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Death is a scary thing, even more so if you are an atheist (which I am). I am not completely certain its simply just lights out for us but it is a very strong possibility.
Right now the thought of that is scary even though I'm sure there will be no suffering. I believe life is suffering of course and if I die I won't have to suffer from illness, dept, depression, fear, love, loss and I wont have to work. In many ways death could be a blessing. Yet there is something that makes us cling to life. What is it that despite all of the torments of life makes it all worth while that makes the idea of it all coming to an end so scary?
Right now I at 28 the concept of death is still a harrowing thought. Maybe it's because there is still much I have to experience in life, maybe I am afraid of nothingness. I know I'm definitely not afraid of a hell. I am glad that I have the rest of my life and I hope I have many years ahead to make peace with death. I hope when my time comes I can accept it, maybe even embrace it.
So have any of you made peace with the inevitable?
I believe nature is not wasteful. There is impermanence, yes, but things do not come to an end. What was a cloud yesterday may be a raindrop today, in a water barrel tomorrow and a cup of tea the day after. The cloud has not ceased to be, and may again be a cloud some day... similarly I do not think our consciousness or feelings or memories will be wasted at the moment of death... perhaps these parts of us will go on to become something new when we pass on. But i do believe something will carry on.
So you see, I do not think death is nothingness. I don't think death as you imagined it exists. Even if it were, it would be an appropriate close to the story.
I believe I have made my peace with death, it may come when it likes. Of course when push comes to shove I may decide to do just as much yelling as the next man.
I think that peace is impermanent for us mere mortals. I've faced what I believed was 'the end' many times, in fact, my heart has stopped at least four times. Sometimes I've caught myself thinking, 'This is a good day to die' with gratitude and serenity and other times I was imminently defiant, powered by fear.
Have you made peace with death?
Yes...But "I" don't think the clinging "I" (that has a habit of making its presences felt when least expected ) is quite there yet....even though "I" know another "I" will/may arise (with more karmic baggage) after this one has done its dash...
Alan Watts asked this question...
"What would it be like to go to sleep and never wake up ?"
At first, perhaps all of one's self-attachments will rise to the surface in the form of fears, (what "I" will miss) but then the deeper one ventures into it, it's possible one will come to a realisation which brings about peace of mind ...
@Mingle Atheist just means without a god ...However atheists can and do have spiritual beliefs/understandings, experiential and other wise...
Or you could just explore "Anatta" a little deeper ...By coming to grips with not having a permanently abiding self, should go some way in helping to alleviate some of those self-obsessed fears....once you get over the initial experiential shock that is
It depends on the moment. Even my grandmother, who was 89 when she died, was afraid even though she'd asked to die for 30 years prior. Most of the time, I am not afraid of death itself, for myself. I'm kind of interested to see what it's all about (even though I know in the moment I find it, it won't matter anymore). But having young children, and a marriage with a lot of dreams on the horizon, is where it gets hard. If I were to die today, then my family would have to figure out how to go on, I, of course, wouldn't have any feelings about it at that point. But thinking ahead about my children without me (especially when 2 of them lost their father already) is horribly distressing. It happens to kids every day, and they find their way through somehow. But that is where my hangup is. That no matter my personal level of thoughts or beliefs about death, my attachments to my family are where death is terrifying. It's kind of funny to think about, because I wouldn't even be here to see it play out. But it's heartbreaking to consider all the same.
It does seem to even out as you get older. My parents are in their mid 60s, and their feelings about it are much different than they were 20 years ago. They know their kids are stable adults and would be just fine. But it's the same for me. If I had lost my parent at a young age, that would have been extraordinarily difficult. I have friends who have been through that and they struggle many years later with it. But now that they are getting older, it will still be very difficult, but not insurmountable when it is their time to die. As you get older I do think you come to terms with death in different ways.
hi mingle.you ask what is it makes it so worth while this thing called life? to me there is diversity in life.there is beauty in life.and there is heart in life.i do appreciate it .when my times up ,not looking at the prospect of physical pain.fear of death has lessen in time.my mind perhaps will let go. perhaps my body will say,shit!
These days, the way of thinking of death and 'making peace' with it, is more like viewing it as just another unknown in life. How many times have we got nervous and wrung our hands over the many firsts in our lives? Death's just another unknown. Just because we seem to have been conditioned to think of it as the final unknown, doesn't make it so.
I think it's best to think of death as another adventure.
I have a lot of thought on death, I'm 62 so death is looming closer and many friends and loved one have already passed on. I was recently thinking about my Christian friends and their belief of an after life versus my beliefs, actually I don't have beliefs, only thoughts and ideas that comfort me. I'm kind of fond of the Pure Land Buddhist view of heaven, probably because I was raised a Christian. Anyway when I think of friends that have passed on I hope the beliefs that comforted them in life came true for them.
I was anesthetized for an operation a few years ago and when I awoke I didn't know who, what or where I was. As I became more conscious I wondered, "What if I'd died? I never would have even known.". Of course my consciousness could have continued, but either way I would have been fine. The thing that really struck me was how the end of consciousness is the end of worry and fear. No worries about the people that I've left behind or who gets my stuff, no worries at all just peace. That's not so scary.
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I hope when my time comes I can accept it, maybe even embrace it.
So have any of you made peace with the inevitable?
As a Tantrist I carry a skull everywhere. Yep it is my own. Soon enough it will be fleshless ...
Death is inevitable? Makes our living kinda of important? Embrace life - a good plan.
So far as I can tell, I have made peace with death, but I could be wrong. What I have not entirely made peace with is all the fuss, bother and nuisance that can so often precede death.
I have an egotistical and defiant fall-back position on death itself, reflecting that since every living thing that has gone before me has died, I can sure as hell do it too. Easy as falling off a log.
@Fosdick just a friendly word: stay away from those pesky Zen Enthusiasts asking you about trees falling, and if they make a noise if no-one's there... Don't go check it out on their behalf, ok?
Making peace with death is a very personal thing. Good luck!
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But let us go home now, we have been out long enough, let us go home now....
If a kid can do it ...
I have not totally made peace with death.
When I try to envision my death, I notice that inwardly there is a resistance, a tensing-up. Almost like a sharp intake of breath followed by tension ... on an emotional rather than on a physical level.
But then I notice that this is really no different from any other aversion that I have. The answer, I think, is not that we need to do away with fear or aversion or unhappiness ... these things are inevitable, as Buddha outlined in his first of the Four Noble Truths. Suffering happens.
What Buddhist practices attempt to do is change HOW we respond to these situations. We cannot alleviate our fear, pain, etc.
But we can endeavour to be mindful and observe them .. and then relax into them. In psychological terms, this would be called "reframing our experience". In Buddhism, it is called mindfulness.
