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What is the demand for coffee on the European market?
Europe is a large market for coffee. Opportunities for small and medium-sized suppliers from producing countries are best found in the growing specialty coffee market in Europe. Although still a niche market, there is a growing demand for high-quality and single origin coffees.
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1. What makes Europe an interesting market for coffee?
Europe is a large coffee market, accounting for 33% of the global consumption. Consumption is expected to stabilise in the long term, but Europe will remain attractive to coffee exporters. The growing specialty coffee market in Europe in particular offers interesting opportunities. In this segment, you can compete on quality and by establishing long-term relationships, rather than on price.
Europe is the world's largest coffee market
Europe accounted for 33% of the global coffee consumption in 2018, amounting to 3,222 thousand tonnes of coffee. This makes Europe the largest coffee market in the world. Asia and Oceania rank second with a market share of 22%, followed by Latin America (20%) and North America (19%). Germany accounted for approximately 26% of total European consumption in 2018, followed by France (12%) and Italy (11%). Other large consuming markets in Europe include Poland (6.7%), Spain (5.8%) and the Netherlands (5.6%).
Demand in Europe is expected to remain stable in the long term, as the European coffee market is saturated. Between 2014 and 2018, Europe's coffee market only slightly increased by 1.3% in volume. At the global level, however, the coffee market is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6.1% between 2018 and 2024.
Due to the growth of the middle and upper classes in local and regional markets, growing opportunities for coffee suppliers might be found in emerging markets, such as Brazil, China, Russia and South Korea. Asia and Oceania are expected to show the highest coffee market growth rates between 2018 and 2024 (7.6%). However, Europe remains the largest and most important market for specialty coffees. This is reflected in the large and still rising number of specialty roasters, coffee bars and local coffee brands in Europe, as well as more knowledgeable and demanding European coffee consumers. Read more about this in our study on trends in the European coffee sector.
Europe has one of the highest per capita coffee consumptions in the world
Europe has one of the highest average annual per capita consumption in the world at just above 5 kg of coffee per person a year. The leading country in per capita consumption in the world is Finland, where the average annual coffee consumption is 12 kg per capita. Scandinavian countries also have high coffee consumption rates: Norway 9.9 kg, Denmark 8.7 kg and Sweden 8.2 kg. Other relatively large per capita coffee consuming countries in Europe are the Netherlands (8.4 kg), Switzerland (7.9 kg) and Belgium (6.8 kg).
The average per capita consumption in Nordic countries is unlikely to change significantly, just as in other Western European countries. Nevertheless, these countries still provide interesting opportunities for exporters in producing countries. Especially so because consumers are increasingly drinking high-quality coffees. This is largely led by a strong growth in out-of-home consumption in Western Europe, where coffee shops and small and medium-sized coffee roasters lead the way for the introduction of high-quality coffees. Between 2010 and 2017, sales of out-of-home consumption in Western Europe increased by 50%.
Europe has a large coffee-roasting industry
Europe is home to many coffee roasters of all sizes and types. However, the European market is mainly dominated by a few large roasting and grinding companies, namely Nestlé, Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Lavazza. The top-10 roasters in the world are responsible for roasting 35% of the world's coffee.
According to PRODCOM figures, Germany has the largest coffee-roasting industry in Europe, with a sold production volume of 551 thousand tonnes of roasted coffee in 2018. Italy has the second-largest coffee-roasting industry in Europe, with a sold roasted coffee production volume of 414 thousand tonnes.
Europe is the world's largest exporter of roasted coffee, with a global market share of more than 80% in total roasted coffee exports. Total European exports of roasted coffee amounted to 984 million tonnes at a value of €8 billion in 2018, including intra-European trade. Between 2014 and 2018, European exports of roasted coffee grew at an average annual rate of 4.1% in volume and 5.1% in value. The largest roasted coffee exporting countries in Europe are Germany and Italy, which had volume market shares of 23% and 22% in 2018 respectively. Smaller but significant exporters of roasted coffee beans include the Netherlands (10% of volume market share), Switzerland (7.6%) and Poland (4.9%).
Europe is the main global destination for green coffee suppliers
As the world's largest coffee market, Europe is also the largest green coffee importer. Total European imports of green coffee beans amounted to an estimated 3.6 million tonnes in 2018, capping a stable average annual increase of 1.8% between 2014 and 2018. The value of green coffee imports increased by 0.4% during the same period, reaching €8.1 billion in 2018. Realise that values fluctuate constantly according to available production volumes, volatility in currency markets, and the New York and London coffee futures markets.
About one-third of total green coffee imports were of the Robusta variety, while about two-thirds were Arabicas. Within the Arabicas, the share of Brazilian naturals reached 33%, Colombian Milds made up 7.2%, while 20% were other Milds. To see which coffee producing country predominantly produces which type of coffee, refer to this list of the International Coffee Organization.
European importers sourced approximately 87% of their green coffee beans directly from producing countries in 2018, corresponding to 3.2 million tonnes at a value of €6.9 billion. The largest direct importers from producing countries are Germany (34% of total European imports) and Italy (19%). Belgium (8.7%) and Spain (8.2%) follow as the third and fourth-largest direct importers in 2018. Intra-European trade accounted for 13% of European supplies in 2018, amounting to 479 thousand tonnes, reaching a value of €1.2 billion.
Suppliers find increasing opportunities in the European coffee market
Brazil and Vietnam are the largest suppliers of green coffee to the European market, accounting for more than half of Europe's imports at 30% and 25% shares respectively. Other significant suppliers of green coffee to Europe include Honduras (7.5%), Colombia (6.2%), India (5.4%) and Uganda (5.1%).
Each supplying country plays a different role, targeting each certain segments of the European coffee sector. Brazil is a large supplier of both Robusta and Arabica varieties. In 2018, about 75% of Brazil's production was Arabica. Between 2014 and 2018, total Brazilian coffee production volumes increased at an average annual rate of 4.5%, reaching nearly 3.9 million tonnes of green coffee in 2018. Brazil's coffee exports to Europe, however, decreased slightly in those years, at an average annual decline rate of -0.7% between 2014 and 2018.
Vietnam, India and Uganda have a strong focus on Robusta production. Vietnam's production volume consisted of 95% Robusta in 2018, Uganda's 83% and India's 72%. These countries' exports to Europe also grew between 2014 and 2018: Vietnam by 2.2%, India by 4.1% and Uganda by 5.3%.
As explained in more detail in the CBI's coffee trends study, there is a growing interest in specialty coffees in Europe, especially high-quality Robustas. There are growing opportunities in the European market for exporters which manage to offer consistent supplies of high-quality Robusta coffees that meet the Q Fine Robusta Standards and Protocols.
Colombia and Honduras are known for their large Arabica production volumes. In Honduras, production increased significantly between 2014 and 2018, at an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. This is thanks to the introduction of varieties that are more resistant to coffee pests and diseases. Honduras' green coffee exports to Europe grew at a similar average annual growth rate (8.6%) between 2014 and 2018. Colombia's production grew at an average annual rate of 1.8% in the same period, but its exports to Europe declined slightly by -1% between 2014 and 2018.
Ethiopia is also a well-known supplier of Arabica coffee beans and organic-certified coffees; in fact, the world's second-largest organic coffee producer, after Mexico. Ethiopia's exports, which are mostly directed to Germany, accounted for 3% of all European coffee imports in 2018, growing at an average annual rate of 4.9% between 2014 and 2018. The coffees from Ethiopia have high potential on the specialty market, which commands lower volumes at high prices, benefitting from its unique source as the East African country is considered to be the place where coffee originates. Read more about specialty coffee in our study on trends in the European coffee market.
Peru's production of Arabica varieties and organic-certified coffees also provide potential for specialty and niche markets in Europe. Coffee imports from Peru into Europe grew by 2.4% between 2014 and 2018, to reach 4.1% of total European coffee imports. The value of these imports, however, decreased by -1.9% due to falling export prices in recent years. Peru is the third-largest producer of organic-certified coffees worldwide. As such, a large share of Peruvian coffee supplies are directed to Germany, the main organic market in Europe.
Nicaragua's coffee exports to Europe also increased between 2014 and 2018 by a healthy average annual rate of 15% to reach 47 thousand tonnes at €125 million in value in 2018. Nicaragua is known for its Arabica production, but also produces Robusta coffee mainly for the domestic market.
2. Which European markets offer most opportunities for coffee?
Europe offers many opportunities to coffee exporters. The countries that offer most opportunities show a mix of positive characteristics, including: import volumes comprising a large share sourced directly from producing countries, different suppliers, their role as distributor of green coffee beans and a growing market for specialty coffees. Germany, Italy and Belgium stand out as the most interesting markets for green coffee exporters. But markets such as France, Spain and the United Kingdom are also very attractive. Eastern European markets are smaller and show fewer direct links to producing countries, but are growing fast.
Germany is Europe's all-round most important coffee player
Germany is the largest importer of green coffee beans in Europe. In 2018, Germany's 1.1 million tonnes at a €2.3 billion value accounted for 34% of all European coffee imports sourced directly from producing countries. On average, German green coffee import volumes between 2014 and 2018 remained stable, while import value shrank by -3.0% in the same period, influenced by low prices. Most green coffee beans enter Germany via the Port of Hamburg. The ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven are also important entry points for coffee.
An important trade hub in Europe, Germany also plays a major role in coffee re-exports. The largest re-exporter of green coffee beans in Europe in 2018, Germany's 362 thousand tonnes in re-exports correspond to a 53% share of all European re-exports. German total coffee exports increased on average by 2.9% between 2014 and 2018. In terms of value, exports increased by 1.1% annually, amounting to €892 million in 2018. The main destinations for Germany's green coffee re-exports were Poland (25%) and the United States (22%). Being the largest importer in Europe, Germany is a potential destination for exporters of various qualities and origins, which will either be roasted locally or re-exported to other markets.
Germany is also the largest coffee consuming country in Europe in absolute volume. In 2018, Germany's market corresponded to 26% of the total European coffee consumption, amounting to 367 thousand tonnes of green coffee and instant coffee. German per capita coffee consumption is not among Europe's highest, but an average 5.5 kg per year, it still sits above the European average, which is 5.1 kg. Being the second-largest coffee-shop market in Europe, after the United Kingdom, Germany provides opportunities for exporters of high-quality coffees. Read more about specialty coffee developments in the CBI's study on trends in the European market.
Italy's strong coffee-roasting industry
Italy has the third-largest coffee consumer market in Europe, comprising 11% of the total European coffee consumption with 151 thousand tonnes of green coffee and instant coffee in 2018. Coffee is an integral part of culture in Italy, where each person consumes an average of 5.9 kg of coffee a year.
Italy houses a very strong coffee-roasting industry. Larger roasters, such as Lavazza, Segafredo and Illy, export substantial amounts of Italian blends to destinations all over Europe and the United States. Italy's roasted coffee exports in 2018 amounted to 221 thousand tonnes at a value of €1.4 billion. Italian coffee export volumes increased at an average annual rate of 7.4% and value at a rate of 6% between 2014 and 2018. Italy is Europe's second-largest roasted coffee exporter, behind Germany, creating an important demand for coffee producers worldwide, especially those that can meet the quality requirements for the espresso industry.
Italy is the second-largest importer of green coffee beans in Europe, only surpassed by Germany. In 2018, Italian green coffee bean imports reached a volume of 606 thousand tonnes at €1.3 billion in value, after growing at an average annual rate of 3.2% in volume and 3.4% in value between 2014 and 2018. Italy imports a relatively large share of Robusta varieties, which are used as a basis for espresso blends. Green coffee beans are mainly imported into Italy via the Port of Trieste and the Ports of Genoa.
Belgium as a trade hub for coffee in Europe
Belgium is Europe's third-largest importer of green coffee beans directly from producing countries, with a share of 8.7%. A 98% share of Belgium's green coffee imports was sourced directly from developing countries in 2018, reaching 276 thousand tonnes at €606 million in value. Overall, Belgian imports increased between 2014 and 2018 at an average annual rate of 2.0% in volume, but in value, imports increased slightly by an average annual rate of 0.6% in the same period.
As one of the main trade hubs for coffee in Europe, Belgium is only behind Germany in re-exports of green coffee. With 216 thousand tonnes of coffee re-exported, Belgium accounted for 32% of the total European re-exports of green coffee in 2018. Belgium mainly re-exports to its direct neighbours, with the Netherlands accounting for 60% of Belgian re-exports in 2018. Large-scale and specialised Dutch coffee importers often use Belgian ports for their operations. Other Belgium re-exports were directed to France (22%) and Germany (5.5%).
The important role of Belgium as an importer and re-exporter of coffee is largely due to the storage capacity of the Port of Antwerp. It is the largest storage site for coffee in the world, allowing for more than 250 thousand tonnes of coffee to be stored at a time. The port of Zeebrugge is another entry point for coffee, offering a modern temperature controlled storage facility and a distribution platform for green coffee throughout Europe by rail, road and sea.
Other important markets in Europe
Eastern European countries show significant potential as markets for coffee exporters. Consumption in Eastern Europe is still well below Western Europe, but a shift in coffee consumption is noticeable. This is particularly the case in Poland, where the number of specialty coffee shops is on the rise. Specialty coffee is also gaining traction in other markets in the region, such as Romania and Bulgaria, which illustrates the growing interest of Eastern European consumers in coffee quality and variety.
The region represents a relatively small share of total European coffee imports, but imports from most Eastern European countries grew between 2014 and 2018. The largest coffee importer in the region is Poland, whose imports grew at an average annual growth rate of 12% in the same period. The countries following Poland in import volume, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Czech Republic, grew at rates of 3.7%, 22% and 3.4% respectively. For more information on the Polish coffee market and its export opportunities more specifically, see the CBI's study on exporting coffee to Poland.
France, Spain and the United Kingdom are other interesting markets for exporters in Europe. They combine a large consumer market with a high share of Europe's direct imports from producing countries: France has 8.2%, Spain 6.0% and the UK 5.4%. Among these countries, France accounts for 12% of total European consumption, followed by the United Kingdom (6.7%) and Spain (5.7%).
In terms of per capita consumption, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Denmark also have interesting potential, since they have the highest per capita consumption in Europe. In terms of quality, North Western markets have more penetration of high-quality coffee than from Eastern and Southern Europe, where volumes are higher but coffee quality is usually lower.
3. Which market segments in the European market have most potential for suppliers in developing countries?
The coffee market is highly competitive, especially in the mainstream segment. However, opportunities in the specialty market are growing, as an increasing number of European consumers is prepared to pay higher prices for high-quality coffees. Consumers in Europe are also increasingly demanding sustainably produced coffee. The industry has tried to meet this market demand by adopting various sustainability standards, in part through certification schemes. As such, especially in the mainstream market, certification has become a market entry requirement, while also growing in importance in smaller markets, such as specialty coffee.
The European market for specialty coffee is growing
While the mainstream market grows with tighter margins and cheaper products, the consumption of high-quality and specialty coffees is also growing at a fast pace in Europe. The European market for specialty coffee offers opportunities for suppliers offering high-quality coffees. This specialty segment is a small niche, which commands high quality and high value.
The increasing interest in specialty coffee is reflected in the growing number of coffee bars and chains, small roasters, small local brands and baristas. The European coffee shop market grew by 6% in 2018 alone and is expected to continue to grow at an average annual rate of 4.8% until 2023. Some coffee shops, after growing large enough, start sourcing their green beans directly with producers, sometimes still leaning on their former supplier, usually an importer, for logistics.
The specialty coffee segment is most pronounced in North West Europe, which is marked by high income levels and consumer awareness, as well as a more developed coffee culture. In Nordic countries, where there has been strong growth in out-of-home consumption, consumers increasingly look for unique, high-quality coffee in coffee shops, including new specialty coffees. Denmark's coffee shops grew the fastest in the region in 2018, at an annual outlet growth of 14.5%. Some examples of specialised coffee shops in the Nordic countries include Drop Coffee Roasters (Sweden), Sonny (Denmark) and Fuglen (Norway).
The United Kingdom is the largest coffee shop market in Europe. After growing continuously for 18 years, the coffee shop market continues to grow in the United Kingdom: at 7.1% in 2017 and 5.8% in 2018. The market for specialty coffees in the UK multiplied over the years, opening up the market for high-quality coffees and suppliers from emerging origins offering unique products. Read more about developments in the specialty coffee segment in the CBI's study on trends in the European market.
France is also an important market for specialty coffees, but their share of France's overall coffee market is only 1% to 2%, showing it has potential for growth. In 2017, the association of French coffee roasters estimated an annual increase of 30% in sales of specialty coffees roasted by small-scale roasters. This increase is partly due to roasters being able to provide customers with legitimate marketing stories behind their coffees. As in other countries with a dynamic specialty sector, coffee exporters are increasingly required to highlight the uniqueness of their coffees in terms of quality and origin.
The Eastern European market for specialty coffee is smaller, but it is experiencing growth led by the coffee culture in cities such as Krakow (Poland), Prague (Czech Republic) and Vilnius (Lithuania). For instance, the specialty coffee market in Poland is marked by an increasing number of specialty coffee roasters, from as little as 1 in 2010 to over a hundred in 2019. An example of a specialty coffee roaster active in Poland is Java Coffee Roaster. The expansion of educational institutions and coffee festivals, such as the Prague Coffee Festival, also suggest that these markets have potential for growth.
Specific Europe-wide data on the consumption of specialty coffee is not available, partly because there is no industry consensus on a clear-cut definition of specialty coffee.
Certified coffee production grows
An estimated 55% of global coffee production was certified in 2017, but only 20% of this share is purchased as certified coffee. The main certification schemes in the mainstream coffee market are 4C, Rainforest Alliance-UTZ, Starbucks' C.A.F.E. Practices and Nestlé's AAA.
The largest standard scheme is 4C, which covered 25% of all certified coffee in the world in 2017. Approximately 15% of all coffee in the world was Rainforest Alliance-UTZ certified in 2017, totalling 1,758 thousand tonnes in 2018, an increase of 24%. Reaching large-scale operations and mainstream markets in Europe, an estimated 49% of the Rainforest Alliance-UTZ coffee production was actually sold as certified coffee in 2018. In the case of UTZ, that means an increase of 10% from 2016. Although UTZ and Rainforest Alliance merged in 2018, they do not offer a mutual recognition option for coffee yet.
Fairtrade and organic certification are the two main certification schemes serving niche markets. The global cultivation area of organic coffee reached 8.1% in 2017. The organic coffee area has increased fivefold since 2004 and demand for organic coffee is expected to increase more. An indication of this trend is that consumers increasingly look for organic products. The total production area of Fairtrade coffee achieved an estimated 12% of the world's harvested coffee area in 2016. Fairtrade global coffee sales increased 15% from 2016 to 2017, reaching 214 thousand tonnes.
In recent years, there has also been a steep increase for green coffee beans that are both organic and Fairtrade certified. Between 2013 and 2017, production of green coffee beans certified by both standards increased by 36%, amounting to 122 thousand tonnes of green coffee beans in 2017.
Largest markets for certified coffee found in Western Europe
Europe is the most important market for certified coffee in the world. Certification schemes play a very important role as they mirror the growing consumer awareness and changing industry profile towards sustainability. The importance of each certification scheme in Europe varies significantly from country to country:
- The integration of UTZ and Rainforest Alliance under a single organisation results in a very large market coverage in Europe. The demand for Rainforest Alliance-UTZ certified coffee has grown mainly as a result of increasing demand by retailers' private labels in Western Europe and brands in Northern Europe. UTZ-certified coffee products are most widely available in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Nordic markets. In these countries, most retailers, such as Ahold, Aldi, Edeka, Lidl, Jumbo, Migros and REWE, as well as coffee roasters and brands, such as Jacobs Douwe Egberts, Lavazza, Paulig and Tchibo, offer UTZ-certified coffees. The market for Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee products is largest in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and France.
- The market for Fairtrade coffee is largest in the United Kingdom and Germany. The fastest growing markets for Fairtrade coffee are Ireland, Finland and Denmark, which grew at average annual rates of 36%, 35% and 25% respectively between 2016 and 2017.
- Europe accounts for 36% of the total retail sales of organic products worldwide. The popularity of organic certification for coffee in specific countries follows the general market for organic products in Europe, where the largest national markets for organics include Germany (28% of the European market), France (20%) and Italy (8%).
Statistical product classification
Harmonized System (HS) codes are used to classify products and calculate international trade statistics, such as imports and exports. The statistical analysis in this document is based on the HS codes 090111 (Coffee, not roasted, not decaffeinated) and 090112 (Coffee, not roasted, decaffeinated). The focus lies on green coffee beans, as they represent the largest product group for developing countries in terms of European demand.
This study has been carried out on behalf of CBI by ProFound – Advisers In Development.
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AFL PNG's Port Moresby competition has just kicked off and to help with the commencement of the season AFL legendary coach David Parkin, along with former Carlton coach Wayne Brittain, current AFL National Coaching and Volunteers Manager Lawrie Woodman and former AFL Runner for Essendon and Carlton Peter Schokman are in PNG. This Saturday they feature as the major guests of AFLPNG at a fundraising dinner for AFLPNG Junior AFL, which oversees what we believe to be the biggest number of junior footy players outside of Australia.
Part of the reason the AFL identities are in town is to take up the daunting challenge of walking the Kokoda Track. Like the regular pilgrimage to Anzac Cove by many younger and older Australians as we explore our nationhood, in recent times the journey of the Kokoda Track has become something that many feel challenged to attempt. In conditions far less hospitable than those faced in Turkey, the adventurers challenge themselves, in what is said to be a very "tough ask", for a variety of reasons. Whether to explore their own understandings of Australian history, or to show respect to those who fought to stave off a major invasion of Australia, or to further understand PNG, a country that is foreign to their own yet whose history is intertwined with Australia as a result of fighting with and supporting our Diggers, the physical and mental challenge is huge regardless!
The bonus for AFLPNG of course is that due to the Kokoda Track drawing such esteemed names of our game it may, in various ways, help in the development of our code there. Lawrie Woodman, prior to the fundraising evening, was able to do some work with local coaches which will certainly be of tremendous benefit. The problem, of course, for coaches in the International scene is that you coach what you know, or what you learn from your opposition or from what you read. Therefore the chances to be "upskilled" by people who have far greater knowledge than this are few and far between.
PNG's Port Moresby junior competitions kicked off last weekend with 52 teams from Under 12 to Under 18 playing. This would be unchallenged anywhere in the International scene for numbers and is but one competition within the nation. Of particular note is that over a dozen of these teams are girls' sides, where the competition has particularly good numbers at Under 13 and Under 15 levels. Having a pathway through AFL Queensland for their best juniors, as reported previously on worldfootynews.com, the structures for football development which are always painstakingly implemented, are showing the fruit of the labour.
The senior competition in Port Moresby is also underway and the second placed West take on competition leaders Moresby at Colts ground on Saturday. West are aiming to beat Moresby which should see them share first place on the ladder. The earlier game will see Uni Bulldogs take on Gordon's Kokofas which should see the Doggies maintain their wining run. However, the Kokofas' youngsters are not to be underestimated as their form has improved since the start of the competition and they will give the Doggies a run for their money. KDC Dockers have a bye this weekend.
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Life is full of trials and challenges of every kind, most times it can be devastating, it has frustrated so many people to the extent that they despair of life itself.
Leading them into taking of drugs, excess alcohol, India herm. Some have joined the occult, while some have committed suicide.
All in an attempt to "escape" the reality of this life's predicaments. Because they fail to understand that life's most destructive and disastrous battles are not physical, but spiritual.
Ephesians 6:17-18 says, And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.
This is so because every challenge that has its origin in the spirit realm has to be confronted with spiritual tools.
Some of these spiritual tools are Salvation, Righteous living, Spiritual Sword which is the word of God, Prayer, and supplication, etc. The sword of the Spirit is the word of God.
It is an aggressive weapon with which we attack the enemy. Hebrews 4:12 made it clear that the word of God is quick and powerful. And sharper than any two-edged sword.
Piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Remember, it is the word of God that you have in you that will work for you when you exercise it in spiritual warfare.
Therefore, let the word of God dwell in you richly and meditate on it and make it a part of you.
Though most times some people short-change themselves by not paying attention to the word of God, which is the most powerful attacking piece of our armor with which we obtain victory.
That is why Satan usually attacks us because of the weakness of our flesh. Any time we sin, he is always there to condemn and accuse us.
Revelation 12:10. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ:
For the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night." But our perfect domination against the accuser of the brethren begins and ends with the salvation of our souls.
This warfare with the kingdom of darkness which began in the Garden of Eden. Where the devil stole the mandate giving to man to dominate and to rule over the world and all that is in it.
Genesis 1:28. And God blessed them, and God saith to them, 'Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it, and rule over every living thing that is upon the face of the earth.'
But when Adam disobeyed God by yielding to the devil's instruction in Genesis 3. He brought the cause to himself and by extension, to his descendants.
When he chose to believe the devil's lies instead of God's righteous instruction and he sinned against God his Maker.
Our hearts really need God's protection from the attacks of the enemy, our accuser, who roars around seeking whom to devour.
Ephesians 6:14 says, Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.
It is the breastplate of righteousness that guards the vital parts of our lives against the attacks of the enemy. When we live a righteous life and put on our faith and trust in Christ Jesus our savior.
The helmet of salvation automatically becomes our heritage. And enables us to be victorious over our tormentors. Our Lord Jesus Christ never said we would be free from trials and tribulations.
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Romans 5:17, For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.
Having received the gift of righteousness, we are empowered to do the work of righteousness. Romans 6:18. Says that we have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.
This indicates that we have been acted upon by a power outside of ourselves to bring about the effects. In other words, it is God alone.
Who supernaturally brought about these effects or actions inside us. And this should be a cause of worship and humble thanksgiving to God our Creator and Redeemer and Friend also.
Standing upon and walking in Christ's righteousness defeats every rage of the devil against us. Living a truthful, transparent, and honest life that is based on the word of God.
Which, Jesus proclaimed to be the truth in John 17:17. Which says "Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is the truth."
Jesus confirms here that everything that God originally made to appear in the Bible is the truth. To sanctify means "to render or set apart as pure."
And when we obey God's Word, we are set apart and purified. This means that every law, ordinance, illustration, pattern, and principle is good for us.
Helping us to have a better life now by building godly character in us. And also empower us to overcome the enemies and his cohort.
I pray that you will never be defeated or overwhelmed by the challenges of this life. And may our God in heaven grant to you the grace.
To continually treasure and uphold the salvation of your soul. And help you to live by His word daily in other to overwhelmingly triumph over Satan in all his devices.


