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The Mountains, They Sing
Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published The mountains They sing Songs of untold sorrow And the merciless sting of death Bodies washed clean In the dirty flood waters Oh, the mountains The mountains They sing The mountains They sing Soft ridges And hard water Wails of despair Echoing in jagged hollers The notes of loss Wretched and innumerable Oh, the mountains The mountains They sing The mountains They sing Anguish on display In misty melodies The whispering...
Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published If shame is a barrier Between you and God, Just remember That shame is a wall Built by human hands. Tear it down, And there Jesus stands, Waiting. He already died for that sin That you think Makes you unloveable. You were loved Before you were born. You were wanted When you were dead In your sin. Jesus loved you enough To die for you, And take your penalty Upon himself, Before you took Your first breath.
Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published Some days My soul is willing, Pliable, Surrendered, Flexible, Peaceful. I want to follow, Where You are leading. To walk the walk. I want to see The marvelous works You have in store. I know I’ll be with You, Lord, And You’ll be with me. But today, My flesh is weak. With every step Into a future You've made, I lament what is left behind.
Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published I have nothing to gain If I've already won. So if ahead Lies prosperity, I will thank the Son, For all He has done. It is finished. If ahead Lies sorrow, Devastation, Or pain, Then in my weeping I will thank the Son, For all Has been won. It is finished. For the Truth was sown The Word Became flesh, And the reaping Was my soul. And that Truth, It still flowers, Still fruits, Still groans, As it’s sown And sown And sown anew.
Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published Drinking a hot cup of coffee, (Reheated a second time. Or is the third?) Listening to Christmas music, (Some Frank Sinatra, some acapella. Some old, some new.) My sweet children laughing, (And yes, also bickering.) Decorating the tree, (I won't rearrange it later.
Here Am I
Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published Here am I, Oh Father in Heaven. A degenerate Who’s been regenerated. A debased, Reprobate mind, Made whole Made sound. For I once was lost, But now I’m found, In You. You gave Your life For mine. A cosmic trade A blessed exchange With the Divine, A Savior For a sinner. Once depraved, Now forgiven, In You. All my shame Has been released.
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Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when published Jesus left Heaven, Spirit became body, For the sake of mercy For the aim of restoration In the name of Love Because God, who is Love Loved the world so much, He sent His only Son For the sake Of all creation. For you, For me, Jesus bore that tree —Formed from His Word, Sustained through His every breath— He was obedient Even unto death Upon the cross.
Fort Worth man sentenced to death for murder of convenience store owner
FORT WORTH – A Tarrant County jury sentenced Christopher Turner, 48, to death for executing a convenience store owner during a robbery a trial last week. Tarrant County Assistant District Attorneys Charles Boulware and Allenna Bangs represented the state. As Bangs on Wednesday asked the jury to give the victim’s family justice, Turner tried to hold up a sign to the jury.
How Arcane Season 2 Perfectly Sets Up Viktor’s Villain Arc
10 hours ago Gary Sinise discusses decision to step away from acting amid family tragedy: 'I had to stop' The "Forrest Gump" actor lost his son to cancer in January. Gary Sinise opened up about the decision to step away from Hollywood to be with his family during difficult times.
The Ending? To be true to self and to have choices.
Over 10 years ago I was walking on a dirt track in Greece. I was lost looking for my writing group - through this endless walking up and down the track in the dusty heat of high noon, I developed an idea for a story. This came into mind after reading the beginning of 'The Midnight Libary' Matt Haig - ' She only knew one thing with absolute certainty: she didn't want to reach tomorrow.
OC Tuna Tournament pays out $648K in prize money
Despite challenging weather conditions including rain and rough seas offshore, the 37th Annual OC Tuna Tournament proved to be a success. This year, 51 boats vied for a total prize pool of $648,270. Weigh-ins were hosted at the Ocean City Fishing Center last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On day one, 25 boats braved the weather offshore. Cabana came in the lead with the heaviest tuna stringer, weighing at 218 pounds. Additionally, Shorebilly caught the heaviest single bluefin tuna at 168 pounds.
Downtown Ocean City police substation construction underway
Ocean City held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for the Ocean City Police Department’s downtown substation. Mayor Rick Meehan, council members, representatives from the police department, representatives from the Ocean City Development Corporation and other officials gathered for the event. Officials dug their shovels into the dirt to represent the beginning of the new project, accompanied by many smiles and applause.
