to the buyout price, if it means that they will be able to sell it to the acquirer to gain a small profit. This demand for the stock will slowly drive it up on the exchanges until the cost of the commission to buy the stock eats up the slight spread between the cost to buy the stock and the buyout price.
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Finding simple ways to encourage others can do wonders to boost their morale and make you feel better, too.
Helping and encouraging others without selfish intentions is a great way to give yourself an emotional boost.
No matter how small and insignificant they may seem to you, positive actions do wonders to boost someone's esteem and morale. By being that spark of positivity for someone, you can ignite wonders within them!
- Make celebrations a part of your regular routine: celebrate victories, large and small
- Be specific with your praise – "You did a great job at doing …." or "I liked how you …."
- Tell others how they've encouraged and/or inspired you
- Let others know how wonderful someone is – endorse them, write a review of their product/service, forward a letter to their boss or headquarters, etc
- Recognize that you being a supportive presence in their life means wonders. Many people do not have a support system, someone to cheer them on or give them a shoulder to lean on. You are making a difference just by being you.
- Offer assistance – be specific and ask "How can I help?" or "What do you need?" Be willing to follow through with your offer.
- I always try to offer encouragement when I see people working hard. – Joi, Rx Fitness Lady
- I love sharing how people encouraged me, and helped me one way or another – Kalley, Blogging While Nursing
What ways do you encourage others or prefer to encourage others? Comment below and I'll add your unique suggestions to this list. If you're a blogger and/or business owner, I'll even link your suggestion back to your site. Thanks, in advance for your support and contributions!
Have a fantastic day and remember to make someone's day a little brighter!
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Read your post this past weekend via SITSShareFest. I love your list. To encourage someone gives us a sense of healing and happiness as well. Awesome list.
I try to always leave a message when I read a post that is helpful or encouraging to me. I hope it makes them feel good, I know it would, me. I love helping people. A small word of encouragement and thanking people can really make a difference.
One of my favorite books, The Happiness Project, talked about celebrating things! To really enjoy the celebration and the anticipation!
I usually send a private FB message to those I admire just so that they keep up the good work. Because when I receive those messages I'm happy for weeks!
Love it. We are all about validation on our blog…there is nothing better than when someone gives you a compliment on something you have done! Great post.-Ashley
Just letting another person know that they made a difference, with their words, or actions can be amazing for the giver and receiver. I love sharing how people encouraged me, and helped me one way or another.
This is great as usual. I always try to offer encouragement when I see people working hard. I also let them know that it motivates me. I always appreciate a simple quick text that lets me know I've helped someone along the way so I try to put out that same energy. When you are having a bad day, it can be just the boost you need!
I love this, I believe this is one of my gifts… encouragement. I tend to love the people who are naturally grumpy 😉 It becomes my whole purpose in life to make them smile and even offer a little giggle. I will joke with them, then I always find something about them personally and truly and honestly give them encouraging and loving feedback about it.
Such as, there was a a nurse I had while at the hospital after my daughter was born, neither one of us was released for several days so we had her the whole time during the night. The first night she was very solemn, gave short curt answers and seemed to be annoyed at our presence. Yet she was very gentle with our daughter and answered right away no matter when we called.
So for the next several hours I praised her every time she handled our daughter, thanking her for how gentle and nurturing she was. I also thanked her each time she came with more ice chips for me since I wasn't allowed to eat the first 24 hours due to various issues I was having. By morning she was smiling at us. Each time she walked through the doors over the next few days she had a sober face that switched immediately when she saw us. When we left 5 days later, she loaded us up with all kinds of goodies to take home because she wanted to thank us for making her nights at the hospital joyful… even though we were miserable being there.
Encouragement and kind words can change someones whole day, sometimes their life!
Thanks for reminding me of this! Blessings!

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Hi James, My husband (Steve) and I wanted to say thank you so much for the great experience we had on February 28, 2015 hunting quail and pheasant with kids (Jimmy). I have some pictures from our hunt to send you. Thank you, Bonnie Richards
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Sell your winter clothes...and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime in the Land of Eternal Spring. Every cliché you've heard about living large on little...on even a retiree's budget...is true in Ecuador.
Ecuador lies in the Northwestern corner of South America, bordered by Colombia to the north, Peru to the south and east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. At just 175,807 square miles (about the size of Nevada) Ecuador's small size belies its incredible diversity.
