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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Of Fog & Faith
The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights..." (Habakkuk 3:17-19, NIV)
We've been enjoying a lovely Autumn in Wisconsin this year. Cool, crisp mornings give way to warm, crystal blue skies dappled with scarlet and golden leaves ready to make their descent. Because of the temperature swing within each 24 hour period, we've awoken to frost-covered lawns and roofs which give way to a hovering fog once the sun crests the horizon. The kids marvel as I push through each low-laying cloud while delivering them to school. We praise God for the beauty of these unique days, knowing that while mysterious and sometimes scary, the fog won't last long.
How bland life would be without the wonder of this natural occurrence. And yet, isn't it this very type of thing we try to vanquish from our spiritual lives? When we find ourselves in the mist of unexpected diagnoses or difficulties, we shake our fists at the sky. We buy into the lie that we should never feel discomfort or inequity in anything, even with our kids' competitive sports. When trouble appears, as it too often does, we utter, "How could a loving God allow this?" But we reveal our endurance to be waning and our memories to be short when we entertain such thoughts.
Today's passage imparts truth we can cling to. Faith tested is, in fact, no faith at all! It is by having pressed on through the fog that we begin to trust that pleasant hills or impending warmth lays on the other side. It's knowing that God has seen us through before that we come to realize that He will never leave us or forsake us. When we witness the eeriness of that lingering gauze in contrast to the crispness of brilliant color, we have the overflowing joy of seeing how big our God really is. It's times like these where our faith is stretched and grown, and suddenly becomes beneficial to both ourselves and those around us.
Do you find yourself in a troubling place today? Is it difficult to see ahead and even know what direction you're going in? Trust your Creator in those times you can clearly see evidence of His presence. He remains faithful still.
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When Rep. Tim Schmitz, R-Batavia, disclosed his condescending response to those who have called his office in response to proposals regarding their pensions, it was an insult. How easily he fails to recognize exactly who caused the problems. The legislature has created a problem that cannot be fixed without having the victims pay up.
When Rep. Tim Schmitz, R-Batavia, disclosed his condescending response to those who have called his office in response to proposals regarding their pensions, it was an insult. How easily he fails to recognize exactly who caused the problems. The legislature has created a problem that cannot be fixed without having the victims pay up.
I have a response to his request, "Give us a solution then. Give us something to save the system."
The only way the pension system in Illinois will be saved is to get rid of any legislator who was in office and voted to pass a budget that did not fund or did not fully fund the pensions. As long as the legislators know there is no negative impact for their actions, they will continue this decades-long history of fiscal mismanagement and irresponsibility.
I remember when being used-car salesman was the least-trusted occupation. Now being a professional politician has taken that dubious honor. Sadly, we keep buying what they are selling and keep sending them back, often the choice being the lesser of two evils.
Democrats or Republicans, it doesn't matter. They are in the game to get the power and keep the power, stepping on and stomping on the electorate to do so. It is a sad state of affairs, but nothing we have not contributed to ourselves. Let's hope there is a change coming.
Larry D. Esper Sr.
Pensions are an easy target
As a dedicated teacher and a wife of a hardworking state employee, I am following the pension issue carefully.
In the Thursday State Journal-Register, Rep. Tim Schmitz, R-Batavia was quoted as saying that he has asked everyone who has called against changing the pension plan for a solution. I understand the need for a solution instead of just complaining.
Pensions are an easy target for saving money when our representatives and senators are unwilling to vote against new programs. Expansion of health-care programs has tremendously increased the state budget. Ten to 20 years from now when the health-care expenditures are destroying the budget, who are you going to take the money from then? When people asked for these health-care programs, did you ask the same question? Did you say, our state can't afford to meet our obligations now, but give me a solution to all of that and I will gladly pass these health-care expansions?
I know that unfunded pensions are a serious liability. I also know that it will never be politically correct to raise taxes to pay our pensions. I am fiscally responsible and planning my future based upon my retirement plan.
I also know that because of politicians' refusal to vote against new programs over the years my future pension is in jeopardy. I get it. Something needs to be done. But please make hard choices throughout the state's budget. Asking for a solution is a good thing. But the "right" solution might exist in other arenas you and your colleagues refuse to tackle.
Tricia Burke
Examine lawmakers' pensions
Our lawmakers want to cut retirement benefits of state employees, but they don't want the general public to know what kind of lavish retirement benefits they are receiving! They have given themselves 85 percent of their last salary as retirement. Plus, if they work more then 20 years, for each year they get 3 percent more. If they work for 30 years, they will get more than 115 percent of their last salary as retirement.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Judy Baar Topinka earned only $115,235 as her final salary when she retired from the state in January 2007. But Topinka's yearly pension before she became comptroller was $141,482. That is more than $30,000 above her last salary just over two years before! That is outrageous!
Also, former state Sen. Carol Ronen's annual pension as a retired lawmaker was only $64,005, but right after retirement she worked for the governor for only two months. That boosted her yearly retirement to $102,000.
No ordinary state employee will ever make more in retirement than what they made in their last salary. Lawmakers need to abolish all those disproportionate benefits that they are paying themselves for their part-time jobs.
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Fireworks exploded across the sky marking Xian's 9-month old day. This has been an exciting month for her and punctuated by growing teeth and lots of crawling.
At the eight month mark, her teeth began cutting their way through her gums (what a process!) and she toyed with the concept of crawling. The bathing beauty pose was her halfway house to sitting on her own and provided a rest from hard core military crawling. Confident that the military crawl defined Xian's style, we prepared for lots of long days. Fortunately, several of the stops on our Pacific Northwest trip featured homes with hard wood floors. She spun out, lost traction and was forced to improve technique.
She learned to push up from sitting when in crawling position.
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Teen Choice Awards 2014 - Voting is Open!
It's about that time of year, the TCAs are making their reappearance on your televisions on August 10th, 2014.
How exciiitinnggg!!!
Last year's TCAs were definitely one to remember, Harry Styles "twerked" (I think he said we should never talk about that again), Lea Michele made her first public appearance since the death of her late boyfriend, Cory Monteith. Little Mix, Emblem3, Fifth Harmony and Ed Sheeran all presented an award, Lucy Hale and Darren Criss hosted. One Direction, Demi (ft. Nick Jonas), Paramore and Florida Georgia
Line (ft. Nelly) performed, the Twilight
Saga Breaking Dawn Part 2 won big taking home Best Romance, Best Romance Actor and Actress (Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart), Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Actor and Actress (Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart), Scene Stealer (Kellan Lutz), and Best Liplock (Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart).
Now, I don't know about you all but I am SO excited to watch this year. It's always interesting to watch what new artists show up and who presents and performs.
You can make sure that your favorites take their chance at a win and go ahead and vote by clicking the Teen Choice ad to the right!!!
Make YOUR voice heard! See you later, pals! :)
Also, are any of you catching up on the World Cup? Who are you supporting?!
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Improved computer lounge:
Our SBE is blessed with a wide range of multimedia and technology. Whether it be the wall of opportunities, our UM card that can be used to purchase items or our many computers.
However, during a period of continuous innovation and improvement, the facilities taskforce believes it's time for an update to our computer systems. Students have found themselves waiting 10 minutes for the computer to start up or waiting to see that the computer will not start up or experiencing other needless discomforts that are major hazards in our daily life as a student.
Have you ever needed to quickly print your power point slides right before your tutorial but don't have the time to wait for the computer to start up? Do you regularly use our faculty's computers and would like to see some improvement in efficiency? If yes then the facilities taskforce has heard your call!
This project is still in a trial period and stay tuned on social media to hear the progress on this project!
ICL opening hours
2 weeks prior to the exam week are the XXL hours in the inner city library and another Maastricht phenomenon called: the German run. The stress is high, people fight for a spot and many people wake up early to be on time in the library. Thank god the library is open earlier and closes later!
The XXL hours are such a relief for many students due to the fact that they can wake up earlier and go to the library to study until very late at night. But what if a student wants to study early in the morning because he is busy in the evening or vice versa? Due to his schedule he must wait 2 weeks prior to the exams to study effectively? We in the facilities taskforce believe that every student is unique and consequently has its own schedule.
"The early bird gets the worm" but "the second mouse gets the cheese". Whether you like to study in the morning or in the evening we believe that you should always have the option to attend the library. That is why the facilities taskforce is working on a project that would extend the opening hours of the ICL and thus allow students to work harder and get better grades!
Eco-friendly waste bins
Maastricht University prides itself with it's environmentally friendly actions such as recycling or its high uses of bikes. However, the facilities taskforce believe there is always room for improvement.
The waste bins in our faculty are standardized and we believe that a student should be continuously pushed to recycle and save the environment.
This is an ongoing project so stay tuned on social media to hear about any further updates in the mean time, do not forget to recycle your waste.


