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Sat-sangatve nissangattvam, nissangatve nirmohatvam, nirmohatve niscala-tattvam, nishcala-tattve jivanmuktih, bhaja govindam bhaja govindam, bhaja govindam mudha-mate.
—from Carpatapanjarika
Good and virtuous company gives rise to non-attachment. From non-attachment comes freedom of delusion. With freedom from delusion, one feels the changeless reality. Experiencing that changeless reality, one attains liberation in this life. I-AM is the ocean of awareness. Realizing this, one feels, "I am not the body and mind, although I have a body and mind." Realize Govinda, realize Govinda, realize Govinda in your heart, O wise one!
—Translation by Shri Brahamananda Sarasvati
Much of our time is spent in a virtual world of computers, phones and many other automated transactions. We are always choosing how to spend our time, which shapes our lives. The power of coming together, of sharing ideas, insights and practicing asana lends one to become more receptive. As we undertake this journey, we may do so together and thus together we come to realize the vastness of our existence.
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Early Spring for Home Improvement
The spring selling season is like Christmas for home-improvement retailers, and this year, Christmas is coming early.
Government data show December and January were the warmest such months in the contiguous U.S. since 2006, creating the most inviting climate for home improvement since the onset of the recession. The mild winter sets the sector up for a key test of underlying demand.


