text:
Carl W. Kenney II is an award winning columnist and novelist. He is committed to engaging readers into a meaningful discussion related to matters that impact faith and society. He grapples with pondering the impact faith has on public space while seeking to understand how public space both hinders and enhances the walk of faith.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The Rev-elution endorsements for Durham Board of County Commissioners
I feel bad for local voters. After years of contending with the dysfunction of the Durham Board of County Commissioners, they have to cast votes for the most recent group of willing servants. They don't have much to help them decide. If not for the endorsements coming from the local political action groups (The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, the People's Alliance and the Friends of Durham) along with the nod from your hometown newspapers (The Herald-Sun, News & Observer and The Independent Weekly) picking from this line up would be as difficult as finding a four leaf clover in grass that reaches your buttocks.
The pickings are thin with this group. After careful deliberation the Rev-elution has decided to take a stab at endorsing those most fit to serve based on my set of criteria. My lineup is certain to differ from the rest. Ones race, age, gender and involvement in one of those political gangs didn't factor into the selection process. A person's ability to actually win the thing didn't play a part. Most important on my to do list is a person's ability to get along with the other children in the room.
A critical point has to be made up front. The Rev-elution has been brutal on the incumbents. I've called for voters to consider axing the whole bunch and elect a group more willing to behave in a way that doesn't leave me wishing they would all take a trip with a one way ticket. There's one thing the Rev-elution lacks patience over, and that is childish behavior and confrontation. With all that needs to be done in Durham County there is no time for children misbehaving. It's called Rev for a reason, and it's elution season.
With all of that on the table, let's talk about those incumbents the Rev-elution thinks deserve a retirement party.
Joe Bowser. No one on the current commission is able to offer aggressive, meaningful policy options like Bowser. He's the one in the bunch who has consistently demanded accountability among those who work in Durham County yet opt to live on the other side of the Triangle. He understands issues and keeps the commission focused on maintaining balance between those who have and those who wish they had. The problem with Bowser is his misuse of power.
His recent role in terminating Gerri Robinson, former DSS director, demands attention. The fact that Robinson's actions were enough to land Robinson a pink slip is not justification for the way Bowser, and his gang of board members, kicked her out the door. If that wasn't enough, they appointed one of the board members to replace her at the same meeting. The good in Bowser is not enough to overrule the bad that has resulted in a lawsuit, an audit that draws notice of complicity and a grave misuse of power.
Ellen Reckhow. Reckhow has served with passion and consistent leadership as a member of the Board of County Commissioners. Her external image is one of compromise and strength. Sadly, an email released by the Rev-elution uncovered the internal mess within the board that left the Rev-elution wondering if conflict resolution was needed to move things forward. Her lack of compromise, along with the rest of her pals, in selecting a replacement for Becky Heron reflected a stubbornness that forces the Rev-elution to say it's time to go with the rest.
Michael Page. Those emails from Reckhow brought the Rev-elution to Page's defense. Reckhow and Bowser played the tag team in deflating Page's reputation. Bowser questioned his role as a minister. The Rev-elution made it clear that there is no place for attacking a person's call to ministry. Page has done his best to keep the children in order, and spent more time in a corner fighting his way out than in being intentional around establishing a long term vision for county government. The big rift among many is Page's position related to the 751 development. The Rev-elution says Page has to go due to his unwillingness to bring a resolution to the forefront regarding Amendment One. His lack of courage on this issue placed him on the bad side of the Rev-elution. Time to go.
Brenda Howerton. She came to the board as one thought to be a consensus builder. Like Bowser and Page, she is on the bad list of many because of the handling of that nasty 751 development project. Her recent responses to questions involving 751 expose a lack of substance when it comes to being able to define a position. She claims to be one desiring all the facts before voicing and opinion. After years on the commission, voters demand more than a conversation about feed me more information before I tell you how I feel. Her inability to engage around the issues speaks to a lack of preparation and understanding of the issues. Does she know what she thinks, and, if so, can she please tell us what that looks like. Bye, bye.
That leaves one on the board worthy of a chance to continue to play.
Wendy Jacobs. Jacobs get the nod from the Rev-elution for a number of reasons. After fighting to get on the board when Becky Heron retired, she has proven to be the gem among her peers. She does her homework. She is engaged with those from different camps. More than any of that, she has guts and thick skin. Would love to say more on that, but trust me. Two thumbs up.
Now that we have one left from the board of dysfunction, let's deal with what's left. I'll start with the shocker.
John Owen. This kid has the stuff. I call him kid out of respect for what he brings, youthfulness, a fresh approach, an amazing understanding of the issues and a departure from business as usual in Durham. He argues that Durham is the youngest city in North Carolina with an average of 31, yet has the oldest average age of those in office at 61. Those in office may be a bit out of touch, and we need some new blood running the show. The bad news for Owens is he failed to get that much needed endorsement from any of the local PAC'S. The Rev-elution can see past the birth certificate. He's among the best of the rest.
Fred Foster. Foster gets in by the hair of his chinny chin chin. The lineup of endorsements from the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People and People's Alliance makes him a lock to win. The Rev-eution is impressed with his service to Durham, but isn't getting the warm fuzzy due to a lack of certainty regarding his position on the 751 development. He has indicated his lack of support, but comes back with "shucks, it may be what we need." Sounds like playing both sides of the fence, and one thing the Rev-elution hates is a waffler. The good outweighs the bad, so he gets the nod.
Anita Daniels. Daniels gets the nod for reasons others hold against her – those old jobs in city and county government. She knows her way around the bureaucratic bull stank, and that could go a long way in minimizing the grueling transition from average Jane to big shot in county office. Daniels didn't get the endorsement from the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People and the People's Alliance due to an inability to dig deeper in explaining her position. That combined with the old farts in leadership getting their way. She gets my vote with a few caveats: show us that you know the issues, and be more firm in taking a position. This was a close call due to her unwillingness to take a position on Amendment One. Show me some courage girl.
That leaves one spot left. What will the Rev-elution do? No one gets that endorsement this time. I'm leaving it vacant as I wait to see if Omar Beasley is able to get enough votes for the general election. If so, it's possible he gets my endorsement. If not, Page could jump back on board with an endorsement. I'll need to see a bit more courage from him as a leader, and an ability to communicate a broader vision related to the future of Durham County. Lead us dude.
The Rev-elution has spoken.
2 comments:
- AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Thank you Carl. Your endorsement means a lot to the campaign.ReplyDelete
To learn more about what we're fighting for, the website is:
Also, one correction: The avg age of a Durham policymaking official is 66, not 61. And yes, that is the oldest of any city in NC.
- AnonymousMay 14, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Robinson has a history of work problems in several locations. Her negative behavior and lack of professionalism is known throughout social service circles.ReplyDelete


text:
So last night I had another crazy dream. I did some breath work right before bed because I was nervous about today's final. When I had finally grounded out my overactive energy, I went blissfully to sleep. The dream started with Cj and I taking a wander through this new city. It was beautiful. We wandered until we realized it was getting late and we needed to get home. We were looking forward to something, a good dinner maybe? We took this shortcut through an alley way and ran into some bums. We walked as fast as we could because they were eyeballing my purse. One shouted at us and reached out to grab my arm. CJ held my hand and took off running through the corridors of this now white building. As we ran, my feet lifted off the ground and I flew behind CJ. It was not as if I was really flying, but more symbolic of the fact that he was protecting and guiding me without me being of any burden. We escape and a familiar woman appears. She asks where we are going and I realize we are above the Earth and it is more of a question of "where do you want to go?"
I wake up- not really, but this is a dream inside a dream. The woman is by my bedside meditating. CJ is still asleep. She greets me with a kind smile and asks if I know who she is. I say no. She tells me she is my mother. I tell her I know that she is not my mother, she looks nothing like her. She smiles again and says that she is everyone's mother. I know this to be true and she brushes my face with the back of her hand. As she does this, I can feel her soft hand against my face and also feel the sensation of my hand brushing her soft face even though my hand has not moved.
Suddenly I wake up- again, this is a new layer of a dream within a dream within a dream. I'm looking down at a baby in my arms. The baby is peaceful and I know that the baby is me. I also know that as I am looking down at myself through my mother's eyes, I am also my mother. We float in this velvety, warm, soft fluid space being comforted and kept safe and I realize that I am inside my mother in the womb and I witness the birth of myself as the baby and the mother simultaneously. It is beautiful and the light that shines as I am born is blinding and frightening and painful but beautiful and exciting at the same time.
The bed shakes. I feel rumbling coming from the ground and I wake up. Again, this is the next layer of a dream within a dream within a dream within a dream. I think we've just had an earthquake and I wake CJ. He grumbles, "oh everyone is so freaking paranoid about earthquakes now. It was nothing. Go back to bed. Grrr…" A red light illuminates the bedroom from outside and we hear voices. It sounds like the military. I hear an elephant and when we look outside, we realize our house is in the middle of the jungle and there are people in traditional East Indian garb riding elephants through our backyard. The elephants acknowledge my presence. The are decorated in beautiful jewels and fabric. They are massive yet small at the same time. They nudge my house and I feel the shaking again. A group of young people are fighting their way through a river and harsh rain and the red light grows more intense. A voice says, "grab your weapon." I look at CJ and we are both speechless. We must leave. My cell phone rings and it is a friend of mine- it is one voice yet many friends within the single voice. They need help and are crying. I must leave to help them immediately.
Now I wake up again. This is now a dream within a dream within a dream within a dream within a dream. I am walking down a hallway with CJ and we approach a large room with a starry night ceiling and dark blue walls. There is a cage in the corner and the woman who told me she was everyone's mother is within it holding a baby. She calls us to her and opens the cage. She tells me she has yet to give us our fortunes and asks us to hold out our hands. We are excited and as she opens her bag, she pulls out two violet decorated merkabas. Words and symbols of light come rushing forth from the merkaba immediately upon placing it in my hand. Luminescent crystals fly through the air and surround me. Music plays. The information is coming too quickly and I shut my palms over it. She talks to me and tells me that these fortunes are important and has a large smile on her face. I hear voices in many languages, none of them English, giving me information at the same time. I open my palm again and see that the merkaba has opened and is now a vortex that pulls me into it. Although it pulls me in, I am also observing this from the outside. I am in space and this energy and light is outside of me.
And again I wake up to a red light again appearing in the window of my bedroom. I am more conscious now and am recalling the dreams that have occurred, thinking about how strange it is that I had so many dreams within dreams. I begin to get up and get ready for the day pondering the dreams. A structure appears in the corner of the bedroom window accompanied by a wailing noise and a loud clash and as I go to look at it more closely, I can tell that it is something alien. A UFO. I move in closer and the window has disappeared and I am floating outside above the house growing closer towards it. It feels welcoming, but unfamiliar and I am a bit weary. I proceed out into space with caution.
I wake up again, this time for real. I realize that the previous sensation of waking up was the final dream within a dream within a dream within a dream within a dream within a dream within a dream. My heart is racing and I feel tingly everywhere. I see shadows and light objects in the bedroom and CJ again is fast asleep next to me. What has just happened? I feel as if I have traveled far. Did I have adventures within each level of consciousness? What was the significance of the merkaba? The elephants? Mother? The aliens? The LA gangster bum people that tried to grab my purse?
I dream a lot. I remember a lot of them and they get deeper and deeper as I get older. New sensations arise as I develop new levels of awareness and new high sense perceptions. What is the significance of the multiple layers or dreams within dreams? This happens to me often. I feel changed today somehow. A deep peace resides within… blissful joy.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – We have all heard of HIV and AIDS, but how many people know about hepatitis C? Perhaps we should.
Hepatitis C has surpassed HIV as a killer of U.S. adults.
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by a virus of the same name that is usually passed through contact with infected blood. An estimated 75 to 85 percent of people with hepatitis C develop chronic infections which can eventually cause serious diseases like cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that by 2007, hepatitis C was killing more Americans than HIV — the virus that causes AIDS.
Of the estimated 3.2 million Americans with chronic hepatitis infection, about half of them don't know it because, in most cases, the initial infection causes no symptoms. Instead, the virus silently damages the liver over the years.
The group at highest risk is baby boomers.


