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City deal could free up OmniSource site
Liability for problems key issue; hospital, museum possibilities
DAVE GONG | The Journal Gazette
The Fort Wayne City Council could soon consider an agreement protecting OmniSource's owners against liability for environmental damage to the North River property, a popular site for future development.
Such an agreement could clear the way for the city or a private investor to buy the land owned by the Rifkin family on Clinton Street across from Science Central, which formerly housed electronics recycling company OmniSource.
A source told The Journal Gazette that the agreement, which would likely be offered by the city as part of a purchase agreement for the property, would protect the Rifkins from liability for environmental problems at the site.
Although he has yet to have official discussions about the project, Council President Tom Didier, R-3rd, said Wednesday he will be meeting with city officials early next week for a briefing on the OmniSource project.
"I don't know what that will entail," Didier said.
In an email Tuesday afternoon, mayoral spokesman John Perlich would not confirm that the city is working on an agreement with the Rifkin family for the North River property. However, he did say the city expects to have an update on the site's status this week.
Acquiring the land with an environmental indemnification would clear the way for the city to sell the property to one of several interested suitors. One of those suitors is the Headwaters Junction railroad museum and roundhouse, which hopes to house the Nickel Plate 765 steam locomotive at that location. Original plans for Headwaters Junction placed the facility at a site on Harrison Street currently occupied by Pepsi.
"We've shifted focus from the Pepsi site as it was on the Riverfront Master Plan back to North River, which is where the project was originally conceived," said Kelly Lynch, vice president of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. "We are in the process of obtaining property and right-of-way from Norfolk Southern to reach the riverfront district."
Although there is interest in using the North River site for Headwaters Junction, several other prospective buyers have expressed interest, Lynch said. In October, the Lutheran Health Network placed a $4.37�million bid on the site.
"The network's acquisition of this land from the city of Fort Wayne would require all the necessary approvals and additional evaluation of the site," Lutheran Health Network spokesman Geoff Thomas said. "This location is one of multiple downtown options the network is exploring for a new medical campus to replace St.�Joseph Hospital."
Despite outside interest in the location, Headwaters Junction would be the best use for the property, said Don Steininger, a member of the Headwaters Junction advisory board.
"We feel that Headwaters Junction is a user of the least desirable portion of the property and would jump-start the overall development of the better part of it for office development or whatever it's going to be," Steininger said, noting that a series of Indiana Michigan Power lines run through the middle of the property and would cost more than $2�million to relocate.
"We can use 100 feet on the west side of the pole line, and we can take that skinny part all the way up to the north and leave a nice rectangular piece, a 10- to 12-acre site, that would be available for commercial development," he said.
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Education: Malone College-Bachelor of Arts in Business Management; Ashland University-Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction; Mount Union College-Teaching Licensure
Work Experience: 22 years teaching with Massillon City School with 18 as Marketing Career Technical Program teacher. 20 years of Business and Marketing industry experience in the areas of retail management, operations-sales, loan originator, financial advisor, business ownership and real estate. Coached multiple sports including current Cross Country Head coach. Other WHS capacities including Distinguished Citizen Committee Chairman, Scholarship Committee and Alumni Association board of trustees.
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Gameweek 21 in the Premier League was tremendously entertaining this weekend with a host of surprising results and entertaining matches. Tottenham, Chelsea and West Ham all thumped their opponents while Ronald Koeman's Everton came to a surprise 4-0 bashing of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Through all the incredible matches there were several standout players and these … Continue reading English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 21
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West Ham United Knocked Out Of Europa League, Did They Dodge A Bullet?
On Thursday, August 25th, 2016, all eyes were not on West Ham. Cristiano Ronaldo had just won the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award, Manchester City signed Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo and the Champions League draw took place. But eyes certainly should have been on the Hammers. They had played a fantastic season in 2015-16 to … Continue reading West Ham United Knocked Out Of Europa League, Did They Dodge A Bullet?


