text:
Tuscan Kitchen shop | Isabel Marant second store | Mamoun's expansion
Companies that would like to have details of openings published should submit descriptions following this format to [email protected], with "New in Town" in the subject line.
149 Grand St.
California optical boutique Garrett Leight opened its first East Coast store, in SoHo. A limited-edition New York frame is available as regular glasses or sunglasses, in addition to colorful frames that range from $300 to $400.
Tuscan Kitchen
2308 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.
The pastry and panini shop opened in Harlem. A steam table with a baked pasta selection is available in addition to its signature panini, such as the roast-beef-and-turkey-filled "East Harlem." For dessert, patrons can choose from a wide selection of pastries including napoleons, an Oreo cake and cannoli.
Yours Sincerely, Cocktail Laboratory
41 Wilson Ave., Brooklyn
Owners of the resto-bar Dear Bushwick opened a cocktail bar in the neighborhood. The menu features British fare; 20 cocktails on tap; and nine other beer, wine and whiskey taps.
COMPANY MOVES
Companies that would like to have details of recent moves published should submit descriptions following this format to [email protected], with "Company Moves" in the subject line.
23 E. 67th St.
The luxury French fashion house will open its second New York City store, on the Upper East Side, in April. A private rear garden and items from its seasonal clothing lines will be featured at the location, the former home of Bottega Veneta. Isabel Marant will continue to operate its space in SoHo.
Red Compass
154 Orchard St.
The Georgian restaurant relocated from its former location between Stanton and Rivington streets. Georgian-style steak and an assortment of cheese breads and shareable grilled meat platters are among the menu items.
Rouge New York
Beauty Bar Rouge New York opened a new location on the Upper West Side. Shoppers can customize their own lipstick at the Bespoke Beauty bar for $30. A $250 unlimited-appointment membership called the C-suite is also available.
The following listings are selected from the most recent available filings by companies seeking bankruptcy protection in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Information was obtained from U.S. Bankruptcy Court records available on Public Access to Court Electronic Records. Listings are in alphabetical order.
BCR Oakridge
Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Jan. 5. The filing cites estimated assets of $0 to $50,000 and estimated liabilities of $100,001 to $500,000.
Neiberg Midwood Chapel
1625 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn
Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Jan. 5. The filing cites estimated assets of $1,000,001 to $10 million and estimated liabilities of $500,001 to $1 million. The creditors with the largest unsecured claims are Local 1034 Pension Fund, owed $377,484; Chase Bank, owed $99,400; and New York City Department of Finance, owed $86,037.63.
Whitney Restaurant Management Ltd., d/b/a Cibo Restaurant
767 Second Ave.
Filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 29. The filing cites estimated assets of $100,001 to $500,000 and estimated liabilities of $500,001 to $1 million. The creditors with the largest unsecured claims are Paul's Meat Co., owed $17,500; Ridge Produce, owed $4,000; and IceSurance, owed $3,600.
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES
Following are selected contract opportunities recently announced by New York City agencies. To learn how to sell goods and services to city government, visit www.nyc.gov/selltonyc. For a searchable database of current procurement notices, visit www.nyc.gov/cityrecord. Listings are alphabetical by category and department.
Department of Design and Construction
Seeks competitive sealed bids by 2 p.m. on Feb. 11 for the renovation of FDNY Engine Company 23 in Manhattan. An optional prebid walk-through will take place at 10 a.m. on Jan. 26 at the firehouse, located at 215 W. 58th St. A bid document deposit of $35, in the form of a money order or company check, is required. Bid documents are available at ddcbiddocuments.nyc.gov/inet/html/contrbid.asp. To make inquiries, contact Yamina Youb at (718) 391-1016 or [email protected].
Department of Parks and Recreation
Seeks competitive sealed bids by 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 9 for the installation of park security lighting in Harry Maze Park, located on Avenue D between East 56th and East 57th streets, Brooklyn. Bid documents are available between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Blueprint Room, Room 64, Olmsted Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, for a $25 fee payable by company check or money order to the City of New York, Parks and Recreation. To make inquiries, contact Michael Shipman at (718) 760-6705 or [email protected].
Seeks request for bids by 11 a.m. on Feb. 9 for mobile food concessions in Battery Park. To download the RFB, visit nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities. Hard copies of the RFB can be obtained at no charge through Feb. 9 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays, at the Revenue Division of NYCDPR, 830 Fifth Ave., Room 407. To make inquiries, contact Glenn Kaalund at (212) 360-1397 or [email protected].
Companies that would like to have details of their recent transactions appear in these listings should email descriptions following this format to [email protected] newyork.com, with "Real estate transaction" in the subject line, or enter them online at crainsnewyork.com/submitadeal. Deals are listed in order of square footage.
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, a biotech company specializing in cancer treatment, inked a 14-year lease for 26,500 square feet at 1 World Trade Center. It will occupy space on the 47th floor of the 3 million-square-foot tower. The tenant was represented by Patricia Ardigo and Joel Wechsler of CBRE. The landlord, the Durst Organization, was represented by Eric Engelhardt in-house and Cushman & Wakefield's Connor Daugstrup, Justin Royce, Tara Stacom and Peter Trivelas.
Rituals, an Asian-inspired cosmetics and wellness company, signed a 3,175-square-foot-lease for 10 years at 172 Fifth Ave. The tenant was represented by Carren Ballenger and Simon Dallimore of Dallimore & Co., as well as Chris DeCrosta and Hank O'Donnell of Crown Retail Services. The landlord, Thor Equities, was represented in-house by Alexandra Frangos and Sam Polese. The asking rent was not disclosed.
Coco-Mat, an environmentally friendly home-furnishings store, signed a 12-year lease for 2,200 square feet for a two-level space at 2200 Broadway. The tenant was represented by Greg Covey and Michael Paster of RKF. The landlord, W 78-79 LLC., was represented by Robert Kempner and Mark Tergesen of ABS Partners Real Estate. The asking rent was $220 per square foot.
Mamoun's Falafel Restaurant signed a 10-year lease for 1,400 square feet at 30 St. Marks Place. The tenant was represented by Jeff Geoghegan of Eastern Consolidated. The landlord was represented by James Famularo of the same company. The asking rent was $250 per square foot.
STOCK TRANSACTIONS
Following are recent insider transactions at New York's largest publicly held companies filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by executives and major shareholders. Listings are in order of transaction value. The information was obtained from Thomson Reuters.
SL Green Realty Corp. (SLG)
Marc Holliday, chief executive, sold 145,000 shares of common stock at prices ranging from $109.76 to $110.94 per share on Dec. 21 and 22, in a transaction worth $15,986,603. He now directly and indirectly holds 38,456 shares.