text:
|Seamus O'Sullivan
|(Hon FIIE)
|Joe Kelly
|Vice Chairman
|Donal Nolan
|Nat. Hon Secretary
|Daniel Vaughan
|Kevin Barrett
|Director of Business Development
|Donal Nolan
|Director of Education and Learning
|Victoria Wilmott
The Institute maintains a branch structure throughout the country, The Branches are represented on Council
Eastern: Chairman - Micheál Finnegan
South East: Chairman - Joe Kelly
Mid West: Chairman - Jim O'Sullivan
South West: Chairman - Dermot McCarthy
Our office in Waterford is located at
This is a modern office suite with training and meeting facilities which allows us to offer an exciting range of certified courses to members and non members. For details of our latest courses please see our Education and Skillnet pages.
We open five days each week to better serve our members.
The Irish Work Society was founded in 1955 and was replaced by the Irish Work Study Institute in 1963. Due to business development and also to cater for the full range of techniques required, the name Institute of Industrial Engineers was adopted in 1970. The Institute''s Golden Jubilee was celebrated in 2005.
The Institute maintains a Branch structure throughout the country. Each branch selects a Committee and is represented by it's
Chairperson on Council. The Council is the policy forming and managing body of the institute.
In 1996 the Institute became the 79th Chapter of the American Institute. Members of the Institute of Industrial Engineers in Ireland are also eligable for membership of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers. Members who choose to avail of this facility have access to the membership benifits of that Institute.
You are viewing the text version of this site.
Need help? check the requirements page.


text:
Please note that although we are a ministry, we have not sought charity status.
The free programs are run almost entirely on orders placed for our products and our family "tithing".
The occasional donation received is greatly appreciated as it helps us to continue helping others in need.
Read why I put this package together for you and what "BenOp" means, read below! ...
We now have a new 100 % pure beeswax candle. These new candles are 8+"...
A great survival tool, everyone in our family has one! Our 6-in-1 LED Survival Whistle...
Sign up for special offers!


text:
Referendums have been used to decide divisive constitutional questions in polities around the world. In some cases, the relevant divisions run deeply along ethnic and religious fault-lines and the polities have long histories of conflict. Joanne McEvoy's 2018 article, Letting 'The People(s)' Decide: Peace Referendums and Power-Sharing Settlements, makes a significant contribution to the emerging literature on "peace referendums." In what follows, I will highlight this contribution and argue that her text merits close attention from comparative constitutional law scholars.
At the outset of the article, McEvoy identifies her aims and underlines the high stakes involved when referendums are held in societies riven by conflict. She writes:
This article assesses the use of the referendum to legitimate power-sharing democracy in deeply divided societies. If we lack a full understanding of the dynamics of referendum design in transitions to power-sharing, minority groups may find themselves in a polity they perceive to be both illegitimate and in favour of the majority. Further intracommunal antagonism and the risk of recurring conflict could threaten a fragile political bargain reached by elites. Exploring the value of referendums is therefore important for the stability and legitimacy of peace-building. (P. 865.)
McEvoy situates her text in the extensive literature on power-sharing arrangements.
Authors, including most notably Lijphart, have argued that power-sharing arises when minority groups secure interests that were previously vulnerable in a system that they had regarded as illegitimate. (P. 866.) Elites often play a key role in negotiating these kinds of compromises, and according to McEvoy, this role has drawn scholarly scrutiny since the self-interest of elites may diverge from the interests of the populations whom they purport to represent. (P. 867.) McEvoy further argues that a central role for elites in deciding the shape of political institutions sits uneasily with understandings of legitimacy in the academic writing on state-building and social contract theory. For the former, popular participation assists in "building a sense of political community." (P. 867)1 And for those writing in the tradition of Locke, the consent of the governed is essential to the continuing legitimacy of political power. (P. 867.) McEvoy notes that the use of referendums to address significant political questions has been widely justified for these reasons. (P. 867.) Yet, she argues, the academic literature has paid insufficient attention to the question of what role groups in deeply divided societies should play in constitutional referendums about power-sharing agreements. (P. 868.)
According to McEvoy, some of the literature on power-sharing suggests that in such a context, a "simple majority threshold risks privileging the majority, thereby excluding the minority community and ultimately failing to legitimate the deal reached by elites." (P. 868.) Other writing suggests that alternatives to a simple majority rule carry their own challenges. Supermajority rules give rise to difficult questions about how to set the threshold in a way that accurately reflects the amount of minority support necessary to legitimate an outcome. (P. 869.) Rules requiring concurrent majorities in the groups that are party to the central social divisions in a polity risk entrenching the relevant markers of identity, exacerbating the divisions, and jeopardizing minorities whose identities are not so entrenched. (P. 869.)
McEvoy examines these claims in light of two case studies. Her first example, the Northern Ireland referendum on the Good Friday Agreement of 19982, challenges the claim that a simple majority rule will necessarily prejudice the interests of a minority. The referendum eschewed a rule requiring concurrent majorities in the unionist and nationalist communities and opted for a simple majority threshold. According to McEvoy, this threshold was sufficient to legitimize the outcome, in part because the substance of the agreement "sufficiently addressed the groups' self-determination aspirations," (P. 871) and its continuing success hinges on policy-makers' continuing "to foster support for the new constitutional order." (P. 872.)
The second case study involved a 2005 referendum in Iraq3 ratifying a constitution that included asymmetrical federalism and power-sharing arrangements in federal institutions. (P. 872.) The referendum required a majority of voters across Iraq and the support of two-thirds of voters in three or more governorates. (P. 872.) Because three governorates were located in Kurdistan, McEvoy argues, the Kurdish minority were effectively given a veto power. (P. 873.) McEvoy concludes that because the preferences of the Sunni and Shi'a Arabs were "not fully accommodated in the rushed, imposed constitution-making process of the CPA (Coalition Provisional Authority)," (P. 873) the referendum could not "fully legitimate" the constitution, despite the fact that the qualified majority referendum rules were "arguably appropriate." (P. 874)
In my view, the signal contribution of McEvoy's article lies in the fact that it challenges assumptions about various kinds of rules in constitutional referendums about power-sharing arrangements in deeply divided societies. What lessons might her analysis hold for the field of comparative constitutional law? This question is pertinent because significant comparative work is being done by constitutional law scholars on constitutional change generally, and referendums, in particular. Perhaps understandably, constitutional law professors tend to concentrate their analyses on explicit rules. McEvoy's article suggests that such a focus may lead one to underestimate the role that informal processes can play in determining the success or failure of constitutional reforms. When constitutional law scholars do shift their attention away from the standard positive law sources, they can rely somewhat uncritically on social scientists' work, particularly when a consensus in a field has formed. McEvoy's article suggests that we should be attentive to the specificities of constitutional contexts, particularly when they challenge received academic wisdom.
- Quoting Joanne Wallis, Constitution Making During State Building 315 (2014).
- For a first-person, participant account of this referendum see, George J Mitchell, Toward Peace in Northern Ireland, 22 Fordham Int'l LJ 1136 (1999).
- For an overview, see Makau Mutua, The Iraq Paradox: Minority and Group Rights in a Viable Constitution, 54 Buff L Rev 927 (2006).


