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Brightest Voices
Sharing stories that encourage you to use your voice and show you what God can do with your "yes"!
info_outline 055 : How To Witness In Your Weakness with Adam Pietrantonio 11/10/2021
055 : How To Witness In Your Weakness with Adam Pietrantonio Today on the Brightest Voices Podcast I am joined by Adam Pietrantonio, a missionary to Japan. Adam shares His testimony in school as a philosophy student, how the Lord called him to Japan, and the lessons he's learned since living on the mission field. About Adam Adam has been married to his beautiful wife, Sabrina, for just over four months. He is a 30-yr old career missionary to Japan with Fellowship International. He and Sabrina are both on home assignment in California, preparing for their second term in Japan. He is the only Christian in his family, coming to faith in 2011 during his third year of philosophy studies at York University in Toronto. God used the people and ministry of Power to Change - Students to draw Adam to Him. Since then, God has slowly and gently led Adam to this season of long-term mission work in Japan. God has used used Japanese friends in Canada and trips to Japan to give Adam a desire to love and serve Japanese people in word and deed in culturally-resonating ways. /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/21107444
info_outline 054: Be Faithful Where You're At with Kristy Holliday 11/03/2021
054: Be Faithful Where You're At with Kristy Holliday In this episode of the Brightest Voices Podcast, missionary Kristy Holliday shares about her work in Mexico at a school for the death, her journey to the missions field, and her life currently loving on her community during tough times. Kristy also prays over every listener that they would have the courage to let the Lord use them where they're at. About Kristy Kristy Holliday is about to celebrate 31 years of marriage to Tim. they have 6 kids and 5 grandkids and one on the way. she grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was a Political Science and Public Policy major, at one time considering law school. her husband spent 20 years as a submariner in the US Navy, and so they moved around a lot. she came to know and follow Jesus as Lord while in college. She served as an ESL director and teacher trainer for about 15 years, before becoming a missionary and since coming to the field she serves with Mission to the World at Isaiah 55 Ministries in Reynosa, Mexico, at the US/Mexico border just south of McAllen, Texas. She am the coordinator for Neighborhood Outreach Ministries at Isaiah 55 Ministries, and is also responsible for communications and other administrative tasks. /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/21038651
info_outline 053. How Should Christians Respond To A Refugee Crisis? with Mark Cloherty 11/03/2021
053. How Should Christians Respond To A Refugee Crisis? with Mark Cloherty In this episode, Mark doesn't shy away from hard topics. If you've ever wondered how you should respond when you hear about refugees in the news, this episode is for you. About Mark Mark and Jennie Cloherty are currently Strategic Cordinators for Refugees and full time staff with Servant Partners. Servant Partners is an urban ministry based in Los Angeles with teams working and living in urban poor neighborhoods in 25 cities around the world. They are based in Miami and their current role takes us all over Latin America. Mark and Jennie have been married for 11 years, and have 3 children. They met on the mission field in Central Africa, working in the DR Congo and Uganda. We have experience of working in different contexts, we have lived in Africa, Europe and now the US. Mark is originally from the UK, Jennie is American. /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/21038621
info_outline 052. The Importance of the Great Commission with Harrison Kwok 10/22/2021
052. The Importance of the Great Commission with Harrison Kwok In this episode, Pastor Harrison Kwok speak passionately about the job each and every one of us has as Christians. About Harrison Harrison was born in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. His parents moved to the Yukon nearly 50 years ago. He gave his life to Christ in 2009 at the University of Victoria. He met his wife Kaitlyn shortly after. Currently, they have 3 energetic daughters ages 6 and under. He is the pastor of a church plant in Whitehorse called the Northern Collective Church. /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/20904293
info_outline 051: How To Minister in Everyday Life with Jesse Northcutt 10/13/2021
051: How To Minister in Everyday Life with Jesse Northcutt Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Jesse Northcutt has been serving with Greater Europe Mission in Dublin, Ireland for thirty-eight years. His ministry has focused on evangelism, church planting, leader development and field leadership for GEM Ireland. He is married to his wife Joyce for forty-six years and they have six children and sixteen grandchildren. He loves to connect with people as a member of a local gym and golf club and by volunteering at a busy charity shop in his town of Swords. He also serves as an elder at his local church, Swords Baptist Church. Instagram : /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/20662529
info_outline 050: 5 Lessons In 50 Episodes 10/06/2021
050: 5 Lessons In 50 Episodes It's been quite the journey for Brightest Voices, I've learned a ton. Here are 5 lessons that I've learned while chasing my dreams that you can take to heart as you chase your dream too. /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/20727869
info_outline 049. How To Provide Emotional Help Without Hurting with Rachel Parentaeu 07/14/2021
049. How To Provide Emotional Help Without Hurting with Rachel Parentaeu When you think about a missionary, where does you mind go? I hope if you've been listening to this podcast for a while that you know that missionaries are at work in many different places doing all sorts of things. But for most, when they picture a missionary, they think living in a hut in africa, or in the jungles of South America. But there are missionaries everywhere, why? Because sin is everywhere, and there are hurting people everywhere who need help. Today I talk with Rachel Parentaeu, a missionary in Scotland whose ministry is all about connecting with people who are going through rough times. Rachel Parenteau is originally from Toronto, Canada and is serving as a missionary at Charleston Community Church in Dundee, Scotland. She serves with an organization called 20schemes which seeks to revitalize and plant gospel-preaching churches in Scotland's 'schemes' (areas with high levels of poverty, social deprivation, crime and drug and alcohol abuse). She studied psychology at York University in Toronto, Canada and is currently studying theology at the Union School of Theology located in Bridgend, Wales. In her spare time she likes to kickbox, do watercolour painting and spend time outdoors. When we think of Scotland, we think of rolling green hills and peaceful countrysides with bagpipes playing in the background. That might be the reality for some, but for Rachel it's far from that. She works in the Schemes of Scotland, home to some of the highest numbers of domestic abuse and violence in all of Europe. Rachel's job is to simply connect and love those who need it most. She hosts many different events and groups through the local church and aims to minister to people in a way that's actually helpful to them instead of harmful, and she walks us through how we can learn to do the same for those who are hurting in our lives. Get Involved! Instagram : Facebook : www.facebooik.com/groups/brightestvoices /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/19800218
info_outline 048. What It's Like To Be A Bible Translator with James & Jenneka Lundeen 07/07/2021
048. What It's Like To Be A Bible Translator with James & Jenneka Lundeen Did you know there are 7,360 languages spoken in the world? And that some portion of the Bible is translated into only 1,160 many of them? But only 704 languages have the full Bible? How crazy is that?! Just let that sink in for a moment. There are so many lost people in the world that need to have the word of God available for them.Thankfully, there are many faithful missionaries in the world that are working hard to bring the bible to those who need it. 2,731 languages have active translation work happening right now. In today's episode I got the pleasure of meeting two of those faithful missionaries actively translating the Word Of God, James and Jenneka Lundeen, and hearing all about what the process of Bible translation is really like James and Jenneka Lundeen serve with Pioneer BIble Translators in Tanzania, East Africa. Pioneer Bible Translators seeks to bring the Bible to people groups who do not yet have the full Bible in the language that speaks best to their hearts. The Lundeens met while in graduate school preparing to go overseas to work in missions. They are living and working with their people group in Tanzania, and working with a team of native speakers to translate the Bible. They are excited to see how the Bible and the Holy Spirit will transform this community of people. I talk with James and Jenneka all about what their lives are like as missionaries and Bible translators in Tanzania living amongst a people group much different than their own. We talk about the struggles of learning a language and immersing yourself in a new culture and they share the nitty gritty of what you need to know if you would like to do the same. Get Involved! Instagram : Facebook : /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/19731788
info_outline 047. 5 Tips for Running A Marriage Ministry with Matt & Kristy Messick 06/30/2021
047. 5 Tips for Running A Marriage Ministry with Matt & Kristy Messick Ministry is something that we're all called to do, some do it at home and others make a home overseas and do it there. Regardless of where life takes you there will always be people there, and people should be at the heart of all our ministries. Today's guests, Matt and Kristy Messick, have a beautiful view of how ministry should work and does work in their lives. This episode is packed full of love, Matt and Kristy's love for eachother, Their love for the lord, their love for his people, and their love of making others love strong though their marriage ministry, which you'll hear all about. Matt and Kristy Messick live in Loja, Ecuador with their six kiddos, and have been serving in missions ever since they met on a dusty road in 2001. Their desire is to help couples learn to live well together, and to love being married! Matt and Kristy love to laugh together, walk together, and find ways to not do ministry and life the 'normal way'. The marriage ministry; MAS en Mi Matrimonio started in 2016, and by God's grace, continues to grow. Join me as I chat with this wonderful couple who are sure to entertain you as well as inspire you. Their personal story of how they met is a whirlwind from start to finish and hearing about how the Lord has built their marriage from there is beautiful so you're definitely not gunna wanna miss that. They also share their advice for how to run a successful marriage ministry, which I'm sure is no easy feat but they do it with such love and faithfulness. Without further ado let's get into the goods! Join The Fam! Instagram : Facebook : /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/19651391
info_outline 046. Learn To Take Life One Step At A Time with Gywnne Gardner 06/23/2021
