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Aspenites ponder H1N1 flu shot
Special to the Aspen Times Weekly
Aspen, CO Colorado
ASPEN – If you had asked me a month ago if was going to vaccinate my children against H1N1, I would have said no.
Two weeks later, I would have said yes.
Today, I would tell you that the decision on whether to vaccinate is far more complicated than a simple yes or no.
I am not alone in my feelings. Just listen to the moms on the playground, the teachers at the schools, the people lined up at the local health fairs. Even the experts can be found talking circles around the issue.
"I cannot make a blanket recommendation, because it's a personal decision … a decision you should talk to your physician about," said Dr. William Mitchell, of Aspen Valley Pediatrics. "But what I can tell you is that I am very scared of the disease."
Perhaps we should all be scared. We've all read the headlines, and you have to admit they're a bit frightening. As of Oct. 17, H1N1 had hospitalized 1,058 people in Colorado and killed 20 – six of them under the age of 18. Nationally, 41 states were reporting widespread cases of the disease as of Oct. 17, and some 86 children had died from the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
And while people die from the flu every year, this strain is different. For one, it's an unknown. H1N1 first appeared in spring 2009 and has since assumed pandemic proportions; nobody can predict exactly what it will do next.
But more important, perhaps, is that the swine flu seems to hit children harder than anyone else – and this has struck a nerve across the nation, and in our valley.
So why, if H1N1 is indeed deadly, is there a debate over whether or not to vaccinate our children against the disease? When I look at the statistics, I wonder why I hesitate. But I do.
For Sarah Shaw, mother of 9-year-old Spencer, deciding not vaccinate her family against H1N1 is part and parcel of her generally philosophy on health.
"I tend to err on the side of less is more, and I don't like taking medicine or shots if I don't have to," she said. "I feel like a bit of exposure to all of this is natural, and its part of our bodies' abilities to build immunities and stay strong."
It's a belief that many in the Roaring Fork Valley share. But it's one that gives pause to others, including Liz Stark, director of community health for Pitkin County.
"The flu is the flu, no matter what variety. And the flu can be very serious," she said. "With H1N1, the increased challenge is that we have no immunity because it is a new strain. We believe you can reduce your chances of getting this flu through vaccination.
"And I feel perfectly comfortable promoting this vaccine even though it is brand new."
Indeed, the H1N1 vaccine was created only this year. It was not used before this flu season, nor was there time for extensive testing. And this raises questions about its safety and its effectiveness. But it was made using the same techniques as the seasonal flu vaccine, and had H1N1 been identified in early 2009, when this year's flu vaccine cocktail was being concocted, it likely would have been included in the seasonal flu shot.
"If all of this had come about six weeks earlier, we might not be having this conversation," said Dr. Mitchell. "I am comfortable with the seasonal flu vaccine; we have a history with it. But I don't have a crystal ball, so we'll have to wait until next year to know more about this H1N1 vaccine.
"Again, it's a personal decision."
Regardless, there are many in the community who believe the time to vaccinate is now, including Lynn Bayko.
Bayko said the decision to vaccinate her 5-year-old daughter Sadie against H1N1 was simple: "I was told by everyone in health care to vaccinate her for both types of flu, as well as myself and (husband) Ben. Sadie's never had any problems with vaccinations, so I decided to give it to her."
For others, though, the question of whether or not to vaccinate is more convoluted than "I don't believe in vaccinations" or "I follow what the CDC recommends."
And this is the gray area where I reside. My 9-year-old daughter is perfectly healthy; it has never crossed my mind that I need to vaccinate her against the flu. My 6-year-old son, on the other hand, is more at risk; he has a complicated medical history and getting the flu – perhaps even more so the swine flu – is a road we don't want to travel.
So I vaccinate him, right? The benefits of the vaccine – tested or not – outweigh the risks of him getting the flu. Not so fast, I have learned.
Currently, there isn't enough H1N1 vaccine to go around. There isn't even enough to immunize those considered high-risk – health-care providers, households with children under 6 months, pregnant women, children 6 months to 4 years, and those between 5 and 18 with certain underlying health conditions.
"With the little bit we've been given, we can't vaccinate everyone. We can't even vaccinate all of those at high risk," said Stark, explaining that Pitkin County, like all local governments, receives its allotment of the vaccine from the state health department, which receives its allotment from the Centers for Disease Control.
"No one is hoarding the vaccine. No office in town has a stash. These vaccines are being given out as quickly as they are coming in," she continued.
The numbers back Stark's story. Pitkin County has received three shipments of H1N1 vaccine since it was first made available. The most recent shipment included just 200 doses. In a county with more than 15,000 residents, it's easy to see why there is a shortage of vaccines for the general public.
"Our doctors are in a tough position right now," said Stark. "We need to be patient and understand what a complicated situation this is."
The issue of a limited vaccine supply is even further complicated by the types of vaccines currently available – mist, single-dose injectible and multiple-dose injectible. The reason? Even if there is an ample supply of a certain type of vaccine, it may not be the type a person can take, or wants to take.
Pregnant women, for example, cannot take the flu mist as it contains the live virus; they must get the flu shot. Conversely, the flu shot currently available in the Roaring Fork Valley contains thimerosal, an organic mercury-based preservative that some studies have linked to autism and other disorders.
"This is troubling," said Dr. Mitchell, whose pediatric practice removed thimerosal from its shelves nearly a decade ago. "It's not ideal for young children, so it makes for tough decisions."
For Kim Estock, whose 4-year-old son Turner falls into the high-risk category because of his age, it's black and white.
"I won't do thimerosal. We never have and we won't now," she said. "It's just not worth that risk to us."
My husband and I are leaning in the same direction. Until Pitkin County receives more H1N1 flu mist, or injectible vaccine without the thimerosal, our children will likely remain unvaccinated. While our son is at a higher risk for flu than many kids, he is not that high-risk. But this is a personal decision, and we could change our minds as we learn more.
Sarah Shaw, who has never received a flu shot nor chosen to vaccinate her son, appreciates the logic in this.
"We don't vaccinate, but I would certainly do the right thing by my family if the need arises," she said. "We are very fortunate to all be healthy. If one of us had a health issue, I would reconsider the vaccination issue."
And that's a logical way to approach this complicated issue, according to one local child-care provider who asked not to be identified.
"I truly believe it is a parent's obligation to be educated, be informed and make the best possible decision they can for their child in regards to the H1N1 vaccine," she said.
"But I feel there are many pro-active practices that we can all adopt to help children through this flu season," she continued. " Good rest, hand washing, staying home when sick, good nutrition, etc., are so important."
