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Wow! What an awesome Combined Worship Service we had this past Sunday morning! As I mentioned then, SEND Sunday is one of my favorite moments all year long. It is one of the very few times that we gather together . . . and we do it to emphasize the "sending" out of our high school seniors, college summer missionaries, etc. To me, it was powerful and challenging to see these young students stand before us in their commitment. In addition, we licensed two young men to ministry as they prepare to enter seminary; and we affirmed another as he joins the work of a church plant in Chicago. Even at the end of the service, we were able to celebrate/commission Louie and Janece Miller as they head to Montana to oversee a Christian camp for the next few weeks. Again, I say "wow"!
I ask, "How many Southern Baptist churches are able to experience such a SEND Sunday?" No doubt, we are doubly blessed to have such an opportunity here in Ruston. We get to see a multigenerational church involved in taking the Gospel locally, nationally, and globally. And we are able to celebrate it together! If you missed this past week, I hope that you will commit yourself to join us next time (And yes, I know that is a year away!). Let's not take for granted what the Lord has allowed us to enjoy here at Temple. Pray for these we have set aside and for the work/future before them.
This coming week, we turn our attention to Mother's Day. I will begin a new Sunday morning sermon series from the book of Esther entitled Make It Count: A Life of Destiny. I'm excited about this new study as Esther is one of my favorite books of the Bible! I know it seems that I say that about every passage, but the story of Esther specifically reminds me that God has a plan that He is fulfilling in our lives/world and He wants to use us in that work ("for such a time as this"). Wow! It is good stuff!
Hope you are looking forward to joining us this week as we come together as God's people! It is going to be a privilege to join together. See you Sunday!
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WE are not "drawn in" to the world we experience as a VICTIM! The dance we are confronted with is born out of the song in our head.
Many of us want one thing but seem to get the other. When we look at our experiences, we wonder; "How did I get here"?
The short answer would be: YOU DROVE!
Life does not "HAPPEN TO" us; it "HAPPENS THROUGH" us. The conditions we encounter have been drawn to us by our continued focus. We may desire money as we lament over our financial instability, but that lamenting is the draw that surrounds us in more of the same. What we focus on expands, and what we believe to be true; IS, Even if we do not desire it. That is how we bring negative conditions upon ourselves, all the while claiming "That's not what I want!"
My inner most convictions and most frequent point of focus will show me what is simmering in my "cauldron of creation". Whether I wish to admit it or not; what I am experiencing was created, attracted and summoned by ME!
"The deepest secret is that life is not a process of discovery, but a process of creation. You are not discovering yourself, but creating yourself anew. Seek, therefore, not to find out Who You Are, seek to determine Who You Want to Be."
~CWG Neal Donald Walsch~
The most important thing we can do for ourselves is to train our minds to only entertain thoughts of what we want, not the conditions that caused our desire, as we get more of what we focus upon. Our thoughts, convictions, and beliefs are the magnet that draws life to us. No one can cause a situation to be a reality in our lives without us first believing it to be true. We have approved all conditions we encounter, or security would not have let them in.!
The Journey IS the Destination.


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Since I've posted several other spaghetti squash recipes, I won't dwell on the beauty and nutrient profile of this meal. I'll remind busy people that it's one of the fastest, most satisfying, aromatic, and texture-rich meals out there!
This version took a total of 20 minutes, start to finish.
For speed of preparation, I poked several holes into the core of a large spaghetti squash and microwaved it for 10 minutes, flipping mid-way.
While the squash was softening, I washed, diced and sauteed the onions, peppers, and mushrooms (stirring occasionally) over medium-high heat, in a slightly greased skillet (I used a dollop of coconut oil).
After removing the squash from the microwave (careful, it's hot!), I allowed it to cool and sliced some pitted kalamata olives and fresh basil.
Once cooled enough to work with, I sliced the spaghetti squash lengthwise, removed the seeds, and plated the 'noodles' by gathering with a fork (scraping against the grain of the squash).
To serve, I topped the squash noodles with a cup of pizza-flavored marinara (use any pizza sauce you like), piled on a hearty scoop of sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms, sprinkled some hemp seeds (for a boost in Omega-3s) over the top and added the sliced olives and fresh basil.
Easy. Delicious. Comforting.
- 1 large, washed spaghetti squash
- 1 cup of your favorite mushrooms
- 1 large white or yellow onion
- 1 -2 cups of assorted bell peppers (diced or sliced)
- a handful of fresh basil
- 2 TB hemp seeds
- small amount of coconut oil to grease skillet (optional)
- 1 cup of pizza-flavored marinara per person (depending on size of squash, feeds up to 4)
- 1/4 cup of pitted kalamata olives, sliced


