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Founded in 2003 offering Membership to ethically operating companies, organisations and individuals.
Our ethos revolves around providing our Members credibility, as well as rewards for assisting in expanding this Association, additionally sponsoring the development of new online services, software and Apps to promote our members online presence, growth and revenues.
Please review our Membership & Benefits page.
We act as a “Self-Policing Watchdog” exposing unethical companies that use the Web to conduct their fraudulent activities.
We offer a FREE Scams Protection Service to the General Public / Consumers.
The authorities cannot protect us, therefore Networking is the best defence.

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founded in 2003 offering membership to ethically operating companies, organisations and individuals.
our ethos revolves around providing our members credibility, as well as rewards for assisting in expanding this association, additionally sponsoring the development of new online services, software and apps to promote our members online presence, growth and revenues.
please review our membership & benefits page.
we act as a “self-policing watchdog” exposing unethical companies that use the web to conduct their fraudulent activities.
we offer a free scams protection service to the general public / consumers.
the authorities cannot protect us, therefore networking is the best defence.


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The Smurfit Kappa Group produces 5.5 million tonnes of containerboard per year and is active in 21 countries. Containerboard is corrugated or solid cardboard for making containers.
Since 1983, Smurfit Kappa and Paques have worked on 25 large effluent projects together. The majority concerns anaerobic treatment of contaminated wastewater. One of the recent projects is an extension of the treatment plant at Smurfit Kappa Haupt with a BIOPAQ®IC reactor, a THIOPAQ® gas scrubber and a BIOPAQ®Biogas Flare.
The generated biogas is used to power the steam boilers. Six of the mills also use the THIOPAQ® gas scrubber for desulphurization of biogas to avoid corrosion of downstream equipment.

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the smurfit kappa group produces 5.5 million tonnes of containerboard per year and is active in 21 countries. containerboard is corrugated or solid cardboard for making containers.
since 1983, smurfit kappa and paques have worked on 25 large effluent projects together. the majority concerns anaerobic treatment of contaminated wastewater. one of the recent projects is an extension of the treatment plant at smurfit kappa haupt with a biopaq®ic reactor, a thiopaq® gas scrubber and a biopaq®biogas flare.
the generated biogas is used to power the steam boilers. six of the mills also use the thiopaq® gas scrubber for desulphurization of biogas to avoid corrosion of downstream equipment.


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A big question usually asked about people interested in vegan food and the lifestyle is usually about protein. Many times people who are physically active and work out often are unsure if vegan meals can supply the proper protein and nutrition necessary to build strength and keep up a rigorous exercise routine. This article is an interview with a vegan bodybuilder who talks about what he eats to stay physically competitive.
The vegan lifestyle is more than just about food. It's about maintaining a positive sustainable relationship with the environment. Food is one component, but there are others which means everyone can participate. For example, the products we use every day can be vegan such as clothes, furniture, and personal care products. Its important to know how they are made, to be used, and finally discarded. All three activities can have an impact on the environment. This article discusses vegan friendly cleaning products.
It's great to see more colleges offering vegan meal options in their cafeterias. It is a reflection of demand for healthy food from the new generation of students. When I was in graduate school, trying to become vegan, I had a difficult time. My car didn't work so I was stuck on campus and the cafeteria had very limited vegan or vegetarian options. Most vegan dinners were limited to the salad bar. I think the schools mentioned in the article would definately have attracted me if I knew more about what they served when I was a student.
When you detox, you are cleansing your body of harmful toxins that build up over time. These toxins can be detrimental to your health if not removed. There are many ways to detox, but one of the best is to eat fruits and vegetables every day. This article provides some helpful tips.
Can You Travel and Eat Vegan?
If find it to be fairly easy to stay vegan when I'm in my own neighborhood. I cook and eat at home most of the time. But if I want to eat out or have lunch or dinner with friends, I know which restaurants have vegan friendly options so there's no stress involved. At one of the smaller restaurants where I live, the servers and chef know me well enough that when I visit, they are already planning to make a vegan plate for me without even having to ask. However, once I leave the neighborhood or do a roadtrip across the state or out of state, it beomes a totally different story - I'm no longer in my vegan comfort zone.
One of the biggest challenges for me is to find vegan options while traveling. When eating at new restaurants on the road, can you be assured that there are no dairy products in the meals or even meat products such as a chicken based broth, etc.? When your only option is a convenience store at a gas station in the middle of the countryside, what do you eat? The answer for me sometimes has been 'nothing'.
Many times, I'll just skip a meal until healthy options are available or until I find a supermarket to buy fruit and nuts and other healthy products. It makes it hard sometimes when traveling with other people who aren't vegan or vegetarian - you don't want to be a complete pain every meal. This article offers some good tips on how to prepare for a roadtrip and eat healthy which is useful for everyone regardless of what you usually eat!
Getting enough fiber is one of the keys to good health. A vegan diet rich in grains, vegetables, beans, and legumes goes a long way to provide the necessary daily amount of fiber to ensure long term vitality. This is a good article which defines the difference between solubable and insoluable fiber, the benefits of each, and how to enrich any meal with fiber delivering ingredients.
Flexitarians are people who eat vegetarian or vegan meals once in a while but haven't completely eliminated meat from their diet. It happens to be a growing trend in the U.S. It's a good sign, because the first step to becoming a true vegeterian or vegan is to simply start reducing the amount of meat eaten during the day or week. Also, any reduction in the consumption of meat, even for just one meal a week, improves health, supports animal welfare, and preserves the environment. This article talks about the flexitarian trend. Good news!
I use plenty of yams in my cooking. I like the orange colored flesh and the flavor. They combine well with other ingredients in soups and salads. In fact, one of my favorite meal cominations includes yams. But, according to this article, what we call yams are actually sweet potatoes and true yams, native to Africa, are slightly different than what we buy in the grocery store. This article explains the differences.
Good Article on Nutrition and Vegetables and "Phytonutrients"
If you are looking for an excellent primer on the nutritional value of vegetables, this is a good article. What I like is that it gives a breakdown of phytonutrients based on the color of the vegetable or fruit. Phytonutrients help fight against health related problems and disease.
It also discusses how to integrate more vegetables into your meals. The main message is that more vegetables and fruit are better for everyone. I totally agree!

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a big question usually asked about people interested in vegan food and the lifestyle is usually about protein. many times people who are physically active and work out often are unsure if vegan meals can supply the proper protein and nutrition necessary to build strength and keep up a rigorous exercise routine. this article is an interview with a vegan bodybuilder who talks about what he eats to stay physically competitive.
the vegan lifestyle is more than just about food. it's about maintaining a positive sustainable relationship with the environment. food is one component, but there are others which means everyone can participate. for example, the products we use every day can be vegan such as clothes, furniture, and personal care products. its important to know how they are made, to be used, and finally discarded. all three activities can have an impact on the environment. this article discusses vegan friendly cleaning products.
it's great to see more colleges offering vegan meal options in their cafeterias. it is a reflection of demand for healthy food from the new generation of students. when i was in graduate school, trying to become vegan, i had a difficult time. my car didn't work so i was stuck on campus and the cafeteria had very limited vegan or vegetarian options. most vegan dinners were limited to the salad bar. i think the schools mentioned in the article would definately have attracted me if i knew more about what they served when i was a student.
when you detox, you are cleansing your body of harmful toxins that build up over time. these toxins can be detrimental to your health if not removed. there are many ways to detox, but one of the best is to eat fruits and vegetables every day. this article provides some helpful tips.
can you travel and eat vegan?
if find it to be fairly easy to stay vegan when i'm in my own neighborhood. i cook and eat at home most of the time. but if i want to eat out or have lunch or dinner with friends, i know which restaurants have vegan friendly options so there's no stress involved. at one of the smaller restaurants where i live, the servers and chef know me well enough that when i visit, they are already planning to make a vegan plate for me without even having to ask. however, once i leave the neighborhood or do a roadtrip across the state or out of state, it beomes a totally different story - i'm no longer in my vegan comfort zone.
one of the biggest challenges for me is to find vegan options while traveling. when eating at new restaurants on the road, can you be assured that there are no dairy products in the meals or even meat products such as a chicken based broth, etc.? when your only option is a convenience store at a gas station in the middle of the countryside, what do you eat? the answer for me sometimes has been 'nothing'.
many times, i'll just skip a meal until healthy options are available or until i find a supermarket to buy fruit and nuts and other healthy products. it makes it hard sometimes when traveling with other people who aren't vegan or vegetarian - you don't want to be a complete pain every meal. this article offers some good tips on how to prepare for a roadtrip and eat healthy which is useful for everyone regardless of what you usually eat!
getting enough fiber is one of the keys to good health. a vegan diet rich in grains, vegetables, beans, and legumes goes a long way to provide the necessary daily amount of fiber to ensure long term vitality. this is a good article which defines the difference between solubable and insoluable fiber, the benefits of each, and how to enrich any meal with fiber delivering ingredients.
flexitarians are people who eat vegetarian or vegan meals once in a while but haven't completely eliminated meat from their diet. it happens to be a growing trend in the u.s. it's a good sign, because the first step to becoming a true vegeterian or vegan is to simply start reducing the amount of meat eaten during the day or week. also, any reduction in the consumption of meat, even for just one meal a week, improves health, supports animal welfare, and preserves the environment. this article talks about the flexitarian trend. good news!
i use plenty of yams in my cooking. i like the orange colored flesh and the flavor. they combine well with other ingredients in soups and salads. in fact, one of my favorite meal cominations includes yams. but, according to this article, what we call yams are actually sweet potatoes and true yams, native to africa, are slightly different than what we buy in the grocery store. this article explains the differences.
good article on nutrition and vegetables and "phytonutrients"
if you are looking for an excellent primer on the nutritional value of vegetables, this is a good article. what i like is that it gives a breakdown of phytonutrients based on the color of the vegetable or fruit. phytonutrients help fight against health related problems and disease.
it also discusses how to integrate more vegetables into your meals. the main message is that more vegetables and fruit are better for everyone. i totally agree!


