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Trier, Germany

Ok Geography Scouts…Quick! Where’s Trier, Germany!?

Yeah…I didn’t know either.

In fact, before May (2007), I’d never even heard of it. That’s when our friends Rusty and Janet Richards from PRAY BIG in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (read more about some of their ministry focus here: were in Guebwiller, France to participate in a weekend with Martin Scott at our church. During this weekend, they told us about a worship initiative that they had a heart to undertake in Trier, Germany the 5-13 September.

Trier is the little red dot!It seems that Trier, a city of 100,000 near the border of Luxembourg in western Germany (now you know!) is having a celebration this year to mark a very significant anniversary.

Ok History Wonks…Quick! What happened in 307AD!?

Yeah…I didn’t know that either.

Constantine307AD, a year after Constantine was declared by his troops Emperor of the Roman Empire in York, England, he began his reign…in Rome, right? No…apparently, he was declared “Augustus” in Trier, Germany, where his father had ruled and he set up his residence there for 10 years. Who was actually in charge of the Roman Empire at that time was apparently somewhat in question!

Ok, so much for moldy history and small cities in Germany…so why are we worshiping there anyway?

Well, this same Constantine, while living and ruling in Trier, was engaged in an internal power struggle in the Roman Empire with Caesar Maxentius. In 312AD, before the battle of Milvian Bridge, Constantine saw a vision of a cross in the sky (in the sun, depending upon the account of the story) and heard a voice that said “in this sign you will conquer.” The rest is, as we know and say, history…Constantine painted crosses on his soldier’s shields and won the battle; attributed the victory to God’s blessing on his enterprise, and perhaps most significantly, subsequently turned the tables of the relationship between the State and this young movement called Christianity. Up until this time, Christians had been horribly persecuted, but Constantine’s change of fortunes put an end to that. Christianity became the favored religious practice of the State and Christians went from being persecuted outcasts to favored citizens with influence. Most of history has credited Constantine with the spread of Christianity in Europe and, of course after that, the world.

Recently however, in the Nightwatch For Europe, Roger Mitchell had this to say about the vision of Constantine:

The famous story of Constantine’s conversion is very significant because it exposes the heart of the difference between the kingdom of God and empire. Constantine saw a cross in the sky and heard a voice telling him “In this sign you shall conquer”. But he did not understand it in Christian terms. Jesus said “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me” (Mark 8:34). The way of life in the kingdom of God is to give yourself in love for others like Jesus did. What a difference it might have made to the history of the world if Constantine had received his vision in those terms! But instead he took it to mean that faith in the Christian God and the support of the Christian church would make him a successful emperor in military and economic terms. His subsequent success and his protection of the church were interpreted as the blessing of God. As a result imperial sovereignty was increasingly seen to be God’s way of rulership, and the appropriate shape for authority both within church and society.

Rusty and Janet with DavidAnd in the words of Rusty Richards:

So when I read that Trier was planning this big celebration, I realized that it was in reality a season dedicated to worshiping the empire spirit. I asked the Lord to let me go there during this time to establish an altar of worship to the True God. It is not my intention to engage enemy spirits. I simply want to come to this place in the spirit of worship to Jesus. This in itself is probably very confrontational. There is an enormous shift happening in the world right now. It is a critical time in history. There are clashes of kingdoms and empires in the natural and in the spiritual. I want to take my place in advancing the Kingdom of God.

So the team’s desire in this trip was simply to establish an altar of worship in Trier. Using the principle that worship establishes the authority and rulership of that which is worshiped, we simply want to re-establish God as the authority in Trier by worshiping Him (See Psalm 22:3 for a Godly example and many ungodly examples among the nations elsewhere in the Old Testament). Many more things are to come, but this was s trip for re-laying foundations…in a place where many of the foundations of Western culture as we know it today were layed nearly 2000 years ago. (For more history of Trier, including some references dating to over 2000 years ago, see this link:

While it is possible to drop down in a parachute and worship God anywhere, God has usually already established people in different geographical locations. Working with the local Body of Christ is really crucial so that what is deposited by a visiting team is nurtured and so that the visiting team better understands the realities of the locality. In truth, “the team” is always those who are visiting and those who are already established there working hand-in-hand to hear what God is saying and to do it. I’d venture to say that any other model of ministry probably lacks a fullness that God intends.

The church in Trier - in the basement!Pastor Mike and ClaudiaWe were exceedingly blessed by the connection with a church in Trier called “Gemeinde des Lebendigen Gottes“, which means Church of the Living God. They are an example of a God who is alive and active in Trier. Their church is very multi-cultural, led by a multi-cultural pastoral couple, Mike and Claudia Williams, an anglophone African from Ghana and a German, respectively. They have a heart to serve the outcasts of the city and consequently the outcasts have come in, drawn by concrete demonstrations of Jesus’ love. In accepting them just as they are, for example those who are weighed down with sickness, mental illness, demon possession, or those who are recent immigrants from other countries that may not even speak German yet (17 nations are represented in this church), this church of a couple hundred really has their hands full and must lean daily on the Lord for provision and wisdom. The Lord made this connection and the church, rather than simply letting us use a room and leaving us to “do our thing” has wanted to be deeply involved and serve the visiting team all the time we were there. The majority of the team was housed in host families from the church and they provided us 3 meals a day, prepared by a wonderful team of Chinese that are part of the fellowship. The worship times were often conducted by groups composed of church members and the visiting team…playing together for the first time, of course, and having a wonderful time in the Lord singing in German, French and English.

The BLACK GATE in TrierIn the last couple of years, intercession and worship ministry trips have largely been something that I’ve done alone or done with my daughter Rachel. Recently, Angela and I have purposed to make ministry trips occasions, where as much as possible, we engage together as a couple. Not having done that in a while, we are definitely a bit rusty at it and there are challenges in how we approach and see such events differently, but these are great catalysts for discussion and prayer. There are also financial and logistical challenges involved.

