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Birdseye Maple
Birdseye maple sides have a big demand between luthiers, because of the perfect mix of the high quality of maple, and the beauty given by the natural prints of this wood.
This beauty appearance with rounded forms which imitates eyes, it's supposed to be the result of an illness of the tree or a tree default. However, this wood has the same quality of other maple sides. But, we must take into account that this kind of wood has less stability even if his sound is brilliant.
BOTANIC NAME: Acer saccharum marsh.
COMMON NAMES: Birdseye maple.
ORIGIN: North America.
DESCRIPTION: Density 630-700 kg/m3. Cream white to reddish brown colour. Figured with many small swirls resulting in circular eyes separate from each other - dubbed birds eye figure. It is not known what causes de phenomenon. The wood may be extremely valuable.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Sawing and machinery are difficult. It is hard to plane. Suitable for steam bending. Easy gluing and finishing.
DRYING: It is a wood that dries very fast. Hardly any defects on the drying process.
USES: Electric guitar bodies and bass guitar bodies. Guitar backs and sides.


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To the editor: There are two parts of the marriage process — the civil license that you get from your local government and the religious ceremony. As far as the law and the economy are concerned, possessing a marriage license is the crucial part. It causes a couple to be treated as a joint partnership for legal purposes in terms of contracts and liabilities. The loan holder doesn't care if you were married in a church or in the backyard. What counts is that there is a legal document on file somewhere that indicates that you and your spouse are legally joined together in liability for the loan.
No religion should be forced to marry anyone that the religion does not want to marry. The government, at any level in the USA, is prohibited by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution from requiring a religion to do anything in terms of their religious practice.
That's it.
Nowhere in the Constitution or the amendments is there any prohibition or limitation on the ability of two U.S. citizens to enter into a legal contract. Obtaining a marriage license is just like any other business transaction sanctioned by the government and should be available to any U.S. citizen who wants to obtain such a license.
Should two men be prohibited from joining together in a business venture or two women?
If two people of whatever gender want to enter into the joint partnership that is granted by a marriage license, then they should not be discriminated against and should be able to form that legal union.
If any religion wants to define just who can participate in their marriage ceremonies, then fine, the religion should not be required to marry anyone they determine does not meet their requirements.
Julius J. Hayden

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Taliban Kills Lady Cop
These Afghan "militants" really drive home the meaning of sexism and the wonders of traditional society.
In Afghanistan, where women are commonly subjected to abuse by husbands, fathers and husbands, Kakar was a cultural trailblazer, holding men to account and pressing charges.
Females fleeing cruelty frequently took refuge in the women's wardroom at the Kandahar police station and Kakar – along with her squad of 10 lady officers – protected them. "Our constitution is supposed to protect women's rights too," she argued.
-- Rosie DeManno, The Toronto Star.


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The environment has been in recent decades in all radar, as both businesses and consumers are looking for ways to do their part by making the green way. These changes include everything from the way we eat and utensils we use.
What is wheat straw, and what advantages can it have for the environment? As with many fiber plants, wheat straw is a strong and durable alternative to the production of paper and plastic products.
The advantage of wheat straw is that the products are released from the waste in agricultural processes behind, after the grain is extracted from the crop, which provides a resource which would otherwise be discarded.
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If wheat straw is used to plastic, it is compostable and can decompose in a home or a commercial site. wheat straw leaves no toxic material, so the compost can be used for future plant growth.
As wheat straw gets from waste of wheat crop, it can be applied that it can save forests from some of the destruction.
You might be concerned about the security when it comes to an alternative product made from wheat straw. The good news is that it is extremely safe! wheat straw can be microwaved and used in the freezer as well
Environmentally friendly products such as wheat straw used in corporate events or used to gift employees as promotional gifts. Marketing your brand, It is a great way to show people that your business is here to support them, while also to be aware about the environment


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Gov. Abbott: Texas must keep guns away from those who would "murder our children"
After two mass shootings in six months in Texas, Abbott says it's time to act against gun violence.
AUSTIN — More behavioral counselors, more uniformed police officers, more parental accountability and more communication between school officials, students and law enforcement.
Those were some of the immediate needs identified Tuesday when Texas Gov. Greg Abbott convened the first of three round-table discussions seeking to find ways to put an end to what has become an epidemic of mass shootings.
"The reality is we all want guns out of the hands of those who will try to murder our children," Abbott said during the brief time reporters were allowed inside his Capitol office suite. "The question is: What are we, the leaders of Texas, going to do to prevent this from happening again?"
The full answers to how that question will be answered will likely come during the next few days when the governor continues to meet behind closed doors with experts and opinion-shapers from across the political spectrum.
The nuts-and-bolts discussions that began Tuesday and will continue Wednesday and Thursday will take place behind closed doors to better accommodate a free flow of ideas, aides said.
More:'Harden the target': Expert finds merit in Dan Patrick's suggestion to limit school entrances
More:Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for arming teachers in wake of Santa Fe High School shooting
Cissy Reynolds-Perez of Corpus Christi was the only high school principal in the first day's discussion and she told Abbott and her fellow panelists that some of the students she deals with day in and day out are unnerved by one mass shooting after another.
"They are," she said in an interview after the two-hour discussion. Then she handed over a copy of a letter she shared with the governor written by a student the day after a gunman killed 17 at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
"I was scared to come to school the next day," the student wrote. "I can't go a day without being scared. ... I just want our school to be safe and secure so I won't have to be scared."
Abbott traveled to Santa Fe, Texas, near Houston after Friday's attack by a gunman left 10 dead and more than a dozen wounded. He was there again for church services on Sunday. During his opening remarks, the governor said he has so far spoken with about 100 people directly affected by the most recent shooting, just as he did when a rifle-carrying attacker gunned down 26 during Nov. 5 church service in Sutherland Springs near San Antonio.
His conversations were with people who were wounded, witnesses who watch in horror as friends were murdered and with the families of people whose lives were lost.
"Every single time there's a shooting, everyone wants to talk about what the problem was," Abbott said. "Well, by now we know what the problem is. The problem is that innocent people are being shot, and that must be stopped."
More:Santa Fe shooting prompts governor to convene school safety talks; Ray principal invited
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who took part in the discussion, said his suggestion made last week that limiting the number of entrances at schools was well received and could be implemented at little cost.
Adding to the ranks of counselors and police officers would likely be more expensive, but Patrick said state leaders should not let cost concerns outweigh safety concerns.
Arming more school staff members, including teachers, was also a recommendation to be considered but was not unanimously endorsed. Presently, some 172 school districts have opted into the state-sanction school marshal program.
