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Lectionary Scriptures: Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42
The story of my baptism and the story of Jesus' baptism, at a glance, look nothing like each other. I said nothing at my baptism, did nothing, didn't ask to do it, did not walk down to the river amid the throngs of other people. But in my defense, I was only 2 months old. A pastor sprinkled water on my head and while my parents beamed and a congregation made promises to raise me to be a disciple of Jesus- to love me and forgive me and show me what grace looks like. They kept their promises. While Jesus baptism may have looked different, the work of it was the same. It was a declaration that Jesus was beloved God, precious in God's sight. It was a turn toward a very particular way of living- a life that follows the Gospel. This is the part we sometimes forget when we talk about baptism, is that baptism is a commissioning. It was true for Jesus and it's true for us- my baptism was a commissioning for me but also for the church that promised to raise me.. For Jesus it was the beginning of his public ministry. He starts it by being named beloved and receiving the Holy Spirit. This is still what we do in Baptism. We name one another beloved of God and then commission them in the name of the Holy Spirit. It's our commissioning for ministry. We have a long history of baptized people living out that baptism, that belovedness in public ways, and we celebrate one of them tomorrow- Martin Luther King.
King started young, a prodigy of sorts. he went to college at age fifteen, sailed through seminary, and finished coursework for his doctorate before most young adults have figured out what they want to do with their lives. Long before anyone accused him of being a Communist, King had read and critiqued Marx and Lenin. Before he sought to lead a nonviolent struggle in Montgomery, Alabama, King had studied Gandhi. But he had first studied Jesus, and knew that the heart of Jesus' teaching was justice, peace and hope. It was knowing Jesus, from the Sunday School classrooms of Ebenezer Baptist Church to his seminary classes, that led him to fight for racial justice on behalf of those who were deemed less than human by inhumane laws. He fought for economic justice, working on behalf of the poor and died fighting on behalf of sanitation workers in Memphis, TN as part of the Poor People's Campaign. He called for peace and an end to the Vietnam War. Dr. King was indeed a "drum major for justice."[1] But what many tend to overlook is the spiritual foundation for that particular drumbeat.
We think of him as a great leader. We remember his speeches, the sit ins, the letter from Birmingham jail, the turmoil in of our country at that time. But it all started in little churches around the south, with King and others bearing witness to what they saw, and what they believed to be true about their God-namely that God was in the business of liberating those who were shackled by injustice, that waters of baptism meant that every person was a creation of God and deserving of God's mercy and justice. King's work was deeply rooted in his faith, not in political ideology. He knew the story of God's freedom, and the new life that was possible not only for the oppressed in American society, but also for their erstwhile oppressors, who whether they knew it or not were trapped in a system that was killing their very souls. King brought a different witness.
Today's texts are about witness and testimony– John the Baptist proclaiming who Jesus is and how God will be in the world. The New testament lesson is the story of Peter first sharing the Good News that God does not show partilaity but has come that all might follow. He tells the crowds gathered that the waters of baptism are for all people and invites them through his own testimony to follow Jesus into new life.
My guess is that if I told you we were going to have a time of testimony, or go forth to share about Jesus with the people gathered to watch the marathon this morning, many of not most of us in this room would suddenly have somewhere else really important to be. But at some of the most crucial moments in our history, witness and testimony shaped the course of events that lead to dramatic change in the world as we knew it. King's story is not just one of protest and upheaval against injustice, but the story of one who brought Good news where there was little to be found.
It came at a cost to be sure, but because of his deep faith, King knew where to turn when the cost seemed too high. He tells of one such instance in his book Strength to Love. In January 1956, during the Montgomery bus boycott, he received a threatening phone call late at night. He couldn't sleep. He went to his kitchen and took his "problem to God." He was at a breaking point of exhaustion and about to give up. He spoke to God and says that he experienced the Divine and "could hear the quiet assurance of an inner voice, saying, 'Stand up for righteousness, stand up for truth. God will be at your side forever.'" This gave Dr. King a steadfastness in the midst of chaos, an assurance we could all use a bit more of if we are going to be the kind of disciples that follow the example of our Lord Jesus and his servants like Martin Luther King. It's exactly what the voice from heaven told Jesus at the Jordan River. You're mine. I love you. You give me joy. I'll be with you. Go.
Part of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s genius was his recognition that the passage of days, weeks, and years, no matter how long or short, no matter how trivial or important — is no match what God can do. He knew that since racial reconciliation and justice for the poor are part of the Gospel- that God had called him to shine a light under the floorboards of the country, to expose it for what it was and offer new life for both oppressed and oppressor–that ultimately God would triumph.
Our world still seems to miss the mark on the dream often- still filled with brokenness and injustice. But I think if he were still with us, Dr. King will advise that we not lose heart, that we stand strong in the One who we trust to redeem and restore everything. As we remember Martin Luther King this week, let us remember him not just as a political leader, but as a prophet, a disciple, a martyr of the faith we share.
King reminded people when they were most beleaguered, that they were God's beloved. And what's more, who worked daily so that what he termed the "Beloved community" could become a reality. It's not just that we are named beloved as individuals in our baptism, its that all of us together are named beloved by God. And because of that, Dr. King knew that systems and circumstances that oppress cannot stand in the beloved community…so he raised up a generation to try to overturn those systems that oppress and that would say that God does show partiality to one group over another. King and the civil rights movement did incredible work, but that work continues. As we have started the new year, I have been inviting you to do one thing each week to help us remember that we a part of a beloved community, and to strengthen our commitment to be people of compassion and justice. On New Years day, we read the story of the Holy Family fleeing violence in their home country and recommitted ourselves to pray for refugees, and we were invited to make health kits for the United Methodist Committee on Relief. They are due back next week- list is on the table in the back. Last week, we were invited to sign up through the Houston school district to be volunteers in public schools in the North side neighborhood. Today, on the weekend when we celebrate Martin Luther King, I invite us to take a page from his book and consider how you can be an advocate for people in our community who are marginalized. There are lots of ways to do that, so I offer you this one that is an effort of several churches in Houston and beyond. A group of pastors and lay leaders are forming a coalition called Texas Children First. The Texas legislature began their session this week and as they do, we want to be sure the faith based community makes our voices heard. We serve diverse churches, with huge swings along the political spectrum. But all of us felt that our people could connect around issues the primarily impact children in our communities. It has been the moral imperative of every generation to try to leave the world a little better for our children. So Texas Children First is taking up the cause of advocating for our kids around public education, juvenile justice, human trafficking of minors, reform for Child Protective Services and healthcare for children. As of right now, the group is using Facebook as its primary means of communication. The Texas Children First group will link you to other faith based advocacy groups, tell you how to contact your representatives and offers a full description of the groups legislative priorities.
There is a good chance you will not agree with all the priorities listed. I have yet to find a group of people that agree readily on any 5 things when it comes to public policy. But what I have observed is that we tend to want our own opinions to be treated with nuance and understanding with appreciation for the complexity of our own stories that form those opinions. But when we listen to other people's opinions, we are mostly assessing the purity of the argument, trying to figure what side they're own and how we can be right at the end of the conversation. I think we can do better. We live in a complex world with no quick and easy fixes to the problems we face. But we make promises to our children when they come for baptism in this place, that we will surround them in grace and love and live before them a life that proclaims that Gospel. Those promises extend to all children in God's beloved community.
Baptism is a commissioning. It was for Jesus- this moment began his public ministry and public witness. It us for us- it demands of us both inner devotion and a public faith. King knew this and called his callings to account for that in his Letter from the Birmingham Jail- reading I highly recommend if you want to honor Dr. King's legacy this weekend. It is in that letter that he says "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." We are all connected, whether we like it or not. And though our world today feels nearly as divided and divisive as it was in the 1960s, we know like he did that God has showed us another way. So we join in his hope that he shares at the end of the letter:
Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of misunderstanding will be lifted from our fear drenched communities, and in some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all their scintillating beauty.