Stark couldn't agree more.
"These are the things those of us in health care and community health have been preaching for years," she said. "It's basic stuff, but it works. And right now, it might be the only defense we have against H1N1."
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SID: Now I'm excited about your book because people will know longer have normal days. They're going to be supernatural days. You tell me you're so excited when you wake up in the morning and you get to talk to your friend the Holy Spirit.
ALISS: Yes.
SID: But this is happening to people all over the world. Tell me about a woman who started reading your book.
ALISS: Yes. This is a woman, she did not know anything about Jesus. She had been in bed virtually the whole time for ten years, apparently, and she was suffering from a condition called MA, which is like chronic fatigue, in pain, lots of tiredness. And a friend of hers gave her my book, "The Normal Supernatural Christian Life" and she goes to bed that night. She starts to read it. It has a lot of different chapters, a lot of different things, the Holy Spirit, healing. She gets to the chapter on demons and as she's reading the chapter on demons, some demons begin to manifest. Something starts to happen and she's like, she's thinking, I've got to keep reading to find out what to do about these demons. Anyway, they start manifesting and she reads what to do. So she says, you know, "In Jesus name." She didn't even know Jesus at that point. But she says, "In Jesus' name leave me now." She read what to do. And as she said that, in the middle of the night these demons left her and she realized she was completely well, so she—
SID: Ten years in bed? Wow.
ALISS: Yes. So then she actually, she gets up that morning. She hardly slept because she had been reading my book all night. She then comes into our shop the next morning, I just happen to be in there, and she starts telling what had just happened. And she said, "For these ten years I've hardly been into the city center because I [can't] get there." It was only two miles away from where she lived. But she said, she told me what had just happened to her, "I want to give my life to Jesus. What do I need to do?" So I just told her about Jesus and she gave her life to Jesus. Amazing.
SID: You don't believe in normal things, do you?
ALISS: No. That would be boring.
SID: Okay. But guess what? You don't stay constant when you know God. You go from Glory, that's being in the presence of God, to Glory, being in more presence of God, to Glory, being even in more presence of God. You even are starting to tell people exact dates that prophetic things are going to happen. Give me an example.
ALISS: Yes. It's powerful. When you prophesy to somebody often you can give a date or a length of time and it will happen as you speak it out. I met this lady who I had never seen before and I really felt like the Lord wanted me to speak to her and prophesy to her. Now what happens very often with me is I don't know what I'm going to say until actually I open my mouth. And even I just felt like I needed to prophesy.
SID: And you know what? There are a lot of people like that that are watching us, but you're not opening your mouth.
ALISS: I know.
SID: And that's why the prophetic isn't coming out. There is a faith dimension, but go ahead.
ALISS: Yes. It's really scary. I'm scared every time, but I just think, well, I'm going to give it a go. So I went up to her and I said, "Excuse me," I said, "I've got a message for you from God. Do you want to hear it?" That's what I said. I don't always say that, but I said it to her that day. Now at that point I still didn't have a message. So she says to me, "Yeah, okay. Tell me what it is." She knew nothing about God, but as I start to open my mouth it comes out, and I said, "You've been going through a terrible time for about two years. You can't even sleep at night. You're in such a bad way. You've got all this anxiety. You don't know what's going to happen." But I said, "You've been crying out and you said, God, if you're real I need a miracle." And so I said to her, "I've come to tell you that God is real. He's heard your cries and you're going to have a miracle." I said, "But what he wants you to know is when you give your life to him completely within two weeks everything is going to turn around for you." Now as I'm saying this, she's crying. So I said, she says, "Everything you said is true. I'm on tranquilizers. I'm about to lose my home. The whole family is against me." She was going through such a terrible time. She really had been crying out to God. So anyhow, I tell her about Jesus. She gives her life to Jesus and within two weeks everything completely transformed just like I prophesied to her and it was just incredible what God did in her life.
SID: God has given you another paradigm for revival. You used to pray, pray, pray, God send revival, God, send revival. God, are you there? Send revival. But God has shown you it's a little different. Explain.
ALISS: Yes. After praying, and it's not wrong to pray for revival, but I realized that actually Jesus has already been and just for me to start revival everywhere I go, because he lives on the inside of me. I've got the whole of the Kingdom of Heaven on the inside of me. So I can start revival everywhere I go. That's what I realized. And as soon as I came to that realization then revival did begin to happen, and it's not just in a shop or in a café, but literally everywhere I go.
SID: That's wonderful that you can do it. But can everyone watching us now do this?
ALISS: Yes, definitely. And that is why I love to tell people that this is for everyone. If I can live like this then so can you because this really is for everybody everywhere. Jesus died for everybody and you can have the Kingdom of Heaven on the inside of you. You can have the Holy Spirit on the inside of you and release it. It's just stepping out on faith and boldness, and courage. And can I release that to your audience?
SID: Please. That was the next thing I was going to say. You must be prophetic.
ALISS: I just felt the Holy Spirit tell me that people watching this show are going to be activated right now. So I want to release that supernatural faith. That's one thing the Lord Jesus wants you to do is to release supernatural faith and to activate people in the miraculous in healing and in the whole supernatural realm of Heaven. So I release that for you now and I want to give you some homework if that's okay, that I would ask you to step out in faith. In fact right now, I ask the Holy Spirit that you would come into that person's room, for all of those watching that something is going to happen tangible right now wherever you are, whether it's a healing. I release that now for you, healing in Jesus' name or whether some kind of manifestation of the Holy Spirit that you really sense the presence of Jesus right now and that he's going to tell you something, and then you need to step out in faith and go activate the whole miraculous realm in your life that you would do it today, let's say by the end of tomorrow, in the name of Jesus.
SID: And if Jesus is not yet your Lord, what are you waiting for? Tell him you're sorry for every wrong thing you've done. Believe the blood of Jesus washes you clean and now ask Jesus to live inside and say with your mouth, Jesus, you are my Lord. I'm listening.© Copyright 2017 Sid Roth, All rights Reserved. Written For: Sid Roth Hosts It's Supernatural
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Best Buy and Target are now offering $100 discounts on the Apple Watch, spurring speculation that a new version of the wearable technology is on the way.
Best Buy has reduced its prices by $100. So the most inexpensive model, Apple Watch Sport, now starts at $249.
Instead of offering a straight discount, Target is instead offering free $100 Target gift cards with the purchase of an Apple Watch.