More:In Texas, 172 school districts allow teachers, staff to carry guns in schools
Reynolds-Perez said additional counselors are a critical need. In some schools the ratio between students and counselors is 600 to1, she said. That's not enough for counselors to identify a troubled youngster who might become violent, she said.
Abbott said any long-range solution needs to have roots in the home.
"There needs to be greater parental accountability" for students who bring bad behavior into the classroom, he said.
Before getting down to business, the governor told representatives from the Texas Education Agency, the Department of Public Safety, local school officials and legislative leaders that he wants people from all political stripes to share their ideas. That includes Republicans and Democrats, Second Amendment defenders and those who see the need to restrict access to certain types of firearms.
"If you're being silent, you are not filling your seat adequately," Abbott said.
John C. Moritz covers Texas government and politics for the USA Today Network in Austin. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com and follow him on Twitter @JohnnieMo.
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More:Here's what you should know about Texas gun laws
More:The history of deadly gunfire in Texas


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The new trio album with Sam Christie on drums and Andy "Wal" Coughlan on bass (May 2016). The album aligns harp music with jazz backing for an unforgettable fusion. The CD includes guest performances by clarinetist Wyn Lodwick and Welsh poet Einir Jones.
Track Listing
01. Junk Man 02. Fire Dance 03. Jeeves & Wooster 04. Black Butterfly 05. Tan yn y Dwr 06. Bat in the Bathroom 07. Adaptations of the Atom 08. The Swan LK243 09. Dandelion Rag 10. Hurdle Race 11. Cripad Mabon 12. Petite Fleur 13. The International Eisteddfod 14. Breaking Up 15. It's Not Funky, Is It? Remix
"A charming album, and well worth seeking out for its range and beauty" "Musician's Union" Magazine, Sep 2016
From the Crooked Tree
This Trio album with Sam Christie on drums and Andy "Wal" Coughlan on bass, combines Celtic harp music with jazz backing for an unforgettable, high energy fusion. "Superlative" "Musician" Magazine, 2007
Track Listing
01. Conger Eels 02. Cadair Idris 03. Finbar Finnegan's 04. Take 5 / Unsquare dance 05. Laughing Wolf 06. Kitchen Devils 07. Earl of Hyndford 08. From the Crooked Tree 09. Postal Piper 10. Swimming in the Glasffrwd 11. Aussie Piper 12. Are Friends Electric?
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Jumping Ahead
This debut album uses the Celtic harp as a strong melody instrument over extensive backing. Irish and Scottish tunes are mixed with recently composed melodies and influences from around the globe. It features Colman Connolly on flute, Tim Dowd on uilleann pipes, Geoff Pollitt on fiddle, Dave Henderson and Kevan Roberts on guitar, Xin Wu on xiao (Chinese bamboo flute), Anna NicRaith on Scots Gaelic vocals and Peter O'Brien on bodhran.
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01. Valley Rhythm 02. After Otters 03. Blind Mary in America 04. Dancing Mathematicians 05. The Clan Neil Trip to China 06. Maggie's Pancakes 07. An Caisdeach Ban 08. Lonely 09. Jumping Ahead 10. The Day Dawn 11. Mo Theinntean Fhein 12. The Gold Ring 13. Raganarok 14. The Fire Hose Reel 15. Doimhneachd Anama 16. The HarpaSonic set
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Sharron Kraus & Harriet Earis
A duo album of carols, winter songs and tunes recorded in the remote St. John's Church, Ysbyty Cynfyn in mid Wales. Folk singer Sharron Kraus performs unusual carols and winter tunes with backing from harp, Appalachian dulcimer and whistles.
"Mixing the lightness of the dulcimer with the deeper Celtic harp, mellow whistles and haunting vocals, their music recreates an ancient wintry soundscape punctuated with warm Christmas cheer"Track Listing
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A trio album with Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist Ian Wyn Rowlands and fiddler Jasper Salmon. "These three talented individuals perform both original and traditional material, sensitively and in a flowing, graceful style". "Living Tradition" magazine
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01. Kites 02. Raggle Taggle Gypsies 03. Ffoadur 04. Dragons 05. Y Deryn Pur 06. The Rose of Euskadi 07. Deio i Dywyn 08. Grumbling Old Man/Lads of Laois 09. Myfanwy 10. While My Guitar Gently Weeps 11. Lisa Lan
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Continued dry weather in areas of Ohio will affect the activity of postemergence herbicides, and this can mean a reduction in weed control compared with years when soil moisture is adequate. A couple of decades of accumulated knowledge on dry weather and postemergence herbicide applications allows us to offer the following management suggestions, although none of these are probably hard and fast rules.
- Apply when weeds are small. This is probably the single most important step to maintain POST activity in dry conditions. Large and old plants become even more difficult to control when subject to extended dry conditions. Keep in mind also that prolonged dry conditions suppress additional weed seed germination, so the risk of many weeds emerging after an early POST treatment is reduced.
- Optimize adjuvants. Labels for some POST herbicides provide suggestions for revised adjuvant rates or types under dry conditions. A general rule for adjuvant effectiveness under dry conditions is: MSO > COC > NIS, although this does not apply to all herbicides. Adding AMS or 28% can also improve activity.
- Dry weather does not usually increase the severity of injury to the crop from herbicides, unless coupled with very hot conditions. However, continued dry conditions after the crop has been injured can reduce its ability to recover from injury, or extend the time needed for recovery. Soybeans are fairly small in many fields right now, and dry weather is limiting the rate of growth. One of our concerns always is using herbicide mixtures that cause considerable injury to small soybeans in late June, because we start to run out of time for soybeans to recover to maximum yield potential. Applying when weeds are small will minimize the need for more aggressive herbicide mixtures.
- Do not load the spray tankwith a multitude of herbicides and snake oils to try to control marestail. If you cannot control it with glyphosate plus either Classic or FirstRate, then adding other herbicides will not help. Walking fields to remove plants by hand, or at least cut the tops off later in the season to prevent seed production, is probably the best option at that point.
- Continuation of dry weather throughout the summer will reduce the rate of dissipation in soil of certain herbicides, possibly increasing the risk of carryover into next year's crop. We have experienced problems with Scepter carryover following dry summers. Scepter carryover is most likely when the field remains dry from immediately after application through summer, and can be less likely where the field received some substantial rainfall soon after application. Callisto and Flexstar are also capable of causing carryover injury, when applied fairly late and subjected to continued dry conditions. Soil pH is still the most important factor for chlorimuron degradation, and it is largely not affected by soil moisture.


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"Do whatever He tells you." [
St. John 2:5
For the Mighty One has done great things for me, holy is his name.
