I'd enjoy a forum like the well moderated jwtalk.net but with the liberty to put scripture before organization as the main difference. But it's a lot of work to maintain, and you will need a group of people that are lovers of truth and hate true apostasy (falling away from Christ) to keep a forum within its purposed boundaries.
Just days earlier, I had discovered this blog. Perhaps like you, I immediately recognized it as something different and I wanted to help. Amazing what a difference just a year can make!
We belong to Christ. In this world, and even among our JW brothers and sisters, admitting this fact requires courage. It takes courage to say we belong to Christ in school, at work, and in the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses.
an organization is an organized body of people with a particular purpose, such as an association.
An association of people whose efforts are directed to accomplish a particular work is an organization.
an organized group of people who have the same interest, job, etc.
However, the New World Translation is the only widely distributed translation using the expression "association of brothers" here. A more common translation is "brotherhood" (ESV) or "family of believers" (NIV). Whether by design or by an inadvertent quirk of translation, the insertion of a synonym for organization into the NWT distorts the biblical description of the early Christian congregation in a way that serves the interests of the JW leadership.
Granted, the footnote in the New World Translation states: "Lit., 'brotherhood.' Gr., a·del·phoʹte·ti". But in choosing to translate and apply this passage as they do, Jehovah's Witnesses use sacred scripture to promote a highly misleading idea of what Christian fellowship entails.
When a Jehovah's Witness thinks of the expression "the Organization", it is synonymous with "Jehovah's Organization", which should mean "Jehovah's Family of Believers". In a family, there is the Father, who carries all authority as head. So we are a family of brothers and sisters with our Heavenly Father in common. Christ is part of that family, since he is a son of God; he is our brother, obedient to the Father. Christ said: "not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42). These were the words of a true son of God.
It is a worldwide brotherhood, not because we are part of "God's organization", but because we are adopted as children of the one Father, becoming the Israel of God.
We are not just children of the Father. We are the body of Christ, joined to him and placed under his headship.
Upon Christ's glorification in 33 AD, the Father gave Christ to the family of believers, with a headship as a husbandly owner. Now that Christ is given to us by the Father as our head, we are joined together by the Father himself. Let no man tear this union apart. It is the will of the Father that we have no other head but Christ, and we are to place no other headship over us than that of him.
Submitting to the authority of a stranger is akin to idolatry and prostitution. The whore of Babylon the Great is a prominent example. Many religions and false Christs are actively seeking to replace Jesus Christ as our head. Submitting ourselves to such men's rule is a perversion.
Being organized is not bad. Associating is not bad. But if an association ever starts luring people after themselves and away from Christ, then they have become part of the great prostitute that is Babylon the Great. What our Father joined together—ourselves and Christ—let NO man tear apart!
Jehovah has a group of people—a family, and he is the head. Jesus has a group of people—his body, and he is the head.
Before Rutherford, congregations were made up of local members of the family of believers who voluntarily associated together in Christian freedom. Until recently, the buildings they gathered in were owned by the local brothers and sisters. Today however, there is no difference between the Catholic Church and Jehovah's Witnesses in that regard. The buildings are owned by a central human leadership claiming to represent Christ, and association depends on obedience to the ordinances of this channel.
We need good association. But perhaps we feel, like Elijah in 1 Kings 19:3, 4, all alone. Since discovering Beroean Pickets, I no longer feel alone. There is a healthy variety of views, as demonstrated on the forum. Yes, we do not always agree about particular teachings. But we are united in Christ and in love. In many ways discussthetruth.com has proven that it is possible to show love to one another despite our differences. We have proven that it is possible to be organized without impeding freedom of conscience and expression.
When new visitors come to our forums, they often express happiness and surprise that such a tone of respect and love is possible despite the differences. It is easy to love those who agree with you on everything, but the best friendships are between people who respect each other's sincerely held differences.
Just like you, I searched the web for some years before discovering this loving association. There are now atheist ex-JW's attacking the Governing Body at every move, without offering anything upbuilding in return. There are self-proclaimed prophets, watchmen, two-witnesses, prophets and prophetesses who offer a "better interpretation", and usually they will view others who accept their views as saved. There are even some JW scholars who might keep the structure of the organization so long as some of the teachings are tweaked.
In 2013, Beroean Pickets had 12,000 unique visitors with 85,000 views. By 2014, that number had climbed to nearly 33,000 with 225,000 views. Despite publishing 136 articles in 2014 (about one article every 3 days), I don't think the articles are the main reason why so many of our visitors keep returning. I believe you are the reason.
These numbers reveal a growing need of many who believe in Jehovah to associate in Christian love and freedom with others who value truth. We have no interest in forming a new religion, yet we firmly believe in the human need for good association.
that response was not in regard to the organization, but in response to individuals: "can anyone serving that organization rightly claim to be "anointed"".
If someone gets disfellowshipped for having the wrong 'understanding' of certain doctrines, he is made to sit at the back of the hall in silence and isolation for a few years, and the same should be done to the GB for their faulty 'understanding' of Bible teachings over the years.
Judging by their performance and unrepentant attitude, they would never get out of the 'naughty corner' before the end of this system.
I had a chemistry teacher state it even more briefly and pointedly: If you can't explain it, you don't know it.
Further to some of the comments, a scripture comes to mind which may help us as we associate with one another.
Nice post, I recall in 1990 a branch member gave a dedication talk for our KH, he made the point that the word organisation, is not found in the Bible…he went on to explain that Jeh. Is a God of order, highlighted this by universe, meetings in heavens..from the book of Job, angels having ranks, Seraphs, cherubs, etc…and from Israel to 1st, to today,…but that point always stuck with me.
Wow that's right meleti about the human kings for the most part it was a disaster for the people and they rejected god by asking for it . It's strange but for some reason most people Seem to prefer being ruled by others perhaps they don't like the responsibility of having to make their own decisions . Actually the brothers seem to be the same by supporting a governing body it seems they may be rejecting god as ruler in favour of men . Wow thanks for that one Kevin.
God is a God of truth and justice as the basis for order, which He wants to establish in the hearts of individuals, so that people do the right thing for the right reasons and out of their own hearts filled with the love of God, NOT an external order as the WT preaches.
If we honestly believe that the WT has failed to be God's "organization", and further, if God didn't actually ask anyone to form an organization in His name in the first place, can anyone serving that organization rightly claim to be "anointed"? Would God really anoint people who would only be destined to serve an organization of men acting against His interests? That would be a very peculiar thing for God to do.
Really not up to us to judge. We don't know the heart.
There are those anointed by the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and then there are those anointed by the god of this system, and by their fruits, their beliefs, you can recognize them.
Well said Alex Rover!!! I enjoyed reading your post and look forward to continued warm association.
Being organized without turning into an organization is the impossible dream. JW history and that of the CBF Church (the link in your comment) demonstrate the Animal Farm reality of human organizations all too clearly. We can't stop future generations from taking whatever we start and turning it into that from which we are trying to escape. All we can do is try to instill in our families – spiritual and fleshly – a deep love for Christian freedom.
Wow! You are obviously not newly converted. More posts like that and I might start gravitating towards you. Just kidding of course. Very well articulated post with valuable content. Thanks .
Thanks SD2. Those are the kinds of ideals that need to be instilled in our 'families' and indeed, could be written into our 'constitution' as an impediment to future corruption. However, history demonstrates that there is no guarantee that they will be upheld in the future.
Thank you very much for your suggestions. I believe the list contain wonderful ideas for how we should treat each other and how we should express leadership in as Christian.


Former shop mate Sebastian just mailed me a bunch of pictures from our move a year ago. We had a bunch of kayaks to store temporarily till we got our shop set up. Neighbor Dean graciously offered us some space back of his building which was just next door to ours. It was close enough so that we could use the bicycle trailer to move kayaks, as it turned out, we could manage 4 at a time.
And then we had to move the kayaks from behind Dean's building to our new shop, a little too far for the bicycle cart, so we used the Honda instead.


