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Please click >> HERE << for Google Maps directions.
The Filers 301 service runs from Barnstaple throughout the season.
Please be aware this service only runs to and from Combe Martin Village until April, after this it runs directly to the park until September.
Plese click >> HERE << for bus times or call Filers bus company on 01271 863819.
The nearest train station is Barnstaple. From the station you would need to go to the main bus station by bus using Stagecoach service 19, bus times available >> HERE << and then transfer to the Filers service 301 (see above).
The Wildlife park has two car parks, both are free!
For the main car park please drive up the hill as you enter the park. Bear right and you will see car parking areas 1-5.
After you park your car, please follow the footpath down to the main entrance point.
At the end of your day the driver can collect the car from the main car park and meet the rest of the visiting party at the pick up point located in our disabled/accessible car park.
There is a disabled/accessible car park immediately on the right as you enter the main driveway. It is within easy access of our park Info Desk where you can pay your admission and receive all information about park accessibility including guides and maps.
Please note parking here is limited and we cannot guarantee you a space.
Our steep driveway is not suitable for Motorhomes, Caravans and Coaches.
Motorhomes and Caravans need to park in the bus turning area opposite the park entrance and walk across to the Info desk which is located through the disabled/accessible car park.
Please be aware the bus turning area is a used bus stop and buses must be able to turn in that area.
Coaches need to drop passengers off at the bottom of the drive and park in the Coach Car Park in Combe Martin Village next to the Pack of Cards Pub, directions available >> HERE <<
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact our Info desk team on 01271 882486 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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by Matthew Bennett of Sundial Clinic
Back pain amongst skiers and snowboarders is quite common. Alpine sports can be hard work on the body, particularly if your fitness is not as good as it could be, or if you take a tumble. Fortunately, the few simple tips and exercises below can help.
Skiing and snowboarding are remarkably safe compared to other sports. Most people are surprised at how low the injury rate is - There are only around three injuries per thousand skier days. This is slightly higher amongst snowboarders, who are also three times more likely to have spinal injuries compared to skiers, and they have a higher incidence of upper limb injuries. However, what doesn't show in these statistics is that mild back strains can go on to cause recurrent episodes of back pain, which if left alone can cause misery.
Mild back strains can occur during a fall, but are more common if you hit unexpected terrain (such as ice, for example), as it requires a rapid adjustment of body position. Even something as simple as bending over to put your boots on first thing in the morning can irritate a tired back. These problems can go unnoticed, as they are often not painful initially.
What can go wrong with the back?
Most back problems are caused by a combination of:
- - Joint stiffness
- - Muscle spasm
- - Disc wear
Occasionally a disc will prolapse and press on a nerve causing sciatica, which can be very painful and prolonged without proper care, but fortunately this doesn't happen very often. All of these problems can be made worse by weak core and back muscles, but this is simple to fix, even if it requires a bit of effort.
What can we learn from ski racers?
When the ski season draws to a close, ski racers on the international circuit will be looking forward to a short break from their time on the slopes. Off-season training will then begin and will consist of strength and conditioning training, including flexibility and balance exercises. They will also be working with their physios, massage therapists and chiropractors to try and iron out any persistent injuries.
Off-Season Exercise Programme
If you are a keen recreational skier or snowboarder, it is an excellent idea to improve strength and flexibility over the summer months, as a blast of intense exercising two weeks before your next ski trip is probably not going to be very helpful! Almost all activity is useful, especially if you are relatively sedentary during the working week.
We have put together a simple series of the best exercises which will bring the biggest benefits for strength and balance to not only improve current episodes of back pain but also to reduce the likelihood of getting back pain again. They should also help to improve your skiing or snowboarding:
Click here to access the Off-Season Exercise Programme
Sundial Clinic understand how frustrating a bad back can be and the anxiety it causes in doing simple things. You shouldn't have to avoid leading an active life because of pain and stiffness - Back pain can be treated with an effective step-by-step programme to rebuild a strong and healthy back, so that you can lead an active and fulfilling life.
If you would like to solve your back pain, you can call Sundial Clinic for a FREE consultation, or book online:
Queens Road, Brighton: 01273 774114
St James's St, Brighton: 01273 696414
Matthew Bennett is a chiropractor at Sundial Clinic in Brighton - He has worked with many professional sports teams, including the British Ski Team, and he has over 30 years' experience in solving back pain.

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Saw 3D by Heather Henshaw
Written by: Patrick Melton, Marcus Dunstan
Directed by: Kevin Greutert
Yet again, this Halloween debuts another installment in the well-known Saw franchise. They say this is the last one to be made. I think this may actually be the last (if you believe that or not). I have sat through all seven films now and I must say this one was much better than the last few on some, but not all, levels. I was hesitant about the 3D and I would not classify this as a horror film; for me it was a comedy more than anything.
Saw 3D starts off with Dr. Gordon (Cary Elwes) crawling along footless, then it pans to a trap. I have to give them credit for the first trap. It was pretty cool. As you see in the previews it is in public with two guys strapped to a saw table with a little twist to it. After the opening, the "plot" to the movie starts. For me it was just kind of a pointless storyline. The main character or "game player" Bobby Dagen (Sean Patrick Flanery) starts a Saw-survivor anonymous group and is the lead guru. He has become famous by sharing his story of how he survived a saw trap, writes a book and so on blah, blah, blah. They show a little of the survivor group but I wish they would really have gone into that more. We have seen maybe two survivors in the whole franchise. There is Amanda and the chick that cuts her arm off in Saw 6 (well there are more than that but, again, they do not go into it at all which is a shame to me). Yes I am sure you guessed it by now; he gets kidnapped and caught into one of Jigsaw's games. We all hear the classic "make your choice live or die" tape that seem to never get old. This installment has the same played out plot, which is as follows: man does something wrong has friends who help or know what he did and in the end he has to help save their life. I know what you are thinking. You are thinking, 'Really? Same movie, different year.' That is the main plot they go with but as you know they have the backdrop plot with Detective Hoffman, Jigsaw's assistant (Costas Mandylor), and Jill (Betsy Russell), Jigsaw's wife. I can't go into many details on that without any spoilers.
I can say the acting in this franchise, for the most part, has been fairly decent. Tobin Bell blows me away with just his voice alone! I must say, though, that in this movie if you are looking for an Academy Award winning best performance by the others, than you better think again. A lot of the acting was over the top. Don't get me wrong, I know some movies are great with over the top acting BUT only in B-movies (in my opinion) and not so much mainstream multimillion dollar movies. There are only 3 or 4 good actors (and, yes the same few that have been throughout the whole series).