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Ian Moore (born August 8, 1968 in Berkeley, California, USA) is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. He studied fiddle as a child, but switched to guitar when wrist problems interfered. His music contains elements of folk, rock and roll, world music, and blues. After playing guitar in Joe Ely's touring band and appearing on one studio album, he spent time in Austin with his own group, first Ian Moore and Moment's Notice, then The Ian Moore Band. Prior to Luminaria's release, he moved to Vashon Island, located in Puget Sound near Seattle in the State of Washington, where portions of "To Be Loved" were recorded in his home studio.
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Angus Robertson is correct to state the SNP have an opportunity to act as a real opposition to David Cameron's Conservative government (your online report, 17 May). I genuinely hope that in key votes it will constructively support the Labour Party in its efforts to undermine Mr Cameron's slender majority.
However, I am a little uncertain about what issues the SNP will oppose the Conservatives on. This weekend, Mr Cameron confirmed the Conservatives will soon give Westminster an opportunity to repeal the Hunting Act – a move that will reintroduce fox hunting in England. The SNP's stated position is to abstain as this is an English-only issue.
This is the first of many issues where the SNP will be torn between their nationalist ideology, populism and a strong moral argument – what is most important to them?
Over the next five years, Scotland will see no opposition to the Tories from the SNP on issues they judge not to impact directly on Scotland. For example, will they abstain if the Bedroom Tax increases in England?
This position the SNP has adopted on the Hunting Act also highlights the extent to which the SNP would have backed a minority Labour government. It is now clear the SNP would have abstained on a whole range of Labour's plans to tackle poverty in England. Is this the stronger voice Scotland voted for?
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David Cameron's overall majority at Westminster means he doesn't have to listen to the SNP and can do as he likes. The Tory party's new-found omnipotence is something the SNP has had at Holyrood since 2011. But numerical superiority relies on being able to dragoon the troops into voting for things they wouldn't normally agree with. This leads to bad legislation and injustice.
Take the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012 (OBFTC Act). It seems to have been dreamed up by Stephen House, then Chief Constable of Strathclyde, and Kenny MacAskill, then justice secretary, and was pushed through parliament despite being opposed by all opposition MSPs, football clubs, supporters' groups and most right-minded people.
Because the police want new powers/laws is hardly a good reason to legislate and this was the case with the OBFTC Act, making Scotland unique in the world in criminalising one very small group in society (football supporters, mind, not rugby or cricket fans) for a new crime of "offensiveness".
Enforcement of this draconian legislation brought organised, peaceful, political protests from football fans, which were dealt with in a brutal manner when the aggrieved demonstrators were "kettled" by 200 police officers, many with batons drawn, in Glasgow's Gallowgate.
I have no doubt that there are Tory MPs in England who will see their Westminster majority as the signal to push for bad legislation on ECHR and foxhunting, simply because they can carry the vote.
As with the SNP and the OBFTC Act, draconian laws and policies being pushed by "hang em and flog em" little Englander types will end up being opposed by the people on the streets.
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On my way into the office today I was browsing through the Capital Region's lackluster selection of radio stations when one of them started playing "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake.
This song is infectious. It's catchy, it's fun, it's everything that a good pop song should be. You don't have to think about the "deeper" meaning…it's about a dude who is "sexy" and he's bringing it to everyone he comes across. Not difficult to understand. It's about sex–"you see these shackles baby I'm your slave…" Also not difficult to understand.
It mixes three things that people love–hot beats, a catchy chorus and sex. It's also by Justin Timberlake who has this mass appeal even outside of his fame as a former *NSYNC-er. Guys want to be him and girls want to be with him. He's matured from the frosted tips, Oakley sunglasses and baggy Fubu pants into a bona fide pop star who can make legitimate music…not that "Tearin' Up My Heart" wasn't legitimate, it was, but only in the confines of the 90's…which is a difficult concept to explain…see, somethings should just stay in the 90's like, for example, *NSYNC, Limp Bizkit, Nick Carter, ski goggles as a fashion statement, Celine Dion and Creed, to name a few.
But I digress.
I was singing along to "SexyBack," when it really hit me what a great song it is, and I mean even despite its popularity ("SexyBack" was the longest-running number one single of 2006 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, staying seven weeks at the top.)
"SexyBack" was released in July of 2006, a month after I graduated from high school–that was three years ago. You know a song is great when it can still be played on the radio three years later without being part of a "throwback weekend" and without even a hint of irony. The song is just as good no matter how many times you hear it.
And all this, my friends, is what makes a truly iconic song and a truly iconic artist.
What's the point of this post? I guess there really isn't one other than the fact that I do honestly think that Justin Timberlake is the new force to be reckoned with in pop music since Michael Jackson's passing.
It's also, I guess, my way of getting my head out of my summer workload for a minute and back into music. From now, up until the VMA's on September 13th, I am going to try to post at least a few times a week about current music and my picks for who should win what awards…I'll also be finishing a "VMA drinking game" that's already in the works and I'll post that as well.
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More late than ever before, but here are the pages I will use as inspiration to make my 3 new ones in August!
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Practical Wildlife Care, 2nd Edition
Practical Wildlife Care, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 978-1-118-69759-7 May 2013 Wiley-Blackwell 352 Pages
DescriptionWildlife care and rehabilitation is often on a one-to-one basis and involves a lot of time, care and skill. However, for many years, care of injured wildlife was regarded as a low priority and euthanasia was the recommended option. A lot has changed over the past twenty years and now caring for wildlife casualties is part of everyday life in many veterinary practices.
Following on from the major success of the first edition, this second edition provides even more useful information on wildlife care and rehabilitation. As well as covering a whole range of species, with sections on birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, this edition now includes information on many 'alien' species appearing in the British countryside such as wallabies, wild boar and exotic reptiles.
In this edition:
- Essential guidance on handling, first aid, feeding and releasing, and many other disciplines not featured in veterinary or nursing training
- Full of helpful tips from an expert in wildlife rehabilitation who has unparalleled practical experience
- Expanded chapters on the care of all species – particularly casualty badgers, otters and hedgehogs – and more comprehensive guidance on rearing orphaned mammals and birds
- Lots more colour pictures to aid in management and care techniques and the latest information on zoonotic diseases from around the world
1 Prime Directives.
2 First Response.
3 Fluid Therapy / Part I: Building Blocks.
4 Fluid Therapy / Part II: Administration.
5 Wound Management / Part I: The Biology of Wounds.
6 Wound Management / Part II: The Treatment of Wounds.
7 Biology and First Aid of Fractures.
8 Fracture Management.
9 Avian Wildlife Disease.
10 Mammalian Wildlife Disease.
11 Garden Birds.
12 Pigeons.
13 Game Birds.
14 Corvids.
15 Water Birds – Ducks.
16 Water Birds – Swans.
17 Geese and Other Water Birds.
18 Birds of Prey.
19 Seabirds.
20 Hand-rearing Orphaned Birds.
21 Small Mammals.
22 Hedgehogs.
23 Rabbits and Hares.
24 Red Fox.
25 Badgers.
26 Other Mustelids.
27 Deer.
28 Bats.
29 Other Mammal Species.
30 Rearing Orphaned Wild Mammals.
31 Reptiles and Amphibians.
Appendix 1 JNCC Guidelines on Handling Bats.
Appendix 2 British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) Guidelines for Response to Cetacean Strandings.
Appendix 3 Birds on Schedule 4 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as of May 1998).
Appendix 4 The Law relating to the use and possession of airguns.
Appendix 5 Suggested Record Sheet to Accompany Bat Samples to the Central Veterinary Laboratory.
Appendix 6 Selected Rehabilitation Supplies and Suppliers.
Appendix 7 Useful Addresses in Wildlife Rehabilitation.
References and Further Reading.
"If the practice has used and found the first edition useful, this updated edition adds to that resource. If, however, the practice does not have any books on wildlife treatment, then this is an excellent addition to the library." (Vet Times, December 2005)
Provides fundamental information on the care and release of wildlife casualties and orphans;
Full of helpful tips from an expert in wildlife rehabilitation who has unparalleled practical experience;
Includes new material on badgers, pigeons and exotic animals;
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In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren where you show books you've won, bought, recieved for review, borrowed, traded, etc.
So Last week I said It was my last Borders haul, BUT I went once more and this is my last haul seeing they close their doors forever in 3 hours :(
I purchased all of these books for a grand total of $32 dollars!! All are for me except for; wicked lovely, fragile eternity, and crusade, which I picked up for a friend!
All thanks to Alexis!! Thanks so much again for sending me these great books!
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Backpacking is a fun and rewarding way to travel. It offers more opportunities, to immerse oneself in a foreign culture, than more traditional ways. Yet, for those who have never done it before, planning a backpacking trip may seem like a daunting task, especially if the target country is as exotic as Japan. Luckily, that is where this article comes in. Of course, I am by no means an expert, but I did go on an impromptu, month-long backpacking trip to Japan, during which I feel I had gained invaluable experiences that can be beneficial to others; especially if you, like me, go there for the first time. This is what this article is about.
When do I want to go?
I think I can say it pretty confidently that the best time to visit Japan is in the Spring, starting from mid-March until late April. Weather is ideal at this time--neither too humid nor too hot--and you will catch the blossoming of the cherry trees, perhaps the most well-known attraction in all of Japan. Unfortunately, as anything else in life, Spring too has its downsides. Since the admiring of the cherry trees is a world-renowned festivity, it is probably the busiest season, attracting the most amount of tourists. This means you will likely encounter more people than in any other season and will need to prepare earlier as accommodations fill up incredibly quickly.
While we are on the subject of crowds, make sure you leave the country before the so called Golden Week starts, which is when most Japanese people go on vacation, rendering virtually every shrine and tourist attraction impossible to visit. Golden week starts on April 29 and, as its name suggests, last for a week.
Lastly, some people would argue that an equally good time to visit Japan is in the Fall. Although you will miss the cherry blossoms, you will gain the opportunity to witness the countryside turn to a beautiful array of Fall colors. Not only that, but by the the time fall arrives, the typically humid Japanese summer should also wind down, presenting cool and clear weather. It is, therefore, the perfect time to visit Japanese gardens and the mountainous regions of the country.
How early do I need to start planning my trip?
Generally speaking: as early as possible! Lodgings fill up incredibly quickly--especially in the main tourist season--therefore, it is generally a smart idea to start booking months in advance; even a year might not be too early. We did our travel preparations fairly late, only two months before our departure, and our options were severely limited because of our late start. We often had to settle on less than ideal lodgings because the best hostels were already fully booked. Lastly, I do not think I have to tell anyone that plane tickets get more expensive the closer time gets to their departure date.
What do I want to see?
Obviously, this is a question that is entirely up to you. Since you have decided to go to Japan, you should have at least a vague idea of what you want to see. One simple advice I can give you, however, is to try to mix up the places you visit. For instance, even if you are super into manga and anime, do not spend all your time in Tokyo or Osaka; include a few smaller towns and out-of-place destinations to get a better, more varied experience of the country. Still, for the unlikely event of having trouble deciding what to see, I recommend visiting the website www.japan-guide.com, where you can browse between the most popular attractions broken down by region, type, and/or popularity. If nothing else, it should give you a solid foundation on which you can later build your itinerary.
Where should I stay?
Since you are going backpacking, I am going to assume you won't be staying in expensive hotels. Luckily, Japan is full of youth and backpacker hostels that are both affordable and comfortable. You can expect anywhere from 10 to 30 dollars a night for an average shared dormitory, and since these places cater exclusively for foreigners, you will always find English-speaking staff able to help you with everything. Reserving your beds can easily be done online, and for this I recommend www.hostelworld.com and, to a degree, www.booking.com.
These sites are also helpful in choosing the right hostel. Since there are so many hostels in Japan, the level of comfort they provide fluctuates on a wide range. For the same amount of money you can be put into a dark hole with 15 other people with no air conditioning or a fairly comfortable small dormitory with lots of personal space. The rule of thumb is to always read the customer reviews as they can be invaluable in choosing the right hostel. My experience is that sometimes it is worth the extra 5-10 bucks to stay at a nicer and/or more conveniently located place than cheaping out and regretting later.
Also, make sure you stay at a place with security lockers. Although Japan is an incredibly safe place, hostels attract a lot of people from all around the world and, while most of them are super nice and upright fellows, you can never know who will occupy the bed next to yours. Keep your valuables safe!
What and how do I need to pack?
Since you will likely be on the move all the time, naturally, you want to pack lightly. Ideally, you should have one large backpack for your regular items--clothes, etc--and a smaller "carry-on" for drinks, food, your camera and other small articles. Almost every place we stayed in Japan had laundry facilities--even the cheapest hostels--so, bringing clothes for more than a week--or even four or five days--is definitely overkill in my opinion. Aside from clothes, you might also want to pack rain gear, a warm sweater--in case it gets cold--hiking shoes, and a towel as not all hostels give you one. Also, if you are not a heavy sleeper, you might want to pack a lot of earplugs as those hostels can be quite noisy sometimes. We actually stayed in one that shared a wall with a private karaoke bar; yes, a karaoke bar! All in all, whatever you pack, just keep in mind that you have to carry everything on your back.
Before we move on, however, we also need to talk about medications as they can be the source of some trouble in Japan. Since Japan has much stricter rules regarding medications than most Western countries, you need to be extra careful what you bring with you. If you take medications regularly, make sure you check an official source regarding this issue, such as the Tokyo U.S. Embassy's website. Even some run-of-the-mill cold and allergy medications can get you into trouble at customs; so, make sure you know what to expect!
What about credit cards and money?
Simply put, Japan is not a credit card friendly country. While some convenient stores do accept credit and debit cards, most places do not--including many hostels. So, it is imperative to exchange at least a couple days--if not a week--worth of Yens before you depart. How much you need in a day, however, depends largely on your expenditures. If you plan on eating out every day, for instance, obviously you should have more cash with you than if you are willing to subside on 100 Yen onigiri rice balls and instant ramen.
Once in Japan, if you ever run out of cash, you need to keep in mind that regular Japanese ATMs do not take foreign cards. If you need to withdraw money, you have to go to a 7 Eleven or a Post Office; they have ATMs that take foreign cards.
Is Japan a safe country?
Yes; Japan is an incredibly safe country! Not only countless backpacker experiences support this argument, but virtually every global statistics involving crime. That, however, does not mean you can be careless. You will probably not get mugged on dark Tokyo street, but you still have to spend a considerable amount of time in hostels with people from all over the world. You should be careful and apply common sense, keeping your valuables with you at all times and, if it is not an option, using security lockers whenever available.
I do not speak Japanese. Will I be okay?
For the most part, yes. Although Japan is not an English-friendly country--very few Japanese people speak English--signs, maps, and ticket machines usually have English options, which are generally enough for foreigners to get around; in big cities at least. As you travel farther from the metropolises, however, signs and other English language guides become scarcer, which might give you some headache. One advice I can give you is to always be prepared. Before you depart to your next destination, for instance, always check online how to get there--using the public transportation option of Google maps or www.japan-guide.com, and even print out your itinerary if you can. It will be invaluable, should you find yourself alone and surrounded by Japanese signs and not a soul who understands you.
One personal note though: if you have the time and willingness, learning a little Japanese might not be a bad idea. Aside from giving you confidence, learning can be extremely fun. Before I went to Japan, I took the beginner courses at Japanese Pod 101.Com. For a few months before my trip, I used my morning commute to listen to the courses and managed to learn enough Japanese to ask for directions and carry out very basic conversations, all of which came handy during my trip. More than once, I was able to use my budding Japanese skill when we got lost and needed to ask for directions. Being able to speak a little Japanese also gave me confidence; I knew that, if everything else failed, I had something to fall back on; however limited it may may be.
What do I need to know about public transportation?
Although Japanese public transportation can be a little daunting at first, you can get used to it fairly quickly. In general, your fare is always based on the distance you traveled. You validate your ticket at the station you depart, and your fee will be based on what station you get off. Not too difficult, right? Wrong! The problem arises from the fact that you usually need to purchase your ticket in advance, and for that, you need to know what station you want to get off. Station names, however, are rarely displayed in any language other than Japanese, so, unless you read kanji fluently, you will have a hard time buying tickets. Luckily, there is an easy way to avoid this hassle.
The first thing you should do when you arrive in Japan is to go to a ticket machine--they can be found in most major transportation hubs, including the airport--and buy yourself a Suica or a Pasmo card. These are rechargeable travel cards that you can use in most public transportation, including subways, buses, and most local trains. They provide a unified payment system the various public transportation operators all agreed to accept. You just put your card to the reader when you enter the transit area and do the same when you exit; the system will automatically deduct your fare. Aside from long distance trains and some very small, rural operators, the cards are accepted throughout Japan. You can even use them at some vending machines and convenient stores as a debit card. And, should you ever run out of funds on your card, you can top it up at any ticket machine that accepts it.
Should I buy that Japan Railway Pass everyone talks about?
First of all, the Japan Railway Pass--or JR Pass in short--is a foreign tourist-only pass that allows you to use trains operated by JR, one of the major railway companies in Japan. You can find more information on the official JR Pass website. With that said, I am going to go against the crowd here and say that you should probably not buy it; or, at least consider it really carefully before you make the purchase. We did quite a thorough examination of our trip--especially since we moved around alot--and concluded it was not worth it--by quite a huge margin actually.
The problem with the JR Pass is that it is only good for JR operated trains. Most of the small local trains however--the ones you will likely use most of the time--are usually operated by small, local companies. In fact, the only time we used a JR line was when we traveled from Tokyo to Kyoto and back, and buying that ticket straight from the ticket office cost a fraction of the aforementioned pass.
Now, this is not to say that the Japan Rail Pass cannot be a good deal. If your route involves a lot of long distance, JR-operated lines than it might be well worth to buy the pass. Otherwise, I would just use local railways, most of which are a lot cheaper and more convenient than JR ones.
What to do in an emergency?
Luckily, I cannot speak first hand regarding this issue, but common sense dictates that you check the instructions of the embassy of your home country and keep their emergency number with you at all times. They will be able to help you, especially when there is a language barrier to tackle.