Celgene Corp. (CELG)
Michael Casey, director, exercised options on 60,000 shares of common stock at a price of $16.21 per share on Dec. 21, in a transaction worth $972,600. On Dec. 23, he sold 20,000 shares of common stock at a price of $122.11 per share, in a transaction worth $2,442,200. He now indirectly holds 125,485 shares.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (REGN)
Douglas McCorkle, vice president and controller, exercised options on 3,954 shares of common stock at a price of $52.03 per share on Dec. 29, in a transaction worth $205,727. On the same day, he sold 3,954 shares of common stock at a price of $552.08 per share, in a transaction worth $2,182,924. He now directly holds 10,995 shares.
Her path to selling mansions in the Hamptons started in a Chicago bungalow
Associated Press move | Criteo HQ expansion | Aquazzura first U.S. store
TitleVest managing director | Birch Family Services president | NBCUniversal se…
Lilker Associates vice presidents | truTV promotions | Univision chief commerci…
Objectify 139 book boutique | Fhitting Room in Flatiron | Swarovski lease
Rent-relief portal to reopen Tuesday at 10 p.m.
Deals of the Day: Jan. 11
Sponsored Content: Finding gold amidst the ashes: Navigating bankruptcy asset sales with experienced counsel
Sign up for the Real Estate Daily, a roundup of industry news and daily deals. Delivered to your inbox every afternoon M-F.


text:
'Future Factory' Preview – A Dual-Stick Roguelike Shooter, for Mobile?
Posted on March 23, 2015 March 23, 2015 by Carter Dotson
One of my most-played Steam games over the past year-and-a-half has been Nuclear Throne, Vlambeer's dual-stick shooter action-roguelike. It's challenging, has fantastic art, is highly replayable, and has no shot whatsoever of coming to mobile. The controls are a huge hindrance because there's aim-and-fire controls, and only a more deliberately-paced game like Space Marshals ($3.99) can pull that off. Plus, if control issues will keep Vlambeer from releasing Luftrausers on mobile, Nuclear Throne ain't happening. So, I find myself mostly wanting for a similar experience on mobile. While it's not quite on iOS yet, and it's a bit of a different game, Future Factory could just fill that void later this year.
This is a dual-stick shooter where you'll have to advance through multiple levels of a factory, with each level requiring you to beat more stages on your one life in order to proceed. The maps are randomly generated, and separated into different square rooms that you can go into, with enemies to take out before new paths open up. There are also challenges that can earn you additional money, like killing an enemy in one blast, or taking out everyone before a certain amount of time expires. There's a boss fight at the end of each floor, involving robot bears and giant flying brains. Thankfully, I haven't seen both go after me at the same time.
You do have weapons that you can use, from an automatic gun that you fire with the right stick, to tools like landmines and jet boots that you can buy, with mines requiring energy, a resource you can pick up throughout the levels, to deploy. Avoiding damage and staying alive is key, as dying costs hard currency in order to come back, and at ever-increasing costs. So, be smart, and upgrade your health and armor.
Future Factory is going to be free-to-play, and I imagine that along with some gameplay tweaks when it launches, costs and whatnot will be changed as well. Those looking for a pure roguelike experience may be let down by that, unless the game does go paid, but there's plenty of motivation for people to spend money. But also, upgrades for most items are cheap in terms of soft currency, and tweaks in terms of costs and availability will obviously be made.
I'm excited for this to eventually release on iOS because it really does scratch an itch that games only on PC have done for me. There's some interesting scenarios as you navigate the levels, not quite knowing what's next, and the combat is smart, requiring you to dodge bullets and fire from smart positions. The mines are fun to use, and having them be tied to energy (or to hard currency) means they have to be used smartly. Plus, the game's whole aesthetic feels like Borderlands meets Bioshock ($9.99) and steampunk, which is a pretty neat combo.
Now, Future Factory is in soft launch, but odds are you can't play it right now. iOS soft launches are easy to get, Android soft launches are harder, Windows Phone soft launches require owning a Windows Phone, and I know 2 people who have them. You can pick up the game worldwide if you have a Windows Phone, but the game's an exclusive for a few months thanks to the developers winning a Microsoft AppCampus reward. After the vocal reaction to me saying anything nice about Android, I'm guessing we don't have a lot of Windows Phone readers. Shout out to us if you do! So most likely, the vast majority of you will have to wait to play this, but you will, soon. I was provided with a special build of the game to play, as I somehow don't have a Windows Phone among my bevy of mobile devices.
Keep an eye out for Future Factory, it could prove to be one of the cooler games this year if the developers keep working on it, tweaking and smoothing out the gameplay and monetization in advance of its worldwide multiplatform launch.
TagsFuture Factory
Future Factory
• 'Future Factory' Preview - A Dual-Stick Roguelike Shooter, for Mobile?
Previous PostPrevious Update Mondays: 'Family Guy: The Quest For Stuff', 'Candy Crush Saga', 'Cardinal Quest 2', 'Auro', And More
Next PostNext 'Sid Meier's Starships' Review – Boss In Space

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
University of the Philippines Diliman
Academic Support Programs
Ask UPD
#OpportunitiesCorner: Week 1 – August 2021
Eugene Solla August 8, 2021
Hello there! The UP Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs' #OpportunitiesCorner is a weekly update on available scholarships, exchange programs, conferences, workshops, and other skill-enhancing initiatives for UP Diliman students. Here's for the first week of August 2021!
35th Toyo University Poem Writing Contest
Each year, the Toyo University organizes an event called Gendai Gakusei Hyakunin Isshu, a poem contest open to students. The contestants are called to express their ways of viewing daily life, everyday sentiments and feelings in a traditional Japanese fixed-form poem called tanka. The 34th contest held in 2020 drew a total of 65,499 poems.
Since 2019, the University is inviting entries from students at our partner universities abroad, including UP.
Enter Period
Friday, September 17 – Wednesday, October 13, 2021 (both dates inclusive)
Write your poem and the required information in the attached application form, convert the file into a PDF, and send it to the address below.
mlkoho@toyo.jp (PR Section, General Affairs Dept., Toyo University)
What is Hyakunin Isshu?
In Japan, word play in a style similar to that of tanka began around the 7th century. Since then, the art of poetry composition developed among the country's ruling class and at court. During Japan's Middle Ages, from the Heian to Kamakura era (794-1333 CE), one hundred poems by noted authors were compiled into a collection called Hyakunin Isshu (literal translation: "one hundred persons, one poem each"). Hyakunin Isshu still exists and is popular in today's Japan as a form of traditional culture, one well-known collection being widely used in a New Year's card game.