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Another Card made with I AM The Way stamp set from Our Daily Bread Designs . This is such a beautiful set to have. I use my Nestabilities to make a window frame around my verse. I then cut out the small lily that come with this set and add it at the bottom of my frame. This was a super fun and easy card to make
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Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs - I Am The Way
Paper: White, Old Olive, Riding Hood Red, DP
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Tools & Accessories: Clear EP, Pearls, Ribbon, Cuttlebug & Folder, Nestabilities, Sewing Machine.
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Very pretty. I am so loving the "Our Daily Bread" stamps. Is the Nestabilities a cricut cartridge? I hear alot about that one.ReplyDelete
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Director, SNS Nano Fiber Technology Co. LLC
Laura Frazier received her PhD in Chemistry from the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio (USA). Her doctoral research was on electrospinning polymers containing additives. Upon graduation, she began working for SNS Nano Fiber Technology, a start-up company focusing on commercial scale nanofiber production. She has been with the company since its inception in 2007 and became the director for the company in 2008.
Over the past decade, nanofibers have been finding their way into more and more commercial products. Originally only used for filtration, nanofibers are now being investigated for use as medical devices, such as hemostats and wound dressings, as well as cell culture and tissue engineering devices, face masks, and other applications in the areas of cosmetics, acoustics, coatings, and composites, just to name a few. Hygiene has been an area that while interesting to researchers, has not been fully realized due to the higher cost of nanofibers compared to conventional nonwovens.
As a result of new production methods, the potential for hygiene applications is now being realized. Development of materials containing high amounts of SAP embedded throughout a nanofiber matrix has resulted in thinner cores with high absorption capacities. The test results of the newly developed nanofiber/SAP core materials will be presented as well as the potential production of this novel nanofiber nonwoven.