Michael Pachter, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, tells Fortune that Apple is strict on pricing, so the discounts have a couple of possible implications:
"It suggests that either Best Buy's taking all of the discount and is willing to forgo future supply of Apple watches, or that Apple is participating in the discount, and the new model is coming."
Trip Chowdhry, an Apple analyst and managing director at Global Equities Research, disagreed that the discounts indicate a new generation of Apple Watch is on the way, however. He tells Fortune that there is little more to Best Buy's discount than the retailer trying "to get more customers in-store."
A Best Buy spokesperson tells Fortune that the discount is "good through Christmas."
This week, 9to5Mac reports that Apple is planning to unveil the second-generation Apple Watch in March and ship it out in April. The third-party Apple news website attributes this information to unidentified "sources with knowledge of the plans."
The current generation of Apple Watch first became available via pre-order in April, when initial sales of the wearable crushed those of the iPhone or iPod.
If you're considering spending a couple hundred dollars on a watch, first check out "5 Reasons Not to Buy an Apple Watch."
Would you purchase an Apple Watch now that prices have dropped? Let us know below or on our Facebook page.
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Ultimately, it took three years for Elbee to develop her confidence and become the sweet, social little corgi she was meant to be. Now she is 11 years old. She will be 12 in January. She has always been incredibly sweet, a dog I could take absolutely anywhere. Everyone she meets sees her sweetness, her affectionate, funny little smile.
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Elbee - the Penultimate CGC!
Ultimately, it took three years for Elbee to develop her confidence and become the sweet, social little corgi she was meant to be. Now she is 11 years old. She will be 12 in January. She has always been incredibly sweet, a dog I could take absolutely anywhere. Everyone she meets sees her sweetness, her affectionate, funny little smile.
9 comments:
- Jules said...
Congratulations!! What a wonderful story. I am a bit teary now!
- September 22, 2009 at 5:33 AM
- Traci said...
Like Jules, I'm a little teary... *hugs* I remember my first meeting with her like it was yesterday - she HAS come a long long way.... she's so lucky to have you! CONGRATS!!
- September 22, 2009 at 5:40 AM
- penni said...
She's special, Kathy -- but so are you. It takes such commitment to work with a rescue that has so many medical and emotional problems. So, I think you are both Good Citizens -- she's the "Canine" and you're the "Partner". Good job!
- September 22, 2009 at 6:17 AM
- Baledwr said...
Yeah Elbee!
(Bad Sage - I think Wally gave the overhappy to most of the puppies)
- September 22, 2009 at 6:33 AM
- Alden said...
Oh Kathy, what a wonderful story. I'm a little teary, too. Good girl, Elbee!
I'm glad to hear that Fig isn't the only one who got the "overhappy" gene. I read the requirements for CGC, and thought, "There's no way in hell Fig could pass that....yet." We're working on it though.
Hugs to you all,
- September 22, 2009 at 8:20 AM
- Elbeepem said...
To be fair to the "overhappy" Sage boy, I did take him to another CGC test last week. It was arranged such that each dog went through the circuit individually. He passed 8 of the 10 tests, failing the meeting with another dog, as I knew he would, and the supervised separation. In hindsight, I didn't instruct him to "down/stay," when I left him, which might have made a difference.
No question, being calm around other dogs is his biggest challenge, but all things considered, I was very happy with his progress. Tomorrow it is back to our CGC/socialization class! The overhappy - it's mostly a good thing!
- September 22, 2009 at 10:47 AM
- I need orange said...
What a good, good girl. :-)
Please give her a skritch from me.
- September 22, 2009 at 10:55 AM
- Laurie Eno said...
I have enjoyed reading your blog email@example.com and finding out about For Paws Corgi Rescue. As a fellow dog/Corgi lover, I think it's wonderful work you do.
I run a blog called The Daily Corgi (http://thedailycorgi.blogspot.com), at which I feature a profile of a new, reader-submitted Corgi (or Corgi mix) each weekday. It's only a few months old but it's becoming more popular, largely as the result of the companion facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Daily-Corgi/104617983090?ref=nf. I'd love to do a feature post about For Paws and your four dogs. Please check out the blog and let me know if you'd be OK with that.
Also, I have started a petition to persuade animal advocate/funny lady Ellen Degeneres to consider adopting a rescue Corgi: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/a-corgi-for-ellen. I truly think a Corgi would be a great dog for her (funny/smart/sweet), and more importantly I think she could make a difference by publicizing the issue of breed/overall canine rescue using her world-wide fan base.
Thanks for reading ... Corgi Power To The People!
Laurie Eno
Founder & Editor
The Daily Corgi
- September 22, 2009 at 11:25 AM
- Elbeepem said...
Thanks for the nice comments. I will check out the Daily Corgi. After over a decade of corgi rescue work, ForPaws Corgi Rescue has a LOT of great stories!
Interesting comment regarding Ellen Degeneres too. Not so long ago we placed a corgi mix with some folks who have a similarly noteable neighbor, Oprah Winfrey...no fooling! Turns out that Oprah has been an incredible champion for rescue dogs. She has done a great deal to support the cause and learned about dog rescue from the folks who adopted our little corgi mix!
- September 22, 2009 at 3:22 PM


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PMID is the serial number one paper had in the PUBMED. DOI is the address of one paper on net forever, just like the identification card of people. It won't change with the alternations of the magzine and other things. You can find the paper always through its DOI.
Now I will show you a simple way to find PMID and DOI: first, find the paper in PUBMED; then click the butten "DISPLAY" on the top-left, choose "Medline" and "Apply", the page will refresh atomatically; and you will see a lot of informations, you can see the PMID on the top, and you will find the "AID" on the bottom, it will show you the "DOI" or 'PPI'.
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By: Lisa Larson, www.thespectrum.com
For some, it manifests itself in the sudden inability to form words. Others describe a numb sensation in their lips or face. Still others may experience a drooping eyelid or weakness on one side of their body.
While seemingly minor changes, any of these scenarios could mean you're having a stroke and while such a medical emergency is tragic for anyone to endure, it is particularly surprising when it affects someone young.
Recent statistics shared by the United States Centers for Disease Control in articles by HealthDay and the Associated Press showed a 53 percent increase in strokes among males age 15 to 34 and a 17 percent increase among females of the same age. Men ages 35 to 44 saw a 47 percent increase and for women in that age group the increase was 36 percent.
While the numbers sound significant, Dr. Brett Christiansen, chairman of the stroke committee for Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, said those numbers may be misleading if taken out of context.
