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What Christians Mean By Freedom
This week's lectionary readings include Galatians 5 in which Paul states that, "For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery."
It is, at first glance, a strange saying. Christ has set us free for freedom? It seems redundant, almost like saying, "For being saved Christ has saved us," or "For coming to church we've come to church." It all seems rather obvious and unnecessary to say.
Why, then, might Paul make this strangely self-evident statement? He is, in my estimation, seeking in Galatians 5 to clarify the distinctive understanding of freedom that Christians ought to have.
This isn't an abstract or irrelevant issue in our current moment. Indeed, "freedom" is the issue that's dominating our national conversation at present. "Freedom of speech" and "freedom of religion" are the talk of the town, centring around one notorious rugby player.
I'm quite disinterested in talking about that particular sportsperson, though I am interested in the discourse about freedom that is currently being undertaken in this country, and indeed, in our churches.
Since the time of the so-called Enlightenment period of the 17th and 18th centuries—when the emphasis shifted from the community to the individual—our understanding of freedom in the West has changed radically. We began to understand freedom as the ability to take whatever actions we might choose without interference by others, especially governments. John Stuart Mill, the utilitarian Enlightenment philosopher, wrote in On Liberty that, "The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs…"
In this way of thinking, in other words, freedom is the ability to determine our own lives, to make whatever choices we might want, so long as those choices don't harm others.
Is this not the way we generally understand freedom in our time? When people speak of being free, isn't this what we mean—being unrestrained in the choices we make?
Certainly, this is the default notion of freedom at the heart of debates around, say, freedom of speech. In many cases, people think that freedom of speech should mean that we ought to be able to say whatever we want, regardless of how offensive, or controversial, or distasteful, or even hurtful it might be. In other words, I should be able to say whatever I want without interference. This belief is held, indeed asserted, by many Christians.
The problem for Christians is that this kind of thinking about freedom isn't remotely Christian.
Most ancient philosophers—not only Christians—held a very different view of freedom. For them, freedom wasn't merely being unrestrained in one's choices. In fact, Aristotle believed that defining freedom as doing what one likes is defining it badly, since always acting according to one's desires is a kind of slavery. Freedom for these ancients was the ability to fulfil the purpose for which one had been created. In their minds, freedom wasn't just freedom from something—it was freedom for something. They may have disagreed about the purpose for which we have been created, but they generally agreed that being free meant realising whatever this purpose is.
There is a vast difference between this kind of thinking about freedom and our own. One with this understanding of freedom might ask:
- Why am I even here?
- What kind of person am I supposed to be?
- What is the story of which I am a part, and how do I properly participate in it?
This, it hopefully goes without saying, is the notion of freedom that was held by the authors of Scripture, although it was of course directed towards God's purposes. So, when Paul says that it's for freedom that Christ set us free, we can begin to see what he might have meant.
It is to fulfil our reason for having been created that Christ liberated us. It is to participate in this grand story of God creating and then restoring the world that we have been set free.
This makes sense when Paul goes on to say this in Galatians 5:13–25:
For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, "You shall love your neighbour as yourself." If, however, you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not destroyed by one another.
Walk in spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. For what the flesh desires is opposed to the spirit, and what the spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. But if you are led in spirit, you are not subject to the [Jewish] Law. Now the works of the flesh are obvious: whoring, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, rages, rivalries, dissensions, heresies, envies, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
By contrast, the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-mastery. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts. If we live in spirit, let us also be aligned with spirit.
A text like this asks us to consider who it is that is really free. Is the person whose life is led by the power of their latest whim really free? Is the person who makes seemingly free choices to satiate their fleeting desires really free? Who, or what, is really in control here?
Or, was Mother Teresa free? If she was, I very much doubt she felt like she had much of a choice to live in the way that she did. Or was Jean Vanier, the founder of L'Arche who died last month, free? (I suspect that, if you were able to get an unfiltered answer from people, most folks would admit that they think spending your life living in community with people with severe intellectual disabilities is giving up one's freedom, not expressing it.)
We have, as a culture, become so obsessed with protecting our ability to make whatever choices we want that we've forgotten that our choices are often expressions of our captivity to our lusts and our emptiness and our fears. Paul's words about the works of the flesh in Galatians 5 are not condemnations so much as observations—when we live in such a way as to give priority to our desires, we end up engaging in the kinds of practices he lists. By doing so, we miss out on experiencing the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven.
In other words, we turn away from the reason for which we were created, seeking to fill the resulting hole with that which can never satisfy.
On the other hand, when we walk in step with spirit, led by God and not by our own longings, we will experience the true freedom of fulfilling our very reason for existence, displaying the fruit of such true freedom—love, joy, peace, and so forth.
The truth is that a life lived in utter freedom, shaped by love, would probably yield very few choices for us. And we would willingly hand our choices over knowing that we were participating in a story bigger than ourselves, fulfilling the very reason for which we were created.
In saying this, I'm not seeking to be harsh to those outside of the church while giving those within the church a pat on the back. Paul's teaching is, after all, aimed at those within the church.
Truly, I've been quite disheartened by the way some Christians have gone on recently in demanding their own freedoms. To go back to the issue of freedom of speech, it seems many Christians want to enshrine their ability to say whatever they want in the public sphere, especially with regard to LGBTIQ people.
But I have bad news for them: following Jesus means we don't get to say whatever we want.
If freedom is the fulfilling of our God-given purpose of conforming to the image of Jesus and participating in God's renewal of all creation, then our "freedom of speech" takes a very particular, even peculiar, form. Freedom of speech for Christians is no more and no less than speech which contributes to our being formed into the likeness of Jesus, and to our participating in God's love-filled mission of restoration for the world. If our speech doesn't fulfil this qualification, it's not free.
This isn't to say that our speech shouldn't be truthful, or at times even confronting. I mean, take a look at Jesus' interactions with the powerful—they weren't always "nice." But note that, even when Jesus was speaking the truth in confronting ways, it was always from a place of love, not self-assertion or domination.
In contrast, I'd suggest that much Christian rhetoric is driven not by God's love, but by our fear—our fear of losing our power and privileges, of becoming marginal in society.