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Who Is a Big Fan of ArcSight? The CIA
How good is ArcSight's security software?
Well, good enough for the Central Intelligence Agency.
ArcSight is the latest technology company that has attracted a billion dollar-plus offer from Hewlett Packard
One of the early investors in ArcSight was In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture-capital arm that seeded the Menlo Park, Calif., company with $3 million in 2002, as part of the start-up concern's third round of fund raising.
In-Q-Tel, which is staffed and funded by the CIA, provides its portfolio companies not just with money, but with intelligence and counter-intelligence expertise and a "test-bed" for new products. In-Q-Tel couldn't be reached for comment.
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Spend some quality time in a holiday home in Soender Omme
Holiday cottages in Soender Omme, Western Jutland, Denmark!
Sønder Omme is scenically situated on the Jutland moor - here you will find beautiful nature, good angling opportunities and a cosy town life.
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Sønder Omme is located in the centre of the scenic and unspoiled nature of Jutland, 9 kilometres north of Grindsted. Fields, streams, plantations and green spaces surround the town. The idyllic stream Omme Å winds through Sønder Omme. The citizens of the town have made a beautiful walking path along the stream, which is full of fish. Sønder Omme offers good shopping opportunities and more places to eat - among others the historic inn Sdr. Omme Kro, as well as the big old church, which originates from the early Middel Ages. The town is also famous for its annual town fair with music, colours and celebration. The fair attracts guests from the whole district. The area is an ideal holiday destination for anglers and others, who enjoy sojourning in nature.
As Sønder Omme is located in the heart of Denmark, the town has no shore or bathing beach. If you wish to swim, you can go to the inlet Ringkøbing fjord and enjoy the shallow and calm water (40 km). The North Sea is situated about 60 km or about one hours drive towards west and offers long fine and sandy beaches with dunes and Blue Flag.
Moor areas, plantations, streams, fields and green spaces characterize the nature, surrounding Sønder Omme. The nearby Omme Plantage is the largest plantation of the area and contains more than 15 different types of trees. Here you can walk and drive on bicycle along the marked paths. Grene Sande is a unique nature area with inland dunes, heather and forest. Here you can walk, drive on bicycle, walk the dog in the dog forest, see anthills - up to two metres in height, collect moss, heather, berries and fungus as well as enjoy the rich birdlife and the sound of the purling stream Grene Å. The conservation area Grene Sande is located in Gyttegård Plantage between Grindsted and Billund (20 km).
With its many streams, the area is ideal for anglers, who can fish in scenic and undisturbed surroundings. In the stream Omme Å, which flows right through the town, you can catch river trout and grayling among others. You can also angle in the nearby streams Skjern Å, Grindsted Å, Ansager Å, Grene Å and Karstoft Å. Within a radius of 10 km from Sønder Omme, you will also find 4 Put & Take fishponds. A number of good golf courses are available in the area - both ordinary club courses and Pay & Play courses. Visit for example Par3golf Pay & Play near Hoven (11 km), Åskov Golfklub in Sønder-Felding (17 km) or Skærbæk Mølle Golfklub near Ølgod (21 km).
Worth a visit
The charming Filskov was elected village of the year in 2003. Here you can see an excavation of a large settlement among other things (9 km). At Grindsted Museum, you can learn more about the region and its history. Furthermore, Grindsted has an occupation museum, where you can get an insight into a normal day during the occupation (9 km). Visit the museum farm Museumsgården Karensminde near Grindsted. You can examine the old farm at your leisure or experience the busy activity days with many visitors (16 km).
Excursion spots
By the scenic moor areas and the forest by the stream Karstoft Å, you will find the former manor house Skarrildhus. Today, Skarrildhus is beautifully restored and surrounded by a lovely and romantic rhododendron park with an idyllic old watermill (25 km). LEGOLAND® is build out of 50 million and offers more than 50 amusements with speed and excitement. The funniest playground for the whole family contains knights in armour, pirates, tough cowboys, wild Indians and much more (26 km). Givskud Zoo is a combined lion park and zoo. Here you can come close to lions, rhinos, monkeys, elephants, zebras, giraffes, bison, alpacas, wolfs and many other wild animals in their natural environment (33 km).
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Practice Safe Surfing
Do you practice safe surfing?
Have you spent time learning about what you're getting into before clicking that login button?
Do you avoid potentially unsafe attachments no matter how tantalising?
If you do, you have made Mark Zuckerberg, Simon Axten, Sean Garrett, and a bunch of other social media big wigs very happy. In the world of social media, they believe that responsibility for security rests on the shoulders of the users.
In this world of over-the-top accountability, where is the line between platform usability and lazy web use? Let's look at two recent Facebook incidents that, yet again, caused reason to be concerned about security and ask the question, who is responsible?
Incident #1 – 14 year old Girl accidentally invites everyone on Facebook to a birthday party at her mother's apartment.
Fortunately, only 21,000 said they would attend but apparently that was enough to mobilise police at the expense of Brighton's tax payer.
The girl thought she was only inviting 15 friends and misread the event confidentiality instructions. It's only a one click difference between making a Facebook event private or advertising it across Facebook and she messed up.
Facebook's response
"When someone creates an event on Facebook it clearly says 'anyone can view and rsvp (public event)'. If you leave this checked then it is a public event so anyone can view the content and respond.
If users do see content on Facebook that they feel is inappropriate or unsuitable We have clear reporting links on every page, including event pages, for users to flag it. We also provide people with the tools to manage their own content so with events for example, there are clear tools to allow you to control who can see and respond to the event"
(Facebook Spokesman)
Read the rules dummy.
Incident #2 – Scammers Fake Interpol's Secretary General's Account
Two fake accounts were set up for Robert K Noble, Interpol's top man. Through one of the accounts, a scammer attempted to obtain confidential information about fugitives being targeted under an Interpol operation.
Facebook's Response
"To combat these threats, we need people to practice safe behavior online," says Facebook spokesman Simon Axten. "We advise people to be suspicious of anything that looks or feels strange – whether it's an unfamiliar link in a message from a friend who hasn't contacted you in a while, or a promise of something valuable if you take a certain action or provide personal information."
(Simon Axten, Facebook)
don't fall for scams dummy
Other platforms doing the same thing
Whether the result of a security hole or user error, security breaches are increasing and it would be unfair to treat Facebook as the only platform with an iffy record. Google Buzz, Twitter, and MySpace have all come in for their share of negative publicity this year. Twitter notably is facing its second massive virus attack in a week due to a flaw in its code.
In sync with Facebook's stance on user security, Sean Garrett, Twitter's VP Communications, recommends reading Twitter's usage rules and best practices guidelines as a first precaution against propagating the virus.
So, what some call security flaws, others label poor web use.
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Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. You are one of the two most powerful traders in the city. But that's not enough for you, because only the merchant with two Seals of Excellence will have the privilege of being invited to the Maharaja's court. You are therefore going to have to do better than your direct competitor by buying, exchanging and selling at better prices, all while keeping an eye on both your camel herds.
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WOOSTER -- It wasn't really an upheaval, but maybe a natural progression of things when Jeff Griffin announced he was leaving the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce and Justin Starlin replaced him.
After more than four years at the helm, Griffin announced he was leaving his role as president at the end of the year.
Griffin succeeded Mike Lezak, after his passing in October 2007. He started in June 2008 after a 20-year career in the mental health field, including The Village Network.
"I've absolutely loved it," he said. "But when they hired me they hired a 37-year-old."
Griffin said he is grateful to the Chamber staff, board and volunteers. He said all the time spent around people starting their own businesses rubbed off on him.
"It's been motivating for me to see people start and grow their own businesses," Griffin said. "I want that challenge and this a great opportunity."
Griffin left to work with Dan Fagert at the Wooster branch of Edward Jones as a financial adviser.
Griffin said during his tenure with the Chamber the group "raised the bar" by working more with elected leaders in Columbus and Washington and serving as a conduit for businesses and policy makers. He added being able to keep volunteers engaged and keeping the energy around the Chamber "so people can network and grow their businesses" is another success.
"He is going to be hard to replace ... those are big shoes to fill," said Sue Peeples, vice president at the Chamber, after the resignation announcement. In her 20 years at the Chamber, Griffin was the sixth president she worked with.
"By far he was the most energetic. ... He has kind of taken us to a different level and the whole staff admired him," Peeples said. "(Griffin) did a good job with all types of people. He could talk to a mechanic one day and a congressman the next day."
"Words can't say enough about him," said Pat Neyhart, chairman of the Chamber board for 2012. "Jeff is full of energy and is a dynamic leader ... he's about Wooster."
The search began immediately to fill the position.
A little over a month later, the Chamber board approved naming Starlin the president after prying him away from his role as economic development administrator at City Hall.
"We are glad to get him on board," Neyhart said. "Justin will do a good job ... he's got all the contacts in the community with no steps backward."
Neyhart said other candidates were seriously considered and the board narrowed the pool to four.
Neyhart said the board looked for a person with energy and a background in economic and work force development. Starlin also was an attractive candidate because of his connections in the community and at the state level, both in government and business.
"This is an exciting opportunity that allows me to continue to work on initiatives and projects that continue to make the Wooster area a great place to live and do business," Starlin, 31, said, after hearing the news. "The board of directors, Griffin and his staff have done a fantastic job in continuing to advance the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce and I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to continue these efforts moving forward."
Named as the youngest president in the Chamber's history, Starlin said the transition has gone smoothly, especially at the organization's annual dinner meeting and his first board meeting, both just weeks after he started.
"It helps when you sit down at your first board meeting and know everyone there already on a personal level," Starlin said of his new role in the community.
Starlin said now his focus turns to recruitment and following up with Chamber members. Meanwhile, the city is considering how best to divvy up some of his duties and plans to fill the position down the road as a contact for businesses.
Reporter Steve Huszai can be reached at 330-287-1645 or firstname.lastname@example.com. He is @GeneralSmithie on Twitter.


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The Grouchy Ladybug
I was grouchy when I couldn't ride my bike, and then I thought I was doing it, but my dad was holding on. I was mad!
I was grouchy when I wake up in the morning.
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I was grouchy when my mom didn't let me watch whatever I want to watch.
I was grouchy when I had to do a hard piano song. I had to do it because I had no option.
I was grouchy when I couldn't ride my bike to school because my mom had o be at work at 9 o'clock.
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Eric Carle Week
The students loved learning about Eric Carle this week. He is an amazing illustrator, and a great author too! The students enjoyed listening to many of his stories, but their favorite part was getting to make Eric Carle Illustrations.
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Nature Center Field Trip
The students had a blast at today's field trip to River Trails Nature Center. It was a beautiful day! We got to explore nature toys, observe real animals that we can find in Illinois, pet a snake, go for a nature walk, have a picnic, and run around and play with friends. Our favorite thing was touching the snake, and seeing a real bald eagle.
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So, 2017…I thought I was ready for you. I was in it to win it. But you had other plans. Seriously, I know a year can't do anything to me…but when you want to make sure you have your crap together and you are ready to have a successful, no drama, life….something smacks you in the face and it makes you want to cry. (Ok, maybe not you…but it does that to me!) 2016 ended with my water pressure going wonky. What's wrong with it? Not sure yet. The pump keeps running and running. So we are living this first week of January by turning it on and turning off manually. Fun right? Not. So. Much. But I'm going to look on the bright side…and here it is:
- I have water. So many people don't. My well could have run dry….or my pump could have stopped pumping. It didn't. Win #1.
- I am getting steps in. That's right…the breaker box is in the basement. Up. Down. Up. Down. Win #2. (Cue Resolution to Work Out More in 2017!)
- My husband is handy. Granted, the first thing he tried to fix it didn't work, but between him and my brother-in-law, they think they know what the problem is and can fix it over the next weekend. No plumber necessary. Win #3 (Cross your fingers these guys get it right the first time)
So see that….I could have wallowed in my tears (Truth: I did for about 10 minutes), but I moved on. I am ready to take on what this year is going to make me face. I am in it to win it. Let's go 2017…. On Your Mark. Get Set. GO!
What are you going to be POSITIVE about this year?