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Wake up the mind with this invigoratingly clear scent. Great deodorizer!
For use in a diffuser or with Aroma-spheres, great to make your own bathroom spray.
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wake up the mind with this invigoratingly clear scent. great deodorizer!
for use in a diffuser or with aroma-spheres, great to make your own bathroom spray.
be the first to review “get out defunk diffuser blend” click here to cancel reply.


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Being a unique place of its own, an All-American city, Garner is a special place that will develop its own community. We look forward to building new friendships in Garner, serving the best country cookin’ around, and being a place where everyone can eat and feel like they are home.
Big Ed’s Restaurant was first founded in 1958 by “Big Ed” Watkins, a native of Wake County. His family’s farm produced tobacco and other crops. It was on the homestead where Big Ed developed the original recipes used in his restaurants; he would assist his mother in the kitchen, preparing meals for the farm’s workers.
After various successful restaurants in other Raleigh locations, Big Ed opened in Downtown’s City Market in 1989, which was done in conjunction with the city of Raleigh’s revitalization project.
In January 2006, "Big Ed" retired and the restaurant and concept were bought by Sam & Lynn Hobgood who remain active owners today. Through the years, Big Ed’s City Market developed a home in Downtown Raleigh, and remains a central part of City Market to-this-day.
The skyline has evolved, as has the community, but Big Ed’s City Market continues to serve up North Carolina country cookin’ classics, almost 30 years after its Downtown conception. We are proud to be a longstanding member of the Downtown community.
In summer 2015, the Big Ed’s team took on a new challenge in opening a second location, Big Ed’s North, that serves the same great country cookin’.
Located at Quail Corners Shopping Center in North Raleigh, the Big Ed’s North team is immensely grateful for the community that has given Big Ed’s North a home at the corner of Falls of Neuse and Millbrook Roads.
Wherever it is you may join us, we hope that you have a wonderful experience, full of southern hospitality, joy, and laughter.

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being a unique place of its own, an all-american city, garner is a special place that will develop its own community. we look forward to building new friendships in garner, serving the best country cookin’ around, and being a place where everyone can eat and feel like they are home.
big ed’s restaurant was first founded in 1958 by “big ed” watkins, a native of wake county. his family’s farm produced tobacco and other crops. it was on the homestead where big ed developed the original recipes used in his restaurants; he would assist his mother in the kitchen, preparing meals for the farm’s workers.
after various successful restaurants in other raleigh locations, big ed opened in downtown’s city market in 1989, which was done in conjunction with the city of raleigh’s revitalization project.
in january 2006, "big ed" retired and the restaurant and concept were bought by sam & lynn hobgood who remain active owners today. through the years, big ed’s city market developed a home in downtown raleigh, and remains a central part of city market to-this-day.
the skyline has evolved, as has the community, but big ed’s city market continues to serve up north carolina country cookin’ classics, almost 30 years after its downtown conception. we are proud to be a longstanding member of the downtown community.
in summer 2015, the big ed’s team took on a new challenge in opening a second location, big ed’s north, that serves the same great country cookin’.
located at quail corners shopping center in north raleigh, the big ed’s north team is immensely grateful for the community that has given big ed’s north a home at the corner of falls of neuse and millbrook roads.
wherever it is you may join us, we hope that you have a wonderful experience, full of southern hospitality, joy, and laughter.


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I recently threw a Friendsgiving with American Honey to kick of the off the holiday season! I invited a few friends over to enjoy a home cooked Thanksgiving meal that included a honey whiskey glazed turkey and lots of cocktails to sip on while they feasted! I love Friendsgiving because it brings friends closer together over two of my favorite things: drinks and food! These two things can create amazing bonds among people; memorable stories around food are tightly woven through all of us.
People have so many connections and fond memories with the food severed round the table on Thanksgiving. My mom’s stuffing recipe that was passed down from her grand mom instantly brings back all those years at my grandmothers house with all my aunts uncles, cousins, great aunts sibblings, friends of the family… and you never knew who would stop by for dessert! I even remember the time I thought I was sooo cool because they gave me a cordial glass of champagne to toast with everyone when I was 12 (ha!). Now a days living on the west coast 1000 of miles from the closest family, is not always easy to make it home for Thanksgiving. Its nice to be able to gather with friends to share a meal together to celebrate and give thanks.
Today I am sharing one of my favorite cold weather tipples that I served at my Friendsgiving: Hot Toddies! A relatively simple drink, these are like hot liquid gold! Throw in some whiskey, honey and spices in a glass and add some hot water and you have yourself a drink that will warm you from the inside out. I don’t know about you, but that’s just the thing I need in this increasingly cold weather! Brrr!
Not only are Hot Toddies fine to guzzle while sick, they are encouraged! As I write this, I sadly have a sore throat (at the most inconvenient time too) so I’ll be enjoying these for the next few days rather than my usual night cap. There’s something about this drink that really makes colds more bearable. It’s served up piping hot, the delicious honey soothes and then the whiskey just seems to chase away what ever is ailing you. Cold, be gone!
This recipe requires some infusing of whiskey, so start a batch now and you’ll have delicious spiced booze for a Hot Toddy and other drinks in 2 weeks! If you are just tuning in now looking for a Hot Toddy recipe to whip up right this second, simmer down, I have you covered! Simply omit the infusion step and add fresh whole cloves to a lemon peel and place this into the glass rather then the lemon slice garnish. Add in the cinnamon stick as well before pouring the hot water to help infuse their spicy goodness into the cocktail. I used American Honey here which is a smooth, sweet honey infused bourbon from Wild Turkey. But if you do not have this laying on your bar, any bourbon or whiskey will do.
Add hot water to a stemmed glass or mug to heat up the cup for a few minutes. Dup the water. Add honey, American Honey, and cinnamon stick to the glass. Twist lemon peel over glass and discard. Top with the 1/3 cup of hot water.
I will be sharing everything I made leading up to Thanksgiving so keep checking back for all of the recipes!

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i recently threw a friendsgiving with american honey to kick of the off the holiday season! i invited a few friends over to enjoy a home cooked thanksgiving meal that included a honey whiskey glazed turkey and lots of cocktails to sip on while they feasted! i love friendsgiving because it brings friends closer together over two of my favorite things: drinks and food! these two things can create amazing bonds among people; memorable stories around food are tightly woven through all of us.
people have so many connections and fond memories with the food severed round the table on thanksgiving. my mom’s stuffing recipe that was passed down from her grand mom instantly brings back all those years at my grandmothers house with all my aunts uncles, cousins, great aunts sibblings, friends of the family… and you never knew who would stop by for dessert! i even remember the time i thought i was sooo cool because they gave me a cordial glass of champagne to toast with everyone when i was 12 (ha!). now a days living on the west coast 1000 of miles from the closest family, is not always easy to make it home for thanksgiving. its nice to be able to gather with friends to share a meal together to celebrate and give thanks.
today i am sharing one of my favorite cold weather tipples that i served at my friendsgiving: hot toddies! a relatively simple drink, these are like hot liquid gold! throw in some whiskey, honey and spices in a glass and add some hot water and you have yourself a drink that will warm you from the inside out. i don’t know about you, but that’s just the thing i need in this increasingly cold weather! brrr!
not only are hot toddies fine to guzzle while sick, they are encouraged! as i write this, i sadly have a sore throat (at the most inconvenient time too) so i’ll be enjoying these for the next few days rather than my usual night cap. there’s something about this drink that really makes colds more bearable. it’s served up piping hot, the delicious honey soothes and then the whiskey just seems to chase away what ever is ailing you. cold, be gone!
this recipe requires some infusing of whiskey, so start a batch now and you’ll have delicious spiced booze for a hot toddy and other drinks in 2 weeks! if you are just tuning in now looking for a hot toddy recipe to whip up right this second, simmer down, i have you covered! simply omit the infusion step and add fresh whole cloves to a lemon peel and place this into the glass rather then the lemon slice garnish. add in the cinnamon stick as well before pouring the hot water to help infuse their spicy goodness into the cocktail. i used american honey here which is a smooth, sweet honey infused bourbon from wild turkey. but if you do not have this laying on your bar, any bourbon or whiskey will do.
add hot water to a stemmed glass or mug to heat up the cup for a few minutes. dup the water. add honey, american honey, and cinnamon stick to the glass. twist lemon peel over glass and discard. top with the 1/3 cup of hot water.
i will be sharing everything i made leading up to thanksgiving so keep checking back for all of the recipes!