Stroke statistics from 1988 to 1994 showed the presence of strokes in men ages 25 to 35 was 0.5 percent, roughly 1 in 200 people, Christiansen said. The increased rate means now 1 in 150 men of that age experience strokes.
"The stats sound more exciting when 50 percent more are having it, but when they realize that's only a quarter of a person more per 200 people, it's not as scary," Christiansen said.
Still, any increase is something worth noting and theories abound as to the cause with some blaming the obesity epidemic and others citing awareness as a potential "cause."
"A good percentage, in my opinion, is we're just more aware of stroke," Christiansen said, adding that such awareness is a good thing.
In addition to the public's awareness, the medical world is more likely to run tests such as MRIs and heart echoes to diagnose and determine a cause when people come in with stroke symptoms, even if the symptoms have gone away.
Dr. Aarush Manchanda, cardiologist for Valley View Medical Center in Cedar City, said he has not personally seen a major increase in young people having strokes, possibly because of the small size of the hospital, but he thinks it is important to get the word out that strokes are not just an issue affecting the elderly and the results of a stroke can be long lasting.
"As a young person I'd rather have a heart attack than a stroke because it doesn't affect my lifestyle as much," Manchanda said.
With a heart attack, you either die or you don't but with stroke many don't recover very well, Christiansen said of what is now the fourth leading cause of death in the United States but the No. 1 cause of morbidity. "Once it happens you're stuck with a lot of bad results."
Knowing the cause of a stroke is a key to determining how to prevent another one. This is important even if symptoms dissipate after a day or so as happens after a Transient ischemic attack, a mini stroke that can be a pre-curser to a full-fledged stroke.
In patients under age 45, one of the more common causes of stroke is a hole in the heart known as a Patent Foramen Ovale. The foramen ovale occurs naturally in infants but closes in the majority of people by age two. When it persists beyond infancy it is called a PFO and allows blood to move from the right side of the heart to the left side and up into the brain. If a clot is present it can pass through the heart and into the brain causing a stroke.
PFO is present in roughly 1 out of every 5 adults, though they may not be aware of it, Manchanda said. Usually PFO does not cause a problem, but when it is combined with other risk factors for stroke such as IV drug use, a combination of smoking and some birth control methods or hematological disorders, the risk of stroke increases.
Other risks include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.
Stroke prevention methods include exercise and a healthy diet as well as regular doctor visits. Those known to be at risk for ischemic stroke may be advised to take aspirin regularly to reduce the risk of blood clots but people should check with their doctor before starting such a treatment, Manchanda said.
Smoking cessation as well as alcohol moderation, weight loss and keeping diabetes under tight control are other keys to prevention, Christiansen said.
Both Manchanda and Christiansen said anyone, regardless of age, who is experiencing stroke symptoms should seek medical attention.
For more information stroke statistics, symptoms and prevention, log onto www.strokeassociation.org.
Warning Signs Of Stroke
If you or anyone you know experiences the following, seek medical attention immediately.
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.
Source: American Stroke Association.
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Since the launch of Android Oreo, smartphone makers are announcing their list of phones that will get the latest update. Now, Chinese manufacturer Vivo has announced the name of their smartphones that will be updated to Android Oreo. The brand also customizes the operating system with their own Funtouch OS so it will be upgraded to a newer version as well. Many other manufacturers like Samsung, Motorola and Sony have already revealed their list of phones that will get an Oreo update.
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The list as you can witness, doesn't cover the whole spectrum of smartphones that Vivo manufactures. In fact, it only includes the 'X' series smartphones that aren't even available in India. The 'V' and 'Y' series by Vivo are the most popular ones in India but unfortunately smartphones from both of them are missing from this list. So Indian Vivo smartphone users will most likely miss out on Android Oreo. And all of the phones not included in the list will have to settle with Android Nougat or an earlier version.
This doesn't come as a big surprise as Chinese manufacturers aren't known for pushing out disciplined Android software updates. Be it Vivo, Oppo, Meizu or even Xiaomi for that matter. However, Xiaomi does offer its latest MIUI update to all its smartphones, some even as old as 2012. This also ensures that Android security patches are delivered to these phones. Other brands should follow this pattern if they can't manage to push out regular Android software updates to their phones.
So before you go ahead and purchase a new smartphone, keep in mind the number of software updates each brand offers. Apart from just looking at the hardware specifications to make a decision, it also makes sense to check on the software side of things. This includes checking whether the phone comes with stock Android or a custom UI and of course the brand's commitment to offer consistent software updates.
To sum up about what the Android Oreo update will bring to the above listed Vivo phones, following are some useful features. The picture-in-picture mode will let you minimize an application in a small window and use another app simultaneously. The phone will boot faster in comparison to previous Android versions. There are notification dots and new emojis among a bunch of other minor improvements under the hood. However, Vivo hasn't mentioned the timeline for these updates so you can expect it in the upcoming months.
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This recipe is a divine raw coconut treat.
Really use the juicy fleshy dates to make the taste perfect.
You will love these to accompany a bitter tea to contrast the flavors.
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1 cup Coconut flakes
2 tsp Coconut oil
2 tbsp Matcha powder
1cup Almond flour
1 cup Dates
Makes 15 balls
1. Mix ingredients and let the mixture sit in the fridge for 20 mins.
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TELLAL is an Arabic word meaning hills or small mounds, which, to us are a powerful way of visualising learning, which, for most, is rarely a straightforward, easy journey. It stands for Teacher Learning and Leadership for All. The 'for all' part speaks to our inclusive approach to growing teacher and leadership talent. So, TELLAL exists for one purpose only: to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in schools.
Through its dynamic development of dual English and Arabic programmes, supported by innovative technology, we train and develop teachers and school leaders to an international standard, meeting the growing global demand for quality learning and decisive leadership in schools. Our guiding principles foreground a capacity building approach, in which we operate at scale in an affordable and a sustainable manner. At the heart of what we do are similar value-based collaborative partnerships and a quality assured service.
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I am currently studying in my final year of my Fine Art degree. I have developed a passion for filmmaking and photography during my course. In the past I have struggled to find a medium to express myself artistically, but when I started to play around with videos I found my strengths in performance and films. The process is long and tiring but I love the connection I get with my work, essentially I become the art. I often use personal experiences and appear in my own photos and videos to create authentic emotive pieces. I have made a collection of short films during my undergraduate course, teaching myself script writing, filming techniques, lighting skills, sound recording and editing skills.