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
St. Luke 1:49-50
Surrendering Boanerges to immaculate heart of St. Mary.
Pope Francis
The Christian who does not feel that the Virgin Mary is his or her mother is an orphan.
St. Faustina
To give worthy praise to the Lord's mercy, we unite ourselves with Your Immaculate Mother, for then our hymn will be more pleasing to You, because She is chosen from among men and angels. Through Her, as through a pure crystal, Your mercy was passed on to us. Through Her, man became pleasing to God Through Her, streams of grace flowed down upon us.
St. Bonaventure
Men do not fear a powerful hostile army as the powers of hell fear the name and protection of Mary.
St. Louis Marie de Montfort
We never give more honour to Jesus than when we honour his Mother, and we honour her simply and solely to honour him all the more perfectly. We go to her only as a way leading to the goal we seek - Jesus, her Son.
St John Eudes
A man is no true Christian if he has no devotion to the mother of Jesus Christ.
St.John Paul 2
How beautiful is the family that recites the rosary every evening.
Mother Theresa
Mary, give me your Heart: so beautiful, so pure, so immaculate your Heart so full of love and humility that I may be able to receive Jesus in the Bread of Life and love Him as you love Him and serve Him in the distressing guise of the poor
For the Mighty One has done great things for me, holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. [ St. Luke 1:49-50 ]
And you go, proclaim the good news, The kingdom of heaven has come near. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out the demons, You received with out payment give without payment. [ St. Matthew 10: 7-8 ]
Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you. [ St.Luke 8:39 ]
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. [ St John 14:6 ]
Do whatever He tells you. [ St. John 2:5 ]
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. [ St. Mathew 28:19 ]


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Clinicians at Trust awarded £2.2 million funding for twin pregnancy research
Clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust have been awarded a £2.2 million grant to trial a new treatment for a potentially deadly complication that affects some twin pregnancies.
Dr Christoph Lees, Head of Fetal Medicine at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, was awarded the funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to carry out the first in human trials to treat twin-twin transfusion (TTTS).
TTTS is a condition that affects 10 to 15 per cent of pregnancies where identical twins share a placenta. If the blood doesn't flow evenly between the twins, one gets more blood, called the recipient twin, while the other gets less blood, the donor twin.The uneven blood flow results in the recipient twin growing too big, due to the extra nutrients and fluid the baby receives, and the donor twin growing too slowly.
Severe cases can be treated by using a laser to destroy the abnormal blood vessels, so that each baby has a separate supply of oxygen and nutrients. However, this involves making a small hole in the womb and carries a risk of infection or miscarriage.
Dr Lees and his team at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital will see whether High Energy Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) can be used to selectively target and destroy placental blood vessels – potentially enabling it to split the placenta in two without the need for an invasive procedure. The grant will be used to recruit 13 patients throughout the UK for the clinical trial, which is due to start in 2018.
Dr Christoph Lees, said: "TTTS is a rare but life threatening condition that can have a devastating impact on families. Each year around 300 babies die as a result of TTTS and there is a need to develop more effective treatments.
"In our previous research findings we have shown that High Energy Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) can be used to block blood flow in small placental vessels. If we could do this non-invasively we could reduce the chance of complications that are associated with current treatments. Our MRC grant will allow us to translate our research findings into humans, potentially delivering better outcomes for patients."


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Exmoor Self Catering cottage, Enfield, Porlock, sleeps 6
Areas: Exmoor
Booking through:
01244 352 197
Sleeps a maximum of: 6
Pricing From: £436.00
This delightful terrace cottage is located in the village of Porlock in Somerset, sleeping six people in three bedrooms.
Enfield is a beautifully decorated, traditional terraced cottage set in the village of Porlock in north Somerset. With three bedrooms, one king-size double with an en-suite shower room, one double bedroom plus one second floor double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, this cottage can sleep six people. The cottage also includes a kitchen with comfortable sitting area and a sitting room with woodburner and dining area.
Outside is unrestricted roadside parking plus a rear lawned garden with furniture. Enfield offers friends and families a stylish, comfortable base for exploring both the beauty of the north Somerset coast and the Exmoor National Park.
5 star cottage
We visited with 2 adults and 3 children. Ideal for families with young children. Beautiful house, modern and very tasteful interior. Very attractive exterior. Large garden with modern outdoor seating. Extremely homely and comfy. Everything provided for inside with helpful welcome pack and info on the area. Perfect base from which to explore Somerset. Highly recommended.
Exceptional Cottage
Stayed at this well appointed cottage with my husband and 2 grand children ,lovely clean ,spacious cottage with nice sized decking and garden. Plenty to do in surrounding area ,within walking distance of sea and lots of lovely local walks. Shops are within easy walking distance. Kitchen well equipped and a good size. Really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be going back for another stay.
What a lovely cottage
Have just stayed the week at Enfield in Porlock could not have stayed in a more delightful cottage. Idealy situated for Exmoor and surrounding areas. Lovely clean and well presented cottage. Lots to do in Porlock and surrounding area. Could not have asked for a nicer place to stay. Highly recommended.
We thought the bedrooms especially nice with comfortable beds - the whole cottage was beautifully decorated and welcoming. The location in Porlock was great with plenty of eating places. We were there during the heatwave which certainly added to the holiday!
Mrs Ryan
We had the most enjoyable stay back at Enfield. It's a beautiful family cottage in a perfect location to explore surrounding areas. We loved it so much and will return again.
Mrs Mott
Linen provided
Towels provided
Washing Machine
Double Beds
Oil central heating with woodburner
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games, CDs and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc in rent, honesty box for extra wood
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Unrestricted roadside parking outside cottage on first come, first served basis
Lawned garden with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops and pubs 5 mins walk
Coast 10 mins walk
Get an Ordnance Survey map covering the Porlock area.
Nearest AttractionsHeritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
Holnicote Estate - 1.3 miles (Countryside)
Bury Castle - 1.9 miles (Prehistoric Site)
Selworthy, All Saints Church - 2 miles (Historic Church)
Culbone, St Beuno's Church - 3 miles (Historic Church)
Robber's Bridge - 4.2 miles (Historic Building)
Oare, St Mary's Church - 5.4 miles (Historic Church)
Dunster Butter Cross - 6.4 miles (Historic Building)
Dunster Yarn Market - 6.4 miles (Historic Building)
Dunster Working Watermill - 6.6 miles (Historic Building)
Gallox Bridge - 6.6 miles (Historic Building)
Nearest Alternative Cottages
Porlock, Somerset
Sleeps: 6
Stay from: £406.00 - 2136.00
Porlock, Somerset
Sleeps: 3
Stay from: £304.00 - 1499.00
Minehead, Somerset
Sleeps: 5
Stay from: £454.00 - 2458.00
Details of facilities are believed correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change by the cottage proprietor. Up-to-the-minute facility listings will be always presented during the booking process for your approval.