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For more than 30 years, International Living has been researching the best retirement havens in the world…and every January the Annual Global Retirement Index is released—highlighting the best places for you to retire. This Index ranks the top 24 countries in the world for retirement in 8 categories. The top 10 countries that feature on the list this year each bring spectacular benefits for retirees living overseas—from great health care and ideal climates to a low cost of living and financial perks for retirees. Starting with number 10, here are our top retirement havens for 2014.
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Tired of shoveling snow, braving the torrential rain or wrapping up against the bitter cold? If so, check out these top three places to retire for a better climate as ranked in International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index 2014. With a perfect score of 100 and for the second year in a row, Ecuador comes out top in the Climate category and is the overall runner up in this year's Global Retirement Index. Lying directly on the equator, it enjoys 12 hours of direct equatorial daylight 365 days a year.
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International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index 2014 has just been released, detailing the top 24 countries in the world to retire to. In the Special Benefits for Retirees category in the Index, we consider whether retirees get a good deal for health care, importing goods, entertainment, airfare, utilities, tax rates, residence and more. Panama, Ecuador and Costa Rica have topped the list in this category.
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Outside the window of the condo I was renting, two huge pelicans sat nodding in the sun. Or so it seemed. Because in an instant, and in perfect synchronicity, they leapt from their perch, pulled in their wings, and dove headfirst to the emerald water below. No small feat since we were 20 floors up. Hmm, I wondered, what's for dinner? Because, as the pelicans know, these waters are rich with a choice of seafood or every kind.
The Profit Potential in Education and Training
"Many educators will tell you that schools are not in the business to make money," says Janice Gallagher, who set up a children's school in Nicaragua. "I, on the other hand, am a business woman, and there is definitely potential for profit. There will not be profit immediately because you will need time to grow and establish yourself. There are several private schools that do turn a profit after several years."
Inside Track on Researching Your Franchise Options
One of the ways to reduce the uncertainty of moving overseas and setting up your own enterprise is to buy into a franchise—an already proven business model. The advantage of a franchise is that it has name recognition, provides you with the necessary "know how," and much of the groundwork has already been done, which will increase your chances of success.
"How My First-World Know-How Created an Income in Ecuador"
When a serious health issue and the loss of my job occurred at the same time as the international financial collapse, we took a huge hit emotionally and financially. Our family's income was instantly reduced by 65% when I lost my job. Saving for a rainy day had been tough enough…but we were ill-prepared for the several "rainy years" that followed.
New Year's Regrets Burn Away in Ecuador
My wife, Suzan, and I rarely know too far in advance where we'll be for the holidays. We haven't lived in the U.S. for a dozen years now, but around about September or October we start making the decisions about what to do for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year…whose family back in the States we'll spend which holidays with…and which holidays, if any, we'll spend by ourselves at home, wherever home happens to be at the time.
The Spirit of Christmas in Ecuador
It is Christmas morning, and my wife Cynthia and I are celebrating the joyous occasion with our daughter's family in New Jersey. Tomorrow we fly to North Carolina to do it all over again in the home of our son. When we moved to Cuenca, Ecuador three and a half years ago we had no grandchildren. In the space of 19 short months we experienced our own private "baby boom" and today we have three (and counting?).
Small-Town Beach Life in Ecuador
Crucita is about 40 minutes north of Manta, Ecuador's largest coastal city. But while Manta is big and busy and full of shopping and social opportunities, Crucita is the opposite. It's a little fishing village with a produce market, a fish market, but no supermarket… You can get eggs, bread, beer, toilet paper, soap and other necessities of life at some of the local mom-and-pop shops, but for anything more exotic than that, you'll need to go to Manta or the closer town of Portoviejo.
"Beach Condo or City House in Ecuador? We Can Afford Both"
I'm typing this from the comfort of a lawn chair on the patio of my house in Quito. It's early December and even though Quito is moving into winter, today is warm and sunny. Quito, Ecuador's capital (a UNESCO World Heritage site), sits on the spine of the Andes nestled between two mountain ranges and several ice-capped volcanoes. The climate is mild, with high temperatures in the 70s and lows of around 50.
Bull Jumping and Cockroach Racing
The devil masks worn for the Diablada de Pillaro (The Dance of the Devils) in Pillaro, Ecuador, have spawned a whole school of art. It's well worth joining the thousands of onlookers to see the elaborate processions that take place each night from New Year's Day to January 6. The feast of Edina Bronya, which essentially represents Christmas for the people of Ghana, in west Africa, falls this year on January 2.