Modeling this anthology on the Hyakunin Isshu, Toyo University openly solicits tanka poems from students and selects the best 100 entries that express their fresh sensibilities and trends of the times.
What is Gendai Gakusei Hyakunin Isshu?
Gendai Gakusei Hyakunin Isshu (One Hundred Poems of Modern Students) Contest began in 1987 as a Toyo University centennial commemorative event. In 2021, its 35th will be held. The total number of tanka poems entered in the previous contests, expressing present-day students' views of the world and their daily life, has reached over 1.5 million.
Tanka is a fixed-form poem composed of 31 Japanese units of sound (31-mora) in total that can be divided into phrases of 5-7-5-7-7 sounds to express one's feelings and impressions in a daily situation. One unit of sound corresponds to one kana character.
For example, 「沖縄で 海にもぐって 魚とり あの海へびは おそろしかった」(Okinawa-de umi-ni mogutte sakana tori ano umihebi-wa osoroshikatta – In Okinawa, I dove into the sea and caught fish; that sea snake was scary) comprises phrases of 5 sounds (o-ki-na-wa-de), 7 sounds (u-mi-ni-mo-gu-t-te), 5 sounds (sa-ka-na-to-ri), 7 sounds (a-no-u-mi-he-bi-wa), and 7 sounds (o-so-ro-shi-ka-t-ta) . A good tanka poem makes a creative use of characteristics of the Japanese language and enables the reader to vividly imagine the scene depicted or sympathize with the author's feelings expressed.
Nestlé MILE 2021 Virtual Hackathon
MILE 2021 Virtual Hackathon is now accepting applications!
Be part of the most awaited youth-enrichment program in Nestlé! This two-day program will test your creativity and develop your knack for business. You will also have an exciting opportunity to interact and be mentored by Nestlé executives.
This is open to all junior and senior business majors in college with incoming internship requirements!
What are you waiting for? Kickstart your journey with Nestlé!
Apply now at https://bit.ly/MILE2021NESTLE
UP Diliman offers COVID-19 insurance for students
#OpportunitiesCorner: Week 3 – January 2022
1/F South Wing, Quezon Hall
1101 Quezon City, Philippines
Telephone numbers: (02) 8981-8500
loc. 2587-2588
Direct Line: (02) 8928-2886
Email: ovcsa.upd@up.edu.ph
Sub-Units
Diliman Learning Resource Center
Office of Counseling and Guidance
Office of Student Housing
University Food Service
Office for Student Ethics
Office of Scholarships and Grants
Office of Student Projects and Activities
UPD Covid-19 Guide
SLAS Application
Dorm Application
Student Org Registration
© 2020 Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, University of the Philippines Diliman
University of the Philippines System
Diliman


AMBRoSIA (A Multicentre Biomarker Resource Strategy In ALS) is our biggest, research project to date. It could help us understand motor neurone disease better than ever before. It could help develop a faster process for diagnosing the disease and may lead to better targeted treatments.
100% of your donation will help to fund Project AMBRoSIA.
Denise Davies, Head of Community Fundraising, The MND Association.
The MND Association was founded in 1979 by a group of volunteers with experience of living with or caring for someone with MND. Since then, we have grown significantly, with an ever-increasing community of volunteers, supporters and staff, all sharing the same goal – to support people with MND and everyone who cares for them. We are the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focused on MND care, research and campaigning.
The Stephen Hawking Foundation was established on the initiative of Professor Stephen Hawking to facilitate research into Cosmology, Astrophysics and Fundamental Particle Physics both at school and university level. It will also facilitate and support work relating to Motor Neurone Disease and those living with the disease.
The Stephen Hawking Foundation was launched on 29th October 2015 at The Royal Institution of Great Britain.
What is MND and ALS?
Motor neurone disease (MND) describes a group of diseases that affect the nerves (motor neurones) in the brain and spinal cord that tell your muscles what to do. With MND, messages from these nerves gradually stop reaching the muscles, leading them to weaken, stiffen and waste.
MND affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time. This means it is considered a relatively rare disease. As such, general health and social care professionals may not see many cases of MND, so it is important to seek out specialists who do have appropriate experience in its treatment and care.
Symptoms of MND include muscle weakness, cramps and spasms, pain and discomfort, speech problems, breathing problems, changes to thinking and behavior.
There is no cure for MND.


Hong Kong is the third largest financial center in the world next only to New York and London. Hong Kong follows the policy of "one country, two systems". It is world-renowned for its favorable public order, free economic system and a sound legal framework. Hong Kong is one of the safest, the most wealthy and prosperous regions in the world where people enjoy the longest average life span. As an important economic and financial center and shipping hub in the world, Hong Kong has the good reputation of "Pearl of the Orient". Besides, Hong Kong is one of the most popular tourist resorts in the world. Many spots are deeply loved by the tourists.
GMT+8, 2019-4-23 22:25 , Processed in 0.065333 second(s), 7 queries , WinCache On.


MJ Media can create a new logo for your company, design business cards, calendars, letterheads and stationary, brochures, small manuals, menus, invitations, signs, banners and program books. We can print small or large amounts at a very reasonable price.
We take pictures of your products, facility, staff and events.


Having multiple if statements in one place is ugly, slow, and prone to errors. Consider the code in Listing 42.3.
Even though it certainly works, it is a poor solution to the problem. Much better is a switch/case block, which transforms the previous code into what's shown in Listing 42.4.


text:
Jim Lowe The Green Door
I Want You To Be My Girl by Frankie Lymon
Another Saturday Night by Sam Cooke
green door jim lowe lyrics
Jim Lowe
And what is that secret you're keeping? The song "The Green Door" was written by Bob David (music) and Marvin Moore (lyrics). The singer is intrigued by what's going on behind the green door of this club. There are a happy crowd, a piano, and smoke, but the singer is not allowed entry. Was the song "Green Door" based on a real place called "The Shack" in Columbia, Missouri, near where Jim Lowe had attended the University of Missouri? Or was it a club for lesbians in London? Or did it have literary origins from short stories by O .Henry (i.e., "The Green Door") or H.G. Wells (i.e, "The Door in the Wall"). While there have been a number of theories, stories, and urban legends about this mysterious club with a green door, none have been substantiated.
Jim Lowe's recording is fun 50s pop music. It went to #1 on the U.S. Billboard Pop charts in 1956. (It bumped "Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley from the top spot.) In the U.K., it went to #8. There have been a number of covers, including versions by Frankie Vaughan, Gene McDaniels, Geln Mason, Shakin' Stevens', Bill Haley and His Comets, and Crystal Gayle, to name a few.