Joya was the perfect place for me to complete the final edit of my novel, Settling Twice. This exquisitely designed residency allows one the freedom and comfort to focus fully on the project at hand. There are many things to be admired about Joya, particularly the restoration of a number of ancient farmhouses into an well sited retreat, which not only honors the land's history and landscape, but is sensitive to the environment as well. Still for me, the privacy that was afforded me was a standout and made it well worth the trip from Maine, USA. Donna and Simon Beckmann have put tremendous thought into creating spaces that not only inspire, but also comfort after a long day's work. Their evening dinner table is lively with laughter and great discussions, and even reassurances when the need be. It was my good fortune to be here during the American Presidential Election. I say good fortune because I was escaping the drama of it back in the U.S., but also because when it turned out differently than I had hoped, there was a table of artists from many places to not only share similar heartbreaking experiences in their own countries, but they were present to teach me how to go forward and what to expect. Go Forward. If there was something inscribed over the entrance of Joya, that would be it. For this is a place of restoration that encourages the going forward of the artist's heart, soul, and mind. And Go Forward is the call that we must all heed.


Another Record Store Day event arrived today with the 2017 Black Friday promotion starting this morning, and copies of U2's "The Blackout" being available in two vinyl formats at a variety of locations. The record was a 12-inch vinyl which features the album version of "The Blackout" on one side, and "The Blackout (Jacknife Lee Remix)" on the other. It is the fourth time U2 participated in the Black Friday event, having released "Wide Awake in Europe" in 2010, "Ordinary Love" in 2013, and a special map of "North and South of the River" in 2014. This year marks the first time that U2 actually took part in the main Record Store Day in April ("Red Hill Mining Town") and the second Black Friday event.
The vinyl is packaged in a generic white sleeve, and then inside of a generic black sleeve. The only text visible is the black label. The label on both versions is the same, with a catalog number of TMR – 522, although the limited colour release was referred to as TMR – 522X in marketing materials. We are told that 20,000 copies were printed in total of this release, with only 750 of those being the limited coloured vinyl. This has created a strong demand for the "eclipse" version, and a much lower demand for the all black version. There was a high number of copies distributed in Europe this time out of the black-only version as well.
The limited black and white version of 750 copies was distributed at Freebird Records in Dublin (we're told close to 100 copies), at Rough Trade East in London (150 copies), and at both Third Man Record storefronts, one in Detroit and one in Nashville.
We've gone back to when the release was first announced, and tracked the eBay activity on this item, right up until this afternoon. We tracked only actual sold items, and are not looking at listings that are still underway, or that ended without a sale. The release was first announced October 26, 2017. Within a few days the earliest listings appeared on eBay. And not knowing how limited this release would turn out to be, copies also sold quickly. The first copy sold on October 30th in the listings we are able to see. And for the first few weeks, the vinyl was coming in close to $100USD when sold. Prior to the start of Record Store Day, the most expensive copy sold for $178.50, and the least expensive copy sold for $40.88 — with the lowest being on the day before copies were made available to the public.
We often get asked, how do people sell these limited edition vinyl before they hit the streets for sale? It's speculative selling. The seller expects to be able to access the vinyl, so they put up a sale for the item, even though they do not yet have it. As you can see from the graph above, these prices usually start high when first listed, and people want to ensure they get a copy, and usually come down in price closer to the time of the sale. You will also see a huge drop off in price once the main vinyl is released. The average price this item sold for on eBay today is $25.95USD, a huge drop off from the average $100USD it was fetching when it first appeared online.
A little closer look at the prices throughout the day today of the all-black version of the vinyl shows that the prices actually came down throughout the day as well. The points in the graph are an average of all the standard versions of the vinyl sold for that hour. Time is Eastern Time. We've dotted in a line for where the majority of shops open in the UK and Europe, and again when the majority of shops on the Eastern coast in North America would be opening.
It shows a spike in prices up to $47.32 on average as the shops were opening in Europe. This is when many of these vinyl are first put on eBay and sellers and buyers are not sure at what prices these will eventually settle. Throughout the day, the prices decline as the inventory on eBay go up and buyers are presented with a wider selection to choose from. Once shops open in North America and a further amount, and by far the largest amount hit eBay, the price reduces again, and by 4pm ET, the vinyl had settled out on average for $21.21 on eBay, but be warned, these prices are without shipping, so the total you may pay is higher should you go that route.
We expect that the price for this item will stay around $20USD in the future. With such a large quantity there are likely to be many copies for sale for years to come. The "Red Hill Mining Town" vinyl which was limited to 7000 copies is still quite plentiful and not that difficult to find, and there are more than twice as many copies of "The Blackout" that have been pressed, although with the inclusion of a new song that will not be on North American and European copies of the album, there may be slightly higher interest in this release.
But what happened with the limited edition coloured vinyl copy that was pressed in a small quantity of only 750 copies? Unlike the black only vinyl copy the limited edition black and white version did not get sold on eBay prior to its release today. Only one copy was available by auction prior to today's onsale that we were able to identify. That auction closed after the vinyl went on sale today (it's still running), giving the seller an opportunity to cancel the auction if they could not get a copy. The first copy of the limited pressing actually sold, was sold from the UK, for a total of 250 GBP or approximately $333.54USD. The sale took place at 10:20am local time, just twenty minutes after Rough Trade East opened this morning, the retailer of the vinyl in London.
With far less copies pressed and available, we only counted 15 copies that had been placed on eBay and sold, by 4pm ET. We graphed the average price for these items in the graph above. The first three listed went for the highest prices of the day, being the first to appear on eBay as collectors waited patiently for a copy to appear. The first two both went for $333USD, but the third one on eBay actually sold for $665USD, making it the copy that fetched the highest amount throughout the day. Prices from that point onward started to drop as more became available. Toward the end of our look at pricing they had settled in around $250USD. We will have a few additional looks through the week to see if this price drops further.
The whole speculation market in these types of releases makes many fans (us included!) upset. Fans were out early today to buy copies of the album, in the hopes they would get one. Luckily with the black vinyl fans are reporting finding the copies they want, and highly stocked stores. My own store in Canada which only received five copies of "Red Hill Mining Town" received 25 copies of "The Blackout" on black vinyl today. Lucky for the fans this time around, the limited nature of the coloured vinyl was tempered with good quantities of the all black vinyl.
And its been fun to watch fans who have lived in London, Dublin, Nashville, Detroit, or areas nearby getting in line early and doing what they can to get a copy of the limited edition of the vinyl. Kudos to those fans who have gotten copies of this into hands of other fans for a fair and reasonable price today. You are our favorite kind of people.


An international research consortium joins efforts to develop innovative affective health technologies.
An interdisciplinary team of international researchers met last month in Lancaster (UK) under the European H2020 AffecTech project to lead the way towards new affective health disorder technologies that will lower health costs and help patients' struggle.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people suffer from depression worldwide, identified as the leading cause of disability. AffecTech has recently launched an ambitious international project that counts on Plux Wireless Biosignals to bring the best research expertise together, aiming to exploit our access to mobile devices and wearables in order to revolutionise technology for Mental Health assessment.
With yearly costs exceeding 100 billion Euros and inestimable social costs, the European Commission has set Mental Health as one of the H2020 priorities. AffecTech is an interdisciplinary project that builds upon state of the art biosensing, human computer interfaces and clinical psychology.
The aim of the project is to empower patients with tools 1 that will improve self-awareness and emotion regulation.
Plux is fully committed to AffecTech goals, playing an important role in the consortium as an active member for innovative devices and research provider. President Hugo Gamboa and researcher Miquel Alfaras work towards the integration of all the different expertise areas with Plux cutting-edge technology, enhancing the development of new tools for the assessment of Mental Health disorders.
Born in 2007, Plux shook up the wireless biosensing device research community developing reliable and accessible products providing unprecedented acquisition capabilities. Plux partners with renowned private and public research institutions, bridging academia and industry by providing its expertise to practical applications.