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I'm not really your go to recipe kind of girl, in fact in most cases I probably wouldn't ask me for really any kitchen advice unless you want to know how to dip cookies in milk. However, there's a few recipes that I have DOWN and I am really excited to share one with y'all. I make it often (because well, it's about the only thing I am good at cooking) and we all love it. Homemade mac and cheese! It's like ooey-gooey deliciousness and seriously my favorite thing. I'm craving it now that I'm talking about it, so…that's great. I might be running downstairs and making it. Thanks guys, thanks. It also only takes about 10 minutes to prep and the rest is in the oven (for 15 minutes) so it's super easy and FAST, which I'm all about. In fact, I think really every Mama is about that.
Anyways, let's do this thing. Here's what you're going to need:
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- Elbow Noodles
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Cups Italian Mix Cheese
- ½ cube Salted Butter
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Cook elbow noodles as normal on stove top. Follow directions on back of noodle bag if needed.
- Once noodles are soft, drain water and turn over to 400 degrees.
- Spray a baking pan or glass pan (I prefer glass) with non-stick spray, then start with a small layer of elbow noodles on the bottom.
- Slice ½ cube of butter into thin slices to use throughout the layers. Place 2-3 slices on top of first layer of noodles, then sprinkle with both cheeses.
- Add another layer of noodles and repeat step 4.
- Repeat step 4 and 5 until all noodles are gone and the pan is full.
- Add a dash of garlic powder, onion powder and salt to the top.
- Finally, pour in ⅓ cup of Horizon Organic milk and let is settle at the bottom. Then place in oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Once it has a golden crisp to it, take it out, let cool and then dig in!
This is seriously a go to recipe for our family like I said and it's so good. Also, with a glass of Horizon Organic milk — it's even better. We recently made the switch to Horizon Organic for our whole family and it's been good. I am always looking for new, healthy products for my family and I and this one is a new must. Especially for little Blake. It sits well with her tummy and we've seen a huge difference since she started drinking it!
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If I were to design a simple new RPG it would not have advancement. Much like Traveller. So how do you get an ever changing game experience? Different spells might be a way. But what I would like to do would be the adding of powerful named enemies. Nobody knows you at first, you have no friends, and no enemies. Later, you know more about the world, you have made friends, and you have made enemies.
Personally, I think that "inner changes" and growth as a person don't need rule support, that just works as-is. I guess the reason I was thinking of this was a podcast episode by Ray Otus I just heard about Advanced Sellswords and Sorcery. The idea was to have some sort of "advancement" which meant being able to take more wounds (being able to have more negative tags/aspects before being taken out) and I thought to myself: but this just makes combat longer, that's boring!
Have you ever played Traveller? It doesn't have any meaningful advancement at all. The only thing that changes over time is that you might have more money, better equipment (including a starship, of course). I still think it has long term appeal.
Same with the basic idea Fate as I see it: you might shuffle the skill pyramid around, but you're not going to actually get better in absolute terms. And that suits me fine. Even though it's very different from the D&D family of games. At least, that's how I remember it. On Mastodon, @hawkjohenson remembered some sort of advancement (adding more skill points to the skill pyramid), but we both didn't check the books.
The Fate rules I read and used were Spirit of the Century, Diaspora (and that Mass Effect game based on Diaspora, not the other one), and some reading of Fate 2 way back when I revised my own Mesopotamian Fate variant (in German) – and I never noticed a way to grow the skill pyramid. I just reread my own Fate variant and it mentions switching skills in the pyramid and removing consequences and the like – but not getting more skill points.
What I am looking for is the promise of changing gameplay over time. Classic D&D achieves this in a way with spell levels. The game with and without fly spell is very different. Same with a host of other spells.
To take a very different example: I love how the gameplay of A Dark Room changes over time. So breaking away from that single axis of change (in the words of @halfjack) is central.
That is also why I don't want to play a variant of D&D where characters get more and more hit-points and it's all about the attrition, the slog, the grind, the endless back and forth. This happens if hit points are inflated, or special attacks like level drain and various save-or-die effects (poison, petrification) are removed from the mid-level game. If these are not in effect, then all you are left with is the slow back and forth of melee. Ideally, however, combat is over in two or three rounds when I run the game: at low levels, two or three hits should take people out; at higher levels, it's spells, save-or-die and level drain and similar attacks that speed things up.
That's also why I don't want the armour class of the opponents to increase as the attack bonus of the characters increases. If you do that, nothing changes. I'm fine with fighters hitting every single round at higher levels. It's supposed to feel different!
Changing gameplay is more important than more staying power, better chances to hit, or similar "advancement".
Interesting argument to simply create "chapters" and for advancement to them: Ditch Experience Points Forever!
Note that in Just Halberds I said the following regarding advancement:
Just hand out one kind of improvement to one character per session, if appropriate based on the events during the game. I'll see whether I can continue doing this. I don't want to count experience points and we'd still have some sort of advancement for the characters that are playing. This is important to me as I don't want to advance characters that aren't playing. – 2020-03-27 Ancient School Rules
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Boğaziçi University Ranked 3rd in Turkey's Entrepreneurial and Innovative University Index
Boğaziçi University ranked third among 144 universities in the 2014 Entrepreneurial and Innovative University Index, compiled by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK).The index is an annual ranking of the most entrepreneurial and innovative universities in Turkey, and Boğaziçi University succeeded in moving up one notch this year.
A total of 144 universities having 50 faculty members or more were included in the six-month study.Universities were assessed and ranked in terms of 23 indicators, including scientific and technological competence; intellectual property pool; cooperation and interaction; entrepreneurship and innovation culture; and economic contributions and commercialization.
The Entrepreneurial and Innovative University Index ranks universities on the basis of their entrepreneurship and innovation performance, boosting competition among universities and contributing to the advancement of the entrepreneurship ecosystem.


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When we hear the word resurrection, most of us think of Jesus' return to life after his crucifixion or of the expected return to life of all Christians at the end of time. But resurrection does not necessarily mean the return of the physical body to life after death. Some of the Greek words in the New Testament translated as "resurrection" also mean "awakening." In a mystical sense, resurrection can mean that you are changed from a state of being spiritually dead or asleep into a state of being spiritually alive and awake. The resurrection is the awakening of the soul to her divine nature. This realization that you are God is more than just knowing it intellectually; it is affirming and manifesting your divinity in every particle of your physical and spiritual being. When you awaken to the truth that you are God, you begin your transformation into the divine being that you were at the moment of creation.
As the Gnostic scripture the Treatise on the Resurrection tells us, "The resurrection…is the revelation of what is, and the transformation of things, and a transition into newness." Those who have the resurrection, the text tells us, "receive again what at first was." When you are resurrected, then you not only understand your divine nature, you also have access to the power that you knew at the moment of creation, when you were one with your I AM Presence. Like the other stages on the way to union with God, the resurrection is accomplished in increments. Each time you give the "Resurrection" decree, your entire being is infused with the flame of resurrection. This flame is a unique form of regenerative spiritual energy. When you invoke the resurrection flame regularly, it will gradually open your spiritual energy centers, or chakras, so that they are capable of receiving more light, specifically the light of the ascension.
Though the flame of resurrection can also have a beneficial effect on the body, it doesn't necessarily prevent people from dying physically. Its primary function is to propel the soul to enter the state of eternal life, which is union with God. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die." When we echo Jesus and say, "I AM the resurrection and the life," and give other decrees to the resurrection flame, we are reminding ourselves that in reality we are now and forever one with the I AM Presence. Thus, as Jesus promised, even if we die, we will live–our souls will live forever even when our bodies will have turned to dust.
As the resurrection flame is transforming your soul, it can also revitalize your body. When you invoke the flame of resurrection, it begins to work inside your physical cells, starting with the centrosome inside of the cell and expanding out until it infuses and fills every part of your body, your mind and your emotions. Some people have found that when they invoke the resurrection flame, they can feel the reversal of the effects of aging and disease. Others are freed from limiting concepts about themselves and filled with the impetus and ability to do things they have always wanted to do.
I AM the Flame of Resurrection
Blazing God's pure Light through me.
Now I AM raising every atom,
From every shadow I AM free.
I AM the light of God's full Presence,
I AM living ever free.
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I know I've been lax in keeping up posts on this blog and I apologize, but I've been preoccupied with a few other projects, including a photogblog. If you haven't checked that one out you should, since it has a lot of pictures of the kids on it.
As for today, this was one great day. I was greeted in bed by three smiling faces and some wonderful cards and kisses. Then we ran around and got ready to meet some friends for a canoe trip on the Charles that included a stop for a picnic brunch.
Shoshi kept wanting to stand up in the boat and didn't like being told "no." Ben kept pretty still and enjoyed the view, but this is really where Alex belongs. During the trip out he said he wanted to row up front on the way back and during the trip back, he did! He did a great job too, not getting tired and not giving up.
After dropping off the canoes we went home and got ready for the second part of our day: a bike ride. For this one I had to push a bit, since no one really wanted to go, even with the promise of ice cream at the end. But after much prodding and help from Ellen (who was a little ambivalent about the whole adventure) the boys agreed to break away from the computer and get outside. Shoshi basically just followed along and got in her trailer (where she promptly fell asleep).
And after all the complaining and moaning, Alex had the most fun of all. This was the first decent-length bike ride he's taken on his own, about 8 miles, and he loved every minute. In fact, he really didn't want it to end. Though, he wasn't about to turn down ice cream.
Now three very tired children are actually asleep, which is probably the best gift of all!