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By David Hoffman, Intel's director of security policy and global privacy officer
Today, the Federal Trade Commission released its long-awaited reporton its review of U.S. federal privacy policy and regulation. Intel applauds the FTC for its leadership on privacy issues and we believe that the report will make valuable contributions to the ongoing debate about how best to protect consumer privacy. Intel also continues to strongly support the enactment of U.S. federal privacy legislation, as we believe that innovation requires a policy environment in which individuals feel confident that their privacy interests are protected.
The FTC's process for undertaking its review of privacy policy in the U.S. has been a model for transparency and the solicitation of stakeholder views. I had the opportunity to participate in the three roundtables that the Commission held last year where I spoke about the need for federal legislation that incorporates the full set of fair information principles and that includes provisions encouraging "privacy by design" and organizational accountability. I echoed these themes in my testimonybefore the U.S. House of Representatives this summer.
Intel is pleased that the FTC report encourages companies to incorporate privacy protection into their design processes. We also support the report's recognition of the valuable role that accountability can play in protecting privacy and security. We agree that a Privacy by Design model should ensure that privacy is included as a foundational component of the product and service development process. Further, accountability is important because it shifts the focus from an obligation on the individual to have to understand complicated privacy notices to an organization's ability to demonstrate its capacity to achieve specified objectives. The accountable organization complies with applicable laws and then takes the further step of implementing a program ensuring the privacy and protection of data based on an assessment of risks to individuals.
The FTC's important report comes at a crucial time in the development of computing. Intel sees computing moving in a direction where an individual's applications and data will move as that person moves through his or her day. To manage these applications and data, the individual will use a wide assortment of digital devices, including servers, laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, televisions, and handheld PCs. Thus, it is necessary that individuals have trust in being able to create, process, and share all types of data, including data that may be quite sensitive, such as health and financial information. We encourage policymakers to heed the issues discussed in the FTC report and create a policy environment which creates that trust.


