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It is always fitting to mention the birth of Christ during Advent, for that is what it is about. But did you know that Jesus' birth carries far more weight and meaning to it than can be found in 1st century Bethlehem alone? His birth was the culmination of promise after promise after promise made by God to His people. This means that to properly understand the birth of Jesus one must understand that the birth of Jesus is not beginning of the story. You see, Jesus' birth has roots and like a plant's roots usually must go deep underground before the plant grows tall, there are prophetic gospel roots all throughout the Old Testament. In fact the whole of the Old Testament exists to prepare the way for the King of Kings hundreds and even thousands of years before He arrives on the scene. It is no small thing when the Author of the play walks on stage, and in the birth of Christ we have such an event.
For the next while I'll be blogging through Matthew 2:1-12. It is the famous story of the Wise Men who came to see Jesus. Throughout this you'll see why this passage is found within Matthew's gospel rather than Mark, Luke, or John. Why is this so? Out of all 4 gospels it's Matthew that uses the Old Testament most in describing how it all began.
Our text today following last week is Matthew 2:1-12. It easily divides into three sections, and I'll walk through one at a time, hear the Word of God:
Matthew 2:1-2 says, "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem saying, "Where is He who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him."
Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem of Judea while King Herod was ruling over Jerusalem. Immediately Matthew tells us of the famous wise men, or "magi" in the original Greek. He doesn't tell us how many wise men there are (most people say there are 3 because there are 3 gifts) nor does Matthew tell us exactly where they came from. All we know from the account in Matthew is that there is a group of wise men coming from the East. Why did they come? Verse 2 tells they came asking a question: "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?" Why did they ask this question? Verse 2 continues with their reason, "For we saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him."
Now, in order to understand this question and the reasoning behind it we have to look deeper into who the wise men were. Here's what we know. When Jesus was born they saw a star rise in the East. Like today, not very many people in ancient times normally and habitually watched and noted the behavior and pattern of the stars. People notice them, and maybe even talk about them a little bit. But it was the Astrologers who studied and noted their individual and collective movements in ancient times. It is from this that most throughout history have concluded that the wise men were in fact learned Astrologers: watching, studying, noting, and learning from the patterns displayed in the heavens. Now, think about it. What large, affluent, urban city was east of Jerusalem at that time in history? Every map of this time will lead you to one answer, Babylon. It was large enough and affluent enough to have men within it that could devote their lives to the scholarly occupation of Astronomy. Therefore, I conclude that the wise men were learned Babylonian Astrologers who knew the heavens like the back of their hand, and when they saw something abnormal occur in the sky, like a star rising over Jerusalem, they not only noticed it, but ran toward it! This is no small thing. It was near 800 miles between Babylon and Jerusalem. It not only would have taken them a long time to travel that distance, but they would have needed a large group carrying a large number of supplies, and most of all, they would have needed a very good reason for being willing to travel such a distance. So why go? Remember, they were learned men who would have been familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures. They knew what was going on, remember they said, "We saw HIS star rising, and have come to worship Him."
For them, the star rising indicated a Person worthy of their worship had come. What led them to believe this? They knew the prophecy written down around 1600 years earlier found in Numbers 24:17 which says, "I see Him, but not now. I behold Him, but not near. A star shall come out of Jacob, a scepter shall come out of Israel." You see it? A star will rise? A scepter shall come out of Israel? They saw the star, they knew that only a King could hold a scepter, and they knew He had finally come.
So off they went.


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Every second Sunday of the month of May, we celebrated the day of one of the most important woman of our life. Ma, Nay, Mom, Ermats, Mommy and other moniker we used to describe the best woman in the whole wide universe, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Here in the Philippines, Mother's Day is celebrated every second Sunday of May. It is celebrated throughout the country with utmost ardent. Mother's Day is not just about celebrating it to honor the greatness and nobleness of our mother, from giving birth to us up to their last breath, but it is a special moment for us to give thanks, show our utmost love and reverence to them.

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In early February the Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance (SHASA) sent a questionnaire to the 4 listed candidates seeking their policies for the next four years. They were provided with 13 questions on renewable energy, sustainable transport, housing for the future, land management into the future and adapting to climate variability, for example heat waves.
Responses were received from Leanne Atkinson – Labor, William Douglas – the Greens and Coral Anderson – Animal Justice Party. Andrew Constance – Liberal did not complete the questionnaire but did provide information on the Liberal Government's achievements over the last four years and Liberal initiatives and policies in the area of clean energy and land management.
Two extra candidates were nominated after the questionnaire was circulated, but their parties policies do not focus on the environment.
Clean Energy for All
Currently 13% of NSW electricity comes from renewable energy and only 6% from wind and solar.
Candidates made the following election commitments:
- Leanne Atkinson – Labor. Set a target of at least 50% renewables by 2030. All state government agencies to draw electricity from renewables by 2025. Commission the production of 9 gigawatts (9 million kW) of clean energy generation, provide $1.1 billion to fund a rebate of $2,200 to 500,000 households to install roof top solar. Invest $9.5b in renewable energy infrastructure. Establish a State owned power company to drive prices down. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in NSW by 15 million tonnes.
- William Douglas – Greens. 100% renewable energy by 2030. Establish PowerNSW. A new, publicly owned electricity company to generate, distribute and retail renewable energy for the people of NSW fairly and affordably. Commit $1 billion to support local community renewable projects, and a further $1.5 billion a year in large-scale, publicly-owned renewable energy projects. This program would install 1GW of renewables every year. Invest $500 million in new large-scale public energy storage projects, including large-scale battery storage and pumped hydro energy storage systems positioned within Renewable Energy Infrastructure Hubs. Provide a rebate of up to $2,000 to support the installation of up to one million battery storage systems in homes across NSW. Provide $2,000 rebates for households to buy into community energy projects, supporting the establishment of new projects, and break down the barriers to distributed renewable energy, especially for renters. Quit coal by 2030.
- Coral Anderson – Animal Justice. Set a renewable target of 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
- Andrew Constance – Liberals. Support the rollout of up to 300,000 solar-battery and battery systems across NSW over 10 years. $15m for Solar for Low Income Households trial program to provide up to 3,400 rooftop solar power systems to low-income households. Eligible low-income households on the South Coast can receive a 2.5 kW rooftop solar system if they forgo their Low Income Household Rebate. Accelerate the roll-out of solar panels on government buildings to reach 25,000 megawatt hours of solar energy a year by 2021 and 55,000 megawatt hours a year by 2024. Continue the $112.5m Energy Affordability Package to replace old fridges, televisions and energy guzzling lights to reduce people's power bills and energy use.
Sustainable Transport
The Labor, Greens and Animal Justice candidates supported changing the transport system to electric vehicles including buses and trucks and making townships active transport (pedestrian and cycle) friendly.
Land Management into the future
Up to 1 million tonnes of wood is currently being extracted annually from the south east forests.
Candidates made the following election commitments:
- Leanne Atkinson – Labor. The Liberal/National government has relaxed land clearing laws. Labor will protect our land, our wildlife, our trees and our soils – including remaking the biodiversity laws to bring land clearing under control. Labor will invest $50m in Labor's war on weeds and pests and double funding to landcare to $32.5m. There has been an appalling cut to the number of staff in Local Land Services and for the National Parks and Wildlife Service over recent years. If elected to government Leanne will be pushing for the restoration of these services in our area. First ever inventory of environmental assets and ensure that planning laws take environmental assets into account when planning decisions are made. Send the Rural Lands Strategy/Planning Proposal back to Eurobodalla Council to ensure that concerns of six NSW government agencies are fully addressed before it can be gazetted.
- William Douglas – Greens. The Greens will strengthen legislation that protects biodiversity and take legal action against agencies, including State Forests, that contravene species protection legislation. The Greens will immediately end broad scale land clearing of native vegetation while assisting rural communities with targeted structural adjustment. The Greens are committed to transitioning out of native forest logging altogether (plantation industry only). Expand resourcing, personal and expertise of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Send the Rural Lands Strategy back to Council for amendment to address community and state agency concerns.
- Andrew Constance – Liberals. Committed $100m over 5 years to 2021 for the Saving our Species Program. $45m for the NSW Koala Strategy to provide natural habitat for koalas, tackle disease, improve research and address road kill hotspots.
