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Fear NotSeries: Believe
We live in cynical and disillusioned times. The problem is everywhere. How do we turn this around? It seems collectively that we as people have lost sense of our purpose. The passage we'll be studying today not only identifies our purpose for living, but it also tells us about the God we serve.
Isaiah 42.18-25 - The Problem: Insensibility
- See 42.16-17 - background: blind nations needed the light.
- Now, 42.18-19. God's servant is Israel. They are as blind as the pagan nations.
- Blind to what? 42.21 - The Lord was pleased, for His righteousness sake, to magnify his law and make it glorious.
- 42.22 - Israel didn't do it. They failed miserably.
- 42.23-25 - God brought his people under discipline.
- All of this applies to us. Is there evidence that you are adapting your life to His plan?
Isaiah 43.1-7 - The Remedy: Intervention
- 43.1a - But now… abrupt transition. It's not about them, but about God and His grace. Similar to the contrast between Ephesians 2.1-3 and 2.4-10.
- 43.3 - I am the Lord, your God. I am your Savior.
- 43.1c - fear not,… I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
- Back up to 43.1b. Look at God's commitments:
- I created you. I formed you. I have redeemed you. I have called you by name. You are mine.
- 43.2 - God will go with you into the water, across the river, through the flames.
- 43.3b-4 - God is not aloof.
- 43.4b - what's the ultimate fulfillment of this verse?
- 43.4a - why? Now, look at Romans 8.28-30 - make it personal.
- 43.7 - I have called you by my name, whom I have created for my glory, whom I formed and made. See also Ephesians 1.3-6.
Isaiah 43.8-13 - The Reason: Exclusivity
- 43.10 - you are my witnesses…, You and I have been recreated to glorify God as God.
- 43.11 - I, I am the Lord, and besides me there is no savior.
- 43.12-13 - I declared. I saved. I proclaimed.
Isaiah 43.14-21 - The Outcome: Newness
- Isaiah 43.14-15 - I am the Lord, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King."
- 43.16-19:
- 43.16-17 - the exodus from Egypt was not a 1 time event - it's a pattern.
- 43.18-19 - Look for things God is doing today in your life.
- 43.20-21 - What does God get out of all this?
- Has life led you out into the wilderness? God will make a way.
- Spiritually are you out in the dry and desolate desert? God will bring a river of blessing.
- Will you call upon Him? Turn to Him? Submit to Him?


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A Conservative peer has said that siblings should be allowed to enter civil partnerships.
Historian Lord Lexden said during question time at the House of Lords that this would allow siblings to bypass inheritance tax laws which he perceives to be 'unjust'.
'Is it not the case that in Britain today, all other stable and loving couples are now able to formalise their relationships in legal terms so vitally important where inheritance and its tax implications are concerned?' he said.
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'If sibling couples are to be denied civil partnerships how does the Government propose to address the injustice that will arise on the death of one of them, with the survivor having to sell the family home to pay inheritance tax from which civil partners are exempt?'
Baroness Williams of Trafford, speaking on behalf of the Government Equalities Office, said that civil partnerships were created 'to enable same-sex couples to obtain legal recognition of their relationship at a time when marriage was not possible.'
'Civil partnership legislation enables two people to become next of kin. Siblings already are next of kin,' she said.
Labour peer and co-founder of gay rights group Stonewall Lord Cashman said that civil partnerships were 'not about financial incentives'.
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I've a kinda technical question about Avid Log Exchange and AVID.
Step 1) I receive 'XDCAM' files from the director
Step 2) I export 'Quicktime' files for the director to spot/log
Step 3) I export 'MXF for NLE' to import in AVID
Step 4) Director emails me 'Avid Log Exchange (ALE)' files
Step 5) I open the 'ALE' in Avid
Step 6) I connect the 'MXF for NLE' files to the ALE (The Quicktimes and MXF
files have the same file names to reconnect the MXF for NLE media to the ALE)
Now the director is kinda slow in logging and delivering me the 'ALE' log
files. So I would like to switch Step 5 en Step 6 so I first would like to
import the 'MXF for NLE' in AVID and afterwards reconnect it to the 'ALE .' But
how does this work?OR IS THERE A BETTER WORKFLOW?
Thanks, Rob
When you first bring in the footage, then bring in the ALE, simply choose "Merge with known sources" under ShotLog options in the import dialogue box. Supposing corresponding tapename and timecode.
Thanks Job, seems to be the solution but when I try to do so Avid generates an error 'bus error..' and suddenly shuts completely down. I am working on a Mac Pro with Leopard (Not Snow Leopard). Any ideas how to fix?
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Learning how to lower blood pressure quickly and naturally comes very handy, especially in times when medicines are hardly accessible.
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High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the most common diseases among adults. Studies show that out of every three adults around the world there is one who suffers from high blood pressure.
High blood pressure should not be underestimated; it is a highly dangerous condition, with complications that may lead to death if not controlled, as it is closely linked to cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, and diabetes and retina damage.
If you are suffering from high blood pressure, these factors can increase your blood pressure:
1. Salt intake rates (more than 6 grams per day), sodium in salt causes high blood pressure.
2. Drinking Too Much Caffeine
3. Obesity can hinder the capacity of the heart to pump blood to the organs, which increases the blood pressure.
4. Lack of exercise, especially aerobic exercises such as walking, swimming, and cycling.
5. Anxiety and stress
6. Smoking.
7. high-fat diet, especially saturated fat, eating fast food
Garlic may be the best treatment for high blood pressure, according to studies, garlic help to reduce blood pressure, cholesterol, and strengthen the heart.
How To Lower Blood pressure quickly and naturally using garlic
Eat 2 to 3 cloves of garlic throughout the day
You don't have to eat them all at once. You can simply add the garlic to the foods you eat throughout the day to get up to 2 to 3 cloves you need to treat high blood pressure.
Tips and warnings
Be sure to brush your teeth in the morning and after every meal to get rid of garlic smell. You can also chew parsley leaves and ingested them to eliminate the smell.
How to lower blood pressure immediately using Garlic tea
How to prepare garlic tea
1. Peel and smash three cloves of fresh garlic
2. Wait for 10 minutes to allow the garlic to release allicin (garlic's active compound)
3. Bring 8 ounces of water (0.25 liters) to boil and pour over the garlic cloves
4. Optional: add lemon juice or honey for the taste
Consume at least once a day
Here some tips on how to lower blood pressure quickly and naturally
1. Eat bananas to reduce blood pressure
Studies suggest that eating potassium-rich foods is helpful in lowering blood pressure. Banana is rich in potassium, poor in sodium making it ideal for the treatment of hypertension.
The following fruits and vegetables are also rich in potassium and effective in regulating blood pressure:
Dried apricots, raisins, orange juice, spinach, sweet potatoes, squash, Zucchini.
2. Drink Lemon juice to bring down your blood pressure level
Eating lemons regularly softens your blood vessels, which reduces high blood pressure.
For better results:
Add two tablespoons of lemon juice to a glass of hot water; drink it on an empty stomach. Try a lemon juice several times during the day
For those who suffer from high blood pressure, take 1-2 teaspoons daily, preferably on an empty stomach. You can also mix one teaspoon of honey with one teaspoon of ginger juice and two tablespoons of powdered cumin seeds to lower high blood pressure
As Stated above High Blood pressure is a serious health condition if left untreated it can lead to serious complication thus the importance to learn how to lower blood pressure quickly and naturally.
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Episode 137: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2020 Hyundai Palisade, RIP Benjamin's Datsun Motor
September 15th, 2019 | 50 mins 26 secs
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Benjamin falls in love all over again with the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata's rev-happy engine, Sami slips under the 2020 Hyundai Palisade's luxury spell, and a certain Datsun motor gives up the ghost after four decades of exemplary service.
Episode 121: 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC EV, 2019 Lexus UX, Datsun Track Disasters
May 19th, 2019 | 53 mins 16 secs
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Sami heads to Norway to drive the latest electric car from Mercedes-Benz, the EQC. Benjamin sticks closer to home and spends a week with the 2019 Lexus UX, and tries to figure out how to pronounce the name. The pair also discuss Benjamin's latest Datsun catastrophes on the race track.
Episode 93: 2019 BMW i8 Roadster, 2018 Subaru BRZ tS, Datsun Track Woes
October 14th, 2018 | 42 mins 7 secs
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Sami spends a week with the three-comma-door 2019 BMW i8 electric 'supercar,' while Benjamin tries to decide whether the 2018 BRZ tS is worth the extra cash. Also, he breaks his Datsun.
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August 13th, 2018 | 53 mins 10 secs
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Sami drives the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata - the ND2 - and discovers that more power is a good thing. Benjamin samples two hatchbacks at opposite ends of the spectrum, the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, and the BMW 430i Gran Coupe, just before the pair delve in to the newest versions of the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 pickups.
Episode 82: 2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 S, 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS, Datsun 280Z Vibrations
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Benjamin drives the 2019 Mercedes-AMG C63 S at the Bilster Berg race track and struggles with its new electronic nannies, while Sami revels in the fact that the 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS has become a mini-supercar. Benjamin also explains why you should never ignore what your classic Datsun is trying to tell you, especially if it's trying to tell you by way of vibration.
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November 12th, 2017 | 48 mins 17 secs
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Sami heads to Germany to drive the 500 horsepower 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 SUV and watch human beings build engines at Affalterbach, while Benjamin pilots a Nissan 370Z through snow and ice and waxes philosophic on the aging star's place in the sports car universe. The pair then try to figure who, exactly, the 750 horsepower Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is for, and whether it makes sense alongside the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette that is on the way to showrooms.
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October 16th, 2017 | 59 mins 20 secs
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Sami goes to Valencia, Spain, to drive the 2019 Audi A8, which insists on trying to drive itself, while Benjamin contemplates a week with the Mercedes-AMG E43, and all of the brand dilution that implies. The pair also discuss whether Honda is serious about actually building a sports car again, why weird transmission technology exists, and whether it's a good idea to drive a classic car on the race track.


