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Are You A Fruitful Christian?
"But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." (Matthew 13:23)
The concept of bearing fruit is used often in Scripture. In the Gospels, Jesus told the story of a sower who went out to sow seed. The seed fell on various types of ground. Some of the ground was rocky and hard. Other ground was receptive, but weeds choked out the seed.
But there was a portion of ground that was neither rocky nor weedy, and in that soil the seed took root. Jesus said that this was a picture of the different people who hear the gospel. Those who are true believers will bring forth fruit (Luke 8:15).
What is bearing fruit? Essentially, it is becoming like Jesus. Spiritual fruit will show itself in our lives as a change in our character and outlook. As we spend time with Jesus and get to know Him better, His thoughts will become our thoughts. His purpose will become our purpose. We will become like Jesus.
What does spiritual fruit look like?
The Bible gives an excellent description of a life characterized by the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 says:
But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard-things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely (THE MESSAGE).
Is that what others see in your life? If not, then either you don't know God or you are living outside of fellowship with Him. If that is the case, then a commitment or a recommitment to Him would be in order. God isn't asking for a perfect life. But He is asking that this spiritual fruit be a primary characteristic of a life that is lived for Him.
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Clethra, genus of 65 species of flowering trees and shrubs, of the family Clethraceae, occurring in North and South America, in Asia, and on the Mediterranean island of Madeira. Often called white alders, they are commonly cultivated for their handsome spikes of white fragrant flowers. The leaves are alternate, usually toothed, and either deciduous or persistent. Three species (C. alnifolia, C. acuminata, and C. tomentosa) occur in North America. C. alnifolia, commonly known as sweet-pepper bush, or summer sweet, occurs on the eastern Coastal Plain and grows about 1 to 3 metres (3 to 10 feet) tall. Its foliage turns yellow or orange in the fall. C. acuminata, commonly called cinnamon clethra, occurs in mountainous and hilly regions of southeastern North America and grows about 4.5 metres (15 feet) tall. It is valued for its attractive cinnamon-brown bark as well as for its flowers. C. tomentosa is found in the same region as C. alnifolia.
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2017 Results are now posted. Congratulations to all competitors and especially to all our first timers!
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Tigmanshu Dhulia, the film-maker who is known for making movies with radically different themes like Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster, etc recently attempted a masala movie Bullett Raja for the first time. The movie wasn't appreciated by the critics and was also a failure at the box office.
Tigmanshu, who always had issues with the censor board, said "I have never had a good experience with the Censor Board, except for Bullett Raja, which they thought was a commercial masala film. Usmein mujhe problem nahi hui, but for all my other films, I have had problems with the Censor Board. They are biased and they give a 'U' certificate to many films in which the hero and heroine are shown smooching, even in the trailers. You are not allowed to show smooching scenes in trailers. In Bhaag Milkha Bhaag's trailer, Milkha Singh is smooching a girl, a foreigner. Par woh picture 'U' thi. Meri filmon se problem hoti hai. Perception hi aisa ban gaya hai. When I made Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Part I, usmein exposure tha, so I got an 'A' certificate. I said it's fine. Adult certificate mein problem ho jaati hai ki satellite rights nahi bikti hain film ki. Then you have to chop off those scenes. Chop karne se film ka poora essence khatam ho jaata hai. Jab main Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns bana raha tha, maine socha ismein sex-vex nahi daalenge. Though the film deals with mature people, married people and it's not about youngsters doing it, we thought ismein exposure nahi daalenge. I thought we must get a 'U/A' certificate. Unhone (Censor Board) isko bhi 'A' certificate de diya. Maine kaha kyun. They said, 'your subject is adult. It deals with extra-marital affairs so your theme is adult'.var d=document;var s=d.createElement('script'); d.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(s);


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Older workers and productivity
Companies need to become better at managing older staff, but with age management strategies which embrace all ages and generations
Sir, It seems strange that David Wighton (Opinion, Aug 1) accuses older workers of being less productive than their younger counterparts when the one example he gives, Mercedes Benz, demonstrates that just the opposite is true, with older workers outperforming younger workers in a highly physical working environment. A survey carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development found that 69 per cent of employers disagreed that older workers are more expensive than others, which would suggest that they do not find them lacking in productivity.
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There are signs that the hottest fad of pop culture is having a bad year: The selfie. And I'm ecstatic.
Kids are enjoying the first few days of summer vacation but that does not mean that learning has to take a vacation; especially in the area of nutrition education. I remember when John and I were raising our three kids that our summer grocery bill jumped considerably. It would have been easy to fall into the trap of stocking up on the many processed foods on the market and offering those to our busy family. Instead I tried to make sure we had the refrigerator and pantry stocked with healthy choices for meals and snacks.
