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The Real Meaning of Jihad!
'JIHAD', the Real Meaning
'Jehad' (Jihad) is an Arabic word that literally means 'endeavor'. In the literal historical context, this Islamic doctrine clearly implies physically fighting in the way of the Arabic God 'Allah' to establish supremacy over unbelievers, until they relinquish their faith and become Muslims, or acknowledge their subordination by paying the 'Jaziya' (or Jizya) humiliation tax. As will be shown in subsequent chapters, Jihad historically has been a perpetual war against infidels (Buddhists, Hindus, Deists, Pagans, Atheists, Skeptics, Jews, Christians, etc).
5 Pillars of Islam
The 5 pillars (obligations) of Islam include Shahadah (the witness), Salat (mandatory daily prayers), Zakat (mandatory alms), Sawm or Siyam (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). As a practical matter (so as not to alert or advertise its methods and intents to potential adversaries), Jihad narrowly missed becoming a 'declared' pillar of Islam. Although not a declared pillar, amongst a majority of Muslims Jihad enjoys at least sympathy and support, if not active participation. It follows that Jihad then, in practice, serves as a functional pillar (obligation) of official Islamic theology. Indeed, any preview of Islamic written theology in relation to Jihad reveals that the practice is at least as important to the salvation of Muslims as are the other pillars. In many verses, the importance, and the promised benefits of Jihad (in both this life and the next) appear much larger than the more spiritual benefits associated with the other 5 pillars mentioned.
In the correct context of the Islamic sacred texts, 'Jihad' means literally 'holy war', but today there is an effort in some quarters to extend or redefine its meaning and scope. To some it essentially means, "struggle", and to those there are two types or divisions in Jihad: greater and lesser. "Greater Jihad," is the struggle within the soul of a person to be better, more righteous — the fight against the devil within.
"Lesser Jihad" is the fight against the devil without, the military struggle against those who subjugate Muslims or frustrate her aims. For those Muslims who ascribe to this differentiation, the struggle against the external oppressor waxes and wanes, but the fight to suppress the evil inclinations within is perpetual. When asked which is more important to Islam, greater Jihad or lesser Jihad, many 'moderate' Muslims tell infidels something like; "They don't call it greater Jihad for nothing". Unfortunatly, the rather small effort within some communities of Islam to redefine/reform Islam to exclude 'physical violence against non-believers' from the concept of Jihad, is losing.
Amongst mullahs from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to points across the globe, a somewhat different definition of the Greater and Lesser Jihad is now offered; "They are of equal importance", say even Moderate Muslims. "Jihad against the oppressor of Muslims is an absolute duty. Islam is a religion that defends itself." The newer emphasis and message resonating now is as was described by a Pakistani Cleric interviewed in 2002; "Both the Jihads have their importance. In one, we struggle to amend our inner self, and in another, we defend our religion. Islam is a religion of limits, except for Jihad, where there is no compromise. Jihad must be fought without limits". This new emphasis places Jihad against 'the devil without' as more applicable today. Jihad against outside devils, in particular against the 'Great Satan America', is waxing strong, assuming a permanent place of overriding importance. This is very disturbing with grave implications because once a Jihad has been declared and accepted by the followers of Muhammad, they tend to see it through to the end, even if that effort involves huge sacrifice and spans decades.
What follows are several classical definitions of Jihad. Thereafter we will examine passages from the Qur'an, Hadith, and Sira related to Jihad and violence in Islam. "Jihad" or other forms of the word occur in the Qur'an about 35 times. Additionally throughout the Qur'an there are other words used for various other forms of violence. References to all these terms (fighting, war, attack, Jihad, slay, kill, etc) are almost continuous.
From the "Concordance of the Qur'an", 1983[10] comes a definition, probably the simplest most straightforward found. Kassis essentially derived it from the Qur'anic context of the word:
The following is a more detailed definition of Jihad from the Shorter Encyclopedia of Islam[11], page 89:
Many Westerners have wondered in amazement at the number of men leaving safe and relatively comfortable lands to undertake a perilous journey and face death to fight superior forces in Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Iraq. Clearly, those who do so, do it out of a strong sense of religious duty, fully expecting to be rewarded for their sacrifice. The "Dictionary of the Qur'an", op cit, defines Jihad as;
Regarding Jihad, the "Tafsir of Ibn Kathir", volume 2, pages 116, 117 on verse 2:191[12] states:
The classic manual of Islamic sacred law, "Reliance of the Traveler" [13], is one of the more respected, classical works in Islamic theology. This 1200+ page voluminous book on Sharia contains fundamentals of Islamic jurisprudence compiled by "the great 13th century Hadith scholar and jurisprudent", Iman Nawawi, and others. This work was not written with a Western audience in mind. Nawawi wanted to produce a book on Islamic law that was precise and accurate, one that taught true Islamic values. There are additional statements regarding the rules of Jihad found in "Reliance of the Traveler", but we quote only one relevant statement that portrays Jihad's scope and application, from page 599:
Scholarly consensus by all reputable Islamic experts is sourced by scriptural basis for Jihad from such Qur'anic verses as: "Fighting is prescribed for you" (2:216), "Slay them wherever you find them" (4:89), "Fight the idolaters utterly" (9:36), and such Hadiths as the one related by Bukhari and Muslim that the Prophet said:
A Hadith report by Muslim confirms this philosophy:
Finally, from Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadis #0033, and Sahih Bukhari, volume 1, Book 8, Hadis #387, comes a telling insight on the true meaning and scope of Jihad:
According to Muslim doctrine, to deny Allah and Muhammad's exclusive right to be believed in and adored is a terrible crime. Having established the 'best religion' that abrogates all others, the Prophet undeniably prescribed that the correct course of action against non-believers is to fight them. Since the biggest crime any person or nation can commit is denial of Islam, it is quite clear the true solution to the problem has been dictated to be perpetual war (Jihad) against such renegades. Based upon Islamic scholars' writings, it appears undeniable that violent Jihad is permitted in Islam for both offensive and defensive purposes. It was commanded by, and praised by Muhammad as being one of the greatest forms of true Islamic spirituality. Further, some of the final direction from Muhammad was that that Jihad is to continue until all people are subjected to Islamic rule. Offensive aggression toward non-Muslims is clearly and unashamedly allowed, but prior to attacking, the Muslims are to offer them a choice: 1- Become Muslim; 2- do not become Muslim but pay the extortion (Jizya) tax; 3- defend yourself unto death.
