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Kwinn's Quest

Quest Started By:Description:
Maximum Level:115
Monster Mission:No
Can Be Shrouded?:No
Quest Type:Quest
Quest Goal:
  • Loot
Quest Items:
Related Zones:
Related Creatures:
Era:Ruins of Kunark
Group Size:Solo
Min. # of Players:1
Max. # of Players:1
Appropriate Classes:
Appropriate Races:
  • All
Entered: Thu Aug 8 18:18:37 2002
Modified: Sun Jul 21 00:06:24 2019
Kwinn the Outlander (a rare spawn barbarian who wanders all over the zone) has a quest for you.

You say, 'Hail, Kwinn the Outlander'

Kwinn the Outlander says 'Hail, adventurer! Kwinn's the name. Hunting is my game. I have been all over this continent. Seen many things and found [odd trinkets]. I have no quarrel with any race. I judge a person or critter by their actions. Heck, my best friend is a troll !!

You say, 'Wwhat odd trinkets?'

Kwinn the Outlander says 'Blast!! I found some strange thingamajigs!! Most of it I toss or sell to vendors and crazy sages. I am on my way to sell this [iron tail] to a tinkerer.

You say, 'What iron tail?'

Kwinn the Outlander says 'Found the thing washed up on the shore in Timorous Deep. Looks like a metal lizardman tail. It is all rusted and covered with barnacles. Probably can't get much for it, but I'll try. Why do you ask? Are you looking to [trade for the mechanical thing]?

You say, 'I am looking to trade for the mechanical thing'

Kwinn the Outlander takes out an extra pack. 'Thought you might be interested. I don't want to take a loss and I only trade for things I am hunting, so here!! Inside this pack you need to combine the following items; a sabertooth tiger mane, a pair of pygmy brute choppers, a lime plume and a war bone fist. Return the full sack to me and the tail is yours.'

Kwinn the Outlander says 'Kackling Quellious!! This will bring a fortune on the black market!! Well, a deal is a deal. Here is the tail.
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Warbone Fist
# Dec 27 2003 at 10:26 AM Rating: Default
because it hasn't been mentioned yet i thought I should mention the warbone fist needed is actually "a skeleton fist" dropped by warboned skeletons in the Lake of Ill Omen near the windmill, good luck!
THis quest is for the Tynonium Shackle
# Jun 26 2002 at 11:42 PM Rating: Excellent
You need this tail if you have been given the Faded White Tome. This is from the tome keeper in Kaesora. You get a tome when you turn your shackle of Steel into him.
You then take the tail and your tome and turn them into Master Raska to recevie the mark of Mind I would guess.

Turning in the 3 marks yeilds the Tyn Shackle
12ac 10str 10sta 10agi 10svmagic

Its the final Shackle

I only wish i had been given one of the other tomes as this is going to be a pain in my **** i am sure.

49th Monk
Whistling Fists
# Feb 23 2002 at 5:20 PM Rating: Default
This Item is used for the shackle of tynnonium, which is then used in the quest for the Whistling Fists. Hope this helps :)
Quest Solved
# Feb 23 2002 at 5:32 AM Rating: Default
The tail is used in the quest for the shackle of tynnonium.
Monk tail
# Feb 22 2002 at 5:58 PM Rating: Default
This is the tail of the Leader of the Iskar Navy who wqas a monk Read More at library
A use finally found
# Feb 16 2002 at 11:19 AM Rating: Excellent
Dont know about the plans that drop in Droga, but Verant finally came up with a use for the mechanical tail. The mechanical tail is one of possible items a monk may need to collect for the trial of peace of mind for the Tynnonium Shackle. There are several different versions of this trial, and dont know which version you will get until you get the tome that tells you.
RE: A use finally found
# Feb 16 2002 at 4:36 PM Rating: Default
Specifically it goes with the faded white tome to Master Raska to get the Mark of Clarity.
# Jan 22 2002 at 11:08 AM Rating: Default
He says his best friend is a troll...wonder who he means?
RE: troll?
# Jan 22 2002 at 11:09 AM Rating: Default
I've seen a NPC troll running around FV before.
# Jan 12 2002 at 3:13 PM Rating: Default
maybe im nuts about this, tail was ripped off by trakanasaurus?? TRAK! think trakanon / trak's teeth, i think we have been hunting in all the wrong places. Also, the DRAGON spawn of Faydedar hangs around this area as well. not the ***** forced spawn for the druid epic, the real dragon one with dragon loot....he was overpowered by a 1. gust of water from below (faydedar is a bigass fish) 2. trakanasaurous, again not sure about this but this could be another funky name for a dragon. Just my 2 cents and i will continue the search.

Reallytired Boozehound
you want my name
30 iksar monk
Plans for Mechanical Tail
# Nov 21 2001 at 3:52 AM Rating: Decent
There within Droga also drops plans for a Mechanical Tail. Was camping the gate when I saw it.
Captain Irontail
# Oct 27 2001 at 3:03 PM Rating: Decent
In Iksar history is there not a Captain Irontail,a master Vlsk? He had is tail ripped off and the blacksmith's made him a new one.. I think he may have perished at sea...

Perhaps this mechanical tail has something to do with Captain Irontail's tail...

woops just read down some more, saw the other posts :)
# Oct 04 2001 at 9:53 PM Rating: Default
Could the troll be mister fizzle in FV?
grakka's tail
# Oct 02 2001 at 5:27 AM Rating: Default
A goblin stitcher from droga drops an item that identifies as 'pattern for grakka's tail' I was thinking it must be related to the mechanical iksar tail I got from Quinn. I've tried combining the tail and the pattern in a sewing kit and a forge, but nothing happens. Either these two items are unrelated, or there are additional items that are needed...

RE: grakka's tail
# Feb 03 2002 at 4:48 AM Rating: Default
Has anyone ever tried tinkering it with something?
warrior quest
# Sep 20 2001 at 7:07 PM Rating: Default
It's for the iksar warrior armor quest.
Fallen Iksar
# Sep 12 2001 at 2:53 AM Rating: Default
What about the Fallen Iksar in Traks Teeth?
# Aug 09 2001 at 5:46 AM Rating: Default
This is a long shot, but has anyone asked the warrior epic gnome in OOt about the tail??

Loralon 31 cleric of brell
Tanthalos 31 warrior
Psyren 16 enchanter
Solusek Ro
This may be the spot!
# Aug 01 2001 at 10:48 PM Rating: Default
On the map at
There are a couple of islands the look strange, they may be where the quest ends!
1:Shipwreck Bandit Camp
2:Fire Pot Room
3:Raptor Islands
4:The Inn with the Underwater entrace (Just a guess)
Balthezaar (MT)
# Jun 26 2001 at 2:42 AM Rating: Default
I could swear while reading through the other quests this week I came across a reference to an NPC talking about a mechanical tail. If memory serves me correctly it was a Captain or Sailor NPC of some sort (and I think it may have been a secondary quest after completing another one) which seems to explain why the tail waqs found on the sea shore with barnacles. The discussion centered around what this mechanical tail could possibly be, and there were a lot of off the wall suggestions. And today I find this, and spend the last 4 hours trying to find the other quest this was discussed in. Can't for the life of me find it, but I'll keep looking.
RE: Balthezaar (MT)
# Aug 04 2001 at 9:11 AM Rating: Decent
Just so you don't think you're going insane, I also remember hearing an npc discuss the mechanical tail. Sadly, I also have no freaking idea where I heard it. Thanks for sparking my memory, for I too shall look = )
An invitation
# Jun 24 2001 at 3:16 AM Rating: Decent
Good idea about the undead Iksar in the OT Outpost. But none of them are Captains. There is an Admiral, yet he's a SK or Necro as he has a pet... and we know that Captain Vlsk Irontail was a monk through Iksar Lore.

Regardless, I went and hailed and thoroughly questioned each undead iksar about Vlsk, Captain Irontail and this Mechanical Iksar Tail.

If anyone would like to join forces in figuring this one out... I invite you to visit under the quest message board, we have a continuing thread dedicated solely to seeing this Lore Item to it's fruition.