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Situated right across the quiet road from the beach at Coverack 'Suncliff' enjoys magnificent sea, coastal, beach and harbour views from the sunny roof-top terrace.
With three bedrooms sleeping up to five people, and two bathrooms, this is a great location for a family holiday. The sandy beach is literally over the road and Coverack also boasts a traditional fishing harbour as well as a recommended fish and chip restaurant, a hotel with restaurant and bar and a water sports school during the main season.
The spacious open-plan ground floor has the main lounge, kitchen and dining area. Up a step at the back is a second lounge, perfect for the kids to escape to, while at the rear is a utility area and further bathroom. On the first floor are the three bedrooms and the shower room. From the first floor you can also access the roof terrace - a purpose built, sheltered terrace with garden furniture. From here the views of the beach and sea are simply breathtaking. At the rear of the property is another sheltered seating area with garden furniture.
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Kitchen - excellent sea views, granite work tops, plenty of storage, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, electric oven with hob and extractor fan.
Lounge - Comfy seating for five people, LCD TV with freesat, BT internet and DVD player. Woodburning stove (first basket of logs supplied).
Dining area - Extending dining table with seating for five. Double doors that open to a small front seating area an double doors opening to rear patio.
Second Lounge - With three-seater sofa, bean-bag and LCD TV with built-
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Utility Area - Washing machine, vented tumble dryer, second sink and freezer.
Bathroom - bath, with shower over and matching toilet and handbasin.
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Bedroom one - Excellent sea and beach views, 5' king-size double bed, bedside tables and lamps, built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Bedroom two - Large twin room with two x 3' single beds, bedside table and lamp, built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Bedroom three - Single room with 3' single bed, chest of drawers, bedside table and lamp.
Shower room - Shower cubicle with mixer shower over, matching handbasin and toilet.
Heating throughout is by modern storage radiators. Rental includes bedlinen, towels (bring own beach towels), electricity and first basket of logs. Please note that there are car parks either end of the village as well as adequate off-season road parking but N.B. parking on Yellow lines between 1st JUNE and 30th SEPTEMBER is prohibited between 10.00am and 6.00pm.
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Hand to Heart Combat
"A valorous hand to hand struggle with inherent corruptions is distressingly rare in the widespread religious profession of the day. You read and pray, and worship in the assembly, and complain that, notwithstanding, your souls do not prosper; you have not comfort; you are not sensible of growth in grace. But all this is mere hypocrisy, if you be not "turning"- tearing yourself asunder from besetting sins, as from a right arm or a right eye. The evilspeaking, watch it, catch it on your lips, crush it as it swells and germinates in the seed-bed of your thoughts within. The equivocations, the half-untruths, down with them. Out with the very truth, although it should break off the nearly completed bargain although it should freeze the friendship that seems necessary to your success. Anger, malice, envy, seize these vipers that twist and hiss in your bosom; strangle them outright there. Your religion is nothing better than a cheat, if you are not busy with the work of ceasing to do evil. "Herein do I exercise myself," said Paul, "that I may have a conscience void of offence." How can the feeblest learners of the truth attain, by an idle wish, that actual progressive purification which its greatest human teacher only strove after by incessant exercise."
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Hello. I have a problem with parsing json in batch. Currently i'm using class RetailCommonWebAPI. I know where i have a mistake but don't have any idea how to fix this.
Thanks for help.
new InteropPermission(InteropKind::ClrInterop).assert();
serviceUrl = this.getUrl();
request = RetailWebRequest::newUrl(serviceUrl);
response = webApi.getResponse(request);
responseStr = response.parmData();
map = RetailCommonWebAPI::getMapFromJsonString(responseStr);
mapEnumerator = map.getEnumerator();
My responseStr is str type and this is a mistake. How should i convert him to IConvertible or IDictionary type?
Look at what type is returned by response.parmData().
This is string type
If it's string, I don't understand why you said that assigning it to a string variable was a mistake.
You should focus on the exception instead. I assume you're getting a TargetInvocationException containing an InvalidCastException in its InnerException property. Look at StackTrace property of the inner exception to understand which code threw it.
I'm assuming that this is a mistake because i've got same error like on this topic:
I don't see anything in that thread that would claim that assigning a string to a string variable is a mistake.
The problem there was about constructing a hash table object.
I didn't wrote anywhere that i have a problem with assigning string to string...
I've got a problem with creating map from jsonString and now i don't know how to convert my variable - "responseStr" to type that's gonna be acceptable by this method (RetailCommonWebAPI::getMapFromJsonString)
You said that "My responseStr is str type and this is a mistake", but it's not. You get a string from parmData(), you put it to a string variable and then you pass it to a method expecting a string. Everything is all right; that responseStr is a string is NOT a mistake.
The other thread is about some issues in the implementation of getMapFromJsonString(); you can try to apply solutions offered there. Also make sure that your string has the right structure.
Trying to convert the string to IDictionary before calling getMapFromJsonString() makes little sense, because the method expects a string and not IDictionary. The discussion in the other thread was about changing the parameter type of getMap(), not sending IDictionary to getMapFromJsonString().


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We friends of liberal international order face a new global disorder
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Western investors will not pull out but they will demand a higher risk premium. The cost to Russia may be higher than that of invading a small country in the Caucasus
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Many of the cultural stereotypes of Americans – such as the neurotic New Yorker, the friendly Midwesterner and the chilled-out California dude – may have some basis in fact.
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NAPLES, FL— Net sales for category-leading consumer product manufacturers grew nearly 3 percent more than the average growth for their category while those companies invested 8 percent less in sales operations than the category average, according to a report released today by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), McKinsey & Company and The Nielsen Company. The report summarizes the findings of the 2010 Customer and Channel Management Survey, which has been conducted since 1978.
"This report provides valuable insights that will help CPG companies develop and manage high performance sales organizations, thereby enabling them to serve retail customers and ultimately consumers more effectively," said Brian Lynch, director of sales and sales promotion for GMA. "The strategies uncovered through this study also highlight an important theme that is reflected throughout the industry: winning companies remain committed to the continuous improvement of their innovation and collaboration capabilities."
The 2010 survey focused on four key dimensions of customer and channel management: sales strategy, pricing and trade investment, customer collaboration and complexity management. Winning practices are identified in each of these areas independently using a unique approach linking CPG companies' self-reported customer and channel management practices with in-market results and financial performance.
"In terms of sales strategy, top-performing companies realized growth faster than their category peers by investing in their go-to-market models, aligning resources with high growth channels, and upgrading sales leadership teams and strategic collaboration," noted Kris Licht, a partner in McKinsey's consumer/packaged goods practice. "Looking ahead, more than half of winning companies said they will look to solidify gains by boosting field sales and merchandising resources."
The analysis also revealed that when it comes to strategic collaboration, high performing manufacturers are casting a wide net in their search for collaborative retail relationships, but are ultimately selective, choosing to work with those that offer the greatest potential to deliver returns. When they do engage in joint initiatives with retailers, the majority of leading CPG companies focus on boosting growth for the entire category, recognizing that increased sales in the category overall will translate to sales growth for category leaders.
Complexity management is another aspect of customer and channel collaboration addressed in the study. Manufacturers' efforts to meet retailers' varying price-point, size and packaging requirements have resulted in large, complex product portfolios that require careful management.
"It is no surprise that 96 percent of survey respondents acknowledge the challenges posed by vast SKU assortments and overall complexity in the marketplace," said Stuart Taylor, vice president of custom analytics for Nielsen. "There is known concentration at the top, with 25 percent of SKUs generating 80 percent of CPG sales, but the remaining 20 percent is not insignificant. The top performers are addressing these challenges by being disciplined about conducting their own SKU optimization exercises on a regular basis. And, while there are no firm rules, we find the top performers also limit the number of retailer-specific SKUs they produce to less than 10 percent of total SKUs."
The 2010 Customer and Channel Management Survey was conducted in the spring of 2010. Nearly 220 consumer packaged goods (CPG) executives representing a record number of more than 50 companies with close to $160 billion in U.S. sales participated in the survey. The full report is available online at www.gmaonline.org/publications, www.nielsen.com, and www.mckinsey.com/cpg.