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Which Backstreet Boys Song You Should Be Listening To Right Now? Let Your Zodiac Sign Decide
I am a self-proclaimed Backstreet Boys fan for life. And why wouldn't I be? The Backstreet Boys' songs are timeless. ...OK, fine, maybe they're a little dated, but I prefer to think they've just aged into fine pop music wine. They're not for everyone, but if you were a fan back in the day, you'll still love them now. In fact, I think listening to the Backstreet Boys can be downright therapeutic for anyone who grew up in the '90s. Their music instantly transports me back to the '90s and the early '00s when my hardest decisions involved whether I should decorate my school binder with photos of Kevin or Nick. Those truly were the best of times. These days, I get distracted by tons of other artists, and I bet you find yourself in a similar predicament.
Just because there's lots of amazing new music out there doesn't mean you have to ignore your Backstreet Boys feels though. In fact, why don't you listen to a little BSB right now?
But, there are so many songs to choose from, you say. Well, that's why I'm here! Instead of putting your BSB playlist on random and listening to whatever song comes up, I think you should consult the stars to tell you which Backstreet Boys song you should be listening to right now. Pretend you are checking your Seventeen horoscope all over again and let the Zodiac point you toward your melodic Backstreet Boys destiny.
Aries (March 21 - April 19): "I Want It That Way"
The Aries is proud and full of life, but when it comes to love, you can be just a tad dramatic. The melodramatic "I Want It That Way" will speak to your easily broken heart. This is your one true BSB song because loyalty from your loved ones is at the top of your list of most important things in life.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20): "I'll Never Break Your Heart"
As the most reliable sign of them all, you are all about showing your devotion. You are as rock solid as Nick Carter's voice, so queue this song up and bask in your strength of character and romantic side.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20): "Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely"
Geminis are not the most predictable people, but whether you are having an awesome day or a not-so-great one, listening to this anthem of missing someone you love is perfect for the twins sign.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22): "Show 'Em (What Your Made For)"
Yes, this is a new school BSB song, but Cancers are strong and emotional people and none of the classics fit them quite as perfectly as this song of self-reliance.
Leo (July 23 - August 22): "Larger Than Life"
You are a Leo, so let that strong personality roar. You truly are larger than life — go ahead and embrace it with a jam as powerful as you are.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22): "Get Down"
Take a break from your intellectual musings, and go for a song that is just straightforward fun. I know Virgos tend to go for highbrow entertainment, but "Get Down" is one of the most well-crafted BSB songs. Let yourself embrace the uber-danceable beats.
Libra (September 23 - October 22): "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"
Libras are social butterflies, and this song will bring everyone to the dance floor (or your desk, if you work in a music-friendly environment).
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): "As Long As You Love Me"
Hey, Scorpios, it's OK if you need plenty of affirmation when you are in a relationship. Just play your significant other this soulful BSB number and they will get the picture.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): "We've Got It Goin' On"
You are energetic, a voracious traveler, and a total optimist. Dreary music has no place in the Sagittarius' life. You need to crank up the band's original single and seat dance like your life depends on it.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): "Don't Want You Back"
Capricorns need a song as ambitious as they are. The Backstreet Boys were big on peppy dance numbers and soulful ballads, but they took a chance with this ruthless breakup song. It doesn't hurt that it is super catchy.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): "I Need You Tonight"
If you are an affectionate Aquarius, then this sweet love song will hit you straight in the heart. Have some tissues on hand because it might just make you emotional.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20): "Shape Of My Heart"
As a Pisces, you have probably always loved the Backstreet Boys, and thanks to your gentle spirit, "Shape of My Heart" is your perfect song. It's an emotional, stirring anthem that fits your worldview perfectly.
What are you waiting for? Get thee to your music player and listen to your one true BSB song right now.


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"The fittest person survives! The fighting man succeeds! He who fights to fit, will survive to succeed!" – Israelmore Ayivor
During my visit to a programme supported by Concern India Foundation, I got a chance to meet Harshith, one of the beneficiaries of a health project we support in Hyderabad.
19 years ago Harshith was diagnosed with thalassemia major, a genetic blood disorder for which he requires blood transfusion regularly, a requirement that will last his entire lifetime.
Currently pursuing his graduation, his goal is to complete his MBA. He is also known as the Sachin Tendulkar of his college cricket team.
His will – power and determination to achieve his goals despite his medical condition is very inspiring. Like any child he has big dreams and does not consider his disorder to be a stumbling block.
Children like Harshith make you realise that one can achieve anything if one has the right attitude and determination to achieve our dreams. They have taught me to dream big no matter what the challenges in front of us are. I have realised that we all have the capacity to overcome them. Harshith's real life story has really inspired me and the work I do.
Rosheena Ismail, Resource Mobiliser, Concern India Foundation (Hyderabad)
There is something about the sea that brings out the child in everybody. I witnessed that on Children's Day, when I accompanied 45 brilliant children into the sea for a unique Concern India Foundation event.
Aquasail, India's premier boating company organised a fun day out for children supported by an NGO in Mumbai. Held in aid of Concern India Foundation to celebrate Children's Day, the event was sponsored by Nick Jr.
The children along with their escorts and employees from Aquasail boarded the boat from Gateway of India and set sail to Mandwa beach. After breakfast and a quick briefing, we headed to the beach. It was amazing to see the kids interact in perfect English with everyone. They were also up-to-date about every topic under the sun, be it music, sport, films or current affairs.
The day started with a kayaking race and the children had a ball. Competition and team work at its highest form was visible during the race. Following this, the children indulged in some boat balancing where they had to outdo their opponent on a wobbling boat. And without a doubt, the kids were more than thrilled to jump into the water from the boat.
After lunch, we got into sailing boats and ventured into the sea. In an introspective mood, the calm of the sea reflected on the faces of these children. They spent the rest of the day playing and frolicking around. At 5:00 pm after tea, we boarded the boat back to Mumbai and our interesting day came to a quiet end.
– Sagarika Mohanty, Communications Team, Concern India Foundation (Mumbai)
Last week I participated in an event organised by one of our programs in rural Bengaluru. It was the culmination of all the training programmes given to the various women Self Help Groups on gender equality, women's rights and domestic violence.
During the programme the women were asked to share their experiences on the inputs they received from the training programmes and the kind of impact it had on their personal life. I was very impressed with the confidence of one young woman who came forward, in a gathering of 50 women and few men, to hold a mike and share her experience.
Hema, a 28-years-old young woman was uneducated and a mother of two daughters, living in the Ramanagar district. Her husband is an unemployed alcoholic and she is the sole bread-winner of the whole family also taking care of her ageing parents.
Her abusive husband beat her on a regular interval. After two years of her marriage, she decided to leave her husband's house and came to live in her mother's village where she became a member of the SHG group supported by Concern India Foundation.
She soon learnt about the benefits of small savings and gained knowledge about her basic rights – the right to work, earn, live a dignified life and to resist violence meted upon her. The next time her husband beat her up, she braced the courage to not only resist but also beat him up in return. She wanted him to feel the pain she experienced and the loss of dignity she felt every time he encroached her personal space. That day was a turning point in her life. Soon after this episode, her husband stopped abusing her and started treating her with respect.
I was so impressed with the impact of a little intervention in the form of training which changed the world of a poor village woman, who learnt that it was not necessary to reconcile to one's situation. The training has made her conscious of her rights and empowered her.
– Radhika Nambiar, Assistant Manager Programmes, Concern India Foundation (Bengaluru)
One of my most memorable visits has been to a programme that promotes safe motherhood for the last four years in one of the slum areas of Kolkata.
The area has a population of nearly 60,000 families who work as tailors, rickshaw pullers and daily wage labourers. Girls are traditionally married off at an early age and bear children at an age when they have not even attained mental and physical maturity. The issue of mortality gets further aggravated due to lack of medical facilities in the area.
The project has adopted a holistic approach by creating awareness among expectant mothers and adolescent girls about safe motherhood practices, institutional deliveries and in cases of emergency where an institutional delivery is not possible providing skilled birth attendants who are part of the community action group and ensure a safe delivery along with pre and post natal care.
The programme runs a clinic where pregnant women are treated with vital medical facilities and provided with medicines as and when required. They are also referred to government hospitals and health centres for routine immunisation. Health awareness camps are conducted once in two months to identify patients with gynecological problems and to sensitise community on various health related issues. Along with women, children are also checked by the doctors and treated accordingly.
Currently the project is supporting 1,200 women and 3,000 children of the community.
– Sudakshina Aich, Project Co-ordinator, Concern India Foundation (Kolkata)