text:
Okay, so here's the situation: you like someone. I mean, you liiike someone. A lot. And for the sake of this particular hetero-normative blog post, we'll say you're a guy and you like a girl.
Now, you and I both know she doesn't like you back. Not the way you want her to.
It's not exactly something she said - it's the nonverbal clues, and the way she keeps telling you how great it is that the two of you can be such. good. friends. So, deep down in your emotions, you know exactly where she stands. But you certainly don't stand there, so you ignore those emotions and you convince yourself that you ought to just tell her how you feel, because I mean... who knows, right?
So you psych yourself up and you go for it. But then the moment you start talking you see her face drop because, get this, she knew you liked her, which is the real reason why she kept telling you how great it was that you were such good friends.
Her face drops because she absolutely doesn't want you to keep talking. But you've already started, so you plow right on. That stupid, self-lying little voice in your head is still saying maaaybe there's still a chance. And then it's over and, guess what, so's your friendship. You don't know it yet, and neither does she. In fact, neither of you is going to acknowledge that your friendship is over until it's so far gone you can't remember what it was like when you were friends, and she would still call you up in the middle of the night just to talk.
Don't worry - it won't take long.
Because here's the thing: your relationship was based on a lie. A lie you both agreed on, and agreed to carefully, meticulously cultivate. She knew you liked her, but she was getting something from you that she enjoyed, so she pretended like you didn't. And you knew that she knew that you liked her, and that she didn't like you back, but you were getting a lift from pretending like that wasn't the case.
There was just one problem, though: The Truth.
Once the truth was out there in the open, the lie didn't work any more. So she stopped calling you in the middle of the night just to talk, and you stopped writing her those thoughtful little notes that made her feel so good when she was a bit down. It just wasn't any fun, anymore.
So, where does that leave you?
If you could travel back in time and un-say what you said, would you? I mean, it would give you back your friendship, right? The only thing different would be that you wouldn't be able to partially-believe the lie any more... but, so what? Your relationship would still be exactly the same, right?
There's a problem with that, though.
It's the same problem we have with every lie we carefully maintain, in our efforts to avoid dealing with our underpinning emotional problems: lies suck. They're dirty little weeds, and they suck the grow-juice right out of any relationship.
In fact, they suck so bad that the so-called "relationship" you had with this girl before the truth came out in the open wasn't actually a relationship at all. What it was was a screen - a screen over the fact that you want emotional intimacy so badly that you're willing to lie to yourself, and to encourage someone else to lie to you in order to get it.
What you're not willing to do, though, is to expose yourself to the risk of immediately expressing your interest in someone to determine if they might be interested in return. So instead, you cultivate a self-protective lie, hoping that one day a miracle will occur, and she'll just up and change who she is and offer you the intimacy you desire... without you ever having to risk anything to get it.
This is so incredibly, depressingly normal.
It happens at every level of relationship. Not just this stupid little friend-zone experience you put yourself through (hey, I calls it like I sees it), but also with people who actually do get together - because people get together for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes it's just because Harry likes Sally, and Sally's tired of feeling lonely on Friday nights. Sometimes its because Sally likes Harry, and he mostly just wants someone who will cook and clean for him like his mom used to do.
It's actually ridiculously rare that two people will get together because they're both genuinely fascinated and want to be with the other person. Because, hey - statistics.
I mean, what are the chances of that actually ever working out for anybody? That two people with such strikingly similar values, interests, goals and tastes could meet and be into each other at exactly the same time - so much so that they'd be willing to accept all the annoying things that come with tying themselves to another human being for as long as they both shall be not-dead?
This seems to be somewhat unavoidable. Given how often and how well we lie to ourselves, I don't see how we can hope to form relationships that don't have some sort of lie worked into them.
I think, however, that important lies like the one you told to that girl you liked (and she told to you) have something to teach us about the nature of relationships. The problem isn't that you told the truth... it's that you took so incredibly long to do it. You tortured yourself - sinking yourself deeper and deeper into a relationship in which you could never really feel very known. When you agreed to that lie, you robbed yourself of the beauty of living your life with others as you actually ARE.
But what if you hadn't done that?
What if when you had first felt a glimmer of non-buddy interest in this girl, you'd turned to her and said, "Hey, you know what? I just had a glimmer of non-buddy interest in you... what do you think about that?"
Imagine that.
No, seriously. Take a moment to imagine a world where we did just that. Where we didn't wait until the lies had a chance to root themselves in deep. Where we paid attention to our emotional sub-soil. Where we were ruthless in weeding out our fears and our self-lies, and instead just told each other the truth - as best we understood it, and as quickly as possible.
Sure, yeah, telling the whole truth seems irresponsible and stupid when we do it long after the lies have had a chance to root down and wrap themselves around our deepest emotional selves - but what if we didn't give them that chance?
What if we told the whole truth in our romantic relationships?
What if we told the whole truth in our friendships?
What if we told the whole truth in our family relationships?
What if we told the whole truth in our politics, our economics, and our education?
Y'know... I don't know the answer to that.
I don't even know how willing or able I am to try it for myself.
But I am willing to imagine.
- - -
Whazzat? You say you really liked this blog post?
In that case, you should maybe consider supporting my writing habit with one of the options at the top of the sidebar to the right. Like, grabbing a copy of my short story collection. Or picking an option and paying for a custom blog post. Cheerios, Josh. -->
Friday, July 11, 2014
lying to girls
Posted by JOSH BARKEY at July 11, 2014
Labels: relationships
2 comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
Growing up Protestant-Christian, I was taught that one of the most important verses in the Bible was II Timothy 3:16, which says that "...
I am writing to apologize for my behavior last Sunday. I want you to know that I am not normally one of those guys who acts like an idio...
Fine Ants in Finance... a doodle to make you groan.
Looking back, I can't quite understand why Danny Fast was my friend. He was, after all, twenty years older than me, and when we first st...
When I tried to undo some super-annoying auto-formatting, Blogger threw a hissy-fit and deleted an entire post. I'm too urined off to bo...


text:
Finger Lickin' Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Every so often I crave buttermilk fried chicken something awful. But I honestly hate making fried chicken, or I did until I got a my Sansaire Sous Vide Immersion Circulator, Black. You see, the hardest part about making fried chicken is getting the inside cooked perfectly and getting the outside to a nice golden brown. But when you cook the chicken first in a controlled environment, you control how the chicken come outs. The meat is so juicy and the texture is perfect. And since the controlled temperature is exactly what you want the desired core temperature of the legs and breasts, they will never be under or overcooked.
Then we can add a wonderful coating with buttermilk, flour and the spices that you want and give it a quick fry in peanut oil. But instead of having to stand over hot oil while the meat cooks, now you just have to get the breading to a perfect golden brown. Following the five steps below, I can personally guarantee you will have best buttermilk fried chicken of your life.
Five Steps to the Best Buttermilk Fried Chicken
1. Brine Your Chicken – No Excuses!
Brining prevents almost half the moisture loss that naturally happens when you expose protein to heat. Without brining 30% of moisture can be squeezed out of your meat like a sponge, but a brine traps water in the meat, maintaining about 15% more natural juices. And through the science of osmosis, seasonings you place in the brine will also be deposited into the meat, giving you more flavorful meat. Want to know more? The science of brining is fascinating, and you can read about it at finecooking.com
2. Dry the Chicken After it Comes out of the Sous Vide
Some of the brine and the natural juices of the chicken will come out while it cooks. Dry the chicken thoroughly before breading. This will help the breading stick better and give you a nice crunchy crust. Cut breasts in half, lengthwise, so there will be more surface area to adhere your breading.
3. Double Dip Into Your Breading, Then Let it Rest
The key to a good breading is to build it up gradually. Start with a dry surface, dust with seasoned flour to give it a good foundation, then a dip in the thick rich buttermilk will guarantee the next layer of seasoned flour will really stick. But my favorite tip is to let it rest for at least 10 minutes, usually while you heat up the oil. This will allow some of the surface moisture to evaporate – ensuring an even crispier crust!
4. Use a High Smoke Point Oil in a Cast Iron Skillet
I love olive oil, but olive oil is not meant for frying chicken. It does not have a high enough smoke point, or in other words the point at which it will burn. Burned oil tastes bitter and gross. Don't burn your oil. Neutral tasting oils such as Peanut, Canola and vegetable oil won't change the taste of your food but also have a high enough smoke point to cook with safely. Because your chicken is already cooked, bring your oil to 375 degrees in a heavy cast iron skillet, I like this Le Creuset one. This will ensure the temperature is maintained and your breading will cook evenly and fast.
5. Say No to Paper Towels
While paper towels seem like a great idea to soak up any excess oil, they will actually cause your breading to get soggy. Heat your oven to the lowest temperature it will go to, and hold your fried chicken in the oven on a clean oven rack until you are ready to serve it. It can stay at this temperature for up to 2 hours!
This is not a fast recipe that you can whip out when guests come unexpectedly. But what you put into it in time, you'll get back in delicious, juicy, crispy buttermilk fried chicken. What I do is brine and cook my meat in the sous vide, then store it in the sous vide bags for up to three days before I fry it. So if my menu calls for fried chicken on Wednesday, the majority of the prep is done over the weekend before. As for me, I served chilled Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Strawberry Basil Coleslaw, Light as a Feather Butter Biscuits, and Pomegranate Sweet Potato Salad, washing it down with Homemade Vanilla Nutmeg Root Beer for my husband's birthday in the mountains of Utah. And it was simply delicious.
- 1 cup diced onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon kosher salt
- 6 branches rosemary
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1 lemon quartered
- 3 cups bread flour
- 3 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons powdered chipotle
- 2 tablespoons fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 gallon peanut oil for deep frying
For the brine
For the breading
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the lemon oil until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add 3 tablespoons of kosher salt and the 6 branches of rosemary. Allow to get hot, about a minute.
- Add the water and squeeze the lemon quarters into the pan, then add the squeezed lemons. Bring the water to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the salt.
- In a large zip top bag, arrange your chicken pieces. Set the bag in a large bowl for support. Pour the cooled brine and aromatics into the bag. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, making sure the chicken is submerged.
- Remove the heat and allow the brine to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the chicken and brine for 8 to 24 hours, agitating the bag occasionally to redistribute the brine and the chicken.
- Heat water to 155 degrees Fahrenheit/68 degree celsius.
- Remove the chicken from the brine, rinse under cold water, pat dry, and set on a rack or on paper towels. Place the pieces into sous vide bags, dark meat (thighs and legs) with dark meat, and if you are doing white meat, breasts with breasts. Make sure pieces don't overlap with one another. Vacuum seal. If cooking white meat, transfer to the fridge. I like to cook the dark meat longer than the white meat - this ensure the dark meat is cooked and juicy and the white meat doesn't have a chance to overcook.
- Cook dark meat for 2 hours, add breast meat and allow all to cook for another hour. Total the dark meat should cook for 3 hours and the white for 1.
- Remove cooked chicken pieces from the water and pat dry. Cut breasts in half, lengthwise, so there will be more surface area for crispy, crusty goodness. Place chicken pieces on a metal rack.
- Combine the flour, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, chipotle, and baking powder in a bowl. Whisk to distribute the ingredients. Divide this mixture between two bowls. Pour the buttermilk into a third bowl. Set a rack on a baking sheet/tray.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour, shake off the excess, and set the dusted pieces on the rack. Dip the pieces in the buttermilk, then dredge them aggressively in the second bowl of flour and return them to the rack.
- Heat at least 3 inches / 8 cm of frying oil in a dutch oven or stockpot over high heat until the oil reaches about 375. (Don't worry about being super precise here. A few degrees either way won't make a big difference.)
- Set yourself up so that your chicken pieces will stay warm until service. First, line a sheet pan with a wire rack and place it on the middle shelf of your oven. Then set the oven to "warm" or to the lowest possible temperature setting.
- Working in batches, fry the chicken pieces in the oil until they've got a gorgeous, golden crust, about 2–3 minutes. Because the inside is already cooked, all you have to do is get the crust to golden brown and the food is done.
- Transfer the finished pieces to the wire rack in the oven to keep warm while you finish any remaining pieces.