But the church has always done best when it's not the majority, when it's not in control of society. The truth is, there's nothing to fear—God is working all things to their intended point in history, and we get to participate in what God, in Christ, through the Spirit, is doing.
So, what is your freedom for?
In one of this week's other lectionary readings, we see Jesus, at the height of his popularity, turn his face toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51ff). For him, perfect freedom was expressed in his willingness to head into the midst of conflict, to lovingly confront the powers that had rebelled against God, and to die for the sins of the world. This kind of freedom is unintelligible to our world. But it is the moment to which all Scripture points, the moment which defines the story of which we are a part.
Jesus' freedom was for the reconciliation of the world, even to the point of suffering and death. And we are called to follow this Jesus, the perfect image of God. The question looms over us, then: How are our lives, both individually and as a community, oriented towards participating in this kind of loving, self-giving freedom?
Answering this question in this context is impossible, since learning to be truly free is an ongoing process for an entire community—there are no easy answers. But, at the very least, we can say that we need to unlearn the concept of freedom that we have inherited from the modern world. We need to learn a new kind of freedom, one rooted in serving God and others, and dying to ourselves.
This won't be easy because, ultimately, Christian freedom is the inverse of everything we've been taught to think of as freedom. In worship, prayer, fellowship, communion, service, and study, however, we can learn it together.
The blessing of it all is that, because true life and freedom comes in serving God, it's not like we have to do it—it's that we get to do it.
Oh, God, to know you is life. To serve You is freedom. To enjoy you is a kingdom, to praise you is the joy and happiness of the soul. I praise and bless and adore you. I worship you. I glorify you. I give thanks to you for your glory. I humbly beg you to live with me, to reign in me, to make this heart of mine a holy temple, a fit habitation for your divine majesty. Amen. (Augustine of Hippo)
President Trump: It's Not That Surprising
It seems like many people are surprised that Trump has secured the Presidency. I'm surprised at how surprised people actually are. Did the elite (I'm probably one) really misjudge so badly the discontent within Western nations like the US? Were we really so blind as to not discern the extent of white supremacy? Brexit should have been an indicator of what could happen on the western side of the Atlantic.
In their frustration and rage at the falsity of the American Dream, at increasing inequality, and at losing the culture wars, many USAmericans have opted for an authoritarian. It's easy to laugh at people who have said "Trump tells it like it is, he's a straight talker", but his likely victory is a sign that, regardless of how much he has lied, the value of perceived truthfulness is high, and people are sick of being lied to. Who knows how this will bode for Trump—a liar—in the long run. But saying things like, "America, what have you done?" only betrays a lack of understanding of many of the kinds of people who, against their own self-interest, voted for Trump.
It's very easy for me to say something like, "Jesus is Lord: who becomes President does not control the outcome of history". With everything that is within me I believe this to be true. But not everyone shares this faith and, moreover, such a declaration can leave one open to detached blindness. After all, I'm a privileged white male who lives on the other side of the world. But what happens for non-whites, including Muslims, in the US? For women who have watched misogyny embodied gain supremacy? For people in those cities around the world that a Trump-led military may attack? For poor folks, including poor whites who voted for Trump, who will suffer the various policy consequences of this regime? For millions and millions of people, this is a nightmare, and I can't minimise that.
Not that Clinton was a good option. Truth is, the situation for the kid in the Middle East or the poor US family wouldn't have been any better. That's the status quo for you. But sometimes the status quo is not the worst of all options. And, frankly, the notion of progress is horse manure.
There'll be lots of soul-searching, I'm sure. A wildly incompetent misogynistic racist authoritarian has ascended to the highest political seat in this world order so, you know, such soul-searching is necessary. But unless we find genuine pathways for the pain of so many Trump voters and Trump haters alike, we are doomed to intensify the culture wars and deepen the fissures that ravage our communities. I say this as one who does not reside in the US; such is the widespread effect of such divisions.
Despite my earlier self-directed caveat… Jesus is Lord, and I'm blessed by the grace to continue participating in and building alternative communities that reach out in love to those outside themselves, and that aren't directed by the death-dealing politics of this world, but seek to nonviolently turn such politics upside down.
What makes free speech free?
Some conservative politicians, news outlets and think tanks have, for some time, been pushing for the reform or repeal of Section 18C of the Discrimination Act. The Institute of Public Affairs, for example, haspreviously claimed that "freedom of speech in Australia is under attack" because 18C makes it unlawful to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate a person on the basis of race, colour or ethnicity.
There are a multitude of elements to this debate, well covered in various public outlets. But for me the question that takes centre stage is, "What, exactly, entails free speech?" Proponents of the repeal of 18C base their understanding of free speech entirely on negative freedom — "Nobody ought to prohibit me from saying what I wish to say." There is, indeed, truth to this understanding of freedom. But, like most societal values, negative freedom is not a lonely island, existing as it does in relationship and tension with other values.
More importantly, we must ask ourselves what freedom actually is. Is it merely negative freedom, that is, freedom from interference or restraint? Or is freedom more than this? After all, we are not free to murder or rape. Why is that? Because deep down we understand that freedom has a positive element, namely that we are free for something. We may not agree on what precisely is the ends for which we are free, but we mostly agree that we are free for beneficial relationships with those around us, hence why the removal of the negative freedom to murder or rape is universally acknowledged in most places.
What, then, is free speech? My belief is that the understanding of free speech held by antagonists of 18C is partial at best. What is our speech free to do? What does free speech work towards? "Free speech" that offends, insults, humiliates or intimidates is not free at all because its result is incongruent with any reasonable account of positive freedom in society, the freedom for social well being.
Even in a purely economic sense, anything that is "free" ought to be without cost. But "free speech" that offends, insults etc. incurs a cost to society in the form of the emotional, relational and/or other damage caused, thus revealing such speech is not "free" at all.
None of this says anything about the lawfulness or otherwise of offensive, insulting, humiliating or intimidating speech on the basis of race, colour or ethnicity — what I have said is purely moral and philosophical. But ought law reflect morality?