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We are SMART, but what does that really mean? What are we all about?
We are a unified group of contractors who belong to the organization known as SMACNA. We are also the men and woman who are members of SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers, one of North America's most dynamic and diverse unions with over 200,000 members. Together, the partnership between our two great organizations has developed the program to bring value to you, the consumer.
A SMART contractor uses a highly educated workforce that maintains knowledge through continuing education programs. Having a well-trained technician means the job is going to be done correctly, efficiently, and also safely. These employees have chosen this as a career, a lifelong commitment that gives the SMART contractor a proven workforce.
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The Yorkshire Evening Post ran an education special on 11 March, earlier this year. It featured some very angry families from Middleton and Cross Green who have been allocated City of Leeds School, somewhat against their wishes. And who can blame them?
If Education Leeds hadn't spent so much time rubbishing its own schools there might be thousands less unhappy parents. But, essentially you cannot allow parents not putting City down as one of their choices to be allocated this school while you have published your proposals to close it. It is criminally irresponsible. And if you are going to allocate school choices against parents' wishes, what an interesting experiment it would have been to make those allocations to families from Woodhouse and Hyde Park. Now there's a thought: a local school for local children. No, it'll never catch on!
At the Parklands consultation meeting, the spokesperson told us that there weren't enough school places in east Leeds and that's why they had to close Parklands and build a new co-educational school. Well, what sort of a company decided to close and merge Braimwood and Agnes Stewart and allow in an academy in Seacroft which is not obliged to take in local children?
The same sort that closed and merged Wortley and West Leeds, and then had to reopen one of them.
They would be the same people that have taken advantage of their high profile position in education in Leeds, and used the media to put us down. If a spokesperson says on Radio Leeds [8.15 a.m. Feb 10 2010] , "Who would want to send their children to City of Leeds or Primrose?" then they cannot seriously then allocate places to people who don't even live near!
And the problem with the YEP article is the unchallenged statements eg "I've been reading about [City of Leeds] . . standards are really low, and it's one of the worst schools in Leeds." This is not what the Ofsted [2009] says. Again, deliberately in order to discredit the school, this is what Education Leeds is saying, and has written, inaccurately, in the consultation booklet.
As it happens, there are parents, who have done their research carefully [looked at Ofsteds, visited the schools, talked to City pupils], and made the decision to let their children take the two buses [not three] across the city. Amy [from my steelband] came from Beeston everyday for five years and is now taking her A levels at Notre Dame Sixth Form College.
So, here's a revolutionary suggestion. Keep City of Leeds School open. Concede that crude exam measurements designed to test native English speakers are probably not suitable for recent immigrants whose vocabulary levels may be only be about 3 or 400 conversational English words. At the same time recognise that this school is well able to differentiate, and push the academically able forward while developing English or social for others.
As for the reluctant parents. My heart goes out to them. When the poweres-that-be take the pressure off City of Leeds, there are 60 odd Yr 6 children whose parents were planning to put City first, and who had changed their minds. They will be able change their minds back. That'll free up some spaces. It's a start.


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I've loved Sesame Street ever since I was a kid. Watching it week after week on Saturday mornings, I was transfixed by its lovable muppets, while learning a thing or two. The award winning children's television show has since spun off numerous franchised products featuring characters like Cookie Monster, Oscar, Bert and Ernie, Big Bird, Grover and Elmo.
Thanks to a partnership between Resorts World Sentosa and Sesame Street, you can now experience these charming muppets "in the flesh" with a whimsical theme park ride. Launched by Universal Studios Singapore's Vice President of Park Operations John Hallenbeck, Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase is the newest attraction in Universal Studios Singapore.
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Cycling is fast becoming a popular way to tour a city.
I remembered how enjoyable it was cycling around Whistler back when my family visited Canada. There is something magical about the sensation of wind rushing through your body and blood coursing through your muscles as you soak in the sights, sounds and scents of your surroundings. Moreover, you can choose to stop anytime to take photo if you so fancy.
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What are Johor Bahru's (JB) malls like? Do they really offer great value for shoppers?
Recently, my wife and I decided to revisit JB's shopping malls after hearing positive things (mainly how cheap it was to buy books from Popular) about our closest neighbouring city from friends. As we're pretty time-starved, we chose to focus on two malls – City Square and KSL City.
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Fancy a delicious mouth-watering meal without the guilt? Wish to indulge in savoury Cantonese fare with a healthy contemporary edge?
With Crystal Jade Pristine, you can now enjoy premium Chinese cuisine – without the customary bloated tummy.
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To satisfy my curiosity and to keep in touch with what's new, hot and happening in Singapore's suburban towns, my family recently visited nex, the biggest shopping mall at the Northeastern part of Singapore.
One of the reasons why I like Melbourne so far is because of its well manicured parks and gardens. In a way, the city is similar to Singapore, albeit with more stretches of greenery co-existing harmoniously with the concrete jungle. Coupled with the cool and dry weather, they make excellent locations for sport – lots of people run and cycle all hours of the day – having a picnic, having a snooze, or just reading a book or chilling with friends.
Being an outdoor person myself, I had to discover these parks and ventured on a very long walk today.
One of the first landmarks I saw on my walk through Victoria Street was this rather humorous though irreverent treatment of a former VIP of the city at a public park!
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Nestled amidst the balmy seaside town of Pasir Ris, Downtown East has positioned itself as a playground for the average Joe, providing entertainment in all its forms to unionists, members of the public, and their families. The transformation of what used to be NTUC Pasir Ris Resort into this one-stop mecca of mass entertainment was pretty extraordinary, considering how sleepy and rustic it used to be. Many people now know that you can get a lot more than just chalets at this Eastern destination.
My family and I decided to check out Downtown East yesterday, after being away from it for a few years. Here's our visual journey.
With a huge building looming large, the external facade of Downtown East has transformed dramatically from holiday resort to shopping mall.
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In this last of my series of posts on Melbourne, we ventured into the forested highlands of the Blue Dandenongs, which is located close to the picturesque Yarra Valley wine areas. Breathtaking scenery awaited us at practically every corner which we turned. This, coupled with the pure and invigorating mountain air, made the drive to the hilly region totally worth it.
There is something about trees, mountains, rivers and wide open spaces which attracts me. Living in a space-constrained environment here in sunny Singapore, we relish the opportunity to run wild and free across acres and acres of lush countryside. I certainly made a mental note that this will not be the last time in which we will visit Australia.
Our first stop was at the Mount Dandenong Arboretum. An arboretum is a botanical garden containing primarily woody plants and trees.
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We are excited to bring such a popular show back to the Jupiter/Juno Beach Area! In anticipation of the event we will spotlight some of the contemporary artists you can meet and discuss their art.
Michael George, www.michaelgeorgegallery.com, Scottsdale, Arizona
Michael is one of the most sought after contemporary artists; he has honed his art to a level of excellence matched by few. One of the attributes of having years of experience as a self taught artist, Michael believes that "art mirrors life without boundaries".
Thousands of people around the world have discovered Michael's unique talents. His sculptures can be found in numerous galleries and private collections around the world.
Michael George is one of the friendliest and most approachable artists one could ever meet. He appreciates great conversation with a zest for life, and wishes everybody a happy and safe journey.