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		SB_TEXT_COLOR = NormalFontSDL.COLOR_BLUE,
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		SB_MIN_Y = 65,
		LINE_WIDTH = 2,
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	/** Scroll bar colors */
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	public DummyMenuScrollStateSDL () {
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		nullError = "";
		emptyError = "";
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		pDownMaxY = 0;
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	public void render(SDLSurface screen) throws SDLException {
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		// Menu
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			NormalFontSDL.printFontGrid(1, 1, nullError, NormalFontSDL.COLOR_RED);
		} else if(list.length == 0) {
			NormalFontSDL.printFontGrid(1, 1, emptyError, NormalFontSDL.COLOR_RED);
		} else {
			if (cursor >= list.length)
				cursor = 0;
			if (cursor < minentry)
				minentry = cursor;
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			if (cursor >= maxentry)
			{
				maxentry = cursor;
				minentry = maxentry - pageHeight + 1;
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			drawMenuList(screen);
			onRenderSuccess(screen);
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		super.render(screen);
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	 * Called when render completes
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	@Override
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		int y = MouseInputSDL.mouseInput.getMouseY() >> 4;
		if (x == SB_TEXT_X && (clicked || MouseInputSDL.mouseInput.isMenuRepeatLeft()) && y >= 3 && y <= 2 + pageHeight)
		{
			int maxentry = minentry + pageHeight - 1;
			if (y == 3 && minentry > 0)
			{
				ResourceHolderSDL.soundManager.play("cursor");
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				if (cursor > maxentry)
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			{
				ResourceHolderSDL.soundManager.play("cursor");
				//Down arrow
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				if (cursor < minentry)
					cursor = minentry;
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			else if (y > 3 && y < 2 + pageHeight)
			{
				int pixelY = MouseInputSDL.mouseInput.getMouseY();
				if (pixelY >= pUpMinY && pixelY < pUpMaxY)
					pageUp();
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	public void drawMenuList (SDLSurface screen) throws SDLException
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		int maxentry = minentry + pageHeight - 1;
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			maxentry = list.length-1;

		for(int i = minentry, y = 0; i <= maxentry; i++, y++) {
			if(i < list.length) {
				NormalFontSDL.printFontGrid(2, 3 + y, list[i].toUpperCase(), (cursor == i));
				if(cursor == i) NormalFontSDL.printFontGrid(1, 3 + y, "b", NormalFontSDL.COLOR_RED);
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		//Draw scroll bar
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		int sbHeight = 16*(pageHeight - 2) - (LINE_WIDTH << 1);
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Memory has always been dearly held in my family, and easily lost. I watched as my loved ones surrounded themselves with objects that acted as physical anchors to the full lives they had lived, the places they had been, and the things that were important to them. This experience heightened my desire to document, to create a catalogue of my own that will allow me to capture my life in this moment. Fragile: Handle with Care is a body of work consisting of jewelry and sculptures that explore significant issues such as mortality, religion, and gender. Creating layered, detailed pieces allows me to find balance in the chaotic, to attempt to exert control over the uncontrollable aspects of my life and in the world at large. Petra Ahde-Deal asserts that jewelry is not only for adornment, but that it at times can be used to ease moments of change. In her words, "transitional jewelry can function as healing devices in reconstructing the self after personal crises." (91) My work combines traditional metalsmithing techniques such as enameling and casting with newer technologies like digital manipulation to create intricate pieces that serve as a platform to explore this recreation of identity. My experiences are not universal, but I hope to inspire an atmosphere of dialogue with my work to show that sometimes moments of pain and tragedy can offer us the greatest opportunities for beauty and transformation.
Rubio, Hosanna. Fragile: Handle with Care. Master's Thesis. East Carolina University, May 2017. The Scholarship. http://hdl.handle.net/10342/6177. April 23, 2019.
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Uncover the latest trends in bioscience and hear about the challenges the industry professionals are currently facing, at the UK Bioscience Forum 2019.
The event -which this year will be held at County Hall, near Westminster- will include parallel tracks, an exhibition hall, 1-1 partnering and extensive networking. The day will conclude with our Autumn Reception which can also be booked separately.
For more information and to book your place please visit the event page by clicking here.


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Peninsula happy hours
By BY Examiner Staff • August 28, 2008 12:00 am
Mark Grange says he works hard and parties just as hard.
But the 27-year-old engineer from San Mateo says partying in San Francisco involves too much hard work.
"Why train it to The City when there are plenty of bars here?" Grange said.
Not long ago, residents living in the once-sleepy suburbs of San Mateo County had to catch a northbound train to The City for quality barhopping or wine-tasting.
These days, however, fast-growing Peninsula cities are experiencing downtown renaissances that have brought a more vibrant nightlife to the locals, said Stephanie Fermin, spokeswoman San Mateo County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
"The Peninsula is becoming more of a hot spot then before," she said. "A lot of people think San Mateo County is suburbia and that's really not the case anymore."
In fact, because the county's population rose nearly 6 percent since the late 1990s, it is one of the few in the state this year that is offering a slew of new alcohol licenses to restaurants, bars and corner stores — 58 in all, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. There are currently more than 1,600 liquor licenses — for restaurants, bars and retail sales — on the Peninsula, roughly one for every 435 residents.
Greg Hawkins, owner of Mandala Lounge in San Mateo, said he worked in San Francisco's bar business for 15 years — running everything from big clubs to smaller "'boutiquey' places" — and then decided the Peninsula needed a "good alternative to S.F."
His clientele has an age range of 24 to 45 — a sophisticated, professional crowd, he said.
"It's so great to have a place to go where we don't have to drive to The City," Hawkins said.
San Mateo County also boasts five wineries, for those looking for the Napa Valley experience without the drive, and four microbreweries.
Brian Snelling, owner of a 2-year-old wine bar and retailer in San Mateo called 750ml, said his business has benefited from steady growth on the Peninsula. He said a downward economy and soaring gas prices are keeping locals closer to home.
He also said Peninsula cities, which are increasingly becoming inundated with quality restaurants and high-end retailers, are now offering a more cosmopolitan feel for residents.
"There's definitely been a resurgence of people going into downtown San Mateo," he said. "People who move out of The City to neighborhoods like San Mateo and Burlingame are looking for an urban experience, and we meet that need."
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Drinkers drain a few on Caltrain
Pictures posted to the Web site Flickr of a recent Caltrain pub-crawl show a group of 20-somethings smiling and holding up bottles of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale while riding on the train.
Drinking alcoholic beverages is allowed on Caltrain, so San Mateo revelers buy multi-zone passes for about $11 in order to make multiple bar stops in the downtown areas of Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Belmont and San Mateo.
Caltrain spokeswoman Christine Dunn said allowing alcoholic beverages on trains "harkens back to the days when trains had bar cars."
More importantly, she said, the privilege offers alternatives to drunken driving.
"It's a service to the community," she said.
The policy has not been without its problems, however. In 2006, Caltrain announced a ban on open alcohol containers after 9 p.m. following a special event, citing "several events involving disruptive behavior by intoxicated passengers."
Dunn said there are few alcohol-related disruptions these days, although Caltrain does increase train security after Giants games, due to unruly, drunken fans.
Train conductors are tasked with calling police if passengers become unruly or if they suspect the passenger who is drinking is under age, she said. — Mike Aldax
Does the county have a drinking problem?
Along with new drinking opportunities on the Peninsula comes an influx of dangerous drinking habits.
Binge drinking — defined as having more than five drinks in one sitting — has soared among men in the county, according to a recent report from the county Health Department.
Among 18- to 24-year-old men, nearly 45 percent reported they had participated in such binge drinking — up from 24 percent in 1998 and the highest figure in a decade, according to the report.
The alcohol use is "notably higher among men, adults with higher education/higher income, whites and residents of the mid-county or coastside regions," according to the report. Health officials, however, said such drinking is not necessarily more of a problem here than in other counties.
"Our overall binge-drinking rate for the county is really pretty close to the national and state averages," said Stephen Kaplan, director of alcohol and drug programs for the county. "Once you get into the out-of-high school and college ages, you will get increased rates for pretty much anything, so you can't really compare those numbers." — Mike Aldax
705,499: People living in San Mateo County as of 2006
1,621: Licenses issued in San Mateo County to sell or serve alcohol
435 to 1: Ratio of residents to alcohol licenses in county
313: Restaurants with licenses to sell alcohol in the county </li>
61: Bars and nightclubs with alcohol licenses
5: San Mateo wineries
4: Microbreweries in the county
Source: California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Tags: Alcohol consumption, Bay Area News, Liquor licenses, Local


