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A sub-Rs 15K smartphone is considered a budget smartphone these days but still, a lot of customers in India don't want to go beyond Rs 10,000 mark.
Smartphones under Rs 10,000 are like hot pancakes in India. With new technologies becoming affordable and handset brands going full throttle in the segment almost every day there is a new launch. If one goes to the market there are multiple options to choose from but that is leading to confusion among the mind of consumers. Have you ever wondered what is that one main thing, which differentiates a particular smartphone from others which can help a person to choose easily? Is it in terms of specs or is it just their pricing?
A sub-Rs 15K smartphone is considered a budget smartphone these days but still, a lot of customers in India don't want to go beyond Rs 10,000 mark. Popular handset players like Xiaomi, Asus, Realme and Nokia have flooded the budget smartphone segment with smartphones.
If we take the specifications of smartphones which are priced below Rs 10,000 into consideration, we found out that all the smartphones basically feature almost the same set of specifications but pricing is different. We took into consideration current popular smartphones ranging from Realme C1, Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M10, Asus Zenfone Max M2, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 and Nokia 3.1.
Today, features like dual cameras, bezel-less display, big battery and notch display have made their way to budget smartphone category also. Talking about the display, under Rs 10,000, some phones come with HD+ display while some feature full HD+ display with a better resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is one such phone which features 5.84-inch Full HD+ with 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution. It is priced Rs 9,999 for 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage variant. Nokia 3.1 also features 5.5 FHD+ display with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution and it is priced at around Rs 8500 for 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage variant. Other phones like Galaxy M10, Zenfone Max M2 and Redmi Y2 just come with HD+ display. So in terms of display, only one or two smartphone makers are offering a good display with a better resolution.
Now talking about the camera, most of the phones under Rs 10,000 feature a dual rear camera setup. Realme C1 and Asus Zenfone Max M2 offer 13MP+2MP rear camera while Samsung Galaxy M10 and Micromax Infinity N11 feature 13MP+5MP. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 and Redmi 6 Pro offer 12MP+5MP rear camera. So camera resolution for all the brands is also almost same for all the smartphones with minor changes.
Realme C1 is priced at Rs 7499 and 8499 for 2+32GB and 3+32GB variants respectively. Asus Zenfone Max M2 is priced at Rs 9,999, Samsung Galaxy M10 is priced at Rs 7990 and Rs 8990 for 2+16 and 3+32 variants respectively.
All the phones under Rs 10,000 do not come with Android 9 Pie rather they run on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. On the other hand, some smartphones priced over Rs 15,000 today come with Android 9 Pie. Although some phones under 10k segment are likely to receive Android Pie update in future. Only time will tell if they actually get the update or not. So customers will have to shell out more money to get better features on a smartphone.
Also, all the phones in this budget segment generally come with micro-USB port. One drawback of micro USB charging is that the phones are charged very slowly. They take a time of at least 2.30-3 hours to completely charge the phone. On the other hand, the phones featuring Type C port come with quick charging technology and they charge the phone very fast as compared to micro-USB charging.
All the phones come with a good battery back in this segment. The battery ranges anywhere between 3000mAh to 5000mAh approximately. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 comes with the highest battery capacity of 5000mAh which again comes with a micro USB charger. Thus taking a lot of time to charge such a huge battery.
One good thing in these budget smartphones is that they come with security features like a fingerprint sensor and face unlock as well apart from regular PIN unlock, pattern unlock or password unlock. Some might feature just at least one of them while some come with both the technologies for unlocking the phone.
At this price point, mostly phones under Rs 10,000 come with mid-range chipsets only. Like Realme C1 come with Snapdragon 450 SoC, Redmi 6 Pro come with Snapdragon 625, Galaxy M10 has Exynos 7870 SoC, Zenfone Max M2 has Snapdragon 632, Redmi Y2 has Snapdragon 625 while Nokia 3.1 comes with MediaTek Helio P18 chipset.
All these chipsets offer you a decent performance keeping in mind the day-to-day tasks like checking emails, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and opening browsers. These will also allow you to play casual games like Subway Surfer, Candy Crush and Temple Run. But the phone will not be able to handle heavy games like PUBG and Asphalt 8. For heavy gamers, phones under Rs 10,000 are not advised as for those high-end chipsets are required in the phone.
So, in terms of specifications, no brand is offering an extraordinary feature in budget smartphones. So, how do they differ from each other? By and large, it's only their price which makes them different from each other. Well, loyal brand customers will go for their favourite smartphones only but the handset manufacturers here have to offer something unique in their devices to lure a new set of customers. Only time will tell if they bring something interesting in their phones in future.
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Monday, March 23, 2015
question answered, Throckmorton reports a mass email from anti-porn ministry that bought Resurgence mailing list
Well, looks like the question has some of an answer. Throckmorton has published some spam that has been sent out lately. Of particular note is this:
On Monday, Mar 23, 2015 at 6:33 PM, Craig Gross <firstname.lastname@example.com>, wrote:
Hey Guys and Gals,
I sent you an email earlier. Just to be clear.
I apologize if my email caught you off guard. I bought an email list from http://www.churchleaderslist.com/.?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email Mark's right hand guy at Mars Hill told us that this list was the Resurgence list.
Read more: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/warrenthrockmorton/2015/03/23/mass-email-anti-porn-ministry-buys-mars-hill-church-resurgence-mailing-list/#ixzz3VGhn7QFk
Because as Wenatchee The Hatchet was musing earlier today, the donor/customer/client listings of Resurgence Publishing, Inc. might be one of the few assets the corporation would have to sell that somebody could use. And if Craig Gross was referring to Sutton Turner, well, Sutton Turner's the guy who directs/manages/owns/handles Resurgence Publishing Inc. With the company set to expire in late May selling off whatever actually viable assets might sell doesn't seem like a bad move.
Selling, buying or renting lists of names for donor cultivation or customer appeals is pretty common even in non-profit fundraising. It would be even more common in for-profit settings.
As Throckmorton has recently noted, the email list at the time Resurgence Publishing, Inc. went up for sale was approximately 60,000. That's not too shabby a sample size, in theory, but it would be understandable if all the people who just got spammed by Craig Gross and company were taken aback at getting a cold solicitation spam.
Well, folks, now you may have an opportunity to learn that list buying happens in ministries, too. List renting also happens--what that allows for is carpet-bombing a region with a solicitation to prospective donors. If people respond they get added to the donor data pool and if they don't they won't end up on the donor mailing lists for subsequent in-house solicitations. Without getting too detailed this is a field of work that Wenatchee The Hatchet knows a few things about. You won't be able to unsubscribe to the kind of spam Gross just sent recently because if it's a donor cultivation/prospect e-blast you might not even already be in the systems they have. But we'd need to know vastly more about the donor management systems of the organization to field that ... and it's the start of the work week.
Hey, at least Gross admitted he bought the list. And here Wenatchee The Hatchet was thinking maybe it was nice Sutton Turner didn't want any gifts or donations and isn't going to start a 501(c)3. Why bother if it turns out he's the one who sold the list of Resurgence donors/customers? Would Turner and/or Gross like to confirm if this was the case or clarify?
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- Unknown said...
I have commented a couple of times on your blog over the last couple of days, however some how the comments are deleted. I am signing them with my own name and picture.
I wanted to clarify again, because it was deleted, that since I resigned from Mars Hill in September, I have not had anything to do with Mars Hill, BofAA, or Resurgence. I resigned from ALL positions.
This latest situation with the email list, I did not know about any of this until it was reported on Christianity Today.
I would appreciate if you do not delete this comment since in your post above you are asking me for a comment.
All the very best to you.
Sutton Turner
- Wenatchee the Hatchet said...
It looks like all the comments from this month that you made are still up. Sorry if they haven't been showing up for you.
Thanks for coming by and clarifying and updating things, Sutton.

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This song is really about the simple guitar riff; the rest is window-dressing. Basically, I've been playing this guitar riff for years in either the 8/8 rhythm recorded here or in 7/8 (omitting the last eighth note at the end of the measure). The 7/8 version would be even more tense than this one and probably overkill (also much harder given my limited skills). The title (Jackenstein) is a reference to the fact that I recorded this on Halloween 2000 as well as the fact that the song was literally constructed from an initial recording of me playing the riff (badly) over and over again. The sequence of the song (measures, progression, etc.) was a pure product of cutting and pasting the original guitar part (ala Frankenstein's monster). Most of the resulting rhythm track is an amalgam of three different measures played simultaneously to wash out the inconsistencies of my ham-handed playing. The rest of the parts are really simple, (simulated) bass, organ, electric rhythm guitar, and electronic drums. The secondary title (Spidee's Theme) is in dedication to the person responsible for creating the tension in the song.
Written in 1986 (©1986) and recorded on and around Halloween 2000 on a Roland VS-840EX 8-track digital recorder. The rough stereo mix was mastered using Cool Edit 2000.