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Thu, 28 March 2013
Episode 3. Presented by Ste Curran, Ann Scantlebury and Michael Frederickson alongside Gamasutra representative Kris Graft and a wonderful panel of guests: Thomas Bidaux (Ico Partners), Sarah Brin (Curator, Ahhhhcade), Anthony Johnston (writer on Dead Space and Zombie-U), and Cara Ellison (Rock Paper Shotgun)
Day three -- or one, depending on how well you can count -- of GDC comes to a close and One Life Left reports live from a fast-emptying show floor. Topics include Kickstarter, diversity, the challenges in writing for interactive media, the universality of zombies, hugs (again), schedule highlights and how to be disturbing. There's also an unnerving discovery over at the iam8bit stand and the team discover whether they're more interesting than a staircase. Add in some excellent chiptunes and you've got the third episode of our videogame talk show. Three more to come!
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Episode 2. Presented by Ste Curran, Ann Scantlebury and Jenn Frank with today's amazing lineup Michael Pachter (Industry Analyst), Porpentine (Howlings Dogs), Margaret Robertson (Hide&Seek), Michael Brough (Glitch Tank), John Gibson (iam8bit), Chris Remo (Doublefine), Leigh Alexander (writing, singing, dancing, etc), Zoey Quinn (Depression Quest), Justin Who Approached Us And Said We Were Awesome (Telltale), Chris Dahlen (writer, narrative designer).
Our second episode at GDC, recorded live at lunchtime from the foot of the escalators in the North hall at the Moscone Centre. Topics include what we can do with $20, tiny games, two-player games, making people attractive, game narrative, getting jobs, hugging games and depression. A brilliant, diverse panel captures life from the show floor of the Game Developer -- random encounters, smart ideas and stream of consciousness serendipity. Lots of sweet music from the wonderful http://chipmusic.org/, too. This is the first of two shows recorded on the Wednesday -- look forward, or listen forward if you'd prefer, to episode three of six tomorrow...
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An asbestos survey will consist of various samples being taken by the team within the affected area. Once the asbestos sample has been collected, it will be sent off for testing which will confirm whether the area contains any asbestos. If the area is concluded to contain asbestos-containing materials then we will need to consider whether it is worth removing the asbestos or not. If the asbestos has been damaged or is judged to be susceptible to damage in the future, it is likely that the asbestos will need to be removed. This will entirely depend on the condition of the asbestos – every job is different.
Getting Your Asbestos Removed in Croydon
Once asbestos has been confirmed, the team will organise a removal date with you. During the removal, we make sure that all safety precautions are followed and that all affected areas are crossed off. When you choose All About Asbestos, you choose quality and professionalism. Every single job is done with the same dedication and precision as the next, and you will always be kept updated on the asbestos in your home.
Asbestos removal is complex and you should always consult an experienced professional before doing anything. We would never recommend that you try to remove the asbestos yourself – always speak to someone who has done it before!
For more information on our Asbestos Removal Croydon service, please call the office today on 01843 600765. One of the team will be happy to speak to you about your requirements!


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Dr. Colbert's look at the still-lingering Cold War.
February 28, 2008Edit
(Serbia, Croatia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Another One and the Republic of Texas)
- Kosova declared independence
- Cold war means attacking proxies
- Should have attacked Mexico's embassy, which is made of adobe and would dissolve after a good hosing
- Fidel Castro retired
- Stephen spent so much time hating him, that he loves him
- Raul Castro, his brother (the Jeb Bush of Castros) took over
- no beard, may crush democracy with a PowerPoint Presentation
Shot down a satelliteEdit
- a victory!
- New York gave props
- Glenn Beck says we did it to show we can shoot a missile out of the sky
May 12, 2008Edit
Putin built Medveyedev (sp) in his garage
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NEW DELHI: The chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), on Wednesday, said there was "no change in its language policy" to make Hindi language compulsory till class X in CBSE schools.
CBSE chairperson RK Chaturvedi said: "I am not aware of the committee's report. And so far there is no change in the language policy of the Board. Schools will continue to follow what they have been following so far. The board has asked for the report to study it."
The statement followed reports of 'in-principle' approval to a parliamentary committee's recommendations, which also include making study of Hindi compulsory till Class X.
The Board follows a three-language formula till class VIII and two-language formula till class X with English as the mandatory language. In classes IX and X, students of CBSE schools either opt for a foreign language or Hindi or Sanskrit along with mandatory English.
CBSE had recently proposed to the ministry of human resource development to implement the three-language formula till Class X but there was no recommendation to make the study of any language compulsory.
However, The proposal recommends keeping study of a foreign language out of the ambit of the three-language formula.