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From a new study:
"Patients homozygous for the rs4680 low-activity met allele (met/met), known to have high levels of dopamine, had the greatest placebo response. The high-activity val allele homozygous (val/val) patients had the lowest placebo response."
Met/met is AA. Val/val is GG.
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Style Nomads
The designer duo behind The Jeweled Gypsy fashion truck take their accessories and cool jewels on the road and answer our style quiz.
Have you ever seen a fashion truck? If not, think: a boutique on wheels, a shopaholic's mobile wonderland, a food truck with jewels and silk scarves rather than deep fryers. And, while we love mobile Mexican food — don't get us wrong — we love KC-based designers, jewel-encrusted bracelets, statement necklaces and handmade bags even more.
The Jeweled Gypsy, based in KC and owned and operated by the dazzling duo of Kristi Sargent and Janet Schmutzler, will assuredly make you smile as much as it did us. If the canary yellow welcome rug outside the truck, tangerine chairs, chalkboard signs and floral wreaths aren't enough to draw you in, then these charming women certainly will.
We spent some time with these two in their truck, bent over collections of shimmering jewels and clever merchandising props such as silver chains, faux fur, driftwood branches, decorative mirrors, fashion dictionaries, golden staplers and a necklace depicting the Kansas City skyline in silhouette, which they designed themselves.
Sargent, with her years of retail management experience and degree from Kansas State University in Apparel and Textile Marketing, first saw and fell in love with fashion trucks in New York City in 2010. She had always wanted to own her own shop and knew that having a truck would be more financially possible than a brick-and-mortar store and would give her the chance to live out her dream of designing her own accessories.
Two years later, in 2012, she met and fell in love with Brock Schmutzler. Meaning that, yes, the dynamic duo of Sargent and Schmutzler are soon-to-be a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo.
Schumtzler was getting ready to retire from teaching kindergarten at Norfleet Elementary when Sargent shared with her the idea of starting up a fashion truck in KC. "She loved the idea but we knew Kansas City did not have the foot traffic of places like New York," Sargent said. "So we kicked it around for a little while and watched as more and more trucks started to pop up closer to home."
In August 2014, they bought Esmerelda, their 1987 Snap-On tool truck, and spent the following months sprucing up the exterior with bright colors and renovating the interior into a chic jewelry boutique. And on April 3, 2015, The Jeweled Gypsy opened its doors.
In this expertly curated 17-by-8-foot retail space are products from two local designers — Lily Dawson and M Squared — and a variety of other handmade and statement fashion jewelry in a range of price points.
"We've done home and neighborhood parties, birthday parties, girls' nights out, bachelorette and bridal parties and even sororities," Sargent says.
Read on for Sargent's and Schmutler's on-point fashion picks and faux pas.
For more info on The Jeweled Gypsy and their latest location , follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/thejeweledgypsykc and on Twitter via @TheJeweledGypsy.
Who are your favorite style icons past or present?
I always love Olivia Palermo, Rachel Zoe and Blake Lively. I like that they stay true to their own personal style. I can't leave out Kate Moss and SJP. I think more and more people are looking to bloggers for fashion inspiration because their clothing is easily accessible. A few of my favorites are Sincerely Jules, Happily Grey and Viva Luxury Blog.
Jackie O. I have always liked her classic, clean look. I'm very into the classic style such as Ralph Lauren and Oscar de la Renta.
What labels do you prefer?
My go-to bargain spots are H&M, Forever21, Nordstom Rack, TJ Maxx, Target and several thrift stores around KC. Other places I like to shop are Nordstrom, Zara, Topshop, Free People, J. Crew, French Connection, Max Azaria BCBG, Club Monaco, Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie. When it comes to online shopping my favorites are Revolve Clothing, Nasty Gal and ASOS.
We both try to find ways to mix high and low price points. It doesn't always have to be an expensive label to be stylish.
What fashion item should every stylish woman own?
Sargent and Schmutzler:
Our top five wardrobe staples would be: a nice pair of jeans that can be dressed up or down, a great fitting blazer or leather jacket, a crisp white dress shirt, nude heels and a black DVF wrap dress. It's timeless, and if you gain a few or lose a few, it will still look stunning.
Best fashion find ever?
My Oscar de la Renta skirt and sweater set that I found at a thrift store eight years ago. I still pull it out of my closet every fall.
I found a vintage leopard coat with quarter-length sleeves. Every time I wear it someone asks where I found it.
Most sentimental piece in your closet?
My grandmother's fox fur coat. My grandpa bought it for her as a gift, and it has her initials embroidered on the inside. I absolutely adore it.
My kid's baby ring necklace.
Best fashion advice?
Sargent and Schmutzler:
You don't have to follow every trend. If it doesn't suit your body type or personality, don't wear it. I only buy what I LOVE and what fits with my personal style. Invest in classics, not the trends. If I'm stuck on whether or not I want to purchase an expensive piece, I figure the cost per wear. Another trick I use when deciding if something is worth the price, if I can't pair it with five different pieces already in my wardrobe, I skip it.
Best fashion in TV?
Mad Men, Sex and the City and Gossip Girl. Don't hate me for watching it, but sometimes I tune in to the Real Housewives of New York City to see what Kristen Taekman is wearing. She is a great example of mixing high and low!
Best way to add instant polish to your look?
Sargent and Schmutzler:
Accessorizing is key. You can completely transform a look and go from day to night with the right jewelry and accessories. Lastly, polished nails always complete the look!


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China Aborts Christian Babies
Baby killing has changed little in China since 1979 when the notorious one-child family policy was enacted.
Christian ministers working in China's Guangxi Province recently reported to the China Aid Association, Inc (CAA) that a massive forced abortion campaign is presently being carried out in the area.
According to eyewitness reports, more than 40 pregnant women were rounded up and forcefully moved to the Youjiang District People's Hospital of Baise City in one day for forced abortions.
Another 20 were collected and transported by Chinese government family planning authorities the next day and forced to abort their babies.
"Within 30 minutes, about 10 of them were injected forcefully for an abortion. This means within [the] last 24 hours, at least 61 babies were killed by forced abortions," sources within China told CAA.
"At bed Number 37, Ms. He Caigan was nine months pregnant. Officials injected her baby's head and 20 minutes later, her baby stopped moving and died," sources said.
Many of those rounded up and aborted were Christians, including the wife of a converted Christian pastor ministering to Christians in the area.
Mrs. Wei Linrong, seven months pregnant, was dragged from her home and taken to a hospital in April 2007 by Population and Family Planning Commission officials from Baise City, Guangxi.
"About 6 a.m. on [April 17], Pastor James Liang's wife Mrs. Wei Linrong gave birth to a boy, but he was dead because of the injection. She received three injections — one is to induce the birth and the other two to kill the baby in the womb," CAA's sources reported.
A close acquaintance of Mrs. Wei reported that she and her husband wanted to keep this baby, who was conceived unexpectedly, because of their Christian beliefs. A local church leader in the area reported that the so-called "illegal pregnant women" were treated very poorly and that they were forced to lie on beds in the hospital corridor before the injections were administered to abort their babies.
Family planning officials told the women's relatives that their babies would be born and most likely die within 24 hours.
According to CAA informants, a Christian mother-to-be and her husband in Laiyang city, Shandong province, are also under increasing pressure to abort her unborn child, either voluntarily or coercively. Ms. Hui Xu, aged 39, became pregnant unexpectedly with her second child six months ago.
"CAA urges the international community to register your protest and concern with letters and phone calls to the chairman of the National Population and Family Planning Commission, Party Secretary of Baise City, Mr. Liang Chunlu, and the Youjiang District People's Hospital," CAA said. Names and addresses for protest are:
Chairman Wei Qing Zhang, National Population and Family Planning Commission of China
Hotline for complaints — Tel: +86-10-8250492
Youjiang District Peoples Hospital — Tel: +86-776-2839393; 2697723
Party Secretary of Guangxi Province: Mr. Qibao Liu — Tel; +86-771-5883508
Governor of Guangxi Province: Mr. Bing Lu — Tel: +86-771-2807778
Party Secretary of Baise City Mr. Liang Chunlu — Tel: +86-776-2834089
See the Sources: "Christian Women Forced to Have Abortion sin Guangxi and Shandong;" China Aid Association, Inc., 17 April 2007, http://www.chinaaid.org/; http://www.monitorchina.org/; "Police Force Abortion on Christian women," World Net Daily, 20 April 2007, http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=55300
EU Tries to Dictate to Poland
The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, Austria, recently ruled in favor of a single mother of three from Warsaw, Poland, Alicja Tysiac, saying the government violated article 8 of the Convention on Human Rights (an EU, not a Polish, document) concerning the right to respect for private life and they must compensate her 25,000 euros.
Ms. Tysiac sued the Polish government because she was denied an abortion and the C-section birth of her third child, she claimed, seriously impaired her eyesight.
Medical testimony denied her pregnancy was the cause of the problem. In 2000, no gynecologist or eye doctor would sign to allow an abortion on health grounds.
Paradoxically, the court's ruling coincided with new attempts to restrict abortion access in Poland.
Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski recently spoke out in favor of a constitutional amendment proposed by the Prime Ministers brother, President Lech Kaczynski, to "protect unborn children."
If passed, the amendment would strengthen protection for unborn children and stress the state's obligation to assist pregnant women, said the prime minister. It would not change the existing law which allows abortion to save the life or health of the mother and in cases of rape, incest or deformed fetus.
Politicians from the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) have said the amendment adds three paragraphs to the constitution saying life is legally protected from conception on, a statement meant to prevent liberalization of the existing abortion law, and one stating measures must be taken by authorities to protect unborn children through assistance to pregnant women.
Opponents disagree. "An amendment to article 30 of the constitution would result in a dramatic deterioration of the situation of women," said Jerzy Szmajdzinski, leader of the parliamentary group of the Democratic Left Alliance (SLD).
See the Source: "Alicja vs. Poland," The Warsaw Voice News, 28 March 2007, http://www.warsawvoice.pl/view/1434.


