Finally saw this! I really liked it! It had an original premise, subdued and effective execution, and great atmosphere. The main girl's performance bugged me a tiny bit but I suspect her vacancy is a tonal choice since everything about the movie was trying to be muted and creeping rather than quick and actiony. The abundance of circling pans showing the surroundings and making you think anyone walking in the background could be "it" following, the really great soundtrack with its pads and synths washing over you and building up deep bassy drones that release in uneasy silence, they both fit with the lead's vacant stares.
I get that Cliff Martinez's synth stuff is kind of driving a trend right now and I was originally kind of put off by the soundtrack choice but as the film went on I really came to like it. I looked him up afterward and found out that he didn the soundtrack to a video game called Fez, which completely makes sense because both soundtracks are great in an elevated chiptune sort of way.
And also shooting in Detroit. That's like free atmosphere these days.
So yeah, this was really effective. I loved the actor choices for the actual followers. The tall guy was probably the creepiest? or maybe the peeing pross? Dunno. Good job though. Yay I wasn't disappointed! I'm so glad!
So this is a great movie to end the fest on. Gotta say, for a year that kind of whipped together impromptu style I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. It's always fun to set aside the weekend like this and fall down the movie hole for a while. I wish it could keep going but alas tomorrow is Monday and it's almost time to make the donuts.
So let's run down some stats for the year. 10 in the past week (1.43 daily average), 17 in the past month (0.57 daily average), 176 in the past year (0.48 daily average), and 2866 since this site started (0.71 daily average). It's best not to think about what those numbers were like 7, 8 years ago... but they are what they are.


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Moment of the Year by Anton Kislyakov
At the European Junior and Under 23 Championships held in Bucharest, Romania from 9 to 18 September 2011 two Russian female athletes wanted to enter the competition in the 53kg bodyweight category: Mariia Lubina and Ksenia Maximova.
Ksenia Maximova, from the Republic of Bashkortostan, Master of Sport of Russia, was to represent the Russian Federation in Bucharest, but her bodyweight exceeded 53kg.
In spite of her efforts, she couldn't reach the desired result and a few grams could deprive her of the participation at the Junior Competitions.
Ten minutes before the weigh-in Igor Alekseev, Head Coach of the Junior Team made the only correct decision: to cut Ksenia's long hair and leave a short ponytail instead.
Ksenia weighed-in with 53kg sharp. She did her best at the competition and managed to grab the 3rd place of the podium in the 53kg bodyweight category. Just like her compatriot Mariia Lubina, Ksenia also ended the competition with a Total of 181kg. Less than 1kg difference in the bodyweight made Mariia Lubina gain the Silver Medal.
This is not a unique story, but a perfect example that shows the strong will and determination of the Russian athletes to win.
The Russian Weightlifting Federation is proud of the Junior and Youth weightlifters' performance at the European Junior and Under 23 Championships – as Russia got the first place in Team Classification.
Right after the competitions, the first thing Ksenia Maximova did was to visit the best beauty salon of Bucharest so she could get a new haircut from hair specialists.
Anton Kislyakov
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"Hands Off The Beaches," Greenpeace Tells Greek Government
A controversial bill on coastal development prepared by the Greek Finance Ministry has led to a call from Greenpeace Greece for the government to keep its "hands of the beaches."
Greece's New National Museum of Contemporary Art To Open In July
It seems that the new National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) at the former Fix brewery in Athens will open this summer after all, as construction has been completed and feverish preparations are underway.
Greece's Odeon of Herod Atticus Ranks Second Best Theater In The World
The Odeon of Herod Atticus, widely also known as the Herodion, located under the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is the second best theater in the world to watch live performances, according to a list compiled by Canadian newspaper Globe and Mail.
Historic Center Of Kastoria, Greece, Among Europe's 7 Most Endangered
The neighborhoods of Dolcho and Apozari that constitute the surviving historic center in Kastoria, Greece, have been included in the list of seven most endangered monuments in Europe, according to an announcement made by leading European heritage organization Europa Nostra.
Air Arrivals Up, Hotel Bookings Down On Zakynthos
The tourist season of the Greek island of Zakynthos seems to be off to a good start, as international arrivals were up by 15.3 percent in April 2014.
Creta Maris Receives Gold Award For Offering A "Superb Hotel Experience"
The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently received the gold "Costumers Choice Award 2013" from the Apollo travel company, owned by Kuoni Travel.
Hilton Athens Launches "NITRO 102.5 Thursdays" At Galaxy Bar
The Hilton Athens is inviting all to enjoy "NITRO 102.5 Thursdays" at the Galaxy Bar this month with Guest DJs from one of Greece's most popular radio stations on the decks.
Etihad Airways Unveils New New Luxury Product & Service Offering On A380 & B787
Etihad Airways recently unveiled the new product and service offering on its Airbus A380 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft, including The Residence by Etihad, the world's most luxurious living space in the air, available only on the airline's A380 aircraft.
TripAdvisor Names Travelers' Choice Favorites For 2014
Travel site TripAdvisor recently announced the winners of the 2014 Travelers' Choice Awards for Travel Favorites, the brands travelers around the world have said they prefer to use on their trips.
Greenpeace Ελλάδα: Κάτω τα χέρια από τις παραλίες
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So many ghostly figures and strange apparitions, some we could easily explain, but these are some of the best ones.
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NEAT is a creative bottle shop and tasting room in Alys Beach.
While a handful of die-hard locals have no doubt sampled all of 30A's wonderful watering holes, out-of-town visitors don't always have a lot of extra time to venture off the sandy path.
While you might have sampled The Perfect Pig's meaty "Praise the Lard" menu, it's easy to overlook the full bar tucked away at their Gulf Place location. There's more than ample ambience at the bar, bistro tables for those cozy encounters, a TV or two for sports, and a creative cocktail menu with happy hour specials.
This swanky, cozy and uniquely Alys Beach hangout is located directly on Scenic Highway 30A, just a frog hop across the cobblestones from George's at Alys Beach. There's a tiny store that purveys hard-to-find craft liquors, with a special emphasis on regional brands. NEAT's Tasting Room next door is a magical new spot to sip. The bartenders have an ever-changing cocktail menu and they teach you how to make the concoctions you enjoy at home! Learn more.
During renovations at The Old Florida Fish House in the spring of 2014, new owners Jill McDonald and Sandy Thomas discovered a really scenic spot on the restaurant's lake side had been wasted as a storage and office space. So, they set to remodeling what is now The Porch, a hidden gem tucked in next to the restaurant.
The bar is made from sinker cypress logs, over a hundred years old, that were gathered from the rivers of Northwest Florida. Grab a spot there or at one of the tables with a perfect view of the coastal dune lake. The setting is a screened-in porch, great for catching a breeze in the warm months, but when it's cooler the screens are covered with glass. Plenty of televisions are available for your favorite games, as well.
Tucked away behind Sally's by the Sea Store (an old-school convenience store that sits right atop Blue Mountain Beach), Redd's Fueling Station features food, a full bar and live tunes many nights of the week, including Open Mic nights.
The Proprietor, Redd, is famous for her larger-than-life "Singing Bartender" personality, routinely belting out her unique brand of show tunes and rowdy fun to the delight of locals and visitors alike.
Check out the world-class cocktails that the mixologists serve up at FOOWBar (pronounced foo) located adjacent to the Watercolor Inn.
There's often live music and you'll always find great food options and gorgeous gulf views.
The fabled Crabby Steve's is a Gulf-front bar that can only be accessed from the surf side. It's located behind High Pointe Resort in Seacrest between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach. And although you can't walk through High Pointe Resort to get there, you can use a public beach access point and then make the long scenic barefoot hike to get there.
From the beach, you can walk up to Crabby Steve's and enjoy delicious food, cocktails (they have a full bar) and an absolutely spectacular Gulf view.
FULL SUPER-SECRET BAR DISCLAIMER: Some residents of High Pointe Resort strongly maintain that Crabby Steve's is reserved exclusively for High Pointe owners and guests. However, Crabby Steve's Facebook page says that walk-ins are welcome. We don't know the full truth, but what good is a secret bar without just a little bit of mystery?
Grab a cold one at the chrome bar and check out all the specially crafted motorcycles, surf boards and guitars at Growler Garage.
Behind the beautiful chrome bar at Growler Garage near Gulf Place you'll find 40 craft beers, a few wines, and often Mitch Omar, who is living out his dream of owning a beach business on 30A.
Omar sells growlers of beer to go, perfect for taking to the beach across the street, but as the regulars know the patio is a great spot for hanging out, sipping a cold one — or two — and meeting other beer aficionados like yourself.
Havana Beach Bar & Grill at The Pearl has made a splash among foodies and visitors since it opened a few seasons ago. But many people are still haven't sampled Havana Beach's Rooftop Lounge, its more casual counterpart out back.
A trendy rooftop bar with just a slice of Gulf view, it is perched above The Pearl's gorgeous pool deck and spa (see below). Havana Beach's Rooftop Lounge is open to the public and features a full bar, dreamy cabanas, fountains, ambient lighting and appetizing small plates.
A popular hangout among Sandestin-ites, The Wine Bar at Grand Boulevard remains largely undiscovered by the 30A crowd.
Scenic Highway 30A is home to many wonderful things, but an abundance of bars where you can stick your toes in the sand while watching the fruitcake parade roll by isn't one of them.
Such sandy hangouts are much easier to find over on Scenic 98 in Miramar Beach. Hidden directly in plain view, the Tiki Bar is a small thatch hut propped up just steps from Seascape.
There are only a few bar stools to be found here and shade is at a sky-high premium on those sweltering summer days. So if you crave a little more shade (not to mention bathrooms), head over to the bar that's tucked underneath Whale's Tail just a few hundred yards to the west. Or, venture a few miles further to the bar that's back behind Pompano Joe's, where you can watch the beach volleyball games underway. A short way east of the Tiki Bar, tucked inside the actual beach walkover from Surfside, is Royal Palm Grille's Beach Bar. It offers one of the best views you can find and a perfect spot to grab a bite, a refreshing cocktail and a bit of shade during a day out in the sun.
Royal Palm Grille's Beach Bar is located right over the sand along the Gulf of Mexico.
You need to venture out across Choctawhatchee Bay and up the river to reach this frontier-like outpost.
You can get there by car or creek (The Outpost is on Black Creek, which is accessible through Jolly Bay or via the tangled tendrils of the Choctawhatchee River), although you'll probably fit in best if you show up on a Harley.
The Outpost is a biker-owned-and-operated boondocks bar, serving up grilled burgers, wings, boudin sausage, and of course, all the ice cold beer you can safely slam down. It's a real adventure to go by boat, which is our preferred method.
Did we skip over your secret South Walton watering hole? Shout it out and let us know feedback@30A.com.