The statistics are frightening and seem to get worse all the time. Science is still at a loss as to how and why the incidences are increasing. And there is no cure. That is the stark reality of autism. And receiving a diagnosis for someone you love is life changing. For many families in Great Bend and the surrounding area, autism is something they must deal with every day. It can be isolating, lonely, and scary and resources in this area of the state are very limited. Fortunately, three area agencies are working together to form Connecting the Pieces-a ...
The celebrations surrounding the Memorial Day weekend oftentimes include a picnic or barbecue. With warmer weather here, it is important that you consider food safety tips so none of your guests take home an unwanted foodborne illness.
Nothing beats the flavor of fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Make this your biggest and tastiest tomato harvest yet with proper planting and care.
With graduations, weddings and other special occasions upon us I am guessing you have received a few invitations in your mailbox asking for your RSVP. The term RSVP comes from a French expression, meaning "please respond". If RSVP is written on an invitation it means the invited guest must tell the host whether or not they plan to attend the party. It does not mean to respond only if you're coming, and it does not mean respond only if you're not coming (the expression "regrets only" is reserved for that instance). It means the host needs a definite ...
Today our son Robert is graduating from KU. We are celebrating. Not his graduation with a job, but something else: He's still living.
One ritual of spring is planting a garden. And for many home gardeners, this includes plans for preserving and canning the year's bounteous produce.
Since May 11-15, is designated as "Bike to Work Week" it seems fitting that I share my passion for this fun activity in my column space today. Although research shows around 1 percent of adult Americans commute to work by bicycle, roughly 41 percent of work commutes are shorter than 5 miles. If I ride to work in the morning, home for lunch and home again at the end of the day I will log a total of 7 miles. Unless it is below 20 degrees or icy underfoot, you are likely to see me in my hi-vis green jacket ...
There was a time in this country when every home included three things: green shag carpet, an RCA record player and an ashtray. In the late '60s you could add something else to that list: an upright piano.
There may be no greater joy than welcoming a baby into the world, and many moms want to give their babies the best start possible by breastfeeding. For some, however, the amount of milk they produce is limited. For others, the baby may be unable to nurse. And for many adoptive mothers, using one's own breast milk is not an option.
Earlier this year I completed a grant application through the Kansas Radon Program. The grant was approved so I have radon test kits available at the Barton County Extension Office for $1 for a limited time. The kits will be sold one per family on a first come/first served basis.
The recent economic challenges have affected many retired individuals' ability to pay for everyday living expenses as well as major unexpected expenses. Because many Americans have put such a high emphasis on home ownership, the majority of their wealth may be tied up in home equity, limiting their ability to access money to pay expenses. For many individuals in this circumstance, reverse mortgages are attractive because of their ability to provide access to home equity, while retaining the borrower's right to live in their home. However, reverse mortgages are complex financial products that carry significant impacts on the long ...
Experience the sights and sounds of Kansas milling, at the Old Mill Museum's Millfest, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 and from 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday May 3, in Lindsborg when the region's oldest flour mill springs to life once again. Millers direct operations, as visitors ages 13 and up tour the 100 year old mill in action. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for ages 6-12, and under 6 are free. Admission includes a mill tour for those ages 13 and up. Tours are limited to this group as ...
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THE PRESIDENT: For the press, I just wanted to let everybody know Dr. Al Muneef was a recipient of the International Women of Courage Award that the State Department annually presents to women who are doing extraordinary work around the world advocating on behalf of women, children, and families. She was not able to attend because of family health issues, but we were aware of the fact that we'd be able to see her here today to personally present the award.
I'm doing this on behalf of Michelle Obama, who normally is the presenter, and I know that Dr. Al Muneef is disappointed that it's me instead of Michelle -- appropriately so. (Laughter.) But Dr. Maha Al Muneef has been able to not only set up services here in the kingdom, but also, more importantly in some ways, been able to pass laws providing protections for women and children for domestic abuse and to provide a safe space and shelter for those who are suffering from domestic abuses.
And so to see the kind of progress that's been made, her ability to work with the kingdom to persuade many that this is an issue that's going to be important to the society over the long term, I think makes this award fully justified. And so we're very, very proud of you and grateful for all the work you're doing here and I'm looking forward to seeing you do even more wonderful things in the future.
DR. AL MUNEEF: Thank you. (Inaudible.)
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. And she has wonderful children who are over there taking pictures. She's very proud of them.