The traps and FX… ok where do I even start on this? Saw has always been creative at the traps but this film they are just, well, lame. I am sorry, but two deaths in one film should not be alike. We have one trap that seems to be in EVERY FILM, even! That would be the fly trap, you would think they would not keep but all I can say is you will be cracking up the whole time. The 3D was also very poor in this film. They used cheap gimmicks like gore chunks flying at you. There was no real 3D to it.
There is not to much more I can tell you about this film. It is a Saw film so you know what it is about for the most part. The circle finally comes to a close and if you have followed the franchise the filmmakers do tell all. I am an avid Saw fan so, for me, it is a must see. I know they have been up and down but this one was just a good laugh… nothing more or less. So, if you have a free night, go check it out. Like I said, it felt like I was watching a B-movie so you should enjoy it!


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An important tool could be the pipe wrench. It's adjustable, so it could fit a pipe correctly, and it offers an excellent grip and power. This one tool will more than buy itself.
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It would be a good idea if you could purchase your property. Most people want to decorate their residence and make improvements to suit their lifestyle, but when you rent you need certainly to request permission to make certain improvements. As it doesn't make any sense to invest thousands of pounds to boost someone else's property, it is far better to do that in your property.
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born 1960
Cibachrome photograph
96.0 x 126.0 cm
edition: 16/30
signed, dated and numbered verso: T. Moffatt '89 16/30
$22,000 – 32,000
Sold for $47,580 (inc. BP) in Auction 54 - 13 June 2018, Melbourne
Private collection, New York
Dr. Jordan Gutterman, Houston
Private collection, USA
Christie's, New York, 14 January 2008, lot 6
Private collection, Melbourne
Other examples of this image have been exhibited and published widely including
Something More, Photography, Australia, and touring through regional galleries, 1989 (illus. in exhibition catalogue, p. 9)
Tracey Moffatt, Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna, 10 April – 7 June 1998 and travelling throughout Europe
Tracey Moffatt, Institute of Modern Arts, Brisbane and Asia Link, Melbourne, 1999
Tracey Moffatt, Nassau County Museum of Art, New York, February – April 2001
Tracey Moffatt, City Gallery, Wellington, 2002 (illus. in exhibition catalogue, p. 24)
Tracey Moffatt, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, 17 December 2003 – 29 February 2004 (illus. in exhibition catalogue, p. 3)
Tracey Moffatt. Between Dreams and Reality, Spazio Oberdan, Milan, 28 June – 1 October 2006
Tracey Moffatt, Lismore Regional Gallery, New South Wales, 13 March – 25 April 2009
Newton, G., Tracey Moffatt: Fever Pitch, Piper Press, Sydney, 1995, pp. 52, 53 (illus.), 57 (illus.)
Hentschel, M. (et al.), Tracey Moffatt, Cantz, Ostfildern-Ruit/ New York, 1998, pp. 11 (illus.), 62 (illus.)
Maggia, F. (ed.), Tracey Moffatt. Between Dreams and Reality, Skira Editions, Italy, 2006, p. 127 (illus.)
Reinhardt, B. (et al.), Tracey Moffatt: Laudanum, Ostfildern, 1999, p. 8 (illus. another example)
Summerhayes, C., The Moving Images of Tracey Moffatt, Edizioni Charta, Milan, 2007, pp. 77 – 78 (illus.)
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Tracey Moffatt lives and works in Sydney and New York, United States of America
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth
Australian National Gallery, Canberra
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, Munich, Germany
Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York, USA
Centre national des arts plastiques, France
Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA
Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA
Louisiana Museum of Contemporary Art, Humlebæk, Denmark
Moderna Museet, Stockholm, Sweden
Museet for Samtidskunst, Oslo, Norway
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, USA
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
Museum of Contemporary Photography, Tokyo, Japan
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Boston, USA
Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
National Library of Australia, Canberra
National Museum of Photography, Copenhagen, Denmark
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
Parliament House Collection, Canberra
Queensland Art Gallery/ Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
Tate Gallery, London, UK
Museum Ulm, Ulm, Germany
Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney
Tyler Rollins Fine Art, New York


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What is Wix?
Wix is a cloud based web development platform which provides you beautiful templates to start your website and drap-and-drop feature to create a website quickly. Users may also add more functionality to their websites such as social plugins, forms, e-commerce, etc.
Wix is often used by startups or small businesses, as it can provide quick site creation with their beautiful templates and drag and drop interface. Due to this Drag and drop interface Wix is also easy to use. However, there are some limitations in Wix which one can experience as there Bussines grows.
Wix vs WordPress
Before we get down to the migration process lets compare Wix and WordPress, so that we can better understand both. Here is the brief comparison between Wix and WordPress :
- Wix is easy to use as it provides a user friendly environment, impressive templates with intuitive drag and drop options whereas, WordPress does not have drag and drop feature but you can still recreate this feature using the flexible themes and plugins.
- Talking about customer support, you will not face any problem in Wix as well as in WordPress. Wix has the massive support center. WordPress also have a huge community of webmasters, who are always happy to help you.
- Wix has a limited collection of apps to increase it's functionality whereas WordPress has many plugins available in order to increase the functionality and these plugins also cover a wide range of functionality. So in WordPress you will get a lot of choice of plugins to increase it's functionality.
- Wix also offers eCommerce features, but they are paid. This means that the users with free plans can not run eCommerce sites. Whereas there are many free eCommerce plugins for WordPress which you can use to run eCommerce sites on WordPress.
Things to consider before moving from Wix
We have listed the limitations of the Wix, but Wix also have advantages over some other services and before moving to some other service you must consider the advantages of the Wix. And if you are moving from Wix then you will give up on some of the advantages of Wix and must think for their alternatives. Let's have a closer look on the advantages of the Wix :
1. Intuitive drag-and-drop Interface : Wix provides a intuitive drag-and-drop option and it is favored for that. While moving from wix to WordPress, you will loose that wix feature. But you can still choose the one of its alternatives such as page wpbakery's visual composer.
2. Templates offered by Wix : If you are really in love with the wix templates, then let me warn you, there is no way to actually migrate it from wix. Although, wix themes are limited as compared to WordPress themes, but they give good looks to the site. If you want same look and feel, then you can check the wide numbers of themes present for WordPress. Also you can recreate the theme using the Divi theme.
Pre-Migration Steps
So, you finally pulled up your socks for migrating your website from wix to WordPress. Before migrating, consider the following steps :
1. Buy Hosting from hosting companies : If you are moving from wix to WordPress, you need hosting. WordPress hosting is widely available, with options ranging from inexpensive shared hosting to specialized managed hosting.