RE: An invitation
# Oct 15 2001 at 7:30 PM Rating: Default
it says hes a monk but why would they make a sabre for a monk that shuns those types of wepons?
The undead sea captain in out post
# Jun 19 2001 at 6:45 PM Rating: Decent
Someone else mentioned him before, I'm not high enough to go in there nore am I liked as being an iksar, but if I can get an invis or if anyone who can go there, someone ask if he's heard of Visk Irontail.
# May 17 2001 at 10:40 PM Rating: Decent
Just a thought. They were defeated by dragons. I assume he had storm saber with him when he was defeated. And it was likely not recovered. Perhaps there is an ancient dragon dating back to the time of this legendary Iskar who remembers him. And maybe out of sentiment for an old adversary will give you storm saber in return for his tail.

Deckard of Vallon
by jove, i think i've got it!
# May 09 2001 at 2:38 PM Rating: Default
If all the info about this quest is accurate....Qwinn says something about he is going to sell it to a tinkerer? doesnt he? Weeellll there is a gnome in Tim Deep on the Chessboard island in some ruins...he holds a shovel and says he is looking for some artifacts...could this possibly be the artifact he is looking for? BTW the gnome is NOT KoS to Iksar.....but there is a High Elf that blew my 20 monk away in one spell and a punch for 66dmg.....just wanted to see if this helps any

Terrorfist Thunderscale <Thanatos Incarnate>
20 monk
RE: by jove, i think i've got it!
# Jun 21 2001 at 3:58 AM Rating: Decent
Nah -

No Bananas. This gnome is an archeologist and is looking for specifically items relating to the Jarsith. He is an NPC Questgiver related to the Key of Veshan's Peak quest series.

I did do a complete sweet of Tim Deep tonight and asked everyone I could find about V(I)sk, V(L)sk (not sure how it's spelled), Captain Irontail, Admiral Visk/Vlsk, a mechanical tail, etc... nadda.

Tried all the undead Iksar in the Outpost in OT too... same thing... nada.

I'm currently hunting for a gnome tinkerer whom Kwinn said he was on his way to sell "the thingamagig" to... maybe that will further this quest along.

The leader of Cabilis
# May 06 2001 at 10:10 AM Rating: Default
Did somebody think of asking one of guild leader specificaly the warbaron of the legion or the leader of the crusader and prime Hierophane as they are the one who made the powerfull sword for the guy or their ancestor at least
How about trying...
# Apr 23 2001 at 12:37 PM Rating: Default
Why not try talking to the dude who sells the books of lore in the monk guild. Try and ask him anything about the subject. He should know about the history of Iksar Monks shouldn't he?
Rusty Tail
# Apr 09 2001 at 8:00 PM Rating: Decent
Has anyone tried to sharpen the tail in a forge. This works for rusty weapons, in theory this is a rusty weapon and with the new wrong combo stopping you have nothing to loose.
Can you WEAR the tail?
# Mar 19 2001 at 1:05 PM Rating: Default
Anybody tried to put it in a ranged slot or something?? Can it be attached??
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Mukilteo Strong

Saturday morning at 8am, I woke up to a text message from a friend of mine in California. It was a link to an article from NBC News: Gunman Shoots Dead 3 Young Partygoers at Mukilteo, Washington, Home.’

I am a Mukilteo native. My childhood home is in Mukilteo. My three siblings and I all graduated from Kamiak High School – the youngest just this past spring. My first thoughts went to my family. I called home and was comforted that my little brother was in his bed. However, as much as I was relieved, other families were not so lucky.

I struggle with what to say because what really can be said? This is a hateful crime that will never be justified. This is a violation of our sacred home. This is confusing. This is pain. This is devastation.

However, as a Mukilteo native, and founder of a motivational active wear apparel brand, called Every Blessed Day, I feel that something must be said.

Sometimes this world shakes us naked to our very core. But, sometimes, starting at our core is the best place to be because once we have our foundation, we can build ourselves again.

Herein lies the controversy, or maybe, misconception that comes with the phrase Every Blessed Day. Every Blessed Day is not meant to say that life is without hardship, tragedy, loss, struggle, hurt, and pain. But rather, it calls to our internal frame of mind. It calls to our approach to these things. It calls to the actions that we can control. It challenges us in our most fragile moments to attack our uphill battles, one step at a time.

Unfortunately, we cannot go back in time and we cannot revive these precious lives. The reality is, many of us still have life to live. And as we put one foot in front of the other each new day, as we exhale heavy and breathe in anew, as we wake up and try again, and try again, and try again… EBD is meant to say, here is another opportunity.

These young lives were not lost in vain. Their memory will continue to live on through all those that they impacted during their time with us. And what beautiful memories they left. I hope I can speak on behalf of this community that I grew up in:

To the families and friends affected most dearly,
We empathize with you.
Our hearts ache with yours.
This will take time.
It will be hard.
You are not alone.
We are here with you.
We are here together.
We will carry on.
Mukilteo, we are strong together.
Every Blessed Day.

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A special thank you to Werner and Tracie Furrer, Northwest Creations LLC, of Mukilteo for donating all printing services.

In loving memory of Anna Bui, Jordan Ebner, and Jake Long.

Wishing a full recovery to Will Kramer.

We are fighting with you. Every Blessed Day.

We are touched to announce that EBD and Northwest Creations sold over 600 shirts and raised close to $4000 for the families of Anna Bui, Jake Long, Jordan Ebner, and Will Kramer.

A special thank you to our loving community who purchased shirts to show support of the victims of this most unimaginable tragedy.

4 Key Points for Athletes Going Through the College Recruiting Process.

After high school, I was extremely fortunate to earn a full-ride scholarship to play basketball at Pepperdine University. I played all four years and managed to escape no major injuries, while simultaneously earning a bachelor’s degree in advertising. Not to mention, I enjoyed studying on the beautiful beaches of Malibu (where we also had 6am workouts in the summer). That sounds fairly amazing and for the most part it was! But I can’t fail to acknowledge the adversity and little nuances that don’t make the bio, yet nevertheless managed to play a role in my collegiate career and experience.

Would you do it all over again?
I don’t really like this question. After all, hindsight is 20-20. Trying to imagine the “what-ifs” only takes me down an unproductive rabbit hole of the unknown. Overall, my time at Pepperdine shaped who I am today, and I am truly grateful.

Here are a couple pieces of advice that I would like to pass along to the next batch of athletes going through the recruiting process in hopes that they might assist you in the process of narrowing down a good fit for you.

1.) Go on all 5 visits.

If you are fortunate enough to have multiple offers, go on as many official visits as you can. This is the number 1 thing I wish I had done. I took a couple of unofficial visits (those are unlimited–do those too), but my only official visit was to Pepperdine. I went down to Malibu, was star struck (can you blame me?), and committed at the end of my trip. I am not sure my decision would have changed had I looked into my other options more thoroughly, but I do think I missed out on some experiences by not taking other visits. Who knows, maybe something you learn about the school that was the lowest on your list surprises you. Each school offers something different, and it’s good to see a range in order to determine what your preferences are and what they are not.

 2.) Watch the games of the teams you are visiting.

Watch on TV, but try to watch live whenever possible. What might your role be on the team? Do you see your skill set fitting into your Coach’s system? Who plays your position that is currently there? See what opportunities they get. Just watch. Watch the dynamics of the game and how the Coach leads. Watch his/her subbing patterns. Imagine yourself on the team because soon you just might be. Who will be playing ahead of you? Will you have an opportunity to see playing time early?

3.) Talk to the current players about their experience.

How do you feel about the players and the culture of the team? Do you feel comfortable and see yourself getting along? What are their interests outside of basketball? I cannot emphasize enough how much time you will be spending together. Chemistry is sometimes an overlooked asset of a team. It is essential to get along with the people you work with when aiming for success.
Keep in touch with the players after your visit. They’re often told to put their best face on when recruits come to town. Keep in communication and ask for an honest reflection of what they are going through and what advice they may have. It would be wise to get a first hand opinion.

4.) What do YOU want?

