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October 17, 2018
Lord. My deepest desire is that we fully become--and then stay--ready for You. Obedient to Your will until You come for us, whether that be in the next weeks. Months--or years. Help us stay in this position of 'ready', please? Amen.
Dear Heartdweller Family, while Clare is working on some other things right now, she's asked that I share my devotion time with Jesus that I had, with you, from yesterday morning.
First--let me explain something about how I currently 'see' Jesus.
Just over two years ago, in 2016, right after we knew we were NOT going Home in June that year, the Lord came to me and He asked if He could withhold my spiritual vision--for the sake of another who was having trouble 'seeing' clearly. Was I willing?
Now, this wasn't the first time He had asked me of this--it had happened before. Several times. And I had always agreed. (After all, who can say 'no' to Him? When Jesus looks at you with so great a Love, and asks if you would be willing to help Him, help someone else--who could refuse that? Well...I can't, anyway.)
Typically, when He had asked me this before, my spiritual sight would leave me for a period of days. It would go as it...behind a veil. Or maybe it would last weeks...but then be restored again.
Only this time... the days stretched into weeks. And then months. Clare would tell you this is a very heavy cross--and I would have to agree. But my God is always Kind to me. It's probably THE attribute of His that never fails to melt me and draw me closer to Him. To His Heart.
And so, around October that year, seeing the pain that it was causing me after so long, Papa came. And He told me He had a very special, very precious Gift to give me. He called it the Gift of Knowing.
Now, when He gives me a gift, His gift often comes wrapped in something that looks like a very delicately made, ornate Christmas ornament: gold filigree openwork formed into the shape of a ball that has a hinge on one side, and opens up like a jewelry gift-box that might hold a ring or maybe a necklace.
Well, I opened the box, and the Gift of Knowing lifted up from it, looking like a glowing, red ball--and as I watched, I could see it come towards me and enter my soul.
It's hard to explain the difference between seeing in the spirit as most describe it--and how this "knowing" works. Put simply, when I am in this period of 'darkness', the veil down, I don't actually 'see' like I have in the past, what is going on. I simply 'know' that it's happening... Infused knowledge, Clare would call it. Knowledge of what He or others of the Cloud are doing, somehow joined to the understanding that if I could just slip to the other side of that veil--THIS is what I would see... And the images somehow form in my mind, even so.
I thought maybe some of you who have not yet seen Him would appreciate understanding that there are MANY, many ways of 'seeing' Jesus. And hearing Him. Literally seeing Him and hearing Him speak is, of course! Perhaps the most desired. And beautiful. But if and when that is withheld--for whatever reason--He always provides dozens of other ways He can secure your trust in something. And then it becomes a very real source of communication between you.
For instance, He 'talks' to me with numbers, clearly and frequently, because a few years ago He and I 'assigned' certain meanings to certain numbers, just between He and I. And so, when I see them--I know exactly what they mean. To me. Personally--from Him. And I frankly trust those numbers more than some of the things I hear in the spirit. They can't be manipulated, so they can't deceive you, like a demon can.
I guess you could say that this trust that builds between you and Jesus is like... being married to someone for many, many years. My husband and I have been married for 39 years. After a while, you know what a person is thinking or wanting just by the tone of their voice. A quick look on their face. A gesture. Or just the sound of their voice on the phone. It immediately brings up images in your mind from past experiences with them--yet they are not in the room with you, nor can you actually 'see' what's going on, what we're talking about. But still, you know and you see clearly in your mind what they are communicating with you.
Jesus is the same way. The more we get to know Him, the easier these means of communication become, all sorts of them.
So. Getting back to yesterday morning.
I had been through a period of prayer and worship, and was sitting at my desk, journaling. I often leave my music playing on shuffle while I do this, even after spending time in worship--because this is one of the ways the Lord speaks to me, when He isn't choosing to use His actual voice. It is uncanny how He will break into my thinking and writing at THE perfect time, with THE perfect words from a song--even if the main thought of the song has nothing to do with where and how He used the words to 'interrupt' what I was pondering!
During the morning's worship (which had lasted about 2 hours so far), He had played me 5 Christmas songs, mingled in with others. He's been doing this for months now, increasingly. To put this into perspective, I have 101 albums on my phone--approximately 1,200 songs. Out of those 101 albums, only 4 of them are actual Christmas albums... Statistically, for 5 songs to 'pop up' randomly? Well, you all figure that one out.
Along with these Christmas songs, for weeks now, when I had pulled a random message from our website, Heartdwellers.com, (which I do daily in the mornings with Him) they were increasingly, openly Rapture or Tribulation messages, especially from the year 2015. Messages like 'Prepare Packages for the Left Behind.' And 'Jesus Speaks: What Will Come After the Rapture, Part...' Well, He gave me several from that series so far.
So, I began wondering... again. Were all these Christmas songs just a personal message to me? As a signal that He will be restoring my spiritual sight again? For He had once promised it to me this way, signaling the time of year for this release by playing me a single Christmas song, daily. That was last year, though. And for a period of time in the Spring this year, the songs had stopped. Lol... replaced with songs that were blatantly about the Dark Night of the Soul.
But now He was playing at least 5. Daily... For quite a while.
Was there more to it all than just for me, personally?
Just about then He spoke--and called me back into His arms to talk a bit. I literally left my desk and sat curled up on my bed, leaning up against several pillows and the headboard. I was listening to the music still, and this was a worship/praise song that was playing.
Right about then, my 'knowing' sense kicked in--and I realized I was laying up against His chest, my cheek laying over His heart. In the spirit, I reached up--and I didn't feel His typical robe--but a lapel.
'A lapel, Lord?' I thought. As I waited, I realized He was wearing a full tuxedo. Black, complete with a white shirt and all those tiny black buttons running down the front. And a white carnation in the buttonhole. As I was scribing this into my journal later, my curiosity prompted me to look up the meaning of the flower--because I know they all have separate meanings.
And I found: "White carnations represent pure love." That made me smile. He speaks through EVERYTHING He does!
Now--to explain this next part, I have a rather wide variety of music on my phone. And I don't separate my albums into playlists. If they are there, they are eligible to be chosen by Holy Spirit! He often calls me to prayer this way, because there is a musical version of the Divine Mercy Chaplet there, as well as all four of the rosaries.
Many years ago, my daughters and I found that one of my very favorite books as I was growing up, Jane Eyre, had been made into a musical. We were actually able to attend a production of it--and fell in love with the songs! God is woven ALL through them! And so, the music from the musical Jane Eyre is now on my phone...
In this production, one of the songs is sung by a woman who thinks she is going to marry Edward--the main male character. And this is the next song that began to play. It was such a random 'pick' I started to laugh, and said, 'Lord??'
"Listen," He said.
The music had advanced to a place where the woman was singing about all the lovely furniture and tasteful decorations that Edward had put in this fine mansion. And then she sings 'Edward! This house could use a wife!'
Jesus spoke to me again then. And He said, "I want My wife, too. Home. With Me."
