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Walmart's Mexican business Walmex is the largest retailer in Mexico by some distance. With annual sales of more than USD32bn across more than 4,500 stores and a number of formats, it is little wonder why Walmex is seen as a major bellwether for consumer spending. However, it has not fared well over the past year or so, with sales at stores open for more than 12 months (same-store sales) having declined for three successive quarters. The latest setback has been reflected by the 2.4% year-on-year decline for the first-quarter period to end-March 2014.
The main drag on performance has been a slowdown in consumer spending growth, which appears to have disproportionately affected the retail sector. Data from BMI's Americas team show Mexican real private consumption growth slowed to 2.5% in 2013; this is a marked comedown from a 2010-2012 average of 5%. We believe that a lukewarm job market has been a key factor here, although improving sentiment as judged by consumer spending indicators over the past few months suggest that the tide may be turning.
The comparables over the Q2-Q414 period are likely to be easier given the same-store declines in 2013. This, together with a brighter outlook for private consumption in 2014 (as reflected by forecast 3.1% growth in real private consumption), suggests to us that the retail sector, led by Walmex, will perform much better over the remaining three quarters of 2014.
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As the chart shows, Mexico and Colombia are the only two major Latin American economies where the outlook for private consumption is decidedly better over the 2014-2018 period than the performance in 2009-2013. This bodes well for the retail sector and Walmex in particular, given its dominance. We believe there is room for the sector to further formalise and for less-developed channels like convenience stores to flourish as growth and investment into big-box hypermarkets slows down. To further illustrate why we are upbeat about Walmex's growth prospects over the next four or five years, we will put it through Porter's Five Forces analysis framework - this is a tool that is often used for industry and company strategy analysis to gauge where the economic power lies between producers, customers and suppliers in particular.
Applying Porter's Five Forces To Walmex
1.) Threat of new entrants
Very limited. Walmex is the dominant retailer, with sales of more than USD30bn per year, and is owned by Walmart, which is the leading global retailer by sales. Therefore, entry barriers are very high and Walmex has an enormous cost advantage.
2.) Bargaining power of suppliers
Due to its large size, Walmex is able to exercise considerable power over its suppliers. This is very good for its margins, which are in fact higher than for its parents. Walmex's operating margin in FY2012 was 7.8%, which compares with 5.9% for Walmart.
EM-based food retailers with a lot of market power often have stronger margins than developed world retailers, where competition is much firmer. Another example is Magnit of Russia.
Given our positive outlook for retail sales growth over the mentioned horizon, the bargaining power enjoyed by Walmex bodes well for earnings growth.
3.) Bargaining power of customers
The buyers are the Mexican consumers. Those that shop at formal retail stores have relatively less choice to switch over to other stores given the size and scale of Walmex, which has more than 4,500 stores.
The main challenge is likely to come from consumers beginning to prefer convenience stores compared with large stores. This would effectively mean consumers would visit smaller stores on a more frequent basis, rather than visiting larger stores on a less frequent basis.
A slowdown in consumer spending as seen over the past year in particular is of course a major challenge. However, we see this as unlikely given our economic outlook.
4.) Threat of substitute products
Not easy to substitute hypermarkets, which are Walmex's main formats in Mexico.
5.) Degree of competitive rivalry
Market power of Walmex dictates that there is not too much competitive pressure from its rivals. This again bodes well for its margins, as it does not have to enter into price wars.

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It's an inspired marketing idea, certainly. And if you've ever seen young kids - and we do mean young - suddenly break into a skate in those shoes, you know how cool it can be.
But an increasing number of stores and other public establishments are banning the things - or at least the skating. Part of it is a concern for the kids themselves, and for other patrons they might run into. Watchdog groups report increases in concussions and fractures as use of the skate shoes increases.
But part of it, too, has to be a fear of lawsuits.
Again, we're amazed the shoes' design ever got past the legal department to begin with, but it's also a sad statement that business owners have to be afraid for their own wallets because of the free and voluntary application of the shoes, called "heelys."
If these things are going to stick around, maybe we need laws expressly protecting business owners from liability. It should be a matter of mere common sense - though it's probably not - that if a parent allows a kid to wear such a thing, and he or she gets hurt, that it's certainly not a store owner's fault!


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NHLPA Head Donald Fehr Says Players Unified
ROSEMONT, Ill -- NHL Players' Association head Donald Fehr says the players are unified as they face the threat of a lockout from owners if a new collective bargaining agreement can't be reached by Sept. 15.
Fehr met for part of two days with about 40 players at a hotel outside of O'Hare International Airport. The union will hold similar informational meetings next week in British Columbia and Toronto.
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Join Steve At DTA! Friday With Roddie Romero And The Hub City All Stars
I remember seeing Roddie Romero perform at Festival International de Louisiane when he was about 15.
I remember seeing Roddie Romero perform at Festival International de Louisiane when he was about 15.
KC & The Sunshine Band will be live in The Mari Center this Saturday night, October 20th!
If you're coming to the Journey, Night Ranger & Loverboy concert at the Cajundome Wednesday night, you may want to bring a sign congratulating guitarist Neal Schon. The Was...
"Bradshaw has four Superbowl Rings. That's pretty hard to argue with." -Ken Stabler
I saw the former Raiders, Oilers & Saints quarterback make that statement on a Denver talk show years ago.
The nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2013 include first time nominees Rush, Deep Purple, Public Enemy and N.W.A.
Call me crazy, but I love cheeseburgers for breakfast. I'll put almost anything in an omelet, including the kitchen sink. After sleeping 'til almost ten & taking my sweet time on the "caffeine fix", I decided to give this idea a shot.
I've had a less than perfect day. Don't get me wrong, it hasn't been the 'day from Hell", but it's been less than perfect. I've devised a perfect plan to have a much better evening...
I love to cook & I generally try to make "healthy" variations. This isn't one of them. Some friends invited me to spend yesterday afternoon on their patio, watching football. When asked what to bring, I was told, "A good dip", so I made one.
Downtown Alive continues to celebrate its 30th Anniversary season this Friday, September 28th with The Mercy Brothers (Rockabilly/Gospel) in Parc Sans Souci.
The annual Hunters for the Hungry food drive is this Sunday, September 23th from 10AM to 3PM. I'll be broadcasting live from the Cajun Field location from 10am-Noon.
You're encouraged to "clean out your freezers" and donate frozen processed game and fish from the 2011 season.
Call me crazy, but I love Cheeseburgers for breakfast. I know a few doctors who'd cringe at that thought. It's a holiday. "Breakfast" happened at noon & I did take a few steps to avoid cooking up a "Heart Stopper."
Steve will be at the New Conn's location, 3559 Ambassador Caffery , this Sunday, June 24th, from 2 'til 4.
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BartLAW Canadian Immigration Barristers and Solicitors is a Canadian citizenship and immigration law firm which specializes in providing Canadian immigration services to enable temporary relocation and/or immigration to Canada. Our firm assists families and corporations with respect to their Canadian immigration and citizenship applications. We represent our clients in all aspects of cases before the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. We enable the cross-border transfer of professionals, business people and specialized foreign workers. We provide strategic citizenship, immigration and foreign worker solutions to our varied clientele which includes law and accounting firms, information technology companies, multinational corporations, scientists, executives, professionals and entrepreneurs.
