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Alila Estates Soori (Bali, Indonesia)
Inn Survey: Alila Estates Soori (Bali, Indonesia)
The one of a kind and über-chic outline of the lodging's common regions and open-arrangement rooms will clear you out upon entry. The front line outline was made by the grant winning Singapore engineering firm WOHA, whose worldwide notoriety for inventive configuration ventures in tropical situations has earned various honors. From a design perspective, this is a standout amongst the most dazzling inns that I ever gone to, and it ought to be on your to-do list when you visit Bali.
The stunning setting of the resort is a visual joy: it is situated on precipices 150 m (492 ft) over the Indian Sea offering amazing perspectives.
The 50 m (164 ft) unendingness pool roosted along the precipice edge takes a genuine case to be a standout amongst the most fantastic and delightful inn pools on the planet.
The lodging's famous Nightfall Cabana – an overhanging bluff side stage with emotional perspectives over the Indian Sea – is a standout amongst the most shot inn highlights on the planet. You will discover it on the front of numerous travel and form magazine.
Around 400 stages through the wilderness (a 10 minute stroll down and a 20 minute stroll up when you are fit as a fiddle) will convey you to a private and remote brilliant sand shoreline. It is one of Bali's most delightful shorelines, by one means or another reminiscent of Hawaii's tough Napali Coast. Remember that the greater part of the shoreline vanishes at high tide and is in the shade for a large portion of the day (aside from a couple of hours around twelve – so time your visit likewise). Likewise, there is no shoreline club or administration, so the shoreline is essentially there to be appreciated in all its normal magnificence.
You'll be relegated a 24-hour individual head servant amid your stay (with a decision of private, careful and liberal administration alternatives).
One of the greatest qualities of the resort is the exceptionality all around prepared by the staff and the administration. They are inescapable however not nosy, and will do whatever they can to make your vacation a win. The general director was there to welcome me and to say farewell: this is one of only a handful few lavish lodging that I went to where the general supervisor was so obviously present and appeared to really think about his visitors. It makes you feel extremely welcome.
The 65 breathtaking pool estates will surpass your most elevated desires as they are about private space, fantastic solace and perspectives towards the Indian Sea. They are all exceptionally open and accompany a sensibly estimated private pool, a great unwinding structure, a radiant delicate bed (with rich Ploh bed materials), indoor and outside downpour shower, bathtub, and a portion of the best lavatory luxuries that you will ever get at a lodging. Walkways and spans associate the unwinding structure and pool to the roomy living territory.
The savvy open-arrangement configuration of the manors permits the tender ocean breeze to stream in unreservedly, while from the bed to the bathtub, each perspective is interested in the outside.
There is complimentary Wi-Fi Web access all through the resort.
The lodging offers complimentary yoga classes (taking into account an everyday plan).
The resort has two eateries on location: Cire offers contemporary Western-style cooking while the all the more smooth Warung offers valid Indonesian charge.
The Alila brand is well known for its wellness offices and spa offices – with advisors prepared in anatomical physiology, knead, reflection – so it ought not to come as an astonishment that its Uluwatu station has a shocking Spa where visitors can enjoy their brain and body.
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Things you have to know about Indonesian Business Etiquette – Part 2
In our previous article, we talked about some aspects of the Indonesian culture and how it affects people's behaviour and local business etiquette. We particularly saw the greeting and introduction features of the Indonesian Business Etiquette. We will now share with you further information about Indonesian Business etiquette from giving gifts to business meetings protocols …
Indonesia, world biggest Archipel …
A quick reminder about Indonesian country facts. Indonesia is the home of over 250 million people living across 17,000 islands. Not only it is the biggest Muslim community in the world, it also one of the most populated countries in South East Asia. Speaking of Islam, according to Census.gov, about 88% of the Indonesian population is Muslim while the remaining are either Catholics, Hinduist, Buddhist and other indigenous religions.
The capital is Jakarta and the biggest cities in terms of population are Surabaya, Bandung, Meda, Smerang and Makassar. Java, which also includes Bali and all of the cities mentioned earlier, is by far the most popular region in Indonesia due to its wide range of activities going from beaches to temples. Indonesia became an independent country in 1946 after receiving several waves of invasions from the : Hindus, Muslims, Japanese and Sutch. The national official language is Bahasa also called Indonesian even though it is estimated that over 700 languages across the country. Consequently, Indonesian history and cultural background strongly impact the way they do business.
Giving a gift
Just like in China, many corruption scandals (or not yet scandals) happened in Indonesia because of the high consuming society. However, giving a professional small gift is still part of Indonesian traditional customs and will surely help your business relations to develop.
You will have to get some information about your Indonesian business partner before choosing your gift. In fact, depending on his religion, some gifts may be avoided. For example, if your Indonesian business partner is Muslim, you had better not give him anything "haram" which is the contrary of "halal". What does it mean? Well, to make it simple just avoid giving alcohol and pork products (ham, sausages, salami and any derived pork products like Gelatin candies which are usually made with pork). If the person is of Chinese origin, by respect, he will refuse the gift before accepting it. It is also better to avoid giving anything that cuts such as a knife, scissors, as it represents the cut of a relationship. For Hindus, avoid giving anything in leather as some animals are considered as sacred.
On a general note, wrap your gift with good quality paper and colors which will appeal to your partner depending on his origin. If he is of Chinese ethnicity go for gold and red. If he is muslim, you can choose any color. and finally, if he is from an Indian ethnicity, go for yellow, red or green. In addition, Indonesian, regardless of their religion, will use their right hand to receive the gift and won't open it in your presence.What if you receive a gift? Just like Chinese people, refuse at first and accept it with full humility.
Conducting a business meeting with your Indonesian partners
Another thing to do know is that Indonesian are time flexible. It means that they will usually arrive late. Their main focus is developing a genuine relationship with their business partner so don't expect to rush the business contract negotiation or project because of time, it may just hinder your relationship with your Indonesian partner. It is called in Indonesian "Jam Karet" which can be translated to rubber time. They take their time and relationship as well as harmony are the most important not money.Indonesians prefer face to face meetings instead of phones or emails. This may be mainly due to the need of creating a real relationship with their business partner. Small talk and non-project related discussions are a must during the first meetings with your Indonesian partner.
If you have to undertake some business negotiations start from the top of the ladder and go down to operations. As it is more formal in Indonesia, it is also important to have a first meeting with the highest in the company's organization chart (in charge of the project of course). For the contract, avoid insisting for a business contract as it may seem that you don't believe in them enough. Just explain, that you want to have a kind of plan to follow through and not because of issues that may occur.
Having a business lunch with your Indonesian partner?
If you are invited, you won't have to pay the bill as the host is the one inviting you. He will usually eat and sit last during the meal. It also important to wait for them to allow you to eat. As the guest of honor, you may be asked to begin first. If not, the most senior person will be the one to start.
In terms of utensils, you will either have a fork in your left hand plus a spoon in your right hand or directly eat with your hands. If you use your hands to eat, only use the right one as the left one is considered as being unhygienic. Even when you have to pass on the food, always use your right hand. Finally, it is best to wait for your Indonesian business partner to start talking business before you do and if you can try to invite them for dinner before you go without going overboard either.
Additional tips for women and outside-of-work situations
- Avoid chewing gum or yawning loudly in public
- Since most Indonesians are Muslims, some may have to pray 5 times a day. Thus, try to check the timetable online (IslamicFinder.com for example), to avoid planning a meeting at that time if possible.
- Tomorrow just means future. So don't forget to schedule a specific time instead
If you are a businesswoman dealing with an Indonesian male, it is better to:
- Start yourself the handshake
- When inviting for a dinner, ask the wife out as well
- Wear conservative clothes
Further reading:
- Travelling to Indonesia during Ramadan
- Cheap activities to do in Bali
- The Best Reasons Why You Should Spend Your Holiday in Bali
Things you have to know about Indonesian Business Etiquette
Are you planning to visit Indonesia not only for tourism but maybe for business? In this article, we will see some specific traits of Business etiquette in Indonesia.
General overview of Indonesia
With over 250 million inhabitants spread over 17,000 islands, Indonesia is one of the most populated countries in South East Asia. In terms of population the capital, Jakarta, has over 10 million inhabitants followed by Surabaya, Bandung, Meda, Smerang and Makassar. Most of these cities are locating in Java. One of the most well-known tourist cities in Indonesia (and Java) is Bali due to its wide range of activities going from beaches to temples.
You also have to know that Indonesia is culturally diverse. Indonesia has also been through several waves of invasions: hindu, muslims, Japanese and dutch. According to US World Census, over 700 languages are spoken in Indonesia alone and there are over 300 communities. The most populous are Javanese but you have malays, Chinese etc. The official language is the Bahasa, which any indonesian usually know how to use. Regarding religion, I invite you to read our previous articles about 6 things you have to know about religions in Indonesia. In a nutshell, 9 out of 10 indonesian are muslims while others are Christians, Roman Catholic, Hindu or any other religion.
The religion of your business partner will strongly impact your relationship with this person and how you should behave to avoid any misunderstanding and faux-pas. Now that you know more about Indonesian background, we can get on to the business etiquette in Indonesia.
Let's start with the language you should use
The official language in Indonesia is Bahasa or more internationally known as Indonesia. Its common use started after Indonesian Independence back in 1945. As it is one of Malay's dialect it owns several similarities with this language. However, it is important to note that there are many local dialects used (Javanese being the most popular) and that Indonesian is mainly used in public organizations and business settings.
As you can see on this graph from Hofstede' website and study, the Individualism factor is very low. As said on their website, for Indonesians family comes first. There is an important saying in Indonesia which goes as follows: "You can get another wife or husband but not another mother or father". For example, If someone wants to marry an Indonesian girl, he will have to get the parent's approval first.In order to maintain harmony in the group, we have what we call the principle of Face. This principle can be found in several other countries such as China (Mian Zi), Japan, or South Korea for example. What does it mean? Even though it is quite difficult to define in a few words, it all comes down to reputation and shame. For Indonesian, preserving face means preserving oneself from shame, called "malu" in Indonesian. Thus, it is important to speak carefully to an Indonesian who did a mistake.Here are some tips to do it the right way:
As a very diverse country, the national motto is "Unity in Diversity", the main aim of the Indonesian government was to unify the country regardless of its multiculturalism. Just like China, Indonesia is more of a group-driven community. Their identity is strongly linked to their family background and frequented social groups such as family,friends and village.The importance of the community and unity
- Don't criticize them or even give negative feedback to the person in front of others
- Do not shout, scream or talk aggressively to the person
- Try to phrase your concerns in a positive way so that the person doesn't feel "malu"
- Note that "yes" in Indonesian (just like in Chinese) doesn't mean "yes". There are actually many ways to say "Yes" and some of them actually mean "No" …
The first step of any relationship is greeting. Several studies showed that we are judged in less than 30 secondes upon greetings and introduction. Consequently, leaving a good impression is key.
- As you can see in the previous graph, the hierarchy is very important in Indonesia and can not be avoided. Because of that :
- Start by greeting the highest in the hierarchy or oldest of the group
- Don't forget to use his title when spelling the name of your Indonesian business partner
- Greet with a light (not firm like in Western countries) handshake along with the word " Selamat". If there are Muslims, "Asalam Malaykum" will be more appropriate.
- What about your clothes? Stick with business conservative styles. If you are a woman it is better to be covered from neck to under the knees.
You can also combine your handshake with a slight bow by joining both of your hands in front of you, just like in the picture below:
Source: Liverpool FC in Indonesia – Liverpoolecho.co.uk
Exhanging business cards
As a good business man, you must have already thought about bringing your business cards. However, how should you hand it over? What should be on it?
- Give your business card with your 2 hands and never with your left hand only (As a matter of fact, the left hand can't not be used for handshakes, eating, and greetings).
- When receiving your Indonesian business partner business card accept it with both of your hands, look at it for a few seconds and place it in a secured and organized place to express your respect for your new relationship.
- Also do not forget to translate your business card in Indonesian and to write your title on it
I hope this article will be helpful for you. In our next article, we will see the best practices when conducting meetings with Indonesian, enjoying a business lunch or dinner and some communication tips!
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To no one's surprise, Apple launched a bunch of new devices today in the Steve Jobs theater at the Apple spaceship docking station in Cupertino.
The new gadgetry includes:
- the iPhone X, a thousand dollar phone that trades security and sturdiness for a high price tag and a pretty screen (and it is a pretty screen, yes). It and ships on 3 November .
- the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, the preferred smartphone of the common folk. Pricing starts at $799, and they ship on 15 November.
- Apple's first true smartwatch, the Apple Watch 3 (previous models were merely secondary screens for iPhones). Retail starts at $399 for the LTE version, and shipping starts on 22 September.
- the Apple TV 4K. This Roku-killer sells for $179 and ships on 22 September.
So what do you think of the hardware? Is there anything on your must get list?