Ocean City's Carousel hotel hosting ice skating shows
Families and friends can now enjoy a stellar ice-skating performance at the Carousel Resort Hotel on 118th Street completely free of charge. Nightly, except Fridays, guests can witness a spectacular show presented by the Next Ice Age skating company. Starting at 6:30 PM, this 30-minute performance promises thrilling entertainment suitable for all ages.
Embers embraces full rebrand to District 24
Located on 24th Street is a three-story complex now known as “District 24.” Customers of all ages, whether local or visiting, can now enjoy high-quality meals, crabs, and entertainment all in one spot. The transformation included significant changes, the most notable being the revamping of the Embers Restaurant, which was for decades home to a famous buffet. “Times were changing, and we had to get ahead of it,” said CEO Cole Taustin regarding the rebranding.
Summer events kick off in Ocean City
With the summer season kicking into gear, the Town of Ocean City offers many fun-filled events for all ages. Visitors and locals can enjoy live music, fireworks, movies and performances on the shore with the whole family for free or low prices. The festivities last all summer long in Ocean City and each provide different opportunities for guests of all ages. Starting on June 12, the Carousel Hotel on 125th Street will host Movies on the Beach every Wednesday until Aug. 28.
Lauderdale County Schools Celebrate A Rating
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Teachers at Clarkdale Elementary enjoyed a bit of a celebratory spa day. The school was recently recognized for it’s A Rating for the 2022-2023 school year. As part of the A Day Celebration, the school treated the ladies to manicures and lunch. MCC Cosmetology students were happy to pamper the hardworking teachers. Clarkdale Elementary’s Assistant principal said the day was well deserved.
MSU Extension hosts FARMtastic
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Today students from around Lauderdale County had the opportunity to learn about farming and agriculture. The Lauderdale County MSU Extension Service hosted the annual FARMtastic event. The event is a free opportunity for students and the public to learn more about the agricultural industry in Mississippi. Walk through exhibits featured hands on learning activities about animals, crops, plants, fish, and wildlife.
UNC's tragedy proves institutions need to prioritize better communication and protocol • The Louisville Cardinal
By Anna Williams When will the violence stop? I kept asking myself this question as I read about the monstrosities that occurred at the University of North Carolina (UNC) on August 28th. As an empath, I immediately felt what my brain could conceive as the terror that those students, staff, and faculty felt when they heard gunshots, saw people running, and felt their hearts drop as they realized their school was the next school shooter incident. What I didn’t realize I would feel was anger.
Mississippi Children’s Museum Meridian opens exhibits celebrating culture
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Meridian Children’s Museum is helping children understand different cultures and continents in a fun, interactive way. The current continent on display celebrates Asian culture and highlights China, Vietnam, and South Korea. Children can expand their horizons through interacting with the cultural foods, games, and artwork. “It really is an extension of an exhibit we already have called Missy the Traveler Train Car.
Watch MCM Comic Con London 2023 awesome cosplay video
The 86th Floor: Cosplay and Cons recently released the video of some of the best cosplayers who showed up at MCM Comic Con London 2023. The video is super well done and gives you a good look at each cosplayer and how cool theirs are. costumes, not only in photographs but also in motion. There were tons of great Spider-Man costumes, Miraculous ladybug, The Owl House, Legend of Zelda world record, , and more up front.
How advertisers need to get ahead of the Web3 evolution and its legal ramifications
Click here to watch the video Significant interest is building around the concept of "Web3" as the possible next evolution of the internet, using blockchain technology to create a more decentralised and democratised governance structure Web3 may open the door to new models for online ad targeting.
Numskull Introduces New TUBBZ Collectible Ducks Including New MY HERO ACADEMIA Ducks
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Motherhood
Ever since I gave birth I've felt this nagging sense of loss. Today I cleaned the house, irritated by the chaos. On the side is a box where I kept both mine and my daughter's wristband from the hospital, looking at both of them alone in the box left me with a mixed feeling of both warmth and sadness. I was alone in the house after my partner left to go to his parents. It was simply to 'photocopy' some new paperwork for his job. The baby was asleep in the cot. Not only did I have this sense of loss.
What to Buy and How to Drink It
Wine and Spirits Legendary sommelier Aldo Sohm on rarer bubbles. I FIRST LEARNED the term “grower Champagne” on a sleety Sunday night at Charlie Bird. I was with my friend, a brilliant chef and hilariously terrible influence who often lives as though he’s dying the next day.
Covid-19: 914 new cases in Canterbury
A total of 914 Covid-19 cases were reported in Canterbury on Sunday. This comes as the Ministry of Health confirmed 5647 new cases nationwide. The ministry also confirmed 350 people were in hospitals across Aotearoa with the virus, On Sunday, the Ministry of Health said the seven-day rolling average of community cases was 7510, compared to 7414 the previous Sunday.