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Deborah Dugan
Featured in Forbes' "100 Most Powerful Women," and named by ELLE as one of the "Top Women to Help Change the World," Deborah Dugan joined AIDS organization (RED) as CEO in 2011 following her 8-year tenure as President of Disney Publishing Worldwide.
Ari Handel
Ari Handel received a PhD in Neuroscience then left academia to become president of Protozoa Pictures where he has since worked as a writer and/or producer on The Fountain, The Wrestler, Black Swan, and, most recently, Noah.
Serena Altschul
Serena Altschul is a television news journalist who has produced and been a correspondent for MTV, CNN and CBS since 1993. She is the winner of two Emmy awards and an Edward R. Murrow award. Serena is the co-founder of the creative agency Disruptive Media Lab. In addition to The Moth, she serves on the Boards of the Tribeca Film Institute, and the Lowline.
Lawrence C. Burstein
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Joan D. Firestone
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Neil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere, Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains; the Sandman series of graphic novels; and the story collections Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things, and Trigger Warning. He is the winner of numerous literary honors, including the Hugo, Bram Stoker, and World Fantasy awards, and the Newbery and Carnegie Medals. Originally from England, he now lives in the United States. He is Professor in the Arts at Bard College.
Adam Gopnik has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1987. During his three decades at the magazine, he has written fiction, humor, memoirs, critical essays, and reported pieces from at home and abroad. His many books include "The Table Comes First", "Paris To The Moon","Through The Children's Gate " and , most recently, " At The Strangers' Gate." A musical , written in collaboration with the composer David Shire, " The Most Beautiful Room In New York" , opened last May at the Long Wharf Theater in New Haven, and his one man show "The Gates" , based on material developed with The Moth, played for a sold out week at New York's Public Theater in January.
Alice Gottesman
Alice Gottesman, a goldsmith and mom of three, supports programs that offer students opportunities to engage in creative thinking and self expression. Alice promotes design thinking through her involvement on the board of the Cooper Hewitt and is also chairman of the board at the JCC in Manhattan.
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Tony Hendra
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Lives are being transformed through Gospel for Asia's Bridge of Hope program. Because someone cared enough to put her in a Bridge of Hope center, this child now has a bright future and a hope! Be encouraged at the thought of over 60,000 children being helped through Bridge of Hope as of this last year!
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The rate of suicide for women in India is over 10 TIMES the world average. This is something we should not be ignoring. I ask only that you read with an open heart, and choose to do something about what you have read rather than ignore it.
Lina walked along her village road with several other people, but she wasn't going where anyone else was. She was on her way to the grave, planning how she could end her life—and hoping it would really work this time.
Outsiders wouldn't guess Lina was just moments from death. For a woman in Asia, she had what people in her culture would consider an unusually good life. She had a husband and two sons, which were an automatic source of honor. Her younger son was getting a good education, and her older one already had a successful job.
But the happiness was all external. Inside, Lina suffered unbearable pain.
Could Poison End Her Silent Torture?
For seven years, Lina had endured the torment of severe internal pain, for which she could find no cause. None of the money her family spent on doctors made a difference; it just added financial strain to the other problems. In fact, the doctors refused to help anymore because they couldn't see any change in her condition.
The hopelessness Lina felt was compounded when her husband started fighting with her. He was angry she couldn't keep up her work around the house.
Hurting without anyone's comfort, Lina chose poison as her escape—twice. But each time, her neighbor found her and got her medical treatment that saved her life. But Lina's helplessness only grew. She couldn't even control whether she lived or died.
Escape was heavy on Lina's mind as she walked along the road in pain. She hoped each step would bring her closer to the end she was contemplating. However, that day, Lina ran into someone completely unexpected.
The stranger began talking to Lina, probing into her downcast demeanor. Lina started opening up to the woman and shared all about her consuming problems and despair.
The stranger was alarmed that Lina wanted to kill herself, but it wasn't an unusual story. The number of suicides among young to middle-age women in some parts of Asia is devastatingly high—about ten times greater than the world's average suicide rate.
Among young to middle-age women in some regions of India, the suicide rate is 10 times that of the world's average.
Lina's story didn't fall on deaf ears. Her new friend, Charney, was a Gospel for Asia-supported woman missionary, and she immediately met Lina's distress with comfort and a message of hope. Her compassionate words sunk into Lina's heart. It overwhelmed her that maybe, just maybe, there was help for her after all.
Charney invited Lina to a church service where she could further explore the message of hope. At the church, Charney and other believers gathered around Lina to surround her with love and prayers. The Lord answered as they cried out to Him, and He completely took away Lina's pain.
For the first time in seven years, Lina felt whole—and that wholeness extended to her spirit after she chose to embrace the love of Jesus.
Lina's neighbors, who once knew her as the desperate lady who wanted to kill herself, suddenly saw a healthy, joyful woman. They had to know what had changed!
Her testimony spread through the village, and Lina started to see change in her family as well. The whole environment of her home became more peaceful. She knew the Lord hadn't finished working in them—or in her.
Lina's physical and spiritual pain ended. But her new family at church had even more to offer her.
In Charney and the other Christian women, Lina found accountability and a network of support to help her grow in the Lord. These women would be there to encourage Lina if she faced opposition for her faith.
Thanks to Charney's ministry, Lina has found a new, abundant life full of potential. She is eager to go out and make sure other women know they are not alone.
You can help rescue more women in the nick of time by partnering with missionaries today.
These words are truth, meditate on them today.
we can never forget the things that happened this day, twelve years ago. yet many people still live in fear, because of these events. but we don't have to live in fear! through the blood of Jesus we do not have to fear death anymore, he conquered it once and for all. that, I will never forget.
Around me I have seen a lot of rough happenings lately, people leaving to new horizons and friendships changing and warfare happening under the surface of all that is visible. Our souls grow weary. Many doubts and temptations of despair easily find their way into our hearts, I think we all know—I know this struggle so well. But even though it is hard, even though misunderstandings make the heart ache and we find ourselves distraught in the middle of that which we cannot control, But God. God is still faithful. It is part of His character, and He never changes, so He can't not be faithful!
And at the same time, in the middle of all this emotional and mental turmoil, I am beginning to see that much of it is spiritual warfare; the enemy does not shoot blanks. And I can't help but think, we are in the middle of so much of this warfare because the enemy doesn't want us to see that God is doing something really awesome, something above and beyond all that we could ever ask or imagine. And that thought gives me hope.
His ways are so much higher than ours! Hallelujah.