It was a step of faith to go…for Angela because of concerns with how she might be feeling physically…for me because of the logistics of caring for our children while we were gone were not as “neat and tidy” as I would have liked. But God rewarded that step with a time that was rich in worship and relationship…between us and with others…and lots of little special blessings from our loving Heavenly Father (sweet fellowship as a couple, a wonderful bed to sleep in, increased facility in speaking German, deep worship times, easy travel, kids were fine at home, etc.) to let us know that we were firmly in His hands and walking in His ways.

The crowded market place in TrierWhile we went by ourselves as a couple, there were 7 others from our church in Guebwiller, 12 in all from France, 3 from Belgium and 9 from the US during our time there and some more to come after we left. It was a joy to work together in worshiping the living God in the Church of the Living God, to get to know new people, to see more connections for the future that cross the Atlantic and the French-German borders (my two big desires!).

Much more I could say about the significance of Trier and our time there, but I’ve droned on enough here. If you’re in the neighborhood, sometime, Trier is worth a visit, but while there think about what God wants to do there and run to your Heavenly Father to pull it from the heavenly realm into the earthly reality so that “His glory covers the earth as the waters cover the seas!


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September 23rd, 2009

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On Friday, I picked up Sarah's post from Stortford. One rather interesting package turned out to be Joint Life Membership to Heritage in Wales. Which is great - we love going to Wales (although we don't do it anywhere near enough) but Sarah hadn't applied for this herself so it's obviously some sort of present. Trouble is, there's no indication of who it's from. The timing suggests that it's some sort of wedding present, but given that it's in Sarah's maiden name, it's presumably from someone who doesn't know my surname.

And then we looked at the paperwork and found that this present had cost whoever-it-was £709:00!!!

To say we're overwhelmed would be putting it mildly. I hope we find out who our so-far-anonymous benefactor is, so we can express our gratitude.

The current thinking is that it might be from a couple of Sarah's work colleagues who didn't make it to the wedding. But whoever it was...WOW.

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A bit unusual, this, but can I just say, anyone who's in the Swanage area, I strongly recommend the restaurant Fisherman's Catch. Sarah and I have just come back from a lovely meal there (I had the Cod Italienne) and we've both had enjoyable eating experiences there in the past. Tonight's was one of those rare occasions where I was moved to give my compliments to the chef, and I figure if it's good enough for that, it's good enough for reccing to my Flist.
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Wednesday 23rd September 2009

We made a couple of 'phone calls this morning. (I say "we". I mean "Sarah".) As a result of one of them, we've found out who our anonymous benefactor is. I'd best not mention it in an unlocked post - I don't think they meant to be anonymous, but just in case.

And a result of the second one, we've sorted out meeting up with __wilderness__ on Saturday on our way back from Swanage.

This morning, after all the usual getting ready, Sarah and I went out on a boat trip round the harbour - we'd promised ourselves that we'd do that after missing out on it during our weekend in Swanage last year. I was really glad that we did, too, because it was really rather splendid; there were some lovely views of the cliffs - they really are rather impressive - and of the scenery in general, the "Jurassic Coast" as it's called. I took lots of pictures, many of which will probably be uploaded to Facebook sooner or later.

Unfortunately, after two really glorious days, today the weather got a bit overcast, and indeed it rained some of the time when we on the boat. Mind you, sometimes it was hard to tell whether the water was coming from above or below..! It wasn't exactly a smooth ride. It's a good job I don't get seasick.

This afternoon, Sarah went back to the place where she'd got the table photos from the wedding reception developed, to pick them up. We had a very pleasant time looking through them; although many of them suffer from being taken without flash, and even the ones that have used a flash suffer from generally low light, and there are quite a few that are obviously taken by kids running around with cameras and pressing the button indiscriminately, there are some rather lovely pics in there, of us and of our friends and family. So I'm kind of happy with that.

This evening, inspired by the boat trip, we took the car out to Durlston, where we had tea and cakes at the Lookout Café, went down to the Great Globe (where more pictures were taken) and then had a clifftop walk before heading back to the hotel.

For dinner this evening, we went to The Fisherman's Catch, where I had the Cod Italienne, which was so good I ended up giving my compliments to the chef (not something I do often). It was basically cod, baked in a tomato sauce, covered with grated cheese. I'll probably cook some food for me and Sarah like that, it was so nice (although I doubt the end results will be that good...)

Unfortunately, after such a nice day, back at the hotel Sarah had a go at me for me still eating badly, which was a bit of a naff note to end the day on.

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Family Tenets | Trust in Relationships

How trustworthy and trusting is your family? Regardless of your answer, there’s always room for improvement. One activity that may be helpful for growth is writing family tenets. Merriam-Webster defines tenets as “a belief or idea that is very important to a group.” What beliefs and ideas are important to your family? Tenets provide guidance for how a family thinks, interacts, and serves. They are a model of what you commit to becoming together.

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1. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
2. Be Grateful.
3. Do what you know is right over what is easy.
4. Live within your means.
5. You and I are blessed to be a blessing to others.
6. Learn to forgive truly and quickly.
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Smok Novo II Vaporizer Review

Smok Novo 2

Smok Novo II Vaporizer Review

The Smok Novo 2 is a wonderful little vaporizer that will not disappoint even the biggest vapor fan. There are so many great things about this vaporizer that I can not cover them all in one article. I will however tell you what I think of the Smok Novo 2 as far as its vaporizer performance and vaporizer quality goes.

So, let’s begin by talking about typically the vaporizer performance. This vaporizer runs the lot cooler than the original novo pod vaporizer. The largest difference in typically the Smok Novo 2 may be the large increase in battery capacity going through the initially 450mAh towards the today famous 800mAh. Double the battery power means double the long lasting battery life out of your unit. This increase in longevity is with out a doubt a fantastic benefit.

Now lets speak about the replacement pods for this item. The newest novo a few flavor pods of which affect the hard-wired contacts which were used to be able to connect the hard plate to the heating element have been completely changed. This means of which you obtain a fully easy tasting experience from your device.