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Yesterday I had to go to the dentist. The news was NOT good. I've been stalling on yet TWO MORE CROWNS (one is to replace an old leaky one) for three years now and can't put it off any longer. (Wahhhhh!)
So what do I do to celebrate the loss of a ton of money? I go to the local Farmers Market.
Let me tell you, it was COLD. I was only there for about 15 minutes and I froze. I can't imagine what those poor farmers feel like at the end of a long day of selling veggies. And quite a few of them have given up for the season, for there weren't half as many vendors. Still, the brave few that were there sold enough to empty my wallet.
I bought leeks and potatoes. Guess what I'm having for lunch today? Leek and potato soup. (And you can find the recipe for it here on my website.)
I bought two acorn squashes and one butternut squash (they were on special: 3 for $2).
I bought Brussels sprouts on the stalk. Can you say roasted in olive oil with a little fresh ground pepper?
I bought a lovely (and huge--the size of a bowling ball) cabbage for $1. We're going to make our own version of cabbage rolls (with the same thing we stuff green peppers. Yum-EEEEE).
Last night we had the most delicious cauliflower. I made enough for my mom, and there's still enough for a bunch more meals.
We are going to be eating our veggies for the next week.
The grocery store charges by the pound. The Farmers Market charges by the item (and usually less than what the grocery store is selling it per pound.) The market will be open this year until November 19th. Can you say "Thank Goodness For My Chest Freezer?"
What did you get at the market?
Posted on October 28, 2011 | Permalink
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Yesterday I went grocery shopping . . . and saw a man in his PJs and robe.
YES--his PJs AND ROBE. He was returning his empty pop and beer cans ... probably so he could buy more pop and beer.
This was at about 11 a.m., too.
And this guy wasn't a teen or college student. He was in his late 40s or early 50s.
What is wrong with people?
Heck, I don't even go shopping in shorts.
Have you ever seen those Walmart shopper pictures? (He didn't look anywhere near as good looking as the guy above, either. He looked ... scruffy. Hadn't shaved, etc.)
This guy was a candidate to join those shoppers.
What weirdness have you seen at the grocery store?
Posted on October 27, 2011 | Permalink
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Do you put things off? I really need to do some serious shopping. First of all, I need cat food. We buy from the pet store because it's (a teensy bit) cheaper than the grocery store. So we usually buy it by the case. We're talking 15-20 cases at a time. (And I'm the lucky one who gets to schlep it to the basement because I have two real--not replaced--knees.)
I need a new door handle for the pantry door. That's a trip to Home Depot.
I need some new socks. Haven't figured out where I'll go for them.
I need a new flash drive. Lost the other one. That's a trip to Staples. (Which is right next to Home Depot. Hmm...)
I need a bunch of other stuff, too. But I just can't seem to get myself OUT of the house and shopping. What a pain. Get in car. Drive. Park. Get out of car. Go in store. Don't find what I'm looking for. Get back in car. Drive somewhere else. Get out of car. Go in store. Don't find what I'm looking for. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
Maybe that's why I do so much shopping online these days.
A few years ago, our grocery store chain did have online shopping. I think they were ahead of the curve. Nobody used it so they discontinued it.
Today is grocery shopping/errand day. By the time I get back (lunchtime), I won't want to go out for another week -- and then it will be grocery shopping/errand day again.
Do you like to shop?
P.S. I'm guesting today on two different blogs: Lori's Reading Corner and Crazy For Books. (They're giving away copies of Recipes to Die For and Murder On The Mind!)
Posted on October 26, 2011 | Permalink
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If you live in the Northeast you know . . . IT'S GETTING COLD!
It's actually been heat season for about a month now, that is, we've turned on the big furnace. (Which ran most of the summer running the air conditioning. I hate that. I feel trapped in the house. It's as bad as being stuck here in winter.)
Anyway, my office is on the opposite end of the house from the furnace. That means my office is COLD. In it winter, it sometimes gets down to 50 at night (when we turn down the furnace to 65). That's a bit chilly to when you have to try to be creative.
Several years ago Mr. L bought me an Edenpure heater. (Yeah, the kind that Bob Villa sells on TV.) This little baby does a great job, if a bit slowly (for me at least). On really cold mornings, it takes about 4-5 hours before the room gets up to a toasty 70. (Okay, 70 really isn't toasty to me ... but others in the house seem okay with that temp.)
This little guy gets quite a workout from October until late March. And then we take it to the cottage in April, because it gets downright cold. (The cottage isn't winterized.) We might end up using it until late May. And then it gets revved up again in September. (It's not the only form of heat we have there, but it is certainly appreciated.)
The little guy is chugging along behind me as I type this. I figure the room will be warm in another hour or so. Then ... let the creative juices flow ... because it'll finally be warm enough.
Do you use an auxiliary form of heat in your house?
Posted on October 25, 2011 | Permalink
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If you've ever communicated with me -- you might get some kind of inappropriate email with my return address. Why?
I've been hacked!
I've changed my password in hopes that fixes things ... but ...
In the meantime, my apologies for the inconvenience.
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More than a month ago, I ordered a book from Hoffman Media called Scones & Tea. Yes, it's by the people who put out Teatime and Victoria Magazines. Now, I've ordered stuff from them before and never had to wait more than a couple of weeks to get it. This one ... took 6 weeks.
When I opened the package, I noticed there was a bill inside and a note that said I had ordered via check and underpaid. No, no, no. I ordered right from their email and paid via my credit card. Now, truth be told, I don't remember if the shipping was free or not, but since I've ordered from them before (and since) and there was never a shipping fee before, I assumed the shipping was included in the $19.99 price.
Nope. Now they want $4.
I sent them a note telling them that I did NOT order by check and that I believed the shipping was free. Guess what--it wasn't Hoffman media that answered my email. It was some fulfillment house. (Probably they're the ones who sat on my order for 6 weeks.) Make no mistake, they want that four bucks, and there was no "Dear Customer," no apology for whatever misunderstanding that may have happened, no explanation, no nothing--just a statement that says I owe and I need to pay it ASAP.
This is NOT good customer service, and not what I expected from a company that prides itself on Southern hospitality. First of all, they should have acknowledged that I didn't pay by check. They should also have given me some explanation as to why when ordering by credit card the shipping was NOT included. They did neither. "PAY UP SISTER" was their message.
It's too bad I really enjoy these magazines, or I could just ignore them and never order another thing from them again. But I still want to read those magazines.
I tried to call and was on hold so long that I was in danger of using up my cell phone minutes for the month. (Which is why I ended up emailing.) But I'm not happy about this situation. Would I have paid an extra $4 for this book had I known the cost was $4 more? Maybe -- maybe not. But having to pay extra after you've already received the book? Not amusing.
And I haven't even opened the book. Now, to quote Seinfield, "it's got a taint."
Have you ever had an experience like this before? If so, what did you do?
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We're having company! Company coming means one thing to me: CLEANING.
Did I ever mention how much I loathe house cleaning?
Yesterday I did the BIG loads of laundry. Our greasy hairy cats love to sleep on the guest bed. That means stripping the very cute (white vintage) chenille spread and the pillow shams. I decided to go even deeper and washed the mattress cover, too. This time I was smart, once everything was nice and clean, I covered the whole bed with an old sheet. This way when our guest arrives today it'll be nice and fresh -- and no (black) cat hair.
I washed all the towels. I washed all the dining room place mats (I have a lot, so I can save them up for weeks and do one big load). I even washed all the throw rugs.
I tidied the kitchen. I tidied my office (it needed it). I tidied the living room. I'll tidy the living room today (why do our cats scatter all their toys but refuse to play with them?) and vacuum. (Our baby suck (small shop vac) bit the dust yesterday. I tried to fix it, but it's lost the will to live.)
Our guest will only be here two days, but our house should be clean and shining and inviting. And then later this week we can go back to real life.
How do you prepare for a guest?
Posted on October 18, 2011 | Permalink
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At least one person expressed interest in the ebook second volume of the Jeff Resnick Mysteries.
Yes! It's now available. Two books for the incredible price of only $5.98.
You can find it for/at:
Smashwords (for all e formats)
(Coming soon to Sony E Reader, Kobo, Diesel, and iTunes.)
Posted on October 12, 2011 | Permalink
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For the past few weeks we've been drowning in tomatoes and green beans. Not a bad was to go, eh?
Friday I realized I had forgotten about my potato crop.
The potatoes had a rough summer. Mr. Groundhog kept eating them down to about the 2-inch level. Then one day, he said, "I've had enough potato leaves" and went out to the farm to destroy a large part of their eggplant crop.
So, the potatoes soldiered on. They never had flowers and I figured we'd never get any potatoes, so I more or less forgot about them. Until Friday.
By Friday, most of the leaves had shriveled up. I looked around the weed-strewn patch and thought, "I'll never find them." But, I dug where I thought they might be and sure enough I found them. Aren't they cute? We had some (with parsley from the yard) the other night. Yum yum!
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Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends and relatives!
Posted on October 10, 2011 | Permalink
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Marketing is everything. It is. Which is why I sent my character Katie Bonner (from the Victoria Square Mysteries) to grad school to get a degree in it. She was determined to do a fabulous job of marketing her B&B, The English Ivy Inn ... of course, she never got to own the old Victorian House where she'd hoped to open her business ... and that's the first book. (A Crafty Killing.)
But I'm talking about ME marketing my work. And one of the things I decided to do was offer the first two Jeff Resnick Books as a 2 fer. Buy both books in one package and you save $2.
Look at the detail on this fantastic cover. Isn't it wonderful? (Done by the fabulous Pat Ryan Graphics.)
It's currently available from Kindle and Smashwords. (Nook always takes their time about these things. But Smashwords sells all e formats, so everyone is still covered.) And the cost for these two books? $5.98 -- that's less than one paperback! Such a deal!
As soon as I get my butt in gear, I'll be offering the other two books in the series as a 2 fer, as well. (I already have the cover for that box set, too, and it's just as fabulous.)
COMING SOON: A Jeff Resnick contest.
Posted on October 07, 2011 | Permalink
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On of the most depressing things about the changing seasons is the light -- or lack thereof -- in the mornings.
In the spring, the sun comes up waaaaaay too early. Do I really need birds chirping outside my window and the sky getting lighter before 5 am?
But now, it's just the opposite. Do I really want it to be pitch black out at 6:30 am (and even later come December)? This is usually the pretty time of year. When the leaves turn yellow, gold, red, and orange. Only too many of our maples have blight this year (too much rain and then not enough) and so the leaves are turning brown on the trees and just falling off. (Even our pin oak is dropping leaves like crazy and usually it doesn't do that until November.)
Is fall happening differnt in your area, too?
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Posted on October 05, 2011 | Permalink
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No sooner have I turned in one book (yesterday), when it's time to start the next.
Right now, I only know what several of the subplots will be. (That's because I'm writing an arc for the characters that won't be finalized until at least book #9.)
Still, I need to turn in a synopsis this week. YIKES!
As of now I don't know who is killed, with what, or why. Some day that will all be clear, but in the meantime . . .
Over the summer I purchased an old telephone similar to the one I describe in the Booktown Mysteries. You may remember that I blogged about it back in August. (And you can read about it here.)
A couple of weeks ago, I went to a big community sale and found the following solid brass letter openers. I knew I had to have them, and I knew one of them would eventually find its way into one of my books (and one of my characters).
Now the problem is ... which one do I use for this next book?
Anybody got any strong feelings one way or another?
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Lorna Barrett: Chapter & Hearse (Booktown Mystery #4)
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In the heart of the Artois battlefields, in Souchez
4 matches disputed on the hallowed turf of the Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Avenue de la fosse 24 - 62880 ESTEVELLES
Configured to be accessible to the public, this heap is a real landmark in the landscape of agricultural plain that surrounds it. Sensitive Natural Area classified by the department of Pas-de-Calais, it has a significant ecological interest.
Top of 70m, this former truncated conical heap comes from the activity of the pit 24/25 of the Mining Company Courrieres. The pioneer vegetation that is developed and the wetland that was created to promote his feet the presence of many migratory birds and raptors.