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Oh-Chef, the chefs that come to you
Oh-Chef proposes to live new culinary experiences. Their services? Cooking lessons, home cooking,… Whether at home, at the office or for an event, the team of quality chefs will come to make you spend an excellent and delicious evening.
An all-inclusive concept
This concept was imagined by Xavier, Thierry and Frederic, three passionate chefs. The adventure began for them in 2014, when they decided to live off their passion and created the Oh-Chef start-up. The idea is to offer a service that takes care of your dinner from A to Z: shopping, cooking, service, complete kitchen storage at the end of the evening!
Oh-Chef is composed of a team of 59 independent chefs who offer a multitude of experiences, starred chef, sushis show, "Made in Europe" dinners or "Bien-être" dinners, so for all tastes and all atmospheres.
Oh-chef in 4 steps
The idea tempt you for a birthday, an event or a team building?
- Go to the Oh-Chef site, first select the chef who suits you according to the dates.
- Discover the available Chefs profiles and their specialities (Oh-chef offers a total of 180 different menus)!
- Validate your reservation and pay directly online.
- On D-Day, the chef arrives several hours before your evening to prepare everything, on your side you enjoy your friends by tasting gastronomic dishes!
Last minute news
- Present throughout Belgium
- 159/7 rue Théodore De Cuyper, 1200 Brussels
- +32 2 319 40 64
- You can also join the community of chefs
- Possibility to offer as a gift an Oh-Chef menu to your friends
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Struts2: Using validation with fileUpload interceptor July 26, 2007Posted by maxmil in : struts2 , add a comment
Just a note to remind myself that when using the struts fileUpload interceptor you cannot include the default stack. If you need validation you should do something like this.
<action name="saveFiles" method="saveFiles"
<interceptor-ref name="fileUpload" />
<interceptor-ref name="basicStack"/>
<interceptor-ref name="validation"/>
Modifying struts2 validation templates July 24, 2007Posted by maxmil in : struts2 , add a comment
I found that the default xhtml templates validation gave errors in firefox (https://issues.apache.org/struts/browse/WW-2058). In order to modify the templates you can copy the "template" folder from the struts jar to your web application root.
However the struts/xhtml/validation.js will still be served from the struts jar. In order to avoid this you should overwrite the line that imports the js in template/xhtml/form-validate.ftl.
The line i have added is as follows
<script type="text/javascript" src="${base}/template/xhtml/validation.js"></script>
@CreateIfNull bug in Struts 2.0.8 and Webwork 2.0.3 July 17, 2007Posted by maxmil in : struts2 , add a comment
This is a note to remind me that in the struts 2.0.8 release which uses webwork 2.0.3 the automatic object conversion that should be able to create collections of objects directly from html forms has a limitation. Due to a bug in this version of webwork the @CreateIfNull annotation is not being used properly and if the collection is not instantiated with elements prior to parsing the parameters the automatic conversion fails.
At the moment i have no work around other than waiting for a new version. This has been fixed in webwork 2.0.4 but it has not yet been released.
Redirect Action Result and dynamic parameters June 20, 2007Posted by maxmil in : struts2 , add a comment
This is not in the documentation yet but in order to pass dynamic parameters to a redirect action result you need to include the parameter "parse" with value true.
Heres an example of passing the id of an internal bean doc with the param name id.
<result type="redirect-action">
<param name="actionName">edit</param>
<param name="namespace">/docs</param>
<param name="parse">true</param>
<param name="id">${doc.id}</param>


text: Practical Action is implementing Nepal Flood Resilience Programme (NFRP) from the financial support of Zurich Foundation of Zurich Insurance Company, Switzerland. This is a global programme being implemented by nine alliance partners in 10 different countries across the world. This video presents the first phase of the programme in Nepal that started in 2014 and ended in June 2018. Second phase of the program is active from July 2018 until June 2023.The overall objective of NFRP is to build flood resilient communiities in Nepal


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Many schools in South East Asia have recently closed due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, forcing them to move entirely to an online and distance learning environment in a matter of weeks.
Not knowing how long this situation may last, schools and teachers have had to completely shift the way they're delivering an education to the students in their care. In recent weeks, we've heard several examples of how some have admirably adapted.
Nevertheless, moving from the classroom to online learning presents new challenges. To lend support to schools, we were asked by colleagues at Dulwich College International if we could offer some helpful advice on the kind of assessment and feedback practices you could put to use in an online context.
Here, Professor Stuart Kime, our Director of Education, and Jamie Scott, Director of Partnerships, discuss the challenges, as well as some strategies to help in this challenging predicament.
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Attribution: Edward Hopper [Public domain] – Nighthawks, 1942. From: The Art Institute of Chicago
Our world tends to contract as we age, I saw this characteristic in both my mom and my dad as I aged through my thirties and into my forties. For my dad, the cause was an early onset of Alzheimer's Disease, robbing him of his cognitive abilities and ending his ability to live independently. For my mom, the process was more gradual and the result of mobility issues, being estranged from hobbies and interests that had engaged her in her younger years, and being disconnected from family and friends as she moved from her house to a senior care facility. She became less interested in traveling, preferring her far-flung family to visit her.
The health impact of isolation on aging adults is well-documented, showing that isolated seniors have an increased risk of the following serious health issues:
- high blood pressure,
- depression,
- dementia.
While there are numerous methods to address the issue of isolation in aging adults, my focus is on how LifeShare can play a significant role as a resource for seniors, family members, and senior care providers by expanding the world of the aging adult.
Rather than speaking in the abstract, I'd like to share some personal experiences using LifeShare with aging adults. Meet Elizabeth, who is 76 and living by herself in an assisted living wing of a continuing care retirement community in Williamsburg, Virginia. She has 4 children, a daughter who lives in Williamsburg, a son who lives in Campbell, California, a daughter who lives in St. Paul Minnesota, and a son who lives in Orlando, Florida. (Note: Elizabeth is an amalgam of actual observations of how I've seen LifeShare used.)
Expanding Elizabeth's world through family connections:
Elizabeth receives messages from her family on her television set. She navigates the messages with a remote control and can respond to her family with messages of her own. Just this week, Elizabeth received pictures of her new great-grandson, Cody. Her daughter also sent her an interesting YouTube video about the computer used in the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Elizabeth loves how her family is spontaneous sharing their lives with her. She was thrilled to see an ultrasound picture of her great-grandson when her granddaughter went to her first doctor's appointment to confirm her pregnancy. She also loved the video of her great-granddaughter's soccer game.
Elizabeth's enjoys visits with her family, especially talking about the pictures she's received from them. When they visit, her great-grandchildren enjoy playing some of the games on LifeShare and Elizabeth enjoys watching them play.
Expanding Elizabeth's world through lifelong learning opportunities:
Elizabeth has found a number of interesting topics to learn about offered through LifeShare. She enjoys listening to the Sunday at the Memories podcast, a nostalgic look at music and cultural icons of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. This month the Sunday at the Memories podcast is highlighting music by the Four Tops and Doris Day and trivia about the Mickey Mouse Club.
Elizabeth is in the process of listening to a 4 part educational series called, "Embracing Wisdom," by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen.
Elizabeth enjoys exercising her problem solving skills with games like Chess, Reversi, and Sudoku. With different skills levels for each game, Elizabeth feels challenged but not overmatched.
Expanding Elizabeth's world through local connections and participation:
Elizabeth participates in a number of activities that her care facility offers. She knows the daily schedule by looking at the Activity Schedule on LifeShare in her room. Elizabeth receives reminders from the campus staff, on her telephone, about interesting activities in which she is interested in participating. Today she was reminded to attend the Watercolors arts and crafts activity at 3:00 pm.
Elizabeth loves sharing pictures and family news with her neighboring friends. Her 4 children are living in various parts of the US and with grandchildren and now great-grandchildren, there is always something going on.
LifeShare can be an effective tool for addressing isolation and encouraging engagement, both in a facility setting or for seniors aging in place. The LifeShare service helps seniors keep expanding their world through:
- Maintaining connections with family,
- Lifelong learning opportunities,
- Engagement and participation in their local environment.
Further Reading: Here are some interesting articles on the subject of isolation in aging adults:


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Edmonton News | Local Breaking | CTV News Edmonton
Articles by Steven Dyer
- Two Edmonton bands take home their first Junos
- Public school board will not reopen resource officer debate
- Misericordia outbreak continues as another staff member contracts COVID-19
- CCTV cameras to be installed around Edmonton in police pilot project
- Alberta reports 41 new COVID-19 cases, outbreaks linked to Edmonton restaurants
- Alberta firefighters helping fight Quebec wildfires
- Explosion reported at apartment north of downtown, one man in hospital
- Edmonton to eliminate minimum required parking restrictions
- 'We're just going to ease into it': Gym owner thrilled to reopen
- 'Very cute but probably very dangerous': Woman warns neighbours of coyote den under Edmonton school
- Public school trustee seeks report on police roles and cost in schools
- 'We need to all practise diligence': COVID-19 numbers on the rise in Edmonton
- Police seek information on 'suspicious fire'
- Local artist gains popularity with chalk art
- Thousands of Edmontonians join anti-racism rally online
- RCMP officer is having 'a ball' and raising spirits
- 'It's here because we saw a need': Food exchange box gains popularity in Oliver
- What's old is new again: Reselling culture in Edmonton is helping businesses grow
- Bus driver charged after investigation into December crash
- 'Her spirit is everywhere': Domestic violence shelter opens its doors
Steven DyerContact
Steven is a digital journalist at CTV News Edmonton.
He graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton.
He began his career at CTV Edmonton in 2012 as a VTR operator. He has also worked as a video editor and graphics artist.
Steven is a generalist with a focus on local interest stories. He speaks English.
Outside of work Steven enjoys relaxing with his vast collection of books and jigsaw puzzles.


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Iain Napier was non-executive Chairman of Imperial Tobacco from 2007 to February 2014.[1][2]
Napier was succeeded by Mark Williamson.
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- ↑ Imperial Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco Group PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2014, Imperial Brands website, accessed February 2017


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Experts from the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU) and the Global Road Safety Partnership will lead a two-week training course on road safety from March 2-17, 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya.
The course, which will be offered to more than 60 participants from across the globe, aims at building leadership capacity to design, advocate for, and implement effective road safety programs and policies. Topics covered in the course include strategic communication, behavior change, advocacy, urban design, economics, and resource allocation.
"We're thrilled to help coordinate another iteration of this truly lifesaving course," said Professor Adnan Hyder, JH-IIRU director. "With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies and in collaboration with the Global Road Safety Partnership, we're able to utilize our team's expertise and lead sessions to address road safety in low- and middle-income countries around the world."
In addition to learning modules and group work, the course will take participants on a pair of site visits to Kenyatta Hospital and Kasarani Primary School. These visits will complement lessons learned through the course by placing participants directly into the field to observe post-crash response implementation in Kenya's largest hospital and understand child road safety interventions in support of school age children, respectively.
"Through this course, we're able to arm participants with the skills needed to make a significant and much-needed change in their own communities," said Dr. Abdulgafoor M. Bachani, JH-IIRU deputy director. "Even though low- and middle-income countries account for about half of the world's vehicles, they represent ninety percent of all road traffic fatalities."
An additional course on global road safety leadership will be held this summer in Baltimore, Maryland. For more information on the Global Road Safety Leadership Course, please click here.
The regional Global Road Safety Leadership Course will be held from March 2 through March 17 in Nairobi, Kenya.


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Our School
At EIS Moscow we know that excellent teachers can transform a school, direct the ethos and culture and positively influence the success of their students. To ensure we deliver this, our recruitment policy is to only employ qualified teaching staff with British or equivalent professional teaching qualifications. All EIS Moscow teachers are native English speakers.
The teachers are supported by a highly qualified and experienced Principal and a large team of teaching assistants and administrative staff. All staff employed in the school are background checked and come with excellent references from previous employers.
The school benefits from a management team with excellent experience in delivering the best of British education both in the UK and abroad. The Orbital International Education Development Officers monitor the quality of education in all Orbital Education Schools and regularly carry out school inspections.
The school has membership of a number of accreditation bodies that similarly monitor closely the quality of education in the school against rigorous international and British educational standards.
Maintaining a safe and supported environment for all students through a holistic approach to education that nurtures moral, spiritual, social and cultural well-being
Empowering children with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to challenge themselves and to serve the local and global community through engagement in meaningful learning now and in the future.
Developing a sense of belonging and a love of learning within a diverse community of confident, resilient students where achievements are acknowledged and celebrated
Moscow West
The English International School of Moscow West will provide high quality, contemporary style education, for both local and international students, using the best of British and international curricula; ensuring the students are happy, challenged and safe.
10 minutes walk from Kuntsevkaya station
Ages: 3 to 11 years old
ICT system, interactive whiteboards, structured reading materials, a well-stocked library,
a campus with high perimeter & internal security, a secure and enclosed playground, sports areas – including a small gymnasium in school & use of the superb University Sports Centre facilities, a fully equipped kitchen
Moscow South West
Situated in the prestigious residential and diplomatic area near the Leninskiy Prospekt and not far from Prospekt Vernadskogo. It is a school for children aged 3 to 18 and provides the same high quality British education as our campuses at Moscow West and Moscow East.
10 minutes walk from Prospect Vernadskogo station
Ages: 3 to 18 years old
ICT system, interactive whiteboards, structured reading materials, a well-stocked library, campus with high perimeter & internal security, and a secure & enclosed playground.
Moscow East
The English International School, East is now in its 13th year. A well-established campus offering high-quality teaching and a bespoke education for each individual pupil.
5 minutes walk from Novogireevo station
Ages: 3 to 18 years old
Sophisticated ICT suite, spacious classrooms are beautiful & light, dedicated area for the youngest: secure and enclosed playground & Wooden hut – anti shock protection, climbing frame, volleyball court, basketball court and football pitch; high perimeter and internal security