I also like how the novo 2 pods function. Instead of making use of an airtight boat to hold water in, the air flow comes in through a coil. What this specific does is make certain that the airflow will be constant and steady. There are zero hitches or changes inside the airflow, which means a frequent taste and aroma.

The other good feature about this type is the fact that the snug seal across the heating system element eliminates the need for expansion ports. The purpose for this will be because there is not any air flow leaking out through the ports. The particular coils are sealed and will not expand or deal during use. This allows you to have your device without worrying concerning expansion problems.

I am going to take a moment to talk about the particular Smok Novo two vapor production. The reason I love this machine so much will be that it generates a very steady amount of vapour. It even produces more than exactly what I produce together with my single temperature dome. The reason why I actually feel this is usually essential is of which a consistent level of vapor produced by your device means it will be possible to vapes multiple flavors. Any time you are restricted to only two pods with the earlier version, you might not be in a position to vaporize 1 single flavor.

The final thing I was going to go over will be the actual sizing of the product. Typically the newer version of Smok Novo is only 2 ins, which is very handy. If an individual are like myself and also have very small hands then this is usually a real offer. You can easily put this particular in your pocket and carry it around with you. The reason I enjoy this thus much happens because a person do not possess to worry concerning your fingers obtaining crushed around the heating coil.

Smok Novo II is incredibly successful when it arrives to producing warmth for your steam. I would highly recommend acquiring a product like this because you will not have got to worry about the overage. We know many vapers that have trouble with obtaining their heated shelves to warm up quick enough. With all the Smok Novo II, We have noticed a huge difference and possess seen a radical improvement with just how fast my coils are able in order to heat.

One of the primary issues I was having with the original Smok was that I actually was having a tough time getting my coils heated upwards fast enough in order that I was obtaining an amazing flavorful smoke. With all the Smok Novo II, all I actually had to accomplish has been turn on the unit, put in a plate of hot e-liquid also it heated upward easily and quickly provided a great hit associated with vapor. The reason why I love the taste in the newer version a great deal is because there is a new larger amount of flavor created by typically the larger heating coils. I also discovered that the airflow control around the unit is just since good as the particular original.

The new Smok Novo II is usually simply a much better tasting product general. Smok has produced fantastic improvements inside every element of their own business and the top quality of their devices are at a good all time large. If you were to actually get a Smok Novo II an individual would instantly notice the difference. The flavor is much a lot more rich and robust and the vapor it produces includes a much more intensive and enjoyable taste. A high level00 heavy user of vapor products and like to take pleasure in an incredible flavour then you may love the way this coil program smokes. Smok has improved on their particular design and that is now possible to use the particular mesh pods in addition to replaceable coil mind.

With the Smok Novo II you can replace each the ceramic in addition to metal plates. You should make sure of which you the actual directions carefully and employ the proper anchoring screws to attach the unit in your imod or tank. Furthermore, please make positive that you do not overheat typically the heating coils simply by exceeding the maximum temperature indicated with regard to your device. I possess personally used a number of different brands of heat coils and was always very delighted with the overall performance of the Smok Novo II. Smok has again knocked it amongst all vapor devices within the market nowadays.


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future trad and perfecting plaid

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Future trad makes its debut for fall fashion trends grounded in traditional preppy style with a futuristic twist. Marie Claire is calling it one of the biggest fall fashion trends of 2019. The material focus – plaid. Here’s how you should be wearing your business casual day wear in the new season.

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Suiting evolves with a futuristic take on traditional British style. The era of cross-over and non-conformity lends its hand to shifting this style. Conventional turns unpredictable as classic silhouettes are worn in a new way with oversized layering and a mix of casual and innovative pieces. Modern updates can be seen in the details with rubber edging, button details and trench inspirations.

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Advise from The Kit, “Mix it (plaid) up. Now is your time to play with heritage pieces by pairing them with unexpected items. Wear a plaid kilt with a T-shirt, or even double up on tartan and wear it head-to-toe. Much like animal print or denim, treat tartan like you would a neutral and wear it with anything.”

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It’s all about the plaid

The focus of future trad as all about the plaid. The evolution of gingham and checks, plaid (next to animal prints) is the biggest pattern print of the season. From oversized blazers to hats, accessories and trousers, preppy lines in luxury materials are here in a big way this season.

plaid pants and backless topplaid pants outfit

Key marks of the trend include unexpected layering like blazers over lingerie-inspired looks. You’ll also find untraditional, creative forms of wear like belted blazers and mixed materials incorporating plaids, houndstooth, tweed and argyle.

How to get your plaid fix

The essential pieces for this trend are blazers and trousers. Suiting is a strong, powerful way to rock plaid, especially when wearing them with more feminine pieces. I found the most perfect fitting pair of plaid trousers by Fidelity Denim after working with them on an Instagram feature.

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Since then, they’ve become a staple item in my transitional wardrobe. I’ve paired them with body tee-shirts for a casual, no-fuss look. I’ve worn them with blazers for serious go-to-office wear and over silk dresses for day wear.

plaid pants and chanel luxury belt

In this look, I’ve paired my high waisted plaid pants basic white, backless crop for a day-to-night look that’s classic but fun. I wore it in Nashville for an afternoon of shooting, lunch and cocktails with friends.

Plaid pants are an easy way to wear the trend incorporating it into your everyday where. If you’re not sure how to wear them, Who What Wear shares 15 fresh ways on how to wear plaid pants outfits this fall.

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Where to get your plaid

I’m quite pleased with my first pair of plaid trousers from Fidelity. (No, the did not pay me for this post). The fit on waist to hip ratio is flattering and comfortable. I’ve also found the material has washed well, which is a bonus for someone who avoids the dry cleaners like the plague.

where to find plaid pants

You can also find several plaid blazers, pants, dresses and accessories at fashion retailers like Shopbop, Farfetch, and Theory if you’re looking for quality. If you’re opting for suiting to fill your plaid pleasures, I recommend investing in luxury fashion pieces, as this trend rarely goes out of style.

backless crop and plaid pants

For dresses, accessories and other non-conventional takes on the plaid trend, go for fast fashion to get your fix from trendy fashion retailers like Revolve, Zara or H&M.