Mardi Gras season starts early with Jeep-A-Gras parade
By Anna Williams The Carnival Association of Long Beach (CALB) is planning to let the good times keep rolling and the sparkles keep shining, because, as Christmas and New Year celebrations roll out of town, it is officially Mardi Gras season - and this year’s season will hold a brand-new event for the Long Beach community.
Three New Games Announced By The OP Games For The Goonies, Harry Potter, and Kingdom Hearts — GeekTyrant
The OP Games has announced three new games coming this fall: Talisman: Harry Potter, Kingdom Hearts Perilous Pursuit, and The Goonies: Escape with One Eyed Willy’s Rich Stuff. In Talisman: Harry Potter you can play as classic Harry Potter characters and travel to iconic places in the series such as Diagon Alley and Hogwarts to culminate in a showdown in The Great Hall. You can either become a death eater and help Voldemort or play as a hero and take him down.
Trailer For a New Shark Movie Starring Joey Lawrence Titled SWIM — GeekTyrant
Fans of the shows Melissa and Joey and Blossom can now catch Joey Lawrence in the new shark movie Swim streaming now on Tubi. Swim follows a family trapped by flooding in a vacation rental who have to try and escape a bloodthirsty shark that has invaded their home. Directed by Jared Cohn and from the producers of Sharknado, this movie might be worth checking out if you enjoy cheesy bad shark movies. Best of all, it is free to stream through Tubi.
New RIVER CITY GIRLS Merch from Limited Run — GeekTyrant
River City Girls is a fun game set in the same world as River City Boys. You play as Misako and Kyoko to rescue the boys. Limited Run has come out with some new merch for this game ranging from apparel to plushies to even a pog set. Personally, I would love to get my hands on this Noize shirt and the two plushies. These items and more will be available for pre-order Friday, August 13 at 10 AM Eastern time. Written by Anna Williams GeekTyrant Geek Entertainment News.
Verbal Autopsies for Out-of-Hospital Infant Deaths in Zambia
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Global Gateway Experience applications due Dec. 1
Do you have an interest in learning about civic engagement and the global hunger issue? There is an opportunity for Jasper County 4–H members (grades 7–12) to get involved and learn more by attending the Global Gateway Experience at the Howell Nature Center in Howell, Michigan, April 16–18, 2021. (Friday – Sunday evening). The Global Gateway Experience includes a Global Village in which youth will see recreated urban slums, bamboo huts, shanties, refugee camps and more.
The smell of death: its chemical pattern could become a powerful forensic tool
Most people are able to recognise the smell of “death” when they encounter a dead animal on a farm or a roadkill. But despite its distinctive scent, few know why it actually smells the way it does. Even forensic scientists may not have identified all of the compounds behind it yet – they are still in the process. Understanding the pattern of change of the chemicals that make up the scent during the process of decomposition could be of huge benefit to forensic science.
How I Realised My Son Was On The Autistic Spectrum
One of the first questions people ask when I tell them my son is on the autistic spectrum is, ‘how did you know?’. The honest answer is that I didn’t. The mothers intuition that we are all supposed to have just didn’t kick in and I simply assumed that he was taking a bit longer to achieve his developmental milestones than his peers. It took me quite a long time to adjust to motherhood, and I would often feel that I wasn’t very good at it.
NZ Trotting Cup: Christchurch Cup Day - the racing, fashion and festivities live
The New Zealand Trotting Cup will be contested for the 115th time at Addington on Tuesday. The bubbles are flowing as punters gear up for the NZ Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, with gates opening at 10.30am. Send photos of your Cup Day preparations to reporters@press.co.nz Harness racing's big day as the Addington Raceway hosts the NZ Trotting Cup.
NZ Trotting Cup: Christchurch Cup Day - the racing, fashion and festivities live
The New Zealand Trotting Cup will be contested for the 115th time at Addington on Tuesday. The bubbles are flowing as punters gear up for the NZ Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, with gates opening at 10.30am. Harness racing's big day as the Addington Raceway hosts the NZ Trotting Cup.
Tekken 7's Anna and Lei DLC have a release date - VideoGamer.com
Tekken 7's second season of content will kick off on September 6 with the addition of Anna Williams and Lei Wulong, Bandai Namco Games has announced Speaking at the Tokyo Tenne Masters event over the weekend (via EventHubs), Tekken head honcho Katsuhiro Harada confirmed that Season Pass Two will retail for 2,800 yen ($29.99), while Anna and Lei will set you back 500 yen ($4.99) each. No word yet on when Negan will arrive to crack some heads, but he's probably going to be last in line.