The circadian clock imposes daily rhythms in cell proliferation, metabolism, inflammation and DNA damage response1,2. Perturbations of these processes are hallmarks of cancer3 and chronic circadian rhythm disruption predisposes individuals to tumour development1,4. This raises the hypothesis that pharmacological modulation of the circadian machinery may be an effective therapeutic strategy for combating cancer. REV-ERBs, the nuclear hormone receptors REV-ERBα (also known as NR1D1) and REV-ERBβ (also known as NR1D2), are essential components of the circadian clock5,6. Here we show that two agonists of REV-ERBs—SR9009 and SR9011—are specifically lethal to cancer cells and oncogene-induced senescent cells, including melanocytic naevi, and have no effect on the viability of normal cells or tissues. The anticancer activity of SR9009 and SR9011 affects a number of oncogenic drivers (such as HRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA and others) and persists in the absence of p53 and under hypoxic conditions. The regulation of autophagy and de novo lipogenesis by SR9009 and SR9011 has a critical role in evoking an apoptotic response in malignant cells. Notably, the selective anticancer properties of these REV-ERB agonists impair glioblastoma growth in vivo and improve survival without causing overt toxicity in mice. These results indicate that pharmacological modulation of circadian regulators is an effective antitumour strategy, identifying a class of anticancer agents with a wide therapeutic window. We propose that REV-ERB agonists are inhibitors of autophagy and de novo lipogenesis, with selective activity towards malignant and benign neoplasms.
We thank K. V. Ly, L. Fijany, Y. Soda, M. Soda and M. Schmitt for technical assistance; F. d'Adda di Fagagna, S. Minucci, A. Viale, G. Gargiulo and J. Karlseder for discussion and feedback; the Narita, Gage, Burris, Amati and Shaw laboratories, and F. F. Lang for reagents; and the Salk Institute's Waitt Advanced Biophotonics Center and Gene Targeting and Transfer, and M. Shokhirev and the Razavi Newman Integrative Genomics and Bioinformatics Core. G.S. is supported by the AIRC/Marie Curie International Fellowships in Cancer Research (12298), Istituto Superiore di Sanità, TRAIN 'Training through Research Application Italian iNitiative'. M.V.P. is supported by the NIH (NIAMS grants R01-AR067273 and R01-AR069653) and a Pew Charitable Trust grant. X.W. is supported by a CIHR postdoctoral fellowship (MFE-123724). I.M.V is an American Cancer Society Professor of Molecular Biology. A.R. is supported by the NCI T32 grant, Salk Women in Science, Salk Excellerators Award and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation New Frontiers Salk Research Specialist Award. M.J.K. is supported by F30 DK112604. A.S. is supported by the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant P30 (CA014195 MASS core) and Dr. Frederick Paulsen Chair/Ferring Pharmaceuticals. This work was supported in part by a Worldwide Cancer Research grant and an American Federation of Aging Research mid-career grant M14322 to S.P. Additional support came from a Cancer Center Core Grant (P30 CA014195-38), the H. N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, the Glenn Center for Aging Research and the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust (grant #2012-PG-MED002).
X.W. and M.V.P. performed experiments related to naevi. A.R. participated in xenograft experiments. F.P. performed experiments in Extended Data Figs 8g–l, 10h–j. M.J.K. performed lipidomic assays. G.S. designed the study, performed experiments, analysed data and wrote the manuscript. A.S, I.M.V. and M.V.P. supervised experiments and edited the manuscript. S.P. supervised, designed the study and reviewed the data and manuscript. All authors discussed the results and commented on the manuscript.
Correspondence to Gabriele Sulli or Satchidananda Panda.
Reviewer Information Nature thanks S. Kay, L. Zender and the other anonymous reviewer(s) for their contribution to the peer review of this work.
SR9011, an additional agonist of REV-ERBs, selectively kills cancer cell lines.
Induction of apoptosis by agonists of REV-ERBs is independent of p53 and oxidative stress.
Attenuation of oxidative stress does not affect the cytotoxic activity of agonists of REV-ERBs.
Agonists of REV-ERBs inhibit de novo lipogenesis.
REV-ERB agonist SR9011 inhibit autophagy.
Agonists of REV-ERBs (SR9009 and SR9011) block autophagy.
Core autophagy genes are novel REV-ERBs targets.
REV-ERBs regulate autophagy core genes and block autophagy in slowly proliferating cancer stem cells.
Agonists of REV-ERBs do not affect viability of normal proliferating and quiescent OIS cells.
SR9009 impairs tumour growth and improves survival of glioblastoma patient-derived xenografts.
This file contains the full scans of the immunoblots used in the figures.
The circadian clock regulates many of the physiological functions of an organism. Additionally, links between the circadian clock machinery and cancer have been demonstrated. Gabriele Sulli et al. have explored this link further by unravelling the functions of REV-ERBs. These nuclear hormone receptors regulate transcription and are an essential component of the circadian clock. Treatment of cancer cells with REV-ERB agonists results in cell death, through inhibition of autophagy and de novo lipogenesis. The agonists also impaired tumour growth in vivo.


China's Legalisation of Rhino Horn Trade - Disaster or Opportunity?
Windhoek — Ever since Namibia experienced its worse year of poaching in 2015 when 97 rhinos were poached, the country has lost an average 50 rhinos annually to poaching.
"This must be our goal as rhino conservationists to continue to grow rhino populations in the wild. This cannot be achieved if we work in isolation. We need to work together across borders, institutions and organisations," she urged. Equally, she said through collaboration, they can achieve a united front against the onslaught of wildlife crime to conserve these majestic creatures for future generations.
"As a country, we are hard at work and we are ready to go in the bush. You can't be office-bound. You can't be in air conditioned offices if you want these species conserved. I don't want my great-grandchildren to go to Malawi or Botswana to go see a black rhino. They must see it here in their motherland," she remarked.
This situation, she says, demands everyone's full attention and collective efforts to develop new strategies and implement current strategies and measures to run the tide.


St Luke Presbyterian Church is seeking an individual to manage our gardens.
St. Luke Presbyterian Church is a joyful, inclusive and compassionate community on a spiritual journey seeking to do justice. Climate Justice calls us to live in partnership with the earth and all its creatures by living sustainably and caring for people and planet.
We are seeking a person with permaculture/organic awareness/experience to manage the gardens at St Luke. Managing would include collaboratively leading the design of the gardens (mapping and selection of plants) taking the initiative to care for the garden (checking the irrigation system, monitoring possible pests and weeding) and the overall production of the gardens that reflect the goals of the Sustainability team and stakeholders who stand to be impacted by the Garden. This person would have the active support of additional volunteers, but would be responsible for the overall construction and maintenance of the Garden and collaborative harvesting.
$15.00 per hour for an average of 15 hours per week. The total number of hours per week will vary to accommodate weather conditions, harvest season or other mitigating circumstances however; the Garden Manager will be expected to dedicate a minimum of 10 hours / week in the gardens.
Garden Manager Position Length: 6 months, beginning in May 2019 – October (weather permitting) an average of 15 hours per week.
To apply for the Permaculture Garden Manager, please email an application letter that describes your gardening experience in detail. Please include the approx. size of gardens, number of volunteers and what responsibilities you had at the garden. If applicable, an overview of the permaculture/organic practices used and the types of produce grown.
Please email your responses to officeATstlukeDOTmn. Qualified candidates will be asked to interview by phone with a possible follow-up at St Luke.