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The date atop the crumpled newspaper read 1953. The same year the structure of DNA was discovered, Khrushchev was selected First Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party, and Samuel Beckett’s play ‘Waiting for Godot” premiered. It was also the last time a fire burned in our chimney.
So said Ken, the chimney expert with an archaeologist’s eye, as he installed a cast-iron wood stove in our den earlier this month. He loves discovering the newspaper and magazine pages stuffed in closed-off, disused chimneys, like snapshots in a time capsule.
So many aspects of restoring this hundred-year-old home have taken us back in time — refinishing the interior clapboard siding that marks where the back porch was closed in for an indoor bathroom, studying antique rim locks and skeleton keys, or unearthing the 1950s-era RC cola sign in the crawlspace.
Sitting in front of the warm stove, mesmerized by dancing flames, I’m taken back to a simpler time when families gathered around the fireplace at night instead of dispersing throughout a centrally heated house.
Our shallow hearth once burned coal, not the healthiest or most environmentally responsible form of fuel, so when returning to a natural source of heat, we opted for a small wood stove.
I could kick myself for not doing this sooner, but unfounded speculation about the size and sufficiency of our chimney held me back. Yet another example of how assumptions, well, you know.
We consulted with a Certified Woodburning and Gas Specialist who, after two days of inspection and research, determined a Jøtul F 602 CB would safely fit without any structural changes to the chimney or den. Two weeks later, we were breaking in the cast-iron with a series of low-temperature fires, preparing it for the higher temps we’ll enjoy this winter.
There’s even a burner on top for a kettle of tea or a skillet, upon which to whip up a little red flannel hash during the next Snowpocalypse.
With an efficiency rating higher than 75 percent, it only takes three 14-inch pieces of wood to warm the den all evening. And particle emissions are 3.76 grams per hour (less than the EPA max of 4.5), so no worries about potential respiratory problems associated with smoke inhalation.
A neighborhood farmer’s market sells firewood obtained from treecutting services, and we’ve found plenty of trimmed, dead wood in public parks that was marked for a trip to the landfill. Converting yard waste to heat is an economical lesson from the past, and I’m looking forward to comparing this year’s power usage to last year’s, to calculate how many years until the stove pays for itself. I’ll share those numbers in the spring.
Until then, I’ve got work to do, setting up a writing nook and hot chocolate dispenser by the fireplace.

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the date atop the crumpled newspaper read 1953. the same year the structure of dna was discovered, khrushchev was selected first secretary of the soviet communist party, and samuel beckett’s play ‘waiting for godot” premiered. it was also the last time a fire burned in our chimney.
so said ken, the chimney expert with an archaeologist’s eye, as he installed a cast-iron wood stove in our den earlier this month. he loves discovering the newspaper and magazine pages stuffed in closed-off, disused chimneys, like snapshots in a time capsule.
so many aspects of restoring this hundred-year-old home have taken us back in time — refinishing the interior clapboard siding that marks where the back porch was closed in for an indoor bathroom, studying antique rim locks and skeleton keys, or unearthing the 1950s-era rc cola sign in the crawlspace.
sitting in front of the warm stove, mesmerized by dancing flames, i’m taken back to a simpler time when families gathered around the fireplace at night instead of dispersing throughout a centrally heated house.
our shallow hearth once burned coal, not the healthiest or most environmentally responsible form of fuel, so when returning to a natural source of heat, we opted for a small wood stove.
i could kick myself for not doing this sooner, but unfounded speculation about the size and sufficiency of our chimney held me back. yet another example of how assumptions, well, you know.
we consulted with a certified woodburning and gas specialist who, after two days of inspection and research, determined a jøtul f 602 cb would safely fit without any structural changes to the chimney or den. two weeks later, we were breaking in the cast-iron with a series of low-temperature fires, preparing it for the higher temps we’ll enjoy this winter.
there’s even a burner on top for a kettle of tea or a skillet, upon which to whip up a little red flannel hash during the next snowpocalypse.
with an efficiency rating higher than 75 percent, it only takes three 14-inch pieces of wood to warm the den all evening. and particle emissions are 3.76 grams per hour (less than the epa max of 4.5), so no worries about potential respiratory problems associated with smoke inhalation.
a neighborhood farmer’s market sells firewood obtained from treecutting services, and we’ve found plenty of trimmed, dead wood in public parks that was marked for a trip to the landfill. converting yard waste to heat is an economical lesson from the past, and i’m looking forward to comparing this year’s power usage to last year’s, to calculate how many years until the stove pays for itself. i’ll share those numbers in the spring.
until then, i’ve got work to do, setting up a writing nook and hot chocolate dispenser by the fireplace.


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The Buster Brown Blue Ribbon Shoe Factor is located at 1516 N. Jefferson Avenue.
The Buster Brown Blue Ribbon Shoe Factory in north St. Louis is worth about $810,000.
That’s the figure that a three-member court-appointed commission determined in a filing on Wednesday. The building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is within the proposed footprint of a new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency building and among the properties facing eminent domain proceedings by the city.
As reported by St. Louis Public Radio, owner Jim Osher wants to pick up the 85,000 square foot factory, move it across the street and turn it into a hotel. He has said that will cost about $5 million and was asking the city to pay $12 million for the building.
"It’s a very, very large, unique property that has a lot of historic value," Osher said.
While the city has scoffed at Osher’s asking price, back in 2011 developer Paul McKee agreed to pay $3.75 million for the building. While he made a down payment, the developer failed to keep up on payments, and Osher took the building back last year.
Osher said he wanted to have an opportunity to show the commissioners the building and explain his plans. He didn’t have a chance to do that or make the May 4 hearing, after breaking his foot while in Florida. Osher’s recently-hired attorney asked that the hearing be delayed, but the commissioners said they could not wait until May 19 as requested because it was the judge’s deadline for their report.
Now Osher said they’re asking the judge for a chance to be heard.
"I thought the process included the commissioners viewing the building with the owner, so I’m not sure where we’re at at this point," he said.
Either Osher or the city can appeal the commission’s decision, which would then put the value of the property before a jury.
St. Louis Development Corporation executive director Otis Williams said Thursday his staff is going through the report, along with the city’s attorneys. He said they have 30 days to decide whether they’ll file any exceptions.
"We’re in the process of just reviewing the report. We have not made any decisions," he said.
The commissioners’ report also determined the fair market value for 16 other properties included in the city’s eminent domain lawsuit. They filed a separate report on 19 other properties last week. Altogether, the reports determine city should pay a total of $3.4 million to property owners included in the eminent domain suit.
Williams said the amount was close to what they had expected.
"Not a lot of surprises there," he said. "We believe the commissioners acted very judiciously, and we’ll take a look at the report and make a decision whether we’ll pay into court or appeal."
All of this depends on whether the NGA chooses the site for its new $1.75 billion facility. NGA director Robert Cardillo indicated it was the preferred alternative, but a final decision won’t come until June.
The city of St. Louis will likely pay more than $1.6 million to compensate property owners who faced eminent domain to make way for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s new facility.
If a federal spy agency chooses to relocate to north St. Louis as expected, residents in the way will have to move quickly.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency gave St. Louis the initial nod last week, but the spy agency’s final decision will come May 30. St. Louis Development Corporation executive director Otis Williams said a month after that, the city expects some of the 200 residents living in the new site's footprint to begin moving out.

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the buster brown blue ribbon shoe factor is located at 1516 n. jefferson avenue.
the buster brown blue ribbon shoe factory in north st. louis is worth about $810,000.
that’s the figure that a three-member court-appointed commission determined in a filing on wednesday. the building, which is on the national register of historic places, is within the proposed footprint of a new national geospatial-intelligence agency building and among the properties facing eminent domain proceedings by the city.
as reported by st. louis public radio, owner jim osher wants to pick up the 85,000 square foot factory, move it across the street and turn it into a hotel. he has said that will cost about $5 million and was asking the city to pay $12 million for the building.
"it’s a very, very large, unique property that has a lot of historic value," osher said.
while the city has scoffed at osher’s asking price, back in 2011 developer paul mckee agreed to pay $3.75 million for the building. while he made a down payment, the developer failed to keep up on payments, and osher took the building back last year.
osher said he wanted to have an opportunity to show the commissioners the building and explain his plans. he didn’t have a chance to do that or make the may 4 hearing, after breaking his foot while in florida. osher’s recently-hired attorney asked that the hearing be delayed, but the commissioners said they could not wait until may 19 as requested because it was the judge’s deadline for their report.
now osher said they’re asking the judge for a chance to be heard.
"i thought the process included the commissioners viewing the building with the owner, so i’m not sure where we’re at at this point," he said.
either osher or the city can appeal the commission’s decision, which would then put the value of the property before a jury.
st. louis development corporation executive director otis williams said thursday his staff is going through the report, along with the city’s attorneys. he said they have 30 days to decide whether they’ll file any exceptions.
"we’re in the process of just reviewing the report. we have not made any decisions," he said.
the commissioners’ report also determined the fair market value for 16 other properties included in the city’s eminent domain lawsuit. they filed a separate report on 19 other properties last week. altogether, the reports determine city should pay a total of $3.4 million to property owners included in the eminent domain suit.
williams said the amount was close to what they had expected.
"not a lot of surprises there," he said. "we believe the commissioners acted very judiciously, and we’ll take a look at the report and make a decision whether we’ll pay into court or appeal."
all of this depends on whether the nga chooses the site for its new $1.75 billion facility. nga director robert cardillo indicated it was the preferred alternative, but a final decision won’t come until june.
the city of st. louis will likely pay more than $1.6 million to compensate property owners who faced eminent domain to make way for the national geospatial-intelligence agency’s new facility.
if a federal spy agency chooses to relocate to north st. louis as expected, residents in the way will have to move quickly.
the national geospatial-intelligence agency gave st. louis the initial nod last week, but the spy agency’s final decision will come may 30. st. louis development corporation executive director otis williams said a month after that, the city expects some of the 200 residents living in the new site's footprint to begin moving out.


