 how unjustified and unreasonable it may be) it is an evidence of spiritual immaturity. If we are mature Christians, faithfully serving God to the very best of our ability, we can take Brother Holt's and Brother Dark's criticisms (as well as those from any other source) in stride. They do not throw us into a tizzy! We will prayerfully study the matter, accept whatever is justified, refute and expose whatever error we see, and go on our way undisturbed. If we believe the thing being taught is destructive to the peace and well-being of God's kingdom, we will oppose it in every rightful way. But in doing so, we will write and teach and preach with that restraint and affection which ought always to characterize brethren when they seek to correct an erring brother.
Dissent has its place, a rightful place. We even extend our blessings to the critics who criticize those who criticize! Anyhow, when Brother Holt asked us for space to "take back" his Florida College speech, hoping thus to clarify and make more specific the problem he was trying to deal with, we were glad to let him be heard. We believe our readers are intellectually and spiritually mature enough to take these things in stride and evaluate them properly.
The main part of mankind’s ecological footprint is the carbon footprint, a measure of the environmental impact of humanity’s energy release from fossil fuels. The use of fossil fuels will have to change in the forthcoming decades to a largely climate-neutral use of solar energy enabled by dramatic cost reductions for PV and wind energy systems. The impact of this trend on world society has been discussed in a previous paper. In connection with these important technical developments, the role of electricity, its transport and storage will alter in the coming decades, allowing the design and use of larger and larger electricity grids and a parallel use of hydrogen for both storage and energy transport. This will further change the energy landscape of the world. All these developments and their relationship to global sustainable development are elaborated in this cross-disciplinary paper by specifically analyzing whether the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations are an effective road map for humanity to handle global climate change risks.
I was a week away from getting my second booster when I caught Covid, I was 34 weeks pregnant. Immediately after I recovered i became very itchy and was diagnosed with cholestasis. My bile levels were over 3x the normal level. I was moved to high risk, had extra monitoring 2x a week, and induced at 37 weeks. 

Luckily everything turned out fine but it was very stressful and I can’t help but wonder if it never would have happened if I didn’t get Covid, or if it would have been more mild if I got it after my booster.  

Anyway, obviously this is anecdotal; my doctors are hesitant to link cholestasis to Covid since it’s such a new virus, but Covid does really affect the liver. If I were you I’d get the shot BUT I totally understand being nervous for it. Good luck. ❤️We often talk about finding balance with aspects of the creative process that seem to be opposites. For example, finding the balance between working intuitively, and working with control and intention. The way each of us finds this balance between different approaches helps to develop the unique character of our individual work and process.
First of all, we should define what we mean by balance. Obviously, no approach is completely equal. An artist’s personal approach almost always demonstrates a preference for one tendency over another. You may have a strong personal preference, but developed work includes an element of the opposite as counter-balance. Even very intuitive, loosely painted work benefits from structure within the composition.
Often times friends, colleagues, and instructors will push their own preference. In a sincere effort to be helpful, they may insist that working with purpose and intention is the only way to create quality work, or example, or that work without spontaneity lacks emotional depth. Both approaches are equally valid, however.
All of this is part of the balancing act. How much should you pay attention to what other people tell you? This matters to those of us who teach, also. Try to be inclusive of various styles and ways of working. What is right for you may not be right for your student, but you must still be willing to push them to incorporate an opposing element.
Many of these opposing forces exist in our work and our lives. Are you spontaneous, or a planner? Do you prefer learning from an instructor or by figuring it out on your own? Even the most basic elements of design are defined by their opposite. By observing these opposing forces objectively, we can gain clarity. Very often these forces are not truly in opposition. They can work together, and each plays an important role.
The complexities and details of these balancing acts are up to each of us to address in our own work. It can be easy to disregard tendencies that don’t come naturally. We must attempt to incorporate elements and approaches that counterbalance these natural tendencies and provide contrast. At the same time, it is essential that you stay true to what feels right as an artist. This is perhaps the most important balancing act of all!
I really want to be one of these mommy influencers, yes I cloth diaper and yes I support breastfeeding, (even though I couldn’t I exclusively pump) and yes I post vegan recipes but only because it’s popular (I’m not vegan and I also post non vegan recipes) so I really don’t understand why parents can be so negative online and preach so much hate, just because you like the way you do things doesn’t mean it’s the only way to do things. Do I think cloth diapering is great? Yes! Do I sometimes use disposables? Yes! Is my baby EBF? Yes! Have I given him formula in the past? Yes! 

 We’re all do things our own way and it’s no ones right to push their beliefs on other people.A Discord Server For Older Kpop Fans?
While cruising through r/kpop I couldn’t help but notice this one post that was beginning to trend. From the looks of it someone had started a Discord Server made precisely with older kpop fans in mind. It was my first time seeing anything quite like it on that subreddit before so I was intrigued. It was started by reddit user u/sailorscovt. Now as y’all know one of the things I love most about kpop is the fandom engagement, all sorts of it, so obviously a move like this was very attention grabbing.
Thought it’d be nice to re-share on here since I know quite a few of you don’t check reddit too often if at all. Furthermore, I know I’ve manged to attract some older Kpop fans myself and they may find this quite useful.
Now I went on there not long ago to check it out myself, and from what I’ve gathered thus far the people on there seem pretty chill. Much more in comparison than regular stan_twt has become. Much more in general. I guess one of the perks of it being aimed at older peeps is that they tend to be at least a little bit more wiser and can take an opposing opinion much easier. If you’ve been looking for a place that won’t easily become a battleground for fanwars this may be something worth looking into.
It’s aimed at people who are 25+ but I don’t think there is anybody really regulating it so who knows what’ll happen after awhile. All I can say is that for now it’s looking pretty good. There aren’t too many members( I only saw around 30 online at a given time)so it feels very home-y and personable. A good chance to make friends with like minded people.
really? what sort of server was it. was it for games or something else?
The need more that caters to us K-Pop old geezers out here! I used to use discord, but I feel, like Swinging on a Star said, there are a ton of kids these days with no manners on there. I’ll have to check it out though! I love engaging with other fans!
The Alliance hopes you had a happy and safe 4th of July.
Kaiser Health News reports that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is finalizing a planthat would allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices for more than 200 of the highest priced drugs. All payers, including employers and insurers, would benefit from the prices as well.
The plan is coming at a crucial time. According to CBS News, more than 3,400 drugs have boosted their prices in the first six months of 2019, an increase of 17% in the number of drug hikes from a year earlier. The average price hike is 10.5%, or 5 times the rate of inflation.
Government negotiation would both reduce out-of-pocket costs and lift spending burdens from Medicare, which is projected to take on the fastest-growing portion of drug spending over the next few years. Inflation-adjusted drug prices per capita increased from $90 in 1960 to $1,025 in 2017, and are projected to increase even more.
Additionally, the plan would authorize the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which includes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to work with pharmaceutical corporations to drive down the cost of the 250 most-expensive drugs on the market. These drugs make up 78% of all prescription drug spending.
New research shows that 18% of emergency room visits and hospital stays resulted in at least one out-of-network or surprise medical bill