The Rewards of Moving to Ecuador with Kids
Like many parents, my husband David and I have always told our children that they should follow their dreams. We've told them that they can be whatever they want to be and live wherever they want to live, but that, most importantly, they should pursue their passions. Of course, deep down we realized that they were never going to follow our advice when we refused to do so ourselves.
All Your Stuff: To Ship or Not to Ship?
To ship or not to ship? That's the vexing question many prospective expats face about their belongings when moving overseas. On the one hand, there are the mystery boxes in your attic or basement that have remained sealed since that last move. Then there are the books, the keepsakes, and that comfy chair. The china cabinet you cherish and the china inside it. Can you bear to leave these behind and just start over?
The World's Best Retirement Havens 2014
First-World cities with every modern convenience, beachfront hideaways, medieval towns, tropical islands, temperate mountain valleys… You can chose your favorite climate, your preferred lifestyle…the place you feel most at home…because the world's best retirement havens have it all… and for pennies on the dollar, too.
IL's Annual Global Retirement Index 2014: The Categories and Scores
Accurately scoring the world's top retirement locations is a complex process. So, we've broken down each of our categories to give you a "behind the curtain" look at how we put the Index together.
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Runner up of the 2014 Global Retirement Index, Ecuador offers sophisticated historical cities…miles of unspoiled, sun-kissed beaches…fertile farmland…and temperate mountain hideaways…and all of it for pennies on the dollar. You can live well for a fraction of the cost of living back in the U.S. And with Ecuador's official currency the U.S. dollar, you needn't worry about complicated currency calculations or exchange risks.
Travel Adventures in Ecuador
"So why did you move to Cuenca, Ecuador?" Even after three and a half years I'm often asked this question, and there are many answers—the low cost of living, temperate climate, proximity of the U.S., excellent medical care, and the wonderful mix of historic architecture plus modern conveniences.
Where Ecuadorians Go to Escape the City…
"Don't worry, you won't have a problem finding a place to stay," said my friend as we drove into General Villamil Playas (commonly just called "Playas"), the closest beach town to Guayaquil. "The hotels here never fill up." He should know. He owns a condo in Playas and drives there easily in just over an hour from his home in Guayaquil to spend weekends and holidays at this beach town on Ecuador's southern coast, named by some as the "sunniest beach" in the country.
Living a Queenly Life as a Writer in Cuenca, Ecuador
After doing some research online, which included International Living, I moved to Cuenca at age 54. I planned to travel throughout South America, but I just loved it here, feeling no need to go farther south. Then, six months later, at age 55, my teacher's retirement kicked in, so I could qualify for a pensionado visa, living off my retirement income.
Why Ecuador Beats California
Cut down coconut bunch with machete. Put one or two coconuts in the fridge to get cold. Cut a hole in the top of the coconut. Insert straw…This routine is part of my daily life on the north central coast of Ecuador. My husband Ron and I live in the small fishing village of El Matal near the town of Jama and drink fresh coconut water daily—from our very own coconut trees. El Matal happens to be the setting for the award-winning film Pescador by Sebastian Cordero, but to us it's just home.
Ecuador and My Inner Retiree
I was asked again the other day what I love most about Ecuador, and as I answered it occurred to me how retired I sounded. I'm not retired, of course, but as I was going over my three big pluses for this country…the weather, the cost of living, and the variety…I realized that all three of these qualities appealed directly to my Inner Retiree.
How to Survive a Retirement Crisis
Are you sick of the rat race? You know the routine…get up, shower, have breakfast, leave the house, get stuck in traffic, put in long hours at the office. Get home, go to bed and do it all again tomorrow. Are you ready for retirement…but looking at your savings you know retirement is out of the question? Here's how to survive a retirement crisis. You can live a richer lifestyle for less overseas. Many expat couples can live a very comfortable life on a budget of between $1,500 and $2,000 a month…
Two of Ecuador's Best Coastal Towns
If there were ever two towns that complement one another perfectly, they would be Montañita and Olòn on the coast of Ecuador. About an hour north along the coast from Salinas—one of Ecuador's best-known and most popular beach destinations—these two beach towns each offer a very different vibe. Montañita is named for the "little hill" that sits at its north end and separates its picture-perfect golden-sand beach from Olòn's picture-perfect golden-sand beach. It's less than a five-minute drive from one to the other, and a taxi ride will cost you just $2.
