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In the United States, the Fourth of July is set aside as a holiday to celebrate freedom, often with fireworks of joy. Our Declaration of Independence proclaims liberty as one of man's "inalienable rights." In countries that are still working toward freedom, the idea of achieving it is a constant hope among most citizens.
But what does it mean to be free? Certainly freedom means immunity from political oppression in its many forms.
From a Christian Science perspective, freedom means much more. It's a divine right. Each of us, as God's sons and daughters, has been endowed with the spiritual sense to discern and value freedom. This kind of liberty means being free from all the claims of material existence and its so-called laws, including freedom from sin, disease, and, ultimately, death.
But is this an ideal regarding freedom—far off, elusive, or even possible to attain? Are there practical steps that can be taken toward demonstrating a greater degree of freedom in our lives here and now?
I've found I've been able to realize increasing freedom in my life by devoting thought to growing in my understanding of God, divine Love. That has involved a willingness to obey God, listen to His guidance, and follow the example of Christ Jesus.
In my endeavor to demonstrate freedom more fully, the spiritual concept that each of us has the divine right to be free, not just in some ways, but in all ways, has meant a lot. It has inspired me to pray to work toward freedom from physical problems, emotional conundrums, and professional impasses. I'm endeavoring to demonstrate more consistently that, as an idea of God, I am actually free from fear and other weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Through the study of the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, I have learned much about the process of overcoming these challenges.
Sometimes those struggling with a physical problem or a relationship problem have lost sight of their right to be free. It feels as if something is keeping them mired in the problem and that there may be no way out. But Christ Jesus promised: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32). I have witnessed how awakening to the right to freedom is a good first step in finding healing.
Mrs. Eddy emphasizes the importance of actively working to realize one's right to freedom: "Christian Science raises the standard of liberty and cries: 'Follow me! Escape from the bondage of sickness, sin, and death!' Jesus marked out the way. Citizens of the world, accept the 'glorious liberty of the children of God,' and be free! This is your divine right" (Science and Health, p. 227).
The way Jesus marked out—the power of Christ, Truth—guides us, shows us the way to achieve our right to be free. Jesus proved that so-called physical laws do not have power when he healed the sick, walked on the water, raised the dead, and experienced resurrection. As Jesus said to his listeners, following his freeing of the woman taken in adultery: "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed" (John 8:36).
In her writings, Eddy affirmed that the achievement of freedom is assured, although it can take dedication, persistence, and humility. She says: "Truth brings the elements of liberty. On its banner is the Soul-inspired motto, 'Slavery is abolished.' The power of God brings deliverance to the captive. No power can withstand divine Love.... Whatever enslaves man is opposed to the divine government. Truth makes man free" (Science and Health, pp. 224–225).
By trusting and following the guidance of Truth and Love, we will realize our divine right to freedom.
Katherine Stephen lives in Washington, DC.
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I think your conclusion is right optomon. I haven't found any debug mode in the code. I played through the whole game once with FCEUXD SP's Code/Data logger on, and almost every byte in the ROM file was flagged as used. The ones that weren't were either FFs or lone stray bytes here and there. Conclusion: there is nothing hidden in the game.

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OKEx to launch its own blockchain and decentralized exchange
Tue, 26 Mar 2019, 05:24 am UTC
Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has announced that it has been quietly developing its own blockchain, called OKChain.
In a blog post dated March 22, OKEx said that OKChain is currently in the final stages of development and it plans to launch it on a testnet this June. The announcement was made as OKEx's global utility token OKB completed one year of its launch.
"Due to a large number of users calling for OKB to be put on the blockchain, after considerations, our team has decided to put it onto the ERC-20 blockchain first by the end of April. When the OKChain becomes stable, OKB will be migrated from the ERC-20 network to the OKChain mainnet," OKEx said.
The exchange said that OKB will become the native token of the OKChain network, which can be used to settle transaction fees, or used in the Dapps developed on OKChain.
Importantly, OKEx will launch its first decentralized exchange (DEX), called "OKDEx," on OKChain. The exchange said:
"With OKB, one can vote for his favorite super node candidate and settle transaction fees on OKDEx. OKB will also be used for token pre-sales, and project teams will need to pay super nodes OKB as service fee in the future."
Earlier this month, OKEx announced its plans to launch a new initial exchange offering (IEO) platform, OK Jumpstart.
In February, Binance announced that its blockchain platform Binance Chain and decentralized exchange Binance DEX have entered public testnet phase.
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The celebration of Emirati women's day has been announced for the first time on 15th August 2015 by Her Highness. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood.