Jihad embodies both an ideology and a jurisdiction, formally conceived by Muslim legal experts and theologians from the 8th to 9th centuries onward, based on their interpretation of Qur'anic verses and long chapters in the Traditions (the hadith). The consensus on the nature of jihad from all four schools of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence (Maliki, Hanbali, Hanafi, and Shafi'i) is clear:
Ibn Abi Zayd al-Qayrawani (Maliki),
Ibn Taymiyya (Hanbali)
From (primarily) the Hanafi school, as given in the Hidayah
al-Mawardi (Shafi'i)
These consenting opinions are all in complete harmony. In the violent, nearly 1,400-year relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims, Jihad and dhimmitude were firmly established by the 8th century. Perhaps the preeminent Islamic scholar in history was Ibn Khaldun, a renowned philosopher, historian, and sociologist. In his writings in 1406, he summarized these opinions and five centuries of prior Muslim jurisprudence with regard to the uniquely Islamic institution of Jihad:
The simple terrible fact is that Jihad does not represent a mere excess or defect of Islam, but rather is an integral part of its timeless core. According to Muslim scholar Bassam Tibi,
World peace, according to his Islamic teaching, "is reached only with the conversion or submission of all mankind to Islam." So by Tibi's logic, when Muslims wage jihad, they are performing pious acts of worship to bring about the peace of universal Islam. So it is, by this convoluted logic, that when Muslims disseminate Islam through violent means it is not war (harb), but rather a sacred act of "opening" the world to Islam. In other words, by simply existing, the entire non-Islamic world is always responsible for any and all Jihadic acts against them.
All this official Islamic scripture and sacred writings shows that the official meaning, purpose, and scope of Jihad is in fact quite clear and unambiguous. Further evidence will be outlined in subsequent chapters and appendix laying out carefully and chronically both the permanent basis for violent Jihad today, and its application by Muhammad , his 'rightly guided Caliphs' who followed him, and all subsequent followers of Islam throughout history.
Bat Ye'or wrote in The Decline of Eastern Christianity "Jihad is a religious obligation. It forms part of the duties that the believer must fulfill; it is Islam's 'normal' path to expansion". It must now be noted that there is a deliberate effort underway by Islamists and their apologists to present the term Jihad differently. Some of these efforts may be genuine attempts to soften the religion and perhaps cause less military Jihad, but it seems most representations are simply propaganda efforts intended to disseminate misinformation for political purposes. The relatively new phraseology and interpretation is offered mainly to westerners, with the real meaning still taught in the vast majority of Islamic institutions around the world as it has always been. Obviously Islam does not want to alarm the intended audience with the truth, especially the Americans who have been acting badly of late.
In Jihad: How Academics Have Camouflaged Its Real Meaning (by Daniel Pipes Ph.D. in history and director of the Middle East Forum) Mr. Pipes states there is nearly universal falsification on the meaning of jihad amongst elitists. He cites an intellectual scandal wherein even scholars at American universities issue public statements that avoid or whitewash the primary meaning of Jihad in Islamic law and Muslim history. The result is obfuscation as we try to make sense of the Jihad declared on us and discover who the enemy is and what his goals are. Such apologists are dangerous because even people who think they know that jihad means holy war are susceptible to the combined efforts of scholars and Islamists brandishing notions suggesting Jihad means 'resisting apartheid' or 'working for women's rights'. To quote his article:
Pipes got it right, pointing out that the argument and issue is really a moot point. In fact it does not matter what propagandists, our educated elitists, Pipes, or all Islamic apologists claim Jihad means. What really matters is how millions of self-described devout Muslims understand it today and how they intend to act on their belief. What it has meant in the past (up to and including today) has already been fully defined by all previous actions of Muslim Militants in their conduct toward non-believers, and further debate to clarify or change that historical reality is just plain silly. Any honest review of Islamic history from 610 to 2004 answers the question of Jihadic definition quite convincingly, a portion of which will be reviewed in subsequent chapters. As far as majority Muslim understanding and use of the Jihad term goes, nothing much has changed through the last 1400 years. The lesser Jihad cannot be separated out from the greater Jihad and ignored; it appears they are both a part of unalterable core Islam. Anyone who suggests otherwise is either being deceitful or has been deceived. The basic Islamic worldview sees all lands as either as Dar al-Islam (the abode of Islam), or Dar al-Harb (the abode of war). All those countries and societies not currently dominated by Islamic supremacy are by default the abode of war, where Jihad (and deception) is always fully justified. Those who contend that jihad war is not a main tenet of traditional Islam do so either deceitfully or in blissful ignorance.
The writings of two contemporary Muslim scholars of jihad, the late Majid Khadduri, and Bassam Tibi, confirm that Islam in our age is still in uniform compliance with the earlier sacred writings. The uniquely Islamic conception of "House of War" (Dar ul-Harb) and "House of Islam" (Dar ul-Islam) was a consensus formulation from the early classical period of Muslim jurisprudence.
Majid Khadduri's 1955 treatise on jihad remains one of the most respected analyses of this institution, summarizing the consensus views of these previous Islamic experts as follows:
And in 1996, Bassam Tibi wrote this:
Finally, as author Ram Swarup observed in Understanding Islam through Hadis: "Jihad is a divinely ordained institution in Islam. By many authorities it is counted as one of the pillars of Islam. Theologically, it is an intolerant idea: a tribal god, Allah, trying to be universal through conquest. Historically, it was an imperialist urge masked in religious phraseology."
Recent Muslim Views on Islam and Jihad
Several more modern Muslim leaders have put forward their reasoning describing when waging war is justified and allowed. From "The Qur'anic Concept of War", by Pakistani Brigadier S.K. Malik, it says (in the preface):
That Muslim writer, from our ally Pakistan, states that those who reject Islam are viewed as a cancerous growth to be violently removed (i.e. murdered). Note that the writer basically agrees with "Western Scholars" observations that Islam is indeed "in a state of perpetual war" with non-Muslims. Indeed, reviewing conflicts worldwide today, it is Islamic militancy which is causing more death and despair in the world than any other religious or political ideology. Review the following news release from an Egyptian party newspaper issued after Sept 11th.
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What Walmart Can Teach Online Booksellers
"Picasso had a saying—'good artists copy; great artists steal'—and we have always been shameless about stealing great ideas."
– Steve Jobs, 1996
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Mass retailers like Walmart, Costco, Amazon.com and Kroger have some very important lessons to teach all online retailers.
You should pay attention to these companies because they make vast amounts of money selling a wide variety of products. Walmart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) reported revenues of $485.52 billion on April 30, 2015, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) reported sales of $115.64 billion on February 28, 2015, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported a revenue figure of $91.97 billion on March 31, 2015, and Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocer, reported a revenue figure of $108.47 billion.
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These numbers are no mistake. They come very deliberate strategies, some of which anybody can take advantage of. Some of the most important lessons that big retail can teach online retailers include:
- Selling a lot of small items at a low price can be more profitable than selling a few high-value items. Unfortunately, many online retailers do the opposite; they devote all their time and energy to seeking out and selling a few expensive items and have very low levels of sales to show for their troubles. Posting a large volume of items is more effective than posting just a few.