This is easier said than done, and is the work of decades, perhaps of lifetimes. It comes slowly, little-bit by little-bit. Through persistence, attention, practice.
So this is what I do with my fear of death (and as an unhealthy senior with a bad heart, I have plenty of occasions to face that fear) ... I notice it, I relax into it. I remind myself to stay focused on THIS moment. After all, in THIS moment I am NOT dying. And when the moment changes such that I am indeed dying, then I will deal with that moment. Hopefully I will do so with mindfulness .. but then again, maybe I will panic and fall apart! It does not matter.
"One can appreciate & celebrate each moment — there's nothing more sacred. There's nothing more vast or absolute. In fact, there's nothing more!"
Pema Chödrön
Not yet. I continue to have an irrational fear of death-at least me "ego" does....
Isn't "making peace with death" just one more fantasy desire to be able to foretell the future? Pretty arrogant, I suspect -- claiming to know what death is and then making peace with it.
I thought one of the characteristics of the future was that IT CANNOT BE KNOWN. Or maybe there are some good drugs I don't know about?
The only person I could say hand on heart, I very much suspect has made his Peace with Death, is this fellow.
Anyone who has been what he went through, must have a better handle on it than most....
A truly insiteful reference, @fredrica
In truth, death is but part of life. It is the time between when we close out eyes and when we open them again. It is the cycle of birth, growth, maturity, decline, death or "ku" to birth, growth,...
To accept death is to accept life. To accept life is to accept death.
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I don't see how, it's a fact. We see life forms dying all the time, plants, fish, animals, people. I'm not convinced by these attempts to muddy the water, we know we are going to die, it's better to accept it and come to terms with our mortality.
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I don't see how, it's a fact. We see life forms dying all the time, plants, fish, animals, people. I'm not convinced by these attempts to muddy the water, we know we are going to die, it's better to accept it and come to terms with our mortality.
Your body will die. The ultimately wrong idea is that the body is you.
"Therefore, surely, O monks, whatever form, past, future or present, internal or external, coarse or fine, low or lofty, far or near, all that form must be regarded with proper wisdom, according to reality, thus: 'This is not mine, this I am not, this is not my self.'
The idea that this body is me, is itself, the muddied waters.
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I don't see how, it's a fact. We see life forms dying all the time, plants, fish, animals, people. I'm not convinced by these attempts to muddy the water, we know we are going to die, it's better to accept it and come to terms with our mortality.
Your body will die. The ultimately wrong idea is that the body is you.
And then even there is the question of what death means to the body? It's non-self parts will continue on to become parts of other collections of molecules.
The self-organising and renewing entity known as "human" will cease to function. It's consciousness component will move on, experiencing dream like after shocks and going on to other states beyond.
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@seeker242 said:
@SpinyNorman said:
I don't see how, it's a fact. We see life forms dying all the time, plants, fish, animals, people. I'm not convinced by these attempts to muddy the water, we know we are going to die, it's better to accept it and come to terms with our mortality.
Your body will die. The ultimately wrong idea is that the body is you.
And then even there is the question of what death means to the body? It's non-self parts will continue on to become parts of other collections of molecules.
The self-organising and renewing entity known as "human" will cease to function. It's consciousness component will move on, experiencing dream like after shocks and going on to other states beyond.
Makes sense to me, @Kerome. At least now that I'm 'older', heh. When I was a kid, I found an injured bird and put him in a cardboard box, didn't know what to do with him so I slid him in the box under the formal dining table - came back a day or 2 later and he had worms crawling around in his feathers and I went screaming the hell away from there, the poor little thing! I was impressed, needless to say, with what had become of my little friend.
In 6th grade, I decided I wanted to be an archeologist. These days, the closest I get is watching Bones the TV series and I watch enthralled - anything like that - I guess as long as I don't have to smell death, I'm okay. Visuals are okay. Reading about is okay. XD
I can't help but wonder if being fascinated with others' deaths is a way to come closer to making my own peace with my own eventual death. I mean for me, there's no way to deny death is interesting. We wanna look, but not too closely. And yet...wow.
I don't think we ever really make peace with death, no matter how hard we try.
I spent months (almost two years) preparing for death when I was first diagnosed with my illness. I honestly thought I was at a stage where I completely accepted the process, understood what would happen and that it's a part of the lifecycle and happens to all of us.
Then, Friday morning when I'm having my asthma attack, not being able to breathe and having my brain scream at me that this was it, get ready - I fought with every fibre of my being NOT die and to get any minute amount of oxygen into my body that I could. And with every struggle I took the PAIN was incredible. It took me 3 hours afterwards to regain feeling in my limbs and three days later I still feel tired, sore and am bruised on my legs.
Nah, acceptance of death is always going to be a lifelong work in progress for most people, no matter what they say.
[lobster faints]
Well done on not dying. Keep up the good work. [I iz so wikid]
Sounds very intense [ understatement? ]
@yagr is good at not dying and pain and stuff. Dukkha. Still have doubts anyone? Pah!
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The Kinesio Taping Method for Myofascial Pain Control
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
2Department of Physical Therapy, Hungkuang University, Taichung 43302, Taiwan
3School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
4Research Center for Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
Received 8 March 2015; Revised 2 April 2015; Accepted 8 April 2015
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Many people continue suffering from myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) defined as a regional pain syndrome characterized by muscle pain caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) clinically. Muscle spasm and block of blood circulation can be noticed in the taut bands. In the MTrP region, nociceptors can be sensitized by the peripheral inflammatory factors and contracture of fascia can also be induced. Traditional treatments of MPS include stretching therapy, thermal treatment, electrical stimulation, massage, manipulation, trigger points injection, acupuncture, and medicine. However, the pain syndrome may not be relieved even under multiple therapies. Recently, the Kinesio Taping (KT) method is popularly used in sports injuries, postoperative complications, and various pain problems, but little research is focused on MPS with KT method. In this paper, we review the research studies on the application to KT in treating MPS and other related issues. It appears that the KT application can elevate the subcutaneous space and then increase the blood circulation and lymph fluid drainage to reduce the chemical factors around the MTrP region. Therefore, it is suggested that KT method can be used as a regular treatment or added to the previous treatment for myofascial pain.


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Monday, February 12, 2018
WIP: Double radio, extra reading, hold the writing
In my first post of the year, back on January 1, I declared an intent to try writing blog posts that were more frequent and casual, often starting from Twitter threads.
I have been very pleased with that new practice. I've kept it up, mostly. I'm not as good at making them casual as I might like, but I've managed to write a range of kinds of things and to do it all in a way that connects, a little or a lot, to other things I'm working on. It feels both useful in multiple ways and pleaureable. So less-than-daily, more-than-weekly, quick, casual blogging is a practice I intend to maintain.
That said, it's a practice I intend to suspend for the next six weeks or so.