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Graffiti Artist Sues Luxury Condo Developer For Allegedly Using His Art In Ads
By Prachi Gupta	| January 22, 2015 - 09:36AM
Brooklyn graffiti artist Craig Anthony Miller, aka CAM, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers, The New York Daily News reports. Miller claims that the developers used his "Elephant Mural" without permission in a series of DUMBO condo ads they ran in 2012.
The 90-foot mural once appeared on Water Street, but was taken down in 2013 and replaced by townhouses. The ads, which ran on subways, buses, telephone booths, and even in a newspaper spread, featured a "very recognizable portion" of the mural, according to Miller.
Miller says that the artwork was his most famous, stating in the lawsuit that "its legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of residents." Bolstering his case, The Post reports that Miller has a copyright registration of the artwork, which was done with permission from the property owner. According to NYU law professor Jeanne Fromer, "It sounds like he is going to have copyright protection here."
(Photo: superk8nyc)
Tags: Art, condos, Copyright, DUMBO, Graffiti, toll brothers
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In our new Music Biz 101 interview series, we'll be connecting with key industry professionals to get the best tips and knowledge allowing you to grow your brand and learn the in's and outs from the experts.
One of our favorites conferences to attend to get the latest insights is A2IM's Indie Week in NYC. If you are not a A2IM member you should definitely consider it, as they are a great resource for artists and record labels to network and learn more on the latest. Make sure to check out their offerings here.
This past year we had the pleasure of attending and listen in to the workshop hosted by Sneak Attack Media Founder and President, Marni Wandner. She was able to give some great insight and knowledge on past campaigns they have worked on and best social media practices.
Sneak Attack Media is a boutique digital marketing and creative services agency based in New York City. Since its inception in 2006, Sneak Attack has been dedicated to promoting entertainment and lifestyle brands through innovative digital strategy. Their clients include bands and musicians, record labels, books, films, apps, tech companies, lifestyle brands, and more. Check out our exclusive interview with her, allowing us to get the scoop on best practices when connecting with fans.
Tell us about Sneak Attack and what made you start it?
Sneak Attack is a New York-based boutique digital marketing and creative services agency. We work primarily with entertainment and lifestyle brands, mos tly in music, and we specialize in social media, marketing strategy and partnerships and online PR.
I started Sneak Attack in 2006 because I wanted to work with bands and musicians to market their music in interesting and innovative ways. I wanted to focus on the digital side of things because at that time it was becoming an increasingly bigger part of overall marketing campaigns, but I was seeing that I still had to convince people to get on board with my weird "new media" ideas. So I saw an opportunity to be the company that did things a little differently.
How did you get started in the music and entertainment industry?
I was actually an actor when I first moved to NY, but music was always a huge passion of mine. I had wanted to explore the business side of entertainment so I decide to take a detour into the music industry. I was fortunate enough to secure an internship at a music management company who worked with acts like Tracy Bonham, Sunny Day Real Estate (which became The Fire Theft) and Local H and I learned an insane amount about promotion, PR, marketing, how the business worked, and what I liked about it. From there I went to a small label group where I helped launch a new rock label alongside an already established dance music label, and ran all of the marketing and PR for both. I also co-managed one of the bands on the rock label.
What tips do you have for connecting with those superfans in genuine and effective ways that maximize their fan experience and your income?
I think it always come down to authenticity and taking the time to make your fans (especially your superfans) feel special – this can be responding to fans on social media, making your newsletter feel more intimate and personal – it's all about finding what allows you to be genuine, consistently, but making sure it's sustainable so you can keep it going.
Offering VIP experiences and merch packages to fans and giving them sneak peeks of music before the general public can be really rewarding. I also love when bands set up subscription services for their superfans and then deliver exclusive content to their subscribers.
Sometimes the first step is actually identifying who your superfans are so you can super-serve them. I also want to see how many times I can say "super" while answering this question.
How important is a band's pitch and what makes a good one?
Most important is doing your research. Does that outlet even review albums? Who are you pitching to, do they generally write about the type of music you play? It's always good to personalize and take great care with each pitch.
In your opinion, what are vital elements to developing a brand's social voice?
Again, authenticity comes into play when developing your social "voice." We guide our clients through a process where we help them figure out what their primary content themes should be so we can create a framework. The goal with social media content is to keep it consistent yet varied. Like I mentioned before, it's about making sure it's sustainable, all the while staying true to your "brand" as well as your mission and vision. That's what will allow you to connect to your fans, and keep people engaged.
What tips do you recommend for getting to know your audience and be able to predict the type of content you should be creating?
I think it actually starts by working the other way – determining your own brand identity and the content themes that represent you as an artist, as a band, as a human being. From there, you can try out different types of content and strategies, and constantly look at your analytics to assess what's connecting. If it's not working, it's time to try something different. If it is, start incorporating variations of that content on a regular basis until you know what it is about the post that's connecting.
That said, it all needs to come from a place of authenticity so it's not calculated. And I know that sounds like crazy talk so I've put together a free webinar that goes through the process we use at Sneak Attack so you can learn how to 1) define your voice, 2) identify your tribe, 2) create engaging content for them. The webinar itself digs into how to use these tactics to build an audience of real people who love your music.
What the latest in the Sneak Attack Media camp?
Sneak Attack Media has just launched their Reboot Program – an offering that aims to put the keys to the marketing and promotion car back into the hands of musicians. The program starts with a deep dive audit of the artist's social media and online presence and then the artist is walked through a customized marketing plan that guides them through detailed optimization, strategy, best practices, content suggestions, tips and tricks for low cost advertising and more. You can set up a free strategy call with Sneak Attack to talk about your marketing goals here.


Today I'm going to be sharing with you… my top 10 favorite washi tapes! I just had this thought some time ago that why not share my favorite pretty tapes here on the blog.
Is it because it's easy to find top 10 favorite washi tapes?
Is it because I wanted to show you how many cute tapes we have?
We've been collecting various types of washi tape ever since I stumbled across the first music decorative tape.
Now we have to use several boxes just to hold all these "precious" tapes. We haven't really counted how many rolls we have exactly. It should be over 100 but probably less than 200.
Most of them are available on our little online store. Some of them are purely our own collection. Even though there were some pretty masking tapes we wanted to keep as samples (add to our collection and for photography purposes) but sometimes we just had to let go.
Why? Because customers wanted that last piece. Another reason is all about sharing. Instead of keeping to ourselves, we'll be glad if you knew the beauty & practicality of it and wanted to purchase. Of course, the samples are brand new.
Speaking of masking tape or maybe more precisely, decorative masking tape, mt brand tends to be the first that many people know of.
We do have quite a huge range of mt masking tapes and for some reason; mt sells better than the other. This is probably due to the fact that mt is the pioneer and more widespread among crafters and planner/stationery enthusiasts.
Part 1: What is mt masking tape?
Part 2: So, what types of mt masking tapes can you find?
Not only is the quality of mt superb and consistent, the designs and colors are also unique and beautiful.
However, other than mt, we also bring in different washi tape brands that are marvelous as well which I'll mention briefly in the top 10 list below. No matter how good mt masking tape is, it's a bit tough to find all of the designs and colors in one brand.
For instance, you could be looking for a specific design or color which is not available (yet) in mt tape range.
You know what… I thought it's going to be hard to find my top 10 favorite washi tapes out of the 100+ rolls. But when I open up all the boxes, it's surprisingly a quick decision.
The most important thing is not to overthink – is this tape pretty or do I really like that one – or else you'll not be able to discover your favorites since all of them are stunning and beautiful!
I also ignore if it's matched made in heaven or not. I only concern if I really like it in terms of designs and colors.
So, you'll get to see different decorative tape brands, types and materials in the top 10 list below that are simple to use and practical. Some have already been shared on the blog here while some are new.
This is one of the first washi tapes that comes to my mind. Should I say love at first sight? The hand drawn design is simply captivating. Seriously, I'm not very sure how to describe it exactly but the design gives you space to fill in the blanks and imagine.
You could look at it as uneven squares or you could see it as colorful windows. We're glad that this sold out pretty quickly when first available on our online shop.
2 minor setbacks, though. The washi tape paper itself is a bit thinner than other brands plus the edge at the end of the tape tends to roll up. However you can use Mod Podge to solve it. Here's a sample.
The unique design clearly outweighs the minor setbacks and gains number 1 spot here.
I hope you don't find me exaggerating when I said in the article here that this is the nicest pink washi tape I've come across. It's not necessary to say much about the quality which has already been covered here.
Pink is not so much a popular color in my opinion. I've come across people who like it very much just like me while others who can't take the girly pink. Is pink considered too girly and feminine? Some guys wear pink and match with other colors, such as gray or navy blue. I think they still look smart and masculine.
Anyhow, I don't want to force you to like this pink washi tape since it's subjective but give it a try. You can find a sample here.
I'm getting a little obsessed with hot air balloon lately. I'm not sure if I will try a real one but for now, such design will definitely get my immediate attention. For example, while I was trying to dig deep looking for my ideal bed sheet designs, suddenly the one with hot air balloon pattern appeared right in front of me. I quickly grabbed and bought it.
Maste is another fantastic Japanese washi tape brand you don't want to miss. Hopefully, we'll get to share more about it in the near future.
The number 4 position is a bit special. Instead of 1 piece, it's a set of 3. I've had a tough time picking one only. Since the designs of these 3 washi masking tapes are somewhat related, it's best to put them together and make it a set.
All 3 of them are also maste washi masking tapes under Mark's Inc, another well-known Japanese brand.
Whenever I look at these 3 tapes, these 2 words come to my mind – stunning and spectacular! Even though the pictures look small on the masking tape, the overall design, color saturation and quality are delicate and amazing.
If you are enthusiastic about travels and planners, these excellent washi masking tapes will look wonderful in your journal or scrapbook. So now, do you have the urge to start planning your next trip?
I used to have a small umbrella in my bag just in case. Somehow I feel safe having one in my bag. This is especially more so when I was in London since the weather over there is unpredictable sometimes. But sadly the umbrella couldn't really last long regardless of the price due to the strong wind!
Some people enjoy sunshine outdoor without umbrellas while some people will not only wear long sleeves but also use an umbrella no matter what!
Don't you think umbrella designs can also be creative and attractive?
There are 2 reasons which make us want to get this bus stops washi tape – 1) we always adore Aimez le style products and 2) from what we know is that we can hardly find any washi tape that's illustrated about people.
The more I look at it, the more I feel like as if all these people are having conversations with each other. The picture seems real to me. If you think you aren't so good at drawing/illustration, this bus stops masking tape from Aimez le style will certainly liven up your journal.
The bus stops are such a common public area that most of us have experiences with. You'll get to see many different people and if they really have patience lining up to get on the bus or not. The famous double-decker bus in London is a convenient public transport that I relied on each day when I was there. The most embarrassing moment was to chase the bus hoping that it'd stop for us… luckily the driver was kind enough to wait for us!
It's not a surprise that if the washi tape is related to mail, be it stamp or airmail sticker, I will include them in my top 10 favorite washi tapes.
So it's no difference here. I choose airmail masking tape by Aimez le style and Somitape. Both of them have the same theme but the designs and styles are dissimilar.
If you enjoy decorating snail mail, these types of airmail masking tapes will come in handy. Not only are they easy to use, they are also practical.
This is another beautiful mt masking tape which I must include in this top 10 favorite washi tapes. It's part of the designer range where mt collaborates with popular designers and illustrators in Northern Europe.
Speaking of floral decorative tape, I'd say I like this the most. Even though it only has 4 different types of flowers which it's kind of limited, I still think that it's easy to use and practical.
Say for instance, you wanted to make something simple, special yet quick thank you gifts for teachers and the theme is flower. Why not use this mt floral tape to adorn gift tags?
Check out some samples here to see how you can use it.
Dailylike is one of the brands that we love, love, LOVE! Perhaps you already notice that I keep mentioning fantastic brands such as Aimez le style, maste, Somitape, mt and now Dailylike.
It seems like all of them are superb and something not to be missed. No wonder some of our lovely customers told us that it's hard to choose which washi tape to buy!
Honestly, I don't mean to confuse you. These products are really good, at least in my humble opinion. Just one thing to be caution though, simply expects washi tape as a low tack craft item. It usually sticks well on most paper but maybe not so much on certain surface.
Oh, I should be talking about Dailylike which is a Korean lifestyle brand.
The design on this beach flower fabric tape (or usually applies to their overall design) is simple, elegant, delicate yet mature. It gives you some kind of tranquility and serenity. The fabric tape is awesome and the blue looks exceptionally nice in real!
Since fabric tape is something new to us, we've yet to try but already in love with the quality.
How are you going to use such fabric tape?
Do you find any washi tape in the list above that you like? Which one is your favorite?
Don't worry if you haven't found any or you don't think you like any of the above. I understand that it's subjective when it comes to colors, patterns, designs, and styles.
Also, don't worry if you don't have 100 washi tapes to begin with. Why not start with what you have? Or, look at our store to find out your top 10? Or, you could even search elsewhere be it online or offline and see if you could give yourself a fun challenge to discover your favorite deco tape.
I love the graphics. These are not found in my local craft store. I've been looking for some Washi tape with a little more pizazz. These fit the bill.
So glad you love the graphics and thanks for your comment, Darlene! You may be able to find a few on Amazon and the links are included in the article. But it's really up to you 🙂 Have a fantastic weekend!