During the old days, Emirati women were raised to be very shy. However, they had a crucial role in keeping the family together, providing them with all their needs. UAE women have traditionally been working very hard in the backstage in every role they play. Therefore, there is a remarkable change from the conventional 'domestic' roles in the past to leadership positions today. Emirati women now contribute tremendously to the economic growth of the country by participating in almost every field. It is important to mention that there has also been a significant increase in the number of Emirati female entrepreneurs who are doing extremely well in jobs and they keep on growing widening the scope of knowledge and work.
As per studies, in 2018, Arab women have surpassed men in the use of social media in the United Arab Emirates. They communicate to the world on their strong views on women rights, political views and even political empowerment. Constant touch with the world also has broadened horizons for women in UAE with development in their technical and communication skills.
Digital technology has played a key role in helping female entrepreneurs to get every possible information through the internet and by providing the most important tool – 'Social Media'. Women entrepreneurs in the UAE have sprung to action and now thrive on their independence by managing their personal and business life. On contrary to the stereotypes, social media is a platform where now they voice out their strong and unabashed opinions in all fields and have an audience for themselves encouraging them to be independent and be engaging influencers.
We at would like to congratulate all the Emirati Women for their partnership in the upbringing of this prosperous society.


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Nico's birthday was a while ago. I am not going to say exactly how much of a while, but there are some of you who know and I hope for my sake you will keep it a secret. I just went through the photos from his birthday weekend and I wanted to share (mainly just to show off my first cheesecake ever), even if I am a little late.
As they say in France, "Mieux vaut tard que jamais!" (Better late than never!)
Emily (Three days before Nico's birthday): So, what kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Nico (No reflection necessary): A cheesecake.
Emily: But I don't know how to make a cheesecake!
Nico: Neither do I, but it's what I want.
{How do I love you? Let me count the individually wrapped cheese squares…}
{Emily&NicointheGlass at La Forge de Tarperon}
{Cake #2 Photoshoot Round 1: Faker}


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Cup-shaped pendant is 5.5" high x 5" wide. 120 v medium base socket with 4' cord included. Individual canopy is 5" diameter.
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Overview of Heat Press Machines and T-shirt Heat Press MachineA heat press is usually a device which is used to transfer a graphical design onto a fabric using high heat. This equipment is also familiar with imprint designs on mugs, ceramic plates and tiles, tote bags, jigsaw other, puzzles, metal and wood items. Today these machines are used even by artists and hobbyists to make imprints of t-shirts as well as other fabrics out of the comfort of the home. These appliances require high temperatures including 375 degrees to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, they require a force of 40 to 80 psi to press the style on the fabric.
The heating press machines most often have an aluminum heating element. They use carrier paper and certain types of inks. They are heated to your required temperature after which pressed on to the transfer inks at the required pressure for a certain amount of time. Next the transfer inks are pressed on to the material which would be to be imprinted to either form a design on the surface or via the layers on the material. Both automatic and manually operated heat presses are offered. Even semi-automatic types are obtainable. In modern heat presses, making use of digital technology enables very accurate power over the amount of temperature and pressure as well as above the length of pressing the device on to the material.
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As soon as you have your design all ready, the next step of how to use a t-shirt heat press is to use professional heat transfer paper to print the design on. It is vital you print using a color ink to obtain the full effects. You now have your graphics all printed out, cut them carefully while trimming as near to the edges of the image as you possibly can. To make things easier on you, employ a background that features color in order to easily cut across the shape efficiently. Find more info about T-shirt Heat Press Machine
The next phase is to put the press following a instruction to the particular form of material, transfer paper and machine you have. To do this you have got to do three things; you simply must set the temperature, pressure and the time for any t-shirt. As soon as you have these set, you will be ready to start making t-shirts. To truly get under way, place the middle of a perception for a t-shirt. Use some form of alignment tool like a ruler to ensure it is completely center. Other techniques to center your image about the shirt include folding the shirt by 50 % lengthwise or having a t-square.


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text: CJCH Consulting is a technology, business and risk consultancy which evolved as a result of the growing need for specific Anti-Piracy and Compliance services offered by the Intellectual Property practice of CJCH Solicitors. Software Piracy continues to be a significant threat to industry as the network of sophisticated cyber criminals grows. Duplication and distribution of cracked software remains prevalent in the digital environment. It is important for businesses to analyse their internal operations and external market elements in conjunction with their IP rights to understand the risks and potential solutions. We undertake analysis and enforcement procedures to recuperate revenue which would otherwise have been lost due to unauthorised use of your copyright protected materials. For further information, please contact Luke Heydenrych, on: firstname.lastname@example.com


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I have to admit that there is something about hospitals which seems to exhaust me. We have just arrived home. Poor Don had been in bed since Australia day 26th Jan, unable to sit in the whelchair because of a small pink spot on his bottom. For those of us who walk on feet this might sound trivial, but to those in chairs, it is dangerous to ever sit in the chair when there is even the slightest spot such as we ablebodied people have when we sitt on an uncomfortable stool with our botties.