Jim Lowe is from Springfield, Missouri, and has been a singer, songwriter, disc jockey, and radio host. His expertise is with popular music of the 1940s and 1950s.
Here are the lyrics to "Green Door" by Jim Lowe:
Midnight, one more night without sleeping,
Watching till the morning comes creeping.
Green door, what's that secret you're keeping?
There's an old piano
And they play it hot behind the green door;
Don't know what they're doing
But they laugh a lot behind the green door.
Wish they'd let me in
So I could find out what's behind the green door.
Knocked once, tried to tell them I'd been there;
Door slammed, hospitality's thin there.
Wonder just what's going on in there.
Saw an eyeball peeping
Through a smoky cloud behind the green door;
When I said "Joe sent me"
Someone laughed out loud behind the green door.
All I want to do Is join the happy crowd behind the green door.
Green door what's that secret you're keeping?
Green door!
Please click here for the Daily Doo Wop YouTube channel, to which you can subscribe. Thank you for stopping by The Daily Doo Wop. Hope you enjoyed "The Green Door" by Jim Lowe.
Judy Lawley says:
Love this song "Green Door" by Jim Lowe. I love the memory. Thank you for sharing


text:
The FDA Recalls Some Potatoes And Citruses Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
The FDA announced a voluntary recall by Freshouse II LLC due to possible listeria contamination.
In a statement released by the FDA, the recall was issued after Freshouse found Listeria monocytogenes on a piece of equipment at one of its packing facilities.
"We voluntarily issued this recall out of an abundance of caution with the steadfast intent to minimize even the slightest risk to public health," Freshouse President Jamey Friedman said in a statement.
point 0 |
The recalled products were shipped directly to retailer distribution centers in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia and to wholesalers in Maryland and North Carolina.point 267 |
The affected products are Freshouse limes, Nature's Promise Organic limes, Fresh from the Start red potatoes and lemons, Wegmans lemons, and California Valencia oranges.point 152 | point 152 | 1
This is the second voluntary recall of produce this month.
On August 1, the FDA issued a warning to consumers not to eat red, white, yellow, and sweet onions from Thomson International, Inc. due to potential salmonella contamination.
The affected onions which were sold at stores including Walmart, Kroger, and Publix, caused 640 people in 43 states to be infected with salmonella. At least 85 of them were hospitalized.
The FDA added that for the lemons, limes, oranges, and potatoes, no illnesses have been reported yet.
Freshouse says they have paused production and distribution of the products and "are continually evaluating our cleaning and sanitation regimes."
According to the FDA, listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy people may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. However, Listeria infection can be particularly tragic for those carrying babies and can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.


text:
Biswanath Basu
View all 22 Movies »
Lawyer Viswanath| 1978
Lawyer Viswanath
Lawyer Viswanath is a 1978 Indian Telugu film, directed by S.D.Lal and produced by Y.V. Rao. The film stars NTR and Jayasudha in lead roles. Music of the film was composed by Sathyam. more»
S.D.Lal
NTR, Jayasudha ...
Viswanatha Nayakudu| 1987
Viswanatha Nayakudu
The story is based on the Indian historical event during the 16th century. It narrates the victory of Viswanatha Nayak on his father to express his devotion towards Srikrishnadevaraya. Viswanatha Nayak (Krishna) is the son of Nagama Nayak (Sivaji Ganesan), a successful General of Srikrishnadevaraya (Krishnam Raju) of the Vijayanagara Empire. Chola King Veerasekhara Chola invades the Madurai Kingdom and deposed the Pandya King Chandrasekhara Pandyan who was under the protection of Srikrishnadevaraya. Due to this, an enraged Srikrishnadevaraya sends Nagama Nayak to aid Chandrasekhara Pandyan. Nagama Nayak suppresses Veerasekhara Chola and takes Madurai, but then suddenly he threw off his allegiance and declining to help Chandrasekhara Pandyan usurped the throne. So, Viswanatha Nayak volunteers to face his father in the battle ground. Nagama Nayak is defeated and the loyalty of Viswanatha Nayak is proven. Chivalry of both father and son is admired by Srikrishnadevaraya who makes Viswanatha Nayak the Governor of Madurai and other regions. more»
Krishna, Krishnam Raju ...
Baghdad Perazhagi| 1973
Baghdad Perazhagi
While Prince Abdullah is away for higher education, his father, King Hussein, falls for a dancer. Upon his return he finds that his mother and sister have disappeared and sets out to find them. Watch the full movie, Baghdad Perazhagi online, only on Eros Now. more»
T R Ramanna
Ravi Chandran, Jayalalitha ...
Apoorva Raagangal| 1975
Apoorva Raagangal
Apoorva Raagangal is a 1975 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. Balachande and produced by Apoorva Raagangal. The film stars Kamal Hassan,Srividya,Rajinikanth,Major Sundarrajan,Jayasudha,Nagesh in lead roles. The film had musical score by M.S. Viswanathan more»
Kamal Haasan, Srividya ...
Deyyam| 1996
Deyyam
Deyyam is a 1996 Indian Telugu film, directed by Ram Gopal Varma and Produced by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Maheswari, Jayasudha, Tanikella Bharani and Jeeva in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by Viswanatha Satyanarayana. more»
Ram Gopal Varma
J. D. Chakravarthy, Maheswari ...
Thunive Thunai| 1976
Thunive Thunai
Thunive Thunai is a 1976 Indian Tamil movie directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by S.P.Muthiraman. The film stars Jaishankar, Jayaprabha and Rajasulochana in lead roles. Music of the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. more»
S. P. Muthuraman
Jaishankar, Jayaprabha ...
Jeevana Jyothi| 1975
Jeevana Jyothi
Jeevana Jyothi is a 1975 Indian Telugu film, directed by K. Viswanath. and produced by D. V. S. Raju. The film Stars Shobhan Babu, Vanisree, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Amol Palekar in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. more»
Shobhan Babu, Vanisree ...
Paartha Gnyabagam Illeyo| 1988
Paartha Gnyabagam Illeyo
Paartha Gnyabagam Illeyo is a 1988 Indian Tamil film, directed by Began and produced by Began The film Stars Anand Babu and Ramya Krishnan in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by M S Viswanathan. more»
Anand Babu, Ramya Krishnan
Thisai Maariya Paravaigal| 1979
Thisai Maariya Paravaigal
Thisai Maariya Paravaigal is a 1979 Indian Tamil movie directed by S. Jagadeesan and produced by P. S. Veerappa and P. S. V. Hari Haran. The film stars Sarath Babu and Sumalatha in lead roles. Music of the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. more»
S. Jagadeesan
Sarath Babu, Sumalatha
View all 5 Trailers »
Official Trailer |Bibaho Diaries
Official Trailer |Praktan
Official Teaser 3 |Bibaho Diaries
Official Teaser |Bibaho Diaries


text:
Paul Segal is the Chief Executive Officer of LS Power and a member of the Firm's Management Committee, overseeing one of the largest independent power and transmission developers in the United States. Since its inception in 1990, LS Power has consistently been at the leading edge of the industry's evolution, often introducing or commercializing new technologies and developing new markets.