I'm going to be travelling for a couple of weeks in March. I have a separate mix of ambivalences about the travelling itself, which I may eventually write about, though I'm sure there will also be lots to enjoy. Of more immediate relevance, however, is that when you live with a rolling weekly deadline, as I do for Talking Radical Radio, two weeks in which no work whatsoever can happen necessitates a great deal of advance preparation and hassle. I'm actually in okay shape – not yet out of the woods, but on a good path – in terms of ensuring I'll have all of the interviews I need when I need them. But it's also going to require doubling up on the most time consuming element of doing the show, which is editing, for a period of a few weeks. So as of tomorrow, more or less, I'll be doing double my usual daily amount of radio editing.
As well, in the January 1 post I mentioned a major re-orientation of a book project that I've been intermittently working on for a few years. I say a little more about that as well in the first paragraph of this post. Since the new year, that has mostly involved doing a bunch of reading (as well as some exploratory writing), some quite similar to what I would be doing anyway, and some rather new. My goal is to have done enough of that to be able to make some further decisions by the end of March. And it has been happening, but unfortunately it has not been happening as quickly as I'd like.
Which means that along with double radio in the next few weeks (and no radio at all while I'm on the road, other than some social media promo stuff), I will be doing extra reading over all of that time. As a consequence, I don't think I'll have time to do any writing, or at least not any that will be seen by eyes other than mine. There are a couple of points where I might try to sneak a post in...but I won't have time that I can count on for doing writing of that sort until the last week of March.
All of which I say less because I think too many people who aren't me will be fussed one way or the other, but more as a way of making clear to myself that this will be a no-writing tunnel that will have a distinct and clear light at its end.
And now, off I go to begin mapping the interview for next week's episode of Talking Radical Radio. Well, first I'll cook dinner. Then the mapping begins... :)
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Monaca, PA - The Geneva men′s soccer team has found its defensive stride. The Golden Tornadoes extended their win streak to three and their scoreless streak to 285 minutes with a 3-0 victory over Penn State Beaver on Monday afternoon. Geneva improved its overall record to 5-2 on the strength of its third consecutive shut-out.
Senior goalkeeper David Callahan was not called on to do much on Monday. In fact, he was forced to turn aside only one Penn State Beaver shot on goal. In the process, he picked up his third straight shut-out. It was the Geneva offense that took some time to get moving on Monday, but took advantage of three set pieces for each of the team′s goals.
The Golden Tornadoes capitalized on a corner kick in the 35th minute when Kenton Burckhart′s perfect cross found the head of Caleb Mussleman who knocked it into the back of the net for his first goal of the season. The score remained 1-0 into halftime. Twenty minutes into the second half, the game was halted for nearly 30 minutes when a life flight helicopter was forced to land on the field for a nearby emergency. When the game finally resumed, Geneva took the momentum with a pair of goals from Jake McCracken. McCracken finished another perfect cross from Burckhart before knocking his own direct kick into the net in the final minutes to establish a three goal lead.
Geneva out shot PS-Beaver 31-5 for the game including 15 shots on goal for the match. Monday′s victory opened a four-game road trip for the Golden Tornadoes that will take place over the next two weeks. Geneva is back in action on Saturday when it travels to Muskingum before heading to NCAA Division III national champion Messiah next Tuesday.
Geneva College is a comprehensive Christian college of the arts, sciences and professional studies. Founded in the tradition of the Reformed Christian faith, Geneva prepares students to serve Christ in all areas of society: work, family and the church. Geneva College′s philosophy of education is based on the Foundational Concepts of Christian Higher Education. Geneva is a founding member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).
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Despite speculation over the England striker´s contract - there has been talk of a £9.5million get-out clause ever since he swapped Real Madrid for St James´ Park - former chairman Freddy Shepherd insists interested parties would have to rush through a deal by Tuesday to activate the sale.
Allardyce expects arrivals and departures before the transfer window closes, but Owen looks set to start the season as a Newcastle player - and Shepherd told Radio Five´s Sportsweek: "Without it [the clause], I don´t think we would have done the deal - but it is only valid until July 31. After that, he would have to stay for another year unless it was in the club´s interests to let him go."
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You leave a workshop, event or retreat and feel like you can conquer the world. You are alive and on your A game. And then life starts to slowly settle back in. The daily tasks, errand running, zero time for yourself starts to take a toll.
Our Everyday Inspired private group offers a virtual space with a weekly coach covering topics such as health, wellness, inspiration, empowerment, or entrepreneurship to help motivate you and keep you inspired on a daily basis.
You can also join our monthly in-person meetups focused on fitness + empowerment to help inspire YOU and give you an opportunity to connect with other adventurous souls.
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Commercial Construction Website
I had the opportunity to create a responsive website design for a commercial construction company with the team at Gecko Media. A refreshed layout to showcase images of past projects and the company mission was balanced with bold typography and compelling visuals.
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As some of you might have seen via Instagram, I've partnered up with Treat Street to create a few fun holiday recipes featuring their super cute treat toppers. The toppers can be found in stores coast to coast including Michaels, Target, Kroger and Walmart.
I'm honored that Walmart asked to use one of my recipes on their in-store display and website, too! If you happen to be in your local Walmart store and see it, snap a picture and use #KKRecipeFound and you just might win a prize!!
Here's the recipe for you to try for yourself -
Here's the recipe for you to try for yourself -
- 2.75 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1.5 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can vanilla frosting (or any flavor)
- nonpareils if desired
- Treat Street® Treat Decorations
- - Preheat oven to 375°F.
- - Mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder, in a small mixing bowl.
- - Blend together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Slowly mix in dry ingredients, in a separate bowl.
- - Roll small spoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- - Bake 8 to 10 min. or until golden. Let cool.
- - Decorate with your favorite frosting, Nonpareils, and Treat Street® Treat Decorations
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Police bust 'Facebook gang' over deceit charges
The police, on a tip-off, raided commercial area of Rawalpindi and nabbed a five-member gang involved in inveigling young girls and boys into affection through Facebook.
Police said the gang allegedly committed sexual assaults and shot videos of girls to blackmail the victim to mint money.
Police bust 'Facebook gang' over deceit charges by arynews
The gang operated Facebook through fake IDs of both males and females to trap underage and illiterate users.
According to ARY correspondent, attempts are being made on higher level to get the gang freed. A sitting and a former member of a provincial assembly are using their contacts to ensure release of the gang.
The accused five-member gang is currently under custody of Model Town Police Station, Rawalpindi.