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Extensively drug-resistant Myroides odoratimimus – a case series of urinary tract infections in immunocompromised patients
Authors Licker M, Sorescu T, Rus M, Cirlea N, Horhat F, Jurescu C, Botoca M, Cumpănaș A, Timar R, Muntean D
Received 30 December 2017
Accepted for publication 20 March 2018
Published 18 May 2018 Volume 2018:11 Pages 743—749
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S161069
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single-blind
Peer reviewer comments 2
Editor who approved publication: Dr Joachim Wink
Monica Licker,1,2 Teodora Sorescu,3,4 Maria Rus,5,6 Natalia Cirlea,6 Florin Horhat,1 Cristiana Jurescu,5,6 Mircea Botoca,7,8 Alin Cumpănas,7,8 Romulus Timar,3,4 Delia Muntean1,2
1Department of Microbiology, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; 2Clinical Laboratory, "Pius Brînzeu" Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Timisoara, Romania; 3Department of Internal Medicine II, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; 4Diabetes Clinic, "Pius Brînzeu" Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Timisoara, Romania; 5"Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; 6"Pius Brînzeu" Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Timisoara, Romania; 7Department of Orthopaedics – Traumatology, Urology and Medical Imaging, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; 8Urology Unit, "Pius Brînzeu" Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Timisoara, Romania
Purpose: We report an outbreak of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Myroides odoratimimus, which occurred in the largest clinical hospital in western Romania.
Patients and methods: From June to August 2017, four strains of M. odoratimimus were isolated from the urine samples of patients hospitalized in the urology, diabetes, and surgery departments. Hospital records of all patients whose urine cultures were positive for M. odoratimimus were reviewed retrospectively. We also reviewed the cases reported in the literature.
Results: All UTIs, except one, were hospital-acquired infections. All patients with M. odoratimimus UTIs were immunocompromised. Three patients underwent urinary catheterization with a Foley's catheter upon admission in the emergency department and one presented for replacement of ureterostomy tubes. All Myroides isolates were resistant to almost all the tested antibiotics. Two patients were successfully treated with tigecycline and one was receiving antimicrobial treatment for another infection at the time of isolation of the microorganism.
Conclusion: Although M. odoratimimus is an uncommon pathogen, clinicians should be aware of its ability to cause UTI outbreaks, especially in the immunocompromised population. Due to its multi-drug resistance, it is important to rapidly identify Myroides spp. in order to choose the best treatment regimen.
Keywords: Myroides odoratimimus, urinary tract infection, resistance, outbreak
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By Samantha Howells
The worldwide e-learning market is projected to be worth 325 billion dollars by 2025. The market will have nearly doubled in a decade.
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are two of the technologies that are taking e-learning to the next level by creating a more engaging, entertaining and interactive user experience.
VR isn't new; it's actually been a thing for around 20 years. Touted as The Future and The Next Big Thing, it was a revolution that never really happened - largely due to the technology being too expensive to be mainstream.
Now the transformative technologies that were out of reach on the horizon for most of us – are finally a reality. Virtual worlds in entertainment, communication and computing are shaping up to be part of our everyday lives. Think the new Lion King – a remake of the animated classic "shot" in 360-degree virtual environments.
Technology-led learning is vital to the region's economy. Thanks to investment in VR technology in higher education, more opportunities to use immersive computing are opening for students and businesses in Shropshire.
Telford College launched its £750,000 virtual reality suite in December. The cutting-edge immersive virtual and augmented reality teaching aids and software packages include a virtual reality 'cave' which can transport you into a learning or working environment anywhere in the world, recreating any climate, or environment.
University Centre Shrewsbury has a project funded by the European Regional Development Fund called Digital Solutions which has access to a number of VR resources. These are available for use by eligible companies based in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.
VR training applications are still at the early stage of implementation but have strong potential in enterprise and education.
Students wearing VR headsets can experience high-quality education visualizations that have a positive impact on the whole learning experience. VR can help students digest and retain complex information at a much higher rate.
Businesses are increasingly using VR to provide immersive training environments, accurately simulate risky situations, and avoid costly travel and equipment-related expenses of more traditional training methods.
Industries with high-risk working environments such as energy, manufacturing and construction are the early adopters of VR training applications.
Managers working in dangerous industries can use VR safety training in a safe cost-effective environment to ensure employees detect hazards and minimize potential risks.
As the advantages of VR investment become more obvious to the corporate world, this technology will realize its great potential.
Tech giants Facebook, Microsoft, Samsung and Sony have all launched VR hardware at affordable prices; as costs continue to become more attractive for companies the uptake of VR will continue to improve corporate learning outcomes.
If development capacity can meet demand by 2025, it's predicted that VR could represent up to one-third of the value of the current e-learning market in the UK. The VR revolution is finally here . . . well, virtually.
Hi-tech facilities are open to local businesses
One-stop-shop will promote high quality education and training
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Teams stay in touch with local businesses despite shutdown
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Newly-developed apps support students in learning and work placements
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White Peony Root Extract Powder
Paeonia lactiflora extract is a natural extract extracted from Ranunculaceae plant Paeonia lactiflora, which is refined, concentrated and dried. Its main component is paeoniflorin. It is soluble in methanol and ethanol. It is stable in acidity and unstable in alkalinity. Thermal stability is good.
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Extract Source: Root
Extraction Ratio: 4:1 , 5:1, 10:1
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I am using GTK3 and trying to use the GtkDrawingArea widget. When I try and connect the "draw" signal to the widget, the compiler says that the "draw" signal is not recognized by the class. Something is wrong here since I am trying to run an example out of the GTK3 documentation. I have tried to locate the problem in the headers but have not found the location yet. Anyone know where I should look to find the problem? I suspect a misspelling or something in the header file.
Draw signal in GTK3 GtkDrawingArea
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Rob Paul and AJ Marchese continue their 2019 NFL Draft position rankings with the interior offensive linemen. They look at the consensus #1 IOL who has a chance to be one of the best centers in the NFL in a long time, they also breakdown which guards can have an instant impact, look at some sleepers, and more. Finally, they both draft a starting offense using only 2019 NFL Draft prospects.
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" I feed Natures Replies dog food & Tonic Oil. The picture is my older girl Eva, being shown 2 weeks ago at 11 years old. She achieved a 3rd place at a Championship show, in Special Vintage, where all the other dogs were champions. So just wanted to say thank you to Natures Replies, for keeping my dogs in lovely, lively condition, happy and healthy. "
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So HuffPost published this little post about the 25 most-pinned wedding gowns of 2014. And it just so happens that between StarDustand LuLu's Bridal, our salons carry nearly half of these beauties! These gowns were the 25 most pinned gowns from the 7,500+ styles on Bridal Guide's "Bridal Gowns" Pinterest board over the past 12 months!
We could not be happier about this, as it tells us that the gowns we are ordering from our phenomenal designer partners are right on track with what brides want! See what you think about these gorgeous coveted gowns!
|Number 23 on the list, Angelette from Sottero and Midgley, available at StarDust.
|Number 16 on the list is from Allure Bridals, style 9155, available at LuLu's Bridal.
|Coming in at #14 is style 6089B from Watters, available at StarDust.
|"Tansy" by Robert Bullock ranked #12 and is carried at StarDust.
|Another Watters gown, style 5012B, also at StarDust, was the 10th most pinned gown.
|Maggie Sottero's Ettiene ranked #9 and is available at LuLu's.
|Number 8 "Letour" by Pronovias is available at LuLu's.
|Casablanca proved very popular among brides in 2014; style 2174, available at LuLu's, ranked #5.
|Style 2169 also from Casablanca was the second most-pinned gown of 2014. You can get it at LuLu's.
|And the #1 most-pinned bridal gown of 2014 was style 2170 from Casablanca.
Make an appointment at LuLu's to see it in person!
If you want to see any of these stunning gowns for yourself, make an appointment at StarDust (972.781.1619) or LuLu's (214.871.9610) online or call the salon.