Specialized hosts provides security, backups, WordPress updates, and performance features. Specialized hosts typically cost higher than those of shared ones but this cost worth the price to protect your site.
There are many hosting companies like WPEngine, Pagely, WPOven, Flywheel, etc. Check their plans and choose whichever fits your requirements.
2. Set up a temporary domain : Since your site is still on wix, you need to set up a temporary domain for your WordPress site. After the migration process, switch domain to point new site and change the urls of all the pages and posts accordingly.
3. Install WordPress on temporary domain : The third and the last pre-migration steps is to install the WordPress on the temporary domain. Many WordPress hosting companies install WordPress on the domain by default, so you can skip this step. Otherwise, many hosting companies provides easy one click WordPress installation, so you can follow the steps and get it done within minutes.
If you prefer to install the WordPress on the domain manually, then follow this guide "How to install WordPress manually".
Manual Migration
The most common migration is manual migration in which you manually migrate pages and posts one by one. It is the most effective way of migration but it takes a lot of time too. Also it is not possible for the sites having more number of pages and posts.
This migration is like copying the content from wix to and pasting it into WordPress as in any text editor.
The benefits of moving the site manually is that you will be sure that every piece of content is moved to the new WordPress site. It is the best way to move the site from wix to WordPress. But we recommend this method if you have a small site (i.e less than 25 posts and pages).
The drawback of this method is that it is time consuming, especially if you have more than 25 pages and posts.
The steps for migrating the site manually are :
Step 1: Create posts and pages
For small sites, this method i.e the manual migration method is best and reliable. The first step is to create the pages and posts in WordPress site. This will speed up copying and pasting the process.
You can create pages and posts manually in going to 'Add new' menu under posts and pages individually in WordPress admin dashboard. This may take time, you can also opt for bulk creation by installing Bulk Page Creator or Quick Bulk Post & Page Creator plugin.
Step 2 : Copy and Paste Content
Once, the pages and posts are created, you need to copy the content from wix pages and posts and paste it on the WordPress pages and posts.
The media files must also be moved manually. What you have to do is just save the media and then upload the media on the corresponding page or post manually. Also, you need to fix the internal links of the images so that it must point to the pages within your WordPress page.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Manual Migration
Advantages : The advantages of Manual Migration are :
- It ensures that every piece of code is moved
- It allows you to review your content throughout the process.
Disadvantages : The disadvantages of Manual Migration are :
- It is time consuming
- For larger sites typically containing more than 500 posts and pages, this method is not feasible
Semi-Automated Migration
If you have the bigger site i.e large number of posts and pages and moving those pages or posts is not possible using the manual method, then you can automate some of the things. Automating things also reduces the chances of getting errors and hence work is done faster as well as without errors. This can be considered as the second best option available for the migration.
The steps for automated migration are :
Step 1: Use RSS Feed to Import Posts
Many platforms provides RSS feed for the blog that we can use to help automate the process of migrating our blog posts, Wix being one of them, also provides RSS feed. We can use the RSS feed provided by Wix to help automate the process of migration.
Firstly, save the Wix RSS feed on the system, To view Wix RSS feed :
1. Click the RSS button on your live site
2. Your file will open in new tab as a XML file. Save this file on the system
RSS feed does not include images, so we need to import them later.
Now, to import the Wix RSS feed to WordPress, check that default WordPress importer is setup.
- Click 'Tools' menu from the admin bar and then choose 'Import' option.
- Click 'Install Now' under RSS option and when installed click 'Run Importer'
- Choose the XML file to be imported and then click 'Upload file and import' option
Step 2: Convert Pages
Unfortunately, there is no automated tool to import pages from Wix to WordPress. Although WordPress provides the plugin to import HTML pages, Wix does not allow to export the pages.
So, we need to use the manual method method to convert pages. You can use the bulk page creator to create the pages and copy the content from wix site to WordPress site. You can also fix the formatting issue with the content and also fix the links before moving to the next step.
Step 3: Check Links of images and other media
You can manually import the images by manually saving the images on your system and re-uploading it and then fixing the links. You can also use the plugin Import External Images for this purpose. This plugin examines the HTML source of your post when you save it, inspecting each IMG tag, and processing them according to the options you have selected.
Install the plugin and activate it.
1. Go to Media > Import Images
2. Change the settings as per your needs
3. Click "Save Changes"
Advantages and Disadvantages of Semi-Automated Migration
Advantages : Some advantages of the Semi-Automated Migration :
- This method is faster than manual method
- It works perfectly for the larger sites
Disadvantages : Some disadvantages of the Semi-Automated Migration :
- As we are automating few steps, some data might not migrate
- Few steps are done by machine so it needs to be checked
Paid Migration
There are many online paid services available for site migration like cms2cms.com. They provide services to migrate from one cms to another cms with reasonable cost. The pricing of cms2cms.com can be seen here. These are the best options if you do not want to spend much time in migrating your site or having trouble.
This is the easiest option available where you do not have to worry about anything and you will get your work done perfectly.
Post Migration Steps
Now, migration process is done. To get ready with your WordPress site you need to set up few things. There are few steps left which must be followed to complete the WordPress site :
1. Choose the theme for your website : As already discussed, Wix provides a great template but it is not possible to get the same on WordPress. The theme must be chosen for the website from the WordPress themes itself. You can also customize the themes in WordPress using Divi theme.
2. Setup all other features : Now, you have to setup the add on features like forms, seo, etc. You can also add widgets to the site. Customize the site as per your needs.
3. Test the Site : As the site is nearly migrated, you can check all the functionalities of the site. Also check whether all the pages and posts are migrated by automated migration and every media is linked correctly or not. To check the broken links you can use Broken Link Checker to scan all of your pages and posts and notify you about the broken links in the pages or posts.
4. Set your Domain to point new website : Test your site repeatedly and when are satisfied, set the domain to point new website. This is basically the two step process :
Step 1 : Transfer your Domain from Wix
- Login to your Wix account
- Go to subscriptions > domains
- Select the Relevant domain
- Click the Advanced tab
- Choose transfer away from Wix
- Click Send Code
You will get the code on your registered email Id which you have to provide to new host to complete the transfer process.
Step 2 : Change WordPress Site to use Domain
Once the testing and domain transfer is done, you can now change WordPress site to use the new domain.
First, change the General settings and change the home url and site url from temporary domain to live one. And then you need to change the url of every page and posts. In order to change the url of every page and posts, you can use the WordPress plugins such as Velvet Blues Update URLs or Go Live Update Urls. In plugins, choose the settings which are relevant to you or which you want.