046. Learn To Take Life One Step At A Time with Gywnne Gardner Do you ever feel like your head full of dreams is running at a million miles a minute and you just wish life would catch up? Sometimes it's hard for us to remember to stay in the here and now, we have a vision of where we'd like to be and when we look at where we are it seems like we'll never get there. Or maybe you have the opposite problem, you feel like you're right where you want to be oly to have God take you in a completely different direction than what you planned for. If you can relate, pay careful attention to today's episode with Gwynne Gardner as she teaches us how to live life one step at a time. Gwynne grew up as a military kid and was constantly on the move and has seen the Lord's faithfulness in every step of her journey. It was in high school when she felt the call to missions when she was on a mission trip to Finland. After college, she did an internship with the mission organization, Josiah Venture, in the country of Slovenia and from there she knew this was where God had been leading her. After eight years of service in Celje, Slovenia, working with her local church and helping lead a youth rock choir, the Lord made it clear that it was time for her next adventure and to take another step of faith. The Lord opened the door for her to join the international communications team located at the Josiah Venture headquarters in the Czech Republic. She now serves on this team as the Social Media Manager. She has a desire to see the gospel advance through the media highway and to use social media as a platform to tell young people across Central and Eastern Europe all about Jesus. She's had a whirlwind of experiences, and that's why she speaks so passionately about not getting ahead of yourself and learning how to take a journey with the Lord, one step at a time. Join The Fam! instagram : Facebook : Website : /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/19488596
info_outline 045. How To Find Your "Place" with Crystal Dueck 06/16/2021
045. How To Find Your "Place" with Crystal Dueck On this show we share stories, and today's lesson is wrapped up fully inside a life journey. Crystal Dueck tells her story today, one of redirection, waiting, and trusting the Lord. Crystal was born into a Christian home in southern Manitoba, Canada and at the age of 4 decided to give her life to Jesus. She is the oldest of 2 children and as a family they moved to northern Canada when she was 11 and this is when God started her on her journey of becoming a missionary. As they lived in a small northern city and where they were the minority and were reminded of that fact everyday. God used this to prepare her for living overseas. After high school, she moved to Alberta and studied classical music and it was after graduating with this degree that God started to bring going into missions into effect. Growing up she never fully felt comfortable with who she was and felt many times that she didn't belong, but as God continued to work in her and use the hard situations in life she has become more confident in who she is in Him and everything that has happened in life has prepared her for serving on the missions field today and in Frankfurt, Germany. It was lovely to connect with a fellow "Crystal" and learn from her experiences. Many of us struggle to find our "place", to make sense of all the experiences God has guided us through. Crystal's story teaches us that when we view our lives through the Lord's lens it will all start to take shape… and as it turns out God knew what He was doing all along. As you listen to today's episode, soak in the lessons with open hands and an open heart my friend, and maybe you'll start to see your story take shape too. Follow Me! Instagram : Facebook : Website : /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/19488335
info_outline 044. How To Share The Gospel with Ryan and Chelsea 06/09/2021
044. How To Share The Gospel with Ryan and Chelsea Ryan and Chelsea are missionary physicians serving in Niger, Africa who are passionate about evangelism, making disciples, and planting reproducing churches. They view their medical training as a way to serve the work of disciple-making. They are learning the Hausa language and have been married for 10 years. These two are a force to be reckoned with, on top of being physicians and church planters, they're also authors, having written two books. And they're incredibly passionate about the topic of sharing the gospel. Today Ryan and Chelsea share their individual journeys and what their work looks like in Niger, as well as their top tips for learning how to share the gospel. I know you'll walk away from this episode feelin like shouting his good news from the rooftops. Ryan and Chelsea's Books Some People Go : The Hole In Our Missions : Get Involved! Instagram : Facebook Group: Show Notes : /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/19415309
info_outline 043. Follow Where The Lord Leads with Beth Burkhalter 06/02/2021
043. Follow Where The Lord Leads with Beth Burkhalter I've got another wonderful story for you guys today, today I am talking with Beth Burkhalter. Beth is originally from NW Arkansas. She has been serving with her husband and four children for 11 years in Colombia with the International Mission Board. She founded the Embera Bead Project in December 2019 which you will hear all about in this episode. She enjoys thrift shopping and a good siesta! She is so full of the Lord's joy and wisdom. In this episode we discuss her journey going from living in very rural columbia to the heart of the big city and everything she learned from the changes of seasons. And we discuss her journey to start the Embera bead project, a company that provides jobs for the women of the Embera tribe. Her story is so beautiful from start to finish and I know you're gonna get something out of this one Get Involved! Instagram : Facebook : /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/19179455
info_outline 042. What You Need To Know About Evangelism with Alison Hidinger 05/26/2021
042. What You Need To Know About Evangelism with Alison Hidinger Welcome to The Brightest Voices Podcast, I'm your host Christal. I have the privilege of interviewing missionaries from around the world and hearing their stories of God's glory. Today's story is the lovely Alison Hidinger, Allison is campus staff with Power to Change - Students. She's based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but has served campus ministries in 7 different provinces during her 9 years on staff. She has a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada's capital, but she has no plans to head into that career path because she loves working with students and helping people know Jesus. In this episode Alison shares her top tips for evangelism with us and gets us hyped and ready to build relationships and share the gospel! So let's get going! Get Involved! Show Notes : Instagram: Facebook Group: /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/19179410
info_outline 041. How She Overcame Her Addiction To Pornography with Lucie Holden 05/19/2021
041. How She Overcame Her Addiction To Pornography with Lucie Holden Ok my friends we are getting real with this episode today. I always want to bring the truth of God's glory and what He is doing in and through His people, and sometimes that can be some really personal difficult struggles. I am so thankful for today's guest Lucie Holden for sharing her story with me. Today I am talking with Lucie about her struggle with pornography and how the Lord helped her to overcome it. Wow it is quite the journey and quite the episode. Lucie shares some incredible insights on the reality of addiction and how to overcome it. This girl was such a joy to talk to and the Lord is using her in such incredible ways. Get Involved! Show Notes: Instagram: Facebook Group: /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/19147580
info_outline 040. Learn To Die To Yourself with Vanessa and Josh 05/12/2021
040. Learn To Die To Yourself with Vanessa and Josh I'm excited for you to meet today's couple and hear their story. Josh and Vanessa were so easy to connect with right off the bat and their story has many similarities to my own, Josh has connections to South Africa, which is where I was for 2 years, and they were in a long distance relationship for a while before getting married, just like my husband and I. That is just the tip of the iceberg in th stories these two have to share, and as they were sharing with me I began to see a common theme and lesson that the Lord has woven through their testimony which is the title of our episode today… learning how to die to yourself. As you listen you will hear how they have personally had to larn to surrender many things to the Lord and looking back they are able to see how the Lord created fruit from that decision. Not only do you get to see tangible examples of how god can work in someones life when they surrender to Him, but Josh and Vanessa also give you their top 4 tips for learning how to surrender in your own life. Get your pen and paper out you are gunna learn so much from this one! Get Involved! Instagram: Facebook Group : /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/19062113
info_outline 039. Want To Learn To Deepen Your Relationship With The Lord? Hit Play! with Hannah 05/05/2021
039. Want To Learn To Deepen Your Relationship With The Lord? Hit Play! with Hannah Today we have Hannah sharing God's goodness with us, and she is preaching fire, my friend. Her words and her heart to serve the Lord are so impactful and inspiring. She had a beautiful perspective on our relationship with the Lord and how we need to let Him break us down to build us up. This episode is awesome and I hope you're ready for Hannah's passion. I pray that it will be contagious for you today, friend. Join The Fam: The Shop: www.brightestvoices.com/theshop /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/18622607
info_outline 38. How To Have A Smooth Transition Onto The Missions Field with Liz Klancke 04/28/2021
38. How To Have A Smooth Transition Onto The Missions Field with Liz Klancke God writes some pretty good stories, don't you think? Today's guest, Liz, had definitely let God write a beautiful story in her life. She went from being a military wife and working in corporate america, to living full time on the missions field in Cambodia. What a change! Liz shares some valuable tips with us about how to deal with a shift like that, how to have a smooth transition to the missions field after being used to our comfortable american lives. Show Notes: https://brightestvoices.com/episodes/038-how-to-have-a-smooth-transition-onto-the-mission-field-with-liz-k Join The Fam: The Shop: www.brightestvoices.com/theshop /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/18622181
info_outline 037. Hit Play If You're Struggling To Keep Going with Gerry and Barb Normand 04/21/2021
037. Hit Play If You're Struggling To Keep Going with Gerry and Barb Normand WHOOOO! I hope you're hype this morning/afternoon/evening cause this episode is a good one, my friend! I am talking to Gerry and Barb Normand, a couple full of life serving in Guatemala. Their story insane y'all and their love for the Lord and their obedience to Him is so inspiring. Intertwined in their story is a constant lesson to keep going, push on, and trust the Lord. If you are in search of some encouragement to help keep you fighting, this is your episode. Don't you dare leave. /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/18795734
info_outline 036. How To Make Fundraising Enjoyable with Colin and Kathleen Wassaneer 04/14/2021