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A guy finally got tickets to the Super Bowl, but his seats were in the nosebleed section -- but he didn't care, he had always dreamed of going to the Super Bowl. So he wants to find a seat closer to where he can see better. He finds this seat toward the front and he asks the guy next to it whether anyone is sitting there. The guy replies, "No, because my wife just died." "Well," says the first man, "why didn't you just bring a friend or relative?" The guy replied, "Oh, they're all at the funeral."
Joke has 28.45 % from 20 votes. More jokes about: death, funeral, sport, wife
My wife is so kinky, when she was born, the doctor slapped her bottom to make her cry, and she said "Don't forget to pull my hair" I accidentally swallowed some WhiteOut last night. Woke up with a massive correction.
Joke has 27.61 % from 152 votes. More jokes about: doctor, sex, wife
One spelling mistake can destroy your life! A husband wrote a message to his wife on his official trip and forgot to add 'e' at the end of a word: "I am having such a wonderful time! Wish you were her..!"
Joke has 26.64 % from 127 votes. More jokes about: husband, life, men, wife
Egotistical Harry was always reminding people that he played semi-pro baseball. "I was the James Bond type of player," he told his friends. "I had all sorts of tricks to confuse the opposition." "Batted .007," his wife added.
Joke has 25.81 % from 16 votes. More jokes about: sport, wife
Q: Why did Frosty the Snowman want a divorce? A: He thought his wife was a flake.
Joke has 25.64 % from 22 votes. More jokes about: divorce, marriage, wife
Wine improves with age – the older you get the more you like it.
Joke has 24.92 % from 8 votes. More jokes about: age, time, wife
Two guys and a girl were sitting at a bar talking about their jobs. One guy says, ''I'm a YUPPIE...ya know...Young, Urban, Professional. The second guy says, ''I'm a DINK ...ya know...Double Income No Kids.'' They asked the woman, ''What are you?'' She replied... ''I'm a WIFE...ya know... WASH, IRON, FUCK, ETC.''
Joke has 24.11 % from 14 votes. More jokes about: bar, sport, wife
A man enters the bar and orders a double martini. After he finishes the drink, he peeks inside his shirt pocket then orders the bartender to prepare another double martini. After he finishes it, he again peeks inside his shirt pocket and orders the bartender to bring another double martini. The bartender says, "Look, buddy, I'll bring ya' martinis all night long but you gotta tell me why you look inside your shirt pocket before you order a refill." The customer replies, "I'm peeking at a photo of my wife. When she starts to look good, I know it's time to go home."
Joke has 22.04 % from 12 votes. More jokes about: alcohol, bar, bartender, wife
Ricky Ponting's wife calls her husband but Australian Cricket Team Manager attends the call. Ricky's Wife: "Hello Can I talk to Ricky, this is his wife." Australian team Manager: "Sorry, he is just going to bat, I am the team manager, any message for him." Ricky's Wife: "No Problem Manager, I will hold on!"
Joke has 21.42 % from 26 votes. More jokes about: husband, sport, wife
The wife of a boxer wakes up because of the sounds that come from the dining room. She wakes her husband up: Rocky, I think someone wants a particular boxing lesson...
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It might have escaped your notice, but we're rather large fans of Final Fantasy XIV in this office, and as such, we've been playing close attention to the recently designated Third Development Division of Square Enix for both news on our favourite MMO and beyond.
In case you missed the news, Square Enix has undergone internal restructuring recently, which included the consolidation of Business Division 5 to form the newly-coined "Third Development Division" with Final Fantasy XIV Director and Producer, Naoki Yoshida helming the studio as its general manager.
We've embedded an image, featuring the text "A new project, underway", which has been on the Business Division 5 recruitment website since 2016. As such, the new Third Development Division are currently looking for planners, programmers, and a project manager for the project.
Given how much we love Final Fantasy XIV, we've very excited to see what this project could be. Thinking very wildly, we would love it to be a new game in the Chrono series, but that is a massive pipe dream. What do you think? What would you love this project to be? Let us know in the comments, or on Facebook and Twitter, and check back for more coverage of Square Enix titles and other Japanese games.
If you're interested in Yoshida's work, Final Fantasy XIV Online has a free trial until level 35, and the latest (third) expansion, Shadowbringers, is out on July 2nd. Pre-order it here!


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BST & Co. announces promotion of Caitlin M. Mochrie to CFO for Hire Manager
ALBANY, New York, August 27, 2018 – BST & Co. CPAs, LLP, one of the Capital Region's leading financial and management consulting firms, today announced that Caitlin M. Mochrie has been promoted to the position of manager within its CFO for Hire division.
As manager, Mochrie is part of the team which provides companies with an outsourced alternative for day-to-day accounting services through the firm's CFO for Hire division.
"We are pleased to announce that Caitlin has been promoted to manager," said Ron Guzior, managing partner of BST & Co. CPAs, LLP. "She brings valuable experience to our CFO for Hire division. Her knowledge only adds to our firm's extensive portfolio of services."
Mochrie had served as a CFO for Hire accountant since 2011. She joined BST in 2017 following the firm's acquisition of CFO for Hire. She earned dual bachelor's degrees in accounting and business administration from Elmira College.
Under the BST banner, CFO for Hire offers a variety of bookkeeping and long-term accounting services individually designed to meet each client's needs. Companies served include closely-held businesses in a variety of industries; as well as a large base of not-for-profit organizations.
The division's team members, who have experience ranging from accountant to chief financial officer level, visit the designated client's office on a routine basis to conduct hands-on services, including accounts payable/receivable; collections; financial statement preparation and analysis; budget preparation; month-end closing and account reconciliation; financing and capitalization assistance; as well as investor and board of directors relations.
CFO for Hire also provides oversight of internal financial staff; and can assume the role of interim chief financial officer by offering oversight of a company's accounting and finance departments.
With roots tracing back to 1944, BST & Co. CPAs, LLP is recognized as one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in upstate New York. The firm offers traditional accounting, auditing and tax services; as well as specialty services related to business valuation, forensic accounting, litigation support, employee benefit plan auditing and consulting, governmental auditing and consulting, merger and acquisition assistance, wealth management and personal financial planning, and estate and gift tax consulting, amongst other services. The firm is a long-standing member of the RSM US Alliance, a premier affiliation of independent accounting and consulting firms in the United States.
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Auckland is a very cosmopolitan city and is the largest city in New Zealand. It is also the city with the largest population of Pacific Islanders in the world. My students often comment that they hadn't expected to see a large Asian population here. The largest segment of the population are European New Zealanders "Kiwis" . The "natives" are the Maori, who arrived here 800 years ago. English is the most common language followed by Korean,Mandarin, and Maori.
The population is just over 4 million. As a result, there is a higher demand for ESL teachers than Australia and the requirement for TESOL certification isn't as strict, but a minimum of a 100-hour TESOL certificate is recommended.
Last spring, my son and I decided to take a road trip. Having spent most of my life in North America (Mexico and U.S.), we decided to travel on the southern hemisphere Spring equinox.
The first thing you should do about the work visa is contact www immigration.govt.nz <https://immigration.govt.nz/>. On this web site, you can find out what sort of visa is available to you, which will depend on the agreement your country has with New Zealand. Many of you will be eligible for a work/ holiday visa for a one year stay. Alternatively, you could apply for jobs at ESL schools and ask them to sponsor a work visa for you.


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Dispelling the Myths #8: Personal Care
What about free personal care for older people?
The SNP remain absolutely committed to free personal care, which delivers better quality of life for 77,000 older vulnerable people in Scotland.
We believe it is only right that older people feel fully supported to live at home or in a homely setting within their own communities for a long as possible.
The Scottish Parliament's commitment to free personal care says a lot about the society we want to live in. With independence we will be able to transform Scotland guided by these same values.
Only with independence will Scotland be protected from George Osborne's failed and discredited austerity programme, which has imposed massive cuts on the Scottish budget.
We have the power to protect our health and social care systems but because benefits and pensions are reserved, we are powerless to protect Scots from the worst aspects of welfare cuts.
It will also give us the opportunity to create a welfare system in line with health and social care:
1) Attendance allowance (AA) benefit was withdrawn by the UK Government for older people receiving FPNC in 2001.
2) It has been estimated that £270m worth of AA benefit payments have been denied to older people in Scotland since 2001.


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You are invited to join a collective voice of individuals, families, and organizations committed to addressing the root issues of poverty in our community. When you do, you are saying no to things like child abuse, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. And you are saying yes to things like early childhood education, access to mental health services, and healthy families.
Choosing to take your philanthropy to the next level by giving above and beyond means moving beyond temporary assistance and helps create a pathway for sustainable change. When we all come together with a common voice, then we are game-changers.
Leadership givers are individuals and families who give $1,000 or more annually. These gifts provide life-changing opportunities for people across the South Plains and secure a brighter future for everyone in our community. Leadership givers are people who believe in empowering families and protecting the most vulnerable. These members are recognized annually.
For women who give at the Leadership level, you are invited to join Women United, a group of women committed to preventing child abuse and neglect through education, advocacy, and volunteerism. Learn more about Women United.
Alexis De Tocqueville Society
The Society is named for a young Frenchman who visited America in 1831. Following his visit, de Tocqueville published his observations and discussions with prominent Americans in "Democracy in America." He applauded the voluntary spirit and observed that Americans always helped each other in times of need.
"I must say that I have seen Americans make great and real sacrifices to the public welfare; and have noticed a hundred instances in which they have hardly ever failed to lend faithful support to one another." ~ Alexis de Tocqueville
In the spirit of Alexis de Tocqueville's observations, Society members lend faithful support to the Lubbock area through a gift of $10,000 or more annually. These members are also recognized on a national level by United Way Worldwide.
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more then you are a leader."
~ John Quincy Adams.