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Questions were answered by Wade Lairsen, Senior Director of Gen Next.
Gen Next is an exclusive organization of successful individuals dedicated to learning about and becoming engaged with the most pressing challenges facing future generations. Our mission, our makeup, and all of our projects are focused on the future, and, therefore young people.
Our Members are very successful individuals and most are in their 30s and 40s because of our culture and mission focus, butthere is no official age requirement. The membership model is then inherently youth focused. Issues we tackle are motivated by a desire toempower future generations, and we group those issues—economic opportunity, education, and international security—by what are the most interrelated and high impact.
One example of a direct youth oriented project we helped launch is an organization grown out of Gen Next called the Alliance for Youth Movements. Members of Gen Next launched an organization that connects youth around the world who are using social media to rally for pro-democratic causes in many hostile or violent countries.
Our network of Members is one of the most dynamic, successful, and influential—top CEOs, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and more. They’re engaged in the organization because it’s a platform to learn directly from the news and decision makers with a premier network, and then identify and invest in thehighest impact causes in our issue areas. Membership in Gen Next is by invitation only and requires an annual contribution of $10,000, so it’s not just for anyone. Young philanthropists should try to get involved with Gen Next only if they’re successful, intellectually curious about how the world works, passionate about our issues, and want to work with this network to exact major systemic change over time.
Just this year, we hosted exclusive and intimate, off-the-record discussions with individuals like the Former CFOs of Microsoft and McDonald’s, the former Director of the CIA, Republican and Democrat political leaders, and more. When we meet with top executives, we don’t only talk about corporate strategy, we also brainstorm and plan how, as successful individuals with vast resources, to change the world. Also this year, we took a delegation of Members to Washington, DC and on a three state tour through Brazil where we engaged top leaders in each location.
We’re a unique combination of successful individuals developing their views, thinking long term and outward, trying to step outside the routine of their lives, and then manage or create major generational change. We help to turn the successful into being influential.
Because of its makeup – Members who represent a wide range of industries including manufacturing, real estate, finance, energy, technology, media, and more – Gen Next is uniquely poised to address today’s challenges in education, the economy, and global security.
Because of its model – identifying and engaging the best and brightest in solutions to the most pressing challenges of the day – Gen Next is bringing a new perspective, energy, and sets of resources to the table.

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questions were answered by wade lairsen, senior director of gen next.
gen next is an exclusive organization of successful individuals dedicated to learning about and becoming engaged with the most pressing challenges facing future generations. our mission, our makeup, and all of our projects are focused on the future, and, therefore young people.
our members are very successful individuals and most are in their 30s and 40s because of our culture and mission focus, butthere is no official age requirement. the membership model is then inherently youth focused. issues we tackle are motivated by a desire toempower future generations, and we group those issues—economic opportunity, education, and international security—by what are the most interrelated and high impact.
one example of a direct youth oriented project we helped launch is an organization grown out of gen next called the alliance for youth movements. members of gen next launched an organization that connects youth around the world who are using social media to rally for pro-democratic causes in many hostile or violent countries.
our network of members is one of the most dynamic, successful, and influential—top ceos, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and more. they’re engaged in the organization because it’s a platform to learn directly from the news and decision makers with a premier network, and then identify and invest in thehighest impact causes in our issue areas. membership in gen next is by invitation only and requires an annual contribution of $10,000, so it’s not just for anyone. young philanthropists should try to get involved with gen next only if they’re successful, intellectually curious about how the world works, passionate about our issues, and want to work with this network to exact major systemic change over time.
just this year, we hosted exclusive and intimate, off-the-record discussions with individuals like the former cfos of microsoft and mcdonald’s, the former director of the cia, republican and democrat political leaders, and more. when we meet with top executives, we don’t only talk about corporate strategy, we also brainstorm and plan how, as successful individuals with vast resources, to change the world. also this year, we took a delegation of members to washington, dc and on a three state tour through brazil where we engaged top leaders in each location.
we’re a unique combination of successful individuals developing their views, thinking long term and outward, trying to step outside the routine of their lives, and then manage or create major generational change. we help to turn the successful into being influential.
because of its makeup – members who represent a wide range of industries including manufacturing, real estate, finance, energy, technology, media, and more – gen next is uniquely poised to address today’s challenges in education, the economy, and global security.
because of its model – identifying and engaging the best and brightest in solutions to the most pressing challenges of the day – gen next is bringing a new perspective, energy, and sets of resources to the table.


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The US Campaign's National Advocacy Director, Josh Ruebner, published this analysis in Foreign Policy in Focus, a project of the Institute for Policy Studies.
Nearly 20 percent of the constituents of Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) live under the poverty line, and nearly 15 percent are unemployed. Jackson’s congressional district, covering parts of the south side of Chicago and its southern suburbs, has been hit harder than many others by the crises plaguing the economy. Many of his constituents are looking at even more cutbacks in social services, higher prices for food and fuel, and ever scarcer jobs.
Of course, these congressional delegations are not all fun and games. Members of Congress will be expected to sing for their lavish dinners by honoring President Bush’s 2007 pledge to provide the Israeli military with $30 billion of tax-payer-funded weapons between 2009 and 2018. So far, proposed increases in military aid to Israel have been spared from the budgetary chopping block by President Obama and a compliant Congress that treats Israeli militarism as more sacrosanct than medical care for seniors. This despite the fact that Israel misuses the funds, in violation of the Arms Export Control Act, to commit human rights abuses against Palestinians living under its illegal 44-year military occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip.

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the us campaign's national advocacy director, josh ruebner, published this analysis in foreign policy in focus, a project of the institute for policy studies.
nearly 20 percent of the constituents of rep. jesse jackson, jr. (d-il) live under the poverty line, and nearly 15 percent are unemployed. jackson’s congressional district, covering parts of the south side of chicago and its southern suburbs, has been hit harder than many others by the crises plaguing the economy. many of his constituents are looking at even more cutbacks in social services, higher prices for food and fuel, and ever scarcer jobs.
of course, these congressional delegations are not all fun and games. members of congress will be expected to sing for their lavish dinners by honoring president bush’s 2007 pledge to provide the israeli military with $30 billion of tax-payer-funded weapons between 2009 and 2018. so far, proposed increases in military aid to israel have been spared from the budgetary chopping block by president obama and a compliant congress that treats israeli militarism as more sacrosanct than medical care for seniors. this despite the fact that israel misuses the funds, in violation of the arms export control act, to commit human rights abuses against palestinians living under its illegal 44-year military occupation of the west bank, east jerusalem, and gaza strip.


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When my son was 10 years old, he needed heart surgery. We understood the risks to his health and the dangers associated with the procedure. So, we decided to look for a second opinion. Luckily, our doctor was very helpful and referred us to a doctor well versed in these types of surgeries.
For some reason, few of us ask for second opinions on our financial situations. Most of the time, this occurs because we are friends with our financial advisor and/or we don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. Even though, these reasons could cost you and your family income, trigger taxes that may be avoided, or a loss to your portfolio.
As you get older, your financial situation changes along with your wants, needs, and desires. Your current advisor might not be able to handle your situation after the change.
Financial advisors, coaches, and planners need to adjust your plans to your needs and not their needs. Also, advisors need to be able to adjust with your needs, educate you and your family on the changes that are taking place in the market, and help you take control of your finances and help stop financial illiteracy.
When considering a financial advisor remember, they should help you plan for your future with strategies designed to assist you with your estate planning, income planning, and probate needs. A good financial advisor can help you potentially avoid probate, set up long-term care, and help create a lifetime income stream. Additionally consider if this advisor can help you navigate the ins-and-outs of the current IRS tax codes to potentially create a tax-free retirement. Also, they can help you understand the facts about annuities, your IRA, and what publication 590 says about your IRA.
Remember, we all need to be educated about our financial strengths and weaknesses as we move through the phases of life. This is why it is of the utmost importance to ask for that second opinion. Another set of eyes or a different viewpoint could change your entire financial picture. Spare yourself the worry and remove any doubt about your financial strategy by ensuring that you and your family are in the best position possible when it comes to your future. By doing so, you will be able to SWAN—sleep well at night.
Mark Melkowski is the President at Eagle Advisory Group of Arizona, Inc. If you would like to learn more about Mark or Eagle Advisory Group of Arizona, email him at mark@eaglebaywealth.com.
Insurance products, including annuities, offered through Eagle Advisory Group of Arizona, Inc. Licensed in AZ #: 868760 and CA#: 0C16622.

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when my son was 10 years old, he needed heart surgery. we understood the risks to his health and the dangers associated with the procedure. so, we decided to look for a second opinion. luckily, our doctor was very helpful and referred us to a doctor well versed in these types of surgeries.
for some reason, few of us ask for second opinions on our financial situations. most of the time, this occurs because we are friends with our financial advisor and/or we don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. even though, these reasons could cost you and your family income, trigger taxes that may be avoided, or a loss to your portfolio.
as you get older, your financial situation changes along with your wants, needs, and desires. your current advisor might not be able to handle your situation after the change.
financial advisors, coaches, and planners need to adjust your plans to your needs and not their needs. also, advisors need to be able to adjust with your needs, educate you and your family on the changes that are taking place in the market, and help you take control of your finances and help stop financial illiteracy.
when considering a financial advisor remember, they should help you plan for your future with strategies designed to assist you with your estate planning, income planning, and probate needs. a good financial advisor can help you potentially avoid probate, set up long-term care, and help create a lifetime income stream. additionally consider if this advisor can help you navigate the ins-and-outs of the current irs tax codes to potentially create a tax-free retirement. also, they can help you understand the facts about annuities, your ira, and what publication 590 says about your ira.
remember, we all need to be educated about our financial strengths and weaknesses as we move through the phases of life. this is why it is of the utmost importance to ask for that second opinion. another set of eyes or a different viewpoint could change your entire financial picture. spare yourself the worry and remove any doubt about your financial strategy by ensuring that you and your family are in the best position possible when it comes to your future. by doing so, you will be able to swan—sleep well at night.
mark melkowski is the president at eagle advisory group of arizona, inc. if you would like to learn more about mark or eagle advisory group of arizona, email him at mark@eaglebaywealth.com.
insurance products, including annuities, offered through eagle advisory group of arizona, inc. licensed in az #: 868760 and ca#: 0c16622.