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Chalupas and Salsa de Jitomate
Chalupas are Pueblas most popular street snack. If very small tortillas are not available, trim store-bought corn tortillas to size with a cookie cutter. Queso fresco is a nonmelting Mexican cheese. In the mountains of northern Puebla, tiny, thick-skinned tomatoes with intense flavor are prized for this salsa.
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- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 12 3-inch-round corn tortillas
- 1 cup Salsa de Jitomate (see recipe)
- 1/2 cup crumbled Mexican quesofresco, or feta or goat cheese
Salsa de Jitomate
- 3 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded and cut open flat
- 3 dried d'arbol chiles, or other small, spicy dried chiles, stemmed and unseeded
- 1 lb. red-ripe tomatoes
- 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1 tsp. dried Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp. kosher or sea salt
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place several tortillas in oil. Cook, turning, until thoroughly heated but still pliable with chewy texture, but not brittle. Remove from heat, drain on paper towels and continue until all tortillas are used up.
- To serve, top mini corn tortillas with Salsa de Jitomate and sprinkle of cheese. At a buffet, serve salsa in decorative bowl and allow guests to serve themselves.
Salsa de Jitomate
- Heat heavy, ungreased skillet to medium-high heat. Flattening guajillo chiles with spatula, toast chiles 2 minutes per side until chiles change color and release aromas. Remove to bowl of hot water. Toast d'arbol chiles 30 seconds, and add to water. Soak chiles at least 30 minutes or up to several hours until soft.
- Roast tomatoes and unpeeled garlic cloves until each is covered with black spots. Remove from heat, cut out tomato stem ends and transfer tomatoes to blender. Trim hard ends from garlic, peel and scoop into blender. Add chiles and enough water to facilitate blending, and purée until well blended.
- Pour salsa into bowl, and stir in oregano and salt. Let sit at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
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- Serving Size: Serves 12
- Calories: 80
- Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
- Cholesterol Content: 5 mg
- Fat Content: 6 g
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Protein Content: 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
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My kids are so lucky to be growing up in Southern California.
We are just a few miles from Laguna Beach. To many people, this is a vacation paradise. To my kids, this is home.
I thought I'd share a little bit about what it's like live in So Cal and to hit the beach here for a day. If you are considering visiting, you might find this helpful as you'll have an idea what to expect.
Technically Salt Creek Beach Park is not in Laguna Beach – it's in Dana Point. But it's close enough that the summer trolly runs by, making stops here and at The Ritz Carlton hotel before continuing on up the Pacific Coast Highway to Laguna. The Ritz Carlton looms above this beach, on a cliff to one side. Guests have their own path to get down to the beach but are not separated in any way from others. The beach is public. The hotel does furnish chairs, towels and umbrellas for their guests, however, so it's easy to spot the out of towners!
We like to get to Salt Creek early, before it gets hot and crowded – though I've never known this beach to get uncomfortably crowded. I grew up back east on the Jersey Shore where you often had to fight for your scrap of sand.
Perhaps this beach stays uncrowded because it is a bit of a hike down and through the terraced green park, to get to the beach. Note: bring a kite and a basket of snacks and you might decide to forgo the sand and water, in favor of a scenic picnic on the hillside above the beach.
In the summer time there is a golf cart that will ferry folks down (or more importantly back up) the hill between parking lot and sand for $1. It's not always running though, so you might want to plan for some exercise at the end of the day and try not to overpack! But don't stress. I'm not in the best shape and I always make it back up the paved path in ten minutes or less. Don't worry too much if you're in good health!
Salt Creek offers a very large parking lot. Parking all day ran me $4 this summer – not so bad. There's always space to park and then you go down a short staircase where you cross under the road via a short broad tunnel decorated with murals, and bam! You are in the park with breathtaking views.
Down on the sand it's easy to find a spot to park yourself. My favorite thing to do is watch the surfers. There are lifeguards on duty in the summer time. The waves can get big. The lifeguards designate different areas for swimming and surfing to prevent injuries.
My kids like to play in the sand – playing bury the little brother is a popular activity that never seems to grow old.
I also love to look at the Ritz Cove homes along the cliff. We've all heard rumors about which one used to belong to Barbara Streisand or an NFL player or another celeb. It's fun to imagine what it would be like to awaken to those views and the sound of the surf daily.
On occasion we treat ourselves with a stay at the Ritz Carlton or even just dinner on their patio. It's the next best thing and no airfare!
On our last visit the shoreline was littered with tiny crabs which was highly unusual. It's the first time in 17 years I've seen anything like this. They say it's from the el nino – warm water. It was spectacular and a little sad to watch. Except if you are an ocean bird. In that case, this is like a Vegas buffet.
Don't expect to see this if you go to Salt Creek beach. The sand is normally pretty clean, with few shells other than an occasional broken mussel and little debris besides the occasional clump of seaweed.
This is one of the easier beaches to go to with kids because there are restrooms at the top of the hill in the parking lot and also at the bottom of the hill in a couple locations. There's also a snack shack that is open in the summer. You can buy your classic summer beach foods there – burgers, hot dogs, ice cream and french fries. You can also get smoothies, and other cold drinks.
Here's what to pack for Salt Creek Beach:
- Sunscreen – lots of it!
- Umbrella or shade structure if you are prone to burn
- Towels
- Sand Toys & games
- Boogie Boards for older kids
- Chairs/Mats
- Snacks
- Flip flops – the sand can get very hot here!
- A camera – because it really is gorgeous
After a long hot day at Salt Creek Beach we like to head to the Rite Aid on Crown Valley Parkway and Alicia for some Thrifty Ice Cream. Best $3 ice cream cone you will find in the area. Plus you can pick up aloe if you didn't bring enough sunscreen. Take it from a local!
You might also enjoy this post about a So Cal Staycation at Pacific Edge in Laguna Beach


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H.R.4008 - Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007110th Congress (2007-2008)
|Rep. Mahoney, Tim [D-FL-16] (Introduced 10/30/2007)
|House - Financial Services; Judiciary
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|06/03/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-241. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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Public Law No: 110-241 (06/03/2008)
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Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007 - Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to declare that any person who printed an expiration date on any receipt provided to a consumer cardholder at a point of sale (POS) or transaction between December 4, 2004, and the enactment of this Act, but otherwise complied with FCRA requirements for such receipt, shall not be in willful noncompliance by reason of printing such expiration date on it.


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Just look at this photo… look at it. You guys know I love when Rih is rocking bright red hair, but this picture right here is eeryting. Goals. Goals. Goals. I'm so glad Rihanna covered VOGUE for this look because putting it anywhere else would not do it justice. I want Disney to remake Ariel into a live version and Rihanna has to play her. This is just perfect.