This March called for the annual event, Posters in the Rotunda taking place at the Wisconsin state capitol where students from the UW System present research findings to state legislators, educators and alumni. On Wednesday March 12th, Parkside students presented work that impressed many officials. Several students from the College of Business, Economics, and Computing displayed presentations of a variety of research projects.
Kirsten Thompson presented work completed as part of CSCI 475 Software Engineering. She worked on a project with a team of two other students to develop a mobile application for Dr. David Rodgers in the Parkside Biology department to help Dr. Rodgers and his students collect data about plant species found in Wisconsin forests. The tool allows the user to select the type, quantity, location, and other attributes and it allows the user to save a picture of the specimen as well. This data can then be used later to catalog species density and trends over time.
Christopher Krempp presented work completed as part of CSCI 475 and continued as an independent study. His project worked with a local company, Silver Linings, to develop an interactive web tool for cost estimation. Silver Linings designs custom heat exchangers for data centers, and the tool Krempp developed allows a user to enter their specific information about their data center and get an accurate estimate of the size, cost, and efficiency of a heat exchanger.
Eric DuCharme presented work done as part of field projects in MIS 220, Information Technology Foundations. DuCharme and other students in four project teams developed websites for The Arc of Racine, Hispanic Business Professional Association, Peace Learning Circles and the Town of Somers. The tools used to deliver the websites made it easier for the personnel of the non-profits to maintain the content on their websites without the need to hire outside experts to do this for them.
Anh Nguyen presented work performed for the Waukegan Public Library over two semesters for Multi-cultural Marketing (MKT 357) and Market Research (MKT 354) Classes. The teams surveyed over 1100 high school and public school students in Waukegan and also received best practices for public libraries across the nation who are facing immense challenges to remain relevant. The teams provided a number of actionable program recommendations which truly thrilled their client.
Nguyen commented "I never would have thought that my group's research would have been taken so seriously and reviewed so thoroughly by Wisconsin State Legislators. The program allowed me to showcase our work and I believe that we are the future leaders who are ready to make changes."
The poster presentations were very well-received. Most of the state lawmakers who represent this area visited the posters and were impressed by the students' work, including: Bob Wirch, John Lehman, Robin Vos, Samantha Kerkman, Peter Barca, Pat Strachota and Cory Mason.


Dark circles get their colour from the blood vessels beneath the skin.
Genetics and aging are two major causes of dark circles.
If using concealer, choose tones from the opposite side of the colour wheel.
Why do I get dark under-eye circles?
While many people attribute dark circles to fatigue and/or stress, these aren't the only reasons you may develop under-eye shadows. The blue/green tone to the skin actually comes from the blood vessels beneath, more visible because of the skin's thin texture.
As we age, this skin thins even more, losing elasticity and moisture, which is why dark circles seem more apparent as we get older. Some people experience dark circles even when in their teens and twenties, which is often due to genetics.
Because the skin around the eyes is particularly thin, it is more fragile and sensitive than the rest of the complexion. This is why it's recommended to use skincare formulated specifically for the eye area. The Redermic R Retinol Anti-Aging Eye Cream by La Roche-Posay uses the powerful anti-aging properties of retinol to smooth out fine lines at the corner of the eyes and brighten dark under-eye circles.
For significant brown or blue under-eye shadows, the Pigmentclar Eye Cream targets hyperpigmentation caused by excess melanin and/or poor circulation, using light-reflecting pigments to instantly rejuvenate the expression.
Bye-bye dark, dull shadows and hello radiant, sparkling eyes!


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Young happy woman takes selfie on her smartphone in Rome, Italy, enjoying the trip, watching the pictures. Slow motion.
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Home/Movies & Shows/Nerdy Is the New Cool – Best TV Geeks
Nerdy Is the New Cool – Best TV Geeks
Dulje KociFebruary 17, 2020
Source:boxcryptor.com
The era of classic nerds is over. Watch the rise of the geek! There are some stereotypes of a skinny nerd who impresses others with his intelligence. Knowledge became sexy. And the geeks, who were victims of illiterate bullies for decades, became bullies themselves, using their computer skills to attack and blackmail the hollow heads that previously made their lives living nightmares. Payback, bitches!
So this is the perfect time to characterize the geek. To be a geek, you have to be smart. Sorry, you can have a lot of enthusiasm, but if you don't have a high IQ, then "thanks for participating." You will always have the opportunity to be an office worker or a housewife. Second, geeks are characterized by an extreme fascination towards the things they like. Those are not just hobbies, but lifestyles. What do geeks like? Technology, especially computing and gadgets; the sciences – hard sciences specifically, especially physics and mathematics; pop culture, particularly science fiction, fantasy and horror books, movies and TV series; video games, role-playing games, and collectible action figures; mischief
Ross Geller in 'Friends' and Eric Forman in 'That 70's' Show, were quite nerdy, as well as other sporadic characters in various TV series. Perhaps the first nerds that had their protagonist were 'Dexter' and 'Jimmy Neutron,' but their representation of the nerd was not very favorable (less in Dexter than in Jimmy). The TV series that gave the geeks the place they deserve was 'The Big Bang Theory,' which started in 2007. This funny comedy, as everyone knows, was the first to have a group of nerds as protagonists, in addition to being full of references to geek culture.
"When you are part of something like 'My So-Called Life,` which has such a profound influence on people, they will always see you as such character." That is a quote from Devon Gummersall, the actor who played Brian Krakow, the intelligent, empathetic, and sensitive boy who admired Angela from a distance (it was his male version in the series). The transparent guy who never gets a glimpse of attention caught her years later when Buzzfeed said that Brian Krakow is now considered to be smoking hot.
Being a geek is fashionable nowadays. It is manifested through things as the following: wearing glasses, talking about top-notch gadgets, idolizing Steve Jobs, loving Sheldon Cooper, or reading alternative comics (without understanding them, but saying they are very cool), etc. Of course, the entertainment industry has taken advantage of this, and now the "celebrities" are seen with their goggles.
But real geeks, those who have been such characters from the beginning, will continue to be true icons. That is because being a geek is a way of life, not a passing phase. Nor can it pass as a trend of a society we live in, in which knowledge and intellectual skills are becoming increasingly important. Therefore, people who have such personality traits, education, and abilities have the advantage.
So all you brutes, bullies, and illiterates out there, tremble before a geek revolution! Geeks have nothing to lose. On the contrary, they have a world to win. Geeks of all countries, unite!
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I grew up in Delhi where winters are pretty severe. Come December, and it was time to pull out all the shawls, sweaters, jackets and blankets. As a kid, going to school early in the mornings was great fun. Standing in the prayer assembly shivering from head to toe is something I will never forget. And we used to eat almost all day long. My grandmother's Makai- Ki- Roti and Sarson Da Saag was our favourite, complemented with dollops of butter. I also love having hot chocolate in the winters. The fact that you can eat more and burn the calories easily is one of the best things about winter.
Unlike summer, you can really dress up in winters. I love wearing jackets, trench coats and overcoats. You don't perspire much and that keeps you looking fresh all day long. In Delhi, girls are at their fashionable best in the season right from the boots, tight leggings, coats, etc, which makes for great eye candy. I love attending parties, weddings and social dos in winters as you can dress up without worrying about sweating excessively or feeling under the weather. It's much easier to maintain your hair and skin during this season unlike summer or monsoons. I use a good moisturiser for my face and hands during winters. This much vanity is enough for a man (laughs out loud).
The landscape up North also undergoes a drastic change in winters. As an adolescent, I often used to go with my dad to Amritsar, driving the car for over 800 kms without a sweat. I enjoy the idea of travelling in winter when you make road trips or go for activities like trekking, biking, etc. For me, the biggest attraction of winter is snow. This year, I am heading off to Canada to spend Christmas and New Year with my bua in Toronto. The city will be decked for Christmas with X-mas trees, Santa Claus and lights. I am looking forward to playing in the snow with my cousins, and partying hard (smiles).


Spooo Presents is Rabbit Valley's home grown anthology series. We are proud to bring you the finest in adult furry entertainment as we publish both established and up and coming artists. Quality is our first and foremost priority, we want to bring you only the best material we can find. New submissions are always welcome, so whether you're an artist or just a reader we proudly bring you Spooo Presents.


I'm celebrating national poetry month and the great music of 1984. These lyrics are courtesy of the great RUN-D.M.C from their self-titled debut album.
It's like that (what?) and that's the way it is!
This entry was posted in Tribute and tagged 1984, hip hop, it's like that, Music, national poetry month, poetry, rap, Run-D.M.C. on April 9, 2014 by Sean.