Want to Make It as a Barrister? Here’s Some Top Tips
To support aspiring barristers The University of Law’s National Programme and Student Affairs Director – BPTC, Jacqueline Cheltenham, and its Careers and Employability Advisor, Anna Williams, have shared their advice on making it as a barrister. With 16,435 practicing barristers registered in 2017 and 815 students successfully completing the BPTC, becoming a barrister is undoubtedly hard work and takes determination, dedication and intellect.
The Hidden Wage Gap: Why Men Earn More When They Become Dads
By Anna Williams1 minute Read Have you heard of the “Mommy Tax”? That’s the term used to describe the wage gap where working women with children earn less on average than women without. Now, new research from the City University of New York explores the other side of the picture. Enter: “The Daddy Bonus.” According to the study, men with children actually earn a higher median income than those without.
Whakatāne’s Endless Summer
When everyone else is pulling on a hoodie and digging out their socks, Whakatāne locals are still very much enjoying tranquil waters, blue skies and lofty temperatures. We pick out some of the best things to do this autumn in the Eastern Bay. WORDS ANNA WILLIAMS STILL BEACHY Autumn is the perfect time to visit Ōhope Beach. Any local will tell you their favourite time of the year is when the sea breeze dissipates, the sun continues to shine and the change of season is nowhere in sight.
Fashion show benefits UMC pediatrics
When looking for a beneficiary of its 17th annual Fashion Show and luncheon, the Clark County Medical Society Alliance identified a need in University Medical Center’s pediatric unit. When looking for a beneficiary of its 17th annual Fashion Show and luncheon, the Clark County Medical Society Alliance identified a need in University Medical Center’s pediatric unit.
5 things you might not know about Marilyn Monroe, Las Vegas
This week’s announcement of a Marilyn Monroe-themed show at Paris Las Vegas was just enough of a tease to get us thinking more about connections between Sin City and the movie star who once said: “I am good, but not an angel. I do sin, but I am not the devil.
Death Eaters: Your Microbiome After You Die
MILLIONS want you dead. No, it's not a Twitter conspiracy, but a battle raging beneath your skin. The cells in your body are outnumbered 10 to one by microbial cells, and like it or not, eventually the microbes will win.
Curve is crafted for Doers and Dreamers
In the first days of Curve, we looked around and saw that we were witnessing something really special. The way we work is completely changing. More and more people are striking out on their own, not necessarily to be the next Mark Zuckerberg helming a multi-billion dollar company, but simply to work on their own terms and to better manage and control their work and personal time.
StoryCorps: Recognizing Differences and Shared Experiences
Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected interviews with more than 400-thousand Americans. Their goals are to preserve and share stories, build connections between people, and create a more just and compassionate world. "At StoryCorps we like to say listening is an act of love," says StoryCorps mobile tour site manager Morgan Feigal-Stickles.
Sisters Remember Love, Loss, and Genetic Legacy
Mary Madsen and Nancy Muhs are sisters, but they call themselves best friends. Together they faced the deaths of three of their six brothers due to Hunter Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that only affects boys. The life expectancy of those with Hunter Syndrome is about 10 to 15 years.
Father and Son Talk Faith, Identity, and the Turban
Des Moines resident Gurwinder Singh Kapur moved to the United States in 1987 to study at the University of Kansas. Gurwinder had originally planned to return home to Singapore after finishing his degree, but he fell in love with America and decided to stay. He still loves it here, despite the fact that things changed for him, his wife, and their son JJ after the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.
Reflections on Resiliency
Joann Ray has lived a life of struggle. After growing up on a farm in Temple Hill, Iowa, she went on to face multiple marriages and divorces. She worked three jobs while raising eight children and found time to go back to school and earn a nursing degree. Earlier this month she stopped by the StoryCorps mobile booth in Des Moines with her son Steve Riley to talk about Steve’s childhood and Joann’s career path. Story Corps is a national initiative to record and collect stories of everyday people.
Civil Rights Activist Recalls Moment that Inspired Life's Work
Mary Campos is a longtime Des Moines community activist. She was the first Latina to serve on the Iowa Civil Rights Commission and to be inducted in the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame. Mary came to the StoryCorps mobile booth in Des Moines to talk with her cousin, Dawn Martinez Oropeza, who spoke with Mary about her childhood and the incident that led to her longtime involvement in civic engagement and civil rights. Story Corps is a national initiative to record and collect stories of everyday people.
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