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Mumbai: Former Test stalwarts Chandu Borde, Ajit Wadekar and Kiran More hailed today's order of the Supreme Court to make Sunil Gavaskar as the president of the BCCI for IPL affairs as beneficial to the image of the T20 League which is under a cloud following last season's spot-fixing and betting scandal.
"This is a very good thing that the Supreme Court has done. It's a great opportunity to the cricketers as cricket would be given priority in IPL whose image has taken quite a beating because of the allegations of betting, match fixing etc," said Borde from Pune.
"Gavaskar is a man known for playing with the straight bat. There will be a lot of transparency under his guidance. He is known to have his own mind and I don't think anyone would dare to indulge in corrupt practices with him at the helm," said the 79-year-old Borde.
"In the past cricket and cricketers were pushed to the background in IPL with dancing girls (cheerleaders) being given more importance. This will not happen now," he added.
Wadekar, under whom Gavaskar made a sensational debut in the historic 1971 Test series in the West Indies, also said it would be good to see a top cricketer at the helm of the Board's affairs.
"Glad that a legend like Gavaskar has been given the charge of the BCCI. Really good to see cricketers at the helm, including Shivlal Yadav. Good that he (Gavaskar) will also not lose his remuneration as commentator," he said referring to the Supreme Court's order that BCCI compensate Gavaskar for getting freed of his contractual obligations to it while performing the job as president in charge of IPL.
"It is good. He (Gavaskar) was a player, so he knows what are the problems faced by the cricketers. He was also part of the IPL governing council so he would know about the workings of it. He was the ICC Chairman (cricket committee), so he shouldn't find the role of the president difficult," former stumper More said.
The former chief selector said that he has always maintained that players who have done very well should be part of the administration set-up.
"There are lot of issues, but the most important thing for me is cricket should go on," he said when asked about the challenges Gavaskar faced in the immediate future.
Borde also felt happy that another ex-cricketer Yadav, who has got a lot of experience as an administrator connected to running the Hyderabad CA, has been named as the president in charge of BCCI's functions barring IPL-related activities.
"I also welcome the appointment of Shivlal Yadav to be the man in-charge of overall Board administration other than IPL. He has got experience in cricket administration. It's a challenge for these former cricketers, but I am sure they will emerge with flying colours," said Borde.
Wadekar said that the big challenge before these two former cricketers was in restoring the faith of the fans in the game.
"The big challenge before them is to restore confidence of fans in the game which has taken a beating. If some poor chap gets bowled people will look at him with suspicion and not credit the bowler! Restoring the credibility of the game is going to be a major challenge for them," said 72-year-old Wadekar.
While Borde said he was happy that Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will be part of IPL-7, scheduled from April 16, after the Supreme Court proposed yesterday that they be suspended, Wadekar felt the two teams are still under a cloud over betting and spot-fixing allegations.
"I am also happy that Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have not been banned. Supreme Court seems to have thought hard on this matter and perhaps felt that banning them would have hurt the game," said Borde.
"Supreme Court has taken a tough stand on IPL. These two teams are under a cloud," opined Wadekar.


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In the past 20 years, the Lord Dowding Fund has been at the forefront of important research in a wide range of disciplines, here are just a few examples of the diversity of work we have supported:
Testing Dental Fillings
The Lord Dowding Fund supported the development of a 'model cavity' system, using human dental tissue (so avoiding species differences), to test the toxicity of dental materials. The system became a British Standard technique in 1987. Monkeys and other animals have been saved from cruel experiments involving drilling their teeth. (Dr S Meryon)
Microsurgery Training
The use of the human placenta as a medium for training in microsurgery techniques has made the use of animals in this area obsolete. (Mr P Townsend)
Toxicity Testing
The LDF has supported various projects developing non-animal methods for toxicity testing, one, for example has utilised human placenta for toxicity screening test. (Dr R Beaconsfield)
Saving Animals in Education
Computer simulations used in education prevent the wasteful deaths of tens of thousands of frogs, cats, guinea pigs, rats and rabbits each year in teaching. The LDF has funded the development and promotion of these techniques since the mid 1980's. Now Universities throughout the world, that once used animals in physiology practicals as a matter of course, use instead computer simulations developed with LDF funding. (Dr D Dewhurst)
A common reason for failure in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis was discovered in vitro (growing cells in culture, outside of the body), leading to safer dialysis. Experiments in mice failed to produce results. (Dr M Dawson)
Cot Death
Computer based analytical techniques were applied to the study of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), or cot death, to replace the use of foetal lambs in such research. (Dr R Kitney)
Drug Testing
Drug testing using a micro-assay system has been developed. This is capable of semi-automation and enables the study of the way antibiotics work within the human body. It will assist in the development of drugs, possibly leading to the identification of new classes of anti-microbial agents. (Dr S Hammond)
Quantum Pharmacology
Innovative work on quantum pharmacology in the 1970s contributed to the recognition of the significance of theoretical chemistry in drug research, so often used to discover drugs today. (Dr W Richards)
Eye Research
The perfection of a technique for growing the human lens in culture facilitated the study of factors that disturb its normal function. (Dr G Duncan)
Study of Cognitive Function
Cognitive function was studied in patients who had suffered damage to the fore-brain by employing sophisticated new psychological tests. This methodology offers an alternative to deliberately damaging the brains of living animals. (RC Fichera)
Infertility Research
A method for the culture of human biopsy-derived testis tissue could clarify some of the mechanisms that cause infertility. (Dr C Barratt)


text: At the very southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula is spectacular Homer. I think it is one of the only places that I know of where the main street of the town goes along a narrow strip that juts miles into the sea (except perhaps in the Florida Keys?), although this was significantly altered in the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. Surrounded by the beautiful Kachemak Bay which in turn is surrounded by spectacular mountains of the Kenai Fjords National Park, it's a beautiful spot. Originally a coal and gold mining center, it is now famous for halibut fishing.


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Evaluation of precision land leveling and double zero-till systems in the rice-wheat rotation: Water use, productivity, profitability and soil physical properties
Jat, M.L.
Gathala, M.K.
Ladha, J.K.
Saharawat, Y.S.
Jat, A.S.
Kumar, V.
Sharma, S.K.
Kumar, V.
Gupta, R.
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This paper examines the interaction between agricultural technologies for conservation and for land leveling through the use of laser technology. The article reports on the results of a two year field study, finding that when applied in the conservation agriculture system, laser or precision land leveling leads to increased water retention in the soil.