Be patient and take your time in making a decision. Make sure you take note about how are you feeling about each conversation with Coaches. There will be a lot of people, well-meaning people, who will tell you where they think you should go, what sounds best to them, etc. But ultimately, like most of our major life choices, you will be the one living out the result. Remember, you aren’t just going for basketball–this will be your home for the next 4 years, God-willing, and although basketball will take up the majority of your time–trust me–you are going to want the other portion to be just as enjoyable.

What are your values? Here are some things to think about:
Fan base?
Do they offer the field of study you are interested in?
Football program? I say this because Pepperdine did not have one, and I kind of wish I had that experience as well.
Class size?

It’s your college experience. You’ve earned it. Now go live your dream!

Founder & Designer of Every Blessed Day
Coach & Player Development, Eastside Basketball Club

BCT Alexandria Teleorman Romania, 13-14
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball, 09-13

Reflections of a Small Business Owner

We celebrated two years this January. And what an adventure it has been…
In revel of this milestone and in an effort to be transparent, I’d like to share with you some things I have learned.

Put yourself out there.

Clearly, when you start a small business you are deciding to take some risks. Risks are scary. And I think they are especially terrifying when you have announced them to the world — or perhaps more so to your peers. One of my biggest challenges when first starting out was fear: the fear of being judged and potentially rejected. EBD is very personal to me, and while they say business and emotion should be separate, I have found that this is much easier said than done. This brand is my art and it is on display to be both embraced and criticized by the world. I have come to realize that I need a little bit of both. The critics make me better, and the supporters keep me going. And without sharing my work with the world, I would, to my detriment, have neither.

I’m poor and I love it.

Well, maybe I don’t love it, but it’s not about the money to me. If you were to ask Chase, my right hand financial exec (who also happens to be my older brother) about my concern for profit, he would undoubtedly share with you my desire to give everyone product for free (Hey, I love you guys). My biggest joy throughout this entire process has come from customers connecting with the message. That is what it’s truly all about; that is what keeps me going and keeps me encouraged. I believe in my product and I’m falling in love with the journey.

You don’t truly understand unless you are the one going through it.

To some, this is a “no duh” sentence, but it’s like when an announcer rips an athlete without ever having himself played the game. It’s so easy to overlook variables and to make assumptions about something when it’s not your work. I’ve learned that the day-to-day details and tribulations are what make you, and that involves both tough and strict decisions. By understanding this and having to experience it myself, I have grown to respect small business owners on an entirely new level.

Get in the game.

I played basketball at the professional level, however this lesson hadn’t fully dawned on me until I started coaching. I teach kids fundamental skills to prepare them for the game. No matter how much I feel that my kids still need to learn, they have to get on that hardwood stage and compete come game time. We learn by getting in the game, not trying to imagine and predict every outcome beforehand. We learn by making mistakes, getting corrected, and trying again.

I am still learning every single day. EBD has been both challenging and thrilling. As a planner, and somewhat of a perfectionist, I was hesitant of all the unknowns when first starting out. Reflecting on two years, I can see the growth of the business and also where I want to continue to develop. The process has been a blessing. Truly, I hope I’ve encouraged some of you all along the way as well. This is a living brand and the message remains. Every day is a gift, and I’ll never cease to make the most of each and every one.

“Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.” -H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Goals going forward.

We’re going to continue developing more products. We aim to build our online presence. We’ve just recently launched on Amazon. We’d like to get into some retail stores. We want to continue to connect with all of you. Give us your feedback. Let us know if you have any opportunities for us. Shoot us your ideas.

Thank you to all who have connected with our movement and will continue to stick around for the next year — I have a feeling it’s going to be a good one.

Online Store

I once heard this quote at a friend’s funeral and it stuck with me ever since:

“The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were never shared, the cures that were never discovered, all because someone was too afraid to take that first step, keep with the problem, or determined to carry out their dream.” ― Les Brown

This friend that I lost was a mentor figure and a large reason for the foundation of Every Blessed Day. He lived fully and, although gone before many imagined he would be, he left nothing in the reserve tank, if you will. I now live life differently because I knew him.

Perhaps you know somebody like that. After we experience a death in our lives, there emerges a new urgency to live deeper. A new freshness of how precious life is. A new thought process of how we want to live ours.

There is a lot going on in the world today. There are injustices. People are hurting. Any words are an understatement.

I still believe in the goodness of people. I still believe in change. I still believe we must help each other in working together to make the world a better place. The purest way of that, in my opinion, is being truly oneself and sharing that with those around us.

I have a strong belief that we are all unique and amazing individuals. To me, we (the world) are missing out when we don’t get to see the real you (the individual). When we don’t get to hear your visions, see your passions, experience your unique creativity and being. Because there is only one you and nobody else can fill that role.

As I said, my mentor changed my world. At his funeral I saw just how many other people’s lives he impacted as well. Do It For The World is yet another reminder that our actions do affect others. Sometimes it is just a certain positive energy we are setting in motion.

As Nelson Mandela said, “When you let your own light shine, you unconsciously give others permission to do the same.”

Do It For The World simply means: contribute. Contribute yourself. Our smiles encourage; we can affect change through just causes, and our time on Earth matters. Live in a way that emphasizes your best self and make a conscious effort to make the the world a better place every day.

We are excited to announce our partnership with a Seattle-based organization called, One Days Wages (ODW). One Days Wages is a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. With the purchase of this shirt, $5 will go directly towards ODW Human Trafficking campaign. To learn more about Human Trafficking, ODW, and how your contribution will make a difference in the world, please visit:

We are so excited for this partnership and thank you for your help as we collaborate together to join the fight in helping protect global human rights.

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-KP, Team EBD

EBD Goes to Indonesia

We are excited to announce our latest partnership with the Panti Asuhan Insan Permata (orphanage) in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. We have been working with Mitchel Chitwood, who is the spearhead of this cause, to make this happen! Each child in the orphanage will be receiving a shirt (design includes all of the names of the orphans and volunteers), to be delivered on Mitchel’s next trip in December. You too can receive a shirt by ordering now from our site ( With each purchase, $5 will be donated to the orphanage. Following, Mitchel speaks about the orphanage and the work that he is helping with in Indonesia.

Mitchel & Fitri

Mitchel & Fitri

First of all, tell us a little about yourself.

“I am Mitchel Chitwood! I am a senior on track to graduate in December 2014 just before taking off to Indonesia. I am majoring in Information Technology and Administrative Management (It’s a mouthful I know). Just think computer and management skills! As far as careers go, I have many paths that I would love to go down, but I am waiting for God to open the right door. Many plans changed once I visited Indonesia for the first time.”

Tell us a little bit about the Insan Permata Orphange.

“In Bahasa Indonesia (the national language of Indonesia), the entire name is Panti Asuhan Insan Permata which is translated to Precious Human Orphanage. The orphanage is run by Pak Jonedy and Ibu Anna. They have the biggest heart for serving the Lord and supporting the children who live there. Currently there are 24 children at the orphanage, but the number fluctuates frequently as children graduate, are taken back by parents, etc. The children (many siblings) come to the orphanage because their parents cannot afford to take care of the them, so they get in contact with Pak Jonedy to take in the kids. Another scary scenario is the kids are rescued by Pak Jonedy because he received word that they would get sold into human trafficking. Very scary and very sad, but we are thankful for Pak Jonedy to bring in these beautiful children.”

Tell us about your connection with Insan Permata. How did it come about? How are you involved?

“My connection with Insan Permata started in July 2013 when I went on a missions trip to Pekanbaru, Indonesia with my home church. The two leaders of the trip had lived in Pekanbaru for a couple years and became close with the community and the orphanage. When they returned to the states they decided that God could do big things for this part for the world and so they put together a team. Ever since that trip in July 2013, my heart was forever stolen to love on the people of Pekanbaru and the children of Insan Permata. I have been to Pekanbaru a total of three times with a fourth time coming up in December.”

How has Insan Permata impacted you?