Perhaps the most distressing thing for me is the volume of politicians processing Christian faith who are also proponents of 18C's repeal. Jesus, after all, had much to say about careless and venomous words. Not that this is a reason to make such words unlawful, since the undertones of Christendom would be dissonant. But there are no signs that such a concern forms part of the motives of those Christian brothers and sisters who seek 18C's end.
Paul's words to the Galatians are perhaps most appropriate here, even despite the liberty I may be taking with their context:
"For freedom Christ has set us free…" (Gal 5:1a)
May we indeed live as if we have been set free for freedom, whether in our speech or whatever else.
challenging liberalism: why i am less liberal than conservative evangelicals
I've been mistakenly called a "liberal" Christian many times (I imagine many of my readers have had this same experience, rightly or wrongly).
One particular experience stands out for me. I remember several years ago visiting a sick friend. I had just attended a conference, and I was sharing my experience, lamenting the singular focus of this particular conference on "church growth". My friend sought to correct my frustration – "Church growth is great," he said, "because it means less people are going to Hell."
No doubt this reasoning is common in Western Protestantism. I responded with a polite understatement: "Well, I think it's a bit more complex than that."
The retort came quickly – "Oh, but you're a liberal." In other words I am apparently a liberal Christian.
Interesting. So easy to say – "you are a liberal!" This of course begs the question – what exactly is a liberal Christian? Read the rest of this entry


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Driver strikes cow in Bradford County
A Williampsort driver was driving along a Bradford County road when a cow walked in front of a car.
The driver, Arnold D. Pearsall, 59, was westbound on state Route 414 in Leroy Township around 7:35 p.m. Sept. 20 when he told Pennsylvania State Police the cow walked in front of his 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Pearsall said he swerved to miss the cow but ended up hitting it with the front of his Jeep.
The Jeep had disabling damage and a tow truck was called.
Pearsall was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.
A press release from state police did not mention if the cow was injured.
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Informational blog about recent or upcoming prog-related rock or metal albums with a schedule of their release. No downloads here, except provided by bands themselves.
Monday, May 28, 2018
Hillsphere "Florescence"
Country: Netherlands
Genre(s): Progressive Rock/Metal
Label: Layered Reality Productions
Format: CD, digital
Release date: May 28, 2018
01. Florescence
02. The Breeding of Us
03. Home
04. Our Physical Way of Speaking
05. Aquarius
06. Ghost of You
07. Mind at Rest
08. Clairvoyance
Tim Beimer - Vocals
Elias Mayer - Guitar, Keys, Vocals
Robin Waij - Guitar
Kevin van der Reijnst - Bass
Wouter Macare - Drums
Our Physical Way Of Speaking
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The Full-Day Kindergarten Committee Rationale
East Penn School District is committed to the complete education of each child in our trust. We view time as an indispensable and dynamic investment of the reinvigoration of the kindergarten experience. Therefore, we will extend a responsive full-day kindergarten program to all children of the East Penn School District.
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It isn't Indiana Pacers fault if they couldn't see this version of Udonis Haslem coming. In fact there wasn't any reason for it either.
Haslem has always performed well his role of being a veteran forward for his side. He had scored in single digits in six out of seven playoff games and helped finished for the Miami Heat beat the Pacers 114-96 in Game 3. He scored 17 points on 8-for-9 shooting in helping Miami Heat emerge victorious in the Eastern Conference finals.
The Heat is running ahead with a 2-1 lead in the series and will also have homecourt advantage to its credit with Game 4 set for Tuesday night in Indianapolis.
Haslem decided to go quietly for a 1-for-7 from the floor in first two games but he only managed to achieve this feat only when he looked for his shot early and often in Game 3. As Haslem's mid-range jumpers left 7-foot-2 center Roy Hibbert out of position constantly. It happened as Hibbert was slightly carefree in defense against Haslem and Chris Bosh to protect rim and the same happened with the lane against LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.
Hibbert said that it was Haslem's effectiveness which prompted him to alter his approach.
"I think he was really the guy that pushed them, the catalyst for them," he said. "Just him hitting those shots really made us have to think on defense. Who do we guard? Do we guard the paint, or do we have to go out to the shooters out in the corner."
Pacers coach Frank Vogel was profoundly criticized for sending Hibbert out of Game 1 before James' went on his game-winning streak. Vogel defended his move saying he was worried that Bosh would be exposed to an easy jumper. This time around The Heat spent 48 minutes showing Pacers fans why Vogel's Game 1 decision wasn't that bad an idea.


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|Dee Ensy Stratmitos
|Dī Enjī Sutoratomittosu
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|First Appearance
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|Eri Kitamura
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Dee Ensy Stratmitos (ディー・エンジー・ストラトミットス Dī Enjī Sutoratomittosu?) is a ghost that possesses Alis. She has no real form, is capable of appearing anywhere at any time, control people's hearts, and grant their wishes as a result. She's known as "Whisper" or "The Western Witch."
She has cheerful personality, and likes to tease Ai. She also has romantic feelings for Alis Color, and as such was saddened when he said that he would sacrifice anybody to free his classmates.
Dee is very delicate in appearance. She has short purple hair, with 2 long strands reaching her waist and a constant faint blush. Her eyes are pinkish-magenta in color. Dee wears the class uniform of Class 3-4 which is comprised of a red ribbon tied to the collar of a white dress shirt, a purple jacket with 2 flower pins on it, a short black pleated skirt, thigh-high socks, and brown loafers.
When outside of Ostia, she takes on a more faded appearance.
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Dee has mistaken herself as the one who is dead after falling out of the window. This resulted in her constantly trying to stop Alis' plan in trying to relieve class 3-4 because she wanted to live in a world where there is Alis.
Ai AstinEdit
Ai and Dee seem to be good friends, though there are times when Dee is jealous of the attention that Ai gets from Alis. However, Dee did tell Ai about her love for Alis and Ai never revealed her secrets. This must mean that Ai cherishes Dee as a friend. Dee also says in Episode 12 that she wants Ai to stay by Alis' side. Dee probably said this after witnessing Ai playing basketball with Alis in Episode 11. She noticed how the two of them were happy and she probably thought that Ai would be better company for Alis than her.