UK Self Catering
England - Scotland - Wales
Popular Locations
Devon - Cornwall - Lake District - Highlands - North Wales - South West Wales


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This week will see Visionquest return with Alexi Delano's 'Water Colors' EP, accompanied by a remix from the Persuader aka Jesper Dahlbäck. Chilean born, Swedish raised, New York adopted and Amsterdam based producer and DJ Alexi has a back catalogue dating back over two decades and featuring releases on labels such as Laurent Garnier's F Communications, Richie Hawtin & John Acquaviva's Plus 8, Ghostly International's Spectral Sound and M_Nus.
Now he returns to Visionquest following his collaborative 'The Breeze' EP alongside label co-founder Shaun Reeves in 2013.
Title-track 'Water Colors' opens the release, a smooth and gradually unfolding composition fuelled by an amalgamation of deftly programmed multi-layered melodies which ebb and flow throughout the rhythmic foundation.
Following is The Persuader's take on 'Water Colors' which dubs things out to create a murky submerged feel in contrast, utilising the original's hypnotic melodies whilst subtly working in a rugged 303 line throughout.
'Communicate' then rounds out the package with a groove-led feel, bringing a squelching acid bass, hooky vocal chop and modulating synth flutters into the limelight as the shuffled dynamic drum machine workout carries things along.
It's out today.
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A Swedish is more than a glorified oil application
Stephanie is absolutely amazing. I worked an amazing amount of hours this week and I was physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. Stephanie is a wonderful person in that she did so much to help me. I truly appreciate her knowing that a swedish massage is more than just a massage. She helped recharge my spirit.
Marilyn's Meditation
That was the first meditation class I've ever been to. Can't wait to attend the one tonight! Marilyn was awesome!
How about a boost?
Nadia creates a very relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. Naked yoga is an amazing way to empower yourself, clear your mind, and tone your body. I loved the class and will be back again!
Doug designs healing for YOU
The Trager and Polarity techniques and specific care I received was unique and fit my needs. I find it so important to have specialized care since we are all so different in shape and size. I received immediate increased mobility with my massage and hope to get another massage on the books in the coming week or two. Thanks for the personalized care, I appreciate. –Sincerely, Teresa
Yea, We can get that!
We I came to the appointment, I had a lot of pain and tightness in my neck and shoulders. Sarah focused on these areas and I had great relief. Lots of energy afterwards. THANKS!!
Everyone's welcome
This was my first yoga class. I felt extremely welcomed at Bliss Bliss Bliss from the moment I walked in. Everyone was extremely helpful and sooo friendly. The instructor was very helpful along with the class members. You can work at your own comfort level which makes it really nice. I got an amazing workout. I felt so relaxed and refreshed after I just can't stop talking about it. I will be back!!!
Yes, it works!
Would highly recommend Vanessa for the acupuncture treatments. Very knowledgeable and the treatments are working.
It's more than a Massage
Wonderful! I can't thank Lauren enough for giving me an hour of "bliss" each month. I love the mixture of massage and energy work that she provides. But the technique involved in the therapy is only part of the story; the connectedness with a therapist who cares is priceless! –Dave
A Retreat Experience
The yoga classes that I attend are a retreat experience. They are refreshing and relaxing. The teachers teach with a love and joy of yoga. Thank you! –Samata
Senior Yoga Fan
I am a big fan of Laura's Senior Yoga — gentle, yet good stretching and oh so relaxing. Look forward to every visit. –Patricia
Relaxing Spa Yoga Day
I had a Spa Yoga Day with Heidi and Elizabeth. It was gloriously relaxing. And, you know what? It "ain't just for women". Men come to these too! Next time my husband is going. It was so soothing. I also enjoy Maryjo's Thai Kula Massages. If you've never had one, MJ puts you into a Yoga pose and stretches you out. It's better than going to a chiropractor for cracking some of those bones and getting deep into tight muscles. Bliss offers Anusara Yoga, a heart-themed yoga, with Colleen who is so inspiring. There are also so many other beautiful yoga classes with Melita, Heidi, & Stephanie: Beginning, Gentle, Hot, and Power Yoga. & Mantra, Aryuveda, and meditation with Elizabeth. Bliss has so much to offer in its beautiful studio and traffic-free location. I love it there. –Laura
Great for Kids, Too!
BlissBlissBliss is great for kids too! I took my 7yr old son to a private yoga session to help improve his focus, and he loved it. The instructor was great with him, took her time and used animal poses that were fun for a child. We do streching before bed and he likes to lead his sister and I in the poses he learned in the yoga class. –Stephanie
I Love Bliss!
I have experienced such pleasure in many of the services provided-cranio sessions with Lauren, massage with Elizabeth, private yoga with Heidi or a fabulous class with Mary Jo or Melita- it is all heaven. The staff are all warm and helpful in suggesting a service or class that can fit anyone's needs for relaxation. –Lisa
A Healing Space
The services that I have enjoyed at Bliss have always been relaxing and professional. The space is very clean, welcoming and warm. I have a monthly massage membership, and have also tried Bowenwork and Ayurvedic Massage with Elizabeth. I always look forward to coming to Bliss — it is a healing space. –Adrian
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My name is Lee Ann Brock. I have been coming to BlissBlissBliss for a month now! I have had all morning classes with Heidi and Mary Angel ! I can't say enough good things about these two wonderfully talented women ! They make each person in the class feel so comfortable no matter what level we are on. Both have unique styles of teaching and both are equally inspiring! I truly love the atmosphere here. Namaste !
I started my experience at Bliss with Melita for a private yoga session. After this session and some practice at home, I started the beginner classes. Recently I have participated in Mindful Movement Vinyasa with Amanda, and Hot Vinyasa with Melita. Every instructor has been amazing, and very encouraging. I suffer from disc issues in my neck/back and everyone has been mindful of my injuries and give me direction during class to help prevent aggravating my symptoms. Bliss is a great place for your mind, body, and soul.
I've been feeling out of sorts for a few weeks now. Lack of focus and contentment. My Massage & Reiki Combo with Marilyn Hastings was just what I needed. Her tailored approach to meet my needs was amazing. Massage, coaching (so many great nuggets), reiki energy work - all in one. I left feeling so refreshed and grounded!