text: Abortion-rights opponents outside a Planned Parenthood of North Texas event in Fort Worth in February. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Texas can defund Planned Parenthood clinics because the organization provides abortions. David Kent/MCT/Landov hide caption toggle caption David Kent/MCT/Landov National Court Paves Way For Texas Planned Parenthood Cuts August 27, 2012 Planned Parenthood in Texas is deciding how to proceed after losing an important case in federal court. A panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the state can cut Planned Parenthood out of its women's health program because the organization is associated with abortion. Court Paves Way For Texas Planned Parenthood Cuts Listen · 4:30 4:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/160115720/160131194" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript


text:
Marilyn de Oliveira has a lot to say.
Sunday night at Ruth Taylor Recital Hall at Trinity University cellist Marilyn de Oliveira set for herself several extraordinarily difficult tasks. She wanted to say farewell to San Antonio, her friends at Laurel Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church and the San Antonio Symphony before departing for Portland and her new position as Assistant Principal Cello with the Oregon Symphony. She wanted to present two hours of very difficult solo and duo cello music. She wanted to play an entire recital without piano. According to her excellent and very personal program notes, she said she wanted to "pay tribute to my time in San Antonio." And, it goes without saying; she wanted to offer her final San Antonio audience a moving and entertaining performance.
She succeeded at all these tasks and beautifully communicated many different complex emotions–all without saying one word from the stage. Too often we are subject to artists who ruin the effect of music by excessive and mindless babbling from the stage. All in the name of "outreach" or wanting to "reach the audience." Marilyn said nothing, yet reached out and touched her audience profoundly with her playing.
Marilyn has a lot to say about Bach. She began the evening with Bach's first solo cello suite. This was a very personal performance of a well-know work. In consideration of historically informed performance practice of Baroque music, she used almost no vibrato and chose quick tempos. She began the first movement with great rhythmic freedom and a light touch and intimate sound. The third movement was especially quick. Only in the last movement did she stress the rhythmic dance elements over the lyrical qualities. In this sixth movement she added just a touch of vibrato for dramatic emphasis. Marilyn says "playing Bach is always a very spiritual experience." Her expressive performance captured that spirituality and her own unique musical personality.
The second work on the recital was the highlight of the evening. Joined on stage by her sister, soprano Edlyn de Oliveria, John Tavener's Akhmatova Songa immediate transported the audience to a completely different world. Both soprano and cello were extremely adept at presenting a wide variety of musical colors. At several key moments Marilyn held one long note while Edlyn demonstrated remarkable control and subtle coloring. Later in the work the composer reversed the technique to great effect–Edlyn held the long soft note, while Marilyn beautifully completed the phrase. Even though this collection of six songs was mostly slow, introspective and soft the audience leapt to their feet at the delicate conclusion.
The first half of the concert ended with lots of fireworks–the Handel/Halvorsen Passacaglia. This is a kitschy duet for violin and cello that is more parlor trick than serious music. I've never liked the piece. But Marilyn and violinist Craig Sorgi performed the difficult work with all the required virtuosity.
The second half of the recital demonstrated that Marilyn has lots to say about a wide variety of styles. The Spanish styled solo sonata by Gaspar Cassadó again offered her the opportunity to demonstrate her virtuosity and a great range of colors and emotions. She dazzled with lots of difficult double stops, but the highlight was the soft pizzicatos in the Intermezzo before the rhythmic ending.
Marilyn has a lot to say about the romantic melodies of late 19th century music. With her husband, cellist Trevor Fitzpatrick, she led the way through Popper's sentimental tunes.
There was a magical moment in the second movement. This Gavotte is a playful conversation between the two cellos–each interrupting each other to compete the melody (an interesting choice of music for newlyweds!?!) At the end of the first section of this alternating melody, Marilyn (who maintains a serious and concentrated demeanor when she plays) offered a broad smile. Was she smiling at the clever tune? At the joy of playing in harmony with her husband? At knowing she was successfully nearing the end of a challenging evening? We'll never know. But at this magical moment the audience couldn't help but smile with her.
The deeply satisfying performance ended with a "cool" contemporary work by Mark Summers that demonstrated Marilyn's youthful and playful side.
Marilyn de Oliveira has a lot to say about music. Sadly for all that wished her farewell on Sunday, she'll be saying it in Portland Oregon in September. Although it would be woefully inadequate compensation, don't you think they could at least send us a little rain in return for San Antonio letting her go?
Jack Fishman


text:
Reset an iPod at Home, Smartphone is the most Usable device in the world as iPod is one of the best devices in the world. Therefore iPod is used to listen to songs so sometimes you got problems with the iPod. ToolHip is providing the solutions to your Problems. Today I will show you also How to Reset iPod at Home. This is the Major problem of the world most of all we get the situation that we cannot do consider the solutions of the error. Finally, ToolHip is providing the solution of Reset iPod at Home. Also, There are different methods to fix it While I will let you also know the best way to Reset iPod at Home. Most of All Nowadays Apple is the Most popular brand in the world because seem like this is a most usable product in the World.
There are Two Methods How to Reset iPod at Home
- By Resetting Your iPod
- By Resorting Your iPod
Method 1) By Resetting Your iPod
- Press and Release the Power button of your iPod
- Just Reset your Freeze iPod Touch
iPod with Nano 6th and 7th Generation
- Just Confirm the 6th Generation Nano
- Finally Now Reset the 6th Generation Nano iPod
- iPod with Click Wheel
- You need to Toggle the Hold Switch on iPod
- Reset you Frozen iPod
Method 2) By Resorting Your iPod
- 1. Just you can also Connect your iPod to your computer how
- Open iTunes on your Computer
- Make the BackUp of your Data
- Now Restore the iPod
- Finally, Reload your Old backup from your Computer
Especially Relevant:
How to Reset Windows 7 Administrator Password
How to Reset your Facebook Account
Recover a Password on Samsung Galaxy
Finally Cheers!!??
Share the post link on Facebook, Google+, Twitter! ??


text:
Search Products/Services
Designer Door Closer
Product Code : KROMA
Brand Name : Shelf Stands
Price And Quantity
- Minimum Order Quantity
- 50 Unit
Product Description
Our well-equipped manufacturing facility helps us in manufacturing and exporting an unparalleled range of Designer Door Closer Kroma. Accessible in various designs and sizes, these closers are largely used with different types of sliding doors including metal, glass and wood for effective closing. Precisely designed at our state of the art machining facility, our Designer Door Closer Kroma is made using quality metals procured from authentic vendors of the market. Our clients can avail these doors from us at an affordable price.
- High impact strength
- Rust proof chrome finish
- Easy to fix
Trade Information
- Payment Terms
- Paypal, Western Union, Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), Letter of Credit at Sight (Sight L/C), Letter of Credit (L/C), Delivery Point (DP), Days after Acceptance (DA), Cheque, Cash in Advance (CID), Cash Advance (CA), Cash on Delivery (COD), Cash Against Delivery (CAD)
- Main Domestic Market
- All India
Plot No. 19, Opp. Street No. 4, Anand Parbat Industrial Area, New Rohtak Road, New Delhi - 110005, India
Phone :+918037405437
Fax :91-11-28763817
Mr. Tarun Sethi (Partner)
Mobile :918037405437
S. N. INDUSTRIES All Rights Reserved.(Terms of Use)
Developed and Managed by Infocom Network Ltd.