036. How To Make Fundraising Enjoyable with Colin and Kathleen Wassaneer I want to invite you in with me today as I sit down to talk to Colin and Kathleen. Who are both engineering minded missionaries working with a ministry called EMI. In this interview we talk about how God prepares us for our future works and how to know when it's time to stop learning and gaining experience and instead take action on a dream God has placed in your heart. Colin and Kathleen also share their experience with one of the most dreaded topics in the ministry world… fundraising. Their perspective is so refusing and encouraging so make sure you stick around for this whole episode, my friend. Snow Notes: https://brightestvoices.com/episodes/036-how-to-make-fundraising-enjoyable-with-colin-and-kathleen-wassaneer Join The Fam: The Shop: www.brightestvoices.com/theshop /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/18621431
info_outline 035. Finding God's Heart with Jaimeson Fowler 04/07/2021
035. Finding God's Heart with Jaimeson Fowler In this episode Jaimeson unpacks his journey on the mission field and different moments where he encountered the heart of the Lord and How it changed his view of his job as a missionary and our job as christians in general. Show Notes: https://brightestvoices.com/episodes/035-finding-gods-heart-with-jaimeson-fowler Join The Fam: The Shop: www.brightestvoices.com/theshop /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/18621194
info_outline 033. 7 Things a New Missionary Should Know with Victoria G. 03/17/2021
033. 7 Things a New Missionary Should Know with Victoria G. Y'all are going to LOVE Victoria. I just gotta say… she's one of the only guests that like interviewed ME before we hit record! Haha. She genuinely wanted to know my heart and my story behind this podcast. And honestly he heart to build relationships is what this episode is all about. She is a missionary to the Czech Republic, a country with a majority atheist population. So her ministry relies heavily on showing God's love through consistency and building long term relationships. In this episode, Victoria shares not only her personal testimony which is beautiful… btw. But we also discuss what it is like to be ministering to Athesits. And to top it all off… Victoria provides 7 solid tips that you need to know about starting off your life as missionary. You will walk away from this episode feeling ready to conquer the world, and more educated on what missionary life truly looks like behind the scenes. Join the Fam: Show Notes: The Shop: /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/18272834
info_outline 034: Inside the World of Medical Missions with Ethan and Elizabeth Helm 03/10/2021
034: Inside the World of Medical Missions with Ethan and Elizabeth Helm This is the Brightest Voices podcast, a place where I interview the brightest voices in the darkest places. My goal is to inspire you to use your gifts for the Lord, through the stories of His people on the mission field. Every week I've got some crazy amazing stories for you guys, so I hope you'll stick around. Today's bright voices are Ethan and Elizabeth Helm. A missionary couple doing medical missions in Cambodia. Not only do Ethan and Elizabeth share their testimonies with us, which by the way, are so full of God's glory. But they also give us a raw and real view of exactly what it's like to be medical missionaries. They share their top advice for anyone who feels called to medical missions, and they also share guidelines you need to put in place to ensure you don't experience "missions drift" during your time on the mission field. Join The Fam: Show Notes: The Shop: /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/18274481
info_outline 032. The 4 Keys to Running a Successful Ministry with Ron Widbin 03/10/2021
032. The 4 Keys to Running a Successful Ministry with Ron Widbin Today I am interviewing someone who may just have been one of my favorite interives to date. His name is Ron Widbin and his passions in life very much align with mine. Ron has spent nearly his whole life sharing others stories working as a reporter for a local news station, and now he usues his talents and education to share stories of missionaries on the field. It was a pleasure to be able to provide him with an opportunity to share his own story for a change. And what a story it is. You're not gunna wanna miss this one. Because of Ron's ministry he has had the pleasure of interviewing and experiencing dozens of different ministries and he's been able to take note of what he has observed to be the constant themes that make up a successful ministry.. And gues what?! He is gunna share them with us today. How great is that! If you are dreaming about running your own ministry in the future keep your ears peeled for some good advice coming at ya. And honestly this advice is good for any dream that you have on your heart that you will commit to the Lord. Join the Fam: Show Notes : The Shop: /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/18272018
info_outline 031. The #1 Secret To Perseverance with Jake 03/03/2021
031. The #1 Secret To Perseverance with Jake Hello brightest voices Fam! Welcome back to another story telling sesh. Today I had a chat with my new friend Jake. He works in the Arab world as a mobilizer. He is working his butt off learning two different languages and acclimating to a new culture all while on the look out for opportunities to minister to God's people. Jake's testimony is one of redemption. His relationship with his dad has been totally transformed by God in the last few years and I was so honored to be able to share in that joy and tell that story to all of you. In the episode, Jake shares his top tips for all of you out there who are in the middle of a hardship just trying to persevere. He also says a prayer at the end to anyone one who can relate to his story of broken relationships. If you are currently going through a storm wondering if you'll make it out… this is your episode. Ladies and gentleman… here's Jake! Show Notes : https://brightestvoices.com/episodes/031-the-1-secret-to-perseverance Join The Fam: www.facebook.com/groups/brightestvoices /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/18173846
info_outline 030. The Truth About Purity with Rae-Anna 02/17/2021
030. The Truth About Purity with Rae-Anna Hello hello my friends, welcome back to another episode of brightest Voices. In today's episode, we're having a lil girls chat… but don't worry guys, you can learn from it too. I sat down with Rae-Anna to talk about *ghasp* the controversial topic of Purity. Rae-Anna runs the ministry Pure Heart Japan, where she shares God's heart and design for purity with the people of Japan. In this episode Rae-Anna shares her powerful testimony where she walked away from God several times but He was always there to catch her. He spoke so clearly to her heart that Japan was where she was made to be, but she didn't make it to Japan for 12 years after her calling. Rae-Anna's story is one of persistence and trusting God. She also gives her advice to all the single ladies out there, and of course shares her heart about God's design for Purity. Grab yourself some chocolate and a cozy blanket and let's settle in for this chat. Show Notes: Join The Fam: www.facebook.com/groups/brightestvoices /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/17823206
info_outline 029. What It's Like Living In Rural Guatemala with Greg Walton 02/10/2021
029. What It's Like Living In Rural Guatemala with Greg Walton Welcome back to the Brightest Voices campfire, my friend. Today we've got quite a story from Greg Walton. A man who is no stranger to trusting God. Greg lives on the side of a mountain in Guatemala. He and his wife Helene are gifted in calling out Jesus in people and helping them learn the faith and discipline it takes to develop their gifts and use them for God. Greg's story is all about remembering that it's not about you, and learning how to make space for God to speak and move, and joining Him in what He's already doing. This episode will give you a little glimpse into what it's like to truly live off the grid in a country that is not your own. Greg even shares his top three tips for success on the mission field. If you love the idea of going to the ends of the earth and living in a small tribe somewhere in a jungle… you are going to loooove this episode. Greg has got some stories and some wisdom to share. Let's hear it. Show Notes https://brightestvoices.com/episodes/029-what-its-like-to-live-in-rural-guatemala-with-greg-walton Join The Fam www.facebook.com/groups/brightestvoices /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/17823143
info_outline 028. How To Prepare For The Mission Field with Steve and Christy 02/03/2021
028. How To Prepare For The Mission Field with Steve and Christy In today's episode I had the pleasure of serving as an excuse for Steve and Christy's walk down memory lane. This couple has spent 20+ years on the missions field, gethered stories, learned the language, raised a family, and now they are transitioning into an entirely new country, language and culture. This time their kids are all grown up and on to other things. What a joy it was to hear Steve and Christy reflect on the contrast between their first time moving to a new country to now. I enjoyed every second of this interview, the stories they share are equally entertaining and convicting, and the wisdom and insight they provide is so valuable. Steve and Christy amaze me with their love for the Lord, and their drive to use their passions for His glory. I can't wait for you to meet them so you can be as amazed as I am. Show Notes: Join The Community: /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/17805020
info_outline 027. Getting All Hallmark Movie Up In Here with Bret and Daniella Leninger 01/27/2021
027. Getting All Hallmark Movie Up In Here with Bret and Daniella Leninger Lessons from a story about a long distance relationship. /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/17714012
info_outline 026. Lessons In Trusting God with Isaias and Lenae Gabriel 01/20/2021
026. Lessons In Trusting God with Isaias and Lenae Gabriel One of the beautiful parts about missions is that there are thousands of ministries world wide all united with the cause of doing God's work. Today I want to introduce to you one ministry doing just that. Go Ministries. In this episode I talk to Isias and Lenae Gabriel, an intercultural couple working as the director of residency and the coordinator of communications for GO Ministries. Isias and Lenae share with us about the heart of Go Ministries and their passion to train up locals and how they make that work through all the different facets of their ministry. Isias is from the Dominican Republic and Lenae is from the good ole US of A, so I was curious to hear from them about what it's like to be married to someone with a different culture than theirs. All in All this episode boils down to lessons in trusting God and his plan for us, I am so excited for you to listen and for you to meet Isias and Lenae /episode/index/show/brightestvoices/id/17626622


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Men's Fashion Trends
Will The Streetwear Bubble Burst In 2019?
Has the world had enough of £1000 sneakers? Maybe
Image: Gucci x Dapper Dan
By Tom Banham	22 January 2019
Ask three different people what 'streetwear' means and you'll get five different answers. It's what surfers wore in the seventies. It's what skaters wear now. It's hoodies. It's sneakers. It's joggers with a blazer. It's anything you see people wearing in Brooklyn, or Shoreditch, or Kreuzberg.