That was very sobering to me. I began thinking something along these lines. 'Lord... We've been through the Rapture drills--and they were just that. Drills. I don't think, for any of them, I ever REALLY believed it would happen... I never fully 'let go'. And now? Well, it just feels 'safer' to think it's just another Drill. The thought that it really, really could be the end...is still too hard to process for me. There are still too many souls out there who are blind and confused. And so many young people who just. Don't. Get it.
And on top of that, it's so hurtful to think of it--to just 'let go'--and dream again. And then maybe be called back into the war after all...
Oh, be patient with us, Lord! You have trained us so well... But I never wanted to 'fight' in the first place. I hate war. I hate fighting. I have never struck another soul in my entire life! Not on purpose...'
Right at the end of these thoughts, the words of this song broke in:
"Yet I am still with you. You hold me by my right hand... and then You will take me into Glory..."
He leaned over and kissed me on the head...just in case I still wasn't 'getting it'... Another song broke in: "My heart and my flesh may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Who have I in Heaven--but You?"
I looked down at myself in the spirit now--and I wasn't wearing a wedding dress... I was in a robe--a bathrobe. And my hair, though it's very short, was somehow up in curlers--as though I'd just been to a spa and was being primped and prepared to get ready for a Big Day.
Like a wedding.
"Not quite yet", He said. "Not quite yet...but soon."
Now His tux changed into His 'normal' robe--and the Crown of Thorns was on His head...
He is suffering so, Heartdwellers! The thought of actually having to take us away and leave this world to Satan's devices tears His heart apart.
I thought, 'Lord--I so wish there was a way to ease Your pain in this! I can only believe that You do take comfort from my very little heart--as You have said You do.'
I wondered what I was to be doing in the time yet we had to wait? And He told me that I could 'start' another book I've had in mind--the one titled Oh, The Love of Jesus! Because people need to know His Love!
But I had the distinct feeling was that I could start it. But I wouldn't be finishing it. Not here, anyway.
Another song broke in: "Save me, oh my God. The waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the depths where there is no foothold." And my thoughts immediately flew to those horrible events the prophets have been seeing so often--a tsunami destroying NYC. Or as we once had a vision from a Heartdweller--somewhere on the West Coast.
Just last week Clare, Ezekiel, Sherry and I had been in deep intercession for days to STOP such a thing happening in our country. I was beginning to be truly troubled at the prospect that this might be what He will allow...next.
And then... I don't know how HE does it. I can't shift my emotions quickly--not in the least. But He seems to do it all the time. I suddenly 'saw' Him now in a flowery Hawaiian shirt! I've always wanted to visit Hawaii...
He spoke once again, "The Islands Here are so beautiful." Which brought to mind a vision Ezekiel had had of me and Jesus together. A very precious vision, but that's another whole story.
I had the sense, now, it was time to go back to my journal and record all that had just happened. I have a pattern in my journaling. I 'click' for three rhemas from the website, copy and paste them in and then 'talk' to Him about them while I'm journaling. I write what I'm talking. I go for a random Scripture, then. And do the same. And finally, I go for a random message.
This was the time now to ask Holy Spirit to point me to that message. And this is the one that came up: Christmas Eve 2015, a message given to Clare on December 24th, 2015.
Let me play some of that message for you here as Clare recorded it, and you'll see why this struck me so hard when I heard it.
(Clare begins)
I wish I had a bright and shiny message for you this Christmas Eve, but I'm afraid the Lord is truly suffering and the message is far from being cheerful.
He was very present to me tonight in worship and we spent a long, long time together. As I had told you about a few days ago, I set my computer's music list on shuffle--that's allowing the Holy Spirit to lead as to which songs to play, when.
The Lord's love inflamed my heart, until I could hardly bear to be in His presence. And I know that when He strengthens me like that, it means there's a trial coming.
I noticed He was wearing black slacks, normal shoes and a white shirt with pleats, and a black bow-tie. Then I also saw Him in a full Tux.
I'll never be able to communicate the tenderness and glory that He imparted to me today. And I just want to tell you that anything the Lord does with me, is also for YOU. Because I am merely one of His thousands of Brides and Queens.
And He wants you to know the kind of treatment that you are going to get when He takes you into His Home in Heaven. So, He shares it with me. He gives me a glimpse of what's going to happen ahead of time, so I can tell you what to expect.
There's nothing special about me. The only thing special about me is the Lord. And He is with you, too. And that makes you just as special.
He gave me a beautiful red-velvet, royal cape with ermine trim, and we walked down this long aisle towards the Throne. He danced with me, holding me so tenderly. He was wearing His ermine-trimmed, red velvet cape and gold crown. And then He placed a gold crown on my head, also. A very ornate one and said, "A perfect fit!" And we lingered there together, forehead to forehead.
And now the Lord is sobbing.
He began, "Oh, how I dread what I must do. Oh, how I dread it! All of humanity will be in shock and totally disoriented. All but the most remote, to answer your unspoken thought, My love."
I was thinking of those who live in the wilderness and don't ever get any news, and they're far away from the influence of people.
He continued, "This moment that must come to pass. The glory of having you in My presence forever must first be preceded by this horrendous trial upon the Earth.
"No, it shall not come nigh your dwelling, but the terror and confusion all over the world will be inescapable. My sorrow and mourning for the lost--this will hang heavy upon the Earth, like a thick, dark mantle of agony. Tormented souls who cry out as their blood is shed will cover the Earth with their sobs, with no one to comfort them, as many descend into Hell.
"And My Bride? What shall she do? She shall behold the consequences of what has been done to ravage the Earth. But then she shall accompany Me into Glory, where every tear will be blotted out. Where we will celebrate her Homecoming.
"But before that moment, I must suffer My Passion, all over again, Clare. Remember in these moments in the Garden when all was revealed to Me, what I was about to suffer for. The physical suffering was and never could be comparable to the mental, emotional anguish of those screaming and crying out for mercy.
"Yet mercy will be denied them, because the hour of mercy has vanished. The time has come when My mercy must be swallowed up in judgment. And Oh, how bitter that is for Me!"
I wrapped my arms around the Lord and held Him tightly, hoping to bring Him comfort. Only a little drop in truly a vast ocean of misery. And He wept bitterly. My very little part was to hold Him, almost as if I were holding Him upright, because He was slumped over me in utter despondency.
"Yet I will have My way with this world." He continued. "Yes, suffering will abound, but Glory will follow. Once the Earth is purified, it will rise again out of the ashes. And those who inhabit it will be trained in the ways of holiness from sea to sea. Yet that kernel of evil must be forever purged from the Earth, and for that reason I will allow the Earth a time of rest."
Here He is referring to the 1,000-year reign.
"For those who are Hell-bent, I will give them time to rise up again until the Purification is complete. Yes, this second time of purifying will bring forth the evil and corrupt seeds of Satan, once and for all, to be destroyed and stripped of their influence. And you shall stand by My side, and behold it with your own eyes, My Clare.
"Yes, the time is coming when evil shall no longer have a voice. Oh, the mysteries to be revealed! So many mysteries. And you will come to understand all things. No longer will you have any question. Rather you will be fully enlightened as to the 'why' of everything.