Today was my first massage in almost 6 months after moving here from KY. I'm not just saying this from my "massage starvation," but that was the best massage therapy session I've ever had. Ashley was very attentive to my body's feedback and used techniques that I had never had before but really enjoyed, like the use of specific oils for my tension and a warm towel at the end of the session. She took the time to check in with me throughout and assess my experience in a way that didn't interrupt the flow of the session. The environment is beautiful and peaceful, and the employees are courteous and knowledgeable. I will definitely be a returning client and hope to make use of your other incredible services!
I attended a beginner yoga class with Amanda B. She was AMAZING to say the least. Her instructions were clear and easy to follow. Amanda created a warm and encouraging atmosphere.❤
I scheduled an intuitive Reiki with Rebecca. She used sound healing as part of my session. I really loved this session. It was just what I needed after some very stressful weeks. Bliss is my haven!
I am always surprised when I come to bliss and leave with more than I expected. When I need help, relief and TLC bliss is the place I would go to get the treatments I need.


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Mass Timber Digital Fabrication Factories
Most mass timber factories are located in Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland and many of these factories are growing and adding capacity and new CNC machines and robotics. New factories are under construction in many other countries including in Canada, the U.S. and Australia. Factories are capital-intensive investments and require very skilled labor to support high levels of capacity utilization and value adding services to commodity wood products. This group is focused on discussions on this topic.


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Category Archives: The Dysfunctional Status Quo
Health Consequences of 85,000 Human-made Chemicals
The market for chemicals designed for World War II fell flat at the war's end. What to do with the infrastructure and knowledge used to create these chemicals? Find a new market. Enter the chemical revolution in agriculture and other areas as well. But, without a precautionary principle (test for safety first and then mass […]
"The Great Reckoning" by Davidson and Rees-Mogg – Notes
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Ohio Northern University tells its professors they are entitled to free expression. But ONU is talking out of both sides of its mouth, and its faculty handbook (password protected) contains several concerning provisions that place untenable restrictions on the free expression of its faculty, directly contradicting that commitment.
FIRE has written to ONU twice to urge it to revise its guidelines so ONU can follow through on its commitment to free speech. In October 2016, we wrote to ONU to express our concern about the "Faculty Expectations" provision of the handbook, which states, in relevant part:
Faculty are expected to comply with institutional rules or policies requiring confidentiality concerning oral or written communications. In particular, faculty must respect the confidentiality of personnel matters, evaluations of student performance, and matters of departmental, college or university finance, governance or assessment. These expectations are in addition to any requirement of confidentiality or privacy imposed by law or regulation.
As my colleague Laura Beltz, a program officer in our Policy Reform department, noted in her October letter, while confidentiality is important, ONU's policy is so broad that it leaves a reasonable person unable to know its full scope. It also explicitly prohibits speech on matters of core importance by foreclosing the discussion of "matters of departmental, college or university finance, governance or assessment." That language could allow a professor to be punished for criticizing the way the university is run; such a result is unacceptable. Although ONU is a private institution and therefore not legally bound by the First Amendment, it promises its professors free expression. Section 2.2, ¶ 2 of the handbook states, in relevant part, that
[a] faculty member is entitled to freely study, discuss, investigate, teach and publish. . . . As a member of the community, the faculty member has the rights and obligations of any citizen.
That's a laudable promise, and one to which ONU must live up.
We didn't hear back from ONU after our October letter, however, so Laura wrote them again on May 23 of this year. Unfortunately, since our October letter, we also discovered two additional new sections of the handbook that could be used to punish professors for protected speech, contravening ONU's promise of free speech. Section 2.3, ¶ 4, "Responsibilities to Colleagues," specifies that "[f]aculty members are expected to treat colleagues and staff with civility and respect . . . ." This presents significant problems, as Laura detailed in our second letter:
This policy may seem innocuous in intent, but in practice it chills academic discourse and scholarship. Freedom of speech and academic freedom do not simply protect speech that is not controversial. On the contrary, controversial speech is that which needs the most protection, and the Supreme Court has held as much: "the mere dissemination of ideas—no matter how offensive to good taste—on a state university campus may not be shut off in the name alone of 'conventions of decency.'" Papish v. Board of Curators of the University of Missouri, 410 U.S. 667, 670 (1973).
ONU giveth with one hand and taketh with the other. It cannot maintain one policy giving its faculty the freedom of expression they need to do their jobs and simultaneously maintain another policy — however seemingly innocuous — that requires them to self-censor.
Think about your favorite professors. What makes you like them? Mine all have one major trait in common: passion. Professors who teach with passion inspire their students and their colleagues to do great things in the pursuit of truth. Passion in teaching challenges students to think in new ways, to confront new topics, to be better. Passion is persuasive. Without it, professors cannot effectively do their jobs. But ONU's policy requires professors to eschew passion in favor of however the school's administration decides to define politeness.
To top it off, ONU is possibly retroactively applying a new post-tenure review process, which would evaluate professors to determine if they can maintain tenure. This is concerning, because retroactive application fails to put professors on notice for what conduct is permissible and what is not. It opens the door for ONU to make arbitrary determinations about what should be allowed, and apply that to anything a professor has ever done or said, whether or not it was allowed at the time it happened. With this post-tenure review, ONU is pushing its professors to greater self-censorship. Faculty must fear running afoul of any policies ONU has in place now, as well as any more overbroad policies of which it could conceive in the future.
If ONU wants to live up to its stated commitment to free expression, it must revise these policies immediately. FIRE remains disappointed by ONU's lack of response to our letters, but still stands by ready to help ONU with the necessary revisions.


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This blog is the third of a regular series on The 94th Minute where I ask various people, who are involved in football in some manner, eleven questions to get to know them better. The first ten questions will differ for each person asked, but the final question will always be:
"Who would be in your all-time starting XI?"
This is a question where anyone can be put into their starting eleven, whether they are famous footballers, football legends, past or unknown players who had an impact on their childhood, or even players they have played with or coached. Anyone is acceptable in their XI!
Today's interviewee is Stephen Boyes, a UEFA B-Licence candidate youth team coach, who is involved in girls' football coaching, in particular coaching the Flintshire School Girls F.A. youth teams. I wanted to know about his coaching background, as well as future for Flintshire's girls teams!
1. Firstly, how did you initially get involved in football coaching?
Like most coaches in the grassroots game, I was lied too! I was told it's only an hour a week, it's fun, it's no trouble at all. My daughter, Lyra, joined an under 6's boys team and was coached by Rich Cusato, who had a great way with the kids. Due to unforeseen circumstances at the end of the season, he had to stop and the team would have folded, so everybody stepped backwards and I was the parent, with a shift pattern, that suited to take on the coaching responsibilities.