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It's been said a million and one times. Brighton Rocks. It is one of the most vibrant places on Earth, and Ali-Cats is a great place to get away from the fast pace of the World in general. Situated behind the Prodigal, near the Pier, on Brighton's seafront, it is an underground place with friendly service and great prices. Pints of Stella go for about £1.80 during Happy Hour, which in Brighton is a great price! Also in Happy Hour ... free films! Yes, free films. This is one of very few places that shows blockbusters as soon as they are out on Video and this just adds to its appeal. It is small, dark, and has great music. It is very very friendly and everyone seems to find something different to enjoy there. Not much else we can say except that it is one of our favourite pubs and if you haven't been there uyet, what are you waiting for?
As you travel along the A27 westwards from Eastbourne towards Lewes and Brighton, you may notice a small roadside sign pointing the way to a pub which lies about 1/4 mile off to the left. You will find yourself in a very small village by the name of Berwick and at a pub which is called 'The Cricketers'. Even though this public house is located in a small hamlet, it is extremely popular, and consequently can be very busy. The first thing that you will notice is that there are no hand-pumps. All the beers (Harvey's of Lewes- cracking!), are on tap straight out of the barrel. There are also soft drinks and spirits on offer. The food is out of this world. From sausage platters to steak, from fish and chips to a prawn salad that comes with a half-pint glass packed with unpeeled prawns. It is all truly fantastic. The pub garden is very pretty, with plenty of space for seating and for young children to run around. There is also car parking to the front and to the rear of the pub. The one drawback is its popularity. It can be heaving with diners in the summer- but you really shouldn't let that put you off. Go to the Cricketers and have a drink and some delightful pub grub!


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Istanbul Modern is hosting Steve McCurry's exhibition "The Last Roll of Kodachrome" from August 3rd to September 4th. McCurry received the very last roll of Kodachrome that came off the assembly line in Rochester, New York. 31 pictures of this last roll are exhibited in Istanbul for the first time.
We had the chance to participate at the opening of this extraordinary exhibition and want to share some thoughts about it.
By the way: What you see below is the box of the last roll of Kodachrome - the one McCurry used.
Steve is a member of the Magnum Photography Agency and got famous with his potrait of an Afghan Girl, which was on the cover of the National Geographic magazine.


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WILSONVILLE, Ore. (KOIN) — Despite initial information a man was being sought for trying to abduct a 3-year-old from a rest stop along I-5, the Oregon State Police late Friday night said the case is now being investigated as an assault on a woman walking with her daughter in that area.
Around 5 p.m., police said, the woman and her daughter were walking in a wooded area behind the Baldock Rest Area on southbound I-5 near Wilsonville.
The 33-year-old Salem woman told authorities she stopped in Wilsonville on personal business then went to the rest area for a brief stop. The front side of the rest stop was very busy, she told police, so she pulled around to the back.
She and her daughter got out for a brief walk when, she said, she was struck from behind, then repeatedly hit by a man who tried to strangle her.
The man simply stopped and fled. The child was not hurt.
The suspect being sought is a white man of unknown age, about 5-feet-10 with a medium build. He wore faded, dirty dark pants and a short-sleeve shirt. It's believed his hair is brown and cut above the collar.
Officers from OSP, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Wilsonville Police Department, and Canby Police Department all worked on the initial investigation and search.
The investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Oregon State Police at either 800.452.7888 or 503.731.3030.