So he's been in bed since then, propped up on pillows unable to read, or do much at all other that sip tea, look out the window, watch soap operas and hope.... and hope it won't be too long this time.
One time a small spot like this meant six months bedridden in our home...side to side. Friends dropped away...we figured out who they were anyway and realised we did not have any really.
But this time it has been different. His doc finally visited the house as he had a massive swelling like a tennis ball size on his bottom... and he was really concerned and said we sould go straight to the hospital via ambulance... which we declined and said " Can we wait till the morning?" he hummed and hawwed.. but ageed nothing was likely to be done till then any way and on his way out of the house he gave me a list of "emergencies" I was to watch for and then gainsay Don...oh sure! ...
When the Nurse arrived for the shower this morning at seven am...as normal...no rest at all for the wicked!!! Some of us must have been very very wicked. Sje was "shocked" by the changes on Don's poor old bottom. So panic stations and I ate my rice bread in the shower as she changed his Coloistomy and Catheter...rang the ambo's who arrived all perplexed at how they would lift him into their trolley.
I said that it was a normal bed....whats the problem but they ummed and ahhed about backs till I was about to tell them about my own back with its fused veterbrae and spinal problems...and we all liftend Don together on our old sheet... 1... 2.... 3.......and there he was... no back injury to the 30year old guy whi is 6ft tall, not the young gal amo about my height and 28, nor me old aged 51, buggered spine and on my knees in the bed next to Don trying to lift him or help stop they didn't drop his poor bcalcified bones and give us unfortunates further problems.
They dug about a tennisball of shit...pus etc you do not want to know...out of him and zapped him with IV Pennicillin... and turfed him off home where he and I are happy to be.... he is still asleep...I am not happy at all about their care anc concern considering the state of his circulation which is really bad.
We were so glad to be able to be back home that we gladly left the Hospital but I know dep in my heart that they have not done the right thing by Don...
The stupid child/surgeon kept saying it was all caused by an ingrown hair...bullshit. In the area Don had the abscess there is no hair growing because of past prolems. It is a bald area. What does cause problrms is that that area has a very sharp Ischeal bone in amongst the tissue...no cat scan... no ultra sound...just cut, drain and antibiotics... I know that this will be bad for Don, and know from past history he will spend mot=nths in bed...going from side to side... unable to read write or do. Dependant on us all for every mouthful, every drink, every tablet.
I am very pissed off with the bastards but Don for now does not want to rock the boat. I would like to tip the bloody boat over and drown them all for their lack of understanding.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
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Is this a real-time account, MC? I mean, is Don lying there now on 1st Feb, 2006, hopefully recovering?
- 3:01 am
- Unknown said...
Hope you are better by now Don---hang in there you 2! Thinking of you. cs
- 5:50 am
- Otilia said...
just catching up with the world...so sorry to hear that Don has been going through that. I hope he has had some improvement and some comfort.
- 3:06 pm
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Ratings: More than six million tune in to the Oscars
Big Bang Theory on CTV comes in second place for the week with 3.4 million viewers.
Here are the top-ranked shows in Canada (for all persons 2+; all times ET), according to BBM, for Feb. 21 to Feb. 27, 2011:
Monday: It's TV's battle of the bad boys on Monday night with Global's House at 8 p.m. and CTV's Two and a Half Men at 9 p.m. both attracting about two million viewers per week. This time, antihero Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) beats out the womanizing Charlie Harper (played by Charlie Sheen) as House attracted two million viewers compared to Two and a Half Men's 1.910 million. Men was on top the previous week with 2.405 million viewers.
Tuesday: Singing teens were no match for former rapper LL Cool J as NCIS Los Angeles on Global at 9 p.m. won the night with 1.983 million viewers. Glee came in a close second with 1.887 million, but both ousted last week's champ CTV Evening News.
Wednesday: The final 24 were narrowed down in this episode of American Idol Season 20, and the reality show brought in 2.746 million viewers at 8 p.m. It beat out last week's champ, Survivor: Redemption Island, which had 2.445 million viewers.
Thursday: Big Bang Theory on CTV at 8:30 p.m. is the most-watched show of the night for the fifth week in a row, but it is bumped from the top spot of the week by the Oscars, coming in second with 3.447 million viewers.
Friday: Blue Bloods regains its first place for the night with 1.963 million people tuning in. It bumps CSI New York, which was the winner the previous week.
Saturday: Hockey Night in Canada Game #1 on CBC at 7 p.m. was most-watched with 2.340 million viewers, up slightly in the ratings from the previous week.
Sunday: The critics panned it and James Franco may have lost a few swooning fans over his lackluster hosting of the 83rd Academy Awards, but the Oscars were a ratings hit with 6.113 million – a small increase over the previous year. The pre-show, also on CTV, attracted 2.259 million, in second place for the night.