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Great news for smartphone lovers if you are looking for an innovative smartphone in affordable price. The Apple of China Xiaomi planning to launch an affordable smartphone like Samsung Galaxy Note Edge with dual-edge display, named Xiaomi Arch. The pricing and release date yet to be announced from Xiaomi but Rumors claims that Xiaomi Arc will make its global debut at CES 2016 along with Xiaomi Mi6 or Mi5S, Mi PAD 3 Tablet and Macbook lookalike laptop. Xiaomi Arch expected to be priced under Rs 25,000. It will kill Samsung Galaxy Note Edge.
Upcoming Xiaomi Arch is world's first phone with dual-edge display or dual-curved screen. If rumors come true Xiaomi Arch will support 4G LTE, Dual-SIM (4G+3G), Wi-fi, Bluetooth , GPS, USB will offer you a 5.7 inch Full HD dual-edge display, Android 5.0 Lollipop, 64-Bit Snapdragon 810 processor; 3GB of RAM, 32GB in-built memory and 128GB expandable memory will sport a 20-megapixel rear camera and 5-MP front camera and a 31,00mAh battery with heart rate monitor and fingerprint sensor.
Xiaomi also planning to launch Xiaomi Mi5 priced at Rs 20,000 with Dual-SIM with Dual-Mode(GSM+WCDMA), 4G LTE, 3G, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB and GPS offers you a 5.5"-inch full-HD LCD display with resolution (1080×1920 pixels), Android Lollipop OS dubbed MIUI version 6 , a Eight-core processor, 64-bit computing ability with 3GB RAM, 16GB internal memory expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD card, 20-MP rear camera with dual-LED flash with Sony CMOS Sensor and 8-MP front facing camera, 3500mAh Li-ion battery with battery stamina Mode including heart rate monitor and fingerprint sensor.
At last few honest word, Xiaomi Arch coming to revolutionize your life with style, speed and performance. What you think? Please be open to give your view and stay tuned for more updates.


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Last summer I had a chance to road-trip with a buddy of mine from Philly all the way to Portland, OR. We made stops in Detroit, Des Moines, Vegas, Denver, Boise and a few other places. The photo above was from our trip. When you're from a big city with buildings on every corner, a trip like this really affects you. For one, you are astounded by the sheer magnificence of what you're seeing. There were several points on the road when I told my friend that I just couldn't handle any more beauty…I was overwhelmed! My eyes and mind and heart were so enchanted by these tall mountains, colorful skies, and endless fields. Even if you don't consider yourself the 'religious' type, these kinds of moments tend to feel 'spiritual.'
Secondly, you're immediately given an education on how small you really are. While we were in Colorado, we decided to drive up a 14,000+ foot mountain. When we looked down from where we drove, the large pond we stood by earlier now looked like a few drops of water. As I stood on the edge of this 14,000 ft mountain, gazing over the vast expanse, it was a small glimpse into the splendor and transcendence of God. The vastness of what I was beholding was a reminder of the distance between who man is and who God really is. He is the artist who sculpted the mountains and painted the skies. He is also the all-powerful one, who with a single breath could level these towering masses of rock to the ground. And yet, God, in his immense grace towards us, has closed the gap between us and Him through his Son, Jesus. Those few moments on top of that mountain brought fear, awe, delight, assurance, and worship in my heart.
We'll be singing a new song this Sunday by the David Crowder Band that talks about these kinds of moments and about the glory and splendor of God. The chorus is an anthem-style tune that simply proclaims God as Holy. Links to our setlist this week are below. Looking forward to singing with you all this Sunday.
After All
Wholly Yours
By Thy Mercy
Jesus Paid It All
Song of Hope
I can't comprehend your infinitely beautiful and perfect love
Oh, I've dreamed dreams of majesty as brilliant as a billion stars
But they're never bright enough
After all
You are holy
I will sing a song for You my God with everything I have in me
But it's never loud enough
After all
Heaven and earth are full
Full of Your glory, Your glory
My soul it overflows
Full of Your glory, Your glory
Oh, blessed is He who reigns
Full of Your glory, Your glory
My cup it can't contain
All of Your glory, Your glory
Hosanna, we are found
After all You are…


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GoldieBlox and the Builder's Survival Kit is Goldie's ultimate kit for the most adventurous innovator! With more than 190 pieces, GoldieBlox and the Builder's Survival Kit offers hours of fun and endless possibilities. Goldie's Diary of Inventions offers kids a wide-eyed perspective of Goldie's world, her friends and family, and all of her secret inventions. From budding engineers to master architects, GoldieBlox and the Builder's Survival Kit gives inventors the freedom to choose their own difficulty level. With included prompts, kids can build simple and small or big and bold.
- Builds spatial and reading skills, engineering principles (mechanical engineering), and confidence in problem solving.
- Comes with 190+ pieces, 50 stickers, new paper construction pieces, and Goldie's Diary of Inventions book.
- All building pieces are compatible with existing sets.
Warning: Choking hazard. Not for children under 3 years old.


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Keeping your pets in good health means giving them a great quality of life and keeping a long-lasting connection with them.
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Addressing your pet's behavior issues gives them a better quality of life and helps to build understanding and improved relationships between you and your pet.
Feeding a healthy diet and keeping your pets at their lean body weight can extend their lives and keep them comfortable as they age and even help address chronic medical conditions.
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Caring for your pet's oral health is an important part of wellness care. Dental disease can cause systemic illness and painful teeth are difficult to detect and can lead to a decrease in quality of life.
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Providing the best care for your pet when they are ill includes your necessary participation. From providing the history of events leading up to the illness, to interpreting your pets response to therapy and nursing care you are an integral part of your pet's healing.


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Welcome to Xigole Systems - we are a specialty consulting firm with experience in cloud based development, system analysis and design, and custom system implementation. We have customers in a wide variety of areas from medical device manufacturers, to market research, to geo-spatial industries.
Founded in September 1999, Xigole Systems, Inc., is a Colorado-based company located in Superior, Colorado, just outside of Boulder. We are a dedicated team of engineers with a passion for quality architecture and implementing the best possible solution. We have backgrounds ranging from the development of embedded IOT devices to cloud based enterprise eCommerce systems to mobile. We believe that a solid foundation is the key to any successful project. Software is expensive to build and maintain, and by having a strong base to build on you can decrease the incremental maintenance costs that plague almost every software project.
Our president and founder, Scott Dunbar, has extensive experience architecting, designing and implementing complex, distributed systems. Scott has a widely varied background that includes Java enterprise engineering, database design and administration and systems administration.
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Xigole Systems provides enterprise class system consulting covering a wide variety of platforms and disciplines. Our staff has first hand experience in implementing scalable, reliable, high performance systems. We don't try to sell you services that you don't need but we also won't underbid for your business if we don't think we can provide a quality solution.
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If it can be programmed in Java odds are that we've done it. From enterprise level distributed environments to smart watches let us help you with your Java needs.