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"The Last Thing I Can Do For Momma"
Occasionally in the course of my career as a funeral director I have had family members ask if they could take part in preparing their loved one for viewing. Maybe they want to style the hair or apply the cosmetics just the way their loved one would have. Back in the day before there was such a thing as funeral directors or embalmers, family members did take an active role in caring for the dead. Now days families rely on us to do this preparation for them but I do not discourage anyone from taking part if they wish.
Sometimes when someone is facing their own death they will request a family member to "fix their hair" or "do their makeup". Most have never done that before and are a little unnerved at the thought of doing so. While most will find this difficult to do they will end up finding that doing so was therapeutic in honoring their loved ones wishes. I have seen some that had every intention of doing one last thing for someone but just could not do so when it came down to doing it. That's okay and is what we are here to do.
I can recall one daughter that came in to fix her mother's hair saying, "It's time to put on my big girl panties and get this done". She then proceeded to take a deep breath, walk through the door and get to the business of fixing Momma's hair just like she had done many times before.
I guess as embalmers, we take what we do for granted. We are accustomed to seeing people looking their very worse after they have passed. Many people have seen someone breath their last and know what I am talking about. The struggle to live is over and a relaxation takes place. The eyes do not automatically close upon death and a relaxed jaw will cause the mouth to fall open. With the absence of blood flow, gravity will take over and the color will drain away leaving an ashen appearance to the skin. With no muscle tone, wrinkles seem to disappear as the tissues relax and sag leaving a sometimes peaceful look but to many a disturbing sight that will remain in their memory for a long time.
During the embalming procedure we close the eyes and mouth and the process will restore a firmness to the tissues. While this makes the individual look more "normal" it still leaves an unnatural appearance with the absence of lifelike skin tone and unstyled hair. This is what someone wishing to cosmetize a loved one would see and it might be as I heard it described the other day as "unnerving ". In most cases this is the first time that someone has seen a deceased person in this condition and it only makes it more difficult that it is someone they loved.
What else should someone expect if they wanted to take part in the preparation of a loved one? Expect to be nervous or anxious about doing this. It may take a few minutes for you to deal with the grief associated with seeing a deceased loved one for the first time and we understand this. Expect the a cold feel to the skin as room temperature will not have the warm feel you are accustomed to. We will be there for you to lend moral support and provide you with anything that you may need. We have a room separate from our embalming room where these preparations are made and have basic supplies needed to fix someone's hair and do their make-up. You may be more comfortable bringing those items that you are accustomed to using.
We all deal with the loss of a loved one in our own ways. Some of us are doers and want to be a part of the process while others are takers that take in what the doers have done. While some will want to be hands on in preparing the body, others may be more comfortable in sorting through photographs to be used in preparing a memorial video. No matter what part you wish to play, I would encourage you to take an active role in doing something to honor someone you love when that time comes.
I personally think that you should give yourself time and not feel rushed to get everything done in less than a day. Many feel an urgency to get the funeral behind them. Unless there has been some time to prepare for an imminent death there will be things that need to be attended to. Taking an extra day to recover from a death and allowing time to prepare will me more comforting than being in a panicked rush to get everything together just in time for visitation. I know that some will tend to want to rush to get the funeral behind them, to get it over but experience tells me that an extra day or two gives you an opportunity to come to grips with the loss and to rest from what may have been an ordeal waiting for a death to occur.
Whatever the case may be, we want you to feel that we work with your schedule and try to not make it about our schedule. If there are scheduling conflicts due to weekends, holidays, cemetery schedules or other services we may be conducting, we will do everything we can to accommodate your wishes.


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Boing Boing
Platforms : PS Move
Physical Props :
- Pogo stick with PS Move attached
Role : Programmer and props maker
Timeframe : 2 weeks
Description :
A course project (Building Virtual World) with 3 weeks time.
A candy world party game with four players. Players play with pogo-sticks-like physical props mounted with PS Move. The faster you pump the pogo sticks the faster you move. You can punch the other players to make them fall. Survival of the fittest in the candyland!


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Chatham County, NCHome Menu
Stream Buffers
Background Information
Riparian Buffer Powerpoint Presentation (Lin Xu, NC Division of Water Quality, June 2002): MS Powerpoint Format • PDF Format
Streamlines Articles:
Buffers Help Protect Water Quality (Vol. 1, No. 4)
Greenways and Stream Buffers (Vol. 3, No. 1)
Major Topics
Back Issues
River Course Fact Sheet:
Natural Stream Processes (Fact Sheet No. 1)
Other Articles:
A Review of the Scientific Literature on Riparian Buffer Width, Extent and Vegetation (Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia)
Protecting Stream and River Corridors: Creating Effective Local Riparian Buffer Ordinances (The University of Georgia)
Vegetated Riparian Buffers and Buffer Ordinances (South Carolina)
Guidance Memorandum to Address and Mitigate Secondary and Cumulative Impacts to Aquatic and Terrestrial Wildlife Resources and Water Quality (NC Wildlife Resources Commission August 2002)
Web Links:
River Basin Center (Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia)
Aquatic Buffers Model Ordinance (US Environmental Protection Agency)
Identification Methods for the Origins of Intermittent and Perennial Streams (NC Division of Water Quality)
Ordinances & Map:
Chatham County Streams Map
Watershed Ordinance
Table of Contents


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WATCH: Dubai's driverless cars in action
The electrically powered pods travel at 20kph
Tests for driverless transport pods are under way in Dubai.
The autonomous vehicles seat six with room for four more to stand, and are designed to travel short and medium distances in dedicated lanes.
Initial tests took place on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai in February. The project was developed by the Roads and Transport Authority in co-operation with Next Future Transportation.
The electrically-powered pods currently travel at 20kph but the RTA expect their top speeds to match those of the Dubai Metro or Dubai Tram when they are fully operational.
Dubai targets 25 per cent of all journeys to be self-driving by 2030. The goal was set after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Dubai Smart Self-Driving vision in 2016.
Read more:
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid oversees tests of world's first autonomous pods in Dubai
Watch: First flight of Dubai's self-flying taxi
From flying cars to driverless, vehicle insurance is already changing
Updated: April 20, 2019 12:22 PM