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Blog: RN Bookmark :: Read Naturally, Inc.
Want to Extend Your Students’ Learning? Try Etymology!
Difficult Text . . . Simplified.
Take a Book, Leave a Book!

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blog: rn bookmark :: read naturally, inc.
want to extend your students’ learning? try etymology!
difficult text . . . simplified.
take a book, leave a book!


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More compact. A thinner topline and narrower sole width.
The sleek black PVD finish finishes off the great looks.
This is a player’s iron with a performance upside.
As a better ball striker you know the value of hitting your Irons consistently on the right distance.
The Steelhead XR Pro exploits playability innovation in a compact head.
As important as consistent ball speed, is consistent trajectory and ball flight on your approach shots.
Launch gets more assistance, as you go further up the set to the long Irons, leaving you with a trajectory that fits the purpose of each club.
while in shorter Irons you’ll have greater control over exact distance.
The Steelhead XR Pro are designed with a better ball striker in mind.
Lets see if this technology delivers the performance improvements you want (along with great looks).

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more compact. a thinner topline and narrower sole width.
the sleek black pvd finish finishes off the great looks.
this is a player’s iron with a performance upside.
as a better ball striker you know the value of hitting your irons consistently on the right distance.
the steelhead xr pro exploits playability innovation in a compact head.
as important as consistent ball speed, is consistent trajectory and ball flight on your approach shots.
launch gets more assistance, as you go further up the set to the long irons, leaving you with a trajectory that fits the purpose of each club.
while in shorter irons you’ll have greater control over exact distance.
the steelhead xr pro are designed with a better ball striker in mind.
lets see if this technology delivers the performance improvements you want (along with great looks).


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Fake nails are a great alternative to using nail polish. Instead of. Having shorter acrylic nails will make removing the acrylic nails much easier. 2. Use a nail file .
How to remove acrylic nails. Acrylic nails are basically false nails that are applied onto one's real nails.
Acetone based remover is your best bet for removing glitter polishes and darker. Non-acetone nail polish removers are perfect for acrylics and other types of .

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fake nails are a great alternative to using nail polish. instead of. having shorter acrylic nails will make removing the acrylic nails much easier. 2. use a nail file .
how to remove acrylic nails. acrylic nails are basically false nails that are applied onto one's real nails.
acetone based remover is your best bet for removing glitter polishes and darker. non-acetone nail polish removers are perfect for acrylics and other types of .


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We consider the July release of Borg Like Me to be a soft launch, designed to fulfill all of Kickstarter backer rewards and to work out all of the bugs for fulfillment. Now that all of that is sorted out and fall is upon us, it’s time to launch this baby with as much powder as we can pack into the motor tubes. Here is the release that’s going out to the press.
Sept 2, 2014–Sparks of Fire Press is excited to announce the release of Borg Like Me & Other Tales of Art, Eros, and Embedded Systems, a best-of collection and “poor man’s memoir” from cyberculture pioneer and maker movement midwife, Gareth Branwyn. This heavily-illustrated, beautifully-produced book chronicles Branwyn’s personal and professional journey, from his coming of age in a commune, to his involvement in the 90s “zine scene” (desktop published small mags), to his tenure at such influential cyber arts/culture rags as Mondo 2000, bOING bOING, Wired, and his eight years at MAKE, spearheading the growing maker movement.
Borg Like Me does not shy away from the personal dimensions of the author’s life during his 30 years of working in the new media trenches. Read about Gareth’s loves, loses, his struggles with a life-long, debilitating arthritic disease, and how he’s becoming a genuine cyborg in his intense desire to remain human.
Borg Like Me was crowdfunded (via a successful 2013 Kickstarter campaign), self-published, and is being printed on demand. Nearly two dozen noted artists contributed existing and original drawings, photos, and sculptural objects to illustrate the book. These contributors range from comic book well-knowns Shannon Wheeler, Danny Hellman, and John Bergin, to fine artists Terri Weifenbach and James Huckenpahler, to iconic found-object artists Jeremy Mayer, Greg Brotheron, and Nemo Gould. Even Mark Frauenfelder (Boing Boing founder and former editor at Wired and MAKE) contributed artwork (as well as the book’s touching foreword). The book contains 33 illustrations in all.

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we consider the july release of borg like me to be a soft launch, designed to fulfill all of kickstarter backer rewards and to work out all of the bugs for fulfillment. now that all of that is sorted out and fall is upon us, it’s time to launch this baby with as much powder as we can pack into the motor tubes. here is the release that’s going out to the press.
sept 2, 2014–sparks of fire press is excited to announce the release of borg like me & other tales of art, eros, and embedded systems, a best-of collection and “poor man’s memoir” from cyberculture pioneer and maker movement midwife, gareth branwyn. this heavily-illustrated, beautifully-produced book chronicles branwyn’s personal and professional journey, from his coming of age in a commune, to his involvement in the 90s “zine scene” (desktop published small mags), to his tenure at such influential cyber arts/culture rags as mondo 2000, boing boing, wired, and his eight years at make, spearheading the growing maker movement.
borg like me does not shy away from the personal dimensions of the author’s life during his 30 years of working in the new media trenches. read about gareth’s loves, loses, his struggles with a life-long, debilitating arthritic disease, and how he’s becoming a genuine cyborg in his intense desire to remain human.
borg like me was crowdfunded (via a successful 2013 kickstarter campaign), self-published, and is being printed on demand. nearly two dozen noted artists contributed existing and original drawings, photos, and sculptural objects to illustrate the book. these contributors range from comic book well-knowns shannon wheeler, danny hellman, and john bergin, to fine artists terri weifenbach and james huckenpahler, to iconic found-object artists jeremy mayer, greg brotheron, and nemo gould. even mark frauenfelder (boing boing founder and former editor at wired and make) contributed artwork (as well as the book’s touching foreword). the book contains 33 illustrations in all.


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You still have 10 days to savor the French food of Chef Hamed.
Rare is the restaurant that operates in a residential neighborhood but dazzles like a citizen of the world—which for the last five years A La Bonne Franquette, from its perch on Mount Baker Ridge, has done. Gloriously.
Now comes word that its owners, Hamed Elnazir and Pascale Brochier, are moving on.
Here's to you, Chef Hamed.
This pains me for reasons far exceeding ALBF’s position as one of our recently named Top 100 Restaurants in Seattle. It pains me because here was that rare restaurant that brought care and detail and really fine French cooking to every customer, night after night for five years, without corporate money or glossy quarters or a PR machine or even much of a kitchen. New owner Toshi Kawai from Osaka, Japan is indeed considering a kitchen overhaul before reopening as a Japanese-inspired French restaurant after the new year.
No, what A La Bonne Franquette brought to Mount Baker Ridge was integrity, pure and simple, and Brochier and Elnazir wanted to leave before it became hard to maintain their high standard. Not to mention before the restaurant business exhausted them prematurely. “We don’t want to work more than six to nine months a year,” Brochier said, adding that another restaurant is probably not in the cards.
Guest house? Maybe… maybe even one in the San Juan Islands. Watch this space. But first enjoy a final dinner from Chef Hamed, whose last day of service will be Saturday, November 5. The next day, November 6, the departing owners will host an open house to introduce their successor over amuses bouches and bubbly, between 3pm and 5pm. Till then, wine bottles will be 20 percent off.

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you still have 10 days to savor the french food of chef hamed.
rare is the restaurant that operates in a residential neighborhood but dazzles like a citizen of the world—which for the last five years a la bonne franquette, from its perch on mount baker ridge, has done. gloriously.
now comes word that its owners, hamed elnazir and pascale brochier, are moving on.
here's to you, chef hamed.
this pains me for reasons far exceeding albf’s position as one of our recently named top 100 restaurants in seattle. it pains me because here was that rare restaurant that brought care and detail and really fine french cooking to every customer, night after night for five years, without corporate money or glossy quarters or a pr machine or even much of a kitchen. new owner toshi kawai from osaka, japan is indeed considering a kitchen overhaul before reopening as a japanese-inspired french restaurant after the new year.
no, what a la bonne franquette brought to mount baker ridge was integrity, pure and simple, and brochier and elnazir wanted to leave before it became hard to maintain their high standard. not to mention before the restaurant business exhausted them prematurely. “we don’t want to work more than six to nine months a year,” brochier said, adding that another restaurant is probably not in the cards.
guest house? maybe… maybe even one in the san juan islands. watch this space. but first enjoy a final dinner from chef hamed, whose last day of service will be saturday, november 5. the next day, november 6, the departing owners will host an open house to introduce their successor over amuses bouches and bubbly, between 3pm and 5pm. till then, wine bottles will be 20 percent off.