Ljubic scored in the 34th and 60th minutes for the Pioneers (7-6-1, 5-3-1 SAC), who celebrated Senior Day by outshooting the Lions (6-6-2, 2-5-2 SAC) by an 18-4 margin to win their fourth consecutive home match.
Alejandro Quiriti made two saves to earn his SAC-leading seventh shutout of the season, which ties him with Andy Goellner (2011) and Jorge Alvarez (2016) for fourth-most in a single season in program history. Quiriti also moved into fifth place on the career shutout list at Tusculum with his eighth clean sheet in a Pioneer uniform.
Quiriti was called upon early as he stopped a header from close range by the Lions' Sebastian Bertilsson in the 10th minute. Quiriti's only other save came in the 19th minute on an attempt by Mars Hill's Sam Roe.
Tusculum's Ayuk Tambe nearly broke the deadlock in the 30th minute, but he sent a loose ball in the box just over the crossbar from close range, moments after shooting wide on a header.
In the 34th minute, Pau Peiro dished to Ljubic on the left side, whose shot from 20 yards curled over Mars Hill keeper Brian Salzman to give the Pioneers a 1-0 lead at 33:18.
The second half started with three yellow cards and nine combined fouls until the Pioneers' Oscar Rubio Jimenez squared one off the crossbar from 15 yards in the 55th minute. Jonny Winter had a bid for a goal in the 59th minute, but Salzman made a lunging save toward the post to force a corner kick.
At 59:39, a long throw from the Pioneers' Shawn Foster found the head of Ljubic in the box, and he went far side past Salzman for his fourth goal of the season and second of the afternoon, as the Pioneers went ahead 2-0 with just under 30 minutes on the clock.
Tusculum's Endjick Albert nearly made it 3-0 Pioneers with 16 minutes left, but his high shot went off Salzman's hands, off the crossbar and back into Salzman's hands. The Pioneers looked to have scored the third goal with just under three minutes left, but the goal was negated by an offsides flag.
Meanwhile, the Tusculum defense held Mars Hill without a shot attempt until Bertilsson had a try that was blocked with 1:20 to go. Tusculum outshot Mars Hill 11-1 in the second half, forcing Salzman to make five of his seven saves after halftime.
Tusculum held a slim 6-5 edge in corner kicks over Mars Hill, while the Lions were called for 16 fouls to 13 by the Pioneers. Tusculum was flagged three times for offsides, while Mars Hill was called once.
Tusculum will be on the road for the final two matches of the regular season, beginning Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Lee.


Nerves aren't much of a problem for Canadian centre Jordan Eberle at the world junior hockey championship in Saskatchewan. The Edmonton Oilers prospect believes they're part of the solution.
You could forgive Jordan Eberle if he were starting to get a bit nervous heading into the medal round at the world junior hockey championship in Saskatoon.
After all, he's representing his country in his home province. The NHL team that drafted him — Edmonton — is just five hours up the road and Saskatchewan is home to thousands of Oilers fans.
But nerves aren't much of a problem. In fact, Eberle believes they're part of the solution.
"When you play in pressure situations, the more you do it, the easier it gets," the Canadian centre said. "There's still nerves, but it's just a matter of trying to use the nerves for you, rather than against you."
With five goals and 10 points in four games, Eberle led the tournament in scoring after the round-robin portion with five goals and 10 points. In Thursday's pivotal game against the United States, he scored twice in regulation and once in the shootout in a 5-4 Canadian decision.
Eberle's goal at 10:03 of the third period was the catalyst that ignited Canada's comeback from a two-goal deficit.
"That's what makes hockey fun when you get into situations like that, and you're basically backed against the wall and have got nothing to do."
The 19-year-old Eberle has experienced more than his share of success at the world juniors, racking up 23 points in his career at the tournament, one point shy of Jason Allison for No. 2 on Canada's all-time list.
But last fall, he was among the final cuts of the Edmonton Oilers and was sent back to his junior squad, the Regina Pats — a last-place team that is quickly falling out of the playoff hunt in the Western Hockey League.
Perhaps that's why he's making the best of his opportunities to play with some of the best juniors in the world, skating on a line with Kelowna's Brandon MacMillan and Brandon's Brayden Schenn.
An assistant captain on this year's Canadian squad, Eberle has shown a knack for bailing out his teammates over his entire career with the national program.
Last year in Ottawa, Canada was trailing the Russians late in the third period of a semifinal, in danger of being relegated to the bronze-medal game. Then, with just three seconds remaining on the clock, Eberle scored one of the most dramatic goals in Canadian history, forcing overtime. The Canadians eventually won, and went on to the take the gold medal.
He has learned a lot from last year's nail-biter and this year's shootout win over the United States.
"I think that adversity will help our team a lot," Eberle said.
The U.S. outplayed and outworked Canada in their New Year's Eve matchup.
The speedy Americans forced Team Canada to cough up the puck on many occasions, leading to several scoring chances.
The U.S. also exposed weaknesses in Canada's defence and its power play.
After several costly errors, frustration was starting to mount on the bench, defenceman Travis Hamonic recalled, until Eberle started to work his magic.
"He can pick a team up from the ground and raise them up by himself," Hamonic said. "Jordan is probably the biggest goal scorer in junior hockey in Canada. And you know that if he's going to get an opportunity, he's going to cash in on it."
Anytime Canada has needed a goal, or a big shift, Eberle has delivered. But he's also proving, off the ice, that he's a likeable teammate too.
"He's a great hockey player, but an even better friend," said Hamonic, who has known Eberle since they were 10 years old. "He's one of those guys in the locker room that you can stick with any guy [on any line] and they're going to gel with him. For some reason people just gravitate to Jordan."
Eberle makes his teammates better with his playmaking abilities, but he also makes them happier with his magnetic personality.
"He plays hockey like he treats a friendship. He's always going to be there for you no matter where it is in the game. He's always going to be there to pick you up," Hamonic said.
When the game is on the line, Canadian head coach Willie Desjardins never hesitates to put Eberle out on the ice.
"He's not afraid of the big situation," Desjardins said. "He's a quality person and a real good player."


