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Distance (round-trip)
7.6 mi
5 hrs
Elevation Gain
2347 ft
7.6 mi
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A 7.6 mile round trip to the top of the largest cascade of Chilnualna Falls. This low-elevation, steady uphill trail can get pretty warm in the sunny summer months, but you'll have a few opportunities to cool off from the cascade mists or at swimming holes off the main trail. This falls along this hike are not quite as breathtaking as Vernal or Nevada Falls (but they're still beautiful!), but this trail is much less crowded than anything in Yosemite Valley and you might even get a few miles to yourself when you're hiking. This trail can continue to a pool near the top of the upper falls if you're up for it, and can even be used for backpacking further into the Park.
If you're looking for waterfalls, Yosemite National Park is a good place to be. Not only does it have the tallest waterfall in North America, but pretty much everywhere you look in the Valley you can see a dramatic, breathtaking cascade. Unfortunately, you'll also probably see a huge throng of tourists, especially at the trailheads closest to the Valley floor's road system.
If you're in the mood for slightly smaller waterfalls and significantly smaller crowds, I recommend heading south from the Valley into the Wawona area for Chilnualna Falls. This was my fourth time in Yosemite since I moved out to California and only my first time hiking near the southern end of the park – and I've got to say I was pretty impressed.
The trailhead begins near the end of Chilnualna Falls Road. There's a dirt lot on the south side of the road. Follow the well-marked signs and look for the trailhead on the north side of the road just up a small hill. You'll see a sign marking a foot trail and a stock trail – they'll both meet up in a short distance, but unless you're riding a mule, take the foot trail – it's much prettier.
Enjoy the shade and water while you have it – before the 0.3 mile mark you'll rise out of the trees and relative cool of the mist shadow from the cascades and meet up with the stock trail at this junction. As you can see from the sign, this trail can take you pretty far into the park if you've got the energy.
And interestingly, the lower portions of this trail don't really feel like you're in Yosemite. In fact, if you keep your eyes to the trail, you might think you've stumbled onto one of the higher altitude trails in the San Gabriels … but as soon as you peek through the trees and get a glimpse of the valleys and granite mountains surrounding you, you'll remember exactly where you are.
As the trail works its way upward with the Wawona Dome in view (the large granite formation pictured above), you'll note the trail leaves the San Gabriel-esque manzanita and shrubs of the lower elevations and starts to look much more alpine:
While the tree cover does provide a good amount of shade, you are on a nonstop steady incline the entire time you're headed to the falls, so be sure to bring some extra water. Early on in your ascent, the trail does still meander fairly close to Chilnualna Creek. Occasionally you'll see short use-trails leaving the main trail to a few swimming holes in the creek. The trail does leave the waterside for most of the route up, so if you're feeling toasty and want a little dip in some ice water, take the chance when you can.
After straying from the creek for a while, you'll eventually be able to hear the tallest cascade of Chilnualna Falls … but it'll be tough to see it. The 240 foot drop in the series of cascades is mostly hidden, as it pours basically through a rock chute to the ground. You can only barely make out the top of it in this photo.
Soon, the trail leaves the shaded pine forest and cuts directly into the rock of the cliff. This is a pretty fun part of the hike … unless you're terrified of heights.
This stretch of trail actually reminded me a bit of the final push to the summit of Mount Whitney, but with a drop-off only on one side. Honestly, the trail is wide enough where you won't ever feel like you're about to fall – so don't worry about it.
When you get to the top of that huge cascade, the view of the water will unfortunately not be much to look at – again, just because of the way the waterfall cuts through the rock, you still won't be able to see most of it.
At this area, you'll be between two waterfalls with a lot of space to stretch out and soak up the sun by the creekside. It's a lovely place to end your hike, or you can continue up the trail to the top level of the falls, where you'll be able to sit next to a pool by a 50 foot fall. There is a river-hop before the uppermost fall that might be too difficult to cross early on in the wet season.
No matter where you decide to stop, trace your path back to the trailhead when you're done. It's a long way back downhill but it's a bit easier than going up. If you continue to the uppermost cascades, it's about a 8.4 mile roundtrip trek from the trailhead.
Very good. The trails are well marked and well-maintained.
There are many options to camp inside Yosemite National Park, although most of them are booked well in advance.
From the Wawona Hotel and General Store in the southern part of the park, head north on CA-41 toward Yosemite Valley. Just past Wawona near the Pioneer museum, you'll cross a bridge over the South Fork of the Merced River and take the very first right onto Chilnualna Falls Road (it's about 100 feet past the bridge). Follow this road through a village of cabins and look for a dirt parking lot on the south side of the road about 1.5 miles in.
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Hike it last week. Lots of water and ground cover is in bloom. Recommend trekking poles.
Thanks for this write up. I plan on heading to Yosemite this summer and I look forward to doing this hike!
I was thinking about doing that hike! Glad to see it was worthwhile. Of course the Valley is impressive but I also really liked the Wawona/Mariposa area. Its more "sedate" but it has its charms and double bonus for less people hiking with you.
With wildifres, smoke conditions, COVID-19, and National Forest and other public land closures rampant, please reach out to the land management agency in charge before you head out for a hike to make sure the trail is open and safe to be on.