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Irish Water has said that a burst water main serving the Staleen Water Treatment plant near Drogheda, Co Louth has been repaired.
However, it has urged householders in Drogheda and east Meath to conserve water until a timeline for resumption of a normal water supply is confirmed.
The reservoir has enough water to maintain a water supply to customers for two days.
It said that alternative water supplies were currently in place for customers in Ratoath, Kilbride and Duleek. Irish Water added that bottled water was being distributed to vulnerable customers in Louth and Meath.
The burst occurred close to the location of another major burst last year.
Last July, 80,000 homes and businesses across Drogheda and east Meath were left without water for almost a week after a major burst on the pipeline serving the Staleen plant in Donore.
This evening, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy told the Dáil that a new pipe section had been installed and the repair work was successful.
He said the pipe was up to full production and there were no issues.
The minister also said Irish Water would continue to monitor the situation and some areas may experience reduced pressure or a limited supply for a time.
Update on burst on Staleen Water affecting Drogheda & East Meath: Repair crews have been on site throughout the night to excavate the area and locate the burst. Work on the repair is currently underway. Customers are asked to conserve water. See https://t.co/VWewbP4MOF for more— Irish Water (@IrishWater) May 31, 2018
Managing Director of Irish Water Jerry Grant had warned that parts of Meath - Ashbourne, Rathoath and Duleek - will experience supply problems as a result of the burst water main.
Mr Grant said these are the first areas hit when there are problems with supplies and tankers will be deployed to cover schools, nursing homes etc.
He added that a full emergency response was available for all affected areas, just in case the repair schedule was delayed.
BURST PIPE LATEST: 1/2 Responding to @ImeldaMunster Minister @MurphyEoghan says @IrishWater workers have got to leak, 4 metres down and 20 metres from last year's leak. They have a 2nd second piece of replacement pipe + they'll install it as "quickly as possible." @rtenews pic.twitter.com/JsKxntgV7L— Conor McMorrow (@ConorMcMorrow) May 31, 2018
Mr Grant said the burst water main was on a very vulnerable pipe and it will require a complex repair but that crews have a head start, as good weather meant they were able to work through the night.
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Life is Good when you vacation in this luxury oceanfront condo.
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|3 Bedrooms • Sleeps 9
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Gorgeous views from the large balcony will await you every morning, spoiling you with sounds of the seagulls and crashing waves. This beautifully decorated unit has brand new couches in the living room to relax in while watching the 49 inch Smart TV. The well stocked kitchen is a chef's delight, offering ample pots, pans, and dishes, a crock pot, George Foreman Grill, a griddle, blender, toaster, toaster over, Keurig Coffee Maker and a regular coffee maker! Each of the bedrooms have new mattresses and cute bedding in the bunk room. Black-out Shades ensure you wake when you are rested and are in both of the King and Queen bedrooms. Centrally located in the heart of Sandbridge, the Dunes Condominiums has a great community pool, state of the art fitness center and covered parking with short walking distance to the market, restaurants and seaside shops. MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR COVERED PARKING IS 6 feet 4 inches. One assigned parking space.
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Wow! This charming fish shaped birdhouse with a bobber accent has everything that a growing bird family could ever want: an ample sized nesting cavity that provides room for baby birds, a waterproof exterior that will keep nestlings dry, and a unique fish shape that will be the envy of the neighborhood!
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Local art from the 1940s to the present day
A rotating selection from the collection, plus visiting exhibitions
The art-and-outdoors combo
What's the story?
Melburnians John and Sunday Reed bought a bucolic country property about 30 minutes from the city in 1934. At the time, there was just a modest farmhouse on the land, but they began inviting artists, writers, and intellectuals—people like Sidney Nolan, Albert Tucker, Mirka Mora, and Joy Hester—to stay and work there. Eventually, the Reeds and their accumulating collection outgrew the farmhouse, so they commissioned architect David McGlashan to create a home and gallery. In 1964, Heide II, a modernist masterpiece, was completed. The Reeds sold the property to the government in 1981 with the idea it would be turned into the public art gallery it is today—a much larger contemporary gallery and education center were added in 1990s—and died soon after, just 10 days apart.
Run us through the permanent collection.
The Reeds assembled a huge and incredibly important collection of pieces by the Heide Circle, as the artists associated with them became known. They started with modernism but eventually diversified to included figurative, abstract, expressionist, and realist pieces. Over the decades, they continued to support young artists. Since their deaths, private collectors have donated to Heide's collection, which now includes works by the likes of Patricia Piccinini, Juan Davila, and Gordon Bennett. Heide also has one of the largest collections of sculpture by local artists in the country, all thoughtfully arranged around the beautiful property.
And the exhibitions themselves? What can we expect to see?
Australian artists were always the focus of the Reeds, and that spirits continues today. Exhibitions by contemporary artists, including Kathy Temin, Rick Amor, and Fiona Hall, have all opened here. The modernist theme is another common thread—Georgia O'Keeffe's work has hung beside pioneering Australian artists Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith; there has also been an exhibition of furniture by Grant and Mary Featherston.
What type of crowd does this museum draw?
Lovers of Australian art and architecture are regulars, but Heide is also a perfect outing on a sunny day. The vast grounds are open to the public, and even kids will love checking out the sculptures—Jeff Thompson's corrugated iron "Cows" are always popular—and running around on the lush lawn. There's also a kitchen garden, re-created to mirror the one Sunday Reed grew here.
On the practical tip, how were facilities?
It's never very crowded here, making it easy to enjoy some solitude while browsing the art. Due to their age, the original farmhouse and Heide II aren't wheelchair accessible, and the farthest reaches of the garden are situated at the end of dirt paths.
Should we join a guided tour?
The history of Heide is as intriguing as the art, so discover more about it at one of the daily tours (2 p.m.).
Any thoughts about the gift shop?
There's a nice selection of handcrafted pieces—ceramics, jewelry, textiles—and artful gifts, books, and other ephemera.
And what about the food?
The inviting Cafe Heide serves simple, fresh food, coffee, and a variety of cold drinks. But if you're supremely organized, pack a basket of sandwiches, cheese, pastries, and other goodies and set up a picnic on the grounds.
Leave us with some parting words of wisdom.
This is one of the most important addresses in the history of Australian arts—it's a can't-miss museum for art and architecture lovers. If you've got an inveterate sigher tagging along, you can always send them outside for a walk in the garden.
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If this year you have decided to put on your running shoes and do miles, practical tips to make running a healthy and safe practice are never bad. We answer eight of the most frequently asked questions about running.