Alis ColorEdit
Dee is shown to care deeply about Alis. She reveals to Ai in Episode 11 that she is in love with him. Dee also knows when Alis is not himself and will keep him company. She gets jealous whenever Alis pays more attention to Ai than her.
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By Kevin Sylvester, Buffalo Sports Page
I couldn't call it The Hound (ugly) this week. The snow was pretty cool, and mesmerizing at times.
–Winning. A Captain Obvious choice, but that game was a crap shoot going into it. The lake effect changed the game plan for both teams, and negated any real advantages. But, let's face it, the Bills were fortunate to win that game. The Colts 2 point conversion near the end of the game was called back due to a pass interference penalty. A fortunate call, since it was within 2 yards of the line of scrimmage. It was a pick, but you see it often in the NFL. Couple that with The Punt 3.0 (more on that later), and the Bills snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and a tie.
–Fans. Standing ovation for the Bills Mafia yesterday.
–Cameramen. The men and women that worked the CBS cameras, and field level local media outlet cameras deserve credit for working through those conditions. They captured one of the most memorable home games in Bills history.
-Getting the Message. The Sabres got the message with the waiving of Matt Moulson, acquisition of Scott Wilson, and call up of Evan Rodrigues. The team responded with three straight good efforts resulting in a win, and two consecutive OT losses. That's good for 4 points and respect.
–The Punt. This was going to fit under the ugly portion of this, but the Bills won the game. Winning is not bad, but the decision to punt in OT at the opponents 41 yard line? That is still a bad call in my opinion. I can't hate it immediately and post my disgust on Twitter during the game, and come back the next day and think no big deal. It was a big deal, and it's still a bad decision. Sean McDermott's explanation of pinning the Colts deep, forcing a punt for field position, and having the ball with the chance for a win proved to be true, but pretty risky for an otherwise conservative coach (read Paul Peck's take on it here). He needed to win, not a tie. Going for it on 4th and 1 made all the sense in the world because of field position. He seemed to realize it too, by calling a timeout. We all figured, he came to his senses and was going to control his team's fate. Nope. Still punted. There was no guarantee the Bills would get the ball back. None. But they did, got a great catch from Deonte Thompson, and walk-off TD run from LeSean McCoy for the win. McDermott doesn't have to admit it being a poor decision. His plan worked. He won, and gets to be right, even though it was wrong.
-Benjamin Hurt. Again. What is it with Bills WRs? The good ones anyway. They can't seem to stay healthy.
–Spero's Blizzard. Spero Dedes kept referring to the snow as a "blizzard". Wrong. Someone finally got in his ear and explained lake effect snow to him. Is this a big deal? When weather is the story of the game, better homework needs to be done.
–Peterman Injury. That hit looked bad immediately. Slide next time.
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Chris Wise is Co-Founder and Chair of the Useful Simple Trust based in London, United Kingdom.
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He co-founded Expedition Engineering with Seán Walsh in 1999. In 2008, Wise, Walsh and Ed McCann, the three remaining shareholders in Expedition Engineering, gave the company over to the benefit of its employees, becoming the Useful Simple Trust. The mission of the Trust is to blaze a trail in the integrated, intelligent and ethical provision of the human environment.
The trust is a group of engineers, architects, designers, consultants, communicators, facilitators, writers and strategists. They provide sustainability strategies for projects, corporate sustainability strategies, circular economy consultancy, sustainable procurement consultancy, life cycle assessments, post occupancy evaluations, GHG strategy and emissions reporting, industry engagement initiatives, research, training and capacity building.
He was Professor of Civil Engineering Design, University College London (2012-15); Master of Royal Designers, Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (2007-09); and Davenport Professor of Architecture, School of Architecture, Yale University (2005-06).
He has been involved in projects including Shakespeare's New Place, visitor interpretation design on the site of Shakespeare's home in Stratford, United Kingdom (2014-17); Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) Athens Opera House & Library, Greece (2010-16), in collaboration with Renzo Piano and his team (led by Giorgio Bianchi), Arup on environmental design (led by Alistair Guthrie), and Faithful and Gould (project management); and the 2012 Olympic Velodrome, London (2009-12), winner of the IStructE Supreme Award for engineering excellence.
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Lollies Nominees Visit A School
Last week we sent Lollies nominated author Alan Macdonald and illustrator Sarah McIntyre, creators of The Prince of Pants, to Chestnuts Primary School who won the visit by buying a Lollies book pack. Here's what they got up to!
The first thing they did was sing their iconic pants song! 'Pants, pants, glorious pants, there's nothing quite like it for making you dance.' They taught the students the chorus, Sarah played her ukulele and everyone sang along.
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Alan also had some fantastic voices for the different characters and there were howls of laughter when he read out the Queen's lines.
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Everyone had a fantastic time at the event and Sarah and Alan were very busy signing autographs in the library after! Sarah drew a picture of her and Alan for the school to keep to remember this pantastic day.
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The death of a beloved pet affects a family deeply. A funeral can help you come to terms with the loss. Make a decision about what to do with the pet's body. If you can bury it in your backyard, look into that. You can also get your pet cremated or bury it at a local pet cemetery. Add decorations for the funeral, such as old pictures of your pet. Conduct a ceremony where you read poetry, share memories, and get a chance to say goodbye.
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1Inquire about home burial. It can be nice to have your animal's remains buried in your own backyard. This way, you and your family can visit your pet's grave easily whenever you want. However, you need to make sure to look into the legality of this. Call a local courthouse to see if there are regulations on burying animals in your backyard in your area.[1] X Research source
- Make sure you have room to bury you pet if you choose home burial. Find a spot away from hazards, like underground wiring.
- Think about whether this option is right for you. Some people find it comforting to have a pet buried so near to them, while others find the reminder difficult.