Increasingly, it's also a cash cow for luxury labels, for whom a signature sneaker is now almost as important as an 'it' bag. And this new commercial clout means streetwear is now everywhere. Its most high-profile acolytes have ascended to three of the biggest chairs in fashion: Kim Jones at Dior Men; Virgil Abloh at Louis Vuitton men's; and Riccardo Tisci at Burberry. Together, they've built a dialogue with OGs like Stüssy and Carhartt, as well as second-wavers like BAPE and Supreme, that's seen luxury draw from – and in turn inspire – pure streetwear brands.
At its best, it's a conversation based on mutual respect and creative risk-taking. LV's internet-breaking hook-up with Supreme in 2017, or Palace's recent collaboration with Ralph Lauren, show how brands with authentic overlaps can create something fresh. But these are exceptions. Streetwear's rise means everyone wants a piece, and more often it can feel like everyone's ripping off everyone else.
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'Drop' culture has become so common that there's a hyped limited-edition sneaker appearing every week. Some believe that dilutes the exclusivity, not of any one release, but the market in general. It could lead to an odd situation where supply for hard-to-get streetwear outstrips demand.
"It's become lazy," says Chris Morency, editor-at-large at Highsnobiety. "You get these luxury companies adopting just the products – the sneakers, the anoraks – and putting their logos on it." It's an approach that works commercially but ignores the less tangible – and most enduring – elements of streetwear culture. "Community matters. Brands like Stüssy and BAPE and Carhartt will never go away because they've built a community with the people who buy their product."
Barring some fairly drastic shifts, those founding fathers will keep carrying the torch, even when luxury eventually moves on. The athletic giants are also keen to keep people in sportswear. Which is why there are two sides to any conversation about whether the streetwear bubble's due to burst.
"You have grandparents wearing sneakers all the time, they're wearing hoodies," says Morency. "It's got so deep into culture that it's not going to evaporate that quickly." Though streetwear boomed on the backs of millennials, their parents have adopted it for the same reasons it originally appealed to surfers and skaters – comfort and affordability, not aesthetics.
But at the bleeding edge, looks count. And there's only so many times you can send logo hoodies down a runway before people start questioning the emperor's wardrobe choices. "I think that instead of seeing an 'end of streetwear', we'll see it feed into other movements and them all interact with each other," says Max Berlinger, who writes about fashion for New York, GQ and the New York Times. "If you look at Kim's Dior collection, Virgil's Louis Vuitton collection, even Ricardo's Burberry collection, there's this fusion of streetwear and tailoring."
For now, though, expect luxury to step down quicker than the street steps up. By 2025, 43 per cent of luxury fashion will be bought by millennials and gen Z (that's anyone born after 1981, fact fans). Streetwear is a two-pronged attack on their wallets. Firstly, it reflects how they actually dress. Second, it creates space for semi-accessible luxury – the £200 T-shirt, the £300 joggers – which act as a gateway to, they hope, four-figure coats and five-figure luggage.
If 18-year-olds are wearing sneakers and sweatshirts, luxury brands are going to keep making them. But, says Morency, you'll see street-inflected spins on their more traditional product categories. "It'll be suiting, good leather goods, but adopted for a younger consumer." Think the rollercoaster-belt buckles on Dior Homme's saddle bags (a collab with Matthew Williams, founder of hyped brand Alyx) or the puffer holdalls at Abloh's latest Louis Vuitton show. "These are product categories that are not historically connected with street or youth culture, but they bring it into a new age so it becomes appealing."
The tastes of millennials are also reflected in the figures who now front luxury campaigns. That streetwear's usurpation of notoriously white luxury houses has come as hip hop has ousted rock music from the charts is no coincidence. Rappers drive the fashion conversation and they've done so by mixing high-fashion with streetwear. Rap created a space in which £600 sneakers could not only exist, but thrive. "If you look at Valentino, and even where Gucci has taken it, I think we can even see a lot of the eighties and nineties hip-hop influence," says Berlinger.
So no, don't expect the streetwear bubble to burst in 2019. The AW19 runways weren't light on hoodies and sneakers were as prevalent as ever, even if dress shoes did enjoy a resurgence, albeit in chunkier shapes. But it's also clear that streetwear's growing up. At Noah, founded by ex-Supreme creative director Brendon Babenzien, skatewear sits alongside loose blazers and rugby shirts. Prada's most recent collection blended nylon sportswear with tailoring. And at DIY brands like Cactus Plant Flea Market and Online Ceramics, streetwear's basics feel brand new again.
"They've got this skater T-shirt energy that's blowing up out in LA," says Berlinger. "These weird things that almost feel like art projects, they feel like kids in their basements screen-printing T-shirts, tie-dyeing them themselves and not making any money. I don't even know if it's streetwear, but if it is then it feels like this weird, next-level, personalised version."
"I don't think streetwear will fade at all. Luxury houses will always follow where that young consumer goes. If they decide to only wear suiting and tailoring, that's where luxury will head. I don't think they're looking at streetwear as the future of these luxury houses, they're looking at how young people are dressing now and this is just how young people dress today. It might be different tomorrow and they'll evolve with that." – Chris Morency
"I think that for some core, insidery fashion people, they're getting a little tired of the streetwear phenomenon. But I don't think that's necessarily the case abroad or in the mainstream. There's still some legs there. I don't think we're going to see it end in the next two years, three years." – Max Berlinger
"The juggernaut is not slowing down anytime soon. Luxury brands will continue to co-opt looks, influencers, marketing strategies and more from the world of streetwear, as they have been doing for decades. And at the same time, streetwear brands will aspire to emulate their luxury counterparts in terms of celebrity endorsements, high spec concept stores and, in some cases, ridiculous price points." – Matt Nation, Provide Birmingham
About The Author: Tom Banham
Jocks & Nerds deputy editor Tom Banham is an outerwear addict with bylines in GQ, Men's Health and Mr Porter.
He's fascinated by the collision of high fashion and streetwear, but also knows his way around a soft-shouldered blazer. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @banham_tom
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Gareth Bale's future discussed by agent, amid Premier League reports
Gareth Bale's struggles in the Real Madrid first team have not affected his future, according to agent Jonathan Barnett.
The Welsh superstar has scored 11 goals in 21 La Liga appearances in a season that had been rigged with injuries. Bale has only started two Champions League games this season and was left on the bench for their semi-final first leg encounter against Juventus last week with manager Zinedine Zidane preferring Isco.
Marco Asensio is also ahead of Bale in the Real Madrid pecking order at the moment, so it as presumed a transfer was on the cards this summer.
That's when Manchester United come in. Whenever the transfer window opens we're linked with Bale and reports have done the round again, but his agent has appeared to put the breaks on that.
Liverpool have also been linked with the two-time Champions League winner.
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However, Barnett claims that the player and club remain firmly committed to each other.
"Gareth is a Real Madrid player and loves Real Madrid and Real Madrid love Gareth," Barnett told ESPN FC. "All this talk about leaving is written by reporters who have no idea what is going on and who need to write something and don't care if it is true or not."
Interestingly, Madrid reached out to United in January offering up Bale. The La Liga club at the time were preparing moves for some of the Premier League's biggest stars and the Welshman making way would have given a financial boost.
Los Blancos have been linked with players such as Eden Hazard, Mohamed Salah and Harry Kane. Oh, and David de Gea but we won't say anymore about that.
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J . D Salinger
National socialism in literature
Salinger, J. D. (Jerome David)
J. D. Salinger and the Nazis
by Eberhard Alsen
eISBN: 978-0-299-31578-8 | Cloth: 978-0-299-31570-2
Library of Congress Classification PS3537.A426Z537 2018
Before J.D. Salinger became famous for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye and infamous as a literary recluse, he was a soldier in World War II. While serving in the U.S. Army's Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) in Europe, Salinger wrote more than twenty short stories and returned home with a German war bride. Eberhard Alsen, through meticulous archival research and careful analysis of the literary record, corrects mistaken assumptions about the young writer's war years and their repercussions. Though recent biographies and films claim that Salinger regularly participated in combat, Alsen cites military documents showing that his counterintelligence work was well behind the front lines.
Alsen, a longtime Salinger scholar who witnessed the Nazi regime firsthand as a child in Germany, tracks Salinger's prewar experiences in the army, his work for the CIC during significant military campaigns, and his reactions to three military disasters that killed more than a thousand fellow soldiers in his Fourth Infantry Division. Alsen also identifies the Nazi death camp where Salinger saw mounds of recently burned bodies. Revealing details shed light on Salinger's outspoken disgust for American military leaders, the personality changes that others saw in him after the war, and his avoidance of topics related to the Holocaust.
Eberhard Alsen is a professor emeritus of English at Cortland College, State University of New York. He is the author of several books, including A Reader's Guide to J.D. Salinger and Salinger's Glass Stories as a Composite Novel.