- Selling items at a variety of prices will drive more sales than just low-cost or expensive merchandise. Next time you go to Walmart, Costco, a Kroger grocery store like Ralph's or Fred Meyer or any other large store, take a look around. You'll see items selling at a wide variety of prices; at a Kroger Marketplace store you might see 50¢ cans of tomatoes and $10,000 diamond rings for sale in the jewelry store. (Yes, Kroger is one of the nation's largest jewelers). At Walmart, you might see $4,000 TV sets and $5 calculators selling in the same electronics section.
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- Retailers do this because they know that having a wide variety of prices attracts a wide variety of customers. If you're willing to list a lot of cheaper items, you will increase your customer volume, which can lead to more sales.
- Diversification pays. Big retailers understand the importance of diversification or having multiple streams of income. That way they are not dependent on just one source of income. Amazon sells both streaming video and socks in order to increase its income and reduce its exposure to changes in the market. Walmart operates auto repair centers and sells auto insurance in its stores for the same reason. Kroger even sells jewelry and furniture in some of its grocery stores. You should consider doing the same; selling both expensive collectors' books and textbooks can give you two streams of income to rely on.
- Such a strategy is called diversification. It is one of the methods that made Warren Buffett one of the world's richest men. His Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) manufactures everything from ketchup to diamonds to bricks and sells insurance to boot.
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- Consistency and customer service are everything. One reason why big retailers like Amazon.com and Kroger succeed is that they offer a consistently good customer service experience. Costco has become an international phenomenon because of its reputation for great customer service and friendly employees.
Think about your own retail experiences. You are more likely to go back to the store where you were treated well and stay out of the one where you had a negative experience. One reason why Walmart has struggled with declining sales in recent years is its reputation for poor customer service.
Learning from the biggest names in retail is one of the best ways for an average person to master the art of online retail. So pay close attention on your next shopping trip. You might learn something.
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FITCH Ratings revised its outlook and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lifted its rating on Cyprus.
Both agencies cited the country's progress under the reform program supported by the European Union and International Monetary Fund, as well as better-than-expected economic performance.
Fitch revised its outlook on the country to stable from negative. The ratings agency said Cyprus' adherence to the EU-IMF program has helped lower both public and private-sector wages. With concurrent price decreases, this contrasts from earlier episodes of recession.
The agency also said the country exceeded fiscal targets by "a significant margin," and that the economy "has proved more resilient than previously expected," according the report.
S&P said it raised its rating on Cyprus one notch to B from B-, which is still considered a so-called speculative rating within junk territory.
The ratings agency noted that Cyprus' "resilient" tourism and business sectors, and the relative buoyancy of private-sector consumer spending helped the country achieve better-than-expected financial performance. S&P did warn that an escalation of EU sanctions against Russia coupled with a decline in the rouble would hurt Cyprus' tourism industry.
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I've said it before…Keep your face to the sun and you don't see the shadows.
Look positive, property prices will be going up now the worst is over. As Mark Twain said. "Invest in land they're not making anymore of it". And we have plenty with part finished villas.
Ignore the unemployment figures as the Government workers are secure and well paid, and the figure on the NPL – are only figures.
Nothing but positive vibes from now on.
However, the Substandard and Very Poor rating for those who have paid in full for their properties and are waiting (possibly in vain) for Title Deeds, remains in Z- territory. Default by Developers is a very real prospect for such 'investors'.
For those who may become doubly encumbered by their own mortgages as well as their Developer's debts, the outlook is even worse.
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Here's an interesting article on bullying, a topic we're just beginning to introduce into our basic communication textbooks. Odd that it's taken so long for us to include this considering that it's a communciation activity that has enormous consequences for schools, the workplace, and society in general. This little article focuses on children but the suggestions could just as easily be adapted to workplace bullying or bullying in general. According to a 2011 survey cited here, over 8 million students (12-18 years old) or 32% of all students in that age group reported being bullied in school. The signs to look for, according to this article, are:
Unexplained injuries or property damage
Signs of aversion to school
Difficulty sleeping and/or nightmares
Poor academic performance
Loss of interest in school activities
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Holy Mass
Imposition of the Pallium
And Conferral of the Fisherman's Ring
For the Inauguration of the
Petrine Ministry
St. Peter's Square, 24 April 2005
The Eucharistic celebration, with which the elected Pope officially begins his ministry, underlines in particular the Petrine dimension of the Pastors of the Catholic Church. It it becoming, therefore, to point out the specific importance that the popes habitually assume the episcopal emblems: the Pallium and the Ring.
The bond with the Apostle Peter and his martyrdom, that has seeded the birth of the Church of Rome, ultimately points to those places in which they conduct the celebrations, first of all the Confession of St. Peter in the Vatican Basilica.
In the solemn Eucharistic Liturgy in which are imposed the two Petrine emblems, the texts and the signs explain the reference to Christ, cornerstone of the Church (cf. Eph. 2:20), and to Peter, by him called to be the "foundation stone" (Mt. 16:18).
The stop of the Pope at the Apostolic Confession of the Basilica underlines the strict bond of the Bishop of Rome to the Apostle Peter and to his martyrdom. It is supremely evocative of the martyrdom of Peter, in a day so solemn, that they convene in the same place where he confessed his faith with his blood, together with the other Christians that with him have given the same testimony.
From the Loggia of the Vatican Basilica hangs a tapestry of the miraculous catch of fish (John 21:1-8), in which is portrayed the dialogue of Jesus and Peter, to which the rite specifically refers, both in the Liturgy of the Word and in the Eucharistic texts.
Introductory Rite
The Pope, the Cardinals, and the deacons, in white vestments, process to the Piazza, stopping first at the Confessio of St. Peter.
Stop before the Trophaeum of St. Peter
The Pope, together with the Patriarchs of the Eastern Churches, descend to the sepulcher of St. Peter and incense the "Trophy" (i.e. the reliquary containing the apostles bones).
Two deacons take the capsule containing the pallium and ring and carry them in the procession, laying them on the altar of celebration.
The procession then proceeds to the Piazza and the altar.
Introit Chant: Laudes Regiae
Penitential Rite, Gloria.
Collect: O God, who in the designs of Your Wisdom has built Your Church on the Rock of Peter, head of the apostolic college, watch over me, Your servant, with love: You who have chosen me as successor of St. Peter, make that I render visibly to Your people the principle and foundation of unity in the faith and of communion in the love of Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. He is God and lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, from ages to ages. Amen.
1st Reading: Acts 4:8-12
Psalm 117
2nd reading: 1 Peter 5:1-5, 10-11
Gospel Acclamation: John 21:3
Gospel: John 21:15-19 [Latin, then Greek]
Imposition of the Pallium and Conferral of the Ring
The two Deacons, accompanied by acolytes, retrieve the Pallium and Ring and bear it to the chair of the Pope, who is seated. Standing there are the 3 heads of the Orders of Cardinals. Everyone remains standing.
The Proto-Deacon of the College makes a proclamation, after which he imposes the Pallium over the shoulders of the Holy Father, while the Schola sings Ps. 67:29.
