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ORLANDO, FL /PRNewswire/ -- National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE: NNN) (the "Company") announced that the market price condition on its 3.95% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 ("Notes") has been satisfied, and that the Notes will be convertible during the calendar quarter beginning October 1, 2012.
National Retail Properties invests primarily in high-quality retail properties subject generally to long-term, net leases. As of June 30, 2012, the company owned 1,506 properties in 47 states with a gross leasable area of approximately 17.8 million square feet.
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What Is Your Spirit Animal?
I had been waiting for ages with excitement for this wolf spirit mala to call itself to be made. It has a whole team of crystals supporting it, such as magnesite, fancy jasper, labradorite, electroplated crystal, electroplated hematite and a little feather charm around the back. It was certainly worth the wait. ♡
Have you ever wondered what your Spirit Animal might be?
What About Spirit Animals?
In certain cultures and spiritual systems, there is a belief that we each travel with a cadre of spirit guides, which also includes animals.
A spirit animal is characterized as a teacher or messenger that comes in the form of an animal and has a personal relationship to an individual. Other names might be animal guides, spirit helpers, spirit allies, power animals, or animal helpers. It is believed that you do not choose the animal, rather it chooses, or has already chosen you. The animal is there to provide "medicine" to the recipient in the form of guidance, lessons, protection, power, or wisdom. Shamans worldwide have relied on the guidance, wisdom, and symbolism of spirit animals for thousands of years.
You can have one or several spirit animals throughout your lifetime. They can come in and out of our lives to give us guidance, teach us about ourselves, and help us maintain balance. The timing and direction we are headed on our path, a specific occasion that may arise, phases of life, or tasks that need to be completed along our journey will dictate what animal steps forward to help.
An animal can bring us a message in several ways. We can physically cross paths with the animal, we can dream about it, it can visit us in our meditations, or we might have it as a pet.
Your spirit animal often represents qualities and attributes that you may see in yourself. On a base level, you want to understand the general vibe of the animal and look at it as an archetypal figure in your life; a symbolic representation of you. You may never personally interact with your animal, like a tiger or whale. But pay attention to the details of specific behaviours, character traits, habitat, diet, social status. Are you group-oriented, a loner, nomadic, sedentary, etc.?
How Do You Work Out Your Spirit Animal?
Quite simply, ask the animal to show itself to you.
Notice repetitive encounters with an animal within a physical interaction or in a symbolic form. Typically an animal might appear to you over and over again in an obvious way. For example, perhaps you almost hit three deer on three different encounters over the course of the week. Then, you turn on the TV, and the Discovery Channel is featuring migration patterns of caribou. You walk into a store and there are antlers decorating the wall. Someone compliments you on your "doe-eyes". Disney re-releases Bambi and you see advertisements for it everywhere. The medicine of deer is trying to speak to you.
Let your spirit animal choose you or come to you during meditation, dream time, or other altered states of consciousness. Set the intention or ask the animal to show itself to you, you could use a deck or a book.
Meanwhile, are there animals that have resonated with you since childhood without any familial attachment? Are there animals you feel drawn to without any logical explanation?
Wolf Spirit Animal
The personality traits of the Wolf are those of powerful instinct, intuition and high intelligence. The Wolf roams the wild with a thirst for freedom, working within a social environment.
Young wolves on the brink of sexual maturity will sometimes be driven away from the group by the alpha males of the pack, losing all of their social connections. These 'lone wolves' must learn to fend for themselves, without the help of any social group: they must become stronger. Hence our name "LonerWolf".
Wolf Spirit Animal Meaning
Ancient cultures and indigenous people believed that animals and humans shared the same spiritual essence between each other. They also believed that these animals are attracted to us and present themselves to us in specific moments of our lives to reveal messages.
The Wolf Totem symbolizes:
- Strong connection with your instincts or intuition.
- High intelligence.
- Loyalty and communication.
- A deep desire for freedom.
Native American Indians perhaps had the greatest symbolism for wolves. They modelled themselves after the Wolf in hunting methods, cooperation and efficiency, valuing them as proud hunters, loyal friends and intelligent teachers. They also thought of the Wolf as a spiritual pathfinder, which symbolized intelligence and leadership.
A Wolf possesses a high intelligence and strong instincts, and these have been observed in their hunting strategies, habitat creation, and migration habits.
When a Wolf presents itself as your spirit animal, it could be an expression of your sharp intelligence and strong instincts. When the Wolf appears, either physically, through meditation or through a dream, it's often a way of telling you that you're either using your intelligence and instincts well to solve a challenging life situation or that you're not using them at all.
The Wolf represents the pathfinder. He is a guide that helps you to discover when you are being misguided or led correctly when using your instincts.
Having a Wolf as a power animal serves to emphasize your levels of trust or mistrust in your instincts and intuition. Totem animals, as a whole, make you aware and introspective of your current emotional state, and wolves can serve as omens or guides to show you that which is making you emotionally unbalanced.
When the Wolf shows up in your life, look closely and listen carefully to what your intuition or instincts are telling you.
Now let's talk about the crystals used.
Magnesite instils deep peace during meditation. Placed on the third eye, this stone enhances visualisation and imagery, and can promote dynamic and revolutionary ideas. It assists in producing an opening of the crown chakra.
Fancy Jasper
Fancy Jasper is a wonderful stone for bringing wholeness and healing to an environment or situation. It is said to intensify and lighten feelings of well-being, helping you to lighten up and enjoy yourself more. It can also relieve fear, guilt and frustration, building inner strength and confidence.
A stone of transformation, Labradorite is a useful companion through change, imparting strength and perseverance. It balances and protects the aura, raises consciousness and grounds spiritual energies. Excellent for strengthening intuition – promoting psychic abilities.
A "stone for the mind", Hematite stimulates concentration and focus, enhancing memory and original thought. Hematite utilises the magnetic qualities of our yin-yang energies to balance the meridians within the body and to provide a stable equilibrium between the ethereal nervous system and the physical nervous system.
Feather Totem
Symbol meaning of feathers deals with ascension and spiritual evolution to a higher plane. Feathers were worn by Native American Chiefs to symbolize their communication with Spirit, and to express their celestial wisdom.
Inuit hand carved wolf totem.
I am just in ♡ with this mala.

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Howard Miller Langston Grandfather ClockStyle: 611-017
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This high quality floor clock has a majestic appeal. Designed with a lamp behind the dial to illuminate the astrological blue moon phase, the Howard Miller Langston Grandfather Clock was crafted with a polished brass finished dial and a Winsor Cherry finish. Featuring a free brass heirloom name plate, this floor clock's stately and delicate features can be passed down for generations to appreciate.Free In-Home White Glove Delivery
Our White Glove Delivery Service includes delivery of your new grandfather clock to your home or office and placed in the room of your choice. Service includes unpacking and removing crate and packaging. Grandfather clocks delivered with a maximum of two flights of stairs.Free Expert Grandfather Clock Setup
Our complimentary grandfather clock setup is included with your purchase. After the delivery of your grandfather clock, we will make arrangements with a clock specialist who will set up and test your clock. Our specialist will also be happy to teach you the proper clock operation and maintenance and answer any questions you may have.
- Finished in Windsor Cherry
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Our household had no shortage of fresh food this year.
Barter agreements with two farms, my work at the orchard, and a garden that produces more food each year created a kitchen full of ingredients to feed the two of us and others.
I'm thankful to have figured out how to provide local food for our family mostly grown using organic practices.
So it is with this blog. It is a place to capture what's going on in a turbulent world and make sense of it if I can. I post original content and significant writing from elsewhere. The interplay between this blog, email, Twitter and Facebook is complex and ever changing. Like the fruit and vegetable production, it is a pantry full of ingredients for bigger projects — snippets of this and that drawn from memory and experience.