To date, LS Power has developed, constructed, managed, or acquired more than 46,000 MW of power generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, natural gas-fired, and battery storage projects, and 660 miles of transmission. Additionally, LS Power actively invests in businesses and platforms focused on distributed energy resources and energy efficiency. Through its greenfield businesses and investment partnerships, LS Power has raised over $49 billion in debt and equity financing to support North American infrastructure.
Prior to becoming CEO, Mr. Segal oversaw LS Power's asset management and renewables development activities. Prior to LS Power, Mr. Segal founded Luminus Management in 2002, a hedge fund that invested across the capital structure of publicly-traded power, energy, utility, and related companies. He served as President and Portfolio Manager until 2011 and then sold the business in 2017. Mr. Segal began his career at Smith Barney as a generalist in the Mergers and Acquisitions Investment Banking group.
Mr. Segal is a member of the Mount Sinai Department of Medicine Advisory Board, the Weill Cornell Medicine Dean's Council, the board of the Digestive Disease Research Foundation, and the Advisory Board of the NYU Law School's Institute for Policy Integrity.
Mr. Segal graduated with the highest honors from the Rutgers College of Engineering with a B.S. in Bio-Chemical Engineering.


text:
The Long-suffering of God an Eternal Blessing to Mankind
LONG-SUFFERING TOWARD MANKIND
GOD'S LONG-SUFFERING AND ISRAEL
BEHIND GOD'S FORBEARANCE
LONG-SUFFERING EXEMPLIFIED IN JESUS CHRIST
PRESENT NEED FOR GOD'S LONG-SUFFERING
Jehovah Is a God of Long-Suffering
Consider Models of Long-Suffering
'Clothe Yourselves With Long-Suffering'
Be Long-Suffering Toward All
"LOVE IS LONG-SUFFERING."—1 Cor. 13:4.
1. (a) How is Jehovah depicted in the Scriptures? (b) Why is Jehovah long-suffering?
THROUGHOUT the Holy Scriptures we learn of the long-suffering of God. In the Bible Jehovah is depicted as a God of gentle disposition, One who would rather bless than punish. His forbearance suspends even the deserved stroke, when sin committed cries for vengeance. Jehovah's long-suffering endures repeated provocations from men and angels. He is called by the psalmist a God "slow to anger." (Ps. 103:8) Jehovah suffers long because he is God and because he is love, for "God is love."—1 John 4:16.
2. (a) Define long-suffering. (b) How is long-suffering rendered in many Hebrew Scripture passages?
2 Long-suffering is endurance of ill-treatment without irritation or retaliation. It means possessing a spirit that is tolerant of those whose conduct or speech exasperates and provokes to anger or indignation. The literal meaning of the Greek word of which "long-suffering" is the translation is "long-tempered," the opposite of our familiar expression "short-tempered." In three Hebrew Scripture passages (Ex. 34:6; Num. 14:18; Ps. 86:15) the New World Translation substitutes "slow to anger," a more literal rendering of the Hebrew phrase "length of face or nostrils, where anger flares up," for the Authorized Version's "long-suffering." In many passages, however, such as at Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 103:8; 145:8; Jeremiah 15:15; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2 and Nahum 1:3, the two translations are interchangeable. The two expressions "long-suffering" and "slow to anger" are, therefore, seen to be synonymous or of the same meaning.
3. What is the English meaning of the word "suffer," and how does this agree with the Scripture definition of the word?
3 The English word "suffer," as used, is given various meanings, among which is: to permit, or tolerate; to hold up, or delay; such as holding up or delaying the execution of a judgment. The Scriptural meaning of the word "suffer" is often the same. It means being slow to express anger, forbearing, disposed to defer, that is, to permit the wicked one to take his own course until God's due time to act.
4. What does long-suffering not mean, and why?
4 Long-suffering does not mean a lowering of the standards of justice regarding right and wrong. We are assured of this fact by the prophet Moses who wrote of Jehovah: "The Rock, perfect is his activity, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness, with whom there is no injustice; righteous and upright is he." (Deut. 32:4) Those who despise God's forbearance are ignorant of the purpose for which it is manifested. Those who mistake it for weakness, or for injustice or indifference are simply morally blind.
5. Why is long-suffering not pacifism?
5 The long-suffering of God is not pacifism either. It may be and is accompanied by war to the death against evil or wrongdoing. The inspired Proverbs tell us: "Do not become envious of the man of violence, nor choose any of his ways. For the devious person is a detestable thing to Jehovah, but His intimacy is with the upright ones. The curse of Jehovah is on the house of the wicked one, but the abiding place of the righteous ones he blesses." (Prov. 3:31-33; Ex. 20:5, 6) Jehovah does not compromise with the wicked, but is patient with them, "because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance" and live.—2 Pet. 3:9; 1 Tim. 2:4; Ezek. 3:17-21.
6. In what way is long-suffering more than patience, and how is this proved in the case of Israel?
6 Long-suffering is, therefore, more than patience. The word implies not merely patient endurance in the face of provocation, but a refusal to give up hope for improvement in the disturbed relationship. This aspect of long-suffering is seen when Jehovah, through the prophet Isaiah, said to ancient Israel: "I have spread out my hands all day long to a stubborn people, those who are walking in the way that is not good, after their thoughts; the people made up of those offending me right to my face constantly." Still God does not disown or destroy them. Why not? The prophet continues: "This is what Jehovah has said: 'In the same way that the new wine is found in the cluster and someone has to say, "Do not ruin it, because there is a blessing in it," so I shall do for the sake of my servants in order not to bring everybody to ruin. And I will bring forth out of Jacob an offspring and out of Judah the hereditary possessor of my mountains; and my chosen ones must take possession of it, and my own servants will reside there. . . . But you men are those leaving Jehovah, those forgetting my holy mountain, . . . I will destine you men to the sword, and you will all of you bow down to being slaughtered; for the reason that I called, but you did not answer; I spoke, but you did not listen; and you kept doing what was bad in my eyes, and the thing in which I took no delight you chose.'" (Isa. 65:2-12) So Jehovah exercised a peculiar kind of long-suffering in behalf of those who would prove faithful to him. These he promises to bless with precious possessions, whereas the wicked he will eventually devote to destruction.