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Also writes as: Nellie Bruton ; Helen Bruton
Born: Established: 10 May 1883 London,
Jerome also wrote about Henry Lawson for New York's Art Review, and this article was reprinted in Henry Lawson by His Mates (1931).
In addition to her works listed on AustLit, Jerome also wrote the psychological study, The Secret of Woman (1923).
Note that several sources have confused this author with the American actress Helene Jerome, nee Funk, aka Helene Ali (1908-1958). Also take care not to confuse her with the American actress Helen Jerome Eddy (1897-1990). There was also another author Helen Jerome (1886-1969) who wrote cookery books.

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Two Daesh sympathisers were convicted yesterday, and a university professor says we should expect more.
Waikato University law professor Alexander Gillespie said terrorism legislation did not apply because the men were not explicitly inciting anyone to violence or intending a bomb attack.
He suspected there would be more prosecutions to come.
"People need to be prepared that there'll be more cases like this, that there is more support for radical extremists that we actually care to admit.
"It's just that this is the first time that we've begun to see it quite clearly with regards to this kind of charge. I think where you find one you'll find others."
Federation of Islamic Associations president Hazim Arafeh condemned the men's behaviour but said the videos and other IS material they had were not difficult to find.
"This material is provided on the internet, there's nothing new about it. I sometimes from time to time come across it, unintentionally of course.
"But the problem is the behaviour that someone can develop upon watching this material. This is what could be a bit of concern. But so far I don't think there is a great risk to the New Zealand society."
So far? Are we?prepared to ignore it until it gets worse? And what is the definition of worse before we take action?
Mr Arafeh said Muslim clerics visited Imran Patel in prison after he had been charged, to try to convince him what he had been doing was wrong.
"Keep in mind that these two young men have been the first of their kind to be sentenced in possession of such objectionable material and I'm pretty sure this will send a clear message to anyone who is in possession of such material."
Patel had sent text messages with links to a beheading video to 52 people, despite receiving a warning from his internet service provider. The provider then blocked him when he did it again.
Mark Frater from the ISP Association said that was unusual because companies normally filtered only child exploitation material.
"Videos of Isis and beheadings and things is a bit of a different category again. Probably equally objectionable material, you could argue, but not many ISPs would have the capability to block it or even be aware that that content was being requested or links to it were being sent by one of its users."
In sentencing both men yesterday, Judge Collins stressed they had not been charged with terrorism-related activity.
One of them probably should have been.
Prof Gillespie said the penalties were relatively light given the maximum was 14 years in prison for distributing offensive material.
"The judge would have been feeling his way through an effectively untested approach over how to deal with such issues.
"The problem is that … there'll be a lot more of [this kind of material] out there and it's how to deal with it in the future."
Prof Gillespie said countries had threatened in the past to make it an offence just to watch similar videos online, but had found it difficult to enforce.
The Police used whatever they could to get a conviction and the is problem on record. There will be much worse out there for sure…and they are definitely in NZ.
– RadioNZ
As much at home writing editorials as being the subject of them, Cam has won awards, including the Canon Media Award for his work on the Len Brown/Bevan Chuang story. When he's not creating the news, he tends to be in it, with protagonists using the courts, media and social media to deliver financial as well as death threats.
They say that news is something that someone, somewhere, wants kept quiet. Cam Slater doesn't do quiet and, as a result, he is a polarising, controversial but highly effective journalist who takes no prisoners.
He is fearless in his pursuit of a story.
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If you have a child that is on active duty, it's very easy to get stressed out. It really is.
Now, you may be thinking that if your child is on active duty, but stationed in the mainland of the United States guarding some sort of facility or, better yet, working in the field, maybe your child is doing office work somewhere, that the chances of anything bad happening to that active duty child is quite low.
Well, given the tremendous amount of terrorism and the fact that terror can strike at any time and at any place, you can kiss all those old assurances goodbye. They simply go out the window. That's how crazy our modern world is. That's how much the rules have changed.
Back in the day, you can almost rest assured that if your kid qualified for a military job that involves shuffling paper, the worst injury your kid can expect to suffer in the span of his or her military duty takes the form of a paper cut. Not anymore.
There are many cases of recruiters simply showing up to a designated place and getting shot up by somebody that they were completely unaware of. This happens quite a bit, and it's quite alarming. And that's why you really have to have some sort of coping strategy.
I would suggest that you adopt a mindfulness practice. By either counting your breathing or visualizing an alternative part of your memory, you train your mind to focus on the moment.
This is crucial. This should be a groundbreaking or watershed moment in a stressed out active duty child parent. Why? Well, you're no longer thinking about things that could happen in the future.
They haven't happened yet, but here you are, burning a tremendous amount of brain cells, knocking around all sorts of possibilities in your head. The only thing that you're managing to achieve is to run yourself emotionally, physically and mentally to the ground. Stop it.
Practice meditation. Practice mindfulness. Do whatever you need to do to focus on the moment and get some emotional distance from what could be by focusing on what is.
Similarly, when you adopt a mindfulness practice, you free yourself from the tyranny of the past. You know that there were certain things that happened to your child in the past. You know, from your own past experiences, about a whole range of negative things that could happen to your active duty child.
By focusing on the present moment, you let go of the past. It no longer has a hold on you. It no longer forces you to worry. Instead, you focus on you love for your child and you send out good vibes that hopefully would translate into an optimistic attitude that can help make things easier, not just on yourself, but on people around you.
Project positivity and you'll be surprised how quickly this can turn into a self-sustaining process. You won't miss your old mindset. You become part of a system that is able to give, uplift, and encourage on a long term basis.


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If you're a parent, you know the rule: No playing favorites among the kids. Eric Lamaze's top jumper Coco Bongo has made that a little difficult for caretaker Bo Vaanholt.
"This is a little my fault," Vaanholt said with a laugh as "Coby" pawed at his stall door begging for treats and attention. "You're not supposed to have favorites, but I can't help it! Everyone in the barn knows he's my favorite. We drive everyone crazy."
Vaanholt has been taking care of Coby ever since he joined Lamaze's string in 2015. Initially purchased for a client, Lamaze took over the ride for Artisan Farms and has piloted the now 13-year-old Rheinlander gelding (Caretino—Calizinthe, Calido) to great results, including four- and five-star wins, representing Canada at the 2015 Pan American Games (Canada), and a double clear for Canada's gold-medal effort at this year's Nations Cup in Ocala, Florida.
We went to visit Coby at Lamaze's Torrey Pines stable in Wellington, Florida, to see what makes Vaanholt's favorite horse tick!
So what exactly is it about Coby that has Vaanholt so in love with the gelding? She can't quite put her finger on it.
"When I first met him I thought, 'Who is this horse? He doesn't seem like anything special. He's just like a nice, plain horse—nice, but nothing special,' " Vaanholt said. "Then I started taking care of him, and two days in I was in love. He's really got his own personality; outside people, they don't really get it, but once you get to know him he's just really sweet. For everyone else he probably seems very obnoxious!"
• When the camera came out for his photo shoot, no one had to tell Coby to look cute. It was pricked ears and posing as long as the shutter was clicking.
"He knows what's going on, like when we're somewhere big like in Aachen [Germany] he does most of the prize-givings and parades and all that kind of stuff because he loves it," Vaanholt said. "He's so chill. Fine Lady doesn't like prize-givings, so he'll go in the ring for her."
• When it comes to snacks Coby subscribes to the sharing is caring mentality, and he makes sure Vaanholt follows suit.
"He eats everything, and he especially loves human food. Everything I eat he wants to have," Vaanholt said. "Like anything from French fries to coffee, and he loves coffee."
• As far as his kicks go, Coby has similar shoes to a lot of Lamaze's top mounts—it's a slightly wider aluminum shoe with a rim pad.
• Coby is quite particular about his skin, which results in a few different behavioral oddities. "He loves being body clipped, loves it," Vaanholt said. "He really loves being scratched, so when you're clipping, especially when you're on his shoulder, he loves that."