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Colin Powell, former secretary of state, dies of COVID-19 complications
ABC News 10/19/2021
Colin Powell dies at the age of 84
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'This Was An Act Of Terror' Biden Comments On Texas Synagogue Attack
'This Was An Act Of Terror' Biden Comments On Texas Synagogue Attack President Joe Biden said that a hostage standoff that took place in a synagogue in Texas on Jan. 16 was "an act of terror" while volunteering with First Lady Jill Biden at a food bank in Pennsylvania. The perpetrator was identified as British national Malik Faisal Akram, who was shot by an FBI SWAT team after a 10 hour standoff. Newsweek
Former secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell, died Monday morning due to complications from COVID-19, his family said in a statement.
"He was fully vaccinated. We want to thank the medical staff at Walter Reed National Medical Center for their caring treatment," the family said. "We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great American."
Powell was 84 years old.
© Eric Reichbaum/AP, FILE In this photo taken Nov. 9, 2011, Former Secretary of State Colin Powell speaks in New York.
Peggy Cifrino, Colin Powell's longtime spokesperson, confirmed to ABC News that Powell was successfully being treated for a few years for multiple myeloma, a cancer of blood cells, that compromises the immune system. She also confirmed that Powell was scheduled to soon receive his third COVID booster shot and that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Powell served under four presidents -- Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush -- at the very top of the national security establishment, first as deputy national security adviser and then as national security adviser. Finally, he was appointed chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the senior ranking member of the U.S. armed forces and top military adviser to the president.
He was the first African American ever to hold that post and the first Black secretary of state.
During his many decades in public life, time he helped shape American defense and foreign policy. He was in top posts during the fall of the Berlin Wall, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the downsizing of the military after the end of the Cold War, the 1989 invasion of Panama, the 1991 Gulf War, the 1992-93 engagement in Somalia and crisis in Bosnia, and the Sept. 11 attacks and U.S. invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan.
© Eric Reichbaum/AP, FILE SLIDESHOW: Colin Powell through the years
"Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of Colin Powell," Bush said in a statement. "He was a great public servant, starting with his time as a soldier during Vietnam. Many Presidents relied on General Powell's counsel and experience. He was National Security Adviser under President Reagan, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under my father and President Clinton, and Secretary of State during my Administration. He was such a favorite of Presidents that he earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom – twice. He was highly respected at home and abroad. And most important, Colin was a family man and a friend. Laura and I send Alma and their children our sincere condolences as they remember the life of a great man."
President Joe Biden also extolled Powell as "a patriot of unmatched honor and dignity" and noted their long-standing relationship dating back to Biden's time in the Senate.
"Colin embodied the highest ideals of both warrior and diplomat," Biden said in a statement. "Colin led with his personal commitment to the democratic values that make our country strong. Time and again, he put country before self, before party, before all else—in uniform and out—and it earned him the universal respect of the American people."
© Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images Secret service snipers walk past the national flag at half mast atop the White House following the death of Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Oct. 18, 2021.
"Above all, Colin was my friend. Easy to share a laugh with. A trusted confidant in good and hard times. He could drive his Corvette Stingray like nobody's business -- something I learned firsthand on the racetrack when I was Vice President," he wrote.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the first African American to head the Pentagon, reacting to the news, said he feels "as if I have a hole in my heart."
"The world lost one of the greatest leaders that we have ever witnessed," Austin told reporters on a trip to the nation of Georgia. "And I lost a tremendous personal friend and mentor."
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Powell as soldier, statesman
During his military career, Powell received at least 11 military decorations including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for his actions in the Vietnam War. During his second tour of Vietnam in 1968, Powell was one of the victims of a helicopter crash that left him and several of his comrades injured. He was still able to rescue his fellow serviceman from the burning helicopter and was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his actions.
For the next two decades, Powell moved back and forth between the military and the heart of government in Washington.
After a tour of duty in Korea as a battalion commander in 1973, Powell served in former President Richard Nixon's administration as a recipient of a prestigious White House fellowship, where was assigned to the Office of Management and Budget. Following this fellowship, Powell served as a staffer in the Pentagon.
The media spotlight first found the four-star Army general during the 1991 Gulf War, when, as head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he appeared on television screens across the world. With his steady gaze, he conveyed intelligence, certainty and straightforwardness.
After the allied coalition expelled the Iraqi army from Kuwait, Powell's celebrity grew, and his name became synonymous with integrity for many Americans across the political spectrum.
Powell retired from the Army after the Gulf War, and his supporters urged him to run for president, touting him as the only candidate with the moral stature needed to unite the country and heal longstanding racial wounds. Powell twice said he wasn't interested in running for president, but left open the possibility of an appointed position such as secretary of state.
© Barry Thumma/AP President Ronald Reagan, accompanied by national security adviser Colin Powell, leaves the White House, Dec. 16, 1988.
From 1994 to 2000, Powell was engaged in several notable humanitarian and personal efforts. In 1994, he, former President Jimmy Carter and former Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga., embarked on a peacekeeping mission in Haiti, in which they were able to help bring to an end to military rule and establish an elected government for the country.
In 1995, Powell published his autobiography, "My American Journey," in which he touched on everything from his military experiences to more personal matters. Powell was also a co-chair for America's Promise, a non-profit organization geared toward empowering young people, for which he served as chairman from 1997-2000.
The Powell doctrine
At the 2000 Republican National Convention, Powell won standing ovations and helped Bush in his efforts to put a "new face" on the Republican Party and reach out to African Americans, who traditionally favored the Democratic Party.
Powell was sworn in as the 65th secretary of state on Jan. 20, 2001, and would soon play a pivotal role in another conflict. In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks on the homeland, Powell worked to build an international coalition and used his long military experience to help design a strategy for the war on terrorism. He tried to prepare the country for a different type of war, one where the enemy might be hard to identify.
"I was raised a soldier, and you are trained, there is the enemy occupying a piece of ground. We can define that in time, space and other dimensions, and you can assemble forces and go after it," Powell said at the time. "This is different. The enemy is in many places. The enemy is not looking to be found. The enemy is hidden. The enemy is very often right here within our own country. And so you have to design a campaign plan that goes after that kind of enemy."
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It was Powell who told the United Nations and the world that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction and posed an imminent threat, assertions that later proved to be false. He told ABC News' Barbara Walters in Sept. 2005 that he feels "terrible" about the claims he made in that now-infamous address arguing for the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
When asked if he feels it has tarnished his reputation, he said, "Of course it will. It's a blot. I'm the one who presented it on behalf of the United States to the world, and [it] will always be a part of my record. It was painful. It's painful now."
"George Tenet (then CIA director) did not sit there for five days with me misleading me. He believed what he was giving to me was accurate," he said. "The intelligence system did not work well."
"There were some people in the intelligence community who knew at that time that some of these sources were not good, and shouldn't be relied upon, and they didn't speak up. That devastated me," he added.
While Powell ultimately supported the president's decision to invade Iraq, he acknowledged that he was hesitant about waging war.
"I'm always a reluctant warrior. And I don't resent the term, I admire the term, but when the president decided that it was not tolerable for this regime to remain in violation of all these U.N. resolutions, I'm right there with him with the use of force," he said.
© J. Scott Applewhite/AP Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger confers with Army Maj. Gen. Colin Powell during testimony before the Senate Budget Committee on Capitol Hill, Feb. 8, 1985, in Washington, D.C.
Casper Weinberger, secretary of defense for seven years under Reagan and Powell's former boss, said the position of secretary of state was "perfect" for Powell.
It was under Weinberger's tutelage that Powell honed the "Powell doctrine" -- that a country should avoid intervening in international conflicts unless there is a vital interest and a clear, achievable goal.
The doctrine was inspired by lessons learned from U.S. involvement in Vietnam and principles Powell took to heart from a military philosophy book, "On War," published in 1830. He first read it as a student at the National War College in the early 1970s.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Powell's career "legendary."
"By the time he retired from military, he was arguably the most respected and celebrated American in uniform," Blinken said in remarks from the State Department on Monday.
"I believe Secretary Powell's years as a soldier are what made him such an exceptional diplomat. He knew that war and military action should always be a last resort, and to make that so, we need our diplomacy to be as robust and well resourced as possible," he said.
The Powell legacy
Throughout his service in the military, Powell never made his political leanings known. Although he served under both Democratic and Republican administrations, it wasn't until 1995 that Powell announced that he had registered as a Republican. He formally supported the candidacy of Democratic presidential candidates Lyndon Johnson, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden.
The reelection campaign of former President Donald Trump brought out Powell's political side in the last years of his life, when he called on voters not to support the incumbent, Republican president.
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"I think he has not been an effective president," Powell told CNN's Jake Tapper in June 2020. "He lies all the time. He began lying the day of inauguration, when we got into an argument about the size of the crowd that was there. People are writing books about this favorite thing of lying. And I don't think that's in our interest."
"The values I learned growing up in the South Bronx and serving in uniform were the same values that Joe Biden's parents instilled in him in Scranton, Pennsylvania," Powell said in a video message at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. "I support Joe Biden for the presidency of the United States because those values still define him, and we need to restore those values to the White House."
© Pablo Martinez Monsivais/Pool via Reuters National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice jokingly pats Secretary of State Colin Powell on the cheek in the Oval Office as President George W. Bush was finishing his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, May 7, 2002.
After the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Powell told CNN he "can no longer call myself a fellow Republican" and that "we need people who will speak the truth."
In many ways, Powell, the son of Jamaican immigrants, was the embodiment of the American Dream.
Raised amid the poverty of the South Bronx, he went to public schools, including the City College of New York. It was while attending City College that Powell joined the Reserve Officers Training Corps and discovered his passion for a military career. He once said he "found himself" while studying there. He rose to the top of his ROTC class, and when he graduated he earned the title of cadet colonel, the highest-ranking position in the corps.
In a statement on Powell's passing, Obama harkened back to a 2008 interview in which he defended the Democratic nominee from swirling conspiracy theories and offered a teaching moment in what it means to be an American.
"'The correct answer is, he is not a Muslim; he's a Christian," General Powell said. "But the really right answer is, 'What if he is?' Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer's no, that's not America. Is there something wrong with some seven-year-old Muslim-American kid believing that he or she could be president?'"
"He never denied the role that race played in his own life and in our society more broadly," Obama wrote. "But he also refused to accept that race would limit his dreams, and through his steady and principled leadership, helped pave the way for so many who would follow."
Powell spent his entire adult life in service to his country. He leaves behind his wife, Alma Powell, and his three children, Michael, Linda and Annemarie.
On Monday night, Peggy Cifrino, the spokesperson for Powell, confirmed to ABC News in a statement that Alma Powell also tested positive for COVID-19 and is now home after having been treated at Walter Reed.
"Mrs. Powell tested positive for COVID too. Her symptoms were mild. She went to Walter Reed with the General. She was treated and went home. She was not admitted. She feels fine and is recovering. She had both of the Moderna vaccinations," Cifrino said.
ABC News' Luis Martinez, Conor Finnegan and Libby Cathey contributed to this report.
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Gymnastics to face Washington on Sunday fresh off Oregon State win
By Riley Segal
Gymnastics, Sports
Sophomore Pauline Tratz posted a 9.825 on vault and a 9.750 on floor exercise in UCLA gymnastics' Saturday meet against Oregon State. The Bruins will next travel to Washington on Sunday. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin staff)
Valorie Kondos Field said she has complete trust in her team.
"This year we've trusted that they're living as champions and making choices of champions, even on their days off," the coach said. "I think we're seeing the results of that in competitions."
After recording its highest score – yet its narrowest win – of the season against No. 11 Oregon State (1-2, 1-2 Pac-12), No. 3 UCLA gymnastics (4-0, 3-0) will face No. 15 Washington (2-2, 2-1) in Seattle on Sunday.
Washington has faced No. 25 Arizona, No. 24 Stanford, No. 16 Nebraska and Oregon State so far this season, defeating the Wildcats and the Cardinal. Of those opponents, the Bruins have notched wins over all of them except for the Wildcats, who UCLA has yet to face. Washington's highest score of the season is a 196.525 compared to UCLA's 197.900.
"Our goal for this past meet at Oregon (State) was just to go big, so I think a lot of mistakes happened by (doing that)," said sophomore Kendal Poston. "(However), those are good mistakes and now that we've got that out of the way we can dial it back in and focus on better landings (and) cleaner skills."
Kondos Field said she is still waiting for UCLA to reach the goal she set last week – posting a perfect 10 in every event.
"I think (it is) a fun challenge for them to strive for even though it's contrary to how we compete," Kondos Field said. "(But) we tell them, 'Don't strive for perfection because it doesn't exist, strive for excellence and the illusion of perfection,' and I think that'll be really fun if we can get that accomplished."
Junior Kyla Ross garnered another perfect 10 for the Bruins on uneven bars Saturday. Junior Madison Kocian and sophomore Nia Dennis were just shy of perfect scores, with a 9.975 apiece on uneven bars and balance beam, respectively.
Midway through the season, UCLA has amassed more attention from the public and will face tougher competition in upcoming meets. However, the athletes hone in on a precedent they set at the beginning of the season: having fun.
"(We try) to focus on having fun because as soon as you overthink, you feel the pressure and you get stressed," said sophomore Pauline Tratz. "(We) just focus on something different because we've done this so many times and we know that it's in us."
The third consecutive away meet also marks the homecoming of Seattle-native senior Katelyn Ohashi.
Ohashi is expected to be back in the floor lineup against Washington, and Tratz said she anticipates that her presence will draw in a crowd.
"I'm excited," Tratz said. "(Ohashi) became a rival (when she came to UCLA) so I hope there will be a lot of fans, and we just show the crowd how we perform."
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Sway Parish Council: Protect Gilpin Hill's Green Spaces
Ted Flynn started this petition to Sway Parish Council
We are calling on Sway Parish Council to buy the Amenity Land in Gilpin Hill, Rhiners Close and Kitcher's Close
Background-The original plans for Gilpin Hill, Rhiners Close and Kitchers Close intended the verges to be a public space. This was prevented by the death of the owner.
The Crown Estate took over this land and have offered to sell Sway Parish Council the amenity land in Gilpin Hill, Rhiners Close and Kitichers for a peppercorn cost of £1.
The land in question covers many of the grass verges of Gilpin Hill. These green areas make the road a pleasant place to live and a nice street to walk down.
The Benefits of Buying the Land:
· Buying the land would put the parish council and local residents in control of what happens to it.
· These green spaces could be enhanced with new native planting, creating spaces for wildlife and public use.
· Protecting these spaces would ensure that Sway remains a green and pleasant place to live.
The Risk of Inaction
Failing to buy the land would create numerous problems:
· The Crown Estate have said they don't want to split up the land and want to sell it to an organisation.
· Ambiguity over the control of this land is bad for Sway as a whole. Already, one resident has tried to incorporate land into their plot by planting a leylandii hedge which birds cannot nest in.
· If the council doesn't buy the land, then further encroachments on the green spaces of Sway could follow—setting a dangerous precedent.
It is therefore vital that Sway residents show their support for these proposals.
The council has investigated buying the land and will decide on whether to take this forward to the next stage at the April meeting. If you support the plan, please write to your Parish Council using this email address: clerk@sway-pc.gov.uk
The cost of taking these plans forward to the next stage is only £750. Local residents are even prepared to help the council meet some of these cost.
Once this next stage of work has been done, the total cost of legal fees involved in purchasing the land will then be known, but it likely to be a very small proportion of the council's overall budget.