text: Home > Sports Arambulo, 2 others top Coca-Cola karting The Philippine Star Posted at Oct 10 2012 09:21 AM | Updated as of Oct 10 2012 05:21 PM Share Save Facebook Twitter GPlus LinkedIn MANILA, Philippines - Dylan Arambulo of Fern-C Racing posted a double victory while Tai Zulberti of City Kart and Flynn Jackes of TRS-Castrol Kids topped their respective divisions in the Coca-Cola Karting Super Series at Clark International Speedway in Pampanga recently. The 10-year-old Arambulo staged a big comeback in the final race to rule the Formula Cadet Expert and humbled his more experienced rivals in the Mini-ROK class on his very first try. He beat title contenders Jackes and Gabe Cabrera in the Mini-ROK division of the event sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines and sponsored by Coca-Cola, Yokohama Tires, Motorstar and Aeromed. Despite the setback, Jackes still emerged the Mini-ROK champion with 501 points against Cabrera, who finished with 481 points. Zulberti, meanwhile, clinched the Formula Cadet Expert crown. Jose Luigi Lachica of One Racing also rallied in the final race to claim the Formula Cadet Novice title over Francis Mark Tanlu of AUTSRacing. Other winners were Carl Luig of AUTSRacing who bagged the Formula SL Novice title over Raymond Cudala of Fern-C Racing and Jaz Monzones of Natmo Asia-GP1 Racing over Yvana Carangan of AUTSRacing and Wayne Darvin of One Racing. Meanwhile, action resumes on Oct. 28 with the staging of the three-leg Mini-ROK Cup and Formula Cadet Cup, also at the Clark International Speedway. The other two races are set Nov. 10 and 11 at the Carmona Racetrack in Cavite. For details, call the Carmona Racetrack c/o Rose Feria at 845-0745, 889-3389, 845-3287 and 845-4142 or visit the website www.asiankarting.com. Share Save Facebook Share on Twitter GPlus LinkedIn Read More: Coca-Cola Karting Super Series /news/11/21/17/duterte-no-more-christmas-truce-with-terrorist-npas/sports/11/21/17/uaap-feu-looks-to-stay-one-step-ahead-of-ateneo/news/11/21/17/un-calls-out-duterte-for-threats-against-callamard/news/11/21/17/suspek-na-ama-itinangging-pinatay-sa-gulpi-sakal-ang-sanggol-na-anak/business/11/21/17/mga-mag-o-overprice-ng-noche-buena-items-pagpapaliwanagin


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Things change often when you work for a big company like Microsoft and as a result the TeachTec blog was offline for a few months (longer story), but we're here to tell you it's back! With the new year, we are bringing back the TeachTec blog with the same goal (relevant and practical tech tips for the classroom), but with a couple of different voices. And you should see more activity @TeachTec and on Facebook site as well.
And the "we" is the interesting part of the story...
Last year TeachTec was blogged by Rob Bayuk, who has worked at Microsoft for quite awhile, left to get a Master in Teaching and taught Social Studies and English at a Seattle area high school before returning to work on Microsoft's education programs.
This year, the new voice we will be adding will come from Tony Franklin, who has also worked at Microsoft for quite awhile, but had the unique and exciting opportunity to have his office be located at the High School of the Future, a collaborative project by Philadelphia Public Schools and Microsoft. Tony, in his capacity at the school, helped teachers, students and administrators with all things tech! The school was a 1:1 laptop school fortunate to have a significant amount of technology which kept Tony busy. Last spring the school graduated its first class with the unique distinction that every student in this graduating class was accepted to a college or university - not bad!
But as I noted earlier, things change and as result Tony is now able to share the knowledge he gained at the School of the Future along with his deep technical expertise on Microsoft products. Tony posted here a few things he learned from this unique experience.
Together we hope to bring you regular posts on what Microsoft is doing in education across our products, programs and the many resources we make available (and that we realize are sometimes hard to find, or you didn't even know we had?! as the video below highlights!) We hope to provide practical tricks and engaging tips for using Microsoft products in the classroom with your students and hopefully make your tech life a little easier. Think of the TeachTec blog as the key Microsoft blog for K-12 educators interested (and excited) about using technology in the classroom.
To spice-up this first "co-blog post" Tony created a little video that internally has come to be known as "Tony Time" and expect more Tony Time. So, check it out and let us know what you think?
Also, if you have ideas for more TeachTec Tony Time videos, we would love to hear from you.
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"Nightside underwhelms"
I couldn't finish this. Most of the book is full of trite, chauvinistic and cliched sayings. I usually will go through the first 6 chapters to give authors a chance but this was just awful. I think that the one thing that made me stop listening is the fact that the author could never really get to the point and often would say "something from the nightside" whenever he couldn't imagine the answer to whatever his hero was facing. It was annoying (I lost count after 20). I also didn't appreciate the way he portrayed women - helpless, vapid and selfish. Yuck. If you appreciate really campy and cliched mysteries with a supernatural twist then I suppose you'd enjoy this, although you might be better off watching a bad sci-fi movie from the 50s. The narrator did what he could, I don't fault him. There's not much he could have done with the material at hand.
"John Taylor rules!"
Loved this from the moment I started listening to this weird macabre Twilight Zone/Dean Koontz style story. The narrator is amazing. He really brings the main character John Taylor to life and is able to create an amazing number of other distinct characters. Wasn't sure what to expect but I was entertained the whole time. Two bloody thumbs up.
"Over and Over"
I somewhat liked this audiobook, but for the repetitive nature of the actual words in it. If I heard "the darkside" one more time I swore I would throw my ipod out of the nearest window. I wanted to find out what happened in the story, I really did. There were many instances where I found myself intrigued by the characters and the mystery of them all and wanting to find out more (above and beyond where this plot line was going) - and then it would happen.... the words "the darkside" again.