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As usual, Palestinians in the West Bank city of Bethlehem are hosting Christmas festivities for thousands of visitors to the site where Jesus Christ is believed to have been born. But this year, US President Donald Trump's controversial decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital has caused tensions and dampened the holiday mood.
On an unseasonably warm night, a few days before Christmas, Manger Square in the West Bank city of Bethlehem is lit with thousands of bright lights and a huge, twinkling Christmas tree. In the center of the square, a large manger scene has been set up, and parents explain the birth of Jesus Christ to their children. Vendors hawk Christmas decorations and sahlab, a traditional drink made from the ground-up bulbs of orchids.


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I gave myself grace yesterday. Did you notice my day two post of 10 Days of Moms Seeking Jesus didn't go up? There was a time that I would've pushed and strained to get this post up. I'm a very real momma just like you, and yesterday, well yesterday found me not waking up until 9 a.m. The night prior found my family and I stuck 30 minutes from home in the dark without working headlights. The result was we didn't get to bed until 2 a.m. I had to laugh though, because of course when I just started this series, and have a new free eBook released, it would happen this way. For a few moments I felt that stressful feeling creep over me. It's a feeling that tries to cover me at times. Like in many situations that are out of my control I released it to Jesus, casting the whole of my care on Him, drinking in big, heaping, helpings of grace.
"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you."
1 Peter 5:7 KJV
Day Two: Give Yourself Grace, Momma
So, there it is. Despite our best plans and well planned days, life happens in abundance. You and I need our grace days, Momma. You need to drink in the Lord's mercy when the trash can overflows and the counter has been lost under the dishes. We can have our systems, charts, and schemes, and in various seasons those may work well. It's this overflowing life itself, with the twists and turns that we don't foresee, that reaches beyond our capacity and leaves us in need of more of Him.
And isn't that where Jesus wants us?
Should that not be the very best place?
Completely aware that no matter our calculations, we can't do this without Him?
This life is very precious, real, and raw – but you're here. I'm here. Our babies, babies no matter their number years on this earth, are here. The frailty of this life was picked fresh for me again yesterday as my husband told me one of his co-workers had killed himself Monday morning. A young man who upon leaving work in the early morning hours thought that there was no hope other than to hang himself. And I wonder, who was Jesus to this young man? Who had shined His light before him? And how can the enemy be so crafty as to leave a person feeling that they have no other choice, no other hope, than to deny the beauty of this grace life and forfeit the gift of these days?
Fresh perspective.
That's all I pray to remind you of today, Momma. A fresh perspective. Take the hours you have left in this day, be it that you're reading this post on 10/17/12 at 7:02 a.m., or you're reading this post on 2/13/15 – know that you can take whatever the remains are of this day and live these hours in overflowing mercy and grace.
And Jesus?
This seeking of Jesus?
Jesus knows where and who you are. He has your number. He's pleased with you. And despite the feelings of inadequacy that lay in wait to pounce, you are no surprise to Him. He sees you as you cover up the four loads of laundry on the bathroom floor with a quilt (or, maybe that just happens at my house?), and He's wildly in love with both of us. He knows that last night I made scrambled eggs for dinner, just 20-minutes before racing with my family of seven out the door to football practice – forgetting my little boy's hats, and Jesus still thinks I'm wonderful, and I have it all together to triumph through another day – only because I'm clinging to His hand.
Cling to Him today, Momma. Put your morning cup of coffee back in the microwave (sometimes I find mine in the microwave at 7 p.m.), snuggle with those babies, and drink in your heaping gulps of grace for this day.
Enjoy the gift.
"Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God's unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it]." Hebrews 4:16 AMP
Need a worship moment? Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) by Chris Tomlin
Need a little more inspiration, Momma? Here are a few more posts that I've written in the midst of real life, real mess, and real laundry.
- Better Off Dead
- How Can I Be Happy At Home
- When You Don't Know Where To Begin
- Rejoice: It's a Daily Choice
- Being Refined with Fire Burns
- Surviving the Strong-Willed Child
- Jesus, Help Me Not Freak Out
- Moms Keeping it Together Throughout the Day
- The Things You Cannot Change
- God cares about you {and me} even when we're a mess ~
- Creative Ways for More of Jesus in Your Day
- Help for the Yelling Mom