Check here How to migrate from Weebly to WordPress
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Mechanically Fastened Fiber-Reinforced Ploymer (FRP) Flexural Retrofit Systems for Reinforced Concrete Flat-Slab Bridges
Date of Award
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Campus-Only Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Civil Engineering
William Davids
Second Committee Member
Roberto Lopez-Anido
Third Committee Member
Habib Dagher
This study examines the design and testing of FRP composite strips designed for use as mechanically fastened flexural strengthening systems for flat-slab concrete bridges. The FRP composites consisted of woven glass- or carbon-fabric core laminate layers, oriented at ±45° or 0°/90°, sandwiched between uni-directional glass outer laminate layers. Composites were manufactured by a commercial, custom composites manufacturing company. Mechanical strengths of each system were determined according to ASTM D3039 specifications.
The composites were exposed to extreme environmental conditions of freeze - thaw cycles and saltwater submersion to evaluate the environmental durability of the composites for use in bridge applications. Strength retention through single-fastener bearing tests was used to evaluate the durability performance of each system. The carbon core systems outperformed the glass core systems and were further evaluated in flexural testing.
Using mechanical fasteners to transfer shear stresses from the concrete to the FRP, steel-reinforced concrete beams designed to mimic a flat-slab concrete bridge were strengthened with FRP and tested in four-point bending to failure. All beam specimens failed due to concrete crushing within the load span and exhibited yielded reinforcing- steel behavior and bearing failure at FRP-connection locations. Beams strengthened with the ±45° oriented carbon core system (GC45) saw an average increase in yield and ultimate capacities of 41% and 47%, respectively, and decreased the average displacement at failure by 31% compared to control specimens. Beams strengthened with the 0°/90° oriented carbon core system (GC90) saw an average increase in yield and ultimate capacities of 46% and 49%, respectively, and decreased the average displacement at failure by 36% compared to control specimens. At ultimate loads, 48% and 37% of the GC45 and GC90 ultimate tensile capacity was utilized.
Both GC45 and GC90 systems are capable of increasing the flexural capacity of steel-reinforced concrete beams while providing adequate deflection warning prior to failure. Based on the results reported in this study and the relative ease of manufacturing the GC90 system compared to the GC45 system, it is recommended that the GC90 be considered for field application pending the results of fatigue performance testing and flexural testing of FRP strengthening of steel-reinforced beams, constructed with Grade 40 bar.
Recommended Citation
Breton, Hannah, "Mechanically Fastened Fiber-Reinforced Ploymer (FRP) Flexural Retrofit Systems for Reinforced Concrete Flat-Slab Bridges" (2013). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1951.


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In my career I have had the pleasure of organizing public and private events that have given me enormous satisfaction on both personal and professional levels. In 2005, I opened an event organizing firm called "Agenzia Traccia – segui l'idea" ("Traccia Agency – follow the idea)": click to download the presentation), that was quite successful and I met lots of interesting people and together we produced "added value" for many clients. I'll describe some of the events here that warmed my heart and taught me how to reproduce intangible values through the organization of events and experiences. I've included some short videos to help capture some of the emotion of those moments. I hope you like them!
Bolognetti Club – Bologna
An 800m2 open-air club with four bars and a stage for live entertainment
Unitalsi For Children – Rome
A charity event for children: Unitalsi For Children.
Festival Internazionale Très Courts – Bologna and Ferrara
An International Festival that originated in Paris and was viewed in 30 countries around the world at the same time.
National Cabaret Awards of the city of Bologna – the Verdi Award
A national cabaret competition with a jury of experts.
Mille Miglia – Ferrara leg
Even the antique cars of the historical auto race "MILLE MIGLIA", were a part of my event organizing experience.
Zelig Lab, Bologna
A veritable school of comedy carrying the famous "Zelig" label


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Did you know that Linux has a number of very handy utilities for helping to manage your batch jobs? One of my favorites is the "watch" command. "watch" runs a command repeatedly, displaying its output and errors as they change in time. You can use the "watch" command to get an overview of all of your batch jobs that are currently submittted to the queue. The "watch" command executes the command periodically and updates the output of the command on screen as it changes. So, to see the status of your AcuSolve jobs that are in the PBS queue on SMC, you can execute the following from a terminal window:
$>watch –interval 120 qstat -u dcorson
This executes "qstat -u dcorson" every 120 seconds and displays the current snapshot of that output continuously in the terminal window:
Every 120.0s: qstat -u dcorson Mon Feb 9 13:14:24 2015
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71686.trsmchead dcorson acusim DDES-incom 15175 7 84 — 72:00 R 00:43
71687.trsmchead dcorson acusim DES-incomp 18265 7 84 — 72:00 R 00:43
71689.trsmchead dcorson acusim LES-incomp 17060 7 84 — 72:00 R 00:06
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I had planned this afternoon to be a good quiet time to do a clean install on our office's in house server. I cannot complain about the sorts of problems Brian wrote about as mine seem a bit, well self inflicted.
The server in question is a G4 OS X server that is mainly for keeping copies of office project files and databases (which are fiendlishly backed up), and some quiet QuickTime Streaming and web server alternative sites for our main web. A bunch of voodoo things happened last Spring with the 10.2 — 10.3 update (I was lazy and did not do it cleanly), as I have been unable to run any update past 10.3.2, Safari barfs on its own bookmarks, new folders are created with funny permissions…. just annoying stuff but not something that was doom-like.
So today, the office was empty because of a major event, perfect time. Backed everything up (total) to a new spare hard drive. Got all the various preference files copies. Exported the user account info. The first install stumbled on disk 2 (somewhere in the ServerAdmin package) and was toast. There went 35 minutes. I went back to stage zero, did a low level reformat (crossing fingers), and 45 minutes later the server was running sweetly, and the 10.3.7 updates were chugging in.
Until I slapped my head in Stooge fashion when I realized I had managed to install the whole shebang NOT on the internal hard drive, but one of the external firewire drives that I use for one backup. Yikes. I was trying to figure out out to move the whole thing when I realized it would be fool hardy, so again, I am back at stage 0, doing yet another install.
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The UKs leading container transport and distribution operator Maritime Transport, has welcomed experienced driver Derek Drummond back to work, after a four year absence, with a new Volvo FH Globetrotter 6×2 tractor unit.
Dereks absence follows a serious road traffic collision in which the Volvo FH he was driving was in collision with a car.
The incident took place in January 2011. Derek, who is based at Maritime Transports Liverpool depot, was driving his Volvo FH artic on the A43 near Northampton. The tractor unit was coupled to a skeletal trailer and was carrying an empty container.