“Where do I even begin. I have never experienced my heart being broken and fulfilled all in one trip. We all have our happy places, and some may call Disneyland the “happiest place on earth”, but there is nothing greater than building a relationship and bond for life with the children at Insan Permata. God has shown me His most amazing love through these children to me. It is hard to explain the impact and feeling. I will never forget that feeling on July 6, 2013 at 8:05am, stepping off that plane and having that feeling deep inside my heart saying (God saying), “You are home.”

Insan Permata is the happiest place in the world. Life in Indonesia is nothing like America. The people there have close to nothing and things we take for granted are things that are not available to most Indonesians. But the children at Insan Permata carry the biggest smiles and carry the Love of God inside of them. Nothing will bring that down.”

In your mind, what is the greatest need for these kids?

“I love that this question is “need” and not “want”. These kids want nothing, but to know that they are loved by you and by God. That makes them happier than ever. What they need is completely different. Many of the children go to many different schools because Pak Jonedy works on getting them into school no matter where it is located. They always need school supplies, money for school attire (they must abide by dress code), money put aside for them to attend college, and the things we may consider little such as clothes because they are continuing to grow out of their clothes.

The orphanage is in need of a new facility. It is reaching maximum occupants for the rooms and needs to expand its property. And has become run down. It also needs to be located closer to the children’s schools. The location that has been selected is perfect, but will cost about $100,000 to build. This will take time and God is in control of all financing going into this project. This shirt sale is going to be used for immediate needs and not towards the construction project.”

Where do you see the funds from the shirt sales going?

“The funds that are brought in by the shirt sale will go to direct needs at Insan Permata when I arrive in December. I know currently they are in need of school supplies as they will be on vacation when I arrive, but they need the supplies for when the new semesters start at the beginning of January. The money will also be used for food (hopefully for the entire two weeks that I am there) to take away an expense for a temporary time. We just want to make sure that these kids stay healthy, happy, and are taken care of.”

“Thank you so much for buying shirts! The orphanage is blessed because of your wonderful donations. May you live a blessed life and thank you for being part of something bigger than us.” -Mitchel Chitwood

Thank you Mitchel, for the opportunity to be involved with this great cause. It’s humbling to know that, in a small way, we are able to touch the people of Insan Permata. We pray for you as you go and care for these children.

$5 of this purchase goes to the Insan Permata Orphanage in Pekanbaru, Indonesia.

$5 of this purchase goes to the Insan Permata Orphanage in Pekanbaru, Indonesia.

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Have a blessed day!
-Team EBD

Interview with the Founder

Welcome to the Every Blessed Day blog. This blog is written by yours truly, KP. My intent is to share a more in-depth look of my personal insight as to the meaning and brand of EBD. Share stories, thoughts, news, and hopefully interact and connect with all of you reading this!

Today I’m going to address the four main questions I have received since launch.
“What is the meaning behind EBD?”
“How did you come up with this idea?”
“What is your vision?”
“What’s next?”

Interview with the Founder

What does it mean?

To me, the answer is simple. Every day that I wake up is a blessing. It is a gift that I did not earn. It is another opportunity to become who I want to be and to pursue my dreams. This motivates me.

As a Christian, I believe God created me. God, Creator of the universe, loves me completely and unconditionally. Furthermore, this life is not about me. It’s about Jesus. No matter what the circumstances are in my life, my hope is in Christ. The future is secure. God is in control. This too motivates me.

As an athlete, I have always been motivated by the fact that “I can.” The fact that I am breathing. The fact that I have a healthy and capable body, something I know will not last forever, and something I never want to take for granted. I played college ball. I played professional ball. Every day I get the opportunity to play on a court, walk, run, hoop, I feel blessed. This too motivates me.

Over the course of my junior year at Pepperdine, a combination of my experience as a collegiate athlete, student, child of God, and life circumstances began to spark the meaning that “Every Blessed Day” would hold for me. “Every Blessed Day” became my reminder. It became my anchor. It became a little phrase, a little prayer if you will, that would remind me of God, purpose, and all my inspirations. God is good and I am thankful for every opportunity that He allows me to live purposefully while I am on this Earth.

This is what Every Blessed Day means to me.

How did you come up with this idea?

Every Blessed Day was implemented as my senior project during my time at Pepperdine. I developed the product and the Movement, much of what you see today. The project received a lot of great response and so, I decided to make it a reality and the rest continues to unfold. I am learning and continuing to grow every day!

What is your vision?

My vision is that people from all different walks of life connect with this message in their own personal way. Whatever your job description, nationality, gender, race, whether you find peace in a higher power or not, whatever your sports team (Yes, even if you don’t root for the Seahawks. Go Hawks!), I hope that people will be inspired by the Movement to pursue dreams, choose an empowering perspective amidst difficulty, and to find strength in being thankful for each new day.

The second component of this brand, is the give back factor. It is my vision that Every Blessed Day becomes an organization that gives back. We are currently in communication with a few organizations to develop partnerships where a portion of our sales will be given to efforts creating positive change and impact in the world around us. If you have a cause or know of an organization that would be interested in such a partnership, please reach out:

What’s Next?

Product development in the works (*cough cough* basketball shorts). Partnerships in the works (to be announced). Stay tuned!

Everybody has a sphere of influence. Let’s be a positive influence in ours, and collectively we will change the world! #EBD

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Volkswagen is aiming to become a market leader in electric vehicles, unveiling a concept car which is previewing the first of a next generation of models.

Volkswagen I.D. concept

Volkswagen’s I.D. concept previews modular EV technology which can be used in other models.

Revealed at the Paris Motor Show, the I.D. concept is said to offer a hint of a 2020 production model, similarly sized to a Golf but to be sold as a standalone product.

It will be the first to use the new Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB), which standardises components across different models and will enable lower-cost and quicker development of plug-in versions of cars including the Polo, Golf, Tiguan and Passat.

The concept has a 167bhp electric motor at the rear axle, similar to the layout of the original Beetle, supplied by a high-voltage battery under the floor. This will offer a range of between 250 and 360 miles to a charge, the company said, but with pricing to match an equivalent petrol or diesel Golf.

It also showcases autonomous driving technology, due for introduction from 2025, and internet-connected features, including the ability to have a cloud-stored user identity which remembers contacts, seat settings, climate control and media preferences, and transfers them between cars.

Dr Herbert Diess, chairman of the Board of Management Volkswagen Brand, explained: “In 2020 we will begin to introduce an entire family of electric vehicles on the market. All of them will be based on a new vehicle architecture which was specially and exclusively developed for all-electric vehicles. Not for combustion engine or plug-in hybrid vehicles. The I.D. stands for this new era of all-electric vehicles, for a new automotive era: electrical, connected and autonomously driving.”

For more of the latest industry news, click here.

Alex Grant

Trained on Cardiff University’s renowned Postgraduate Diploma in Motor Magazine Journalism, Alex is an award-winning motoring journalist with ten years’ experience across B2B and consumer titles. A life-long car enthusiast with a fascination for new technology and future drivetrains, he joined Fleet World in April 2011, contributing across the magazine and website portfolio and editing the EV Fleet World Website.


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FamilySearch Wiki

Dear Editor,

I have searched the terms Wiki within the forum, but did not find anything particularly relevant to my question here today.

I have also read EE 12.53 and due to my software capabilities that I already know you will not offer comment on, I am still not sure if the EE citation guideline in 12.53 should be the one I should use.

I am wanting to reference a FamilySearch wiki, that was written by Stuart Basten and is located at this URL:

12.53 does not show an attribution for the an author, and I feel Stuart Basten should be included in my citation.

So I have sourced it somewhat like a book (best as I can).

Stuart Basten, Birth-Baptism Intervals for Family Historians; Wiki, FamilySearch ( : accessed 21 July 2020).

Was wondering what your opinion may be of the same?

Many thanks

Submitted byEEon Tue, 07/21/2020 - 09:14

RobynR, you've given us a great example of why citations must be flexible and researchers must adapt. While most wiki articles don't have any specified author, there are those that do. Whenever an author is identifiable, we certainly should cite the author—not only "to give credit" but also because an author's identity often speaks to the reliability or depth of insight that an article offers.