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SALE: Parkway Village Shops | 12/31/2014
Linville | Team Partners was pleased to represent Bluffton, South Carolina based South Coast Commercial, LLC in the acquisition of Parkway Village Shops. This Walmart shadow-anchored retail building located along Peters Creek Parkway is anchored... [READ MORE]
SALE: 351 N. Peace Haven Road | 12/22/2014
Linville | Team Partners is pleased to announce the sale of 351 N. Peace Haven Road. The property is a multi-tenant office building housing several long-term tenants. Dan Hill and Nick Gonzalez were able to connect the seller with a buyer from... [READ MORE]
NEW LISTING: Signalized Corner in Lexington | 12/22/2014
This is a prime retail development opportunity in Lexington, North Carolina. The site is approximately 0.61 acres with over 213 feet of frontage along Highway 8 (Winston Road). Easily accessible from I-85 Business, this site has high traffic... [READ MORE]
NEW LISTING: Country Oaks Shopping Center | 12/17/2014
Country Oaks is a well established shopping center in Rockwell, NC. There is one 7,170sf space available for lease in this Food Lion anchored shopping center. It is the only grocery anchored center in the market and is conveniently situated along... [READ MORE]
NEW LISTING: 101 S. Stratford Road | 12/12/2014
A prime 3,937sf office suite is available for lease at 101 S. Stratford Road, a Class-A core office building in the heart of Stratford Road office submarket. This corporate office building sits at an irreplaceable location at the "Five... [READ MORE]
NEW LISTING: 1007 S. Marshall Street | 12/11/2014
Prime for urban redevelopment, 1007 S. Marshall Street is one of the best remaining opportunities to participate in the revitalization of downtown Winston-Salem. The property is located directly on the Greenway at the high-profile traffic circle... [READ MORE]
LEASE: 823 W. Fifth Street | 12/10/2014
Linville | Team Partners is pleased to represent two tenants who both leased space at 823 W. Fifth Street in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Solutions Behavioral Health Services and McGill Management have collectively leased 4,847sf in this... [READ MORE]
NEW LISTING: 7300 Cessna Drive | 12/04/2014
This single or multi-tenant flex property offers 3,300sf of office space and 4,004sf currently divided into two suites. The property sits on a corner lot located near Piedmont Triad International Airport with easy access to I-40. For more... [READ MORE]
LEASE: Forestdale Plaza Shopping Center | 12/03/2014
Linville | Team Partners recently leased space at Forestdale Plaza in Jamestown, North Carolina to Jamestown Family Pharmacy, a local compounding pharmacy chain. This is the third location started by operator Dale Keith. The pharmacy joins a mix... [READ MORE]
LEASE: South Elm Shopping Center | 12/02/2014
Linville | Team Partners recently leased the last vacancy of South Elm Plaza in Greensboro, NC. Owned by Hackney Real Estate Services, the site sits at the corner of South Elm and Eugene Streets. The new tenant, Elm Eugene Tobacco, will open... [READ MORE]
101 S. Stratford Road is First Acquisition for Front Street Capital | 11/25/2014
Winston-Salem, NC – Front Street Capital is pleased to announce its first acquisition in the Piedmont Triad with the recent close of 101 S. Stratford Road in Winston-Salem, NC. The Triad-based real estate private equity group purchased the... [READ MORE]
NEW LISTING: Vest Mill Professional Park | 11/14/2014
Join the Skin Surgery Center and Wake Forest Baptist Health in the Vest Mill Professional Park. Five lots remain varying in size from 1-2 acres. Central storm water is already in place to serve the entire park. This will result in approximately... [READ MORE]


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Wrongful death cases can be some of the most emotional, risky and challenging cases a lawyer can handle. They can also be very lucrative. This CLE will walk through tips for intake, setting expectations with the family, building up case value and how to frame the argument to the jury. Our specialty is in wrongful death cases arising out of a variety of settings. Our specialty is in motor vehicle accidents.
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He worked for a major insurance company and was quickly entrusted to handle complex lawsuits worth millions of dollars. Joel honed his trial advocacy working for an insurer – handling a variety of lawsuits from motor vehicle accidents, insurance coverage and benefits disputes, property loss, premises liability, slip and falls, fire losses, construction defect and product liability claims – but his passion for helping people inspired him to use his experience, in the courtroom and representing a large insurance company, to aid injured people in maximizing their recoveries in a way other lawyers cannot.
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There are many reasons to love a Scout.
- A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean & Reverent. That is the Boy Scout Law.
- When we make a 75-mile backpacking trek in New Mexico, we are trustworthy to do so successfully and safely.
- When we wear our neckerchiefs we are loyal to our troop, our country and to Frederick Y. Holjes and Robert Porter Sheppard, Troop 200 Scouts who gave their lives in the Vietnam War.
- When we participate in community service projects - like creating the YMCA Community Garden, building a playground at the St. Anne's Center for homeless women and children, and multiple improvements in Hunterdon County Parks and places of worship - we are helpful.
- When we sing Christmas carols at Veterans Haven in Glen Gardner and chat with the veterans there we are friendly.
- When we open doors for our elders, (yes, we really do put away our cell phones to do this), we are courteous.
- When we send care packages to soldiers in Afghanistan we are kind.
- We are obedient when we follow Scouting rules for rank advancement and earning merit badges.
- When we run a display during the Earth Day celebration at Echo Hill Park we cheerfully encourage children to participate and learn.
- When we use mess-kits and reusable cutlery while camping we are not only being good to the environment, we are being thrifty.
- When trying things for the first time - like scuba diving in the Florida Keys, cooking at Ockanickon Scout Reservation, and public speaking during Courts of Honor at Immaculate Conception Church - we are brave.
- We are clean of mind and body when we are doing all of the above.
- And when we earn the Ad Altare Dei Emblem Catholic Award, the Ner Tamid Jewish Award, The God and Church Presbyterian Award, or any of the seventy religious awards Boy Scouts can earn, we display our reverence to God.
Troop 200 meets Mondays at Immaculate Conception Church. For more information about Troop 200 visit us on Facebook or go to www.boyscouttroop200.org. For information about Scouting visit www.BeAScout.org.
Pam Nemeth, Troop 200, Annandale


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Is that Robyn singing? Is she in this room? Wait, no. Is that Tegan and Sarah? Who is that singing? These thoughts raced through my mind as I made my way down to the main floor of The Delancey. Once down, my eyes met the stage where three girls lit up the room with their electric girl power energy. Dying to know who these girls were, I turned to a stranger to ask. They replied, "Caveboy."
With their cool rocker hair, vibey 80's flair meets modern electronic indie beats and fierce primal stage presence, their name suits them well. Don't even get me started on the vocals. If lead singer Michelle's voice was a currency it would be gold because those vocal cords are flawless. Accompanied by Isabelle (synth extraordinaire, bass and backing vocals) and Lana (bad ass drummer and backing vocals) they are the perfect trio. Towards the end of their set, they all banged on one drum for an entire song. It was mesmerizing. There wasn't a heart in that room that wasn't racing. There are people who perform just to perform. And then there are people who perform to not only feel something themselves but make their audience genuinely feel something. Caveboy is the latter. They just released their Caveboy EP to iTunes this month. With undeniable hits such as "Something Like Summer" and In "The Grottos," their name might be Caveboy but their heading right past all the bedrock and straight towards the limelight. Check them out below!