Derek describes the incident thus: I was driving along a single carriageway section of the A43. I was passing a junction on my right and travelling at 40 mph. As the tractor unit passed the junction, a car pulled out without warning and hit my front steer axle.
According to Northants Police, he continued, the car hit my truck at 40mph and pushed it to the left. There was no time to take evasive action. The trailer rode over the top of the car. The impact threw my truck and trailer across the carriageway, down a dyke and into a field.
Derek, who has been driving professionally for 31 years, explains that he fractured three vertebrae in his lower back as a result of the incident.
He covers around 160,000 Kms a year and has been driving for Maritime Transport for eight years. It was the first accident I have had at work, he explains. The driver of the car, an 81 year old gentleman, admitted liability and subsequently surrendered his driving licence. Fortunately, neither he nor his passenger, a 76 year old woman, suffered serious injuries and didnt have to be cut out of their car. However, I have no doubt that the strength and design of the FH cab saved me from worse injury and effectively saved my life.
During the four years I was off work receiving treatment and recovering from my injuries, he adds, Maritime Transport stood by me. I cant thank them enough for that. I wanted another Volvo when I returned to work and Im very pleased to be allocated this new FH. Its a great looking truck. Im made up!
Speaking on behalf of Maritime Transport, Liverpool Area Manager Brian McWhirter said: We are delighted to welcome Derek back to work with this new FH tractor unit. Derek was exonerated by all parties, including the Police, our insurers and the car driver, of any blame or fault for the incident which put him off work for four years. The new FH we have handed over to him is the first in a significant order for Volvo trucks that we have placed. Volvos record on driver safety is excellent and we are pleased that this incident has been resolved.
The UKs leading container transport and distribution operator Maritime Transport, has welcomed experienced driver Derek Drummond back to work, after a four year absence, with a new Volvo FH Globetrotter 6×2 tractor unit.


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5 Things the No-Host Oscars Taught Us about PowerPoint Presentation Design
And the PowerPoint presentation design award goes to…
For the first time since 1989, the Academy Awards took place without a host. As we watched the show move seamlessly, albeit slowly, toward its conclusion it got us thinking about how to create PowerPoint presentation design that doesn't depend on a presenter to make it effective.
This isn't to say you won't be hosting your next big business presentation, but how do you create a deck that doesn't rely on your presence to make it successful?
The 2019 Oscars ceremony still worked, in fact the absence of a host gave us a better appreciation of all the component parts that make up a successful show, and how you can apply these lessons to your PowerPoint presentation design.
Here, we explore five things this year's no-host Oscars ceremony taught us about creating PowerPoint presentation design that works – with or without a presenter.
1. The Run of Show
A successful live event broadcast like the Oscars is timed to the minute. A professional PowerPoint presentation should be too.
A presenter can help control the pace of a presentation, speeding things up, slowing them down, even leaving the stage to take selfies with Bradley Cooper. But how do you design a presentation that has good pace built in? Think about the time you have allotted to deliver your presentation and the time you want your audience to spend with each slide.
Including just the right amount of information in an aesthetically pleasing format is the best way to keep things pacey. Too much info in a package that's hard to decipher will have them lingering too long – ahem, acceptance speeches.
No one has ever accused the Oscars ceremony of being too short. It is a go-to joke for hosts to make light of the unending, Lord-of-the-Rings-esque journey that is watching the show from beginning to end.
And it's an important lesson to bear in mind for PowerPoint presentation design. The key is to keep your information short, simple and direct. If it doesn't add to your central message, call CUT on it.
Just like in the movies, editing is a skill you must cultivate when it comes to designing effective PowerPoint presentation design. Keep only what's essential and leave the rest on the cutting room floor.
2. Play the Clip
One of the most entertaining and affecting moments of the Academy Awards that relies little, if at all, on the host, is when they roll the clips of the nominated films.
Video is a powerful tool and it can be used to great effect in PowerPoint presentation design. Videos add something new to the usual presentation mix, delivering or reinforcing your key messages in a way that's visually interesting and impactful. Videos also help keep things pacey, by getting your point across quickly and they can add some much-needed levity to a business presentation.
Quick tip: Make sure to embed your videos in your presentation, rather than linking out to a website. This way, you prevent your audience from getting distracted with other information and you can be sure that your video will play even if the internet isn't.
3. Cue the Music
Music is used to great effective during the Oscars ceremony – just ask Lady GaGa. It can help create atmosphere, set a tone or alter the mood, whether it's in a movie, part of an awards show or your PowerPoint presentation design. Music's immediacy and emotional punch make it an effective way to get an audience's attention.
Quick tip: Here's how to add a song or playlist to your PowerPoint presentation design and choose playback options on Windows, Mac, and online platforms of Microsoft.
4. Best Visual Effects
Best Visual Effects is an undervalued Oscars category, yet everyone loves them when they're done right. (Think: Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter.)
PowerPoint has its own visual effects capabilities, including some amazing tools that can make your presentation next-level. To design a deck that doesn't depend on a presenter, you may be inclined to pull out all the stops and really show off every PowerPoint tool at your disposal.
While it's tempting to do this, we always recommend the less-is-more-approach for a truly effective presentation. So, go ahead and use PowerPoint's visual effects tools, but do so sparingly. Remember the ripple in the cup of water as the T-Rex approached in Jurassic Park? That's what we're talking about.
5. In Memoriam
Every year the Academy pays tribute to the actors and crew who died recently by looking back at their lifetime of contributions to the industry. We think this is a good practice for designing effective PowerPoint presentation design too.
Go back and review your PowerPoint oeuvre, and ask yourself: What visuals have I used that could win an award? Can they be reused/repurposed? Which were the slides that delivered my message most effectively and what can I learn from them? This process can be challenging yet incredibly beneficial in avoiding bad remakes.
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Hopefully, these tips will give you the confidence to create PowerPoint presentation design that doesn't depend on a presenter to decipher it. It's no easy task, but it's by no means, Mission: Impossible.
In the end, if the Oscars ceremony and the films its honoring are a success with or without a host or lead actor, it's because of the team. It's not the work of one person that makes a successful presentation; it's bringing together all the component parts in the right way that does it. Successful PowerPoint presentation design is no different. If everything comes together well, it creates a moment that is unforgettable. And that's when you sweep the board!
If you need some help, eSlide is here to help you create award-winning PowerPoint presentation design every time. We have 20+ years of experience helping some of the biggest companies in the world, and we're ready to help you too. Give us a call today.