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CrankWheel, It can make instant browser tab and Screen sharing from Chrome extension without requiring any third-party application.
Once you install the CrankWheel, you must provide an email address, and setup password, after that add a name which knows them others. Once you have done, click CrankWheel icon from the address bar to enable what kind of thing that you want to share, whether you browser tab or window screen along with the full width screen.
The extension will generate a link which you can send to watch others. Even, the application support link the text on the particular design phone, release the email with the link which is already connected, or perform to copy the link to the clipboard and share on your social app.
And you can set a permanent URL to any people who can go through from the link and it can fix the public URL with additional authentication code which is required. While you are going through this way you will not meet such hard features, and the private link doesn't meet any risky things to share the link.
There is a limit to run the CrankWheel, it gives a one month priority, after that you will be limited. If you want to get a premium, then the extension becomes a reasonable price tag with $9 a month.
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Toys & Collectibles
And of course, what nerd is complete without his or her impractically large collection of action figures, statues, and general nonsense? If you live for the latest release of DC Direct's Cover Girls of the DCU line, then we've got you covered.
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In case you haven't invested enough of your being into the world of Ferelden, DC Direct is releasing the
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Fables Busts
Manufacturer: DC Direct | Price: $59.99
When it comes to quality busts at a value price, there are few that can touch DC Direct. Add Bill Willingham's Fables into the mix and you've got a recipe that results in must-own status. This week, DC is releasing two Fables busts, one of Bigby Wolf and the other of Snow White (fitting). Bigby is inspired by the "Wolves" story arc and Snow by the classic "Animal Farm". Both are gorgeous.


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Food & Drink: TBD
Bake Sale: Inside the EXPO Center
Rest Rooms: Inside the EXPO Center
DJ: Music and show announcements
Amyloidosis Information Table: Will be located by the Auction Stage inside the EXPO Center
Silent Auction: Will be set up in the EXPO Center in front of the Auction stage
50/50 raffle boards: Each board will have 50 numbers at $5.00 each. For 50% of $250. Show team members will be circulation the show. Must be present to claim
Toys for Tots & Santa Clause: Will be located in the EXPO Center. Bring NEW toy or monetary donation ($1 for one ticket or $5 for 6 tickets).


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Author: easy to make recipes
Recipe type: Dessert
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 4 to 8 oz. white chocolate
- 1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
- 1¼ tsp. shortening, divided
- 1 slice of frozen pound cake. (1/2 inch by 2 inch)
- 1 Milano Cookie
- As pictured, slice pound cake for body. Cut out center lower piece leaving 2 pieces for feet. See picture.
- Melt chocolate and ¼ teaspoon of shortening in microwave for 90 seconds. Stir and dip feet on pound cake. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until chocolate is set.
- Microwave white chocolate and 1 teaspoon shortening for 90 seconds. Stir.
- Once chocolate on feet is set, working fast...dip one end of marshmallow in chocolate and stick to pound cake making the wool. Keep attaching all along side of pound cake under and all around. Attach cookie to front of pound cake for face.
- Using 2 marshmallows for eyes and 2 pinched marshmallows for ears.
- attach everything using chocolate. See picture for detail on how to paint the face and attach ears.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6


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Greek cuisine has molded and developed along with the customs and traditions
of the Greek people. It is characteristic of the Greeks to celebrate their joys,
to sweeten their sorrows, and to assuage their struggles by eating and drinking
in the company of family and friends. Full color illustrations.
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SOURCE: Platinum Supplemental Insurance, Inc.
February 19, 2014 07:30 ET
DUBUQUE, IA--(Marketwired - Feb 19, 2014) - Platinum Supplemental Insurance recently recognized the advancement of John Olmstead of Morrison, Colo., to sales assistant team leader. Olmsted started his Platinum sales career in August 2011. His commitment and success make him an excellent candidate to lead a team of sales representatives selling Platinum products.
Platinum markets unique supplemental insurance policies, primarily to farmers and residents of rural communities. As a sales assistant team leader, Olmsted serves as a resource for his team of sales representatives by displaying a positive work ethic, demonstrating the sales system to new representatives and meeting his own sales goals.
"I wanted to move into a leadership position and help others achieve their goals and dreams," Olmsted said. "With the help of Platinum Leaders and a quality product, I was able to achieve that first step. I look forward to reaching my next career goal."
About Platinum:
Platinum Supplemental Insurance is one of the most innovative marketers of exclusive supplemental insurance products in the Midwest, offering custom designed products that include Cancer, Heart Attack & Stroke; Long-Term Care; and Accident & Disability insurance solutions. Headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, Platinum's growth is a direct reflection of its commitment to exceed customer expectations with excellent service and affordable products that are underwritten by highly rated companies. In addition, Platinum has proudly held an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau since 2004 for meeting the bureau's accreditation standards year after year.
With a solid fundamental mission to provide the best products and services to its customers, Platinum also invokes a commitment to its representatives and employees with outstanding opportunities for personal, professional and financial growth. For more information on Platinum Supplemental Insurance, please visit www.pltnm.com or contact them directly at (563) 557-2504.
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MF Global bankruptcy trustee Louis Freeh filed suit against Jon Corzine and two other MF Global executives, Brad Abelow and Henri Steenkamp, for running the firm into the ground for breach of fiduciary duty of care, breach of fiduciary duty of loyalty, and breach of fiduciary duty of oversight. That's legalese for doing a recklessly bad job of being in charge.
The suit does not include the issue that has many members of the investing public outraged: the appropriation of customer funds. But even though the specific failings are familiar to anyone who has been following this sorry affair closely, reading them together is a reminder of just how astonishingly irresponsible Corzine was as an executive. One of the basic requirements of a trading operation is you need to have solid controls and reporting. Yet Corzine instead entered into a outsided trading strategy that produced accounting earnings but drained liquidity. It's frustrating that the suit misses this element, that the trade actually had a two day funding gap on top its other defects, including the fatal one, the risk of increased haircuts on a levered trade. That meant it drained cash even when it was showing accounting profits.


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THE CASPIAN HORSE: Worlds Smallest Pure Horse Breed
Here is where controversy comes into play. Many believe the "MINIATURE" horse is the smallest horse breed in existence today, as it must not measure in excess of 34 inches in height to be registered. But the Miniature is not a pure horse breed. That's correct, folks, because they have Shetland pony blood in their pedigrees. English and Dutch mine horses were crossed with Registered Shetland ponies, several of whom appear in the extended pedigrees of today's Miniatures. Thus they are not a pure horse breed.
Now lets talk about the little known and rare beauty of a horse, the CASPIAN. The Caspian is a three thousand year old breed, considered to be the oldest and rarest breed in existence. These gallant horses pulled chariots for King Darius, three thousand years ago. They are few in number but thanks to some dedicated breeders around the world today, their numbers are gaining. Already there are approx. 200 in the United States.
The Caspian stands between 40 to 48 inches high. Their over all appearance is that of the pretty Arabian. The typical Caspian's head tapers to a fine muzzle, with a wide, vaulted forehead and prominent cheekbones. The body is slim with a deep heartgirth, sloping shoulders, good withers, and well defined hindquarters. The limbs are slender with dense, flat bone and sloping pasterns. The hooves are oval and strong, with very little frog. Coats are silky and fine.
Caspians have a natural, floating action at all gaits, with a long, low swinging trot and smooth, rocking canter. They are agile with exceptional jumping ability. Highly intelligent and alert, they are also kind and willing.