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54th Annual Grammy Awards
Music's biggest night, the 54th annual Grammy Awards ceremony on Feb. 12, 2012
Glen Campbell's final tour
On his farewell tour, the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Grammy talks about the Alzheimer's that is fading a brilliant career
2012 Grammys scrambled for Whitney Houston tribute
Producer Ken Ehrlich, director Louis Horvitz and singers Bonnie Raitt and Katy Perry talk about the quick turnaround at the 2012 Grammy Awards to pay tribute to the late Whitney Houston.
Jennifer Hudson on 2012 Grammys: Love was in the room
Singers Jennifer Hudson, Katy Perry, LL Cool J and Bonnie Raitt remember the 2012 Grammy Awards, and the quick turnaround to pay tribute to the late Whitney Houston.
Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney behind the scenes at 2012 Grammys
Bruce Springsteen shows Paul McCartney how he can play his guitar behind-the-scenes at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
Springsteen on saying "yes" to McCartney duet
Producer Ken Ehrlich, record producer Jon Landau, and singer Bruce Springsteen recall when Paul McCartney requested Springsteen to play a guitar part on stage during the 2012 Grammy Awards.
Springsteen song perfect open to 2012 Grammys: LL Cool J
CBS Entertainment's Jack Sussman, producer Ken Ehrlich, and rapper/actor LL Cool J talk about how Bruce Springsteen's song, "We Take Care of Our Own," was perfect to open the 2012 Grammy Awards, and lead into the tribute for Whitney Houston.
Preview: The Year of Adele
Singer Adele tells 60 Minutes that she is all about the songs and not "some skinny mini" worried about her body. Watch Anderson Cooper's profile on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 6:30 p.m. CT. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. MT/PT.
Chaka Khan opens up about Clive Davis' gala
Singer Chaka Khan calls Clive Davis' decision to host the pre-Grammy party after Whitney Houston's death "insanity"
Miranda Lambert questions Brown's Grammy appearance
Country singer says Brown should be "put back in his place," while Brown has a message of his own for the "haters"
Who is Paul McCartney? The toast of the music industry
All eyes were on Paul McCartney this week with the release of a new album, a tribute gala and two Grammy performances
Music industry salutes Paul MCartney
A pre-Grammy tribute to Paul McCartney, MusiCares person of the year
Grammy winners party night away in Los Angeles
The champagne flowed after the Grammy Awards ceremony ended on Sunday night
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Whitney Houston songwriter on star's influence
Writer of seven Whitney Houston songs says stars like Mariah Carey and Celine Dion and many more got their style from Whitney
2012 Grammys: The after parties
Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkston and The Beach Boys celebrate
A look back at Whitney Houston's enduring sound
From dance tunes to power ballads, a look at the star's most influential and timeless songs
Whitney Houston in recent interview: "I'm good"
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Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown's stormy pairing
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Quincy Jones on drug abuse and music
In the wake of Tony Bennett's call to legalize drugs after Whitney Houston's death, legendary composer and producer Quincy Jones talks about the link between drug abuse and music, saying, "You can't stop it."
2012 Grammys: Press Room
Stars pose with their awards on music's biggest night
2012 Grammys: Show Highlights
Memorable moments from music's biggest night
Whitney Houston remembered at pre-Grammy gala
Alicia Keys, Diddy and Mary J. Blige are among the stars who paid tribute to Whitney Houston at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
Clive Davis' pre-Grammy gala
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2012 Grammys: Red-carpet arrivals
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All posts by Adrian Reynolds
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Perspectives on the extentof the atonement – review
I've just finished reading the new Broadman and Holman book "Perspectives on the extent of the atonement; three views". It's one of those books where each person puts his view (definite, Carl Trueman, general, Grant Osborne and multiple intention, John Hammett) and then replies briefly to the others.
This is a vexed question and one you may have little time for. I urge you to think again. For our view of this doctrine might (not must, notice) lead us down some funny paths. Whilst it is not true, for example, that believing in limited atonement will make you a poor evangelist, it might do so, and so on (every view has a risky outcome).
In other words, we've always got to be thinking pastorally about our theological positions. We don't change our positions because they become pastorally difficult (that's precisely what some are doing with same sex marriage). But we are not naive either. We do think carefully. This volume really helped me do that – I appreciated both the brief outline of each position and the gracious interaction that followed.
It all felt like an important debate conducted in a proper manner. Top marks all round – and ultimately more helpful for me (I think because of size) than the enormous From heaven he came and sought her. Oh, and the conclusion by David Naselli is absolutely first class.
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Christians in Sport podcast
It's taken me a while to get round to this, but I'm glad I did. Christians in Sport have a new podcast – a substantial programme exploring the relationship between sport and faith. In the first episode Graham Daniels interviews Cyril Regis. The second and third are with Debbie Flood and Garin Jenkins. It's well worth spreading the news about these in your church. Why?
First, because there will be many in your church who love sport and these are powerful testimonies. Testimony has an important (but sadly dwindling) place in church life and these may be just what are needed to encourage some of your guys and girls.
Second, they are an important piece of our evangelistic armoury. This works in two ways. Some people are obsessed with sport and will hear nothing else except sport chat – well, if that is the case then why not pass on some Christian sport chat. But there are also another group who think Christianity is so ridiculous that no one could possibly believe it. Such people need to hear their heroes confess – so we need Christian scientists, Christian doctors, Christian poliiticians and so on speaking up for their faith.
And Christian sportmen/women. Here's a great place to start.
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The scope of the resurrection
It's Easter (have you noticed) which means, for some of us at least, the special sermons get rolled out. I'm not sure what I think about this – Easter is rather curious for London churches anyway; many of our younger guys take the opportunity to go and see family; younger families are often away on holiday and – to cap it all – our local transport line is out of operation. Add in the change to British Summer Time and I may be preaching to my wife and the dog.
Still, the dog needs to hear about the resurrection, so I have been preparing with a happy heart: it is – after all – a grand theme. I'm preaching John 20 and the three encounters people have with the risen Jesus. It's a fascinating account – not least because it widens the scope of the resurrection. What I mean is that this amazing event – surely the pinnacle of all of John's signs (the tenth sign?!) is more than a standalone abstract reality. Of course, the resurrection is true: but it is not isolated from everything we believe about the Messiah.
More specifically, the encounter with Mary draws us to the ascension (John 20.17) according to Jesus himself. The encounter with the ten disciples results in the giving of the Spirit and the commission to go (John 20.22). The final encounter with Thomas shows us that we live by faith in the risen Jesus and not by sight (John 20.29). These three astounding truths are not disconnected. Mary wants to hold onto Jesus, but he must ascend. His Spirit therefore continues his work and presence. And because such a ministry is outward, the Christian life is one of faith not sight.
I've been thrilled by these extraordinary encounters and so my sermon on Sunday is about the breadth of the scope of the resurrection as John presents it. There's lots here, so perhaps even those who turn up an hour late will still be in for a treat.
Proclaimer Blog
Refreshing the heart
I finished my rather elongated study of Philemon today and have been bowled over by some of Paul's vocabulary. Significant, I think, is the strong language of heart refreshment. Paul uses this elsewhere (e.g. 1 Cor 16.18), but nowhere as obviously as here, where the language becomes an integral part of his appeal to Philemon.
Notice first that Philemon's reputation is as a heart refresher and, moreover, it is this (rather than, say, his theological brain) which stirs up Paul's spirit: "Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord's people." It is possible that Paul is referring to a one-off event, but the context and content of the verse make this unlikely: more obviously, this is simply who Philemon is.
Then the language reappears in Paul's appraisal of Onesimus who has been converted whilst under Paul's care. "I am sending him – who is my very heart – back to you." The relationship between Onesimus and Paul is more than utilitarian (though it is not less than this, v11).
Finally, Paul brings the threads together and makes his appeal to Philemon on the basis of this demonstrable refreshing nature. "I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ." Philemon can demonstrate his own reputation is well founded by welcoming the slave back home.
This language got me thinking. And there are all kinds of challenges that result.
Who has refreshed your heart? Do you remember to thank God for them and allow them to encourage you, the way Philemon did to Paul?
Would anyone describe you in this way? Who? Why? Why not? This is not the kind of normal evangelical language to describe relationships, but shouldn't it be? You? Your church?
There's lots to pray about. We've recently (and rightly) become obsessed with keeping the heart in a Flavel-Proverbs type way. But we must also think about refreshing the heart.
Proclaimer Blog
New issue of Credo and interview
There's a new issue of Credo out – some interesting stuff here to reflect on, plus an interview with me where you will learn how to demonstrate the superiority of cricket to baseball. Always worth knowing.
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And yet another question preachers ask
In this very short series, I've left the hardest till last: does a gospel sermon always need to get to the cross?
It's a commonly asked question, and one which is often used in a more pejorative way of preachers – especially by those unhappy with the current preacher and his evangelistic efforts. By way of answer, let me suggest that the question itself presupposes some fallacies:
It's a strange view of expository preaching. We believe the Scriptures to be inspired, don't we? That means the text we have in front of us has a kind of sufficiency for the moment. It is the entire Scripture that is sufficient, but we also believe the task of preaching is to present the passage as the Spirit has inspired it. If we start adding bits that we are think are missing, we are walking on a very narrow path with deep valleys either side. The preacher who feels in constant need to add in the cross to every passage has something of a deficient view of the doctrine of Scripture and of preaching.
It's a strange view of the gospel. The gospel is good news, big news. At its heart is the atoning death of Jesus in our place – but this is not the entirety of the gospel. The danger with thinking that gospel preaching is cross preaching is that it is reductionist about the gospel itself. There are many ways of expressing the gospel, none of which deny the truths going on internally. If you believe that Jesus is Lord and that God raised him from the dead, for example (Romans 10.9), you will be saved. How will you be saved? Through the death of Jesus in your place, of course, but the particular confession in this case is about the lordship and resurrection of Jesus, not his atoning death. The gospel is almost certainly bigger than we think.
It's a strange view of the service of the word. Preaching does not happen in a vacuum. It's good for us to remember that – especially many of us who are raised on a diet of internet listening. I shudder at the thought of people listening to last night's sermon, for example, without hearing my preamble to the reading or the prayer I prayed at the beginning, or the way I drew attention to the words in a particular song. A lot happens in a service of the word which supports, emphasises, and sets up the ministry of the word. You can cover a lot of ground where the word is being proclaimed at one level – after all, if singing is a ministry of the word (Col. 3.16), then unbelievers are being ministered to from the get-go in a service.
But what about 1 Corinthians 2.2, I hear you cry. "For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Christ and him crucified." Doesn't that end the argument? We don't know much about Paul's ministry in Corinth from Acts, although there is a little hint there that is summary statement in 1 Cor 2 should be taken in its broadest sense – for he testified to the Jews that "Jesus was the Messiah" (Acts 18.5). It's important to see Paul's statement in context, Garland in the Baker Exegetical Commentary is helpful here:
"Paul's reminiscence that he resolved to know nothing among them except Jesus Christ, and him crucified (see additional note), does not promote anti-intellectualism but explains his modus operandi. … He intended to proclaim the gospel in ways that were consonant with its message of Jesus Christ crucified and in ways that caused hearers to concentrate on that message and not on the messenger. He deliberately chose to set aside any methods that would showcase his own knowledge and wisdom. Paul is not anti-intellectual, but he does oppose intellectual vanity. He did not come to them as a know-it-all or compose speeches fishing for admiration. On the contrary, he was content to be identified as a know-nothing who preached foolishness: Jesus Christ crucified. But announcing the gospel was his sole focus, and the cross moulded his entire message and his whole approach. It was not a new development arising from some previous failure (cf. Acts 17:22–31) but his standard procedure everywhere (cf. 1 Thess. 2:1–10; Gal. 3:1). Jesus Christ can only be preached as the crucified one, and no one can preach Christ crucified to win personal renown."
Please don't mishear me. I'm not soft on the cross or – God forbid – penal substitutionary atonement. I delight in preaching the cross. It is at the heart of God's saving work. If anyone shows even the remotest interest in Christianity, I quickly get there. So gospel ministry always needs to get to the cross. But does a gospel sermon always need to get to the cross? I think you now know my answer.
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Another question preachers ask
Possibly one of the most vexed questions preachers ask is whether every sermon must go to Christ?
Short answer – in my opinion – yes. The boy Spurgeon agrees. Here are some fruity quotes compiled by Tony Reinke. "The motto of all true servants of God must be, 'We preach Christ; and him crucified.' A sermon without Christ in it is like a loaf of bread without any flour in it. No Christ in your sermon, sir? Then go home, and never preach again until you have something worth preaching."
Or how about, "The Spirit of God bears no witness to Christless sermons. Leave Jesus out of your preaching, and the Holy Spirit will never come upon you. Why should he? Has he not come on purpose that he may testify of Christ? Did not Jesus say, 'He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you'? Yes, the subject was Christ, and nothing but Christ, and such is the teaching which the Spirit of God will own. Be it ours never to wander from this central point: may we determine to know nothing among men but Christ and his cross."
Or even, "Leave Christ out? O my brethren, better leave the pulpit out altogether. If a man can preach one sermon without mentioning Christ's name in it, it ought to be his last, certainly the last that any Christian ought to go to hear him preach."
But that needs some qualification. The devil is in the detail – an unfortunate expression if ever there was one. There is preaching Christ and there is preaching Christ. There is a kind of preaching Christ which is dull, predictable, repetitive and monochromatic. I say no to that kind of preaching. There is preaching Christ which is robbed of morality, especially OT preaching. I say no to that kind of preaching too. But there is preaching Christ which does justice to the text and sees in the Bible supremely the message of Jesus, Jesus who needs to be held out to sinners as the only Saviour and to believers as the true Son of God, the exact representation of his being, one who calls us to love, serve and follow him.
Now that is the kind of preaching Christ I like, and we must surely pursue.
Proclaimer Blog
Questions preachers ask
There are a number of recurring questions that we get asked about preaching, some of which we've answered before – for example, does a passage really only have one big idea. Here, over the next two or three days are some others that get repeatedly asked.
Today – must the structure of the passage be the structure of the sermon.
There's a short answer to this and a long one. The short answer is yes. If you're starting out, it's the best way to go. For expository preaching is preaching where the theme, aim, tone and structure of the passage drive the theme, aim, tone and structure of the sermon.
So, it's a pretty safe place to start to say yes to this commonly asked question.
However, there's a longer answer. It's this – expository preaching is preaching where the theme, aim, tone and structure of the passage DRIVE the theme, aim, tone and structure of the sermon, not where they MIRROR it. In other words, to work out what the sermon will look like, you need to have a firm handle on the theme (what the passage is about), the aim (what it is for), the tone (the genre, style and nature of the text) and the structure (how it is arranged). But these things don't necessarily have to replicated in the sermon for it to be faithful.
Take two extreme examples: a faithful expository sermon on a psalm does not have to be delivered in poetic form. In fact, I would argue, it would be a poor sermon in most of our cultures. Nevertheless, it must take account of the poetic form of the text. There must be a colour and beauty about the sermon that reflects this genre.
Or take a chiasm. I'm not one for spotting chiasms everywhere, but they do exist. And let's say you've spotted a "nontet inverted second order chiasm with roundel secondary inversions" (don't worry, I'm making this up!), it doesn't necessarily follow that your Greek-thought-educated congregation need the main point of the sermon to be in the middle.
So, must the structure of the passage be the structure of the sermon. Yes. And no.
Proclaimer Blog
Things never to say to a preacher pt. 94
A funny thing happened to me on the way to the pulpit last Sunday. Just before the service, my dear senior minister told me of a time when he heard of a preacher preaching just my passage and making a real hash of it by taking a certain approach. "At least you won't be doing that!" That was the gist of the conversation: except that I was doing exactly that! I had a heart stopping moment, but we know each other well enough to laugh about it and realise, actually I wasn't doing exactly that! Not exactly, anyway. And – it goes without saying – my sermon could have been better.
It reminded me of my time in training when I sat at the feet of someone much wiser than me. I'd meet with him for a day reading and praying towards the end of the week and the conversation would invariably turn to Sunday's passage. "Of course, you'll be mentioning this, or taking that line" he would say. Of course I would, once I had redone all my work at the last minute!
I do the same all the time, and have tried very hard to train myself not to give preachers – new preachers in particular – last minute tips. Confirmations help a little, but contradictions hinder a lot. That's not a burden to lay on someone who is quite probably overwhelmed anyway. During preparation, encourage and direct as necessary. After the event, give them all the help and feedback they need. Pray for them always. But last minute tips are invariably a mistake.
Proclaimer Blog
Ministers of the gospel and the EU referendum
There is an old 19th Century English (and Welsh) law called Spiritual Injury. It was introduced to stem the growing influence of (particularly) high church and Catholic churchmen who were telling their congregations how to vote, annoying the government of the time. It has recently resurfaced as, in part, the legislation under which my local mayor Lutfur Rahman was deposed. It's – as far as I can see, and I'm no lawyer – a tricky piece of legislation, slippery almost. In one particular case, for example, there was a distinction drawn between endorsing a candidate and threatening sanctions if parishoners did not vote the appropriate way. Moreover, it's all, one could argue, a big nonsense anyway with the existence of Lords Spiritual.
Nevertheless, it is a law, and ministers of the gospel should have a care. In the past I have belonged to a political party, but I dropped it when I became a minister, and I would not advertise which one. Nor do I think it's right to announce from the pulpit our voting intentions, especially when it comes to the EU referendum. Whether or not we break the letter of the law, there is a real danger in doing so that we breach the spirit.
And is that what preaching is really for? One of the things we misunderstand is that preaching the word of God vests us in an expected authority that we don't appreciate. In fact, our authority comes from the word preached and there is a world of difference between Adrian the preacher saying "thus says God's word" and Adrian the preacher saying, "I think that…." But it's a subtle difference for many people, if one at all, and we must be conscious of the effect we have on others. This is particularly true of the pastor pronouncing on social media.
I think the minister of the gospel does have a duty – but on an issue like this where Christian conscience could go either way it is to lay before congregations the Christian issues at stake – obedience to governments, duty of care to others, compassion, wise leadership, freedom to preach and so on, and then let people make informed choices, but not to tell people what those choices should be. "Oh, I'm not doing that," you might say, but the reality is – whether you like it or not – that is precisely what you are doing, and that, legalities aside, is a kind of injury.