text: My Militia 265 Posted July 27, 2016 MasterPiece Arms (MPA) didn't waste time growing into a major player in the firearms industry, and it continues to grow. One of the latest introduction from MasterPiece is the MPA BA Lite PCR Competition Rifle. RELATED STORY: BA SF Chassis – Side Folder: MasterPiece Arms' Unique Chassis System The new MasterPiece rifle is designed specifically for the Production Class requirements of the Precision Rifle Series (PRS). It includes many competition related features while staying under the $2,000 price limit for this class. The MPA BA Lite PCR Competition Rifle is available in black, burnt bronze, flat dark earth, gunmetal and tungsten in both left- and right-handed set ups. All chassis and barrels are Cerakoted in a multitude of colors and patterns. Custom patterns have a plus-$150 upcharge. Available calibers for the MPA BA Lite PCR Competition Rifle include 6mm Creedmoor, 243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Win, 6.5 x 47 Lapua, and 6mm x 47 Lapua. MasterPiece's rifle is constructed with a Match Grade Chamber and a Savage Model 12 Short Action. The rifle's barrel is a Bergara 416R Stainless Premium Barrel Blank. The chassis is an MPA BA Lite Chassis, while the muzzle brake is an MPA High Performance Muzzle Brake. The rifle also features a Basix Savage Trigger set to two pounds. RELATED STORY: MasterPiece Arms Unveils MPA20DMG 9mm Carbine Other specifications include: Magazine: AICS Type (10 Round Accurate/AICS Type Magazine Included) Built-In Bubble Level Thumb Notch Spigot Mount Ready Bag Rider Rotating Barricade Stop Chassis Weight: 2.9 pounds (Overall rifle weight depends on barrel length and contour.) The MPA BA Lite PCR Competition Rifle retails for $1,999.99 and is available now. For more information on the MPA BA Lite PCR Competition Rifle and other products from MasterPiece Arms, please visit MasterPieceArms.com. The post MasterPiece Arms Introduces MPA BA Lite PCR Competition Rifle appeared first on Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun News and Gun Reviews. Continue reading... Report post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Our team has been collecting impression of North Mitrovica citizens on the E-Day. The citizens are not interested in publically sharing their stands. Answering a question on whether they could foresee which candidate might win in this round and whether they could make comparison with earlier election rounds, some of them said:
L. I.: (49): "I think that Goran Rakic will win, there is no one else, and I think this round of election is more free, more secure. Now one can get out and vote more freely."
M.K. (23): "I don't know what to say. I think there is nothing we can influence on. It is already a common knowledge who will win. I don't see a reason to go out and vote."
T. D. (26): "I foresee that the most likely to win is Oliver Ivanovic. Somehow he is known to the citizens as someone who has been in politics for quite some time since he even used to be the State Secretary for KiM within Serbian Government, as oppose to his opponent, Rakic, whom people know only as a local businessman, now some sort of a manager, but who has never swam in political waters. I believe that the turnout will be higher this time round, when it comes to Serb residents, who will be driven by a thought that it will be better for this city to be led by a Serb. I believe that the K-Albanians will have a maximum turnout, but let us hope there are more Serbs in the north even besides malverzation of Albanian side with adding several hundreds of voters to the lists. Let us hope for the best."
M. I. (63): "My impression is that this time things are more organized. Last time nothing was working. People will get carried away and vote for Oliver Ivanovic, but I think everyone will vote for the leading party, as have I."
T. L. (45): "I am boycotting these elections, but I think that the state-run list will win. Their candidate is an irrelevant person, since this is a project designed in Belgrade, so it is irrelevant who will win, even if they are Albanians, because after these elections the north will officially enter the integration process with Pristina."
D.I.: (78): "I am waiting for a mobile team to come to my house, since I cannot go myself, I am poorly mobile. Goran Rakic will win, as simple as that, but I don't see much of a difference, because I don't go out that often." "
O. M. (49): "There are plenty of people from outside who came to vote, which is a bit odd. What I have noticed is many Albanians voting, as well as many of them within the polling committees, and some of them do not even speak Serbian, which was not the case in previous rounds. I felt strange looking at them and then the picture of St. Sava in a classroom that was standing on the wall above their heads. It reminded me of past, one classroom for Albanian, the other for Serb students, and during breaks we used to smoke together. I grew up with them, I'm not saying that is bad, it just felt strange today. In my opinion, the only candidate worth voting for is in prison."
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Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 6:30:00 PM Centriq Training 8700 State Line Road, Leawood, KS
Please join us and our distinguished guest speaker Marsha Acker. She's in town conducting an Agile Coaching class (https://teamcatapult.lpages.co/coaching-kc-flash/) and has agreed to spend her Thursday night with us sharing some learnings about Teams and communications!
Do you ever feel like you're having the same conversation over and over again with no real progress? Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a disagreement and not sure how to move forward?
If any of these issues are standing in the way of your work with groups and teams ‐ 'how' you are having (or not having) the conversation is likely contributing to your challenges. Research consistently demonstrates that team effectiveness is highly dependent upon the quality of the communication between team members. Yet it's easy to get into the flow of daily work and be really focused on the 'what' in our conversations without much attention to the quality of 'how' we're communicating.
One of the most important ways you can serve your team is to help them unlock the wisdom that exists within the team itself and have the conversations they need to have. We'll explore a framework for learning to 'read the room' using four elements for all face-to-face communication. We'll do some live practice to apply the framework to a conversation and then identify some typical patterns of "stuck" communications that can lead to "breakdowns" in teams.
Learning Outcomes:
• Learn a language for how to 'read the room' and describe the structure of what's happening in conversations
• Explore the four elements of all face-to-face communications
• Discuss the benefits of each element and the traps of 'stuck patterns'
• Discuss techniques that can be used by facilitators to create more effective conversations


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Paper Money is a technology in Age of Empires II HD: Rise of the Rajas that is unique to the Vietnamese and can be researched at the Castle once the Imperial Age is reached. As soon as it is researched, the player and their allies instantly receive 500 gold.
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Gold is of very high importance in the early Imperial Age. As such, Paper Money should be researched as soon as possible if playing on a team game. The effect of Paper Money logically increases with the number of allies the player has as every ally receives the gold. For example, a team with three players earns 1,500 gold in exchange for 500 food and 300 wood, which is a great boost.
Still, it can be usable even if the player has no allies at all, if gold has run out on the map. Then, Paper Money can be considered to research for a player without any allies. Comparatively, in single games, Paper Money should be researched after the Market interchange has topped or is next to top the lowest selling price for food and wood.
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- The Paper Money technology is likely based on Ho Quy Ly's monetary reform in the 1400s, where he replaced metal coins with paper money as the mean of transaction.
- Despite its reference, Paper Money itself is a Chinese invention, so it would be more accurate to call the in-game technology, "Monetary Reform".
- Paper Money is the second shared unique technology. Before patch 4.8, this title was held exclusively by the Berbers' unique technology, Kasbah.
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Voice over IP has become over the years a sought after solution for phone communications. This is mostly due to the lower cost associated over traditional phone lines. There are many options for VoIP providers and most offer similar features. Selecting the correct service provider can be daunting if you don't know what you're looking for.
We have partnered with some of the biggest and well known providers in the VoIP industry. This allows us to offer a great selection of choices for our customers. As a VoIP reseller and consultant, we analyze your business model and needs. This analysis then allows us to guide you through the selection process and selecting the right vendor.
Why not call the Voice over IP vendor directly?
When you call a solutions provider, they have one product to sell you. This leads to an obvious bias in what they believe you should buy and works best for your needs. You will need to spend time calling different vendors and comparing the features they offer and prices. Depending on their pricing structure this can be confusing and time consuming. Check out our this post to see if VoIP is a good option for you.
A win for all
When you work with a reseller like us you end up paying the same prices as going directly to the vendor. Our commission is paid by the vendor, as they save money not hiring sales staff. You can be assured to get the best solution for your needs. Our commission is the same across the board no matter what vendor you select. Because of this it's to our best interest to find you the best solution, not necessarily the most expensive.
There are also self hosted on premise solutions available. Such solutions can be beneficial for organizations that have a large number of users but make few outgoing calls. This option has a larger up front cost as you need to purchase the phones, server, and setup cost. The monthly cost however, are much lower, so it's worth the investment for the long run.
On premise vs cloud provider cost comparison.
Lets look at a cost comparison for a small office, you can do your own analysis based on this criteria as well.
An office with 10 employees on a cloud hosted provider could be expected to pay $25 or more per phone. Lets calculate based on $25 times 10 users is $250 per month. So on a 36 month contract the company would spend a total of $9000 over that period and continue to pay similar monthly fees thereafter.
A similar small office can expect to pay approximately $4500 for a server and 10 phones for an on premise system, including setup cost. After the call cost is estimated at $0.01 per minute. Even if you spent 8 hours a day on calls between the 10 persons, thats 9600 minutes a month at 1 cent per minute it ads up to $96 per month. Multiplied by 36 months it ads up to $3456 plus $4500 initial cost it's $7956. Thats $1044 in savings over the 36 months after which your still saving $154 per month over a cloud hosted solution.
The opposite also applies. If your small office functions similar to a call center where 8 of 10 employees spend their time making calls and on the phone, then a cloud hosted solution would be less expensive as most offer unlimited calling.


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Karénina Kollmar-Paulenz
Monday, August 24, 11:30 a.m. | CT
Of Yellow Teaching and Black Faith: Entangled knowledge cultures and the creation of religious traditions
- Karénina Kollmar-Paulenz
The spread of Tibetan Buddhism to the Mongolian regions in the late 16th century did not only result in often violent confrontations between Tibetan Buddhist monks and Mongolian religious specialists, the male and female shamans, but also led to a reification process of local religious practices and concepts resulting in the creation of a single tradition on the discourse level. In my presentation I will show how the "teaching of the shamans" has come to be formed as both a concept and a practice in early-modern Inner Asia. By analysing its discursive formation and entangled historical configurations, from late 16th century Mongolia to late 19th century Buryatia, the lecture aims to shed light on the question how religious traditions are discursively created and socially affirmed.