Adapting to climate variability
Candidates were asked if they would require Councils to ensure their Climate Change Adaptation Plans include funding practical measures like shade trees in high pedestrian areas, awnings on all shop fronts. To reduce illness and deaths during heat waves, set up a community centre, with air conditioning, in each town, where people can go on very hot days to escape the heat. Climate adaptation be added to Council's planning processes..
- Leanne Atkinson – Labor. If elected to government Leanne will work with Local Councils and the State Government to ensure these issues are addressed.
- William Douglas – Greens. Climate change implications of all activities that come before Council should be carefully considered and factored into all decisions. The Greens have a multi-faceted approach to avoiding the worst impacts of climate change and creating a prosperous low-carbon society.
SHASA encourages people to Vote 1 for the Environment and hopes the scorecard assists with increasing awareness of the environmental and climate change policies of the Bega candidates.


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Arguments against the sacred truth, subtle in their influence, affect minds that are not well informed in regard to the strength of the truth. The moral sensibilities of the community at large are blunted by familiarity with sin. Selfishness, dishonesty, and the varied sins which prevail in this degenerate age have blunted the senses to eternal things so that God's truth is not discerned. In giving publicity to the erroneous arguments of our opponents, truth and error are placed upon a level in their minds, when, if they could have the truth before them in its clearness long enough to see and realise its sacredness and importance, they would be convinced of the strong arguments in its favour and would then be prepared to meet the arguments urged by opposers. 3T 427
We are nearing the close of this earth's history. We have before us a great work,--the closing work of giving the last warning message to a sinful world. There are men who will be taken from the plough, from the vineyard, from various other branches of work, and sent forth by the Lord to give this message to the world.
The world is out of joint. As we look at the picture, the outlook seems discouraging. But Christ greets with hopeful assurance the very men and women who cause us discouragement. In them He sees qualifications that will enable them to take a place in His vineyard. If they will constantly be learners, through His providence He will make them men and women fitted to do a work that is not beyond their capabilities; through the impartation of the Holy Spirit, He will give them power of utterance. . . .
The common people are to take their place as workers. Sharing the sorrows of their fellow men as the Saviour shared the sorrows of humanity, they will by faith see Him working with them. 7T 270-272
In the cities of today, where there is so much to attract and please, the people can be interested by no ordinary efforts. Ministers of God's appointment will find it necessary to put forth extraordinary efforts in order to arrest the attention of the multitudes. And when they succeed in bringing together a large number of people, they must bear messages of a character so out of the usual order that the people will be aroused and warned. They must make use of every means that can possibly be devised for causing the truth to stand out clearly and distinctly. The testing message for this time is to be borne so plainly and decidedly as to startle the hearers and lead them to desire to study the Scriptures. 9T 109
The Lord has given to some ministers the ability to gather and to hold large congregations. This calls for the exercise of tact and skill. In the cities of today, where there is so much to attract and please, the people can be interested by no ordinary efforts. Ministers of God's appointment will find it necessary to put forth extraordinary efforts in order to arrest the attention of the multitudes. And when they succeed in bringing together a large number of people they must bear messages of a character so out of the usual order that the people will be aroused and warned. They must make use of every means that can possibly be devised for causing the truth to stand out clearly and distinctly. The testing message for this time is to be borne so plainly and decidedly as to startle the hearers and lead them to desire to study the Scriptures. 9T 109
Those who do the work of the Lord in the cities must put forth calm, steady, devoted effort for the education of the people. While they are to labour earnestly to interest the hearers and to hold this interest, yet at the same time they must carefully guard against anything that borders on sensationalism. In this age of extravagance and outward show, when men think it is necessary to make a display in order to gain success, God's chosen messengers are to show the fallacy of spending means needlessly for effect. As they labour with simplicity, humility, and graceful dignity, avoiding everything of a theatrical nature, their work will make a lasting impression for good. 9T 109
In the visions of the night a very impressive scene passed before me. I saw an immense ball of fire fall among some beautiful mansions, causing their instant destruction. I heard someone say: "We knew that the judgements of God were coming upon the earth, but we did not know that they would come so soon." Others, with agonised voices, said: "You knew! Why then did you not tell us? We did not know." On every side I heard similar words of reproach spoken. 9T 28
Through the grace of Christ, God's ministers are made messengers of light and blessing. As by earnest, persevering prayer they obtain the endowment of the Holy Spirit and go forth weighted with the burden of soulsaving, their hearts filled with zeal to extend the triumphs of the cross, they will see fruit of their labours. Resolutely refusing to display human wisdom or to exalt self, they will accomplish a work that will withstand the assaults of Satan. Many souls will be turned from darkness to light, and many churches will be established. Men will be converted, not to the human instrumentality, but to Christ. AA 278
By this relation of events in the lives of the prophets, Jesus met the questionings of His hearers. The servants whom God had chosen for a special work, were not allowed to labour for a hard-hearted and unbelieving people. But those who had hearts to feel and faith to believe were especially favoured with evidences of His power through the prophets. In the days of Elijah, Israel had departed from God. They clung to their sins, and rejected the warnings of the Spirit through the Lord's messengers. Thus they cut themselves off from the channel by which God's blessing could come to them. The Lord passed by the homes of Israel, and found a refuge for His servant in a heathen land, with a woman who did not belong to the chosen people. But this woman was favoured because she had followed the light she had received, and her heart was open to the greater light that God sent her through His prophet. DA 238
In the commission to His disciples, Christ not only outlined their work but gave them their message. Teach the people, He said, "to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." The disciples were to teach what Christ had taught. That which He had spoken, not only in person, but through all the prophets and teachers of the Old Testament, is here included. Human teachings is shut out. There is no place for tradition,for man's theories and conclusions, or for church legislation. No laws ordained by ecclesiastical authority are included in the commission. None of these are Christ's servants to teach. "The law and the prophets," with the record of His own words and deeds, are the treasure committed to the disciples to be given to the world. . . .
The gospel is to be presented, not as a lifeless theory, but as a living force to change the life. God desires that the receivers of His grace shall be witnesses to its power. DA 826
He who seeks to transform humanity must himself understand humanity. Only through sympathy, faith, and love can men be reached and uplifted. Here Christ stands revealed as the Master Teacher; of all that ever dwelt on the earth, He alone has perfect understanding of the human soul. ED 78
Let the truth be presented as it is in Jesus, line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, and there a little. Speak of the love of God in words easy to be understood. Bible truth, presented in the meekness and love of Jesus will have a telling influence upon many minds.
In labouring in a new field, do not think it your duty to say at once to the people, We are Seventh-day Adventists; we believe that the seventh day is the Sabbath; we believe in the nonimmortality of the soul. This would often erect a formidable barrier between you and those you wish to reach. Speak to them, as you have opportunity, upon points of doctrine on which you can agree. Dwell on the necessity of practical godliness. Give them evidence that you are a Christian, desiring peace, and that you love their souls. Let them see that you are conscientious. Thus you will gain their confidence; and there will be time enough for doctrines. Let the heart be won, the soil prepared, and then sow the seed, presenting in love the truth as it is in Jesus. EV 200 (GW 119F [1915])
Those who have been educated in the truth by precept and example should make great allowance for others who have had no knowledge of the Scriptures except through the interpretations given by ministers and church members, and who have received traditions and fables as Bible truth. They are surprised by the presentation of truth; it is as a new revelation to them, and they cannot bear to have all the truth, in its most striking character, presented to them at the outset. All is new and strange and wholly unlike that which they have heard from their ministers, and they are inclined to believe what the ministers have told them, that Seventh-day Adventists are infidels and do not believe the Bible. Let the truth be presented as it is in Jesus, line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, and there a little.--Undated Manuscript 79. EV 201
The places in which the truth has never been proclaimed are the best places in which to work. The truth is to take possession of the will of those who have never before heard it. They will see the sinfulness of sin, and their repentance will be thorough and sincere. The Lord will work upon hearts that in the past have not often been appealed to, hearts that heretofore have not seen the enormity of sin.--Letter 106, 1903. EV 21
After the people have embraced the truth and taken their stand, then the Lord will prepare them to be educated for the full reception of Bible truth. EV 386
Some time ago Elder _____ got out some very startling notices regarding the destruction of New York. I wrote immediately to the ones in charge of the work there, saying it is not wise to publish such notices, that thus excitement might be aroused which would result in a fanatical movement, hurting the cause of God... Startling notices are detrimental to the progress of the work.... EV 387
By personal labour reach the people where they are. Become acquainted with them. This work cannot be done by proxy. Money loaned or given cannot accomplish it. Sermons from the pulpit cannot do it. Teaching the Scriptures in families,--this is the work of an evangelist, and this work is to be united with preaching. If it is omitted, the preaching will be, to a great extent, a failure. EV 440
We are altogether too narrow in our plans. We need to be broader minded. God wants us to carry out in our work for Him the principles of truth and righteousness. His work is to go forward in cities and towns and villages. . . .