"Do not despair. You've been strengthened. Stand strong! This is your time of vindication. It is at hand. No longer will they say, 'Where is your God?' No, rather, 'THIS is YOUR God?? The Mighty and Powerful One? No wonder you love Him!' Yet, they will not understand My love.
"Be prepared. Be strengthened. It is coming."
So...is this all Coincidence? No... He has often told us on the Channel that as we join our hearts and minds to His, He is the one who orders the things that happen to us during our days, and especially during our quiet times with Him.
So. What does it all mean? I'm not completely sure. But it's consistent--and I can't just ignore it.
I would take it, at the least, as yet another reminder that we NEED to be ready. Always. Not slipping back into the world. Not even for a few days. Not even a few moments. And not losing hope. He's been telling us this for a while now--and this short talk with Him yesterday morning simply underscores what He's been telling Clare.
Oh, please be ready, Heartdwellers. Don't get 'too tired'. Don't be afraid, either. He's got us in His hands, as well as our families. That's a promise from another, recent Random Message draw. Just be close as possible to Him and all will be well.
He ended my Time with Him yesterday morning with one last song. It's based on a short message that comes from St. Therese of Avila.
Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
But God never changes.
Patience obtains all things
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.
It's becoming a daily song He plays for me. I think we would all do well to embrace it.
As an addendum to what happened in the morning, I'll share my evening time with Him, too. I go up to my room, normally, around 8:30 at night. I have pledged to Mary to pray at least one rosary a day--and this is how I prepare to go to bed. After the rosary, if it's not too late, I spend time in worship with Him again. Until He turns off my music, and that's the signal to go to bed.
The first song He played? A Christmas song... Within the 40 minutes that I stayed up from there, He played me three altogether. But the words of one of them sent me into travailing prayer over this world. This country.
I'll read them to you--and post a link to the song afterwards. It's from Casting Crowns, called "While You Were Sleeping"
Oh, little town of Bethlehem
Looks like another silent night
Above your deep and dreamless sleep
A giant star lights up the sky
And while you're lying in the dark
There shines an everlasting light
For the King has left his throne
And is sleeping in a manger tonight
Oh Bethlehem, what you have missed while you were sleeping!
For God became a man
And stepped into your world today
Oh Bethlehem, you will go down in history
As a city with no room for its King
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping
Oh, little town of Jerusalem
Looks like another silent night
The Father gave his only Son
The Way, The Truth, the Life had come
But there was no room for Him in the world he came to save
Jerusalem, what you have missed while you were sleeping
The Savior of the world is dying on your cross today
Jerusalem, you will go down in history
As a city with no room for its King
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping
United States of America
Looks like another silent night
As we're sung to sleep by philosophies
That save the trees and kill the children
And while we're lying in the dark
There's a shout heard 'cross the eastern sky
For the Bridegroom has returned
And has carried His Bride away in the night
America, what will we miss while we are sleeping?
Will Jesus come again
And leave us slumbering where we lay
America will we go down in history
As a nation with no room for its King
Will we be sleeping
Will we be sleeping


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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Democrats' health care agenda for August and the need to be tough on China on trade. Below are his remarks which can also be viewed here:
Mr. President, yesterday, the Majority Leader announced that the Senate would remain in session during much of the planned August recess. President Trump tweeted: "Great, maybe the Democrats will finally get something done other than their acceptance of High Crime and High Taxes."
As usual, the president's tweet makes little sense, given that Republicans control both houses of Congress.
But I agree with the president on one thing: canceling recess is a great opportunity to get something done. In fact, I have a suggestion for what Congress should do. How about this, Mr. President? Why don't we get something done on the issue that numerous polls say is the number one priority for Americans: healthcare?
We Democrats, our entire caucus, believes this previously unscheduled session time can be put to good use to finally help Americans secure the affordable health care that President Trump and congressional Republicans have thus far failed to deliver.
Before being sworn in, President Trump promised to deliver health care that was "far less expensive and far better"– those are his words – but since he's taken office, President Trump has completely dropped the ball on health care. Instead of shoring up our health care system and driving down costs, President Trump and Republicans have sabotaged our health care system and driven up costs.
Yesterday, Maine and Pennsylvania joined a growing list of states that will see higher health care rates thanks to the policies of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans. In states like Virginia, Maryland, New York, and Washington, rate increases are in the double digits. One PPO plan in Maryland requested a rate increase of 91%, and when you ask the CEOs of companies why their rates are going up many cite Trump administration policies and congressional Republican policies. Again, the number one issue affecting Americans is the high cost of health care. My Republican colleagues are busy touting the tax break. Well, if you're very wealthy you got a big break. If you're a middle-class person, far too often your increase in your premiums exceeds your tax break. So, let's do something to put more money – net more money – in the pockets of working-class people. Let's spend August working on health care.
Folks were already paying too much for health care, in the form of premiums, out-of-pocket expenses, and the eye-popping cost of so many prescription drugs. Now, all of those costs are going up because the "unified Republican government" has done little to bring down the high cost of health care, and what it has done has made the situation worse. Again, President Trump has dropped the ball on health care, and the August recess is the time to recover it and do something good.
President Trump deliberately sowed uncertainty in the health care marketplace as a way to make a political point against Obamacare, and then congressional Republicans repealed the coverage requirement in their tax bill. Health insurers from coast to coast cite the repeal of the coverage requirement as one of the major reasons they're increasing rates next year.
Just last night, a report issued by the Trump administration itself showed that Medicare is going insolvent faster than expected. And what caused it? In part because of the Republican tax bill AND "the repeal of the individual mandate, which increased the estimate of the number of uninsured, in turn leading to a large increase in uncompensated care payments." Again, the tax bill helped – or the tax bill led to Medicare being less solvent, it running out of money sooner.
And in short order, the Trump administration will make things even worse. They'll begin offering junk insurance plans that will bring back the dark days when Americans with pre-existing conditions faced higher premiums, denied care, and medical bankruptcy.
So, we now have a few extra weeks in August. What would be number one on the American peoples' list? Not the things Leader McConnell mentioned: falsely blaming Democrats when appropriations are moving along well, and he brags about how many appointments he's made to the bench. No. The number one thing Americans want is health care, and we Democrats will spend August recess focusing on that issue, and forcing Republicans to cast votes or deny votes on those important issues. It's a great opportunity, not just for Democrats, not just for Republicans, but for America. We are going to do it.
We already have an agenda ready to go, and we're going to push for votes on these measures in August:
1) We want to expand access to Medicare. Many of us Democrats in this caucus believe 55 should be the age you can buy-in - loads of Americans support that.
2) We want to increase tax credits to help families afford the cost of health care.
3) We want to create a National Insurance Program to lower premiums.
4) We want to ensure that people with pre-existing conditions don't get denied or priced out of insurance, due to an expansion of junk insurance. And –
5) We want to lower the sky-rocketing costs of drugs.