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The Measure Of God's Love
Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 7, 2016 (message contributor)
Summary: Have you ever wondered if God loves you, and, if He does, how much? In Ephesians 3, Paul talked about the measure of God's love for the saints.
1. The Length of God's Love.
* Jeremiah 31:3- "I have loved you with an everlasting love and have drawn you to Me with loving-kindness."
* God's love is impossible to fathom and there is no limit to His love!.......etc,
* There is, though, a limit to God's Mercy.
In Genesis 6-8, you can read the account of how the morality or mankind had declined.
In Genesis 6 the Bible says that "The Lord saw the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually."
And God said, "My Spirit will not strive with man forever....."
God determined that He would destroy the world and all that was in it but He showed His mercy toward man by giving mankind 120 years to repent. During that time only 1 man and his family sought and found favor with God and was saved from being destroyed in the flood.
For 120 years the peoples of the earth had lived within the mercy of God. During that time, though, they kept on living in open rebellion towards God. God kept calling them to repentance but they kept on rejecting God. Little did they know that there was a limit to God's mercy and their time was running out.
For 120 years they scoffed at Noah's preaching and laughed at him as he built the Ark. Finally, the construction was completed.
And in Gen 7:16. the Bible says that Noah and his family entered the Ark, and God sealed the door behind them and the rains began to fall.
** God sealed that door, not Noah. Noah might have opened the door when people began to cry out but the fact that God sealed that door is important for 2 reasons:
1. All those on the inside were saved because they had been sealed. God had provided that the Ark would be their means of salvation. They were safe in the hands of God. Today, when a person accepts Christ as Lord they are sealed with the Holy Spirit and their salvation is 100% secure.
2. When God sealed that door it marked the end of His mercy toward anyone not in the Ark. I believe that each of them had an opportunity to be saved right up until the moment God sealed the door. When the rains started falling and the water rose, they must have cried out in vain but it was too late for their opportunity for salvation had passed. They had said "NO" to God 1 too many times.
Many people are in this same predicament today. God's offer of mercy has been extended to all people but over and over people have either outright rejected God or said "Not now" to God. What they do not understand is that they may might never have another opportunity to accept God's offer of mercy. The raindrops of the flood of their destruction may already be falling.
Read 2 Peter 3:9-10 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up.
God is loving. God is patient. But God is just and will punish sin. And His patience is not eternal and is on His timetable, not yours.
* I want to ask you a question: Has God been calling you to salvation but you have been postponing that decision? If so, then you need to realize that you may already be near the limit of His offer of mercy for you. But I want you to know that God loves and He wants you to understand......
2. The Height of God's Love.
** Ever since the fall of man, humans have tried any and everything possible to attain immortality, to restore his relationship with God, and to earn a place for himself in Heaven. The first attempt at that was shortly after the flood when they tried to build a tower that reached Heaven. They failed miserably. People try to do the same thing today.
All over the world many people are trying to attain a relationship with God but Man's attempt to reach God's level never succeeds because we are sinful. But God loves us and wants to have a relationship with us.
Jesus left the Heights of Heaven. All the glory that was His, He left behind to come to the earth to live as a man. He came to teach us how we should live and to provide for us the Way to Heaven.
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To Snu'ffle. v.n. [snuffelen, Dutch.] To speak through the nose; to breath hard through the nose.
A water-spaniel came down the river, shewing that he hunted for a duck; and with a snuffling grace, disdaining that his smelling force could not as well prevail through the water as through the air, waited with his eye to see whether he could espy the duck's getting up again. Sidney.
Bagpipes of the loudest drones,
With snuffling broken-winded tones,
Whose blasts of air in pockets shut,
Sound filthier than from the gut. Hudibras.
It came to the ape to deliver his opinion, who smelt and snuffled, and considered on't. L'Estrange.
One clad in purple,
Eats and recites some lamentable rhyme;
Some senseless Phillis in a broken note,
Snuffling at nose, and croaking in his throat. Dryden.