We must get away from our smallness and make larger plans. There must be a wider reaching forth to work for those who are nigh and those who are afar off.-- Manuscript 87, 1907. EV 46
The Lord will work through those who will open the Scriptures to the people who have made their homes in these retired places of the country. I appeal to my brethren and sisters to unite in doing this good work, and carry it to completion. . . .
I have much to say in regard to these settlements in the mountains. These are like settlements near Washington, where a similar work should be done. Will not our people work more faithfully in the highways and hedges? Commercial enterprises have so long absorbed the interest and capabilities of so many Seventh-day Adventist that they are largely unfitted to do the work of bringing the light of present truth before those who are ignorant of it. We should not be content to permit such a condition to continue.
There are many of our people who, if they would go out of the cities and begin to labour in these byways, and also highways, would recover physical health. I urge our brethren to go out as missionaries, two and two, to these country places. Go in humility. Christ has given an example, and the Lord will certainly bless the efforts of those who will move out in the fear of God, bearing the message the Saviour gave to the first disciples, "The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you."-- Manuscript 65, 1908.
There is danger that our ministers will say too much against the Catholics and provoke against themselves the strongest prejudices of that church. EV 573
It is true we are commanded to "cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show My people their transgressions, and the house of Jacob their sins." Isa 58:1. This message must be given, but while it must be given, we should be careful not to thrust and crowd and condemn those who have not the light that we have. We should not go out of our way to make hard thrusts at the Catholics. Among the Catholics there are many who are most conscientious Christians, and sho walk in all the light that shines upon them, and God will work in their behalf. EV 575
Be guarded. In bearing the message, make no personal thrusts at other churches, not even the Roman Catholic Church. Angels of God see in the different denominations many who can be reached only by the greatest caution. Therefore let us be careful of our words. Let not our ministers follow their own impulses in denouncing and exposing the "mysteries of iniquity." Upon these themes silence is eloquence. Many are deceived. Speak the truth in tomes and words of love. Let Christ be exalted. Keep to the affirmative of truth. EV 576
We may have less to say in some lines, in regard to the Roman power and the Papacy, but we should call attention to what the prophets and apostles have written under the inspiration of the Spirit of God. EV 577
They (the youth who attend Battle Creek College) may not need sermons and long censorious lectures as much as they need genuine interest. Let them know by your works that you love them and have a care for their souls. FE 55
Men of faith and prayer will be constrained to go forth with holy zeal, declaring the words which God gives them. The sins of Babylon will be laid open. The fearful results of enforcing the observances of the church by civil authority, the inroads of Spiritualism, the stealthy but rapid progress of the papal power,--all will be unmasked. By these solemn warnings the people will be stirred. Thousands upon thousands will listen who have never heard words like these. In amazement they hear the testimony that Babylon is the church, fallen because of her errors and sins, because of her rejection of the truth sent to her from heaven. GC 606
These things have a bad influence on ministers who are handling sacred, elevated truths,--truths which are to prove as a savour of life unto life, or of death unto death, to those who hear them. Generally, the influence of discussions upon our ministers is to make them self-sufficient, exalted in their own estimation. This is not all. Those who love to debate are unfitted for being pastors to the flock. They have trained their minds to meet opponents, and to say sarcastic things; and they cannot come down to meet hearts that are sorrowing, and need to be comforted. They have also dwelt so much upon the argumentative that they have neglected the practical subjects that the flock of God need. They have but little knowledge of the sermons of Christ, which enter into the every-day life of the Christian, and they have but little disposition to study them. They have risen above the simplicity of the work. When they were little in their own eyes, God helped them; angels of God ministered unto them, and made their labours highly successful in convincing men and women of the truth. But in the training of their minds for discussion, they frequently become coarse and rough. They lose the interest and tender sympathy which should ever attend the efforts of a shepherd of Christ.
Ministers of God, with hearts aglow with love for Christ and your fellow men, seek to arouse those who are dead in trespasses and sins. Let your earnest entreaties and warnings pierce their consciences. Let your fervent prayers melt their hearts, and lead them in penitence to the Saviour. You are ambassadors for Christ, to proclaim His message of salvation. GW 35
The message we have to bear is not a message that men need cringe to declare. They are not to seek to cover it, to conceal its origin and purpose. Its advocates must be men who will not hold their peace day nor night. As those who have made solemn vows to God, and who have been commissioned as the messengers of Christ, as stewards of the mysteries of the grace of God, we are under obligation to declare faithfully the whole counsel of God. We are not to make less prominent the special truths that have separated us from the world, and made us what we are; for they are fraught with eternal interests. God has given us light in regard to the things that are now taking place in the last remnant of time, and with pen and voice we are to proclaim the truth to a world, not in a tame, spiritless way, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power of God. HM NOV.01,1893
Let your influence be persuasive, binding people to your hearts because you love Jesus. These precious souls are his purchased possession. This is a great work! If, by your Christlike words and actions, you make impression that will kindle in their hearts a hungering and thirsting after righteousness and truth, you are co-labourers with Christ. Purity of thought must be cherished as indispensable to the work of influencing others. PH048 9
There is a work to be done by living human agencies, which they are slow to comprehend. They need to study the Scriptures, to search the Bible, with humble, teachable minds, that they may know their place in the work, and not move haphazard, but fall into line, keeping step with Jesus. "Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God." Every talent with which God has endowed the human agent is now to be awakened, to be employed, not solely in worldly transactions, to buy and sell and get gain, not to use your God-given powers selfishly, greedily to make a place for yourself in the earth; no, you want now to consecrate every entrusted talent of means and ability, having yourself under the influence and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Not a word is to be spoken unadvisedly, to stir up the elements of opposition; not an action entered into to create any deeper enmity than exists in the hearts of the enemies of truth; and, moving with well-balanced minds, holding aloft the banner of truth, grace from God will be given, wisdom will be imparted, and angels of God will be commissioned to minister unto all who walk in humility of mind, trustingly accepting the truth as it is revealed, standing by their colours, but not creating persecution by unwise actions, but moving in the footsteps of Jesus. "Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." PH084 20
The faith of Jesus and the testimony of Jesus are blended. They are to be clearly presented to the world. But in God's word we are shown the consequences of proclaiming this message. "The dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ." A refusal to obey the commandments of God, and a determination to cherish hatred against those who proclaim these commandments, leads to the most determined war on the part of the dragon, whose whole energies are brought to bear against the commandment-keeping people of God. "He causeth all, both small and great . . . to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads." Not only are men not to work with their hands on Sunday, but with their minds are they to acknowledge Sunday as the Sabbath. "And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of this name." PH086 6
Evangelistic work, opening the Scriptures to others, warning men and women of what is coming upon the world, is to occupy more and still more of the time of God's servants. RH AUG. 2,1906
The perils of the last days are upon us. Devote not precious time in trying to convince those who would change the truth of God into a lie. Proclaim the third angel's message. Bear a straightforward, clear-cut message.
If some choose another position, let them alone. Labour for those who have never had the evidence of truth. So long as men hold fast to , and believe men in the place of the word of God, you can do little to help them. You are working against principalities and powers, as is represented in Eph. 6:12.
We are to revive the truth; to stand in the truth. Whoever is determined to depart from the faith can not be helped by you. All your reasoning will be as idle tales. Take the banner of truth and hold it aloft, higher and still higher. The Lord calls for faithful minutemen. Go into the cities that need the message of a soon-coming Saviour. Thousands of unbelievers in our cities need to hear the last message of warning.