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Senior Associate, Recycling & Materials Management Practice
Cascadia Consulting Group develops and implements innovative solutions to today's environmental challenges. Founded in 1993, we work with private- and public-sector clients to advance sustainability through recycling and materials management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy efficiency, and water and natural resources management. The Cascadia team brings both expertise and creative thinking to research and analysis, strategic planning, program design and implementation, and outreach and evaluation. With offices in Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, we serve clients across the country and abroad. Our mission is to pioneer a sustainable future, making a positive difference for our clients, our global community, and the environment.
Cascadia hires individuals who value a collaborative, fast-paced work environment, who can think creatively and communicate effectively, and who will work hard to get the job done well. Consulting is about taking initiative, problem solving, and serving clients, so we seek staff with those skills. We offer a flexible working environment and provide excellent benefits. The firm is a multiple recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility.
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Cascadia is currently seeking Senior Associates for its Seattle and Oakland offices, with particular expertise in promoting, implementing, and evaluating best practices and innovations in recycling, waste prevention, and material diversion. This position is responsible for managing projects and securing new business in Cascadia's Recycling and Materials Management practice, serving a range of clients from local governments to recycling and waste management service providers and private sector companies.
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Direct and manage projects focused on best practices and innovations in the recycling and materials management field. Related tasks include developing project scopes, budgets, timelines, and staffing plans; implementing projects on time and within budget; communicating and coordinating with internal and external team members and clients; and producing high-quality work products and deliverables.
Identify and secure new projects and opportunities aligned with Recycling and Materials Management practice business plans, including participating in proposal writing and presentations to prospective clients.
Supervise and provide direction to assigned staff, ensure supervisees meet annual performance targets and development goals.
Contribute to a working environment conducive to team effectiveness, quality, creativity, and positive morale across Cascadia offices.
Research and stay abreast of industry trends and developments. Participate in relevant professional group meetings and conferences.
Occasional travel, including field work and meetings or other activities outside standard work hours may be required.
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A minimum of five years professional experience working in the recycling/waste management sector is required. Five or more years of direct project management experience in the sector is preferred.
Must be organized, self‐motivated, able to set work priorities and act independently with minimal supervision.
Experience-based knowledge of a range of recycling, waste prevention, and material diversion programs, systems, and markets. Understanding of established best practices, new developments and innovations in the field.
Experience developing and managing to project budgets.
Experience supervising and providing leadership to junior staff.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
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Things aren't always what they seem, especially when it comes to underwear ads.
Bieber fans suffered a heart attack when their favorite star was exposed as being a big lousy liar. As you notice, the Canadian was unsatisfied with the results of the initial shoot and requested extra Photoshop work to be carried out to make him look buff.
Bieber denied the evidence and considered himself the victim of an Internet hoax. Guess someone should bring a ruler and settle this with a bit of help from the metric system!
Questioning his size makes it clear that Biebs still has some growing up to do.


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In the 1970s, bell-bottoms moved back into mainstream fashion; Sonny and Cher helped popularize bell-bottoms in the US by wearing them on their popular television show. The pants were typically flared from the knee down, with bottom leg openings of up to twenty-six inches.
Made from denim, bright cotton and satin polyester, they were so popular that they became a symbol of the outlandish and colorful style of the decade.
Take a look at these snapshots to see people in their bell-bottoms from the 1970s.


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Roasted chicken breasts with mustard cream sauce/in All, Chicken Breast Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Dinner, Special Occasion /by HalalUser
Roasted chicken breasts with mustard cream sauce
Pre-heat the oven to 180°c.
Season the chicken generously.
In a large pan, brown the chicken breasts in a splash of olive oil.
Add the herbs and garlic and allow to fry for another minute.
Transfer the chicken and the aromatics to an oven-safe dish and drizzle with the lemon juice.
Place in the oven and allow to roast for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through but still juicy.
To make the sauce, deglaze the pan you cooked the chicken in with the chicken stock or water
Add the cream, bay leaf, thyme and mustard and allow to simmer for 10 minutes until slightly reduced.
Season with the lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Serve the sauce with the roasted chicken breasts.
- 4 chicken breasts, on the bone, skin on
- salt & pepper to taste
- handful fresh sage leaves
- a few sprigs of fresh thyme
- 6 whole garlic cloves
- juice of 1 lemon
- :For the sauce
- ½ cup Chicken Stock
- 1 cup cream
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 heaped teaspoons wholegrain mustard
- spritz of lemon juice
- salt & pepper to taste
Roast Chicken Breasts with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, and Paprika/in All, Chicken Breast Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Dinner, Special Occasion /by HalalUser
Roast Chicken Breasts with Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes, and Paprika
Preheat oven to 450°. Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Pour 1 teaspoon spiced oil mixture into small bowl; whisk in yogurt and set aside for sauce. Place chicken on large rimmed baking sheet. Rub 2 tablespoons spiced oil mixture over chicken. Add beans, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cilantro to remaining spiced oil mixture; toss to coat. Pour bean mixture around chicken. Sprinkle everything generously with salt and pepper.
Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon bean mixture over. Serve with yogurt sauce.
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika*
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 4 Crescent chicken breast halves with bones
- 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
- 1 12-ounce container cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
Chicken Machboos (Bahraini Spiced Chicken and Rice)/in All, Chicken Recipes, Dinner, Special Occasion, Whole Chicken Recipes /by HalalUser
Chicken Machboos (Bahraini Spiced Chicken and Rice)
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and fry the chicken pieces on both sides until the skin is brown and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a plate and leave the remaining oil in the Dutch oven.
Add the ghee (or butter), reduce the heat to medium, and fry the onions until starting to brown, about 10-12 minutes.
Add the ginger, garlic, and green chile pepper and saute for another 2 minutes.
Add the baharat and turmeric and cook for another minute.
Return the chicken pieces to the Dutch oven along with the tomatoes, dried limes, cardamom pods, cinnamon and cloves. Add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for one hour.
Add the cilantro, parsley and drained rice and stir to combine. Return it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for another 15-20 minutes until the rice is done and has absorbed the liquid.
Transfer the chicken and rice to a serving dish (either leave the chicken pieces tossed in with the rice, or place the chicken on top of the rice), and sprinkling with 1-2 tablespoons of rosewater (optional).
Serve with a green salad and yogurt raita.
- 2 large onions, diced
- 3 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon baharat (see recipe below)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 pounds combination of chicken thighs, legs and breasts
- 1 hot green chile, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 5 large cloves or garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 large roma tomatoes, diced (or 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, juices drained)
- 2 dried limes (loomi), several holes punched throughout each one
- 5 green cardamom pods
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon (about 2 inches long)
- 2½ teaspoons salt
- 2½ cups chicken stock
- 2 cups basmati rice (soaked for at least 15 minutes, then rinsed and drained)
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Rosewater for sprinkling (optional, but recommended)
- Baharat
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches long)
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- ¼ teaspoon green cardamom seeds
- 1 tablespoon paprika powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- For the Baharat:
- Set the paprika and nutmeg powders aside. Place all remaining ingredients (whole seeds, cinnamon stick and cloves) in a small frying pan and dry roast over medium-high heat, tossing regularly to prevent scorching, for 3-4 minutes or until very fragrant. Transfer to a spice or coffee grinder and let cool. Add the paprika and nutmeg and grind all the ingredients to a fine powder. Store left over baharat in an airtight jar.


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It's human nature to do EVERYTHING we can to avoid, repress or distract ourselves from icky feelings. Disappointment, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, grief, guilt. Yuck. Ain't nobody got time for that. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but avoiding these negative feelings does not make them ... VIEW POST
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We all have those days, when a dark cloud settles in, leaving us feeling a little irritable or like a full blown grade A biotch. Could be PMS, could be a draining day at work, could be other people's drama bringing us down-whatever it is-you've got the control to pull yourself out of a funk anytime, ... VIEW POST
Spring Cleaning for Your Life! (And maybe your closet, too)
Spring has finally sprung. Yassss! This got me thinking about spring cleaning, but not the cleaning out your basement and closet annoying kind. I mean doing a lil spring cleaning for your life! You know, getting your sh*t in order. But instead of debating if you should donate your old denim ... VIEW POST