1 A Secular Jewish Upbringing
2 Salinger in Austria before the Nazi Takeover
3 Continued Unconcern about the Nazis
4 Ready to Kill Nazis
5 The Slapton Sands Disasters
6 Under Fire from the Wehrmacht
7 Salinger's Job as a CIC Agent
8 The Saint-Lô SNAFU and the Liberation of Paris
9 The Hürtgen Forest Fiasco
10 Searching for Nazi Spies and Collaborators in Luxembourg
11 Visit to a Concentration Camp
12 Nervous Breakdown
13 Was Salinger's German Wife a Nazi?
14 Half-Heartedly Hunting Nazis after the War
15 American Bastards and Nazi Bastards
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Holiday travel can be hectic, and if you're not careful, dangerous. This article is not to scare, but to prepare you so you and your family can be as safe as possible and still enjoy yourself this holiday season.
1. Travel with someone. Find out if a friend or family member is going in your direction. If so, travel with them. Students should travel in a group, as this is not the time to prove your independence.
2. Avoid traveling at night. The redeye flight might be cheap, but it isn't the safest time to travel. Traveling when it is most populated has a level of safety that nighttime travel does not.
3. Never travel while intoxicated. Although tempting, traveling under the influence will lower your reflexes. You need to be aware at all times. Save the drinks for when you arrive safely at your destination. Never drink while or before driving and if your medication makes you drowsy, consider taking a plane or other mode of transportation.
4. Don't rely on technology completely. Map out your trip and be prepared if you have to use a real map instead of MapQuest to find out where you are going.
5. Hire a driver when in other countries. Women are frequently abducted in cabs while traveling in other countries. Plan ahead and hire a driver who will be waiting for you when you arrive at the airport.
6. Check road conditions before you leave if you are traveling out of state. Prepare accordingly. Make sure to have a first aid kit and extra blankets in your trunk.
7. Have your car service arranged before leaving on your holiday journey.
8. Make a list of allergies to foods and medications and place it in your traveling documentation in case you are incapacitated.
9. Keep your business to yourself. It is nice to be polite on your holiday trip, but there is no need to expose every detail about your trip to your neighbor seated next to you on the train, plane, or bus.
10. Police must show their badge when requested. If you are pulled over and traveling alone, request to see the officer's badge. If it is late at night, slow down, but don't stop. Pull over and drive slowly while calling 911. Tell the dispatcher what is happening and if there is an officer in that location.


....warning, these glasses are not for everyone. I figure since I have to wear glasses, why not have fun with it! I have a Ka-zillion pairs of glasses and these are my latest addition to my Cat-Eye collection. Thanks to Desi at Retro Focus Eyewear! I have to get lenses put in them and then I'll post a pic with them on. Love the RED!
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Whenever I have the "Exercise your right" quest selected and vote in my parish, it doesn't complete. I've tried small votes, negative votes, putting myself in power, putting the other in power, and nothing works.
TL;DR: "Exercise your right" quest is not working.
Are you using the latest version of the game? A Quest related fix was added in the last update.
Well, I just installed the game a week ago and I can't complete any quests. The one I have as being able to complete, I have proceeded to redeem my prizes over 10x and the quest remains open to redeem, nothing is added to my points/inventory. All others, atm 7, say "quest in progress" when I tap on them.
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Kathleen C. Friedman
October 6, 1932 — January 9, 2023
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Kathleen C. Friedman (nee Sleigher) age 90 of Fairview Park, OH. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 9, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Sidney "Syd" Friedman. Kathleen was born on October 6, 1932 in Leechburg, PA the daughter of the late Raymond Jacob and Margaret Mary Callahan Sleigher. Loving mother of Sam (Cindy), Pam, David (Michele) and Karen Russo (John); grandmother of Joshua and Alex Friedman, Dylan Friedman, JJ, Jacob (Andrea) and, Abigail Russo and Tyler Friedman; sister of the late Robert, Patrick, Joseph (Ike), Bernard (Rip), Raymond (Red) and Frances (Fritz) Sleigher, Lucille Weinel, Grace Schneider and Mary Margaret and survived by sister Dolores McNally (Duckie). Her passions were her family, friends, faith, music, dancing, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to the Fairview Park Senior Center, 20769 Lorain Road, Fairview Park OH 44126. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 21369 Center Ridge Road, Fairview Park, on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 3-7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Angela's Merici Church, 20970 Lorain Road, Fairview Park on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:30 am. Interment to follow at Ohio Western National Reserve Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, OH 44273.
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George Michaels single "Careless Whisper " was released by epic records. Memorable Saxophone solo. It reached number one in nearly 25 countries. It was George Michael's first solo single even though it was released whilst he was still in the band WHAM. George Michael wrote many of his songs whilst traveling to places this song was written whilst he was taking a bus journey. Andrew Ridgely is also named as co writing the song and they were both aged around 17 at the time. The Video was shot in Miami Florida Coconut Grove & Watson Island.
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JOHNSON v. WILLIAMS
JOHNSON v. WILLIAMS et al.
C. F. Jorz, Los Angeles, for appellants. Atus P. Reuther and Clyde C. Shoemaker, Los Angeles, for respondents.
From an order granting plaintiff's motion for a new trial after a verdict had been rendered in favor of defendants by a jury in an action to recover damages for negligence, defendants appeal.
Facts: On March 29, 1947, plaintiff was driving a sedan in a westerly direction on Oxnard Street in San Fernando Valley. At the same time defendant Robert Lloyd Williams was driving a convertible in the same direction on the same street. Plaintiff attempted to pass the convertible and while so doing the two cars collided, the car in which plaintiff was riding forcibly striking a pole, with the result that plaintiff received personal injuries. There was a conflict in the evidence as to whether plaintiff had been drinking prior to the accident and as to whether he was driving his car at an excessive rate of speed, as well as whether he had sounded his horn before attempting to pass defendants' car.
Plaintiff's motion for a new trial was granted on the following grounds, among others:
'1. Irregularity in the proceedings of the court by which the plaintiff was prevented from having a fair trial.
'2. Irregularity in the order or orders of the court in connection with the argument of the cause before the jury by which the plaintiff was prevented from having a fair trial.
'3. Irregularity in the proceedings of the court and the order or orders of the court and abuse of discretion by which the plaintiff was prevented from having a fair trial.'
Question: Did the trial court err in granting plaintiff's motion for a new trial?
This question must be answered in the negative. Under the testimony in the present case the question of the permissible speed at which automobiles might lawfully travel on Oxnard Street at the time and place of the accident was involved. During the course of plaintiff's opening argument to the jury his counsel directed attention to the evidence that Oxnard Street upon which the accident occurred ran east and west; was not posted with signs restricting the speed limit; that there were no traffic signals along the street; and referred to the fact that the place at which the accident happened was in a 55 mile zone, and that the prima facie speed limit at the place of the accident and on each side thereof was 55 miles per hour. Whereupon defendants' counsel interrupted and the following colloquy took place between court and counsel:
'Mr. Jorz: I submit, if your Honor please, that that is prejudicial, that remark about fifty miles an hour or fifty-five miles an hour. The evidence is undisputed that is all residences in there.
'Mr. Shoemaker: If your Honor please, that is a matter that the jurors must consider.
'The Court: The jurors will take their law from the Court and not from counsel. There is no fifty-five miles an hour limit in this case. The Court will instruct you on the speed law at the proper time.'
Thereafter plaintiff proceeded with the argument and again referred to the fact that the place where the accident occurred was not posted with signs designating the speed limit for a distance of two or three miles; that there were no boulevard stop signs regulating traffic; and no automatic traffic signals of any kind. Again counsel for defendant interrupted and the following colloquy transpired:
'Mr Jorz: Counsel insists upon talking about no regulation of speed limits. I submit it is inflammatory. It is prejudicial because it is wholly inconsistent with the instruction that the Court will give with respect to that. The inference is a man can drive as fast as he wants and I submit that is not the law in this case.
'The Court: The Court has told the jurors once or twice and now puts it in a little different form: These prima facie speed limits that apply to criminal cases do not apply to these civil actions. We are governed by the basic speed law which will be given in your instructions. Proceed Mr. Shoemaker. (Further argument)
'* * * The officer testified that there were no signs regulating the speed on Oxnard.
'Mr. Jorz: I assign that remark as misconduct.
'Mr. Shoemaker: That is the testimony in the case.
'The Court: No. The court excluded any testimony on the subject of whether the street was signposted and the jurors are instructed to disregard any argument to the effect that the street was not signposted.
'Mr. Shoemaker: Your Honor, I recall that when Mr. Everman was testifying he was permitted to testify that all the way from Laurel to Hazeltine there was no signposting on Oxnard regulating traffic on Oxnard.
'The Court: There is no such evidence in the record. You will proceed, Mr. Shoemaker.
'Mr. Shoemaker: I am sorry, your Honor. That is my recollection of the testimony.
'The Court: You can take all the exceptions you want. You will proceed. There is no such evidence.
'Mr. Shoemaker: I am sorry but that is my recollection of it. Now there is no evidence that anywhere along on Oxnard there was any sign, so far as that goes, nothing proven by the other side.
'Mr. Jorz: I assign the repeated remarks about signs and sign posting as misconduct in view of the Court's admonition.
'The Court: Read that last sentence. (Record read.)
'The Court: The jurors are again instructed to disregard any argument revolving around the question of whether there were any speed signs on that street or not. Now, that is enough of that argument, Mr. Shoemaker. (Further argument.)