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Did you know that 20% of the population identifies as having a disability, making disabled people America's largest minority? According to New York City's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, New York City alone is home to more than 800,000. Did you know that disabled people have a reported $220 billion in discretionary income? Yet despite these numbers, disabled people represent a hugely underserved market, and that includes the thousands of disabled artists living and making work throughout the five boroughs. But the opportunity for you to connect with this vibrant and growing community of artists is lost if they can't get through your doors.
While increasing your customer base may be your primary goal, making your venue accessible is about more than simply complying with legal requirements; it should celebrate the positive benefits of running a universally inclusive space. Improving the accessibility of your space and fostering a more inclusive environment can yield benefits that strengthen the culture of your venue from the top down.
How can I benefit from making my space more accessible and inclusive?
- More artists will be able to rent, rehearse and create in your space;
- More patrons will be able to attend your productions;
- Disabled artists and audience members will recommend your venue to others in the community; and
- Your space will be recommended by and recognized among artists as a place where the inclusionary impulse is celebrated and great work is made.
At Fractured Atlas, because our SpaceFinder NYC directory is home to thousands of spaces—some conventional, some not so conventional—we understand that New York City presents both unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to finding places to make compelling work. Whether you're creating a site-specific piece on a boat or hosting an event in a turn-of-the-century church with no elevator, or even renting a studio in a building that isn't your own, there are things you can do to improve accessibility While you likely won't be able to take all of these steps and/or totally renovate your space, understanding how you can accommodate disabled artists and patrons and is a great starting point to move your space toward a more inclusive environment for all artists.Evaluate Your Space
Developed by disabled artists exclusively for SpaceFinder NYC, we encourage you to use the attached checklist as a guide as you walk through your space. While it's not exhaustive and some of the considerations on the list may not apply to your venue, it will help you look at your space with an eye on accessibility and inclusiveness.
There are many accessibility checklists available online. These are a couple of our favorites:
- Checklist for Existing Facilities, Adaptive Environments, Inc.
- New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Self Assessment
- Web Accessibility Initiative's Guide
Addressing accessibility features is not just for audience members, but also for renters and artists interested in using your space. By making information about your space's accessibility clear, you're helping your organization to reach a wider audience and increasing it's visibility.
- If it's not already accessible, take steps to make your website accessible. (See bullet 3 above)
- Include as much information as possible about your space's accessibility features wherever you advertise it: your website, social media, SpaceFinder, etc.
- Make accessibility information easy to find on your website. Don't bury it 'below the fold', so to speak.
- Familiarize staff with these features so that anyone can have a conversation with a prospective disabled renter or patron.
- Address every issue and policy with the question: Does this provide equal access for everyone?
- Mandatory nondiscrimination
- Consider accessibility in all routine parts of day/operations.
- Apply accessibility law to all functions.
- Establish an advisory committee or enlist a staff member who can be seen as an expert and can field questions from the disability community.
- Barrier removal: Provision of reasonable modifications to achieve a basic standard for architectural access and equal access to employment, programs, services for all visitors.
- Budget for accessibility.
To learn more about the above steps, see these resources provided by the NJTA for more in depth details.More Organizations and External References:
- Disability and Dance Task Force Report: This report presents and analyzes issues facing disabled dance artists in NYC today, and provides resources and explanations of the task force's findings.
- Design for Accessibility (NJTA)
- Alliance Inclusion in the Arts
Thanks to Christine Bruno, actor and Disability Advocate from Inclusion in the Arts, for her assistance with this article.


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Avoid these mistakes if ever in an auto accident.
When it comes to personal injury cases-particularly an automobile accident-there are several mistakes that clients often unknowingly make. And, in my experience, the best way to establish a strong case is to avoid the traps that insurance companies use to deny your claim or argue that it's worth less than fair value. If you are involved in a traffic collision, keep the following in mind:


text: On Saturday, April 18, GCF assisted a dear friend and supporter. Jerry lost his wife this winter after a series of health issues and asked for our help in moving and organizing her sewing, cross-stitching, quilting, and craft supplies and tools. We tackled the task with gusto, support, compassion, and love; with even the youngest volunteers doing their share to complete the job with enough time to visit awhile before leaving. The supplies and tools will be sold in a garage sale with the proceeds being donated later this spring.


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Algae In Space wrote:maybe their way of waking it up.opae ula related wrote: ↑26 Jun 2019 23:42
At the end the adults totally stomped on it!?
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Thermal Conductivity Calculator
The thermal conductivity calculator is a tool that lets you calculate the thermal conductivity of any material or the heat flux through any object according to Fourier's law. This article will provide you with a definition of thermal conductivity, explain how to use the formula for heat flux correctly and analyze the thermal conductivity units in greater detail.