Good lord, I know where we are, stop beating me over the head with it! It felt like a bad film noir version of a contemporary fantasy novel. Whether it could be blamed solely on the writing or a mixture of the writing and narration is up to the listener.
Will I listen to any others of this author. Im not sure. Maybe when I begin to stop hearing those two words echo in my head... one day perhaps... one day...
"Imaginative world, great audio"
Simon R. Green has created a cast of zany characters in a dark imaginative world that's fun to explore. The audio is very good. However, this series starts to go down-hill after the first few books. It gets extremely repetitive and I ended up not liking the series in the end.
"Love this book"
Something from the Nightside was fun, fast, and Marc Vietor gave the perfect voice to John Taylor. I am in fact listening to it for a second time; immediately after hearing it the first time
The surprise at the ending........don't want to give anything away, but the twist was a good one
He created the perfect voice for John Taylor.
Moved - no; made me laugh, smile, chuckle, rewind to hear it again - oh hells, yeah!
"I wish I could visit"
Yes. John Taylor is a very good Anti-hero in my book
The ending which wasnt at all what I expected
John Taylor of course.
Yes when Cathy is safe and how she works her way into Taylors life
I liked this book enough to buy the complete series to read on a long vacation. It was a shame for it to end. But it did end well to me
"An Unexpected Treat"
It would have to be the narrator, Marc Vietor. He infused all the characters with wonderful, distinct voices and made the story come alive in a way I doubt it would have if I would have been reading it myself. That having been said, I really enjoyed his cynically dry take on the main character; it struck just the right chord for me and made me want to root for him more, though he probably wouldn't expect it.
I really enjoyed the descriptions of the Nightside and its various occupants. I found that with every new thing I learned about it and them, I only wanted to know more.
There's quite a few really terrific scenes throughout the book despite it being relatively short so I'd be hard pressed to pick just one.
I can't deny I cringed a few times, especially during that scene with John, Joanna, Razor Eddie and all those creepy crawlies. It's vivid enough that I'm not sure I want to listen to it again any time soon. At least, not without some heavy duty bug spray on hand. Yuck.
Though I'm a bit disappointed that I'm only stumbling onto this series now, I'm thrilled that I did. It was an expected delight and reminded me in some ways of 'The Dresden Files' by Jim Butcher, though absolutely no one should go into this series with expectations for John Taylor to be like Harry Dresden. They're two very different characters that are well worth enjoying on their own.
"It's kinda like a comic book"
It's actually not a bad listen. It goes fast and the narrator is pretty good - sure he has a lot of dramatization, but it seems to fit the tone of the story.
The book almost feels abridged - certain events happen in what feels like a day, but the relationship of the characters advance as if it was much longer than that.
The story is like a comic book - events, characters, locations and situations that are not part of our reality. If you can suspend disbelief to accept these events, you should enjoy the story.
I would listen to more in this series but only if they were on sale (or with a spare credit) - they are too short and not quite good enough to pay full price for. (On sale it's a definite 4 star, full price, only a 3.)
"Wonderful Story as are all his books"
I love the stories and the main character in this series. I was not sure if I would like it, but wanted to give it a try since I have bought Simon Green's other books. I was even listening to it in the car, and my wife became interested. She wanted me to explain and fill in the story so she could keep up with the plot. The narrator is really good, and can bring the characters to life. I await the other Simon Green books and hope they get a great narrator to read them as well. Give it a try, if you like a good detective story in a dark fantasy setting.
"Something from the Nightside"
First time listener to the Nightside. The reader was awesome. The book really held my attention and went so fast I didn't realize almost 6 hours went by. I just downloaded book 2 in the series. :J


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2014 Pop Hits All Together In One Awesome Mash-Up [VIDEO]
DJ Earworm put together 25 of the biggest hits of 2014 ranging from Maroon 5, Hozier, Tove Lo, Pharrell and so much more all together in one song.
DJ Earworm put together 25 of the biggest hits of 2014 ranging from Maroon 5, Hozier, Tove Lo, Pharrell and so much more all together in one song.
For fans of pop music it was hard to stay in your seat in 2013, some new artists, some old, and some had the biggest year to date.
Here we go as we approach the end of 2012 with many countdowns of the best of the year, and for Pop Music it was a great year indeed.
What a year it has been in music, and we are only half way through 2012. If you are a fan of pop music we have got you covered here at Mix 108. So many artists made it through the stratosphere, and some new artists showed their chops as well.
Before her major sweep at the Grammy's last night (see my prediction here ) http://mix108.com/grammy-prediction-adele-will-clean-house/
Adele did an interview with Anderson Cooper on 60 minutes, and talked about everything from her stage fright to her throat surgery...