Five Places to Get Affordable Health Care Overseas
In the following five countries you will pay less for health care than you do at home. And the quality is at least as good…in fact, many expats say it's better. Affordable health care isn't the only reason to move overseas—but it makes the move more attractive. You can get great quality health care for less abroad, lowering your monthly expenses. Panama offers excellent quality health care and modern hospitals in Panama City and other large towns or cities…
Turn Your Hobby into a Monthly Income in Ecuador
Wally and Hazel Mountz thought they had their retirement all figured out. They were building a lakefront home in Georgia when the real estate crash of 2008 shattered their plans. Unwilling to continue working and unable to afford their new mortgage, they started looking abroad. Italy was their first choice, but what they could purchase there would leave them in a rural village without expat companions.
The Kicks and Perks of Life in Ecuador
The very thought of moving abroad seems like such an adventure, doesn't it? The world is full of so many intriguing locations. Which country would you choose? Which city? If you actually pull the trigger and relocate, then the adventure truly begins. Everything is new, exciting, interesting, frustrating, and exhausting all at once. You're meeting new friends—maybe learning a different language—adapting to a foreign culture, and exploring surrounding areas.
Expats Reveal Their Five Favorite Restaurants in Ecuador
Ecuador has an abundance of restaurants offering cuisine from around the world. Here, our guys on the ground give you their friendly recommendations of five of the best places to eat in Ecuador.
What Costs Less Overseas When You Retire?
When you move overseas, most things cost less. Health care is cheaper, beachfront property is cheaper and flights are cheaper when you qualify for a retiree program. You can even enjoy a symphony performance for far less than in the U.S., and have a better quality of life for less. Here is a list of five items that are cheaper overseas.
In Pictures: Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca, Ecuador's third-largest city and the economic center of the southern sierra, is well known for its colonial-style architecture, beautiful surroundings and low cost lifestyle. Popular with tourist and expats alike, it is no wonder that Cuenca has made appearances on the best places to retire list. It offers the best city living in Ecuador.
The More I Got to Know Cuenca, Ecuador, the More I Fell in Love
It was Christmas vacation 2009. I turned on my computer and clicked on Yahoo where a headline caught my attention: "The Top 10 Places in the World to Retire." I had never heard of the number one city listed, Cuenca, Ecuador. But as I perused the other nine cities, I found something wrong with each of them. They were too hot or too cold, or hot in the summer and cold in the winter, which was just what I wanted to leave behind in Chicago; or they were too far from the U.S.
3 Beach Buys on Ecuador's Pacific Coast—$100,000 or Less
A pound of fresh shrimp—$2.50. Someone to cook and clean for you—$20 per day. Property tax of $200-$250 a year on the beach homes below… It's easy to see why Ecuador tops International Living's Retirement Index. It's a top spot for those looking for a comfortable lifestyle that won't break the bank. And Ecuador rates as one of the best-value destinations on my beat, too. On the country's unspoiled Pacific coast, in particular, you get a whole lot more for your dollar. And that applies to real estate as well as your cost of living.
5 Quick Questions Everyone Should Answer Before Moving Overseas
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We Found Nirvana in Ecuador—For Less than $1,500 a Month
With the divisive and toxic nature of U.S. politics these days and the associated economic impact, I understand those who might wonder about our motivation for packing a few suitcases and moving to Ecuador's coast nearly 18 months ago. While politics and the economy had definitely impacted our lives, our reasons for seeking a life outside the United States had nothing to do with political disagreement.
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Tucked away in Ecuador's imposing Andes mountains are hundreds of green valleys where tumbling rivers nourish fertile soils and temperatures are near perfect all year round. These are among the best places to live in the country, and expats are busily discovering them. You'll meet couples in this mountainous region who report expenses of $1,440 a month including rent. Most do not own a car.
Healthier and Happier—The Appeal of Ecuador's Sacred Valleys
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- Longshotmho 21%
Prefer small or medium, but not big. Perky helps!00|0myspacemybrokemho 16%
Different guys have different preferences. Personally: really perky C cups00|0Malcom_Reynoldsmho 9%
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I like all 3 =]00|0kaviraajmho 8%
generally I prefer larger boobs
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fake boobs are turn off00|0debsmanmho 8%
Small to medium. Never fake.10|1G_GTommho 7%
Penis: Big, small or fake?00|0SylusWintermho 4%
Small-medium00|0skinnyriblover1mho 1%
They have to be natural for a start. Big ones look good clothed but can flop all over the place, medium cups look beter naked but small boobs look STUNNING in regardless.