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Our keen permaculture minds are too sharp to ever believe that something so precious as firewood, past its prime or not, could be of no use. We, of course, can always simply toss it back into the forest and let it do as it would have done anyway, cycling nutrients through the ecosystem. However, after all the work of harvesting, chopping, and storing it, most of us would rather find a more exciting end for old firewood.
Hey, we should all be so lucky as to end the winter with plenty left to burn, and though those old logs might have lost some of their fire, that doesn’t mean they aren’t apt for something different. Logs of this size, easily handled yet chunky enough to be more than a paperweight, are ideal for all sorts of crafty homesteading things. We just have to figure out where these bonus items are going to go.
If hugelkultur isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when a bunch of half-rotten logs are lying around, well, perhaps further perusing the pages of Permaculture News should move up on the agenda. Hugelkultur is a technique in which large chunks of wood are soaked and buried beneath a few inches of soil. Inside these mounds, the wood slowly decomposes, releasing a steady stream of nutrients for up to ten years. Additionally, the rotting logs absorb water, helping to maintain moisture in the mound during drier times. The other beautiful part of hugelkultur is that the crops grown atop the mounds are easier to harvest because they are higher.
Similarly, if a bunch of damp, woody material is piled up doing nothing, mulch has got to come to mind. Whether it’s large chunks for surface features—good for collecting wind-blown organic matter, providing habitat, harvesting extra water—or it’s to the chipper for spreading out, having an abundance of garden mulch never hurt anyone. For those new to the game, mulch makes all the difference in the world. It protects soil from wind erosion, from compaction by heavy rains, and from drying out in the sun. Meanwhile, it adds nutrients to the soil, feeds the soil life, and prevents weeds. Woody mulch tends to be the longest wearing option as well, and it is particularly well-suited to trees, which prefer fungal soils rather than bacterial, which vegetable gardens favor.
Often just a touch of rot can seal a fire log’s fate, but that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. A lot of times this wood isn’t really what we want to be burning in the fireplace, but it might do just fine for a campfire cookout or for various other summertime activities, where warmth isn’t so much the goal as having a get together. If it’s easy to pull off the rot for the mulch pile and there’s enough of something left to burn, then why not let it live out its fate? Obviously, in the wintertime, we want the best burn possible, but campfires and bonfires hardly need the premium stuff.
Whether it’s old firewood in the sense of the burning the rotting heap from years’ past or collecting the new ash heap from the cook stove, ash is definitely something worthy of a compost pile or garden bed. It’s got lots of micronutrients for making a well-rounded soil. That said, wood ash veers to the alkaline side of things, so it can be used to raise pH levels if that’s desired, such as in beds meant for cruciferous stuff. However, that also means that acid-loving crops, like berries, might not take to kindly to ash. Some folks toy with making bio-char and activated charcoal, which can soak up a lot of nutrients and provide long-lasting carbon for the soil.
If hugelkultur isn’t in the cards, or if there is just a need for creating some defined edges along sheet-mulched or raised beds or wherever, nothing makes such a splendid border as some rotting logs. Again, the logs will break down slowly along the edges, feeding those plants nearest them. Further more, they’ll keep mulch in place, help to prevent erosion, attract wildlife, and stop grass from encroaching on growing space. Again, these will work particularly well in woodland settings, like orchards or hedges, where the woody material will encourage fungal rather than bacterial growth. That said, firewood borders around vegetable gardens won’t cause soil problems and will still benefit the plants.
Mulch is great in the forest gardens, but if for some reason there is a crazy amount of mulch firewood, wood chips make dandy walking paths. This might be a good idea for those in places where tree-trimming businesses offer up free woodchips or people are constantly giving away old material like this (check “free stuff” on Craigslist). A nice wood chip path through gardens, pastures, or yards will define where we should walk, helping to keep the remaining soil loose and airy, as well as protecting the soil beneath the footpath from drying out, eroding away, or acting as drain for water. For those fortunate enough to have an abundance of wood chips or old firewood, this is a great option.
Dig through any old wood pile and it’s quickly apparent that a huge bevy of animals are quite happy that it’s around. While this might not be the ideal population for a woodshed, all of this wildlife could be a great part of a diverse garden ecosystem. Having big chunks of wood or piles of wood in or near gardens invites a whole host of beneficial creatures—lizard, snakes, frogs, carpenter bees, spiders, centipedes, worms, and so on—to set up homes and begin interacting as part of the system. They’ll feed on pests, turn up soils, add manure, and enhance what’s happening. It’s all free, from the logs to the benefits.
Though mushrooms are often cultivated on log piles, this is accomplished with inoculating freshly cut logs, not the already largely decomposed and rotten specimens and old woodpile provides. Nevertheless, on occasion, mushrooms from existing woodpiles will spread on over to old logs that are stood against them or placed nearby. After all, this is how it happens in nature. If nothing else, it will provide the fungi more to feed on, which isn’t a bad thing. As well, wood chips are a popular growing medium for many mushrooms, such as wine caps, and many beloved mushrooms—oysters, shitakes, etc.—prefer hardwoods like oak and locusts, often used for firewood.
I have great faith that no one reading Permaculture News would ever dream of carting off spoiled firewood. After all, organic matter is organic matter, and we permaculturists are not in the business of passing that up or giving it away. However, I hope this list has perhaps provided or sparked some new thoughts on old firewood. Though a rotting pile is likely fine just where it is, we could also most likely put it to better use.
And, I would certainly note that, in areas where firewood is commonly used, many, many people are giving away old piles in the spring, once the need has passed, and in the fall, once the rotten pile is rediscovered. It’s a great free resource to take advantage of, especially considering all of the felling and cutting that has to be done.
I use it to border my garden walkways and 3 to 4 are wrapped around & roped tied to a galvanized pole (all salvaged) and are sunk up-right at strategic spots. My 3 cats use the logs to walk & scratch on and the strategic spots act as hose guards, also my husband is disabled and he uses these up-rights to help him navigate through the garden. Portable solar lights can be inserted into the center poles for night time enjoyment. I turn the light one’s over to catch slugs & snails and they can rot in place and I’ll just replace them.

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our keen permaculture minds are too sharp to ever believe that something so precious as firewood, past its prime or not, could be of no use. we, of course, can always simply toss it back into the forest and let it do as it would have done anyway, cycling nutrients through the ecosystem. however, after all the work of harvesting, chopping, and storing it, most of us would rather find a more exciting end for old firewood.
hey, we should all be so lucky as to end the winter with plenty left to burn, and though those old logs might have lost some of their fire, that doesn’t mean they aren’t apt for something different. logs of this size, easily handled yet chunky enough to be more than a paperweight, are ideal for all sorts of crafty homesteading things. we just have to figure out where these bonus items are going to go.
if hugelkultur isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when a bunch of half-rotten logs are lying around, well, perhaps further perusing the pages of permaculture news should move up on the agenda. hugelkultur is a technique in which large chunks of wood are soaked and buried beneath a few inches of soil. inside these mounds, the wood slowly decomposes, releasing a steady stream of nutrients for up to ten years. additionally, the rotting logs absorb water, helping to maintain moisture in the mound during drier times. the other beautiful part of hugelkultur is that the crops grown atop the mounds are easier to harvest because they are higher.
similarly, if a bunch of damp, woody material is piled up doing nothing, mulch has got to come to mind. whether it’s large chunks for surface features—good for collecting wind-blown organic matter, providing habitat, harvesting extra water—or it’s to the chipper for spreading out, having an abundance of garden mulch never hurt anyone. for those new to the game, mulch makes all the difference in the world. it protects soil from wind erosion, from compaction by heavy rains, and from drying out in the sun. meanwhile, it adds nutrients to the soil, feeds the soil life, and prevents weeds. woody mulch tends to be the longest wearing option as well, and it is particularly well-suited to trees, which prefer fungal soils rather than bacterial, which vegetable gardens favor.
often just a touch of rot can seal a fire log’s fate, but that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. a lot of times this wood isn’t really what we want to be burning in the fireplace, but it might do just fine for a campfire cookout or for various other summertime activities, where warmth isn’t so much the goal as having a get together. if it’s easy to pull off the rot for the mulch pile and there’s enough of something left to burn, then why not let it live out its fate? obviously, in the wintertime, we want the best burn possible, but campfires and bonfires hardly need the premium stuff.
whether it’s old firewood in the sense of the burning the rotting heap from years’ past or collecting the new ash heap from the cook stove, ash is definitely something worthy of a compost pile or garden bed. it’s got lots of micronutrients for making a well-rounded soil. that said, wood ash veers to the alkaline side of things, so it can be used to raise ph levels if that’s desired, such as in beds meant for cruciferous stuff. however, that also means that acid-loving crops, like berries, might not take to kindly to ash. some folks toy with making bio-char and activated charcoal, which can soak up a lot of nutrients and provide long-lasting carbon for the soil.
if hugelkultur isn’t in the cards, or if there is just a need for creating some defined edges along sheet-mulched or raised beds or wherever, nothing makes such a splendid border as some rotting logs. again, the logs will break down slowly along the edges, feeding those plants nearest them. further more, they’ll keep mulch in place, help to prevent erosion, attract wildlife, and stop grass from encroaching on growing space. again, these will work particularly well in woodland settings, like orchards or hedges, where the woody material will encourage fungal rather than bacterial growth. that said, firewood borders around vegetable gardens won’t cause soil problems and will still benefit the plants.
mulch is great in the forest gardens, but if for some reason there is a crazy amount of mulch firewood, wood chips make dandy walking paths. this might be a good idea for those in places where tree-trimming businesses offer up free woodchips or people are constantly giving away old material like this (check “free stuff” on craigslist). a nice wood chip path through gardens, pastures, or yards will define where we should walk, helping to keep the remaining soil loose and airy, as well as protecting the soil beneath the footpath from drying out, eroding away, or acting as drain for water. for those fortunate enough to have an abundance of wood chips or old firewood, this is a great option.
dig through any old wood pile and it’s quickly apparent that a huge bevy of animals are quite happy that it’s around. while this might not be the ideal population for a woodshed, all of this wildlife could be a great part of a diverse garden ecosystem. having big chunks of wood or piles of wood in or near gardens invites a whole host of beneficial creatures—lizard, snakes, frogs, carpenter bees, spiders, centipedes, worms, and so on—to set up homes and begin interacting as part of the system. they’ll feed on pests, turn up soils, add manure, and enhance what’s happening. it’s all free, from the logs to the benefits.
though mushrooms are often cultivated on log piles, this is accomplished with inoculating freshly cut logs, not the already largely decomposed and rotten specimens and old woodpile provides. nevertheless, on occasion, mushrooms from existing woodpiles will spread on over to old logs that are stood against them or placed nearby. after all, this is how it happens in nature. if nothing else, it will provide the fungi more to feed on, which isn’t a bad thing. as well, wood chips are a popular growing medium for many mushrooms, such as wine caps, and many beloved mushrooms—oysters, shitakes, etc.—prefer hardwoods like oak and locusts, often used for firewood.
i have great faith that no one reading permaculture news would ever dream of carting off spoiled firewood. after all, organic matter is organic matter, and we permaculturists are not in the business of passing that up or giving it away. however, i hope this list has perhaps provided or sparked some new thoughts on old firewood. though a rotting pile is likely fine just where it is, we could also most likely put it to better use.
and, i would certainly note that, in areas where firewood is commonly used, many, many people are giving away old piles in the spring, once the need has passed, and in the fall, once the rotten pile is rediscovered. it’s a great free resource to take advantage of, especially considering all of the felling and cutting that has to be done.
i use it to border my garden walkways and 3 to 4 are wrapped around & roped tied to a galvanized pole (all salvaged) and are sunk up-right at strategic spots. my 3 cats use the logs to walk & scratch on and the strategic spots act as hose guards, also my husband is disabled and he uses these up-rights to help him navigate through the garden. portable solar lights can be inserted into the center poles for night time enjoyment. i turn the light one’s over to catch slugs & snails and they can rot in place and i’ll just replace them.