President Trump should stay in Washington. No Mar-a-Lago, Mr. President, no golf all the time. You've taken so many vacations, while you criticize others; typical, double-standard that you seem to exhibit every ten minutes. President Trump should stay in Washington with us, roll up his sleeves, and get to work on making health care great again.
Now on another matter, one I've talked to you about, Mr. President, our trade negotiations with China. As I've said many times before, I'm closer to President Trump on trade with China than I was to either President Obama or President Bush. I want our president to succeed in winning real concessions from the Chinese on longstanding issues like intellectual property theft and market access. I believed that unlike previous presidents, President Trump was serious about being tough on China to achieve our goals.
But week after week, I keep reading reports that President Trump and his team are not being tough with China, they're conciliatory, accommodating, whether it comes to our national security or our economic security where China is now eating our lunch.
Yesterday, it was reported that the Trump administration would agree to relax penalties on the Chinese telecom giant ZTE. If the reports are true about a sweetheart deal for ZTE, President Trump has put China first, not America first. If these reports are true, once again President Xi has outfoxed President Trump, the so-called great dealmaker.
ZTE has repeatedly violated US sanctions and lied to US officials about their efforts to rectify those violations. Their technology has been deemed a national security threat by the FCC, the FBI, and the Pentagon. Again, let me repeat that. Their technology is a national security threat, according to our defense and law enforcement authorities. Why on earth is the Trump administration considering relaxing penalties on such a bad actor?
Some reports suggest that the Trump administration is forgiving ZTE to set up an exchange for a short-term, limited purchase of US goods from China. If that's the case, what a terrible deal for America. Our number one priority should be reducing the threat of intellectual property theft. Intellectual property theft not only threatens our short-term economic outlook, it threatens our long-term leadership in high-tech industries, middle-class jobs for the future, and the security of our country. To relax penalties on ZTE, a proven threat to American IP, in a possible exchange for something as small as a one-time purchase of goods is like trading away your star player for a last-round draft pick.
By backing off and letting ZTE off the hook, China wins. If the reports are true, Congress should move in a bipartisan fashion to block this deal right away.
On top of the ZTE matter, there is no apparent path forward with the ongoing trade negotiations. Nothing concerning intellectual property theft. Nothing concerning market access. Not even a framework. The two recent negotiations with China, led by Secretary Mnuchin, and then Secretary Ross, have failed to produce anything that's concrete, real, lasting, and important to America.
The administration keeps sending different officials with different priorities to lead discussions with China. Some are tough are China and others are soft. Some have the president's instincts in mind, others do not. Secretary Mnuchin and Ambassador Lighthizer are in totally different camps. I'm in the Lighthizer camp, but the dissension is causing tremendous confusion and making our bargaining position so much the weaker.
President Trump ought to direct our negotiators – all of our negotiators – to be tough with China, and stick with it.


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His name is Akin. He's 14 years-old, lives in Lagos, wears Adidas sneakers, a Rolex, and lots of gold jewelry, and he earns his money by fleecing the gullible in the west:
Akin buys things online – laptops, BlackBerries, cameras, flat-screen TVs – using stolen credit cards and aliases. He has the loot shipped via FedEx or DHL to safe houses in Europe, where it is received by friends, then shipped on to Lagos to be sold on the black market. (He figures Americans are too smart to sell a camera on eBay to a buyer with an address in Nigeria.)
Akin's main office is an Internet cafe in the Ikeja section of Lagos. He spends up to ten hours a day there, seven days a week, huddled over one of 50 computers, working his scams.
And he's not alone: The cafe is crowded most of the time with other teenagers, like Akin, working for a "chairman" who buys the computer time and hires them to extract e-mail addresses and credit card information from the thin air of cyberspace. Akin's chairman, who is computer illiterate, gets a 60 percent cut and reserves another 20 percent to pay off law enforcement officials who come around or teachers who complain when the boys cut school. That still puts plenty of cash in Akin's pocket.
Given that his mother makes a
$30 a month as a cleaner and his dad makes the same by hustling at bus stations it should probably be no big surprise why Akin has no problems with the way he earns his money.
"What do you want me to do?" Akin asks in pidgin English, explaining why he turned to a life of Internet crime. "It is my God-given talent. Our politicians, they do their own; me, I'm doing my own. I feed my family – my sister, my mother, my popsie. Man must survive."
Or as Akin puts it, "White people are too gullible. They are rich, and whatever I gyp them out of is small change to them."
Who knew a lack of scruples and a willingness to bear false witness in the pursuit of money were God given talents? Oh, wait, just about every televangelist knows that. My bad.
It doesn't help that the penalties for 419 crimes in Nigeria are an open joke. Arrests are rare, prosecutions infrequent, and actual convictions few and far between. Scamming is pretty easy and makes big bucks even when your "boss" is withholding 80% of the take. When you live in a country like Nigeria you'd be crazy not to get in on that kind of action.


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World Health Day 2020: Universal Health Coverage – Everyone, EverywhereGeschreven op 18-2-2008 - Erik van Erne. Geplaatst in Agenda, Gezondheid, Iets anders, Int. Samenwerking
6 April 2019: Universal health coverage (UHC) is about ensuring all people and communities have access to quality health services where and when they need them, without suffering financial hardship.
It includes the full spectrum of services needed throughout life—from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care—and is best based on a strong primary health care system.
World Health Day 2020 is on Tuesday 7 April 2020.
6 April 2018 – Today is the first day of issue of stamps to commemorate World Health Day and the seventieth anniversary of WHO. The stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) are messengers of peace.
Human rights, the environment, endangered species and peace are all subjects of universal concern to the peoples of the world. And so is universal health coverage, this year's World Health Day theme.
April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization.
Over the past 50 years this has brought to light important health issues such as mental health, maternal and child care, and climate change. The celebration is marked by activities which extend beyond the day itself and serves as an opportunity to focus worldwide attention on these important aspects of global health.
World Health Day's message is simple: giving people access to healthcare without the prospect of financial hardship. This is regardless of where they're from; they could be in Africa, Asia, South America or the United States. What matters to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the group behind it, is that there's Health for All.
It has its reasons, too. The WHO asserts, following countless studies, that countries which invest in universal healthcare will make a sound investment in their human capital; indeed, access to a very bottom line of care and financial protection will not only truly improve someone's health and life expectancy, but also protects countries from epidemics, reduces poverty and the risk of hunger, creates jobs, drives economic growth and enhances gender equality.
18 februari 2008: Maandag 7 april is het World Health Day 2008. Deze dag markeert de oprichting van de World Health Organisation (WHO) van de United Nations. De WHO zet zich wereldwijd in en ijvert voor een betere gezondheid. Het thema dit jaar zal u niet verbazen: de klimaatverandering in relatie tot de gezondheid van mensen over de hele wereld !