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I grew up in Boston and moved to the Bay Area in 2013. I'm a veteran of 4 enterprise-facing startups. I consider myself both a technologist and an enthusiastic people manager. I've hired amazing teams, started departments, and shipped a ton of product.
When not at work I love writing code, running, biking, swimming, and spending time with my wife and daughter in the East Bay.


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Eco-Friendly dry-cleaning is suggested for all garments to upkeep garment quality. Silks all need to be dry-cleaned. Non-silk items dry-clean is suggested.
Cloud Hunter- a synonym for dream chaser, is a luxury lifestyle brand. All CH pieces are designed to bring whimsical elegance to every aspect of our client's life. Taking them through their day in hand crafted beautiful clothing and homewares. Each piece is constructed of the highest quality materials with artisanal precision to ensure that each design stands the test of time. We offer an array of apparel, intimates and soft home goods made-to-order. We are proud that each idea, design and product is made in the USA.
Hello Hunters! Thank you for your interest in my California made products. My passion is creating high quality goods that are ethically made in the USA. I execute each step of process myself, from the 'blueprint' of a new style to shipping each CH piece to it's new home with you! Starting with creating each pattern from scratch the old fashion way, fabric sourcing, production management, creative directing, product photography, customer service and lastly order fulfillment. You can consider Cloud Hunter a one woman show, but I wouldn't be able to do accomplish anything without my friends and family. Especially my magical mother, Rita, who helps me with customer service and my nieces, Lizzie and Caroline, who assists with creatives and models for me!
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Nursery Rhyme®
4-Pack Embroidered Message Bib Set
Details https://www.belk.com/p/nursery-rhyme-4-pack-embroidered-message-bib-set/410072011952.html
Orig. $18.00$12.60Sale 12.60
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Your little guy will be so adorable at breakfast, lunch and dinner in these bibs! Each piece is embroidered with it's own special message. Keep messes to a minimum with this convenient set.
- Set of 4
- Machine Washable
- Cotton, polyester
- Imported
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This post popped up in my news feed last week You (May Not) Need a Tula and it got me thinking about my first visit to my local babywearing meet.
Prior to owning a Tula, I owned (and still do) a ring sling and wrap. Nothing fancy, something functional. Having mastered a front carry with my wrap I was failing miserably with a back carry and after watching countless YouTube videos needed help.
I'd never been to a babywearing meet, mainly because I'd never considered myself a babywearer but noted the date of the upcoming one to get some help.
The day of the meet I completely forgot. I had an appointment and as I was about to head home realised I was about to miss my chance for yet another month to master the elusive back carry. Luckily, the meet was close to where I was so I scooted over.
I'd forgotten my wrap but had my Tula and without giving it a second thought strapped Orli in and headed to the park. As I walked over and glanced at the group of women by the swings I noticed something I wasn't expecting – everyone had a wrap…literally, of the 20 or so women there, there was 19 wraps and 1 mai thai…and I felt…the odd one out.
As I neared the group, I played over how the conversation would go in my head. I thought I'd be welcomed with open arms and a warm 'hello, welcome! Look at the little guy all comfy in there. Love your Tula by the way. Was there something you were looking to try today?'
What I got was a few pitying smiles and an educator who ignored me, telling another mum, 'that lady's wearing a Tula, they're the latest craze at the moment' as she helped her into an Ergo.
There I was, at my first babywearing meet, being looked down on because I had the 'popular' one.
I've since I realised, Tula is one of those things that divides people. Just like you're either a Thermomixer or not; an iphone wielder or not; you're a Tula-lover or not.
The problem is that those in the not camp sometimes think they're superior. Strip the prints away and the wrap conversions and you're left with a really great carrier.
Personally, I choose not to make suggestions in babywearing groups because I'm not an expert. But if my friends and family or a stranger in the street asks – you bet I'll be flying the Tula flag.
Because I've found something that I love and I want to share that love.
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I got up and did what he told me, first removing the jeans, and then melting. The doctor, who judging by the plate on the table, named Oleg Konstantinovich postponed my card to the side and sat closer, scrutinizing me.
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Calvin Spencer Webb
Clarksdale, MS
Calvin Spencer Webb, 69, a retired Forklift Operator, died March 18, 2018 at Baptist Desoto in Southaven, MS. Visitation is Thursday March 22, 2018, 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale, MS. Funeral services are 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Meredith-Nowell Chapel in Clarksdale, MS with burial in the Memorial Gardens. Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale, MS is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Webb was a Baptist by faith. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Virginia Hernandez Webb; sons Avel Ruis, Jr. of Tulsa, OK and Corie Joe Webb of Clarksdale, MS; daughter Charlotte Renee Webb of Clarksdale, MS; brother Tommy Joe Hernandez of Crowder, MS; sisters Shirley Howe of Harrison, AR, Peggy Costilow of Winona, MS, Sheila Giambrone of Crestview, FL, Carolyn Webb of Dallas, TX and Dottie Hoppis of Harrison, AR; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Barkley and Essie May Dennis Webb; granddaughter Serenity Webb; grandsons Corey Vincent Ruis and Devin Dewayne Webb and brother William Barkley Webb, Jr.


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Álex de la Iglesia on live action La Marque Jaune (The Yellow Mark)
Álex de la Iglesia is to write and direct a live action film of the Belgian Edgar Pierre Jacobs' comic book La Marque Jaune (The Yellow Mark).
He's been given US$33.6 million to the production which is only part of Jacob's long running comic series of Blake and Mortimer that follows Captain Francis Blake and science professor Philip Mortimer as they try to solve the crimes of a mysterious criminal, and their nemesis, The Yellow Mark.
Álex de la Iglesia is just completing The Oxford Murders, a film with Elijah Wood and John Hurt, and will team up with his writing partner Jorge Guerricaechevarria, according to Variety.
I've only seen one of his films so far, La habitación del niño (The Baby's Room) (Filmstalker review) and that was excellently directed and full of style, it looks promising for this story.


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HAGERSTOWN -- Just back from 10 days in Honduras, the Rev. Timothy J. Leighton said he can't rule out packing his bags again in the future for his faith.
"This was my second trip to Honduras," said Leighton, pastor and teacher at Church of the Holy Trinity, United Church of Christ, in Hagerstown since January 2006. "The Catoctin Association (United Church of Christ) has had an ongoing mission project there since 1998."
The mission project was spawned from Hurricane Mitch, which tore through the small Central American country 11 years ago and caused widespread destruction.
Through a partnership with Iglesia Bethel, a Honduran church, volunteers spent a week shoveling mud out of houses the year after the hurricane.