Practicing exclusively in matters of global and Canadian citizenship and immigration law, we cover a full range of visa and immigration services, from temporary visas to permanent residence and citizenship. We are fully networked and offer online services to enable the prompt and efficient delivery of Canadian citizenship and immigration services to our clients.
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8th Annual Orioles Pet Calendar Is On Sale NowThe Orioles' eighth annual Orioles Pet Calendar is on sale now, with proceeds benefiting the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS), a nonprofit shelter that accepts and cares for all animals in need.
How You Can Help Ellicott CityThere are many ways to help those impacted by the deadly flooding that hit Ellicott City.
Orioles Launch 'Birdland Community Heroes' ProgramThe program recognizes community heroes who inspire us through their spirited commitment to extend a hand in charity, service, hope, and harmony. Each of the honorees will be featured during an in-game ceremony at the conclusion of the fifth inning.
Orioles Outreach Program Featured At This Week's HomestandThis season, OriolesREACH will again host thousands of underprivileged youth as part of the OriolesREACH Gameday Experience Program.
Baltimore's Jewish Community Volunteers To Help The Needy On ChristmasOn this Christmas Day, members of Baltimore's Jewish community have been busy reaching out to help those in need.
Department Of Planning Employees To VolunteerMaryland Department of Planning employees are volunteering at a community center in Baltimore.
City Youth Use Murals To Restore Beauty In Sandtown Following RiotsAfter the April riots, city youth groups are doing what they can to restore beauty and hope to help one of the hardest hit communities.
New Push To Improve Relations Between Police & The CommunityThey're mainly focusing on the lack of communication--not just between police and the community, but between police and the government.
WJZ COMMUNITY COMMITMENT: How You Can HelpDonate here to help Baltimore's effected neighborhoods.
Family-Owned Grocery Gives Back To Community In Annual EventA locally-owned supermarket helps dozens of people enjoy a much happier Thanksgiving.
Why Small Business Saturday Is Important For Your CommunitySmall Business Saturday will take place nationwide this year on November 29th. Since its launch in 2010 it has helped change the landscape of big-city neighborhoods and small town U.S.A.
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Graduate Student Library Services & Resources
Individualized Instruction
During the Summer Sessions, you may sign up for individual instruction sessions for anything from how to use library resources to how to get started on your research paper or project.
Aggie Collaboration Rooms
We have designed and equipped two high-tech rooms to enhance collaborative projects among students, faculty and staff here at the university.
Ask Us
Librarians are here to help! Here are several ways we can help you.
Borrowing Privileges
The rules and policies for borrowing materials from the Bluford Library.
E-Readers & Kindles for Checkout
Kindle DX and Sony E-Readers are available for checkout. You may view ebooks, newspapers and magazines on them.
Faculty & Doctoral Student Study Rooms
Policies and procedures governing assignment and use of library study rooms.
Inaugural Meeting of the F.D. Bluford Library Student Advisory Council
Library Student Advisory Council (LSAC) meets for the first time and generates many new ideas for the library.
Interlibrary Loan & Document Delivery
When you need materials that are not available at the Bluford Library, you can request an interlibrary loan or document delivery service.
iPads for Checkout
iPads are available for checkout. They are configured with some useful apps and content you may find interesting.
Learning Resources Center (LRC)
The LRC is located on the lower level of the Bluford Library and provides instructional materials, curriculum resources and library services of special interest to the School of Education teacher preparation programs and teaching professionals.
TALA Borrowing Agreement
The member libraries of the Triad Academic Library Association (TALA) have entered into a borrowing agreement, enabling students and faculty in good standing at their home institutions to borrow from the other participating libraries.
University Library Advisory Council Cooperative Direct Borrowing Agreement
The ULAC Cooperative Library Lending Agreement allows students of any UNC system school to borrow materials from any other UNC system library.
What Is THE SPOT?Mar 13, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM — THE SPOT,
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of THE SPOT, a new space in the library to collaborate, use the latest technology, or just hang out.
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Video: Marc Salem performs mind tricks
How do you know which coin a person is thinking about without them directly telling you? According to Marc Salem, it's easy to figure out based on the non-verbal cues most people don't even realize they share.
Salem's local version of his mind-bending Broadway show, "Mind Over Milwaukee," runs at the Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret through Feb. 24. He visited Tap Milwaukee yesterday to demonstrate a few of his mind tricks on reporter Jackie Loohauis-Bennett. »Read Full Article
No word yet on fate of Michelle Shocked show at Madison bar
Michelle Shocked's May 4 show in Madison - the last remaining gig on her tour, after anti-gay comments at a concert over the weekend led the rest of the venues to cancel the alt-folk singer's shows - is still on, at least for now.
The Capitol Times in Madison reports that the Harmony Bar in Madison is waiting to make a final decision on the show until the bar's owner, Keith Daniels, returns from an out-of-town vacation late next week. »Read Full Article
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"Decent hotel on minor road up from village on main road. If you are not driving there is a bus from the station. Suspect most of the people staying will be on work conferences."
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"Hotel Hohn was a wonderful Bed and Breakfast. They have a really good selection at breakfast for a reasonable price. It is located right at the base of a trail that takes you to wonderful views of Rudesheim and the Rhine. Very close to many great stores, restaurants and bars. The hotel is ver..."
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"Stayed here on the weekend. The hotel is in a nice quiet location accessible to several restaurants and shops. It's a short walk to the water. The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was nice and comfy. The bathroom was nice as well with dual shower heads and plenty of space. Would definite..."
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"I arrived very late and left early the next morning. The hotel was closed when I arrived but they were expecting me and was prepared to support. Breakfast was basic but quite nice. Staff were friendly and helpful."
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Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says the ban on discussing matters involving MP Hone Harawira comes from their party organisation.
Party president Pem Bird has announced a complete media ban until the disciplinary process for Mr Harawira is complete next week.
Mrs Turia says she's had nothing to do with that process or whether it needs to be open and accountable.
"To be honest with you, I haven't given it any thought given that I haven't been party to any of that process," she said.
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a Big Ass Salad is usually my go-to when it's hot and humid out. there's something about fresh veggies, cooled meat and a nice, fresh dressing that keeps me cooled down.
a Big Ass Salad is usually my go-to when it's hot and humid out. there's something about fresh veggies, cooled meat and a nice, fresh dressing that keeps me cooled down.
Thanks, can't believe I forgot the Big Arse (that's how we spell it) Salad. When I started primal it was about the only thing I made.
it's funny, but lately i've been obsessed with boiling sweet potatoes, and then letting them cool down and eating them out of the fridge. i'll eat them with cheese, or just about anything. i'm weird though...
cook a few rare steaks, slice them up, store in the fridge and use for BAS's, lettuce-wrap burritos, etc.
The whole concept of a macronutrient, like that of a calorie, is determining our language game in such a way that the conversation is not making sense." - Dr. Kurt Harris
Thanks guys. This is a more efficient way to cook too, because I can BBQ a few meals at once, instead of just the one I'm about to eat.