The senior of the Cardinal Priests then leads the prayer.
The Dean of the College (Cardinal Sodano, the vice-dean under the former Dean, Joseph Ratzinger), addresses the Pope, after which he confers the Fisherman's Ring, while the Schola sings Ps. 67:29.
The Pontiff then rises, and then silently blesses all those present with the Book of the Gospel. The Scola sings in Greek, May you live long, Holy Father.
A representative of the cardinals, the bishops, the presbyterate, the deacons, religious, married, confirmed youngsters, from various parts of the world, render obedience to the Holy Father, while the Schola sings Tu es Petrus (Thou art Peter).
The Homily of the Holy Father follows.
General Intercessions: in German, French, Arabic, Chinese and Portuguese.
Roman Canon.
The Mass continues as usual with the Communion Rite and Dismissal.
(Summarized from the Mass Booklet of the Inaugural Mass)


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Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake will hold their first B-More with Goodwill event on Saturday January 20th from 9 am to 1 pm at Zion Baptist Church. As part of its mission of providing job training and placement services, Goodwill is holding the event for local residents to interview for jobs at Goodwill, learn about jobs with Goodwill partners, and learn about training and assistance programs to enter the workforce.
The day will include the following free opportunities:
Participants are encouraged to bring a resume. For more information and to reserve an interview time (Not Mandatory) visit http://www.goodwillches.org/bmore/
WHAT: B-More with Goodwill
WHERE: Zion Baptist Church (1700 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21213)
WHEN: Saturday, January 20, 2018
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Held annually, this event is for all women and precedes the annual CSBC meetings. Women are called to meet Christ's challenge to tell His story through music, breakout sessions, missionaries' testimonies, drama and other special events within the larger event.
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Sunday November 4th
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BENICIA - "I was born in the church and grew up in the church," Howard Burkhart says. "The pastor kept talking about people being lost and not having Jesus. When I was about seven, I realized I didn't have Jesus, so, on my own I prayed to receive Christ as my Savior. I was baptized shortly thereafter."
To read the complete article please click on the picture above.
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We encountered some technical difficulties last week, but we're back up and running and have a great trend for you this week! We're talking…wedding hashtags!
Now before you decide if this something you want to do for your big day let me break down exactly what a wedding hashtag is and why it deserves a second thought before being passed up.
So for those of you that aren't already in the hashtag game Merriam-Webster defines it as; a word or phrase preceded by the symbol # that classifies or categorizes the accompanying text (such as a tweet).
When you go to an event, whether it be a concert, or a fair, or a play it generally has a hashtag so when people are talking about it online (facebook, twitter etc.) they can add the custom hashtag to their post and when someone clicks on, or searches said tag, all of the posts that have the tag as well show up. It's a really great way for people to come together and see different opinions on a certain topic or to see what else is going on around you at an event.
You may be asking how this has anything to do with your wedding. Valid question. Chances are most of your guests have some form of social media. Chances are that they are going to take some pictures on their phone throughout the night. Chances are you'll never actually get to see any of those photos because they will get sucked into the abyss of phone galleries and photo clouds. Unless…you have a custom hashtag that your guests can use to tag the photos they upload to whatever form of media they prefer. Now when you search your tag you are going to get this awesome little collection of photos and posts from your guests. Neat right? Nothing can replace a good photographer but it can be really fun to see things from the guests point of view. My personal favorite place to use hashtags is instagram. It's a really easy way to see what cool things are happening wherever I am, and to share my experience with others.
If you do decide to use your own hashtag there are a few things you want to be sure to do;
1.) Make sure it's not already taken.
Oh so often I see hashtags being recycled, and that's fine, but for a wedding you want to make sure that you have your own and that it's unique, otherwise when you search your tag you're going to have to sort through photos that aren't yours.
2.) Make your hashtag seen!
There are lots of cute ideas out there on how to display your hashtag so your guests know it exists! Make sure it's seen and that people know to use it.
3.) Don't overcomplicate it.
If your tag is complicated and long people will not use it. Keeping it simple is the way to go.
Overall it's just another way to personalize your big day and to make sure you're not missing out on capturing a moment of the fun. Even if you aren't big on social media I can almost guarantee that some of your attendees are and that they will love that you have your own special tag.
Photo from Marisa and Oliver's Wedding collection by Cyndi Hardy Photography


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Why Singapore is the Ideal Hub for Business in Southeast Asia
February 2013 | Servcorp
Singapore enjoys a high ranking on the annual reports released by authoritative firms such as the World Bank and the World Economic Forum that closely track the performance of global economies.
Looking in detail at the factors and achievements that make Singapore a thriving business hub in Southeast Asia an ideal entry point for investments into this part of the world:
Secure Yet Relatively Hassle-Free Business Environment
The vibrant business environment in the country is protected by a strong intellectual property regulatory framework ranked first in Asia and within the top 10 in the world based on reports from different sources.
It is also straightforward to extend or establish a new business in the country with the government adopting a favourable stance in terms of corporate taxes for new companies. Computerized systems allow online applications for most of the regulatory approvals while transparency accountability and minimum red tape channels offer a competitive business edge over other countries in the world.
Singapore is also well known for zero tolerance against crime and corruption enabling people to pursue their lives and work in a more productive manner.
Access and Connectivity
Access and connectivity requirements both geographical and virtual are met with casual ease. The country is accessible by both air and sea with frequent flights connecting with destinations across 60 countries while over 200 shipping lines link the island to over 600 ports across the world. Duty and document-free handling of cargo at select centers are a boon given the elaborate process that normally governs the supply chain logistics.
Singapore also has extensive trade links in Asia with free trade agreements in place with the major economies of the world that includes, but certainly not limited to, China Japan S. Korea India Australia New Zealand Panama European Free Trade union members and the US.
The country was reported to be most network-ready when compared to other nations in Asia with both the government and business communities eager to adopt latest technologies to ensure seamless connectivity while 99% of its population enjoys broadband access.
Multi-Cultural Talented Workforce
Labor laws and regulations work in favor of both the employer and employee to avoid potential areas of conflict.
Open to immigration Singapore welcomes a steady influx of motivated and talented individuals who wish to live and work in the country.
The country is also focused on keeping pace with latest technological and business trends regularly training the workforce to ably compete with the rest of the world. Impetus on research and development has paved the way for several private partnerships to further innovative pursuits in manufacturing and technology sectors among others.
Singapore with its pro-business administrative regulations is a crucial economic hub and portal that links Asian countries to the rest of the world and facilitates the entry of Western nations into the equally adept and economically competitive Asian markets.


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Mount Sinai Health System spearheaded the use of minimally invasive robotic technology for head and neck cancers. Treatments may include a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
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Learning Through Service
"If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is tied up with mine, then let us work together." – Lilla Watson
The above quote from Aboriginal artist/activist Lilla Watson is exactly how I would define my experience at Pacific Dental Services®. From the simplest interactions with co-workers at the coffee-machine, to the more challenging process of trying to deliver the message of We Serve out to everyone in the company.