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I have painted murals in offices, corporate head quarters, shops, churches, gardens, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, hospitals, exhibition stands, clubs and hotels as well as in many private houses and apartments.
My first restaurant commission was for Mike Gottlieb at Smollensky's on the Strand in 1986. Mike asked Amanda Jeffrey of Cadogan Contemporaries to find him a new mural painter to paint in an Art Deco style: he was opening a vast basement restaurant in The Strand and wanted to make the very large bar look as if it were permanently full. I painted a long mural in 1930's style, with people dancing, talking and drinking and, behind the stage, a five piece, life size jazz band… the bar was full from the minute it opened. The restaurant was refurbished in 2006 and the murals can no longer be seen there.
I have painted many murals large and small for private clients. I very much enjoy small commissions, some of these are painted in situ and some on canvas (marouflage) or on board and installed on site. I enjoy painting children's rooms too.
In the last few years my projects have been as varied as 39 canvasses for the Great Gallery of the RAC Club in Pall Mall, some bees around the entrance to the Bridgeman Library offices, a sky ceiling in a private house, four kilometres of stripes for Bridget Riley on the 10th floor of the QEQM building at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington and annually restoring her other murals in the same hospital.
For larger projects I employ a team of artists, some of whom have been working with me for many years. We are happy to paint on site or in the studio, using the marouflage technique, painting on canvas and applying this canvas in situ. The murals look as though they are painted on site, they can be moved and they are durable. I have moved two very large canvasses: one from the restaurant Tall Orders in Fulham Road, London to a swimming pool, the other a "16th Century" map of the known world from the ceiling of one private house to the wall of another.
How to commission a mural
First, make contact with me by telephone or email.
We can discuss your project, with a meeting and visit to the site at the next stage. At the site visit, I will take measurements. Subject matter, method of painting, and timescale will be discussed.
Good architectural drawings are required if the site is unfinished.
The subject matter for the proposed mural can be the client's specific idea or initiative or I will happily offer ideas, it often becomes an agreeable collaborative process. Personal touches can be added.
Prices are discussed at this stage. (An estimated price can be given on the telephone before a visit if most of the details such as size and subject are known.)
I will then make sketches for your mural. I may propose more than one idea or scheme to choose from.
Payment is made in two stages, 50% on the acceptance and approval of the contract, 50% on completion.


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Hurdle Races
1. Distances. The following are the standard distances:
Men and Boys: 110m, 400m Women and Girls: 100m, 400m
There shall be ten flights of hurdles in each lane, set out in accordance with the following table:
Each hurdle shall be so placed on the track that the feet shall be on the side of the approach by the competitor. The hurdle shall be so
placed so that the edge of the bar nearest the approaching hurdler coincides with the track marking nearest the athlete.
2. The hurdles shall be made of metal or some other suitable material with the top bar of wood or other suitable material. They shall
consist of two feet and two uprights supporting a rectangular frame, reinforced by one or more cross bars, the uprights to be fixed at the
extreme end of each base. The hurdle shall be of such a design that a force at least equal to the weight of 3.6kg applied to the centre of
the top edge of the top bar is required to overturn it. The hurdle may be adjustable in height for each event. The counterweights shall be
adjustable so that at each height a force at least equal to the weight of 3.6kg and not more than 4kg is required to overturn it.
3. The standard heights of the hurdles shall be:
Men Boys Women Girls
100m 1.067m 0.914m 110m 0.840m 0.762m
400m 0.914m 0.840m 400m 0.762m 0.762m
The width of the hurdles shall be from 1.18m to 1.20m.
The maximum length of the base shall be 70cm.
The total weight of the hurdles shall be not less than 10kg.
In each case there shall be a tolerance allowance of 3mm, above and below the standard heights, to allow for variation in the manufacture.
4. The width of the top bar shall be 7cm. The thickness of this bar should be between 1cm and 2.5cm, and the top edges should be
rounded. The bar should be firmly fixed at the extremities.
5. The top bar should be painted with white and black stripes, or with other distinctive contrasting colours, such that the lighter stripes,
which should be at least 22.5cm wide are on the outside.
6. All races shall be run in lanes and each competitor shall keep to his own lane throughout.
7. A competitor who trails his foot or leg below the horizontal plane of the top of any hurdle at the instant of clearance, or jumps any hurdle
not in his own lane, or in the opinion of the Referee deliberately knocks down any hurdle by hand or foot, shall be disqualified.
8. Except as provided in paragraph 7, the knocking down of hurdles shall not result in disqualification nor prevent a record being made.
9. For a World Record all hurdles must comply with the specifications of this Rule.


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Monthly Archive for: 'August, 2016'
What Are Age Requirements for Pet Boarding?
At Puppy Love Pet Care Centre, we've witnessed this all too often: first-time pet owners comparing themselves to new parents. As pet owners ourselves we know it's because owners of puppies and kittens are adjusting to a new way of life that includes learning feeding schedules, cleaning up after spills and accidents, and only getting a few hours of sleep …Read More


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Tommy- Must be take a worm for a walk week.
Daniel-This damn bike...I hate this bike...this damn bike.
Courtesy of Matt Misselbeck
Freddy's friend- You sure pick cool people to be friends with Freddy.
Courtesy of Matt Misselbeck
Tommy-Yea, get him a body bag, he, he, he, he!!
Courtesy of Mercury
Kreese- Mercy is for the week. We do not train to be merciful here. A man confronts you on the street, he is your enemy. Enemies deserve no mercy. What is the problem Mr. Laurence?
Courtesy of Mercury
Daniel- "Hey Mr Miyagi, do you know how to sweep?"
Miyagi- "Of course Daniel San"
Daniel- "D'ya think ya could show me?"
Miyagi- Gets brush...
Miyagi- "First go like this..."
Courtesy of Richard Michael Smith
Tommy- "I really like your car, Mrs. Larusso."
Courtesy of Jim Foley
Daniel- "This school sucks, man."
Courtesy of Jim Foley
Daniel- "She buries Judy."
Courtesy of Jim Foley
Kreese- "This is a Karate Dojo, not a kniting class...You don't drop a
challenge and leave old man."
Courtesy of Jim Foley
Kreese- "You're nothing, you lost, you're a loser!"
Johnny- "No, you're the loser, man!"
Courtesy of Matt Bourjaily
Lucille(Daniel's Mom)- " Daniel why'd you throw your bike away?"
Courtesy of Brian Kreilkamp
Daniel- "AHH bathin' suits."
Courtesy of Brian Kreilkamp
Dutch- "Points or no points, you're dead meat, dead meat."
Courtesy of Brian Kreilkamp
Daniel- "yeah I used to study a little karate at the Y."
Courtesy of Brian Kreilkamp
Bobby- "Listen Johnny he's had enough!"
Johnny-"I'll decide when he's had enough."