- Lettuce wraps or nori sheets for sandwich wraps
- Salads with assorted veggies and fruits. I love adding berries, pears, apples, etc. to a salad
- Smoothies: Add handfuls of spinach and other leafy greens for added nutrition minus the flavor of the greens. Avocado is also fantastic in smoothies.
- Yogurt if you eat it with nuts, seeds, fruit, drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Grain-free seed + nut crackers with guacamole, salsa, etc.
- Leftover roasted or grilled veggies with cold salmon, tuna, etc.
- Chebe (or pure tapioca) bread for a sandwich of your favorite fixings
- Shrimp, crab meat, tuna, salmon, egg, etc. salad -- so good in lettuce wraps
- Banana ice cream: Add frozen bananas to food processor and blend until soft serve consistency
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Charter Schools Get Less Money Than Public Schools. Is That A Problem?
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Erie girls get hands-on engineering experience
Rachel Nuam thought about lip gloss the way most people think about lip gloss, which is to say she didn't think about lip gloss much at all. The 12-year-old from Erie was just happy to find it on the store shelf when she needed it.
"I didn't think it involved science," Rachel said as she stirred a key ingredient -- melted beeswax -- on a hot plate. "I didn't think about it at all."
Today the soon-to-be eighth-grader has a new appreciation for lip gloss -- not just for the way it looks or smells or feels, but for its chemical makeup.
Rachel is one of 25 students participating in GE Girls @ Penn State Behrend, a weeklong program aimed at encouraging seventh- and eighth-grade girls to become interested and involved in the S.T.E.M. -- science, technology, engineering and math -- fields. The program offers hands-on workshops, including make-your-own lip balm, taught by Behrend faculty and GE engineers. Each girl is paired with a female GE intern pursuing a technology major in college, to serve as a mentor.
"A lot of young ladies do not know what engineers do," said Anne Eisert, manager of global product definition for GE Transportation.
"By putting these programs together throughout the country, we're able to target these young ladies and give them a hands-on experience of what engineers do in their daily lives."
The camp was based on a shopping mall theme. The girls used software to design a virtual store, built circuits and robots and, on Thursday, visited GE Transportation.
"I picked the shopping mall theme because I want to appeal to the young girls. I feel that's something they can relate to," said Melanie Ford, director of Behrend's K-12 Engineering Outreach Center. "But I'm hoping by the end of the week they see how engineering touches their lives in every single thing they do, every single day."
Alicyn Rhoades, an assistant professor of engineering at Behrend, walked the girls through the ingredient list for a plant-based lip gloss: beeswax, butter, oil, fragrance and flavor. At one table, goggle-clad girls stirred beakers of liquefied beeswax over hot plates; at another, a group slowly poured the hot mixture into tubes and tins and waited for it to solidify.
"In society's view, girls can't do this stuff," Rachel said. "But we can."
Her partner agreed.
"People are still needed in this field," 12-year-old Alexa Pierce said. "It doesn't matter the gender."
ERICA ERWIN can be reached at 870-1846 or by e-mail. Follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/ETNerwin.


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Get an overview of this hotel3.5-star boutique hotel, walk to Petco Park
Located in the heart of San Diego, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center, and San Diego City College. Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, valet parking, and 24-hour room service.
Room Amenities
All 210 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus 24-hour room service and cable TV. Guests will also find coffee makers, free newspapers, and free local calls.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Hotel Indigo Gaslamp Quarter509 9th Ave San Diego CA 92101
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms.
High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measure 1,328 square feet (123 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Hotel Indigo Gaslamp Quarter is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 210
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Concierge services
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator/lift
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Rooftop terrace
- Luggage storage
- Meeting rooms
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (feet) - 1,328
- Conference space size (meters) - 123
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Smoke-free property
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Air conditioning
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free newspaper
- Room service (24 hours)
Where to Eat
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11 AM.
Table 509 Bar and Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Pets allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 45.00 per day
Hotel Name
- Hotel Indigo Gaslamp
- Hotel Indigo Gaslamp Quarter
- Hotel Indigo Gaslamp Quarter San Diego
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.— Brayton Haws may not have won at Myrtle Beach Speedway (SC) on Saturday night, but he was still happy with his performance in the CARS Racing Tour BakerDist.com200 Late Model Stock feature. Haws started 10th and finished eighth, but got as high as the top four during the 100-lap race.
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Haws Satisfied With Performance at Myrtle Beach Speedway
Brandon Setzer and Sam Yarbrough Throw A Myrtle Beach Party After BakerDist.com 200
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Haws Seeking a Win and the Points Lead at Myrtle Beach
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C.– Brayton Haws is heading to the beach this weekend. No, not to just hang out, but to race. The CARS Tour is taking on South Carolina's Myrtle Beach Speedway on Saturday, September 19 for the Bakerdist.com 200 and Haws is looking to regain the Late Model Stock Car series' points lead at the end of 100 laps.
"It would mean a lot to win there, but honestly I need the win for the points standings right now," said Haws. "We are second in points and we are two behind Myatt Snider. We've got two races left so we have to race for points."
The 16-year-old driver from Youngsville, North Carolina said he's excited to head back to Myrtle Beach because it's been a while since he's gotten to race at the famous oceanside race track.
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Jurcik in 51CT Late Model for Thompson, ACT
Travis Jurcik of Chaplin, CT will move to the Late Models this season. He will compete at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park regularly and a limited schedule on the American Canadian Tour in the No. 51CT car.
"If everything goes well I'll head down south and run at Myrtle Beach Speedway, along with a few races in the Limited Sportsman," Jurcik said. He plans to race the Limited Sportsman at Thompson, Waterford and possibly Lee USA for Oktoberfest.
Jurcik's goals include the Thompson and NASCAR state Rookie of the Year honors. Sarazin General Contractors is his primary sponsor. The crew includes his seven-year-old brother, parents and uncle. "We are always looking for more crew, and especially for this year seeing that we'll be traveling a lot more."
Jurcik hopes to work with the Kyle Busch Foundation and setup a fundraising booth at each race. The NASCAR star's foundation was established in 2006 "to empowering those in need to overcome hardship by providing essential tools (financial, material and experiential) to allow them to live their best lives possible," according to the foundation's website.
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PASS Finalizes 2015 South Super Late Model & Pro Late Model Dates
CHARLOTTE, NC (November 24) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced today that the 2015 schedules have been finalized for both the PASS South Super Late Model and PASS Pro Late Model divisions. With 15 dates confirmed, including a final event to be added in October, the PASS South Super Late Models will compete at 11 different venues in 4 states over the course of the 2015 season.
"Due to some circumstances out of our control, we had to move a couple of dates around and wanted to get our schedule finalized as quickly as possible so our teams can start planning for next year," said PASS President Tom Mayberry. "We believe this is one of the strongest schedules we have ever put together and are excited about the possibilities 2015 presents for the South's top Super and Pro Late Models."