2Talk to your vet about cremation. Most veterinarian's offices provide cremation services for grieving owners. If you have no room for a home burial, or would prefer to live without the reminder, cremation can be a good option. You can put your pet's ashes on display or scatter them in an area that was important to you and your pet.[2] X Research source
3See if there is a pet cemetery nearby. Conduct an internet search to see if there are pet cemeteries near you. For a price, you can have your pet buried in a cemetery alongside other lost pets. This is a good option if you want a burial for your pet, but would prefer not to have a grave in your backyard. Pet cemeteries are also convenient, as your pet's body will be taken care of for you and the grave will be cared for.[3] X Research source
- The major downside to pet cemeteries is the price. The cost of space and any related services can get high, so get a cost estimate before deciding to go this route.
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Decorating for the Funeral
1Encourage family members to make art. Making art can be especially helpful for young children, if you have them. If you enjoy art, you can make some with adults or other household members. Get out some art supplies, like paper and paint, and encourage family members to make their own decorations. Everyone can make something personal that helps them remember the lost pet. You can hang up art pieces around where you're having the memorial.[4] X Research source
- If you have a lot of old pictures of your pet, you can have your kids make collages with these pictures. If most of your pictures are electronic, transfer them to a flash drive or other portable device. You can print your pictures out at most print shops or drugstores like Walgreens.
- For those so inclined you could write a poem or a song that you might like to be read at the funeral.
2Create a viewing area. In a viewing area, you can place photographs and other mementos of your lost pet. If you have your pet's ashes in an urn, or its body in a small coffin, place the urn or coffin near the viewing area and decorate around it. You can, for example, place the urn on a small table and then add mementos around it.[5] X Research source
- Things like old toys, beds, and collars are great mementos for the viewing area.
- Put out any photos you have here.
3Frame a large photo of your pet. Frame a large photograph of your pet. At the service, have this photo sitting out near your pet's ashes or urn. You can also have it sitting out in place of ashes or an urn if you had your pet's body disposed of or sent to a pet funeral home.[6] X Research source
4Set up candles. People who knew your pet may wish to light a candle for it. Set a few lines of candles out on a table somewhere with a lighter nearby. Invite guests to light a candle for your pet if they so choose.[7] X Research source
- Choose candles that reflect something about your pet. If you're grieving a calico cat, for example, put out black, orange, and white candles.
- If you have young children, it's a good idea to keep the lighter out of reach. Have children ask you first if they want to light a candle for your pet.
- Remember to practice basic fire safety. Put out the candles when you're done using them, keep them away from flammable objects, and do not leave lit candles unattended.
5Prepare a grave stone saying its name and how long you had it. If you have decided on a home burial you might want to mark the location of your pet using this stone.Advertisement
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Conducting a Ceremony
1Choose a date and time. Let your guests know when the funeral will be. For a pet funeral, it's usually easy to have it in your home. You should also find a time that works for everyone. If your children want to invite their friends, for example, have the funeral on a weekend afternoon or early evening during a weeknight.[8] X Research source
2Begin with some opening words. When the funeral begins, someone should say a few words memorializing your pet. Announce why everyone is gathering and mention a few quick things about your pet's personality.[9] X Research source
- For example, start off with something like, "We are gathered here today to say goodbye to our beloved Labrador retriever Rocky."
- From there, mention a little something about your lost pet. For example, say, "Rocky was a very loving pet and we enjoyed his company for over 12 years. We will miss taking him on hikes and swims at the local lake."
3Let people share stories. Sharing stories can help people learn to treasure their memories of a lost pet. This can help people say goodbye and learn to value their memories. You can have a preset order, determined before the ceremony, or simply invite people to take turns sharing stories.[10] X Research source
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- If people are unsure how to come up with stories, offer some guidance. For example, say something like, "Would anyone like to share their first memory of Rocky?"
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Our Expert Agrees: One suggestion is to tap into the good things your pet brought into your life. If you've lost a dog, for instance, try to think about how many people have come into your life because of that animal. Remembering that is a good way to honor your pet.
4Show videos. If you have any videos of your pet, you can compile a video reel before the ceremony. Use simple editing software on your computer to compile some video footage of your pet over time.[11] X Research source
- The video does not need to be long. About five minutes of footage can help people remember your pet.
5Read a poem. There are many poems you can find online about mourning a lost pet. Have someone read a poem at the ceremony as a way of wrapping things up. One popular poem for lost pets is "The Rainbow Bridge," which is appropriate for young children. A young child may want to read this poem.[12] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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QuestionWhat's some good decor to have on the coffin or grave?Community AnswerYou could put some flowers around, in or on top of the coffin and/or grave. If the flowers are the color of the pet's collar, that would make it even more special. Put some of the toys in, around or on top.
QuestionOne of my guinea pig is dying and her only friends were my other guinea pigs and pets. When I have the funeral, should I bring them?Community AnswerIt's up to you, but this is generally not done. Your pets probably won't understand what's going on, and if they're not used to being taken outside, they might get stressed out. Usually it's just people that participate in funerals.
QuestionMy dog is going to die soon. What should I do?Community AnswerSpend whatever time you can with him while he's still alive. Think back on all the fun times you had with him, and mentally and verbally celebrate his life so that you keep your focus as much as possible not the positive. You can even begin to collect those celebratory thoughts and memories in writing to share at your pet's funeral once he passes.
QuestionShould I invite friends to my fish's funeral?Community AnswerYes! That is a lovely idea. Only choose your closest friends though, or people who loved or liked your fish.
QuestionMy cat was cremated and buried, but I was not told where. I can't get over his death without seeing his grave. What can I do?Community AnswerContact the person who cremated or buried your pet and ask where your cat is buried. Grieving for a beloved pet can take a long time, and it is important to do what you can to get through your grief.
QuestionMy cat died early this morning and he is to be cremated. I'm going to make him a shrine instead of bury his ashes. What should I put in his shrine?Community AnswerWrite a little letter of memories you have of your cat.
QuestionHow do I help my sibling cope with the death of a pet?Community AnswerLove her, be supportive, and listen if she wants to talk. Being comforting will really help. Understand that it may take her a long time to get past the death of a beloved pet, and that the mourning process is healthy.