My girlfriend is a very horny girl and her 32A's look great whatever she wears, particlarly string bikinis!
Im a small boob convert the way she turns me on.00|0mmiller235mho 0%
Big, real ones. Never got a chance to play with a pair of fake ones before, but real ones jiggle more and seem like more fun.00|0Anonymous
Small, small, small, small, small, small, small, small, small, small, small, small, small... did you get my point? :-). Small boobs are HOTT!!! MADD HOTT!!! DAMN HOTT!!!
Fake boobs? (Sorry, I just vomited in my mouth a little)00|0Anonymous
I like big or small and I don't mind a bit of sagging because I love big ones and that usually comes with the territory. I also love cute perky small ones though. Either is better than fake for me. I'm not really into it.00|0Anonymous
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Natural is preferred, whether big, MEDIUM, or small. But no guy is going to turn away breasts on a girl they like/love simply because they are fake and if they do, then they never really loved the girl at first:)10|1sportychickymho 3%
I think guys have liked mine no matter what the size.00|0Mnmlovescandymho 0%
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Cause I'm a 34D and I'm sorta curious if that's attractive
Big boobs are quite deceiving. while they may look good in clothes; without clothes, they are a giant mess. I think it's very rare for large boobs to be firm and attractive. One must have very firm breast tissue, and little fat in their boobs. Larger breasts are also more prone to breast cancer because they provide a denser space for cancer cells to accumulate and fester. I also believe they don't age well. Finally, they tend to cause back pain. Small boobs are also not very attractive. Mine are quite small, and I'm not particularly pleased with them. I considered a boob job, but I'm a little leary of potential health risks, and scaring. They also are temporary. You have to replace them every 5 to 10 years. The most attractive boobs would have to be a full B cup or smaller C cup. Here's an estimate of average cup sizes in the united states:
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Since their arrival in 2004, Coliseum have amassed the kind of respect from other musicians – punk and metal alike – that most bands with presumably even larger followings are envious of.
The other night I went to see my buddys in Attack! Vipers! support Coliseum, and Narrows. I've heard people talking about Coliseum for a while now but never got round to checking them out, so it was awesome to be blown away by them.
Picked up a copy of their new album on glitter black vinyl, it sounds amazing and looks rad!
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Last week I picked up and shipped off a few thousand of the booklets for Coliseum's upcoming album, Sister Faith, on Temporary Residence. It's an 11x11" 16-page newsprint booklet that consists of almost entirely full page collage pieces I designed. This could be my favorite piece of art/design that I've ever done. Very excited.
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people always leave me. you're the only constant thing in my life + soulmate!Calum
Calum wanted to believe that his soulmate was out there. He wanted to believe that good things will happen eventually. He wanted to believe that his eyes would soon change color. He wanted to believe—but he couldn't. He had no faith; his sister found her soulmate when she was ten, Michael found his soulmate when he was fourteen, but yet here was the young Maori boy desperate for some sort of sign he even had a soulmate. He was twenty. He should have found them already. He should have, he should have, he should have.
He was lonely. Fuck, was he lonely.
Calum started to believe that he was one of the cursed ones. Michael would laugh at his friend and tell him that he certainly was not apart of that mythical group, but how could Calum not think he was? He figured he was doomed, a reject, a dud, an "uh, sir, this one isn't working properly." He just wanted that person who was destined to love him forever.
The purple sunset was turning to a harsh darkness. The boy was sitting on a hill that overlooked his neighborhood. Looking at the night sky, he let out a heavy and broken sigh. Was this all he would know? The empty feeling in his chest after someone told him his eyes were still grey? He wished desperately to look in the mirror one day and see a beautiful color staring back at him. His sister had brown eyes. Would he too share the same dark color?
"The moon doesn't do shit, mom," he glared at the soft object in the sky, remembering that his mother once told him the moon could grant wishes. It could not. It was a rock that floated in space. It could not listen to him, and it most certainly could not grant wishes—he figured that out when his soulmate didn't show up.