The PASS South Super Late Models and PASS Pro Late Models will now compete at both Anderson Motor Speedway in South Carolina and the Caraway Speedway in North Carolina twice each in 2015. Anderson Motor Speedway will host both PASS divisions on Saturday, March 21, featuring a 150 lap event for the PASS South Super Late Models. This is in addition to the previously announced Electric City 125 that will be held at Anderson on Friday night, June 19.
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PASS Releases 2015 Pro Late Model Schedule
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 21) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced today a schedule of at least 12 PASS Pro Late Model events for the upcoming 2015 season. Each PASS Pro Late Model event in 2015 will be in conjunction with the PASS South Super Late Model division. Most events will be 50 laps in length and will continue under the same format that was utilized this season.
"The PASS Pro Late Model division has proven to be a great stepping stone for drivers looking to eventually make the move up to PASS South," said PASS President Tom Mayberry. "Having the PASS Pro Late Models as a companion event to most of our PASS South Super Late Model races sets up a great weekend of action for our fans. We have several new teams planning to join the series next year and are excited about the potential growth of the PASS Pro Late Model division in 2015."
The PASS Pro Late Model season will begin on Saturday, March 7 at Dillon Motor Speedway and conclude with the final of two events at Hickory Motor Speedway as part of the Mason Dixon Meltdown weekend of action on Saturday, November 21. Southern National Motorsports Park in Kenly, NC will host the PASS Pro Late Model division the most of any track in 2015 with three events. Additional PASS Pro Late Model events will be held at Myrtle Beach Speedway, Concord Speedway, Anderson Motor Speedway, Greenville-Pickens Speedway, and tentatively at Orange County Speedway.
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2015 PASS South Super Late Model Schedule Released for 10th Anniversary Season
Hickory Motor Speedway to host season-ending Mason Dixon Meltdown for the first time, in addition to the traditional running of the Easter Bunny 150 in the Spring
Series will host first racing event of any kind since 2012 at Concord Speedway on Memorial Day weekend
Myrtle Beach Speedway and Anderson Motor Speedway return to PASS South Super Late Model schedule in 2015
CHARLOTTE, NC (October 5) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced today the release of the 2015 schedule for the PASS South Super Late Models. The 10th Anniversary season for the South's top short track series will be highlighted by the return of stock car racing to the triangular shaped, half-mile Concord Speedway on Memorial Day weekend and by the move of the Mason Dixon Meltdown to the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway for the first time in series history. With 15 dates confirmed and an additional date to possibly be added in September, the PASS South Super Late Models will compete at 11 different venues over the course of the 2015 season.
"We are very pleased to be able to release our 2015 PASS South Super Late Model schedule at such an early date and hope that will help our fans and competitors as they prepare for next season," said PASS President Tom Mayberry. "We're very excited and honored that the PASS South Super Late Models will be bringing new life to Concord Speedway on Memorial Day weekend. Additionally, Hickory Motor Speedway has been at the heart of the series since it started in 2006 and we look forward to capping off our 10th Anniversary season there in November. All in all, we've got a great group of tracks returning to the schedule next year and are excited for the possibilities."
For the fifth time in the last seven years, the 2015 PASS South Super Late Model season will kick off on Saturday, March 7th with the 10th Annual South Carolina Clash at Dillon Motor Speedway. The series will then travel north on Interstate 95 for the first of three PASS South Super Late Model events to be hosted by Southern National Motorsports Park in Lucama, NC on Saturday, March 21. The series will return to Southern National again on Saturday, July 18, while the Fall race at the 4/10 mile speedway will move up to Saturday, September 27.
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Hickory Champ McDaniel Evaluating 2014
Repeat Champ Wants To Improve On The Road
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Austin McDaniel maintained his level of success at a challenging and historic NASCAR Whelen All-American Series track in 2013. He won his second consecutive NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model track championship at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway.
McDaniel, 24, of Harrisburg, N.C., is evaluating his plans for 2014. He's wants to maintain success at Hickory, but wants to gain more experience and step-up his results at other tracks.
"We could run just the Zloop Big 10 Challenge Series races at Hickory and try to get experience and improve at some other southeastern tracks," McDaniel said.
Greenville Pickens Title a First for Anders
Driver Achieves Longtime Goal
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A veteran South Carolina NASCAR Late Model driver won a long-sought track championship in 2013 and added a third consecutive state championship.
Anthony Anders, 42, of Easley, S.C., captured his first track title at historic Greenville (S.C.) Pickens Speedway.
"It took a lot of sleepless nights, late nights in the shop with the crew, and the support and understanding from all our families to put all our time into racing," Anders said. "It took 15 years of dreaming about it – and racing in Late Models for nine years – to get it done."
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Whelen All-American Changes Announced
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced several new initiatives for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Thursday at the annual Track Operators Meeting.
The competition changes, which go into effect in 2014, are designed to spotlight the sport's young stars and reward the achievements of drivers at every level of the series. They were announced at the meeting, which was held in conjunction with the touring and weekly series awards ceremonies in Charlotte, N.C.
Starting next season, a national champion will be crowned in all five divisions of the series. In recent seasons, the Finalist Program honored top competitors in Div. II-V.
Grissom Charges for PASS South "Bash At The Beach" Win
MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Defending PASS South Champion Kyle Grissom charged from 12th after a lap 100 competition caution to the lead in just nine laps and held on to win the the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model Bash At The Beach 150 at Myrtle Beach Speedway. The win was Grissom's sixth in his PASS South Super Late Model career.
"That first half we tried to save our tires as best we could and the left rear just wore out really bad. We made an adjustment at the break and as soon as we got back going, I knew that saving the tires wasn't going to do anything for us," said Grissom. "All I was trying to do was get to the lead and fall back from there to conserve. To finally win a race here at Myrtle Beach in a Super Late Model with PASS and beat all of those guys…it's a really good night."
Last week's winner at Dillon and current PASS South points leader Austin Theriault employed a similar strategy to Grissom, falling back in the early going to outside the top 15. But, by lap 100, Theriault brought Brad Keselowski's Checkered Flag Foundation Ford back up to 8th and in sight of the leaders. Both he and Grissom stormed to the front at the drop of the green flag and were mired in heavy lapped traffic in the final five laps. Theriault closed to within five car lengths of Grissom, but could not make an advance on the race leader and ultimately came home in second.
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Sauter Headlines Strong Contigent in Super Late Model Return with PASS to Myrtle Beach
CHARLOTTE, NC — A lot has changed since Super Late Models last raced at Myrtle Beach Speedway in 2004. The headline division for that event was the old All Pro Series, which no longer exists. And, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) which will sanction this weekend's Inaugural Bash At The Beach was just gaining strength in New England and would not start as the South's premier Super Late Model division for another two years. And, even more telling, young PASS South talent competing this weekend like John Hunter Nemechek, Tate Fogleman, and Cole Timm were just getting ready for elementary school back in 2004.
PASS South's first visit to Myrtle Beach will certainly prove to be one of the toughest challenges teams will face all year. By short track standards, the .538 mile D-shaped layout of Myrtle Beach Speedway will be by far the biggest track PASS South competes on all year. But, Myrtle Beach is perhaps more famous for its abrasive surface which chews up tires lake a cheese grader.