7. Why is it well for mankind that Jehovah is long-suffering, and what purpose does Jehovah's long-suffering have in view?
7 Fortunate for mankind that Jehovah is long-suffering, a God slow to anger. For where would any of us be if he dealt with us only on our merits and deserts? Had Jehovah dealt with the first human pair strictly from the standpoint of his justice after they disobeyed him, the human race would have terminated then and there. (Gen. 2:17) Only God's love and its fruitage "long-suffering" prevented a total catastrophe at that hour. The long-suffering of God had in view the magnifying of his glory by means of the Seed of his promise.—Gen. 3:15; John 3:16; Gal. 5:22.
8. (a) How and why did Jehovah have to demonstrate his long-suffering before the Flood? (b) What vital purpose did his long-suffering serve?
8 Shortly after man's expulsion from Eden Jehovah had to continue demonstrating his forbearance toward mankind. In the days of Enosh men began "calling on the name of Jehovah" in a reproachful way. (Gen. 4:26) Wickedness mounted with a growing population. Men and angels defied God. A point was reached where "every inclination of the thoughts of [man's] heart was only bad all the time." The divine record says: "And the earth came to be ruined in the sight of the true God and the earth became filled with violence. So God saw the earth and, look! it was ruined, because all flesh had ruined its way on the earth." (Gen. 6:5-12) For the sake of the earth and a few decent souls on it (only eight in all), God called a halt to wickedness by destroying the wicked in the Flood. (1 Pet. 3:20; Gen. 7:17-23) His patience had reached its limit. Nevertheless, his long-suffering served a vital purpose. It justified the decision to wipe the earth clean. Not one of the Flood survivors, not for a moment, questioned the wisdom of Jehovah's mighty act. The long-suffering of God left no room for doubt as to its rightness.
9. How was Jehovah's long-suffering a blessing to mankind after the Flood, and how was it regarded?
9 The forbearance of Jehovah provided mankind with a fresh, new start in the earth. It allowed for the human race to continue. The Flood should have indelibly stamped men's minds with fear and reverence for Jehovah their Savior, but it did not. The offspring of the Flood survivors soon mistook the long-suffering of God for indifference. In the words of the psalmist they said in their hearts: "God has forgotten. He has concealed his face. He will certainly never see it. Why is it that the wicked one has disrespected God? He has said in his heart: 'You will not require an accounting.'" (Ps. 10:11, 13; Eccl. 8:11-13) Wickedness reached another climax in Abraham's day.
10, 11. (a) How was Jehovah's long-suffering demonstrated in connection with the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah? (b) What warning example remains in this for us?
10 At Mamre, Abraham, the faithful servant of Jehovah, pleaded with God not to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. But Jehovah argued that these cities had become totally corrupt. "The cry of complaint about Sodom and Gomorrah, yes, it is loud, and their sin, yes, it is very heavy," Jehovah told Abraham. (Gen. 18:20) Nevertheless, Abraham begged for the preservation of these cities. It appears that he could not believe that they were completely debauched beyond saving. So he pleaded: "Will you really sweep away the righteous with the wicked?" (Gen. 18:23) Abraham felt that there were still some good people left in Sodom, that it would be unfair to the righteous ones there to destroy it. So he begged God: "Suppose there are fifty righteous men in the midst of the city. Will you, then, sweep them away and not pardon the place for the sake of the fifty righteous who are inside it? It is unthinkable of you that you are acting in this manner to put to death the righteous man with the wicked one so that it has to occur with the righteous man as it does with the wicked! It is unthinkable of you. Is the Judge of all the earth not going to do what is right?"—Gen. 18:24, 25.
11 Then Jehovah answered Abraham: "If I shall find in Sodom fifty righteous men in the midst of the city I will pardon the whole place on their account." But Abraham pressed further: Suppose you find forty-five, or just forty, or thirty, or only twenty, or perhaps ten, what then? Surely if there were less than ten decent people left in Sodom, Abraham apparently felt satisfied that it did not deserve to stand. But ten righteous persons could not be found, only four. Many people today feel that the world is not morally and spiritually as bad as Jehovah's witnesses say it is. They speak hopefully of the world. Yet the Holy Bible compares it to Sodom and Gomorrah that were unable to produce ten righteous souls in the day of their judgment. These cities went up in fire and sulphur, a fact confirmed by Jesus Christ and archaeology. This world, according to God's Word, will also have an end.—Gen. 18:26-33; 19:1-29; Luke 17:29, 30; 2 Pet. 3:7.
12. What good purpose did Jehovah's long-suffering serve in connection with these cities?
12 Abraham did not complain to God when Sodom and Gomorrah went up in flames. He did not bemoan the loss of property or pity the loss of lives there. The ungodly received their due reward. God's exercise of long-suffering obliges, yes, compels the servant of God to be completely satisfied with the justice of God when it is administered. It leaves no doubt in their minds that the wicked were justly dealt with, and that Jehovah indeed is a God slow to anger and full of loving-kindness and truth. It further helps them to appreciate that "salvation of the righteous ones is from Jehovah; he is their fortress in the time of distress. And Jehovah will help them and provide them with escape. He will provide them with escape from wicked people and save them, because they have taken refuge in him."—Ps. 37:39, 40.
13. How did Jehovah manifest his long-suffering to ancient Israel, but how was it regarded?
13 Nowhere in the Bible is the long-suffering of God so evident as it is in his dealings with the ancient nation of Israel. Here was a people Jehovah had rescued from Egyptian slavery and made them into a mighty nation. He both favored and distinguished them above all other peoples. Upon them he showered both temporal and spiritual benefits over a period of many centuries. At length he even sent his only-begotten Son among them. Even though they put his Son to death on the torture stake, Jehovah had, in infinite mercy, ordered the first proposals of his good news to be made to them. He besought them, by his prophets, apostles and ministers, to accept of his salvation by means of his Son Jesus Christ. Still the vast majority would have none of it. They strangely mistook the design of God's goodness. It ought to have led them to repentance, as it did a remnant, but, instead, the greater number by far were aggravated at the kindness of God and were base in their ingratitude. They somehow were led to conclude that God's abundant mercy and long-suffering toward them meant that he would always favor them, however ungratefully they rebelled against him. History proves they were badly mistaken in their conclusion.—See Nehemiah 9:4-35 and Acts 2:14-47; 7:51-53.
14, 15. (a) Was Jehovah's long-suffering wasted? (b) What further lesson do we have regarding the long-suffering of God?