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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa – Australia
Benefits to the Aspirant
The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) visa enables you and your family members (who have been granted this visa as well) to:
- Permanently reside in Australia
- Study and work in Australia
- Get enrolled in Medicare, Australia's scheme for health care and related expenditure
- Apply for Australian citizenship provided that you are eligible
- Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residency in Australia
- Travel in and out of Australia for five years from the date of issue of the visa
Including family members in your visa application
You can list these below mentioned family members in your visa application:
- Your partner – married or de facto (same or opposite sex)
- Your or your partner's dependent children
- Other dependent family members
Your application must contain evidence of your family members' relationship to you. Also, they must be able to meet the health and character requirements mentioned under the Eligibility Conditions section.
How the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) visa works
- Before you apply for this visa, you need to have been nominated by an Australian employer to work in regional Australia. You have to submit your visa application within six months getting approval of the nomination. The visa application has to be under the stream and occupation in which your employer has nominated you, otherwise it could be rejected. You can apply for this visa in or outside Australia. However, if you are applying for this visa in Australia, you must already hold one of the Bridging visas A, B or C, or a substantive visa.
- For the definition of 'regional Australia' and for postal codes that are classified under 'regional Australia', visit the relevant links.
- In case you have not been nominated by an employer, you have to submit an Expression Of Interest (EOI) through the online service SkillSelect. You have to indicate which stream you want to be assessed for in your EOI. When you submit your EOI, potential Australian employers can view it in Skill Select. They will then assess it and come to a decision regarding nominating you to apply for a visa for skilled migration. You can submit your EOI if you are in or outside Australia.
- If selected through Skill Select by an approved Australian employer, you will receive an invitation asking you to apply for the visa from the Skill Select system. When you receive an invitation, you have to submit a visa application online. You will subsequently have 60 days from the date of invitation to do so before the invitation expires. During this time, you are not allowed to modify the information in your EOI.
Global Gateways, Visa and Immigration Consultants based in Bangalore, specialise in immigration to Australia and New Zealand. Global Gateways has above all worked as a specialist in Australian immigration since 1997 and take pride in a reputation for professionalism and high ethical practice.
You can find detailed information with respect to employment and business prospects, and specific requirements in various States and Territories on their websites. For more details on any of the sections of the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187), visit the relevant links.