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To understand which star is high and which star is low, we have to understand how Malayalam cinema is financed. There are producers of course. But a lot of movies are produced by theater owners also. The producers then regain their money from distributors and also from various TV channels. Thus if TV Channels are willing to pay humongous amounts of money for a particular stars movie, then it means that there is something to it. Something no one wants to acknowledge. Especially if that star is Prithviraj.
So it is interesting to see that Prithviraj's unreleased movie B. Unnikrishnan's Thriller has been sold for Rs. 1.45 crore. Mammotty and Mohanlal movies are sold for Rs 1.5 crore – Rs. 2 crore range. So in the pecking order, Prithviraj has gone way up. We don't know where that leaves Dileep, may be we increase the number of super stars to 4.
On the other hand, Prithvi seems to be taking shortcut to superstardom. He's going to act in a large number of remakes – most of them classics from yesteryears. Commissioner's sequel, Naduvazhikal's sequel, Thrishna, Season etc are some of the movies being remade with Prithvi in the lead. To the current superstar's credit, they didn't reach wherever they are by acting in remakes and sequels to classics of past.
PS: Even IndiaGlitz agrees with us. Glad to be of help.


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Cardinal crushed in Columbus
Stanford's No. 9 ranked men's tennis team took their first loss of the season, falling to No. 2 Ohio State
The No. 9 ranked Cardinal men's tennis team (4-1) took its first loss of the season this past Saturday to the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (6-0) in a crushing 1-6 rout. The loss represented Stanford's largest margin of loss since April 2016's hammering by USC.


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Amberstone were invited to attend the annual TYCO EMEA Business Partners conference in Prague. The event is held annually and is an opportunity for TYCO business partners to meet the TYCO team and look at the exciting innovations that will be released into the EAS market over the next 12 months.
Amberstone have been an approved Sensormatic EAS installation, service and maintenance partner for just over 12 months so we were delighted to be recognised as "Business Partner Newcomer of the year" and once again it shows the hard work and energy the Amberstone team has committed towards partnering with industry leading technology companies to ensure our customers get access to both the very best technology but also the very best service Amberstone always delivers.


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This cozy 1-bedroom apartment not only has all the amenities for up to 4 guests, but a very convenient location in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, steps away from Seine, La Bastille, rue de Rivoli, Notre Dame de Paris and many other sights of Paris. The living room is furnished with a comfortable sofa that can be converted into a bed, a dining table, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV. The kitchen is fully equipped with all modern necessities,including a fridge, a microwave, a coffee maker, a kettle. The bedroom has a double bed and a mezzanine with another double bed, ideal for kids. The bathroom is modern and equipped with shower
Currency: Rates are quoted in EURO.The rates are indicated for the stay of 2 guests. If you have more guests in your party, a fee for each additional guest will be added to your total.If your stay falls on holidays or festivals, the accommodation rate can go up slightly.
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I have found heaven on earth, and it is called Uvalde County.
Here, wide irrigated fields gave way to wooded hollows the ilk of the Smokies or Appalachians. The rivers ran dry, the Rio Frio, the Nueces, the Leona, a succession of sad gravel beds. But there were humped Brahman cattle stained purple by twilight, patrolled by patient vultures at their roost.
And over the Rio Frio, a convocation of Monarchs on their silent journey to Mexican wintering grounds.
It was sunset, my pictures a poor tribute to this place both rich and quiet. I hope to remedy this at an upcoming visit to Garner State Park and will be keeping an eye on real estate listings, in the hopes that one day I might buy my own little slice of heaven.


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Sunny Hill Language School opts for new it'seeze Max website
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Sunny Hill Language School (SHLS) is part of Bruton School for Girls (BSG), a well-regarded private day and boarding school in Bruton, Somerset. SHLS offers exclusive, fully immersive language and cultural residential weeks for European school children (both male and female) and their teachers during term time. They contacted it'seeze Web Design Taunton to design a website that would appeal to the European schools market.