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- Menstrual Cup
Ok I know I'm starting this list of in a PLACE but bear with me. Y'all, I've always felt like I was living a second-rate lady life when I was confined to pads and tampons. Getting my first menstrual cup (and then getting my second, because the first one didn't fit right– it takes some practice ladies!!!) was seriously the biggest upgrade to my life in 2018. I only have to THINK about my period twice a day (first thing in the morning and right before bed essentially). I've found this method to be the most fool proof when it comes to actual protection, the most physically comfortable, and it's just a sweet perk that I feel like an environmentally friendly bb in the process!
- Knix undies
Here's what I want out of underwear: I want coverage (she thick, ok?) and I want softness. That's not too demanding and honestly, there are probably plenty of knickers out there that would be fine. But here's what great about Knix– they fold up teeny tiny which makes them great for travel, and they also dry incredibly fast (also great for travel)! On my 2 week trip to Europe this summer I took 5 pairs of Knix undies with me and I handwashed every few days and let them air dry. These things hold up VERY well through many washes and honestly made my travel so much nicer because I wasn't trying to lug a bunch of dirty underwear around with me.
- Invisibobbles
Yep, I'm a basic 2018 B. I'm thrilled to be able to throw my hair up every single night for bed and just pull out this little 90s coiled band, spritz in that Batiste, and VOILA, crease-less bouncy hair!
- Closet app
As you'll see a few down the list, Slow/Ethical fashion has coasted onto my radar this year and with that came lots of closet purges and online shopping for new ethical brands. This app is a great way to feel organized about my clothing (ya girl loves her a list!!!) but it's also really fun for planning outfits. I used it before my big trips this year and also when I was planning to do a 10×10 challenge over the summer where I chose 10 pieces of clothing to wear exclusively over 10 days.
- Sleeping eye mask
I've had a bunch of eye masks, but finally this year I went on amazon and purchased a true blackout eye mask that is soft and raised over the eye portions so I can like blink naturally under the eye mask without irritating my eyes. It's been really wonderful on airplanes, during migraines, and when I want to go to sleep but Alex wants to watch tv.
- Steamer
Not any particular model on this one– just a steamer in general! for the first 30 years of my life I have subsisted on washers, dryers, and plenty of Downy Wrinkle Releaser (ok let's be real, before I resorted to the Downy I'd always let the clothes tumble around for another round in the dryer) but the point is that I don't f with irons and I had literally never wielded a steamer until this year. I got one because my (next bullet point) Poshmark side hustle sort of necessitated it. I love that steaming clothes makes them look pristine but also kills bacteria! So much faster than putting clothes through a full wash cycle after every single wear! This has been a real godsend with some of my new Slow Fashion sweaters that I can't fathom putting through a spin cycle but that definitely needs some refreshing because I am wearing them ALL THE TIME.
- Poshmark
This is a love affair that technically started in 2017, but this was the year I really harnessed everything Poshmark had to offer me. In 2018 Poshmark became a real #SideHustle for me, bringing in approximately an extra 10% of income for me! Granted, a lot of that went right back to Posh because I am a S H O P P E R but whatever.
- Slow fashion
Slow or Ethical fashion is a new thing that I'm interested in and have devoted a lot of time and money to this year. I can see the habits in my life that have led to me buying hundreds of items of clothing that lasted only a few wears before being destroyed and I wanted to re-evaluate my approach to style and the sustainability of my obsession with clothes. I'm not going to lie, this interest hasn't been the most ~sustainable~ thing in my budget, but I feel like I made some great investments in 2018 so that hopefully 2019 will be a lot less about spending and a lot more about finding new ways to wear some of the great pieces I've gotten!
- Reply All
As one of my other Year in Review lists will show, 2018 was the year I returned to podcasts (and thus neglected some of my dedicated audiobook time) but I have #NoRegrets! I plowed through all 150-ish episodes of Reply All in a little over a month and now I'm devastated to have to wait for that weekly Thursday release. I love how this podcast manages to be a wonderful meld of investigative journalism, pop culture, techie stuff, current events, human interest, and social justice. I just can't get enough.
- Apeshit Music Video
This doesn't need explaining but I watched this for the first time in October and I still think it deserves a place on this list because it is the highest *ART* I ingested all year for sure.
- Deviled eggs
I never ate one of these until Thanksgiving last year and I can proudly say that I made my own first batch for a party last week and it was a real success.
- I'm With Her
Also sitting concerts in general though. Alex and I are basically official I'm With Her Groupies at this point since we've seen them in Arkansas, Maine, and will see them next year here in OKC.
- Miranda Bennett palazzo pants
A slow fashion fave and the reason I said "I bet you thought this was a skirt!" about a thousand times this year.
- Suunday
One more slow fashion shout out because everything I've bought from this brand has been a true dream to wear. The fabric is unbelievably soft, the shapes are both highly feminine and forgiving. I feel beautiful and comfortable in these clothes and it's also one of the more affordable ethical brands I've encountered!
- Midi skirts
Why do I own anything shorter that hits anywhere mid-thigh? Bye knees! See you never!
- Hair scarves
This is just such a cute and sweet and easy style come back that I am 100% here for. Spice up those buns and ponies, y'all!
- 1492
A local ~Latin~ restaurant serving up the best salsa and coconut rice.
- Datacamp
How I spent like probably at least 100 hours this year learning R programming. I really feel like this was the best way for me to learn this stuff and I'm luck my company paid for me to have access all year.
- Instagram Stories
I'm still not great about posting them, but I am getting better at figuring out how to watch them. My favorites are the ones where people just talk to the camera about whatever. Don't get me wrong, all the pretty stickers and swipe-ups and music overlays are cute af but I just really love listening to people talk in a way that isn't as manicured as it would be for an official post and also it just makes me feel more connected to the creators of the content because it's like messy hair and no makeup rants and that is just hella relatable, you know?
- Helene In Between
The reason I started this blog! I found this girl's blog and read tons of her posts about moving from Dallas to Germany and learned to use Lightroom from her tutorials and took lots of blogging advice from her posts and HERE I AM. I love that she encourages other content creators and tells us that no matter what stories we have to share, that there is a place and a market out there for us if we just know what tools to utilize. I expect I'll keep finding lots of inspo from her in 2019!
- Jonna Jinton
I first discovered Jonna Jinton's YouTube channel by complete chance when one of her culning videos was suggested for me for some unknown reason. I was transfixed by the beauty of her voice and the imagery in her videos. As I returned to YouTube suggestions, I found that her videos were much more than just gorgeous forest singing. She is a photographer and artist living in Northern Sweden sharing her art and love for her beautiful surroundings in her videos, blogs, and Instagram posts. I have found her videos to be an escape for me in the way that Little House on the Prairie used to be for me as a little girl (which sounds cheesy AF but it's true!) in that I am able to see into this other life that I will never have but that I feel a kindred spirit with.


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Kenora Recreation Centre Plans Mock Evacuation
Tomorrow, the City of Kenora will carry out a mock evacuation of the Kenora Recreation Centre. The evacuation test is scheduled to take place on August 29th between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
During the mock evacuation, those who are in attendance at the Kenora Recreation Centre will be asked to participate in following emergency procedures to clear the building when the alarm sounds. This mock evacuation will test the effectiveness of our evacuation procedures to make sure we are prepared during a real emergency.
Residents can expect to see emergency first responders, police, fire, and medical agencies respond with lights activated and various groups of people gathered outside of the building.
"It's important that from time-to-time Recreation staff test the effectiveness of their evacuation plan to help ensure that staff are prepared in the event that a real evacuation is required," says Stace Gander, Manager of Community Services.
Fire and Emergency Services Manager Todd Skene says, "This mock evacuation is part of the City of Kenora's efforts to ensure that our staff are committed to emergency preparedness, are well trained, and that the public are safe in the event of a disaster or emergency. This is not only important for City building and facilities, but it is also important for all residents to have a plan and be prepared. Knowing what to do in a crisis is critical. Mock exercises allow us to be better prepared and set an example for our residents to adopt emergency preparedness at home."
The safety of our residents and City staff is a priority for the City of Kenora; practice drills are essential to meeting that goal and supporting our commitment to preparedness.


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Researchers will conduct a pilot study with a socio-economically and diverse sample of at least 500 high school students who will test the prototype ROI tool. The researchers will examine the feasibility and usability of the prototype, whether ROI information increases search and discovery for educational opportunities; whether having ROI information increases the likelihood of click-through rates ...SBIR Phase I 2019 Department of EducationInstitute of Education Sciences
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The goal of this project is to develop a validated, commercial quality reagent kit for the reliable collection of fingerprints (i.e., latent ridge impressions) that would subsequently be used for both comparison and DNA profiling. The kit would provide all required materials, reagents, solutions and would include a detailed protocol describing the steps to (i) identify latent ridge impressions (al ...SBIR Phase I 2015 Department of Homeland Security
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Fine Artist, Dionne White is a Contemporary Inspirational and Prophetic Painter, known for her signature trait of using fine gold paint in her work. She loves to create in watercolor, acrylic, and ink as well as integrating other elements to produce mixed media works. Dionne is drawn to paint and create works of art in the subject of florals, landscapes, coastal elements, and even abstracts that may reach to a deeper place in us spiritually. Her intention is to create work that evokes a sense of joy and peace, speaking fullness of life to your soul, releasing a message that awakens your spirit and deposits hope. Because of this she is interested in the beauty and intricacies of nature and how they connect the human spirit with our Creator God, Yahweh. Her work is inspirational and prophetic in nature but often representational in style.
Dionne's intuitive process incorporates the ancient Japanese Art of Kintsugi, meaning "the mending of brokenness". The Japanese believe in repairing the broken vessel and finishing it with gold. Restoring the broken area and making it a new creation, not disguising the break but adorning it with gold, giving it new life, worth, and beauty. This Kintsugi approach to art making is a prophetic representation of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the resurrection power of the cross through the transforming works of the Holy Spirit.
"Through my work, I desire to share this hope of healing and spiritual wholeness." ~Dionne
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Year: 2014
Category: Summer fragrance
Influences: Influenced by the amazing life of the sea world, coral, starfish, anchors, mermaids and octopuses pop up on 2014's summer edition. It's reminiscent of a Mother's Day gift set released earlier this year, which was inspired by an embroidered fabric.
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Morning and nighttime routines are an essential part of getting the most out of your day. They help you set your intentions, take a moment to think, and press pause on the chaos around you. More importantly, they force you to spend some time on YOU because you can't help or take care of others without taking care of yourself first.
While everyone's night and morning routine will look a little different depending on what's right for them, there are a few common practices that will benefit you no matter who you are: a busy parent, an entrepreneur, a dedicated athlete, or all three!
Give these six practices a try to start getting the most out of your day … all 24 hours of it.
3 Practices To Add to Your Morning Routine
Drink a glass of warm lemon water.
A warm glass of lemon water a day keeps the doctors away … that's how it goes, right? It should be, because drinking warm lemon water first thing in the morning offers a ton of benefits! Whether you add a slice of fresh lemon or a drop of Isagenix Lemon Essential Oil to your glass, it's a delicious way to increase hydration, support your immune health,† and boost your mood.
Ignore your phone.
As hard as this may sound, try ignoring the impulse to see what's happening on social media or in your inbox. Instead, think about your goals for the day, set a game plan, and focus on you. Everything on your phone will still be there in 20 minutes!
Take vitamins.
No matter how healthy your diet, you likely have some gaps in your essential daily nutrition that you're unable to fill with the foods you eat. By taking daily vitamins, you're ensuring your body's needs are met and are giving yourself a daily reminder to always prioritize your health.
3 Practices To Add to Your Nighttime Routine
It would be hard to get into all the benefits of stretching before bed without giving this topic its own article, but one of the best benefits (in my opinion) is the calming effect stretching has on both your body and your mind. Try a stretching routine to help you to reduce anxiety, release tension, and prime your body for a good night's sleep.
Take care of your skin.
Everyone's skin is different, but you should have a solid lineup of products you use to care for your skin every night before bed. At the very least, be sure to cleanse, hydrate, and moisturize. If you want to get fancy, try out some masks, peels, or serums. (Men, you too! I promise, it feels GOOD!)
Map out your morning.
Set yourself up for success in the morning by packing your gym bag, prepping lunch, and planning what you're going to have for breakfast. This will reduce the temptation to skip the gym or buy less-than-healthy food and will save you time (because rushing to make lunch before work usually leads to making a mess … or is that just me?).
There are so many benefits to having a solid morning and nighttime routine, so don't let hesitation stop you from finding the perfect one for you. Throw one of these six practices into your current routine, or try them all!
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The smell this strain possessed was pretty wonderful — basically the opposite end of most of the impressive-smelling samples we've had lately (most seem to be Diesel or Kush-dominant), it provided a wonderfully sweet candy-like aroma that still had a nice sharp quality to it. The appearance was very good as well, with lots of colors and great structure. Though the cannabinoid numbers came back kind of low, the initial potency actually felt rather strong and this strain held steady at medicinal levels for a solid 1.5 - 2 hours, which is very good. It might get on top of you a bit when it shifts gears mid-way through and gets heavy on the eyes, but the worst thing that would happen is an unexpected nap. We recommend this as a very good after-work relaxation med or one that leads into sleep; it was a quality Indica-dominant hybrid experience overall.
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This CDMA WinMo Treo is called the 800w and should appear in the next few months as a potential follow-up to the Palm Centro. Can you feel the excitement in the air?
Giz reports that the phone will have Wi-Fi, GPS, and EVDO and will use a mini-USB plug instead of a standard micro-USB.