Only the softest, itch-free blankets are up to Coby's standards.
"He's very particular about the kind of blanket he wears, like certain materials just bother him," Vaanholt said. "He'll just rip them off if he doesn't like them."
And then there's his back-scratching turnout routine.
"He loves turning out, and he never runs—the only thing he will do is roll," Vaanholt said. "He finds the dirtiest patch of sand and rolls like 20 times. Then he'll get up and kind of shake his head and move one leg, and that's him being wild. Then he just starts eating."
• When he's not being ridden or turned out Coby can go on the walker, but he really prefers to go on a little adventure with his walks.
"He likes going on trail rides, and he's the best one to take," Vaanholt said. "He's not scared of anything, and he actually enjoys it. You can take him by yourself and go for hours."
• Though he was gelded late (Lamaze gelded him after the Pan American Games) Coby isn't rude with other horses—in fact he quite likes the company!
"He loves other horses. He'll talk to them, and he always just wants to say hi to everyone," Vaanholt said. "He's particularly close to Chacco Kid because they go to shows a lot together and are always stabled together and fly together."
• Ask Vaanholt if Coby ever gets fired up or naughty at the shows, and she'll be the first to defend her favorite child.
"He's perfect!" Vaanholt said with a laugh. "He does get proud when he knows he's done a good job; [he] gets very happy and pleased with himself, but when we're at the shows he's so happy. Once he goes to the show he's in his element and just loves being there."


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3.75 Stars – Overall Experience
3.0 Stars – Price
5.0 Stars – Service
3.5 Stars – Enjoyment of Food
4.5 Stars – Atmosphere
The Prince of Wales Hotel is located in the beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and screams old world charm and elegance. From the dapper gentlemen opening the doors, to the decadent ambiance, it is a perfect scene for a romantic getaway. The Escabeche Restaurant, which is nestled inside the hotel, tones down the decor a bit, focusing on a white canvas vs the rich woods found in the rest of the hotel. It is warm, elegant and ultimately transports you back in time. Very well decorated for the Christmas season as well.
One of my favourite things about my evening here was the service. Valarie (our waitress) took excellent care of us and was an absolutely gracious "host". She made us feel like royalty and was very pleasant throughout the evening. It always seemed like she knew my questions before I even asked them, like when she inquired if I would like a picture of us at the table…my answer was an enthusiastic yes! And when my mom mentioned that her steak wasn't cooked to her liking (she ordered medium-rare and it came out medium), despite the fact that almost 1/2 was already eaten, Valerie insisted it be taken back and a whole new plate was served in its place. She really made our evening special and the hotel is extremely lucky to have her.
The restaurant offers a drink menu, but also allows guests to bring in their own wine (corkage fee of $20). We decided to take advantage of this and enjoyed an excellent bottle that we brought from home.
The 3 part appetizer experience included…
1. Delicious fresh bread (2 kinds) served with little butter balls
2. An Amuse Bouche that was a small spoon served with kimchi and a small dollop of foie gras (I couldn't eat it as it wasn't vegetarian, the table gave it mixed reviews)
3. Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Kale Pesto and Wheat Fritter, which was rich and creamy and very flavourful. I think the fritter was one of my favourite things I tried that evening
As there was only one vegetarian option, I had to go with the Black Truffle Spaghettini Pasta. The sauce had a cream base with lots of herbs and fresh arugula mixed in. The pasta was cooked perfectly, but I do wish they used a different noodle (a flat one I think would have been better). The dish was overall very rich and flavourful, but I did feel they were a bit too heavy on the dried herbs. I would have prefered if there were some fresh vegetables and more arugula to tone down the richness a bit.
Even though we didn't actually order dessert, we were still served a mini tasting dessert, which consisted of a little chocolate cup filled with a basic custard and a little garnish on top (not really sure what it was). Not overly flavourful, nothing special, but a nice finish to our meal
Vegetarian Friendly?
Unfortunately this restaurant is very limited on their vegetarian options. They do have a few appetizers and I am sure they would be fairly accommodating, but I wouldn't classify this as a vegetarian friendly restaurant.
This is definitely an expensive meal so be prepared to bring your credit cards! Not very surprising considering the hotel. We did get a few little free extras like the amuse bouche and petit fours, but at $260 with tip and no wine (except the $20 corkage fee), I would consider that pricey.
Time of Dinner: 5:30pm
Date: Fri Dec 2nd, 2016
- BYOB Wine
- Fresh Bread
- Kimchi and Foie Gras Amuse Bouche
- Roasted Pumpkin Soup
- Black Truffle Spaghettini Pasta
- Petit Four
For more information, please check out their website at http://www.vintage-hotels.com/princeofwales/dining.php


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Nearly nine in 10 respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll say the Genesee Brewing Co. should be allowed to demolish a vacant Cataract Street structure for its proposed $2.6 million brew house development.
The Rochester Preservation Board nominated the structure at 13 Cataract St. for landmark designation last week. Richard Lozyniak, CEO of brewery parent North American Breweries Inc., said in response that the company will assess whether the project is "economically viable" in light of the Preservation Board's action.
North American Breweries wants to transform a century-old packaging center into a microbrewery, tasting area and casual restaurant. To do that, the company said it would need to demolish two buildings at 13 Cataract St. that have been vacant for 25 years.
The project has been approved by the city's Zoning Board of Appeals, and Mayor Thomas Richards and City Council President Lovely Warren issued a statement saying "it is wrong to put the company through a second process … on issues that have already been thoroughly vetted."
But others, including the Landmark Society of Western New York Inc., argue that the buildings are an important part of the city's heritage and should be preserved. They dispute the brewery's contention that the structures are beyond repair.
Roughly 1,070 readers participated in this week's poll, which was conducted March 12 and 13.
Should the Genesee Brewery be allowed to demolish 13 Cataract St.?
Yes: 86%
No: 14%
They want to demolish the building, build a new structure that will bring jobs and tourists to our city, and they aren't asking for any financial help. Of course they should be allowed to do it. Honestly, I am fine with remembering the past, but it is time to start planning for and embracing the future. Buildings don't last forever, this one especially.
—Greg Carver
Cheers to the city of Rochester's Preservation Board for recognizing the unique building at 13 Cataract St. as having historic significance and nominating it for landmark status! An interesting array of politicians and members of Rochester's business community have coalesced with North American Breweries' leadership to try to compel the Preservation Board to reverse their important decision. As such, it is important for those of us who embrace historic preservation and adaptive reuse both to support the important and courageous decision the Preservation Board has rendered and also to recognize and neutralize the misleading political rhetoric for what it really is. For instance, NAB has claimed that their demolition and building of the brew house and visitor center will create many jobs. Unfortunately this is simply not true; creating "jobs" implies creating full-time, permanent employment for members of our community. While a few permanent jobs will hopefully be created for those people who will staff the new facility, the vast majority of what will be created through their construction project—any construction project, for that matter—is temporary project work. And while creating more skilled work is definitely a good thing for an economically-challenged area like ours, when the construction project ends, so will that temporary project work, otherwise known as contract employment. The irony is that a rehabilitation and reuse of the existing structure at 13 Cataract St. will create at least as much work—and quite likely considerably more—in terms of construction activities, and will create related work as well for engineering and other support firms. With this recognition, it is also ironic that the coalition of interests clamoring for demolition to create new work haven't acknowledged publicly that more work would be created through the alternate reuse and rehabilitation path— an outcome that is truly better for our community. I urge North American Breweries to embrace a form of community redevelopment that includes historic preservation and adaptive reuse of the assets they already have.
—Christopher Burns, executive marketing consultant
I am an employee of Genesee Brewing Co. I agree with the mayor and City Council president. The issue has been thoroughly vetted, the neighbors are all in favor of the project, and the brewery is putting their own money into the game. Please let this project proceed.