Courtesy of Brian Kreilkamp
Daniel-"Macaroni and cheese, hey you know what I like...hey did you say macaroni and cheese...I never say no to macaroni and cheese."
Courtesy of Jonathan B Hochberg
Ali- "Ali with an i. How about yours?"
Daniel- "Daniel, with an l."
Courtesy of Derek J Mirza
Daniel catches fly with chopsticks,
Mr. Miagi- "You beginner luck."
Courtesy of Tony Fox
In part II;
Daniel- "Is this seat taken?"
Courtesy of Tony Fox
Daniel- "Haven't you ever heard that when you make a wish in a shower it always comes true?"
Courtesy of Justin Goldwater
Ali- "How fast does this baby go?"
Daniel- "Let's not find out."
Courtesy of Daniel Pitt Stoller
Miyagi- "Karate here, karate never here."
Courtesy of Daniel Pitt Stoller
Miyagi: "Concentrate. Focus power!"
Courtesy of Daniel Pitt Stoller
Daniel: "You're the best friend I ever had."
Miyagi: "Oy, you pretty okay too!"
Johnny: "How bout you hero....had enough?"
Courtesy of William Zabka


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Please use this form to tell me your finger spacings so that I can make you a flute which you can play straight away.
To get the finger measurements, see the picture at the left. Tape a piece of paper to a broom handle, and mark the top and bottom. Place the fingers of your left hand near the top, so that they are comfortably spaced and not stretched. Make a mark at each fingertip. Now place your right hand near the bottom of the paper and do the same. It doesn't matter how far apart your left and right hands are.
Once you have six marks, number them 1-6 (bottom to top). Measure the spaces between the holes in millimetres.
On the form, Finger Space 1 is between holes 1 & 2 (the bottom two). Finger Space 2 is between holes 2 & 3. Finger space 3 is between holes 4 & 5, and finally Finger Space 4 is between holes 5 and 6 (the top two). (Example)


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Liquid Web Tips from a Sales Engineer
I started this as a way to pass tidbits of information regarding Liquid Web and its associated products to the rest of the world from the perspective of a sales engineer.
I hope that the information is useful. If there's anything specific you would like to see addressed, shoot me a line on twitter @jgillmanjrTweet
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Lantern Festival— Valentine's Day in China
By nkulande on Feb 22, 2010 in China
The Lantern Festival, marking the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations, falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month. It is usually in February or March on the Gregorian calendar. Popularly referred to as Chinese Valentine's Day, couples celebrate the festivals with their loved ones on such a beautiful and romantic evening while singles gather together to play matchmaking games with the lanterns.
It is the last day of the two week long Chinese New Year celebration. People gather with their families in the show place to enjoy the beautiful lanterns displayed by individuals or the local municipal. Kids will carry their own lanterns to participate in the showcase. Usually there is competition for the most beautiful lantern.
"Guessing lantern riddles" is an essential part of the Festival. Riddles are written on a piece of paper and posted on the lanterns. If visitors crack the riddles, they will get a small gift.
Eating rice dumplings (called "yuanxiao" or "tangyuan") is another tradition of the day. That is why the festival is also known as the "Yuanxiao Festival." The small dumpling balls are made of glutinous rice flour with rose petals, sesame, bean paste, jujube paste, walnut meat, dried fruit, sugar and edible oil as filling. The dumplings cane be boiled, fried or steamed. "Tangyuan" in has a close pronunciation to "tuanyuan," meaning reunion. So people eat them for a wish of union, harmony and happiness for the family.
For a colorful night, in addition to magnificent lanterns, fireworks form a beautiful scene. Most families spare some fireworks from the Spring Festival and let them off in the Lantern Festival for the "last craze."


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|Taking it for the Reform Team: HHA Chairman Jake Stuiver has been a model of decorum in the face of savage,
organized attacks for doing nothing more than trying to see new professionals take roles within the HHA.
MSV will have more but don't expect one complaint on the less than ugly race baiting and personal attacks being a "distraction" from Executive Director Carmelo Garcia.
It's his carnival after all, a street carnival.
|Actual video still of taping at HHA meeting last night. Accidental interruption or thuggery?
The front of the astroturf t-shirts reportedly distributed by Beth Mason political operative and 4th ward Democratic Committeeman Matt Calicchio:
Stuiver who has served on the HHA board for three years is like other commissioners unpaid. He's personally sponsored a Thanksgiving Dinner for HHA residents with this website and dug deep into his own pocket to ensure its success.
A family emergency required he leave early. When the unspecified family emergency was announced, people in the crowd cheered.
Talking Ed Note: MSV won't say this is representative of all HHA residents, but certainly the misinformed, easily led who answer to the call of the Hoboken Syndicate. The same people who captain and are paid $40 for their votes at election time.
MSV will be back with more but for the moment let's give a shout out to Carmelo, "No County Job in Da House!"
That's the word on the street.
Related: Grafix Avenger wrote about dangerous unaddressed safety issues in HHA buildings discussed at the meeting with an appearance by Fire Chief Blohm.


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Starbucks Coffee
Vibo Place, N. Escario St., Cebu City, Cebu
- 13 Reviews
- 24 Recommend
- 9 Reviewers
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₱110 - ₱155
Most Recent Reviews
This spacious , relaxing Starbucks , is found in VIBO Place , facing N.Escario road
• Starbuck's Nitro Cold Brew - Dark Caramel Cold Foam Nitro - P195 ... was a divine , senses awakening strong cold brewed coffee
• Breakfast Pocket - P95 ... was so delicious I went back for seconds ... this flakey pastry pocket was scrumptiously filled with ham , egg & seasoning
The extra good thing about this Cold Brew Coffee , there's no need to fill the cup with space wasting ice cubes
This Starbucks Coffee , also has a handy Drive Thru for coffee on the go
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This was the 3rd Starbucks branch in Cebu City that I visited last Sunday. Sticker collecting season sure can make one super caffeinated. I had the last holiday drink I haven't ordered yet, Toffeenut Latte Frappucino. I find this still very sweet for my liking, but it's good nonetheless. Next time I'll try this as a hot beverage because I think it'll work better like that.
I really like this branch too. This is the only Starbucks in Cebu with a drive-thru. The place is very spacious and well lit. It just tends to get noisy in the weekends, plus they get quite a lengthy queue. I dunno if it's because of the sticker season, but we spent a good 30 minutes waiting to order for drinks. I still like the place very much though. I was amazed that there so many people studying despite the loudness. I wouldn't be able to concentrate in such chaos. Well, to each his own.
I still have yet to try out some of their holiday food menu. Some of them look interesting too, but there's still so much to try in this wonderful best-of-both-worlds island.
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I don't think you're ready for this jelly!