Daytona Truck Series winner Johnny Sauter returns to PASS at the Bash At The Beach driving his family-owned #5, a tribute to his father, Jim. A win at Myrtle Beach would be nothing new for the Sauter family however. After all, Johnny's older brother Tim won a thrilling All Pro Series race at the track in 2001, crossing the finish line with a flat tire.
[SLM Entries Received – Myrtle – 3/16]
[PLM Entries Received – Myrtle – 3/16]
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PASS Announces Ambitious Schedules For North and South Super Late Models in 2013
PASS To Sanction $25,000-to-win Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway
PASS South Returns To Southern National Raceway Park
NAPLES, ME — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials released the 2013 schedules today for both the PASS North Super Late Models and PASS South Super Late Models. In its 13th year of operation, PASS will sanction over 30 Super Late Model races across North America in 2013, including the previously announced PASS Northwest races at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval in Washington and the PASS National opener at Florida's Auburndale Speedway on February 9th.
The PASS North schedule consists of 13 confirmed dates with races in Maine, New Hampshire, and the Canadian province of Quebec. PASS South has 14 confirmed dates with races in the Carolinas and Virginia. Both schedules could see up to two more additional dates to be added by January.
"We are very pleased to have our 2013 schedules out for the PASS North and PASS South Super Late Models at such an early date," said PASS President Tom Mayberry. "It is my hope that our teams of talented racers and mechanics around the country can start making plans for next year and hopefully this schedule release will help out in their search for sponsors. I think the PASS fans will enjoy the tracks we are going to in 2013 and will have the chance to see some really great racing at some outstanding venues."
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South Carolina Twin Bill Set to Kick Off 2013 PASS South Season
CHARLOTTE, NC — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President Tom Mayberry announced today that the 2013 season will begin for the PASS South Super Late Models and PASS Pro Late Models with consecutive weekends of racing along the coastal region of South Carolina. PASS South and PASS Pro Late Model teams kickoff the season on Saturday, March 9th with its traditional visit to Dillon (SC) Motor Speedway for the 8th Annual South Carolina Clash.
The next weekend, both divisions will make the short trip down US Highway 501 for PASS's first visit to the historic Myrtle Beach (SC) Speedway on Saturday, March 16th. Additional support divisions for both events will be announced at a later date. If necessary, the following Sunday for each respective weekend will be reserved as a rain date.
"We could not be more happy to bring the 'Big Boys and Their Bad Fast Toys" to two great racetracks like Dillon and Myrtle Beach to get the 2013 season started off in a big way," said Mayberry. "With the two tracks being so close together, we expect a great contingent of cars from New England and Canada to converge on South Carolina and compete against our PASS South regulars. For many fans and teams this will be their first chance of the year to see some great short track racing and hopefully use the opportunity between races to get a little vacation in along the Grand Strand. "
The 8th Annual South Carolina Clash at Dillon Motor Speedway will mark the fourth time in five years that the PASS South Super Late Models have begun their season at the tight, egg-shaped oval.
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Andy Seuss Isn't Too "Tired" to Win Down South
New Hampshire Driver Takes Down WSMT Victory at Myrtle Beach
Hampstead, NH — It's been a busy few weeks for Andy Seuss. The New Hampshire driver has spent the last two weeks racing at Thompson International Speedway in Connecticut on Thursday nights and then at tracks in the Carolinas on Saturday nights – all while balancing a full-time job at the family business, Rockingham Boat, and turning wrenches on the #70 Modified that he drives up North.
Yet while Seuss might be feeling a little bit rundown at this point, that is nothing compared to how worn out his tires were feeling during the running of Saturday night's NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour race at Myrtle Beach Speedway (SC). The track's abrasive surface was wearing out fresh rubber in just a matter of laps, so Seuss put his tire management skills to work and came away from the event as its victor with his #47 Advance Auto Parts Modified fielded by Riggs Racing.
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Seuss Gets Back To Victory Lane
New Hampshire Driver Becomes First 3-Time Winner
Myrtle Beach, SC — After a couple of tough luck races Andy Seuss finally has a reason to celebrate.
Seuss was able to get past Rich Kuiken Jr. on Lap 122 and held on to win the Myrtle Beach 150 Saturday night at Myrtle Beach Speedway. Seuss, who started on the pole after the redraw, fell back early in the race as his strategy was to save his tires as much as possible.
The Hampstead, N.H. driver, who last took the checkered flag at Lanier (Ga.) Speedway in April, crossed the finish line ahead of George Brunnhoelzl III. Buddy Emory finished third for his first podium finish of the season. L.W. Miller was fourth and Gene Pack fifth.
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New Release
Many years ago the notion of a collaboration took form and from time to time, as work allowed, I was able to perform alongside associates G31 and Jason Campbell. Together we formed Zoob Goulash, a sort of bizarre experiment - like a musical crime: None of us having backgrounds in music, or any wish to study or learn musical perfection. In essence the ethic is punk-as-fuck: just do it. So we did and this is one of the results (I say one because the early stuff is vile and not fit for public broadcast).
So, please check out the page and download the album - there are loads of great tracks on this - a sample is included here to get you in the mood.
Pending Work and notions growing
A seed was planted long, long ago by a beautiful French woman - she often said that I should combine my art and written word. This idea hovered in the background, like a stormy squall for years. I even made a couple of attempts at graphic novels, but the style of art I'd decided on was too labour intensive and time consuming (photomontage and 3D modelling composited in Photoshop - samples of which can be found on my website HERE). For decades I've been moving around, place to place, NFA. Such graphic ventures were impossible undertakings: yes, they were begun, but when I went travelling elsewhere (for months or whatever), I found it near impossible to get back into the rhythm.
So, when a beautiful Italian lady tells me I should combine my art with writing, my ears perk up. I'm more settled now (touch wood) and have the space and some time to explore possible avenue of creativity. So be warned, a change is coming! There will still be poetry and spoken word, but art is going to feature and I'm thinking of some kind of webcomic for adult readers. I know, the net's filled with cutesy manga style crap, but it won't be that.
That being said, I did a project with Spleen Erebus from Serbia in 2013 and we produced a concept spoken word LP entitled Sheol. Along with that collection of tracks I created a Graphic book of lyrics and art. Here's a page from that:
So, I have also created a new website where details of upcoming events, schedules, releases will be available. There is also a section of stuff to download for free - more coming!
Please have a look - HERE
Okay, so I was busy this summer laying down a series of spoken word tracks. I released "iPadded Cell" about a month ago and will release "Learning to Live And Die" in the coming week.
iPadded Cell contains a selection of rants/songs/tunes/poetry with audio backing. There are over twenty tracks on this release, so please go have a listen to the samples on the Bandcamp page and if you'd like to own a copy it is available for a nominal fee.
There is a lot more waiting in the pipeline, including cacophonies of noise and voice, strange soundscapes and my usual unswerving lyrics.
I am also directing people to my new website.
Radio Wildfire
Tonight (6th July 2015) Radio Wildfire play a track from "In The Fine Night We Marched", entitled "The Fierce Cross". 8pm.