—Marychris Knittel, North American Breweries
Are you kidding me? That "landmark" is a dump and has sat vacant long enough. It is unbelievable that we would stop progress on something that would bring jobs and patrons to that area just because an old, run-down, smelly, vacant building that no one in their right mind will sink money into is considered historical. Let's see, a tax-generating new business or an ugly old derelict building? I think the Preservation Board should take some pictures and be done with it.
—David Wagner
It would be outright insanity to prevent the Genesee Brewery from building its visitor center and other attractions. I love old things, but I love jobs more. We need 'em.
—Brian Kane, Three Lakes Consulting
"Should (they) be allowed to demolish" the building? Do they own the building? Then they may dispose of it as they see fit. If you wish to dispose of it as you see fit—such as designating it as a "landmark"—then please buy the building and you will have every right to do with it as you see fit.
—Craig Rideout
Let's see: A few dozen jobs now, a local company growing soon versus a crappy pile of bricks in a part of the city that could use some private investment. Do it or lose it! And who would make up for the loss?
—Bob Miglioratti, Realtor
I have strong feelings about preserving historic structures; however, I also believe we can't save everything. Genesee should be able to demolish the Cataract Street structure in order to follow through with its plans to renovate the packaging center. This is a project with a huge potential.
—Greg Reynolds
Yes, they own it. It's not worth rehabbing. Why stop progress? Until the announced demo, the "Landmark Society" could care less about this trashed-out building. This is the reason this country is so screwed up today.
—Jim Duke, Victor
A business that is doing well, growing, creating good jobs and needs more space does not need to be told what to do by government with property they already own. That old building is hidden, is away from public view and is basically an obsolete eyesore. Tear it down!
—George Thomas, Ogden
This is unbelievable—why would anyone want to do business in this city with bureaucracy like this? Let them tear it down and make way for progress!
—Joe Dattilo
Who are these people to tell a private company that they must preserve a building that is a hazard and unusable. The restaurant/visitors' center would a tremendous boost to the neighborhood and I would welcome the opportunity to have lunch and a beer and view the falls and the river.
—Richard Schauseil
The Landmark Society might work with the brewery to develop ideas for saving portions of the building such as the facade. Perhaps they could help the brewery locate funds for the preservation effort for the pieces that are saved for our historical appreciation.
—Deborah Pearce, LeaJames Inc.
It's important to preserve what we can, but in some cases the Landmark Society needs to get real. It would be great if the brewery could incorporate some element of the building in its final design but if it's unsafe/unpractical, they should be allowed to proceed as already approved.
—Donna Bour-Purdy
Any law that allows this quasi-government agency to restrict private property rights should be changed, period.
—Michael Hennessy
This building has sat there for how long? Twenty-five years! Up until now, the preservationists did not seem to care it was rotting from within. If these buildings were so historical the designation should have been given years ago. Now the owner of the property has made a decision, let that decision stand!
—Peter Short, J.J. Short Associates, Inc.
Wake up, Rochester. Be pragmatic about economic development. Investments in the city must be satisfied with economic return to the investors. Here we've got a company willing to invest in something that returns not only to them but also to the tourism industry and the general public. The city's Preservation Board should be ashamed of their action and must get out of the way— quickly. City voters—remove obstacles such as the Preservation Board that thwart city progress and encourage companies to relocate to the suburbs where there is less interfere with their ROI.
—D. Kennedy, Webster
If the Landmark Society wants to preserve 13 Cataract St., let them pay for it. If not, let's allow $2.6 million of private investment that will help revitalize our city.
—Stuart Small, Pittsford Insurance Agency LLC
Yes, if I understand which building is being removed. I think someone needs to make a better map of what is being demolished. I've read three stories about this and still don't feel like I understand this well. The view from the other side of the river near the bridge is iconic and I do not want to see it lose its character.
—Damian Kumor
Why would the city of Rochester break from 100 years of nonsensical decision-making and allow an employer in the region to create jobs?
—Devon Michaels, Chili
Bring on the Jobs! Not sure who in their right mind would use the park to be created in that area of the city?
—G. Palis
Rather than demolish the building, the building should be renovated to house the microbrewery but at no additional cost to the company over that of the planned project. The Landmark Society should cover the additional costs or help secure grant money to close the gap.
—Terry Abbott
If the building is going to remain vacant, it will deteriorate further and need to eventually come down just for safety reasons. Who will bear the liability if someone is hurt in the building or if a part of it falls and causes property damage? Will those who want to keep it as a historical site take on the cost and responsibility of keeping the building safe and secure? Is the historical significance worth more than the jobs that would be created and the growth to the local economy that will occur if the restaurant is built? Building the restaurant and tasting area will bring people into the area to enjoy the view of the river and falls area. There may even be signage and pictures showing how the area was historically and how it evolved to help the area grow.
—Tom Walpole
We have lost far too many of our historic buildings, and we can't afford to lose any more. The Brewery can easily incorporate 13 Cataract St. into the visitor center plans (even if 13 Cataract is developed by another party), so there is no compelling reason to demolish it. The brewery's complaints of interference ring hollow when one considers that the current condition of 13 Cataract is the brewery's own fault. The brewery has been in violation of city code for years, so the city has already been cutting them way too much slack. It is time for the brewery to take responsibility for its actions and its property.
—DeWain Feller, Rochester
The whole historic registry effort is an assault on private property. If you want to preserve a building, buy it. If you don't want it bad enough to purchase it, you should not get a vote in what happens to it. The fact that the brewery offered it for sale should disqualify it from being designated a historic landmark. The Landmark Society's position is pathetic.
—Steve Vaughn
Other cities have faced far greater challenges in melding the old with the new. This old brewery is an important part of Rochester's heritage. Call in a good architect and ask him or her to design a restaurant, visitors' center, rooftop beer garden, or any such combination within the older structure. People will be able to view the falls from a vantage of a historic building. That in itself will be a draw. Make the "problem" an asset.
—Rev. Michael Patella, Saint John's University
The Landmark Society of Western New York diminishes their credibility and lessons their chances of having beneficial impact in the community by taking such an indefensible position.
—John Schmits
I love old buildings and believe they should be saved if possible, however the property belongs to the brewery and if the landmark society wants to force Genesee to keep it then the Landmark Society should agree to put up the extra finances for the restoration as long as the space would be conducive to Genesee's plan of use for the space. I did not see the Landmark Society step in when State Street got the remodel with all the new buildings—it did not even make the headlines. Bottom line is we need to create more jobs and if revitalizing an area makes these jobs we should be looking at all the options and not making it impossible for business to succeed.
—David DeMallie
The building should be preserved! It is a part of Rochester's rich past—for all future generations to enjoy!
—Tony Liccione
Great project that should move forward as planned. No one will ever use or repair the building that is proposed to be torn down. Let's move forward on private development of downtown.
—Michael King, Principal Century Benefits Group Inc.
If the public wants to keep an old building as a historical site, let those interested raise enough money to pay the owners a fair-market price for it. Don't just raise a stink or legislate or demand that the owners must do things your way. That smells too much of state control over private property. It is one thing if a company agrees to keep the pristine look of a neighborhood in their building plans, but quite another to force them to make use of an old inadequate structure.
—Paul Conaway, Lockheed Martin
This is a no-brainer, unless, of course, the Preservation Board has the resources to restore this building, which it does not. Nor do they have someone with deep pockets that could. This Board, like the "Hysterical Society" makes decisions that hamper growth, jobs creation and economic development. Abolish both and leave those decisions to the zoning board.
—Rich Mileo
This building has been sitting empty for years, and suddenly the Preservation Society wants to preserve it? They give no financial support for upkeep and also restrict how you can renovate it. I would never want a building declared a historical building just for that reason.
—Mike Knox
Landmark status sounds like a taking without compensation. That's not constitutional.