14 The long-suffering of God was not wasted on the Jews. It did serve its purpose. It gave a remnant an opportunity for repentance. The discoveries of God's mercy furnished them with motives and encouragements to turn from their wicked past and to do what was right. They thus became recipients of God's favor to become his spiritual sons in a heavenly kingdom with Christ as its head.
15 The Jews, however, that rejected the long-suffering of God were in fact the losers. Their loss meant gain for the Gentiles who had been afforded the opportunity to become members of the heavenly kingdom because of Jewish unbelief. Their continued stubbornness resulted in the loss of Jehovah's favor and therefore a loss of his protection and blessing, as was well demonstrated in 70 C.E., when the city of Jerusalem was destroyed by the Roman legions. It benefits neither Jew nor Gentile to treat lightly the long-suffering of God.—Romans, chapter eleven.
16. Why is Jehovah long-suffering, according to the apostle Paul?
16 But why the long-suffering of God? Is it merely for the salvation of men that he has suffered their indignities? Paul, the apostle of Jesus Christ, answers for us: "If, now, God, although having the will to demonstrate his wrath and to make his power known, tolerated with much long-suffering vessels of wrath made fit for destruction, in order that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory, namely, us, whom he called not only from among Jews but also from among nations, what of it? It is as he says also in Hosea: 'Those not my people I will call "my people," and her who was not beloved "beloved"; and in the place where it was said to them, "You are not my people," there they will be called "sons of the living God."'" (Rom. 9:22-26) In other words, God by means of his long-suffering is taking out a people for his name. And by means of them, he is magnifying himself in all the earth.—1 Cor. 3:9, 16, 17; 2 Cor. 6:16; Acts 15:14.
17. What blessings to mankind have resulted because of the long-suffering of God?
17 These ones become Jehovah's witnesses, ordained to declare abroad the excellencies of their God Jehovah. Of them the apostle Peter wrote: "You are 'a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for special possession, that you should declare abroad the excellencies' of the one that called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. For you were once not a people, but are now God's people; you were those who had not been shown mercy, but are now those who have been shown mercy." (1 Pet. 2:9, 10) God's mercy and long-suffering have enabled these to become his sons, his children, or people. "If, then, we are children," wrote Paul, "we are also heirs: heirs indeed of God, but joint heirs with Christ, provided we suffer together that we may also be glorified together. Consequently I reckon that the sufferings of the present season do not amount to anything in comparison with the glory that is going to be revealed in us." (Rom. 8:3, 4, 14-18; 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 6:15) What a thrilling prospect, for these make up the heavenly kingdom with Christ! And they are to rule the earth with him for a thousand years, bringing everlasting blessings to mankind. By means of them Jehovah will glorify the very place of his feet, according to his written promise. (Isa. 60:13) Thus we see that behind the long-suffering of God is the vindication of his name and Word by means of Christ and his kingdom.
18. In whom was Jehovah's long-suffering exemplified, and how?
18 Among men on earth, Jehovah's long-suffering was exemplified in the life of Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul wrote: "We look intently at the Chief Agent and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus. For the joy that was set before him he endured a torture stake, despising shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Heb. 12:2) How long-suffering Jesus was with the sick and the poor! How long-suffering he was with Pilate and Herod! How long-suffering he was with those who staked him, saying: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34) Of Jesus Christ, the prophet Isaiah wrote: "He was hard pressed, and he was letting himself be afflicted; yet he would not open his mouth. He was being brought just like a sheep to the slaughtering; and like a ewe that before her shearers has become mute, he also would not open his mouth." (Isa. 53:7) He did not complain or murmur, but rejoiced in suffering, for he was aware of the joy set before him.
19. In what way was Jesus Christ's long-suffering an example for us?
19 Jesus taught men how to suffer long and with true dignity. By his example, he showed his followers how to put up with the weaknesses of their associates. Remember how Jesus put up with Peter, Thomas and the other apostles, and how he built them up after his resurrection. (John 20:24-29; 21:15-17) He demonstrated how to put up with the errors and the infirmities of drunkards, lepers and prostitutes. He endured the abuse of ignorant questioners, the malice of evil-minded men, and he did so without repining, without irritation or retaliation, which example recommends itself for us to follow.
20. What lessons are there to be learned from long-suffering?
20 There are lessons to be learned in suffering, lessons that even the perfect man Jesus was made to learn. The Scriptures say: "In the days of his flesh Christ offered up supplications and also petitions to the one who was able to save him out of death, with strong outcries and tears, and he was favorably heard for his godly fear. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered; and after he had been made perfect he became responsible for everlasting salvation to all those obeying him." (Heb. 5:7-9) The lesson of obedience must be learned by all those who will gain salvation.—1 Sam. 15:22, 23.
21. How was Jehovah's long-suffering manifested in modern times?
21 The need for the long-suffering of God in our modern era was highlighted by Jesus Christ, when he said: "Shall not God cause justice to be done for his chosen ones who cry out to him day and night, even though he long-suffering toward them? I tell you, He will cause justice to be done to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man arrives, will he really find the faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:7, 8) When Jehovah God came to his temple for judgment with his enthroned King-Son, he found a great need to be long-suffering toward those professing Christianity in the earth. Those dedicated to him were steeped in Babylonish religion. Their garments were spotted with religious hypocrisy and political compromises. God suffered long with their weaknesses. In time the honest-hearted appreciated the long-suffering of God and repented of their sins and ordered their lives aright. Jehovah, then, blessed them with the privilege of becoming his witnesses in all the earth. They were given the glorious treasure of service to announce the established kingdom of God and the rapid approach of the war of the great day of God the Almighty at the place called Armageddon.—Matt 24:14; Rev. 16:16.
22. In what way was Jehovah's long-suffering rewarding to mankind?
22 Rewarding indeed has been the long-suffering of God. It has resulted in increased glory to God. For mankind it has meant a Redeemer and a renewed hope for everlasting life. (Titus 1:1, 2; 1 John 2:25) Jehovah's long-suffering has made possible a Kingdom government, with many spiritual sons, for the blessing of mankind. In these last days not only has his long-suffering made possible for the number of the body members of the Kingdom to be completed, but it has also opened up a way for a great crowd to respond to God's mercy and receive of his salvation. In addition, it has resulted in true worship being reestablished in the earth and the presence of a society of spiritually clean people dedicated to God's purpose. This is marvelous in our eyes, for if it had not been for the long-suffering of Jehovah no flesh would have been saved. (Matt. 24:22) But now we see the precious fruitage of God's long-suffering with well over a million people praising him. Truly Jehovah has enhanced his glory through his long-suffering!