I've written about 2017 as the final lap leading to a finish line. It is also a starting line. In addition to taking care of our aging home, ourselves and our relationships, I plan some writing projects, including an expansion of my post Autobiography in 1,000 Words. I made the plan a year and a half ago and once end of year chores are done I hope to schedule the work. Something else has to give — likely be my work at the home, farm and auto supply store.
At this point, memory is still good and the larder is full of ideas. Now to make something of all these ingredients. What else is there to do?


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EURUSD is ending the week below 1.1170. Despite reaching 1.1260 resistance area price could not break out and above the long-term bearish channel. The rejection was a bearish sign and as we warned the inability to break above 1.1230 combined with a double rejection at 1.1230 has led us to expect a move towards 1.11 is coming.
Red lines - bearish channel
EURUSD has been trading inside this red bearish channel for some time now. The upper channel boundary remains important and confirmed resistance as price could never close above it over the last few months. The rejection at 1.1260 has led to a break below 1.12 and we are now seeing a potential move towards 1.11 or lower as price has also broken below 1.1170. EURUSD remains in a bearish trend as long as price is below 1.1230-1.1260. The weekly black candle implies more downside is more probable, unless bulls retake 1.1260.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com


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Vlasta Volcano Mikic
Vlasta Volcano Mikic, a native Yugoslavian immigrated to the United States in 1985 to pursue his art career. As a graduate of University in Belgrade, Mikic inspired by American Minimalism and Russian Constructivism exhibited his paintings in Dusseldorf, Munich, Vienna, Turine and Belgrade. Upon arriving to the New York City, Mikic worked on public projects in Alphabet City, Thompkins Square Park in addition to exhibiting mobile screen paintings.
The digital medium became prominent in his work as he investigated performance and installation. "The transformation of visual images as monumental forms via video projection and time based arts" he claims became his inspiration in the direction of internet-based art.
Since the early 90's Mikic has been a recognized contributor in the pioneering of telecommunications art performance in New York City. In 1994 Mikic co-founded Floating Point Unity(FPU), a digital performance ensemble basing their work on the philosophy of Antonin Artaud and body and technology. Their work involves a combination of live broadcast, teleconferencing, architectural environments both physical and virtual. Currently, Mikic is working on a project for Location one in collaboration with Tokyo Butoh dancers and lecturing on Internets art.


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Climate Change
Environmentalists and business leaders take the Climate Express to Copenhagen
From Kyoto to Copenhagen : another journey by train
According to the UNEP, more than 400 climate change negotiators, business leaders and environmental activists will travel together on board the Climate Express train to Copenhagen in a call for world leaders to agree a fair, ambitious and binding deal to address climate change when they meet at the UN climate summit in Denmark. Keep Kyoto on track and Seal the Deal! Following this UNEP press release.
According to the UNEP, more than 400 climate change negotiators, business leaders and environmental activists will travel together on board the Climate Express train to Copenhagen in a call for world leaders to agree a fair, ambitious and binding deal to address climate change when they meet at the UN climate summit in Denmark. Keep Kyoto on track and Seal the Deal! Following this UNEP press release.
Achim Steiner, the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, will board the train alongside Franny Armstrong, the producer and director of the film 'The Age of Stupid', Luo Hong, the wildlife photographer and UNEP Climate Hero, and Apa Sherpa a WWF Climate Witness who holds the world record for the most ascents of Mount Everest, Yoshio Ishida, UIC Chairman and Vice Chairman of East Japan railways, Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, the Director General of the International Union of Railways (UIC). They will be joined by top rail executives including as well as other passengers from the media, to business leaders, to civil society (see Note to Editors).
'On track' conference
The Climate Express train, will travel from Brussels to Copenhagen on 5 December and will be the final leg of the 'Train to Copenhagen' project, organized by the International Union of Railways (UIC) with the support of the UN's Seal the Deal! campaign and WWF, the global conservation organisation. The 'on-track' conference aims to raise awareness of the transport sector's influence on climate change, and provides a key opportunity for the passengers on board to debate the key climate talks ahead, during workshops and round table discussions on the different aspects of sustainable mobility, and how this could be addressed in a post-2012 agreement.
The next generation climate regime, to be agreed upon in Copenhagen, must support the development of smart sustainable transport systems. Rail, as one of the most sustainable forms of transport, offers an efficient, low-carbon mass public transportation system, as well as safety and space efficiency. By drawing power entirely from renewable sources of energy, the journey on the Climate Express will be totally CO2-free. If the same group of people flew to Copenhagen instead of taking the train, they would produce 115kg CO2 per person.
A part of 'Train to Copenhagen' project
Connie Hedegaard, the COP 15 host and Danish Climate Minister and Søren Eriksen, CEO of the Danish Railways (DSB), will welcome the Climate Express at arrival in Copenhagen.
Also as part of the 'Train to Copenhagen' project, the UIC Climate Change and Rail Seminar will kick off on 5 November in the Japanese city of Kyoto - the birthplace of the current Climate Change Protocol. The seminar, co-organized with the Asian railways, will highlight how transport can be part of the solution in the fight against global warming.
To underline what railways have to offer, a Global Rail Position Paper will also be carried by rail via Vladivostok, Moscow, Berlin and Brussels before reaching Copenhagen. Based on data gathered from international railways, the paper advocates a shift to rail from road and air as a crucial step to support transitions to low-carbon mobility.
Keep Kyoto on track and Seal the Deal!
During the journey through Russia, environmental experts and climate change campaigners will report on the signs of global warming underway via www.traintocopenhagen.org and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Trn2Cpnhgn.
Mr Loubinoux underlines that "UIC believes that reducing transport emissions is a crucial step in combating global warming. We in the rail sector are ready to be part of the solution. Keep Kyoto on track and Seal the Deal!"


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I'm impulsive and I'll be the first to admit it, after my mother, of course. Why do I have geese? Why did I want geese? I DON'T KNOW! Maybe it was something I read a while back about them being good watch dogs. Since I don't want a dog, well I do, but I'm not getting one, but I needed a dog-like alarm for when I get visitors on the property. I've learned that people I NC pull all the way up the driveway and get out of their cars, trucks really, and start looking around at my animals. It's startling to come around the corner and see people when I didn't hear anything. So, I impulsively ordered 6 goslings from Metzers farm. The plan was to sell eggs and hatch to sell as meat. And that's still the plan. But what I didn't know is that I would fall completely in love with them, The Naughties. They are like 6 3yr olds and they are hilarious! They are bad, they get into everything, they are bullies, but… they make me LAUGH! I've watched them chase a sitting duck off her eggs and then sit. How do they know what a clutch of eggs is when they are so young? They own every pool, bully the new goslings, chase the guineas and untie my apron every chance they get. But they also rise up from a nap running towards me and start honking in happiness to see me!They also come when I call them, usually, just like toddlers. My impulsiveness paid off this time! I recommend if you have the property to get geese! Mine are the French Toulouse, I don't know if that makes a difference, but I won't have any other.
We bought the farm!!
We own the farm! So much has happened since I moved in just 14 months ago. I'm hoping to keep better track of the upcoming changes….Right now we have goats, ducks, guineas, quail, rabbits and geese. The immediate plans are a work kitchen, work shed and a processing shed.
Happy 4th!
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East End Cafe
One of Downtown's Best Kept Secrets!
Located on the northeast corner of the 7th floor in the UWM School of Continuing Education Downtown Conference Center, the East End Cafe offers lunch options at prices that can't be beat! In addition to the daily "Blue Plate" special, the Cafe offers snacks and beverages, grilled sandwiches, hamburgers and an outstanding soup and salad bar. Dine in and enjoy the fantastic view, or carry out.