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It was to be Gordon Sinclair's last chance.
At 46, after decades of getting by on contracts in the animation industry and then working long hours as a chef, he decided to pursue a career that matched his abilities to his passion. He enrolled in George Brown College to become a nurse.
"I was excited," says Sinclair, now 50. "I wanted to go to Africa and work with Doctors Without Borders. Those plans have all been ruined."
In 2011, with thousands of dollars spend on tuition and two semesters on the Dean's Honour List, Sinclair was forced out of the program when charges from 20 years before showed up on a mandatory police check.
The charges — he had been rounded up in a raid on the comic book store where he worked — were never proven and were dismissed by a judge. By any measure, Gordon Sinclair was and is innocent.
Hundreds of thousands of Canadians — perhaps millions — are vulnerable to seeing their ambitions crushed, reputations ruined and livelihoods shattered because of a lack of legislation across Canada to dictate what information police can or cannot release, a Star investigation has found.
The situation has become critical, as more and more employers, volunteer groups, licensing bodies, governments and universities are requiring police checks that frequently disclose so-called non-conviction records — everything from simple contacts with police and 911 mental health calls to charges that were dropped, withdrawn or led to not-guilty verdicts due to lack of evidence.
Detailed interviews with nearly a dozen Canadians with such records include an Ottawa man who lost a career with Air Canada — even though he was never charged or convicted of any crime — because police years earlier took note of him with a suspected drug dealer in the low income neighbourhood where he grew up.
A B.C. woman's 911 calls during family arguments were noted on her police record and now prevent her from volunteer and professional work and trigger problems when crossing the U.S. border.
A Caledon man has abandoned his dream of being a firefighter after he was removed from a trainee position because his police check detailed a childhood friendship with a suspected drug dealer, even though he himself had no contact with police.
All three were unaware they had police records until they were required to provide background checks to prospective employers.
"This is an issue that should greatly concern all Ontarians, since it really could happen to anyone," says Jacqueline Tasca, policy analyst with the John Howard Society of Ontario 's Centre of Research, Policy and Program Development. "Most people don't know what a police record includes, and how common police records actually are. Many people have police records that they do not even know about."
The Toronto Police Service, for example, received nearly 110,000 requests last year from professional and volunteer organizations — a 92-per-cent increase over five years ago.
"The consequences of releasing non-conviction information can be devastating," says Abby Deshman, a director with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA).
"It is hard enough to get a job, volunteer experience or higher education. Trying to do these things with a non-conviction entry on your record results in closed doors and lost opportunities."
Both the CCLA and the John Howard Society of Ontario are releasing reports on the issue today that argue the presumption of innocence is being undermined by a patchwork of guidelines across police forces in Canada and a lack of legal framework governing what information is released.
Together, they call for tighter control over the release of non-conviction records and say the information should be withheld except in cases in which the disclosure would address a significant public safety threat.
As many as one in three Canadians have some form of non-conviction record sitting in police computers, the CCLA report says.
In Ontario, the criminal court system processes more than half-a-million charges annually. Last year, 43 per cent of adult cases resulted in stayed or withdrawn charges, the John Howard research found. All those individuals, despite not being found guilty of anything, have records in police computers.
More than half of employers surveyed by the John Howard Society in Hastings and Prince Edward counties require police background checks of prospective employees during hiring. And half of those employers had a police record check come back positive in the previous year.
The only explanation for the steady growth of background requests to the Toronto police is that "organizations that previously didn't ask for (background checks) are asking," says police spokesperson Mark Pugash.
The growth appears to be continuing unabated.
A parent committee of the Toronto District School Board recently floated a motion that if adopted would make police record checks mandatory for hundreds of volunteers accompanying their children and grandchildren on field trips.
Police policies for disclosing non-conviction records vary widely across Canada.
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland have guidelines that differ on how much information can be released while Manitoba, Quebec and Nova Scotia have no clear policies, the CCLA study says.
In February, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police proposed new guidelines advising forces "against disclosure of non-conviction records" with a "narrow public safety exception" for cases where disclosure would protect vulnerable people.
It is unclear how broadly the guidelines will be adopted by forces across the province that already have widely varying practices.
The real solution, according to both the CCLA and the John Howard Society, is clear legislation that prohibits disclosure of non-conviction records. They also suggest placing decisions around the most revealing kind of background checks — those issued to people seeking to work with vulnerable Canadians — in the hands of trained and impartial professionals who would be governed by provincial legislation that includes clear privacy and human rights protections.
Gordon Sinclair's experience illustrates how an individual's life can be derailed by a "vulnerable records check."
In August, 1991, when Sinclair was working as a part-time clerk in the now-defunct Dragon Lady Comics store, then on Queen Street in Toronto, police arrived one August afternoon and gathered comics they deemed to be obscene.
They seized dozens of copies of Melody, a comic book about an exotic dancer.
Produced in Quebec with financial support from the provincial government, the comic, tame by contemporary standards, raised eyebrows at the time and triggered police action.
Sinclair, then 27, was charged with 33 counts of possession of obscene material for the purpose of selling. The charges — one for each copy of the comic seized — were laid against every staff member at the store, he says.
"We didn't think much of it because we knew there was nothing to the allegations," says Sinclair. "It was nothing nearly as bad as Hustler (magazine)."
The charges were soon withdrawn and Sinclair thought no more of it — until he applied for a police background check that would allow him to take training placements at a nursing home or hospital, a required part of his George Brown course requirements.
The check came back with the long-since-tossed charges listed.
"I was a bit shocked," he says. "I went to the dean of nursing and explained the situation. She said I couldn't do any clinical work and said, 'We have to remain neutral.' "
He was given two choices: Either try to convince prospective employers to accept him for a practicum — and receive a fail grade in the likely event he was unsuccessful — or withdraw.
Sinclair withdrew, believing he could re-enter the program with a clean record.
In March, 2011, after an appeal to Toronto Police, Sinclair received a letter indicating his request for suppression of the charges had been granted.
Sinclair tried to re-enter his program at George Brown but was denied.
He appealed to the college's president but it had no effect, despite a letter from his former comic store boss, John Biernat, saying, "It is extremely disturbing to me, as the owner of the store and the person in charge of choosing which materials were imported and offered for sale, that (Sinclair) has been expelled from the George Brown Nursing Program ... I appreciate that the safety of vulnerable persons is of paramount importance, but I sincerely feel that there are no grounds here for supposing Mr. Sinclair would pose any risk to patients."
In a letter sent to college officials in March, 2011, Sinclair wrote: "It seems odd that George Brown seems resolved in punishing me like I was guilty when the police themselves cleared me."
Citing privacy reasons, Deana Lunn, chair of George Brown's practical nursing program, whom Sinclair dealt with, declined in an interview to speak about his case. But she did speak generally about the challenge of "unclear" student police checks.
The school's privacy policies prevent them from probing the specifics of what appears on police checks.
"There's no wiggle room," she says. "We have to follow the rules like everybody else."
She says students forced to withdraw in order to clear their police checks can return to the program, but they must apply from scratch and be subject to admission decisions.
Lunn says cases such as Sinclair's occur two or three times a year.
"It's a difficult thing, there's no question," she says. "I can appreciate and empathize ... But it is beyond our boundaries to have any discussion with a student about it or even give advice. We merely state these are the options around the academic pathway."
Sinclair's story is one of many.
"Our research results revealed various incidents where students finishing teacher's college or social work school were shocked to find out they would not qualify for placements and were, therefore, unable to graduate," reads a recently completed study by University of Toronto sociologists Kelly Hannah-Moffat and Paula Maurutto.
The authors conclude the disclosure of non-conviction records are as damaging to individuals as having an actual criminal record and that the release "violates constitutional and, in particular, due process rights."
"These are unproven accusations that might not be true," said Hannah-Moffat in an interview. "It can pull people back into the system by making them unemployable and creating a social stigma. You have to ask what the bigger consequence is of that behaviour."
For the study, the researchers interviewed one man who had been sent to hospital by his parents after threatening suicide as a young man. While he quickly recovered and moved on, the incident cast a long shadow when he applied for a position with the military and found his medical history documented on his background check.
"Examples such as these raise increasing concerns regarding the barriers to seeking emergency medical assistance for fear of the lifelong effects of disclosure of police contact information," the study concludes.
Last month, B.C.'s Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham investigated the issue of non-conviction disclosures in a report she described as "one of the most important investigation reports, if not the most important" she has ever written.
It calls on authorities to strike a fairer balance between an individual's right to privacy and an employer's right to obtain relevant background information on potential employees with "clear and enforceable" legislation.
Brian Beamish, assistant commissioner of Ontario's Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, would like to see similar reforms here.
"There is a need to exercise caution when law enforcement is in the position of making these decisions," he says. "There's a large body of jobs, schooling opportunities and volunteer positions where that information is not relevant."
Sinclair had to hire a lawyer to recover the $2,600 in tuition he paid to George Brown College.
"The legal fees ate up most of what I got back so it didn't mean much," he says.
He applied to Ryerson's nursing program, but was not admitted.
Today, he's living on his savings and doing renovation work on a Parkdale home he says he'll likely have to sell.
"I just have to take what I can get in terms of jobs. I'll never have a real career now. Nursing was my last chance. I'm finished."
If you have stories to tell about the disclosure of non-conviction records, contact Robert Cribb at email@example.com