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One of the six Bordeaux grapes, Merlot is a dark skinned grape and one of the most popular red wine varietals. While most famous for its production in Bordeaux, Merlot is also widely grown in California, specifically Napa Valley, Sonoma, and the Central Coast, along with South America. Merlot grows in loose clusters of larger berries and has a medium tannin structure. Merlot has a naturally high sugar content and low acidity. Merlot grapes need to struggle to maintain their acidity and grow best in well-draining clay soil. Because of its thin skins, Merlot is susceptible to mildew, rot, and frost.
The flavor of Merlot depends greatly on where it was grown and the preference and style of the winemaker. When planted in a cold climate, Merlot has flavors of strawberry, and plum with hints of tobacco. When grown in a moderate climate, Merlot has bold flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and plum. When cultivated in a hot climate, flavors of dried fruit, chocolate and plum are more prominent.
When the fruit is harvested early, the wines have more acid and are produced with a more moderate alcohol level. The wine will have lighter fruit flavors such as raspberries and strawberries with a sometimes herbal characteristic. When the fruit is harvested late, the wine will be higher in alcohol content and very full bodied with deep rich flavors of blackberries, plums, and cherries.
"Smooth and elegant with red fruit notes of dried cranberry, raspberry, and strawberry jam. Framing the mouthwatering fruit are toasty oak notes of chocolate and caramel. This compelling and nuanced wine has great balance now and is sure to please for years to come." Leigh Meyering, winemaker (January, 2014)
Varietal: 100% Merlot
Appellation: Knights Valley
Harvest Date: October 13, 2011
Alcohol: 14.1%
Aging: Aged in the finest French oak barrels for 18 months.
Released: September 1, 201
"Smooth and elegant with red fruit notes of dried cranberry, raspberry, and strawberry jam. Framing the mouthwatering fruit are toasty oak notes of chocolate and caramel. This compelling and nuanced wine has great balance now and is sure to please for years to come." Leigh Meyering, winemaker (January, 2014)
Varietal: 100% Merlot
Appellation: Knights Valley
Harvest Date: October 11, 2012
Alcohol: 14.1%
Aging: Aged in the finest French oak barrels for 18 months.
Deep, dark red color with garnet tones. Blackcurrant and cherry aromas are beautifully integrated with earthy, chocolate notes. This wine is layered with juicy blackberry, cherry, espresso, and clove notes while remaining varietally correct with subtle tannins and a smooth, fruit-driven mouthfeel.
The Merlot expressed traditional red fruit notes with a touch of oakiness. The wine was fermented in a stainless steel tank and aged in 100% French oak barrels for 17 months. Blending took place in November 2015 where we added Cabernet Franc for its floral element, Petit Verdot for its earthiness, and Malbec for its dark fruit impact. After blending, the wine was returned to the barrels until bottling.
Vintage: 2015
Varietal: Merlot (93%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Malbec (1%), Petit Verdot (1%),
Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Alcohol %: 14.7
The wine has a dark red color with inky purplish hue. An earthy complex nose with sweet oak, dried herb, black berries, black cherry, blackcurrant, and a touch of white pepper. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced with a silky and cohesive taste of black fruit including black cherry and blackcurrant with polished tannins and a trace of fennel in its long finish.
Vintage: 2014
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford) (92%), Merlot (6%), Petit Verdot (2%)
Appellation: Rutherford
Alcohol %: 14.7
Our 2015 ultra-premium Cabernet-lovers Merlot opens with hints of rhubarb and spice on the nose, followed by sophisticated and plush dark fruits and smooth tannins, leaving lingering notes of white pepper and dark chocolate on the lengthy finish. Ready to drink anytime between now and 2026.
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Our fathomless Bordeaux-style blend was long aged, barrel fermented and hand racked for thirty months in 40% French oak barrels. It is luscious, sleek and complex with floral red currant and spice box aromas that lead to layered, concentrated flavors of black cherry, mocha, white pepper, sweet cinnamon and oak that jump from the glass. Velvety-soft, round tannins linger on the mid palate, producing a rich, elegant, dry finish. Enjoy now or be rewarded if allowed to cellar for 2 years or more.
2015 Ascendance is beautiful alone and compliments medium to sharp cheddar cheeses, roasted game hens, duck, pork, grilled steaks, prime rib, filet mignon, lamb and good friends.
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Our 2015 Soul Shaker displays a fantastic dark garnet color and offers seductive aromas of ripe currants, black cherries, pomegranate, cranberry, chocolate, exotic spices, herbs, toasted hazelnut, and hints of roasted coffee. The fruit is delivered by round, polished and dusty tannins, which explode on your palate leaving you with a mouthful of delicious juicy dark fruits. Wonderful and absolutely delicious the 2015 vintage has the potential to evolve for at least a decade.
Aged for 24 months in 30% new French Oak barrels before bottling in January 2018.
RELEASE DATE: February 1, 2019
Deep red color with garnet undertones. Ripe, fresh fruit on the nose with red cherries and blackcurrant, subtle vanilla spice oak and mocha/chocolate on the finish. A soft entry leads to lively tastes of black and red fruit with a toasty oak flavor. It is a well-balanced, food-friendly wine.
The Merlot expressed traditional red fruit notes with a touch of oakiness. The wine was fermented in a stainless steel tank and aged in 100% French oak barrels for 22 months. Blending took place in August 2017 where we added Petit Verdot for its earthiness and Cabernet Franc for its floral element.
Vintage: 2015
Varietal: Merlot (93%), Petit Verdot (4%), Cabernet Franc (3%)
Appellation: Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Alcohol %: 14.7
Mountain Cab that came from a friends vineyard - they almost didn't have enough to share with Bee Hunter, but in a stroke of luck they were able to get their hands on a couple of barrels. This wine is special to Ali as she thought when she arrived in Anderson Valley is was actually Alexander Valley. This wine was a way for her to still get her Cabernet experience, and Andy was happy to indulge.
Cab - Merlot BlendStrong Cassis, slight kerosene, roasted green pepper, Mexican Chocolate, rich, earthy, soil,
Appellation: Yorkville Highlands
The grapes for the 2012 Counter Punch Merlot were hand-harvested on September 28, 2012 from the Los Carneros AVA of Napa Valley at 24.0 Brix. "Classic" and "Perfect" are just two accolades being bestowed upon the 2012 Napa Valley growing season and harvest. Textbook conditions saw near-ideal spring bud break, steady flowering, even fruit set, and a lengthy stretch of warm days and cool and often foggy nights during the long summer months. Late and light rains held off until the grapes found optimal ripeness, bringing exceptional quality to the crush pad and into the cellar.
The fruit arrived at the winery in small 1/2 ton bins where destemming and hand-sorting occurred. Fermentation proceeded in a small bin for eight days. The free-run was transferred directly into neutral barrels for settling. After settling, the young wine was racked from the neutral barrels into new American oak barrels (from trees grown in Minnesota) where it aged for an additional year. The wine was polish filtered and bottled in April 2014.