text: 10 reasons to get excited for the 2017 Gauteng Getaway show Posted by Welcome Lishivha on 15 September 2017 The 2017 Gauteng Getaway Show, in association with Mahindra, is around the corner and promises to be an even more spectacular event filled with fun, food, good company with lots of prizes to be won and specials on offer! The Gauteng Getaway Show is a fantastic excuse to be out and about with family and friends. From adventure to chilling, beer to wine, outdoor camping gear to market-shopping, there's something for everyone. Here are 10 reasons why we are excited for this year's Gauteng Getaway Show from 23 to 25 September 2017. 1. Volleyball There will be volleyball matches amongst South Africa's best volleyball pros for your entertainment. There will also be slots where the public can play against each other – challenge your friends to a sunny match. A game of volleyball at the Gauteng Getaway Show. 2. Travel and Taste Theatre The travel and taste theatre offers an opportunity to meet famous chefs and get top tips from their cooking sessions (plus plenty of opportunities to taste the food and ask questions). Expect everything from delicious whiskey tastings by Jack Daniels, Barista coffee experiences, GoPro presentations, plus unusual underwater adventures. This year, we'll also have Deputy Editor, Tyson Jopson, on the stand sharing his best photo tips and top photography from Getaway assignments. 3. The delicious food Engine 69, the Bohemian Pizza Truck and Pitmasters are some of the food trucks that will be offering some delicious delicacies for the day – for maximum indulgence and pleasure, you are encouraged to bring an empty stomach. The Deli area and various exhibitor stands will offer other artisanal foods too. Bring an empty stomach for all the delicious snacks on offer. 4. Shopping Seize the opportunity to shop at the craft fantastic market and deli. Expect nuts, fudge, leather bags, sauces and pestos, clothes and on-trend accessories. Plus, we can promise there will be plenty of great deals on camping gear, caravans and experts on-call with the best travel packages and products around. Showcasing over 350 exhibits including travel destinations, accommodation, outdoor gear, 4×4 products and accessories, motor homes, caravans and trailers, camping equipment and adventure operators, there is, without doubt, something for everyone. 5. Spend time with family & friends The Getaway Show is a great excuse to get out and about with family and friends to celebrate the heritage and cultural diversity of South Africa. Take advantage of the great activities on offer and get tickets for everyone at just R80 a person, they will love you for it! 6. Let the kids have their own fun too There will be plenty of fun for children as well. Have you heard about the Junior Getaway Braai Off? If you have budding campfire chefs, enter the kids into our Junior Braai Off. Both kids and folks get amazing prizes, like a R1000 Toy Shop voucher, a three-person tent worth R1350 from Outdoor Warehouse and much more! Some of the other best activities include parachute rockets, a paintball shooting tunnel and pedal go-karts. Enjoy the show while guarantee that the kids will also have a great time. 7. Braai with us on Heritage Day at the Getaway Braai Off Thanks to Outdoor Warehouse, Charka, Food Lover's Market and Mabalingwe Game Reserve we've got great fun in store for this Braai Day. Entries for the popular braai competition with prizes worth R20000 up for grabs are open. All you have to do to enter this fantastic competition is post a picture of your best braai moment right on our competition page with the hashtag #getawaybraaioff, and tell us whether you're entering for the Getaway Braai Off Junior, which takes place on Sunday 24 September or Getaway Braai Off Potjiekos Competition, which takes place on Monday 25 September. Read more about the #GetawayBraaiOff here. ENTER HERE 8. Live music and Adventure Area Thrill seekers are going to love the climbing wall and laser shooting in the Adventure Area. However, amidst all the activity of the show there is also be the chance to chill out. Head to the beer tent and enjoy some great live music from local acts. This is also the first time that we are partnering with Waterworld at the Getaway Show. There'll be plenty of awesome boats, marine engines and water toys to browse this year. Canoe and Kayak World will also have a large range of the latest kayaks and canoes on display too. 9. Enter more competitions There will be plenty of competitions on the day from gear to accommodation and holiday giveaways! We have some of the best prizes lined up like this all-inclusive package to Ibo Island Lodge in Mozambique, but there's way more on offer like a R20000 Cape Union Mart voucher and amazing bush escapes. Read more about this incredible competition here. Win an amazing beach getaway here at Ibo Island in Mozambique, when you visit the 2017 Gauteng Getaway Show. Enter to win this competition by joining us at 2017 Gauteng Getaway Show. 10. Getaway Wildlife Photography Workshop Above all else, the Getaway Show aims to inspire. Join the Getaway Wildlife and Landscape Photography workshop for just R150. This popular one-day wildlife and landscape photography essentials workshop is presented by Big 5 Photos and includes entry to the Gauteng Getaway Show 2017. Details for the 2017 Gauteng Getaway Show Venue: Ticketpro Dome, here's the map. Dates: Saturday 23 September – Monday 25 September 2017. Times: 9am – 6pm. Buy Tickets: R80 per person and R40 for pensioners and children under 12 enter for free. For further details visit the Gauteng Getaway Show website. Be sure to tag us in your social media posts at the event so we can share them – see you at the #getawayshow2017! Related Posts The Cape Town Getaway Show is nearly here 6 February 2020 The Getaway Show is about bringing the spirit of Getaway Magazine to life and offers... read more The Gauteng Getaway Show 2019 13 August 2019 Taking place at the Ticketpro Dome from 4 to 6 October, the Getaway Show is... read more Win a 2-night stay at The River Lodge (Thornybush Private Nature Reserve) worth R52 000 29 August 2018 In celebration of The Getaway Show taking place in Gauteng September 14-16 at Ticketpro Dome,... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE


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Vantage West - Phoenix, AZ at 3416 N 24th Ln
Phoenix Branch - Vantage West
Search and compare CD rates, savings rates and money market rates currently offered by Vantage West's Phoenix Branch at 3416 N 24th Ln, Phoenix, Arizona. If you're looking for a mortgage loan you can compare mortgage rates for home purchases and refinancing a loan at the Phoenix Branch. Also check on current credit cards and auto loans at the Phoenix Branch of Vantage West. View Contact Information Below
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Vantage West Contact Information for Phoenix Branch Location
Phoenix Branch
3416 N 24th Ln
Phoenix, Arizona 85015-5426
Maricopa County
Website: http://www.vantagewest.org
Phone: (800) 888-7882
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97/100 planning a photo shoot
In the process of redoing the magazine's website, I'm planning a photo shoot to get some pretty photos for it! Photography has such power in websites (frustrating at times) and I hope to do the magazine justice!
Here's the plan for the photo shoot!
Theme: sunny film, with a slight grayness over everything. Lots of plants and relaxation.