text:
Hello, thank you for visiting!
Have a look and click the thumbs, there are more pictures to see. If you'd like to support us, order our original works, prints or workshops. Please ask Sonja Promeuschel for more information, call +49 8106 999 88 05.
Best regards, studio esplus
All shown images and photograps, original works and prints are protected by copyright (Urheberrecht). Any usage only with dedicated written permission by the author. It is easy. Just write or call us. We are looking forward to your feedback.


text:
Price: $2.99
Quantity: 1 available
Condition grade: Very Good
Crisp, glossy cover, little wear. ~ Four new wilderness kits for every class, including new wizard and priest spells; Man's Best Friend; Big wheels for the heroes of Athas (Dark Sun); Wyrms of the North - Eldenser; A simple skills system for the Saga rules; Poisonous reptiles from the jungles of the real world, plus more poison types for your own new monsters; Lupins of the Mystara setting; Answers to the AD&D Triviathlon contest; Archer magic items. ~ 120 pages
Title: Dragon Magazine, Issue 237
Categories: Games,
Publisher: TSR: 7/1997
Format: Paperback
Condition grade: Very Good
Weight: 0.70 lbs
Wayne's Books ID: GMMG02drm237


text:
Deals of the Day – Refurbished Galaxy S III for only $29.99!
Looking for a great deal on smartphones or tablets? Well, you've come to the right place, friend!
Our Top Deal today is the refurbished Samsung Galaxy S III from AT&T for only $29.99, which makes it one of the best devices you can buy for the value on contract! To top it off, AT&T is even shipping the device to you for free!
If you're looking for something else, like a laptop, tablet, or even another smartphone deal, take a look down below!!
Top Deal
Samsung Galaxy S III Smartphone [AT&T] (refurbished) for $29.99 with free shipping at AT&T (normally $199.99).
Mobile Phones
Motorola Atrix 2 4G smartphone [AT&T] for $0.01 with free shipping, direct from AT&T.
Samsung Galaxy S II [Virgin Mobile] for $229.99 with free shipping at Virgin Mobile (Ends Today! Normally $329.99).
14″ Dell Inspiron 14z Core i7 Ultrabook w/8GB RAM, 32GB SSD, 1GB Radeon HD 7570M & $100 Gift Card for $799.99 with free shipping (normally $999 – use coupon code M4S3VNC3$HJTD4).
17.3″ Dell Inspiron 17R Core i5 Ivy Bridge Dual-core Laptop w/6GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive for $549.99 with free shipping (normally $699 – use coupon code 65Q?CLQFJW3N4K).
15.6″ HP ENVY dv6t-7300 Quad Edition Core i7 Laptop for $679.99 with free shipping (normally $799 – use coupon code NB92685).
Asus 32GB Transformer Pad Infinity TF300T 10.1″ Tablet with Keyboard Dock for $329 with $5 shipping at Woot (Ends today!).
Apple iPad with Retina Display (4th Gen) 128GB WiFi for $799 with free shipping at Apple.
Cameras, Personal Portables and Peripherals
Samsung HMX-F80SN HD Flash Memory Camcorder (Silver) for $122 with free shipping at BuyDig (normally $199.99, use coupon code DIG5).
1TB Western Digital My Book Essential USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive for $89 with free shipping at BuyDig (normally $109).
Accessories and Fun Stuff
Sharp CD-DHS1050P 350 Watt RMS iPod Supported Mini Hi-Fi System for $189.99 with free shipping at Dell (normally $229.99 – use coupon code BLG9HPRRVDP4D2).
FREE 1-year Maxim Magazine Print subscription.
Deals of the Day – Refurbished Galaxy S III for only $29.99! originally appeared on IntoMobile.com on 2013-02-14T02:30:00Z. FV1gMYsz9b5j


text:
CEO Welcome
Providing the best education for children in a Christian environment
Thank you for visiting the CDAT home page. CDAT is a multi-academy trust currently working with six church schools from across the whole of the Diocese of Chester.
This is a really exciting time to be part of CDAT. We have a great group of schools currently and are looking forward to further schools joining the CDAT family in the coming months. Our aim as a trust is to give everyone within our schools – pupils and staff – the chance to achieve to the very best of their gifts and abilities within caring, Christian communities. There are tremendous opportunities for partnership working, and for tackling together the many challenges that currently exist in education.
CDAT has a small central team, based at Church House in Daresbury. However, much of our work is done within area-based clusters, which allows school staff and leaders to work closely together to share excellent practice and drive forward school improvement. We are also developing exciting partnerships with some significant national groups that will give our schools great opportunities moving forwards.
I hope our website gives you the information that you are looking for – whether you are a school interested in joining our trust, a parent or pupil at one of our schools or simply an interested visitor. If you are interested in having a conversation about potentially becoming part of the CDAT family, please get in touch – I'd be delighted to meet you.
Neil Dixon, CDAT Chief Executive Officer.


text:
Gedifra Pertinio is a blend of cotton and viscose with a touch of lurex. This yarn is a flat cotton ribbon with a strand of lurex that is wrapped with shiny viscose. Gedifra Pertinio is a great yarn for warm weather that adds a little fun with the touch of sparkle. Made in Italy.
Needles: 4mm
Content: 82% Cotton, 14% Viscose, 4% Lurex
Tension: 20 sts, 28 rows, 10cm
Yardage: approximately 100m, 50g ball


text:
Tugu Negara, Malaysia's National Monument
Another tourist attraction my family and I went to recently was, yes you got it right, the National Monument – which is located along Jalan Parlimen.
This is the most recent photo of the monument and I. Honestly, I've never been here for a long time and I can't even remember how old was I during my last visit.
My parents brought me here when I was a kid, now it's my turn to bring them here. :)
After parking, we walked towards the monument complex and was greeted by this tall structure. This monument is actually the original national monument.
It was previously located at Jalan Tugu before it was moved to this current location due to flyover contraction project.
Here's a better view of the first national monument with the spacious square and surrounding gardens.
Also around the vicinity is the pavilion with an iconic Islamic dome architecture.
The monument complex measures about 48, 000 square meters facing the Lake Gardens. It has five main components – the National monument, fountains, pavilion, a war memorial and the surrounding gardens.
A better view of the simple yet grand pavilion.
Other than that, there is a fountain in the middle of the lake.
Then, the anticipated Tugu Negara!
A short history – the construction of the second National Monument was an idea by the former Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Alhaj in 1963 to commemorate the soldiers who died defending the country.
The new National Monument has 7 bronze statues and it represents the triumph over the conquerers.
So ladies and gentlemen, I'll keep it short – this is the National Monument of Malaysia…
Oh, by the way – did you notice that the Malaysia flag was missing from the flag pole?
Haiya, how to claim to be patriotic when the Jalur Gemilang is taken off from the magnificent monument? And I, as a true Malaysian, will do my part…
Photo edit!
See, I'm more patriotic than the people who take care of the National Monument right? :)


text:
Acts 4 International Children's Bible (ICB)
Peter and John at the Council
4 While Peter and John were speaking to the people, a group of men came up to them. There were Jewish priests, the captain of the soldiers that guarded the Temple, and some Sadducees. 2 They were upset because the two apostles were teaching the people. Peter and John were preaching that people will rise from death through the power of Jesus. 3 The Jewish leaders grabbed Peter and John and put them in jail. It was already night, so they kept them in jail until the next day. 4 But many of those who heard Peter and John preach believed the things they said. There were now about 5,000 men in the group of believers.
5 The next day the Jewish rulers, the Jewish elders, and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. 6 Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander were there. Everyone from the high priest's family was there. 7 They made Peter and John stand before them. The Jewish leaders asked them: "By what power or authority did you do this?"
8 Then Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit. He said to them, "Rulers of the people and you elders, 9 are you questioning us about a good thing that was done to a crippled man? Are you asking us who made him well? 10 We want all of you and all the Jewish people to know that this man was made well by the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth! You nailed him to a cross, but God raised him from death. This man was crippled, but he is now well and able to stand here before you because of the power of Jesus! 11 Jesus is
'the stone[a] that you builders did not want.
12 Jesus is the only One who can save people. No one else in the world is able to save us."
13 The Jewish leaders saw that Peter and John were not afraid to speak. They understood that these men had no special training or education. So they were amazed. Then they realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus. 14 They saw the crippled man standing there beside the two apostles. They saw that the man was healed. So they could say nothing against them. 15 The Jewish leaders told them to leave the meeting. Then the leaders talked to each other about what they should do. 16 They said, "What shall we do with these men? Everyone in Jerusalem knows that they have done a great miracle! We cannot say it is not true. 17 But we must warn them not to talk to people anymore using that name. Then this thing will not spread among the people."
18 So they called Peter and John in again. They told them not to speak or to teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered them, "What do you think is right? What would God want? Should we obey you or God? 20 We cannot keep quiet. We must speak about what we have seen and heard." 21-22 The Jewish leaders could not find a way to punish them because all the people were praising God for what had been done. (This miracle was a proof from God. The man who was healed was more than 40 years old!) So the Jewish leaders warned the apostles again and let them go free.
The Believers' Prayer
23 Peter and John left the meeting of Jewish leaders and went to their own group. They told them everything that the leading priests and the Jewish elders had said to them. 24 When the believers heard this, they prayed to God with one purpose. They prayed, "Lord, you are the One who made the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything in the world. 25 Our father David was your servant. With the help of the Holy Spirit he said:
'Why are the nations so angry?
27 These things really happened when Herod, Pontius Pilate, the non-Jewish people, and the Jewish people all came together against Jesus here in Jerusalem. Jesus is your holy Servant. He is the One you made to be the Christ. 28 These people made your plan happen; it happened because of your power and your will. 29 And now, Lord, listen to what they are saying. They are trying to make us afraid! Lord, we are your servants. Help us to speak your word without fear. 30 Help us to be brave by showing us your power; make sick people well, give proofs, and make miracles happen by the power of Jesus, your holy servant."
31 After they had prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke God's word without fear.
The Believers Share
32 The group of believers were joined in their hearts, and they had the same spirit. No person in the group said that the things he had were his own. Instead, they shared everything. 33 With great power the apostles were telling people that the Lord Jesus was truly raised from death. And God blessed all the believers very much. 34 They all received the things they needed. Everyone that owned fields or houses sold them. They brought the money 35 and gave it to the apostles. Then each person was given the things he needed.
36 One of the believers was named Joseph. The apostles called him Barnabas. (This name means "one who encourages.") He was a Levite, born in Cyprus. 37 Joseph owned a field. He sold it, brought the money, and gave it to the apostles.
International Children's Bible (ICB)
The Holy Bible, International Children's Bible® Copyright© 1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson™, a division of Thomas Nelson. Used by permission.
You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. Learn more
Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. You're already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. Your credit card won't be charged until the trial period is over. You can cancel anytime during the trial period.
Click the button below to continue.
You've already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below.
It looks like you're already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings.
Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the NIV Study Bible and the NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition - is just a step away! Try it free for 30 days.
Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus.