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NVMe - Intel 750 vs Samsung PM953
Samsung low performance or Intel inflated specs? Someone has tested?
Intel 750 specs:
Model: 1200 GB
Sec. read 128KB: 2500 MB/s
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Hello & Happy Monday!
Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend!
Our weather here in PA was very nice but I have to say that I feel bad for those folks down in Texas dealing with all that rain & flooding.
We made our way home from Baltimore Saturday night around midnight. It was quite an experience going to see an actual football game and as much as I enjoyed it I do not think I would go again. We drove to Hunt Valley, MD and hopped on the Maryland Lightrail which takes you directly to the M&T Bank Stadium and many other places too. The football game was good but it was hard to focus on it with so much going on around you. We sat 12 rows from the bottom which was fantastic....you could see everything! For me personally, i'd rather sit in my own home and watch. You will know more of what's happening. The Ravens won against the Buffalo Bills 13-9. WooHoo!
So, today is my cleaning day and before I head off to get started on that I wanted to share a set of cards I whipped up for Christmas.
This patterned snowflake paper I picked up at the Flower & Craft Warehouse a few weeks ago. It's such a pretty purple paper with silver foil snowflakes in it! I thought it went great with the Snowflake Sentiment stamp set!
Season's Greetings Card Set:
Stamps: Snowflake Sentiment
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Silver Foil Paper, Kaisercraft
Accessories: Heatgun, Silver Embossing Powder, Silver Trim Ribbon, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue
I hope to get back to get more of this paper, eventually!
It makes pretty cards!
My thoughts today....
That's all for me today!
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US diplomats have issued warning to commercial airliners flying over the Persian Gulf, saying they run the risk of being 'misidentified'. The announcement is expected to impact air travel through the region and follows increased tensions between the United States and Iran, after the collapse of a treaty aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions. All non-essential US government staff have been evacuated from neighbouring Iraq in response to the mounting tensions.