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In his book Postmodernism, or the Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism, Jameson offers a new clear cut definition of "reification" for the postmodern era. For Jameson, the standard definition of "reification" as vulgar Marxists would believe, i.e. "the transformation of social relationship into things," has now become only the second nature of reification. His new definition can be found in a full paragraph below:
The other definition of reification that has been important in recent years is the "effacement of the traces of production" from the object itself, from the commodity thereby produced. This sees the matter from the standpoint of the consumer: it suggests the kind of guilt people are freed from if they are able not to remember the work that went into their toys and furnishings. Indeed, the point of having yourown object world, and walls and muffled distance or relative silence all around you, is to forget about all those innumerable others for a while; you don't want tohave to think about Third World women every time you pull yourself up to your word processor, orall the other lower-class people with their lower-class lives when you decide to use or consume your other luxury products: it would be like having voices inside your head; indeed, it "violates" the intimate space of your privacy and your extended body. For a society that wants to forget about class, therefore,reification in this consumer-packaging sense is veryfunctional indeed; consumerism as a culture involves much more than this, but this kind of "effacement" is surely the indispensable precondition on which all the rest can be constructed. (314-315)


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Thank you for helping us put a stamp on the most popular name character song in Ghana. Name characters, especially female name characters seem to be doing the magic for some artistes in recent times, though the trend has been around from time immemorial.
5micsGh, your most original contents hub, Ghana's only rating and reviewing brand put up the poll for three of the most popular name character songs in Ghana; 'Abena' by King Promise, 'Adiepena' by Kidi and 'Angela' by Kuami Eugene.
A lot of things come together to make a name character themed song a hit or a classic. Aside the name, the content of the song, the reason or story behind the name. The background against which the story is told is equally vital, this is where sound production comes in.
Poll was live on 5micsGh.com from 6th to 10th August
Congratulations to King Promise first and foremost for winning the hearts of many with 'Abena'. Congratulations to Kidi and Kuami Eugene as well as other musicians who make beautiful music for all to enjoy every now and then.
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Arch Beach Heights Homes for sale are located at the top of the ridgeline near Moulton Meadows Park and surrounded by miles of hiking trails. Many affordable ocean view homes can be found in this neighborhood just above Victoria and Woods Cove beaches, and minutes away from downtown. Primarily contemporary and traditional in style, Arch Beach Heights homes are designed to take advantage of coastlines and Catalina Island Sunset views and the some of the best home values in Laguna Beach can be found in this area.
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Tower Transit City Direct Service 670 is a Weekday Peak Hour City Direct Service between Yishun West and the Central Business District, passing through Yishun Ring Rd. It is the twentieth City Direct route introduced under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP).
|Route Overview
|[AM]: Yishun Avenue 7 (Opp Blk 288) → Marina Boulevard (Marina Bay Financial Ctr)
[PM]: Central Boulevard (Marina Bay Stn) → Yishun Avenue 7 (Blk 289)
|Passes Through
|Yishun Ring Rd, Shenton Way / Anson Rd
|Route Length
|Towards Marina Blvd: 28.3 km
|Towards Yishun Ave 7: 28.7 km
|Travelling Time
|71 mins
|Operator Information
|BCM Route Package
|Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package
|Current Operator
|Tower Transit Singapore Pte Ltd
(Tower Transit Singapore)
|Current Depot
|Mandai Bus Depot
|Current Fleet
|Double Deck Bus
|Operating Hours
|Departure Times from Yishun Ave 7
|Weekdays, except Public Holidays
|07:20 – 07:40
|Departure Times from Central Blvd
|Weekdays, except Public Holidays
|18:10 – 18:25
|Operating Frequency
|From Yishun Ave 7
|20 mins
|From Central Blvd
|15 mins
|Fare Information
|Charges express distance fares
City Direct Service 670 provides residents of Yishun West with greater connectivity to the CBD. The service provides a travel alternative for commuters who relied on the rail network and feeder buses to and from work. The route incorporates an express sector between Yishun and the CBD via SLE, CTE, Outram Rd and Cantonment Rd.
This is the twentieth City Direct service to be introduced under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP), which provides more options for commuters using stretches of the existing rail lines that experience persistently high ridership, while the ongoing rail enhancement measures are being implemented.
MRT Stations Served
- NS14 Khatib
- EW15 Tanjong Pagar
- TE19 Shenton Way
- DT17 Downtown
- NS27CE2TE20 Marina Bay
Departure Timings
Weekdays (except Public Holidays)
- Morning Peak from Yishun Avenue 7 (Opp Blk 288):
07:20 & 07:40
- Evening Peak from Central Boulevard (Marina Bay Stn):
18:10 & 18:25
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Operator History
- 29 Mar 2016 – 27 Mar 2020: Tong Tar Transport Service Pte Ltd
- 30 Mar 2020 – 03 Sep 2021: SMRT Buses Ltd
- 05 Sep 2021 – Present: Tower Transit Singapore Pte Ltd
The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2026 under the Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package.
Route History
- 2016 (29 Mar): Introduced between Yishun Ave 7 (Opp Blk 288) and Marina Blvd (Marina Bay Financial Ctr) during morning peak hours and between Central Blvd (Marina Bay Stn) and Yishun Ave 7 (Blk 289) during evening peak hours as a peak hour one-directional service on weekdays under the BSEP. Operated under Contract PT233A
- 2020 (30 Mar): Operations transferred to SMRT Buses Ltd under the Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package with double deck buses deployed.
- 2020 (08 Apr – 01 Jun): Temporarily suspended due to Singapore COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Measures.
- 2021 (05 Sep): Operations transferred to Tower Transit under the Sembawang–Yishun Bus Package
Changes in Departure Times:
|Effective Date
|Morning Peak Timings
|Evening Peak Timings
|29 Mar 2016
|07:20, 07:30 & 07:40
|18:10 & 18:25
|30 Mar 2020
|07:20 & 07:40
|18:10 & 18:25
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I walk alone from the dark night
leaving behind tormented dreams.
Why trouble over details
when the house is on fire?
The soul needs solitude and silence
like a creature food and water.
Shouting across barricades,
fists high in the air, do you wonder
whose world this might be?
So convinced of agency
that morning light
will not affect your equation?
Serious questions I know,
but I drop these behind me
like breadcrumbs on a trail.
Somewhere ahead in a sharp bend
where the river runs in rapids
I'll pause for you beside the high rock.
Have faith in the maker of mountains
and just let go. The river is calling.


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No one has yet created an enterprise network where bandwidth is unlimited: give talented people capacity, and they'll find ways to occupy it. However there are many industries and situations where throughput, low latency and high availability are vital, and for those networks there is Corning Optical Communications.
Corning Optical Communications' FutureCom EA System is specially designed to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBase-T) over 100 meters with enhanced performance margin. The system provides a universal generic cabling solution for the use of Ethernet, VoIP, telephone, TV and can save up to 80% of installation time thanks to its factory-terminated, 100% tested cable assemblies.
FutureCom EA exceeds international standards requirements –ISO/IEC 11801 AMD 1:2008, Class EA, and ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 Augmented Category 6 system.
The fully-shielded Cat.6A S500 module is the first in the industry to receive a certification, as per approved TIA Standard 2008-04, Augmented Category 6, ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 Component Standard. The module has also achieved Cat.6A component certification, as per approved ISO/IEC 11801:2002 Amd 1 (2008-4) and Amd 2 (2010-4) international standard.