—Jim Haefner, Pittsford
This project would create much-needed jobs and create another destination spot within the city. If the Landmark Society wants to keep the building let them fund the difference in construction costs. I would have a different opinion if the buildings had been in use lately but 25 years vacant? Let them build.
—Greg Vangellow, R.W. Dake & Co. Inc.
If the building has been vacant for 25 years and has not been designated as a landmark by now, there is no reason why the brewery can't make use of the land. People only clamor over something when they see that someone else wants it.
—Wylie Bell, WM
Preventing this type of improvement to save buildings beyond their useful life would be absurd. This is a great project that will transform the area around and be a catalyst for other development.
—Ira Korn, CCIM Coldwell Banker Commercial
North American Breweries needs to step up and come up with a creative solution that saves and reuses the old, historic building(s). Between the city with tax breaks and the county (County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency) with creative financing, a scheme can be developed that is a win-win solution.
—John Osowski
This building, while architecturally interesting, is so far below the radar of anyone who even knows where it is, that it may as well not exist. My place of business is near there, and I walk by it when crossing the Pont du Rennes Bridge if I walk to lunch, so I have an informed opinion. In the meantime, if Genesee is permitted to open the microbrewery/tasting and tour center and restaurant, the tiny steps of upscaling the St. Paul area on "the other side of the tracks" will be given a large boost. Jobs will be created. And we need all of the above. Rochester is getting cooler as a place to be. This will help, and might even bring in some tourist dollars.
—Jon Wilder, H & W Technology LLC
What arrogance and unmitigated power we relinquish to a few that frankly have no skin in the game. We are talking about dictating to a private, taxpaying, job-creating, community-improving, property-investing entity what they can and cannot do on their own property with regard to demolishing a dilapidated building. Really? I say omit them from this decision and let them focus on structures that are requested to qualify for special status, not dictate to private owners that they must comply to a decree from above. Where does it end? Private property, private building—government, go away! We finally get a company investing in the downtown area in spite of the crime and surrounding neighborhood and our "wise overseers" have to meddle. Hogwash! I wonder if tax money was going to be used to demolish the building to make room for more public housing on the banks of one of the greatest natural resources this area has to offer. Oops, watch out Genesee, I might have given them an idea. Eminent domain comes next!
—Lou Romano
This project will generate more jobs and tourism. Leave the brewery alone! They are working hard to make it survive. The conservationists need to get a dose of reality.
—Bill Gilchrist, WRG Property Maintenance, Henrietta
Absolutely. The Preservation Board is nothing but a bunch of Cavemen* (Citizens Against Virtually Everything) who only look back at what once was, and not ahead to what can be.
—Rick Corey, Penfield
The building has been vacant for how long? And the Landmark Society wants to preserve it NOW? They should have been busy a while ago if it was so important!
—Kathy Keady
Yes. Definitely. It's their property. They are trying to do something nice for our city. If the building isn't torn down, who do the wring-their-hands-obstructionists expect to pay for renovations? Do they want Genesee to pay? Or maybe us, the taxpayers? Or maybe they could take up a collection from the "Occupy Rochester" crowd or some other pox on our collective backsides.
—Jim Butler
It's sad this is even a question. This difficulty and red tape is exactly why businesses leave. Unbelievable.
—Doug Strang, S&S Engineering PC
Rochester has enough relics to ventures whose time has passed. Just look up State Street and to some of the area politicians.
—Jim Weisbeck
They appear to have done the due diligence on the building and changed plans to incorporate parts of the building, where feasible and not cost-prohibitive, per the request of the city. The Landmark Society is being obstructionist.
—Nancy Peterson
On the one hand, we have the private sector ready to invest in a downtown neighborhood near one of our most distinguishing natural and historical assets—the Falls themselves. On the other hand, we have a small, unfunded and vocal group that wants to protect a building with a nice facade, but an "awkward" and unusable layout, in which no reasonable developers have been willing to invest. If you want to attract private capital to build out the High Falls area, you can't chase it away or wear it down by forcing them to jump through an endless procession of needless hoops. This is a microcosm of the economic development challenges imposed on Rochester and New York State. Can we please stop doing that? If they envision a thriving neighborhood around the High Falls area, then the preservationists are actually working against their own self-interest. No one will invest private capital if they see that their every move will be met with fierce resistance using every layer of governmental regulation to keep anything from changing. And there will be no successful long-term renovation of the area without that private investment. Some will cite the preservation of the Flatiron Building at University and Atlantic as an example of how preservation can work. To a point, that's a good example, but that's very different from 13 Cataract St. They also claim that attendees at ZBA meetings are "overwhelmingly opposed to demolition" but they can't possibly argue or believe that this represents a true reflection of the public's view. It's the result of an energized and loud minority, that's all. More maddeningly, however, they claim North American Breweries has "threatened" to pull the plug on the visitors' center if the economics don't make sense. Who are they to dictate how and whether North American Breweries chooses to invest its own resources? I understand the value of preserving our past, but let's do it in a way that makes sense. We cannot and should not save every single building just because it's possible to do so. This is especially true if it's preventing the private sector from making investments with staying power. Have we become so dependent on government investment that we've forgotten what good old capitalism can accomplish? Support North American Breweries' vision to build this visitors center unencumbered by these unrealistic demands.
—Andy Vaughan
North American Breweries should be able to demolish the old building. Although some might consider the building an important part of the city's heritage, keeping the structure will stop badly needed development now and in the future. A brew pub and museum will do more to further the brewing heritage of our city than a building that cannot be converted to another use. There are many fine architecturally important buildings in the city that have been preserved. This speaks well to our collective historical awareness. Just because a building is old and unique does not mean it needs to be preserved. If it cannot be repurposed in a cost effective and profitable way, why let it stand in the way of smart development? A brew pub and museum will bring added commerce and jobs to the city. Anyone who dines at the new brew pub will be awash in our city's history of brewing. I am sure there will be historic pictures of the brewery's landscape from years gone by. A brew pub should draw people from all over. Refer to Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Leinie Lodge in Chippewa Falls, Wisc. There are many similarities in Genesee Brewery and Leinenkugel. They are both small regional brewers that have stood the test of time. Neither has remained completely independent but each continues to produce products that have stood the test of time. These products have loyal and growing followings. It is good business to create a meeting place for customers. The brew pub would be a great start. It would enhance the concerts that have gone on at the brewery. It might then be considered a venue for the Jazz Festival. A simple brew pub would showcase some of the highlights and heritage of Rochester. Don't let shortsightedness stop this project.
—Robert Commisso, Principal ComTon Inc.
Having lived in Irondequoit and worked in downtown Rochester, I drove by the brewery for more than 15 years and have admired the architecture of the Cataract Street building. It would have seemed the perfect candidate for the microbrewery, a dream of many individuals for well over 20 years. Genesee beer needs a Rochester presence, and the microbrewery would anchor that side of High Falls and draw people to the area. It is a classic that when development finally comes to an area that some of the lesser evils would have to be chosen. Yes the building is architecturally significant but, if there is no tenant or productive use of the building, and the North American Brewery does have a well thought-out alternative, perhaps it's time to tear it down.
—Joe Wierzbowski, Plymouth Photo Studio
If the property is owned by the Genesee Brewing Co. then no unelected board or society should have any say in how their property is used or in this case—not used. It is becoming apparent that too many people, elected or otherwise, show little or no regard for the rights of ownership. This is especially the case when it is the property rights of a business. Prior to the formation of our nation and the adoption of the world's finest constitution the king held title on everything within his kingdom. It took our revolutionary war against Great Britain to bring to the world the idea of individual property rights. It is time that Americans once again respect property rights. There is only one way for the government to trump property rights and that is through the use of eminent domain—though that has been corrupted, too.