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John-Paul Jackson, John and Carol Arnott and Ian Mc Cormack have graciously accepted our invitation, to be with all of us for this Convention on 15-16-17 November 2013. Our worship team "Rejoice" wil help us to be ushered in His presence!
You and your whole family are cordially invited to join us and be a part of this unique happening.
If you long for more of God desire increased revelation of His Presence in your life, dont miss this Convention on 15-16-17th November 2013. The speakers will teach you scripture by scripture, launching you into deeper relationship with God. You will learn "how you can acces the third Heaven, experience the angelic realm, and step into closer encounters with the Holy Spirit". This event is designed to instruct, equip and release you into the Glory Realm of God, and receive revelation and experience the Lord in completely new levels of revelation and intimacy.
Our purpose for this Convention is to create a place that you can enter into His Cloud of Glory and feel His presence like never before. In His presence you will experience new things. We believe you will get to know the Lord in a new personel way. As you become overshadowed by the cloud of His Glory, your spirit will be refreshed and a unique peace and joy will overtake you.
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Basal Cell Carcinomas (BCC) is the Most Common Form of skin cancer.
Basal cell cancer is abnormal, uncontrolled growths or lesions that arise in the skin's basal cells, which line the deepest layer of the epidermis or the outermost layer of the skin.
What Does Basal Cell Skin Cancer Look Like?
BCCs often look like open sores, red patches, pink growths, shiny bumps, or scars. BCC is a sore that won't heal. It can look similar to a flesh-colored mole or can sometimes look dark.
What Causes Basal Cell Cancer?
They are usually caused by a combination of cumulative UV exposure and intense, occasional UV exposure, basal cell carcinomas can be highly disfiguring if allowed to grow, but they almost never metastasize beyond the original site.
Almost all BCCs occur on parts of the body excessively exposed to the sun — especially the face, ears, neck, scalp, shoulders, and back. On rare occasions, tumors can develop on unexposed areas.
Risk Factors for Basal Cell Carcinoma
Anyone with a history of sun exposure can develop basal cell carcinoma. The disease is rarely seen in children, but occasionally a teenager is affected.
Men with BCC have outnumbered women with the disease, but more women are getting BCCs than in the past. Workers in occupations that require long hours outside and people who spend a lot of time in the sun are particularly susceptible.
Risk of Recurrence
People who have had one BCC are at risk for developing others over the years, either in the same area or elsewhere on the body.
BCCs on the scalp and nose are especially troublesome, with recurrences typically taking place within the first two years following surgery. Should a cancer recur, your physician might recommend a different type of treatment.
Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment
A diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma is confirmed with a biopsy. A piece of tissue is then removed and sent to be examined in the laboratory to seek a definitive diagnosis. If tumor cells are present, treatment is required.
Fortunately, there are several effective methods for eradicating BCC. Choice of basal cell carcinoma treatment is based on:
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- The patient's age and general health
- The likely cosmetic outcome of specific treatments
In many cases a simple excision can be curative. This might be done by your dermatologist. In others a technique called Mohs' surgery can be performed, and you may be referred to a Mohs' surgeon. In some cases, other treatments including radiation or topical therapies may be considered.
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Whether you are a Scots returning home, you have Scottish heritage or you just love Scotland, Fuze are offering a unique and authentic way to celebrate the Scottish history, culture and ancestry that's important to you. We'll take you on a journey to walk in the actual footsteps of your ancestors, visiting landmarks, dwellings or workplaces and massively enhance your visit by offering you a memorable and emotional ceremony. We're putting you at the center – combining music, poetry and story-telling, weaving together family history to create a truly unique personal experience. We're offering a range of services: from a simple ceremony through to an all-inclusive package.
Your Scottish Story: You provide us with the genealogy and we'll write and deliver to you a unique Scottish story that's all about you and your family history. This will be in the form of a script that can be read / performed any-where. It makes an ideal present and is a keep-sake for generations to come.
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PREXIT-paper records exit into an electronic era
Ms Rachel Williams, Prince of Wales Hospital
The Hereditary Cancer Centre (HCC) had to implement an electronic medical record (EMR), becoming paper-light. Hospital medical records deal with the record of one individual. Genetics records are family records kept separate from hospital records. The NSW genetics database doesn't comply for an EMR.
To implement an EMR in a cancer genetics setting suitable for family records
This project assessed multiple electronic systems for compliance to NSW Health policies. These included maintaining security levels of privacy from main hospital records and observance of the hospital medical records, ethical and privacy policies for dealing with an individual's and family genetic record, and state health electronic documentation requirements. The HCC patient process flow was mapped. The EMR needed to accommodate this and the ability to link relatives for safe patient and family care.
The HCC adapted the existing Cerner hospital medical record for the use for genetics records, using the CHOC (Community Health and Outpatient Care) module. Successful implementation occurred at the HCC in early 2017.
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As I said in the comments to DYB's post, I'll be busy this weekend doing my taxes and getting ready to send the forms and money to the I.R.S.
Nevertheless, I have a couple of funny or amusing, or sad stories for y'all.
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This first one comes from…Floriduh and concerns a new high-speed rail line that runs between Miami through Ft. Lauderdale to West Palm Beach. This is a private rail line that provides the service. It seems however that people there can't seem to be able to…well…stay away from the tracks. (It appears that one of these cases may have been a suicide)
Sunday's victim was the fourth person to be struck and killed by a high-speed train since service began in January. Among the other deaths: a 51-year-old man on a bicycle, and a 32-year-old woman, both of whom tried and failed to beat oncoming trains after the gates had lowered, police told the Palm Beach Post.
Honestly, I have never understood this "trying to beat the gates" thing that folks do around trains.
Patrick Goddard, Brightline's COO and president, said in January that the company was working with transportation officials to raise awareness about the train/
"We implore the public to be patient and not circumvent the safety devices in place to keep you safe," Goddard said. "Your life is worth more than waiting a few extra seconds for a train to pass."
As I said, I don't get it with the awareness thing. It's a train. Those are tracks. In this case the train goes real fast. Don't argue with the train.
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Okay this next one is truly amusing.
So you think you're being a whole lot safer and "cleaner" by using those hand air dryers in the restrooms? Well, think again.
A study done by the University of Connecticut School of Medicine found that nope, that's not true.
It turns out that those dryers in the bathrooms will help to spread around bacteria in those bathrooms.
Scientists comparing normal bathroom air to that blasted from hand dryer nozzles have found far more bacterial colonies develop in samples exposed to the latter. The results were published this month in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
And what type of bacteria do we find in bathrooms? (Need you really ask?)
"Bacteria in bathrooms will come from feces, which can be aerosolized a bit when toilets, especially lidless toilets, are flushed," study author Peter Setlow told Newsweek. The simple movement of lots of people in and out of the bathroom, shedding microbes from their skin, he said, adds to the messy picture.
Hand dryers suck up bathroom air and spew it out at speed. So, in the brief moments your hands rest below the nozzle, they'll be exposed to far more air than usual—and far more bacteria.
So what's the solution?
For now, Setlow (the study's author) is sticking to paper towels—as is the University of Connecticut, which has added them to all 36 bathrooms surveyed in the study.
Lastly, since I'm working on taxes, here's a very old Top Ten List from David Letterman on Top Ten Ways To Annoy An IRS Agent.
Open thread for this, of course.
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Here's some music for Fredster, me and anyone else working on those 1040s today, by one of B.C.'s fine Celtic/folk bands.
I am emotionally throwing a fit and don't want to give birdbrain my hard earned money to pay for his lawyers and side pieces of buns. Damn it!
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Wow, I love this group…thanks for posting Luna.
They remind me of the Kingston Trio, but larger and pure, sweet voices.
Once again, I have fallen down the rabbit hole of YouTube, checking out the group that Luna posted, Tiller's Folly…and found this song.
For a little comic relief, here ya go….fun song, funny photos to go with it.
Damn, sorry…it won't post the song I wanted. Please delete if possible.
The song I tried (twice) to post is called,
Twenty-Three Camels (Tiller's Folly)
The Cleveland Plain Dealer endorsed Dennis Kucinich as the Democratic (Bernie) candidate for governor instead of Richard Cordray who might have a freaking chance of winning. Nina Turner's all in for Dennis. My friends, beware the purity ponies.
I asked my Alexa to sing the Star Spangled Banner the other day. She actually had a really good voice.
I wonder how she will do singing some rock and roll songs? 😉
@46, Luna, you nailed it but it is not just trumpsters. In casual conversation my repub friend said, "If i were Czar I would refuse all welfare and unemployment payments until every position in this country was filled. Her husband (also a repub) and I were dumbfounded. I said what if you had MS, were mentally incompetent, or medically/physically unable to work (your examples are way better)? She thought for a minute and then said everyone can do something, even in those cases. To her, if you got govt assistance or didn't have a job, it was only because you didn't want to work and wanted something (from her) for nothing. She has been programmed, if she doesn't agree with what you are saying, end of conservation. Earlier i tried to make a joke by saying it would have been so much worse if Hillary had been elected (my friend voted for Stein because she hated both Hillary and trump) and she AGREED with that sarcastic statement. I asked her why she thought that, she responded with, "I don't talk politics." Discussion ended. As to "today's" teachers, according to her, they have the easiest job ever, summers and weekends off, they are overpaid, useless lay abouts. She is very smart and an excellent friend, but VERY close minded and cold hearted toward anyone she does not know or like.
@58, Fredster, she will do anything to help an animal, its most people she doesn't like, totally oblivious to what is going on in the world, very limited view of the world by choice. She is a recycling nazi but couldn't care less about Pruitt or the administration's mission to sell off or rape public lands. Go figure.
@64, Fredster I didn't think that you were knocking her; you made a comment based on the minimal info I gave you, and I agree with you, it is a sad world view.
@65, LOL is right, she is also a gun owner and would probably love to take a gun to class! My best friend's daughter and son-in-law are extremely bright and very dedicated HS teachers. I know from what they share with us that teaching effectively is no cake walk. I suspect the low opinion of (public school?) teachers is a Fox thing. You know, another waste of tax payer dollars.
An American woman won the Boston Marathon for the first time in thirty odd years and the Media is MIA. Do the achievements of women count at all? Cats, you're a very generous friend. Your Republican lady's worldview would be a deal breaker for me.
Luna and Annie, Kucinich is, indeed, a self serving weirdo, now, much like Bernie Sanders. The Plain Dealer endorsed him because they are desperate to see Republican Mike DeWine succeed Kasich.
@72: "… as American women nabbed seven of the top 10 spots at the finish line." WOW, that is sensational yet for some reason (snark) totally ignored. I guess all the good male runners stayed home… gave the ladies a turn.
I try to watch Rachel every weeknight, but i refuse to watch this Thursday when she interviews Comey. That man is dead to me. And his quotes in the Pierce article? I can barely figure out what he is saying, totally inarticulate. He will have my attention again if someone decides to discipline him for his poor judgment and violation of protocol or maybe charge him with election interference. Yeah, orange is his color.
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David Brooks joined the Catawba College Volleyball coaching staff as an assistant in the fall of 2018. He comes to Catawba following a record-setting tenure as Head Coach at Mallard Creek High School.
Brooks, beginning in his first season in 2014, took the Mavericks to four straight playoff appearances, three straight conference tournament championship games, two sweet 16 appearances, one Elite 8 appearance and the 2016 Mecka Conference Tournament Championship. He set the school record for wins in a season (24), and total wins (81). In 2015, Brooks was voted Mecka Conference 4A Coach of the Year.
Before taking the reigns at Mallard Creek, Brooks was the Head Coach at Phillip O Berry Academy and Assistant Coach at Scotland High School. Brooks holds an overall high school coaching record of 130-39.
Brooks has coached the past three seasons for Carolina Juniors volleyball club where he has qualified two teams to USAV Nationals, including the 18 Elite team this past season, finishing 21st in the nation at USAV Nationals in Anaheim, California. Brooks is CAP I and CAP II Certified by USAV.
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Al – Ahsa Islamic Center
We will see that 'Christianity' as is now known, is not the teaching of Jesus (pbuh). In fact, Muslims are closer to the teaching of Jesus (pbuh) in their beliefs and practices than are 'Christians'. Muslims, feel that their love for God and love for Jesus (pbuh) is as much their right as it is for Christians. One must remember that no person can be a Muslim, unless he believes in Jesus (pbuh). Both Muslims and Christians have a common heritage, and both should benefit from it. This is the reason why the teaching of Jesus (pbuh), need special attention.
We shall proceed now to see 'Christianity' in the Bible.
We will put forth the same two questions which were put forth regarding ISLAM.
a) The name Christianity' – is it rally a valid name? If so, where is it recorded? In other words, where is its identity certificate?
b) Who has given the name? Or, who is the certifying authority?
The name "Christian' was used for the first time in Antioch, as we read in the Bible:
Then Barnabas went to tarsus to look for Saul, and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for an entire year they met with the church and taught a great many people, and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called "Christians'. (Acts 11:25-26)
Who gave this name? Neither God nor Jesus (pbuh).
We can mention the following points concerning the name 'Christianity':
1. The name dose not bears the authority from God or from Jesus (pbuh).
2. It was given by Jews and pagans in Antioch (a city in the Roman Empire), i.e., by foes rather than by friends.
3. The name was given after Jesus (pbuh) had left this world.
4. The name was first used derogatorily, as determined by the historians.
One may contend, 'But what's in a name? Dose the name really matter?'. This may or may not be a valid objection, but for the sake of argument, let us proceed to explicate its meaning.
The word 'CHRISTIANITY' dose not carry a functional meaning, unlike the word 'ISLAM'. It is a word for identification, derived from 'Christ' (as 'Buddhism' took its name from Buddha). Then the next question would be: what is the definition of 'Christianity'?
Now we run into a problem.
- One my say that a Christian is one who believes in Jesus 'Christ' (pbuh) We Muslims also believe in him ( it is an article of faith for Muslims to believe in him). So, we can also be called 'Christians' by this standard.
- One may say that a Christian is one who follows the teaching of Jesus Christ (pbuh). We Muslims claim that we follow him more than those who call themselves Christians. If so, then we are rather better "Christians".
- One may say that a Christian is one who worships Jesus Christ (pbuh). But we can not accept this definition. Why? Simply because Jesus (pbuh) never claimed: I am God and you must worship me', or I am co-equal and co-eternal with God', or you will enter the kingdom of heaven if you believe in my blood sacrifice'.
- We have no evidence that even once did he utter any such statement. Jesus (pbuh) certainly would not have used vague language to explain such vital and highly important a matter, or leave it to the people's own imagination and interpretation. In fact, this matter of the nature of Jesus (pbuh) and his 'divinity' is the product of speculation on the part of later "Church fathers" and theologians.
Then what was Jesus' (pbuh) teaching? What was the essence of his mission? We shall be discussing this point in more detail.
The word "Christianity' is not found anywhere in the Gospels. In the other books of the New Testament 'Christian' is mentioned only a few times (Acts 11: 26, Acts 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16). This is understandable, because the term was coined much later, when Jesus (pbuh) had left this world.
1. is of a historical Jesus (pbuh)
2. that existed during the life time of Jesus
3. that was original
4. which Jesus himself preached and practiced
5. that invites to pure monotheism
6. that is in line with the teachings of ALL the
prophets of God
7. that is simple, clear, and logical
8. that is authentic
9. that originated in the revelation from God to
the messenger of God (Jesus)
10. that has the authority of Jesus, the master
1. is of a mythical, interpreted Jesus
2. that was formulated after his departure
from this world
3. that gradually evolved
4. which is contrary to his teachings and
5. that is influenced by Greco-Roman
mythology and philosophy
6. that is in line with NONE of the prophets
of God
7. that is mysterious, tenuous, and illogical
8. that is contrived
9. that originated in the vision of an enemy-
turned-apostle of Jesus
10. that has the authority of St. Paul, the self -
appointed disciple
Such differences between the teaching of Jesus (pbuh) and the teaching of the church have created problems for the common man to understand the true God-revealed religion, and have resulted in confusion and conflict. No wonder there are so many disagreeing points of view within the Christian world itself, each denomination claiming to be on the correct path.
Lets us look into the teachings, found in each of the two versions of Christianity.
For a proper understanding of the teaching of Jesus (pbuh), it is important to examine who he was, in what capacity he taught, and what his mission was. The answers are given by Jesus (pbuh) himself as recorded in the 'Gospel' writing of the New Testament:
Jesus (pbuh) referred to himself as "son of man':
So Jesus said, when you have lifted up the son of man, then you will realize that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own, … (John 8:28)
For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost. (Luke 19:10)
But now you are trying to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from god. (John 8:40)
He presented himself as a prophet and a messenger of God, and a representative of the Kingdom of heaven. He always invited people to follow him in that capacity only:
Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem. (Luke 13:33)
But Jesus said to them, a prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown, and among his own kin, and his own house'. (Mark 6:4)
People did recognize him as a Prophet of God.
The crowds answered, this is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee. (Mathew 21:11).
• A MESSENGER OF GOD: (i.e., one who is
sent by God'):
Jesus answered them, my teaching is not mine, but the one who sent me'. (John 7:16)
…and whoever welcome me, welcomes not me, but the one who sent me. (Mark 9:37)
… for I have not spoken on my own, but the father who sent me has himself given me a commandment about what to say and what to speak. (John 12:49)
He believed in the worship of God alone, and made it the ultimate aim of all his activities:
Worship the lord your God, and serve him only, (Matthew 4:10)
My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to complete his work. (John 4:34)
Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it in heaven. (Matthew 6:10)
• THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS (pbuh):
Coming to the teachings in Christianity as derived from Jesus (pbuh), we may confine our discussion to the two basic and most significant issues:
Obeying the Law, and Salvation.
1) Concerning the Divine Law:
Jesus (pbuh) laid emphasis on obeying the Divine law and submitting to God's commands – the same thing that had been taught by Moses and other prophets earlier. Jesus (pbuh) himself obeyed the law and thought others to uphold it. Consider his statement contained in the 'Sermon on the Mount':
Do not think that I have come to abolish the law, or the prophets; I have come not to abolish, but to fulfill it. (Matthew 5:17)
He wanted the people to obey the Divine law rather than substituting man-made law, and to leave the hypocrisy common to the Jewish leadership of this day:
You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: 'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teaching are but rules taught by men. (Matthew 15:7-9)
2) Concerning salvation:
Jesus' (pbuh) teaching regarding salvation was also not something different from that of earlier Prophets and messengers of God. He made it very clear that Salvation is through keeping God's commandments, following the teachings of Jesus (pbuh), doing righteous deeds, and repentance from sin.
Why do you call me good? There is only one who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments. (Matthew 19:17)
And this is life eternal, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. (John 17:3)
Very truly, I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes on him who sent me has eternal life, and dose not come under judgment, but has passed from death to life. (John 5:24)
For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:20)
No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. (Luke 13:3)
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Graham, S., Liu, X., Bartlett, B. J & Harris, K. (2018). Reading for writing: a meta-analysis of the impact of reading interventions on writing. Review of Educational Research,88(2), S. Graham, X. Liu, B. Bartlett, C. Ng, K. R. Harris, A. Aitken, A. Barkel, C. Kavanaugh and J. Talukdar. 243-284. United States: Sage Publications. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654317746927
This meta-analysis examined if students' writing performance is improved by reading interventions in studies (k = 54 experiments; 5,018 students) where students were taught how to read and studies (k = 36 investigations; 3,060 students) where students' interaction with words or text was increased through reading or observing others read. Studies included in this review involved true- or quasi-experiments (with pretests) written in English that tested the impact of a reading intervention on the writing performance of students in preschool to Grade 12. Studies were not included if the control condition was a writing intervention, treatment students received writing instruction as part of the reading intervention (unless control students received equivalent writing instruction), control students received a reading intervention (unless treatment students received more reading instruction than controls), study attrition exceeded 20%, less than 10 students were included in any experimental condition, and students attended a special school for students with disabilities. As predicted, teaching reading strengthened writing, resulting in statistically significant effects for an overall measure of writing (effect size [ES] = 0.57) and specific measures of writing quality (ES = 0.63), words written (ES = 0.37), or spelling (ES = 0.56). The impact of teaching reading on writing was maintained over time (ES = 0.37). Having students read text or observe others interact with text also enhanced writing performance, producing a statistically significant impact on an overall measure of writing (ES = 0.35) and specific measures of writing quality (ES = 0.44) or spelling (ES = 0.28). These findings provide support that reading interventions can enhance students' writing performance.
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What do employers want to hear in an interview?
Whether you are looking for a full-time position or an internship, you must undergo the interview process where you will be interviewed (most likely) by a recruitment/HR officer to see if you are suitable for the role. This stage can be very nerve wrecking as it solely depends on you and the way you perform in the interview SO…we have put together this blog – we'll do our best to advise you on what to say and how to act in your interview.
You are Teachable
We all make mistakes and one of the main reason we are undertaking internships is to receive more training and to learn about our potential future careers. Employers are aware of this situation but what they need to know is that you are willing to learn, that you accept your mistakes willingly and will let yourself to be guided by someone with more experience.
You can take Instructions
Employers want to know if you are easy to communicate with and can take orders. If they ask you to do a certain job, they expect it to be done – what they don't want to do is ask twice, and therefore you must show them that you can take instruction and get the job done! Don't be fearful of asking for guidance on said task just make sure you're not asked twice to complete it!
You are a Team Player
This one might seem like a no-brainer as we hear it all the time…how important the team is and working together. You have to show during your interview that you are a true team player and don't work purely for personal gain, when problems and conflicts arise, you will not be pointing fingers but will work with and support the team in order to fix the issue and move on.
You are Loyal
There is no way the employer will ask you if you see yourself within the company's structures in the next 10 years, first off you're an intern so you will most likely be going back to study at some point! But what an employer does want to know is that you will be fully committed and loyal for the time of your employment.
Michael Neece, has 20 years of experience in conducting and analysing interviews and in a recent interview, he has been asked a question about the most memorable candidate he has ever interviewed. He talked about one interview he has undertaken where he has asked a candidate a challenging question, what that candidate did instead of rushing to answer, is he took 20-30 seconds of silence to gather his thoughts and then answered – Michael mentioned he wanted to hire him in the first 15 seconds. Taking your time and distancing yourself from difficult situations can give you a different perspective on things, it shows maturity, confidence and conflict when under put pressure.
We hope that these will prove to be useful for you during your interview, remember to still carry out your initial footwork, but keep these points in the back of your mind as knowing these and applying them currently in your interview will give you an edge over other candidates!