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There is something comforting about East End's no-fuss existence, something familiar and delightful about its institutional charms. If you're in the mood for good downtown food at a reasonable price, head up to the 7th floor of the Plankinton Building.
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Lose the point and serve, a possible change to the laws of table tennis?
26/09/2011 – Prior to recent Baltic Championships staged in the Latvian town of Dobele, it was agreed by all parties to introduce a variation to the regulations pertaining to the service.Instead of players having two services each and from 10-all al
26/09/2011 – Prior to recent Baltic Championships staged in the Latvian town of Dobele, it was agreed by all parties to introduce a variation to the regulations pertaining to the service.Instead of players having two services each and from 10-all alternating, the player who lost the previous point had the next service; an innovative move.
The innovation is rather different to other sports where if you win the point you keep serving; volleyball is an example. A new idea but not so new; the Latvian Table Tennis Federation submitted the proposal to the ITTF General Assembly in 2001 at the World Championships in Osaka.
It was a time when the scoring system as whole was undergoing change as was the size of the table tennis ball; perhaps it was not the most suitable time for such a proposal. In 2007 at the Liebherr World Championships in Zagreb, the proposals was submitted once again and more recently the matter was on the agenda at the General Assembly earlier this year in Rotterdam.
The conclusion from the ITTF Rules Committee and the Umpires and Referees Committee plus all concerned was quite simply to try out the idea; that is exactly the policy followed by Egils PURINSH, the Referee at the Baltic Championships.
An International Umpire since 1984 and International Referee since 1994; Eglish PURINSH has more often than not been the Latvian delegate at the ITTF General Assembly.
"As we were applying the rules for the first time many players where not ready; therefore many of them were against such changes", explained Egils PURINSH. "However, I think that it is necessary to continue to study, discuss and explain to the players why such changes have been proposed."
Presumably a player must be two points clear to win a game; therefore under the system used at the Balkan Championships, a player cannot win the game on his or her service. The player must be receiving service.
The aim is very genuine, the aim is to promote table tennis to make a better sport; a natural reaction is to oppose change but without change we will never move forward.
Did we once really play to 21 points and have five services each?
(by Ian MARSHALL, courtesy ITTF)
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Eugene Cernan was a 20th century American astronaut in NASA's Apollo program. He was a crewmember, along with Stafford and Young, on Apollo 10. As well, he was a crewmember, along with Evans and Schmitt, on Apollo 17. During the mission, Cernan was photographed standing next to the American flag on the lunar surface. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; ENT: "First Flight")
In 1986, OMNI magazine selected this photo of Cernan for the cover of their May issue. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
In 2143, the assignment patches for Apollo 10 and Apollo 17 were on display at the 602 Club. Both patches bore his last name. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; ENT: "First Flight")
Information on OMNI was from the website isfdb.com. [1]
The photographer for the lunar shot was Schmitt. [2]
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Scorpion venom proves to be usefulComments
Scorpions may be feared for their poisonous stings but scientists in Cuba are researching the possibilities of using their venom as a treatment for cancer.
The toxins are believed to have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect and may even shrink tumours or inhibit their growth.
The state-run pharmaceutical company LABIOFAM Business Group has launched a homeopathic medicine, which researcher Niudis Cruz says "improves and alleviates the symptoms of cancer , such as pain, inflammation and loss of appetite, depending on the general state of their illness."
Cuba is joined by the United States, Israel, Iran and China in researching the beneficial properties of scorpion venom.
The medicine is currently available for sale in certain Latin American countries and China. The product is still waiting approval in Europe.
Antonio Fraga, director of LABIOFAM Business Group is pleased by the consumer reaction to the product.
"In places where it isn't on sale yet, people are coming here for it – in significant numbers," he explained.
Cubans have now opened a series of scorpion farms across the country.
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Upmarket Safaris
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Professional Safari Consultants to Select African Destinations
Ian Batchelor was Born in Nakuru, Kenya in 1965, and spent his early childhood in one of the more beautiful parts of Africa. His parents moved to Zimbabwe when he was five years old and this is where he developed his love and passion for everything that Africa embraces.
Antonette "Nonnie" was born in Ndola, Zambia in 1961 and her parents moved to Zimbabwe when she was seven years old. Her parents were the largest strawberry farmers in South Africa and she grew up on a farm just outside of Harare and spent most of her holidays fishing on Lake Kariba where she fell in love with her country and the "African way of life".
Ian and Nonnie met in 2004 in the USA while Ian was on a marketing trip and Nonnie was working for a large Safari Operation based in Houston Texas. Nonnie had been living in the USA for 20 years and it was love at first sight. Ian asked Nonnie to move back to Africa/Tanzania with him which she did. Their son Lian was born that same year and they both remained in Tanzania for the following 6 years travelling extensively around Tanzania and working in the Safari Industry.
Ian and Nonnie wanted to move back to the country they both loved so much, so in 2009 they did just that and this is when "Upmarket Safaris" was started.
Ian and Nonnie specialize in planning safaris for discerning travellers who want to visit the highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Africa combined with the private guiding. Ian learned the skills of providing top standards of service to International clientele through his years of experience working for several top notch companies in Central, Southern and Eastern Africa. He takes great pride in sharing his knowledge of the animals, reptiles, birds, insects, trees and especially the people of all these countries.
Ian and Nonnie believe that their safari planning and the private guiding combination provides the best option for the traveller.
We planned a family safari through Upmarket Safari. This was our 3rd safari and our first time visiting Zimbabwe. Every day was a new adventure. We saw many different animals and birds. I am impressed with Ian's extensive knowledge of not only the animals, the birds and the plant life. You can clearly understand his dedication, knowledge and appreciate his experience. He shows not only does he love his profession but how much he enjoys and appreciates nature.
Nonnie is an absolute whiz handling all the critical paperwork, details and answering all the many questions with ease and patience. She makes sure that everything is in order down to the last detail.
I loved Zimbabwe, the culture and especially the people. I would highly recommend Upmarket Safaris without any doubt or hesitation. In fact, we enjoyed our safari so much that we have decided to book our next family safari for 2014 through Upmarket Safaris
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Snowden's Destination Ranks 119th in Global Press Freedom
Edward Snowden's exact status is unclear, but his final destination is believed to be Ecuador. There, he might well be welcomed with open arms by President Rafael Correa. This is certainly not because Correa has warm fuzzy feelings for the freedom of information, though; Ecuador ranks 119th out of 179 countries, according to Reporters Without Borders' 2013 Press Freedom Index.
Image courtesy Reporters Without Borders.
The situation is only getting worse. "Ecuador fell 15 places to 119th after a year of extreme tension between the government and leading privately-owned media," noted Reporters Without Borders' study.
Why is NSA leaker Snowden supposedly headed to Ecuador, then? Correa loves being a thorn in the United States' side — explaining his decision to grant asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (and deal with Assange's now year-long presence at Ecuador's embassy in London).
Here's the Washington Post's Max Fisher on Correa's anti-American jostling and suppression of internal opposition:
Since joining the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas, a grouping of Latin American states that seeks to act as a bulwark against U.S. influence, Correa has championed a mix of anti-American nationalism and authoritarianism. He, along with the leaders of fellow Bolivarian Alliance members Venezuela and Cuba, is a leading member of what The Washington Post's Juan Forero called "Latin America's new authoritarians" in 2012, whom he described as nationalistic, populist and "increasingly undemocratic."