text:
Decorate for Easter Brunch in Under 10 Minutes!
With Design Ideas' adorable Easterly decorations, setting your table for Easter dinner or brunch is a snap.
Here's what you'll need to recreate this look in your own home:
- Branch Table Runner
- 3-5 Sherwood Tree decorations (depending on the size of your table)
- Easterly Decorations
- Easterly Ornaments
- SpringChick Decorations
You can also experiment with adding fresh flowers or candlelight to set the mood for a daytime or evening gathering. Mix and match colorful patterns, solids and florals for your tableware and napkins to create a fresh, cheerful look.


text:
Divorce may have a lasting effect in a person's existence and dating again after divorce can be tough. When you initially got divorced, the trauma of the unsuccessful marriage avoided you against considering another relationship. But after being alone for quite a while, you are looking at dating again but you've got no idea where and how to begin. Below are great tips that may be very useful in dating again after divorce.
Make certain you are prepared. Don't hurry and make certain you have given yourself lots of time to heal in the discomfort of divorce. It's not a good idea to jump back within the dating scene being unsure of if you're really prepared to date again. You need to be emotionally stable and psychologically prepared to date again and enter a brand new relationship.
Come to a decision to maneuver on. If you think that you are prepared up to now again, come to a decision to maneuver on. Don't let yesteryear hinder your current as well as your future. Dating again after divorce can be quite hard for a moment not decide to maneuver on. Leave yesteryear behind and proceed with your existence. You've learned out of your mistakes and also you deserve another chance at love.
Enhance your looks. If you wish to date again, you can't avoid upgrading how you look. Let us face the facts, you have been from the dating marketplace for such a long time and you've got experienced the hell of divorce. You have been via a lot as well as your looks might not be just like it was once whenever you were more youthful. You need to consider the mirror to determine what you ought to improve. Do you want a brand new hairstyle? Do you want a brand new group of wardrobe? Just when was the final time you visited a beauty salon or bought new clothing? Enhancing your looks does not need to be pricey, you just need to be sensible you need to spend a bit more to look great. Enhancing your looks does not mean you're altering what you are but you're just transforming to some better form of yourself. You have to gain confidence before dating again after divorce. You'll be well informed to embark on to start dating ? if you're pleased with how you look and you will know you appear great.
Become more interesting. Most males are drawn to ladies who are interesting. Learn something totally new to become more interesting. Possibly your married existence before avoided you against going after something are enthusiastic about like photography, arts, learning a guitar etc. Now's time for you to grab yourself busy with photography class, art class or guitar training. Those who have skills and inventive tend to be more interesting. Obviously you need to make certain that you will enjoy doing individuals things because there is nothing more appealing than the usual lady who enjoys what she's doing.
Venture out. If you wish to date again however, you still spend day-offs and weekends in your own home, there is little change. Good stuff won't start happening unless of course you venture out and become visible again. Meet your buddies again and venture out. When you are visible again outdoors, it's an announcement that you're available on the market again and able to date.
Be obvious with what you would like. Would you like a significant relationship or would you like to just date and spend time? Dating again after divorce isn't that hard knowing what you would like. It's also fair to allow your partner know what to anticipate. Knowing what you would like may also help you discover the type of guy you're searching for any date.
Don't let yourself be judgmental. Should you saw something quite familiar that reminds you of the ex, do not be judgmental. Avoid evaluating your date out of your ex-husband. Provide your date a way for you to definitely know him better. Most probably-minded and don't forget that no two individuals are identical and each individual is different.
Don't let yourself be way too hard on yourself. A weight date the very first time again following a really lengthy time could be frightening. You don't understand how the dating rules have altered and you don't understand how it would be to venture out again having a guy. Don't let individuals fears and worries over-empower you. Dating again after divorce does not mean you need to try so difficult. Don't let yourself be way too hard on yourself, you need to be yourself and relish the date. What exactly if it's not an ideal date, no date is ideal anyway. Just benefit from the moment and treat every date like a learning process that may help you get comfortable again within the dating scene.


text:
Keep the hordes of crazy robot monsters at bay in the ultimate survival game! Use your pick-ups wisely!
Use arrow keys or WASD to move
Mouse to aim and shoot
Submitted by Box10
Sponsored by Box10.com
Played 154 times since 12.17.09
Please login to rate, comment and add this game to your favorites!
Latest Reviews
|.. show all
|it's awesome
#13 by Ryen17 on 04.25.10
|its gud
#12 by PLAYAnigaz on 01.22.10
|my grandma invented this game too
#11 by Alan0777 on 01.13.10
|cool game=alsome game=badass bulder
#10 by Homerunhiter65 on 01.13.10
|loads fast thats awsome alll the other games load slow on other websites. This is fun as best game!!!
#9 by Beatles5938 on 01.09.10
New Shooting Games more...


text:
|Review: Arckanum - ÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞ
Label: Moribund Records
Year released: 2009
Duration: 50:06
Tracks: 11
Genre: Black Metal
Rating: 4/5
Review online: October 31, 2009
Reviewed by: Michel Renaud
Rated 4.19/5 (83.89%) (36 Votes)
Fifth full-length for Arckanum, and apparently they don't want us to be able to pronounce its name. ;) Nothing pretty here – the Swedes playing a mix of raw, old school (early 90s) Black Metal mixed with a very heavy dose of atmosphere. It's bleak, cold, filled with a feeling of despair – this last point accentuated by the vocals which really sound lost and tortured (as in mentally.) Those get the job done for the most part, but at the same time they're the low point of the album, with little variation and, let's just say it, after a few listens they can get on one's nerve – of course, your mileage may vary on this one.
Musically is where ÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞ shines. Gimmick-free, basic unpolished Black Metal varying from mid to fast-paced. Sometimes a little too up-beat, which kind of clashes with the overall dark, desperate feel of the album, but at least – and strangely - such songs do not clash too much with the rest. Arckanum have come up with a good balance of more "rocking" numbers and atmospheric, bleak songs with this one. It's pretty simple, folks: If you're into early 90s raw Scandinavian Black Metal with a good dose of dirty, bleak atmosphere, then ÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞ is a safe bet.
|Other related information on the site
|Review: Antikosmos (reviewed by Brett Buckle)
Review: Helvitismyrkr (reviewed by Michel Renaud)
Review: Sviga Lae (reviewed by Bruce Dragonchaser)
Interview with Shamaatae on March 25, 2003 (Interviewed by Barbara Williams (Crowley))
|Click below for more reviews
|Latest 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Various Books/Zines
The Metal Crypt - Crushing Posers Since 1999
Copyright © 1999-2020, Michel Renaud / The Metal Crypt. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Pupils' road safety message is on song
11 December 2018Pupils from Ellesmere Port have come together to create a unique music video to promote safer parking outside their schools and that walking to school is fun.
The "Park Safe" video involves children from five primary schools in the town: Parklands, Cambridge Road, Our Lady's, Meadow and Rossmore.
The idea for the a video was originally conceived by the Council's Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Councillor Nicole Meardon working with the Council's Road Safety Team. They wanted to find a unique and attention-grabbing way of getting across the message that parking on zig-zag lines outside school gates puts children's lives in danger.
Ellesmere Port-based creative and production arts company, Chalice Media, were then invited to create a catchy song and - armed with such - went on to work with the five schools.
After visiting each of the schools and discussing and exploring the importance of road safety through performance workshops, the team invited the pupils to think about what was most important to them in terms of road safety.
The result is an impressive music video featuring pupils from all five schools that really gets the message across.
The Council's Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Councillor Nicole Meardon said: "I am immensely proud to see the end result of everyone's hard work. Irresponsible parking outside schools continues to be a problem for our Road Safety Team but using pupils to get the message across to parents, guardians and carers is the perfect solution.
Laura Harris, Artistic Director at Chalice Media added: "We have found this project to be surprising and challenging at times, but above all it has been incredibly rewarding. It's been a pleasure to work with such a wonderfully mixed group of children and we're delighted with the results.
The video can be viewed on YouTube (search 'Park Safe Cheshire West') or here.