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Browsing the local food scene aside other Ann Arborites, you may have noticed the food blog of local Ann Arbor parent Erica Nkansah, an inspired culinary artist who loves to cook for family and friends.
Culinary artistry as inspired living
From Ghana to Holland to Michigan, Erica Nkansah's passion for cooking began early on, as her parents and siblings all love to make food. She now lives in the Ann Arbor area with her husband Michael and their 2-year-old daughter, Ava. Nkansah credits her husband, her "No. 1 fan," with inspiring her to cook and write her food blog, This African Cooks, where she shares recipes and photographs of her culinary creations, and conveys the sentiment that "this African cooks, and you should too!"
Nkansah finds preparing meals as an excellent way to relax from a busy day at Henry Ford Hospital, where she works as a post-partum care nurse. A self-proclaimed "home cook foodie who loves to cook," she supports local, organic farms and businesses. Often grocery shopping on the way home from work, she notes there are "a lot more specialty stores than people may realize," especially for African and Middle Eastern cuisine. As for the story behind the name?
"I'm African and I like to cook. I like people to know I'm African. I like to explore beyond African cuisine. I like multi-ethnic cooking."
Family time and social cuisine
"Help you, Momma, help you?" asks her daughter, as they don their "Mom and me" aprons and set to work, adding a dash of toddler magic to the mix. Ava likes to whip stuff with the whisk, and when they bake cookies she puts dough on the cookie sheets. Notably, the Captain Crunch French Toast and fruit salads often have a sudden mysterious absence of strawberries.
So where did this local working mom learn to cook? "I like experimenting and trying different things," says Nkansah, who often hosts social occasions at home with family and friends. While a firm believer that everyone should try their hand at cooking, she knows a lot of people don't like to cook or are simply too busy.
"It's easier when cooking is something that you like to do; it can be very soothing," she says. Keeping this in mind, she cooks for friends and coworkers, frequently bringing a delicious dish of lasagna or spaghetti to work. This inspired Nkansah and her coworkers to plan an international cuisine potluck for their entire department.
Where might we find her culinary masterpieces? "I would like to set up at Eastern Market," says Nkansah. She has a vision of soon branching into catering events and weddings, but until then, you can follow her food blog at thisafricancooks.com for delicious recipes and beautiful food photography. You'll also find gorgeous photos of her unique creations at instagram.com/thisafricancooks/ on Instagram.
What is your go-to easy family recipe for busy nights?
Any noodle dish, 30 minutes and done! Spaghetti in just a few minutes, just add sausage or meatballs. Ragu sauce with sweet basil and tomato; or sauce from scratch: tomato sauce and olive oil, smoked paprika, basil, red pepper, and fresh herbs.
What dish do you make to impress?
Asian glazed salmon with garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus or green beans. People always love the salmon! Ginger, garlic and other spices really bring out the flavor.
Where do you go to find those hard-to-find ingredients?
Juniperberries from the Holiday Market in Royal Oak or Canton.
Favorite place to eat out in Washtenaw County?
Antonio's Coney Island for the Guatemalan breakfast, and La Torre Taqueria is one of the best places around for Mexican cuisine. I also like the Home Brewery.