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The Organisers of International Hospitality, Tourism and Eco-Sustainability Forum(IHTEF) has announced the date for this epoch hotel and tourism forum.
IHTEF AFRICA HOLDS IN ABUJA NIGERIA AT HAWTHORN SUITES BY WYNDHAM APRIL 7th-8th, 2020
According to the Executive Director of IHTEF and CEO, Sustainable Eco6tem, Chibuikem Diala, "IHTEF is now in its 5th Edition
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Wanted: A Princess!
Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center announces its fall musical, "Wanted: A Princess!" Performed by Kaimuki High School students, it is an original fairy tale musical about a prince who must find a suitable bride before his 21st birthday or he will turn into a frog. Targeted for younger audiences (preschool to grade 4), but fun for all ages, the show will be performed on the following dates:
- Sat., Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
- Sun., Oct. 23 at 3 p.m.
- Sat., Oc.t 29 at 7 p.m.
- Sun., Oct. 30 at 3 p.m.
The October 29 and 30 performances are princess dress-up days. All kids in costumes that attend these performances will get a special gift bag. Adult tickets: $10; Students, Military and Seniors (must show ID): $5; Kids 3-4: $3; Under 3 are free.
Event cost details: Free to $10
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I love everything about communications. Yes, I like a good chat with a cuppa (who doesn't?), but I love seeing what I do make a difference in the workplace. Once described as courageous, tenacious and honest in achieving my work goals, I enjoy working at pace, pushing the communications agenda and delivering results.
My career in the communications world began when completing a BA (Hons) PR degree by the sea at Bournemouth University. Covering a multitude of topics, I soon realised how diverse the industry was, and the different avenues it could take me.
I headed back to my hometown of Manchester for a role at leading global PR agency Weber Shandwick Worldwide. I then moved to Nottingham to co-direct a PR & Marketing agency, and worked with high-street retailer Boots, working with teams in Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
Outside of Benton Communications, I provide award-winning pub and hotel The Staunton Arms (the family business) with PR and finance management support, and I'm a busy PA and chauffeur to my two teenage daughters.


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The hostile environment of planet Dawn forces the Ariadnan emergency services to have a wide variety of medical specialists. Also, all Ariadnan officers need a Dozer to release the fire curtain of the fearsome Traktor Muls.
This box includes three miniatures: one Kazak Doktor, one Dozer Traktor Mul Control Device and one 112 Emergency Service on motorcycle. Give your Ariadnan force from Operation: Coldfront the specialist support they need to rise to victory.
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Last Thursday in the Holiday Inn in Belfast, over 200 people gathered to attend the 2013 Northern Ireland Enterprise Awards, presented by Enterprise Northern Ireland and sponsored by Danske Bank. Enterprise Northern Ireland (ENI) represents the network of Local Enterprise Agencies in Northern Ireland that are set up to support small business development and the awards aim to recognise the work of local enterprise agencies along with small business, many who have been supported by their local enterprise agency.
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An all-time daily high of 165 new cases was announced today bringing a total cases to 7,663 in BC.
"There are 1,705 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 2,949 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases, and 5,719 people who tested positive have recovered," noted provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry this afternoon.
57 individuals are hospitalized, 22 of whom are in ICU. There has been one new COVID-19 related death, for a total of 220 deaths in BC.
"We offer our condolences to everyone who has lost their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic."
To date, there have been 241 cases in the Northern Health region, 2,714 cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 3,937 in the Fraser Health region, 196 in the Island Health region, 489 in the Interior Health region, and 86 cases of people who reside outside of Canada.


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Hadleigh win relegation battle with Long Melford
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Hadleigh's newly appointed first team manager Christian Appleford watched this match from the stand, leaving joint interim managers Andy Lambert and Andrew Crisp in charge – and they masterminded a crucial win over the visitors to see them move out of the relegation spots.
Melford Jacob Brown tested keeper Nick Punter with a first minute shot, before Hadleigh won the first corner with Melford scrambling the ball clear.
Hadleigh took the lead on 12 minutes when a superb delivery into the area by James Ross was controlled by Kyle Cassell to score with a well placed shot.
Hadleigh's Kieran Turner then fired just wide as Melford struggled to get into the match.
The home side scored their second goal on 21 minutes when a solo run by Kieran Turner culminated with his powerful low shot leaving 16-year-old Melford keeper Michael Bett a bystander.
As half-time approached Melford's Pablo Chaves fired over from a Kieran Michaels pass, before Charlie Howlett headed clear to deny Chaves a chance.
The second half turned out to be an uninspiring affair although Melford did create chances as they looked to pull goals back, but the attackers lacked any power as they put in tame shots which were easily dealt with by the home defence.
Hadleigh were still dangerous when they did attack, but Melford's defence coped well to deny any further scoring by the hosts, who grabbed the vital three points.
Hadleigh Reserves came back from being a goal down at Thetford to win 2-1 with goals from Sean Liggett and Ben Regan.
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Eye the Tide by SpaceslugRelease date: July 20, 2018
Label: BFSD Records
Spaceslug seem like a band in a tremendous hurry. In their three short years they've released two records and an EP, with Eye the Tide being their third release in just eighteen months. And these aren't just early tossed out sketches either; Spaceslug sounded like they've been around the block a few times, with a clarity of focus many veterans in their field don't possess, right from day one. And they've only gotten more impressive from there. Eye the Tide rounds out what the band describe as a trilogy of albums but it feels less like an ending than a beginning for them.
All three band members contribute vocals to the record and whilst many stoner bands struggle to find one member with a voice worth hearing Spacelug have three, boasting a trio of vocal styles that mesh together beautifully. At times when they come together they sound like Crack the Skye era Mastodon – the stunning opener 'Obsolith' is not a million miles from 'Oblivion' in both name and sound – and with their mellifluous, malevolent low/high harmonies they occasionally come across like an alternate dimension Alice in Chains who have a taste for hallucinogens instead of heroin. Which is a boon that can't be overstated: how many times have you heard a great opening to a track by a stoner band and waited anxiously to hear whether the vocals ruin it? With Spaceslug you're always in good hands, with the three of them bring to mind other famous harmonisers Cream and Songs of the Deaf era Queens of the Stone Age across the record. The vocals are the not-so-secret weapon in their arsenal that elevate them to another level.
And they gel beautifully with Spaceslug's shift towards darker, heavier sounds. There were hints towards doom and post metal on earlier works but their debt to Neurosis and Isis has gained significant interest on Eye the Tide. The chugging guitar that gives 'Spaced by One' its weight is pure Neurosis, and there are frequent moments where the bass takes the lead that echo Isis' underrated final album Wavering Radiant. But they haven't left their stoner roots behind entirely: 'Eternal Monuments' is a mannered, almost elegant implementation of desert rock vibes, conjuring images an alien desert planet where little gray men hold generator parties beneath twin suns. But rather than being pure riff driven works every song is structured meticulously, albeit using the same building blocks – effects laden build, big riffing vocal parts and lengthy contemplative jamming sections. There's nothing so gauche as a solo – it's all about the mood. It may be space flavoured but it's more Asimov or Philip K Dick than Star Wars.
Many stoner bands look to space for vibes but Spaceslug aren't interested in a space-is-awesome stoner psyche trip – the usual signifiers are largely present but it's as if the fuel's running out, life support is failing and the crew is turning on each other. 'Obsolith' closes with synth drones that conjure pure astral terror, like dropping into orbit on a planet only to realise it's alive. Their one vice is being a little one paced, though they do a little to redress that on 'Words like Stones' which repeatedly hits the afterburners and goes into full black metal hyperdrive with blastbeats and appropriately harsh vocals. And on the 11 minute closer 'I, the Tide' there's some lengthy jazz-inflected pace shifting fast/slow parts, with the rhythm section dialled in and the guitar going rogue, switching the groove in disorienting ways. They may not up to the sheer skill levels of Elder or Mastodon as yet but they come impressively close on this track before the record comes to an appropriately slow, doomy end.
The only other criticism is that it sounds a little too considered and measured at times, lacking a little of bite in the mix that would have made the post-metal elements shine. Instead it's seemingly mixed for a laid back headphones-centric experience with drum rolls rattling from ear to ear. But for the majority of the time that suits them just fine. It's more of a downer of a record than most of their erstwhile stoner rock peers would come up with, a grungey post-doom voyage of space-sick contemplation. It's a bad trip, but it's a fine record. And for Spaceslug it feels like an arrival.