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SOUTHERN: At Glasgow on Tuesday, 23rd June, at 3.00 pm.
WESTERN: At Laide on Tuesday, 24th March, at 6.00 pm.
SKYE: At Portree on Tuesday, 21st April, at 11.00 am.
OUTER ISLES: At Stornoway on Tuesday, 3rd March, at 1.00 pm.
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: At Auckland on Friday, 29th May, at 2.30 pm.
ZIMBABWE: At Bulawayo on Tuesday, 10th March, at 11.00 am.
AN Administrator is required immediately for the Mission Head Office in Bulawayo. The main duties of the post will be the co-ordinating of the several departments of the Mission, and general administrative work in connection with the entire Mission. Please apply to Rev. J. R. Tallach, Clerk to the Foreign Mission Committee, F.P. Manse, Raasay, Kyle, Ross-shire, IV40 8PB, or to The Administrator pro tem, The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, 9 Robertson Street, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
THERE is a gap in the nursing cover at Sengera Mission between April and October this year. If any suitably qualified nurses were able to work there on a voluntary basis for a few months the Foreign Mission Committee would be pleased to hear from them. Fares and other legitimate expenses would be paid.
ON this occasion, the communion which normally is held on the third Sabbath of April, will, instead, be on the third Sabbath of March, God willing. The Rev. John MacLeod is expected to conduct the services.
THE Gisborne communion date is moved forward from the fifth Sabbath of March to the second Sabbath of April; the Auckland communion is moved back from the first Sabbath of June to the fifth Sabbath of May; and the Wellington communion is moved forward from the first to the second Sabbath of July.


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i. For the better government, and further edification of the church, there ought to be such assemblies as are commonly called synods or councils; and it belongeth to the overseers and other rulers of the particular churches, by virtue of their office, and the power which Christ hath given them for edification and not for destruction, to appoint such assemblies; and to convene in them, as often as they shall judge it expedient for the good of the church.(1)
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iii. Church censures are necessary, for the reclaiming and gaining of offending brethren, for deterring of others from the like offences, for purging out of that leaven which might infect the whole lump, for vindicating the honour of Christ, and the holy profession of the Gospel, and for preventing the wrath of God, which might justly fall upon the Church, if they should suffer His covenant, and the seals thereof, to be profaned by notorious and obstinate offenders.
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When we think of Ethiopia, we often think of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, with its impressive buildings and its ancient, unique, and colorful traditions. The religious complex of Lalibela, for example, with its monolithic churches, has been declared a UNESCO heritage site.
Liang Fa – The First Ordained Chinese Pastor
Liang Fa – The First Chinese Ordained Pastor
In 1804, fifteen-year-old Liang Fa moved to the big city of Guangzhou (then known as "Canton") to find work, first as a brush-maker, then as an apprentice printer. His parents had provided a good classical Chinese education as long as their means had allowed, but poverty had forced them to stop.
The Judgment and Wrath of God – An Unpopular but Necessary Theme
One summer, a family man (and personal friend) traveled to Paris, where he spent a morning enjoying Luxembourg Gardens. In time, he noticed a group of mothers who, he realized, were so engrossed in their conversation that they tilted toward neglect of their children. He watched as one child wandered ever farther from her mother in the crowded park. Not yet two, she began to follow a family, apparently thinking its mother was her mother. When the group crossed a street and hurried onward, the child was finally quite alone.
Brokenness Revisited, or "I Hate to Admit It, But I Think I'm Making Progress"
In recent years, it seems increasingly rare to hear believers say, "I grew up in a happy home and we had everything we needed." I almost never hear anyone say "I am making progress as a disciple," although healthy believers should keep growing (below). The unfettered gratitude we hear in Psalm 16:6 has gone missing: "The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed I have a beautiful inheritance." It has become difficult, even fraught, to say "My life is good," in public at least.
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Two streams have formed Evangelicals—the ecumenical creeds from early church councils and the Protestant reformation.
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A Walk of Imitation: Ephesians 5:1-2
"Therefore, become imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God" (Ephesians 5:1-2).
A Walk Distinguished: Ephesians 4:17-19
Sometimes the best example is the worst example. In my years of teaching and coaching at the high school and college levels, I often revealed to my students and athletes not merely how I wanted something done, but how it was often done incorrectly. Do a wrestling move incorrectly and you might end up on your back counting lights, or hurting yourself. Run with poor form during a three-mile race and you are sure to wear yourself out more quickly and spend more time running.
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I grew up in Virginia, spending my summers exploring the forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains and marshy isles of the Chesapeake Bay. When I was a teenager I had the opportunity to study abroad in New Zealand, and later in South Africa. The experiences whet my appetite for exploration, and inspired me to do my bit to protect these wild places teeming with life.
I went on to study biology and after stints working as a naturalist and field researcher I knew I wanted to be a conservation biologist. My graduate research focused on community-based conservation in the coffee lands of eastern Jamaica. The research examined community participation in conservation management by assessing the impacts of land use on biodiversity in the buffer forests surrounding the Blue & John Crow Mountains National Park. Working with local farmers and a variety of stakeholders the recommendations from the study were incorporated into the countries park management plan.
Since then my interests have expanded from the natural sciences into the many social dimensions of biodiversity conservation. In recent years I've really fallen in love with teaching and have crafted a career as an experiential educator for field studies organizations worldwide. Prior to joining SFS I've led programs for Where There Be Dragons in Indonesia, Round River Conservation Studies in highland Ecuador, the Wild Rockies Field Institute in the Northern Rockies and many more. I've also worked in the communications world, where for almost two years I served as the education coordinator and science writer for Rainforest Trust, a conservation nonprofit based in Washington D.C. So far my conservation work and passion for field study have taken me to over 40 countries on 6 continents around the world.
When not teaching, I enjoy storytelling and frequently moonlight as a photographer and writer for various popular science and travel publications. I love the immersive nature and transformative potential of study abroad education and am thrilled to be part of the SFS program in Bhutan.