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text: What you need to know about packaged units Posted July 6, 2018 Rescue Heating & Air wants you to understand all the opportunities available to you, if you are ready for a new heating and cooling system. There are many options to effectively heat and cool your home, so it's valuable to take the added steps to do some research and determine which system will be the best for your needs. Have you ever heard of packaged units? If not, you're not the only one. Which is why our professionals want to give you a little information on what they are, and why they might be something for you to consider. One of the best advantages of a packaged unit is that it's an all-in-one heating and cooling system that can be installed outside of the home. What does that mean? You don't need to fret about taking up space inside your home for the furnace or air handler. When would you use a packaged unit? Seeing as the unit installs outside, it's a perfect option for homeowners who do not have a basement or just have a crawlspace. Generally, having the additional space in the basement allows for more storage where you can keep the heating and cooling components. This gets rid of that challenge if the space isn't available or large enough. A packaged unit is very compact, which means it doesn't take up much space outdoors either. It will easily blend into your outdoor environment. And because it's compact, installation is simpler, and you'll be able to get to indoor comfort even faster. The units can be installed in the exterior of your home. It's connected to the ductwork through a small, protected hole in the wall. Brace yourself for an efficient and useful solution that doesn't take up a large amount of space. There is a range of models available and our professionals can talk about what will be the best choice for you. We're happy to come out and visit your home to evaluate the situation and talk about your needs for heating and cooling your home. We want to make sure you are content, regardless of what the weather brings in Alice. If you are ready to learn more or have other questions on packaged units, give us a call at 361-265-4371 and we'll be happy to help. Back To Blog


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Stephanie Morgenstern is the voice actor for Sailor Venus in the English Dub Anime, she will be the guest of honor at the Unplugged Expo in Downtown Toronto (Woot Toronto!!!) on October 26 and 27. Here is a video showing her announcement!
For more information you can visit there website at http://unpluggedexpo.com/
Well that's all for now until next time ClubSailorMoon says See Yeah!


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CAAS Conference 2019 Call for Papers Now Available!
Published on: 31 Oct 2018
CAAS Conference 2019 Call for Papers Now Available!
The Call for Panels/Papers/Roundtables is now available on the conference section of our website here: https://caas-acea.org/conference/about/ Our 2019 conference will be held at UQAM in Montréal, Québec. We hope to see you all there! Please share the Call for Panels widely with your networks. See the link for the conference theme and abstract submission details.
We look forward to seeing you in Montréal in 2019!