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Leave Room for Wisdom in Your Intelligent Life
"Intelligence" is all the rage. Students take standardized tests throughout school to measure intelligence, and we build machines powered by artificial intelligence to help us do our jobs. We seem to value intelligence above all else.
This is understandable. After all, "intelligence" in both of those examples is measurable and actionable, and it appears to provide a certain amount of clarity. However, "intelligence" in this sense is not necessarily a prerequisite for success. As psychologist Angela Duckworth points out, all that intelligence tests demonstrate is performance on intelligence tests — they do not reflect fundamental intelligence.
In 1982, psychologist Dr. Vivian Clayton defined intelligence as "the ability to think logically" and to "conceptualize and abstract from reality." Wisdom, on the other hand, she defined as "the ability to grasp human nature, which is paradoxical, contradictory, and subject to continual change."
In short, Clayton's distinction between the two is that intelligence is the understanding of how to do things, whereas wisdom requires understanding that a logical stepwise process rarely works in life without constant iteration. In this age of life hacks and intelligent platforms, we've become obsessed with mechanistic thinking — figuring out the best way to do things — but in the course of doing this, we have become blind to the potential of wisdom.
Finding Wisdom's Worth
Intelligence by itself has mostly unobservable and latent characteristics — it's useless without context. An "intelligent" system, after all, is only as intelligent as the data it's processing. Feed an intelligent data processor nonsense, and you will get nonsense out of it, albeit logical nonsense. Also, intelligence doesn't always account for which factors actually matter. We have to use our intuition and iteration to find solutions to our challenges, so "intelligence" often comes to mean little more than rule-following, and rules by themselves do not always advance our progress or add value.
For example, a friend was recently traveling on an international flight. He was one minute late for checking luggage, and due to the airline's rules, he had to miss his flight. Outside of context, these rules seem helpful — intelligent, even. You can't have people checking in late and delaying flights all the time, and rushing them through the ticketing and security process would be a safety hazard. But in this instance, the airline lost a loyal customer.
Intelligent rules are not always wise rules, and the airline industry has suffered because of it. Between 2000 and 2012, prompted by consumer frustration with flying, the passenger rail market between New York and Washington increased by 38 percent, and the rail market between New York and Boston increased by 34 percent. Of course, security is paramount, but airline rules are often random, unexamined, and disconnected from what makes sense. Thus, they are often unwise.
Despite the efficiency and productivity that intelligence promises, it is wisdom that leads us into real fulfillment. In 2013, behavioral scientist Igor Grossmann and his colleagues found that there is no correlation between intelligence and well-being; wise reasoning, on the other hand, correlates with greater life satisfaction, better social relationships, more positive words used in speech, less depressive rumination, and greater longevity. Because wisdom contains a number of complex variables, including prosocial attitudes and emotional balance, it's also associated with a delicate balance in the brain concerning our emotions. Wisdom is what dampens an emotional response when it's excessive and, through self-awareness, exerts self-control.
The regions of the brain responsible for wisdom overlap with the regions responsible for intelligence, but there are some differences. Wisdom activates brain regions involved in the practical application of knowledge and regions that promote social good. It also involves the integration of emotion and knowledge. Essentially, wisdom adds the context that intelligence needs in order to be useful.
3 Ways to Apply Wisdom to Your Life
If you want to live with greater well-being and have practical and integrated solutions for life's challenges, make room for more wisdom in your life, not just more intelligence. To ensure you're making wise decisions, ask yourself these three questions:
- Is my problem created by something other than itself?
For example, if you are looking for a life partner and have no intention of moving from your hometown, you probably want to date people who have similar geographic plans. Make sure you're comparing potential solutions with their ramifications in real life.
- How does my goal relate to doing social good?
When thinking about this, make sure you're not simply doing something because you think people will recognize your virtue. Instead, try to deeply understand how your own passions relate to social good. There's no need to force it. Authenticity matters.
- Do I really care?
If you're conflicted about your choices, examine those feelings. Learning how to acknowledge the pros and cons of your life choices can make you more wise, and you can integrate that wisdom into your plan moving forward. Having no strong emotions is a signal that you have not connected with your path forward, and having paradoxical feelings, while wise, should be distinguished from internal conflicts that can be resolved.
The decisions that lead to happiness aren't just the smart decisions; they are the wise decisions, or what we commonly call "good decisions." Having a psychological strategy that is practical, socially relevant, and authentic will make sure you're activating your own wisdom more successfully.
Pillay, S. (2018). Leave Room for Wisdom in Your Intelligent Life. Psych Central. Retrieved on October 20, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/blog/leave-room-for-wisdom-in-your-intelligent-life/
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Question: What is the population of Compton? Answer: Compton, United States (Administrative unit: California) - last known population is ≈ 98 600 (year 2014). This was 0.031% of total United States population. If population growth rate would be same as in period 2010-2014 (+0.56%/year), Compton population in 2020 would be: 101 968*.