Don't usually write reviews for overly proliferated establishments but I'm making an exception for this one because I love the crew here and because I'm going gaga over the Coffee Jelly Frap with matching choco wafer straw! I'm a sucker for anything wafer. Hahaha
Another plus is that they're the only drive through Starbucks in Cebu. So if you want a Starbucks fix but don't want to park or enter the mall, I'd say go here at axis. They definitely have on of the warmest and most beautiful interiors I've seen.
Word of warning: this gets packed with students late afternoon to evenings. So if you don't like crowds, I'd say stick to the drive through.
To summarize (like what I do in my IG chubbyperohappy):
🏼Value for Money: 3 yums
🏼 Taste: 4 yums
🏼 Ambiance: 4.5 yums
🏼🏻 Service: 4.5 yums
🏼🏼 Overall happiness: 4 yums
*The scale is 1 to 5; 5 being the highest*
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The first SB drivethru in Cebu!
First time I tried double chocolate green tea frappe.
I'm not a fan of frappes but since I love matcha, I ordered this new flavor sans the whip cream for less guilt.
I like the combination of chocolate and green tea.
A perfect companion on my way going to Lapu-Lapu City.
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Loving this branch and its interiors. The baristas were courteous and pleasant. I tried their newest drinks, the Chocolate Black Tea with Earl Grey Jelly. And they also gave me a sample of the Double Chocolate Green Tea. Though I love green tea, I'd go for the black tea this time 🏼 Also, this branch has a drive thru. Lowdown was that they don't have wifi connection. And I don't know if it's always like that, most SB branches I've been to has no or has slow wifi connection.
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It's a nice place to chill, though power outlets are only located at the center tables and none near the sofas. I cud've given a 5 star, but the staff here are too strict & nosy. One time my friend just shut her eyes, because she had an headache. After 3 min. a staff subtly approached her and asked if she was fine or not. Does she need meds & stuff, i know it was nice for them to ask but really??? Another incident was my friend brought a burger from a nearby joint, and while she was havin coffee she took out d burger and ate it discreetly. Still a staff saw it approached her and gave her a starbucks paperbag coz it was disrespectful for the other patrons. I know it sounds ignorant for me to complain about this, but most starbucks i've visited wether its in the US or here in cebu or mactan (my favorite), they just leave you be & never disturbs you. Still im not saying this place is bad, its clean and the staff are attentive. Not to mention it's the first strbucks to have a drive thru here in cebu. I'd like to point out also the ice their using seems like It's melting. Whenever i order a frapp, the crushed ice is somewhat watery rather than that thick texture it shoud have. To end this, I hope they just leave their customers be & also do something with d temp of their ice storage (maybe).
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Today's the LAST DAY of the stamp collecting. And fortunately, I only have one stamp to go.
Trying out the Zen tea with 2 pumps of strawberry syrup, Venti size as recommended by Mico C
Barista, Mike, kindly informed me that when you order the zen tea it comes with a syrup and he also said about an additional fee if I wanted to have an extra strawberry syrup pump -- SHOUT OUT TO MIKE for his good services 🏻🏻🏻
I also tried out their Chicken Teriyaki Wrap. It was very filling. But I would prefer their wraps with cheese
Finally got my daily Starbucks planner 🏻
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It was my first time to join a mini coffee tasting here in Starbucks. A master barista would randomly pick guests who would be interested in participating.
Master barista, Earl, was the one who gave the coffee tasting. He introduced the Pike Place Medium Roast from Latin America. He used a French coffee press in making the coffee.  It was really aromatic - waking me up from feeling sleepy. With its roasted nutty cocoa taste, for coffee lovers, I'm sure this will perk you up.
It actually pays to start an early morning here 🏻
#freetaste #coffeetaste
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The new Starbucks with drive-thru looks nice and fresh. They have long tables like they were placed there on purpose for people to study out or for very large groups. The Java Chip i ordered was a little bit too watery, maybe because i got an extra shot of espresso.
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Enjoying a cup of hot white chocolate mocha with a dash of cinnamon powder.
I recommend coming here on a Tuesday morning. Less people, lots of vacant seats and free sample drinks 🏻
A great Tuesday morning to start my day
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My favorite place to study within the vicinity.
Enjoyed a hearty brunch here (cappuccino and chicken pesto shiitake mushroom sandwich 🏻)
The air conditioning is still cold as ever.
But with a warm cup of coffee on the side will momentarily lower the shivers. (Not blessed with the layers of fat )
A good place to do some studying - quiet and relaxing place.
Shout out to Dale, one of the friendly crew I met at the store 🏻🏻 If you happen to stop by, look for him. He usually stands at the drive thru window
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I'm starting to make Starbucks at my go to... Hahah i ordered s'mores which was recommended to me by one of the loloo viewers and again cheesecake!! And sone brewed coffee yum !!! Such a lovely day!!
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THE FIRST DRIVE THRU in the entire Cebu!  (and it's 15mins walking distance from my place)
I have no photo of the dining area (on my next visit, I will take a photo ) - but the overall interiors is modern and very spacious - high ceilings, tables for studying, couches for the family and barkadas, smoking areas in the front and back of the shop. The air conditioning is just too cold
The staff, as always, super friendly and welcoming. The drive thru is very spacious and I noticed that in the late evenings, they have more drive thru orders compared to the dining in.
I ordered the Four cheese sandwich which I am absolutely loving and their new house blend brewed coffee.
Store hours (not sure if they will adjust since they just recently opened): Mon-Sun 6:30am-12mn only.
Another new place to hang out that's close to home
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Fr. Ray Reidy was dedicated priest and gifted sportsman whose death was widely mourned
Although people were aware he had been ill there was still a great sense of shock and sadness when news broke of the death of Fr. Ray Reidy on Wednesday of last week.
Fr. Reidy, who was 78, passed away at Marymount Hospice in Cork after a brief illness.
He had most recently served as a curate in Ss Peter and Paul's parish in Clonmel and the huge congregation of over 1,000 people (including 60 priests) at a Remembrance Mass in Ss Peter and Paul's church on Friday evening was testament to his popularity.
"Ray and I were friends since 1981 when I came to St. Mary's in Clonmel and he was a curate in Kilsheelan", said Canon Brendan Crowley, parish priest of Ss Peter and Paul's.
"We struck up a great friendship and played golf and holidayed together", he said. They had served in the parish for the past seven years and Canon Crowley said that Ray's dedication to his priestly duties made life very easy for him.
Last week's Mass in Clonmel was conducted by Canon Crowley and concelebrated by the recently-consecrated Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, Alphonsus Cullinan, on his first visit to the town.
Fr. Ray was chaplain to the Loreto Secondary School, as well as a mentor to the Confirmation classes at the Sisters of Charity and Ss Peter and Paul's Schools, and pupils from those schools provided a guard of honour on Friday night. He had previously served as chaplain of CTI in Clonmel.