Locations: my neighbor's backyard (filled with beautiful plants and sunshine! Additionally, a cafe with window seating and bright lighting.
People: mostly it's me (or another girl if possible) and someone else's arms. :))
Props: the magazine, printed version of printables, black notebook, coffee cup with coffee, pretty hand cream, phone, linen picnic blanket.
Above are my quick drawings of the photos I want to get and helps me with the planning of the whole shoot.
I'm quite excited, and nervous ?, about this photo shoot because I think they'll look amazing but also I'm the one taking all these photos. So…we'll see how it goes!


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Join Nyambi Royster, grower, herbalist, and certified instructor for A Taste of African Heritage, for an immersive Caribbean Heritage Cooking Class as part of POP's HarvestEd series -- featuring community teachers presenting on lesser known fruits and herbs of the orchards. Nyambi will provide a flavorful plant-based introduction to diaspora-influenced cuisines, including 1-2 organic dishes prepared on-site at One Art Community Arts Center with locally grown produce and a spotlight on orchard-grown thyme! Participants will learn simple plant-based recipes as an added skill set for creating a healthy kitchen, learn to prepare and sample two bean-and-rice dishes!
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Our Condo Pre-Contruction Tips
Similar to the Stock Market, the Toronto Condo Market has initial public offerings (IPOs) or New Product Launches. These launches are held in stages, targeted to exclusive groups and offered at different price points at each stage. Our goal is to help you purchase at the best price point, floor-plan & exposure possible.
The Toronto Condominium reasle market is growing and prices are up. Toronto's new construction launches usually sell out quickly. Current pre-construction unsold inventory is low. In Toronto some projects do not reach the general public. In light of this, it is important for us to do home work and due diligence with you. We recommend speaking us along with with your Mortgage Broker & a Real-Estate Lawyer that specializes in pre-construction well in advance so you can have a complete understanding. Meet with us to discuss the process and strategy so you are educated before stepping into a showroom alone without one of us at your side.
What should you consider when thinking about neighbourhoods? Areas that will be considered up & coming. Neigbhbourhoods that are undergoing rapid growth & gentrification. Communities where demand for sales & rentals will be strong. A project that will attract end-users & quality rentals. Developments near or on transportation lines near commercial & office hubs are indicative future growth and expansion.
The Purchase does not show up on your credit bureau until closing. Greater leverage on your return on investment (ROI). Down payments can be spaced out to improve affordability so you can capitalize on a line of credit. While under construction you have no management headaches & your profit is passive. Once built, the suite is brand new, move-in ready & never lived in. Your suite & deposits are covered under Tarion Warranty. Generally, newer buildings have more contemporary finishes and better Energy Ratings.
#5. WHEN PURCHASING PRE-CONSTRUCTION Please CONSIDER some of the items we review with our clients:
We negotiate to reduce or remove any assignment fees. We attempt to get permission from the builer to permit rental during the Occupancy Period. We try to reduce or remove any associated fines, limitbuilder closing costs & reduce administration fees. We request on your behalf outdoor balcony measurements, architectural drawings, information about materials used for shared walls & line drawings. We inquire about the location of garbage receptacle & outdoor bins, along with the location of parking entrance & exist. We gather all informaton in regards to the maintenance fees, utilities & rentals Items if any.
#6. Marketing Is Not Always Reality
From model suites to renderings, websites, brochures and online virtual tours, each marketing tactic is created by many hands; artists, interior designers, illustrators, graphic designers and others. And, like any piece of creative work, there is plenty of room for interpretation. Take the model suite as an example, to show off the full potential of a building's unit, the designer will be sure to include all the upgraded finishes, designer furniture, artwork, fine china, ambient lighting, area rugs, etc.
For this reason, unless the APS clearly spells out what will be included in the home, Tarion cannot hold builders responsible for expectations inflated by creative marketing alone. This is especially so when there is 'fine print' in the Agreement that makes it clear the builder has reserved the right to make changes.
#7. Ask The Right Questions At The Right Time
We will be there by your side to help you ask the right questions when you are touring model suites and reviewing brochures. Understand which finishing are standard and which require an upgrade, determine the size and position of fixed features like a kitchen island or supporting column. Ask questions you may have about the building's amenities, the neighbourhood and so forth. Research your builder's reputation and track record.
You can direct many questions to your sales representative. For questions specifically about your builder, start by viewing Tarion's Ontario Builder Directory. For more tips on researching a builder check out our Top 5 Ways to Research a Builder blog or our The Top 5 Ways to Choose the Right Builder video.
#8. Let Us Help You Read & Comprehend Your Purchase Agreement Thoroughly
The only way to understand exactly what you are buying and what the builder can be held accountable to is by reading & fully understanding your purchase agreement. This includes the addendum clauses and the fine print.
The purchase agreement confirms the dimensions of rooms, cupboards and countertops as well as other details within your home. It also outlines what features are included in your new home and what may be excluded. Anything not specified in your purchase agreement cannot be covered by the new home warranty. We are here to help you navigate & understand your agreement.


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Parent Volunteering
We believe parents are our partners in fulfilling our mission. Each year, our goal is to have all parents participate at least once in any of the following ways. Opportunities will be advertised in our newsletters.
Goal: all families participate at least once a year:.
- Drive students to camping trip or college study trip; drive student athletes to athletic events
- Attend a Recruitment Open House with our director Mr. Stewart and help present to prospective 8th grade parents
- Help coordinate a school event
- School Dance
- Mentor Potlucks and Multi-Cultural Potluck
- Graduation
- Athletics Awards Banquet
- School Beautification Day
- Support administrative tasks like filing, data entry, and mass mailings
- Monetary donations
Make a Tax Deductible Donation
Donate Online:
- Go to the Donate page
- Select either Monthly or One-time donation, then follow the PayPal steps to complete transaction.
- You're finished. It's just that easy.
- A Pledge Receipt will be emailed to you, and a Tax Deduction receipt will be mailed to you at a future date.
Donate in person:
Ask anyone at the front desk how to make a donation and we'll be happy to help you!
PIVOT (Parents in Volunteer Organizing Teams)
PIVOT is Tahoma's organizing for parent volunteers and involvement. PIVOT meets monthly to plan for school events including the annual Camping Trip, College Study Trips, Junior/Senior Prom and Graduation. PIVOT also organizes other volunteer efforts including Teacher Appreciation Week and weekly snacks at faculty meetings.
Here are the 2018-2019 PIVOT meeting dates and minutes:
- Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 | Minute
- Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 @ 6:30 PM
- Thursday ,October 25th, 2018 @ 6:45 PM | Minute
- Thursday, December 6th, 2018 @ 6:30 PM | Minute
If you would like to be part of Summit Tahoma PIVOT, please contact PIVOT Chair Mr. Nelson Otero.