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For those of you who intend to delve into organic vegetables gardening activities this topic are very crucial for you. You really need to know about natural pest control for vegetable garden as pests problem is one of the common problems in gardening activities.
In organic gardening, uses of chemical pesticides to get rid of pests are unacceptable therefore learning the natural way to get rid of the pests naturally is very important. Do not be afraid of the pests, you just need to do the necessary procedures and techniques that we are going to discuss and you will succeed in your gardening activities.
Before we go into further details you have to understand the concept of controlling the pests. You cannot and you will never succeed in truly eliminating the pests as the plants that you grow in your garden are their food. Even you manage to kill all the pests at one time there will be another group of pest coming from everywhere to your garden. The only thing you can do is to control them so that they will not do severe damages to your plants.
Let's discuss one by one on the natural pest control for vegetables garden in the coming paragraphs.
1. Preventing the pests.
The best thing that you can do to get rid of pests is by preventing them to invade your vegetables garden at the first place.
Among the things you can do in preventing pests into your garden initially is to prepare a very good and fertile soil for your plants to grow.
The reason why this is important is because healthy plants really depend on the availability of important nutrients in the soils. If the soil is not in a very good condition your plants will be having nutrients deficiency and leads to unhealthy growth. A healthy plant has their own immune systems that protect them from pests and diseases.
Like human unhealthy person is vulnerable to any diseases and same goes to plants. Unhealthy plants will be easily infected by diseases and pest whereas healthy plants have the natural ability in avoiding them from being attacked by pest and diseases.
Therefore just taking care of your plants health through fertile soil you have already taking care one of the most important aspects in getting rid of pests naturally.
If you take a time to think of what just being said above you can surely relate it to the plants in the nature. In nature plants can survive and have been survived for thousands of years by themselves without having the pesticides even the organic pesticides for them to grow healthily. This proved that healthy plants have their own immunity towards the pests and diseases.
If your soil is not in a good condition you can improve the soil by adding some organic materials such as compost, organic fertilizer like animal waste and beneficial bacteria solutions. All these things will help in improving your soil fertility. Some of the available products in the market are as in the pictures below:
2. Control your pest manually.
The second way you can do to control the pests naturally is by doing it manually. Of course not all pests can be controlled manually but many of them you can use this techniques.
Example of pest that you can control them manually is slugs, snails and weeds. By controlling the pests manually, you will be avoiding the uses of pesticides to your vegetables.
Of course if you are doing large scale of planting this method may not works but for small vegetables garden this method is highly recommended as it does not only avoiding the uses of pesticides but also saving your money from buying the pesticides.
3. Preventing or repel the pests from your plants.
The third way you can do in getting rid of pests naturally for your vegetables garden is by preventing or repelling the pests from coming near to your plants.
There are many ways on how you can do to achieve this. The first choice for you is by building a greenhouse at your garden. This may take a little bit of cost but actually the best way to get rid of the pests naturally. You just need to spend your money only once to build the greenhouse and you can use it as many time as you want.
The second choice is by using the plastic mulching. There are many types and many colors of plastic mulching available in the market. Each of them has different function. One the famous plastic mulching that usually used for pests repellent is the silver color.
The third way to prevent the pests to your plants is by building row covers throughout you planting beds. Example of the row cover is as in the picture below. To make a row cover you need to use the clear plastic sheet so that the sun light could penetrate the plastic sheet and allowing the plants to do the photosynthesis process.
4. Spraying The Organic Insecticides.
The fourth way and the last one for this article on how you can get rid of pests in your vegetables garden naturally is by applying organic pesticides. You must be wondering what does applying pesticides got to do with the natural way of controlling the pests.
Actually the pesticides that were meant here are the one that is made from natural materials or plants such as form herbal plants like neem plants and not the chemical pesticides.
For your information there are a lot of plants that can be formulated into pesticides but not many have been made commercially. If you browse all over the internet there are a lot of people who are sharing their home made pesticides recipes that you can follow and try to make your own pesticides at you home.
Chili, pepper and lemon grass are some of the plants that are commonly used for homemade pesticides recipes. May be you can try to make your own pesticide by referring to one of the recipe available on the internet and see how it works.
If you are not keen in making your own pesticides there are also a lot of organic or natural pesticides being sold in the market either online or offline. These products were made from various natural formulations that have been tested for their effectiveness. Some of the products that are available at Amazon.com are as below:
For the conclusion, natural pest control for vegetables garden is available; the only problem is that not many people know how to do it. There are many ways that you can choose in controlling the pest naturally without having to use the harmful chemical pesticides at your vegetables garden.
It is really hope that this article will help you a little bit in your gardening activities. Please do not hesitate to ask in the comment section below should you have any question.
I am also really grateful if anyone would like to share their opinion or experience in the comment section below so that we all can learn from each other.


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This was a 238km loop with lots of gravel. I wanted to ride Niblet Gap as a little joke between friends, but it's also a way to see some really remote farming country. Niblet Gap itself is only about a kilometre, so strictly road bikes would be a fairly easy carry through. The Tothill Range area to the east of Robertstown has numbers of similar tracks cutting through the ridges. Read on >>>>
It was clear the papers were correct about people not going to the doctor during lock-down. Because within ten days of seeing my own doctor, I was sitting in a socially distanced chair outside the office of a skin specialist: one Dr. Tully Harris.
I wondered if he was the same Tully Harris who had been in the youth group of a congregation where, years ago, I had filled in for a few months. He would be old enough by now.
That Tully Harris had been a quiet kid who seemed to live in a universe which occasionally intersected with the one the rest of us were in. But he had a skill which the youth group were keen to show the new minister: Out on the basketball courts, Tully Harris sat backwards on his pushbike and rode a perfectly symmetrical figure eight across the asphalt... Read on >>>>
I've wanted to see a stretch of road between Truro and Eudunda that I've only ever ridden late at night, so this trip was the opportunity. I setup the route for scenery and low traffic rather than minimising distance, and to allow me to get the whole thing done in a long day without being heroic about the time on the bike.... Read on >>>>
March 2020: The plan was to ride to Leigh Creek, and return, over three days, a 1,000km round trip. The weather had other ideas, with 30+km east and south-east winds forecast for the weekend. These autumn winds were not expected to drop at night, which ruled out what is often an opportunity to make up a bit of time. In the end I put in about 800km on a modified course... Read on >>>>
I often tell people you can ride from Angaston to Willunga, and do in on bike paths and back streets. I've wondered about doing it as a full loop in the one day, and here it is.
Google will take you from Angaston to Willunga through the hills; 121km, or you can take the highways and expressways through the city. That's 133km. By bike and bike path, it's about 150km.
The possible routes are endless. I took a fairly direct route from Elizabeth to Willunga, and then had fun linking together a whole heap of paths on the way back to Angaston. From Angaston, I took the quickest way home if I stayed on the path. It resulted in 330km all up... Read on >>>>
In the abstract of a scientific paper, or the engineering plans for a bridge, words are precise and their meaning is tightly agreed and defined. One must rigorously exegete the text; that is, determine the unambiguous meaning of its author. The gospels are not such a literature. Here, we need to identify as much as possible what the author meant; that's the exegetical task. But we always bring ourselves and our own culture to a Gospel text. The art of reading the gospels is to avoid importing ourselves unduly so that we become eisogetes, those who read into the text, rather than those who bring insights out of the text.
And then there is the Gospel of John. The exegesis of John is very simple: Jesus shows us the Father; trust Jesus. But John desires us to bring ourselves into the text in a way the synoptic authors do not. His poetic text means to alert us to the experience of God, and to open us to the experience of God. He does not seek to define what this experience will be, but leaves us to take flight from his words to discover new heights of experience. So we come with all the necessary cautions about 'exegesis rather than eisegesis,' but eventually we must take flight into the endless skies of human experience, or John will remain obscure and our reading of him will be wooden. As Jesus said, "you will do greater works than these because I am going to the Father. [You will see things John never imagined.]" And when we see such things, we exclaim, "That's what he was talking about!"
Mine the poetry of John; dwell in it and muse upon it, and ears which have struggled with its strange cadence and imaginaire, will find a sudden clarity, and an affirmation of their experience of God... Read on >>>>
From the text: If we ignore the artificial chapter divisions in John, it is clear that blindness, and thieves and bandits, go together.
9:40Some of the Pharisees near him heard this and said to him, 'Surely we are not blind, are we?' 41Jesus said to them, 'If you were blind, you would not have sin. But now that you say, "We see", your sin remains. 10:1'Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit... ...
There is something about human culture — the thief — which kills and destroys us, but Jesus comes to give life, and "more abundantly." The word for life is the same as the word Jesus uses in John 3:16... ...
But what this life will seem to be will depend upon our imagination. It will depend upon who we choose our models to be.
As a younger child, I imagined the fullness of life and being lay in being good. If I was good, I would have life. I was, of course, completely unconscious of how I came to this thought, but it was very clear to me by Grade 5 that "being good" worked for survival. As the whole class accused me of lying in order to deflect their own guilt in a certain matter— the consequences of this accusation were clearly going to be unpleasant— Mr Rosenthal, the Headmaster said, "I have never know Andrew Prior to tell me a lie," and believed me. My conversion was complete. Being good was 'salvational!' ... Read on >>>>
From the text: When Thomas has Jesus come before him that evening, he is being invited upon the Way to Emmaus. He is being invited into the communal, journeying life of church, with its weekly Eucharist. Upon this journey, "beginning with Moses and all the prophets" Jesus will interpret to him "the things about himself in all the scriptures." ...
Thomas knows that you can be raised from the dead, "since Thomas had recently seen Jesus raise Lazarus." I note that Thomas is the only disciple specifically named in the story of Lazarus in John 11. This is meant to highlight the oddness that it is he, of all people, who later "doubts" the resurrection of Jesus... the key point is that in John's "imaginaire" – in the realm of his imagination – resurrection is not the problem it is for us today. Resurrection, as such, is not the problem he wants us to see.... Read on >>>
Jesus was raised from the dead. That's the blunt claim of Christianity. Either the disciples lied to us, or were deluded. Either Jesus who claimed he would be raised was raised, or he was deluded. Why would you base your life upon, and entrust your life to, something that was based in a lie or delusion?
We can call ourselves Christian and say there was no resurrection, but every time I do this, I seem to end up in a lesser life, a sad heroism in the face of futility and inevitable death. In this place I say death altogether to quickly and easily, just as Christians say resurrection too easily. Death means complete annihilation. The species and the planet will die, eventually, and perhaps sooner rather than later. Death means that I and you and everything anyone has ever done becomes... nothing. I don't have the heroism to live despite the fact that it all comes to nothing— all of it and everything.
Yet neither, when I am honest about it, can my mind accept the physical resurrection of Jesus. I met my neighbour in Rundle Mall one day— he had died a few weeks before. My whole world began to tilt sideways in incomprehension and terror. After a few seconds I realised it was one of those extraordinary 'almost-twins' we sometimes meet. But the real thing? My rational mind cannot accept that such a thing can be.
But the church asks me to stand and proclaim, "He is risen!" How can I come to a place where I can do that with integrity?
I remember we went to a one day match between Australia and New Zealand. The ground was packed, the weather was glorious, and colleagues we met there had brought with them, as a treat, as something truly Australian for her, an exchange student from Switzerland. But she sat with us, mystified and then completely bored, reading a book. When we all stood— thousands of people— to applaud someone who'd made their fifty, she looked at us with complete incomprehension, clearly concluding Australians were crazy, and went back to her book.
Cricket is something like resurrection. Outside of its context and culture, resurrection is incomprehensible, and even crazy.... Read on >>>>
This site is about celebrating life. My own life is too busy; my work is almost designed to keep me from reflection and enjoyment. In the busyness and competition of life, it is hard, especially for men, to be honest about fears and feelings. All this works against celebrating and enjoying life except in a most shallow fashion. So here, I seek to be unbusy.
One Man's Web has grown haphazardly, reflecting the interests of friends and myself. You will find abandoned blind alleys, ideas we no longer adhere to, things we never believed but "hung out there" to see what would happen. There are areas where I am remain passionate, but can't keep up; the area on Australia's refugees is one.
If you find some enjoyment or challenge here, I am glad. Celebrate life!
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We asked our Year 7 students to do a survey about the healthy habits of the students and teachers at IES Sierra de Gador.
Here are some of their fantastic projects for last year.
Let´s see if this year the results are similar or different.
Here you can download the xcel sheet that they have been using so far.