It is Satan's plan to produce these variances, to keep our minds on dissensions and unprofitable problems until the last woe shall come upon the world. Time now is too precious to be lost through confusion. Proclaim to the world that Christ is soon coming. RH AUG.09,1906
We are not ready for this great issue to which the enforcement of the Sunday law will bring us. Let the members of our churches become missionaries for the Master; let them not linger in ease and indifference; but let them go forth to work for God. Their spiritual muscles have been nearly palsied with inaction. Go without the camp, bearing the reproach for Christ and the truth. Work to-day in the Lord's vineyard. Go out into the highways and hedges, and stir up the people to investigate the truth. Woe to all who profess to walk in the light, yet who are at ease in Zion. They absorb the God-given rays of righteousness, but do not diffuse the light to others. The parable of the faithless servant who hid his Lord's money, condemns them, and they are classed among those who refuse to be co-labourers with Jesus Christ, selfishly caring for their own ease, and leaving those for whom Christ has died, to perish without the knowledge of the truth which God has graciously given to them. Those who have been the receivers of spiritual light, may become the receptacles of darkness, to whom the words of Christ are applicable, "If therefore the light which is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!" RH JAN.01,1889
From Christ's methods of labour we may learn many valuable lessons. He did not follow merely one method; in various ways he sought to gain the attention of the multitude; and then he proclaimed to them the truths of the gospel. RH JAN.17,1907
Much depends upon the work done by the members of the church in connection with and following the tent-meetings that shall be held in our cities. During the meeting, many, convicted by the Spirit, may be filled with a desire to begin the Christian life; but unless there is constant watchfulness on the part of the workers who remain to follow up the interest, the good impressions made on the minds of the people will become indistinct. The enemy, full of subtle reasoning, will take advantage of every failure on the part of God's workers to watch for souls as they that must give an account. RH MAR.02,1905
Europe is stretching out her hands to us for help, and the way is opened to do a good work there if the press can be established, and publications go forth from it in the German, French, and Italian languages. Bro. Ribton says that Italy needs publications in her own language, in order for our ministry to be successful there. These repeated and urgent calls stir our inmost soul; yet we are unable to personally aid the European mission as we would like to do. Now is the time to invest the means which God has intrusted to his stewards for this very work. Time is short; hoarded wealth will soon be worthless. When the decree shall go forth that none shall buy or sell except they have the mark of the beast, very much means will be of no avail. God calls for us now to do all in our power to send forth the warning to the world. RH MAR.21,1878
Combine the medical missionary work with the proclamation of the third angel's message. Make regular, organised effort to lift the churches out of the dead level into which they have fallen and have remained for years. Send into the churches workers who will set the principles of health reform in their connection with the third angel's message before every family and individual. Encourage all to take part in work for their fellowmen, and see if the breath of life will not quickly return to these churches. The world needs evidences of sincere Christianity. Professed Christianity may be seen everywhere; but when the power of God's grace is seen in our churches, the members will work the works of Christ. Natural and hereditary traits of character will be transformed. The indwelling of His Spirit will enable them to reveal Christ's likeness, and in proportion to the purity of their piety will be the success of their work. TM 416
The science of salvation is to be the burden of every sermon, the theme of every song. Let it be poured forth in every supplication. Let nothing be brought into the preaching of the Word to supplement Christ, the Word and power of God. Let His name, the only name given under heaven whereby we may be saved, be exalted in every discourse, and from sabbath to sabbath let the trumpet of the watchmen give a certain sound. Christ is the science and eloquence of the gospel, and His ministers are to hold forth the Word of life, presenting hope to the penitent, peace to the troubled and desponding, and grace and completeness and strength to the believing. --Ms 107,1898 (The Voice in Speech and Song, 337) VSS 337


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Not sure if this is the place for this...if not, I'm sorry and hopefully get pointed in the right section.
I've been trying to find websites and groups on Facebook that I can join to help me through my journey. I'm in a couple of them but for the most part the ones that I am in, more so on Facebook, all the pictures that are posted are ones that make me believe that they want to have sex involved. Pictures of them in lingerie, in dresses and skirts that are hyped up to show their panties. Pictures of them in sexual positions at times. My SSO thinks there are some out there that aren't that way. She also thinks that crossdressing doesn't fall under the trans umbrella. A lot of the groups that I find say transgender cross-dressing. I'm just looking to admire the transitions from male to female or even female to male in a non-sexual way. Also to learn things that I can do better. And also to make some friends along the way.
Does anyone know of such groups on Facebook or website?
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Persona 4: Arena has yet to be released in Europe, but this morning, the game's European publisher, Zen United, posted an update to the Persona Facebook page, informing fans that a release may not be too far off. Here's their update:
An update for you today—and a positive one at that.
We are now in submission for the Xbox 360 build of Persona 4 Arena.
Though dependent on when it passes, of course—I think it's realistic for me to say we're looking at a May release.
I will update you all on the specifics very soon…
Stay strong, Europe! You've waited this long… what's another couple months, right?


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Date: 3rd May, 2018
Staff from across Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue have been celebrating this week (Tuesday 1st May) with Linzi Isaacs MBE who recently attended Buckingham Palace to receive her MBE from His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William.
Linzi was Head of Prevention at Dorset Fire and Rescue Service prior to its combination with Wiltshire and received her MBE for services to fire prevention and community safety. Linzi was with Dorset Fire and Rescue for over 20 years and came back to the Dorchester offices of DWFRS today to celebrate with colleagues past and present.
Ben Ansell, Chief Fire Officer for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "I am absolutely delighted that Linzi Isaacs has been recognised for her outstanding contribution and hard work in helping vulnerable people and positively changing the lives of disadvantaged young people across Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole and beyond. Through her work, as Head of Prevention and other roles with Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, Linzi was instrumental in establishing the SafeWise charity which now educates over 15,000 young people every year. She also established the Prince's Trust Franchise in Dorset and built it up to be one of the highest performing, paving the way for Dorset Fire and Rescue Service to positively influence over 37,000 young people every year.
He added: "Her work with Dorset County Council's Partnership for Older People's Project (POPPs), which has extended into the Safe and Independent Living initiative (SAIL) reaches a combined population of over 750,000 vulnerable older people across Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole. The success of SAIL has led to the initiative being adopted by other fire and rescue services and local authorities across the country. Linzi's outstanding leadership was instrumental in shaping the prevention work now undertaken by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. Her effervescent personality, determined attitude and over 20 years dedication and hard work has made a real difference to the lives of so many people and I congratulate Linzi on being recognised by HM The Queen."
Linzi Isaacs said: "I was very humbled to receive this award as the role of prevention in DWFRS belongs to everyone. I am proud of the high quality of work we achieved and know we will continue to make the community safer through education and support to partners working with the most vulnerable."


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I recently read Justin Tarte's blog entitled "My 10 Goals as a First Year Administrator" and it inspired me to think about my goals for the coming year. I'm not in my first year and I'm not an administrator, but it's never too late to have goals. As a matter of fact, summer is the perfect time to sit back and rethink my views on coaching.
1. I will – work more on my "teddy bear" aspects since I'm so clearly a "magnifying glass" (see here)
2. I will – ask more questions and do less telling.
3. I will – make my coaching student-centered rather than teacher-centered.
4. I will – take deep breaths during stressful situations. Under stress I tend to become shorter in speech and faster in action, neither of which is conducive to building relationships with others.
5. I will – be compassionate. "Always be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle." ~ Plato
Education is one of the few professions that allows us to start anew every 12 months. Wherever you are in your journey as an educator, if you took the time to think of changes for the upcoming year, what would they be?
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Policing the Crisis Today: Conjunctures of the Past and of the Present
'Policing the Crisis was a response to events concerning the robbery and injury of a man in Birmingham by three boys of mixed ethnic backgrounds. They were given long, exemplary sentences (twenty years, in one case). However, these events were not used to illustrate a pre-existing theoretical argument. Written over six years, the prolonged, difficult process of collective research served as the intellectual "laboratory" out of which the ideas, theories and arguments that animate the text was produced. The book ends by making connections and offering explanations that could not have been anticipated at the beginning.'
—Stuart Hall, Chas Critcher, Tony Jefferson, John Clarke, Brian Roberts, 'Preface to the Second Edition' (2013), Policing the Crisis (1978/2013).
This year the Cadbury Research Library at the University of Birmingham opened Stuart Hall's archive. To mark this event, a Symposium will be held on the 2 July 2019, providing an opportunity to consider the value of Hall's archive for scholars, teachers and political activists critically engaged in the examination and transformation of our past and present (see https://stuarthallarchive.wordpress.com).
In preparation for the Symposium, two study sessions will be held, offering an opportunity to discuss one of the most profound works of cultural studies and Marxist social analysis in the twentieth century: Policing the Crisis (London: Macmillan, 1978), produced by Stuart Hall in collaboration with Chas Critcher, Tony Jefferson, John Clarke and Brian Roberts. The outcomes of these study sessions will be relayed to the Symposium and inform future research programmes and projects.