In adding the author, you've tried to cite it "somewhat like a book," and your parenthetical comment tells us you see problems with that choice. We can't cite Basten's wiki article like a book because it doesn't have the basic characteristics of a book. It's not a standalone publication. It's simply an article at a website. It's a by-lined article, as opposed to a typical wiki essay that might be edited by random people umpteen times a day. The best way to cite this would be as an article at a website:

Stuart Basten, "Birth-Baptism Intervals for Family Historians," FamilySearch Research Wiki ( : accessed 21 July 2020).


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Hunting Announce Debut Album, Premiere New Video

Hunting Announce Debut Album, Premiere New Video
Last fall, Vancouver indie rock outfit Hunting unveiled their new track "Patti" to help tease a as-yet-unannounced album for Nevado Records. A few months on from that reveal, the group have now let loose all the info for their self-titled set.

The band's first full-length drops February 25 and found project founder Bradley Ferguson surrounding himself with a crack team of musicians, including prolific violinist Jesse Zubot (Fond of Tigers, Zubot and Dawson), Paul Rigby (Neko Case, A.C. Newman), drummer John Raham (The Be Good Tanyas, Kelly Joe Phelps), and glockenspiel player Jessica Yliruusi. Apparently Ferguson had begun writing the album on his own in Paris and Berlin with the use of some synthesizers, but the record morphed into a different, more folk-minded direction once he began fleshing out Hunting's sound in a group setting.

"I tried out a couple of the tunes with a full band, instead of just programming beats in my bedroom," Ferguson explained in a statement. "It totally took my brain to a different level. Everybody became such a huge part of the sound."

Of the lyrical content, Ferguson added that "The songs are sad, yet hopeful," and weighed in on relationship-minded material, noting, "There's a certain kind of relief when you're in a breakup. There's something about it that makes me feel alive."

The "lush, cinematic arrangements" of the 10-song set were recorded at Vancouver's Afterlife Studios and also received contributions from Mother Mother's Ryan Guldemond, Dustin Bentall, bassist Darren Parris and banjo/pedal steel player John Ellis.

Down below, you can check out the new, busker-styled video for the elegant, folk-flecked album track "Everything Will Be Okay," as well as an upcoming batch of Canadian tour dates.

1. Aleen Obscene
2. Everything Will Be Okay
3. Patti
4. Daylight's Finally Night
5. Antony
6. Goodbye
7. Everytime I'm With You
8. Stay
9. It's A Wonderful Life
10. Lonely Happy

Tour dates:

02/28 Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre *
03/01 Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub *
04/02 Canmore, BC - Communitea Café
04/04 Edmonton, AB - Avenue Theatre
04/05 Calgary, AB - Palomino
05/02 Montreal, QC - L'Esco
05/06-10 Toronto, ON - CMW

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Georgetown University, Georgetown School of Continuing Studies

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation

About the course

This course is based on the Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK® Guide) - Sixth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc. The objective of the course is to prepare students for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification examination.

Students will conduct an in-depth review of the ten knowledge areas and five process groups in the PMBOK® Guide and practice common project management formulas. The course also reviews test-taking techniques and strategies and covers the exam format and common question types. Students will gain confidence to pass the PMP® certification examination through a thorough review of the content,study aides, and test simulations.

Students who enroll in the course should be familiar with the PMBOK® Guide and have completed the required 35 hours of project management related coursework.

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the course, a successful student will be able to:

  • Understand in depth the ten knowledge areas and five process groups;
  • Calculate and apply fundamental project management formulas needed for the exam;
  • Understand the test format and question types found on the exam;
  • Develop test-taking techniques and strategies applicable to the exam;
  • Gain confidence in successfully passing the exam by completing example practice questions.

Course information from Georgetown University, Georgetown School of Continuing Studies

Please note that instructors are subject to change and not all instructors teach in each session of the program.

Michael Sands

Michael Sands is president and founder of Sands Consulting Group, a firm committed to creating training and consulting solutions resulting in high performing organizations.

Michael Sands speaks to organizations nationwide on project management-related topics. Michael has over 25 years of experience in project management, organization development and quality management in both the public and private sectors. Michael’s experience in the public sector includes over 20 years in defense intelligence as both an active duty and reserve US Army Officer, which included significant project management responsibilities.

As an Army officer, Michael led numerous projects, from the creation of new organizations, to complex IT programs. As a consultant, Michael has supported organizations seeking ISO 9000 certification, quality improvement projects and other project efforts. He provided over 5000 contact hours to both public and private organizations in project management, Total Quality Management and team development.

Michael Sands has a MA in Organizational Management from University of Phoenix and a BA in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is certified as a Project Management Professional through Project Management Institute.

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#MissionMonday - Cathy

Every Monday, we'll be posting a new story of how our mission has assisted people in the community. Be sure to check back each week for a new and inspirational story of someone who was helped by Goodwill Manasota. Changing lives through the power of work...it's what we do.

#MissionMonday - CathyAfter many months of not being able to find a job, Cathy Smith was finally hired and began working at Goodwill. She was excited to learn that right after she started, she was assigned a GoodPartner Coach (a free life coach offered to all Goodwill Manasota Team Members). Cathy started working with her Coach right away to develop a budget.

Soon after, Cathy’s husband also got a job and all of the bills that had been piling up began to slowly get paid.  The Smiths were getting close to the break-even point and they could see a light at the end of tunnel.  Then, a heavy storm blew through and flooded their apartment.

Rain also came in through a broken window in their bedroom soaking their bed and dresser. All of their bedding and all of the clothes in the dresser were soaked. Cathy and her husband did not have any money saved to buy a new bed or dresser.

Cathy spoke with her manager at Goodwill about what had happened and he called Cathy’s GoodPartner Coach. Cathy’s Coach contacted the manager at another Goodwill store nearby to request approval for the Smiths to come in and purchase a bed and two dressers at 50% off.

The Smiths were so thankful to learn that they had gotten approval. Once all of the water was gone and the cleanup was finished, they were able to replace the furniture they had lost thanks to Cathy’s GoodPartner Coach and a few store managers.

Cathy said, “We were so thankful to receive this help. It was so good to have something positive with all the hard stuff we were dealing with. Finally, we were able to go home and get a good night’s sleep.”

Now, once again, the family is back on track and can see that light at the end of tunnel reappearing.  Cathy is glad that she works for an employer who cares about her comfort at work AND at home. It’s what we do…


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A brief recap of 2018 F2FEC

For 2018, the conference theme was chosen to be “focus on SOUL”. Defining, expressing or for some discovering soul is in part what the 2018 F2FEC Experience was all about. People may not see or touch your soul, people may not easily define soul, but people do get a feeling of your essence when they interact with you. You could have ‘a lot of soul’ or for some of us could we be ‘old souls’ even a ‘lost soul’ or maybe we ‘do it with soul’.

Every company has a soul. Every company has a distinct set of values that colors its priorities and behaviors. Companies believe in different things to different degrees, including innovation, value, quality, freedom, choice, diversity, price, profits, purpose, morals and so on. This unique mix is manifested in its people and is visible in a company’s products, services, and outreach…its SOUL!”

2018 Venue

Colorado Springs, CO

Broadmoor Resort

The Broadmoor has remained one of the most recognizable and celebrated hotels in the world. We began welcoming guests in Colorado Springs in 1918. Our distinctive blend of history, luxury, and genuine hospitality has made us the longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star awards. Images provided by the Broadmoor Resort.

2018 Speakers

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Working Your (Foot’s) Core

Good health involves every part of your body and your core is vitally important for your health…the core of your foot, that is! Yes, the foot has a core. You may know it as the “arch” of your foot. This simple-looking structure works in every part of standing, walking, and running.

As human beings began to walk and run, the arch of the foot had to develop to keep up with the added strain and pressure. The plantar fascia (the band of tissue running along the arch) is connected to a variety of muscles. The stability and movement of the arch are controlled by these intrinsic and extrinsic muscles—aka the core.

Most of these muscles are small, beginning and ending in the foot. When these muscles are weak, your foot loses stability and strength. This can leave you open to common injuries such as plantar fasciitis, flatfoot, or tendonitis.