QuestionWhat does a minister say for a salamander?Community AnswerWhatever the minister wants to say. Good things about the salamander, fond memories, asking other people to say a thing they remember about the salamander, etc.
QuestionMy hamster is dying and he will soon be cremated. How could I set up something small for him without it being something huge?Community AnswerRelax. Invite your friends over and hold a mini funeral at your house. It does not have to be big it can always be small. Celebrate his life with him.
QuestionHow deep should I dig the hole to bury my pet?Community AnswerYour pet should be buried at least four feet in the ground.
One of my mice has died. Should I take his brother to the funeral?
- Use good judgment if you are a parent. Very young children may have difficulty sitting through a pet funeral.Thanks!
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To conduct a pet's funeral, consider burying your pet in your backyard if it's legal to do so in your area. You can also look online to see if there are any pet cemeteries nearby where you could bury your pet. If you're unable to bury your pet or you'd prefer not to, talk to your vet about having your pet cremated. Then, you can put its ashes on display or scatter them in an area that was important to the both of you. For tips on how to conduct a meaningful ceremony for your pet, scroll down.
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John Burke MD is a cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College majoring in Biology and honors graduate of Boston University School of Medicine. Dr Burke trained for 3 years in Internal Medicine at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in Atlanta, Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine. He has practiced for the past 25 years in central Maine and is the founding partner of MidMaine Internal Medicine.


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Welcome to the West Point Negotiation Project
Enhancing the ability of military leaders to negotiate in complex, challenging situations during both war and peace.
The West Point Negotiation Project is an effort within the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership's West Point Leadership Center. The Project has no dedicated funds, faculty, or staff. Support for specific events has come from the Department, the West Point Leadership Center , and the Network Science Center . The Project was founded in 2009 with a small grant from the Army Research Institute .
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Wedding Girl writes:
Hi Bree,
I am a big fan of your blog and although this is an odd question to ask a blogger, you seem to be very "in-the-know" about the area! I've got one red hot fiancée, we've found a church in Peapack, and I'm ready to get hitched and move out to the Roxiticus Valley. One small problem: where should I have the reception? I have looked at all of the golf clubs (Hamilton Farm, Roxiticus and Somerset) but none of them seem to fit. Any advice you could give would be so helpful! Thanks again and keep up the great blogging!
Wedding Girl
Bree responds:
Dear Wedding Girl,
Congratulations on your engagement! Without a question, I would recommend The Bernards Inn, in Bernardsville NJ, for a wedding reception. They have great "ballrooms" for your reception, as well as rooms where your out-of-town guests can stumble upstairs afterwards. If The Bernards Inn is not available or it doesn't seem right for you, let me know and I'll give your question some more thought.
Do let me know how it turns out!
All the best,
Wedding Girl Reacts:
Dear Bree,
Thanks so much for getting back to me! I looked at The Bernards Inn and thought it lovely, but they don't have outdoor space (except that little balcony). I'm totally drawing a blank despite the fact that I'm in that area every weekend (I actually live/work in NYC - will be a Roxiticus Desperate Housewife soon enough, lol).
I've looked at Somerset Hills Country Club and Roxiticus Golf Club (both too small) as well as Hamilton Farm (too $$) and Fiddlers Elbow (a little outdated, no?). Thank you so much for your advice...it's very much appreciated! You're my go-to person for things in the Roxiticus Valley - I love your blog!
Wedding Girl
Bree Will Not Give Up!
Dear Wedding Girl,
Thanks so much for your compliments on my blog, I'm glad you're enjoying it. You (and others like you) are just the audience I had in mind when I got started in earnest back in February. I remember having so many questions when we moved here, everything from where to find a butcher (Louie at the Chester Meat Market is tried and true, Perrotti's just opened in Far Hills) to things for the kids to do, and now that I know the answers, I decided to answer the questions for anyone who came looking.
As you may know from my blog, I moved out here in late 2003 after 8 years of living in the West Village. I loved it there, it was a walk to our office, but I couldn't stand the thought of raising my kids in NYC. If September 11th hadn't started us looking in Bernardsville, seeing the neighbor's kids playing baseball in the middle of West 12th Street eventually would have!
Where will you live when you move out here? Will you give up working in New York, or will you be my kind of Roxiticus Desperate Housewife?
On the wedding front, how about Pierre's? They're not nearly as big as The Bernards Inn, but the food is terrific, and they do parties/weddings. Pierre's is not "downtown" in Bernardsville (in fact they have a Morristown address, headed out of Bernardsville towards Harding). Pierre's has a nice large porch, far back from the road, and you might be able to set up a tent outside as well. If Pierre's doesn't work for you, keep asking, we'll come up with something! And I'm sure you won't be the only Roxiticus Desperate Housewives reader to benefit from the information.
All the best,


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Can world athletes compete at any international events without taking performance enhanced drugs?
What is the use of competing when an athlete takes something to boost his performance? Will he honestly be proud of the fact that he/she is the fastest person in world? Is this a show of human prowess? What is the use of clocking the fastest time then — i.e. with the aid of high performance drugs? Will these drugs not give side-effects eventually?
On the intellectual front, either an individual has it or none…so why not the physical aspect of the athletes?
Talent is based on man's natural abilities of an individual through the nourishment of food and physical skills — without the use of enhanced performance drugs.
In the forthcoming Youth Olympics in 2010, will one see the teens in some countries take enhanced performance drugs just to win the event? Will this drug thwart one's growth? Will there be freaked humans?
If so, will there be a tampering of genes to enhance one's performance?
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March 2019 Calendar Google Sheets: Use our free editable March Google calendar spreadsheets to create monthly planners for this month. These are compatible with Google sheets, and MS Excel also. Have a look at the printable and editable Google spreadsheets calendar of this month to create new plans. The template can complete your work with ease and give you desired results. To tackle all the new sessions, you must need a calendar for yourself, and today we are here with the same thing. We are now in the third month of this year which again has a length of 31 days. So you'll have more work to do this month as compared to the other months. Even those who do the job, they generally do work for more than 8 hours a day and spend the remaining time doing other things.