For many inheritors of the New Left and cultural studies, Policing the Crisis has provided a guide to the political, economic and cultural transformation of Britain in the 1970s and beyond. It continues to inspire research and political activism within specific fields—particularly in the analysis of urbanism and urban crisis, class-conflict, policing, race, and media—as well as broader enquiries examining periods of political crisis and settlement.
First study workshop: Monday 24 June, 10:00 - 14:00
Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square, Birmingham, B1 2HS
All welcome
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Bowling Green, KY (July 21, 2019)- The Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green received a call of a two vehicle injury collision involving a motorcycle and a commercial vehicle, at 01:50 this morning. The collision had occurred northbound, near the 20 mile marker of Interstate 65. Post 3 Troopers responded to the scene of the collision.
The preliminary investigation indicated that Cody J. Glass (32) of Glasgow, KY was operating a 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle, and was traveling northbound on Interstate 65 when his vehicle struck the rear of a commercial vehicle. The commercial vehicle, a 2007 Kenworth semi-truck and trailer combination, was being operated by Thomas J. Baker (42) of Prattville, AL and was also traveling northbound on Interstate 65.
Cody Glass was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Warren County Coroner's Office. No other injuries were reported in the collision.
The investigation is still ongoing and being conducted by Detective Mike Wathen. He was assisted on the scene by Alvaton Fire Department, Warren County Sheriff's Department, Medical Center EMS, Warren County Coroner's Office, and The Kentucky Department of Transportation. No further information is available for release at this time.
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Things we just had to share--curated links and other bits of inspo for weddings, parties and all the fun things that go with them.
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It doesn't take a lot of money to make your wedding look like a million bucks. We loved some of the tips in this article from Brides magazine. Do any inspire you? Let us know!
Don't enjoy putting on your dancing shoes? If you have never suffered from a case of boogie fever, then maybe dancing at your wedding doesn't sound like that much fun. We loved some of these non-dancing alternatives to a fabulously memorable celebration.
What's not to love about these gorgeous wedding day desserts? Whether you're having a rustic backyard ceremony, saying your vows in a dreamy vineyard or hosting an elegant and sophisticated affair, these naked cakes are versatile and, most importantly, delicious. It's time to skip the fondant or butter cream and opt for a more unique and modern twist on the traditional wedding cake. Here are 10 remarkable naked wedding cakes that bare it all for the sake of love.
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You spend months preparing for your wedding day. You scout out venues,
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of music and professionalism of the musicians. They complained of groups
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arranged classy ensemble to serenade you and your guests, only to find an
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Unfortunately, this is the case, more often than not. And, while this seems
like a shock to many brides and their families, it isn't to me. As a
classically trained musician, I know what it takes to put together the kind
of ensemble that will make your wedding day's soundtrack a picture of
elegance and beauty. Your DJ doesn't. Your DJ isn't a classically trained
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you want more than just a group that will "do"!
Letting your DJ do the work of finding a wedding day ensemble may sounds
like a great idea at first glance, but in the long run, it's not your best
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"American Dreamer" was Supergirl-less but not heroine-less with Kara using her powers as a CatCo reporter to do both harm and good. Dreamer takes to the streets to protect the aliens of National City. James goes on a magic trip in his favorite rocket ship, and Oh, we learn Brainy is quite the Sherpa!
Kara's Turn to be Super!
Dreamer is on the streets of National City knocking out ruffian humans trying to come down on the alien population. Brainy is worried that she will be targeted as a masked vigilante and she is endeared. Kara is diligently working on an article to expose Lex and therefore clear Supergirl's name. In her research she runs across the company Ameritech and happens to hear Frankin, another CatCo reporter, talking with his sister Edna about trying to shield the alien workforce within the company. Kara asks Franklin to get her a meeting with Edna because she needs more information about them. On her way to the meeting Kara brings down a mugger with her elbow. Edna and Kara discuss that she needs information about Ameritech's dealings with L-Corp because she's seen the black budget that Eve put together for James. Edna is not thrilled but will help Kara gain access to the files. In the Ameritech building Kara finds the link in one person, S.M. (because I didn't write the name down) and Kara asks Edna to get into SM's personnel file. That would take Edna's PIN number so that's a no-go. Kara also asks Lena if L-Corp and Ameritech have any business dealings and she she flatly denies anything. She also asks where Kara has been. Supergirl has been by her side since Lex escaped but Kara has been absent. Lena accuses Kara of using their friendship just to get information about Lex. Kara can't give a good answer so she leaves. Meanwhile, Dreamer is still patrolling and chases some folks into Al's bar where she realizes that it has become an alien hiding ground. Lockwood's goons come in and Dreamer takes care of them easily but Al expresses to her that they will not be safe now that their hideout has become known. Nia is frustrated with the hopelessness and shares her burden with Kara, who is also upset at not being able to be a good friend to Lena and has potentially put a target on Edna as well. Kara decides to answer all of this with an interview to introduce Dreamer to the world. They do a video broadcast where Dreamer introduces who she is – and most importantly – that she is both human and Naltorian. She also highlights that she is a trans woman and that our differences should be celebrated, not hunted down. The broadcast inspires Edna, and Brainy – who is with Lena and asks aloud "what does love feel like?" – and the aliens hiding at Al's. Later, at CatCo, Lena and Kara start putting the pieces together that Lex was the one who used L-Corp to purchase property in Kasnia. They ponder that their next step is to go to Kasnia. Also, J'onn returns the ancient symbols to the Desert of T'ozz in Mars and his father tells him that his mission is done and that it's time to return to his family.
Journey to the Mind Palace
James is experiencing panic attacks that bring about Super responses because of the Harun-El. Lena is not doing well with trying to extract the Harun-El from James so she leaves to understand the tech better. Brainy tells Kelly, James, and Alex that he has the ability to psychically link with James to try to delve into the root of his PTSD trauma through what he calls a mind palace. They first go back to the Daily Planet where James first met Superman and the first time Lex abducted him. Instead he is confronted by a couple of kids and a floral arrangement for a funeral. They then move to a funeral home where James' and Kelly's father is the deceased and James says this can't be right and is driven out of the memories and laser eyes the ceiling. James explains that this memory cannot be based in fact because he was locked inside of a bathroom across the street from the funeral home and Kelly was there on her own. She is still hurting to today about it and does not want to go there with this line of thought. She shares with Alex how much this is hurting and Alex promises to stay by James' side through it all. They try again and James goes back to the funeral where he promises his father to make him proud and he is shooed away because the funeral hasn't started yet. He goes outside to find the two boys again who bully him and actually put him inside of a casket in the funeral home. James blocks Brainy out so Brainy convinces Kelly to go in. She does, she sees what actually happened and convinces James to fight back. He "poofs" the bullies away and pulls his younger self from inside the casket. (Wait, what?!) He emerges from the mind palace levitating peacefully. The PTSD is …cured…?????
Agent Liberty's Comeuppance
Ben Lockwood and the SS, err, the Children of Liberty are removing an alien father from his home. The alien wife is obviously disturbed and is told "if he were a man this wouldn't be an issue." George looks on with unease telling his father that they look human. Ben assures him that roaches are roaches no matter what they look like. George is tasked with going with the goons that Dreamer takes care of. In that process he comes across one of his own friends who never told George he is an alien, because, "you're dad is a mutha %$#&##%@#&%$&@#" (paraphrased, of course). George goes home to check in with Mom to make sure they're not on the collective wrong side of all of this. Mom assures George that he helped smoke those roaches out of their hole and his father couldn't be prouder. (no kidding, that's the way it went) Lockwood and the SS – who apparently have taken up headquarters in the DEO – cannot block the broadcast that Kara is doing with Dreamer. The interview inspires George to give up the golden mask and reach out to his friend to let him know he's safe with George. Lockwood vows to bring Dreamer down and goes to CatCo with some of the SS. Kara, Franklin, Brainy, Dreamer, and Alex all take part in bringing them down and getting Dreamer out of there. In particular, James takes Lockwood down destroying his gun and breaking his hand in the process. Lockwood vows his revenge and goes home to find the alien wife from the episode beginning in his house. She runs out and we find Mrs. Lockwood dead.
Lena Comes Clean
After accusing Kara of being a crappy friend she is also inspired by Dreamer's interview. Brainy is there with her and tells her that unless she begins to trust that she will end up lonely and sorrowful. She goes to CatCo to talk with Kara and spills everything – that not only Eve was working with Lex but she was as well. She was trying to help him with the cancer and now he's escaped and she feels responsible. She breaks down crying and Kara reassures her that of course given a life and death situation that she would help, no matter who it is. They hug and make up and Lena helps Kara figure out the Ameritech connection and Kasnia.