The core of your foot is affected most by your foot mechanics and also your weight. People who overpronate or underpronate will need to address these issues to keep their foot’s core strong and healthy. Orthotics are very helpful in keeping your core healthy, and FAAWC is able to provide all orthotic types.

Easy ways to train your foot’s core include picking up a marble 30 times with each foot and pressing your toes into the ground to lift your arch while you’re standing flat (hold for 20 seconds and repeat three times on each foot). Complete these exercises twice a day for maximum results.

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With Real Madrid having set their eyes on Eden Hazard as their top priority for the future, it looks like Chelsea are ready to make a demand of their own.

Ever since being sent away on loan, Mateo Kovacic has thrived at Stamford Bridge, making the most of the minutes his boss Maurizio Sarri has handed him after struggling to establish himself as a part of Real Madrid’s starting XI during Zinedine Zidane’s tenure.

So, now that Zidane is back in town and Los Blancos are trying to make a run at Hazard, it looks like Maurizio Sarri wants to keep Mateo Kovacic under his command for the long run and the Croatian would be thrilled with the opportunity of having consistent playing time.

As a matter of fact, Sarri had nothing but praise for the midfielder when talking about Chelsea’s tough stretch ahead in the season, going as far to state that he’d love him to extend beyond this season when asked whether he was keen to sign a midfielder to compete with Jorginho for the defensive midfielder spot:

“You know very well that, in that position, we have some problems because we have only Jorginho. In my opinion, Kovacic could become a very good central midfielder. Of course, he is not a defensive midfielder (at the moment) but, as you know, in that position I prefer a very technical player. In the last match, Jorginho touched 161 balls. So, for us, it’s very important for us to have big quality in that position. Big quality not for the last pass, but big quality in terms of moving the ball (…) I want to try with Kovacic. He is only on loan, of course, but I’d like very much that Kovacic will stay with us.” Sarri told the Telegraph.

Los Blancos are willing to meet Chelsea’s £100million asking price for Hazard, but they will try and make the most of one of the Croatian to see if they can pay a lower fee for his services.


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Fall update

Happy Fall!

I thought I’d provide an update on how all is going.  I started a Gerontology class about a month ago.  It goes for two semesters and I’ll end up with a certificate.  I’ve always been interested in working with the Aging and after reading Marc Freedman’s book, Encore:  Finding Work that Matters in the second half of life, I felt motivated to start looking into careers I could do that have a direct social “good” impact on humankind.  Over 25 years ago when I was in college,  I had made the decision to follow the money and go down the tech path even though back then I was interested in gerontology.  Now as I start looking for my second career,  I am in a position where I can explore different options that makes my soul smile.  It’s exciting.  It may not be for another 5 years,  but I thought why not explore now.  Marc’s book is a great read and I highly recommend it.  It’s about giving back to society and much much more.  Our generation hasn’t exactly made this planet a better place, but we still have time to leave a legacy we’re proud of.

I’m making good process on my emotional eating after getting sober.  I’m down approx. 15 pounds overall for the year.  It definitely has taken all the discipline I have, but more crucial looking into more of the Why I need “something” to escape my reality.  Understanding I’m not my thoughts and becoming the watcher has helped.   I’ve learned more about this with Michael Singer’s book, The Untethered Soul:  The Journey Beyond Yourself.  ….boy I’m plugging a lot of books,  eh :  )

Last month, was the last month for me paying maintenance and child support to my ex.  It’s probably a touchy topic for many who follow me, so I won’t be shooting off any fireworks.  Obviously, that frees up money that I now can put toward my debt.  As many of you know when I got divorced I had to get a loan from my mother, so I basically didn’t have to go bankrupt.  I’m happy to say that I’ll have that loan paid off at the end of November and be totally out of debt other than my house payment.  This is a whole new concept for me being debt-free.  Crazy how long it has taken me to figure it all out.  I’m 53.  I guess it’s not really crazy.  I’m a slow learner and always learn the hard way.

I just opened my I’m Done Drinking app and it reads I’ve been sober 234 days.  Things are going well on that front.  I don’t have cravings and am enjoying the clarity and hangover-free mornings.  You have to understand though it took me over 40 years to quit. I stopped, started,  repeated…many many times.  This year though it finally came to the point of being done for good and not looking back.  I cheer anyone who is on this journey!!!

That’s about it.  Been loving up the fall and getting out on hikes.  I feel like I’m supposed to be getting more social, but that push is more like a “living up to society” requirement and not one of my own right now.  We’ll see….

Sending Loving Vibes,

17 thoughts on “Fall update

  1. Wonderful news, Dwight! I love your new second half of life! I see so many people your age and older, me 😂, who are just blooming in the second half!
    Keith, my husband, and I went for a beautiful fall hike yesterday, going fall golfing today!
    Life is so so short.
    Big hugs!

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  2. This was super uplifting and inspiring. 15 lbs, whoop whoop! I’ve lost a few too. I’ve been a bit down though. Your post is very cheering. Nearly financially free, that must feel amazing. And a new, super worthy career path. Love that. All wonderful, dear Dwight!! Thanks for sharing with us. 💖

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  3. What a fantastic post – and being debt free (I’m not sure homes count) and sober and learning, AND losing weight and your triggers!!! Dwight, you amaze me! I have so much faith in your abilities to keep living a better life, that you’ve built. Rock on, my friend!

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  4. I LOVE that you are studying Gerontology as I can actually see with your kind heart just how much good you could do in that direction. That book sounds fantastic I’m going to have to read it. Oh yay for you paying off you debt soon that has got to be the best feeling. I am glad you came and gave us a catch up because you really are sounding in a good place and at peace and I freakin love that! XOX

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Valentine’s Day Special: 6 Tips for Dating After Divorce

February 9, 2016

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so I’ve prepared a post-divorce dating survival cheat sheet for you. Here are 6 tips to keep in mind while dipping your toe back in that pond.

  1. Pay attention to everything your date says.  Most dates will expose their “skeletons” by at least the third date.  If you’re falling for that new guy or gal, though, the tendency is to not hear what your date is telling you.  Don’t let this happen. If you spot a red flag – a very difficult personality, a messed-up family life, an inability to hold a job, or another scary situation, do not ignore!  Once, I went over to a date’s house (after we had a few dates and I felt safe) after dinner and noticed that he still had family pictures up in the common areas of his house.  Nice, right?  But, every image of his wife had black tape over her face!  Imagine his little kids having to look at that picture of Mommy with tape over her face every time they spent time at Daddy’s house.  It was creepy – and alarming.  Goodbye, masked man.
  2. Be yourself.  If you’re not being true to yourself, you’ll probably not be able to do a very job at “scrutinizing” your date, either.  It’s a lot of work to pretend to be someone you are not . . . even a little bit.  Your intuition will be sharpest when you are relaxed.
  3. Go with your gut.  If you think your date is jerk, or a narcissist, or a phony, or whatever else you might not like, you are probably right.  Don’t make excuses for your date’s behavior or tasteless conversational choices.  Move on.
  4. Leave your rescuing persona at home.  If you are the type of super-empathetic person – perhaps a true caretaker by heart — who tends to rescue others in need, you do not want to date until you put your own boundaries firmly in place.  People who have been through a divorce need nurturance; not more trouble.  Know your boundaries and keep them firmly in place.
  5. Be ready for rejection.  If you can’t deal with rejection – or even mild criticism — , stick with going out to dinner with trusted friends.  Dating takes thick skin . . . and it might take a good, long while after your divorce to have the emotional fortitude to deal with the rough-and-tumble of dating.
  6. Chemistry is Key.  Attraction is either there or not.  There was one sweet man I went to dinner with who was smart, open-minded, a good conversationalist and well-liked by friends and colleagues.  But, when it was time for a goodnight kiss, I struggled.  I actually felt grossed out!  Let’s be honest.  You can’t fake romantic attraction and, even if you tried to just to have the company of another, it would most surely end in disaster for one or both of you.  I moved on . . . and you should, too.

And don’t forget to have fun!

Posted by Robin Graine, JD, Virginia Supreme Court Certified Mediator

This blog and its materials have been prepared by Graine Mediation for informational purposes only and are not intended to be, are not, and should not be regarded as, legal advice.  This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.  Internet subscribers and online readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel.