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10/5/2014 (1 year ago)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
In our Gospel passage for today, Jesus parallels the prophetic words of Isaiah with his own words of warning. Obviously, the vineyard is still bringing forth wild grapes and the Son of God is announcing that a change is coming.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
10/5/2014 (1 year ago)
Published in Living Faith
Keywords: Church, vine, vineyard, Pope Benedict, Stewardship, faithfulness, fruit, Fr Randy Sly
WASHINGTON, DC (Catholic Online) - The vine has always been a strong symbol for Judaism as well as the Church. In the Old Testament, the people of Israel saw themselves as the vine of God.
The psalmist wrote: "You have brought a vine out of Egypt; you have cast out the nations, and planted it. You prepared room for it, and caused it to take deep root, and it filled the land.
This was confirmed by their prophets, such as Isaiah, who wrote, "For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are His pleasant plant." (Is. 5:7)
Hosea makes the same claim. "Israel is a luxuriant vine that yields its fruit. The more his fruit increased the more altars he built; as his country improved he improved his pillars." (Hos 10:1)
Talking about Israel as God's vine wasn't always positive. As Isaiah prophesied, "Now let me sing to my well-beloved a song of my Beloved regarding His vineyard:
"My Well-beloved has a vineyard on a very fruitful hill. He dug it up and cleared out its stones, and planted it with the choicest vine. He built a tower in its midst, and also made a winepress in it; so He expected it to bring forth good grapes, but it brought forth wild grapes." (Is. 5:2, 7)
A warning follows that description attended by a series of woes.
"And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, Judge, please, between Me and My vineyard. What more could have been done to My vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes? And now, please let Me tell you what I will do to My vineyard: I will take away its hedge, and it shall be burned; and break down its wall, and it shall be trampled down. I will lay it waste; it shall not be pruned or dug, but there shall come up briers and thorns. I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain on it."
For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are His pleasant plant. He looked for justice, but behold, oppression; for righteousness, but behold, a cry for help. (Is. 5:3-7)
In our Gospel passage for today, Jesus parallels the prophetic words of Isaiah with his own words of warning. Obviously, the vineyard is still bringing forth wild grapes and the Son of God is announcing that a change is coming.
"Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. Now when vintage-time drew near, he sent his servants to the vinedressers, that they might receive its fruit. And the vinedressers took his servants, beat one, killed one, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first, and they did likewise to them. Then last of all he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.' But when the vinedressers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and seize his inheritance.' So they took him and cast him out of the vineyard and killed him.
"Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those vinedressers?"
They said to Him, "He will destroy those wicked men miserably, and lease his vineyard to other vinedressers who will render to him the fruits in their seasons."
Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures:
'The stone which the builders rejected
Has become the chief cornerstone.
This was the Lord's doing,
And it is marvelous in our eyes'?
"Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a nation bearing the fruits of it."
Now when the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they perceived that He was speaking of them. But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they feared the multitudes, because they took Him for a prophet.
In the times of Jesus, the idea of the vine and vineyard remains a strong image of a nation. The temple, in fact, contained huge images of the vine on its exterior. The Jewish historian, Josephus, describes it: "The gate opening into the building was, as I say, completely overlaid with gold, as was the whole wall around it. It had, moreover, above it those golden vines, from which depended grape-clusters as tall as a man"
It had been maintained for centuries as a symbol of their chosenness by God. Their identity, for obvious reasons, was wrapped up in the profound reality that they were the elect vine of the living God.
Jesus pointed out another important aspect, however. They had lost sight of the fact that God was the owner of the vineyard and they were merely stewards. As vinedressers, they were called to care for the vineyard but the fruit of the vine was His.
In this parable, the comparison is clear. The vineyard of Israel had been taken over by greedy vinedressers who were not willing to share the fruit with the true owner. Even when the owner sent his servants to retrieve the produce, they were not only turned away but killed. Even the owner's son met with a similar fate.
Throughout Israel's history, she has refused to listen to leaders and prophets alike who were sent by God to restore order and ownership. At the time of this telling, the end of the parable was yet to be experienced but would be soon. The son, Jesus Christ himself, would soon die as well.
True Stewardship
Stewardship is an assessment of faithfulness. When we are given responsibility to care for something that belongs to another, we are given more than a task, we are given a test.
After being entrusted with the spiritual life of the children of Israel, their leaders did not prove to be trustworthy but often used the resources for their own devices. God had even given them all they needed to succeed; He offered them several advantages, symbolized by the hedge, the winepress and the tower.
There was a hedge, which allegorically could be understood as the law and God's protection. There was a winepress, the vat where the juice of the grapes was kept, which might be seen as the life of Israel as a nation. Then there was the tower, a place where watchers could keep vigil and be ready to defend the vineyard.
Our Lord made it abundantly clear that the nation had not taken advantage of these gifts from God and thus, the vineyard would be entrusted to others.
The lesson on stewardship is one that ought to be learned on multiple levels. Whenever we are given a trust from another, we are called to represent the owner's intent not necessarily our own. As Jesus taught us in another parable: ".if you have not been faithful in what is another man's, who will give you what is your own?" (Lk. 16:12)
One key aspect of stewardship that our Lord brings out in this parable is that stewardship does not only involve the given area of responsibility but the outcome, the fruit. Using the vine motif, we could be given care of the property and even keep it safe from intrusion. However, if the winepress is empty, nothing has been accomplished.
Many years ago a member of my staff had problems getting things done. This happened on a number of occasions. At the time I had a mentor who was helping understand the dynamics of leadership. He gave me an interesting piece of advice, "You can make a faithful man able, but you can't make an able man faithful."
He was making the point of trustworthiness in stewardship. Having the ability to get the job done is not enough; one has to be faithful, as a steward, to actually carry through. I'm reminded of a statement made by Pope Benedict during his Palm Sunday Homily in 2009.
"An upright life always involves sacrifice, renunciation. To hold out the promise of a life without this constant re-giving of self is to mislead. There is no such thing as a successful life without sacrifice."
True Fruit
When I was in Boy Scouts, I had a tough time with tree identification. I could keep all of the bark and leaf differences straight and had problems naming the various varieties during one of our hikes. However, if there was fruit on the tree, I knew immediately. I could pick out the fruit!
When you see an apple, you know you are looking at an apple tree; the same with a pear, orange and so on. We know because the fruit is truly the "outward expression of the inward essence" of the tree, bush, plant, etc.
The wild grapes that were coming forth came from neglect and non-interest. Without careful pruning and cultivating, there was no guarantee of the quality of the wine that would come forth. Being wild, we really don't even have confidence of knowing what vine they belong to.
There could be any number of variations in the outcome. Obviously, Isaiah and Jesus, in his reference to the prophet, were speaking of fruit that was sour and bad.
As St. Paul reminds us - when we're talking about the fruit - the outward essence - of the working of God, we are able to taste love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control; the fruit of the Spirit. (Gal. 5:22-23)
For the Church, who has the responsibility of the care of souls, this is the kind of fruit we ought to see coming forth from our little part of the vineyard. If wild grapes are being produced, there is something wrong!
Good fruit can only be produced if we have made it possible for the branches that bear the fruit are fully and effectively connected to the trunk, so that the essential life of the vine can be received.