Who’s wearing plaid

Looking for more inspiration on checked pants women are loving this season before you jump on this hot fall fashion trend? Check out some of my favorite fashion bloggers and celebrities sporting plaid in their own, unique style.

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What is happening in occupied East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah?

Dozens of Palestinians are facing imminent dispossession from their homes in the occupied East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah, in what they say is a move to force them out and replace it entirely with a Jewish settlement.

The Jerusalem District Court ruled at least six families must vacate their homes in Sheikh Jarrah on Sunday, despite living there for generations.

The same court ruled seven other families should leave their homes by August 1. In total, 58 people, including 17 children, are set to be forcibly displaced to make way for Jewish settlers.

Read More: Barhoum: Displacement of people of Sheikh Jarrah targets Palestinian presence

The court rulings are a culmination of a decades-long struggle for these Palestinians to stay in their homes. In 1972, several Jewish settler organisations filed a lawsuit against the Palestinian families living in Sheikh Jarrah, alleging the land originally belonged to Jews.

These groups, mostly funded by donors from the United States, have waged a relentless battle that resulted in the displacement of 43 Palestinians in 2002, as well as the Hanoun and Ghawi families in 2008 and the Shamasneh family in 2017.

Read More: Hamas warns of Sheikh Jarrah evictions

What is the story of Karm al-Jaouni in Sheikh Jarrah?

In 1956, 28 Palestinian refugee families displaced from their homes in the coastal cities of Yafa and Haifa eight years prior eventually settled into the Karm al-Jaouni area in Sheikh Jarrah.

The West Bank, including East Jerusalem, at the time was under the mandate of Jordan, which struck an agreement with the UN agency for refugees (UNRWA) to build housing units for these families. The deal stipulated the families were to renounce their refugee status in return for land deeds signed in their names after three years of living in the area.

However, that did not take place and in 1967 Jordan lost its mandate as East Jerusalem was occupied by Israel.

Khalil Toufakji, a Palestinian cartographer and expert on Jerusalem, said he travelled to Ankara in 2010 to search in the Ottoman-era archives for a document that negates any Jewish ownership of Karm al-Jaouni.

“I found the deed and presented it to the Israeli district court, which promptly rejected it,” Toufakji told Al Jazeera.

After more digging, Toufakji found out in 1968 that Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, issued a decree – signed by the finance minister at the time – which stated Israel was bound to the Jordan-UNRWA agreement.

“This fact is what has been raised to the Jerusalem High Court on behalf of the Palestinian families in Sheikh Jarrah,” he said, but added there is little reason to believe the court will rule in favour of them.

“Israeli courts – judge, jury and legislation – are all in the service of the Jewish settlers,” he said.

How do Palestinians see the role of the Israeli courts?

Under international law, the Israeli judicial system has no legal authority over the population it occupies.

Last month, an appeal by Palestinian human rights groups to the UN Special Procedures said Israel’s discriminatory legal foundation “provides the basis for its creation of an apartheid regime over the Palestinian people as a whole”.

“Not only has Israel unlawfully extended its domestic civil legal system to occupied East Jerusalem, but proceeded to enact more discriminatory laws and policies that enforce the confiscation of Palestinian property in East Jerusalem in favour of settlers, the forcible transfer of Palestinians, and the expansion of Israeli-Jewish presence in the city,” the appeal said.

Fayrouz Sharqawi, global mobilisation director for Grassroots Jerusalem, previously told Al Jazeera it is “absurd” to count on the Israeli judicial system to protect Palestinian rights.

“This system is an integral part of the Zionist colonial state, which identifies as a ‘Jewish state’ and accordingly and systematically oppresses, dispossesses and displaces Palestinians,” she said.

What has been the response of Jordan?

On Thursday, Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it handed over 14 official documents related to building the housing units in Sheikh Jarrah to the Palestinian Authority (PA).

The documents show the development ministry at the time entered into an agreement with the UNRWA to build 28 housing units for the Palestinian refugee families.

The official spokesman for the ministry, Daifallah al-Fayez, said in a statement that Jordan is committed to providing all possible backing to the Palestinians living in Sheikh Jarrah.

“Keeping Palestinian Jerusalemites rooted in their land is a national principle in Jordan’s efforts to support our Palestinian brethren,” he said.

According to Zakariah Odeh, the director of the Civic Coalition for Palestinian Rights in Jerusalem, Jordan should exert more effort to safeguard the current and future situation for the Karm al-Jaouni families.

“Jordan does hold responsibility in resolving this issue, as these Palestinian families carried out their end of the agreement, which was to give up their refugee status,” he said.

“There are plans to build 255 settlement units in place of the Palestinian homes,” he continued. “Jordan owes it to the dozens of families who are threatened with displacement and should intervene on a political and diplomatic level.”

How is Israel’s policy of displacement linked to its occupation strategy in occupied East Jerusalem?

Israel’s annexation of East Jerusalem is largely not recognised by the international community.

Israel’s settlement project, which is aimed at the consolidation of Israel’s control over the city, is also considered illegal under international law.

About 200,000 Israeli citizens live in East Jerusalem under army and police protection, with the largest single settlement complex housing 44,000 Israelis.

“Sheikh Jarrah is but one example of what is happening to Palestinian neighbourhoods in Jerusalem regarding forced displacement,” Odeh said.

“Last year was the highest rate of settlement expansion in the East Jerusalem on record – about 4,500 units. The year 2020 also saw 170 Palestinian structures demolished, including 105 homes, which resulted in the displacement of 385 people.”

According to Toufakji, the Israeli policies of arrests, demolishment of structures, land confiscation and forced displacement are all in accordance with the Israeli government’s “demographic balance” in Jerusalem at a 70-30, limiting the Palestinian population in the city to 30 percent or less.