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• Sin is a condition of humanity that affects all people. The most serious consequence of sin is that people are separated from God

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23

  • Because imperfect people cannot be good enough to be reconciled to a perfect God, God took the necessary actions to restore our relationship,

As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world … All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. … For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.  Ephesians 2:1-2a, 3-5, 8-9

  • To believe in Jesus as our Savior means that we accept him as God’s only way to be rescued from our sinful condition and to be made right with God,

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:1-6).

  • To believe in Jesus as our Lord means that we commit to living the servant life he modeled,

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35

  • As Savior he instantly restores our relationship with God. As Lord he invites us on a life long journey of growth and obedience.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:9-10

  • To receive the promise of eternal life,

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17


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“You Weren’t Created to Settle”: 23 Qualities of a Guy Worth Marrying

Searching for “the one” can be a daunting task. And while there may be hundreds of qualities to look for in a man you are thinking of marrying, I’ve come up with 23 that I believe every woman should seek after. Don’t tread lightly when it comes to the idea of a relationship. You can be as picky as you want, and I discourage you from ever just settling. I hope these 23 qualities will help you on your journey, keep you from dating the wrong people and encourage you to not ever sell yourself short. God didn’t create you to settle.

1. He loves God.

2. He is driven.

3. He is goal oriented.

4. He is chivalrous.

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5. He is supportive.

6. He is honest.

7. He respects his parents.

8. He respects your/his purity.

9. He shows patience.

10. He puts God first.

11. He is reliable.

12. He is trustworthy.

13. He is someone you are attracted to.

14. He is always willing to help those in need.

15. He will pray for you/with you.

16. He manages his finances well.

17. He has a good reputation.

18. He is willing to work hard to provide.

19. He doesn’t make hasty decisions.

20. He is an asset, not a liability.

21. He has good manners.

22. He is willing to protect you.

23. He is always thinking on the bright side.

There is a high chance you will not be able to find a guy who reaches all these qualities perfectly, but I’m sure you get the point I am trying to make. I myself do not reflect a perfect image of this post, but my daily prayer is that God will continue to mold me into the man my wife deserves to be marrying.

About the Author: Jarrid Wilson is a husband to Juli, Dad to Finch, Pastor, Author, Blogger, Founder of Cause Roast. Helping people live a better story. Check out more from Jarrid on his blog.

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For Arbiters in Custody Battles, Wide Power and Little Scrutiny

 April 23, 2010
Here’s an article that was published in the New York Times six years ago. You can click here to read it there. Useful as a resource to demonstrate the difference – or lack thereof –  between child abuse cases in family courts then and now.

  For Arbiters in Custody Battles, Wide Power and Little Scrutiny

Published: May 23, 2004

When warring parents head to court to fight over child custody in New York, their lawyers often let them in on a little secret: The most powerful person in the process is not the judge. It is not the other parent, not one of the lawyers, not even a child.
No, the most important person in determining who gets custody, and on what terms, is frequently a court-appointed forensic evaluator. Forensics, as they are often called, can be psychiatrists, psychologists or social workers; they interview the families and usually make detailed recommendations to judges, right down to who gets the children on Wednesdays and alternate weekends.And the judges usually go along.Forensic reports, which the parents pay for, can cost as much as $40,000 or even more. There are no standards for who can be an evaluator or what should go into an assessment. The court system does not track who gets these lucrative appointments, much less whether evaluators tend to favor fathers or mothers or joint custody.Some lawyers and parents suspect that cronyism plays a big role in some appointments, but given the secrecy surrounding matrimonial cases, that is hard to prove, or disprove. Others say there is nowhere to lodge complaints about mistreatment. And many — including some forensics — question whether there is any scientific basis to justify the evaluators’ recommendations.In Suffolk County, judges repeatedly appointed a psychologist who was not licensed to practice in New York State. In Manhattan, an evaluator remained on a case even though there was evidence that he had had business dealings with one spouse’s lawyer. In Westchester County, an expert charged parents $57,000 for a report that the judge found extremely biased toward the father.Though they have been around for years, court-appointed forensics have become increasingly commonplace — and controversial — in New York, which may be the high-conflict custody capital of the nation. But similar debates about custody evaluators are going on across the country, experts say, as divorce rates continue to rise and courts try to cope with the needs of children caught up in a contentious process.”It’s boiling over everywhere,” said Peter Salem, executive director of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, based in Madison, Wis.In Arizona, the governor recently signed a law changing the state’s process for investigating complaints about psychologists, in part because of controversy over forensic evaluations. In Louisiana, a committee of the state board governing social workers is considering creating standards for evaluations.And over the last few years, California has adopted a series of court rules that require training for forensics, set standards for evaluations and provide mechanisms for filing grievances against evaluators, said Philip M. Stahl, a psychologist and frequent lecturer on custody evaluations. “It’s the only state where the rules are very specific,” he said.In New York, forensics’ roles are being debated at judicial conferences, psychiatric conventions and impromptu meetings of disgruntled parents. Even the court system has decided to take another look at them, through a commission appointed in February by the state’s chief judge.Forensics “have really become arbiters of what happens in a case,” Raoul L. Felder, the divorce lawyer, said disapprovingly. “I just think somehow they’ve seeped into the judicial process.”Some people think that is as it should be. “With some exceptions, I didn’t try a contested custody case without a forensic assessment,” said Philip C. Segal, a former Family Court judge now in private practice. “They were extremely helpful, even critical.”Custody cases are difficult and emotionally fraught, he said, adding that judges need help “analyzing the family dynamics, analyzing the parents’ respective abilities.” Judges must decide custody cases based on the best interest of the child in question, and they can appoint a “neutral expert” whenever they think it would be helpful in making that decision.Some judges ask the parties’ lawyers to agree on a forensic or to provide a list of candidates; others simply name an evaluator. Some judges have very specific questions they want addressed; others just call for an evaluation. Many, though not all, want detailed recommendations.The American Psychological Association’s guidelines state that while evaluators may determine whether either parent has severe psychological problems, that is not their main goal. Rather, evaluators are supposed to judge the parties’ “parenting capacity” and how that fits the psychological needs of the child.Forensics themselves do not agree on how to conduct a proper examination. Some order psychological tests, while others avoid them; some interview baby sitters and teachers, while others do not.In the end, the evaluator gives the court a report that usually makes detailed recommendations about custody arrangements. The parents are not generally given copies; in some cases, they are not even allowed to read the reports.At that point, the parents usually settle, “which we would much prefer, for the parties’ sake,” said Justice Jacqueline W. Silbermann, the administrative judge for matrimonial matters in New York State. The reports’ usefulness in encouraging settlements is one reason judges order them, she said.But what pleases the judges sticks in the craw of some litigants, who say they feel bludgeoned into settling by a report that does not favor them, even when they believe that the report is deeply flawed. Some lawyers contend that the evaluations actually discourage settlements in certain cases because the favored party feels no need to compromise.The only way to challenge a forensic report is to go through a full trial and then cross-examine the evaluator; parties can also hire their own experts to critique the court-appointed forensic, but generally cannot have the family evaluated by someone else.In the meantime, judges are reading evaluators’ reports and making decisions based on them, with no way to know whether the observations and conclusions are correct, said William S. Beslow, a prominent matrimonial lawyer in Manhattan.”In eight years, I have not participated in a case with a forensic report that was not substantially erroneous in one of its major conclusions,” Mr. Beslow said. “And some are so wrong that they have disastrous consequences for families.”Underlying all the concerns about forensic evaluators is the question of whether they are offering the court scientific expertise or unsubstantiated opinions.Jeffrey P. Wittmann, a forensic who has done hundreds of evaluations, says that his colleagues have been giving the courts both, and that they should stick to the scientific evidence. Dr. Wittmann, co-director of the Center for Forensic Psychology in Albany, said he stopped making specific recommendations to judges six years ago, and has urged colleagues to do the same.The reason, he said, is that forensics do not really know, with any degree of certainty, what is in a child’s best interest. Little scientific research on the subject exists.Forensics do provide courts with useful information, he said, but drawing conclusions about the child’s best interest and making recommendations on custody and on visiting is inappropriate, even unethical. “We have become like mini-judges,” he added, “and it’s a big mistake.”Among psychiatrists and psychologists, Dr. Wittmann’s argument is far from the most extreme. William O’Donohue, a psychology professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, is calling for a moratorium on forensic evaluations until more research is done.”Psychologists don’t have the knowledge to do what they attempt to do when they do custody evaluations,” he said.Many custody decisions, he said, involve not scientific findings, but competing values, like a father’s wish that his child excel in sports versus the mother’s emphasis on studying.While mental health experts have been debating these issues for several years, the legal world has been slower to recognize them, at least in New York.Enter Timothy M. Tippins, an Albany lawyer who increasingly specializes in cross-examining forensic experts. For almost a year, Mr. Tippins has been writing articles in The New York Law Journal questioning the role and expertise of forensic evaluators in custody cases. He has teamed up with Dr. Wittmann to write a paper titled “Empirical and Ethical Problems With Custody Recommendations: A Call for Clinical Humility and Judicial Vigilance.”Among its recommendations is a call for judges to “begin to help the psychology discipline rein in itself” by not demanding or accepting specific custody plans.In March and April, the two presented their arguments to conferences of New York State judges; later this year, they will speak to judges at the state’s appellate level.Some judges have welcomed his arguments, Mr. Tippins said. “I think they had on their antennae that something was amiss with these reports.”In part as a response to Mr. Tippins, Dr. Alex Weintrob organized a symposium on the scientific basis of expert testimony in matrimonial disputes at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting this month in Manhattan.Dr. Weintrob, a well-known child psychiatrist who does evaluations, said later that “there is more science than some people give us credit for.” On the other hand, he added, “it is important that we be aware of our limitations,” citing as an example the lack of follow-up studies to see if forensics’ predictions worked out. “We all know it and are a little embarrassed by it.”Even proponents of forensic evaluations are troubled by the secrecy that envelops the business, and the large sums of money that change hands, by order of the court.”It’s an industry, and it’s unregulated, and it affects precious family rights,” said Andrew I. Schepard, director of the Center for Children, Families and the Law at Hofstra University. “It would be lots better if this process were more transparent.”The secrecy alone raises questions in the minds of some parents. One woman, a Manhattan financial analyst who spoke on the condition that her name not be used because her court case is continuing, said she had heard from other parents that the evaluator in her case had a history of recommending that custody go to fathers. But, she complained, there is no way to know for sure.In Kaye v. Kaye, an extremely bitter divorce case in Manhattan, the mother discovered that her court-appointed forensic had participated in a business venture with four other people involved in her case, including her ex-husband’s lawyer.This gave her grave doubts about how neutral he truly was, she said, speaking on the condition that her first name not appear in print. Judges are required to disclose their ties, she said, “and the same should be true of neutral officers of the court.”Justice Judith J. Gische denied the woman’s request for a mistrial, ruling that the business — a limited partnership with a divorce-related Web site called, now defunct — was a for-profit educational venture, and that the lawyers, forensics and others involved were not “in business” together. An appeal of that decision is pending.But the conflict-of-interest allegations about SoftSplit, which were reported by The New York Post last year, are still stirring up such hard feelings among lawyers and forensics that Donald Frank, the lawyer for the mother, refused to discuss the case.Few parents are willing to talk publicly about their experiences for fear of seeing painful family matters aired in the press, or of being dragged by into court by the other parent. They also say they are often dismissed as disgruntled litigants who are angry that the evaluator did not favor them (which, of course, they often are).The American Psychological Association’s ethics committee reports that a rising percentage of the complaints it receives involve forensic evaluations. And Dr. Spencer Eth, a member of the ethics committee of the American Psychiatric Association, said local branches of his group also investigate many complaints about forensic evaluations. While such complaints seldom result in a psychiatrist’s being suspended or removed from the association, he said, doctors are sometimes reprimanded or educated about the proper way to conduct evaluations.The association takes on this role in part, he said, because state licensing boards tend to be ill-equipped to deal with problems that crop up in psychiatric practices, including some that are almost etiquette issues: a doctor’s rudeness, for example, or his failure to return telephone calls.New York’s court system does not have a formal mechanism for receiving complaints about forensics, and because they are officers of the court, they cannot be sued for malpractice.The rules governing matrimonial matters are being re-examined by a commission appointed by the state’s chief judge, Judith S. Kaye.The commission will examine the role and use of forensic examiners, said Justice Sondra Miller, the appellate division judge who is leading the group. After holding public hearings, she said, it will make recommendations to Judge Kaye, probably in about a year.In the meantime, however, some lawyers say they believe that judges are becoming more skeptical about forensic reports, and may use them a little less. One such lawyer is Norman M. Sheresky, who represented a mother who prevailed in a Manhattan court despite an evaluator’s recommendation in favor of the father. The judge tossed out the report’s findings as biased, he said.”I think that will happen more and more,” Mr. Sheresky said. “I think the judges are getting wise.”