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FOR RELEASE Tuesday, August 29, 2006
PLANO, Texas – UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has presented UGS with the 2006 Customer Service Leadership Award in the PLM solutions space for the automotive industry. According to Frost & Sullivan, UGS has delivered "superlative customer value by understanding specific industry needs and aligning its solutions with that of its customers."
Frost & Sullivan selects a company for its Customer Service Leadership based upon demonstrated excellence in customer service leadership within the industry. The recipient company has shown tremendous responsiveness to customer needs and has continually focused on long- and short-term customer profitability goals. In addition, the award recipient has demonstrated flexibility in tailoring its product offerings to suit customer businesses.
"We are deeply honored that Frost & Sullivan has selected UGS to receive such a prestigious award," said Tony Affuso, chairman, CEO and president of UGS. "In the automotive industry and many others, we have transformed the process of innovation to help our customers drive top-line growth and meet the challenges of globalization. To be recognized with this award is a testament to our dedication to never let a customer fail."
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"We congratulate UGS on this achievement in the PLM industry," said Sathyajit Rao, research manager for Frost & Sullivan. "UGS' unique ability to identify the specific challenges faced by the automotive industry and provide innovative solutions in line with their needs has endeared the company to its automotive customers."Frost & Sullivan noted that UGS has the most complete portfolio of products for the automotive industry and recognized its ongoing commitment to excellence in technology and customer value.
"Competitiveness within the automotive industry today is pushed to the limits with manufacturers coming up with newer designs and models at breathtaking speed," added Rao. "UGS' portfolio has allowed its clients to reduce time-to-market and gain a competitive advantage. Additionally, our research found that automotive customers appreciate the ease of integration of UGS solutions with legacy offerings and laud the efforts of UGS in ensuring best practices are replicated at all global locations irrespective of the prevailing IT environment."
The recipient of the Customer Service Leadership Award has excelled based on one or more of the following criteria:
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35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let us go across to the other side." 36 And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. 38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" 39 And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 He said to them, "Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?" 41 And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"
In Mark 4:35-41, there is a familiar story of Jesus calming the stormy sea. Perhaps you are familiar with the story from Sunday School or the old flannel graphs and can picture Jesus standing at the front of the boat, arms outstretched commanding the sea to "be still". It could be that you've heard this passage preached on many times maybe calling you to have faith through the storms of life. Certainly, there is even an aspect of Christ's sovereignty over nature that flows right out of this passage. But there are two elements about this passage that I'd like to point out, which you may not be aware of.
The first, perhaps more obvious, is the typological fulfillment of Jonah from the first chapter recorded on his ministry. In short, typology is when a person, event, or institution points forward to a future person, event, or institution. The type points forward to the antitype. In the account from Jonah chapter 1, we see Jonah, the type, and above in our passage from Mark, we see Jesus, the antitype.
In Jonah 1:1-3, Jonah was instructed by the Lord to go to Nineveh in order to call them to repentance. He refused and instead headed on a boat to Tarshish. We pick up in verse 4 below:
4 But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up. 5 Then the mariners were afraid, and each cried out to his god. And they hurled the cargo that was in the ship into the sea to lighten it for them. But Jonah had gone down into the inner part of the ship and had lain down and was fast asleep. 6 So the captain came and said to him, "What do you mean, you sleeper? Arise, call out to your god! Perhaps the god will give a thought to us, that we may not perish."
7 And they said to one another, "Come, let us cast lots, that we may know on whose account this evil has come upon us." So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. 8 Then they said to him, "Tell us on whose account this evil has come upon us. What is your occupation? And where do you come from? What is your country? And of what people are you?" 9 And he said to them, "I am a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land." 10 Then the men were exceedingly afraid and said to him, "What is this that you have done!" For the men knew that he was fleeing from the presence of the Lord, because he had told them.
11 Then they said to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may quiet down for us?" For the sea grew more and more tempestuous. 12 He said to them, "Pick me up and hurl me into the sea; then the sea will quiet down for you, for I know it is because of me that this great tempest has come upon you." 13 Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea grew more and more tempestuous against them. 14 Therefore they called out to the Lord, "O Lord, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not on us innocent blood, for you, O Lord, have done as it pleased you." 15 So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging. 16 Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows.
Now, just upon reading that passage, the similarities between the passage from Mark should become evident. Between the two accounts, we have both continuity and discontinuity. In other words there are things that are similar, and things not so much so. The similarities from the two events would be: the boat, the storm, the fear displayed by the mariners, Jonah sleeping, the call to Jonah ("Why are you sleeping!?!"), etc. As a side note, it's important when examining typology that we don't make every point find similarity. For instance, Jesus was asleep in the stern or rear of the boat while Jonah was asleep in the "inner part." That aside, the similarities from the two stories are striking and here is the point, or where we begin to see how Jesus is the antitype, i.e. the greater Jonah. Whereas Jonah was guilty of sin before God, the only solution to calm the storm was to throw Jonah overboard, ridding them of guilt from his sin. Christ, the greater Jonah, had no sin. As such, this Greater Jonah, did not need to cast Himself overboard to calm the storm. He had dominion over the storm and rebuked it to be still. But notice the common response of the mariners on the ship with Jonah and the disciples on the ship with Jesus:
"Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows." Jonah 1:16
"And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?" Mark 4:42
In each case the men recognized that it was the Lord who had control and dominion over the sea and as a direct result of that recognition, each group of men were seriously afraid. This is the right and biblical response to the power and majesty of God.
But that's not the end of the connection between Jesus and Jonah. An additional point of typology is brought out through the words of Jesus Himself in Matthew 12:38-41:
38 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you." 39 But he answered them, "An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40 For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 41 The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here."
Here we see that just as Jonah was cast overboard from the boat as a result of sin and spent three days and nights in the belly of the God-appointed whale, so also Christ as a result of sin, though not His own, was to spend three days and nights "in the heart of the earth", following His death on the cross. Similarly, upon the command of God the whale spit out Jonah and Christ was raised victoriously from the grave. Christ asserted Himself as not only the fulfillment of the type and shadow that Jonah portrayed through his actual, physical encounter with the whale, but also that He was the greater Jonah, sinless on all accounts and reigning supreme over the sea and more importantly death.
But there is a second point from the account of Jesus calming the storm in Mark and for this, we go to Psalm 107:23-32. Some of the key words/phrases are highlighted:
23 Some went down to the sea in ships,
doing business on the great waters;
24 they saw the deeds of the Lord,
his wondrous works in the deep.
25 For he commanded and raised the stormy wind,
which lifted up the waves of the sea.
26 They mounted up to heaven; they went down to the depths;
their courage melted away in their evil plight;
27 they reeled and staggered like drunken men
and were at their wits' end.
28 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.
29 He made the storm be still,
and the waves of the sea were hushed.
30 Then they were glad that the waters were quiet,
and he brought them to their desired haven.
31 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wondrous works to the children of man!
32 Let them extol him in the congregation of the people,
and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
Isn't this a fascinating example of the unity and harmony of God's Word. Here in a small, but familiar passage from the Gospel of Mark, we find connectivity with Jonah in which we see the supremacy of Christ as a fulfillment of the type and evidence of Him as the greater Jonah. We can observe the right response that man should have when he encounters the awesome and majestic power of God. Additionally, we see a Psalm of David as a near word for word account of Mark's Gospel, in which the psalmist magnifies the almighty power of God that is on display as He delivers those who seek Him in their time of despair. Likewise, we can observe a second response of those who have experienced the blessing of God's magnificent power and work, thankfulness and praise.