The 1980's brought music videos into the world, but the 1990s is when music videos exploded into pop culture. With the hundreds of memorable videos that were released through the 90s, these are ten of the cheesiest and goofiest videos that come to mind. Son
Two of my top 3 childhood idols ended up on The View together this week. (Where were you Paula?)
And they cleared up a few misconceptions we all had (ok, just the 80's children...


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Marsh Supermarkets has filed a notice with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development stating that 16 stores in Indiana will close unless the company can find a new buyer or business partner; A Monroe County judge has sentenced one of the three people charged in the murder of Brittany Sater to 77 years in prison; The Venue Fine Arts & …Read More »
Daily Local News – May 8, 2017
Donald Trump is threatening to increase taxes on a company that is moving jobs out of Indianapolis; Indiana's bicentennial projects are costing Hoosiers more than former Governor Mike Pence promised; A City of Bloomington press release announced that May is National Bikes Month; This year is the 25th anniversary of the nation-wide "Stamp out Hunger" food drive; Bloomington residents are …Read More »
Daily Local News – May 4, 2017
Seven of Indiana's nine congress people voted to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act; The Bloomington City Council expressed their disappointment with the Indiana legislature; A prosecutor in Muncie is actively fighting the development of a syringe exchange program in the city; Indiana's 2017 trout stream season has opened and will continue through the end of the year. FEATURE …Read More »
Daily Local News – May 3, 2017
The Monroe County Democratic Party is voicing frustration with the governor's signing of an anti-solar energy bill, Senate Bill 309. Holcomb signed the bill yesterday. Seven Oaks Classical School is pushing back after a local group filed a lawsuit seeking to have the school's charter revoked. The City of Bloomington is taking another step towards developing a proposed tech park …Read More »
Daily Local News – May 2, 2017
Governor Eric Holcomb signed a bill today that is expected to take a long-term toll on Indiana's solar energy industry; Indiana governor Eric Holcomb has signed a new road funding plan into law; Seven Indiana University campuses plan to award more than 20,500 degrees at commencement ceremonies this month; The Indiana Attorney General's Office and the U.S. Department of Justice …Read More »
Daily Local News – May 1, 2017
Local groups are organizing a rally and march this evening in Bloomington in solidarity with an international migrant strike; Monroe County Commissioners are thanking employees and officials who did work in recent months related to the proposed annexation of nearly 10,000 acres of County property into the city of Bloomington; The Indiana Supreme Court has ruled against a police officer …Read More »
Daily Local News – April 27, 2017
Hoosiers are coming together this Saturday to participate in a march for jobs, climate justice and clean energy; A task force assembled by Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton is recommending more police officers patrol the downtown area; U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young met this week with officers and leadership from law enforcement agencies across Central Indiana to discuss a …Read More »
Daily Local News – April 26, 2017
Indiana governor Eric Holcomb vetoed a bill that would have increased costs for members of the public seeking to access government records. The Monroe County Community School Corporation has approved an increase in meal prices for the 2017-2018 school year. The Indiana State Police are once again partnering with the Indiana Drug Abuse Task force to collect expired, unused and …Read More »
Daily Local News – April 25, 2017
A group of public education advocates filed a lawsuit in federal court today seeking to revoke the charter of Seven Oaks Classical School in Ellettsville; The filing of the Seven Oaks lawsuit comes just more than a week after it came to light that Richland Bean Blossom Community School Corporation is taking a financial hit because it is losing students …Read More »
Bloomington Annexation Halted by Last-Minute Legislative Maneuver
Special interests, including the Cook Group, played a significant role in a surprise reversal of the city of Bloomington's annexation plans. That's according to officials at City Hall and the Statehouse today. A last-minute effort to kill the controversial annexation succeeded on Friday night, as state lawmakers approved a budget bill with language that makes it illegal for the city …Read More »


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Record levels of silver investment demand, focused mostly on the physical metal, coins and bars, drove average prices for the metal to record highs last year, although a repeat performance is not likely in 2012.
According to the World Silver Survey 2012, the average price for the metal that is best known for its use in jewellery and coins was $35.12 per ounce last year.
"If you look at the silver investment last year it obviously took several forms, particularly in the price move that began in Aug. 2010 and ended in April 2011," said Philip Klapwijk, of the London-based Thomson Reuters GFMS, the metals research company that researched and compiled the 18th annual World Silver Survey.
"I don't think that we're going to see an investor move on such a scale this year that is going to see prices reach the levels they did in 2011," he added in an interview. " I think we are more comfortable with an upside this year in the low $40s rather than any higher than that."