23. (a) What warning is given in connection with the long-suffering of God? (b) What should Christians always bear in mind so that they do not miss the purpose of God's long-suffering?
23 With this good news, however, comes a word of warning that we individually and collectively not miss the purpose of Jehovah's long-suffering. The apostle Peter wisely cautions us pointedly, saying: "Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance." Then the apostle adds: "Yet Jehovah's day will come as a thief." The wicked will be destroyed. We want ever to be assured and impressed with those facts—Jehovah's day will come—the wicked will be destroyed. Since that is the case, "consider the patience of our Lord as salvation." Therefore, take advantage of it. For those who do, there await eternal blessings in the new order of God under Christ, blessings resulting from the long-suffering of God.—2 Pet. 3:9-18; Gal. 6:9.


Emma Pathare is a painter working in oils. Her main focus is portraiture and herdelight in this art form comes from the shapes and colours found in the human face, and the ever-changing relationship between picture, subject and viewer. Emma's artistic emergence has been a journey inspired by the brilliant artists she has encountered along the way. Her paintings have won prizes in group exhibitions in Dubai and she exhibited in London in May 2016 as part of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition. Also this year, her painting 'Elvira' progressed to the second round of the BP Portrait Award in the UK.
Emma paints for the love of it and for private commissions. Originally from England, she has been based in Dubai for 15 years, where she works as a freelance writer and painter.


text:
12.11.14: Schools launch holiday food drives
Schools launch holiday food drives
Puyallup School District » News » Archived News » News Archives for 2014-15 » 12.11.14: Schools launch holiday food drives
Each fall and winter, students throughout the district coordinate canned food drives to support area families in need.
The soup, vegetables, fruits, and other non-perishable items are donated to organizations such as the Puyallup Elks Club, Puyallup Food Bank, and Edgewood Community FISH Food Bank.
Several elementary, junior high, and high schools also create holiday food baskets each year to support families with students on those campuses.
The drives are timed each fall to provide extra food during the Thanksgiving and winter breaks.
Mt. View Elementary School Associated Student Body (ASB) officers coordinated a two-week food drive during the last week of October and first week of November.
ASB room representatives assisted with this year's effort by helping to collect, sort, box, and deliver nearly 4,000 items on November 7 to the Edgewood Community FISH Food Bank.
Parent volunteers also helped by pulling their cars onto the playground and assisting students as they loaded the food on delivery day.
Once at the food bank, students watched as the 3,942 items were weighed for a total of 3,550 pounds. Donations this year topped the school's goal of 3,200 items.
Students also toured the food bank to learn more about the families served.
"Whenever we do a project such as this, we always want our kids to know how it works from beginning to end," said Nancy Kreuger, school library assistant and ASB adviser.
Ferrucci Junior High students, under the leadership of the school's Community Service Club, donated more than 9,000 canned or other non-perishable food items in the school's annual "Project Snowflake" drive.
Students collected food throughout November and donated the items to the Puyallup Food Bank and to more than 30 Ferrucci Junior High families in need.
Community Service Club members stacked boxes filled with canned soups, fruits and vegetables, and more on the school stage for the entire student body to witness the school and community support.
Club members then gathered at the school on the first Saturday in December to coordinate all of the donations and assemble the more than 30 gift baskets for Ferrucci Junior High families.
The local Daffodil Valley Kiwanis Club, which sponsors the club, brought pizza to the students as they organized the food.
Ballou Junior High students also had an outpouring of support this year in their "Clash of Cans" food drive.
Students and staff contributed 7,792 food items in this year's drive.
Some of the food was hand-delivered to neighboring Firgrove Elementary School for families in need, said teacher and co-leadership adviser Marcus Yoder. Teacher Darren Erath also helps advise leadership students.
Other food items were presented to Ballou Junior High families in need, and the remainder was given to the Puyallup Elks Club to distribute to local food banks in Puyallup and Orting.
"It was amazing to say the least," Yoder said.
Continue to visit this website to read more about and see additional photos of Puyallup School District food drives under way this fall.
See slideshow of school food drives
Learn more about Mt. View Elementary
Learn more about Aylen Junior High
Learn more about Ballou Junior High
Learn more about Ferrucci Junior High


If you are new to the season of Advent, I hope you'll join me on this journey of waiting. Advent is a season that is observed in many Christian denominations, expressions and churches.
Observing Advent means to prepare our hearts for the coming Jesus. Advent is a season of waiting.
In other words, Advent is the really good stuff of life.
Advent is the filet mignon side of the T-bone steak, the Tootsie Roll at the center of a Tootsie Pop, the coffee mug silently warming our hands on an early morning while we wait for others to awaken.
Advent is the waiting, the expectation.
is found in our velvety longings.
There's a mysterious alchemy that lies in the pursuit that brings us our greatest joys.
We are usually happiest just before the the touchdown pass is caught.
We are most truly fishing when our hundredth cast hasn't splashed, the lure flying with potential.
He is never more naked and in love than during the risky silence between his marriage question and her "Yes!" – and she is never more smitten than in the space between his question mark and her answer she hopes could somehow wrap up and gift to him all the swirling fear, excitement, faith, and potential she is feeling.
But the "yes" happens before the ball is thrown, the lure casted, and the question is even popped.
God never stops pursuing us with His love, even as we dwell with Him, even after He's won our hearts.
During this Advent season where we expectantly wait for Jesus to come, I invite you to explore with me this theme of a Love that never stops coming.
We'll explore those areas of our lives where we are waiting, expectantly, for something – anything – to happen. Some of our areas of waiting will be filled with hope and anticipation, others may come with a sense of defeat or paralysis. Either way, it's in our longings and expectations that we'll find life.
And during this season of waiting, we'll surely discover areas of our life where we are the ones pursuing, where God has invited us to step into some new places with Him.
I'll have reflections each day starting Sunday through Christmas Eve.
Note: You can sign up to have these reflections sent to your email via the form on the upper left of this page.
Between now and Sunday, spend some time prayerfully meditating on Psalm 23:6. As you reflect on your life, how has God followed you with goodness and mercy? In what areas do you sense Him pursuing you today?
What are you most waiting for in His coming? Do you need to say "yes" to His coming even now before He comes? Consider journaling what God gives you.
You may want to consider making your own Advent Calendar, lighting an Advent wreath, or starting some other new Advent tradition. There are a wealth of resources and suggestions online.
Troy Walling is the Executive Director and C.O.O. for The Leadership Institute. Troy loves writing about leadership development from a Christian perspective, spiritual formation and the role of spiritual practices in cultivating a Kingdom-impacting leadership lifestyle.