'The Court: Ten minutes recess. Remember the admonition. * * *
'Mr. Shoemaker: If your Honor please, we have examined the record, the testimony of last Thursday and we respectfully ask your Honor to be permitted to present the few portions of the evidence on which I based my argument with respect to what the evidence showed as to sign posting along Oxnard Street.
'The Court: There is no evidence concerning sign posting relating to speed. If the jurors are in doubt about any portions of the evidence, after they retire to deliberate, they may return into court and have such portions read to them. You will proceed with your argument, Mr. Jorz.'
The witness, George L. Everman, a police officer had testified during the trial among other things, as follows:
'By Mr. Shoemaker: Q. As of March 29, 1947 and prior thereto were you familiar with the highway known as Oxnard Street involved in this case all the way from Hazeltine on the west to Laurel on the east? A. Yes, sir.
'Q. That would cover how much distance? A. Between two and two and a half miles. Well, Hazeltine would be about three miles, including Hazeltine.
'Q. And Laurel would be how far east of Woodman? A. Between two and two and a half miles.
'Q. Throughout that entire length from Laurel on the east to Hazeltine on the west, state whether or not Oxnard was entirely open so far as speed was concerned with respect to any signs, any sign posting.
'Mr. Jorz: Objected to as immaterial whether there was or was not.
'The Court: Sustained.'
The statements and directions of the trial judge to the jury to the effect that there was no prima facie speed limit and that prima facie speed limits applied to criminal cases but did not apply to civil actions was an erroneous statement of the law. Section 511 of the Vehicle Code reads in part as follows: 'Speed not in excess of limits lawful unless clearly violative of basic rule. The speed of any vehicle upon a highway not in excess of the limits specified in this section or established as authorized in this code is lawful unless clearly proved to be in violation of the basic rule declared in Section 510 hereof. * * *
'Prima facie limits: Applicability: Signs noticing changed limits. The prima facie limits referred to above are as follows and the same shall be applicable unless changed as authorized in this code and, if so changed, then only when signs have been erected giving notice thereof, in which event the speed designated on the sign shall be the prima facie limit: * * *
'(c) Fifty-five miles per hour under all other conditions unless a different speed is established as provided in this code and signs are in place giving notice thereof.'
The speed limits above specified have been referred to by the courts as permissible speed limits. (Laine v. Weddell, 76 Cal.App.2d 610, 613, 173 P.2d 567; Noble v. Kertz & Sons Feed etc. Co., 72 Cal.App.2d 153, 157, 164 P.2d 257; see also Burch v. Valley Motor Lines, Inc., 78 Cal.App.2d 834, 846, 179 P.2d 47.) When there is not a violation of these permissive limits in civil cases, the rate of speed is not unlawful or negligent unless proved to be in violation of the basic rule declared in section 510 of the Vehicle Code. (Olson v. Union Oil Co., 25 Cal.App.2d 627, 629, 78 P.2d 446; Cavalli v. Luckett, 40 Cal.App.2d 250, 252, 104 P.2d 708.)
In view of the facts in this case the prima facie speed limit on Oxnard, the street where the accident occurred, was 55 miles per hour. Such was the permissive speed limit. Standing alone and without being shown to be in violation of the basic rule declared in section 510 of the Vehicle Code,* such speed was lawful and not negligent. Plaintiff's counsel clearly had the right to discuss the evidence and to argue the facts as to the applicable speed limit, and the jury should have been properly instructed by the court on that subject. Instead, the trial judge erroneously advised the jury (1) that there was no 55 miles per hour limit in the case, and (2) that 'these prima facie speed limits that apply to criminal cases do not apply to these civil actions. We are governed by the basic speed law which will be given in your instructions.' The jurors were instructed to disregard any argument to the effect that the street was not sign posted, and they were also instructed to disregard any argument pertaining to the question as to whether there were any speed signs on the street. Since there was no evidence introduced that Oxnard Street was sign posted, in order to bring it within the category of a residence or business section, it was conclusively presumed to have been outside of a business or residence district. (Sec. 758, Vehicle Code; Noble v. Kertz, supra, 72 Cal.App.2d at page 157 et seq., 164 P.2d 257.)
In view of the fact the trial judge determined that the foregoing errors were prejudicial his order granting the new trial must be affirmed, and it is so ordered.
FOOTNOTE. Section 510, Vehicle Code reads thus: 'No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater that is reasonable or prudent having due regard for the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.'
MOORE, P. J., and WILSON, J., concur.


The mosque of Muhammad 'Ali Pasha was built between 1828 and 1848. Perched on the summit of the citadel, this Ottoman mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th c., is, with its animated silhouette and twin minarets, the most visible mosque in Cairo.
It is built on the site of Mamluk palaces destroyed at the behest of the patron, an act reminiscent of that of Saladin who wiped out all traces of Fatimid power by dismantling their palaces, and it also superseded the adjacent Mosque of al-Nasir Muhammad as the new state mosque. This first independent ruler of Egypt chose to build his state mosque entirely in the architectural style of his former overlords, the Ottomans, unlike the Mamluks who, despite their political submission to the Ottomans, tenaciously stuck to the architectural styles of the two Mamluk dynasties. But then, as an Ottoman governor of Albanian origin, his primary identification was with the Ottomans rather than his local subjects and he even had designs on the Sultanate for a time.
This mosque, with its general scheme consisting of a square sanctuary covered by a central dome flanked by four half-domes, is a conscious revival of Ottoman imperial style. The style, however, was not the only imperial aspect that the architect strived to emulate. The monumental scale of the sanctuary rivals that of Sultan Ahmet (1609-17); the adjoining courtyard surrounded by the typical domed porticoes is of a larger area than that of the Süleymaniye (1550-57); the slightly pointed dome, although of a diameter smaller than its Ottoman counterparts, has a profile equal in height to that of the Süleymaniye and higher than that of the Selimiye (1569-74); the height of the minarets is unrivaled by any of their Ottoman counterparts. The mosque's decoration styles shows strong European influence, characteristic of Ottoman architecture in Istanbul from this period.
'Abd al-Wahhab, Hasan. "Al-'Imara fi 'Asr Muhammad 'Ali Basha." Majallat al-'Imara 3-4 (1941): 57-70.
Al-Asad, Mohammad. "The Mosque of Muhammad 'Ali in Cairo." Muqarnas 9 (1992): 39-55.
Jarrar, Sabri, András Riedlmayer, and Jeffrey B. Spurr. Resources for the Study of Islamic Architecture. Cambridge, MA: Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, 1994.
Rabbat, Nasser O. The Citadel of Cairo : a new interpretation of royal Mamluk architecture. n.p.: Leiden ; New York : E.J. Brill, 1995.
Wiet, Gaston. Muhammad 'Ali et les Beaux-Arts. Cairo: Dar al Maaref, 1949.


A puzzled engineer once called an acoustician friend of his to ask whether a door with a gap underneath could achieve a sound reduction index of 30 dB. On being answered negatively, he then announced that he had been given a test report by the contractor boasting of 35 dB. That "test report" happened to be a mere sound reduction index versus frequency curve without any description of the measurement conditions; the fact that there was no trace of leakage (which would have induced a flattening of the curve) was highly suspicious too. After much shouting on the phone, the full measurement report was eventually handed over. It turned out that the test had been performed on the door panel alone (without any frame or gap for that matter).
Lesson Learned: Do not trust an incomplete test report.
A manufacturer had in his catalog a roofing system that apparently featured better acoustic performances than the competition.
On looking earnestly at the test report, one sentence read: "The panel was laid on the structure." This was the clincher: There was no fastener, which helped gain a few dB, and would of course never work in practice.
Lesson Learned: Always read carefully the test sample description as well!
A manufacturer's representative would boast that his ceiling was simultaneously highly absorptive and featured high insulation performances. When requiring the relevant test reports, a technical file was sent back. The relevant test reports were printed out in small characters (usually a bad sign for sure!), the test laboratories were different for the absorption test and for the insulation test, and the name of the product appeared to have been tampered with. It eventually turned out that the representative had taken his best absorptive ceiling and his best insulating ceiling and attempted to pass them for a single material.
Lesson Learned: Reading a test report often is a case of finding where the clincher is!


How Does a Divorce Effect Social Security Benefits?
If you do qualify for Social Security benefits, the benefits you receive do not reduce the amount of Social Security benefits paid to your former spouse. Therefore, getting divorced does not reduce your benefits, it only allows your former spouse to collect Social Security benefits as well.
You should also know, that if your ex-spouse qualifies for their Social Security benefits, but, has not applied for them, that you can still receive your Social Security benefits, based on that ex-spouse (provided that you have been divorced for at least two years).
Finally, it is important to know that Social Security benefits are subject to Federal Law and are not subject to change based on changes in New York law.
If you are contemplating divorce and you are close to being married for 10 years, you may want to delay filing for divorce until you are married for more than 10 years. This way you may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits from your former spouse.
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The Parti Negara ( also spelled Party Negara) was a Malay-based political party which was formed by former leaders of the Independence of Malaya Party (IMP) in 1953, and formally launched in February 1954. It was founded by Dato Sir Onn Jaafar, the first president of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), after losing an internal power struggle.