Correa's warnings of foreign infiltrators, often American, often go hand-in-hand with his declarations of national sovereignty and crackdowns on internal opponents. In the run-up to his 2009 reelection, for example, Correa purged several top military and intelligence officials, implying that they were American spies.
Following the death of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, Correa is among a handful of area leaders jockeying to become the local flag-bearer of anti-U.S. sentiment. Granting asylum to Snowden, who is now a fugitive in the eyes of the U.S., would certainly help Correa build on his image as Chavez's heir.
However, Correa's decision on Snowden ultimately hinges on a calculation that weighs foreign policy with economics. As the Associated Press pointed out, Ecuador depends on the U.S. for about half its export market. Should Correa decide to protect Snowden, he might find himself in need of some new trading partners rather quickly — lest he invite internal opposition sparked by trade deficits and economic woes.
Why do you think Snowden is headed to Ecuador? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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North Carolina Schools for Troubled Teens
Whether your child is constantly cutting school, has had trouble with the law or is out of control in some other way, schools for troubled teens provide a way to get him back in line. When you've tried everything else, these schools often offer military-style discipline, confidence-building and psychological services, according to the Federal Trade Commission. If you live in North Carolina, there are a variety of residential and daytime schools for troubled teens.
Therapeutic Schools
Therapeutic schools offer troubled students the chance to learn and develop, while providing the structure and supervision that teens with behavioral or psychological problems need. Serving troubled teens with a variety of needs, these schools use different approaches based on the types of students who attend. These include counseling, behavioral therapy, addiction counseling and other similar services, along with a full high school-level academic program. Wolf Creek Academy is a therapeutic Christian boarding school, located in the mountains of Western North Carolina 2. This co-ed school helps troubled teens who have anger issues, oppositional defiance disorder, substance abuse problems, eating disorders, anti-social behaviors, learning disabilities, depression and family conflict.
Siler City's Auldern Academy also offers both academic and counseling services for students with behavior, emotional and learning issues. Auldern's student life department also teaches troubled teens everyday life skills and how to navigate peer relationships.
Military School
Military schools are highly structured learning environments that challenge troubled teens to overcome their issues and become leader. While military schools provide the structure that teens with behavioral problems need, these schools typically don't accept teens who have engaged in criminal activity, drug abuse and other serious problems. Unlike therapeutic schools, military schools don't provide counseling or therapy services. North Carolina's Oak Ridge Military Academy uses adult and peer mentors to positively influence the students 3. The school focuses on developing personal responsibility, leadership, discipline and honor. Even though the name "military" implies training students to serve in the armed forces, military schools such as Oak Ridge actual prep teens for college 3. The school does not accept students with serious developmental delays that require special education classes. Oak Ridge does accept teens with attention deficit disorder and similar conditions as long as they are able to learn in traditional classrooms.
State-Operated Facilities
Teens in North Carolina who have serious problems, are runaways or who have committed crimes may be sent to state-operated juvenile facilities. The court sends teens to these strictly structured centers. Teens who are runaways or who have committed delinquent acts may go to juvenile detention centers while awaiting a hearing. North Carolina teens who have a history of delinquency or have committed violent or serious acts may be sent to youth development centers. Youth in the live-in development centers get both educational and therapeutic services. The state operates both types of centers.
Overseeing the Schools
Just as there isn't only one type of school for troubled teens in North Carolina, there isn't just one agency that governs these programs. Private schools, such as Wolf Creek Academy, are often recognized by the North Carolina state division of non-public education 24. These schools must follow the state's requirements for all private schools, including safety and health standards as well as operational regulations, attendance policies and standardized testing requirements.
Some schools, such as Auldern, are also accredited by the National Independent Private Schools Association 5. NIPSA reviews the school's curriculum, educational philosophy, goals, residential facilities, staff, services and activities to ensure quality.
Juvenile detention and development center schools are state-run and subject to the NC Department of Public Safety's guidelines and regulations.
- Federal Trade Commission: Residential Treatment Programs for Teens
- Wolf Creek Academy
- Oak Ridge Military Academy: FAQ
- North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education: State of North Carolina Private Grade K-12 School Requirements
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Peer Review...And You!
So, we've already talked about the fact that I am a little shy about going on the record with the conclusions that I am drawing from my thesis research. I think that my knees first started knocking when I was describing my project in my feminist methodologies course last semester and, in regards to my plan to ask for feedback from the blogosphere, one of my classmates responded, "Oh, god bless you." Visions of a (highly stereotyped) feminist feeding frenzy began to dance in my head...
Of course, my actual experience in the blogosphere has not been as such. Far from being critical or resistant, feminist bloggers have generally been supportive. In fact, I've found the suggestions that have been sent my way to be tre helpful. Therefore, despite my stage fright, I am actually looking forward to your constructive criticism as I begin to post sections of my thesis for peer review.
Peer review? Well, yeah! Usually in academia, your "peers" are limited to journal reviewers, dissertation committees, thesis advisors, etc. From my feminist perspective, however, I feel that it would be unethical to exclude the community I am writing about from being able to weigh in while my project is still in early stages of revision. You, the feminist bloggers, are the real experts (I'm still a newbie here). You probably know a lot more about the feminist blogosphere than just about anyone else. And you probably have the greatest stake in how you are portrayed in academia (or, as the recent John Edwards campaign business illustrated, to the public in general). So! I welcome your feedback. You can post comments or email ablogwithoutabicycle(at)gmail(dot)com as chapter pieces go up. And, I will be posting in pieces, as chapter length is a bit at odds with short and savory blog post standards.
Questions I have about my work:
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The lake is part of Rock Creek Regional Park. Visitors can rent pedal boats, rowboats, and canoes, and a flat-bottom pontoon boat, the Needwood Queen, is available for rides. With a license, fishing is permitted. Also, the picnic areas surrounding the lake are popular locations for various events. Other park features include a visitors center and snack bar, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, an archery range and Needwood Golf Course. About one mile (1.6 km) southeast is Lake Needwood's sister lake, Lake Frank.
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- ^ WTOPNews.com. "Evacuated Montgomery Co. Residents Go Home." June 30, 2006.
- ^ Gazette Newspapers."Lake Needwood to be lowered." February 13, 2008.
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Trellis ... and the costs of gardening
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I love your trellis - great colour and a great place to display your orchids. I'd appreciate a bit more money to spend on the garden too but I don't think all the money in the world makes a garden as much as the care of a good gardener....and your garden certainly has that in abundance Gillian.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh thank you! Actually a lot of what I do - fiddling around growing plants from slips, and working out how to make something work is all part of the fun.
I love your stephanotis. I used to have a tall plant but it bade me farewell some years back.ReplyDeleteReplies
oh gosh don't say that - I must say that I have neglected it, and it has had to find its own structures to climb. Hopefully this trellis makes it happy. I am pleased at how often it seems to be flowering.
I like the look of your trellis. I think it has a nice weathered look as though it's been in your garden for awhile.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh good....
Very creative with the trellis.ReplyDelete
The plants in your garden now is like siblings with our new garden now.Replies
I know - I am keen to see how your new garden is progressing.
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I'm personally drawn more to scavenged and home made things in the garden. If you spend wads of money to make it beautiful it always looks like a 5 star hotel garden to me and therefore unloved and impersonal. Which is a long way of saying I love your trellis.ReplyDelete
As for cans of spray-paint, I have learned my lesson as well. I tried to spray a white plastic chair dark green to match the others I had in a set. After a full can, the stupid thing wasn't close to covered. I'm sure a new chair would cost less than enough cans to spray it. It will take something very specific for me to ever try that again!Replies
Actually we often do comment that we live in a resort - I think you would have to do a really bad job with all the wonderful flowers I am able to grow with ease. I really don't need all the extra features. The difference between a want and a need I suppose! I figured graffiti artists must be very rich as I know know how much paint they must go through.