“This plan has been in place since 1973, when then prime minister Golda Meir gave the green light to the Gavni Committee to achieve this ratio,” he said.

“And in 1990, Ariel Sharon – who was the minister of housing construction at the time – set in motion the plans to build settlement blocs right in the middle of Palestinian neighbourhoods in Jerusalem, in order to encircle, fragment and disperse the Palestinian residents.”

Odeh said all of these policies are in line with Israel’s so-called “Greater Jerusalem” plan, which aims to cut off the surrounding Palestinian neighbourhoods of East Jerusalem from the city by way of the separation barrier and annexing surrounding Jewish settlements.

“As a result, some 140,000 Palestinian Jerusalemites live outside the separation barrier, and cannot access the city,” he said.

“The past year also saw the approval of expanding existing settlements in occupied East Jerusalem such as Givat Hamatos on Beit Safafa lands and [Har Homa] settlement on Jabal Abu Ghneim in the south near Beit Sahour,” Odeh continued.

Several Palestinian neighbourhoods in East Jerusalem are also facing the threat of forced displacement.

“The al-Bustan area in Silwan, which is south of the Old City, has 119 families in 88 buildings that are under threat of demolishment to make way for an Israeli archaeological park,” Odeh said.

“In Wadi Yasul, 84 homes are also under threat of demolishment to make way for expansion of an Israeli national park. And in Batan al-Hawa, 700 people are slated to be forcibly displaced because the Ateret Cohanim settler group said Jews used to live there before.”

What has been the international response to Sheikh Jarrah?

Last February, 22-year-old Mohammed el-Kurd, whose family faces displacement on Sunday, managed to successfully lobby 81 UK lawmakers, including Jeremy Corbyn, to sign a letter regarding the situation in Sheikh Jarrah.

In April, at least 190 organisations wrote a letter to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, urging her to investigate the imminent forced displacement of families in Sheikh Jarrah as part of her continuing investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Palestine.

In the past few weeks, the hashtag in English and Arabic #SaveSheikhJarrah has been circulating on social media, aimed at raising awareness and piquing interest on a grassroots and official level at the imminent displacements.

Palestinian activists have called on international leaders and advocates to pressure Israel to end what they say is Sheikh Jarrah’s “ongoing Nakba”.

Source : Al Jazeera

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France will launch this year its identification system for facial recognition

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France wants to be the first EU country in which facial recognition technology gives its citizens a secure digital identity … and the first to impose its use as a condition for consulting administration services through their mobile phones .

The government of Emmanuel Macron has been promoting the implementation of this program for some time, called ALICEM (acronym for Certified Mobile Authentication), and wants to get it underway, even in tests, before Christmas. For now, it will only be possible to use the official app on Android mobile devices that support contactless payments.

And that despite the opposition of the pro-privacy groups and the reservations of the national data privacy regulator (the CNIL), who allege that Alicem violates the European norms that regulate the consent to the transfer of data .

The activist association La Quadrature du Net filed an appeal for annulment with the State Council in July (although that will not stop the implementation of the project, because it will not be discussed until a year and a half). One of his spokesmen, Martin Drago, warns: ” We are moving towards the massive implementation of facial recognition .”

A statement from this organization, issued in May, shortly after the presentation of the project by the Interior Minister, said:

“Here the freedom of consent does not exist because the app does not allow to avoid facial recognition and this is illegal. The regulations on data protection of biometric information define this information as sensitive, therefore the collection and processing of this data is prohibited. “.

Didier Baichere, a legislator from the same party as Macron and a member of the New Technologies Commission of the French National Assembly, acknowledges that betting on this system constitutes “an important risk” if it is adopted massively before establishing appropriate controls .

The app creates an identification through an enrollment process based on comparing the user’s biometric passport photo with a ‘selfie video’ taken by himself from the app; The government ensures that the data used for facial recognition will be deleted at the end of registration . But that is not preventing many from worrying about potential misuse of such information.

And, although the authorities claim that Alicem’s security is “maximum”, only a few months ago since the French hacker Robert Baptiste took just over an hour to violate the security of a high security messaging app developed by the French state . Baptiste now states, with respect to Alicem, that the government should reward those hackers who were able to find vulnerabilities in this new technology before its launch.

Paris airports also get on the facial recognition car

Parallel to this initiative, the consortium that manages the Paris airports (the ADP), together with Air France and another airline whose name has not transcended, have announced that they will launch another pilot project to use facial recognition as an identification system in Orly airport , in such a way that you can deposit your luggage and board with the only requirement to show your face.

In the first stage of the project, which will begin in 2020, only 3 regular flights, mainly of European scope, will be part of this experience. After the first year, the ADP hopes to be able to generalize the system so that, starting in 2024 or 2025, all Paris airports can use it throughout the passenger’s journey .

Again, the CNIL has taken action on the matter demanding that “the device does not capture the gaze of passersby circulating in the background,” that “the data should not be retained” and that the passenger, who must give his agreement, “He will be obliged to repeat the procedure every time he passes through an airport.” It is not planned, in any case, that the ADP cross information with the database of the Ministry of Interior in order to link passengers to immigration or customs services alerts.


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HD Cloud nutzt Zuora zur Einführung von Freemium-Modell für Cloud-basierten Video-Encoding-Dienst

April 2, 2010

Zuora’s metered billing and subscription management solution automates HD Cloud’s customer acquisition processes

Redwood City, CA — April 2, 2010 — Zuora, the leader and fastest growing billing and commerce platform, today announced that HD Cloud is using Zuora’s solution to support a new freemium model for its cloud-based video encoding service. The HD Cloud freemium model leverages the company’s technology for scaling real-time video transcoding sessions, and offers the most attractive path for customers to migrate their encoding needs into the cloud. Zuora enables HD Cloud’s freemium model by giving HD Cloud a platform for creating flexible pricing models, and an end-to-end system that automates the customer onboarding, upgrading, invoicing, collections and renewal processes.