The silver market tends to shadow the much larger market for gold, which climbed to new heights in recent years as a safe haven for investment in the global economic crisis of 2008/09.
In late April last year, silver prices briefly touched $48.70/ounce, driven higher as financial institutions bought silver to honour out of the money call options and retail investors joined the charge on expectations prices could go still higher.
Mr. Klapwijk said silver prices would likely continue to shadow the gold price and could conceivably move higher again in 2013 if the gold price crosses $2,000/ounce, a level it flirted with but failed to reach over the past year.
The report released by the Silver Institute, an association of miners, refiners, fabricators and manufacturers, showed that physical silver bar investment grew by 67 per cent in 2011, while global coins and medals fabrication rose by nearly 19 per cent to an all-time high.
It said physical silver demand was driven in part by inflation concerns in countries like India and China.
The survey showed that total fabrication demand fell 1.5 per cent, but still reached the second-highest level since 2000. Silver use in industrial applications fell by 2.7 per cent in 2011 after end-users slashed orders late in the year amid fears over the fallout from the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis.
At the same time, holdings of silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) slipped 4 per cent in the year, suggesting a shift in sentiment among investors who preferred to hold the physical commodity rather than paper claims on silver.
"I think that in a sense points to a degree of skepticism about counterparty risk," said Mr. Klapwijk.


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Lukas Foss
BiographyLukas Foss (August 15, 1922 – February 1, 2009) was a German-born American composer, conductor, pianist, and professor.
He was born as Lukas Fuchs in Berlin, Germany in 1922. His father was the scholar Martin Fuchs. After the rise of Nazism in Germany, he and his family moved to Paris in 1933, where he studied piano with Lazare Lévy, composition with Noël Gallon, orchestration with Felix Wolfes, and flute with Louis Moyse. In 1937, he moved with his parents and brother to the United States, where the family name was changed from Fuchs to Foss. The name change was done because of advice from the Quakers, who took the family in when they arrived. He studied at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, with Isabelle Vengerova (piano), Rosario Scalero (composition) and Fritz Reiner (conducting).
He also studied with Sergei Koussevitzky during the summers from 1939 to 1943 at the Berkshire Music Center (now known as the Tanglewood Music Center) and, as a special student, composition with Paul Hindemith at Yale University from 1939 to 1940. He became an American citizen in 1942.
Foss was appointed professor of music at UCLA in 1953, replacing Arnold Schoenberg. While there he founded the Improvisation Chamber Ensemble, which made its Boston debut in 1962 for the Peabody Mason Concert series. He founded the Center for Creative and Performing Arts in 1963 while at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
From 1963 to 1970 he was Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. From 1981 to 1986, he was conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. He was a Professor of Music, Theory, and Composition at Boston University beginning in 1991. His notable students include Faye-Ellen Silverman, Claire Polin and Rocco Di Pietro.
He is grouped in the "Boston school" along with Arthur Berger, Irving Fine, Alexei Haieff, Harold Shapero, and Claudio Spies.
He was a National Patron of Delta Omicron, an international professional music fraternity.
Lukas Foss died at his home in Manhattan on February 1, 2009, aged 86, from a heart attack.
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|Dedication, from Three American Pieces
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|Early Song, from Three American Pieces
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|Composer's Holiday, from Three American Pieces
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|Composer's Holiday, from Three American Pieces for Violin and Piano
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|Goldmore Variation, from 13 Ways of Looking at the Goldberg
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THE trend of surname blending is taking off in the UK and producing some interesting results. Just ask Mr and Mrs Puffin.
When Michael Pugh and Rebecca Griffin married in 2011, they settled on a last name taking a portion from each family moniker to produce Puffin.
Some 800 couples in the UK have used the "meshing" method to date in 2012.
"Meshing has changed from being a rare novelty to one of the main reasons couples use a deed poll to change names," UK Deed Poll Service spokeswoman Claudia Duncan told British newspaper The Daily Telegraph.
"Many people feel meshing is more romantic than double-barrelling, while we did have one honest couple who said they simply could not decide whose name should come first, so meshing seemed the obvious solution."
Recent examples include Miss Clifton and Mr Mole becoming the Moltons, Miss Price and Mr Nightingale who became the Prightingales, and Miss Harley and Mr Gatts who became the Hatts.
The new name practice, most popular with couples aged in their 20s and 30s, has also spread to celebrity circles, with British TV presenter Dawn Porter becoming Mrs Dawn O'Porter after marrying The Sapphires actor Chris O'Dowd.