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Monaster św. Cyryla (ukr. Кирилівський монастир) – średniowieczny monaster w Kijowie. Najstarsze jego fragmenty, w tym stanowiąca najważniejszą część kompleksu cerkiew św. Cyryla, pochodzą z XII wieku, chociaż po licznych przebudowach obiekt utrzymany jest w stylu barokowym. W cerkwi św. Cyryla zachował się unikatowy zespół fresków powstałych bezpośrednio po wzniesieniu cerkwi, a następnie konserwowanych i uzupełnianych w XVII i XIX w.

Kompleks położony jest na terenie dawnego uroczyska Dorohożycze.

Historia
Do budowy obronnego monasteru, który miał pełnić równocześnie funkcje świątyni pałacowej i fortecy broniącej dostępu do Kijowa od strony Padołu, przystąpił w 1139 r. książę kijowski i czernihowski Wsiewołod II. Na patrona kompleksu fundator wybrał swojego patrona z chrztu – św. Cyryla Aleksandryjskiego. Cerkiew św. Cyryla miała być również rodowym mauzoleum. Książę zmarł jednak, zanim ukończono prace. Najprawdopodobniej bryła budynku była już w tym momencie gotowa, natomiast do wykonania pozostała dekoracja wnętrza. Po śmierci Wsiewołoda prace nad dekoracją malarską kontynuowała, do śmierci w 1179 r., jego żona Maria Mścisławówna, następnie pochowana w monasterze.

Najstarsza wzmianka o istnieniu w tym miejscu męskiej wspólnoty mniszej pochodzi z 1167 r. i znajduje się w latopisie kijowskim. Z informacji podanej w latopisie można wnioskować, że w wymienionym roku klasztor działał już od dawna. Był to pierwszy na ziemiach ruskich ośrodek kultu św. Cyryla Aleksandryjskiego, który wcześniej był świętym w tym regionie praktycznie nieznanym.

Kolejna informacja o monasterze św. Cyryla pochodzi dopiero z 1539 r. XVI-wieczne dokumenty informują o majątku monasteru i pozwalają przyjąć, że wspólnota była dobrze zorganizowana. Wiadomo jednak, że podczas najazdu wojsk Batu Chana na Kijów cerkiew św. Cyryla została poważnie uszkodzona, zniszczeniu uległ jej dach, co doprowadziło do stopniowej degradacji obiektu.

Na początku XVII w. klasztorem opiekował się książę Konstanty Wasyl Ostrogski, z inicjatywy którego średniowieczną budowlę odremontowano. Książę skierował również do monasteru w charakterze przełożonego swojego protegowanego ihumena Bazylego Krasowskiego-Czornobriwca, dotąd kierującego monasterem Podwyższenia Krzyża Pańskiego w Ostrogu.

Na przełomie XVII i XVIII w. monaster został przebudowany w stylu baroku ukraińskiego (kozackiego). Dostawiono wówczas cztery mniejsze kopuły, zmieniono kształt dachu, zamurowano część okien, zmieniono zewnętrzną dekorację budynku. W 1734 obiekt został poważnie uszkodzony przez pożar i rozbudowany w latach 1750–1760 pod kierunkiem Iwana Hryhorowicza-Barskiego. Kontynuował on przebudowę cerkwi św. Cyryla i zabudowań monasterskich w stylu barokowym.

W 27 lat później monaster został zamknięty na rozkaz władz carskich i zaadaptowany na szpital, a następnie na przytułek dla chorych psychicznie, noszący nadal imię św. Cyryla. Nadal w użytku pozostawała klasztorna cerkiew, kilkakrotnie przebudowana w stylu barokowym. 8 maja 1929 Rada Komisarzy Ludowych Ukraińskiej SRR zdecydowała, iż były monaster jest zabytkiem szczególnej wartości i zdecydowała o jego konserwacji i adaptacji na cele muzealne. W dzwonnicy zlokalizowano ekspozycję poświęconą Barskiemu, zaś oficjalnym właścicielem budynku został Narodowy Komisariat Edukacji Ukraińskiej SRR.

W 1936, mimo wcześniejszych uchwał o wysokiej wartości historycznej monasteru, część obiektu została rozebrana na cegły. Przestały wtedy istnieć dzwonnica, część murów zewnętrznych i jedna z bram, natomiast na cmentarzu przyklasztornym pozostały tylko dwa XVIII-wieczne nagrobki. Zdecydowano jednak zachować i nadal poddawać sukcesywnej konserwacji samą cerkiew św. Cyryla z zachowanym zespołem średniowiecznych fresków. Od 1965 wszystkie zachowane budynki pełniły funkcje muzealne.

Obiekt na nowo zaczął pełnić funkcje sakralne pod koniec lat 90., kiedy został oddany Ukraińskiemu Kościołowi Prawosławnemu Patriarchatu Moskiewskiego.

Architektura

Bryła budynku

Pierwotny wygląd cerkwi św. Cyryla
Monasterska cerkiew została wzniesiona w stylu staroruskim. W jej architekturze widoczne było odchodzenie od ścisłego kopiowania wzorców bizantyjskich na rzecz rozwijania własnego, specyficznego budownictwa, z częściowymi wpływami stylu romańskiego. Zbudowano ją na planie prostokąta o długości 31 m i szerokości 18,4 m. Wysokość budowli wynosi 28 m. Trójnawowa cerkiew zwieńczona jest jedną kopułą (pierwotnie półkolistą) i wspiera się na sześciu filarach. Grubość północnej ściany budynku wynosi 196–198 cm, zaś ścian południowej i zachodniej – 172–176 cm. Od wschodu wszystkie nawy cerkwi zakończone są półkolistymi absydami. Pierwotnie od stron północnej, południowej i zachodniej do obiektu przylegały dodatkowe pomieszczenia, być może od zachodu był to obszerny przedsionek lub kryta galeria. Ascetyzm pierwotnej architektury cerkwi podkreślał niemal całkowity brak ozdób zewnętrznych poza fryzem poprowadzonym u szczytu ścian oraz na bębnie.