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'I'm Andrew, but you can call me Vegeta' Says Little Boy Stung 400 Times By Killer Bees
Khier Casino· February 28, 2017 ·3 min read
An 11-year-old boy from Phoenix, Arizona miraculously survived being stung by 400 bees after pretending to be Vegeta from his favorite anime, Dragon Ball Z, putting his power level over 9,000!
Andrew Kunz and his friend were shooting BB guns at an abandoned car, but they didn't know of the swarm of deadly Africanized honeybees living inside the vehicle.
The bees became agitated at the noise and vibration of the shots hitting the car, according to Comic Book.
Kunz was rescued by Safford Fire Chief Clark Bingham who rushed to the scene with other first responders after the boy's grandmother called the police, leaving him fighting for his life.
"Andrew was trying to run up the hill to get away from them and they just kept attacking him and he kind of rolled back down and went into a fetal position trying to protect himself," Petrea Kunz, the boy's grandmother, told 3TV Phoenix.
The boy endured the pain by going full Super Saiyan and channeling Vegeta and summoning his "Full Force Power" move, which basically means he powered through the pain to fight for survival.
"I'm Andrew, but you can call me Vegeta," he told local reporters, while recovering at the hospital where he was being treated for his injuries with Benadryl and a steroid.
This isn't the first time Kunz has been attacked by a large swarm of insects as he was previously stung more than 90 times by ants when he was in kindergarten and it turned out he was allergic to any stinging insect, according to Gila Valley Central.
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"With the way that he is healing, we truly feel the prayers of the community," Petrea said. "We are so grateful he is alive, again, that's Clark Bingham. He truly is on a huge pedestal in our family, as a matter of fact, we have decided that he's part of our family whether he likes it or not."
Kunz was expected to return to school on Monday, and his grandmother said the bee hive has been destroyed, according to KPNX.
Experts say if you do find yourself under attack by bees, it is advised that people run in a straight line, and go against the wind to help slow them down.
They also add that most healthy people can outrun an angry swarm.
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Setting a Course for Santa Clarita, CA
By: Juli Anne Patty
A description of Santa Clarita, California, reads like a sports destination wish list: championship facilities, an enthusiastic sports community and the kinds of hotels, restaurants and attractions that fill travelers' dreams. Just 20 minutes north of the Burbank Airport, Santa Clarita is within easy reach of all of sights of Los Angeles, but this quintessential California town has so many charms of its own, most people never want to leave.
The Picture of Health
A supportive community is one of the most crucial factors in launching a successful sports event, and one of the easiest ways to find a supportive community is this: follow the sports. Santa Clarita is a city of health-minded sports fans and participants, a characteristic that shows up loud and clear in the city's sports and recreation facilities.
"Santa Clarita is a community that values a healthy lifestyle and provides opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy that lifestyle," says Rick Gould, director of parks, recreation and community services, City of Santa Clarita. "We believe that by investing in infrastructure that empowers a healthy lifestyle, we're creating a more attractive community not only for residents, but also for our visitors. And that's good both for tourism and for economic development. It's good for everyone."
That commitment to creating and maintaining the highest standard of sports and recreation opportunities has resulted in a community with an abundance of sporting possibilities. The Santa Clarita Marathon is the perfect example.
A City of Trails
"The Santa Clarita marathon is a growing event and very unique: 95 percent of the race is run on our public trails system," says Gould.
The City of Santa Clarita's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department has created more than 60 miles of picturesque trails and paseos- pathway systems that feature lighted, paved walkways, bridges, and tunnels- that visitors and members of community use for both for commuting and recreation, including walking, riding, jogging and skating. The regional river trail serves as the backbone of the trail system and unites with a number of connecting trails, offering on-foot access to much of the city.
But during the first weekend of November, those tails are filled with hundreds of marathoners. An official qualifying race for the Boston Marathon, the Santa Clarita marathon has a reputation for beautiful scenery and some of the best weather in the running world. The festivities include not just a full marathon, but also a half marathon, a 5K and even a Kid K run.
In 2011, the Santa Clarita Marathon Race Committee will incorporate newly opened trails along the San Francisquito Creek in the half marathon and marathon. The City is also hosting a pre-race Health and Fitness Expo.
The Santa Clarita Aquatics Center
Santa Clarita is also a sensational swimming destination with a facility that has put this city on the aquatics map in a big way.
"We support a number of major athletic events for youth, including many USA Swimming events and the 2009 Southern California Swimming Junior Olympics," says Gould.
The five-day Junior Olympics attracted more than 2,000 visitors each day and featured long course 50 meter swimming competitions. Underscoring the strong support of Santa Clarita's community, the city co-hosted the event with the local U.S. Club Swim Team, the Canyons Aquatics Club.
"The Canyons Aquatics Club is a fantastic organization and a great partner for the competitive events that come to our city," says Gould. "The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center is known as a very fast pool, built to the highest standards for championship competition. We're very proud to have this facility in our community."
Built for both serious competition and also serious fun, the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center offers three pools, including a 50 meter competition pool with a competition timing system, a 25 meter dive pool and an activity pool complete with water play equipment and a 160 foot water slide. With concession facilities, locker/changing rooms and plenty of parking, the Aquatic Center is equipped to handle events of any size and competition level.
So Many Ways To Play
In true California style, Santa Clarita embraces a wide variety of events, classic and progressive, such as world-class cycling, championship golf and some killer skateboarding.
Santa Clarita hosts the coveted final start on the eight-day Amgen Tour of California, America's most successful cycling event and one of the nation's largest and most recognized annual sports events. The event draws some of the world's best cyclists to compete for the highest prize purse of any cycling race in North America.
The city also has the PGA stamp of approval, serving as host of the AT&T Champions Classic Golf Tournament, an event that brought the top PGA Champions to Santa Clarita this March at Valencia Country Club. The 18-hole private course, designed by famed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr., has hosted hundreds of golf outings since 1965 from small events to the PGA Tour and L.A. Open.
Santa Clarita is also home to a new, state-of-the-art 40,000 square foot skatepark, already being touted as one of the nation's best skating destinations. Open in 2010, with an investment of approximately $1.5 million, the Santa Clarita Skatepark is located in the City's Sports Complex and features large bowls, a Street Plaza, Half-Pipe Tunnel, Snake Runs and Skate-able Planters. Santa Clarita earned its skate cred with the Volcom "Wild in the Parks" Tour, an annual event that the new skatepark will take on once again this June.
A Santa Clarita Classic
Sports are supreme in Santa Clarita, but these Californians know that there's more than one way to play, and they invite thousands of tourists each month to join their festivities. One such celebration is the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival held each April at to Melody Ranch™ Motion Picture Studio and other venues throughout Santa Clarita.
The Cowboy Festival celebrates the tradition of western music and features award-winning and beloved artists. Visitors don their boots and cowboy hats and settle in to enjoy classic Western foods, trick ropers, authentic gear, living history exhibits and kids' projects.
Multicultural entertainment is also a highlight of the Cowboy Festival with performances by the Eagle Spirit Dancers and authentic Hispanic cultural performances.
Resources abound in Santa Clarita. Sunshine is almost limitless. Sports facilities, from baseball/softball to soccer to the new cross country course at Central Park, are plentiful in Santa Clarita as well. But beyond just facilities, this is a city that also knows service.
The City of Santa Clarita offers a variety of services, at no expense, to the organizers of sports event to help streamline the planning process. There to help you every step of the way, staff in the city's Economic Development Office provide assistance with a range of planning tasks, from Request for Proposal (RFP) coordination to press and media coordination. In Santa Clarita, the general rule of thumb is, Whatever you need, just ask.
And if you're looking for appealing attractions, Santa Clarita has those, too. Six Flags Magic Mountain & Six Flags Hurricane Harbor offer fun for the whole family, and the city also boasts some of the Golden State's most coveted golf courses, wine lounges, retail shopping and live music events.
Finding the perfect place to rest between games or celebrate your event is also easy, with more than 1,800 guest rooms and over 40,000 square feet of meeting space. Hundreds of restaurants, from national brands to specialty eateries, make it just as easy to please every member of the family or to plan a group event for the entire team.
In the end, people come back to Santa Clarita because it's the sports destination that offers more than a game and more than a vacation. Santa Clarita offers the total package. For more information about how to bring your event to Santa Clarita, check out www.visitsantaclarita.com.
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In its first section the manuscript has sermons on the words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, arranged according to the quotations' order in the gospel. Here is Augustine's sermon on the healing of the centurion's servant (Mt 8:5-13). While the forms of the letters and the graceful, balanced decoration of the coloured first letters are skillfully executed, the manuscript was a working book: the finger-prints on its pages attest to its frequent use as a reference or service book.