HD Cloud founders Nicholas Butterworth and Tatum Lade held positions with MTV and iFilm when they realized the video solutions in their industry were lacking. They founded HD Cloud to provide a powerful video technology solution at an affordable price. Using cloud computing and parallel processing, HD Cloud helps customers meet the growing demand for broadband, mobile, IPTV and VOD content delivery. As a cloud company similar to Amazon Web Services, HD Cloud implemented a metered pricing model where its customers paid based on how much bandwidth and storage was consumed. Since its inception, HD Cloud had been manually managing their enterprise customers’ subscription lifecycle. However, the company’s torrid growth was far outstripping its ability to manual process orders, calculate invoices, and collect payments.

After evaluating options in the market, HD Cloud recognized Zuora as the best fit for its needs — And the only vendor truly able to support its freemium delivery model. Just two months after deployment, the Zuora billing and commerce platform, has already helped HD Cloud improve the way it manages customer data and invoicing, as well as to ensure the company meets Payment Card Industry (PCI) requirements.

“Unlike competitive offerings, the Zuora billing and commerce platform could clearly handle the complexities of subscription metering and upsells, a critical part of our freemium strategy,” said HD Cloud CEO Nicholas Butterworth. “We’ve leveraged Zuora to get customers on board faster, to automate our previously manual, time-consuming customer billing process and to achieve PCI compliance. The net result is that we’re increasing revenues while keeping operational costs in check.”

“All cloud companies that charge based on usage have a need for metered billing and no other company can deliver the capabilities and benefits that Zuora offers,” said Tien Tzuo, CEO and co-founder at Zuora. “Our ability to quickly implement a metered billing solution for HD Cloud that enabled a new freemium business model is one of the many reasons Zuora is quickly becoming the billing standard in cloud computing.”

About Zuora, Inc.

Zuora’s subscription billing and commerce platform changes the way subscription businesses manage and sell to customers, allowing them to bring new products to market in less time, with more flexibility and less hassle. Zuora customers are up and running within 90 days and often recognize 200% ROI within weeks. Zuora is built from the ground up by SaaS industry visionaries and veterans from salesforce.com, WebEx, Accenture, Google, eBay, Oracle and Vitria. Zuora customers include Reed Business Information, Coremetrics, InsideView, Marketo, Ricoh, Box.net, Xactly, HD Cloud, Cloud Central and Sun Microsystems. To learn more about Zuora, please visit www.zuora.com.


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Spanish workers demonstrate against austerity

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18 December 2016

Thousands have marched through Madrid to demand an end to austerity measures in Spain.

The demonstration, organised by the country’s two main unions (UGT and CCOO), is the first major protest since the government was named in November, after almost a year of political uncertainty.

From daily The Morning Star in Britain:

Thousands march in Madrid against attacks on labour rights

Monday 19th December 2016

THOUSANDS of Spaniards marched against government cuts and attacks on workers’ rights in Madrid yesterday.

The two biggest trade unions, UGT and CCOO, jointly organised the march, which called for “people and their rights first.”

UGT leader Jose Maria Alvarez said: “We won’t allow the government to maintain the cuts of recent years.”

EU-imposed spending cuts have seen public services in Spain hit hard, and while unemployment has fallen slightly from a high of over 27 per cent, more than one in five people of working age are still jobless.

CCOO general secretary Fernandez Toxo said it was a “key moment” for unions to go on the offensive rather than merely seek to limit the cuts.

“Now is when the policies which will mark the budget for next year are being decided,” he said.

Yesterday’s march was backed by the United Left, Podemos and Socialist parties.

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New On Magnolia Selects July 2019 [Exclusive]

You’re going to want to select Magnolia Selects next month. In July, Magnolia Pictures’ streaming service is adding a brand-spanking-new slate of movies and documentaries to their already impressive library. For just $4.99/month — you can sign up for a 7-day free trial here — subscribers are granted access to tons of critically-acclaimed titles and indie flicks from Magnolia Pictures. Talk about a steal.

Magnolia Selects’ July lineup includes something for everyone to enjoy. Are you in the mood for a star-studded dramedy? Check out A Long Way Down, starring Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Aaron Paul, and Imogen Poots as four strangers who meet on a London roof, each with the intent of committing suicide. It doesn’t sound funny, but we swear, it is. If you’re feeling something a bit darker, don’t miss A Royal Affair, Nikolaj Arcel’s 18th Century-set drama about the court of King Christian VII of Denmark. The bulk of the film follows Christian VII’s wife (Alicia Vikander) as she begins an affair with the royal physician (Mads Mikkelsen), a pro-Enlightenment German.

What else will you be streaming on Magnolia Selects next month? Here’s everything coming to Magnolia Selects in July 2019.

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Available July 7

The Good Heart
Into the White
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Good Ol’ Freda
The Signal
Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer

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How to track your App visits using Facebook insights

How much traffic do you have on your Facebook apps? Here’s a tutorial showing how to see how many people visit your apps on Facebook. Using Facebook insights you can compare how your different campaigns and apps performs. This gives you valuable data on how to improve your Facebook presence.

1. On your Facebook page, click on “Insights”.

2. Then click on “Visits”.

3. Next step is to choose timeframe.

To compare how your different apps and campaigns performs over time you can choose a timeframe. In this example my campaign ran from May 17 to June 6.

4. Select timeframe.

Select the timeframe by clicking and dragging over the chart on “Page and Tab Visits”.

5. The results.

In this example the Decor app (Decor Tab – #8) has had 262 visits between May 17 and June 7.


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We had a really tough weekend at the Dede household with lots of crying and desperation. Devil was frustrated. His “Freeday” didn’t turn out as he expected. One of the Instagram readers suspected that it is just another devilish ruse and who knows how much you really have pay for it in the end. The reader made a good point. Devil has no idea how other people perceive him. Of course, he thinks he is the nicest Dede on the planet. We won’t burst his bubble, but it does explain why his generous offer wasn’t taken up in droves. He has kindly extended the offer until the 5th of June 2016. And no, it isn’t a devilish ruse. The book really is free (go to and enter the code VV39S before you check out to get your free copy).