To briefly introduce myself, my name is Ivana Shepard and I am a graduate student at Chapman University. Shortly, I'll be graduating with a degree in International studies. Woo hoo!
This summer I interned with Kyle and Chelsey in the We Serve Department. Although most of the people refer to it as the FUN Department! There exists a deeper, more deliberate purpose of We Serve, and that is to unlock the economic and social value through doing good.
And how did this exactly translate to my contribution at PDS®?
I spent a great deal of my time at PDS planning and executing events. Altogether, I have organized two events, one for the interns at the South County Outreach and one for the National Support Center employees at the Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club.
As part of the volunteer planning, I have also pioneered the process for setting up volunteer events in the Region, particularly in Brighton and Phoenix area, that I hope will set an example for the rest of the offices in the future.
While working on the volunteer events, I kept asking myself: why do people volunteer? Many participate in volunteering because it creates a value for the community. While this is true, volunteering also increases employee performance, loyalty and morale, develops employee skills, spurs innovation and creativity, improves employee relations, attributes to higher levels of life satisfaction, and not to forget the business case, it mitigates employee turnover and saves the company valuable resources.
After doing some research here at PDS, findings show a definite positive correlation between volunteering and employee retention.
PDS has provided situations that I would never face in the classroom, for which I am forever thankful. The We Serve Department in particular has given me room to think creatively and make decisions on my own. Most importantly, it has shown me that it's not the job itself, but the culture that makes the employees thrive.
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It's always this time of year that I am reminded of the trials and tribulations of bathing suit shopping. It's hard to find the perfect bathing suit. I know I share this frustration with other ladies as well. It isn't limited to to Mom's skinny women, curvy, teenagers. It's pretty universal.
I will say that one piece bathing suits have come such a long way over the past several years. I remember self consciously sporting my skimpy bikinis in my early years and rolling my eyes and scoffing at all the unfortunate women who had to sport bland, "mom like" one pieces.
So what makes the perfect one piece bathing suit? For me, it's supportive, fitted but not too tight that it digs in, stays in place (who has time to tug and pull while you are chasing your kids?), covers my rear, is super stylish (I mean, I know I am a mom but I don't have to look like a "mom"), and is good quality. I know I have said this in the past, but I don't mind spending a little more on bathing suits, especially if I know that they will last and won't fall apart after only one wear and wash.
Finding the perfect swimsuit is difficult but I tried to do the dirty work for you. I scoured the internet, looking at website after website, page after page, to find what I deemed "perfect!" A few of these may have made their way into my shopping cart, too! You'll just have to wait and see!
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Potato SaladFrom texaspapajohn 10 years ago
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How to make it
- Peel potatoes and cut into 2 inch cubes bring to boil in 6 quart pot boil until tender
- Put eggs in cold water in a 4 quart pot, bring to boil and boil for 10 minutes
- Drain and cool potatoes
- Peal and cool eggs
- While potatoes and eggs are cooling, slice radishes and quarter them
- Slice spring onions using up to 4 inches of green stems
- slice eggs lengthwise and sideways
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, stir until toughly mixed
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
Forget Me Not
Today is the day to remember all those that you love both friends and family. Take time to get in touch with family, friends and loved ones. Do you have any that you have not seen in a while?? Take time and reach out after all you don't want them to forget you.
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Check out a Young LeBron James talk about his mindset in a 2001 interview with Kirk Herbstreit:
"Every day you have to go out there and work because someone will be out there working too, and if you stop, they can pass you up," he said. "Every day, My coach pushes me, I push myself, my teammates push me. My mother brought me up real good…that helps me be level-headed."


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I picked up some calamari this weekend, and wanted to make something a little different. I've never paired squid with garbanzo beans (chick peas) before, it seemed high time to do so.
Spicy Calamari, Shrimp and Garbanzo Beans Recipe
2-3 calamari (squid) tubes
6-8 large shrimp
1 cup canned garbanzo beans
1/3 cup diced fresh tomatoes
tbs. olive oil
1/2 vidalia onion (diced small)
juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 tsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cilantro
1/2 tsp chili powder
tsp crushed jarred red pepper
1/2 tsp minced garlic
pinch of white pepper
generous pinch of kosher salt
- Placed the Vidalia onions in a bowl with lemon, salt and vinegar. Set aside.
- Place oil in nonstick skillet or wok, over med-high heat.
- Cut the squid into rings, and shrimp into bite size pieces.
- Drop the spices and garlic into the hot pan, stir, then drop in the seafood.
- Stir, reduce heat to simmer and add the onion mixture and the tomatoes.
- Simmer covered for approximately 15 minutes.
- Serve over rice.
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A $4.7-million Coronado residence linked to the detained leader of Mexico's powerful teachers union is currently delinquent on its property taxes — to the tune of $27,473.82, according to the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office.
Elba Esther Gordillo, 68, longtime head of the National Union of Education Workers, is accused by Mexican federal prosecutors of using embezzled funds to purchase the six-bedroom, seven-bath waterfront house in Coronado Cays.
A check for $24,976.20 presented last year in payment for the first installment of the house's annual property tax was returned for insufficient funds, said Dan McAllister, treasurer-tax collector for the county. As a result, a 10 percent penalty automatically kicked in on Dec. 10.
The residence and a second one across the street have been held up by Mexican federal prosecutors as examples of the lavish lifestyle adopted by Gordillo, a Mexican school teacher who rose to head the largest trade syndicate in Latin America. She is accused of embezzling close to $160 million in union funds to pay for personal luxuries that include plastic surgery, purchases at Neiman Marcus and a travel in a private airplane.
McAllister said that the check for the Coronado Cays property tax came from Ha Property Management & Processing Services, Inc., which lists a Chula Vista address. State records list the registered agent as Hector Avila Rivera.
The county's records show that Ha Property Management on Nov. 1 also wrote a $21,628.70 check as the first installment on the property tax on another residence in Coronado Cays also being linked to Gordillo, assessed at $4 million and currently under construction. That check cleared, McAllister said.
County records for both residences list the owner as Comercializadora TTS, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation. The records identify the majority partner as Zoila Armendariz, or Zoila Estela Morales Ochoa, who holds 99 percent of the shares, said Ernie Dronenberg, assessor-recorder-clerk for the county. The woman is Gordillo's late mother, who died in 2009.


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Family holidays can pose their own difficulties. Whatever the ages, tastes are going to differ and you may be hard pressed to please everyone all of the time – excepting food of course! Who doesn't love pizza or genuine Italian ice cream?
Food tastes aside, multi centre holidays in Italy give you the chance to meet a number of different expectations – if one of the destinations fails to meet every wish of every member of your family, the next one just might.