—Michael F. Kloppel, chairman, Ontario County Conservative Party, Canandaigua
It would be nice to be able to utilize these buildings for the brewery's project but I think the Landmark Society goes too far. If the project is going to cost too much (despite what the Society thinks) then there are two options. Don't go ahead with the project in which case the buildings will end up just sitting there empty and slowly becoming a worse eyesore, which I think is not the right answer, or let the society have a certain amount of time to find private investors willing to put their money where the society's mouth is. If they can't find anyone (and I doubt they will), then tear the buildings down and let the brewery proceed with their plan and help not only beautify the city a little more but create a few jobs in the process. I'm sorry but the world is falling apart all around us and we spend way too much time arguing about incidental things just because a few people think it should be only their way.
—Grant Osman
Since the buildings can't be used for anything, they should be demolished. It is too bad that too much time has passed for them to be able to be repurposed at a reasonable expense. What good is it to preserve them empty and have them deteriorate further? If demolished so that Genesee Brewery can go ahead with its approved plan it will bring tourists and income into Rochester rather than keep an eyesore.
—Sandy Johnson, Delaney Educational
Who will fund to preserve these buildings and at what cost? As a taxpayer, this is a total waste of money we do not have. Allow the private sector to rebuild and put these building back on the tax rolls. Maybe Genesee Brewery should solicit this idea in another state where they are business-friendly?
—Mark Santelli
And we wonder why we can't make an urban revitalization happen like other cities do. Talk about thwarting progress!
—R. Canley, Fairport
All we ever do in this city is tear down historically important buildings. Just look at the gaping hole in Main Street where the first indoor mall in America stood until a few years ago. Making a quick buck and throwing up sloppy, ugly and cheap buildings is the prevailing attitude of all of the U.S. The exterior of this building—at the very least—should be saved. It speaks volumes of who we were, who we became and the import of that legacy on this region.
—Eve Elzenga
The continued loss of our historic fabric continues to eat away at our community assets piece by piece. This cancer has ripple effects that greatly diminish the public realm and our community pride. This building (13 Cataract St.) is located in the heart of a historic urban cultural district. Opportunities to grow and enrich a historic district do not come along every day, and as such they should be preserved for the h enrichment of future generations. Creative and vibrant cities use their assets to their fullest. They do simply discard old buildings because it's the easy thing to do. What are we gaining here another 20 parking spaces up-close to the building, big deal, we have to walk an extra 50 feet—let's be serious about what the tradeoff is here. The notion of a disposal society is truly "old school" and not in touch with what the NEXT generation desires. Look around at what attracts tourism and your customer. Do we really need everything to look like a big box chain with extensive underutilized parking protecting its front door? John Stage (owner of the Dinosaur BBQ restaurant) has the concept right. His use of historic buildings with unique urban character, great space and fabulous food is what attracts the crowds. He provides no parking at four out of five of his restaurants, and they are all wildly successful. Let's take an honest look at this proposal before the city. A landlord has completely neglected his property and now wants to demolish it for what he considered a better use of space. A parking lot! Heck, if I let my property go to the point it was a disgrace and code violations piled up, the city (with the backing of the community) would be issuing citations to fix it up for the greater good of the community. So is a parking lot considered a greater use of space? One solution would be to remove steel sided auxiliary wing, repair the roof and install "faux" windows. This is not terribly expensive and would demonstrate that the North America Breweries truly cares about our community and is interested in the NEXT generation and how Rochester is positioned to capture that growing market.
—Tom Murad, TCH Enterprizes
The Landmark Society needs to get out of the way let Genesee Brewing do what is right for the company with a company asset on company grounds. We need good business like Genesee Brewing to do what they do best and grow and keep a valuable workforce working plus make a profit. If the Landmark Society wants to save the building write a check and get it done in the next six months, if not get out of the way. If the Landmark Society can't write the (check) for Genesee Brewing there are plenty of other buildings on St. Paul that could use your help, just write the check or get out of the way.
—Ken Pamatat, Creative Images
It is so important to invest in downtown Rochester! The Genesee Brewery location will offer a great experience for tourists and locals! Let them get started—summer is almost here!
—Howie Jacobson, Dixon Schwabl
Who will pay to renovate the building? If Genesee is not allowed to tear it down and turn the space into something that will generate business and interest in downtown, I am afraid it will continue to rot on the shores of the river as it has for years. I understand the Landmark Society's concerns, but they don't have the money to do anything about it. Genesee had offered the property up for sale before deciding to renovate it themselves. They have received approval and should be allowed to continue with their plans.
—Chris Patchett, Schlegel Systems
Far, FAR too much government-in-your-face control over our lives! Leave the brewery alone, to improve their privately owned property as they see fit, within the standard everyday codes everyone else must comply with.
—Tom Shea, Thomas P. Shea Agency, Inc.
What I saw, the building has been in disrepair for a long time. Nobody seemed to care about keeping it up. Nobody is coming up with money to buy it and bring it up to its original shape. Now is the time to take it down and replace it with a new building which will be a landmark building in the future.
—Ingo H. Leubner, Crystallization Consulting
The buildings have not been used for 25 years, so how can they not be in need of dramatic repair? The taxpayers don't need to continue to pay for property the politicians have no intention of salvaging. If a viable company wants to come in and enhance part of this city, and pay taxes I say get on board!
—Roberta Favitta, The Cooley Group
This is a city-backed project that will bring tourism. Build it, and we will come.
—Donald Swartz, Rochester
At a time when the city is in dire need of investment and new development it is ridiculous to pull a last-minute grandstand move like this. If the Rochester preservation society was so worried about the property why didn't they step up years ago to let everyone know what a treasure it was and change its status then?
—Carlo Jannotti
Not every old building is a landmark that needs to be saved. Rochester has plenty of them already. If these two buildings are so important, why has nobody used them for 25 years? It's easy to sit in a meeting and decide to save an old, junk building, when it's not your money on the line. Rochester needs all of the development it can get, especially using private money. Let the project proceed.
—Dennis Ditch
While the role the Preservation Board has played in preserving some of the most beautiful and historic structures in the area should be appreciated, the facts are that not every old building is historic and not every historic building should be saved. Rich Lozyniak and his team at North American Breweries have already made significant investments in their business and the Rochester community. Now they want to invest more into revitalizing the neighborhood, creating jobs, offering a reason for people to go downtown, and providing a destination for tourists in the city of Rochester. The Preservation Board should do the right thing for the community; allow North American Breweries to demolish an old vacant building–that they own–without further interference.
—Frank Cania, president and CEO, CaniaHR LLC
The Landmark Society had no issue with taxpayer money being used to demolish America's first indoor mall; a structure that was perfectly capable of being retro-fitted for 21st century uses. Yet, it wants to stop a private company, one that employs hundreds of workers, from tearing down useless, dangerous buildings on its own land, using its own money. If these buildings could be renovated, I think the smart people at Genesee Brewing would have gone that route.
—Michael Caceci, Pittsford
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Who is Mr Right?
Men today just aren't what they used to be. Back when western culture greatly valued masculine qualities we produced the most manly and noble men in history. They fought savages and each other, they made things from virtually nothing, they got their hands dirty and bloody. They lead expeditions around the globe on flimsy wooden ships. They punched cattle, shot rattle snakes and chewed buffalo jerky as hard as shoe leather.
Real men were tough, but still human and mortal. They choked down their fear. Together they faced death in the trenches, 1000 of meters in the air or in a tin can under water. They patrolled the perimeter and did what needed to be done.
As tough and as strong as they were, the thing that most men wanted more than anything was a family. A wife and several children to provide for. They wanted to create, to nurture, to shape the future of humanity and they were willing to suffer and risk death in the here and now to make that happen.
Western men used to live for an opportunity to leave a legacy. They were willing to risk everything and even die for it. Most men wanted to be the prototypical western cultural hero. The man who conquers the dragon of chaos and forms civilization from its bones.
"A competent man should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects." — Robert Heinlein, Time Enough for Love
Now, these men were not perfect, but they were MEN! They knew how to lead. They knew both how to be good men and how to be good at being a man. Sure, there have always been weak, cowardly, effeminate "men". However in the past these men and their influence were rejected by one and all. There used to be no place in our society for weak links.