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Discovery Place Kids – Huntersville, NC

What child or adult doesn’t love a children’s museum? During our recent stay in the Huntersville area, we couldn’t resist a stop at the Discovery Place Kids.Discovery Place Kids
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Discovery Place Kids

For a long time, I’ve had the Discovery Kids Science on my list of places to take the kids. Since we weren’t able to get to that location, and the kids absolutely love any time of children’s museum, we found ourselves at the Discovery Place Kids one rainy afternoon.

The Discovery Place Kids is located in downtown Huntersville, and has one of the easiest parking situations we’ve ran into. They have their own free parking garage right beside the museum, and also a parking area that isn’t part of the garage. This definitely comes in handy when driving a high-top bus.

While the building looks huge on the outside, once inside, I noticed that the square footage isn’t a big as some of the other children’s museums we visited it. Obviously, the kids don’t mind at all. Just looking around the room you could see tons of kids having a blast in the different exhibits.

Discovery Place Kids Exhibits

The Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville is built on the theme of “I can!”, and offers a variety of learning through play opportunities. When you first walk through the door, you’ll come to the area that’s designed with younger kids in mind. It’s complete with a fenced in area, padding, a water exhibit and more.

In the middle of the building, there is a stage with a variety of shoes that go on throughout the day. These are perfect for the little kids. The boys were a little too old to enjoy these shows. I felt they were more geared for ages 5 and under, but they were cute nonetheless.

As you go through the children’s museum, you’ll find an Animal Hospital

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hands-on water exhibits

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Farm area with a tractor to sit on and a cow to milkDiscovery Kids Place
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Racecar Pit
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and tons of other exhibits.

There’s also an area that’s called I Can Create. In this area, the kids can do guided crafts or just explore. There’s a door in that area that leads outside to a garden and sandbox.Discovery Place Kids

Everything is really easy to access. They have changing tables and stroller parking and even a nursing lounge.  When it came to admission, I thought it was pretty reasonable compared to some of the other children’s museums we’ve visited.  It was $10 a person for all ages.

Things to know

There is no restaurant inside the museum, but there are vending machines.
The cost for admission is $10 for all ages. There is a military discount of $2 with an ID.
They have stroller parking, changing tables and a mother’s lounge.

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Episode InfoEdit

Episode #32 - Season 2, Episode 10

First Aired: December 21, 1983

Title:  Probably a play on the thriller "To Catch a Thief".

Long-time friend Richard (played by James Sutorius) and his son Keith (played by David Faustino) are visiting after a bitter divorce from Cynthia (played by Donna McKechnie) and custody battle.  Cynthia is taking Keith and moving to San Diego.  Steven and Elyse clumsily attempt to mediate some of the problems between Richard and Cynthia.  And while outside for a smoke break, Richard leaves with Keith.  Steven meets Richard in a seedy restaurant to help him decide how to handle the situation.  Not moved by anything Steven has to say, Richard and Keith leave the restaurant.

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  • Featured in the opening credits:  Steven holding the yellow phone about to make up with Elyse.
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