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Press-Fit Technology Innovation: New Solutions with Potential
News from Research & Technology: Diehl Metal Applications is a member of the Industrial Working Group 'Press-Fit Technology in OSP'.
Press-fit technology with flexible press-fit zones in printed circuit boards has established itself over the past decade in the area of automotive electronics, too. The major advantages of press-fit technology include extremely simple process control, the omission of temperature processes and its suitability both for miniaturization as well as for high-current applications. In Europe, immersion tin plating has primarily been used to date for printed circuit boards. Parallel to this, the more cost-effective Cu/OSP surface finish is widely used on the Asian market. To tap this cost potential for assemblies with press-fit technology, the press-fit connection for the Cu/OSP surface finish needs to be qualified.
For this purpose, the new Industrial Working Group 'Press-Fit Technology in OSP' has formed. Here, issues relating to the use of OSP plating for printed circuit boards are analyzed. For the three basic press-fit zone types – EoN (Eye of Needle), SpS (Spring Shape) and CrZ (Cracking Zone) – the press-fit connection was assessed according to jointly defined criteria, firstly for printed circuit board surfaces with immersion Sn plating and secondly for those with an OSP finish. Members of the Industrial Working Group include press-fit contact manufacturers and printed circuit board manufacturers (Tier 2), including Diehl Metal Applications, automotive suppliers (Tier 1) and automotive manufacturers (OEM).
The analyses conducted in the Industrial Working Group show that press-fit technology in printed circuit boards with a Cu/OSP surface finish largely achieves comparable results to printed circuit boards plated with immersion Sn. For general serial application of Cu/OSP surface finishes, additional analyses are necessary. Due to the collaboration among the various industrial partners along the value-added chain, a comprehensive, scientifically sound test program was generated and the required limit samples were made available. An independent testing laboratory allowed important insights to be gained on the OSP surface finish and its interaction with press-fit technology. These analyses have created the basis for future serial application of printed circuit boards with an OSP surface finish in combination with press-fit technology.
Further information on the test program and the results of the analyses may be found in the article <media 14894 _blank linkFile "TEXT, Artikel Einpresstechnik in Cu OSP-Oberflaechen, Artikel_Einpresstechnik_in_Cu_OSP-Oberflaechen.pdf, 1.4 MB">"Press-Fit Technology in Cu/OSP Surfaces – an Alternative with Future Potential?"</media>, published in German in PLUS 5/2015.
Diehl Metall – as Corporate Division of the Diehl Group founded in 1902 (Sales: 2,905.0 m. Euro, Employees: 14,520) – strengthened its excellent position on the global markets in the last few decades. The international technologie manufacturer is headquartered in Röthenbach a d Pegnitz near Nürnberg. Diehl Metall has 15 locations in Europe, Asia, South America and the USA.
Diehl Metall Messing produces rods, tubes and profiles made of over 60 different alloys delivering the products above all to customers from the heating and sanitary-equipment industry as well as from the automotive, electrical engineering and electronics industries.
Diehl Metall Schmiedetechnik produces drop-forged parts. As successful partner of the automotive industry the company is world-leading in the production of the synchronizer rings. The product portfolio comprises brass and steel synchronizer rings. Both are available with innovative friction layers.
Diehl Metal Applications (DMA) provides customized development, production and marketing if highly technical products across the entire supply chain: from copper-alloyed strip and wire, highly complex stamped parts, including Schempp+Decker Press-Fit Zones, highly selective surface finishing as well as the plating of 3D parts to metal-plastic compound systems.