March 2019 Calendar Google Spreadsheets
I've shared a Google sheet calendar here which can be used to create more calendars. For all those working people, they also need to plan their daily routine for the remaining time. They have to balance their personal and professional life, and hence they strictly follow their routine and get lots of benefits. You can take a print copy of these calendars also and set them on the table, desk or stick on the wall to check it regularly. Even you will find different designs of the March calendar. We always try to do so that you cannot afford to download any calendar from our site.
Kindly note that the above calendar template cannot be edited. However, you can copy it and paste to a new file to create a new calendar.
Download: Printable March 2019 planners
Free March 2019 Google Sheets Calendar
I would like to present you some more calendar templates of this month. When you copy this template, you use it on Microsoft Excel. So you can manage your work, weekends, family time on your own. If you find it comfortable then, you can convert it to any other format as well. Take it anywhere and anytime with your smartphone or any other electronic device. What you have to do is to save this template and do whatever you want with it.
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One of the best parts of these March 2019 Google sheets templates is that you can bring them anywhere. To make your kids responsible, it is always a great idea to use a calendar. By this way, they can make their plans by themselves and spend time on other activities as per the planning. They can be also used to mark important activities and events. Now, it's your time to share them with others.


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Chris Tomlin is celebrating the holidays this year with fans on his new Chris Tomlin Christmas: Christmas Songs of Worship tour. Tomlin will visit 10 cities throughout the month of December, offering an up-close night of worship at intimate venues across the country.
"I want these nights to feel warm and cozy… that's what I love about the beautiful, historic theaters," shares Tomlin. "They provide the perfect setting for a night to come together as a family, celebrating the spirit of Christmas. This is going to be an incredible night, an intimate night of remembering what this season is about, remembering what Christmas is about, remembering why we celebrate and why we worship, and remembering our Savior together."
Tickets for the special tour go on sale Sept. 15.
Chris Tomlin Christmas: Christmas Songs of Worship Tour:
Dec. 1 – Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
Dec. 2 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
Dec. 3 – Birmingham, AL – Alabama Theatre
Dec. 4 – Ft Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre
Dec. 8 – Louisville, KY – The Louisville Palace Theater
Dec. 9 – Saginaw, MI – Temple Theatre
Dec. 11 – Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre
Dec. 12 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Dec. 13 – Syracuse, NY – John H. Mulroy Civic Center
Dec. 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
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Qualified households may now apply for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grants, a federally funded program that provides both regular and emergency financial assistance to help pay heating and utility bills. The grants are available through local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices and Offices for the Aging. Customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. who receive a HEAP benefit toward their account will also be issued a monthly credit on their bill for a maximum of 12 months based on service type and amount of HEAP benefit.
"We're pleased to offer additional assistance to families who may be struggling and depend on HEAP benefits, and encourage all eligible households to apply," said Anthony Campagiorni, Vice President of Customer Services and Regulatory Affairs.
Campagiorni explained that qualified families using electricity or natural gas as their primary heating source may receive a regular HEAP benefit $350 or more, depending on family income and size guidelines, applied toward their Central Hudson account.
"In addition to these grants, eligible customers will also receive a credit on their utility bills that provide further assistance in lowering their energy costs," said Campagiorni. The bill credit is based on the type of heating source and income level.
He added that qualified households receiving a HEAP benefit for non-utility heating fuels such as oil, propane, wood/wood pellets, kerosene, coal or corn are also eligible for a monthly credit on their electric or non-heating gas bill. "We're happy to provide bill discounts to customers who heat with these fuels, as well," said Campagiorni. Customers should email their HEAP Notice of Decision Letter to Central Hudson at email@example.com to be enrolled and receive the bill credit.
Regular HEAP grants for the fall and upcoming winter are available between Nov. 12, 2019, and Mar. 16, 2020, or until funding is exhausted. Emergency HEAP grants will be available between Jan. 2 and Mar. 16, 2020. These benefits are designed to meet an eligible household's immediate energy needs.
An additional benefit, the Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement (HERR) program, is available to assist income qualified homeowners in repairing or replacing their primary heating equipment when the systems are inoperable or unsafe. Applications for HERR are accepted through Sept. 30, 2020, or until the funding is exhausted.
To apply for HEAP and HERR benefits, customers may contact their local DSS office, call (800) 342-3009, or visit www.mybenefits.ny.gov. Individuals who are 60 and older and do not receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may contact their local Office for the Aging to learn of the eligibility requirements by calling (800) 342-9871 or by visiting www.aging.ny.gov.
In addition to bill discounts for HEAP benefit recipients, Central Hudson offers other customer assistance and payment programs. Deferred Payment Agreements extend past-due amounts over time, when staying current with future bills. Budget Billing helps to avoid seasonal swings and allows for more predictable bills by dividing a household's average annual energy bill into 11 even monthly payments, with the 12th month's payment adjusted up or down to reflect actual usage and market prices.
For more information on HEAP eligibility requirements and benefits, visit www.CentralHudson.com/HEAP or http://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/program.asp; and for more on all of Central Hudson's assistance and billing programs, visit www.CentralHudson.com, and click on "My Account."
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Brooklyn Beckham's Ice Bucket Challenge Is Irresistible Thanks to Harper's Adorable Accent — VIDEO
Oh, the Ice Bucket Challenge — say what you will about it, but it won't stop the many, many, many celebrity videos from coming in. My personal favorite thing about the celebrity videos is that you get a glimpse into these famous folks' homes and that you can get some really spontaneous commentary from celebs' families — like in this particular Ice Bucket Challenge featuring Brooklyn Beckham and Harper Beckham, the adorable kids of one of the most gorgeous couples of all time, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham.
To be accurate — it's supposed to be Brooklyn's video. But even though Brooklyn's the one who gets doused in ice water, it's Harper's voice that steals the show. When she bursts into giggles when she sees her brother rolling on the floor after he's been iced, it's adorable. The best part is when she says "Brooklyn" at the end in her amazing British accent. So cute.
Make no mistake, the Beckhams are a top notch celebrity family, and this home video is just as top notch as anything else you'd expect from the gorgeous clan. Brooklyn's reaction to the freezing cold water is pretty priceless. Still, it's really nice to see the kids from this famous and fashionable family having a good, sweet, giggly time.