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Well-positioned in Omiya Ward, Miyacho Mansion is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Saitama. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Offering hotel guests superior services and a broad range of amenities, Miyacho Mansion is committed to ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible. This hotel offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest. Experience high quality room facilities during your stay here. Some rooms include closet, air conditioning, heating, desk, television, provided to help guests recharge after a long day. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Miyacho Mansion is a smart choice for travelers to Saitama, offering a relaxed and hassle-free stay every time.
Miyacho Mansion,5-70-3,Miyamacho, Omiya Ward, Saitama, Japan, 330-0802
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14K white Gold Round CZ Stud Earrings with screw back for kids sizes 2mm-7mm
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Metal Purity: 14k
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Mumbai after 20 years - How MMRDA Is Working Towards It?
13 July 2016
"Mumbai is the City of Dreams" - that's a statement uttered by many Mumbaikars and Indians from other parts of the country that have moved to this city, or have aspirations to do so. Being the financial capital of India and the hub for the most popular entertainment industry (Bollywood), Mumbai certainly is a place where millions have been able to fulfill their dreams. Perhaps, you too may be one of them. Don't you think it is time to pay back to this wonderful city that has got overpopulated, and faces space constraint almost everywhere?
The people who have been living in this city for several decades now are now heard talking about it getting congested, more polluted and unhealthy, and so on. Such cribbing never makes for a healthy environment, and if this continues, then, the future does seem grim for Mumbai. However, the reality is that there are certain plans in place that could possibly make Mumbai a dream city to live and work in, 20 years from now. Yes, you heard it right? The MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) has proposed several future development plans for Mumbai. Let us check out some of them.
Extensive Metro Network
The existing metro stretch from Andheri to Ghatkopar has made lives easy for several daily commuters in Mumbai, by establishing a great connectivity from the suburbs to the central side of Mumbai. Well, the good news is that MMRDA has finalized a plan to build an extensive Metro network with lines that would potentially cover 118 kms across Mumbai. Wouldn't that be great?
Well, MMRDA had a Master Metro plan in place previously, with regards to which it had already got Maharashtra State Government's approvals for Metro 3 (Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) and Metro 4 (Wadala-Ghatkopar-Thane-Kasarvadavli). However, in addition to these two lines, it has now updated the master plan by proposing four new Metro lines that include the following:
Mankhurd-Bandra Kurla Complex (12 kms)
DN Nagar-Dahisar (18 kms)
Andheri East-Dahisar East (17 kms)
JVLR-Kanjurmarg (12 kms)
Mumbai Urban Transport Project
With the help of World Bank, MMRDA has undertaken / formulated this project in order to improve the traffic situation in Mumbai, through better transport connectivity. As per this project, a fast corridor will be built from CST (Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus) to Panvel, along with a connection to the planned new airport (at Navi Mumbai).
Another major milestone planned as per this project is the extension of the harbour train line till Borivali in the western suburbs of Mumbai. And it would even involve laying down several additional railway tracks on the existing routes.
Station Area Traffic Improvement Scheme
The scheme is already underway as MMRDA has implemented the skywalk in Bandra east side, and the elevated deck for TMT buses along with elevated concourse for suburban ticket booking office at Thane station. Now, this scheme aims to build several skywalks, separate parking areas for autorickshaws and taxis, foot over bridges, etc. to make it convenient for commuters and pedestrians to move around four of the most over-crowded suburban railway stations like Dadar, Borivali, Chembur and Ghatkopar.
Horde of Business Hubs
If office goers and business owners are proud of the significantly dense business hub created at Bandra-Kurla Complex, then, there is more good news in store of Mumbaikars. The MMRDA has already planned to make Mumbai a smarter city by having five new business hubs. The locations shortlisted for these new business hubs in Mumbai are:
- Kanjurmarg
- Kalyan
- Bhiwandi
- Kalwa
- Vasai-Virar
If all goes well, these new business centres will be well connected in terms of transport through metro and road.
There are many more such plans being prepared by MMRDA to improve the infrastructure and transport system of Mumbai in a significant manner. The efforts are clearly seen, and one could expect Mumbai to become a very well organized city in the next two decades. And that would be a dream come true for millions of Mumbaikars!