One of our followers,  Jessie Martinovic in Australia, downloaded the book and sent us a wonderful message (see comment in the previous post). Thank you so much Jessie for this amazing feedback, it made my day. Unfortunately it was too late to lift Devil’s spirits.  You know how it is, once you are in this downward spiral, you go down, down, down until you hit the ground. So Mouse and Devil, who are usually an excellent team, sat down together and cried their little hearts out. Each of them tried to outdo the other as to who is the poorer puppet. In the end Mouse pointed out that it is dire for them all as I have set up another instagram account called beyond_the_dedes. I won’t tell you what Devil called me on instagram, but I can assure you, he wasn’t the nicest puppet on the planet then :)) I knew very well they won’t like it. They really want to have my full attention. But I can’t help it, I do other stuff as well! At least now we have proper separation.

Yesterday, the benevolent King had enough of their antics. He looked at the sorry pair and remarked that it doesn’t help anyone when they drown themselves in a sea of snot-drenched hankies. That made them think and when Chambermaid came along this morning to clean up their mess, they listened to her suggestion.

Once she had picked up all the hankies, Chambermaid dragged a big piece of fabric into the room and suggested they should make a theatre curtain from the material and run another Super Dede Competition. The 2016 version. Devil wasn’t entirely convinced. He knows how much work it is and they would also need support from the readers to make it work. But don’t forget, a minute earlier he was still very depressed, and just putting the idea to the readers is something of a victory for Chambermaid. She of course dreams of becoming a contestant and that could mean “good bye snotty hankies for ever!”

Mouse doesn’t have an opinion. As usual, she just wants to be busy. Faster than you can say boo she got her clipboard out to make notes about how the whole thing could work across two platforms: Instagram and the blog.

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Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at Amazon’s Middletown fulfillment center

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The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal has determined that last night’s Amazon fire in Middletown was accidental and caused minimal damage.

The Volunteer Hose Company ofMiddletown was called to the Amazon Fulfillment Center at 560 Merrimac Avenue at 9:30 pm for a reported fire inside the processing area. Upon arrival, it was learned that the fire sprinkler system had extinguished the fire.

State fire investigators were called to the scene According to a release, the fire occurred at the mezzanine level when static electricity ignited leaking vapor from a container of assorted aerosol cans.

The area where the fire began was protected by a fully automatic fire sprinkler system which put the fire out and prevented the blaze from spreading.

Fire damage was confinedto the stockpile of merchandiseand was estimated at $1,000. There were no reported injuries, despite scanner news reports to the contrary on Tuesday night.

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Red Button with a Question MarkAcross the Middle East, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is becoming a prevalent practice, with many organizations eyeing its importance.

Firstly, let us define what ERM is… in basic terms, it is the aim of bringing a holistic organization-wide and standardized risk management process for institutions, providing them with an integrated view of the risks they face. Potential risks are therefore identified and planned for, to be avoided or overcome.

Now, in order for ERM practices to be most efficient, there needs to be an assigned professional or team in place to oversee it.

As such, the positioning of corporate risk managers and defining their reporting lines is one of the critical success factors of an ERM program. Whilst there is not fast and hard rules the define the positioning of the risk manager / chief risk officer, it widely accepted that the Head of Risk Manager / Chief Risk Officer needs to be positioned highly within the organizational hierarchy. This is required in order to avail it the clout and respect it needs to make its mission success. The most ideal positioning for the Chief Risk Officer is to report into the CEO of the organization. Placing this position under the CFO is an option but carries with it also certain limitations.

The Board of Directors also have fiduciary duties and a responsibility to ensure that the management of their organization is identifying critical risks and putting in motion plans to treat these risks. Therefore, it is also important to define the reporting lines and protocols into the Board. There is an emerging trend where a number of organizations have designated their Audit Committee to play that additional oversight role over risk management.

Yet, due to the complexity of ERM, companies and organizations across the Middle East have been resorting to help from professional firms that specialize in the ERM space and are expanding their search beyond traditional re-insurance companies.

The importance of setting up effective ERM practices should not be overlooked, as risks that are not planned for can greatly harm the company.

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At Suitable Den Haag, you will find your style for your perfect moment. Centrally located in the historic inner city, this men's fashion store has a wide selection of timeless brands that are known for their rich history, such as Levi's, Barbour and Van Gils. It also offers trendy collections under brand names such as Blue Industry, Dstrezzed and Profuomo, plus its own Suitable brand. The sum of so many brands ensures that at Suitable you will find clothing for any occasion, from sporty to chic. The team in The Hague is equipped with professional knowledge, a sense of humour and a cup of coffee to welcome you.

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Suitable is the total solution in men's fashion, from socks to suits and from shoes to shirts. Choosing Suitable is first of all going for a complete and wide selection for daily wear and for special occasions. Thanks to their unique combination of beautiful brands and their own Suitable brand, this clothing store offers an exclusive total assortment that you won't find anywhere else. Add to this the informal and accessible contact and their top knowledge of textiles, styles and labels. All this guarantees that you will always leave Suitable as a satisfied customer.

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What will we be like in heaven?

Our bodies are important to God and us.  God created our bodies because they are good.  Our loved ones we held, hugged and kissed in their bodies.  We sat in the laps of our parents.  I embrace and kiss my beautiful wife.  I gathered my children to me and hugged, kissed, played cowboys, knights, wrestled and tucked them in the bed at night.  We touch one another’s soul while we live in our bodies.

Our society emphasizes young, lean, healthy bodies.  We glamorize them in magazines and videos.  We exercise and eat healthy to keep the body in shape.  It takes me a little more every year to stay in shape.  We try to motivate one another to stay in shape.  But we don’t show these bodies aging and decaying in our magazines and videos.  We can do better with good health habits.  However, these bodies as they are will not inherit the kingdom of God.  They are important but they will change!  Sin has damaged us.