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I Went To Party And Got My Mind Blown
It's the Ship is the foremost festival cruise in this part of the world. The third instalment of the epic journey just happened over the weekend and lucky me has just returned from it.
Three days after disembarking, I'm sick from over-partying (I didn't know til now that there's such a thing!), aching in every muscle – even ones I didn't know existed, like that small bit of flesh above your kneecaps – and a sworn two-week detox from alcohol, smoke, and sweaty people.
Anyone who has been on the Ship will tell you – and I've been twice – that it's quite literally eat, sleep, rave, repeat… on steroids.
Here are some of my biggest takeaways from It's the Ship this year.
#1 – You don't know the limits of how hard you can party, until you're on the Ship
The line-up made it so conducive to party. Smoke machines, lasers, kickass MCs spitting lines and oozing 'tude, rubber duckies, giant beach balls, humongous unicorn and flamingo floaties, multiple very well stocked bars and a giant pool flanked by hot tubs… how could we not wanna put our hands up in the air so much, we come back after the 3-day bender with achy shoulders.
Music was amazing with standout shows by Knife Party, Dada Life, Andrew Rayel, Marlo, Far East Movement, and regional & local acts that I've developed somewhat of a #girlcrush on Arabyrd and DJ Nadia (who collectively make up Twinkies), and loved local DJs H3, Dangerdisko, a young but lit AF Myrne from Singapore and the amazing Indonesian Dipha Barus.
#2 – Seeing the sunrise on the ocean (Straits of Melaka doesn't have the same ring to it), specifically after a night of hard partying, can be a surprisingly spiritual experience
I was lucky enough to party til sunrise on 2 of 3 mornings on the Ship. It was nothing short of spectacular… and spiritual.
The first morning I saw a handsome moustachioed dude meditating and decided to join him. A few minutes and a couple sun salutations after, we said hello, hugged, and sang praises of Mother Nature for the wonder before our eyes; and The Universe for letting our paths cross in that perfect moment. Bliss. Like the perfect lull on your favourite trance track, when you're *just* tipsy enough, right before the drop.
#3 – Aussies party REALLY hard
If you've ever been in a typical Aussie bar, you'll know that broken glass crunching underfoot, people yelling at the top of their lungs and some bar brawls breaking out intermittently are part of a good ol' night out. The fact that Aussies having topped the list of nationalities going for the Ship meant that it was gonna be a fuckin' mental crowd. The lack of elegance totally made up for by their gusto for life. Aussie-style partying meant going hard until you crash – go hard or go home, right? And oh did they deliver. No single group of people from any bordered state were more present in their conscious moments (they'd be flat out unconscious at other times) than the Aussies. OY, OY, OY.
#4 – It's the little things that count
This nod goes to the organisers who freaking KILLED it. If the first Ship was well organised, they've only gotten better over the years. Sure, I pined hopelessly for a Party Captain which The Hoff unfortunately didn't fulfil (Andrew Netto you were missed!), but everything else was through the roof. Mermaids in the pool, dancing T-Rexes, and… The Hoff, who, instead of an act, turned out to be part of the props. But that's okay. Having the Baywatch theme play and while he ran slow-mo in his get up was cheesy. But we love cheesy.
We also loved The Sexy Sax Man, who looks like a real life throwback of Gunther and actually DOES play the sax. He's awesome AF and we're smitten by his sweet, sweet
moustache and sexy mullet demeanor.
#5 – Party garb is sometimes the party itself
The chicks were in their hot-gear: hair and make-up done to the nines, flat abs and shapely pins put on display. They felt and looked pretty damn hot.
It must be said that Malaysians weren't a shy bunch either. Amidst all the onesies, native Indian headgears, Baywatch getups and a guy riding a T-Rex with a squirt gun in the shape of a penis; a certain Cheras boy in a man-kini (and his other Borat-loving, mankini-donning possies) gave them a run for their money in the costume (and modesty) department.
#6 – Some people on the Ship are loaded AF
Short of buying a giant barrel of champagne and hooking it straight up to your rain shower at home, you ain't gonna get any closer to a champagne shower in your muthafrikkin' life than right in front of the stage at very major DJ set. I counted 12 bottles go off within a span of eight minutes at one point. What economic downturn? Pfft.
#7 – It doesn't matter if an epic party is going on; For Malaysians, it's food > party
On the first full day at sea, we arrive in Penang for the street party. That's where most people went to. For the Malaysians, we prioritised our fave hawker fare, of course! Hell, we're in Penang!
Yes, we did miss out on the street party – which honestly looks pretty damn fun – but we indulged in our share of char koay teow fried over charcoal, or chien (oyster omelette) and Penang Hokkien mee in exchange. It's helluva worth it, in my books! A quick 30-min massage and a swift customs clearance later, we're back on the Ship and ready to party again.
The 4-day-3-night cruise was taxing on the body and the wallet, especially with the Malaysian ringgit being down in the dumps like this. But FML, was it worth every ache, every sen, every missed minute of sleep in exchange of a mind-blowingly kickass party.


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conceptional question of face detection / classifiers / models [closed]
Well my question is a generic one but want to put it into open cv terms. I have a classifier which is able to detect faces.
If i want to detect a specific face(identity) - how would i do it(generally spoken)? Would i really need to train a custom model for that specific face? (i doubt it as i dont have enought data for it) Or would i take an existing model and fine tune it? (my current assumption- never got it working) Or would i use other ways like for example template matching / tracking?
I am a bit lost here. Any keywords / concepts / hints is highly welcome. No code is needed.
Greetings + Thx again, Holger
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OK - from what i am reading on the internet - you would really need to train a model which will classify the various indentities(you need a lot of data - like always)
When you have such a model - you can use transfer learning to train for one specific identity. Ugh i will try out and see if this makes sense at all.
Alternativly you could train from scratch with that specific identity - but this would take too long to do it on the fly imho.
actually, opencv's dnn based face recognition does exactly that.
you load a pretrained model (openface), pipe you images through it, and apply your favourite classifier at the end.
and indeed, finetuning (or transfer learning) is great for anyone, who cannot do this from scratch (lacking data or computing resources), so, taking an existing model, freezing the 1st layers, and only retrain the last few on your specific data is a very common thing. here's a quite simple example
@holger, you need to look on "siamese networks" and "triplet loss" topics. The problem is to train a model which produces a vector of values called embedding for a specific face. Then we need to chose a distance function and make distance between embeddings of similar faces to be less than distance between embeddings of different faces. In example, OpenFace mentioned by @berak produces unit vectors of 128 floating point values and dot(E1, E2) = cos(E1^E2) is our difference between faces in range [-1, 1]. source: https://docs.opencv.org/master/d5/d86...
Hello berak, Thx again for your time, your(and stevens) comments were always a great help!
You wrote " freezing the 1st layers", for me that means i dont want to fine tune the edge detection. My understanding is that this happens on the first layer(s) - so no backward propagation is wanted here. Did i got this right (i did not do that when trying my fine tuning - maybe thats why i was always failing)?
So what i am understanding from your comment is that fine tuning / transfer learning is the way to go for this kind of problem? That would help me a lot - only have to think how to get this working (not an opencv problem) for my dnn and probably do some picture augmentation(something like the opencv_createsamples tool does) with opencv to get more data.
Have a great day!
Thx dkurt - siamese networks sounds like it would fit exactly my problem. I will definitivly do some reading on this. I can understand only like 10-30% of the math / algorithmic background- but getting slowly better. I want to join the club =P
Great that opencv already do similar things, and i can take that as inspiration or even reuse the code base - will take me some time. I guess thats it for now - closing the question as answered!