2. What coaching courses have you done in the past, and do you plan to do more courses in the future?
With the FAW Trust, I've completed all the mandatory courses such as First Aid, Safeguarding and Leaders Award, etc, but last year I inducted myself on to the FAW C-certificate at Eirias Parc's indoors facility, and absolutely fell in love with coaching. The course is a massive eye opener into different styles of coaching and how to properly teach the mechanics of a skill. On the course I've met some great lads who coach across North Wales, who I still keep in touch with, and had the pleasure to be mentored by Mark Orme, Colwyn Bay's new coach, who's knowledge of the game is huge.
I've just been accepted as a UEFA B licence candidate, which will take place later on in the year, at the new home of the FAW girls team in Wrexham, at Colliers Park.
3. What is your coaching philosophy, or how do you like your teams to play?
First of all, a massive part of my coaching philosophy is opportunity, you can't coach a team of players if they don't have a platform to play. With the teams I've organised in my time as a coach I try to keep to a similar philosophy in that you get the best out of players when they feel confident and they're having fun. We have a few little rules that help the football to be played fast and across the floor, but most important, every player must be enjoying the game and believe in their own ability as a player. When a player is confident and they believe in themselves, the communication, team work and ability naturally occurs.
4. What has been your favourite moment or achievement in your coaching career so far?
There's been loads of amazing moments whilst I've been coaching, one of which was my daughter scoring goals in a grassroots game, after helping her improve her shooting in the build-up. However this year, with the Flintshire School Girls U13's, we played against Conwy School Girls in the Welsh Schools Inter-Association, and we knew how good they were, and this is no doubt a massive credit to their coach Gaz Rawling.
In the build-up to the game, we spent the weeks beforehand practicing passing routines to break the line (back 4) by suckering the left or right back forward to a send runner to sneak in the gap between them, and the centre-backs to receive the through-ball to get a clear shot on goal. In the game, the girls managed to repeat the move a couple of times and at one point, we were 2-1 up, and they in my opinion were the better team. But as fate would have it, Conwy (who have made it to the final of the cup tournament) equalised with a few minutes to go and the game ended in a draw. Nonetheless, seeing first hand how the hard work on the training field can transfer onto the pitch was amazing!
5. Is there any coach or manager who has been an inspiration or a great help in your coaching career so far?
With out a doubt, as mentioned beforehand, Gaz Rawling has set the gold standard in girls football across North Wales. What he has achieved with his Penrhyn Bay sides (which there recently has been a mention on 'ITV News') is amazing and he pushes the girls to be better at every opportunity. The man is tireless and must volunteer more of his time to growing the girls game than his actual occupation. There's been many training sessions I've watched Gaz coach, whilst my daughter is at the North Wales Performance Centre next to him, that have found themselves repeated shamelessly by myself with my grassroots squad. Not just that though, his advice and experience is vast and I'm very lucky his name sits in my phone book and is only a call away.
6. What is the best piece of advice you have received?
You will never keep all the parents happy! I'm only joking! 😂
The best advice I've had is that 'family comes first, then work, then hobbies'. You can very easily fall into the trap of taking too much responsibility on for, and the game you love so much one week, can consume your whole weekend and give you a load of ear ache from your better half.
7. You are involved in coaching the Flintshire schoolgirls' team, how would you say the development of girls and women's football is going in Flintshire (and Wales) so far?
The game has exploded! 5 years ago, I think the only all-female teams in Flintshire were Airbus and Northop Hall, with most of the girls forced to play in the lads' set-up. Now there are over 8 all-girls teams in Flintshire. We have now created the opportunity for the girls to compete at county level with the Flintshire School Girls (team). We are seeing success in the 'Fox Megan Schools Cup'.
I also have the responsibility in arranging fun festivals for all of the teams in the 'North Wales Girls Football League' for the under 8's and under 10's age group, and we've seen festivals with over 200 girls attend, with teams coming all the way from Bangor to Broughton. I can't stress this enough, girls football in Wales is very healthy but I believe football should be on the schools curriculum for girls in P.E. At least just to remove the stigma that football is a boys' game!
It's not just the numbers that are growing that's causing the game to be so healthy in Wales, it's the professionalism that's following it. For example, this year we have recorded games and used match analysis techniques to retrospectively show the girls highlights of games, as well as to educate the girls what they could have done differently, and to highlight what they had done right.
Teams across North Wales have begun to introduce nutrition, strength and conditioning training into clubs training schedules.
The FAW Trust subsidising the coaching for women in the game is a massive push in the right direction – by creating better coaches, they are making better players.
8. What do you hope to achieve with the Flintshire teams in the future?
This year we have introduced an under 11's primary school team, which I've been asked to coach. I'd like to be able to create a pathway for girls that can be introduced into football at primary school age, and follow through our program ready to play to a senior level.
We like to be a little bit different at Flintshire Schools F.A. so this year we have expanded and reached out to strength and conditioning coaches, nutritionists, Premier League clubs, current female professionals, and local industries to create opportunities. For example, we have been invited into Airbus this summer to show the girls what a career in engineering could look like, as Flintshire boasts a huge wing assembly plant. We would like to be able to help the girls, not just be better players, but more employable people.
9. Is there anything you would change about youth football, or even football in general?
A massive one for me is the costs and the poor facilities. I believe local health boards and councils should be ploughing money into 3G pitches. The benefits of living a healthy lifestyle now far outweighs the cost and burden on an already struggling NHS. We should be investing heavily in the youth of today by taking cost out of the game as it acts as a barrier for a county, that in places, is impoverished.
A young coach called Jordan Hadaway, from Holywell, pointed out on Twitter the other day that Holywell doesn't have any full-size, free, grass pitches anymore. Due to councils selling off land to housing developments, and 4G pitch hire at an all time high in the winter, there is nowhere kids can just take a ball out and go for a kick about.
10. What advice would you give to someone who wanted to get involved or get started in football coaching?
First of all, if anybody would like to get involved in coaching DM me on Twitter (@OfficialBoyes), and I'll find you a team, as clubs are always in demand.
As in advice I'd say that as a new, young coach, you might have players or parents who want to test and challenge you. I understand this problem will probably never be foreign to football, but understand that you are the coach! If you have created a policy on your team, you need to stand by that policy. Do not be apologetic for believing in or having a certain philosophy!
11. Finally, who would be in your all-time Starting XI and why?
Formation: 5-2-2-1
GK: Nev Southall – I'm a massive fan of the man and the causes he promotes off the pitch, but being Welsh and an Everton fan, he has to go in, and he follows me on Twitter.