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ROM – Enamelled necklace
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ROM Necklace
925 silver, with enamel
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The chain is available in 43 and 55 cm
Every piece in this collection is forged before enamelling, so no two pieces are exactly alike.
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Product Description
Old scent containers, or pomanders as they're also called, inspire this collection. They were seen as being protective to the superstitious, and their shape was made to enhance the magical effect.
This collection gives us a glimpse into a world, and a time, that is now long forgotten.


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Farnham Maltings
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Two dance studios with full length mirrors, ballet barres, sound system, café. Better suited to one off bookings as they are very busy. Dimensions: 6.10m x 6.3m and 6.10m x 8.5m.
Accessibility: Main studios not accessible from street level, however there are other areas that are accessible and appropriate for dance (no mirrors). Toilets accessible
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DARPA and Underwater UFO Tech
Our good friends at the high-tech Pentagon company DARPA, has another goody waiting in the pipeline to perpetuate the Empire and bring death and destruction faster and deadlier through-out the world; high speed, deeper diving submarines.
The latest class of submarines can travel at more than 25 knots submerged.But what if the Navy had a much smaller submarine that could travel four times as fast?
"The real reason we buy nuclear submarines instead of non-nuclear ones is that we're not protecting the Gulf of Mexico," said retired Navy Capt. James Patton Jr., president of Submarine Tactics and Technology in North Stonington. "We go halfway around the world, real quick. We get there and we stay there. Anything that would allow you to get a platform somewhere a long ways away pretty quickly would have great military value."
That is why the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, which commissions research for the Defense Department, has given Electric Boat millions of dollars to design a vehicle that could potentially transport high-value cargo or small groups of people at 100 knots (about 115 miles an hour) in a program known as "Underwater Express."
The technology, if developed, could revolutionize ocean transportation if it could be adapted to cargo and passenger ships.
The vehicle would travel inside a large gas bubble created in the water, a process known as supercavitation. The bubble reduces drag, since the drag is much lower in air than in water, allowing the vehicle to travel at high speeds.
Supercavitation is not new. The technology has been applied to weapons, but never to transport vehicles, according to DARPA.
"What we're trying to do is come up with the sweet spot where science meets practicality," said Franz Edson, EB's director of submarine payload integration and strategic weapon systems. "The problem with the technology, the science, was you couldn't go very far, you didn't have any endurance and you couldn't maneuver very well, so it was really kind of limited practicality.
"What these guys here have come up with is a way to dramatically increase the endurance and maneuverability of a body in supercavitating flight, so now you can really start to do things with it."
Blowing out air to create the bubble that envelops the vehicle is wasteful, and a vehicle can only carry so much compressed air, so Jack Chapman, an engineer at EB, came up with a way to "mitigate that issue," Edson said.
Exactly how is the gas-bubble creation process managed efficiently? Well, that's a secret.
"It's revolutionary, but we can't tell you what it is," said Jennifer Panosky, program manager of advanced programs and future payloads at EB.
"It's not something we want other people to be aware of," Edson said. "We've proven it works. We've set records for the longest supercavitating flight in a water tunnel. This has the potential to change ocean transportation.
"Ships would be much more fuel-efficient, or could use the same amount of fuel and instead of taking two weeks to get across the Pacific, they could get across in a matter of days. It's pretty slick."
DARPA has given EB about $26 million so far for the project, with another $12 million expected by the end, said Panosky.
EB initially pitted its design against one from Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems in Maryland. EB was chosen to build a quarter-scale unmanned vehicle, based on the concept of a full-scale size of 8 feet in diameter and 100 feet in length, for a demonstration in spring 2010 in the waters off Rhode Island.
The demonstration will include a 10-minute run at speeds of up to 100 knots with maneuvers, including depth control, to show the controllability of the vehicle, according to a DARPA statement.
At that point, the program will conclude and the technology will be available to the Navy for use in future systems as desired, according to DARPA.
This 'revolutionary development' interests me a bit. It's like creating an underwater 'warp-bubble' that enables the sub to become more 'aerodynamic' under water so it can go faster.
From what I understand from the article, the original method utilizes air to create the bubble that encircles the vessel ( torpedo/missile ).
I wonder just what this new development entails?
What fascinates me the most, this revelation ( revolutionary development )coincides with this tidbit from Russia:
The Russian navy has declassified its records of encounters with unidentified objects technologically surpassing anything humanity ever built, reports Svobodnaya Pressa news website.
The records dating back to soviet times were compiled by a special navy group collecting reports of unexplained incidents delivered by submarines and military ships. The group was headed by deputy Navy commander Admiral Nikolay Smirnov, and the documents reveal numerous cases of possible UFO encounters, the website says.
Vladimir Azhazha, former navy officer and a famous Russian UFO researcher, says the materials are of great value.
"Fifty percent of UFO encounters are connected with oceans. Fifteen more – with lakes. So UFOs tend to stick to the water," he said.
On one occasion a nuclear submarine, which was on a combat mission in the Pacific Ocean, detected six unknown objects. After the crew failed to leave behind their pursuers by maneuvering, the captain ordered to surface. The objects followed suit, took to the air, and flew away.
Many mysterious events happened in the region of Bermuda Triangle, recalls retired submarine commander Rear Admiral Yury Beketov. Instruments malfunctioned with no apparent reason or detected strong interference. The former navy officer says this could be deliberate disruption by UFOs.
"On several occasions the instruments gave reading of material objects moving at incredible speed. Calculations showed speeds of about 230 knots, of 400 kph. Speeding so fast is a challenge even on the surface. But water resistance is much higher. It was like the objects defied the laws of physics. There's only one explanation: the creatures who built them far surpass us in development," Beketov said.
Could it be that these underwater objects utilized the same method that DARPA is studying for future submarines?
Does DARPA/Pentagon have a captured underwater UFO for study to back-engineer? Did the Russians for that matter? And why didn't they copy the technology themselves?
Maybe there's no connection at all and it's just coincidence?
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Russian Navy UFO Records Say Aliens Love Oceans
Benjamin Fulford Interview Part Three
Here is the final part to Project Camelot's interview of Benjamin Fulford's Ultimatum. Fulford is extremely optomistic and hopeful about the outcome. Surprise: The Pentagon as a force for world rebuilding and good?
I may not be from Missouri, but in this case I'll pretend to be; Show me!
Part 3 – Fulford Interview
Note: An alert commentor informed me that Part Two was pulled from YouTube, this video might be as well. If they are, download the links at the Project Camelot site. Also be aware they have been under attack recently when some important posts came up deleted. We are dealing with dangerous forces and cyberattacks are real.
But when one investigates the reasons the way the world has turned, and not for the best, sometimes the payoff is worth the risk!


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The Gambler by Kenny Rogers is stuck in my head. For some reason I keep saying the words and humming the tune. After a short while, I realize that there is a lesson to be learned if I decide listen to what Rogers has to say. The chorus particularly applies to golf. Take a look:
You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for countin'
When the dealin's done
How many times are we faced with a risk/reward shot? We walk up to our ball and weigh all the possibilities for success. Then a small voices starts to point out a small percentage shot that would advance the ball towards the green. Suddenly, we are more focused on a 'losing hand' then making the smart shot. Tunnel vision sets in and now the only option available is to make the impossible shot.
Enter stage right – The Gambler! Instead knowing when to make the safe shot and invoking proper course management, we attempt the impossible. Most of the time, it does not work. We attempt another crazy shot, then the score counting starts. The pressure mounts and low and behold, a bogey turns into a triple! Ouch! We walk to the next hole mumbling to ourselves how foolish we played the last hole!
Course management is critical in golf! It helps players navigate around the links in the most efficient way possible. It helps players decide when to 'take their medicine' or to press a difficult situation. Course management is extremely important if a player wants to lower their golf score. Want to learn more, check out one of my previous articles on course management.
Next time, before you hit the links, think about the chorus from The Gambler! I bet it will change your mental approach to your game and positive things will happen!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!