The party, which was constitutionally multi-ethnic, sought to create a niche for itself as a third force in the late fifties and early sixties but it failed miserably. The party did not gain significant support within the Malay community, and was derided by the UMNO-led  Alliance Party for its alleged chauvinism. The only parliamentary seat Parti Negara ever won was in the 1959 general elections in Terengganu, by Onn himself.

With the death of Onn in 1962, Parti Negara eventuallyfizzled out.  The seat that Onn won was won back by the Alliance in the subsequent by-election.

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Q: Why does $(1+x)^np(x)$ has at least $n+1$ terms? $p(x)$ is a polynomial. Assume $p(x)\ne0$.
How to prove that $(1+x)^np(x)$ has at least $n+1$ terms?

A: Hint: Induction with differentiation to get to smaller step.

A: For a polynomial $f\in\mathbb C[X]$, $f(x)=\sum_ka_kX^k$ let $$w(f)=|\{\,k\in\Bbb N:a_k\ne 0\,\}|$$ denote the number of nonzero terms occurring in $f$ and let $$v(f)=\begin{cases}\max\{\,k\in\Bbb N:(1+X)^k\mid f\,\}&\text{if $f\ne 0$}\\\infty&\text{if $f=0$}\end{cases}$$
denote the multiplicity of $-1$ as a root of $f$.
Observe that $$\tag1w(Xf)=w(f)$$ and that $$\tag2w(f')=\begin{cases} w(f)&\text{if $X\mid f$}\\w(f)-1&\text{otherwise.}\end{cases}$$
Also,
$$\tag3v(Xf)=v(f) $$
and as the derivative of $(1+X)^kq(X)$ with $q(-1)\ne 0$ is $(1+X)^{k-1}r(X)$ with $r(X):=kq(X)+(1+X)q'(X)$ and $r(-1)=kq(-1)$ we have
$$\tag4v(f')=v(f)-1\qquad\text{if $0<v(f)<\infty$} $$
The problem statement is equivalent to saying that $w(f)>v(f)$ for all nonzero $f$.
This follows readily by induction, the base step being constant polynomials where $w(f)=1>0=v(f)$, and the induction step using $(1)$ and $(3)$ if $X\mid f$ and  $(2)$ and $(4)$ if $X\nmid f$.

A: If p(x) is non-zero then it  contains at least one term in it. How many terms are in $(1+x)^n$? The binomial expansion will help here.

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The global price of a barrel of oil has declined… and Brent crude is close to 87 years old
Trends Suha Local Monday 23rd January 2023 03:25 AM REPORT
The price of a barrel of oil declined globally during trading today, Monday, January 23 (2023), amid limited trading due to the Lunar New Year holiday in East Asia.
And oil markets maintained most of the gains achieved in the past week due to the prospects for an economic recovery in China, the largest oil importer this year.
The global price of a barrel of oil today
By 07:59 a.m. GMT (10:59 a.m. Mecca time), the prices of benchmark Brent crude futures – for delivery in March 2023 – fell by 0.49%, to $87.20 a barrel.
The price of US West Texas crude futures – delivery in March 2023 – increased by 0.48%, to $81.25 a barrel, according to data seen by the specialized energy platform.
Oil prices ended their dealings, on Friday, January 20, at an increase. The global price of a barrel of oil rose by more than 1.5%, at the end of today's trading, Friday, January 20, 2023, to reap weekly gains for the second time in a row.
Both crudes (Brent and West Texas Intermediate) achieved weekly gains of about 2.7% and 1.8%, respectively, during the past week.
Oil market conditions
Analysts said that optimism about China's reopening is likely to push the global oil price higher.
Mumbai-based director of Trifecta Energy Consultancy Sukrit Vijikar said the market wanted to hold long positions in case Chinese growth resumed.
Commodities analysts at ANZ said in a note that the data shows a strong recovery in travel in China after the easing of coronavirus restrictions, noting a 22% jump in road traffic congestion so far this month compared to a year earlier.
International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said on Friday that energy markets could tighten this year if China's economy recovers in the way financial institutions expect it to.
"I wouldn't be too relaxed about markets, and 2023 could be a year where we'll see tougher markets than some colleagues might think," Birol said on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Reuters reported.
The jump in traffic in China ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday bodes well for fuel demand after a two-week holiday.
Russian oil products
"The expected increase in demand comes as the market prepares for further sanctions on Russian oil," said ANZ analysts.
The EU-G7 alliance will cap prices for Russian refined products from February 5, in addition to the Russian crude price caps in place since December and the EU's ban on Russian crude imports by sea.
The G-7 agreed to postpone the review of the Russian oil price ceiling to March, a month later than originally planned, to give time to assess the impact of the ceiling on oil products.
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A young man recently asked why I share so many stories of older men and women who continue to exercise or compete. He then stated his preference for learning and observing from athletes in their prime. He finished by asking how it is beneficial for a young adult to observe an elderly person in competition.
My initial thought was that it is unfortunate a young man must ask what he can learn from his elders. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt however as I made my share of mistakes as a youngster. I suppose I had to grow older to fully appreciate how much we can learn from previous generations. I certainly cherish the time I spend speaking to my grandmother who is in her 90s and my aunt who is 101 years old. There is always something to learn from those with so much experience in the game of the life.
Unfortunately, experience in life is not always appreciated until after the fact. It is more common to praise experience as it relates to athletics or professionals in the work force. For example, the seasoned athlete is typically considered the more knowledgeable source when compared to the inexperienced rookie. Most seem to accept this notion yet tend to overlook the significance of experience in life.
Personally, I believe we can all learn from the examples set forth by those who continue to compete in the latter stages of life. A prime example can be seen below. Take a look at 92 year old Svend Stensgaard in a recent powerlifting meet. He deadlifts 286 pounds at approximately the 5:30 mark within the clip.
Svend is a prime example that we are never too old to pursue our passions. At 92 years old, he is more capable than many adults a fraction of his age. Meanwhile, I regularly hear from men and women in their 30s and 40s who are already complaining about old age. Svend on the other hand is willing to collapse to fulfill his goals. He actually falls to the ground upon completing the lift. To no surprise however, he gets right back up.
I also enjoy observing older athletes as they aren't competing for anyone but themselves. Svend isn't trying to convince the rest of the world to become powerlifters. And while that may not seem significant, it stands out to me based on how much nonsense I see spewed throughout the fitness industry. Too many experts preach a single approach at the expense of all others.
Svend offers yet another example that there is no single right or best approach. Almost anything works if the individual is willing to work. Throughout this blog's history, we've seen older athletes involved in gymnastics, ultramarathon running, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and more. One example is not better or worse than another. Even opposing examples actually work together to reiterate that countless options do exist. For example, while one young expert dismisses powerlifting for the elderly, Svend provides a real world counter. While another expert dismisses aerobic training, we see two grandmothers running ultramarathons.
In each case, we see individuals who defy the odds and pursue their passions. They prove that it is never too late and that no one should ever pick your passion for you. If you want something, it is your right to pursue it. Don't waste time trying to explain your passion to someone who doesn't share it. Also stop assuming that you are too old to live out your dreams. Too many people act as if there are stop and rewind buttons in life. In case you haven't heard, there aren't. This is the only life you'll ever live and the clock is always ticking. If you want something, start working to get it. As Svend and others clearly demonstrate, age is not the excuse that so many pretend it to be.
HI ROSS, HAVING GRAY HAIR I FOR ONE APPRECIATE SEEING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF OLDER ATHLETES. I GREW UP IN A PLACE AND TIME WHEN ALL AGES INTERACTED FREELY SO HAD MANY OLDER ROLE MODELS TO OBSERVE AND LEARN FROM. AT 63 I AM GRATEFUL TO STILL HAVE OLDER PEOPLE TO STILL LOOK UP TO. SEEING THESE WONDERFUL ATHLETES PERFORM PUTS LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE AND REMINDS US THAT WE TOO SHALL BECOME, GOD WILLING, OLDER AND THAT EVEN THOUGH WE MAY BE UNABLE TO MATCH WHAT WAS POSSIBLE IN OUR YOUTH WE CAN STILL LEAD HEALTHY, VIBRANT AND ACTIVE LIVES UNTIL OUR FINAL DAYS.
Great post. And a great quote. I hope to at least be performing a regular walking routine, and/or maybe a light dumbbell routine if I am blessed to reach 92 years of age. But I can't say I'll be deadlifting nearly 300lbs. That is an impressive feat for someone of 90+!!
I like to learn from eldery making progress because they don't get away with stupid things as easily as a 20 year old with loads of Testoterone, probably no injuries or orhopedic problems and so on.
Also, the older you get, the more mistakes you usually have done, and the more relaxed you see things. because you now know, that different approaches work, even for the exact same goal, usually. not so much dogmatism and crusade characters in the older age range.
What about the guy who is early 30's and never had a girlfriend-I feel like a freak and am embarrassed(I was raised an only child, had trauma as a kid for being fat-my earliest childhood memories were group ridicule for being fat as a little kid). I really appreciate in the past how youv'e stood up against childhood obesity-feeding kids crap can really destroy their social lives and damage them not just physically but mentally.
Should a guy in that scenario give up? It's the social akwardness. It's rough and I don't want to lose hope. Any advice?