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Stephanie and I got a rare treat recently. As you know, we have been covering the Metric Revolution Build-off series set to broadcast this winter. Much to our surprise, another builder from this series contacted us.
Doug Keim of Creative Cycles is a household name in the world of V-Twin builders, and I have to admit, I was surprised to see his name in the list of builders for a metric bike show. I was even more surprised to get a chance to interview the man known as the "Viking." I prepared my questions for the phone interview with Doug when I got a call from him on my cell. I was shocked to find out Doug was in Independence, Missouri at a top secret frame manufacturing facility fabricating the frame for his Metric Revolution bike. It gets even better—he invited us to interview him live and to get a sneak peak at his creation.
Just as with the other builders I have interviewed, Doug proved to be a gracious, polite, and very passionate individual. He made Stephanie and me feel like old friends in a short time and was open to any question I asked. I learned that he has had several of his award-winning frames produced at this same facility, a facility that I will bring you more information on at a later date. I believe he has to be the man to beat in the Metric Revolution Build-Off.
CC: How long have you been building metric customs?
Doug: I'm not wearing a wrist watch so…Not very long.
CC: Why did you enter Metric Revolution in the first place?
Doug: Metric Revolution was something that I actually didn't even enter. I know that they supposedly received something like 700,000 entries, and one day I received a phone call from Greg Hoeve from Ego Tripp Wheels, and Greg asked if I was interested in doing something different. He didn't give me too much information. I said, "Sure, throw something at me. There's nothing I can't do. I'm pretty fortunate with the talent that my staff has and sure, what do you got?" He said, "well, I'll let you know in a little bit." And I'll say about three hours later I received a phone call from a gentleman by the name of Doug Spandau who is the executive producer of Metric Revolution television, and he is originally from the Northeast and certainly knew my name and had seen quite a few of the bikes we had done over the course of time and asked me if I would consider building a metric bike. Why the heck not? Like I said, I have a very, very small staff of people. We don't have tons of people hanging around. We have a very, very small, extremely close-knit group of individuals, and I truly believe our product is second to none, and why the heck not? Let's try it.
CC: What obstacles do you expect to encounter building a metric as opposed to the V-Twins that you've been building?
Doug: First off is there is really no specs to pull from. Pretty much, it doesn't matter whose engine case you're using, of course we're not talking Twin Cam versus Evo. Every Evolution engine is pretty much going to have the same bolt pattern and it is pretty widespread information, common knowledge, that the distance from the center line to the crank to the front motor mount center line, same thing to the rear and the height differences, etc. What you have to do to clearance a 280 tire or a 300 tire, where the motor has to be positioned, what offsets you need to do, where you have to go right side versus left side drive to keep the center line so you can keep the bike balanced. Pretty much none of that information is available for a metric motorcycle. And as you saw out here in the shop just a little bit ago, the fixture that we're working on is not designed for that engine, and we have spent just about an entire day trying to find the center lines that we want to work from so that we can build the frame around it. There is going to be a tremendous amount of challenge, but again, Russ Bailey and myself, we have worked together for quite some time. Heck, for me to come all the way out from New Jersey to Missouri to spend a couple of days with Russ so we can do our CAD drawings and actually engineer this thing the way it should be built is expensive. It's time out of my shop; it's a commitment he is making to me, and we're going to build something pretty tough.
CC: Is Creative Cycles going to branch into more metric bikes because of this?
Doug: I would say that I would think yes, it's a natural progression. The metric manufacturers have to… they somehow have to standardize themselves, as I said before with the Harley-Davidson issue. When you're building American V-Twins, there is pretty much an SAE, or there is a standard that every engine case is going to be a certain dimension, every transmission is going to have pretty much the same pattern. I do not expect Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki to all get together and decide to use the same engine case; that's not my point. But if Yamaha, for example, would decide to choose one style of frame, then take all of their metric cruisers, and I'm not looking at their sport bikes or their off-road vehicles. If they took all of their Yamaha Star cruiser motorcycles and took everything from their 800 cc to their 2200 cc, whatever, base the engine cases off the middle, say the 1500 and the 1600 and the 2200 is a bigger bored out version of the 1600, assuming the 1600 would be the meet in the middle, and if they wanted to build a 1000 or an 800 cc version of that same bike for the beginner, make it a lesser bore or a lesser stroke motor, but still utilize the same case, utilize the same cylinder height, utilize the same frame. Think about it. If they are utilizing the same engine, there would be more people that would jump on board and build exhaust pipes, jump on board and build air cleaners, jump on board and build wheels, and that would build frames. The deal with the V-Twin marketplace is not just the custom side, the production version, although our stuff is still handmade production. We are not in that robotics mentality. But when we build an exhaust pipe, we can build one exhaust pipe in a fixture knowing it is going to fit a wide variety of engines. It will fit your Harley, it will fit your TP, it will fit your S&S, it will fit your Rev Tech, it will fit your Big Dog, it will fit your Ironhorse, whatever you may have. It will fit a Red Horse motorcycle. It will fit a Titan. You can't do that within the metric market. Oh… you have an 800…. Well.. the 800 is different than the 1100, and the 1100 is different that the 2200, and the 2000 is totally different completely. You can't make enough money to justify making a production run of exhaust pipes when you know you're not going to sell 10,000 or 5,000. You're not going to sell 1,000. You're going to sell 3 exhaust pipes. The cost of R&D, the cost of the fixtures, the cost of figuring out how to make that exhaust pipe…. If you spend $20,000 to build an exhaust pipe, you need to sell 1000 of them at $599 to justify the R&D, the fixture, and still be able to make a little money after you buy all the material and pay your people. If you are going to build that same pipe and only sell 3, common sense says you're going to have to sell that exhaust pipe for $7000 a copy; how many are you going to sell? That is currently the problem with the metric market. There is no standardizing and they make changes every two years. "Oh…. Let's revamp the product line." Well, that sounds good, but you're also chasing away the interest that so-called or perhaps customizers would take in that product if you're not going to standardize it. In the Harley case, the Twin Cam, there was a little change that took place there, but after a little bit of time we realized that if you build a pipe to fit the Twin Cam it will still fit the Evolution. That was just a common sense thing, and I realized that after all those years, the EPA was going to force Harley to make some change. I don't blame Harley for going to the Twin Cam. Again, brands became reasonably standardized again. We can't find a standardized frame to fit every Kawasaki. You asked how do I see the future. I think we are going to have more participation in the metric side. From what I can see numbers-wise, almost 76% of the market is still metric motorcycles. Do I think that I can go out and capture all the Suzuki Boulevard series and all the Kawasaki Vulcan series and all the Yamaha Star series and the Honda Shadow series? Do I think I can go out there and be competitive and build a bike to fit every one of those? No. The Star thing is certainly very attractive, but it seems as though there is a ton of people playing in that Star area. The Kawasaki stuff, the Vulcan 2000 that we are building our frame around is amazing. I'm a little off kilter playing with a radiator but we're going to figure out how to do that and do it cool. I think we're going to be able to build something that will be really, really trick. The bike we're working on again, is 125 cubic inches and 141 foot pounds of torque. It should be a pretty ballsy ride and if we can make it slick too, that will be even better.
CC: Out of your competitors that you will be facing in the competition, who do you think will give you the most competition?
Doug: I really don't know. I would love to be real cocky and say I don't have any competition, but that's purely bull crap. I know Mike Stafford from MGS, and I think a great deal of Mike. His style and my style are certainly very different, but he is an amazing craftsman, and that's not to discount the craftsmanship of anybody else. Mike is going to be a challenge. I think Dusold DeSigns. Mike Dusold's stuff is very, very cool, very well thought out, and he is methodical as hell. He's amazing. Jaxon Fyffe from Wildcard. He won the Rat's Hole deal. There might be some question as to how ridable a bike with 70 degrees of rake is, but Jaxon is going to surprise a lot of people. Brad Ruel. People know Brad's name. Don Gray… Don is probably more comfortable with the metric stuff than me, but I don't know…. I'm hoping that that comfort zone might be his downfall. Antonio, you know, pretty much the same thing. He's very comfortable in that area. I'm going to stick with the guys that are playing with the American stuff. I think that Mike Dusold, Mike Stafford and Jaxon Fyffe. I think Jaxon Fyffe is going to be the guy that shocks most of the guys in the Pro Builders class. Then again, I hope that I shock all of them. We'll have to see.
CC: As things change, and we all know sooner or later Harley-Davidson is going to have to go to their Revolution motor to make the EPA numbers that they're going to have to have somewhere down the line, air-cooled V-Twin is not going to be a production motor forever. Do you think that's going to force the metric factories to standardize like you spoke of to give them competition, or do you think Harley is going to get lost somewhere in the shuffle?
Doug: I think when Harley goes to their showerhead deal, which is the V-Rod, it's certainly going to change the market a lot. On that note, I think that Harley played really dirty ball with the nonsense that is now being placed on the shoulders of every custom builder in the industry. Harley in their infinite wisdom, whether it be greed or stupidity, or all of the above, went to the EPA with their statements that some of the after market spin-off bikes were not EPA compliant in an effort to recapture that market share. That's pretty much greed. The companies that essentially kept Harley-Davidson alive for all these years are now Harley-Davidson's largest enemy.
CC: Like S&S?
Doug: I was just going to say S&S is a perfect example. A company for years that made products that made a Harley-Davidson reliable seems to be Harley-Davidson's enemy. If it weren't for the interesting custom motorcycle, I don't think that Harley-Davidson would have experienced the growth that they have. They would have gained some of it all by themselves, definitely, but with the advent of television shows and radio interviews and what we're doing right now, it brings readers' interest into our market. Not everyone can afford or wants to afford a $100,000 truly handcrafted motorcycle, but they want to ride. And whether they chose to ride a Harley because it was the closest American-made motorcycle to the custom that they really desired, or they buy one of the spin-off bikes like a Red Horse, Titan, Swifter or a Bid Dog, or they go to a handcrafter, they are all part of that Harley-Davidson visualized as being the stereotypical Harley-Davidson rider, and yes, it is going to change the market place. I am kind of ashamed to say that I have had some association with Harley-Davidson in the past, because I do think they played dirty ball. To answer your question about going showerheads, it is certainly going to change the balance. I don't think the V-Rod was accepted as well as Harley-Davidson had initially planned. I think in my take of the short-sightedness of Harley-Davidson, was "oh look, we're coming out with something new, and all of our flock is going to come back in and trade in their air-cooled motorcycle to buy one of our new water-cooled models." As we all know, that didn't quite happen. I think that Harley left themselves with their pants down realized that they had to find a way to keep their air-cooled line still going. Hence, they did the only thing they could do which was to try to go back and eliminate the other air-cooled builders. When Harley has to bring out the Revolution motor they are going to have some serious competition from the metric manufacturers. It's amazing when you look at bikes like Suzuki's Hayabusa 1300 cc engine that is producing nearly 3 horsepower per cubic inch, and the damn thing is reliable and EPA compliant, and you look at bikes like the new GSXR. I think it's got 190 horsepower at the crank out of 1000 cc. And, again, reliable. You have 600 cc sport bikes producing 135 horsepower. Harley-Davidson is going to have to dig deep to hit that horsepower and the numbers that people are looking for and still keep themselves EPA compliant and still somehow build something that is so-called tradition, which is right now the only thing that Harley-Davidson has over every manufacturer out there. You can out-technology Harley-Davidson, you can out-class them, you can out-produce them, and you can do all kinds of things. But you can't buy tradition. Harley-Davidson holds that over everybody.
Interview and Photos by Loney and
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Chapter 1 - Introduction to the review, pages 10 -17
Recreational drugs can be a polarising social issue (1.1) On one hand, there's the argument that drugs are dehumanising (1.2), and James Q Wilson is quoted for effect:
"We treat the two drugs differently, not simply because nicotine is so widely used as to be beyond the reach of effective prohibition, but because its use does not destroy the user's essential humanity. Tobacco shortens one's life, cocaine debases it. Nicotine alters one's habit, cocaine alters one's soul."The comparison is ludicrous for a couple of reasons. Firstly, if one were to compare apples with apples, you would compare tobacco with coca leaves, or nicotine concentrate with cocaine. Secondly, the Yanks can talk about "one's soul" til the Palins come home, but here in secular NZ you'll be pushing it uphill to debase an argument with soul transmogrification. Render unto Caesar etc.
Nothing personal against James Q Wilson. I've been scanning his book Bureaucracy: What Government Agencies Do and Why They Do It this afternoon, reading about the turf wars and pissing competitions between the DEA and the FBI over the War on Drugs. Shame he can't see the wood for the trees.
On the other extreme, there:
"are those who believe that people should be free to use whatever substances they want, with any attempt by society to limit that use an unwarranted interference with personal autonomy and freedom of choice." (1.3)That's a bit simplistic, something you'd probably hear from an Ayn Rand libertarian, although no particular person is quoted to justify such a statement. The Law Commission then discounts James Q Wilson somewhat, noting:
"[P] sychoactive substances have been used across the world for thousands of years. At the same time, most would also recognise that all psychoactive substances may cause harm, not only to the individual but to society as a whole. Regulation of their use is therefore needed to minimise this harm. (1.4)The footnote to this statement is as vital to enlightenment as any Terry Pratchett novel footnote:
It has even been suggested that "there has never been a society that has not had some form of psychoactive drug or drugs used by at least some of its members".The distinctions between legal and illegal drugs throughout history have been "somewhat arbitrary," (1.5) however we "can not turn back the clock." (1.6)
Our approach to various drugs including alcohol is inextricably linked to our history and culture.This statement is vitally important, and the reason why will become clearer in Chapter 4. Although both harmful drugs, 1.7 explains why alcohol and tobacco have been excluded from the review:
Our review would have been unmanageably large if we had attempted to include alcohol and tobacco within it.The Law Commission acknowledges that this may go down like a cup of cold sick in some quarters. They're not wrong:
1.8 This will not please everyone. Many of those who regard the current approach to drugs as illogical, hypocritical, and based on double standards will no doubt want us to take a bolder approach. Law reform, however, is the art of the possible.It's an early omen that foreshadows the lack of real scope of recommendations later in the report. And it's downright strange, seeing as the Law Commission is at this very moment reviewing the liquor laws. No explanation is given as to why they don't do the obvious and have one law to rule them all.
Just how many affected people are we talking about? There's a couple of interesting charts taken from the Ministry of Health drug survey:
How about some global numbers? Here's the UNODC:
roughly 6.7 billion people in the world. According to these numbers, that means that there's over a quarter of a billion stoners around the globe.
The report looks at national drug trends. Amphetamine use has levelled off since the high in 2001 (1.16), while Ecstasy seems to have decreased before a slight increase, although it's difficult to tell seeing as BZP may be being marketed as Ecstasy these days (1.18).
BZP is the fourth most popular drug (1.19). There was a grand experiment between 2002 and 2006 when BZP was on sale to the public (1.20):
A report prepared for the Ministry of Health estimated that in total approximately 20 million doses of party pills containing BZP or trifluoromethylphenylpiperazine (TFMPP) and related substances were sold in New Zealand between 2002 and 2006.The Law Commission report neglects to mention that during those four years, not one fatality was caused by BZP, through use, abuse or overdose.
NZ has the second highest use of cannabis per capita in the world. Only the Canadians go harder (1.21). LSD and shroom consumption is negligible and dropping (1.24), while opiate use is even less.
The chapter concludes by noting that illegal drug consumption is "significant" and that the proportion of the population using drugs is "not really changing." (1.27)