True Vine
One of the most startling changes in God's vineyard was revealed by Jesus as He left the Upper Room and headed to the Garden of Gethsemane. Passing close to the Temple in Jerusalem, with its prominent golden vine, Jesus uttered these words, "I am the true vine."
What a statement for the disciples to hear! For millennia, Israel had established covenants with the living God that established the vineyard. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob all were a part of that very old trunk. Now, Jesus, who was joined to them in His humanity, adds something new.
God now begins something new and fresh with Him. Partly of the old vineyard, God the Son invites a direct relationship where the sap of the vine is the Spirit Himself, allowing divine life to flow through the branches - the people of His Church. We are now invited to experience a personal relationship with God Himself; we are being called to ascend into Him.
The law will no longer be needed as a hedge or wall around us, for it will be placed within our hearts to govern us. As Ezekiel prophesied, "I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will be careful to observe My ordinances." (Ez. 36:27) This will now become an inside job where fruit of our lives will not come only by conformity but as a part of our essence.
The Church, built on the cornerstone of Jesus Christ, with Peter as our rock, has continued now for many centuries bringing forth the fruit of the vineyard for the life of the world.
The temple was destroyed in 70AD and with it, the golden vine disappeared as a sign. For us as Christians, we see the vineyard continuing to flourish, having been given over to another.
Throughout history there have been problems and issues; of that there is no doubt. Sometimes the vineyard looks like it is in need of some repair. Yet, God has been faithful to raise up in history those who would bring guidance and direction that the vines would again be pruned and that godly fruit would be borne on its branches.
In 2006, Saint John Paul II shared these words in a homily: The Church herself, then, is the vine in the gospel. She is mystery because the very life and love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are the gift gratuitously offered to all those who are born of water and the Holy Spirit (cf. Jn 3:5), and called to relive the very communion of God and to manifest it and communicate it in history (mission): "In that day", Jesus says, "you will know that I am in my Father and you in me, and I in you" (Jn 14:20)
We are living out that communion together as the Vine of God. Through Him, and conveyed by His sacraments of love, we are made new and the fruit we bear on our branches can be a message of life to the world.
Father Randy Sly is a priest with the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter (http://usordinariate.org) established by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, through the Apostolic Constitution "Anglicanorum Coetibus." He is currently the chaplain of the St. John Fisher Ordinariate Community, a priest in residence at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church and Director of Pro-Life Activities for the Ordinariate.
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Q&A on push to treat young immigrants as refugees
Q How does the U.S. handle refugees? The U.S. government contracts with organizations that handle all the details of accepting a refugee from another country. Refugees spend about six months being introduced to the U.S., which can include teaching a person to shop for groceries and explaining the criminal justice system.
Q How are people who flee conflict granted refugee status? The most common way to seek refugee status is by registering with the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. The person then could be included on a list of potential refugees eligible for acceptance by one of 10 countries that resettles them. The U.S. takes in about 70,000 of the 100,000 refugees who make it onto the U.N. list annually. Potential refugees go through rigorous background checks.
Q What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker? An asylum seeker has entered the U.S. and now seeks protection from returning to their home country. The person must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality or political beliefs.
Q Children and families say they are fleeing violence in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Does that qualify them for asylum? Many experts say that while tens of thousands of children are fleeing Central America because of gang violence and criminal activity, most cannot prove they qualify for asylum after entering the U.S.
There is a small chance the children will get asylum, immigration attorney and law professor David Simmons said.
"If you're a victim of gang violence, you haven't been singled out for political persecution," he said. "It may be a very good reason to get out of your country, but it's not political persecution."
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A soft leather shell, comfortable and protective. A refined and simple easy chair. Neat, essential, and comfortable. Roberto Lazzeroni designed the Ginger chair both as a natural accompaniment to the Fred desk, and as a separate seat.
The swivel version is perfect for a study area, while the fixed model is ideal for a dining table. There is a continual play of references between Ginger and Fred in the design, materials and workmanship. Ginger's frame is in special rigid, high density, low thickness, moulded polyurethane. It is completely covered by a single layer of 5 mm thick Saddle Leather Extra, in two variants: Dark Brown or Camel. The inner surface of the frame is covered in Pelle Frau® Color System creating an attractive contrast between colour and material.
The skilful leatherwork can also be seen in the precious details such as the visible topstitching that runs along the outside edge, creating an elegant decorative effect.
The seat is stuffed with polyurethane foam. The base has four legs in wenge coloured solid ash wood with a triangular profile. The support for fixing the frame is in black painted steel and the swivel model allows for a 360° rotation.
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Wicked, dude.
That was freaking awesome. Personally, I prefer the original version, but Manson's is still freaking cool. Which is saying something considering I don't really like him (her?) at all. Great one, man. Another one added to the Halloween list!
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Fair enough, but what didnt you like about it? it dosent help us get better if you dont tell us whats wrong with it.


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it's about maintaining trust in the illusion of the economic structure as we know it.It's not about republicans or democrats. It's not about wall street or main street. It's about whether or not you want to wake up one morning in the very near future and find out everything you have vested your life into being a norm, such as filling your gas tank on the way to work with a credit card, continues to exist.This "bailout" package is just the first step in a long hard road back to normal. You and I and everyone else who participates in the present economic system will have to re-learn how to be fiscally responsible adults.It won't be an easy road for the next few years. Baby boomers are going to have to come to terms thaqt there is no ssuch thing as retirement coming down the road for them at 65, or 67 or 83. They already took their retirement years. First our parents paid for our early retirement years of the 60's and 70's. Then we discovered we could leverage our lives into the new milenia. Now we have to pay the bill.But first we need some meatball surgery to stop the bleeding. Let's see if we can all finally learn to be responsible people after this and stop living lives of instatnt gratification.
This is a huge attempt to socialize this country. Watch out!
Pendulums swing! The Socialist extreme held sway until the 80's began, now it may be the pendulum swung too far the other way and government control is what we have to look forward to for the next 20 years.Who knows who's right or wrong on this, I just want to have food to eat and a currency I can buy the stuff with come next week. I'm too old to go rummaging through garbage dumps looking for food. You do understand the consequences if this doesn't get fixed soon, don't you? Personally! I don't care who's fault it is, I just know the problem is here and it has to get fixed fast. We can fine tune it later.
Oh, poo on U. It's Wall St, and the idiots in DC that need the lecture on austerity and prudence. Take your soap box to Wall St. & Congress.
Hey kid! It's up to you. Get on board with getting the old farts of my generation to change their ways, or you can pay the bill after we're gone. Do you like seeing Ukraine in the position it's in?But let's see--you're connected to Subic Bay and Kiev. Exactly what business are you in? Or more precisely, what local resources do you exploit? Wouldn't be one of those businesses where the worst the economics the more resources become available for you to sell?Maybe your name should be TricksMaster or SaltAndPepperTrader!


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Developing a common definition of metropolitan areas increases international comparability of the economic, social and environmental performances of metropolitan areas. The OECD and the EU have developed a harmonised definition of urban areas as "functional economic units".