The possibilities – in such a family-friendly country as Italy – are boundless, but here are just a very few suggestions to keep the younger members of the group entertained …
Parco Avventura Etna
A woodland adventure park in the shadow of Europe's tallest active volcano. What could be more exciting and proud a boast when the children return to school after their holidays?
The name, of course, is taken from the well-known Lake Garda, which is likely to have its own attractions for older members of the party.
For the youngsters, however, Gardaland offers 32 adventure-packed rides for children. The park has been ranked at number 5 in the world's best theme parks by Forbes Magazine.
Situated in Ravenna on Italy's Adriatic coast and just a few miles east of the city of Bologna, the theme park Maribilandia offers the world's tallest "watercoaster".
Whilst the kids are enjoying all the thrill of the park's many rides, the adults can look forward to sampling some of the region's food, wine and history.
Italia in Miniatura
Back to the coast once again, near the popular resort of Rimini is the model not just of a town, but a whole country.
If you ever felt you were running out of time to visit all the places you wanted to visit, Italia in MIniatura can give the whole family a snapshot view of everything.
Cavallino Matto
The sleepy, verdant hills of rural Tuscany may be all very well for the grown-ups, but what about keeping younger members of the family entertained?
Your answer might lie in a visit to Cavallino Matto, where they can let off steam on one – or all – of the park's five rollercoasters and enjoy the adventure of a prehistoric Safari Park.
Rainbow Magic Land
Rome has boundless sites of interest for the adult members of the party, of course, but museums, palaces, works of art and statues may begin to pale after a while as far as the children are concerned.
If there is any danger of this happening, you might want to drive just a few miles outside the capital and visit Rainbow Magic Land, where three separately themed areas offer more than 36 different rides and activities.
Something for everyone
While the focus of this brief article has been about children's activities, it goes without saying that Italy has more than enough to keep adults entertained too. So, if you are looking for a multi centre holiday that has something for everyone, why not consider Italy?


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Head-banging aside (my hair isn't long for a proper neck-snapper), I am sure my teenage heavy metal-loving self would love this bag from Milkfed just as much as my slightly more sensible twenty-something self does now. Coming in at a very respectable Y1575, this is the coolest tote-style eco bag I've seen for good while!
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MLS/Gold Cup - Week 19 Notes
|1) All time CONCACAF Gold Cup stats have been updated with the completion of the tournament. I've included all time W-L-D records for each team, the top 25 goalscorers, and more. Would you believe that Guadeloupe already has more Gold Cup wins than Guatemala, and as many as Panama and Trinidad?
2) It's not too early to be thinking about the seeding for the 2014 CONCACAF World Cup qualifying...at least it shouldn't be if you read this blog. 25% of the games played data that counts towards the May 2011 FIFA ranking is complete, and Edgar at Football Rankings has posted what the current seedings would be. Guatemala could be the next cycle's El Salvador. No hex, no Gold Cup, and maybe as a result a really hard matchup just to get into the semifinals.
3) It's been a crazy week for the American soccer state attendance records. Three records were set in the last three days: Maryland, Kansas, and New Jersey. That's a preseason friendly between two Euro clubs, an MLS regular season match, and the Gold Cup final respectively.
4) Don Garber's (not mentioned anywhere except for one sentence in an MLSnet article) big announcment is tomorrow in SLC: "Following the press conference, Commissioner Don Garber will make a special announcement." Speculation is fun, though.
As somebody mentioned, it's unlikely to be anything competition related since that's usually at the end of the year (single table could be a long shot, though). It's also unlikely to be anything team specific since it's being made at the all star game. If there is to be any actual big news, my guess is that he'll say the designated player rule is being renewed. That's competition-related, but you can't exactly wait until the offseason to decide on it, plus it's already a foregone conclusion since players have multiple year contracts.
Such an announcement would be obvious, yet still newsworthy, which makes it perfect for this sort of thing. The really big news never seems to stay secret (witness the expansion race earlier this year).
5) You probably heard this over the weekend. The Columbus Crew have now gone 19 straight home regular season matches without a defeat; that's a new league record (my list of record home/away streaks is due for an update). However, they're still two games away from the all competitions record of 23 in a row. That's held by the 2000-01 Chicago Fire. The Crew are currently at 21 games including the two from the playoffs last year. They'll likely need some results in the Champions League to break that one as well.
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Ledet Graphics Training 4100 Perimeter Park South, Atlanta, GA
Note that we have changed the date for this month to July 11th, since the previous week is a holiday.
Adobe Illustrator: how to draw basic characters in vector. real easy and fun!
Daniel Flores (http://www.dacreativegenius.com/) is a natural born artist who has wielded a pencil in his hand since 1975. Daniel's talents include graphic design, drawing, illustration and painting.
As an artist, Daniel is an active participant in various art events including Art, Beats + Lyrics, Castleberry Hill Art Walk, World Wide Art Federation, Body Painting events and Mano A Mano Art Shows. Mano Art Shows has proven to be an awesome show where artists get a chance to show the world their talent.
Daniel can be found all over the web for his art shows, illustrations, custom skateboard designs and graphic design under his artist name: DTM- DaCreativeGenius.
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During the summer, The Bridge still hosts a variety of programs for students. Please check out our summer packet for specific dates and times for events.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-3:00, Drop-In will take place. Students play basketball, dodge ball, board games, and pool, with more new activities being added regularly. Food is also served all afternoon for students who want a snack. If you have a child interested in coming to this program please fill out the travel release form.
We also take a yearly trip out to Cran-Hill Ranch for a few days during the week. You will not want to miss out on three days packed with fun and excitement. We will enjoy camp fires, swimming, hiking, canoeing, and many other fun activities. We will also be talking about serving God while helping others in our community. This camp is first come first serve. If you would like more details, contact us at The Bridge.
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Thanks to all who have bought our sheep-we wish you all the very best of luck with them!!
Yesterday, we went to the Irish Regional Show and Sale in Blessington, Co. Wicklow. While there were only 14 Jacobs entered, it was an excellent sale with some great prices for the sheep. The Champion ewe lamb, from Sam Gogan's The Leck Flock, sold for €375 and the Reserve Champion from Karl Gill's Castlehill flock sold for €350. However, the top price of the day was €550 for Stonecroft Truman, our ram lamb who we have had some good successes with at this year's shows. He is pictured below with his new owner, Mr Power. Our ewe lamb was sold to the Kehoe family. We bought the Reserve Champion shearling ewe from Karl Gill, and have named her Karla.
Thanks to all who have bought our sheep-we wish you all the very best of luck with them!!