Thermal conductivity definition
Thermal conductivity is a measure of a material's ability to transfer heat. It does not depend on the external conditions or the object's mass - it's a property inherent to a given material. It is proportional to the heat energy transferred and to the distance of heat transfer, and inversely proportional to temperature difference across the material.
For example, imagine an insulated wall. Its thermal conductivity is low if only a small amount of heat energy is transferred through it.
The reciprocal of thermal conductivity is called the thermal resistivity.
Fourier's law and heat flux
It is necessary to know the thermal conductivity of a material if you want to calculate the heat energy transferred through it. Heat energy transferred every second per unit area is called the heat flux. According to Fourier's law, heat flux is defined as:
q = - λ * ΔT / Δx
λis the thermal conductivity of the material,
ΔTis the temperature difference across the object,
Δxis the distance of heat transfer (the thickness of the object), and
qis the heat flux, measured in W/m^2.
The negative sign describes the direction of heat transfer. As heat always flows from a warm body to a cold body, the direction of heat transfer is alway opposite to the temperature gradient.
How to use the thermal conductivity calculator: an example
- Enter the value of temperature difference across the object. We can assume a difference of 20 K.
- Determine the thickness of the object - for example, 35 cm.
- Enter the thermal conductivity of the material if you want to find the heat flux through it. Let's assume a brick wall of conductivity equal to 0.8 W / (m * K).
- Calculate the heat flux according to Fourier's law:
q = - λ * ΔT / Δx = - 0.8 * 20 / 0.35 = -45.71 W / m^2. This results means that every second, 45.71 joules of heat energy are transferred through every 1 m^2 of the wall.
- You can also use the thermal conductivity calculator to find the λ coefficient.
Thermal conductivity units
The units of thermal conductivity are watts per meter per Kelvin. You can convert them to SI units like this:
W / (m * K) = (kg *m^2 / s^3) / (m * K) = kg * m / (s^3 * K)
Make sure to check out the thermal expansion calculator as well.


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Zoella Just Shared A Really Important Message About Cervical Cancer
28 July 2016, 10:38 | Updated: 6 November 2017, 09:36
We hope it'll inspire an entire generation.
Zoe Sugg is many things- an author, a YouTuber, a sibling and a pug mumma but one of her latest tweets has firmly reinforced the fact she's also an inspiration. As well as speaking out in the past about mental health, Zoe took to Twitter recently to dispel the myths and eradicate the fears around having a cervical smear test.
With one in every two of us developing cancer at some point in our lives, it's more important than ever to raise awareness of having regular tests.
Tweeting about the experience, Zoella wrote: "Just had my first smear. NGL, I was very nervous but it was honestly fine! If you need to book one, let this be your reminder."
A cervical smear test, for those of you that don't know, is a quick and painless test to check for cervical cancer and abnormal cells. In England, women aged 25 and over will be tested although there have been several prolific campaigns to have the age of testing brought down to either 18 or 21.
In Scotland, you're invited from the age of 20 to have a cervical smear test.
Fans tweeted Zoella back with a whole bunch of questions and concerns and she did her best to reassure them that the whole process is nothing to be worried about.
it really isn't so bad! I conjured up all sorts in my mind haha it will be absolutely fine & so quick x— Zoella (@Zoella) July 27, 2016
As well as tweeting about how important the experience is for women of all age, Zoe shared a rather hilarious story with fellow YouTuber Melanie Murphy.
Speaking about what happened when she went for her smear test, Melanie told Zoe she had put off her smear test for a long time but eventually had it done. To distract Melanie from her nerves, the nurse asked her to look at a Where's Wally poster. For Zoe, the experience wasn't so simple; whilst doing he smear test, the nurse asked her about what she does for a living...
mine asked me what I do...awks whilst she's between my legs saying "OHHH, so you're famous then?!"— Zoella (@Zoella) July 27, 2016
Cue the entire Internet in stitches at the thought of Zoe trying to explain what it's like being one of the YouTubers on the entire planet whilst having a rather intimate examination done.
In all seriousness though, Zoe's tweet should hopefully go a long way to dispelling the fear and nerves around cervical smear tests and for that we're very proud of her.


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How A Shared Kidney Led to the Fishing Trip of a Lifetime
Each year the two men dream up a different adventure to experience together, and this year's celebration, made through a culmination of serendipitous events, was a guided fishing trip on the South Fork of the Snake River. The same river, where just three year prior, Don was first struck by the profound reality of the terminal nature of his stage 5 kidney failure. A fate he thought he could overcome with enough positivity, ambition, and an active lifestyle. Life ignored his optimistic outlook and in those next few years his health rapidly declined, and his most promising donor matches came back negative.