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Plume Air Report is my go-to tool. There are others, but Plume is my favorite. It is available free as an iOS and Android download.
Innovator, Romain Lacombe, is the founder and CEO of Plume. He has a varied background which includes environmental economics, math, banking, a stint in Silicon Valley, and a Fulbright scholarship. Open Data, which is a key premise behind Plume, is one of his top concerns.
During the COP21 conference in Paris, Lacombe co-organized the international event "Data Against Climate Change." He believes that data can boost "climate innovation," as well as serve as an instrument of assessment and evaluation.
Equally important for Lacombe is delivering to users a drill down on pollution history for specific areas via "geolocation." This illustrates hourly shifts, and daily comparisons to annual levels. Lacombe defines this as "making the air more transparent."
Plume's World Air Map collects beyond 500,000 data points every day from 11,000 stations, in order to build "predictive models" for over 200 metro localities. For those vicinities without a station, a combination of Artificial Intelligence and data science can estimate air pollution levels on a 60-minute basis. Emissions become a concrete entity, "democratizing access to environmental information."
The map contains hexagons of different sizes and colors to demarcate city population size (from 1 million to 10 million), and city pollution (from black indicating a Plume index of +300 to two shades of blue ranging from 0-20 and 20-50). Twenty countries are listed alphabetically; 150 cities cover North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
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ATLANTA, Georgia – October 16, 2013 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – Hispanicize HX, the regional Latino influencers events platform of the annual Hispanicize event, will land in Dallas this Thursday. Title sponsored by Chivas Regal, this reception will gather the city's top Latino influencers in journalism, blogging, marketing, technology and entertainment with "TED Talks"-type presentations, networking and a musical performance by R&B artist, Marcos J. Perez.
Powered by sister company Hispanicize Wire and working with regional organization Social Latino Professional Network, and the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), Hispanicize HX events will take place at Winston's Supper Club, 3111 Welborn St, Dallas, Texas 75219, on Thursday, October 17th from 6PM-9PM. Industry guests include Gaby Natale, TV Host/Exec Producer of Super Latina TV, Veronica Torres, Blogger of Healthy Latinas Lifestyle, Mando Rayo, Author of Austin Breakfast Tacos, Regis Mejia, CEO/Founder of Talentize.com. Special guest Global Cafe DJ will keep the hot mixes pumping through the night.
TO RSVP for Hispanicize HX Dallas click here: https://hxdallas.eventbrite.com/
"Our HX events will bring greater media, social media and marketing recognition to talented presenters and Latino music artists that deserve to be better known," said Manny Ruiz, founder of the Hispanicize platforms that include the Hispanicize event, Hispanicize Wire and Hispanicize digital. "Through the HX events and our Hispanicize Wire press release distribution platform we will change the game for influential thought leaders and Latin music artists."
About Hispanicize HX
Hispanicize HX, the regional events platform of the annual Hispanicize event, are dynamic regional events for top Latino thought leaders that feature "TED Talks"-type presentations, high caliber networking and live music and/or DJs.
Powered by sister company Hispanicize Wire and working with regional media and partner organizations across the nation, Hispanicize HX events will take place from September through early November in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Diego, San Francisco, Atlanta and Washington, DC.
The content, style and high-energy fun of Hispanicize HX are mini versions of what everyone experiences at the annual Hispanicize event. Hispanicize HX will continuously unite thought leaders from multiple industries in order to improve their careers, lives and businesses.


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Friends in need!
Sometimes saving the world entails a little help from your friends. When a suspicious new intern comes to Zipline, asking questions about celeb columnist Faith Herbert, it's up to her coworkers to help safeguard her secret identity as Summer Smith. Faith's greatest power has always been inspiring others - see just how much she's changed the lives of her new friends in this special one-shot story!
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Rosebery House
2 Rosebery Avenue, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, BN22 9QA
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Call now for more details - staff are happy to answer any of your questions about care.
To help find the right care home for you, here's some questions you can ask when you enquire.
- What is your visitor policy?
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Do you need to find care urgently? Call our care experts on 0800 048 8618 between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday to get their impartial guidance.
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30 beds
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Covid-19 response
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From the owner
Rosebery House provides care services for the elderly in 30 comfortable rooms arranged over 2 floors. All rooms are light and airy, tastefully decorated and designed with the resident's comfort in mind for single occupancy.
Our care philosophy is…
Rosebery House provides care services for the elderly in 30 comfortable rooms arranged over 2 floors. All rooms are light and airy, tastefully decorated and designed with the resident's comfort in mind for single occupancy.
Our care philosophy is centred on the individual's right to achieve and maintain privacy, dignity, independence, choice and fulfilment regardless of their physical or mental capabilities.
Staff plan the care on an individual basis to suit each service user's capabilities and interests. They are also committed to meeting the special cultural needs of those from ethnic minority groups and respect each service user as an individual and value him or her as a person. From this they draw a set of related values and aim to promote each person's potential to live a dignified, private, independent and fulfilled life.
From the manager
""One of the best things about Rosebery House is that it really feels like a home. This is partly because we are lucky to have such beautiful surroundings for our residents to enjoy but also because of the way we approach care. Our staff make it feel really homely and restful, we are proud of the level of care we provide, and also of the relaxed atmosphere and family feel here."
— Hamzeh Hani Shatnawi
Care provided
Residential care
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.
Dementia care
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
Care specialisms
This home offers specialised care for any of the following:
- Adults over 65 years
- Hearing impairment
- Visual impairment
- Dementia
- Alzheimer's disease
- 30 beds
- All single bedrooms
- 6 beds in double / twin rooms
- Opened in 1967
- Near public transport
- Elevator
- Wheelchair access
- Personal furniture allowed
- TV point in rooms
- Grounds / gardens
From £750 per week
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The final price will depend on your individual requirements - contact the care home for more details.
Funding for care in England
If your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care.
To qualify, you must first arrange a care needs assessment.Read more about how to fund care
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Choosing care has been ranked one of life's most stressful events. That's why Care Concierge's care experts will act as your personal care consultants. We'll research on your behalf and find you the right care, at the right cost - turning stress into straightforward.
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What type of care does Rosebery House provide?Rosebery House provides Residential and Dementia care.
Is Rosebery House regulated?Yes, Rosebery House is regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
Does Rosebery House provide support for people with dementia?Yes, Rosebery House provides care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
How many residents are there at Rosebery House?Rosebery House has a total of 30 beds.


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Cavs rally for key win over 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers learned a painful lesson.
On the rare occasion when LeBron James has a poor game, the Cleveland Cavaliers' next opponent is usually in trouble.
James made a twisting bank shot with 19.3 seconds left to put Cleveland ahead to stay and the Cavaliers defeated the 76ers 91-88.
James, who finished with 26 points, took the ball at the top of the key, drove through the lane and put Cleveland up 90-88. After a Philadelphia miss, Cleveland forward Joe Smith was fouled and made one free throw.