Ray Reidy was born in Thurles in 1937 to Sis and Ger Reidy. His vocation took him to the Kiltegan Fathers in Co. Wicklow and he was ordained a priest in 1963. From there he went on the missions to Africa, spending more than 20 years in Nigeria and Kenya. When he returned from Africa he continued to support and encourage support for his fellow missionaries.
Fr. Ray served in many parishes in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore including Kilsheelan, Cahir and Passage East before he came to Clonmel. He was based at the Church of the Resurrection but was equally familiar in Ss Peter and Paul's. He was distinguishable around the town by his shock of white hair and tall, straight walk. He had a quiet way but was passionate about his priestly duties and had many words of wisdom that helped to inspire people.
Fr. Ray was also well-known as a stylish hurling wing back, winning a senior All-Ireland medal with Tipperary in 1958.
He also played centre back on the Tipperary minor hurling teams for three years and was captain in 1955 when they won the All-Ireland championship. He also made a notable contribution to the golden era of the Thurles Sarsfields club in the late 1950s and early 60s.
"His reading of the game, and the quality of his striking, were of the highest order", read a statement from the Tipperary County GAA Board, which described him as a class player.
"He played with an elegance that was a delight to watch and was widely admired but when the going got tough he was never found wanting. Had he not answered a higher calling, Ray would undoubtedly have amassed many more honours at both club and county level".
He was passionate about his beloved sport, rarely missed a hurling match that Tipperary played and loved to reminisce about his own playing career. His sister Anne's husband was the legendary Tipperary hurler John Doyle, who died almost five years ago.
Fr. Ray Reidy was buried in the cemetery of the St. Patrick's Missionary Society in Kiltegan in Wicklow following Requiem Mass on Saturday.
He is survived by his sister Anne (Doyle), brother Gerry, sister-in-law Annmarie, uncle Flan, aunt Peggy, nephews Johnny, Michael and Conor; nieces Aisling, Margaret, Sandra, Colette, Liz and Annmarie; grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends, his brothers of St. Patrick's Society in Kiltegan, the Bishop and priests of the Waterford and Lismore Diocese, to whom sincere sympathy is extended.


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We continue to explore the meaning of baptism, of membership of the Church, of living a life which has been immersed in the life and death of Jesus Christ: in other words, we continue our 'Mystagogy' - our training in the mystery of Baptism and the other Sacraments. We hear more about 'who Jesus is', with another 'I am' statement: "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life". We are baptised into his way, his truth and his life. We hear about the earliest community struggling with the life they are called to by baptism, and Peter again reminds us that baptism builds us into a 'spiritual house' with Jesus as our cornerstone. The mystery of the Church is clearly before us today: the Church is the community of those baptised in Christ, the pilgrim people walking with Christ (who has shown us the Father) to the place he has prepared for us. Today's reading can perhaps make us think a little about how we form part of this 'spiritual house', the Church, as we journey to the Father.
Notes for Readers
First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7.
Nothing in this world is perfect for long - the same is, of course, true of the first community of disciples. Having started so well, we see the cracks appearing today: some members were 'converts' from Judaism, some had been pagans before baptism. These two groups within the Church were disagreeing about the common distribution of food - a very practical problem, not a complex theological issue! The solution is, literally, inspired: the establishing of a new ministry to care for this particular question, and to leave the apostles free to pray and proclaim the Word. In reading this passage there are few problems (apart from the list of names - don't worry too much about them: read them as they are written). The effectiveness of your proclamation of the reading depends greatly on your own understanding: perhaps the key element is the apostles' concern for the word of God, which drives them to find a practical solution so quickly. (Perhaps also the emphasis on the ministry of the Word may help you come to a deeper understanding of your own ministry as a reader.)
Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9.
Peter, in this section of his letter, develops an image: the image of Christ as the keystone, or cornerstone of the building which is the Church. This image has its origin in scripture (Psalm 117, which we sang at the Easter Vigil), and would have been familiar to those reading Peter's letter. It is less familiar to us, so take care with the reading, announcing the image with care: 'The Lord is the living stone...' - if you don't say 'stone' clearly, people will lose the image. Throughout the reading, when the word 'you' appears, remember that these words are addressed to the congregation this morning: Peter is explaining to us the meaning of our baptism into the Lord Jesus.
From the Catechism
Christ's prayer at the Last Supper
Christ opens for us the way to heaven
Believing in Jesus
The order of deacons
"A chosen race, a royal priesthood"
"At a lower level of the hierarchy are to be found deacons, who receive the imposition of hands 'not unto the priesthood, but unto the ministry."' At an ordination to the diaconate only the bishop lays hands on the candidate, thus signifying the deacon's special attachment to the bishop in the tasks of his
Deacons share in Christ's mission and grace in a special way. The sacrament of Holy Orders marks them with an imprint ("character") which cannot be removed and which configures them to Christ, who made himself the "deacon" or servant of all. Among other tasks, it is the task of deacons to assist the bishop and priests in the celebration of the divine mysteries, above all the Eucharist, in the distribution of Holy Communion, in assisting at and blessing marriages, in the proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, in presiding over funerals, and in dedicating themselves to the various ministries of charity. Since the Second Vatican Council the Latin Church has restored the diaconate "as a proper and permanent rank of the hierarchy," while the Churches of the East had always maintained it. This permanent diaconate, which can be conferred on married men, constitutes an important enrichment for the Church's mission. Indeed it is appropriate and useful that men who carry out a truly diaconal ministry in the Church, whether in its liturgical and pastoral life or whether in its social and charitable works, should "be strengthened by the imposition of hands which has come down from the apostles. They would be more closely bound to the altar and their ministry would be made more fruitful through the sacramental grace of the diaconate."
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It is of course essential to study the effects of ionising radiation and toxic materials used in the nuclear industry on living organisms. It involves the detailed investigation of the mechanisms at work at the molecular and cellular level. The data collected will be used to refine the scientific evaluation of the risks of low level doses
A second line of investigation develops the applications of the technologies stemming from nuclear: tracking and detection of radiation in health and biotechnology and medical imaging that enables the exploration of organs in a non-invasive way. Physicists, doctors and pharmacists work together on the use and development of these techniques in cardiology, neurology, oncology and for studying cognitive function.
Other teams study the structures and functions of proteins in order to create proteins with new properties, particularly useful in medicine. This is protein engineering.
Finally pharmeceutical-immunological specialists develop ultra-sensitive dosage methods. After developing the most sensitive test for detecting mad cow disease they are now finalising a blood test.
All this research involves many scientific disciplines and partnerships with universities and other French research bodies (CNRS, INSERM, INRA, Armed Forces Health Service, public health, Paris hospitals).