"All I wanted was you," he murmured, talking about his soulmate now. "All I wanted was for you to come along so we could go hiking and cook dinner together and kiss each other. I just want to hold you like Michael does with his. People always leave me, you're the only constant thing in my life, which is strange considering I haven't even fucking met you yet."
"You can't actually meet the moon; it's in space."
Coliseum - Sister Faith
A closer look at the LP version of Sister faith by Coliseum. The package includes a beautiful splatter vinyl record as well as a 16 page newsprint insert.
"Does that sound like an overstatement? As followers of Christ, we believe in His ability to bring life out of death – and take comfort in that, even as we watch the cruel blows being inflicted on so many of our brothers and sisters in the faith these days.
This week, for instance, the Colorado Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal of Jack Phillips. And the implications of that decision – a precedent that will be closely considered by many other courts around the country – are ominous for religious freedom in America.
Those implications may seem a little vague, even if you're acquainted with the case. Phillips, artist and owner of Masterpiece Cake Shop outside Denver, told a same-sex couple he couldn't create their special wedding cake, given his biblical convictions on the meaning of marriage. It wasn't a matter of baking – he cheerfully offered to bake anything else they liked.
But Jack doesn't just bake wedding cakes, he creates them – composes small masterpieces of color and decoration specifically designed to convey the personality of his customers and the spirit of their occasion. When he can't do that – he doesn't, for instance, make Halloween cakes, or include liquor in his ingredients – he gracefully passes on a customer's request.
Some understand, some don't. The two men who asked him to make their cake didn't, and took their case to the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which – incredibly – has ordered Phillips to:
The meaning of this week's decision, then, is as easy to read as the writing on a Masterpiece cake. In the eyes of Colorado's highest court, Phillips' conscience is not his own. Which means, in the eyes of our government – his soul is not his own. And yours isn't your own, either.
If you think you'll be spared that Big-Brother-knows-best treatment because you don't bake cakes in Colorado … think again. Watch how fast other states take their cue from this ruling.
The American Civil Liberties Union knows. With its usual gift for irony, the group was quick to assert its approval of the Colorado high court's denial of … civil liberties:
"We all have a right to our personal beliefs," an ACLU spokesperson said, "but we do not have a right to impose those beliefs on others and discriminate against them." Unless, of course, the government says we can … because our beliefs are the politically correct flavor of the month. (The same Colorado commission ruled that three other bakeries were free not to make cakes for Christians. whose messages violatedtheir personal beliefs. You can't make this stuff up.)
Isn't it interesting that those pressing legal and political agendas that embrace abortion and homosexual behavior … that redefine marriage … that denounce faith and biblical truth … are choosing people like Jack Phillips as their targets? And that all too many government officials, legislators, and judges across the country are eagerly joining these witch hunts?
Think about it: all of these people being targeted – the photographers, florists, grocery owners, fire chiefs, all of them – are outstanding in their line of work. They're professionally successful, personally well-liked, generous with their time and contributions to the needs of those less fortunate in their neighborhoods. Law-abiding, family-oriented – the kind of people every civic leader wants living next door, thriving and investing their talents and tax dollars in the local area.
Unless: they're not willing to help kill unborn babies. Or quietly choose not to exercise their creativity in support of ideas they don't agree with. Then, they must be eradicated.
Not just disagreed with or debated. Not just passed over in order to do business with someone else whose ideas are more ingratiating to the current culture. But brought to their knees. Driven out of business. Robbed of their reputation, their life savings, their place in the community. They must be destroyed.
Those amputations are currently being scheduled in courtrooms all over America. We'll soon see how many people – even Christians – are willing to go out on a limb for religious freedom.
We thank God for the courts that are still following the written Constitution, and for those clients brave enough to render unto God what is His and not Caesar's. But this week's Colorado decision reminds us that people like Jack Phillips must not stand alone.
It's time for all of us who cherish religious freedom to pray. To speak up. To write our legislators, talk to our pastors, get stories like this in front of our family and neighbors. It's time to embrace our birthright as Americans – as children of God, "endowed by [our] Creator with certain inalienable rights." And entrusted with a responsibility to stand for the truth we know."
- Alan Sears, president, Alliance Defending Freedom
Coliseum's new video for "Doing Time," created by Erik Denno (a name some might recognize from the long gone / eternally killer Kerosene 454). As I understand it, the band plans to create a video for every song from Sister Faith. Of the videos not actually featuring the band members themselves, this is my favorite so far.