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The Thing About Cancer
Podcast: The Thing About Cancer
Host: Julie McCrossin
Category: Health and Fitness
First Episode: 2017
Julie McCrossin hosts this new series from Cancer Council NSW. Get information and insights as Julie chats to experts and people affected by cancer. Together we'll explore a range of topics covering all things cancer.
Website: The Thing About Cancer
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Whether your dog is freshly washed and you would like to treat them to a spritz of cologne, or you have guest arriving and want to mask their doggy small, this bottle of dog deodorant will make sure they are smelling as fresh as you are. With a refreshing scent or fig and pomegranate, this dog safe spray is 100% natural and can be sprayed directly onto your pet or into the palm of your hands to be groomed through their fur.
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Year 9 visit to Harry Potter World
Back in December a group of Year 9 students interested in pursuing a career in the creative arts took a trip to Harry Potter World. Here is an account of the day from the Costume Design Group:
'It was the 4th of December 2018, the day we went to Harry Potter World.
I remember walking up the path that lead to the studio, all the statues and newspapers that had been significant objects and artefacts in the Harry Potter movies themselves, even including costumes from the Fantastic Beasts franchise!
Walking into the building and finding ourselves surrounded with all sorts of Mesmerising pictures and paintings and sculptures and costumes was amazing.
We were taken into a room and were allowed insight into secrets that people are not usually allowed to know such as how certain materials were made to look the way we see them on screen and being able to put ourselves into the position of some of the people who work on set was really interesting. Also, being allowed to see the costumes the actors and actresses wore, as well as experimenting with the materials their outfits were made from, was an honour. We also got to learn about how they make the costumes for certain characters; this process was very interesting - not to mention we were in the same building as Tom Holland and Zendeya who were working on the new Spiderman movie!
Once our main costume department talk was over we were let loose to go and find out about all the secrets Harry Potter World had in store for us.
We thoroughly enjoyed the walk through the forbidden forest, which came to life with the large Acromantula spiders and Aragog, along with all sorts of mystic beasts that we usually just see on a screen, there was even a moving Hippogriff!
After this, we took a trip down Diagonal Ally, where we were shown the weird and wonderful creation of the Weasley brothers. As we went around the studios we got to take pictures on the brooms. There was even the opportunity to eat butter-beer flavoured ice cream!
After roaming through various different rooms and exploring, we were allowed to tour the gift shop, where we bought all sorts of clothing and keychains with the four houses and other small pieces that we could take away to cherish the memory of our adventures in the Harry Potter Universe'.
By Aisha Rees, Juwairiyah Mughal, Eleanor Eades and Mia Fortnam


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Olloclip Launches Its 3-IN-1 Macro Lens For The iPhone 5, iPhone 5s
Olloclip has launched a new quick-change lens for Apple's iPhone. Called the 3-IN-1 iPhone Macro Lens, the new accessory is compatible with the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s, and offers three macro lenses in one single product. The 3-IN-1 iPhone Macro Lens can be purchased from Olloclip for $69.99.
As Olloclip explains at the product's Web page:
Here are 3 quick-change lenses of superior quality, designed for taking sharper close-up shots with the iPhone. The Macro 3-IN-1 is engineered to deliver more edge-to-edge clarity, greater depth of field, nicely diffused light on the image, and less pincushion distortion.
Three magnification options are available in the 3-IN-1 iPhone Macro Lens: 7x, 14x, and 21x. The latter macro lens allows users to capture "details and textures not easily seen with the naked eye," Olloclip explains.
Olloclip's 3-IN-1 iPhone Macro Lens is made from a combination of aircraft-grade aluminium and soft plastic; the accessory also usesprecision ground, coated glass multi-element optics for the lenses. Though a bunch of cheap, knock-off imitations are available on the market, Olloclip's higher priced lens accessories use more expensive, higher quality materials resulting in an overall better product.
The lens maker adds:
While high quality components like these are expensive to make, we believe our users appreciate a quality product that provides excellent results and is a pleasure to use.
As mentioned, Olloclip's 3-IN-1 iPhone Macro Lens can be ordered online for $69.99, and is compatible with the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s.
Check out the new accessory, or for more of our recent news, see:Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign Updated With Retina iPad Support And Other Tweaks,China Mobile iPhone Deal Could Score Apple An Additional $10 Billion Per Year, andUpdate For OS X Mavericks Reaches Developers, Further Improves Mail.


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Get Well Wishes
Hello fellow stampers. How is your week going?
I just made this card, on behalf of my department, for a co-worker who is off work for five weeks due to cancer. We wish her all the best.
My background was stamped with a large background stamp from Impression Obsession. It was stamped with VersaMark and heat embossed with white embossing powder. Then, I used my heart embossing folder and ran it through my Cuttlebug. My flowers were made by punching them with a punch, run through the Cuttlebug using my Swiss Dots embossing folder, and then with my flower-making kit I used the tweezers to shape the flowers.
My image is from Stamping Bella, and was coloured with Copic markers.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!
3 People have left comments on this postJun 4, 2015 - 09:06:53
What a fun design friend! Love it. Your newsletters always brighten my day! Hugs, Gracie.
Hi Beth, thank you for leaving me a comment on my blog.
Beautiful card design for your co worker.
Great image and colors.
Hugs Pam
This definitely should brighten your co-workers day Beth such a lovely card.