CB: Morgan Boyes – My brother's lad is a left-footed CB, who has been exploding into the scene lately, as he has just won the F.A. Youth Cup with Liverpool FC under 18's side, and has had a great campaign with the Welsh national u18's team at European level.
CB: Marc Boyes – My brother, he's big, a bit of a thug, but the amount of stories I've heard about him messing around in locker rooms, when he played for Greenfield FC with deep heat and in the showers, he has to get a special mention!
CB: Virgil Van Dijk – I've said it before, the man isn't human! He looks a nightmare to play against and the stats talk for themselves, it's just a shame he's a Red.
LB & RB: Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman – It seems like these two players have played for Everton forever and, at their prime, could both boast being the best in there respective position in the English Premier League.
CM: Mayzee
CM: Seren
LW: B'elanna
These 3 girls chosen from the Flintshire School Girls have a massive career ahead of them. All are currently playing in their regional teams and progressing into the national team at their respective ages. I have high hopes these girls will be playing international football as adults.
RW: Lyra Boyes – My daughter has to get a start in my all time XI, so I'll throw her in her preferred position, but will be ready to sub her at the drop of a hat when the backchat kicks in!
ST: Tim Cahill – Growing up watching Tim Cahill score goals with his head was amazing, and if you've never tried that corner flag celebration, you're lying!
A massive thank you to Stephen for answering the questions. If you wish to follow him on Twitter, his account is @OfficialBoyes.
To check out the previous episode of Starting XI, with Jordan Hadaway, it can be found HERE.
If you have any feedback, comments or suggestions on who I should interview next in the series, please drop some suggestions in the comments box below, tweet me at @The94thMin, or email me at email@example.com. It would be great to hear what you think about the new series.
In addition, please follow my podcast channel on Anchor https://anchor.fm/the94thminute, or on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6MzNfuo6T06S1g2vgVmRHL.


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"A little yeast leavens the whole lump." Galatians 5:9
In Dr. Luther's commentary on this verse, we may observe his typical approach in dealing with false teaching. Even when someone seems to agree with right doctrine in most matters, divergence on a single point will usually taint his whole message. For Luther, in matters of theology, there was no middle ground. He used these words 'no middle ground' to refer to his dispute with Ulrich Zwingli over the nature of the Lord's Supper. [Luther Against Zwingli] Zwingli, accused him of sinful recalcitrance and being unloving toward his fellow believers. (Zwingli's theological descendants are the Reformed theologians also shaped by John Calvin's teachings.) Luther addressed these issues in relation to the debate over the Sacrament of the Altar in his own time:
"For the sectarians who deny the bodily presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper accuse us today of being quarrelsome, harsh, and intractable, because, as they say, we shatter love and harmony among the churches on account of the single doctrine about the Sacrament. They say that we should not make so much of this little doctrine, which is not a sure thing anyway and was not specified in sufficient detail by the apostles, that solely on its account we refuse to pay attention to the sum total of Christian doctrine and to general harmony among all the churches. This is especially so because they agree with us on other articles of Christian doctrine." [Luther, Lectures on Galatians (1535), LW 27:36-37]
Dr. Luther observed that this accusation could be quite effective in making him "unpopular among their own followers" and portray Luther as disagreeing out of "sheer stubbornness or some other feeling." Essentially, the Reformed and even some other Lutherans might accuse Luther of just looking for a theological brawl. Luther rejected this smear tactic as a diabolical deception by which Satan was trying to overthrow all Christian teaching. He asserted:
"In philosophy a tiny error in the beginning is very great at the end. Thus in theology a tiny error overthrows the whole teaching. Therefore doctrine and life should be distinguished as sharply as possible. Doctrine belongs to God, not to us; and we are called only as its ministers. Therefore we cannot give up or change even one dot of it (Matt.5:18). Life belongs to us; therefore when it comes to this, there is nothing that the Sacramentarians can demand of us that we are not willing and obliged to undertake, condone, and tolerate, with the exception of doctrine and faith…On this score we cannot yield even a hairbreadth." [LW 27:37] {Emphasis added}
What an incredible statement! Luther recognized that Christians must deal with all sorts of people in daily life. He taught in other places that we must always be quick to forgive someone's sins and bear each other's burdens. However, when it came to Christian teaching, there could be no compromise, even if, there might be substantial agreement in many areas. [Life vs Doctrine] Dr. Luther recognized that the Reformed accused him of lack of love, or as someone might say today, that Luther promoted a 'cult of purity.' He rejected this idea completely when he wrote:
"We are surely prepared to observe peace and love with all men, provided they leave the doctrine of faith perfect and sound for us. If we cannot obtain this, it is useless for them to demand love from us. A curse on a love that is observed at the expense of the doctrine of faith, to which everything must yield–love, an apostle, an angel from heaven, etc.!" [LW 27:38] {Emphasis added}
Luther wrote that love yields to others and bears other's burdens. The Word and faith will not yield to anyone's false teaching, even if, it's only in a single matter. Luther recognized the difficulty of the Christian, particularly the pastor, who must assert such truths. He knew this teaching offended others, especially, the Reformed. He wanted this teaching to encourage believers to be steadfast and to teach others who do not understand his seemingly unloving manner of dealing with the Reformed theologians' false teachings.
Does this historical lesson have present day application?
What should we learn from Luther's teaching?
First, desiring to preserve the true doctrine of faith expressed in the Book of Concord is a good and God-pleasing thing. However, this does not preclude us as individuals from loving others, especially loving those who are in error. Faith will always produce deeds, even imperfectly. Yet, we may not excuse error for the sake of love. This certainly does not mean we would hate the apathetic, unbelievers, atheists, or even our persecutors. We will interact with these folks on a daily basis in our post-modern societies.
Our congregations and specific Lutheran organizations should not give even the appearance of associating with those who teach or promote false doctrine. Additionally, we today, as Lutherans, must be concerned when any LCMS organization becomes too close with those who promote questionable teachings and have very close associations with Reformed theologians in other contexts.


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Types of Criminal Tax Crimes
At Eaker Peréz, our criminal tax lawyers work to defend clients from some of the most common criminal tax crime accusations, including:
- Tax evasion
- Failing to file income tax returns
- Filing false income tax returns
- Obstruction
- Money laundering
- Mail fraud
- Wire fraud
- Under-reporting of income
- Submitting false documents
- Making false statements or claims
Has the IRS contacted you?
When the IRS finds an error on your tax filings, they will determine if the act was willful, meaning that you knowingly filed a false statement. The IRS may send an agent to your home or place of work unexpectedly.