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I cut the borders and scalloped oval behind Tilda with my Cricut and SCAL. The flowers are by Making Memories, the gemstones are by The Paper Studio. I inked the edges of the scalloped oval and the borders, and stamped the Autumn leaves flourish, and the No.1 Teacher Sentiment by Studio G. I colored the Sweet Tilda image using Prang art brush markers and Copics for the skin, and added the highlights with a white Uniball Signo pen. Thanks for looking!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Card for Teacher...Just Magnolia challenge
Labels: cards, Cricut, Magnolia stamps, SCAL
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text: S is for Snake. I drew a big letter S on a sheet of paper and let Cole decorate it. He choose to use the dauber paints. We added eyes and a pipe cleaner tongue. The snake eyes are crooked because I let him put them on all by himself. I really try to allow him to be independent whenever possible while we're doing our craft projects. I think it turned out pretty cute!


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Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, John McCallum is touting Canada as the go to place for Asians, especially Filipinos and Chinese nationals, saying the country needs them.
On a recent tour of China and the Philippines, the minister said that before he can 'substantially increase' Canada's immigration levels beyond record levels, he will have to take his plan to cabinet and convince Canadians it's the right thing to do.
Pointing to an aging population and looming labour shortages, McCallum made the pitch in Manila during a speech to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, the CBC and Manila media reported.
The Trudeau government is already seeking to admit between 280,000 and 305,000 new permanent residents in 2016 — a record increase from the 260,000 to 285,000 newcomers the previous Conservative government had planned to welcome by the end of 2015.
In Manila, McCallum promised to cut the processing time of the applications of sponsored spouses, partners, and children, given that it is "way too long" at present.
The usual two years will be shortened to reunite families more swiftly, with the target to be announced in the fall.
For Express Entry, which covers experienced professionals, skilled workers, and international students, McCallum placed the processing target at six months. Such "economic immigrants" are given points based on having a job offer, a good education, language skills, and others.
Although this was not a bad system, it could be improved, he said.
One of the improvements involves removing the labor market impact assessment for many of the applicants. Usually, economic immigrants have to prove that no Canadian can do the job that they have been offered. Removing this requirement will make it easier for them to go to Canada.
Another improvement is giving more points to international students since they are "very valuable contributors" to the country and would make "very good Canadians" in the future, McCallum said. Certain other restrictions will also be removed for such applicants. Doing so will bump up the proportion of students going to Canada under Express Entry compared to other applicants.
He added that he was talking to Canadian officials in the Philippines to approach students and encourage them to study in Canadian universities, instead. Thus, they will have a better chance to work and stay in Canada if they wish.
"Our general desire is to increase the number of immigrants," McCallum said. He added that they wanted to attract "the best and the brightest" from around the globe, making Canada "a better place".
According to McCallum, Canada welcomed more than 50,000 new permanent residents from the Philippines last year – more than any other country. He added that there are over 700,000 Filipinos living in Canada, and that their contribution to society is appreciated.
"It doesn't matter how newcomers first arrive in Canada – as refugees, as family members, or as economic immigrants – we know from decades of experience that they, their children, and their grandchildren, will inevitably make positive contributions to our country," McCallum said.
"Experience shows us that immigrants' contributions to Canada result in jobs, innovation and growth – newcomers tend to be highly motivated to be part of a larger society, to be accepted, and to achieve economic success. With an aging demographic and challenges retaining young people, immigration is becoming critical in certain communities and provinces," he added.
This year, Canada targets to welcome 300,000 immigrants, the largest projection by the government recently.
"This reflects our deep belief that immigration is critical to our country's future," McCallum said. "It also reflects our determination to open Canada's doors to those who want to contribute to our country, and to those in need of our compassion and protection, and to welcome everyone with a smile."
According to a transcript of his remarks obtained by CBC News, Canada seeks to double visa offices in China to attract more high-skilled workers.
Earlier, McCallum was in Beijing, where he sought to open more offices where Chinese can apply for visas, in the hope of attracting more high-skilled workers.
He is also reviewing what is known as a labour market impact assessment (LMIA) — a document all employers need to hire foreign nationals over Canadian workers — and could do away with it in some instances.
Businesses have said it is the biggest flaw with express entry, a requirement the previous government borrowed from the temporary foreign worker program.
"Now, we have to convince Canadians of this. But I think it's a good idea."
The Liberal government also tasked a parliamentary committee with a review of the controversial foreign worker program, but Parliament adjourned before the report was tabled. It will now be made public in the fall.
McCallum, who worked as a chief economist at one of Canada's Big Five banks and a professor of economics before he entered politics, also acknowledged he has his work cut out for him.
"Not every Canadian will agree. But I think with our mindset of welcoming newcomers in the beginning, with the facts of the labour shortages, aging population, we have a good case to make, and I think we will be able to convince a higher proportion of Canadians that this is the right way for Canada to go."
Published under arrangement with the Asian Pacific Post


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I'd like to give a shout out to Simply Recipes, a fabulous site with loads of delicious and fairly uncomplicated recipes that every cook can enjoy.
Recently I saw a recipe there for Red Chile Marinated Grilled Chicken which immediately caught my eye. Because it's summer and we're always grilling (I recently bought my husband one of those robo-grills from Weber), I thought this recipe would fit the bill nicely for outdoor cooking, but also be decent enough for indoor broiling, if it came to that.
I also didn't have all the ingredients on hand, so please note that the recipe I've posted here is modified per my preparations, with the only glaring difference being my addition of one cup of dark brown sugar. After having tasted it, I cannot imagine having it without the sugar, so please do try it. My grade: A
Red Chile Grilled Chicken (adapted)
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts, preferably thighs, trimmed of excess skin and fat (I used four bone in breasts and four thighs, and liked it all)
- Salt to taste
- 1 1/4 cup Mexican red chili sauce (I bought a large can of Mexican tomato sauce with chilis -- is this the same thing? Either way, it was perfect.)
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- A couple of turns on a black pepper grinder
- A pinch of dried oregano, crushed (I used dried Greek oregano from my garden)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (I think I used 3 whole cloves, but we like garlic)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Avocado slices
- Thinly sliced lettuce or cabbage
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Cilantro
* To make your own homemade sauce, take 2 ancho and 2 guajillo chiles, open them up, remove the stems, seeds, and ribs. Lightly toast the chiles on a medium griddle or cast iron pan for a minute or two, flattening them down with a metal spatula. Place the chiles in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, remove from heat and let soak for 10-15 minutes, until chiles are softened. Place chiles, 1 1/4 cup of the soaking water, 1 clove of garlic, a pinch of salt, in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Proceed with the recipe, but don't add any more garlic to the sauce.
1 Combine chili sauce, vinegar (2 Tbsp if using canned sauce, 4 Tbsp in you've made your own sauce), allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, black pepper, oregano, sugar and garlic. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let cool.
2 Reserve some sauce for basting. To the rest of the sauce add all (salted) chicken parts and cook at low heat for an hour. (I always do this when I'm grilling chicken; it cuts down on cooking time and ensures tenderness). Once done cooking, let cool and then place in fridge until time to grill.
3 Remove the chicken from the refrigerator before starting up the grill. Preheat your grill, allowing for a space on the grill for cooking the chicken with indirect heat. (If using coals, move all the coals to one side of the grill, if using gas, after the grill is hot, turn off one of the burners.) Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Make sure the chicken pieces are well coated on all sides with the paste-like marinade. Place the chicken pieces on the indirect heat part of the grill (not over a flame or coals). Cook, covered, for 25-30 minutes, turning the pieces over after the first 15 minutes. Try to keep the temperature in the grill around 350°F. Chicken is done when juices run clear, breasts have an internal temperature of 165°F and thighs 175°F.
If you aren't in a grilling mood, you can bake the chicken pieces in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the chicken pieces in a roasting pan, skin-side up. Cook for about 45-50 minutes, until breasts have an internal temperature of 165°F and thighs 175°F.
Serve garnished with sliced avocado, sliced lettuce or cabbage dressed with a little vinegar and oil, sliced radishes and cilantro.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Serves: 4- 6