Eight questions from running novices
- Do we have to run every day? When you start with this sport (as with others) you have to go little by little so that your body adapts. The ideal amount for beginners is to run a couple of days a week, leaving several days in between for the body to recover.
- How do I have to breathe? During the first few days it is normal to have uncoordinated breathing and in the end you end up breathing through your mouth and nose indistinctly. The first days of running should be soft, so the inspiration should be through the nose and exhalation through the mouth, this will be a good indication that you're going at a good pace, when you need to inspire through the mouth because the flow of air through the nose is insufficient, will warn you that the intensity has increased considerably.
- Is it a good idea to wear running shoes for the first time? It's normal to buy a pair of sneakers and go out that same day to try them out. Your foot won't be used to the new footwear and there are still surprises (blisters, scratches…). Try on your slippers for a couple of days to walk around the house or go for a walk in the street so that they take the shape of your foot and adapt.
- Are abs important? Yes, a lot. This muscular group exercises protection on the back and pubis, that is why when we start to run we should not neglect their work, this way future injuries will be prevented. I personally like to finish the running sessions with 3-4 series of 15-20 abs.
- What position to adopt when running? A very common postural vice in beginners is to run looking at each other's feet, this position is not the most suitable because the back suffers and the rib cage can not hold as much oxygen in the lungs. It should be upright and if possible looking about 15-20 meters forward, this position is more economical and also avoid surprises and stumbles.
- Is there anything I need to do before going for a run? As in all sports practice you have to start by warming up, so you don't catch your body off guard when your feet start to stride. Start by moving the ankle, knee, hip and shoulder joints gently and if you stretch do it very gently and cautiously as the muscles are cold and will not have as much elasticity. And now yes, start running but start the activity with a gentle trot and gradually increase until you reach your cruising speed.
- How many beats should I go to? As in the beginnings of running it is a question of getting a good aerobic base we have to work the low impact aerobic zone, that is, at an intensity of 50-65%, that in a person of about 30 years we would be talking about a margin of 130-150 beats per minute. Going beyond 165-170 beats won't do you any good, you'll be working in anaerobic and your legs will suffer more than they should and your heart won't give enough.
- Is it important to train with a heart rate monitor? Not at first, it's totally dispensable, but in my particular way of seeing it is a brutal stimulant to go out to run. With it, in addition to controlling the intensity of training, you will accumulate data over time and see how the work has its effect. I encourage you to catch one to start running, will encourage you to go out to run and tell you a lot about how your body is doing. For a little more than 50 euros you can get the basic heart rate monitors.


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Arts & Culture news archive
Cooks and their books – recipes from Romans to the present
A new exhibition explores the rise of the celebrity chef and how recipes have been collected and compiled since Roman times.
Capital of Culture bid enters crucial phase
Today, with 100 days to go until the city of Leeds submits its bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2023, the University is backing a campaign encouraging people to pledge their support.
Making Leeds medieval: Knights, scholars and a famous throne
Sword-bearing knights, costumed dancers and a throne made famous by TV's Game of Thrones all feature as part of an historical extravaganza held in Leeds.
Behind the scenes of a city's season of triathlon
A photojournalist who captured candid scenes from Yorkshire's successful Grand Depart is training her lens on triathlon as part of a unique new project.
New prize highlights talented student filmmakers
A new competition established by the University's Cultural Institute has encouraged student filmmakers to showcase some of its ground-breaking research.


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David Roush, president of KSM Transport Advisors, will co-present a session at the 2016 ALK Transportation Technology Summit May 24 in Philadelphia, Pa.
After a period of tight capacity, which had given carriers the upper hand, capacity is now outpacing demand. As a result, shippers are pushing to reduce their transportation spend. Roush's presentation will review the current status of the marketplace and its impact on the profitability of businesses.
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With 20-plus years of experience, Roush's areas of focus include freight networks, financial management operational metrics and optimization strategies. In addition to top-line revenue management and optimization, Roush has a thorough understanding of the trucking P&L and balance sheet and the functions supporting the various line items.
Joining Roush as a presenter will be Gary Jones. As the pricing manager at Boyd Bros. Transportation Inc., Jones implements Integrated Decision Support Corporation's (IDSC's) Netwise network tool to optimize Boyd's freight network, determining the best freight options based on shipper and lane performance.
The ALK Transportation Technology Summit provides attendees a unique environment to learn from industry leaders about today's latest challenges and trends. With more than 15 education sessions, attendees will be exposed to the latest features, functionality and best practices of PC*MILER, CoPilot Truck and ALK Maps.
KSM Transport Advisors, part of the Katz, Sapper & Miller Network, exclusively serves the trucking and logistics segments of the transportation industry. Their services focus on carrier profit improvement by enhancing margins, gaining efficiencies and driving down operating costs.
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Paula Sussex, the new chief executive of the Charity Commission has said she is turning the organisation from a reactive to a proactive regulator, and the organisation's chair has told the public that the effects of her transformation are already being felt.
William Shawcross told the regulator's annual public meeting in London yesterday that Sussex "has already made a huge impact" on the commission since joining in June, including introducing a new management structure.
Recruitment for new management roles is taking place, and it is understood the restructure will lead to a smaller number of senior directors reporting to Sussex than is currently the case.
Shawcross said that Sussex had managed to "change the whole pace of life at the commission", and staff Blackberrys had never seen such levels of use. "We really will be fit for purpose by the time she's finished with us," he said.
Shawcross told the meeting that inspectors from the National Audit Office, which published a highly critical report on the regulator in December 2013, were "back in our offices doing a follow-up report at the request of the Public Accounts Committee".
Sussex, whose background is in IT and consulting, thanked her colleagues for introducing her to public sector life, joking that they had "shown me the error of my ways" in some areas.
Making her first public appearance since her appointment, Sussex said the commission had previously been a reactive regulator, but would become proactive under her watch.
"I'm delighted to see we're finding our way in very early days as a more proactive body," she said. "We have committed to becoming a risk-based regulator, which is a smarter way to address how we regulate."
Central to this was the organisation's monitoring team, she said, which looked at trends in the sector in an attempt to anticipate mismanagement or abuse that could arise. "If they detect criminal or fraudulent activity, they will follow through on some of the trends," she said.
Sussex said another key priority for the commission was digitisation – the organisation's website had recently begun the process of moving to the government portal gov.uk, and a revamped version of its register of charities was soon to be unveiled, she said.