Loved the colour on the trellises....they came out really nice. I'm sure the stephanotis will feel right at home.ReplyDelete
I only use spray paint for small jobs. I love to paint, so if you buy a small tin of blue paint, and a ticket for me to visit your side of the world, I'll be there with my paintbrush!!
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Finding Clues in the Answer Choices
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In this ACT science strategy lesson, we are going to talk about something very important to getting a top score on the ACT Science Test, and
that is how you should strategically use your answer choices. Basically, what are the clues that you should be looking for
in your answer choices that will help you find the right answer more quickly, avoid being tripped up and save some mental energy.
So first, let's talk about why you should be looking for clues in the answer choices in the first place.
If you're a good student, you've probably been trained to methodically answer questions on your own with no help.
You may occasionally get multiple choice tests in school, but even then most of you probably go through the entire process of solving the problem
as you would a question with no answer choices.
And then looking to find your answer in the choices you see. And this is a habit that many students apply to the ACT as well.
The problem is, on the ACT, you have this wonderful present all wrapped in a bow in front of you.
The answer to every question is sitting right there. You just have to pick it out of four.
So take advantage of this gift and work on developing a new habit. And that is treating the answer choices as part of the question,
as something to look at before you try to solve the problem. I'm going to give you four major reasons why this is so
incredibly helpful to do and the first is because the answer choices will often point you exactly where you should look.
So here's a simple illustration. Let's say you're looking at a science passage with graphs that look like these.
Our question asks us, what's happening to things? If you read a question like this,
you might be tempted to go straight to the passage and find the term things. And if you went back to the graphs in this particular hypothetical passage,
you would find two different graphs that both include data on things.
So, you don't know which one to look at to determine the comparison. So then you go back to the question.
But you can save yourself this step if you consider your answer choices to be part of the question, and look at those first.
You'll see that all of them include a very important term, and that is volume. Which only appears on the first line graph and not the second bar graph.
So we know right away where to look. You'll see problems like this again and again on the ACT.
Similar labels or measurements are used on several different tables or figures. And it's the answer choices that are going to give you the clues for where to look.
Reason number 2, why you should look at the answer choices first, is because the answer choices can help you focus on what is important for
you to be figuring out or analyzing in the question.
So, let me show you an example of a question you could actually see on the ACT.
An individual with the alleles IB and IO, and HH can receive of which of the following types?
Now, we aren't actually going to solve this one. I'm going to let you practice with another question in just a minute, but
I want you to notice the answer choices.
You see how B appears in all of them? And O does as well?
That means that any work we do to figure out whether an individual of this type can receive B or O blood is a complete waste of our time.
It won't get us anywhere. The only things that are different between the answer choices are Bombay and AB.
So that means we need to be looking to the passage only to find out whether the person in our question can receive AB or Bombay blood, which hopefully
cuts down on our work and allows us to hone in more quickly on what is important. All right, it's now reason 3, why you should look at your answer
choices first is to prepare yourself for a potential trap. I don't normally like to use words like trap or trick with the ACT because,
in general, I do think it is one of the friendliest standardized tests out there.
The ACT, on the other hand, is far more likely to jump you in a dark alley and take all of your money, but I digress.
But it's true that this test is very good in anticipating how you might incorrectly solve a problem and you can bet that you will see those as answer choices.
It also makes it a little bit easier for them to write tests, where answer choices are exact opposites.
So you're gonna constantly see answer choices that look something like this. Gobbledygook increases as Schmuffins decreases.
Gobbledygook increases as Schmuffins increases. Gobbledygook decreases as Schmuffins remains constant.
Or, Gobbledygook remains constant as Schmuffins decreases. When I see something like this, it's a trigger for me to be very, very careful.
I want to make sure that I am looking at the right values, that I didn't mix up Gobbledygook and Schmuffins on the charts and graphs.
I want to make sure that I am looking at the trends in the data in the right direction.
I wanna make sure I'm double checking the question and answer to make sure I read it right.
Because if I didn't, I'm going to get this question wrong, even if I do understand what's going on in the experiment.
So answer choices like this put me on high alert to make sure that I didn't make a mistake.
But then, I can feel super smart, and give myself a little pat on the back when I get it right, and know I didn't screw it up.
All right. And here is my absolute favorite way to use the answer choices to solve problems
on the ACT science test, particularly on difficult questions. Because the values in the answer choices can often help you solve the problem.
So let's look at an example ACT problem to illustrate exactly what I mean by this. And this one we are going to work through together.
Let's look at the question and answer choices first, since this is what we are training ourselves to do on the ACT.
Given the data in the passage, the speed of light through a hypothetical material with an index of refraction of two would be approximately 6 times 10 to
the 8th meters per second, 3 times 10 to the 8th meters per second, 1.5 times 10 to the 8th meters per second or 1.5 times 10 to the 4th meters per second.
Okay. So let's think about what we can learn from the answer choices.
The question which you ask yourself is, where are they getting these numbers? There's a pattern to the numbers here.
6 is twice as large as 3 and 3 is twice as large as 1.5. We can also see that three of the answer choices say 10 to the 8th meters per
second and one says 10 to the 4th.
We can look at answer choices like these and know that the ACT didn't just pull these numbers out of thin air.
There must be a reason why they think you might wanna pick half of a number or twice of a number or half the exponent of 10.
This provides us a valuable immunition when we go to attack the question. So, now let's look at the relevant part of the passage.
Here we are. Now, I want you to pause the video and go ahead and
take the time to read this excerpt. All right, so now let's put side by side with our question and
see how we can use the numbers in our answer choice to help us. Our major numbers in answer choices are 6, 3 and 1.5.
So, now that we have the passage, let's think about where these numbers come from. Aha. Right here, we have the speed of light,
represented as c, is approximately 3.0 times 10 to the 8th meters per second. The question is asking us, what the speed of light through a hypothetical material
with an index refraction of 2 would be? So, you know, using a little common sense, I'm going to guess that it's
probably not going to be the same as the speed of light in a vacuum.
And in fact, the next sentence tells us this. Light only travels at this speed in a vacuum.
When light travels through other materials or optical media, it moves more slowly. Slowly is key to answering this question.
If it's moving more slowly, then we need a value that is less than the speed of light, less than 3 times 10 to the 8th meters per second.
So we can rule out a, 6 times 10 to the 8th meters per second. Okay, so the other key part of our question is the part where it tells us
the index of refraction of the material is 2. So we need to look at what it tells us
about indexes of refraction in the passage which is right here. We have this example about the refractive index of glass which is 1.5.
Which means that light travels 1.5 times faster in a vacuum than it does in glass. So we need to bring in a little bit of math knowledge of exponents here.
Refractive index of 2 would therefore mean that the light would travel twice as slow through this hypothetically material than through a vacuum.
So it should be then half the speed of light. Which would be 1.5 times 10 to the 8th.
So our answer is c. 1.5 times 10 to the 4th meters per second would be a lot less than half.
But, you can bet that this answer choice is there because the ACT is wondering if you're gonna try to half the exponent 2.
Which we shouldn't do. I've used this strategy again and again on questions on the ACT looking for where
the ACT is getting its numbers from rather than just going about trying to solve a problem can often be a much smarter way of solving an ACT science problem.
Particularly, a difficult one. Or it's a great strategy if you ever get stuck as well too.
If you can't find your questions, key terms in the passage, if you don't know where to look, see if you can find the numbers that are in the answer choice.
Okay. So to recap, use your answer choices.
They are there to help you. Even if it is only because the ACT had to make a multiple choice test.