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Quetta (19th February): Syed Abbas Hazara of Pakistan People's Party, contesting for National Assembly constituency NA-259 Quetta, has won his bid.
Syed Abbas Hazara, who received 24,936 votes, won with a heavy mandate. Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, contesting from Pakistan Muslim Leaque-Q's platform, came in second with 11,387 votes.
Syed Abbas Hazara is considered to be the first Hazara representative to have been elected to the National Assembly.
His election has brought joy to the disgruntled Hazara populace of Quetta, whose candidates have been losing elections multiple times in a row in the past.
The election of Syed Abbas Hazara with the heavy mandate raises many hopes among the Hazaras, who want their voices heard. They stand in need of development, better representation and more attention from the government.
Related news:
- Jan Ali Changezi sweeps Provincial Assembly seat
- Yousufi, Colonel Younus lose to MMA candidate
- Barkat Ali Thamaki of HDP loses election


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Kaupapa form a strategic weave through all elements of asset management.
Twelve years ago, I made the move and immigrated to New Zealand from England. Since then I have had the privilege of having some involvement with Māori people and culture, however these moments highlighted just how little I knew about the rich history of Aotearoa New Zealand and its people.
While co-facilitating a National Asset Management Conference back in 2014, my lack of knowledge became particularly clear to me. My task was to create a one page graphic of all the presentations over the two day event. Whereas most of the content was based around the kind of traditional asset management thought and practice I am familiar with, I was fascinated by one speaker who presented on "The Strategic Weave – a Māori world view of asset management requirements". The speaker explained how kaupapa (values) are elements of the Māori world view on which the nation is founded – in effect, these are the bedrock of culture.
Kaupapa form a strategic weave through all elements of asset management. Tikanga (policies, practices and organisational arrangements) grow from within this strategic weave. I found this combination of traditional asset management thought and the more abstract Māori world view a very engaging way to "tell the asset management story" for all people of New Zealand.
I subsequently felt inspired to commit to a better understanding of Māori affairs, by undertaking further study at Te Wananga o Aotearoa, one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers. Just last week I was accepted for their one-year course in Mauri Ora, a National Certificate in Māori (Te Waharoa). This home-based learning course will provide a greater understanding of the indigenous Māori culture of Aotearoa and a further appreciation for the country's rich heritage and history – all the knowledge I wish I had back in 2014.
For me, understanding Māori culture will open up an exciting world of opportunity and enable me to explore the alignment between established technical thought and the Māori world view. Imagine what it could do for you.