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Azzure is situated on a quiet street with destination traffic.
Azzure is situated in a quiet urbanisation.
Azzure is situated above street level.
Azzure is a fully detached villa with a private swimming pool.
The interior of Azzure is modern spanish and functional.
Azzure disposes of a nice view the mediterranean sea.
Azzure has a built surface of 150 m2 and is located in a plot of 800 m2 .
This holiday residence is very suitable for families because of the big personal space.

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azzure is situated on a quiet street with destination traffic.
azzure is situated in a quiet urbanisation.
azzure is situated above street level.
azzure is a fully detached villa with a private swimming pool.
the interior of azzure is modern spanish and functional.
azzure disposes of a nice view the mediterranean sea.
azzure has a built surface of 150 m2 and is located in a plot of 800 m2 .
this holiday residence is very suitable for families because of the big personal space.


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C00064555 16651 ELBI SELETTORE ELBI 16651 LVB2000 42.
C00066834 GOMMA ESPANSA MM.25X5 (1PZ=1MT) 3.
C00112653 482000028602 POMPA SCARICO INDESIT 49.
C00113848 FILTRO BLU CONDENSER 23 (2).
C00113854 MICROINTERRUTTORE ALE70CFR 9 (7).
C00113897 TUBETTO CONTENITORE ACQUA ALE70CFR 8.
C00115748 482000028845 ALBERO CESTO INDESIT 11.
C00142628 482000022961 CUSCINETTO POSTERIORE INDESIT 17 (3).
C00226347 482000030329 VENTOLA POSTERIORE KIT INDESIT 21 (3).
C00255284 TAMPONE CUSCINETTO SCANALATO 9 (6).
C00255433 GUARNIZIONE CONDENSATORE VASCA PLASTICA 10 (2).
C00269466 482000030955 MODULO A1 SW4.05.05 (FOR CARD) indesit 160.
C00278679 482000023172 COPRIFASTON EESPRING 1-336524-1 TYCO INDESIT 4 (3).
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C00283414 PIEDE REGOLABILE 4 (3).
C00288932 GUARNIZIONE COPERTURA POMPAGALLEGGIANTE 14 (2).

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c00064555 16651 elbi selettore elbi 16651 lvb2000 42.
c00066834 gomma espansa mm.25x5 (1pz=1mt) 3.
c00112653 482000028602 pompa scarico indesit 49.
c00113848 filtro blu condenser 23 (2).
c00113854 microinterruttore ale70cfr 9 (7).
c00113897 tubetto contenitore acqua ale70cfr 8.
c00115748 482000028845 albero cesto indesit 11.
c00142628 482000022961 cuscinetto posteriore indesit 17 (3).
c00226347 482000030329 ventola posteriore kit indesit 21 (3).
c00255284 tampone cuscinetto scanalato 9 (6).
c00255433 guarnizione condensatore vasca plastica 10 (2).
c00269466 482000030955 modulo a1 sw4.05.05 (for card) indesit 160.
c00278679 482000023172 coprifaston eespring 1-336524-1 tyco indesit 4 (3).
c00283402 482000023204 display assy lcd wm aq2008 pw indesit 128.
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Silk Pearce has designed two complementary sets of stamps for Royal Mail to commemorate the Merchant Navy’s contribution to British life over the last 200 years. One set of six features different merchant ships spanning two centuries. A miniature sheet of four further stamps explores the vital role taken by the Merchant Navy during the Second World War.
Both sets of stamps go on sale from today along with some of the associated collectors' products that have also been designed by Silk Pearce. Creative head, Peter Silk said: "It's always an honour to be asked to design Royal Mail stamps but we're particularly excited about this project where we have worked on two complementary sets as well as the associated collectors’ products.” “We believe this commemorative stamp issue will be valued by anyone with an interest in Britain’s nautical history, its development as a trading nation or the essential part played by the Merchant Navy during the Second World War,” said Catharine Brandy, design manager for stamps and collectibles at Royal Mail.

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silk pearce has designed two complementary sets of stamps for royal mail to commemorate the merchant navy’s contribution to british life over the last 200 years. one set of six features different merchant ships spanning two centuries. a miniature sheet of four further stamps explores the vital role taken by the merchant navy during the second world war.
both sets of stamps go on sale from today along with some of the associated collectors' products that have also been designed by silk pearce. creative head, peter silk said: "it's always an honour to be asked to design royal mail stamps but we're particularly excited about this project where we have worked on two complementary sets as well as the associated collectors’ products.” “we believe this commemorative stamp issue will be valued by anyone with an interest in britain’s nautical history, its development as a trading nation or the essential part played by the merchant navy during the second world war,” said catharine brandy, design manager for stamps and collectibles at royal mail.


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The current XCD/HKD exchange rate is 2.91. (Last updated on April 20, 2019 09:00:02 UTC).
It means you will get HKD 2.9054 for 1 XCD or XCD 0.3441 for 1 HKD.
HKD exchange rate was last updated on April 20, 2019 09:00:02 UTC.

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the current xcd/hkd exchange rate is 2.91. (last updated on april 20, 2019 09:00:02 utc).
it means you will get hkd 2.9054 for 1 xcd or xcd 0.3441 for 1 hkd.
hkd exchange rate was last updated on april 20, 2019 09:00:02 utc.


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Coral Coast Printers have been providing quality printing in the Bundaberg region since 2003.
Owners Gary and Carol May have more than 50 years combined experience in the printing industry, most of that in Bundaberg, so we are well qualified to assist you to make wise decisions when it comes to your printing investment.
Coral Coast Printers are able to accommodate both large and small printing requirements.
Business cards, brochures and flyers, carbonless books such as invoices and quotations, stationery and signage are just a few of the products we provide.
Other ancillary services we have available are guillotining, binding (glue and wire), laminating, drilling, wide format printing, vinyl cutting and photocopying.
In house graphic design, local knowledge and extensive experience are what make Coral Coast Printers "your local print specialists."
Copyright © 2014 Coral Coast Printers Bundaberg - Your local print specialists. All Rights Reserved.

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coral coast printers have been providing quality printing in the bundaberg region since 2003.
owners gary and carol may have more than 50 years combined experience in the printing industry, most of that in bundaberg, so we are well qualified to assist you to make wise decisions when it comes to your printing investment.
coral coast printers are able to accommodate both large and small printing requirements.
business cards, brochures and flyers, carbonless books such as invoices and quotations, stationery and signage are just a few of the products we provide.
other ancillary services we have available are guillotining, binding (glue and wire), laminating, drilling, wide format printing, vinyl cutting and photocopying.
in house graphic design, local knowledge and extensive experience are what make coral coast printers "your local print specialists."
copyright © 2014 coral coast printers bundaberg - your local print specialists. all rights reserved.