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Phase 1: Prepare
September – December 2019
- Vision Development
- Team Building
- Fundraising
Carter and Tamara are native Roanokers. They both graduated from college in 2009, Tamara from Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, and Carter from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. They got married and took a hard right turn to go to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
In the back of their minds, they thought they may return to Roanoke one day to plant a church, but God wanted to develop them over time first. They moved for seminary the week after their honeymoon where, for the next three years, Carter earned a master's degree in Christian ethics. Meanwhile, they plugged into The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham and quickly became passionate about The Summit's vision for reaching the world through church planting.
So in 2012, Carter and Tamara were sent out of The Summit as members of a church planting team. With 30 other people who moved from Raleigh-Durham, they helped launch Mercy Hill Church. During the seven years since planting Mercy Hill, Carter has served the church as a community group leader, shepherding elder, and directional elder. Vocationally, he helped lead Greensboro Pregnancy Care Center for over six years, while Tamara has had the full-time job of raising their three children.
Finally, God led them back to thoughts of planting a church in Roanoke, and they just couldn't resist his call any longer. When they thought of the more than 1000 baptisms Mercy Hill Church has seen over the last seven years, the numerous marriages brought back from the brink, the overall cultural influence the church has had in Greensboro, and more, they just knew they had been in the midst of something like a gospel-centered revival. Now they're hungry to take that experience back to Roanoke. Carter and Tamara can't wait to see who God will save and how he will change the culture through Redemption Church.
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Our strategy is to make, shape, and multiply disciples. A disciple at Redemption Church is someone who follows Jesus and leads the culture.
We believe this cycle is fueled by the gospel. The gospel makes Jesus-followers (Rom. 1:16; Rom. 10:14-15); shapes them into the image of Jesus (Phil. 1:6; 2 Pet. 3:18); and multiplies those (Acts 2:47; 16:5) who are commissioned to go out and lead others back to Jesus (Matt. 28:18-20; Luke 24:44-49).
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Radically ordinary hospitality—inviting others into our homes and lives—is one of the most effective ways to introduce unbelieving neighbors to Jesus through personal acts of love and service, that then lead to opportunities to share the gospel with words and call people to respond (evangelism). Hospitality can be scaled, from individuals to families to small groups to the church organization itself. We will bring our neighbors in, no matter who they are, to engage the culture with the gospel.
As Christians, we are called to go into our community to serve our neighbors with authentic love, asking for nothing in return. This naturally gives us the opportunity to share the hope we have in knowing Jesus, the One who ultimately left his home to serve us. We will go out to the community as a way to practically love and engage the culture with the gospel.
We are called to gather for gospel-centered worship (Heb. 10:25). Therefore, we will "meet big" as a local body every week. We are also called to hold one another accountable and to live on mission together (Acts 2:42-47). Therefore, we will "meet small" in groups of 12-15 people every week. These small groups will form the core of our discipleship strategy. We will meet big and small to shape disciples who create a new culture.
Christians further along in their faith journey are called to pour into those who are coming up behind them (Titus 2). We will coach at two levels. Coaching in big groups enables shepherding elders to pastor and equip the church effectively (Eph. 4:11-12). Coaching in groups of two or three people enables accountability and Christian maturity (James 5:16). We will coach big and small to shape disciples who create a new culture.
We want to multiply small groups and coaching groups often. Our goal is to keep 80% of our committed members in small groups and coaching groups. So developing leaders is a key part of multiplication. Through our leadership pipeline, as well as all members seeking to serve the church in some way, we will multiply groups all over the city to spread the good news and transform culture.
We want to multiply churches. Our goal is to raise up and plant a church within the first three (3) years of our existence—one of many more to come. New churches statistically reach more lost people than churches 3-years-old or older. This is the New Testament method for making disciples. So we will multiply churches in the United States and around the world to transform culture.
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Keeping the Gospel Central
Multiplying Disciples & Mobilizing Leaders
Building Community Among Believers
Demonstrating Hospitality Toward the Culture
Redemption Church affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
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Pray for the launch team and the people of Roanoke. We believe God works in the world through the prayers of his people. Everyone should pray for the kingdom to advance! Pray with us that God will spark a gospel-centered revival; that He will prepare people to receive our hospitality and the gospel; that our team will be bold to love people and share the gospel with them; that he will make us more like Jesus daily and have healthy relationships with one another; that he will bless our team members lives, especially with jobs, and prosper all their ways.
Give generously to fuel the mission in Roanoke. We can only go as far as the generosity of God's people will take us. Church plants with greater funding in the first three (3) years reach more lost people faster. Additionally, churches who sponsor church plants are shown to have increased attendance by 22%, giving by 48%, and designated gifts toward missions by 77% for the five years after sponsoring a church plant. God blesses our generosity! Please consider how much you're willing to sacrifice in order to see God's kingdom advance through our church plant. We could potentially impact thousands of people over the next five years (and more!), and it will all start with your generosity.
Plug into our launch team, or plug others in who already live in Roanoke. Connect us to people who want to join our mission, or people who may need our hospitality once we arrive. Also ask yourself, Why shouldn't I go? How are you fulfilling the Great Commission? People are the mission, so we hope to connect with as many people as we can.