The answer choices can tell you exactly where to look. The key terms in the answer choices are just as important as
the key terms in the questions. The answer choices can help you hone in on what's important.
What's different about the answer choices? What is it you really have to answer?
Reason number 3, to put yourself on to watch out for some potential trickiness, particularly answer choices that are exact opposites.
And finally, to use the clues and the values of the answer choices to help you think like the test makers and solve difficult problems.
So that's it, happy hunting for clues.
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- Drivers in KWHB vehicles are not encouraged to cross water obstructions where it is visibly over the road or path of travel.
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KWHB appreciates you taking the time to become familiar with the above areas prior to your visit.
We hope you have a safe and productive visit to our communities. If you have any questions, please contact your local Health Centre Coordinator (as above) or our Assets Coordinator/HR Manager (08 8971 9300) for further help or information.


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Rat Rod Wagon 1969 AMC Rambler a.k.a 'THE HULK' cruiser hot rod
- Price: Ask a price!
- Condition: Used
- Item location: Westford, Massachusetts, United States
- Make: AMC
- Model: Other
- Type: Wagon
- Trim: 440
- Year: 1969
- Mileage: 83,000
- VIN: na
- Color: Green
- Engine size: 232
- Number of cylinders: 6
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Tan
- Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
- Vehicle Title: Clear
AMC Other 1969 DescriptionThis is a Great running and driving surf/cruiser/rat wagon. Yes it runs and drives, ut it is a project. It's got the 232 straight 6 that was used in every postal truck in the 70s. You CANNOT kill this motor! Recent work includes new water pump, attery, electrical work and new KYB gas shocks all the way around. Custom oak interior and leather front seats with built in seat belts. Car runs great, tarts on first try and has been tinkered with by previous owner. He laid the flat green paint, some bodywork starting to show through and thin spots. He did the interior work and some electrical. It's time to pass this 47 year old girl off to someone else that will love and care for her. This is the best buy on ebay for your winter project! You certainly won't have another 'Hulk' - as we like to call her, n your area.
It's a cool 20 footer that still needs some tinkering, ike speedo cable, as gauge, tie rods/bushings, tc. It's been body and frame patched, s a lil rusty and has been bondo'd, nd has it's sqeaks and rattles, ut she has been loved and drives nice. She is not perfect and needs finishing, ut you can drive this sweet ride as it is, ike I did and get thumbs up all over town.
I can take PayPal or credit cards through my business. -Terry On Jan-01-16 at 16:29:37 PST, eller added the following information:
questions asked about: - the motor - It RUNS AND SHIFTS VERY WELL, OES NOT SMOKE OR MISS, ND FIRES RIGHT UP - location? Car is in my driveway and I can be here to help towing company load vehicle.


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FitSugar Gear Review of Skechers Shape-Up Shoes
Fit Review: Skechers Shape-Ups
I'm not gonna lie about it . . . I was a Cliff Notes kind of girl back in my high school days. It took college to make me realize the little yellow and black books weren't all they were cracked up to be, as is the case with many shortcuts in life. Same goes with the Skechers Shape-Ups ($100). When my husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas last year, I told him I wanted to try the new Skechers. I figured I could "cheat" my way to a set of tighter buns, slimmer hips, and more muscular gams. While I might have achieved my end goal, I'm not sure the magic was in the sneakers.
Ready to see my review of the Skechers Shape-Ups?
Having used the MBTs before, I was reluctant to switch over to the Skechers brand, but I was more hesitant to invest in yet another pair of expensive MBTs. The Skechers were a little sassier looking (read: dark and easy to hide under my Lululemon yoga pants) and certainly less expensive than their competition. So I decided I would do a bit of a comparison and see if these Skechers were all they were cracked up to be. To be sure I wasn't making a mistake, I tried both the MBTs and Skechers Shape-Ups on side-by-side in the shoe department. I could tell a small difference just walking around the store. The MBTs definitely had my muscles working a tad harder but was sure I would feel the Skechers working just as well when I got them home. Unfortunately, I was wrong.
Comfortable? Yes. The Skechers are very comfy. I have no problem keeping my balance or walking around in them. Cute? About as cute as any high platform sneaker is going to be, which in my opinion, is not all that cute. They are not as bright and obvious as some of the stark white options that I would choose for my grandmother's orthopedic shoes, but they aren't hideous either. While cute and comfortable may be important, what it really boils down to is do they work? I can't say for sure that they didn't help me trim down a bit, but I don't feel the burn like I do in MBTs. They do encourage me to walk more and kick up the speed on my outings, which is probably the contributing factor to my toning. The only time I feel more of a workout than I would in normal sneakers is when I walk on an incline. My legs have to work harder to stay balanced, which helps tone the leg muscles. They also made me stand up a little straighter. Better posture wasn't my goal when wearing them, but it turned out to be a nicely added benefit.
If I had my druthers, I think I would have shelled out the extra $150 for the legit MBTs. Of course, you know, I could actually do some squats, leg lifts, or calf raises and skirt the whole toning shoes all together. What's your take on the Shape-Up shoes?


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30 years of Evolution in Fireplaces
Just 30 years ago homeowners were using mainly wood burning devices to augment the heating of the home. In the early to mid 80's the increased availability of natural gas to residential areas in many regions signaled significant changes. While people still maintain a warm affection for a natural wood burning experience the modern lifestyle in many cases no longer makes it practical since wood burning involves significant labor and clean up.
Early generation gas (or propane in more rural areas) fireplaces quickly developed from a relatively primitive beginning with the advent of direct and power vented systems that introduced external air to the combustion chamber rather than reheating circulated internal air. This produced a more effective burning process and a healthier internal home environment.
Along with the technical and equipment improvements, more recently, design improvements, new materials and trim options allow for consumers to have a great deal of control in customizing their fireplace units. Fireplace units are no longer simply found in living rooms and recreation rooms but can be installed on walls in just about any room in the home including the bathroom or simply used to provide extra comfort in a specific area of the home.
A complete home inspection includes an inspection of the gas or propane system (s) in the home. The inspector will perform a visual review of the device and if necessary recommend a service and cleaning program be implemented with the installer or a qualified heating contractor to check functionality of the safety devices, clean the unit and parts. Regular maintenance and service of the unit will improve performance and efficiency as well as extend the life of the equipment.
This was sent to me by Pedro Giorgana who works for "A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections". I found it very informative.
30 years of Evolution in Fireplaces


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My Happy New Year to Andrew Sullivan
There are few public intellectuals whose writing I admire more than I admire Andrew Sullivan's; and few who are more likely to drive me nuts. In the positive, hopeful spirit appropriate to the arrival of a new year, let me say something about what drives me nuts.
Most of the time, you would be hard-pressed to find someone more reasonable and fair-minded towards his opponents than Andrew, but every now and then someone crosses an invisible line, and then Andrew's kindly Dr. Jekyll immediately gives way, without any intermediary stages, to Mr. Hyde. This happened a year ago, for instance, with Jonah Goldberg: see this. I don't think Andrew's tone towards Jonah has veered from the contemptuous since then — though I must say that on some issues I very much agree with him against Jonah.
(I don't know either of these man, but it seems that everyone calls them by their first names, so I will too.)
But most of the people who have crossed Andrew's invisible Hyde line are his fellow Christians, and when they do cross that line he, generally speaking, stops arguing with them and starts calling them "fundamentalists" and — his favorite term of abuse — "Christianists." Now, given that the issue at stake is almost always sexuality, it's easy to understand Andrew's frustration. Plus, many conservative Christians are even more contemptuous of Andrew than he is of them, which is especially sad given the care and seriousness with which Andrew has made many of his arguments about Christianity and sexuality. So I get Andrew's impatience, and probably wouldn't be any more patient if I were in his shoes. But still, the problem with the habit of dismissing people with a single contemptuous word is that it's an addictive habit, and it gets easier and easier to wave away more and more people, on an ever-wider range of issues, with the same dismissive gesture.