Closing Thoughts
This was a complicated episode. Dreamer's message of tolerance was well done and is the epitome of what our "Supergirl" series is capable of – to inspire hope and for us to all be better heroes. The downers of this episode unfortunately weighed heavier on me. The wrapping up of James' PTSD felt like a slap in the face to those who struggle through the process of healing through paths of medication and counseling, which is where they were going last week. Being personally close to someone who deals with this left me angry at the resolution. So, I also know that I am biased but I can't be alone in this either. The other piece is the killing of Ben's wife. This whole season we've dealt with aliens who were on the philosophical right side of the alien vs human debate and are always acting correctly. Now the aliens have lashed out. Ordinarily I would call this nuanced writing; however, in this case, it really ticks me off because for this whole time we've spent bashing those who dare to think differently from the aliens only now for the writers and producers to start showing "bad actors" on both sides. Those same writers and producers don't get to hold their moral high ground and get to kill Ben's wife out of vengeance for what he's done by an alien. Alternatively, let's give high praise to Kara doing what she does, for a satisfying reunion of Kara and Lena as friends, and for Brainy and Lena just being too cute. We have three episodes left to continue to set up Lex and his plan. Will we finish it out or will it carry over into Season 5? We'll find out soon enough!
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Legion of Super-Heroes (2011-2013) Vol 2.: The Dominators
One of the Legion's oldest foes returns and plans to destroy the Legion of Super-Heroes from the inside out. The Dominators, an alien race from the outer reaches of the DC Universe, have kidnapped Brainiac 5 and Dream Girl in an effort to advance their alien races intelligence. The team is barred from from waging a rescue campagin, which leads to a split in the group. Not willing to allow the Dominators to get away with their crimes, Star Boy resigns from the Legion and forms his own ragtag team and sets out on a suicide mission into Dominator territory to rescue his teammates. Collects LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES
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Season 4, Episode 20, "Will The Real Miss Tessmacher Please Stand Up?"
Kara and Lena head to Kaznia to hunt down Lex. However, Eve Tessmacher sets a trap for the duo that could ultimately reveal that Kara is Supergirl. Meanwhile, Alex gets a long-awaited phone call, James practices using his powers, and Ben Lockwood takes a dangerous stand inside the DEO. Written by Derek Simon, Katie Rose Rogers, and Natalie Abrams. Directed by Shannon Kohli.
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text: Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Results 2019 Shan Moore | March 14, 2019 The 10th Annual Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross (RCSX), held on the infield of the historic Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, crowned 34 national champions over two days of competition. The race drew 1159 entries from all over the world, which included some of the biggest names in amateur motocross. There were 82 races in all. Here are some of the highlights from the Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Results 2019. Seth Hammaker Tops RCSX 250 A And Open Pro Classes Among the many winners, Seth Hammaker (Kawasaki) and Jarrett Frye (Yamaha) turned in standout performances. Frye crushed the Schoolboy 2 class and the 250 B and 450 B classes, while Hammaker won titles in the 250 A and the Open Pro divisions. The Yamaha rider, Frye, was the only rider to capture three titles at this year's event. His most dominate performance came in the Schoolboy 2 class. Frye, riding for the Monster Energy/Yamalube/Star Racing/Yamaha team, grabbed the holeshot in the Schoolboy 2 final. He immediately pulled away from the field with his teammate Matt LeBlanc in second. Jack Rogers (Yam), Jonah Geistler (KTM), Gage Linville (KTM), and Nate Thrasher (KTM) filled out the top five. Jerrett Frye Top B-Class Racer Frye continued to stretch his lead, eventually finishing eight seconds ahead of LeBlanc at the finish. Geistler moved around Rogers to claim third. Nate Thrasher was fifth overall racing a 125 against the 250Fs. Frye also won the 450 B class, with Husqvarna-mounted Colin Park in second and Kawasaki's Bjorn Viney in third. After taking the lead, Frye was unchallenged en route to the win. "I got off to a good start, and I was third after the first turn," said Frye. "Made two passes in the second turn to take the lead, and I just rode smart the rest of the way." Kessler Wins B Limited At RCSX In the 250 B Limited class, Jace Kessler took the win. However, he had to start from the extreme outside on the starting gate, a result of DNFing his heat race. The BTO/FMF/Dunlop/Husqvarna/O'Neal/Alpinestar/Thrill Seekers-back Kessler took a footpeg to his front wheel. This blew out his spokes and forced him to drop out of the heat race. Despite a poor start in the final, Kessler was right behind the leaders by the end of the first lap. He took the lead halfway into the race, passing Yamaha-mounted Blake Hoag. "I just held it on through the moguls and made a block-pass for the lead," said Kessler. "Since I DNFed my heat race, I was way outside on the start gate, so I tried to find a gate that had a lot of moisture. Didn't get the best of starts, so I just made some quick passes. Once in the lead, I just tried to ride my own race and build up a lead." At the finish, Kessler took the win over Yamaha-mounted Gerhard Matamoros of Honduras. Wyatt Lieback (KTM) was third, Seth Brown (KTM) fourth and Yamaha-mounted Evan Haimowitz fifth. Supermini 1 Final Victory To Jett Reynolds Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross Results 2019 Like Frye, Seth Hammaker also had a good weekend at the Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross. Despite stalling his bike with two laps to go in the final of the Open Pro Sport class, he was still able to come away with an impressive win. Carter Halpain (Yam) and Tristan Lane (KTM) were second and third, respectively. "The track is pretty demanding, so you have to ride smart, but I made a few mistakes, which is on me," said Hammaker. "I was happy to get the win but made a lot of mistakes, and I'm a little bummed on that. But I'll go back and regroup and fix those. I got a great holeshot and just tried to sprint away and just maintain my pace." In one lap, Kade Johnson (Yam) went from fifth to second behind Tyler Mollet (Yamaha) in the 65 (7-11) final, with William Mercure (KTM) in third. Two laps before the finish, Johnson made a dramatic pass on Mollet on the outside of a turn. However, just one turn later Mollet passed Johnson to retake the lead. Mollet led another lap before Johnson put a move on him to retake the lead. A few turns later Mollet went down in a corner, although he was able to hold onto second. At the finish, Johnson took the win, with Mollet second and Mercure in third. "I got off to a not so good start; everyone jumped and I just sat there for a second until I realized we were racing," said Johnson. "Then, I was about 10th after the start, but I made few quick passes, and I was about fifth on the second lap. The next lap I passed Mollet and was able to get the win." Darren Pine An RCSX Winner The Supermini 1 final was one of the best battles of the weekend. Nick Romano grabbed the holeshot to start the race. The Bayside, New York rider pulled a considerable lead during the opening lap, however, Jett Reynolds was hot in pursuit, closing in on the Husqvarna rider by the third lap of the race, with Gavin Towers and Crocket Myers not far behind. Reynolds soon pulled close enough to attempt a pass on Romano. Romano and Reynolds made contact, as Reynolds made a move for the lead. Reynolds was able to take the lead in the next corner with an inside-out move. In the meantime, Towers and Myers ramped up their battle for third. Halfway into the race, Myers pulled within striking distance of Romano, who then took a digger when he tagged a Tuff Block, handing second to Myers. Romano DNFed the race, while Reynolds claimed a solid win ahead of Myers in second and Towers (KTM) in third. Caden Braswell (KTM) and Myles Gilmore (Husqvarna) rounded out the top five. "I got really bad blisters on my hand in the Supermini race, and it was really hard to hold on," said Reynolds. "When I took my gloves off right after the finish, my gloves were full of blood." In other races, Cobra rider Darren Pine took the victory in the 51cc (7-8) Limited class over Zacariah Carmichael (Cob) and Travis Johnsmeyer. Cobra riders Timothy Scott and Marcus Trujillo rounded out the top five. In the 250 B class, Jarrett Frye took the win over Matt LeBlanc and Cullin Park, with Jace Kessler and Logan Boye rounding out the top five. DiFrancesco Wins Exciting Mini Sr. 1 Class Ryder DiFrancesco (Kaw) won the highly competitive Mini Sr. 1 class, topping KTM riders Mark Fineis and Ivan Aldama Jr for the honors. The Supermini 2 class was won by Gavin Towers (KTM), with Mark Fineis (KTM) and Evan Ferry (Hsq) finishing second and third. Jett Reynolds (Kaw) and Sage Lewis (KTM) were fourth and fifth, respectively. 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A productive and extremely positive meeting on the current developments on ME in the UK took place on Monday, 22nd October in the UK Parliament. Carol Monaghan, MP, and David Tuller, a Senior Fellow in Public Health in Journalism at the Center of Global Public Health, School of Public Health, University of California, met at the request of #MEAction. Our UK coordinator, Espe Moreno, was present at this meeting.