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Foreflight iPhone Application Launched with WDT Radar Data
by admin, on Jan 11, 2010 2:26:05 AM
Best-Selling Aviation Application Lets Pilots Gather Preflight Intelligence and Improve Situational Awareness Faster and Easier than Ever Before.
Norman, OK. and Houston, TX - January 11, 2010 - ForeFlight and Weather Decision Technologies, Inc. (WDT) have collaborated to deliver Slip Map™ weather maps to ForeFlight's iPhone, iPod touch, and Google Android applications for pilots. Designed from the ground up for active pilots, the new weather presentation technologies improve pre-flight situational awareness, increase confidence, and improve pilot productivity. The new weather Slip Maps™- maps that users can pinch, drag, and zoom - are available in ForeFlight Mobile 3, the latest evolution of the best-selling aviation weather and flight planning application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. This new app is available for download today on Apple's iTunes App Store.
"ForeFlight Mobile 3 is the culmination of many months of hard work and collaborations with partners," said Tyson Weihs, Co-Founder of ForeFlight. "The new features are based on feedback from our passionate user community. We kept the best parts of our previous versions, redesigned the rest from the ground up, and optimized everything," said Weihs. "We are especially excited that our new WDT-powered weather Slip Maps brings technology to pilots that is certified by the FAA for aviation use and meets the FAA's rigorous guidelines for reliability."
"WDT collaborated with ForeFlight closely for the past year to develop the technology that powers the new weather Slip Maps said Mike Eilts, CEO of WDT. "We are proud of the result," said Eilts.
ForeFlight Mobile 3 delivers zoomable, animated HD NEXRAD radar and satellite for the continental United States, Alasaka, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Beautiful, animated radar graphics with indicators for lightning, hail and mesocyclones offer pilots a sophisticated view of the weather nationwide.
Other new features in ForeFlight's flagship Preflight Intelligence application for iPhone and iPod touch include innovations like future flight plan filing and a new download manager that allows pilots to download more than 2 gigabytes of chart and instrument procedure diagrams for use when away from an Internet connection. Hundreds of new features and a completely redesigned user interface make ForeFlight Mobile 3 the must-have companion for any student, private, instrument, commercial, airline transport, or military pilot.
In July 2008, ForeFlight Mobile 2 launched alongside Apple's new App Store to critical acclaim, becoming one of the highest rated iPhone aviation products in the App Store and a top seller in the App Store's weather category. In addition to a comprehensive airport directory, ForeFlight Mobile provides color-coded METARs, TAFs, winds aloft, infrared satellite, noticies to airmen, information on temporary flight restrictions, a directory of fixed-based ground operators, flight plan filing, access to CSC DUATS preflight briefings, and more.
In December 2009, ForeFlight launched ForeFlight Weather 2 on the Google Android platform featuring aviation weather from WDT. Mirroring the iPhone application, ForeFlight Weather 2 gives pilots smooth and efficient access to raw METARs and TAFs, translations, winds aloft, and radar and satellite imagery. Pilots may search by airport identifier and view weather information for thousands of airports. Users can also add "Favorites" for frequent airports or view "Recents" to see their last searched airports. The application includes color coded indicators for current flight rules.
ForeFlight Mobile 3 is available in the iPhone App Store as a free download and includes the first 30 days of a ForeFlight Mobile Subscription. Subscription extensions can be purchased inside the app, starting at $24.99 (USD) for a three-month plan or $74.99 (USD) for a one-year plan. Upgrading ForeFlight 2 users receive a 50% discount off their first one-year plan purchase. ForeFlight Weather 2.0 is available on the Android Market for $19.99. Android phones like the Google Nexus One, Verizon Droid, myTouch 3G, HTC Hero, and Motorola Milestone are available in the United States and worldwide.
About ForeFlight
Founded in 2007, ForeFlight builds Preflight Intelligence apps for pilots. ForeFlight's critically acclaimed and highly-rated apps are used by thousands of pilots worldwide to efficiently gather the critical information they need to assess flight conditions, plan flights, obtain preflight weather briefings, and file flight plans with government aviation agencies.


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In a tri-org meeting tonight, the officers of horseowners' groups MARHO (Metropolitan Association of Race Horse Owners), Philtobo(Philippine Thoroughbred Owners' and Breeders' Organization), and KDJM (Klub Don Juan de Manila) declared a "racing holiday" this weekend, meaning that their members will not be declaring their horses to run at Santa Ana Park for Saturday and Sunday (Jan 5 and 6).
This was in reaction to and in protest of the new 2-yo and 3-yo handicapping scheme of Philracom that was designed and implemented without industry consultation. (See my KL column on this issue below).
Horseowner-members of the three organizations own roughly 70- 80% of the racehorse population, and it is anticipated that their refusal to run their horses will result in no racecards being formed for the weekend, paralyzing the racing industry.
The lack of consultation by Philracom and many other concerns prompted the members of the three organizations to unite and act. The "racing holiday" will go on indefinitely as horseowners seek remedies and reforms, most significantly among them a revamp of Philracom leadership.
There will be a press conference on the matter at Wack Wack Golf & Country Club on Saturday, January 5, at 12 noon. ALL RACING PRESS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.


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One of the world's largest and most successful technology companies, Microsoft's global revenue has increased relatively consistently since its conception, with the figure reaching a record high of over 125 billion U.S. dollars in the 2019 financial year. That same year, the company reported net income of over 39 billion U.S. dollars, another record high for the company. Microsoft's success has translated into personal wealth for those closely involved in its formation. Predictably, both Bill Gates and the late Paul Allen amassed large fortunes on the strength of Microsoft's growth. Mr. Gates is joined by Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's 30th employee and former CEO, as two of the richest men in the United States - and subsequently the world - each with a multi-billion dollar fortune to their name.
Historically, Microsoft has generated the majority of its revenue from the commercial licensing of its software and various operating systems, although current business reporting records its largest segment as 'More Personal Computing'. This is perhaps unsurprising, considering that the segment contains Windows OS sales, searching advertising revenues, and gaming revenues from Xbox software and hardware. Microsoft Windows continues to dominate the personal computer operating system market and Microsoft's most recent gaming consoles have experienced moderate success, with the Xbox One gaming console selling nearly 7 million units years after its initial release.
In 2016, Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for 26 billion U.S. dollars. The deal marked Microsoft's biggest acquisition to date, well surpassing the 8.5 billion U.S. dollars paid for Skype in 2011. In 2014, Microsoft acquired gaming-software company, Mojang, for 2.5 billion U.S. dollars. Mojang's flagship game, Minecraft, has been one of the top-selling games on iOS, and brings in significant revenue from sales, merchandising, and licensing. The company's most recent acquisitions have involved various gaming and entertainment companies which will bolster its strength in the console gaming market, as well as numerous data security platforms aimed at upgrading the security of their various software and as-a-service offerings.


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The front disembarking ramp of the new Irish Ferries Swift looks like a mechanical dinosaur head to me.
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Hyper real
The video in my last post feels sedate to me because I live in that future… I think I now know how the viewers of the time may have felt watching it.. I've just come across this and it scares me.
Augmented (hyper)Reality: Domestic Robocop from Keiichi Matsuda on Vimeo.
You've changed, for the better
The bad thing about Shazam on the iphone is it makes it waaay too easy to find out what cool tune is playing in the backround of the pub. You can not only find the song and the album, but follow the band on twitter and download it all from itunes. The good thing is it opens a whole new vista of artists you may never have heard of, or realised you knew.
It was thanks to a Shazam moment on a tv ad that I came across Sia (late to the party aparently!) and this delightfully cooky video 🙂
space walk
my choice of homage to todays moon walk anniversary 🙂
sweet no sour :)
this beautifully put together video was done using the bands actual fan base. they must be thrilled to be part of something so thoughtfully done 🙂
Information as posted on you tube:
This music video was shot for Sour's 'Hibi no Neiro' (Tone of everyday) from their first mini album 'Water Flavor EP'. The cast were selected from the actual Sour fan base, from many countries around the world. Each person and scene was filmed purely via webcam.
Director: Masashi Kawamura + Hal Kirkland + Magico Nakamura + Masayoshi Nakamura
SOUR official site: http://sour-web.com
2009 Zealot Co.,ltd / Neutral Nine Records
I originally found it through the wonderful website of Mr. Graham Linehan
Here's lookin at ewe
I know I shouldn't like this vid. but. it's just.. so silly!