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For those who are planning on upgrading their Apple computers to the latest OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion operating system, there is a known compatibility issue with older versions of Trend Micro antivirus. Before attempting to upgrade to Mountain Lion, ensure your computer is running Trend Micro version 1.5.6043 or newer. Continue reading "K-State Trend Micro antivirus and Mac OS X Mountain Lion compatibility issues"
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Remote-access protocols RDP, SSH, VNC to be blocked Aug. 13
The Office of Information Security and Compliance will begin blocking RDP, SSH, and VNC incoming Remote Access protocols at the campus border starting 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13.
This means that users using these protocols to access on-campus resources will need to set up their Virtual Private Network (VPN) prior to the deadline. Continue reading "Remote-access protocols RDP, SSH, VNC to be blocked Aug. 13"
Where to direct security-related issues
Harvard Townsend, chief information security officer, retired effective June 30. A nationwide search is under way to fill the position.
In the interim, send all administrative network security matters to Ken Stafford, chief information officer, at email@example.com or 785-532-6520. For other security issues, please contact Josh McCune at firstname.lastname@example.com or 785-532-2598.
(Editor's note: Reprinted from the July 19, 2012, article in K-State Today.)
All employees: July 31 deadline looming for IT security training
The July 31 deadline is looming for all employees, including current student employees, to complete K-State's 2012 security training. On average, it takes 20-30 minutes to complete.
State policy requires that all state employees receive annual training in IT security, said Harvard Townsend, K-State's former IT security officer.
Continue reading "All employees: July 31 deadline looming for IT security training"
Harvard Townsend retires as chief information security officer
Harvard Townsend, K-State's chief information security officer (CISO), retired in June after more than 31 years of service to Kansas State University. He recently moved to Illinois, where he's accepted an IT security position at Wheaton College, a Christian liberal arts institution west of Chicago. His wife, Dana, accepted a faculty position at the same institution earlier this year.
Continue reading "Harvard Townsend retires as chief information security officer"
IT security training for 2012 now available
State policy requires that all state employees receive annual training in IT security. The 2012 version for K-State is now available and must be completed by all employees, including student employees, by July 31. This year's training builds on the foundation of last year's introduction to basic IT security topics. It contains a single module, has no narration and should only take 20-30 minutes to complete.
To take the training, go to the SecureIT training page, login with your eID and password, and click on part 1 of "2012 Secure IT @ K-State Training."
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Viruses now targeting Mac computers
Over the last week the Mac community has been dealing with the first major virus outbreak to affect OS X. These viruses take advantage of a vulnerability within the Java engine of the Mac and allow a virus to be installed on a computer by simply visiting a website that is infected. Apple has released a patch for the Java vulnerability along with a removal tool that aids in the removal of known variants of the virus.
All Mac users are highly encouraged to:
- Ensure their OS X operating system is up-to-date. To do this, click the Apple icon in the upper left-hand corner of your computer and select Software Update. Be sure to install all updates.
- Ensure they have an antivirus software package installed on their Mac. K-State does provide antivirus software to all faculty/staff and students at no cost to the individual. To get K-State's antivirus software, go to www.k-state.edu/its/antivirus.
Handing down or selling an iPad? A tip to make it a secure transition
With the release of the new iPad last week, many are looking to sell, trade in, or hand down their old iPad. Chances are your iPad is full of personal data such as email, documents, photos, and social applications that auto-log-in to your accounts such as Twitter and Facebook. If not properly handled, the receiving party could gain access to this and other data that may be stored on the iPad.
Continue reading "Handing down or selling an iPad? A tip to make it a secure transition"
Missed the eID password-change deadline?
The mandatory spring eID password-change deadline was yesterday, Feb. 8. If you did not change your eID password, you will NOT be able to connect wirelessly to the Internet on campus, sign into your K-State email, iSIS, K-State Online, HRIS, and more.
If you miss the deadline and have previously set an alternate email address with security question-and-answer in the Password reset options section in eProfile (eid.k-state.edu), then you can reset your eID password online.
- Go to eProfile (eid.k-state.edu).
- Click the Forgot your eID password? link and then enter your eID.
- An email will be sent to your alternate email address.
- From that email, click the password-reset link and then answer your password-reset question.
If you did not set an alternate email address with security question-and-answer, you will need to contact the IT Help Desk. You can change your password over the phone or in person at the IT Help Desk, 214 Hale Library on the Manhattan campus, or at the ID Center, 103 TAC Building on the Salina campus. You will need to provide proof of your identity.
Immediately after changing your password, update the password settings with your new eID password in all your computers, devices, and applications, or else risk getting locked out of K-State wireless or email. This includes:
- KSU Wireless and/or KSU Housing wireless connections (using XpressConnect)
- Your local email and calendar client such as Outlook, MacMail and iCal, Pegasus, or Gmail
- Your mobile device(s) such as your cellphone or tablet
- Other mobile devices, computers, and Web services
If you get locked out, you may get an "HTTP 400" error when trying to access K-State Zimbra webmail or not be able to connect to the Internet using wireless on campus. If this happens, update your eID password in your devices and, if you still can't connect, contact the IT Help Desk.
Today, Feb. 8, is the deadline to change your eID password
All eIDs, including individual and group, must be changed by midnight tonight, Feb. 8. To change your password go to eProfile (eid.k-state.edu), sign in with your eID and current password, then click "Change your eID password" and follow the steps.
Don't risk getting locked out of K-State wireless or email. Once you have changed to a new password, immediately update the eID password settings in all your computers, devices, and applications. This includes:
- KSU Wireless and/or KSU Housing wireless connections (using XpressConnect)
- Your local email and calendar client such as Outlook, MacMail and iCal, Pegasus, or Gmail
- Your mobile device(s) such as your cellphone or tablet
- Other mobile devices, computers, and Web services
If you get locked out, you may get an "HTTP 400" error when trying to access K-State Zimbra webmail or may not be able to connect to the Internet using wireless on campus. If this happens, update your password in your devices and, if you still can't connect, contact the IT Help Desk.


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I finished reading this last night, the autobiography of a 17th century seaman called Edward Coxere (pronounced "Coxery"). It has humour and tension but clearly comes from a time when the novel as an artform was still in its infancy. It has the free-roaming quality of a picaresque as Coxere simply reports one episode after another. It's filled with wonderful detail and incidental glimpses into how people talked and behaved. Coxere describes being sent to France in 1647 as a child in order to learn the language by being brought up in a French household. It's not long before he goes to sea. The book shows how fluid was the national loyalty of a seaman at the time as Coxere served on Dutch, French, Spanish, and English ships.
As I was at first with the Hollanders against the English I continued in this frigate in the wars against the Hollanders till about the peace. I had not been long in this ship but I was made coxswain: so that I served several masters in the wars between King and Parliament at sea. Next I served the Spaniards against the French, then the Hollanders against the English; then I was taken by the English out of a Dunkirker; and then I served the English against the Hollanders; and last I was taken by the Turks, where I was forced to serve then against English, French, Dutch, and Spaniards, and all Christendom.
In one of the more amusing anecdotes, he describes going home to England at last where everyone, including his mother, thought for certain he was Dutch.
My mother, spying of us, says to the other woman, 'Here come Master Dehase with a Fleming. It may be they may bring some news of Ned.' she little knowing I was he. The old man bid me say nothing, he being pleased at the conceit. When we came to my mother, she looked on me, but knew me not, but asked the old man if he could tell no news of her child, not thinking her child stood before her. The old man bid her patience; she should well hear. This was to her but the old tone, I suppose. I discerned the yearning bowels of a mother, yet notwithstanding I kept myself undiscovered awhile, till at last I made myself known with much joy and gladness.
Yes, there was a time when "yearning bowels of a mother" could be written without thoughts of other connotations.
Coxere also describes the period of time he spent as a slave, having been captured by the Turks. As bad as he makes it sound, even worse is his imprisonment in England after becoming a Quaker and refusing to swear oaths.
He describes the personalities of different shipmates, including a captain who's constantly trying to get drunk. Several times he describes having to rig sails and whole masts in disastrous battles or during storms. At one point he describes holing up in a gunroom and drinking wine during an attack.
The copy I found for a few dollars on Amazon is a lovely little 1946 edition marked "discard" from a school library in Montana. It includes a foldout map and Coxere's original illustrations.


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This year we joined with Holy Cross Lutheran of Beatrice and American Lutheran of Filley for a project at the new site for Teen Challenge just outside Beatrice. We had fun painting an outbuilding.
Want to read about all that is going on with the community and our church? Click here for our sept-2016 newsletter.