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After the excesses of Christmas and new year celebrations, it's not that I suddenly decide my body is a temple or anything, but I do feel the need to eat simpler, healthier food. This dish is admittedly Italian in origin, but it works so well with ingredients available in Catalunya at the moment that I think we can afford a little poetic licence. It also makes good use of escarole, which is, sadly, underrated. A fairly bitter leaf that's more traditionally used as a basis for the salad xató on the Costa Daurada (escarole dressed in Romesco sauce and garnished with salt cod, anchovies and tuna), it's a great cooking lettuce.
This soup is ridiculously easy, but tasty enough to serve as a mid-week supper to friends. Or, as I like to do, decant into some mugs from a large flask and have as a wintry picnic after a long, blustery walk on the beach.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 6)
- Olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 heads escarole lettuce, washed, leaves separated
- 2 litres chicken stock (I use Aneto brand from the supermarket)
- 500g cooked white beans (mongetes)
- 100g Parmesan, grated (rind reserved)
- Salt and black pepper
1. Saute the garlic in oil over a medium heat until softened, do not brown.
2. Add the escarole lettuce and stir until wilted slightly, then add the stock, white beans and rinds of Parmesan.
3. Bring to a boil then simmer for about five minutes to bring the flavours together.
4. Season well and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
5. Serve with lots of crusty bread on top.
What to watch out for at the market this month: Escarole, calçots, garlic, swiss chard, artichokes
Tara Stevens is a food writer and cook who splits her time between Barcelona and her little cooking school in the Fez Medina. Passionate about Spanish and Moroccan cuisine, she takes traditional recipes and gives them a modern makeover using local and seasonal ingredients. Follow Tara on Instagram @courtyardkitchenfez and Twitter @taralstevens.


text: Artificial Intelligence Impact of ML in the Ecommerce industry by vervesys June 11, 2019 it workA lot has changed in the ecommerce industry over the past decade. Technology has been one of the most crucial drivers for these changes. With AI and machine learning becoming ever more integrated into our daily lives, ecommerce is not far from being influenced by machine learning. As ecommerce continues to grow by 20% every year, technology will keep playing an important role in how customers interact with online stores. Further, mobiles will be responsible for around 70% of the total ecommerce traffic. Artificial Intelligence and machine learning will enable handling of over 80% of the customer interactions. Here's how machine learning will impact ecommerce in the near and distant future: Customer shopping experiences: Machine learning allows ecommerce businesses to create more personalised customer experiences. Customers prefer to communicate with their favourite brands and 'expect' personalization in the communication. Machine learning can learn your shopping habits and preferences and hence offer more relevant suggestions and other communications. Search results: Improving search-results means more business for ecommerce stores. Machine learning can improve ecommerce search results by taking into account personal preferences and purchase history. Machine learning can create search ranking based on the relevance of the page for that particular user – unlike the traditional search methods that uses keywords. Re-targeting: Artificial intelligence can use not only customer's digital data, but also analyse their in-store behaviour. Face recognition software will be used to re-target the ads for that latest product you checked out in-store. Product recommendations: Machine learning can be used in ecommerce to recommend products according to patterns in customer's shopping behaviour. This helps increase conversions. Marketing guide: Machine learning can recognize patterns and predict trends so that businesses can find out what people respond to, what can be changed and what can be entirely eliminated from the marketing campaigns. This helps maximise returns on a marketing campaign. Price Optimization: Machine learning algorithms can help collect information regarding pricing trends, competitor's prices and demand for various items – and combine this information with customer behaviour to determine the best price for each of your products. There are a lot of exciting opportunities for machine learning in ecommerce and it's becoming a means of improvement in online retail. It makes selling online more effective and rewarding.


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Herman Ludwig Ferdinand Von Helmholtz
Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz was a German physician, physicist, and philosopher of the late nineteenth century who made significant contributions to the modern sciences of both physiology and psychology through his research on the eye, theories of vision and perception of sound.
Likewise his research in physics provided new theories of conservation of energy, electrodynamics, and both chemical and physical thermodynamics. His contributions to philosophy included his philosophy of science, the relationship between perception and the laws of nature, esthetics and the civilizing power of science.