So, for instance, today Andrew quotes one Mark Dever, writing in Christianity Today, who says of evangelism, "It's important to understand that the message you are sharing is not merely an opinion but a fact." After the reading the whole article, I think Dever's point is simply that Christians are supposed to act as though Christianity is actually true, not something which they have a mild inclination to credit. A reasonable point, I think, though I wouldn't have put it in the way he does. ("Fact" is not a helpful word in such a context.) But Andrew simply calls this "the voice of fundamentalism" and sneers, "No need to apologize for insisting on your version of the truth." And that's it.
Andrew's standard line on fundamentalism is that it's marked by an unwarranted certainty, a failure of (pardon my French) epistemological humility. But look: also today Andrew responds to Mike Huckabee's opposition to gay marriage in this way: "It is the antithesis of the Gospels, where Jesus clearly and unequivocally preached solidarity with every human being and championed and embraced the socially marginalized as the inheritors of the kingdom of heaven." Now tell me this: Is Andrew's understanding of the Christian Gospel any more tentative, skeptical, or humble than that of the guy from Christianity Today that he mocks? Does he any more than Mark Dever think that his view is merely an opinion, merely "his version of the truth"? Of course not. (And I would add: nor should he.)
There are significant differences between Andrew and most Christian conservatives, but those differences don't have anything to do with different theories of knowledge. On the things he most cares about, Andrew isn't any more skeptical — any more Oakeshottian — than Christians he despises. Their differences don't involve the manner in which ideas are held; they involve the actual substance of beliefs. So I'd love for Andrew to make a New Year's resolution: to develop a scale of disagreement, instead of simply writing people off once they cross that invisible line; to (this is putting the same point in another way) respond to people's actual ideas rather than caricaturing them with simplistic all-purpose terms of abuse. Given his great (and well-earned) influence, he could provide a real service to his readers and to the public sphere by abandoning this one bad habit.


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The president recently announced that only cargo vessels which have been at sea for more than 14 days can dock in Nigerian ports. The 14 days referred to by the president will start from the last port of call, which means that vessels trans-shipping in Tema or Cotonou before arriving in Nigeria will be subject to delays of at least 12 days before berthing. However, most shipowners have drafted clauses to excuse themselves and their ship from any liability arising from delays caused by COVID-19.
Persons claiming against ships should be careful to comply with the detailed procedural requirements, otherwise valid claims may be compromised by the additional possibility of liability in damages. Ship interests equally need not go into panic mode on the arrest of the ship. A detailed review of the processes filed for compliance or non-compliance with arrest procedures should be the first step, possibly coupled with other extenuating measures.
A caveat registered in the courts serves to prevent a ship's arrest by committing to pay a bond for any sum claimed against the ship which is equal to or less than the amount stated in the caveat. Entering a caveat against release does not automatically entitle the caveator to the security flowing from a ship in respect of which a caveat has been entered. A request for security can be made only when there is a subsisting claim against the ship in respect of which the caveat is entered.
The general Nigerian economic landscape could be seen as challenging, but its robustness and potential make it worthwhile for parties that do their research. As the Nigerian ship charter market is estimated to be worth at least $10 billion, there is a lot of potential for interested parties to benefit.
In late 2018 the president declined to assent to the National Transport Commission Bill (which the Senate had passed in March 2018). The president cited the need to review certain fiscal provisions set out in the bill, as well as concerns over the duplication of functions which already fell within the statutory mandates of existing agencies. The Senate recently formally reapproved the bill after examining it in view of the president's observations.
Voyaging in West African waters, particularly the Gulf of Guinea, is considered dangerous and raises the question of whether shipowners are entitled to put armed guards on board their vessels to protect them from attacks by arms-bearing third parties. Considering reported attacks of armed robbers at sea, kidnappings for ransom and other criminal occurrences in Nigerian waters, shipowners and operators have explored how to optimise the protection of both ships and cargo.
Shipowners whose ships have caused damage will not want their ship to be arrested, but also will not want to pay damages to the extent of the actual claim. Luckily, shipowners can ensure that their ships are not arrested and at the same time significantly limit the total amount payable. To cap it all off, shipowners do not have to accept liability. If this is not having your cake and eating it, then nothing is.
The chief of naval staff has claimed that the recently promulgated Harmonised Standard Operating Procedures on Arrest, Detention and Prosecution of Vessels and Persons in Nigeria's Maritime Environment 2016 (HSOPs) will provide consolidated guidance for the harmonious management of the arrest, detention and prosecution of vessels and suspects, as well as seizure and forfeiture. However, despite the fanfare that accompanied their launch, the HSOPs have no legal potency or operational clarity.
The Ports and Harbours Authority Bill recently passed its third and final reading in the Senate. The bill's objectives will resonate with followers of Nigeria's port reform efforts, as they clearly demonstrate an intention to give legal status to the landlord port management and administration model adopted by the government in 2006. The bill thus addresses some of the legal issues that have resulted from the inadequate statutory provisions that support Nigeria's so-called 'port concessions era'.
When shipwrecks occur, they often pose navigational and environmental hazards and thus their urgent removal is necessary. Nigeria has had its fair share of wrecks, and in response the Nigerian Maritime Safety and Administration Agency recently directed that all abandoned ships should be removed from Nigerian territorial waters.
On becoming a contracting state to the Hamburg Rules, any state party to the Hague Rules must notify the Belgian government of its denunciation of the latter. Nigeria failed to fulfil this requirement and, as a result, the invalidity of the Hague Rules in Nigeria has been questioned. Two unreported Federal High Court cases on this matter have recently come to light due to their controversial implications.
In a recent ruling, a Federal High Court judge held that there is no limitation period for claims brought within the admiralty jurisdiction that are enforceable in rem. Taken literally, this decision could have significant practical consequences, as proceedings could effectively be brought at any time. In the case at hand, the proceedings stemmed from events that had occurred 10 years earlier.
Following an executive order confirming it as the economic regulator of Nigeria's ports, the Nigerian Shippers' Council recently issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) that apply to various port users and operators. The SOPs are expected to streamline port activities significantly and ensure improved efficiency and greater value for money. They may also reduce the number of disputes and litigation brought by port users that are unhappy with the services provided by operators.
The draft International Convention on Foreign Judicial Sales of Ships and their Recognition is being developed and Comite Maritime International intends to submit it for consideration as an international maritime convention. While the Nigerian Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules have laid the groundwork for the convention to some extent, it should solve a number of problems faced by purchasers following a foreign judicial sale.
The Department of Petroleum Resources' bunkering guidelines apply to all vessels engaged in bunker fuel business or trade within any part of Nigeria's territorial or internal waters. They regulate all matters pertaining to bunkering, including the issuance of licences. Any party intending to participate in bunkering operations must obtain a bunkering licence. Failure to do so can incur a penalty of $1 million and criminal prosecution.
Due to their relatively conflicting provisions, the continued co-existence of the Hague Rules and the Hamburg Rules has generated confusion among ship and cargo owners. Although the Hamburg Rules adequately and equitably regulate carriage of goods by sea transactions in Nigeria, steps should be taken to formally denounce the Hague Rules to clarify the subject for those who may still be confused.
The Federal High Court recently convicted a vessel and its crew of charges that included conspiracy to deal, dealing with, attempting to export and storing crude oil without lawful authority or a licence. In convicting the vessel and crew, the court relied on the fact that the defence's ship-to-ship transfer claim was neither proven nor supported by International Maritime Organisation or Lloyds List data.