The meeting is a further step towards the fight for ME equality in the UK as we continue to update MPs on recent scientific developments and keep up the political heat of ME in Parliament. We are lobbying the UK parliament and we are hopeful that another ME debate might take place before the end of the year. There is always lots of behind the scenes work to prepare for any future parliamentary debate. This was one such step.
David Tuller's work includes thorough analyses of the PACE trial since 2011, highlighting its devastating effects on people with ME. Tuller has investigated and researched ME ever since and he's traveled to the UK this month to meet with organisations, patients and government officials.
Carol Monaghan MP has led two crucial Westminster Hall debates on ME. The first one, 'PACE trial and its effect on people with ME', took place in February 2018, while the second, 'ME Treatment and Research' occurred in June 2018. Both debates have immensely helped to raise awareness of ME amongst governing bodies, politicians and the wider public in the UK.
#MEAction would like to thank Carol Monaghan and David Tuller for their continued support and incredible efforts to support people with ME. Onward!
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To which he counters: "I'm not trying to pretend that it's not dangerous sometimes. I think that's absolutely the case. But I'm trying to be realistic and pragmatic here, OK, because we have to ask ourselves: is the answer to bad religion practically-no religion or better religion?"
That exchange captures the heart of "Grace," a new play co-written by Mick Gordon and AC Grayling and starring the always luminous Lynn Redgrave in the title role.
"Grace" is playing at off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre in New York City through March 8, and if theological debate is your cup of tea there is much to savor here in addition to the pleasure of watching Redgrave at work.
Treatises of this nature are more often found in the groves of academe, but the playwrights have chosen to frame it as a family affair. Grace is a university professor -- of natural sciences, not atheism, she insists. Tom (Oscar Issac) is her thirtysomething son, who is planning to abandon his position as a civil rights attorney and become a priest.
While their differences stem mostly from the religious issue,family secrets also play a part in their loving but contentious relationship. The play hints at reasons for Grace's anti-God stance in her late father's Bible-thumping sternness.
The quarrel between mother and son is not what easy dramatics would embrace. Grace would be more sympathetic if their positions were reversed, and Tom was giving up the priesthood to become an atheist. Grace's husband, Tony (Philip Goodwin), a retired teacher, tries to be a pragmatic buffer between wife and son, but often to no avail.
Also caught in the squabble is Tom's newly pregnant girlfriend, Ruth (K.K. Moggie), who shares Grace's view that there is no God.
The action takes place mostly in flashbacks. As the play opens, Grace is submitting to a medical experiment involving a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator, which is supposed to produce a religious experience. In her case, the "God Helmet" simply opens the door to memories of her arguments with Tom and the tragedy that engulfs the family.
Tobin Ost's simple set -- a few chairs, table and sofa -- are backed by transparent scrims that serve as dreamlike dividers. Using the medical experiment as a means to backtrack on events is often confusing -- the audience doesn't know whether this is the past or present.
Veteran director Joseph Hardy is at the helm, and he guides his quartet of visible actors and the unseen Robert Emmet Lunney, the voice of the God Helmet doctor, with seasoned sensitivity.
Redgrave exudes such a reassuring stage presence that it's hard to take issue with Grace, even if you find yourself on Tom's side. She combines intelligence and femininity into a strong but vulnerable portrait, and few actresses in the theater can generate such warmth across the footlights.
Grace occasionally has a light moment, and Redgrave's underused comic style shines through. She was very funny indeed in Broadway's recent "The Constant Wife."
The other actors are all excellent. Issac gives an impassioned performance laced with comedy and a whiff of romance, even if his dark good looks make it doubtful he could be Grace and Tony's son.
Goodwin is wry and funny as a born-again second banana. Moggie has her moments, too, especially near the end in a long -- too long -- speech in which she confesses she held off accepting Tom's wedding proposal for fear he would eventually love God more than her.
The play may be tidier than necessary and rather circular, but the cast and the issues will make you sit up and think, which is not a bad thing now and then.
"Grace" plays through March 8 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., New York City. Performances are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8; and matinees Saturdays at 2, Sundays at 3. Running time is 90 minutes with no intermission.
Tickets are $60; call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200, or purchase online at TicketCentral.com.


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In a written submittal filed with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, Northeast Utilities was highly critical of a proposed state plan that would require utilization of "advanced metering" or smart meters within the state of Massachusetts as part of an electrical grid modernization plan. In fact, the comments are quite remarkable in that they appear to reflect reality without undue political spin or bias. Let us hope that other utilities, public utility commissions, and politicians everywhere can soon come to similar unbiased conclusions that are based upon economic realities and reflect consumers' and societal best interests.
What is presented below is a summary of key points made by Northeast Utilities in its filing of January 17, 2014, with only slight editorial changes, for example, replacing the term "advanced metering infrastructure" with the term "smart meters."
Overall Perspective – No Rational Basis for Smart Meter Mandate
"There is no rational basis for …mandated implementation of [smart meters]."
Mandating smart meters "comes without due consideration of key issues such as:
- the immense cost attached to the technology choice;
- whether customers are willing and able to pay the price of this technology choice;
- whether the functionality provided by the technology choice will be utilized by customers or is even sought by customers;
- whether the imposition of significant costs … for this technology conflicts with other policies encouraging … increased penetration of distributed resources [like wind and solar];
- whether investment in distribution upgrades needed to accommodate distributed energy resources [would be] a better investment of customer dollars given the relatively small incremental benefit afforded by [smart meters]; and
- whether other issues such as market alternatives, time-varying rates, and cyber-security should be resolved before there can be any rational determination that this technology is a good choice for customers."
Smart Meters Are Not a Good Choice for Consumers


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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
The Kings of Summer (2013)
As summer vacation approaches, Joe (Nick Robinson) becomes increasingly frustrated with his father's attempts to get him to be responsible. He encourages his best friend Patrick (Gabriel Basso), who's also grown tired of his overbearing parents, to join him. A wild card named Biaggio (Moises Arias), whom the other two barely know, also tags along.
I do want to get a few things out of the way though. As it began, I almost wasn't able to buy into the film, as it was really hard to understand Joe and Patrick's reasons for wanting out of their homes. Joe's father, Frank (Nick Offerman), only seems to be on his case for not being more responsible. Frank gets mad at him for things like taking an hour long shower and not picking up after himself. A total monster, right? Then, Frank has the audacity to schedule a family game night with his new girlfriend, and Joe's older sister (Alison Brie) and boyfriend. Joe acts like a twerp, embarasses his father, and calls the police just to mess with him (which he apparently has done several times before). This also has the end result of ruining things between Frank and his new girlfriend. Lastly, Joe doesn't exactly seem to be the most motivated student either. Is painting your main character as a dumb, lazy, entitled brat the best way to start your film?
Patrick's parents biggest crime seemed to be that they were a little smothering, and really nerdy. Not exactly reason to run away either. Biaggio didn't seem to have any motivation at all other than he didn't have any friends, and the other two let him tag along. I'm sure people that grew up in households with real problems wouldn't have much to sympathize with here. How would Joe handle real abuse or if Frank had been an alcoholic? Look, I get that these are dumb kids and when you're a kid you think your parents are terrible even if they aren't, are and your problems are the worst in the world, but I just thought that was a little weak. Anyway, the film gets past this part pretty quick, as if even they knew it was the flimsiest part. Another thing masking this is that the opening of the film is peppered with humor. When I'd start to scrutinize something, Nick Offerman would have a one of his many great moments, and I'd forget about it. It's best to just think of the whole film as a boy's fantasy and it makes it a little easier to get past.
The trio finds a space in the woods where nobody can find them and build a place. The enjoy their newfound freedom and learn to live off the land. Another thing that was a little off was that the film starts with Joe building the world's worst bird house, so the idea that he could build a house (even with help) that could stand up on his own was a little goofy to me. Plus, he also seemed to have professional level skill at making maps and designing floor plans.