Jesse and Don have known each other for 18 years, since Jesse was 12. They lived just two blocks apart, shared similar interests and even the same last name (although no relation). Don was a role model to Jesse—a second father figure, a confidante and lighthearted companion. So, it was a great surprise when Jesse learned from an old neighbor of Don's ailing health. He immediately flew to visit Don and offered up his kidneys to which Don adamantly refused.
Trying to cope with the weight of Don's illness, Jesse sought out Don's doctor and scheduled a test to see if his kidney was compatible. Seven tests and 6 months later, Jesse got the answer he felt in his heart from the very beginning—against tremendous odds they were a perfect match. Overcoming a terminal illness through the gifting of an organ has created an inexplicable bond between Jesse and Don. It has fostered a shared desire to cherish the moments they fought so hard to keep, which is why this annual celebration has become an indispensable and vital part of their friendship. It provides them one guaranteed day a year to embark on a dream adventure or overcome a challenge together.
This year's celebration of living was spent floating together on world-class waters, a second chance at fishing the Snake River for Don and a first for Jesse. It was the friend that was with Don on the river 3 years ago who recommended the South Fork Lodge by Natural Retreats. Having fished there for years, he knew the experience would be exactly what they were looking for—an authentic, welcoming fishing lodge, with passionate and skilled guides. And we were beyond thrilled and honored that they chose to stay with us. Staff at the Lodge were personally invested in ensuring this was a true celebration, re-birthday cake was eaten and happy re-birthday was sung.
From the size of the fish they caught to the stories of the ones that broke their lines, it was the epitome of a successful fishing trip. But what really set this trip apart for Don, was what he experienced within. Seized by the incredible beauty of the river— the sunrise dancing along each curve of the canyon walls and the fog gliding over the water—Don describes a feeling of complete restoration, a true rebirth of the mind and spirit. This celebratory day on the river lived up to the true and original intent of the Re-Birthday in every aspect.
"The previous year (Jesse and I) raced Ferrari's, which was on the top of my bucket list. I thought that was going to be the pinnacle of everything I wanted to experience by way of excitement in my life, but I was wrong. That weekend on the river was better than anything I could have imagined or thought that I needed. It was a spiritual experience and the greatest Re-Birthday celebration I will ever have."
Thank you Don and Jesse for sharing your story, it exemplifies why we love what we do at Natural Retreats. It was an honor to be a part of your Re-Birthday and we wish you two many more adventures together.
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The Joy and Power of Running Away
What comes to mind when you hear the term 'running away'? The child packing his or her belongings in a rucksack and heading off down the street after a disagreement over bedtimes? The teenager seeking an escape from (seemingly) over protective parents and their 'tough love' approach? The battered woman – perhaps accompanied by her children – escaping from an abusive marriage? The desperate mid-lifer who 'chucks it all' for one last big adventure in the hope of discovering what's missing from his or her life?
For me, 'running away' means escaping from the hectic madness of everyday life in order to reconnect with my true self – basically 'running toward' something better: release, respite, renewal, rejuvenation.
The first time (in my adult life) that I 'ran away' it was to escape the testosterone-charged environment of a rebellious teenage boy and his father as they tried to establish the terms under which we all might live in relative peace and harmony. As the outsider (i.e., stepmother), I needed to stay out it. So I took the rather outrageous (for me) step of planning a one-week get-away to somewhere (within driving distance) that I'd never been, but had always wanted to visit. And then – despite my inner reservations ("What am I doing?") and the bewilderment of my husband ("What do you mean, you're going alone?"), I packed my bags and left!
And I discovered that when I let go of who I was ('mother', 'sister', 'daughter', 'wife', 'teacher'), I became (for the first time in a long time) who I was meant to be ('me'). It was a remarkable awakening.
Now, I have never been the 'adventurous' type and the thought of getting lost gives me palpitations (I hate driving to, in, or around places I am unfamiliar with). So the idea of driving by myself (in my new red sports car, which did add to the 'fun' factor, I must admit) several hundred miles (in a relatively straight line, on secondary highways with no real chance of getting lost – but with my MapQuest map and turn-by-turn instructions printed out and within reach) WAS a little nerve-wracking at first. But I made it to my first destination without incident, found my hotel, checked in, carried my bags up to my room, and got through the first wave of panic by doing some deep breathing exercises, and realized – 'I can do this!' It was exhilarating!
I spent three days exploring my first destination (great shops and restaurants, a fabulous beach, friendly people) and three more at the second (another several hundred miles north). Yes, people looked at me strangely when I checked into hotels by myself, arrived unescorted at restaurants, and trekked through nature reserves alone. But the power of 'one' was quite intoxicating – I didn't have to arrange my schedule to suit anyone else, I didn't have to talk if I didn't want to, I could eat, sleep, walk, shop, or read whenever, however, and for as long as I liked, and I answered to no one but myself! It was a little unnerving at first (because it was so extraordinarily different from what I was used to), but it was very freeing.