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Mark has founded several private companies and has been recognised with a number of entrepreneurial awards. In 2007, he founded and ran New Territories Investments, a private equity fund that has assisted the growth strategies of multiple technology businesses in Australia, including Citadel.
Mark has a Bachelor of Science, a Graduate Diploma of Employment Relations, a Graduate Diploma of Logistics Management, and a Masters of Business Administration. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD). Mark was awarded the ACT Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003 and 2006.
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Jenny commenced with Citadel in August 2018, bringing significant experience in financial management of technology and professional services organisations, with a focus on performance improvement, treasury management, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.


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This past Sunday was The Well's "Sabbath Sunday". Since we began, encouraging people to stay home to engage in their own renewal each 5th Sunday was one way we chose to make rest a valued part of our life together. Many of us had come from churches where work seemed to be way more valued than rest. Sabbath may have made the top 10 commandments, but it has carried a whole lot less weight than the others. Like the pervasive culture surrounding us, the church has tended to elevate busyness as a virtue worthy of praise & a measure of success– rest not so much.
We wanted to resist that temptation.
When this Sunday came up right in the middle of the still unfolding worldwide CVD-19 pandemic, I began to think about the intersection of sabbath & what we are experiencing right now. What is their for us to learn in this scary, yet sacred (it seems set apart in some weird way) time?
Instead of no gathering at all, we decided to host an online conversation and to explore what is at the heart of sabbath & what (if anything) it has to do with where we are right now. A couple of connections have still been stirring around my heart & head.
- Home is at the heart of sabbath. We have a ton to learn from how our Jewish neighbors observe Sabbath. The Jewish Shabbat invites families to return home, to sing & pray light candles & remember that rest & freedom are vital parts of what it means to be human. Home is a place of remembering, resting & re-centering.
Right now, as we are all feeling somewhat trapped & isolated at home, perhaps we could allow ourselves to remember who we are here – to return to some things that we have lost – to remember that we are more than consumers & producers. We are more than our achievements. We are human beings & we need to learn how to "be" here.
- Sabbath reminds us what is essential. There is a great deal that goes into preparing to observe an entire 24-hour period of rest. For one thing, during a true sabbath, you must make sure you have the essentials on hand because buying and selling are off limits.
"Essential" is a word popping up a lot right now. We are being asked to do only what is essential, to pursue only that which is vital to our wellbeing. Do we even know what that is? Do we know how much is enough? One of the gifts for us right now if we dare to receive it is a new awareness of what is essential. Not only what, but who is essential. What people & professions are saving our lives, caring for our children, providing us food, making sure we have our daily necessities available? Imagine if we emerged from this experience with a new appreciation & prioritization of what is truly essential!
- Sabbath is better together. Sacred time away to replenish our weary souls & bodies is not just for our sakes, but for the sake of others. When we come back to our jobs, our friendships, our daily demands, we return with greater capacity to love, to share, to listen & to care. Jesus modeled this so often in his ministry as he unapologetically &sometimes rather abruptly left everything behind to spend time in solitude. This will look different for each of us because each of our lives looks very different. Some of us are working from home, others working double shifts, some are single parents, others retirees. During our time on Sunday, here are some sabbath-like practices that came up:
- Taking a nap (shared by the mom of a toddler)
- Starting the day with family centering prayer
- Medititaion. The Insight Timer app is a great, free resource.
- One participant shared that he is interrupting anxiety by re-reading & practicing The Silva Mind Control Method by Jose Silva.
- Walking
- Journaling
- Porch time
- Intentional tech-free time & social media sabbaths
- What others would you add? What is renewing you & helping you rest from the worry & work right now?
Like many of our gatherings, I left Sunday's conversation with more questions than answers (for one: what does sabbath look like for those who are working non-stop or who have no home to go to?!), but also with a renewed sense of the importance of sabbath. Collectively observing intentional times of freedom & rest creates an alternative rhythm to the dominant one which puts production & consumption & a strong economy at the forefront and compassion as a distant second.
In her book, "Altar in the World", Barbara Brown Taylor writes that ultimately "Sabbath is not only about getting a little rest, but also about freeing slaves, forgiving debts, restoring property, and giving the land every seventh year off…". Right now, we are seeing some of these ideas emerge. I hope & pray it can be more than a temporary reaction & a much needed lesson that can guide us into a more just & generous future.
Here are a few other resources, some of which were shared during Sunday's conversation:
Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Brueggeman
Subversive Sabbath: The Suprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World by A.J. Swoboda
When Economic Reversal Catches the Elite By Surprise
A Debt Jubilee is the Only Way to Avoid a Depression
Pandemic, a poem by Lynn Ungar
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Watch the music video trailer of "Rainbow's Sunset" official theme song "Sa'yo Na" by singer-songwriter and actor Ice Seguerra, formerly known as Aiza Seguerra.
"Sa'yo Na" won as Best Original Theme Song at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) 2018. It is written, composed, and arranged by Emerzon Texon.
"Rainbow's Sunset" is an LGBT-themed movie which is directed by Joel Lamangan and stars Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero, Tony Mabesa, Sunshine Dizon, Aiko Melendez and Tirso Cruz III. The movie garnered more than 10 awards at the MMFF 2018, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.
Rainbow's Sunset OST Sa'yo Na by Ice Seguerra
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Armed Palestinians from al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades have stormed the office of the mayor of Bethlehem, in the West Bank.
About 20 members of the faction, an armed offshoot of the ruling Fatah party, burst into the building on Manger Square on Tuesday.
The fighters then ordered all staff to leave and closed all the doors, witnesses and security sources said.
Witnesses added that a number of armed men also took up positions on the roof of the building.
The incident was another sign of growing turmoil within Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah faction ahead of a January parliamentary election.
Palestinian security forces, armed with automatic weapons, surrounded the municipal building.
Members of the Brigades who had been deployed at the entrance to the building said their colleagues had acted in protest at the Palestinian Authority's failure to provide financial assistance to 300 activists.
Eyes on Bethlehem
They wanted to draw the international community's attention to the issue at a time "when the eyes of the world are turned towards Bethlehem on the eve of Christmas," one Brigades member said about the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
The fighters left the city's hall peacefully, ending a one-hour standoff after receiving a promise from the mayor to address their demands for jobs and pay.
Abbas has consistently pledged, but so far failed, to tame the security chaos in the West Bank and Gaza Strip where armed men are often able to act with impunity, often in the name of resistance to Israel.
Tuesday's action revived memories of a five-week standoff between the Israeli army and a group of fighters who had taken over the Nativity church in 2002.