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I swear I had just been on a mountaintop. Matt had been travel-free for 4 weeks. I felt full and able to handle the busy travel season coming up. Then, in what seemed like an instant, I felt myself spinning in a downward spiral. Matt had been gone 6 of the last 7 days. And it didn't look like it was going to slow down. I was having a full-on pity party for myself. I felt alone and isolated. I was grabbing at branches and rocks on my way down the mountain. Friends. A good book. A new project. Kids. Anything to fill this lonely feeling. The branches would hold for a short time before they broke and I was sent careening down again. The anxiety I had dealt with several times, threatened to break through again.
One day, feeling I was about to hit bottom, I forced myself to go for a run. It felt like there were weights on my legs and weights on my heart. But I turned on music that would reaffirm the promises of God and forced myself to move. With each pound on the pavement and each song, I could feel the truth breaking through, like the sun shining bright after a day filled with rain. God loves me, He is for me, He is my strength. But more importantly, He wants to be number one in my life. Too often I get busy with other things and slowly crowd Him out. When things are moving along smoothly, I being to think too much of myself and my ability to handle things. I become too confident in myself. The truth is, however, I can do nothing on my own. And God uses the moments when I reach the end of myself, to remind me of how much I need Him. I was reminded how important it is to check in with Him each day, to ground myself in what He says. Then I am less likely to believe the lies the devil is telling me.
I was grateful for the humbling I felt and even more grateful for a loving, gracious Father who didn't shame me. He gently pointed me back to the truth I already knew but so often forget. This time, instead of a flimsy branch to grab onto, I saw a hand reaching down for me. And as I took hold, I knew I could rest assured it would hold firm.


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Two riders injured in motorcycle crash
From staff reports
Two people were injured in a motorcycle crash Wednesday in Constantine Township.
Michigan State Police said Gary Purcell, 60, and a passenger, his wife, Patricia, 64, both of Coloma, were riding south on Youngs Prairie Road near Millers Mill Road, when he was unable to negotiate curves and lost control, laying his cycle down on the road. The motorcycle and riders then traveled across the road and into a culvert, where the bike came to rest.
Gary suffered a broken leg, and both he and Patricia had scrapes and cuts. They were taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital for treatment.


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The land is located in Qanat Baskih – Baskinta Region, one of the highest villages in Lebanon at around 1800 m elevation and it is known for its natural environment and moderate climate.
This region is a touristic area with distinction and a famous destination for adventurers. You can benefit from its distinctive climate in all four seasons. You can enjoy numerous activities such as camping, hiking and biking on some off-road trails. It also embraces a magnificent view of surrounding mountains, hills and valleys.
As for the winter season, the village wears a majestic white veil. The snow crowns all the mountains. The skiers will enjoy practicing their hobby on some of the best ski resorts in Lebanon.
The land is right at the border of Suite de Faqra project.