Andre Iguodala, who led the 76ers with 19 points, missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
James made 4-of-17 shots and scored 13 points in Saturday's 85-71 loss to Detroit. The NBA's leading scorer answered his poor game less than 24 hours later. James was 11-of-18 from the field with nine rebounds and nine assists.
James' performance was no surprise to Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks.
"That's what superstars do," Cheeks said. "They rarely have two bad games in a row. He has a tough game in Detroit, came back and played the way he's capable of playing. That's why the superstars play."
James patiently dribbled beyond the foul line before heading into the lane for his winning shot.
"The plan was to attack, but I didn't think it was there in the beginning so I backed up," he said. "I was able to get it off the backboard."
James, with some help from Delonte West, also contested Iguodala's attempt to tie the game.
"I thought LeBron did a heck of a job getting through the screen and contesting the shot without fouling," Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said.
"I felt like I got a decent shot and I had a chance," Iguodala said. "It just didn't go down."
The news wasn't all good for the Cavaliers, whose grip on the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference has been slipping thanks to a three-game losing streak and seven losses in nine game going into Sunday.
Cleveland played without forward Ben Wallace, who missed the game because of back spasms. Wallace left Saturday's game in the third quarter after missing the two previous contests. Cleveland's injury problems continued when guard Daniel Gibson left the game in the third quarter because of soreness in his left ankle. He returned to the lineup after missing 18 games because he sprained the ankle on March 29.
Trailing 86-82, Cleveland got two 3-pointers from West to tie the game at 88 with 1:13 to play. West, who missed Saturday's game with a strained tendon in his left ankle, finished with 18 points.
"It's funny because it goes to show how mental this game actually is," said West, who also had 11 assists. "I remember sitting on the bench right before we came out from as timeout. I'm thinking 'I'm getting ready to hit it. I'm going to sting them.' Sure enough, the ball came right to me and I let it fly."
"Obviously, that put them over the hump," Cheeks said of West's big shots.
James was happy to see one of his teammates knock down some open shots.
"I attract a lot of double teams and one thing he has to do is catch and shoot," James said. "He doesn't have to think about it. That's what he did."
The surging 76ers lost consecutive games for the first time since Feb. 1-4 and remained a half game behind Toronto for the sixth playoff spot in the East. Philadelphia has won seven of 10 and went 11-4 in March.
"It was a tough loss for us," Cheeks said. "To play Cleveland like this, with LeBron, it's like playoff basketball."
"That's a very good team," James said. "This month they were the second best team in the whole NBA. It's a very good, high-flying athletic team."
Louis Williams scored 17 and Andre Miller added 16 for Philadelphia.
Philadelphia controlled the first half, leading by as many as 11 points. The Cavaliers took their first lead, 53-51, on Devin Brown's 3-pointer with 7:26 left in the third quarter. The scored was tied 68-68 after three quarters.
Notes: Mike Brown benched shooting guard Sasha Pavlovic, who is 15-of-47 from the field in his last five games and started Devin Brown. Pavlovic, who has started 44 games, did not play. ... Miller added nine assists. ... The teams meet again in Philadelphia on April 14.


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If you have found yourself questioning whether you chose the right career, you are not alone. In fact, nearly 49% of workers have made a dramatic career shift by the time they are 39! Regardless of whether you are feeling the itch because you want higher pay, more flexibility, or just simply don't enjoy your work, you should embrace the desire for change.
To make the leap a little less intimidating, we interviewed eight successful business leaders who too made a big midlife career change. Keep reading to learn more about their experiences and their best tips for anyone ready to take the leap!
Leverage Your Skills
I recently made an "industry" career change after spending 25 years in the staffing and recruiting world, specifically working in the agency side of recruiting. While I was still passionate about bringing the best talent to the best companies, I was sensing that it was time to leverage all those years of expertise and experience elsewhere. I began to evaluate what "transferable skills" I had and how I could leverage the diversity in my abilities and background to bring to a new industry and/or employer. The next step was to do some "creative targeting," or identifying opportunities in the external marketplace, to determine what businesses, industries or companies would value my skills and experience and perhaps bring a new perspective to that particular role/company. Finally, for many of us, we are looking to be part of an exceptional culture and team, filled with innovation and the ability to thrive personally and professionally, that was ultimately the final criteria for evaluating the next career opportunity!
Kristy Bach, BestCompaniesTexas
Explore the "What If?"
When I was 22, I traveled around the country in an RV interviewing people about their career paths. Over 300 interviews were conducted, and I heard my fair share of midlife career changes. Accountants turned to goat farmers. CEOs gave up corner offices to become fiction writers. IT professionals started a frozen custard shop. The stories go on, but I think the commonality that drives people to make a midlife career change is the feeling of living (and dying) with "what if?" That "what if" feeling eventually becomes too strong to ignore. Some people listen to that feeling, trust it and make a change. Others ignore that urge, bury the feeling, and keep on with what they're doing. My tip is just to listen to your feelings. Acknowledge them, explore ways to make it work, and if there's a light, follow it.
Brett Farmiloe, Dallas SEO Company
Find the Right Company
When looking into a career change, the task isn't always as complex as switching entire industries, but switching companies to better serve you and your professional development. After being at a company for a number of years, this change can be just as scary as jumping into an entirely new field! My tip would be to find a company that highly values the integrity of the ownership of the organization. Being able to rely on an owner that speaks clearly and does what they say they are going to do leads to high job satisfaction and will make the career transition much easier.
Chris Dunkin, Portable Air
Take the Leap
Making a midlife career change can be a daunting decision that feels like a setback. There is a certain idea that by the midway point in your career, you should be a seasoned professional who is thriving in their field. However, living life includes growing as a person and as a professional. Sometimes you no longer feel fulfilled by the career you chose in your 20's and that is perfectly okay. If you are considering a midlife career change, take the leap and do it.
Ryan Nouis, TruPath
Work in a Space That Genuinely Makes You Happy
I made a massive career change back in 1991. I previously worked as an attorney in Chicago and St. Louis before opening my own printing company in Tennessee. The tip I would give to someone looking to make the big jump is to work in a space that genuinely makes them happy. I know that sounds cliche, but it is true! At the end of the day, you have to wake up every morning and go to work—so work should be something you truly enjoy.
Eric Blumenthal, The Print Authority
Take Courses Online and Offline
Almost 10 years after I launched a career as an IT Support Officer, I switched to a career in creative writing and content writing. So far, I haven't had any regrets. That isn't to say that it has been smooth sailing. From time to time, I still encounter tough challenges which I have learned to surmount. My tips for anyone considering a career move would be this: Take courses online and offline. It will help you to go into the job market with adequate knowledge. Also, try out the job on a part-time basis or as a freelancer. This way you are sure that you'll be happy taking on your new career. Also, interview role models who are doing the kind of jobs you intend to go into.
Chioma Iwunze, Time Doctor
Be Flexible
I was happy in the hospitality industry as an HR executive and hotel general manager. But 20 years of anything is enough! My advice is to be flexible. I started out thinking I would create feature articles for magazines but was wooed by the resume industry. It's the perfect blend of business, nonfiction writing and helping people follow their dreams.