Report identifies how cities can become more resilient so that they can absorb, recover and prepare for future shocks (economic, environmental, social & institutional).
Food insecurity and malnutrition are major international concerns, especially in rural areas. At the global scale, they have received considerable attention and investment, but the results achieved so far have been mixed. Some countries have made progress at the national level, but still have many citizens who are food insecure, often concentrated in specific geographic areas. Food insecurity and poverty are highly interlinked and have a strong territorial dimension. To provide effective long-term solutions, policy responses must therefore be tailored to the specific challenges of each territory, taking into account a multidimensional response that includes food availability, access, utilisation and stability. This report highlights five case studies and the OECD New Rural Paradigm, presenting an effective framework for addressing food insecurity and malnutrition.
Transport infrastructure opens new routes and creates connections. It increases prosperity by generating economic opportunities, reducing transport costs and supporting agglomeration economies. However, the increased traffic flows also generate environmental and social costs. In Korea, the amount of paved roads increased dramatically between 1951 and 2014, from 580 kilometres to over 87 000 kilometres. This expansion of Korea's expressway, highway and major road network has created benefits for cities and rural areas across the country, contributing to both economic growth and inclusiveness. This rapid development of road infrastructure and motorisation has also resulted in relatively high traffic fatality rates. This report combines empirical research on the relationship between road infrastructure, inclusive economic development and traffic safety with an assessment of policies and governance structures to help governments find ways to create effective, safe and inclusive transport infrastructures.
Japan is embarked on a demographic transition without precedent in human history: the population is both declining and ageing rapidly. This raises important questions about the country's future economic geography, as public policies will need both to respond to these shifts and also to shape them. Demographic change will have particularly important implications for the settlement pattern of the country, and this, in turn, will affect Japan's ability to sustain economic growth and the well-being of its citizens. This Review therefore focuses on the spatial implications of demographic change and the response of spatial policies to it, particularly as these interact with other policies aimed at sustaining the productivity growth that a "super-ageing" Japan will need in order to maintain its future prosperity. The Japanese authorities have recently put in place a complex package of long-term spatial and structural policies aimed at meeting this challenge. Their experience should be of first-order interest to other OECD countries, as most face the prospect of rapid population ageing and many are also projected to experience significant population decline over the coming decades.
The Slovak Republic joined the European Union in 2004, the Schengen area in 2007 and the euro in 2009. These events, coupled with decentralisation reform and the creation of administrative regions, have brought significant change. While overall growth has been impressive compared to OECD countries overall, benefits have not accrued equally across the country. Public investment could potentially improve regional conditions and attract private funding, but governance bottlenecks stand in the way. This case study shows that the main obstacles to effective public investment are linked to high local fragmentation as well as the challenges national and subnational administrations face in designing and implementing investment strategies that correspond to local needs. Drawing on a detailed set of indicators, the study provides recommendations to address these challenges and make the most of public investment in the Slovak Republic.
Urban, demographic and climate trends are increasingly exposing cities to risks of having too little, too much and too polluted water. Facing these challenges requires robust public policies and sound governance frameworks to co-ordinate across multiple scales, authorities, and policy domains. Building on a survey of 48 cities in OECD countries and emerging economies, the report analyses key factors affecting urban water governance, discusses trends in allocating roles and responsibilities across levels of government, and assesses multi-level governance gaps in urban water management. It provides a framework for mitigating territorial and institutional fragmentation and raising the profile of water in the broader sustainable development agenda, focusing in particular on the contribution of metropolitan governance, rural-urban partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
This report examines the Netherland's new Metropolitan Region of Rotterdam-The Hague (MRDH), drawing on lessons from governance reforms in other OECD countries and identifying how the MRDH experience could benefit policy makers beyond Dutch borders. Long in search of ways to strengthen urban areas, the Dutch government has recently undertaken the development of a National Urban Agenda known as Agenda Stad, in parallel to a series of broad institutional reforms. This included abolishing the country's traditional eight city-regions, which led Rotterdam, The Hague and 21 smaller neighbouring cities to form the Metropolitan Region of Rotterdam-The Hague (Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag, or MRDH). This report analyses the emergence of the MRDH both as a geographical area that spans 23 municipalities in the southern Randstad region and as a new metropolitan authority with transport and economic development responsibilities. One of the challenges the MRDH faces is how to bring the economies of Rotterdam and The Hague closer together while generating growth and well-being.
The report provides a comprehensive picture on the territorial differences in many well-being dimensions across the 31 Mexican states and the Federal District. It represents a sound base for state and local policy makers, political leaders and citizens to better understand people's living conditions, gauge progress in various aspects of economy and society and use these indicators to improve the design and implementation of policies. It is a part of the "How's Life in Your Region?" work produced by the OECD Public Governance and Territorial Development Directorate at the behest of the Regional Development Policy Committee.
Les régions et les villes sont aux premières lignes face aux défis auxquels sont confrontés les pays de l'OCDE aujourd'hui, allant de l'éducation et de l'emploi aux soins de santé et à la qualité de vie. « Réussir » les régions et les villes, adapter les politiques aux spécificités des territoires où les gens résident et travaillent, est essentiel pour améliorer le bien-être des citoyens. Cette deuxième édition des Perspectives régionales de l'OCDE vise précisément à soutenir les pays en ce sens. La partie I examine les tendances et les défis de nos jours. La partie II est axée sur les villes, en se tournant vers l'investissement public, les cadres de politique urbaine et les liens urbain-rural. La partie III présente un débat autour du thème de l'avenir des villes, avec cinq contributions d'éminents responsables de politiques publiques de haut niveau et universitaires. La partie IV propose des fiches pays sur le développement régional pour les 34 pays membres de l'OCDE.


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Community Bank presents $2,500 donation to CHRIC
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Dollar General grant awarded to the Dunkirk Public Library
May 15, 2016 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded the Dunkirk Public Library a literacy grant in the amount of $2,000 to support local literacy programs. more »»
Celebrity chef opening new Barcelona eatery
May 15, 2016 WESTFIELD — You may know him from the many Food Network and FOX TV shows — including Hell's Kitchen with Chef Gordon Ramsay, Beat Bobby Flay and Chopped to name a few — now you will meet celebrity... more »»
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Evening in the Garden set for May 18
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The 2013 Bristol Proms (#ElectricProms) explored ways in which the experience of classical music can be augmented and played with to engage and delight new audiences. To this end Play Nicely were commissioned to create a unique visual accompaniment to the performance of Max Richter's Re- composition of Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
We designed a 3D animation based on imagery from the four sonnets which accompany the concertos. This whole animated world of seasons moved and reacted to the live music played by the orchestra. Designed in 3D Studio Max, we built the animation in Unity 3D and wrote software in Max/ MSP to interpret the inputs. Through eight microphones positioned across the orchestra this bespoke software listened to and diagnosed the music, which in turn dictated the behaviour of the on-screen animation.
The performance was for one night only at Bristol Old Vic with Daniel Hope and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. It was a brilliant event to be involved in; an extraordinary technical challenge and a great chance to experiment and entertain, which is what Play Nicely are all about.