Since then I have 'run away' several times. Every year, I pick a different place to go (for different reasons), and I explore them as I wish (I should note here that my husband is no longer perplexed by my annual retreats; by his own admission, he doesn't particularly like to travel and he finds the idea of sitting on a beach, hiking through the woods, or poking around in antique shops exceedingly boring. And with me away, he can tinker in the garage to his heart's content, and eat junk food for dinner every night! He does, however, still worry about me going to strange places on my own – God bless him!) On my travels, I have met some wonderful people (almost always couples, or women travelling in groups, interestingly enough), had some fabulous experiences (and a few harrowing ones, when I got lost here or there) and seen some wonderful sights. I have also discovered an awful lot about myself – things I probably knew when I was young, but had lost sight of (or just lost) as I 'grew up' and took on the responsibilities of employment, marriage, motherhood, the care of others, and life in general.
What my 'escapes' have taught me is that personal time and space – away from the demanding day-to-day activities that seem to simply take over – is absolutely essential to living a full life. Without it, we (women especially, as we are the primary care-givers, organizers, and 'doers' in families, but I expect some men as well) get so caught up in the minutiae of our daily lives, and the roles we play in it, that we lose sight of who we really are and why we are here (for example, I came to realize that I was not put on this earth solely to take care of others, feed my boss's ego, teach college students how to manage in the real world, or clean the litter box). Personally, I believe everyone should 'run away' once in a while.
Now, I do recognize that not everyone can find an entire week to escape alone, but I strongly recommend taking at least one weekend each year (of the 52 available) to go somewhere (even a hotel in a nearby town or city that you aren't overly familiar with) by yourself. Do not schedule activities; simply give yourself over to the idea of quiet time for yourself. If you feel like wandering through local shops, do so – but NOT with the idea of 'shopping' (and certainly NEVER for anyone other than yourself). Pay attention to things that draw your attention and ask 'Why?' Buy yourself a little bauble or a book that you wouldn't normally pick up ('just because'). Explore attractions (or – based on where go – trails, gardens, nature reserves, beaches, etc.) that you wouldn't normally visit. If you never go to the theatre (museum, art gallery), go now. If you are a 'quick shower not a bath' person, indulge in a long hot soak. Go to a spa (if you can afford it). Pack a book you've been meaning to read, and just sit and enjoy hours of uninterrupted time to truly absorb the words. In other words – take time for YOU.
Once you get past the 'I should be home doing X' or the 'I wonder if they miss me yet'? feelings (do NOT take your cell phone or laptop with you; do NOT give in to the urge to call home 'Just to check on things'), you will discover thoughts and feelings that you'd long suppressed bubbling to the surface. As you sit quietly and reflect on who you are and where your life is headed, you'll learn things about yourself you didn't know (or have forgotten). It's quite a remarkable discovery. In running away, you will find yourself.
If you can't manage to squeeze even a single weekend out of your life, go to a local beach, park, cemetery, library, museum, art gallery, church – or anywhere else where it is relatively quiet (and away from the pull of responsibilities associated with home or office) – and 'do nothing' for at least a couple of hours a week. Spend time with the most important person in your life – you!
NOTE: I should warn you that by 'running away' (even for a few hours a week), you may be called 'selfish' (caring supremely or unduly for one's self … in disregard or at the expense of others) by family or friends. If this happens, keep in mind that most of us spend so much time being selfless (having little or no concern for oneself) that we lose sight of our own needs. There has to be a 'middle ground' somewhere, because taking care of, honouring, and wholly understanding yourself is – without a doubt – absolutely essential for living the life you were intended to live (and it is ironic that the people who play the 'selfish' card are usually the ones who [selfishly] only want you to stick around so that you can take care of them and their needs). My solution to this problem? Say "Yes, I am. I am taking some time for me because I deserve it." And then don't explain any further (or get into an argument about it).
So – what are you waiting for? Right now, look at your (probably very busy) schedule and block out some time for yourself. Plan to 'run away' this week. Indulge in a little 'me' time. Find yourself. And, if at all possible, think about how, when, or where you would go if you could 'run away' for a little bit longer. Remember: you deserve it. Because when you come back home, you'll be a better person for having taken the journey and made the discovery. Do it for yourself – make sure you are who you were meant to be before, or by the time you reach … the other side of 55.
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Two weeks back the Department of Mineral Resources told Parliament's portfolio committee on mineral resources that it reached consensus with industry and social partners that the soon coming Mining Charter would serve as "secondary legislation" as oppose to a punitive law.
Mantashe on Friday said the general public would have 30 days to comment on the charter.
The Mining Charter seeks to address the transformation of the mining sector and upliftment of mining communities while maintaining the stability of a sector, which has seen declining profits for some years and in the last quarter.