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Why are we only looking at companies such as Apple and Google when we talk about Leading Digital? Watch the "Leading Digital" book trailer and learn how to become a "digital master" – no matter what business you are in.
Read also this very interesting article on &samhoud Inspiration about: Why going digital for insurance companies is the new premium by Thijs de Boer


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My first thought using this title was,
"Who is going to read this that has had a meal with me lately?"
But that isn't the point I will be making to call out friends and family members or even myself - though we are all sinners. :) Instead I want to point out an issue more broad that I would have liked to comment on someone's ranting YouTube post. Responding to him directly most likely would not have had any affect on his convictions or have any chance of a civil discourse.
Recently a well known and up and coming Christian music artist Lauren Daigle toured on the Ellen Show. She sang a song from her latest album called "Rise Up!" She was soulful and vulnerable and filled with joy as she worshiped freely in her short one song segment. The YouTube-er that ranted was criticizing and even judging Lauren's faith based on her appearance on the show. He had several judgements regarding first Ellen's reputation, then how could Lauren dress in the attire she was wearing and how could she ever be a Christian and be on this show!
This response is an attitude that I see growing and becoming more pervasive among Christian's, especially on social media and the internet. Perhaps it's because this is a political season? We all vote on Tuesday. Or maybe there is something going on in our churches where "us Christian's" need a heart check. Legalism has always been an issue since first century Judaism and throughout church history. Many of the Apostle Paul's letters deal with this topic as the Judaizes who were wedging their way into the churches and causing confusion about the law and God's grace through salvation in Christ.
What is correct doctrine (teaching)? How should a believer live their lives? What is permissible? Can we watch that movie? Can we drink this drink? Can we spend time with those people? Can we perform our music on that show?
Can we eat with "sinners?"
When we encounter questions as these we turn to God's word (the Bible) for wisdom. What did Jesus have to say about "eating with sinners?"
Mark 2:13-17 New International Version (NIV)
13 Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. 14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.
15 While Jesus was having dinner at Levi's house, many tax collectors and "sinners" were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. 16 When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the "sinners" and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: "Why does he eat with tax collectors and "sinners"?"
17 On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but "sinners."
(Bold and quotes added by me for emphasis).
As Jesus made his tour of preaching and teaching he first called Levi (Matthew) to follow him. Then he ate with Levi at his home. This was extremely controversial for the Jews since it was against their law. The legal overseers of the law (the Pharisees) took notice. They noticed Jesus ate with sinners. It was difficult to miss because such large crowds of sinners followed Jesus. Did you notice? Jesus called only Levi to follow him. However many other tax collectors and "sinners" made their own minds to follow too. We know what was in the mind of the Pharisee's as they obviously saw what they considered the breaking of the law by Jesus eating with sinners. But what was in the mind and hearts of all of these "sinners"?
I want us to put ourselves in their shoes for a minute. Imagine you are a tax collector. You couldn't make ends meet in your community. You had no choice, so you took a job that would lead you to work for a company/ or the government who took more than their fair share of your people's money. Now you are becoming wealthy by charging more than a fair price. You live this life for a while and family and friends begin to despise you and call you a traitor. You are cut off from your community and are also expected to bring in more money from a government that is, let's say very persuasive. How are you feeling? What are you needing? What do you desire most?
I imagine I'd feel shameful, lonely, fearful and longing for relief and acceptance again. I'd miss my family and friends and would hope for some type of reconciliation and restoration of our relationships.
Jesus came along and by calling just one "sinner," gained many other sinners (the harassed, shame filled, lonely, fearful, longing for acceptance) as followers too. They were attracted to a community that would accept them and love them unconditionally, even with the acknowledgement that they were indeed "sinners." It is the sick that need a doctor, not the "righteous" Jesus said.
Let's come back to the news worthy topic of Lauren Daigle visiting the Ellen show. I don't know Lauren's or Ellen's hearts. I know only parts of each of their life stories. I don't know them fully as God knows them. So what is my or any Christian's purpose in responding to events like this? What choices could we make that would be in alignment with God's character and will?
1) We could choose to condemn and judge others and discredit their faith - basically calling condemnation on their Christian identity.
2) We could choose to (if necessary) remember what Paul taught Timothy. "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
2 Timothy 3:16.
3). We could choose to stay totally out of discourse and say nothing.
Do you see the difference? One takes the posture of being judge and bringing condemnation on a sister in Christ. The other through relationship offers teaching and discourse to train a person in righteousness to be a servant of Jesus. The man who posted the condemning YouTube post took the posture to condemn. And I will just bet he hasn't read much about her story, he doesn't know her heart and has probably never met her previously. But if he had a Christian disciple making relationship with her I think the conversation would be more as stated in 2 Timothy.
Is it possible that by Lauren Daigle worshiping the Lord in such a public forum, on this one controversial show, could bring many "sinners" to follow Jesus?
It is amazing we can have such a broad reach to the world through the platform of social media while sitting at home or on our smart phones. But there are professing Christian's with several different and polarizing viewpoints speaking out through social media. So let's keep in mind our purpose as Christ followers to build up and encourage each other in disciple making and in our call to proclaim this "Good News" of the Kingdom to a world of "sinners" in which we all are included. There are times when we need to rebuke or correct someone. However there is a difference between these and condemnation. Do you see the distinction? Is this helpful in our own social media and relationship interactions?
Certainly there is more to this conversation, but for today try this: Inviting just one "sinner" to dinner or for coffee. One person who you've had conflict with or who holds different views than yours. Serve, listen and love them! I'd love to hear your stories if you are willing to do this.
The invitation is set - God invited us all to His feast! We all are invited! Will you join Him?
Todd Jerdon
Mary Hanusa-Schuff
11/3/2018 09:38:07 am
Well said, Todd. In this country we have become dangerously tribalistic. Christians, nonChristians, liberal, conservative. In each case we are expected to embrace every position espoused by our tribe. Woe to the person who feels that an idea or position proposed by another tribe has merit! This has now morphed into the taboo of avoiding contact with those of other tribes. Unfortunately evangelical Christians have bought into this. My friends span both the religious and political spectrum from conservative Christian to atheist, and ultra conservative to radical left politically. The tribalistic behavior of many Christians in recent years has made it far more difficult to share my faith with my friends and acquaintances. I can understand their position. I am repulsed by much of the behavior I see. I grieve for the fact that I have to spend a lot of time trying to counteract the damage caused by our uncivil and unloving behavior.
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