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Today I was studying a Mozart piano concerto in the light of the orchestral voicing, particularly the French horn part. I came across a most unlikely harmony in which the horns, playing in octaves, play the tonic tone, which throws the whole exotic harmony out of balance. In all the performances of this piece I have ever heard that imbalance was never allowed to dominate the moment. If I were to conduct you may be sure it would!
Such things are always a matter of personal taste. But taste has to be backed up with a sense of the composer's skill in writing down exactly what he had in mind, whether or not it meets contemporary standards of good taste.
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Award winning gospel artist, Joe Mettle, has added his voice to the group Ghanaians who believe that fellow artiste, Patapaa's surprise hit song, One Corner, is evil and backed by some sort of evil spirit.
At the height of its popularity in 2017, Papata's One Corner hit song attracted great criticism from Ghana's gospel and religious society, with many saying that the song has evil spiritual powers.
READ ALSO: Fetish priest cuts himself to death after magic fails him
Speaking to Joy FM's Showbiz A-Z, Joe Mettle, who won the VGMA's artist of the year award in 2017, referred to the One Corner song as "strange".
"Actions bring out the effects of the spirit controlling….It is weird. It is proper weird. [When the song is played] I am like where is everybody going or what is everybody doing?" He said.
The "Bo Noo Ni" hitmaker went on to say that, according to him, Patapa's One Corner hit song "does not have a good spirit".
Since the song's release, Patapa's One Corner song has since made waves in Nigeria, The United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
Also checkout the most recent edition of YEN TV's Star Gist with rising Ghanaian Musician, Kobla Jnr, and watch the artiste speak about his plans of making it big in the music industry:
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Scientists have calculated that if you want your house to be seen from space at Christmas time, you would need 2,683 LED lights on your roof. Researchers say that if there is minimal light pollution it is theoretically possible for a festive house to be visible from the International Space Station. The group of scientists was inspired to work out how bright a display needed to be to be visible from space after watching Deck the Halls, starring Danny DeVito. In the 2006 Christmas film, DeVito's character Buddy Hall sets himself a mission to use Christmas decorations to make his house visible from outer space. The team's findings were based on a house having an apparent magnitude of at least +6.5 and the luminosity of a single LED being 4 lumen (lm). They found the luminosity required for a house to be seen from space to be 10.6 lm multiplied by 103 lm. The students also based their findings around the assumption that Buddy's house would have zero light pollution and could appear on MyEarth, a fictional version of Google Earth.
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I would like to invite you to ISCC 2010 IEEE conference in Italy (22 to 25 of June). The conference will be placed in Riccione, Italy.
Friends of mine told me it will be very interesting since there are a lots of important "Keynote Speakers". Marco Prandini and I will present "Toward a practical and effective security testing methodology", here the abstract:
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The Ichor Hub is a location of great importance to the Scrin. Ichor, or Tiberium, is vital to Scrin life, and requires global-scale harvesting operations across space. The Ichor Hub is where the harvested crystals are sent.
The vast distances of space between harvest sites, such as Earth, and the Hub necessitates the construction of Threshold Towers, massive gateways that instantly transport matter between the harvest site and the hub, and vice versa. Foreman 371 used such a tower to evacuate to the Ichor Hub, and it is believed an invasion force could move from the Hub to Earth in a similar way.
Little else is known about the Ichor Hub, even whether or not it's a natural feature or artificial construct. It may even be the Scrin Homeworld.


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Plus tomorrow, my boyfriend wants to go out, so we're going to head to the town nearest to me with a Michaels... and I have 50% off coupons in hand. ;) I have no idea what I'm going after, but I always find some good deals, so I don't mind tagging along, even if I only spend like $5. :P
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The State Council approved the Lanzhou and Baiyin hi-tech zones in Northwest China's Gansu province to establish national independent innovation demonstration zones, according to a document released on Feb 11.
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Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) CEO Faces Firing Squad
The board of Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) has told CEO Pat Russo that she needs to come up with an "emergency restructuring plan" for the company, according to the FT. It's hard to say what took them so long. Shares in the telecommunications equipment company are down over 30% this year. The company seems to cut its earnings estimates every month.
Research firm Dresdner Kleinwort has just calling on Alcatel-Lucent to replace Ms Russo with Mike Quigley, former chief operating officer. It cut its rating on the company to "hold" and suggested that a new restructuring plan should plan for firing 30,000 people, not the 12,500 that management has set as a target.
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Live Artist at One Mayfair
Last week, some of the TBA team produced an event for one of our biggest clients at One Mayfair in London. As well as creating a boutique hotel feel in the space, we sourced live artist Brian Olsen to entertain the guests with his incredible work - creating paintings of well known faces in minutes using his fingertips, palms, elbows and up to three paintbrushes in each hand.
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Leave the icon alone - Marlon Samuels angry with artiste manager over song lyrics
Cricketer-turned-dancehall artiste Marlon 'Icon' Samuels has again found himself in a heated exchange with a popular female music figure.
Last year, the entertainer was at odds with his ex-lover, Yanique 'Curvy Diva' Barrett.
On Sunday night, Samuels took aim at artiste manager, Shelly-Ann Curran.
Samuels explained his grouse in an Instagram live session where he made reference to Curran's artiste Devin Di Dakkta and his latest single, New Flame.
In the song, Devin says ' nuh matter how me love di gyal dem, none cyah mad me cuz me nuh Marlon Samuels'.
Samuels took exception to Devin using his name and the situation between him and Barrett.
But he appeared more upset that Curran, the artiste's manager, did not advise Devin against the name-calling.
"She a manage a artiste and the artiste do a song and call me name. Is bout a year later now innu. All me wah tell her is pick a war and know say yuh can manage the person yuh pick a war wid. Don't pick a war wid a person weh above you. Powerpuff girl me know yuh business so yuh shoulda just leave the icon alone," Samuels said.
When THE STAR spoke to Curran, she said she would not advise Devin to deliberately target Samuels in a song; but she would not advise him against it.
"Devin Di Dakta did a song wit T Whizz. Shelly was not in the studio nor was she around, but of course as management yuh hear the song. Me hear the line and him say something about him nah mad over nuh girl like Marlon Samuels. But why me a go tell him to tweak it or take it out? Creatively, I do not get involved. He did not refer to him in any derogatory terms and it was something that was already out there," she said. "Just like how yuh have artistes that always use the unfortunate incident that took place with Corey Todd in songs, it's the same thing. We chose to ignore it so Marlon has the choice to ignore the line but he chose to do this. It clear say him hurt. He has proven that Yanique did mash up him head if that one line a bother him so much."
She added that she will not be entertaining a back-and-forth with Samuels.
"I was very shocked, disgusted and flabbergasted about how he began referring to me in the most derogatory terms because of it (the song). But, I have nothing else to say to Marlon cuz Marlon is looking a hype. I already told him that he's talentless and classless and no money can buy those. I am busy and booked so he's going to have to do more," she said.