Today our culture has turned on the very western masculinity that made its existence possible. Any display of masculinity, whether it be from men or boys is met with disapproval and even legal actions. Feminine characteristics in men are praised. The patriarchy, so long a unifying force, a protector of women and children is being dismantled by mentally impaired blue haired feminists.
With the decline of our masculine culture good women are having a hard time finding a real man, a Mr Right. A masculine man.
What should a K-selected, redpilled woman be looking for in a man?
I'm going to tell you the truth, and it's not going to be comfortable.
A big part of being redpilled is realizing that men and women are very different. Women are designed to be mothers to multiple children. Everything about them is specialized to make them good at that task, however that leaves them with some weaknesses in other areas. They need a man that can provide strength where they are weak.
A woman needs a man that can provide strength where she is weak.
For example, women are biologically primed to favour instant gratification. They need to live in the moment, emotionally feeling out relationships and their immediate surroundings, giving little consideration to anything else. This isn't a fault. It's not a bad thing. It's NOT a negative. It is what makes them good at being mothers to fragile infants. Infants need to be feed/changed/cuddled when they need it, not a second later.
If women become good at ignoring their overwhelming urge to care for an infant, no matter how exhausted or hungry they are, it's the children who would suffer. Good women can't help but give into their most primal urges to care for babies. You don't want a woman to reject those traits and become more masculine, it will negatively impact her ability to be a mother.
Now, it's not a fault, but it is a weakness. Women are simply not as good as men in planning or determining the long term consequences of their actions. This is why women NEED a good man (the patriarchy) to lead them, a father at first and a husband later. Women who understand this need will look for a man who has demonstrated leadership ability, who shows that he can defer gratification as well as make and execute long term plans. She will also mentally prepare herself to trust him and follow his leadership.
THIS IS KEY: Your job as a woman is to attract and choose a man whose leadership you can implicitly trust. A man that will make all the major, long term decisions in your life post marriage.
(If you are a man reading this, your job is to be capable of making those decisions in the best possible way and then proving it to a potential mate.)
This isn't easy. In fact it's downright scary for some women who have not had good experiences with trustworthy men in the past. It means giving up some of your autonomy and becoming dependant. You must be very careful what type of man you choose. You will need help to vet potential mates and decide.
If this advice triggers you, then you may be a victim of feminist propaganda. Unfortunately, even in our circles some women are harbouring these ideas. I expect blowback from this post.
Characteristics of Mr Right
How can you know that a young man is going to be a good leader in these areas? Some of the characteristics of a man who can defer gratification and plan for their future include:
Has some money saved and is not in debt.
Not a man slut or prone to any other vices.
Is physically fit (eats healthy, regularly exercises).
Is mentally and emotionally fit (has well developed self knowledge).
Is progressing in his career.
Has strong friendships (requires investment of time/energy).
Reads interesting books to develop his mind.
Has a productive hobby that requires some skill.
Has a clean house and car.
Is an entrepreneur, preferably successful.
IS A LEADER IN HIS COMMUNITY. (Organizes gatherings, trips, group projects, etc.)
Supports concepts and ideas that are focused on building a better future (vs instant gratification).
Can you think of any more? Please feel free to comment below.
(For men, these are the characteristics that a good woman is going to be looking for. These are her signs that she can trust you to care for her and your children. You will need to find ways to PROVE yourself as a reliable and competent man.)
You will normally find Mr Right in a place where he's cultivating the characteristics mentioned above. In a future post we will talk about where to look for him.


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OP-ED: At party's convention Democrats feel the Bern
Their party's convention is around the corner and with Bernie Sanders finally endorsing Hillary Clinton this week, Democrats are finally ready to officially nominate her, defeat Donald Trump and – hopefully-- win the White House.
Yet, before coming to Philadelphia on July 25, Democrats must realize that four days of silly hats and boring speeches, hard partying and colorful balloons, a made for TV kitschy infomercial with little real suspense or drama, whose ultimate purpose is to sell the candidates to potential voters is not going to cut it this time around.
That's what political conventions have been for years, but the country is in no mood for hats, balloons and canned speeches.
The past weeks have been too hurtful, the nation's deep racial and class fracture has been too painfully exposed, a frightful tornado of prejudice, racism and mistrust has hit us all with deadly force leaving behind a trail of black, white and Latino corpses.
"But what I can say is that all of us, as Americans, should be troubled by these shootings, because these are not isolated incidents," President Obama said in Warsaw after Alton Sterling and Philando Castile were killed by police.
"They're symptomatic of a broader set of racial disparities that exist in our criminal justice system," Obama added, and he could have been referring also to the tragic murder of five police officers in Dallas a few days later.
Yet, these racial disparities as well as the growing inequality that afflicts the country are being addressed –not sufficiently by any means-- at what is an unusually progressive platform for the Democratic Party. This, of course, is a product of the strength of Bernie Sanders' convictions and undeniable electoral prowess.
"[Despite losing the nomination to Clinton] Bernie has already won," wrote in a Miami Herald Op-ed Lorenzo Cañizares and Amaury Cruz, directors of Cuban-Americans for Bernie. "He brought clarity to fundamental issues that had been absent from our political discourse. He excited young people. He dispensed with large contributors and Super PACs. He moved the pointer on the Overton Curve from the extreme right to mainstream positions reflecting the needs and desires of the American people. He forced Clinton to change for the better. And he made it possible to imagine making America truly great again, not in Trump's shallow, sloganeering fashion."
That, as it were, Clinton has felt the Bern, is clear from the inclusion in the party's platform of many of his most popular ideas. The $15 minimum wage, making public college free, expanding health care coverage, abolishing the death penalty, greater banking regulation and taxing carbon emissions, are now part of the Democratic Party position, despite not being Clinton's cup of tea.
As Sanders put it just before endorsing Clinton, "We have made enormous strides. Thanks to the millions of people across the country who got involved in the political process — many for the first time — we now have the most progressive platform in the history of the Democratic Party."
We certainly do, and just in time to become real and address –timidly, is true-- some of the profound disparities that have served as breeding ground for the shocking violence and hatred that have shaken the very foundation of the nation.


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If I might have a moment of your time, I'd like to explain to you why this picture of two balding Chinese men jumping ropes while wearing padded bras is something worth thinking about.
These two shirtless men with their spare tires jiggling about represent something that has or will likely affect someone you care about at some point in your life: breast cancer.
A building at a factory in Hunan Province, China that produces gunpowder for use in fireworks was obliterated following an explosion that rocked a neighboring community on the morning of May 28. The plant's management issued a statement saying, "It was completely destroyed so we don't know the cause. However, it was a normal explosion." It's hard to argue with the managers in a gunpowder factory – certainly that would be the most normal place to have an explosion.
Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries: the big three gift-giving occasions.
"Happy Anniversary, honey!" you say to each other, eagerly awaiting the moment you can unwrap the special gift your sweetheart thought of this year. For girls, diamonds are always well-received, but something original, something that no one else has, is perhaps even more memorable than that shiny stone. A photographer in China has attracted the attention of the netizens around the world for his romantic, yet questionable anniversary gift.
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One of my favorite spiritual guides is Catherine de Hueck Doherty, known to many as "The Baroness", or affectionately, "The B." Catherine lived an unbelievable life – full of adventure and sacrifice – from wealthy aristocracy, to war refugee, to waitress, to career woman, to voluntary poverty. Despite her fantastic life, Catherine remains relatable. She had all the ups and downs of life that "the rest of us" experience. She experienced many failures – of relationships, of her work. She had moments of desperation and confusion, times of financial ruin, doubts about being a good mother. Once she stood on a bridge in New York City and came very close to jumping off. But Catherine believed she saw the face of Christ in the water, and she kept on living. Even though she was not always certain of her path, she kept chugging, and the trajectory of her life resulted in amazing things.