You can check it out below, and watch until the end for Harper's to die for accent. If you have a pulse and like adorable things, then it will definitely make you crack a smile.


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My wife's car is in for a service today, and our mechanic reports a tyre needs to be replaced; looks like the alignment's been out as the wear is really uneven (hitting a curb or similar could well be behind this!). WOF's also due at the end of the week, so I'll need to replace it before then (and I plan to do the other front one at the same time).
What would people's recommendations be for a good-quality but affordable tyre?
It's for a 2009 Honda Jazz (previous model); size 185-55-R16 - I know there are lots of Jazz owners on GZ, so would appreciate your recommendations!


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Annual Fund hit $4.8M with record highs reached by alumni and current parents.
Taft's Annual Fund closed out the 2018-19 fiscal-year with record-setting gift totals from both its alumni and current parent constituencies. Grandparents, former parents, faculty, and friends also gave generously, bringing the total raised between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, to $4,810,512. All donations directly support Taft's mission to educate the whole student.
"We're quite fortunate as a school to have a broad network of generous donors who believe in and support the important work we do at Taft," says Annual Fund Director Kelsey Kerr. "This year, alumni strengthened their commitment by giving at record levels, with 43% of Taft graduates supporting their alma mater with a total of $2,291,955. We are extremely grateful for every gift made at every level—and know that the impact of those gifts will be felt in every corner of our campus."
Annual Fund dollars make up close to ten percent of the school's operating budget: they pay for books in the library; soccer balls, hockey pucks, and baseball bats; teachers' innovative programs and salaries; paint brushes, pianos, and pottery clay; petri dishes in the chemistry lab and microscopes for biology; the budget for The Papyrus; the cost of a DJ for a Saturday night dance; and much, much more. All are educational components that Taft students are grateful for, and that the Taft community proud to support.
"Our current parents are consistently supportive of the work we do, which directly benefits their children in every aspect of their lives at Taft," notes Parents' Fund Director Amy Gorman. "Their generosity this year, however, reached to new heights. We received gifts from 91% of our current parents, totaling a record $2,057,855. Their gifts represented nearly 43% of total giving this year, which is quite extraordinary. I know I speak for the entire school community when I say we are deeply grateful and humbled by our current parents' generosity."
The Annual Fund relies on the year-round efforts of a committed team of volunteers, which includes members of the Parents' Committee, Class Agents, and students. They engage with the community through traditional phone calls, mailings, and texts, but also through fun and creative initiatives like the Young Alumni Taft-Hotchkiss Participation Challenge in November, and Taft's May 1 Day of Giving.
"We're grateful to all of our volunteers and donors for their dedication to Taft," says Kerr. "Special thanks to Dylan Simonds '89, Annual Fund Chair; Sara and Bob Savage, Parents' Fund Chairs; Jean and Stuart Serenbetz, Former Parents' Fund Chairs; and Joanie Dayton, Grandparents' Fund Chair. Their combined leadership allows us to continue making a significant difference in the lives of our students and faculty."


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Adding Value to Your Company Through SaaS
Adding Value to Your Company Through SaaS
Software as a service, or SaaS, has been available to enterprise-level insurance firms for a decade or more. Now that cloud-computing costs have dipped, smaller insurance firms can use this IT structure to power apps, integrate services and store data as needed.
Firms that serve public risk pools have been the first to see the value that SaaS can bring to the insurance industry. Though organizations might find themselves choosing only one SaaS option: Switching to SaaS, a single platform with integrated options adds value across an agency's entire workflow.
Employee Value
The workplace might seem to be the last location in which to consider adding value, but the bullpen area of any company is the place where real work gets accomplished. Adding value to your agents' workflow increases productivity and drives business growth.
For example, SaaS promotes the easy transfer of data between team members without sacrificing security. By offering one secure platform that meets various work requirements, from billing and receiving to risk management systems and underwriting, agents and others can access what they need when they need it. Updates occur rapidly across departments without missing a step and regulatory compliance is delivered across integrated systems in a uniform manner.
With less time spent on administrative tasks or IT downtime, employees can nurture leads and close claims without interruption.
Customer Value
Value on the business side of a software system translates to value on the consumer side. Many customers and clients have grown accustomed to serving themselves through mobile apps and other client portals. They would rather renew their policies on their own time, receive reminders and file claims without having to interact directly with an agent unless absolutely necessary.
SaaS's cloud-based nature makes real-time updates possible so that agents, customers and service providers can keep on top of a claim without having to spend an excessive amount of time on the phone, filling out paperwork or wading through lengthy email threads.
Competitive Edge
Agencies specializing in public risk pools know that insureds are eager to save on premium costs. To maintain that competitive edge, these agencies must employ risk management systems with high accuracy and flexibility in order to meet the customized demands of highly specific pools. The agencies must also keep up-to-date with regulatory guidelines for specific risk groups.
SaaS systems enable these organizations to seamlessly integrate necessary risk management tools with customized client portals and special billing at a scale that is suitable for the insurance company.
The ability to customize and scale the many moving parts of an insurer's workflow makes SaaS a highly competitive solution for small, mid-size and expanding organizations.


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Lenskart K-1520 Mini Reflector Golden White Contact Lens_KIT ( 1 Picker, 1 Solutions Bottle, Lens_KIT & Outer Box )
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Save the planet, easy to say but HOW ?
By ibuuti
@ibuuti (10)
February 12, 2007 2:44am CST
Everywhere we read: Save the planet. Even our weather nowadays became chaostic because of human's mistakes. Like here in Austria, no snow in Winter, +10C instead of "normal" -25C. But how we can really save our planet in our daily life? Somebody said, buy Hybrid-car. Good idea, for somebody who is not in category "average income money in money out" like me. Or, using cotton diapers, washing and reuse again, no Pampers/one way diapers. Nice, for people who never have 2 babies in the same time like me (and do not want to spend the whole day in front of washing machine and dryer). So how ? Any idea anyone ?
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