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The fact is, fear really does permeate our lives on so many levels that it actually becomes difficult to figure out what, exactly, we are afraid of! The things we are able to name at a given moment, ... huge things like the threat of terror ... and daily things like health and jobs ... don’t begin to capture the general level of anxiety that enshrouds us like a fog.
The world is so chaotic that we deal with it by expending huge amounts of energy, time, and resources to try to maintain some control ... wanting to believe that control is an effective antidote to fear.
But Jesus really is inviting us to let go of this pervasive fear of death. He never denies that there are fearful things that we need to attend to … and that death really will come to each of us in some manner … some time.
… in wonder and delight in all that God has made … including the joy of relationship with others and with God’s own self.
“In these few words, Jesus is inviting us to live confidently, with a profound sense of security; to live in faith, not fear.” (Augsburg Sermons, C, p. 187) He invites us to put all the anxieties of our lives in his hands, remembering that he knows very well that fear of loss and death are very much a part of the landscape of human life. Remember, he did walk among us in human flesh.
Nevertheless, in this text, Jesus is peeling away our fears, like the layers of an onion.
Do not be afraid ... to love … and to forgive. There is no personal security in being indifferent or hostile to the needs of others, and there is none in hating those who hurt us in any way.
Do not be afraid to have compassion for those in need ... even when their need is the result of their own bone-headed decisions. We all make bone-headed decisions too, and judging others does not buy us more than a moment of freedom from anxiety. As soon as we turn our self-satisfied backs, our anxiety is back with a vengeance.
Do not be afraid to trust God’s vision of the world ... to enter into that vision of care and compassion. Share the resources God has entrusted to your care. They may not seem like enough, but you will be amazed at how your real needs and many of your deep desires are met when you turn your focus outward towards others.
Do not be afraid to have faith in Christ day in and day out ... to put Jesus at the center of life always …not just when you run out of self-sufficient ideas.
Do not be afraid to pray for help in sorting out the confusion of a chaotic world nor to study the story of God-with-us. In both you will find wisdom and peace. Don’t give up in despair. Pray. Read. Gather in community for worship and fellowship.
The God we gather to worship this day is the same God that promised Abraham that he would be the father of a people numerous as the stars in the heavens. By faith Abraham followed God’s leading ... most of the time. Human like all of us, he had his moments of fearfulness and an inclination to take control. And yet, for the most part, he did indeed put his trust in God and so made the journey whose end he could not see … the journey that proved to be a profound blessing for … us!
And we are called to do the same ... to follow God’s leading ... for the sake of a kingdom we glimpse only in part … and for blessings we cannot even imagine much less desire! God’s love and power push through all hardship and fear … like a flower not only growing up through a crack in the sidewalk, but … over time … making that crack wider!
Two stories come to mind. The first is not particularly God-centered, but it makes a spiritual point nevertheless. It comes from World War II. It seems that there was a particularly difficult Japanese code that needed to be broken. It was a matter of national urgency. One team after another of cryptologists—code breakers—had been given the task. As each team took on the challenge, the members were advised … presumably to spur them on … that it had so far proven unbreakable, and that others before them had failed.
Finally, yet another new team was brought in … but with a difference. Can you guess what the difference was? ….[pause] … They were not told of the previous failed efforts! Without the fear of failure, this team managed to trust in their training and their God-given intellect so as to focus their energies on creative approaches to solving the problem. And they succeeded.
Do not fear little flock. It is the father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Let your faith in that promise … and not your fears … be the center of your life … and you will be astonished at the fullness of life you will experience. Even more, you will be awestruck by what God will accomplish in and through your own precious lives.
May it all be so among us. Amen.

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the fact is, fear really does permeate our lives on so many levels that it actually becomes difficult to figure out what, exactly, we are afraid of! the things we are able to name at a given moment, ... huge things like the threat of terror ... and daily things like health and jobs ... don’t begin to capture the general level of anxiety that enshrouds us like a fog.
the world is so chaotic that we deal with it by expending huge amounts of energy, time, and resources to try to maintain some control ... wanting to believe that control is an effective antidote to fear.
but jesus really is inviting us to let go of this pervasive fear of death. he never denies that there are fearful things that we need to attend to … and that death really will come to each of us in some manner … some time.
… in wonder and delight in all that god has made … including the joy of relationship with others and with god’s own self.
“in these few words, jesus is inviting us to live confidently, with a profound sense of security; to live in faith, not fear.” (augsburg sermons, c, p. 187) he invites us to put all the anxieties of our lives in his hands, remembering that he knows very well that fear of loss and death are very much a part of the landscape of human life. remember, he did walk among us in human flesh.
nevertheless, in this text, jesus is peeling away our fears, like the layers of an onion.
do not be afraid ... to love … and to forgive. there is no personal security in being indifferent or hostile to the needs of others, and there is none in hating those who hurt us in any way.
do not be afraid to have compassion for those in need ... even when their need is the result of their own bone-headed decisions. we all make bone-headed decisions too, and judging others does not buy us more than a moment of freedom from anxiety. as soon as we turn our self-satisfied backs, our anxiety is back with a vengeance.
do not be afraid to trust god’s vision of the world ... to enter into that vision of care and compassion. share the resources god has entrusted to your care. they may not seem like enough, but you will be amazed at how your real needs and many of your deep desires are met when you turn your focus outward towards others.
do not be afraid to have faith in christ day in and day out ... to put jesus at the center of life always …not just when you run out of self-sufficient ideas.
do not be afraid to pray for help in sorting out the confusion of a chaotic world nor to study the story of god-with-us. in both you will find wisdom and peace. don’t give up in despair. pray. read. gather in community for worship and fellowship.
the god we gather to worship this day is the same god that promised abraham that he would be the father of a people numerous as the stars in the heavens. by faith abraham followed god’s leading ... most of the time. human like all of us, he had his moments of fearfulness and an inclination to take control. and yet, for the most part, he did indeed put his trust in god and so made the journey whose end he could not see … the journey that proved to be a profound blessing for … us!
and we are called to do the same ... to follow god’s leading ... for the sake of a kingdom we glimpse only in part … and for blessings we cannot even imagine much less desire! god’s love and power push through all hardship and fear … like a flower not only growing up through a crack in the sidewalk, but … over time … making that crack wider!
two stories come to mind. the first is not particularly god-centered, but it makes a spiritual point nevertheless. it comes from world war ii. it seems that there was a particularly difficult japanese code that needed to be broken. it was a matter of national urgency. one team after another of cryptologists—code breakers—had been given the task. as each team took on the challenge, the members were advised … presumably to spur them on … that it had so far proven unbreakable, and that others before them had failed.
finally, yet another new team was brought in … but with a difference. can you guess what the difference was? ….[pause] … they were not told of the previous failed efforts! without the fear of failure, this team managed to trust in their training and their god-given intellect so as to focus their energies on creative approaches to solving the problem. and they succeeded.
do not fear little flock. it is the father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. let your faith in that promise … and not your fears … be the center of your life … and you will be astonished at the fullness of life you will experience. even more, you will be awestruck by what god will accomplish in and through your own precious lives.
may it all be so among us. amen.


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The Klingon Empire stands on the precipice. In the wake of violence from the cult known as the Unsung, paranoia threatens to break Chancellor Martok’s regime. Klingons increasingly call for a stronger hand to take control ... one that Lord Korgh, master manipulator, is only too willing to offer.
The final novel in my Star Trek trilogy, releasing in the 50th anniversary year for the series. The book is available in November. Preorder from Amazon.
This book is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Indiebound.

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the klingon empire stands on the precipice. in the wake of violence from the cult known as the unsung, paranoia threatens to break chancellor martok’s regime. klingons increasingly call for a stronger hand to take control ... one that lord korgh, master manipulator, is only too willing to offer.
the final novel in my star trek trilogy, releasing in the 50th anniversary year for the series. the book is available in november. preorder from amazon.
this book is available from amazon, barnes & noble, books-a-million, and indiebound.


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As everyone's gearing up for the much-awaited papal visit, Chi Bocobo, former TV5 anchor who is also known as a talented singer-songwriter, has released a special song dedicated to Pope Francis.
Titled "Miserando Atque Eligendo," the song aims to "touch hearts and move our brothers and sisters to reflect on his call to be merciful and compassionate."
"This was inspired by Matthew 25:35-40 where the King, after enumerating various acts of mercy, said... 'Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me,'" Bocobo wrote on her Facebook account. "It also relates to Pope Francis' motto: 'Miserando Atque Eligendo' (Lowly but chosen)."
According to her, the chorus of the song is in 4 languages: Filipino, English, Waray and Latin. "This will also be a sign of unity and hope amidst trials, especially for those who were greatly affected by recent tragedies such as Bagyong Yolanda."

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as everyone's gearing up for the much-awaited papal visit, chi bocobo, former tv5 anchor who is also known as a talented singer-songwriter, has released a special song dedicated to pope francis.
titled "miserando atque eligendo," the song aims to "touch hearts and move our brothers and sisters to reflect on his call to be merciful and compassionate."
"this was inspired by matthew 25:35-40 where the king, after enumerating various acts of mercy, said... 'whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me,'" bocobo wrote on her facebook account. "it also relates to pope francis' motto: 'miserando atque eligendo' (lowly but chosen)."
according to her, the chorus of the song is in 4 languages: filipino, english, waray and latin. "this will also be a sign of unity and hope amidst trials, especially for those who were greatly affected by recent tragedies such as bagyong yolanda."


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This past Sunday, five anti-Semitic fliers were found in book-exchange boxes around Newton. City Hall and the Newton Police Department were in touch with our congregation about the incident to share unequivocally that hate has no home in our community. However, as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, the need for all of us to fight anti-Semitism, racism and hate in all its forms is ever more clear. Dr King taught us that we must approach our neighbors with kindness, civility and respect. His words, his deeds and his strength continue to compel and inspire us to build a better world.
On Monday at 9:30 a.m., Newton will celebrate and memorialize Dr. King at a remembrance ceremony held at the First Baptist Church in Newton Centre. For those who have not attended this annual event, it is a meaningful moment to hear some great music, be inspired by the insights of young people from the Newton schools and for us to recognize the rich diversity and strength of our city as we strive to counter hate and intolerance. We invite you to join us!

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this past sunday, five anti-semitic fliers were found in book-exchange boxes around newton. city hall and the newton police department were in touch with our congregation about the incident to share unequivocally that hate has no home in our community. however, as we celebrate dr. martin luther king, jr. on monday, the need for all of us to fight anti-semitism, racism and hate in all its forms is ever more clear. dr king taught us that we must approach our neighbors with kindness, civility and respect. his words, his deeds and his strength continue to compel and inspire us to build a better world.
on monday at 9:30 a.m., newton will celebrate and memorialize dr. king at a remembrance ceremony held at the first baptist church in newton centre. for those who have not attended this annual event, it is a meaningful moment to hear some great music, be inspired by the insights of young people from the newton schools and for us to recognize the rich diversity and strength of our city as we strive to counter hate and intolerance. we invite you to join us!