text:
Genuine BMW Mini Convertible R52 to R57 Wind Deflector & Bag & Instructions with built in easy access storage. Very rare limited edition with built in storage and chequered flag detail to the bottom of the storage holders which are accessed through the mesh with the zips. Its silver frame is stunning and is pristine throughout! It has a lever which used to easily put the wind deflector up or down whilst seated in the car and comes with a conversion kit to move the lever from the left hand side to the right for right hand or left hand drive cars. Housed in a heavy duty very smart canvas bag. This wind deflector will fit both the R52 and R57 models. R52 Model – Years 2000 – 2006 This wind deflector will fit. R57 Model – Years 2006 – 2013 This wind deflector will fit. F57 Model – Years 2013 – Present – THIS WIND DEFLECTOR WILL NOT FIT. BMW Quality Genuine BMW designed to last. Manufactured by BMW, this item is original equipment and comes with the original heavy duty canvas bag. The wind deflector has a plug in fixing mechanism. Custom made to fit BMW Mini Convertible R52 & R57. It is custom made to fit the car and is a secure fit, no rattles or vibrations. It is a two piece wind deflector, it folds in half lengthways allowing it to lie flat when not needed (see photos). This means the wind deflector can be left in place all year round with the roof up or down. The Advantages of owning a Wind Deflector. The Wind Deflector makes driving more pleasant for the driver and passenger by providing protection from draughts at neck and shoulder-height, even when travelling at high speeds. The Mesh construction spans the width of the seating area and increases driving comfort without disrupting the convertible experience. Its slim size means that it can be compactly stored and has a smart tidy case with a carry handle. Wind deflectors save you from convertible hair by dramatically reducing the air inside the car. Extend the use of your convertible into colder months as it stops drafts between the seats – makes a huge difference for warmth within the car. Listen to your music, talk to your passenger, sound within the car improves with the wind deflector. Local collection from Preston welcome, 5 mins from M55/M6 Junction. Feel free to ask any questions. WINDSCHUTZ, COUPE-VENT, WINDSCHERM, VINDDEFLEKTOR, PARAVENTO, DEFLECTOR DE VIENTO. The item "Genuine BMW Mini Convertible R52 & R57 Wind Deflector Windschott & Bag MUST SEE" is in sale since Thursday, August 20, 2020. This item is in the category "Vehicle Parts & Accessories\Car Parts\Exterior & Body Parts\Wind Deflectors". The seller is "wind_deflectors_r_us" and is located in Preston. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay.
- Manufacturer Part Number: 0445398 177353-10
- Reference OE/OEM Number: 2000-2013
- Brand: Mini


text:
Catholic Encyclopedia – Blessed Adrian Fortescue
Knight of Saint John, martyr, born about 1476, executed 10 July 1539. He belonged to the Salden branch of the great Devonshire family of Fortescue, and was a true country gentleman of the period, occasionally following the King in the wars with France (1513 and 1522), not unfrequently attending the court, and at other times acting as justice of the peace or commissioner for subsidies. He was knighted in 1503 (Clermont; but D.N.B. gives 1528), attended the Field of the Cloth of Gold (1520), and late in life (1532) became a Knight of St. John. When Anne Boleyn became queen, Sir Adrian (whose mother, Alice Boleyn, was Anne's grand-aunt) naturally profited to some extent, but, as we see from his papers, not very much. The foundations of his worldly fortunes had been laid honourably at an eartier date. He was a serious thrifty man pains-taking in business, careful in accounts, and a lover of the homely wit of that day. He collected and signed several lists of proverbs and wise saws, which, though not very brilliant, are never offensive or coarse, always sane, and sometimes rise to a high moral or religious level.
All of a sudden this quiet, worthy gentleman was overwhelmed by some unexplained whim of the Tudor tyrant. On 29 August, 1534, he was put under arrest, no one knows why, but released after some months. On 3 February, 1539, he was arrested a second time and sent to the Tower. In April he was condemned untried by an act of attainder; in July he was beheaded. No specific act of treason was alleged against him, but only in general "sedition and refusing allegiance". The attainder, however, went on to decree death against Cardinal Pole and several others because they "adhered themselves to the Bishop of Rome". Catholic tradition was always held that Sir Adrian died for the same cause, and modern Protestant critics have come to the same conclusion. His cultus has always flourished among the Knights of St. John, and he was beatified by Leo XIII in 1895.


text:
New Classic Nintendo Game LOST An 8-Bit Game: It Is Not A Hoaxby Losillë
May 28
Adam Campbell at Hot Meteor a company that specializes in web design and branding for the individual is a genius! He took control of his Lost withdrawal combining his love of Lost with his love of the classic NES console.
This screenshot features Locke and Jack.
Go here to pick your animated players! Jack, Hurley,Locke, Jim, Sawyer, Charlie, David
We will let you know when Group B and other information is available.


text:
CIO Digital Transformation Summit US East | Mar 25-28, 2018 | JW Marriott Hotel Miami - Miami, FL, USA
Kaplan believes "if it can be tracked it can be measured and thus optimized. Kaplan is finding ways to leverage data to transform the student experience support their drive for success. Avinash will share both the current data strategy as well as a look ahead at how to use data to improve the Return on Education Investment (ROEI).
Presented by:
Avinash Tripathi, Strategic Business Partner, Kaplan Inc.


text:
Hi friends!
I have a fun little roundup for your Friday. Hubby and I have plans to take Squish apple picking this weekend and I know I'll come home with wayyyyyy too many apples. In preparation, I rounded up recipes for 10 healthy apple breakfasts.
All of these recipes have me drooling and I plan to work my way through the list. Join me? Which will you try first?!
Pumpkin Apple Baked Mini Pancakes
No Bake Apple Pie Protein Bars
Apple Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins
Raw Apple Cinnamon Chia Breakfast Bowl
Paleo Slow Cooker Butternut Squash N'Oatmeal
Back To School Breakfast Cookies
Let's chat:
What's your favorite apple recipe? Leave me a link.
Doesn't have to be breakfast related 🙂


text:
Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American singer and actress. Gomez first made her debut appearing as Gianna in Barney & Friends, lasting from 2002 to 2004. She then went on to appear in the films Hotel Transylvania (2012) and Spring Breakers (2013), the latter of which saw Gomez portraying a more adult role.
More photos and a bonus video after the click.
Bonus Video: InStyle Magazine Photoshoot (Behind The Scenes)


text:
Category: Web & Programming
Arabic web fonts are here
16th November
Because Arabic websites are lack of Arabic web Fonts, i have developed a website called FontFace.me to serve web fonts for Arabic language.
FontFace.me is a free service to use. I also have FontStatic.com domain to be the CDN to serve CSS and Font files.
Objects and Privacy in Javascript
4th March
We all know that Javascript does not support (property or method) privacy when you write Object Oriented code. In this post, i will explain how to create private (properties and methods) in Javascript.
Stop using apps for Git, use command line
19th November
In this article, i explain how to use Git and how to use its commands. I see that commands are better than using apps because when using commands, you know what you did. Also you can fix problems when it happens..
Building and Testing your JavaScript app with Yeoman
15th August
A simple guide about how to use Yeoman to setup your web application, test it and then built it for production.
Its the professional way to build your web app.
Overriding Javascript in Twitter Bootstrap
5th August
You all know about Twitter Bootstrap. It's the top front-end development framework and it's spreading more and more. And while this framework was made on standards and most of useful components were added to it, some of us may need to override some code of it for his/her needs.
I had a chance to work on that, i mean overriding. Let me explain what I was doing and how I did that.
Responsive CSS Frameworks: What to use?!
18th February
The 960 Grid systems are the way to develop a faster websites. At the mean time, developing websites should support mobile browsers while mobile usage is increasing. So, supporting all screen sizes called: Responsive web.
I am not writing this to talk about this, i am writing it to give me details and features about several Grid Systems that mostly common. This will help you decide, what to use? and what is suitable for you.
Tips for Better Website Performance
1st July
I am here not talking about Server-side improvements. I am here talking about Front-End improvements that really affects the web page speed.
The time spent till the website is running on the client's browser. If we analyze that time, we will get:
Request Time (in milliseconds)
Server Process Time, or response time (usually in milliseconds)
Downloading web page and files into browser (few to several seconds, depending on internet speed)
Rendering on browser.
Drag and Drop with jQuery for Touch Devices
23rd January
In the last post: Drag and drop with HTML5, i explained how to drag and drop using HTML5 and Javascript (jQuery). I mentioned that touch devices such as iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, Samsung…. etc, does not support HTML5 Drag and Drop features.
Now, in this post, i want to explain how to make Drag and Drop possible for all devices. Before we start, you must know that it's all about Javascript.. And i will use jQuery library while i am familiar with it and it simplifies writing javascript.
How to: Drag and Drop with HTML5
26th December
Drang n' Drop in HTML 5 is supported by: IE9+, Firefox 3.6+, Safari 4+, Opera 11+ and Chrome 12+. But its not supported yet for touch devices like Touch Mobiles and Tablets.
To make things more clear, its not only HTML 5.. Its a combination between HTML 5, CSS 3, and Javascript.
How to convert HTML Forms into AJAX simply
7th November
Hello reader,
You may have a normal HTML Form, like: contact form, feedback form or any other forms in your website or any website you work on.
Did you think how difficult converting this FORM into AJAX?
Let me say, it will be very simple. Simple as 1 minute of changes.
How is that, right?