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Numerous studies have proven the effectiveness of Xanax in the fight against anxiety and panic disorders. This is one of the most prescribed drugs in the USA. But, like any medicine, even very effective, Xanax has a number of side effects. Addiction to Xanax is one of them. Many people are afraid of it. Even if you decide to buy Xanax online legally on a well-known site, withdrawal and addiction syndromes are obvious problems. How can you deal with addiction?
Ways to reduce addiction
- The first and most important way to avoid addiction is to follow the doctor's recommendations. Do not increase or decrease the dose yourself, do not shorten or increase the time interval between taking pills. Today you have the opportunity to even order Xanax online without a prescription, but you should not do this if the doctor recommended stopping the drug.
- Gradually reduce the dose of tablets before the end of the course of treatment. You can not abruptly stop taking Xanax. If you know that you have several weeks to take the drug, then buy Alprazolam with a lower dose than before. Doctors recommend reducing the dose by 0.25 mg every 15 days.
- Many people order Xanax online. It is very convenient due to competitive price and fast delivery. But be careful, control yourself! Stop taking the drug after the course of treatment! Otherwise, there is a high probability of dependence.
- If you think you can easily abuse the medicine, transfer the control of taking the medicine to someone in your family. Let your husband / wife control the pills schedule.
- If you try to lower the dose, you may experience a panic attack or other problems. You can try to relieve stress by non-drug methods: a walk in the fresh air, meditation, chatting with friends and family. You need to distract from the main problem – reducing the dose of Xanax.
- If, when you taking Xanax, panic attacks do not disappear, then you need to look for the cause of these attacks. Many people turn to a specialist for help. With the help of therapy and Alprazolam, it is possible to cope with problems much faster.
- If someone says that a drastic dose reduction will help to quickly stop taking Xanax and take the active ingredients out of the body almost immediately – don't believe him! Talk to your doctor – most likely, he will offer hospitalization for a quick and complete rejection of Alprazolam.
- Join a forum or group where you will meet people at different stages of the output of Xanax. This will give you psychological support, and you can reduce strong mental pressure. In specialized forums you will meet people in the same situation as you.
- Do not panic or feel free to ask for help. Your doctor will not sue you if you do not legally buy Xanax. The sooner you visit your doctor, the better for you.
- There are many herbal medicines on the market that act like a placebo and can also help you with panic attacks. Use these herbal remedies to make the Xanax process easier.
And last but not least, always choose the best sites to buy Xanax online, where you can consult with a specialist, you will be given good discounts and different payment methods. In addition, you can receive the order with the help of transport companies (for example, EMS), and the courier overnight will deliver the order to the doorstep of the house, preserving your anonymity.
This article is solely educational, encyclopedic and informational functions. You must obtain the approval of your doctor before applying the tips and recommendations described in the article. Do not self-medicate!


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Brandywine Valley SPCA crew heading to Houston for Harvey
After welcoming more than 80 dogs and cats displaced by Hurricane Harvey, Brandywine Valley SPCA employees are flying to Houston to continue assisting the area in relief efforts.
On Wednesday and Thursday, two teams of 10 BVSPCA employees arrived in Houston to help with sheltering services in the area, said Linda Torelli, Brandywine Valley SPCA's director of marketing and programs.
A temporary shelter will be setup at the NRG Arena in Houston to "handle 1,000-plus animals," Torelli added.
Additionally, a second team will be arriving in Houston to assist the SPCA of Brazoria County, with their animal shelter needs. The Lake Jackson, Texas, animal intake is about one hour south of Houston on the Gulf of Mexico and continues to experience flooding, Torelli said.
STORY:Harvey pushes gas prices up; more increases to come
The BVSPCA is calling on community members to donate items to aid in their efforts.
The Fill-the-Truck-for-Brazoria effort will begin at the West Chester Campus on Thursday morning and will run through Saturday night. Donations can be dropped off at any BVSPCA location and will be picked up as the truck leaves West Chester for Texas on Sunday. Top needed items include:
- Crates, especially larger sizes
- Puppy pads
- Paper towels
- Disinfectable toys, such as Kongs
- Paper gowns, booties & masks
"We're honored to be asked to assist during this critical time in the Houston area for the animals and their families," said Adam Lamb, BVSPCA CEO. "We're looking forward to working alongside so many local and national organizations doing heroic work for the animals."
The deployment is the latest action the BVSPCA has taken to help displaced animals.
STORY:Delaware Air National Guard deploys personnel to assist in Harvey relief
On Saturday, the first group of 24 cats and 26 cats arrived, while another 27 dogs arrived early Wednesday morning.
The animals are available for adoption at the BVSPCA West Chester and Georgetown Campuses.
Animals available for adoption were in shelters prior to the hurricane that has been relocated to make room for rescued pets to stay local with the hope they will be reclaimed by their families.
The BVSPCA asks for the community's help in supporting these relief efforts by donating at bvspca.org/donate or by mail to: Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380.
STORY:Allen Harim donates 40,000 pounds of chicken to Harvey relief efforts
Contact Alonzo Small at (302) 324-2856 or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @P_AlonzoSmall.


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the Antwerp ships, Ludo Van Campenhout (N-VA) was re-recorded for his substance addiction. On the completion of his deputy burgomaster's office is currently nothing known about it.
the Ships of Van Campenhout, since a couple of weeks into treatment for his addiction. He was the youngest of the city council in October is to be absent due to an illness.
"Ships, Van Campenhout, it is currently in," says Antwerp, N-VA chairman of the Fons Duchateau. "Since he is under treatment, we find that it is extremely indelicate to be there to respond to it. We will be on the implementation of the deputy burgomaster's office to communicate at the right time."


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Iceland Foods signs deal with BT
Iceland Foods has signed a seven-year £18.4m comms contract with BT to improve its network performance and cut costs.
Iceland Foods has signed a seven-year £18.4m comms contract with BT to improve its network performance and cut costs.
The contract extends BT's existing relationship with Iceland by a further five years, whilst adding additional networked IT services which will deliver "significant" cost savings by putting the retailer firmly on the path to voice and data convergence.
Mark Pearson, IS director at Iceland, said, "This deal with BT Global Services will provide Iceland with significant cost savings across our voice estate whilst strategically placing us on our convergence roadmap."
Over the seven-year period, BT Global Services will continue to provide a managed service for Iceland's Wan and Lan. It will also add new elements such as the delivery of a new "hosted voice solution", which will see BT take complete ownership of Iceland's voice comms estate.
Hosted voice is designed to allow a step by step approach to convergence as opposed to a wholesale change, and will provide a substantial proportion of the overall cost savings.
The service has been specifically tailored to meet Iceland's business requirements and will significantly reduce the retailer's total cost of ownership for its voice estate, rather than simply providing pence per minute savings on voice spend.
Voice and data convergence sees both sets of traffic being carried over a single network, cutting costs for the user.
Telecom managers to lobby Ofcom
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Where my work has been published:
Spill My Soul 2015-current, weekly column at ALTARWORK. Creative nonfiction.
FCA Magazine 2014-current, print and digital stories of ministry impact.
The Way of His World June 2017, The Redbud Post. A poetic retelling of the creation story.
Putting Pride Aside May/June 2017, FCA Magazine. Topical story on keeping our hearts humble.
Everbloom: Stories of Deeply Rooted and Transformed Lives April 2017, Paraclate Press. An anthology of essays by the women of Redbud Writers Guild (of which I am a part). My essay is titled: Untangle
Quite The Same March 2017, Living Bread Ministries. Devotional blog on the similarities of humanity around the world.
Space to Breathe August 2016, The Mudroom. An essay on allowing my soul to rest.
To Such As These November 2014, Compassion International. A blog post for Universal Children's Day.
I Didn't Ask To Fall In Love November 2013, Compassion International. A blog post about my Compassion Sponsor Trip.