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On offer is an interesting diary of a cadet attending a military academy during the First World War. Measuring 4.5 inches by 3 inches, the diary contains 365 pages plus memoranda. It is approximately 50% complete. The cover is intact but the binding shows wear. There is 1 loose page but otherwise all are intact. The diary belongs to Thomas J. Craven. At the time of writing, Craven is 16 years old. Craven was the son of David and Annette Craven. He has two siblings; D. Steward Jr. and Anne. Craven married Josephine Russell Wales in 1930 and it lists him as living in Delaware at the time of the marriage. His father was a glass manufacturer along with other members of the family. In fact, they were one of the oldest glass manufacturers in the United States. The company opened in 1863 as Hall, Pancoast and Craven. The Craven brothers purchased all of the shares in 1885 and the name changed to Craven Brother's. At some point, they sold the firm and it was renamed Salem Glass Works. It subsequently changed hands (and name) again before being purchased in 2013 by Ardagh Glass, one of the largest such firms in the world. In 2015, Ardagh closed the plant, ending a glass making tradition in Salem NJ that went back to the 1700's. The Cravens were a prominent and wealthy family in New Jersey. A hint of that can be seen on the diary identification page where he notes the make of his automobile as a Cadillac - a car most 16 yearolds would not be driving. In 1918, Craven is a student at the Georgia Military College. Georgia Military College was established in 1879 as a military-focused middle and secondary school institution. It continues as such today. There is a swaggering air about him and he enjoys an active social life. This certainly comes through in his entries: "Went to Bab's to a dance last night and had an awfully dull time. None of the fellows would dance. Took Martha to the pictures in the afternoon and it was some Vaudeville that they had too. At night I went to Delworth's to supper and then took Martha and Betty to the dance at Dr. Hirse's. We also had a very dull time here. Edith Owens certainly gave me a lot of compliments" [Jan 1]; "Left in Mr. Carpenter's car and caught the 12:20 out of Phila. Caught the 7:30 S. A. L. out of Wash. Drove around Wash. and took a few pictures. There wasn't any good light. Have met up with a fellow from the V.G. Pretty bum too. There is a car in the rear filled with prisoners and guards for each" [Jan 5]; "Nothing but sit around today. There are 2 cars of corpses in the front of the train and 2 prisoners in the cars. Playing cards all day."[Jan 6]; "Stayed at the Terrace all night. Came out to this God forsaken place after breakfast. Saw Col. but mother don't like him very much, his is so far away, won't answer any questions directly. Took my girl to the criterion in the afternoon. It was fine. But I am getting tired of her. She was very affectionate as usual tho and I ought not to complain. Took supper at Louise's and left my dear mother at 8:30. She left for Sav. At 10…" [Feb 4]; "Inspection. Atlanta. Appointed Corporal and assigned to the 1st Squad Co. A. Sure got a lot of B. B.'s and paid for it but will stick to it" [Mar 11]; "That Roe isn't a bit appreciative. He sat up with that damned Glen tonight and ragged me for about an hour. These hell cats around here don't show any appreciation at all. Roe also ragged me at Stringfellow's Sunday about the fraternity that I wanted to join. I am rooming in another room now with Geothe. He is a hell of a shit. I wish to hell that I was home where I could eat." [Mar 19]; "Full dress parade and escort of the colors. Lieut. Clayton is in charge now (shipped from West Point and G. M. A. too). He is getting "hard" is all of the time wanting us to salute him. The parade was in full dress coats and white duck pants and it was very nice looking. M. Wilson has an album of snap shots. I think I will start one. Fatty Henderson asked me to Miami this summer. Received a fine letter from Grandfather Cann" [May 2]; "I went to the Park for the mail, without being authorized and tonight Col. informed me that I was under arrest until my orders were read out to reduce me to ranks. However I think that I shall see Col. Woodward and try to make him beat me or give me demerits or anything but "bust" me. I would certainly hate to take that news home to my parents. We had a game with Boy's High and won 10-0. We hired a goat and painted B. H. S. on it and had a parade at the park." [May 10]; "Owen's gave me a farewell dance at the club. ROTTEN TIME" [June 15]. His second last entry has him back home with his grandfather, enjoying the family's business success: "Went out to look over the plant. It is not very large but empty. 1700 men and is well equipped. Granddad left for Washington and I basked around in the car. ..." [June 19]. For a social historian, this is a very good glimpse into the world of privileged American youth at the end of WWI. It not only paints a picture of their daily life but also gives an insight into the attitudes that shape them.; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; EARLY 20TH CENTURY; 1910s; WW1; SALEM, NY; NEW YORK; WASHINGTON COUNTY; MILLEDGEVILLE; BALDWIN COUNTY; GEORGIA; UNITED STATES; THOMAS CRAVEN; CRAVEN BROTHER GLASS WORKS; ARDAGH GLASS; GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE; MILITARY ACADEMIES IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; YOUTH (SOCIAL LIFE); LIFESTYLE OF THE YOUTH IN THE 1910s; COL. 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Title: 1918 SUPER, ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG TEENAGER, SON OF A WEALTHY INDUSTRIALIST, ATTENDING THE GEORGIA MILITARY ACADEMY AS HE PREPARES TO GO TO WAR
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Large format cameras are easily the most technical of their kind, but they reward the photographer with extra capabilities and stunning resolution. This video takes another look at some of those capabilities.
Coming to you from Ben Horne, this video is an additional look at the mechanics of a large format camera. In his previous video, he discussed rear tilt, which allows a photographer to enlarge or shrink foreground and background elements. In this video, he's talking about front tilt, which allows the photographer to change the angle the focal plane makes with respect to the film plane. This is a more well-known movement, as it's the same thing a tilt-shift lens does. The benefit of tilting the focal plane is the increased depth of field achieved without changing the aperture, which allows one to maintain a certain shutter speed and aperture combination or avoid using ultra-narrow apertures that could introduce noticeable diffraction. For example, in the waterfall photo, he likely wanted a certain shutter speed for the water blur and chose an aperture for the amount of available light and film speed, then used front tilt to increase his depth of field. As an aside, if you want a laugh at how truly big large format is, notice how when Horne mentioned his 150mm lens, he said that it's his wide angle lens.
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Great article Front and Rear tilt and swings made the plane of the lens and the plane of the film equal. This mechanically corrected converging lines, like when the edges of a building looking up appear to be leaning in towards the center of the building.
Hey Alex! Thanks for sharing this. Ben is a great guy.
So... about that "increased depth of field"...
Tilting the front standard alters the angle of the focal plane. It does not increase the depth of field at all. Not even a little bit. Depth of field is affected by aperture, focus distance and film size.
You'll notice in the video, he talks about tilting down to alter the focal plane. Doing this tilts the focal plane in relation to the film.
When talking about the image of the salt flats, he mentions that there were no clouds in the sky. This is an important point, because if there were clouds in the sky, they would have been very soft since the focal plane no longer covers the entire vertical area of the image.
In the photo of the falls, his main goal was to get the entire pine tree in focus as well as the falls. So he talks about being very deliberate with his tilt to place the top of the focal plane near the top of the tree and stop down to get the falls in focus.
When tilting (altering the angle of the focal plane), stopping down the aperture will increase the depth of field only along that focal plane. It does not affect depth of field in relation to the film/lens plane.
Speaking of stopping down and diffraction. Diffraction varies according to several factors like lens construction and film/sensor size. Ben shoots 8x10. At that size, diffraction is almost a non-issue, especially compared to the narrow depth of field. We don't use front tilt to avoid stopping down. We use it out of necessity when shooting landscapes where we want a foreground and background element in focus, not to avoid diffraction. Stopping down won't do a thing to get an entire scene like that in focus. You'll notice, most of his images were shot at f/64.
If anyone is interested in learning more about the technical aspects of tilting and altering focal plane, my best suggestion would be a book by Harold M. Merklinger called "Focusing the View Camera : A Scientific Way to Focus the View Camera and Estimate Depth of Field"
If you don't want to buy a book, the geometric rule at play here is called the Scheimpflug principle. There are many published papers available discussing the Scheimpflug principle and it's effects.
Although, if you are considering getting into large format photography, just buy the book!
Now let's use your reach to get Sony on board for a 5x7 digital sensor! Can I get an amen!?


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Add a touch of French country sophistication to your home decor with Tin Wall Baskets. The whitewashed finish of the baskets creates a vintage look for holding decorative plants and flowers or for organizational needs.
These Whitewashed Tin Wall Baskets are great to sell for home decor and organization needs or can be used in your store displays. The tin baskets create an inviting space with their cream color and unique details. They can be used to display accessories, soaps and decorative plants.


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Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject HeadingsScope Note: Use for: Cuttings, Newspaper clippings, Press clippings.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Box 13: Clippings and Programs, 1956-1957
File — Box M123.0013: Series M123.02 [U186018613980]
Identifier: M123.02.0013
Overview This box contains (4) file folders with clippings and programs.
Dates: 1956-1957
Box 311: Scrapbooks, 1974-1975
File — Box M123.0311: Series M123.04 [U186024330338]
Identifier: M123.04.0311
Overview Box contains two oversize scrapbooks assembled by an unknown CCOHA affilaite; book one contains clippings from various news papers pertaining to the 1974 festival season, and book two contains clippings from various news papers pertaining to the 1975 festival season. Scrapbooks were found in second floor closet of CCOHA historic property home located in Central City, Colorado and housed with like items in the collection.
Dates: 1974-1975


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Sven Longshanks and Dennis Wise play an old recording of the Wehrmacht at Christmas and look at Polish diplomatic reports which prove that it wasn't Germany that wanted a war.
Documents found in Warsaw when the SS took control of the Foreign Office prove that America had been wanting to make war against Germany all along. The Polish officials in America had been reporting back home on the political climate and they show concern for the different ways that Germany and Russia were being reported in the media.
The reports show that Stalin was being portrayed as a friendly ally, while Hitler and the National Socialists were made to look like they had forced Chamberlain to sign the Munich pact under threat of retaliation.
Powerful Jews in America wanted the country to become the defender of 'human rights and democracy' around the world. They portrayed fascism as anti-freedom and anti-individual liberty in the media, while making no mention of the Bolshevik threat to national sovereignty.
These reports became the foundation for the German White book, which was banned from being used as evidence at the Nuremberg show trials, despite earlier publication of these reports in America and proof of their authenticity by various Polish diplomats.
While the war was still going in Germany's favour, a live recording was made of all the Wehrmacht leaders around the world singing 'Silent Night' together over the radio from their various locations. This video has been censored by Youtube, despite having no hatespeech, no holocaust denial and nothing offensive about it whatsoever. The reason it has been banned is because it shows the Germans to have been decent human beings and not the monsters that Hollywood has told us they were.
It is incredible to think that the same censorship of the truth that was happening during the war is still going on now, 70 years later on Youtube. Could there be any greater proof of the truth of the German claims?
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Junction City, California
Camp at Junction City Campground
Originally added by Bureau of Land Management - California
Enjoy camping near the Trinity River just outside of Junction City, CA.
Junction City Campground is home to 22 tent/trailer campsites, paved loop road, vault toilets, potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables. MAX trailer length is 40 feet. The campground is located 1.5 miles west of Junction City on State Highway 299.
Dogs are welcome in the campground -- please keep them on-leash.
Fees: $10 (per vehicle/night), $5 for extra vehicle
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Isabel Jaimes
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Convenient location if you don't want to finish the curvy drive to the coast. Too close to the road for in my opinion. Heard and saw the cars driving by at night. Bathroom wasn't bad.
Nearby Adventures
Fly Fish the Trinity River
Hike to East Weaver Lake
2.9 miles 885 ft gain
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