A ship intended for use in the Nigerian cabotage trade must be registered as a bareboat vessel. The Coastal and Inland Shipping Cabotage (Bareboat Registration) Regulations set out guidelines and criteria for the registration of bareboat vessels, including the eligibility requirements, the obligations of a registered vessel, the application of private law provisions and the grounds for refusal or termination.
The Federal High Court recently held that while the Nigerian Navy can arrest vessels suspected of involvement in oil theft or illegal bunkering, it does not have unfettered power to detain vessels beyond the period prescribed by law. The judgment sets a precedent for shipowners and practitioners in similar situations where the navy has acted arbitrarily when detaining ships.
The recent banning of certain oil tankers from trading in Nigeria was a shock for the industry. The vessels have since been re-admitted under the condition that they comply with the law. In the interests of due diligence and risk management, vessel owners and parties with interests in ships operating in Nigeria should be properly acquainted with the relevant rules.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency recently revised the schedule for the phase-out of single-hull tankers operating in Nigeria. From a risk assessment viewpoint, operators of single-hull tankers that wish to take advantage of the extension should ensure that such tankers are limited at all times within Nigerian territory.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency recently introduced a raft of regulations to police the marine environment. The regulations are drawn from provisions in various international conventions to which Nigeria is a party, but which had not previously been put into effect. They established a robust regulatory regime for the marine environment, with strong compliance responsibilities for shipowners.
In a landmark judgment the Federal High Court has affirmed the role of the Nigerian Shippers' Council as the economic regulator of ports in Nigeria, dismissing claims filed by shipping companies and terminal operators. It also held the shipping line agency charge, often levied by shipping companies against importers, to be illegal.
The Federal High Court recently ordered the sale of a vessel under arrest for the purpose of preserving pre-judgment security. The court held that the application of the Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules does not depend on the filing of a statement of defence, but is rather to preserve the vessel from destruction. The court ordered that the vessel be sold and the proceeds kept in a profit-yielding account pending the case outcome.


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PlayStation update brings faster Twitch streaming, less annoying notifications
The PlayStation 4's upcoming 5.0 firmware will update streaming and social features, as well as notifications, according to a report by Eurogamer released today. Of those, only the latter sounds useful.
Firmware 5.0 will allow PS4 Pro owners to stream on Twitch at 1080p and 60FPS. That's … nice, I suppose, though I presume this means the PS4's Twitch software will remain simplistic in other ways.
Another update, more useful for all of us who don't own PS4 Pros, is the ability to check your notifications from the Quick Menu. This means you won't have to go back to the PS4's home menu in order to see why you're getting an alert.
That's something I know I've wanted for a long time. I've turned off all notifications that don't foretell the imminent heat death of the universe because I found them too annoying. Hopefully this update will make them marginally easier to check.
Other than that, the only thing that sounds noteworthy is the introduction of a "follow" feature which will allow users to follow others without friending them — which sounds innocuous enough, but that's what Twitter's for, guys. Also, you can now block other users, a feature I think is long overdue.
Overall, it doesn't sound like that significant of an update, unless there's something in the notes I'm missing. Social features are all well and good, but I prefer having friends to having a follower count. Followers don't help me finish Destiny raids.
PlayStation 4 firmware update 5.0 will add 1080p60 Twitch streaming on Eurogamer
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Finding a Lawyer to Sue a Company
Do you have a problem with a company? Are you an employee who wants to sue your employer for harassment or discrimination?
Suing a company may be confusing for you. It can get even more complicated when you're not sure with your reason for suing them and when choosing a lawyer that is best for the job. But with the right lawyer, everything should eventually fall into place. The right person should be able to give you advice for your case, discuss the next steps of the process and will make you understand what may happen after your case.
Having the right lawyer increases your chances of winning your case while experiencing less stress along the way.
Reasons to Sue a Company
- The Company Knowingly Made A Mistake
If you noticed that a company knowingly made a mistake and resulted to aggravating you or anyone, then it could be a sign to sue that company. If you're not sure about your proof, don't hesitate to consult a lawyer and he will tell you if it's enough to prove the company's mistake.
- Company's Negligence
A company's negligence can do harm to other people in so many ways. It may not be limited to its employers but also to their customers. If you notice that their negligence causes injuries to you or to a loved one, it's a good reason to sue them for it.
- Deception
Proving that the company deceived you in any way may be hard to prove. But having a great lawyer by your side will be able to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Settlements with a Company
Receiving a settlement offer
If a company offers you a big amount of money to settle the problem, it's a good indicator that your case is valid (But cases still vary). Most of the time, it is good to continue your charges to bring the public's attention to the company's mistakes.
Breached Contract
Contracts are written agreements between you and the company. This implies that both of you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the contract and are going to comply to it. If a company fails to obey the contract, you can sue them for it especially if it harmed you in some way.
Finding a Lawyer to Represent You
Who Is The Best Lawyer For My Case?
Your can narrow your list of prospective lawyers by looking at their biographical information. Law firms have their websites now and you can look up a lawyer's name and see if he or she has experience in the area of law that you need or if she handled several cases like yours before.
If you have a lawyer in mind that you want to hire, you can ask your friends or workmates if they know this certain attorney and what their opinions about him or his firm are. To know if this lawyer is a good one, you can check newspapers if he or she handled previous cases really well.
It is also important to know if the lawyer speaks the same language as you and if he or she is appropriate for the job. Depending on your case, there are several types of lawyers than can help you with your case. Here are some subspecialties of lawyers that you can hire:
–Wrongful Termination
–Consumer Protection
-Civil Rights
Knowing your rights is important. Don't let companies get away with their mistakes or wrongful doings that harmed you in any way. If you're in doubt whether to sue a company, these tips are a good sign to consider filing a case and with the lawyer to guide you along the process, you should feel comfortable heading into court.


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Who is this planning kit for?
If you're reading this, then the answer is probably: YOU!
In all seriousness though, we've put this kit together for anyone who wants to take a proactive, hands-on approach to developing a preliminary plan for their website prior to engaging a developer.
Even if you don't answer all of the questions in all of the questionnaires, they will at least get you thinking about the answers so that when you're ready to start your project, you'll be in the right frame of mind.
What's in the Kit?
We've packed this kit with a whole bunch of useful items (and we're constantly updating it); here's what's in there now.
Lots of Questionnaires
We've included a couple of our favourite questionnaires aimed at helping get you in the right mindset to plan your website. We've included our standard Website Brainstorming form, plus forms aimed at logo/branding, and keyword research.
A Sample Quote
We've included this so you get an idea about what to expect when you ask a web developer for a quote. Plus, it can give you an in-depth look into all the parts that are required to put a site together.
A sample Creative brief, page brief and sitemap
These are some of the files that we used when preparing our new site that will show you the kind of thought that shoud go into creating each page of your website.
A Mutual NDA
We understand that sometimes you're nervous about sharing your ideas with others. That's why we're happy to sign an NDA before we start working together. If you don't have one of your own, please feel free to download our Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement.
You'd be surprised at how many projects start off on the wrong foot by overlooking this critical step. Remember: a failure to plan is a plan to fail.


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Alphonso and the Apple Orchard
By: Lois Goins
Illustrator: Laura Benson
About the Book
Alphonso has just turned nine, and is excited about being able to help his father in the apple orchard. His father is skeptical because Alphonso loves to daydream. Alphonso assures his dad that he is responsible enough to handle the task.
Read on to find out if Alphonso keeps his promise or makes an apple disaster!
(2018, Paperback, 30 pages)