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Деревня расположена в 7 км на северо-запад от центра поселения села Иваново и в 22 км на юг от райцентра города Ковров близ автодороги М-7 «Волга».

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What we learned after Bruce Cassidy ended the Bruins' home win streak
"That's something I'll get choked up about, probably in about three seconds. I appreciate it."
Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, right, is congratulated after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-3 in a shootout. AP
By Tim Rosenthal
Bruce Cassidy returned to his old stomping grounds and did something that 14 other teams couldn't do on TD Garden ice.
But first, the Vegas Golden Knights had to survive a ferocious comeback bid from the Boston Bruins.
Through the first 26 minutes and change, Cassidy's new club had the Bruins on the ropes with a 3-0 cushion on a pair of tallies from Paul Cotter and Jonathan Marchessault's 10th goal of the year. But with Boston's perfect home record on the line, Cassidy's former club persevered — again.
Brad Marchand began the comeback with a doorstep tally off a brilliant feed from Patrice Bergeron with 6:24 left in the second frame.
Brad Marchand puts Boston on the board.
3-1 game. pic.twitter.com/AG11Iwi2D2
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) December 6, 2022
After a timely penalty kill, David Pastrnak cut Boston's deficit to 3-2 in the closing seconds of the middle stanza.
David Pastrnak makes it a one-goal game.
3-2 Vegas going into the third. pic.twitter.com/nFTduNr91J
With a 5-on-3, the Bruins didn't waste any time evening things up in the third. They couldn't convert on the front half of the two-man advantage, yet Taylor Hall found twine for the third-period equalizer shortly after Keegan Holzer exited the penalty box.
Taylor Hall ties things up.
Bruins claw back from a three-goal deficit. pic.twitter.com/wx1GkgrXBt
At that point, the Bruins had the Golden Knights on the ropes. They had found space in the middle of the ice against Cassidy's stingy defensive system. But they couldn't get another puck past Logan Thompson. Vegas' stud rookie netminder stymied the Bruins with his 40-save outing, with 32 of those stops coming in the final 45 minutes.
The Bruins failed to convert on a 4-on-3 power play attempt during the extra session. Former Bruin Reilly Smith capped off the 4-3 win for his new coach with the lone shootout tally in the fifth round.
First Bruins loss at home. Bruce Cassidy wins in his return to Boston. Former Bruin Reilly Smith with the shootout winner. pic.twitter.com/GwtRchomx0
— BucciParmPastaExtension8X11 (@Buccigross) December 6, 2022
Here's what we learned after the Bruins dropped to 14-0-1 at TD Garden.
Cassidy was 'choked up' after the pregame tribute.
Even without Jack Eichel, Cassidy had his new club ready from the get-go.
Cotter and Marchessault gave Vegas a 2-0 lead, capitalizing on a defensive mishap in the slot and a Pastrnak turnover.
This all came before the first TV timeout. The tribute montage for Cassidy followed. The sold-out crowd on Causway St. applauded him for a job well done during his six years in Boston.
Cassidy couldn't help but smile. Then it was back to business.
The welcome back montage for Bruce Cassidy. pic.twitter.com/bUH1ZGM8kJ
— Bruins Daily (@BruinsDaily) December 6, 2022
"That's something I'll get choked up about, probably in about three seconds. I appreciate it. It's that simple. I appreciate it," Cassidy said. "I did what I could here to help the team win. And now it's on to Vegas to help that team win."
🎥 Cassidy: We've done well against the Atlantic Division. We knew Boston was going to be a difficult test. We started on time, that always helps. pic.twitter.com/f6DsmhLQIF
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) December 6, 2022
It took a while to move on. But the Golden Knights survived and earned two points to close out their road trip.
In the process, the Bruins managed to nab a point. They haven't faced many in-game deficits during their first 24 games. Yet, in those rare instances, they managed a positive result.
The Bruins entered rare, but familiar, territory with comeback bid.
Only one team could manage to eke out a win in Boston during the Bruins' first 15 games at TD Garden.
Aside from the Florida Panthers on Thanksgiving Eve, no NHL squad managed to put away the Bruins when they had the chance.
The Bruins' first comeback bid of the year came in Ottawa with Marchand, Matt Grzelcyk, and Charlie McAvoy still recovering from their respective off-season surgeries. They endured a 7-5 setback yet nearly overcame a pair of three-goal deficits.
That game in Ottawa proved there's no quit in the Bruins. Amid the slow start, they leaned on their depth and leadership to get themselves within striking distance.
No matter the circumstance, the Bruins always find a way to make things interesting. They earned a 6-5 win in Pittsburgh amid an arguably worse start and under more dire circumstances after Linus Ullmark reappeared in net following Swayman's injury during his relief effort.
Ironically, Swayman replaced an injured Ullmark when the Bruins overcame a 2-0 deficit in their Black Friday win over the Hurricanes.
The common thread in these rare but familiar comeback bids for the Bruins? Leadership, teamwork, and depth.
"Depth…every line hems teams down," said Swayman. "We're not easy to play against, and everyone knows that. So we're going to keep doing that for the rest of the year."
The Bruins don't want to make a habit out of slow starts. For the most part, they've avoided that, but a long stretch of initial lulls could put them into a more extended funk.
Eventually, the Bruins will encounter a rough stretch of consecutive losses. Yet, they always believe they have a fighting chance, just as they did on Monday following a needed second-period tally from Marchand.
"Once we got that first goal, I think everyone believed on the bench that we would tie it up," Pastrnak said. "We had the fans behind us. It was a great fight back… but we couldn't get it done earlier [in overtime] and the shootout, and we couldn't bury those chances. A tough one to swallow, but a great fight back from our whole group, and it's a good point."
The Bruins will get another chance at the Golden Knights on Sunday. Perhaps they'll see Cassidy and company a few more times after that.
Are these teams primed for a seven-game spring classic?
Barring an epic and catastrophic collapse, the Bruins and Golden Knights will likely be among the first teams to secure their playoff spots. If everything falls into place, these upper-echelon teams could reconvene for a potentially thrilling matchup in the Stanley Cup Final.
Monday's matchup had that playoff-like feel. Both teams capitalized on miscues. Both adjusted accordingly to the ebbs and flows of a back-and-forth contest. And neither team provided much breathing room in the checking game in front of an energetic Bruins crowd.
"Our building is electric all the time," Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said. "Our fans are awesome. It did at moments [feel like playoff hockey]."
Of course, it's a little early to envision these two teams meeting in June. Both teams will encounter tweaks within their roster between now and the trade deadline. But Montgomery and Cassidy expect their squads to stay among the NHL elite barring injuries or other quirky developments.
But hey, one can dream, right?
"I would like to be back here in the spring. Wouldn't that be nice, eh?" Cassidy said. "Two good hockey teams that are trending that way. A lot is going to happen between now and then, I'm sure."
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