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The Real Reasons Companies Say No to Overqualified Sales Candidates
Over time or through sheer personal ambition, you have gained increasing responsibility and higher earnings in return for the time and talent invested in your sales career. This makes you a prime candidate for lateral and even more prestigious roles. On the other hand, in today's tight job market, you might feel your considerable experience can be a double-edged sword.
In your job search, have you applied for positions in which you knew you would excel, only to be told you are overqualified for the job?
As an executive search consultant specializing in sales for a national recruiting firm, sometimes I must say those words to highly accomplished candidates. It is difficult for some to understand why companies reject proven experience and exceptional skills. Although valid, it is short-sighted in several ways, especially regarding a candidate's own career path and personal satisfaction.
Consider an employer's perspective
If a hiring manager says you are overqualified for a job, it is important to not take it personally. Almost always, it is not a matter of, "We don't think you can do it," but rather, "How happy will you be and how long will you be here?" No company wants anyone to take a step back.
Some of you reading this have probably been in hiring roles. Put yourself in the employer's shoes. Can you really see a skilled vice president out there working alongside your independent contributors? Hiring someone who is overqualified can make for an interesting team – or more likely, a speed bump that throws off the existing culture.
Companies must take a long-term view of candidates. They avoid bringing people on board with a major cut in compensation, only to have the employee end up feeling stuck in a job. For example, most employers will not hire a former director or vice president for an outside sales role because they recognize, and rightly so, that professionals with proven ability to manage people, divisions, and profit and loss, simply need more from a job to stay interested.
Employers are looking for enthusiasm and a long-term commitment, not candidates accustomed to earning six figures who will leave as soon as another six-figure job comes along. They onboard people they know are truly excited about the role and who will have plenty of room to grow and expand within the job.
Do companies make exceptions and hire overqualified candidates?
Yes, but not for jobs cutting a candidate's salary in half. Companies will hire accomplished professionals for lateral sales roles representing a more reasonable compensation setback of $20k or less, which can quickly grow.
Employers also hire overqualified candidates who are very clear about wanting different scopes of responsibility than they have carried in the past. It is not uncommon for professionals to want to go back to being independent contributors, doing their own thing, not managing teams – even if it means less money.
For these and many other reasons, it is advantageous to work with a headhunter who has strong corporate connections and can market you and your goals to hiring employers, especially if your résumé portrays you as overqualified for your most desired roles.
Define and chase what you really want
The higher you climb in your career, the scope of available jobs requiring your level of expertise may become smaller. It's true, there are fewer jobs at the top than in the middle, but this is a timeless reality, not a reason to compromise the next step in your career.
If you are a vice president applying for sales manager roles you really don't want – stop applying for those jobs. Instead, network, make connections anywhere you can and partner with a recruiter who specializes in sales. If what you want is to take a step back, make sure that is your long-term goal – not what you are falling into because of a tight job market.
I recently had a conversation with a candidate who really wanted a job for which he was very much overqualified. After I reviewed his résumé and told him he was overqualified, he pushed back hard, explaining why he was the right person for the job. I asked what he likes best about his work, and several times he mentioned leading teams and watching people grow. When I cited how this job did not offer anything he loves to do, he let go and came to peace with it. Talking it out with a career and recruitment specialist was a light bulb for him.
Rather than become disillusioned in hearing, "You are overqualified," remember the value of your experience, and that there are right-fit companies and positions calling for your leadership.


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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Senator Tim Kaine is calling on Congress to pass more gun control laws in the wake of the Virginia Beach mass shooting.
He wants what he is calling common sense gun reforms, which include universal background checks and a ban on high capacity magazines, like the ones used in Virginia Beach.
Kaine's call for more gun control comes a day after Governor Ralph Northam also called for an emergency session of the Virginia legislature to consider the same thing.
Virginia Republicans say he is moving too fast.
Kaine said he supports the governor, and while similar measures have failed both at the state and national level in the past, Kaine believes Virginians feel differently now because of the mass shootings in Virginia Beach and Virginia Tech, as well as a journalist killed live on television in Roanoke and everyday street violence.
Kaine said while there's no one thing that will solve everything he thinks what will do the most good is universal background check and limitation on high capacity magazines.
The Virginia Beach shooter did pass background checks and owned his weapons legally.
We asked the senator: if legal gun owners were allowed to carry in more places, couldn't they possibly step in and save lives?
He answered: "Law enforcement generally feels like more people carrying weapons around, like weapons into city hall, don't make people safer, it makes people less safe. So as we have the debates, any proposal on the table, let's ask our law enforcement professionals whether they think that proposal will make us safer, or will lead to more violence, and then that information can help us decide what is the menu of solutions that we embrace."
We then reached out to the National Fraternal Order Of Police, and the International Association Of Chiefs Of Police to get their stance on the issues.
The IACP Chiefs of Police responded with their complete Firearms Policy Position Statement. We are still waiting to hear back from the FOP.


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Why England v France is so important
GOTP Editorial Team
Posted on November 16, 2015
WHILE Europe, indeed the world, gets to grips with the latest terrorist outrage, there is an air of defiance that follows any attempt to curtail the freedom of the individual. The easy option would be to stay indoors, pull the covers over your head and wait for the nightmare to pass.
In Britain, the type of spirit that dealt with bombs dropping from the sky during world war two inevitably re-emerges every time there is a setback that threatens liberty. It is the type of sentiment that is undoubtedly, and thankfully, prevalent in Paris at the moment.
Heartwarmingly, the events of the past few days have shown that, regardless of the actions of a segment of the global community, there are more good people in the world than bad. This may sound like the longing agenda of the idealist liberal, but when terrible things happen, it brings out the hope in humanity. It has to.
There is, quite naturally, talk about postponing Euro 2016 in the aftermath of the attacks of November 13, in the interests of safeguarding the masses. Admittedly, the event provides a veritable blank canvas for the terrorist, but football fans are rarely deterred by danger. One thing that is sure to provoke an "at all costs" response it is any attempt at depriving supporters of their football – especially in times of extreme adversity.
There can be no greater expression of freedom than 80,000 people watching and participating in a major sporting event.
Euro 2016 will possibly be the biggest security event on the planet, and should almost certainly be a pan-European exercise. It has to be that way for the continent to have the type of seamless protection it will need to reassure travelling supporters they are in good hands and, equally importantly, to send a strong, unequivocal message to the perpetrators of these disgraceful events.
Similarly, there was talk in the cold, dark hours as Paris stared into the abyss that the friendly between England and France should not take place. As Wembley bathed in the red, white and blue of the tricolor, the decision was made to go ahead with the game, and it is now sure to be a full-house as football gets its chance to display its support for a shell-shocked nation.
How ironic that England and France, never the easiest of friends, economically and politically, should come together in a time of crisis and tragedy. Wembley will be an emotional place as football fans from both countries unite to demonstrate that terrorism will not prevent them from enjoying the freedom of choice. There can be no greater expression of freedom than 80,000 people watching and participating in a major sporting event. If the actions of extremist groups curtails the peaceful gathering of people, we are in deep trouble. Community is at the heart of democracy, after all.
The result and details of the game will be unimportant, but if all goes to plan and peace prevails, the real winner will be the free world.
Liberté, égalité, fraternité.
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