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My dietary requirements are complex to say the least: I am allergic to dairy, gluten & soya, I choose not to eat meat and I am currently managing IBS, so at present cannot eat a number of foods, including chick peas and lentils, which are my normal go-to foods! So it can be challenging to eat well and and enjoyably at time and i LOVE food! So I was really excited when I was invited by Gosh Free From to try and review some of their products. I already ate lots of their range, so it was a no brainer for me to agree, especially as all of their products are free from all of the top allergens ( Gluten, soya, egg, milk, nuts, lupin, celery, mustard, sesame seeds & sulphites!) and Vegan.
This meal is quick , easy, (I don't do complicated or time consuming cooking, it's all about the 10 minute meals for me), healthy, tasty and has an element of comfort so perfect for a rainy day! What more could you need!? The burger itself is really tasty, filling and the minty centre adds a juicy twist. Often I can find vegan or Vegetarian burgers a bit dry, but this one was delicious!
GOSH! Mixed Seed, Quinoa, Carrot & Coriander bakes with a minted pea centre with Stir Fried Green Veg doused in Apple Cider Vinegar
So tasty, t think the picture speaks for itself!
Oven Bake the burger for around 15 minutes, in the meantime, chop up any left over veg you have in the fridge (I used broccoli, courgette and carrot), stir fry in a little oil (We always use rape seed oil for cooking, in this house, as it contains the lowest saturated fat content of any oil – less than half that of olive oil. It's a great source of Omega 3,6,9, Contains no artificial preservatives and is trans-fat and GM free). add a drop of water to help the vegetables steam and sprinkle with Turmeric, salt, pepper and any other herbs you fancy (I add turmeric to all of my cooking because of its powerful inflammatory benefits).
Once cooked, douse the veg in apple cider vinegar, (read why I add apple cider vinegar to anything & everything I can here) slice the burger and place on top, then literally devour! I can't tell you how good this was! Enjoy x


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The CARE Project Staff
Johnnie Sexton, Founder and Executive Director
Johnnie Sexton, Au.D., has worked with children who are deaf and hard of hearing for almost 4 decades. He received his B.S. (1977) and M.S. (1979) degrees from East Carolina University and his Au.D. Degree (2010) from A. T. Still University/Arizona Health Sciences. Dr. Sexton has focused throughout his career on pediatric/educational audiology service development, implementation and management and served on a team to design the early intervention system for audiology in North Carolina (including the newborn hearing-screening program) from 1999-2001. He has devoted his energy in recent years to redefining counseling for families with children who have hearing challenges and the professionals who provide services for them. Dr. Sexton created the nonprofit agency, The CARE Project, serving as Executive Director, for the advancement of family, professional and pre-professional training opportunities in emotional/adjustment counseling. The CARE Project has become a national standard for family engagement for the unique family retreat experiences which provide emotional support and education for family empowerment.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sexton has been very involved in state licensure under 5 Governors in NC with a clear focus on making sure that the consumer of speech and hearing services are protected from unethical and illegal practice. The North Carolina Speech, Hearing and Language Association has twice awarded Dr. Sexton the State Clinical Achievement Award, in 1996 for his pioneering work in educational audiology and in 2017 for his pioneering work in emotional support for families.
Dr. Sexton owns a private practice specializing in educational audiology services and educational sign language interpreter services (John E. Sexton & Associates, Inc./JESA). JESA is 30 years old and employs 14 audiologists who live in regions around the state of North Carolina. He also owns a private practice in specialty speech pathology services (Specialty Speech & Education Services/SSES) which provides specialized speech services for children (auditory verbal therapy, augmentative communication services, etc.) in Southeastern North Carolina.
As of January 1, 2018, Dr. Sexton is the Co-Chair of the NC Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Advisory Board which oversees the newborn hearing screening program in all birthing hospitals in NC.
Xris Kessler, Media Director
Xris Kessler was educated at the Art Academy University of San Francisco and has been the creative force behind the development of The CARE Project components. He is well-known for his beautiful paintings and sculptures. He is responsible for the following
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- Creating the original music score
- Designing all packaging
- Overseeing the production aspects
- Original art design
Jorge Ceja, Hispanic Liaison
Jorge Ceja is a Behavior therapist at A Small Miracle Raleigh. He has obtained a Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology from California University of Channel Islands. Jorge has worked with children and adults along the autism spectrum and also has experience with other disorders/disabilities. Jorge will be the Hispanic Liaison for The CARE Project.
John DiDonato, Technology Specialist
Together with his wife, Cathleen, and two year old son, John Thomas, the DiDonato family's first experience with The CARE Project was participating in the 2013 family retreat at Bald Head Island. John assists The CARE Project in all technological aspects, specifically developing the foundation's website.
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Toronto Raptors beat Denver Nuggets 117-109 to go 7-1 in seeding round
Toronto Raptors' Stanley Johnson (5) drives against Denver Nuggets' Noah Vonleh, right, during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)
The Canadian Press
Published Friday, August 14, 2020 4:11PM EDT
Last Updated Friday, August 14, 2020 6:37PM EDT
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Late in the Toronto Raptors' seeding-round finale Friday, Stanley Johnson fed Paul Watson for an alley-oop dunk that said plenty about the game - and even more about the defending NBA champions.
The Raptors sat four of their five starters against the Denver Nuggets, but it didn't matter. Johnson scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half, while Watson added 22 and the Raptors beat the Nuggets 117-109.
The Raptors now turn their attention to the Brooklyn Nets, who they face in Game 1 of the opening round of the playoffs on Monday. And the Raptors' work ethic, which was on full display again Friday, sets them up well for a long post-season run, coach Nick Nurse said.
"We've got to play hard, that's kind of who we are and if we can do that, we feel that we're hard to beat. A lot of things have to go wrong for us to lose a game," Nurse said. "Then when you kind of multiply that out over a series and four times, we hope that if we're going to compete and play hard to the level we can, we should be in there with a chance in every series really."
Five months after the league was shuttered by COVID-19, the Raptors clearly haven't missed a beat, going 7-1 through the eight seeding-round games despite having the toughest schedule of the 22 teams in the NBA's bubble at Walt Disney World. Their 53-19 record will stand as second-best in the NBA behind Milwaukee, and they finished with a franchise-high 73.6 winning percentage.
Norman Powell had 15 points Friday, while Terence Davis had 14, Matt Thomas chipped in with 12, and Malcolm Miller scored 10.
The Raptors led by as many as 16 points before taking a nine-point advantage into the fourth quarter. Johnson, who's never managed to find a solid foothold in the NBA since he was drafted eighth overall in 2015, hit three three-pointers and a floating bank shot during a span of less than four minutes in the fourth quarter.
The Nuggets pulled to within seven but Watson, who signed a two-way deal with the Raptors and Raptors 905 in January, replied from long distance the stretch the Raptors' lead to 10 with just under two minutes to play.
"(The trust from Nurse) starts really in the practice gym, working on our individual games, the things he sees us do each and every day," Watson said. "We go out there and we don't do anything that we're not working on outside of our role or what we're capable of. And when it's time to play, we get in there and do those things and execute. That's where the trust comes."
His alley-oop had the Raptors veterans on their feet celebrating.
"It's cool, man," Watson said of their support. "It just shows that they care just as much as we do. When they're out there and they're competing and we've got their back, this just shows that they've got ours too. It really means a lot."
PJ Dozier had 20 points to top Denver (46-27). Jamal Murray of Kitchener, Ont., who missed Denver's first four games in the bubble with a hamstring injury, had 11.
Nurse summed up the interrupted regular season as "pretty good."
"Probably a lot of people didn't expect us to have this kind of season. A lot of guys stepped up. A lot of growth for a lot of players. I think our defence was great. There was a lot of resiliency considering we had a lot of injuries, too," he said.
Toronto's success came despite losing Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to free agency last summer. The Raptors were also pummelled by injuries, their 219 total man games lost to injury ranking them fifth worst in the league. The team's top five scorers all missed at least 10 games each with injuries.
"Just a good kind of top-to-bottom effort by the crew for certainly the first 60-plus games, and then to re-gather and keep it rolling once we got here, it's good," Nurse said. "It's a joy to be around this team."
Centre Marc Gasol was the only regular starter to play Friday. In a bubble management move, Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam sat out for rest. Serge Ibaka and OG Anunoby both took the afternoon off minor knee swelling.
The last three games have been a great chance for the young players to some experience before the playoffs tip off Monday.
"Excited man, but at the same time try to stay ready," Davis said. "This is my first playoffs, these guys are vets, just trying to do the right things off the court as well, sleeping, eating right, just doing some of the little things right to make sure I'm staying ready for when my number's called."
Davis led the way with 12 points in the first quarter, and the Raptors led 31-23 to start the second.
The Raptors took a 16-point lead early in the second after an 8-0 run, and they led 58-50 heading into the halftime break.
Toronto led 85-76 to start the fourth.
The Raptors had lost their previous three games to Denver, including a 133-118 defeat on March 1. It was the lone loss on Toronto's five-game road trip that ended two days before COVID-19 shut down the league.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 14, 2020.