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That footnote is the best footnote of all time!
June 15, 1952
Were the words after "minding his own business" just as illegible in the original footnote as they are in this scan? I'm guessing they probably were (by Kelly's intention), unless maybe it continued "when all over sudden" before becoming completely undeciperabobble.ReplyDelete
Undeciperabobble by intent, even crawling up the side of the panel, makes it the best footnote ever in my book! I think Kelly had the most fun as cartoonist than any other!Delete


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The Lord's Special Servant
42 "Here is my servant, the one I support.
He is the one I chose, and I am pleased with him.
I have put my Spirit upon him,
and he will bring justice to all nations.
2 He will not cry out or yell
or speak loudly in the streets.
3 He will not break a crushed blade of grass
or put out even a weak flame.
He will truly bring justice;
4 he will not lose hope or give up
until he brings justice to the world.
And people far away will trust his teachings."
5 God, the Lord, said these things.
He created the skies and stretched them out.
He spread out the earth and everything on it.
He gives life to all people on earth,
to everyone who walks on the earth.
6 The Lord says, "I, the Lord, called you to do right,
and I will hold your hand
and protect you.
You will be the sign of my agreement with the people,
a light to shine for all people.
7 You will help the blind to see.
You will free those who are in prison,
and you will lead those who live in darkness out of their prison.
8 "I am the Lord. That is my name.
I will not give my glory to another;
I will not let idols take the praise that should be mine.
9 The things I said would happen have happened,
and now I tell you about new things.
Before those things happen,
I tell you about them."
A Song of Praise to the Lord
10 Sing a new song to the Lord;
sing his praise everywhere on the earth.
Praise him, you people who sail on the seas and you animals who live in them.
Praise him, you people living in faraway places.
11 The deserts and their cities should praise him.
The settlements of Kedar should praise him.
The people living in Sela should sing for joy;
they should shout from the mountaintops.
12 They should give glory to the Lord.
People in faraway lands should praise him.
13 The Lord will march out like a strong soldier;
he will be excited like a man ready to fight a war.
He will shout out the battle cry
and defeat his enemies.
14 The Lord says, "For a long time I have said nothing;
I have been quiet and held myself back.
But now I will cry out
and strain like a woman giving birth to a child.
15 I will destroy the hills and mountains
and dry up all their plants.
I will make the rivers become dry land
and dry up the pools of water.
16 Then I will lead the blind along a way they never knew;
I will guide them along paths they have not known.
I will make the darkness become light for them,
and the rough ground smooth.
These are the things I will do;
I will not leave my people.
17 But those who trust in idols,
who say to their statues,
'You are our gods'
will be rejected in disgrace.
Israel Refused to Listen to the Lord
18 "You who are deaf, hear me.
You who are blind, look and see.
19 No one is more blind than my servant Israel
or more deaf than the messenger I send.
No one is more blind than the person I own
or more blind than the servant of the Lord.
20 Israel, you have seen much, but you have not obeyed.
You hear, but you refuse to listen."
21 The Lord made his teachings wonderful,
because he is good.
22 These people have been defeated and robbed.
They are trapped in pits
or locked up in prison.
Like robbers, enemies have taken them away,
and there is no one to save them.
Enemies carried them off,
and no one said, "Bring them back."
23 Will any of you listen to this?
Will you listen carefully in the future?
24 Who let the people of Jacob be carried off?
Who let robbers take Israel away?
The Lord allowed this to happen,
because we sinned against him.
We did not live the way he wanted us to live
and did not obey his teaching.
25 So he became very angry with us
and brought terrible wars against us.
It was as if the people of Israel had fire all around them,
but they didn't know what was happening.
It was as if they were burning,
but they didn't pay any attention.


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Somehow this country has become to a place where most American's seem totally willing to sit by and allow the country to slide into some weird 1984 police state mentality.
A news story that's almost to bizarre to believe, but unfortunately is becoming commonplace in this country, has been making its rounds around the internet this morning.
Earlier this year a New Mexico tradesman, David Eckert, was stopped by police during a routine traffic stop; what followed was anything but routine.
When the man exited his car, police claim that it looked like he was, "clenching his buttocks". Apparently that's all that's needed in this country to give police probable cause to force a man to have invasive surgery.
Suspecting the man was hiding drugs, the police performed a search of the man's body. When they found nothing, he was arrested and taken to the local hospital where he was:
- Given an abdominal x-ray; no drugs were found.
- Forced to receive a rectal finger exam; no drugs were found.
- Forced to receive another rectal finger exams; no drugs were found.
- Given a forced enema, where he was then forced to defecate in front of doctors and police officers; no drugs were found.
- Forced for a second time to receive an enema, where he again had to defecate in front of doctors and police officers; no drugs were found.
- Made to again undergo a third enema, and defecate in front of doctors and police officers; again no drugs were found.
After being humiliated, and forced into multiple unwanted medical procedures, the police found nothing in Eckert's body. But apparently the torture and humiliation wasn't over. Unsatisfied with the findings of the previous 6 medical procedures, police ordered the doctors to perform surgery on Eckert.
He was the sedated, and the doctors performed an invasive colonoscopy, where a camera was forced into Eckert's body. The camera was then inserted through his colon all the way up into his large intestines; NO NARCOTICS WERE EVER FOUND.
A Pattern of Abuse: The Police State is Out of Control
Shockingly, this wasn't the first time something like this has happened.
KOB Eyewitness News 4 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is reporting that another man, Timothy Young was also forced to undergo similar treatments.
After being pulled over by police, Young, who was also accused of hiding drugs inside his body, was taken without a warrant to the Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico where just like Eckert, he was subjected to medical procedures including x-rays of his stomach and an anal exam. NO NARCOTICS WERE EVER FOUND.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin police accused of routinely performing invasive illegal rectal searches.
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin over eight men have filed lawsuits against the city after they say they were victims of illegal rectal searches. Another 30 men have since come forward, claiming they too were forced by police into invasive medical procedures and illegal searches.
Texas State troopers performing disgusting illegal cavity searches on women 'all over Texas'
Two women in Texas are suing the State Troopers after they conducted an illegal roadside cavity search.
Brandy Hamilton, 26, and Alexandria Randle, 24, told reporters how they were ordered out of their vehicle, and ordered to lie in a revealing position across the hood of the car. They say they were then forced into a roadside cavity search, in full view of the public.
While the story of the man in New Mexico was sensational enough to be covered by the mainstream media, it's not anything new.
As I looked into this story, I literally found thousands of similar cases from around the country. Thousands of people, a large majority of them who were completely innocent, forced into humiliating and invasive searches. How have we come to a place where this kind of behavior is accepted?
It seems like we have a country full of people who are willing to look the other way. As long as their reality T.V. shows keep playing, and their government assistance checks keep coming, a vast majority of the American public seems willing to accept the draconian police state that's emerged over the last couple of decades.
Protecting Yourself During a Traffic Stop.
- Wait & Listen: After you have stopped your vehicle, remain inside and wait for the police officer to approach you. Be prepared to present your documents (license, registration, and insurance) and if you have to go into a glove compartment box tell the officer what you are doing. This is for your protection, as well as the officers. You have to understand that most police are always on guard, and rightfully so.
- Be certain it's a real Cop: If you are stopped by an unmarked cop car, or encounter an officer who's not in uniform, many police stations advice calling your local non-emergency number. The dispatcher will be able to confirm whether or not the person is a real officer.
- Know your Rights: Typically, an officer does not have the right to search your vehicle without probable cause. If the officer asks to search your vehicle without having probable cause, you do have the right to refuse.
- Record it: Many people are recommending that you now record your encounters with police. Now I'm not talking about the idiots who purposely go out there trying to antagonize officers so they can make some idiotic YouTube video, but I am suggesting that you protect yourself as much as possible. Having a video of your experience can protect you from being accused of something that you might not have done. Most people's cellphones are more than adequate when it comes to recording your traffic stop.
- Don't be a Smartass: When it comes to dealing with police, giving them a hard time is probably not the best option. Now I'm not suggesting you roll over and ignore your rights, but I am suggesting having a level head and being as nice and courteous as possible.
- Don't expect a problem: A vast majority of police are still decent people who are just trying to do their job. If you were speeding, or did something that caused you to be pulled over, suck it up and don't escalate the problem. Even if you feel you're innocent, arguing with the police officer isn't going to do anything but in get you into more trouble. Save your defense for the court.