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Es klappert die Mühle am rauschenden Bach
A personal review of this year's International A Cappella Competition in Graz by our Vice-Chairman Peter Martin Jacob
"Es klappert die Mühle am rauschenden Bach", an Arrangement of this traditional German Folksong by German Vocal Group str8voices was considered to be the "most creative arrangement of the pop category" at this year's International A Cappella Competition Graz. The jury also praised the performance of the song. str8voices from Hannover also won the 2nd prize in the pop category. Some of you might know the eight singers from their little youtube-hit, an arrangement of the Star Wars Soundtrack of "The Force awakens". If not, check it out here. I wish this extraordinary vocal group a continuing splendid career, as they already sing together since eight years. May the Force be with u!
Graz in summer is always worth going there. Where else can you experience around twenty vocal groups of all over the world in three days, not to mention the fabulous climate, the great food and the lovely tiny second largest city in Austria? It's also very cool to meet so many folks of the a cappella family and have a chat or two.
Apart from str8voices, that surprised me as I have never seen them before, I especially was deeply impressed by the ensemble Georgian Six from … tataaa… Georgia, the European Eastern state at the south-end of the Caucasus. The two female and four male singers showed a highly remarkable performance, in the Jazz Category and particularly in the Classical Category. In both Categories they won the audience award, which is a great statement, I think. I've never heard such an amazing version of Khachaturian's "Sabre Dance" before, as well as I was very impressed by the own compositions of this perfectly singing group. Their music, as we learned by the adorable and really sweet tall black-haired female singer, is a mix of asian, arabian, georgian, slavic and european influences. A great worldmusic-mix. Highly recommended to everybody. Check out the Vokal Total youtube-channel. You will see and hear what I mean.
Another really striking appearance at this year's competition had the young German Vocal Group Quintense from Leipzig. The young two female and three male singers are music students, they founded the group one and a half years ago. Graz was about their fifth public gig, and they won the Jazz Category. Isn't that amazing? In Pop, they managed to reach the third prize and the audience award. Congratulations! What an outcome! Oh, and they also received the magenta talent trophy, which is given since two years to a very talented ensemble.
In my opinion also worth to mention: Gretchens Antwort, four girls from Berlin. Really great singers. And I like the attitude! And their versions of "Männer" from Herbert Grönemeyer and their arrangement of Cohen's "Halleluja". Upsweep from Rome/Italy. Check out this video. They can sing AND move. They also know how to dress on stage (Italians!), Their "Cry me a river" thrilled me. And I really liked the grooving base.
Under this link you get an overview of all the prizes, diplomas and awards that were given this year to the participating groups.
Come to Graz in July next year and experience the outdoor opening ceremony called "Marktschreierei" as well as the great "Dom im Berg" and the pretty "Minoritensaal" as the two venues of the competitions. Really extraordinary! Listen to the singing world, dance with the participants at the party, drink and have fun till four o clock in the morning (or later) or just be impressed of great voices.


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Parents of special needs children know it takes a team of professionals to help them raise their kids and address the difficulties that can come along with that.
But two New York mothers, Susan Kleiman, of Armonk, and Dana DeRuvo Hanner, of Bay Shore, realized there was no central place to find lawyers, pediatricians, summer camps and get advice on how to navigate their unique parenting challenges. So, they took matters into their own hands by creating a group on Facebook to bring mothers of special needs children together.
Since 2012, the Facebook forum known as Special Moms has grown from a local group into an international network of more than 1,900 parents, including fathers, they said. Earlier this year, the duo launched a website, which allowed them to expand their educational resources of blogs and posts while generating an organized database of professionals like doctors, therapists and clinicians who specialize in assisting children with disabilities.
"It was just a fluky thing," Kleiman said. "We were just talking on the phone and said there's nothing there for moms and it really snowballed."
The co-founders met more than five years ago at the Center for Discovery, a residential facility in Harris, New York, for children and adults with special needs, where their sons were living at the time.
"There was nothing centralized on the internet for mothers to be educated, empowered and supported all in one place," DeRuvo Hanner said.


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Filed under: Just making conversation, totally unrelated to kids | Tags: alienating conversation, communication, controversy, Facebook photos, food, foot-in-mouth-disease, inclusive conversation, inspiring communication, photos, politically devisive, snafus, weather
The other day, a lovely woman that I know was saying that she'd like to have her baby in a Birthing Center, but there are no Birthing Centers in Fort Collins. (The nearest one is in Longmont, about an hour away.) Without any thought, I fired off some comment about how Longmont's hospital is not-for-profit, in contrast to our local hospital. Not helpful at all, and certainly a highjack of her original conversation. I have been cringing at my silly ramblings ever since.
Of course, this is nothing new to me. Have you ever walked into a conversation and changed the trajectory to something controversial or political? I do this surprisingly often without any ill intent. I don't want to sound like a braggart, but if you have a story about how you stuck your foot in your mouth, I bet I could top it. I'm that bad at communicating. Of course, I communicate quite a bit, so therein lies the problem. Those of us who talk a lot, are more apt to have more snafus. I think this has to do with statistics or string theory or something.
I'm particularly terrible at email communication. So the story goes, you cannot fully interpret the "tone" of a person's message if you simply read it. Many emails are sent off without editing, and can be received and misinterpreted very quickly. I once got an email from another kind woman that I know. In the email, she was trying to communicate her thoughts in one long run-on sentence, and I picked up on one particular phrase and responded hastily. The next thing you know she's calling me crying, saying that she didn't mean to offend me. Dear me, I haven't made anyone cry since the 4th grade. I felt awful. Come to find out, her email didn't mean what I thought it meant, and I was a jerk for responding with such a defensive tone.
Who among us doesn't struggle at times with communicating? In some instances, like yesterday when I struck up a conversation with a stranger while waiting to get my tires replaced, I am fond of the exchange and really enjoy making a new connection. In other instances, I'm awash with guilt and remorse: "Why on God's green Earth did I say THAT??" In the worst case scenario, I'm left rehashing the conversation with a mock-dialogue while in the shower days later. Talking to yourself is questionable in many circumstances, but having full length conversations based on recent historical events may be the most futile communication effort ever employed by word-vomiters.
In any case, I'd like to introduce you to the most non-polarizing topic I've yet to stumble upon… The Weather.
I posted a few photos on Facebook of our recent weather, and suddenly I'm popular. I'm striking up conversations with old college buddies and extended family members alike. Folks like to weigh in on the weather. And, as I've learned, it's surprisingly difficult to have strong feelings about the weather. The weather simply is. Weather is not a justice issue, nor a source of alienation. There is no proper way to respond to a photo of a snowstorm in May, thus it is a conversation-starter without inviting conversation-killers.
Here is another photo that I posted on Facebook a few days ago:
Dare I say that this photo of homemade bagels was even more wildly popular than any pertaining to the weather? It's as if the world has opened up to me: If I celebrate the homemade food that I eat and acknowledge the abnormalities of the weather, I am host to communication that I am actually proud of! I need not fear rebuke from right-wing radicals who say, "The First Ammedment gives me the right to have daffodils and hyacinths in May!" or lefties who cry, "How many calves had to die for you to make those rolls-with-a-hole?" Indeed, I am in a blissful land of heartwarming dialogue.