READ: Mining output drops amid hopes that new charter will boost investment
Mantashe told reporters in Pretoria on Sunday morning that the Department of Mineral Resources would allow for a month of further public comment on the contents the Mining Charter as it continues to plan for a July summit.
However, he said, the summit will not convene with a view of changing the charter but improving its modalities.
"We are allowing the period for comment to be 30 days. In the middle of it we have the summit where we will allow for further comment. We are targeting the seventh and eighth of July for that summit. We hope the changes from the summit will not be too massive," said Mantashe.
Mantashe said even though the previous charter was challenged by the Minerals Council of South Africa, formally known as the Chamber of Mines, he was optimistic that the charter would address various issues affecting the sector and communities close to mining operations.
"We are encouraged by the positive contributions that all communities and the public made to the charter. They were central to forming the policy and drafting the charter. They did not mention the charter alone. They mentioned issues that will be taken up," said Mantashe.
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He said he hoped that within 30 days the charter would be referred to Cabinet and later gazetted. It would serve as a policy guide for the mining sector., he said He said he could not be sure of how long this process would take.
"Once we have finalised the draft it will be subjected to government impact assessment. It will be submitted to cabinet for approval once all the processes will be concluded the final mining charter will be gazetted," he said.
In recent weeks the department held a consultation process with business, social partners and mining communities during which it met with 2846 attendees at consultation meetings in eleven mining communities across all nine provinces.
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Wi-Fish Application issues
I recently purchased the Wi-Fish and for the most part very impressed. That being said, I am experiencing extremely slow connection time (15 min and up) with all three of my iOS devices (iPad Pro, iPad Mini, and iPhone 6) running the latest iOS release (10.2). I just purchased the Wi-Fish so I have not tested on earlier iOS releases. The unit connects quickly with the my iOS devise over wifi, but takes over 15 minutes to establish a connection with the Wi-Fish application after startup. Once the connection is established, the sonar seems to work fine until I try to go into "Simulation" mode in the application setting screen. This crashes the program every time on all three iOS devices. I have a wifi analysis program and have not been able to resolve the issue. The issue appears to be a bug in the application, but I could be wrong.
Is anyone else experiencing this issue? Is the 15 minutes to connect via the application normal and expected? Is there something else I can try?
Note: I have taken the unit to a remote area where I knew no other signal interference would exist and there was no change. I also have rebooted the iOS and the Wi-Fish and no change.
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RE: Wi-Fish Application issues
Welcome to the Raymarine Forum cdfordinflorida,
The reported behavior is not normal and could not be duplicated with our iPad. It is recommended that all background apps running on the mobile device be shut down and that the Wi-Fish app be tested again with your Dragonfly Pro display. Should the problem persist, then it is recommended that the Dragonfly display be sent to Raymarine's Product Repair Center to be bench checked / serviced.
01-24-17, 06:58 PM (This post was last modified: 01-25-17 09:40 AM by Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator.)
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RE: Wi-Fish Application issues
Thanks Chuck for checking it out on your iPad ... I figure this must be a problem on my end. I did as you requested and made sure all my apps were closed out... by double clicking on the home screen and swiping all open apps closed. I then reset both my wifi router and iOS devises to make sure I had a good baseline. I even removed the app and reinstalled from iTunes just to make sure. The Issue still occurs so I likely have a bad head unit. Leave it to me to find the one in a thousand band units. Perhaps that is payback for all my design days when forced to design obsolescence into products. You folks make a great product and I am sure I have an odd case. I am going to remove my three star review from iTunes and rest confident we will get to the root cause. In the mean time, I have asked a friend of mine with android OS to install the app so I can test it on his phone. I will let you know how it goes, but I will make sure he knows how you folks have responded and endeavor to resolve my issue. BTW ... this product is a great idea and it will be great when my issues are resolved.
I updated the review on iTunes to five stars as I am confident I have an isolated failure case ... thanks folks and I look forward to a resolution.
Thanks again for you help in this issue.
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RE: Wi-Fish Application issues
You're welcome.
01-25-17, 12:18 PM (This post was last modified: 01-25-17 01:06 PM by Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator.)
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RE: Wi-Fish Application issues
I must have been doing something wrong because the issue has disappeared. As an avid kayak fly fisherman ... I cannot tell you how much this product meets my needs. Fish finders were constantly snagging my fly lines while casting and this helps me keep my deck clear. It also simplifies my experience while giving me the down scan features on my iOS devices.
It now works as advertised and kudos to the excellent customer service at Raymarine. Keep designing great products!
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RE: Wi-Fish Application issues
You're welcome.
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The UK shares third place with fellow EU members Denmark, Finland, France, Spain as well as Switzerland, Norway and the United States.
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