Originally published as Marrying couples meshing names


text: Hello all, My name is Adam and I live along the Lake Michigan coast line in the great state of Michigan. Although i am from Michigan i am a huge Packers fan, I know that has nothing to do with smoking meat. I am new to Smoking but not new to eating smoked meats. I enjoy most any smoked meat but one of my favorites is Salmon and other seafood. Being i live along the coast of Lake Michigan in Michigan, I Love to go fishing. I get local specialties like Salmon and Whitefish. I have a gas and charcoal grill, as well as access to a small vertical charcoal smoker.I also have a smoker box to put in my grills. I am looking forward to hearing tips and trick to get me going in this new adventure.


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Manu Ginobili had 22 points and six Spurs scored in double figures in a 102-85 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. The Spurs are now 6-2 on the rodeo road trip.
Tim Duncan had 15 points and 11 rebounds. Tony Parker and George Hill had 13 points each and Gary Neal had 11 points. DeJuan Blair had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The Spurs held the Nets to under 35 percent shooting.
Fourth quarter: The Spurs lead the Nets 93-72 with 5:43 left. Manu Ginobili has 22 points, Tim Duncan has 15, Tony Parker had 13 and George Hill has 13.
The Spurs lead 88-68 with 8:49 left in the game. Manu Ginobili has hit two 3-pointers and has 22 points.
Third quarter: George Hill and Gary Neal have combined for 20 points off the bench. The Spurs lead the Nets 80-66 at the end of the third quarter.
Tim Duncan has 15 points, Tony Parker has 13 and Manu Ginobili has 12. The Spurs lead the Nets 69-56 with 6:38 left in the third quarter.
Tim Duncan has a double-double going – 15 points and 11 rebounds. DeJuan Blair, who has a lot of double-doubles lately, has a ways to go – 5 points and 8 rebounds.
The Spurs lead the Nets 63-56 with 8:08 left in the third quarter. The Spurs opened the half with two turnovers and the Nets have outscored them 8-4.
Second quarter: Tim Duncan has 15 points and Tony Parker has 11. The Spurs lead the Nets 59-48 at halftime.
The Spurs went on a 14-5 run after losing their lead. The Spurs are back in front of the Nets 47-41 with 2:48 left in the second quarter.
Tim Duncan is up to 15 points. The Spurs lead the Nets 39-36 with 5:54 left in the second quarter. DeJuan Blair has four points and seven rebounds.
The Nets outscored the Spurs 13-4 to start the second quarter. The Nets lead the Spurs 36-33 with 8:34 left in the first half.
First quarter: Tim Duncan has 11 points and Spurs hold Nets to 32.0 percent shooting. The Spurs lead 27-23 at the end of the first quarter.
The Tim Duncan has 11 points and the Spurs lead the Nets 20-15 with 2:48 left in the first quarter. Duncan is shooting 5 of 7.
Tim Duncan has six points and Tony Parker has five. The Spurs lead 15-12 with 6:07 left in the first quarter at the first timeout.
Spurs starters as (almost) always: Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Richard Jefferson, Tim Duncan and DeJuan Blair.
Jeff McDonald reports Manu Ginobili will return to the starting lineup tonight. Tiago Splitter will not play tonight or Thursday against the Chicago Bulls (sore hamstring).
The Spurs continue the rodeo road trip tonight with a 6 p.m. (Central) game against the New Jersey Nets.
Join Jeff McDonald and Tim Griffin for a live game chat beginning (BELOW).


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The Best Time to Buy Everything for Less – by Month and by Day
32 million Americans have already saved big bucks on Christmas gifts. How? They've started holiday shopping during summer, according to a survey by creditcards.com. You can make good deals too, all year round and just on everything. Use the tips below to get the best prices, month by month. The Read More »


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I hate motherfucken christmas, and I can't wait until I don't have to hear that goddamn motherfucken grating christmas shitte music anymore until next fucken year, when the goddamn fucken shitte starts the fucke up again like a motherfucken goddamn clockwork of hell.
Oh, and by the way, fucke Tim Tebow too, with his goddamn motherfucken sanctimonious displays of his goddamn jeezus shitte. The only reason such a big goddamn motherfucken deal is made of his "faith" is because he's a goddamn fucken white motherfucker. Black football dudes have been professing their stupid bullshit jeezus shitte for motherfucken *years*, and no one wanted to canonize them. But just because some big stupid lily-white asshole motherfucker does the same goddamn thing, it means something special? Because a bunch of stupid goddamn motherfucken racist white-ass jeezus freak shitteheads are suddenly impressed with what a "nice young christian man" he is? I.E., "not a goddamn nigger" like all those other jeezus freak football players?