Despite these flaws, the film takes off once they begin this adventure and it's a lot of fun to watch. It doesn't take long to like the the kids and become invested in the story. When I was their age my friends and I used to talk about taking a summer and building a fort or half pipe, so this is something that did speak to me on that level. The trio have great chemistry, and the performances of Robinson, Basso and Arias really help sell that. All three came off as very natural together. I also appreciated that all three of them actually looked like they were the right age for their roles. They all had that awkward teen look. I was also impressed with how mature Robinson and Basso's performances were.
While the kids are gone, Frank and Patrick's parents (Megan Mullally and Marc Evan Jackson) haven't given up looking for them. Despite what the kids think, their parents are genuinely concerned and care about them. Mullally and Jackson are great, but the real star here was Nick Offerman. If you're a fan of Ron Swanson from Parks & Rec, then you'll love his performance here. Imagine Ron Swanson but even crankier. He has some epic lines, particularly when dealing with two local cops (Mary Lynn Rajskub and Thomas Middleditch). Another thing that makes this a great performance from Offerman is that we find out Frank is dealing with his own issues that explain why maybe he's been a little too hard on Joe. You see some growth from him and he eventually has a nice reconciliation with Joe.
Meanwhile, the boys are having the time of their lives, but eventually a wrench gets thrown into the mix when Joe invites his dream girl Kelly (Erin Moriarty) out to hang out with them. Joe hopes to impress Kelly with what they've done, but things don't always work out the way you hope. Watching Joe's heartbreak will pull on your heartstrings a little bit, and you'll see how this affects the group and their friendship. At times I saw a lot of my younger self in Joe, so as the movie went on I couldn't help by sympathize more and more.
Your enjoyment of The Kings of Summer is largely going to depend on how much you like these quirky, indie, hipsterish kinds of comedies. I've heard this kind of film referred to on Adam Carolla's podcast as a "quirkedy". I can't remember where I heard this first - might have been Anderson over on The Film Vault when he described his thoughts on the film - but I got a distinct Wes Anderson-vibe from film. Think of it as Wes Andersen-lite. Where The Kings of Summer differs is that I felt it had more of a sardonic tone about it. Maybe also a tad less pretentious or hipsterish.
This leads me to another thing I loved about the film which was Moises Arias as Biaggio. He's certainly a distinct looking person, and that works well to contrast the other two. I guess the best way to describe him would be to imagine a teenage Kramer from Seinfeld, but then shrunk in half and mixed with a Sleestak. Nearly everything he says is random or bizarre, as if he wasn't scripted. Sometimes overuse of non-sequitur really bugs me, but here I thought it was funny every time.
Even if Biaggio's dialog wasn't scripted, I thought the script by Chris Galletta was extremely funny. This was Galletta's first movie, so I'm really excited to see what comes next. If director Jordan Vogt-Roberts set out to make a more cynical Wes Andersen-like film, then I think he succeeded. This appears to be his first feature as well, so it's a nice way to start out and great collaboration between the writer and director. Interestingly enough, like another recent coming-of-age-tale Mud, this also features some foreshadowing with a snake. I really hate snakes, so that kind of stuff sticks with me.
Oh, one last thing before I wrap this up. Something that kind of took me out of the film was that Patrick was wearing a cast the entire film. The mention he's a wrestler, so I'm assuming his broke is ankle, but the movie seems to have forgotten he was wearing this. He walks around for miles, you see a scene where they are sprinting, and then they dive into a lake. They are out in the woods for weeks, but he was never concerned about his leg or re-injuring it? I understand that kids will do stupid things like that, but it just seemed odd that a guy with a cast on would do all of these physical activities without any outward concern for further injury or showing any ill effects from continuing to push himself on it. I know it's a nitpick, but I kept noticing it.
The Kings of Summer is a sweet, quirky and hilarious coming-of-age tale. If you can buy into the fantasy, then you're in for some fantastic performances from Nick Offerman, Nick Robinson and Moises Arias. This is one of the few films I've seen this year that I was upset when it was over and wished it had been longer. I'm looking forward to watching it again just for all the scenes with Nick Offerman. It's still in some select theaters, so I highly recommend checking it out soon.
4.5 (out of 5) Death Stars
Labels: Alison Brie, Erin Moriarty, Eugene Cordero, Gabriel Basso, Gillian Vigman, Marc Evan Jackson, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Megan Mullally, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman, Nick Robinson, The Kings of Summer, Thomas Middleditch
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I will not be launching a Sherlock website - I am focusing on my new job and, to be honest, fandom is more hassle than it is worth and a complete and utter nightmare.
I will be a Nick Hytner, Benedict Cumberbatch and Mark Gatiss fan in my old traditional way - as I do with Matthew Fox and Tom Hardy - see their TV shows, watch their films, catch them at the theatre, listen to their interviews, read the books etc.
Fandom is off the table - I have better things to do with my time and more constructive and positive ways of employing my energies.


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The Hawaiian Islands represent many things to many people, but in general people associate the islands with such pleasant things as honeymoons and vacations. Anyone who loves Hawaii will enjoy a party with a Hawaiian theme. Adding some tropical games to your next Hawaiian party will help to make the fun complete.
Get some lively Hawaiian music playing and grab a piece of bamboo or a stick about three to four feet long. Two people hold the stick, starting at about waist high, and players dance under it, one at a time. To do the limbo, lean backwards, bend your knees and lower yourself so that you pass under the limbo stick without touching it, your back above and clear of the ground and your face pointing upward. Once everyone has passed under the stick at one height it should be lowered. This is repeated until only one player is able to make it under the stick, and he becomes the limbo champion for the night.
Name Game
As people arrive, give each person a name tag with his name in both English and Hawaiian. Websites that provide translations are available online to help you find Hawaiian names for everybody. Be sure each person wears her name tag, and encourage the guests to mingle and learn each other's Hawaiian names. Later in the party, ask everyone to remove their name tags. Have each guest try to identify everyone by using only the Hawaiian names. The person who remembers the most is the winner.
Hula Hoop Contest
The object of this game is to keep the hula hoop spinning around your waist for as long as possible. Use some Hawaiian hula music for the background and give each guest a chance to see how long he can work a hula hoop before it falls to the ground. If you have a variety of age groups divide players by age. Each age group can compete among themselves or against the other age groups. Other ways to make a hula hoop contest more interesting are to award points for style in addition to timing how long a person can keep the hoop from falling. If you have a large group, break everybody up into teams of three or four people, and have two teams hula-hooping at the same time. Whichever team has the last player spinning her hoop is the winner of the round. They will compete against the next team to determine the overall winner.


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PCHR Issues Report on Racism in the LGBTQ Community
Earlier today the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations held a press conference to announce the release of their report on racism and discrimination in Philadelphia's LGBTQ community.
We would like to thank the members of the PCHR for all of their work in putting this report together. We also thank the many individuals who came forward to share their stories and experiences, which was surely not an easy thing to do.
This report came in the aftermath of the October 25, 2016 public hearing in response to reports of racial tension and discrimination within Philadelphia's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. While some reports stemmed from recent incidents, many members of the community have attested that racism is a long-standing issue within the 'gayborhood' and other LGBTQ community spaces.
It is extremely important that we as an organization hear about these experiences, so that we can fully understand and participate in the ongoing conversations about racism in the LGBTQ community, and so that we can continue the work we are doing to improve our own culture and create an environment where everyone – staff, patients, and anyone else who interacts with us – feels safe and respected.
Among the recommendations of the report was that all board members and staff of Mazzoni Center receive training on the City's Fair Practices Ordinance as well as a separate training on implicit bias. With regard to the Fair Practices Ordinance, we will make arranges with PCHR to receive the appropriate FPO training as soon as possible.
On the second point, Mazzoni Center initiated conversations last fall with the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), a Connecticut-based social justice organization that provides trainings with the goal of fighting bias, bigotry and racism in all its forms, and working toward building strong and inclusive communities. We have contracted with NCCJ to provide a series of trainings for all members of our staff, beginning on January 30. Each member of our staff will attend two full days of interactive workshops and discussions around issues of racism and discrimination, implicit bias, LGBTQ cultural competence, and other topics as they relate to our work and our communities.
This is one step in an ongoing process, and we are committed to continuing this vitally important work, to strengthening our relationships and the trust of the people we work with and serve, and to reaffirming our core values so that each and every person who interacts with Mazzoni Center in any capacity is treated with compassion, dignity, and respect.
We will keep posting about this issue, the conversations we are having and the work that we are doing in response, here on our blog.
To view the full report on the PCHR website: https://pchrlgbt.org/