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All prices quoted are based on the measurements taken from supplied designs or those taken during a templating site visit. Any extra costs due to inaccuracies or changes to the plans/measurements during production will be charged for. We require the customer, or their authorized agent, to be present during templating to sign off and agree dimensions and other details.
Payment Terms
All bespoke orders require 50% payment in advance, including delivery and installation charges. The remaining 50% is due after production is complete and before delivery, or on the day of delivery/fitting, if paying by cash.
Additional site costs are invoiced separately and are due within 7 days after site completion.
Storage Rates
Orders will be stored for a period of 30 days after manufacture is completed.
Beyond that period Living Concrete reserves the right to dispose of the product/s as deemed appropriate or charge £30/day for storage should the client require more time.
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By selecting a category you will then be shown the products it contains. More detailed information is available for every product and, when you have found what you want, you can add to your shopping basket. Please note that the basket does not commit you to anything. You can edit it or empty it at any point. Once you have selected the products you want you then press 'Continue to checkout' and our secure checkout and payment system will then guide you through the payment process, step by step.
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We accept most major cards – but not American Express or Diners. In order to progress your order, payment is taken when the order is placed. This ensures that the next available manufacture date or stock, if available, is allocated to you.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
Please note that the standard waiting time for the products is 4-8 weeks due to the nature of the bespoke hand made products.
Appearance & Colour Variations
Production of Living Concrete products is a complex process involving a calculated mix of several raw materials, high performance admixtures and pigments to create solid objects out of liquid concrete that match the expectations of the client.
We control the casting process to match our samples as accurately as possible but, due to the size differences between samples and final products, colour and surface variations might occur. Variations can also occur throughout a single large piece. These are typically very subtle and are integral to the character of concrete and should not be seen as defects.
On orders cancelled before mould or product manufacture there is no charge.
If a templating site visit has already taken place, £250 plus VAT will be charged.
On orders where materials have been bought, no refunds will be given.
No refunds will be given once manufacture has commenced.
Wasted Journeys
If we are forced to make an extra journey because no one is available to receive us at the property on the agreed date, we reserve the right to charge for additional site costs. Similarly, if we come to template having been told that the site is ready and it is not in fact ready there will be an additional charge of £250 plus VAT for the wasted journey. The same applies if dimensions change after templating, invalidating the original template and necessitating a second template visit to make adjustments.
90mm diameter samples are supplied free of charge and are to be used as a guide to our colours and finishes only. They are not always created using the same process that is typical of GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete). Variations, primarily in aggregate orientation and density should be expected compared to the final piece. Unlike large samples and the actual product, initial samples are not sealed against household chemicals or various foods and so should not be considered representative of stain or scratch resistance of the final product, which is fully sealed.
Dimensions & Cut-outs
Specific measurements provided by the clients that are additional to those agreed during templating must be provided in writing at the time agreed in order for products to be delivered and fitted in the lead times provided after the payment is made.
Any changes to dimensions after the time templates and or measurements taken, will incur additional charges.
Delivery and Access
Delivery of products to a location or site requires safe access to transfer product/s from vehicle to place of installation. The amount of manpower required will depend on the specific project. Living Concrete Ltd reserves the right to refuse delivery if the site is deemed unsafe.
Products will be replaced in the unusual event of being damaged in transit. The lead time of the replacement will require not less than the manufacturing time given for the original order.
Delivery dates are not given as a guarantee or part of the contract agreed, but Living Concrete will always strive to meet any dates given.
We aim to get your items to you as soon as possible and ideally within 4-8 weeks of placing your order, due to the nature of pre-cast hand-made products.
We offer a range of items and many options and finishes, most of which are made to order. Unfortunately this means that we do not normally keep stock of products, and your order will not be ready for immediate despatch.
Our delivery charges ONLY apply to UK mainland purchases. We reserve the right to make additional delivery charges for overseas deliveries and for remote parts of the UK such as Shetland, the Western Isles and certain parts of the Highlands. We recommend that all overseas customers call us to discuss their order and delivery charges before placing an order.
NOTE: Please do not book any trades people to fit goods ordered from us until you have received the items. Goods can be delayed to us from our suppliers. Using a third party shipper, it is also difficult for us to totally guarantee that a delivery will reach its destination on time after it has left us. We do NOT accept any responsibility for costs relating to the late delivery of products ordered from us.
Installation does not include any electrical, gas, plumbing or other works. A tolerance of ± 5mm is to be expected on all measurements taken due to the nature of concrete unless agreed. For kitchen worktops, we require cabinets to be fixed to wall and all be level to within ± 3mm end to end.
Scratch Resistance and Sealing
Living Concrete uses specialist impregnating agents and sealers to prevent scratching and staining. However, this process is not a guarantee our concrete will not stain or scratch if force is applied to it.
To maintain the surface quality we recommend all spillages are cleaned up as soon as possible and any surface damage is reported immediately for repair. Most high use products will leave the studio with good stain resistance to most food and drink and offer some acid resistance.
Living concrete manufactures the majority of our concrete products using GRC (Glass Reinforced Concrete). This allows for greatly reduced weight and increases in strength. There is usually no need to strengthen/reinforce any kitchen units or flooring to support Living Concrete worktops. Most GRC work will be around 40km/m2. Contact us for further details.
Product Aftercare
Typically, there is no more aftercare on Living Concrete products, other than general daily cleaning with a mild detergent as you would any other worktop. All food cutting should be carried out on dedicated cutting boards and any damage to the surface of the concrete can normally be repaired and re-sealed. Ideally surfaces should be wiped down as soon as spillages occur, especially for acidic staining agents like vinegar and lemon juice or household cleaners.
Receiving orders
On receipt of your purchase it is essential that the items are thoroughly checked. Any breakages or missing items must be reported in writing to firstname.lastname@example.com within 24 hours. We will help resolve any problems reported after this point but reserve the right to pass on any associated costs.
All of the product prices on this site includes VAT at the standard rate of 20%.
Credit Card Security
Your credit or debit credit card number will be encrypted when you place your order. The software we are using applies 128 bit encryption check? before passing your card number over the internet to our payment processor, Secure Trading, to be completed. Card numbers are only decrypted after they reach Secure Trading's computer system and are no longer on the Internet. Card numbers are not held in clear text on any web site and are not stored by us on any machine connected to the Internet.
Please don't email us your credit card number as part of general correspondence – it's not really safe to do so.
Faulty Goods
We pride ourselves on the high quality of the goods we supply and guarantee to replace or refund any goods that are found to be faulty or not fit for purpose. However, our liability is limited to the value of the purchased goods and we accept no responsibility for ANY costs associated with the supply of faulty goods.
All of our products are covered by a minimum of a one year guarantee, where the items supplied are found to be faulty or not fit for purpose. Many of our items have longer guarantees.
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We collect information about you when you order, when you ask us for information and if you decide to sign up to our email mailing list. Information is collected lawfully and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Whenever we email you, you are free to let us know that you don't want any further emails from us – just say, and we'll stop contacting you.
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Of course, our privacy policy only applies to this website, at www.livingconcrete.co.uk
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When a bar is deleted that is followed by a new key signature and/or a special barline (double, dotted, etc.), the key signature is deleted and the barline reverts to a normal one. Please change the behavior so that deleting a bar only deletes that bar and anything in it, not barlines and the following key signature.