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An unexpected surge of smart phone and tablet useage is starting to strain the capacity of the mobile broadband airwaves and it could affect how fast you download apps, send e-mails and make phone calls.
"It means potentially dropped calls and slower speeds," said Rory Altman, director and founder of Boston-based Altman Vilandrie & Co., a management-consulting group focusing on communications, media, and clean tech.
Altman said if more "spectrum" doesn't become available to carriers, and customers continue to gobble up data at growing rates, apps and mobile web pages would slow down due to the congestion.
"The wireless industry has experienced tremendous data demand…much more than anticipated," he said.
Known as "spectrum crunch," officials from the Federal Communications Commission said while growth of wireless broadband represents a significant economic opportunity—it also presents a challenge.
"Demand for…service is likely to outstrip spectrum capacity in the near-term," according to the FCC's website. "Without action to address this spectrum crunch, service quality is likely to suffer and prices are likely to rise."
The constant demand from customers has carriers working to correct the situation.
"[They] want to avoid those impacts since that causes customers to get frustrated and switch providers," said Altman.
Avoiding the crunch
-Altman said the emergence of 4G LTE data networks will off-set some of the congestion.
-Unused and underused spectrum held by companies and governmental departments will be tapped, alleviating immediate the crunch.
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Carole speaks with Zac Shutler from Bridgeport School District (Ohio) about the community garden they have in development. They discuss the unique situation that led to its creation, the partnership with a local correctional facility, and what Zac hopes will happen as a result of this exciting project.
This episode is sponsored by The Ohio Small and Rural Collaborative.
For show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.
With the recent dialogue about school shootings and how to prevent them, Joel speaks with Dr. Jim Lloyd, superintendent of Olmsted Falls, about what schools can do to help keep students safe.
For complete show notes, visit www.weloveschoolspodcast.com.


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"Cooperatives Build" was the theme of this year's National Co-op Month. In keeping with that theme, MCDC held a celebration on October 20 to honor co-ops and how they help to build successful businesses that both serve their communities and members throughout Montana.
USDA Rural Development State Director John Walsh was the keynote speaker at the event held in Great Falls. He spoke about the positive impact co-ops have had on economies in the communities they serve. Walsh also highlighted what he had observed from visiting many different cooperative businesses across Montana and said they were making a difference in building infrastructure and providing essential services for rural Montanans.
Walsh said he first learned what co-ops were all about during a military deployment to Iraq in 2004 as a Battalion Commander with the Montana National Guard. His unit had explored the idea of assisting Iraqis in the development of their own cooperative businesses that could serve their economic interests through community cooperation. Walsh said some of his soldiers had "been involved with co-ops in Montana and knew how to get it started." "So, they [soldiers] went out to the communities to get that done," he said. Walsh also thanked MCDC for helping with the development of new co-ops and added "Without the work you're doing throughout rural Montana, rural Montana wouldn't be in the shape it is today."
Montana Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Kim Mangold echoed Walsh's sentiment; "It is with the help of the Montana Cooperative Development Center that we are able to reach out into the rural areas." "I grew up with co-ops," said Mangold and she added, "It has been that progressive attitude amongst the co-ops that ensure we are moving forward as a state.
Cheryl Ulmer, Regional Director for U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, (D-Mont.), read a statement on the Senator's behalf in support of cooperatives and MCDC; "It's critical that co-ops continue to thrive. I still receive my power, telephone and internet from a cooperative," and Tester went on to add; "I strongly support this organization and its mission to promote and develop cooperatives."
Following the speeches, Walsh presented a certificate for a $200,000 Rural Cooperative Development Grant to MCDC President Greg Jergeson and Executive Director Janice Brown. Under this grant, MCDC assists in the development of new cooperatives and the expansion of existing co-ops in rural communities throughout Montana.
Participants culminated their celebration with refreshments and a special screening of the PBS Visionaries documentary, "In the Spirit of Cooperation," which should be aired throughout the nation in November.


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The new Emperor's parade
03 Oct 2019 in Discover Japan
As Japan's new Emperor is publicly proclaimed, we take a look at the sights along the parade route.
On October 22, 2019, Japan celebrates the ascension to the throne of Emperor Naruhito. An official ceremony will be held at the Imperial Palace followed by a procession in the heart of Tokyo, with the new Emperor and his wife waving to crowds from a car.
During the 3-mile drive to Akasaka Palace, the motorcade will take in some of central Tokyo's most impressive sights.
To celebrate this day, we investigate the route, the history and the festivities so you can relive the journey yourself. The route is easily walkable: follow it on your next trip to Tokyo, and you'll be stepping in the Emperor's wake!
Historical handover
Emperor Naruhito officially succeeded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, 2019 after his father Emperor Akihito became the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in over 200 years. Citing his advancing years, the 85-year-old passed the reins to his eldest son in an official handover ceremony held behind closed doors.
At this time, the Heisei era finished and the new Reiwa era began under Emperor Naruhito.
The name Reiwa, meaning "beautiful harmony, was the result of months of secret meetings by a panel of nine experts and was announced live on television to great fanfare earlier in the year.
Public procession
On October 22, 2019, the new Emperor publicly proclaims his ascension to the throne. This is the occasion to introduce him to the world. Some 2,500 guests from 195 countries will be invited to the Imperial Palace for Sokui-Reiseiden-no-gi, an enthronement ritual during which Naruhito will sit on an immense canopied throne and proclaim himself Emperor.
This is followed by the much-awaited Shukuga-Onretsu-no-gi – a procession to greet the public in an open-top car.
The vehicle chosen for the parade? A convertible Toyota Century luxury sedan, customized with gold Imperial seal on the front bumper.
Some 100,000 people are expected to line the roads on what has been declared a national holiday – a chance to glimpse the new Emperor and his wife Empress Masako.
Sights along the route
The motorcade will pass by numerous important monuments and places of interest along its 3-mile route – offering up a readymade circuit for tourists looking to recreate the royal journey in the future.
If you're staying at HOSHINOYA Tokyo, you'll only have to walk a few minutes to reach the starting point of the parade, the Imperial Palace.
Home to the Emperor and his family, the palace is surrounded by extensive grounds, wide moats and impressive stone walls. Most of the complex is off-limits to tourists, but you can sign up on the official website for twice-daily guided tours in English.
The East Gardens are also open to the public most days, a chance to see the ruins of the original 17th-century Edo Castle and stroll around the pleasant Japanese gardens.
From the Imperial Palace, the procession will head in the direction of Tokyo Station before skirting around Hibiya Park, former feudal grounds that became Tokyo's first Western-style park in the early 20th century. Complete with flower gardens, ponds and restaurants, the park is home to a ginkgo tree estimated to be as old as 500 years. It also hosts the popular Oktoberfest and Christmas market.
Next up, the Emperor's car will drive by the National Diet Building, Japan's centre of political activity. The imposing pillared concrete-and-granite building was completed in 1936. You can sign up on the official website for a guided tour of the House of Representatives in English.
Visits of the House of Councillors are only available in Japanese, and both tours take in the public galley, Imperial waiting rooms, gardens, and the grandiose Central Hall.
Imperial hospitality
Finally, the point of arrival of the parade is Akasaka Palace or Geihinkan, the state guest house. Formerly an Imperial residence, it was transformed into a place to receive visitors of the Emperor in 1974. The main building is modelled on European-style palaces and houses multiple rooms bedecked with hanging chandeliers, vast mirrors and walls embossed with gold motifs.
Reserve ahead on the official website and, even if you're only visiting as a tourist, you'll still get an intriguing insight into what the Emperor's guests will experience on that historical day of October 22.
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After preliminary work on the livestock sector for the 1985 CARD/RCA model was completed in the summer of 1983, it was felt that one of the weaker areas in the sector was the linkage between the livestock sector and the range sector. At that time it was decided that the best way to approach this problem would be through the development of feed transfer activities.
The purpose of this paper is to present a brief overview of the development of the nutrient value coefficients for net energy, protein, calcium, and phosphorus supplied by grazed forages in the 31 market regions. The data developed in this paper serves as coefficients for feed transfer activities in the livestock sector of the CARD/RCA model.
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Disney, W. Terry and English, Burton C., "The Development of Forage Nutrient Value Coefficients for Use in CARD's 1985 RCA Model" (1984). CARD Working Papers. 24.
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A 21-year-old woman has been hospitalised after being run over in Cheam on Friday.
Police were called to reports of a car in collision with a pedestrian on London Road, near the junction with Garth Road at around 10.15 pm on October 16.
London Ambulance Service raced to the scene and took the woman to a south London hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.
The driver failed to stop at the scene but was arrested a short time later on suspicion of drink driving.
He was taken to a police station for questioning and remains in custody at this time.
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0208543 5157, or call 101/ tweet @MetCC ref CAD 8295/16OCT20.