“Brothers and sisters, this is what I mean: Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. What decays cannot inherit what doesn’t decay.” (1 Corinthians 15:50, GW)

When a believer dies, he doesn’t receive his resurrection body, more about that in moment, but they receive a body of some sort.  We don’t float around as misty phantoms like the ghosts in the Harry Potter movies.  When Elijah and Moses appeared with Jesus at the Transfiguration they were in a recognizable body.

“[Jesus’] appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. Sunlight poured from his face. His clothes were filled with light. Then they realized that Moses and Elijah were also there in deep conversation with him. Peter broke in, “Master, this is a great moment! What would you think if I built three memorials here on the mountain—one for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah?”” (Matthew 17:2–4, The Message)

Luke clearly identifies them as men.

“At once two men were there talking with him. They turned out to be Moses and Elijah—and what a glorious appearance they made!” (Luke 9:30–31a, The Message)

Our loved ones who have preceded us in death are not asleep but are filled with the memories of this life and a wonderful knowledge of Christ and his glory!  Remember Jesus’ story of Lazarus and the rich man.  In torment the rich man remembered his brother lack of knowledge and concern with their eternal destinies.  Moses and Elijah speak with Jesus Christ about his sufferings.  Jesus said, to the thief on the cross that on that very day they would be together in paradise.

When I meditate upon “Paradise” the thoughts of gardens, fragrance, verdant fruitfulness and streams come to mind.  I truly don’t know if that is what is like, but, it’s paradise wherever Christ is and those who loved, worshipped and served him.

Your body was divinely created for the habitation of your soul.  Believers who have died await the day when the resurrection takes place not as sleeping souls, suffering souls but with a recognizable body like Moses and Elijah and the elders in Revelation who are portrayed as casting down their crowns before the Lord in worship.

But there is more! Much more!

Read the following passage and it will encourage and enlighten you. We will be changed, transformed in an instant.  Read this with delight!

“I’m telling you a mystery. Not all of us will die, but we will all be changed. It will happen in an instant, in a split second at the sound of the last trumpet. Indeed, that trumpet will sound, and then the dead will come back to life. They will be changed so that they can live forever. This body that decays must be changed into a body that cannot decay. This mortal body must be changed into a body that will live forever. When this body that decays is changed into a body that cannot decay, and this mortal body is changed into a body that will live forever, then the teaching of Scripture will come true: “Death is turned into victory! Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting?” Sin gives death its sting, and God’s standards give sin its power. Thank God that he gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, then, brothers and sisters, don’t let anyone move you off the foundation ⌊of your faith⌋. Always excel in the work you do for the Lord. You know that the hard work you do for the Lord is not pointless.” (1 Corinthians 15:51–58, GW)

“Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is.” (1 John 3:2, NLT)

What do I read in this?

Someday we will be like him!  We will recognize one another’s voice, appearance, and have our memories but memories that are healed and understand the purposes of God!

Mary recognized the voice of the Savior in the Garden when he called her by name.

I have three backup drives and several small thumb drives to contain photos and videos of memories that I don’t want to forget.  I backup my journal because I don’t want to forget.  Imagine a redeemed memory filled with joy but ready to explore the unknown as well.  Friends we will rejoice with.  Families reunited.  Best of all to behold the face of Christ!

Things that we can’t find a reason for now, then we will see and understand the loving purpose of God in our lives.  We may go to our graves in faith not understanding some of painful things we have experienced. We have trusted in God’s providence.  Then we will understand.

No limits in time! The limitations we are accustomed to will be gone.  We will not be limited by time or space.  Jesus’ appeared with the disciples when the doors were locked.  Jesus suddenly disappeared after blessing the meal with the disciples at Emmaus. We shall be like him!  The speed of light will be like my old VW diesel Rabbit.  We affectionately called it the Turtle.  Think where we want to be and we will be there.  No longer rushing appointments or prayer because of demanding schedules.

Imagine a body which is no longer susceptible to disease, pain or death!  Imagine a glorified body shining like with the glory of God!  Imagine those you love who are now in the presence of Christ.  Comfort yourself and one another with these truths.  Let us live as the scriptures teach us with excellence and purity.  Lets also prayerfully build relationships with those who have not experienced or understood God’s story of grace in Christ.  Surely it will be one of eternity’s great joys to meet those who we have led to Christ.

Christ is coming!

Peace and Joy in our Lord!

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  1. Thanks for posting this. It was a good reminder for me and an encouragement, not just because of my brother’s recent death but because today is also the date of my best friend’s “home going” 15 years ago. What a glorious thought that we will see and know each other in heaven! I already have my father, grandmother, brother, niece, two unborn children and four close friends there. But most of all, it will be so wonderful to see Jesus face to face!

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LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – A sharp-eyed CBS4 viewer helped an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran recover his stolen truck.

The last time CBS4 viewers saw the stolen truck was last Sunday in a picture. Fast forward one week later and Blake Biggs, an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran from Lakewood, has his truck back after an alert CBS4 viewer notified Wheat Ridge police.

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Blake Biggs shakes hands with CBS4's Howard Nathan (credit: CBS)

Blake Biggs shakes hands with CBS4’s Howard Nathan (credit: CBS)

“They said an anonymous caller drove by they said they saw the truck on the news that was stolen,” Biggs said.

The truck was only seven miles away from the Biggs’ home in Lakewood in the back of the American Motel off Interstate 70 and Kipling Street.

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Biggs served as a medic in Iraq and Afghanistan. He told CBS4 last Sunday how having his truck stolen aggravated the anxiety that comes with his post-traumatic stress disorder. Peace of mind, however, is still hard to come by.

“Still a little anxious, still worried because there was no sign of forced entry,” Biggs said.

He is left to wonder how someone might’ve learned he had a truck that’s popular with car thieves.

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“Thank you for the viewers and thank you for CBS4,” Biggs said.