Most investigations will begin with an audit from the IRS and then may advance to criminal charges. However, if you have been contacted by the IRS or know that you are being audited, it is important to act quickly. In some circumstances it may take time before the IRS proceeds with charges however, if they show up unexpectedly, you have the right to an attorney. Don't wait too long before taking action.
If you have been charged with a criminal tax crime, suspect you may be charged in the future, or know you have committed a criminal tax crime in the past, contact the Eaker Peréz Law Firm today to speak with a criminal tax attorney.
How Our Criminal Tax Attorney Help Clients
When the IRS is coming to investigate you, having an attorney assist you with your case is one way you may be able to protect your rights. Eaker Peréz is an experienced attorney who has worked with many clients on criminal tax cases and has dealt with tax cases at both the federal and state level.
If you have been accused of a tax related crime, do not wait to obtain legal counsel that understands your case.
Failure or delay in obtaining the right lawyer to defend you could result in an actual prison sentence. Eaker Pérez will represent you at every stage of the criminal proceedings and work hard to protect you and your family.
At Eaker Pérez Law, we are ready to help you and your family with your criminal tax concerns. Put our experience in criminal tax defense to work for you. Contact Eaker Pérez Law, to see how we can help you and your family prosper.
How the IRS Proves Criminal Tax Crimes
The government uses a number of different methods to prove criminal tax crimes, including:
- Direct Evidence – Intentional errors on returns is one of the easiest, and fastest, ways the IRS can find evidence in a criminal tax case
- Net Worth – The government looks at the value of assets you own to see if it matches up with your tax returns, including property, bank accounts, and other factors in your net worth
- Lifestyle – IRS agents look into your lifestyle and expenditures to see if your spending habits and tax returns match up
- Bank Deposits – Tracking down where alleged fraudulent money is going is another method the IRS uses to convict tax crimes
The IRS is actively looking for any inconsistencies when investigating a criminal tax crime and may not always notify you of what they're looking into. It's not uncommon for IRS agents to follow those they think are committing tax crimes as part of an investigation, even before notifying the defendant. If there have been inconsistencies in your taxes, personal finances, or business accounts, contacting Eaker Peréz immediately can help your case even if you're unsure you're yet under investigation by the IRS.
Our criminal tax attorneys work with clients with complete discretion afforded by attorney-client privilege and support our clients throughout the criminal tax process.
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Ben joined the firm as an associate in 2017 following two summers clerking at the firm during law school. He was raised in Tyrone, GA and eventually moved to Douglasville, GA, where he is a 2008 graduate of South Paulding High School. Ben moved to Rome to attend Shorter University where he played baseball from 2008-2013. After graduating with a BBA in Sport Management in 2012, Ben went on to earn his MBA from Shorter in 2014. While working towards his MBA, Ben worked as a graduate assistant in Shorter's athletic department.
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A merchant of the city-states
Commerce is an important function of the city-states (and the root of the word "empire"). The merchants of the city-states are powerful and influential and organized into Byzantine Merchant Guilds that hatch plots within plots.
They are not nobility, but provide a counter power to the nobility. Their wealth makes them powerful adversaries and even kings fear a guild strike.
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Those Who Hate the Light
One of the spawn of Typhoneus. The misophaes feast of the corrupt flesh of the great worm. They live in the subterranean labyrinth of tunnels under the earth, spewing forth to rape and kill.
they are unthinking, unemotional killing machines. Think a cross between apes and sharks. Having no eyes, they hunt by elocation (like moles or bats). The perfect idiot children of the Spawner of Monsters and the Black Sun
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Soldier of the city-states
My campaign takes place in a Bronze Age world
The technical reason is Aerkhe is an artificial world built by the Adamantean scientists (it's complicated) and all the iron and steel and heavy industrial metals were used in it's construction.
But mainly it's an excuse to use chariot combat and chariots rock!
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Leonides. the Lion Kings
One of the Noblest and most powerful of the city-states, scions of the city of lions are a proud and heroic people.
But underneath that greatness lies a hint of madness. Lion Kings can be great heroes, or psychopathic madmen
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The Silver Shields, one of the most acclaimed of the Aerkhian Legions
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a Keledone, the golden dancers
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Emmisaries are the bards of my campaign- all of them are agents of the Sol Invictus. The nobles and kings of the city-states are aware of this, but the prestige of having an imperial Emmisary in one's court outweigh the risks of having one's schemes and plots known by the Sol Invictus.
Emissaries serve their host king with honor and loyalty- until the time they don't, at which time a new king usually is installed. Such decisions are calculated, but calculated by a rubric beyond the ken of the kings- some Emmisaries served evil and psychopathic kings loyally for decades, only to turn one them and be instrumental in their downfall over some (seemingly) trivial matter
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Typoneus, the Spawner of Monsters, The Chaos Worm. The avatar of the Black Sun.
Would pimp slap the Tarrasque and Godzilla. Purple Worms (as well as the misophaes) spawn on it's flesh.
Think about THAT!
The ultimate engine of destruction. An blind, mewling Idiot God that destroys by merely existing
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Good stuff! Thanks for sharing. I especially like those last five.
Great post, Morty! My favorite was post #25. Awesome! Keep them coming.
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If the first Republican presidential debate was any guide, Wednesday night's sequel on CNN will be must-see TV. Once again, the top-polling Donald Trump will stand center stage at the Ronald Reagan presidential library in California, and 10 others – now including the GOP field's only woman, Carly Fiorina – will flank him. Mr. Trump will have a big bull's-eye on his back.
But everyone has something to prove in the debate, which starts at 8 p.m. Eastern. Here's the rundown:
Ben Carson. The renowned neurosurgeon is nipping at Trump's heels in the latest CBS/New York Times poll, scoring 23 percent to Trump's 27 percent. That sets up a potential showdown Wednesday between the field's top two outsiders. Their styles couldn't be more different – brash Trump vs. soft-spoken Carson – but they're both effective. Unlike the self-funding Trump, Dr. Carson needs to raise money, and a strong debate performance will boost his already-surging fundraising.
Carson also needs more air time. In the Aug. 6 debate, he seemed to get lost in the crowd until the very end, when he memorably spoke of separating conjoined twins – and about Washington's lack of brains.
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Marco Rubio. The junior senator from Florida has also gotten a bit lost amid Trump-mania, but he won strong reviews for his performance in the first debate and so he's a "sleeper" – someone who could catch on if GOP voters' love affair with outsiders fades or if Bush fails to catch on.
"He needs to show that he has the chops to be commander-in-chief," says Mr. O'Connell. "Foreign policy questions could give Rubio that opportunity."
Read more from Linda Feldmann at The Christian Science Monitor