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The days aims were
- Understand how open development works and know the common community structures
- Be familiar with the skills and processes that encourage community participation
- Develop ideas for improving the community friendliness of a specific project
From the offset Steve Lee of OSS Watch, in his introduction to the day, made it was clear that open development practice was key to open source software rather than simply access to the source code. (A couple of the presenters said "don't just throw it over the wall", referring to the practice of putting your source code some where public and walking away - a very common practice in our field - as this would not lead to a sustainable software product).
The rest of the day supported this ideal... Sebastian Brännström of the Symbian Foundation spoke of how Symbian hoped to make as much of the Symbian operating system (for phones) open source as soon as possible, and outlined the large (and quite formal) organisational structure required to support the 40 million lines of code. For a software project that large, this shouldn't come as a surprise, but clearly shows that "open sourcing" (I mean, the process to make software open source rather than sourcing work in an open way - though both are valid!) might not always be cheap or a free (beer) option. Indeed, he hoped that there would be a full-time, paid, community leader whose sole role would be to maintain and manage one of the 134 software packages that make up the Symbian OS.
Next up, Sander van der Waal of OSS Watch took us through the developer experience of taking part in an open source project - both from being part of a commercial company in the Netherlands and also working on the OSS Watch project SIMAL. It was very interesting to hear how his team had gone about contributing to Apache Felix & Jackrabbit (Two products very much of interest to our community!). He suggested it was very important to make use of the usual cluster of open source development tools - not just version management, but also mailing lists, bug tracking systems, wikis and the like - and that this was important if you were a "one man band" developer or a whole team. In many ways his experience here helped ease my nerves of contributing to projects.
The final speaker was Mark Johnson, of Taunton's College, giving his experiences and tips on being involved with the open source course management system, Moodle. In a past life I've developed for Moodle, so this was interesting to hear about. His advice was broadly similar to that of the other two speakers, though from a different perspective and here there was evidence of useful reinforcement of ideas rather than repetition, which is always a good thing.
A workshop isn't complete without a bit of group work and we were asked to complete a questionnaire designed, I think, to get us thinking about the sustainability of our open source projects by highlighting areas we should be considering - licensing, use of standards, documentation, etc.
This was a very useful tool and the questions got me thinking about all sorts of things. The results for futureArch were bad - all "red" (for danger) expect the section of use of standards - but that didn't come as much of a surprise. I think it would be fair to say that futureArch isn't an "Open Source Project" per se. Rather we're avid users of open source software. We, like many, do not have the resources to run a community around anything we build (who has funding for a full-time community manager?) and it would probably be inappropriate to try. But we can and will contribute to other projects and the workshop helped me see that this was both pretty easy (assuming everyone is nice) and desirable.
And, of course, anything we build here - the ingest tool for example or the metadata manager - will probably be "thrown over the wall" and people will be able to find it and others, if they get the urge, will be able to found a community, which I guess shows there is value in simple publication of source code in addition to the (far more preferable and more likely to succeed) development of a community around a product. (The revelation that community building is essential for a sustained software product, probably so obvious to many, sheds light on the reasons behind things like Dev8D too).
Just some final thought then as it grows ever darker and it is good not to cycle too late home!
Firstly, it struck me as people talked, that while open source could be seen as less formal than closed software development, it clearly is not. Development of communities and the subsequent control and management of those communities, requires formal structures making open source anything but an easy option.
Secondly, fascinating were the reasons given to contribute to an open source project. Someone mentioned how by taking part you felt you were not alone, but the overwhelming reason given was "recognition". By contributing you could get your name (and that of your employer) in lights, that participating in a community could lead to job offers, or other personal success. As most projects are on a meritocratic basis - the more good you do, the more say you have - that success could be to become the community leader or at least one of the controllers of the code - the fabled "commiters". This is a curious thing - the reason to participate in a "community" is the "selfish" urge to self-promote. Something jars there, but I'm not quite sure what.


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Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis.
What: Shares of RealPage (NASDAQ:RP) have been rising since an early morning plunge that shaved more than 11% off their value, and now seem to have stabilized at a loss of about 4% from the previous trading day. Investors seem somewhat displeased that the company's financial results and forward guidance were all so average.
So what: RealPage's revenue rose 19% year over year in the first quarter to $89 million, a hair ahead of the $88.9 million Wall Street consensus (essentially meeting the target). Adjusted earnings of $0.13 per share also matched the consensus estimate of $0.13 per share. Looking forward, RealPage's second-quarter guidance of $93.5 million to $95 million on the top line and $0.13 to $0.14 hit the consensus on both sides -- Wall Street sought $94.4 million in revenue and $0.14 in EPS. RealPage also sees full-year revenue of between $384 million and $390 million (in line with the $385.5 consensus) and $0.57 to $0.60 in EPS (also in line with the $0.59 consensus).
Now what: If this were an archery contest, RealPage would take home the gold, but investors tend to prefer a company beat the Street rather than meet it halfway. As a result of doing what everyone expected, RealPage was downgraded to "hold" from "buy" by Credit Suisse, which issued a price target $1 higher than the stock's current level due to concerns of decelerating growth. Even on an adjusted basis, RealPage's forward P/E sits at 32 presently -- only justified if you expect big growth to continue into the future. RealPage is now trading down 9% for the year to date, so the markets may not expect such growth for much longer.
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Mayor's Office Press Release
City, County, Metro Announce Settlements From Gulf Oil Spill
July 23, 2015 -- Harris County, the City of Houston and METRO announced today their respective shares of the $18.7 billion settlement among BP Plc, the federal government, five Gulf Coast states and other local governments to resolve claims arising from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident.
The City of Houston will receive $12,155,549 for lost hotel tax and sales tax revenues. METRO will receive $9,224,113 for lost sales tax revenue. Harris County will receive $2.1 million for lost hotel occupancy tax revenues.
Cities, counties and other governments throughout the Gulf coast have been meeting since July 2nd to approve the proposed settlement which is still subject to the final approval of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. That final approval is expected to come within the next few days.
The district court had ordered local officials to keep individual amounts confidential until the final approval of the settlement but that order was relaxed this week to allow the City, County, and Metro to disclose the settlement amounts.
The global settlement resolved all federal and state claims that came out of the Deepwater Horizon accident and included agreements with Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas and local governments. BP's settlement also includes a $5.5 billion civil penalty to be paid over the next 15 years under the Clean Water Act.
The City, County, and Metro were among the more than 500 local governmental entities that filed claims seeking to be compensated for economic losses suffered as a result of that spill.


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First off, for anyone wanting to comment: I will NOT publish any anonymous comments anymore. Enough negative comments already and surprisingly 75% come from Finland.
Mikä teitä ihmisiä oikein nyppii? Jos et pidä tästä blogista niin lue jotain muuta. Mene vaikka lukemaan Seiskaa. En voi käsittää kuinka erillisiä me suomalaiset luullaan olevamme toisistamme. Minä olen sinä ja sinä olet minä, monen linkin kautta. Miksi lannistaminen on niin paljon helpompaa kuin kannustaminen?
Second: This is not a paid blog by Charles. This is my personal blog that I write to share information that I learn on these courses and reflect through myself. I have not asked Charles to post this on his Facebook page nor he hasn't asked me to write anything. I write about Charles and his courses because he is the most important mentor of my past couple of years and I respect him greatly. The information I've learned from him has made a 180 degree turn in my life's path and I will be forever grateful to him for HIS career change from a strength coach for Olympic athletes to a teacher, which eventually impacted mine.
Everything in this world is connected through numerous links of incidents, people and things we have around us. Everything happens for a reason as there is no such thing as coincidence. So whatever you think about me or anybody around you will come back to you eventually. I can only make myself better and do what I have a passion for. It's that's not something that resonates with you, that's okay. You must find your own passion and go for that. Don't spend your time here going through negative emotions if you're not going to use them to reflect yourself and grow.
As my dear friend says... this is from a very funny Finnish cartoon show:
You can not diss somebody elses nirvana :)