Cerkiew św. Cyryla po przebudowie
Na przełomie XVII i XVIII w. cerkiew została przebudowana w stylu barokowym. Wzniesiono wówczas cztery nowe kopuły w narożnikach obiektu, zbudowano nowy czterospadowy dach, zmniejszono niektóre okna, inne zaś całkiem zamurowano. Usunięto starszą dekorację zewnętrzną (fryz i półkolumny w bębnie).

Podczas dalszej fazy przebudowy, kierowanej przez Hryhorowicza-Barskiego, półkoliste kopuły przekształcono na specyficzne dla ukraińskiej architektury barokowej kopuły w kształcie gruszek, na elewacji zachodniej zbudowano barokowy fronton, ściany cerkwi ozdobiono półkolumnami z korynckimi kapitelami. Nad wejściami do świątyni umieszczono medaliony: prostokątne nad drzwiami bocznymi i okrągły przed wejściem głównym od zachodu. Pierwotnie znajdowało się w nim wyobrażenie Trójcy Świętej, następnie, po likwidacji monasteru, herb Imperium Rosyjskiego, następnie medalion pokryto białym tynkiem. Po przebudowie sylwetka cerkwi jest masywna i ciężka.

W odróżnieniu od zewnętrznego wyglądu świątyni jej wewnętrzne rozplanowanie w historii niemalże nie ulegało zmianom. Wejście do cerkwi św. Cyryla prowadzi narteks, w narożnikach którego przewidywano miejsce na pochówki książąt. W południowej części przedsionka znajdowało się baptysterium, które prawdopodobnie połączono z przedsionkiem dopiero podczas remontu obiektu na początku XVII w. Prawdopodobnie część przedsionka była dawniej odrębnym pomieszczeniem ołtarzowym z ikonostasem, który stał w tym miejscu również jeszcze w XVII w.. Nad narteksem znajduje się przestrzeń dla chóru, w XIX w. ozdobiona marmurowym parapetem.

W pomieszczeniu ołtarzowym znajdują się pozostałości stołu ołtarzowego z XII w. Aktualnie użytkowany stół ołtarzowy pochodzi z XVII w. W największej absydzie znajdują się pozostałości górnego miejsca i miejsc dla kapłanów. Chociaż monaster św. Cyryla nie był budowany jako siedziba biskupa, fundator polecił urządzenie miejsca dla biskupa, spodziewając się, że hierarchowie będą regularnie odwiedzać świątynię i służyć w niej.

Dekoracja malarska wnętrza
Obecna bogata dekoracja malarska wnętrza obiektu została wykonana w latach 1881–1884 przez zespół artystów pod kierunkiem Adriana Prachowa (będącego też autorem projektu ikonostasu), który równocześnie dokonał konserwacji zachowanych malowideł z okresu średniowiecza. Były to sceny biblijne – Narodzenie Chrystusa, Eucharystia, Zaśnięcie Bogurodzicy, Zwiastowanie, Sąd Ostateczny oraz Apokalipsa – i portrety ewangelistów, proroków i męczenników, w tym imponujące malowidło Św. Cyryl nauczający heretyka. Michaił Wrubel wykonał z kolei freski znajdujące się dziś w narteksie oraz ikony ikonostasu. Łączna powierzchnia dekoracji malarskiej to ok. 800 metrów kwadratowych.

Ikonostas
Nie jest znany wygląd pierwotnego ikonostasu cerkwi św. Cyryla. Podczas przebudowy w stylu barokowym w obiekcie ustawiono ikonostas pięciorzędowy, w stylu odpowiadającym architekturze świątyni.

Bibliografia
 I. Marholina, Kyryliwśka cerkwa na Dorohożyczach, Horobeć, Kyjiw 2015.

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Przypisy

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Pope Francis greets Trappist Brother Jean-Pierre Schumacher, 95, the last survivor of the 1996 massacre in Tibhirine, Algeria, who now lives in Morocco. Brother Schumacher was among priests, religious men and women and members of the ecumenical Council of Churches at the cathedral in Rabat, March 31, 2019 (CNS photo/Paul Haring).
Pope Francis concluded his historic visit to Morocco by celebrating a Mass enlivened by a mixture of Gregorian chant with the beat of drums and the rhythmic dance, music and song of 10,000 faithful—most of them migrants from countries in sub-Saharan Africa—at a sports stadium in Rabat, the capital city of this Muslim-majority country.
It was the largest Mass ever celebrated in this land, where Christianity first came between the second and third centuries but where only a tiny presence remains today.
Bishops and priests from Morocco and other countries concelebrated Mass with Pope Francis in a sports complex on the outskirts of the city. Among those attending the Mass was Brother Jean-Pierre Schumacher, O.C.S.O, the last monk survivor from the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria. (Seven Trappist monks were killed at Tibhirine during the Algerian civil war in 1996.) Prayers were read in Arabic, French, Spanish, English and Italian.
Francis warned believers against "the temptation of reducing the fact that we are his children to a question of rules and regulations, duties and observances."
After Mass, Pope Francis drove to the airport to take the plane back to Rome, and en route he will give a press conference.
Interesting and this is where the new emerging Church will be found.
Second and third centuries Church came to this land but today the faithful are less than 1% of the 35 million population..
This is a similar experience in the entire Arab nations and middle east. They got the gospel first but that gospel was gone.
It is difficult to understand how the Church at the time lost the entire territory to Islam that came in the 7th century.


Spring 2019 Leadership/Servant Teams - WELCOME TO THE ECU WESLEY!
Samuel Adams is a senior at East Central University from McAlester, Oklahoma. He is majoring in Elementary Education and plans on graduating in May 2020. His home church is McAlester First United Methodist Church.
Samuel has been a part of the ECU Wesley family since 2015. He is our ECU Wesley President, member of our leadership team and on our Servant team. Sam oversees our men's ministry that meets on Tuesday's at 7 pm as well as men's fellowships. He is in charge of all of the technology that goes behind FUSION Worship. He also works behind the scenes to help take care of the ECU Wesley every day. Samuel is also a part of the Chess Club at East Central University. Sam works in the children's ministry at Ada First United Methodist Church on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons/evenings.
Samuel loves to go running in his free time, as well as, read, write, hunt, go fishing, play board games, chess, and video games.
His favorite verse is James 2:26, "For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead."
Kay'Lee Maddox is a junior at East Central University from Kellyville (near Tulsa), Oklahoma. She is majoring in Elementary Education and plans on graduating in May 2020. She is considering joining Teach for America and take a gap year before she begins teaching in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. Eventually, plans to obtain her Master's and specialize in either Speech-Language Pathology or become a Reading Specialist. Her home church is Dripping Springs Baptist Church in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.
Kay'Lee has been a part of the ECU Wesley family fall 2017. Kay'Lee oversees the missions part of our ministry. She is always on the lookout on how our ministry can help others whether it be giving of our offering during FUSION worship or helping face to face in our community. She works in the Director's Office of Linscheid Library on campus. She is also active in the Honors Student Association on campus. She has been inducted into the Alpha Chi national honors society branch at ECU. She serves as the president of the Care Closet Crew, which revolves around helping kids in need in the Ada+ area. She is part of the ECU Screens club on campus as well. They plan and screen plays from National Theatre Live in London.
Kay'Lee loves to read, be outside, and spend time with kids. Her favorite food would definitely have to be desserts, the more chocolate the better.
Her favorite scripture is Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Emily Taylor is a sophomore at East Central University. Her major is Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and her graduation date is May 2021. She is a part of Family and Consumer Sciences Association on campus.
Emily was born in Ada, Oklahoma, and her home church is Marlow United Methodist Church. She came to the ECU Wesley in Fall 2017. Emily oversees our women's bible study that meets on Tuesday's @ 7 pm as well as the women's fellowships. She is not only a part of the Leadership Team, but on Monday nights, she also sings with the Praise Team at FUSION Worship. Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and watching Netflix. Emily works in the children's ministry at Ada First United Methodist Church on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons/evenings.
Her life verse is Colossians 2:6-7, "Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving."
Mike Byers is the father to our Worship Leader, Chris Byers. Mike is from Tulsa, Oklahoma and attended his old home church Muskogee First United Methodist Church, but now attends Ada First United Methodist Church. His wife, Kristen Byers, is a business instructor at East Central University. Mike has three sons, Chris, Andy, and Michael. Mike attended college at Northeastern in Tahlequah and then finished his studies and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1982, majoring in Accounting Business Administration.
Mr. Byers is retired after working 26 years in the Communication Tower Industry. He has been a part of the ECU Wesley since Fall 2016, playing the guitar during FUSION Worship and attending church visits on Sundays when the ECU Wesley leads worship.
His favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."


Duplex pack of glycerine and liquid oak extract (Sinatin 17). Use for smoothing out wine and adding an aged quality to young wine.
DIRECTIONS: Stir contents of each packet into 6 U.S. gallons (23L) of finished wine prior to bottling.