@Tim – Of course you shouldn't give up. The past is the past. Don't let it control your future. Don't let the bullies from the past continue to haunt you. Take it one day at a time. Email me if you need anything.
Thanks Ross. I enjoy your article about our seniors and their physical feats. It inspires me when I get aches and pains and gives me a longer term perspective on working out.
Great site you run Ross.
I think if I would have read this article as a 25 year old it wouldn't have had as much of an impact on me than it does as someone over 50. Sure, I knew even as a young man that the body wears down, but I never had to experience it firsthand. I've kept most of my strength because I've focused on that more, but have lost a good deal of flexibility and stamina, and that is due to neglecting those aspects of fitness. It is so true as they say, "use it or lose it." I imagine the excuses one someone over 3/4s of a century could come up with as to why not to train. Easy to train as a carefree, strong, youngster who can get away with little sleep, bad diet, etc. It is always easy to train when you see improvements in strength, physique, stamina, etc., but to keep training when those increases cease, takes an extra kick in the arse.
Ross, thanks again for being a voice of reason in this increasingly complex landscape of fitness training. I am 32 and often feel like my prime athletic days are over. I watched this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baR57TLvxhc) recently and completely identified with Nash in his despair about not knowing if he can get back to the same mountain peaks he once scaled so easily. I feel like I am in a period of transition where I am learning how to be more forgiving to myself and how to maintain a consistent training routine, thinking of each day as part of the marathon.
Again, thank you for your commitment to helping us all achieve our goals, even if we do not yet know what those goals are.
I just watched a 92 year old man deadlift more than I can manage. I've got to get to the gym right NOW!!!
Hi Ross, I am 62 and have trained EVERY DAY since 12/1/1977 when I decided to follow a healthy life style. This morning, for instance, I did 10 sets of 15 pushups and jumped rope for 45 min, and, yes, i am great at double unders. I have done road races from the 5K to the full marathon, bicycle, swim, roller blade, lift weights, and practically any activity you can think of. i also work full time as an RN at the VA and raised 4 very athletic daughters. In fact I beat my 29-yr-old in a 10-mile road race last year by 3 minutes. So keep the varied videos coming! I love them and love your website. Oh I almost forgot, my son-in-law is an MMA fighter and trainer and also loves the site. Thank you for everything you do!
Ross – Thanks for featuring Svend Stensgaard in your blog. Both of you are very inspiring in your own ways.
Truly that old age should not be a hinder to reach our goals. It is only a number. It is not even the number of times we fall, but the number of times we stand up and continue. What is important is that we are motivated and passionate with the things we do.
I was a martial arts practitioner in my 20s, then gave it up for 15 years before getting back into it at the age of 42. A year later I discovered Brazilian jiu jitsu, my first foray into the grappling arts.
The point of all this? I often wish I knew about these conditioning protocols when I was younger. And I wish I had kept training martial arts in my younger years. I wish I could get in a time machine and go back a couple of decades. It is hard not to feel inferior to the 20- and 30-somethings I train alongside.
But here's what I try to remind myself: The joy is in pushing your boundaries, finding your edge, overcoming challenges and improving performance. And that is always a *personal* standard to strive for, that cannot be compared to anyone else's. Even the 20-something fitness fanatic is nothing compared to a professional athlete. There is always someone bigger and better. Only be concerned with pushing your own personal edge, at whatever age. Enjoy the journey, as I try to do in my martial arts training, which in theory should be an equally satisfying struggle to achieve technical mastery, independent of age. Enjoy the endorphins, the feeling that you can conquer the world, which should come at any age.
Young or old, these are the values we all share. What the young can learn from the old is how to sustain motivation and discipline over time, and how to push boundaries and keep fighting limitations even when more obstacles arise and life gets in the way.
I love posts like this. Absolutely love them. Your inspirational and age related posts are a very big reason why I started following your blog and do so to this day.
Your pick people up and don't people down attitude is so refreshing in the world of fitness "experts." It really is. Thank you for what you do, Ross.


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This cable requires a LCD ColorDMD that is running in SIGMA mode, that is board revision 1.3, 1.3A or 1.3B.
The 9 pin LAMP_IN connection on the back of this ColorDMD board revision has to be open.
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Percy M(arshall) Young (1912-2004) Biography
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See index for SATA sketch: Born May 17, 1912, in Northwich, Cheshire, England; died May 9, 2004, in York, England. Educator, composer, musician, and author. Young was a scholar of music history who served as director of music at the Wolverhampton College of Technology and was also an authority on Edward Elgar and an accomplished composer in his own right. A graduate of Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he received an organ scholarship and earned a bachelor's in music in 1933 and a master's in 1937, Young developed a passion for the operas of such composers as George Frederic Handel and Henry Purcell. Moving to Belfast, he became music director at Stranmillis Teacher's Training College, and after earning a Ph.D. from Trinity College in 1937 was hired as the musical advisor to city schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Young joined the faculty at the College of Technology in 1944, serving as its music director until he retired from teaching in 1965. While at the college, Young's leadership earned the program a respected reputation; after he left, he focused on music scholarship, enjoying a successful writing career of books on music and sport for both adults and children. Among these are biographies and studies of famous figures in music, such as Vaughan Williams (1953), Johann Sebastian Bach: The Story of His Life and Work (1960), and Sir Arthur Sullivan (1971); general studies of music, including The Choral Tradition: An Historical and Analytical Survey from the Sixteenth Century to the Present Day (1962) and Choral Music of the World (1969); and books about football, such as Manchester United (1960) and Centenary Wolves (1976). Young also wrote many books for children, such as In Search of Music (1956), Football through the Ages (1957), Beethoven (1966), and A Concise History of Music (1974). An accomplished organ player, he composed chamber music, solo songs, and motets such as "From a Child's Garden" and "Passacaglia for Violin and Piano." Young was deeply moved by the works of Elgar, about whom he wrote and edited several books, and one of his accomplishments later in life came when he used Elgar's notes to finish the composer's uncompleted opera The Spanish Lady in 1994. For his contributions to music, Young received several honors, including a Handel Prize in 1961 and an honorary fellowship in 1998 from Selwyn College.
OBITUARIES AND OTHER SOURCES:
Independent (London, England), May 15, 2004, p. 44.
New York Times, May 24, 2004, p. A25.
Times (London, England), May 18, 2004, p. 26.
Ross B. Young (1955-) Biography - Personal, Career, Member, Writings, Sidelights
Andrew Young Biography - Learned from King, Joined Political Process, Became UN Ambassador, Elected Mayor of Atlanta


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Ha, Ha, Ha!!!
(Newt) Gingrichian Ideas/Thoughts in His Own Words
"[We need] a massive new program to build a permanent lunar colony to exploit the Moon's resources."
"[A] mirror system in space could provide the light equivalent of many full moons so that there would be no need for nighttime lighting of the highways."
"We should replace bilingual education with immersion in English so people learn the common language of the country…" Two years later, Gingrich unveils a new Spanish-language website, The Americano
"It doesn't matter what I do. People need to hear what I have to say. There's no one else who can say what I can say."
"Gingrich's Primary mission — Advocate of civilization, Definer of civilization, Teacher of the rules of civilization, Leader of the civilizing forces." — Newt on himnself.
"I have enormous personal ambition. I want to shift the entire planet. And I'm doing it. I am now a famous person. I represent real power."
"I'm not a natural leader. I'm too intellectual; I'm too abstract; I think too much."
"The idea that a congressman would be tainted by accepting money from private industry or private sources is essentially a socialist argument."
"You can't trust anybody with power."
Jon S. Corzine is the former CEO of Goldman Sachs, New Jersey's one-term former Democratic U.S. senator and its Democratic ex-governor. His earnings in Goldman Sachs was in several hundreds of millions of dollars. When Corzine was the CEO of the commodities brokerage firm MF Global, it precipitously collapsed and became bankrupt in October 2011. Over $1 billion of MF Global's account holders' monies were missing, for which US Congress held hearings.
In testimony to a Congressional committee in December Corzine said he was "stunned" to learn shortly before MF Global became bankrupt last October that MF Global could not account for the money, estimated to be $1.2 billion.
He said,"I simply do not know where the money is," all the $1,200,000,000 of it.
Is there any wonder why people hold politicians and Wall Streeters in such contempt?
We do not enjoy pleasures — we are only consumed by them.
We do not observe austerity — it brands us instead.
Time does not pass — only we are passing.
Cravings do not wear away — only we are worn out.
— Bhartrhari, the famous Sanskrit poet (7th century or 5th century AD)
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Ambassador: US Doesn't See Karabakh Status as having been Resolved
15:10 15 September, 2021
What is happening in Armenia's Syunik Province, particularly on the road between Goris and Kapan is extremely important and the United States has repeatedly stressed the need for a comprehensive settlement since the November 9 ceasefire arrangement, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy told reporters on Wednesday, Panorama reports.
She reiterated that the United States does not see the status of Nagorno-Karabakh as having been resolved.
"We don't see the status of Nagorno-Karabakh as having been resolved. We see the need for a comprehensive settlement that requires negotiations, and that is one very important way to try to address the various tensions that we have been seeing particularly in the border areas," the diplomat said.
Lynne Tracy underlined that the Karabakh status remains on the agenda of the OSCE Minsk Group.
"This is the U.S. policy," she added.
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