Catherine Doherty – like her contemporary and friend Dorothy Day – is now honored with the title "Servant of God" as the cause for her canonization is officially underway. I'll be posting more about her life and spirituality, but if you're interested in learning more, you'll find information about her life and excerpts from her writings at www.catherinedoherty.org. And if you're looking for an insightful read that just might change your perspective on prayer, I highly recommend one of Catherine's classics: Poustinia.
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Hey everybody!! I recently spent two weeks at the Casa Buena Art Retreat in San Blas Mexico. The retreat is run by the fantastic
artist and hostess, Jane Romanishko! Herman Brandt was our teacher and he was awesome as well! I learnt lots of great stuff and now sometimes like to paint in oils. I will get busy and update my website as soon as I can!! Too bsy painting right now!!!!
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Check out Javino Art Gallery and Coffee Shop/Restaurant in Discovery Ridge! They serve fantastic food and my artwork is hanging on the walls!!
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Have 2 paintings and absolutely love them. We are just thrilled how accurate all 4 dogs look and could not be happier. Thanks so much.
Thanks Sheri and Toni! I am so excited you like them....and that you left a comment!!!
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The substance of your life is largely dependent on the things that you do every single day.
If you don't do the things that excite you, your life will lose it's luster until you could no longer get hold of it. You will get stuck in a rut and will only realize this when feelings of depression and hopelessness stare you in the face.
Because you're a divine being destined to shine, these unhealthy emotions are only there to tell you to change something in your life.
You need to switch directions and seek meaning to your existence. This can't be done in one single day, but it can be done one day at a time.
Shifting your life into a meaningful existence is a gradual process that starts with changing the things you do every day, and before you know it, you'll start waking up excited again.
6 Steps To Live More Meaningfully:
1. Define what you want.
Get clear about what you want in life and how you want your life to turn out.
The Neuro Linguistic Programming says that humans move in two ways, towards and away from something.
You can either move towards what you want or move away from what you do not want.
This is seen in your daily routine, like your choices, activities, habits, food, the people you meet. Are you avoiding things or are you surrounding yourself with things that you love?
Let's say, you want to live an abundant life, yet you focus on the things that block you from achieving this abundance.
This is where the law of attraction works. You can't have what you don't focus on, and what you focus on is what your perception fills your reality with.
You need to know exactly the things you want so you can focus on them, instead on what you do not want.
So let your first step be listing all the things you would like to be a part of your everyday life like habits, people, material things, relationships, thoughts and emotions.
2. Focus on the things you can control.
In your quest to knowing what you want, you need to consider the things that are under your control and those that aren't.
For example, wanting your partner to change and wanting to change your work environment are two different scenarios.
Your partner is a different individual who has a mind of their own and whom you can't control. It's only your attitude towards them that is under your control.
If your partner is abusive, you can choose either to stay or to leave.
On the other hand, wanting to change your work environment is under your control.
You have a full control over your career and you have the power to do everything you want about it.
The second step is to focus on what you can control and let go of those you can't.
3. Get out of your comfort zone.
Sometimes the things that keep your life stuck are found inside your head. They're the fears that hold you back from doing the things that can improve your life.
Staying in the comfort zone keeps you safe while stops you from evolving into your best self at the same time.
When the thought of calling a prospective client scares you, then stop thinking of it. Instead, do it.
Overthinking and overplanning can greatly harm you.
Make your third step a habit to do one thing a day that brings you closer to your dreams, no matter how small.
4. Change your routine.
Change the way how your mind works by altering some of your ordinary routines.
Wake up 10 minutes earlier. Change the position of your bed. If you drive to work, take a bus or a cab. If singing in the shower is not your normal thing, do it.
The point is to get your mind out of the mundane mode.
When your brain senses this change, it will open up new space for change.
The fourth step is to proactively change your daily routines so you'll rewire your brain to perceive things in a different way.
5. Offer a helping hand.
Everybody needs help with something.
They may be your neighbor who is struggling in the early stages of motherhood, your nephews or nieces who are struggling in their school projects, or the beggar you meet along the street.
Offer the help that you're capable of giving. It not only makes their day but makes you see the value of yourself.
No matter how small your act, it makes your life more meaningful. It makes you realize that there is always something you can give.
The fifth step is to offer your service to other people.
6. Give thanks.
Being grateful opens your eyes and shifts your perception to see more the things that you have. This practice puts you in an abundant state.
When you list at least 5 things you're grateful for, you will realize you have been blessed more than you're aware of.
As you focus more on what you have, the less likely you'll think of the things you lack. And living through abundance helps you have a higher vibration.
Doing this every day for a week, a month, or a year brings your life to the destination you want to be, and to an existence full of meaning.
The sixth step is the habit of shifting your perception towards abundance instead of lack.
When you implement all these steps in your everyday life you will make your life much more meaningful.


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The SAE J2716 SENT (Single Edge Nibble Transmission) protocol [1] is a point-to-point scheme for transmitting signal values from a sensor to a controller. It is intended to allow for transmission of high resolution data with a low system cost.
The SENT protocol is a one-way, asynchronous voltage interface which requires three wires: a signal line (low state < 0.5V, high state > 4.1V), a supply voltage line (5V) and a ground line.
Data is transmitted in units of 4 bits (1 nibble) for which the interval between two falling edges (single edge) of the modulated signal with a constant amplitude voltage is evaluated. A SENT message is 32 bits long (8 nibbles) and consists of the following components: 24 bits of signal data (6 nibbles) that represents 2 measurement channels of 3 nibbles each (such as pressure and temperature), 4 bits (1 nibble) for CRC error detection, and 4 bits (1 nibble) of status/communication information. Optionally, data can be transferred in 20 bit messages (5 nibbles) composed of a single 12 bit (3 nibble) measurement, a 4 bit (1 nibble) CRC error checksum, and a 4 bit (1 nibble) status/communication field.
The image below shows the SENT signal described above. In this case a Pause Pulse is used. The Pause Pulse compensates for the varying length of the messages.
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Hindu community and all the organisations supporting Ram Mandir are anxious, Ram Madhav said.
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A day after the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh warned that Hindus would not shy away from launching a 1992-like mass agitation for a Ram temple at Ayodhya, BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav today said the delay in the construction of the temple is causing anxiety among the Hindu community.
"The Supreme Court had itself spoken about holding hearings on the issue from October 29 in front of a fresh bench. Now the Supreme Court is saying the bench will be hear it three months later, in January. The Hindu community and all the organisations supporting Ram Mandir are anxious. The RSS has articulated that," Mr Madhav told news agency ANI, when asked about RSS general secretary Bhaiyyaji Joshi's comments yesterday.
Bhaiyyaji Joshi, after the conclusion of a three-day national executive body meeting of the RSS in Maharashtra's Thane, had said yesterday, "Will not hesitate to launch an agitation for Ram temple, if needed, but since the matter is in the Supreme Court, there are restrictions."
Mr Joshi had also termed the Supreme Court's decision to post the temple-mosque case to January as an "insult" to Hindu sentiments, and insisted that an ordinance would be needed if all options run out.
The top court, earlier this week, said the Ayodhya temple-mosque dispute will be taken up in the first week of January, in a short hearing that left the BJP facing calls from its leaders as well as hardline Hindu affiliates for an ordinance or special order to facilitate a Ram temple at the site.
"We have our own priorities," said Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, rejecting an urgent hearing as the Uttar Pradesh government argued that it was a 100-year-old dispute that should be taken up on priority.
Some 14 petitions have challenged the Allahabad High Court's 2010 verdict partitioning the land into three, between the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla (infant Lord Ram, a party to the case).
The 16th century Babri mosque was razed in December 1992 by Hindu activists who believed it was built on the ruins of an ancient temple marking the birthplace of revered god-king Ram. For the BJP, which has treaded carefully between its promise of development and its core Ayodhya temple agenda, an early hearing could mean a chance to go to its loyal voters with extra credits.