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Big Thanks for Bites & Bands!
What a great night for Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI)! In front of a sold out crowd, patrons enjoyed the sounds of the Randall Bramblett Band, Strawberry Flats with John Keane, and the Pine Box Dwellers while tasting great food from area chefs and drinking lively libations from local and regional distributors. This was the first year that the St. Simons Food and Spirits Festival hosted a one day event in the spring. Back to back hurricanes, helped influence the decision to try a new time and feel for the event that's been going on for the past eight years in various forms. Special thanks to our festival board members and event organizer Beth Williams for the countless hours of planning that went into making this event such a success, and to our HGI volunteers who helped with jobs ranging from emptying trash bags to manning our silent auction. We also so very appreciative of the local chefs and business owners who consistently step up to support our non-profit by donating their time, staff, and talents toward making this event such a great fundraiser for HGI.


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With the holiday season right around the corner, stores are stocking up on the most popular items that are sure to bring in the customers. One such item that shoppers will be looking for is the Kinect for Xbox 360, which should be one of the more popular items this holiday season. For shoppers seeking out the Kinect in San Diego, California, they should be happy to know that there are nearly hundreds of stores where a person can buy the Kinect.
Buying Kinect
The Kinect unit by itself costs $149.99, which is a slightly high price for an add-on to the Xbox 360, but the reviews of the device have largely been positive. There is even an Xbox 360 gaming console package with the Kinect that runs for $299.99. Apparently, the Kinect is worth the money for casual gamers and people who enjoy motion control without a controller. Quite smoothly, the Kinect can also be used to navigate around the Xbox 360's navigation panes and menus through voice commands. The Kinect peripheral is fully integrated into the gaming system once it has been installed, which takes up just under 200 MB of hard drive memory.
Games for Kinect
Of course, the Kinect has a few games out with more coming soon. Many of them cater to the casual gamer, but anyone should be able to find some fun in playing them. Currently, the selection is small, but you won't have to wait long for other games to start shipping. At the moment, some of the better choices for the Kinect are the following games:
* Kinectimals
* Kinect Sports
* Dance Central
* Sonic Free Riders
Locating Stores that Sell Kinect (and have them in stock)
As for locating a store to purchase a Kinect in San Diego, California, you are covered. Most stores will be plenty stocked up with Kinect peripherals with the impending rush of holiday shoppers. Some stores will have more Kinect peripherals in stock than others, but you can be sure to find one here:
* Wal-Wart
* Gamestop
* Best Buy
Of course, any other store that sells video games should have the Kinect, but they might not be in stock by the time shoppers make it there. The previously mentioned stores seemingly always have the latest games, systems, and gaming equipment in stock, so you shouldn't worry when taking a trip to one of these stores to find the Kinect. Fortunately, there are stores that sell video game items in every city and on nearly every street with consumer businesses. You shouldn't have any trouble at all locating one of these stores so that you can buy the Kinect.
Words of Caution
Although most stores should have the Kinect in stock throughout the holiday season, a person can never really be too careful. Obviously, it would be a good idea for anyone that wants the Kinect peripheral for themselves or as a gift for someone else to get the Kinect as quickly as possible. Demand commonly outdoes supply, and the Kinect is the perfect device to follow this pattern. Without a doubt, you won't want to be the person who waits too long and can't find the Kinect at any store. Therefore, you should consider going out and buying it as soon as possible.


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Deshaun Watson capped his second season with a unique statistical accomplishment and the Houston Texans claimed their third AFC South title in four seasons with a 20-3 victory over the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at NRG Stadium.
Watson, whose dazzling rookie campaign was cut short by a knee injury, started all 16 games in helping Houston become the second team to earn a division title after starting a season 0-3.
With 234 passing yards plus another 66 yards on the ground with a touchdown, Watson is the first quarterback in NFL history to total 4,000 yards (4,165) and at least 25 touchdowns (26) passing while rushing for 500 yards (551) with another five touchdowns on the ground.
Backed by a dominant defense, the Texans (11-5) didn't require much more than a pedestrian effort from Watson to secure a home postseason game. Houston pulled even on a 23-yard Ka'imi Fairbairn field goal with 5:20 remaining in the first quarter and moved ahead for good at 10-3 when Watson capped a 51-yard drive with a 5-yard run on the first snap of the second period.
The Texans were granted a short field on the drive after linebacker Zach Cunningham recovered a Dede Westbrook muffed punt. The Jaguars exacerbated matters with a 27-yard pass interference penalty against cornerback Tre Herndon two snaps before Watson scored.
Houston added a nine-play, 63-yard drive prior to the intermission, with running back Lamar Miller pounding his way to a 7-yard touchdown that upped the advantage to 17-3 with the 3:01 mark.
That two-score margin was more than sufficient. Led by defensive end J.J. Watt, the Texans harassed Jacksonville quarterback Blake Bortles throughout what likely was his last appearance with the Jaguars. Jacksonville's lone score came following its opening drive, after DeAndre Carter muffed a punt deep in Texans territory and linebacker Blair Brown recovered the ball at the Houston 10. Four plays later, Kai Forbath kicked a 25-yard field goal with 10:08 left in the first period.
It was all downhill from there for Jacksonville (5-11), which mustered only 37 yards and one first down on 22 first-half plays. Watt recorded 1 1/2 of the three sacks of Bortles, closing his season with 16. Watt and Hall of Fame member Reggie White are the only players in NFL history with four 15-plus sack seasons.
The Jaguars totaled just 119 yards and averaged 2.5 yards per play.
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Engraved 'When I Was Hungry' Wooden Chopping Board
For friends and family prone to hanger, this wooden chopping board makes a unique and funny Christmas gift.
We've all been there: unneccesary rage simply because we're hungry. And when it happens, it's time to reach for this chopping board.
Engraved with the message 'I'm sorry for what I said when I was hungry', this board makes a practical gift for a foodie friend who might get a little low on blood sugar. Let them make it better with a delicious meal.
Perfect for displaying in the kitchen or dining room, the durable cutting board is also practical, as it holds up well to knife blades and is sure to spark conversation when used for serving.
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Ahead of the August 5 release of highly-anticipated DC Comics film Suicide Squad, Skrillex and Rick Ross have released their new collaboration from the soundtrack, "Purple Lamborghini."
The track premiered earlier today via Zane Lowe's radio show on Beats 1. At just over three and a half minutes long, it's a hi-hat-filled explosion of Rick Ross's mean-mugging, robust bars fueled by Skrillex's maximalist, booming production. Of course, it wouldn't be a Rick Ross song without his obligatory "Rozay" drop, but the producer tosses in a throwback tag of his own with "My name is Skrillex."
Though he made his name in the dance world with dubstep (and before that, as the screamo band frontman of From First To Last), Skrillex is cementing his status as a go-to producer for mainstream artists. While saturating Top 40 stations everywhere with the wonky pop sounds of his multiple Justin Bieber collaborations, both solo and as half of Jack Ü, he's applied his bass-focused aesthetic to the rap realm, producing tracks for The Game, Vic Mensa, and M.I.A.
The music video for "Purple Lamborghini" is still yet to come, but it's as highly anticipated as the track itself, thanks to what seems to be confirmed rumors that one of Suicide Squad's characters, The Joker (played by Jared Leto), will appear. "He came up and it just brought another type of energy to the set," Ross told Lowe during the premiere. "He most definitely brought the Suicide Squad."
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If you've ever had a massage in the past, you know that they're able to make your muscles loosen up. If you have never gotten a massage, then you need to know a few things before getting one. This article is here to help you get a great massage.
If you are searching for a masseur, you should aim to only use a licensed one. A licensed masseuse has received specialized training and will understand your specific needs better. Hiring someone like this will guarantee you some professionalism verified by a specific industry.
Try a variety of oils and scents when you give a massage. Each person who you give a massage to will have different reactions to the oil, so find what works for each situation. Oils are very important as they help provide lubrication so that you can massage to the best of your ability.
If you are massaging someone, try to get them to shave several days prior to their massage session. This makes the work surface smooth so oil can be more effective. Using a special oil will help the client relax and improve the overall quality of each massage.
It is not the best idea to jump right up after a massage. Remember that you have been prone and totally relaxed for 30 minutes or more. More than likely, you'll be light headed and won't have good balance.
Deep Tissue Massages
Deep tissue massages penetrate deep into muscle tissue, and this is optimal for healing pain. Deep tissue therapy includes slow motions that cause friction against the grain of the muscle. Deep tissue massages focus on tight muscles and help to loosen them up.
Applying pressure with your fingertips is the basic concept of the Japanese Shiatsu massage. Once they begin to apply pressure, the whole body relaxes. The goal of a Shiatsu massage is to increase a person's energy level and well being.
Athletes use a simple method to massage their feet. Roll the feet over a tennis or golf ball. You should move side to side with your feet and from front to back as well. Take extra notice of massaging your arches, which tend to be more sensitive.
A painful migraine headache can force you to stop all activities. Should you be a sufferer of migraines, you can easily grasp how strong a migraine can impact you. Massages will ease your body and reduce the tension that causes migraines.
It may be hard to believe, but everybody should do a certain massage following a meal. It requires you to place the palms onto the abdomen and start moving both in circular motions. Doing this aids your digestion because it helps food travel through your intestines.
A mint scented massage cream is sometimes a nice alternative to oil. Mint will not only soothe your skin but smells fresh and relaxing, exactly how you want people to feel while you give your massage. Try getting products that are high quality that can keep the skin moisturized.
Be considerate of your masseuse. Arrive at the massage table freshly washed! You should wash your body well before your appointment. Not only will the masseuse be thankful, but you will also avoid your aroma while you're being massaged.
Massages are great for pregnant women. This type of massage boosts circulation to the baby, but also aids in relaxation for you. Babies are more likely to grow faster when their mothers had massages during pregnancy.
If you like giving massages, think about obtaining a massage therapist license. It should not take more than several months for you to obtain your license, and then you can make good money in the massage industry. You can work in a clinic or purchase a massage table of your own so that you can service clients in your own home.
As you can see, a lot is involved in a good massage. Knowing as much as possible is key. Apply the information above to optimize your massage experiences.