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Poll: Who Should Fill the Empty Seat on E!'s 'Fashion Police?'
'Glee' Final Season Teaser: Are You Ready to 'Let It Go'?
The Final Season of 'Glee' Is All About Characters You Don't Care About
Surprise! Naya Rivera Is Married
A Quick Examination of Naya Rivera's Instagram Reveals She Has a Favorite Body Part
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Piper, whose real name was Roderick George Toombs, began his World Wrestling Entertainment career in 1984 after appearing in various National Wrestling Alliance events. He was originally cast as one of the WWE's most loathed villains, and together with 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff, took on Hulk Hogan and Mr. T in the first-ever WrestleMania in 1985.
Although he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2006, he announced that he'd beaten the disease last November, and his family says he was cancer-free at the time of his death. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 and participated in competitions until 2008.
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Today, I started out feeling fairly good. Then, that changed. I just started feeling down and wanted to cry. There was a reason, but I won't get into it, because it truly wasn't a reason to want to cry.
With about 40 minutes left before time to leave for work, I started to cook something for lunch. I'm horrible at just throwing ingredients together and coming out with a delicious meal. So, I knew that whatever I concocted today would stand a pretty good chance of missing the mark.
I tried to throw together a curry, using tomato paste – from a tube – and a spice mix someone shared with me. At no point did my bootleg curry ever taste like any kind of curry, no matter how stuff I threw into it. Oh, and my rice turned out a bit mushy.
With almost no time left, I packed up my lunch and prepared for the disappointment of eating it later. This made me want to cry even more.
At that point I did two things:
1. I just begged God to help me trust Him more.
2. I texted a particularly encouraging Christian sister and asked her to pray for me.
Sure, these are two things that I do with some regularity, but today was different somehow. When I cried out to God today, it came from a place of really knowing that He heard me and knowing that He would be my comfort. I would like to think that's where I always cry out from, but after today, I could tell it hasn't been.
The friend whom I'd asked to pray for me is a person who, after a double surgery, is praising God and praying for another community member in the ICU. She is an amazing encouragement to me for many reasons. Facing another possible surgery, she says, "I know my Jesus has a plan for my life." She always says "my Jesus," and I do believe that she treasures her relationship with Him.
This prompted me to think about the depth of my relationship with the Lord. How much do I trust Him? How much do I want Him more than anything else?
When I got to work, I saw that I'd received a reply to an email I'd written earlier. The person mentioned the word "idol" as it related to my view of marriage, not once, but three times. This was slightly frustrating, because I've never really heard an understandable, practical definition of what it means to idolize something. I've only heard, "an idol is something you want more than God." Oh, really? Well, how am I supposed to know whether I want marriage more than God?
This is something I may discuss further at a later time.
Anyway, this idol thing caused me to just do a Google search for "How does one know if marriage is an idol?" I did find more frustrating definitions, but I also saw some good ones.
As I was working, I just realized that my heart was wide open and full of worship for the Lord. It's been like that more often lately. And it hasn't been like,
"Okay, now…feel worshipful. On three. Go!"
Believe me, there are those times.
I wondered why my heart has been feeling so much more open and excited about the Lord.
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I haven't been on Facebook in almost a week. Well, I've been on there twice, but for a very short time each time. I'm not doing it as a spiritual exercise; or at least didn't start out with that in mind. It's just that I've got a lot to figure out in my life right now. When I get on Facebook, I get sucked in fairly easily. Then, my mind gets over-stimulated from all of the information, and I feel like I don't have the brain power for anything else that I want and need to accomplish. So, I thought that logging out of Facebook and Instagram for a week or so would help me refocus my mental energy.
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Not being on Facebook has not fixed my life. But it sure has added a level of peace that I didn't at all expect! In that peace, I've been able to sense and appreciate God's presence and His love in new ways.
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Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
And behold, the Lord was passing by! And a great and strong wind was rending the mountains and breaking in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of a gentle blowing. 1 Kings 11-12
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Red Hill Mining Town: The Strike, the Book, the Song
May 10, 2017
Well, I left school at fifteen, and went straight into Red Hill pit. I've been there ever since. My dad was a miner at Red Hill all his life, and his father before him, and I think his father before him. So it's what you might say our family pit like. I'd uncles there too. — Bill Barrymore,* Red Hill Miner
Barrymore's experience was like countless others in the mining community of the 1980s. Great Britain has a long history of coal mining, dating all the way back to Roman times. At its peak in the 1920s, the industry employed over 1 million workers; by 2015 that number had dwindled to roughly 2,000, as cited by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Just over 30 years ago, a devastating strike crippled many of the coal mining towns.
The 1984 – 1985 Miners' Strike
In the early 1980s, U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, a staunch conservative, conceived a plan to grow the economy. Part of that plan was to shut down the coal mines that weren't producing a respectable return on investment and import energy sources from other countries. According to Guthrie Hutton's 2005 book Coal Not Dole: Memories of the 1984/85 Miner's Strike, the proposal would have resulted in the loss of approximately 20,000 jobs.
In response, the National Union of Mineworkers, led by socialist Arthur Scargill, declared a strike, which began March 12, 1984, and didn't conclude until March 3, 1985.
Impact on Communities
This year-long struggle for resolution had a severe impact on the mining employees. With no jobs to go to — only picket lines to join — many of the men lost their sense of worth. Marriages suffered, financial situations became dismal and the struggle merely to survive became real.
Oral historian Tony Parker had a front-row seat to the tragedy. He had a gift for getting strangers to open up about the most intimate topics, and he used this skill to interview miners and their families who were affected by the strike. The outcome was the book, Red Hill: A Mining Community, originally published in 1986.
Bono read the book and wanted to craft an artistic response to the strike, but not about the politics surrounding it. In U2: Into the Heart he told Niall Stokes, "I'm more interested in the relationship at this point in time because I feel other people are more qualified to comment on the miners' strike. That enraged me — but I feel more qualified to write about the relationships because I understand them more than what it's like to work in a pit."
The result? "Red Hill Mining Town," released on The Joshua Tree in 1987.
Storytelling by Song
Right out of the gate, in his lyrics, Bono emphasizes that mining's a family business.
From father to sun the blood runs thin
When one line of work is all your family has known for several generations, it's difficult to find alternate employment if that industry is jeopardized. Miner Geoff Danson explained to Parker:
Restless from the loss of their daily (or nightly) routines, many of the men relied on their wives to keep their homes functional, for a sense of normalcy amidst the chaos.
The glass is cut, the bottle run dry
Not only did their partners keep dinners on the table and make sure the kids got to school, they went above and beyond for their families' futures.
In response to the depression their men were suffering and the lack of resources available to their families, several of the miners' wives mobilized to form the official Women Against Pit Closures campaign. In addition to asking businesses and surrounding communities for monetary and food donations for miners in need, they rallied and marched in protest of the closures.
Pauline Street, wife of a Red Hill miner, told Parker of the confidence she gained being a participant in this movement:
The love and support from their women didn't go unnoticed. John Potter told Parker about how much he appreciated his wife Moira, and in his spare time away from the mine, he liked to build her things:
In Red Hill Town, see the lights go down on
And the wait was long. Men grew impatient as uncertainty loomed and violence erupted on the picket lines. Miners were arrested for the outbursts; some served time in jail, others paid fines. But all of the punished had to live with a criminal record.
Miner Alan Whitfield told Parker he was arrested for attacking a fellow miner attempting to work during the strike. He hit him with a stick of wood when the man threatened to drive into the picket line. Whitfield was fired as a result of the incident. He had no idea what he was supposed to do for work without a chance at going back to the coal mine. He mused, "Perhaps I could take up a life of crime or something, that seems about the only future for me."
As Bono wails about love being "slowly stripped away" toward the end of the song, it's easy to see from Parker's interviews just how dismal the situation got.
New Beginnings
Despite the efforts to keep the mine open following the strike, the lights officially did go down on Red Hill. The National Coal Board closed the pit permanently just three months after Parker spoke with the miners, forcing them to move and pursue work at an active mine or find employment outside the industry.
It should also be noted that the name "Red Hill" is fictional — Parker made it up to protect the residents' privacy.
As for the song "Red Hill Mining Town," it too got a new beginning. A fresh mix produced by Steve Lillywhite was released just last month. Additionally, the song will be played live for the first time on the upcoming 30th anniversary tour of the legendary album on which it appears.
*For the privacy of the families involved, all the names of the miners were changed in Parker's book.
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