Of course, heartwarming dialogue can be a bit boring, and sometimes controversy is invigorating. Perhaps there's room for both. But not about weather and food.
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OK, this is pretty awesome. From our friends at The Griddle comes this video of the world's first baseball playing robot. When they all unite and take over the earth, we will remember this as the first warning sign. Like you wouldn't take him over Tony Womack.
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Renting can be a practical decision while you're saving up for your dream home.
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Paying monthly dues is less stressful compared to managing real estate taxes
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Senate's Tax Amnesty Plan Could Cut Your Unpaid Taxes By Almost Half
A proposed bill may allow delinquents to pay only 40 percent of their unpaid basic tax
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Democratic candidate Mike Revis won an upset victory in a deep red House Seat in District 97 in northwest Jefferson County. The seat had been in Republican hands for seven years and was won by Donald Trump by 28 points in 2016.
Jeff Roorda upped the ante in his bid to become the next county executive in Jefferson County, donating an additional $10,000 to his previous $25,000. His likely general election opponent, Dennis Gannon, also placed $30,000 of his own funds into his campaign.
Roorda told the Missouri Times that he was prepared to use all of the money that he made from the sales of his popular book "The War On Police" to win the race.
Roorda has gained a national spotlight multiple times as police spokesman defending law enforcement since Ferguson in his capacity as business manager for the St. Louis Police Officers Association. Roorda is a regular on CNN and Fox News Network while maintaining a consistent presence on local media.
Roorda said Gannon is a serious candidate with a respectable résumé, but that he won't underestimate him.
"I'm not going to play any opponent cheap," Roorda said. "I raised nearly $1 million in my state senate race and I'll put up similarly impressive numbers this time. But I like my chances. Voters in Jefferson County came back to the middle last night, which is right where to find me politically. I'd rather be the guy in this race with the political momentum, the fundraising track record, and the unlimited access to free media than the other guy."


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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (東京国立近代美術館, Tōkyō Kokuritsu Kindai Bijutsukan) or MOMAT[1] is one of the major art museums in Japan.[2]
MOMAT collects, houses, and preserves a collection of modern art, including both Japanese- and Western-style paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, and sculpture, all dating from the Meiji Period through the 20th century.[3]
MOMAT is in Kitanomaru Park in Tokyo.
History[change | change source]
MOMAT was established in 1952.[4]
Related pages[change | change source]
- Kyoto National Museum (KNM)
- Nara National Museum (NNM)
- National Art Center, Tokyo (NACT)
- National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO)
- National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MOMAK)
- National Museum of Western Art (NMWA)
- Tokyo National Museum (TNM)
- List of Independent Administrative Institutes in Japan
- List of national museums
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- ↑ MOMAT is an English acronym. MOMAT stands for "Museum Of Modern Art, Tokyo.
- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Museums" in Japan Encyclopedia, pp. 671-673.
- ↑ "The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo," New York Times; retrieved 2012-2-7.
- ↑ Japan Cultural Profile, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; retrieved 2012-2-7.
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I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1
Secular people don't easily understand the commitment that Christians have towards giving to their churches. It is easily confused as a tax imposed upon the believer, or the cost of attending the show. That couldn't be farther from the truth. Giving in church is the willing sacrifice of the believer in the most ancient act of worship revealed in Holy Scripture. As such, the offertory is a central act in the service of Holy Eucharist, when the tokens of our living sacrifice are presented at the altar to God.
As a practical matter, our gifts are the operations and maintenance funds for the parish. Having recently been on the Vestry and still regularly following the parish financial statements, I personally testify that our gifts are thoughtfully and carefully used. You may be confident that Holy Trinity is a worthy recipient of your tithes and offerings. As an aside, Lindisfarne Hall, even though the school is a ministry of Holy Trinity, is funded through student fees and gifts that have been designated specifically for that purpose. The school maintains separate accounts which it reports to the Vestry for oversight. Although the school would be pleased to receive your gifts, such gifts should not be made in place of your regular offerings to the parish.
This is the last article of this year's in-gathering of estimated giving. Thanks to all of you for your participation. It is also the last week to actually put your card in the box. After this week, if you have not yet participated in our campaign, such as it is, you may keep your eyes peeled for our letter that will contain an estimated giving card and a stamped self-addressed envelope with which to return it. That's not nearly as satisfying as dropping a card in the box, and you may also save us more than a dollar and some administrative effort by doing that now before you go home.
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:15-16


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Testosterone, Free (Dialysis) and Total LC/MS/MS
Testosterone, Free (Dialysis) and Total LC/MS/MS
- Delayed or precocious (early) puberty in boys
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- Infertility in men and women
- Testicular tumors in men
- Hypothalamus or pituitary disorders
- Hirsutism and virilization in girls and women
Typically, a test for total testosterone is used for diagnosis. The total testosterone test measures testosterone that is bound to proteins in the blood (e.g., albumin and sex-hormone binding globulin [SHBG]) as well as testosterone that is not bound. However, a test for free or bioavailable testosterone may be used if, for example, the level of SHBG in the blood is abnormal.
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All thirteen tracks on Odd Soul, has its own distinct musical feel. From the bombastic Zeppelin-esque groove of "Allies" to the syncopated soul of "Blood Pressure" and electro-ambience of the ballad "In No Time," Odd Soul showcases how much the band has grown over the past few years, most notably when it comes to Meany's vocals. "I've certainly never pushed my voice as hard as I did on this record," he adds, "We all pushed ourselves to the brink of our ability on this record… we recorded it as if this would be the last record we'd ever make."
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What is the cardiac cycle?
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4. The blood flow through the heart is controlled by _________________________.
How many of them does the human heart have? _____________________.
5. Vessels transporting blood to the heart are called ____________________.
Blood returning to the heart is a dark bluish red. This is because:
Vessels carrying blood away from the heart are called ___________________________.
With one exception, blood leaving the heart is a bright red. This is because:
Name the blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood away from the heart.
6. The heart is a muscle that has arteries. How many coronary arteries does the human heart have?
7. If a coronary artery becomes blocked what happens?
A heart healthy diet limits:
8. Patients in the hospital may be having their heart
9. When you have a physical they often check your blood
11. You are not feeling well. You are pale and sweaty.
Someone takes you to the nurse.
What is she measuring?
You anticipate that the nurse will tell you - it is normal / it is faster than normal / it is slower than usual.
12. Write a fact filled paragraph explaining why smoking is terrible for your heart.
13. Figure this. Write a multi step explanation on how to solve this problem.
If you started counting your heartbeat at midnight January 1, 2000, when would you count the one millionth beat?
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Unplug, recharge, and pamper yourself on 70 lush acres fed by natural springs. A sacred, nurturing destination spa where you define the experience you want – from pure relaxation and rejuvenation to self-discovery and adventure.
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