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PHILIP GROSSENBACHER | Evergreen columnist
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Amazing things happen when you put preschoolers inside a nursing home. Since the release of a video of preschoolers playing with elderly men and women in an "intergenerational learning center," the idea has gone viral.As adorable as the video is, the topics addressed by filmmaker Evan Briggs are...
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September 23, 2015
The most hotly-contested piece of clothing in our modern society is not the thong, bikini, crop top or miniskirt – it is the hijab.In multiple European countries, there have been legal bans enacted against it, and intense debates have raged about its supposed purpose to oppress Muslim women, with some...
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January 22, 2015
According to a Pew Research Center (PRC) study last year, the Millennial generation is waiting to say their "I do's" longer than previous generations.Only 26 percent of our generation is married. When they were the age that Millennials are now, 36 percent of Generation X, 48 percent of Baby Boome...


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Today we were running late! Actually to be honest, we are always late. No matter how hard I try:( But back on track. We sat out in the foyer. Then Tyler and I tried nursery for Ridge so that we could go to Sunday school! It was great. I got to listen to the lesson, Tyler got to catch up on some sleep (he got off at 4 am, church at 9 am), and Ridge? He did GREAT in nursery!! Didn't care that we left him and the teachers said he was so fun and good. Thank goodness!
Once we got home, we tried putting Ridge down for a nap. Lately, however, he has been trying to refuse ANY sleep!! Oh my goodness, does it drive a momma crazy. So I called my mom. And cried to her. And complained. And then she said to just go lay him down after telling him that "I love him but he is staying in the room to have a nap!" Then go downstairs and watch tv. So I did just that. And after crying, he finally FELL ASLEEP!!!!
And the heavens rejoiced!
Then I cried for feeling guilty for leaving Ridge in the room to fall asleep after crying.
Then (long story short) a stupid, bratty, high school loser girl EX-client got the axe. For good! Because she is scum trying to con people. Then I informed some salon owners not to ever work on this girl! I win:) loser girl loses!
We've had an exciting day!
And we got moving boxes so that I can start packing. Keep your fingers crossed for me! Every step closer to getting the house.
Now I'm going to go cuddle my man and watch a movie, THEN PASS OUT! My bed is calling my name.
Oh and peak on Ridge after he's fallen asleep and been out for a good two hours! Because that's the best.


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For Dear Children
At Mackeral Middle School, Jamie (Emily Alyn Lind - Who Is Clark Rockefeller?), an imaginative seventh grader, knows she is one of the average group, a student destined to go through life unnoticed. For Jamie that is frustrating as not only does she wish her secret crush, Hudson (David Mazouz), would notice her but her nemesis, Angeline (Sterling Griffith), is one of those beautiful people who always gets noticed. Determined to be noticed Jamie sets about entering the school's Jump-a-thon fundraiser and also trying to save the school's art program.
I think the best way to start this movie review is with a bit of context; I am a middle aged British male and as such "Dear Dumb Diary" was not made with me in mind as this is one of those movies about the misadventures of an overly imaginative child as they navigate the ups and downs of school life. But whilst technically "Dear Dumb Diary" is a family movie I would say more than ever it is a movie for the children in that family who are the same age as the character of Jamie as the humour and styling is at that level, which for grown ups makes "Dear Dumb Diary" a bit of a nothing movie.
With that in mind I am sure any young child who watched "Dear Dumb Diary" would probably find it entertaining with its simple comedy of the smart Jamie talking directly to the camera, coming up with imaginative ideas whilst having quirky friends. But for adults it is all very familiar as whilst the events which Jamie go through maybe different the styling has been done before with some talking to the camera and hand written note overlays. About the only thing which was a little out of the ordinary is the number of musical numbers which crop up which again are definitely aimed at the younger audience than the grown up one.
What this all boils down to is that "Dear Dumb Diary" is for me just another in a long line of children's movie which feature the misadventures of a young child as they navigate school with their imagination usually running riot. For children it probably is a little entertaining but for any adult who watches it there is not only something familiar about it but also a very cheesy side to it.


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Sport - Date: 22 May 2020
Written by: Kaizer Nengovhela / Viewed: 735
During his heydays, Nkhangweni Lukoto was a local cool, good, and disciplined defender in local football.
Nkhangweleni Lukoto, famously known as "Marara" on the field, started his football career at Ngovhela XI Experience (Up the Mongoose) in the early eighties, where he won number of trophies with the team between 1989 and 1991. He became the captain of the Makhado College of Education's team and led the Far North College squad during the Inter College soccer competition, called SAICSA, in Gauteng. Majoring in sports also forced him to play softball, volleyball, tennikoit and netball at college.
Lukoto was recruited to join Pepsi The Angel during the suspension of the home team (XI Experience) from the league. Upon returning home in 1992 after the suspension, he was requested to assist Makwarela United Scientists in the Sparletta Knockout Competition.
The following year, he also became part of the Shayandima Bobs Stars team that won the same Sparletta Competition in Kimberley and continued with the team as Dynamos after purchasing the status from Gauteng. Because of his defensive skills, he was selected to be part of the Venda squad that played against Torpedo Moscow from Russia and continued to represent the squad during the Transnet Soccer Competition in Gauteng. He was also recruited and played a big role in the promotion of Black Leopards, led by Zakes Mathelemusa, from the third division to the National First Division.
In the last days of his competitive games, he played for Mpheni Home Defenders under the guidance of his former Black Leopards coach, the late Donald Ramabulana.
Lukoto, a disciplined defender who never had a taste of trials, was never rough in the field and remembered only one red card he received erroneously while playing against Madombidzha Try Again in the early eighties.
Currently employed by the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism where he was entrusted with the role of communications within the entire Vhembe District, he left teaching profession in 2003. Lukoto is still active and plays at master's level and is currently training and playing at LTT Masters.
In his football days, he played alongside Bolly Maimela, Salter Netshitahame, Kiki Mulaudzi, Joel Masutha, Toy Kutama Chris Mahandana, Tshisa Madima, Nanana Masase and Ace Ramabulana.
His dedication to football was not focused or based on what he could benefit. His concern is that current players do not last is because they focus on what will they benefit. "Not even a single day had my account received money from playing football, but I didn't give up. We used to buy ourselves soccer boots and the very same pair was used for practice and games, unlike nowadays," continued Lukoto.
He encouraged young players to work hard and said benefits would come later. He said this about the lockdown period: "Let us respect the call from our government and remain disciplined by complying with the rules and regulations of the Covid-19. We also need to support those in the front lines because they, in return, are helping us. Keep yourself busy, do something, either reading or exercising than sitting and always eating."
Marara Lukoto. Photo supplied.
Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror more than a decade ago, in 2 000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.
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