Coliseum's fourth album, 'Sister Faith', drops at the end of this month and it is a damn good one. Full to bursting with fuzz-laden riffs, driving drums, and powerful vocals, this record will make for excellent listening across the summer months. The album absolutely explodes into being; dirty guitars come crashing from the start as 'Disappearing from Sight' sets the tone for the rest of the record. Throughout 'Sister Faith' what Coliseum showcase is their ability to keep things fresh. For every time something seems predictable, there's something you didn't see coming, it can be something as simple as an unexpected chord that keeps the entire album safe from growing boring.
Something else Coliseum seem to have made a habit of is fantastically gritty bass intros. 'Under the Blood of the Moon' comes with the pick of the bunch. It's thunderous sludge and soon matched by similarly roaring backing. This album twists and turns often without ever straying too far from the solid path set from the beginning. On bass or guitar there's a riff for every occasion on 'Sister Faith' – provided every occasion calls for a wonderful amount of distortion and grit, something every occasion could probably do with.
Cool shit coming soon.
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Coliseum - Sister Faith
L to R: Kayhan Vaziri (Bass), Carter Wilson (Drums), Ryan Patterson (vocals/guitar)
God what a great record.
I find occult imagery to be magnetic, in the same way traditional religious imagery is appealing and interesting; it is mysterious and dark, vague, and often confusing in its intent, beautiful when executed well and frightening when perfected. I also find the occult to be somewhat ridiculous or silly. As with any fantasy elements, it can be interesting and exciting, and even fun, but ultimately is meaningless.


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This opportunity allows the district to make needed repairs now while still being able to maintain a fund balance for other needed future expenditures. Without a budget from the State, the fund balance allows the district to still operate at full capacity at the opening of the 2016-17 school year. The QSCB allows the buildings to be in better quality for our children at the same time. The district has additional priorities, however the five above have been identified as a start point. Board members have also discussed the possibility for a hot kitchen at one of the buildings in the future. Please visit the District Website to view the PowerPoint from the March 21st Board meeting to see additional, more specific information.
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Today is World Mental Health Day, but it will take more than a day of awareness raising activities to � alleviate conditions for mental patients in Bangladesh, who continue to suffer from inadequate facilities and social stigma. Government and private mental health facilities are paltry, with only two fully fledged state-run specialized mental hospitals with 700 beds. There are a further 813 beds in the mental health departments of the country's state-run general hospitals. Unconfirmed sources say this supplemented by around 30 private hospitals, clinics and charitable centers that offer relevant facilities. Yet the number of adults who need this kind of help is estimated at around 1.5 million. To be a mentally impaired person in a poor country like Bangladesh, where 40 percent live below the poverty line, is nothing less than a curse. These people are generally seen as a troublesome burden by families and society and frequently thrown out of their homes. Uttara Rani, 45, recalls how her family broke apart after one of their sons was diagnosed with mental illness 10 years ago. "My husband wanted to throw him out, but I protested. Then he forced both of us out of the home," she said. Like many people with limited education and a legacy of village superstition, she believed mental illness was an "act of the devil." "I went to several kabiraj [exorcists] and spent a lot of money, but nothing worked," she said. Muhammad Alam is another living example of the ostracism that a behavioral disorder can provoke. His attempts to get married have failed several times as he is considered "mad," a description his family uses. His older brother Lutfor Rahman said Alam has "talked wildly and physically attacked people when he gets angry," since he was 15. His family too believe him to be under the control of the devil. "For 20 years we have� had village shamans treat him without any improvement. There are no mental health services in the area," said Rahman. "But we came to Dhaka for better treatment and now he is improving." Alam is one of the few lucky ones. Dr. Jalal Uddin of the National Institute of Mental Health estimates that about 90 percent of mental patients have no access to treatment facilities. He is also highly critical of the custom of using folk remedies. "In village areas people take patients to shamans who in fact torture them in the guise of treatment," he said. "They beat them with brooms and make them smell burnt chilies to drive out the demons." Dr. Belal Hossain, a private psychologist, agrees with that appraisal and says it adds a further complication: "When shamans can do nothing, that's when people go to a doctor. By that time, the disease may be� beyond control." Holy Cross nun, Sister Nirmol Cruze supervises a Church-run mental health center in Dhaka that serves about 100 patients, free of charge. "Many families today can't accept and even hate mentally ill children," she said. "We believe they can improve. They can even� recover if they're treated with love and care."
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