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Developing individualized ground testing protocols for use of sleep medications in spaceflight (2010-05-18)During spaceflight, sleep time are markedly reduced for astronauts. Sleep medications are used by astronauts during space mission for sleep. Spaceflight is an environment where abrupt alarm awakening is always a possibility ...


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The final weekend of the preliminaries in both of EFAF's pan-European club competitions lies ahead. Four of the concluding seven games still have postseason implications, as two of the EFL quarterfinals spots and two of the EFAF Cup semifinal spots still are at stake. At Schwäbisch Hall in Germany and at Helsinki the race for an EFL quarterfinals spot is decided in direct encounters of the teams concerned. However, the Helsinki Wolverines' chances are merely theoretical, after losing the first of two matches against the Calanda Broncos 6-49 at Chur.
German champions Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns certainly are not assured of a trip to the quarterfinals, when they face the Parma Panthers at home. Germany's EFAF Cup participant Braunschweig already lost its home game against Danish champions Triangle Razorbacks (24-26) and faces elimination from the competition, so the Unicorns might be warned. While teams from Germany and Austria most often lived up to the expectations in European Cup play, recently they face more and more competition from nations where american football has a shorter heritage. Not only did the Triangle Razorbacks push Braunschweig to the brink of elimination, the Prague Panthers already finished their quest for an EFL postseason spot and defated the Danube Dragons, Austria's champions of 2010, by 41-34 on the road.
Next stop for the Panthers will be Innsbruck, where the current title holders in both Austria and Europe, the Tirol Raiders, will be their host. This weekend in AFL play, in three weeks time in their third encounter of the season in the EFL quarterfinals. The second EFL quarterfinal already set for the last weekend of May will feature the Berlin Adler at home against the London Blitz. The Graz Giants most certainly will host the Calanda Broncos (barring any miracle at Helsinki this week), and the Vienna Vikings, sole unbeaten team in the AFL 2012, will wait for the winner of the Schwäbisch Hall vs. Parma game.
In EFAF Cup an all Danish and French semifinal has turned out to be quite likely. The best chances of preventing such are on the Basel Gladiators' side. The Swiss have to travel to Amiens and try to hold off the Spartiates' run into the semifinals, in which last year's finalist Sollerod Gold Diggers will be the opponent. In national league play the Gladiators recently took another loss against the Calanda Broncos, even while the Broncos benched most of their key players from the very beginning in he wake of their EFL trip to Helsinki.
The semifinal opponent for the Grenoble Centaures will be determined at Veijle, where the Triangle Razorbacks play the Milano Seamen. Due to the heavy loss the Seamen suffered against Braunschweig they now do not fight for their own last chances, but for those of Braunschweig instead. Triangle just needs a tie to secure the postseason spot, in case of a Milano victory however it will be Braunschweig that qualifies due to their better points margin - Milano would need to win by 110 points to surpass Braunschweig.
EFL and EFAF Cup preliminaries conclude
Category: EFL - published 2012-05-02 by EFAF


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How to Understand Composition & Framing
Along with light, the other basic principle of photography is composition and framing. Photography literally means painting with light, so you want to paint with the light in such a way that fills the frame really well. I have a couple of examples here of photographs I picked that I think demonstrate that well, and I'll show them to you here.
I like to break my photos up into quadrants. I have various things going on in each quadrant just to keep the photograph balanced. This is another example. You want to avoid centering things. You want to have the frame filled, and just have something in all different sorts of places for your eye to look. This is sort of the way that I like to shoot. It does not follow the rule of thirds, but it's splitting the frame right down the middle, and sort of juxtaposing one scene to another scene. It's a really good trick. A lot of photographers do it. I think it's really effective. It's one of my favorite ways to shoot.
This is the final example, and this is a little bit different too. This doesn't follow the rule of thirds either. However, it fills the frame in an abstract way that the eye kind of just moves around. It's just another really good way to compose.
Every photographer shoots in a different way, and every photographer composes in a different way. Some people like to have leading lines that go to a single point off into the photo. That's another great way to shoot. It's not personally the way that I like to, but it's not back composition either.
One thing to remember when trying to avoid it is nine times out of ten, centering your objects or centering your subject is going to be bad. The photo, I've shown this photo before, this is a centered photo. The reason that this one works compositionally speaking is because the leading lines kind of bring you back to this point. So in this case it works, but in a lot of other cases it wouldn't.
Composition is really just something you learn as you experiment and as you shoot. As you get better, you'll see what works for you and what doesn't work for you. And different people have different thoughts and different rules about it that they like to live by. And it's just kind of a matter of personal preference.
These are just a couple of things to help you understand composition.


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Now that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been out for over 5-months it seems as if players are beginning to master the game, however there is always one player that takes it to another level, this has been proven in the video embedded at the end of this post.
The video shows someone called "Whiteboy7thst" playing the PlayStation 3 version of MW2, the map he is playing on is Wasteland and he is playing Domination, within 33.3 seconds of his first kill he manages to hit a killstreak of 25-0 unlocking his tactical nuke.
He started this impressive killstreak with his "Nubetube" class, early-on he fires two nubes and pretty much instantly unlocks harrier strike, he then changes kit again and fires another two nubes which subsequently give him his chopper gunner, soon after this he unlocks his tactical nuke, approximately 80 seconds after the match started it ends, leaving Whiteboy7thst with 51 kills, 1 assist and 1 death.
Despite many seeing nubes as an easy way to play MW2 you can't take anything away from Whiteboy7thst, for more details check out the link below. If you are unimpressed post a better MW2 video link in the comments section below.
Source: MW2Blog
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