text:
By Tamara Copeland
President, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
Today, the Freddie Mac Foundation announced its plan to continue giving in our region through 2016. Is this a success? Yes, it sure is!
In September 2008, we didn't know what the future might hold for the Freddie Mac Foundation. An announcement had been made by the federal government that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (the "conservator") would control how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac operated and how they spent their resources. At risk was $47M that was invested by these two entities in about 400 nonprofit organizations across our region. If those investments were discontinued, people were going to suffer.
The announcement about the conservator was made on a Sunday. By Friday of that same week, the 8 Neighbors group was born. 8 Neighbors was, and is, a partnership of eight regional organizations: the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, the Greater Washington Board of Trade, Leadership Greater Washington, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, the Nonprofit Roundtable, the United Way of the National Capital Area and the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, all committed to improving the lives of people who live in our region.
This group developed a media strategy, a legislative strategy, and a community engagement strategy. Over the next couple of months, our advocacy contributed to an announcement in December 2008 that both Freddie and Fannie would continue their philanthropic investments in the region. We celebrated, though we also knew that impending structural changes to both organizations would permanently impact their giving in the future.
In 2011, the Freddie Mac Foundation announced that like its sister organization, the Fannie Mae Foundation, it would be closing its doors. They slated 2014 as an endpoint. Following the announcement, 8 Neighbors continued behind the scenes outreach to the leaders of the Freddie Mac Foundation to offer perspectives on how the foundation's plans to spend down would impact our region.
Today, the foundation announced how it will manage its closure – with a plan that carefully winds down giving to soften the impact on its grantees. Beginning next year and lasting through 2016, the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region will administer remaining grants. Would we have wanted the foundation to continue in perpetuity? Of course. But given the current reality, this is a successful outcome.
Our hats are off to the leaders of the Freddie Mac Foundation for all that they have done for the region over their decades-long existence and for their strategy for the near future.
Related information:
– Mortgage Giants' Fall May Hurt Nonprofits (WaPo, Sept. 2008)
– Who will step up to fill Freddie's and Fannie's pullback on giving? by Tamara Copeland and Chuck Bean (WaPo, Sept. 2011)
– New report from 8 Neighbors on the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's giving in the Greater Washington region (Daily, Oct. 2011)


text:
When looking for ways to get some additional money into the bank account, for most of us the initial impulse is to think, "I need more clients."
Now, getting more clients is definitely one way to boost revenues. But it's certainly not the only way.
Another way – a faster, easier and much cheaper way – is to increase your income through your existing satisfied customers.
Here are 5 ways to uncover and claim some of the extra revenue that you might be leaving on the table.
Monitoring your client's systems with a quality RMM allows you to get the jump on issues that arise, often before the client even knows a potential problem is lurking.
Fixing problems before they affect your client is good. But fixing problems without letting your client know one existed results in lost opportunities.
Make sure your RMM is configured to deliver instant alerts for all server problems discovered to both you AND your client.
If the problem is a serious one (failed backup, low on disk space, failed AV updates, etc.), the client will actually gain confidence in their systems because they'll realize nothing is slipping through the cracks. They've got their finger on the pulse of their network, and they love having that level of awareness.
As long as you're diligent in addressing these issues and keeping your client informed of your progress, your client's trust in you will never waiver.
But what about all those non-critical issues that occur on a regular basis, such as processor or RAM bottlenecks, DNS issues, Communication Timeout errors, etc.?
Often these issues can go on indefinitely without causing a recognizable performance issue on the network - at least not recognizable enough for the client to complain. If you weren't monitoring for these alerts, chances are you'd never know they existed unless you manually checked the server logs.
But when these alerts are delivered to the client, they will want to know what they mean, why they're happening, and what you're going to do to get rid of the messages. Even if it's not causing an immediately recognized problem, no business owner will be very comfortable having error messages regularly occurring on the server.
They want an immaculately clean server, rightly so, and keeping it clean will result in revenue generating service work or upgrade projects for you.
Performing regular reviews of your client's hardware systems as well as software versions, patches and licensing information is a great way to identify weaknesses in your client's network.
When you review the Inventory Reports on a regular basis, you'll be able to initiate necessary improvement projects more often.
You'll also be keeping your clients productive and informed, which always results in improved satisfaction with you as their trusted advisor.
We are remarkably fortunate to be working in an industry that has a never ending stream of new products and services being developed to improve the lives of our customers.
Cloud services, remote backup and disaster recovery, tablets and mobile computing, social media, SEO... these are just a few of the topics that are hot today.
Every one of them represents an opportunity for you to bring to your clients new ways of improving their business. Improving their business will always improve yours.
One of the best ways you can keep your customers informed of new developments is through a regularly delivered newsletter, where you can articulate the specific benefits up-to-date new technologies can bring to your client's business and why you feel they should be implementing them.
When you use a newsletter to deliver information about new developments in the industry, you not only keep them informed, but you improve your image as an expert and authority on the subjects you cover.
And of course, a newsletter gives you an ideal opportunity to prominently highlight a special incentive or time-sensitive offer, prompting your client call you to have this great new technology implemented right away!
Your website also provides you with a great platform for presenting special offers to both existing as well as prospective new clients.
It's particularly easy to get your existing clients to see these offers because you have several avenues with which you can drive your clients to your website.
Similar to a newsletter, you can create a blog page on your website where you post on new products or services that could benefit your client. When you post an article, email your clients informing them of the new post including only a brief summary of the article along with a "read full article" link, which will take them to your site.
You can also encourage your existing customers to visit your website regularly by providing access to your Service Reports through your PSA or service ticketing system. Once your clients are coming to your website on a regular basis to review their service calls, make sure your special offers are easy to find.
Your RMM also can provide incentive for customers to come to your website, where you can provide the link for them to access their Monitoring Dashboard or review their real-time Inventory Reports.
As an IT Consultant, your clients rely on you to keep their computer systems up to date, running reliably and operating at maximum performance levels. By communicating with your clients regularly, keeping them informed of their current status and what improvements are available to them, their trust in you as their technology advisor will be continuously enforced and the projects that keep you profitable will happen more frequently.
Be sure to listen to our February webinar, "Adding Hardware as a Service to Your MSP" to learn how you can increase your MSP revenue by adding new services.
Robert Peretson is the founder of Perry Consulting, a New York based MSP that has been providing IT support to many of the city's most progressive and prestigious small businesses since 1996.
Robert is also the editor of http://SuccessfulComputerConsulting.com, a website dedicated to helping Computer Consultants achieve greater success through proper business development practices and proven IT Marketing strategies.
Get the latest MSP tips, tricks, and ideas sent to your inbox each week.


text:
Worried about wrinkles and skin sagging? We have a perfect solution for you. Team Dermalase brings you the best Botox treatment in Islamabad. It is a safe and affordable solution to get rid of the wrinkles and frown lines within no time.
Aging, exposure to sun & winds, increased muscle activity, dehydration and smoking damage the skin muscles bringing unnecessary crease lines around the face, neck and hands. The natural collagen inside the skin starts wearing making the skin lines prominent. One doesn't realize their presence until they becomes very obvious- but it's a gradual process. Forehead lines, frown lines, crow lines (around the eyes) and bunny lines (around the nose) are the most commonly seen wrinkles on the face.
Everyone wants to look good and continue to do so even when they age; for there are benefits attached to it. But as time passes, our natural ability of being the same fresh and young-looking starts fading away. Our skin becomes less elastic and starts losing its natural ability to recover through its natural rejuvenation process making one look old. But don't worry; Medical science is there for the rescue! To fight these signs of aging and wrinkled skin, Darmalase brings you the best Botox treatment in Islamabad. At Darmalase the skin and laser clinic, Dr. Shumaila Khan examines your skin and suggests if the skin's condition requires a Botox or some other skin treatment also suggesting the number of sessions required.
Botox being one of the oldest and safest solutions to fight these wrinkles and crease lines is recommended by the top dermatologists all around the world. It is tiny injections containing chemicals that are injected into the skin. A slight ant-bite tingling feeling occurs when the chemical is being injected. It is a small 10 minutes session. Botox is very convenient and a quick skin treatment. If you are working professional, you can even manage it in your lunch breaks.
The anti-wrinkle creams available in the market are outdated and do not serve the purpose. It is important to understand that they are applied on the upper surface of the skin which does not affect the muscles deep inside causing the wrinkles. The only effective solution is a protein Botox treatment that works on the skin deep contracted muscles.
After the Botox treatment it takes around a week for the results to start showing effectively. Botox leaves our skin looking fresh, more youthful and smooth.
The effects of a Botox last for about 4-6 months (may vary from person-to-person), after which the skin gets back to the state it was before getting the treatment. There is no major side-effect of a Botox treatment. You can have repeat sessions once you feel the lines have started to reappear. Fortunately, Botox is not a very lengthy process. It's easy, convenient and made for everyone. People like you and me can get Botox. It's not just for celebrities.
While choosing for a Botox treatment, make sure you get it done from an experienced dermatologist using quality products for it is all about yourself. At Darmalase, we are using best quality FDA approved procedures and chemicals which are absolutely safe.
If you feel your skin needs a Botox treatment and you want to give it a new life, book your appointment with the qualified dermatologist and Skin Specialist in Pakistan Dr. Shumaila Khan, right now!