Joni Holderman, Thrive! Resumes
Reinvent Yourself Through New Skills
Like most folks, I had no idea what I wanted to do when I was in college, or after college, or after I got my first job, or second job… you get the idea. I figured it out as I went. I have been exceedingly lucky in my professional life to be surrounded by people who have turned into mentors and friends who have been selfless with their time and fiercely generous with their knowledge. When you know where you want to go, start working toward it.
Now is one of the best times in our history to reskill or reinvent yourself. Everything is available online, from free courses to bootcamps (usually 8-12 weeks), to full-blown degrees. In my personal experience, I've found that you don't need a 2 or 4-year degree to get most roles anymore. You need the aptitude, motivation and a little bit of grit.
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Take & Make Cotton Ball Rainbow: Craft Kits for Kids – Limited Supply / Contact the Library to schedule a pick up
Saturday, April 10
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Ages 3 and up.
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This week's kit – Cotton Ball Rainbow
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Every week, we'll mine the waiver wire for lesser-rostered assets to help your squad, whether you favor dynasty or the redraft format, and we'll also toss in some tips for DFS players out there. Finally, we will look at some former go-to fantasy assets who may be overvalued - in the short- or long-term - for one reason or another.
Mats Zuccarello, RW, Minnesota Wild (47.4%): One of my perennial favorites as far as underappreciated fantasy assets go, Zuccarello is already off to a strong - and predictably undervalued - start. Skating on a top line and power play with Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek, the diminutive skater leads the Wild with six points, including a pair with the extra skater. As is usual, he should be spoken for in a much greater percentage of ESPN.com fantasy leagues.
Lucas Raymond, LW/RW, Detroit Red Wings (19.9%): Skating on a Red Wings' top line with Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi in Sunday's tilt with Chicago, the teen forward earned his first hat trick of what portends to be a long and successful NHL career. (According to the Detroit Free Press, the last skater 19 or younger to do so for Detroit was Steve Yzerman back in 1985.) This is just the beginning for the 2020 fourth-overall draft pick. Accustomed to competing with grown-ups following two pro seasons in Sweden, Raymond should be rostered all but the shallowest of fantasy leagues. Keep in mind, the gifted winger is at his most dangerous when a still-yet unvaccinated Bertuzzi is eligible to travel and play.
Rickard Rakell, C/RW, Anaheim Ducks (16.3%): So far, I like the looks of the Ducks' new forward line consisting of Rakell, rookie Trevor Zegras, and veteran Adam Henrique. Putting in hefty on-ice minutes, that trio appears to have some pop. I also appreciate Rakell's four goals on 24 shots through six games to date. Not a stranger to scoring, the 28-year-old has two 30-plus goal campaigns to his credit. I propose we might be in for a third.
Zack Kassian, RW, Edmonton Oilers (11.7%): Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl aren't the only ones putting up points for the red-hot Oilers (although to be fair, those two are scoring a lot). This Edmonton club remains undefeated also due to contributions from others on the roster, including the third-line winger. While three goals and two assists though four games is slightly out of character for Kassian, the physical play is not. Already boasting 23 hits and 18 penalty minutes, the gritty winger is making his presence felt otherwise. He's a must-roster in fantasy leagues that also reward the rough stuff.
Jonathan Dahlen, C, San Jose Sharks (5.3%): After navigating a rather bumpy road to launch his pro career in North America, and following two much more successful seasons in Sweden, Dahlen is fitting in just fine with the Sharks in his first NHL campaign. Three goals and one assist through five contests, and the 23-year-old is skating on a top line and power play with Logan Couture and Timo Meier. Team captain in Sweden, Ulf Dahlen's kid has matured and evolved into a significant scoring threat, largely via hard work, in the years following his 2016 draft selection by the Ottawa Senators. He's easy to root for and roster in deeper ESPN.com leagues.
Evan Rodrigues, C, Pittsburgh Penguins (2.9%): Even before Jeff Carter was sidelined (COVID-19), Rodrigues contributed a pair of goals and assist on 12 shots over four contests. Then, when slotted in as top-line substitute, the reserve center potted a goal and assist on five shots in Saturday's wholehearted drubbing of the Maple Leafs. While Rodrigues loses fantasy value once the club's other centers - Carter, Sidney Crosby, eventually Evgeni Malkin - fully recover, we've likely got a few games to go. Competing with Jake Guentzel and a speedy Kasperi Kapanen, the 28-year-old serves as a fabulous temporary asset this week, versus the Lightning, Flames, and Devils.
See also: Viktor Arvidsson, RW/LW, Los Angeles Kings (18.5%); Jonathan Drouin, LW, Montreal Canadiens (16.8%); Ryan Johansen, C, Nashville Predators (11.6%)
Tony DeAngelo, Carolina Hurricanes (48.0%): The former Ranger has four assists thus far, every one of them counting with the extra skater. Anchoring one of the NHL's most lethal (third-best) special teams units, DeAngelo should be rostered in any league that rewards production from the backend. Particularly where power-play points count for extra.
Nate Schmidt, Winnipeg Jets (10.2%): Schmidt - not Josh Morrissey nor Neal Pionk - is currently leading the Jets' blue line with three power-play points. Serving as Morrissey's top-pair partner, he has another three helpers at even-strength. Unless your blue line is stacked, the nine-year veteran deserves consideration in most standard fantasy leagues. Before lumbering a bit in Vancouver last season, Schmidt averaged half a point per game through three years in Vegas. His role in Winnipeg feels equally promising.
Brayden McNabb, Vegas Golden Knights (6.6%): While he won't put up the spiciest production numbers, the Vegas defender has a fantasy role to fill in leagues that reward more than just scoring. Sporting 12 blocked-shots and a dozen hits, McNabb is averaging 1.9 fantasy points per game in ESPN's standard league - more than Alec Martinez, Shea Theodore, and Alex Pietrangelo. And, unlike his three blue-line colleagues, he's widely available.
See also: Dmitry Orlov, Washington Capitals (27.7%); Damon Severson, New Jersey Devils (8.2%); Radko Gudas, Florida Panthers (8.7%)
Mikko Koskinen, Edmonton Oilers (25.3%): The Oilers' other netminder looked just fine in recent back-to-back starts with Mike Smith shelved on injured reserve. He appeared equally good as last week's mid-game substitute when Smith suffered his lower-body injury. Koskinen has allowed five total goals through three appearances, earning the victory in each. Take advantage of his confident play - and Edmonton's relentlessness in putting the puck in the opposition's net - from now until Smith heals up and reclaims the starter's gig. Coach Dave Tippett has no reason to rush the veteran back at present.
See also: Braden Holtby, Dallas Stars (42.1%)
Lowered expectations
Sean Monahan, F, Calgary Flames (61.5%): Not exactly an impressive launch to what was supposed to round out into a so-promised redemption campaign. Following his least-productive season since competing as a rookie, Monahan has already been demoted to the Flames' fourth line. (He is still a member of Calgary's power play.) Playing fewer than 15 minutes a game, Monahan has zero goals or assists to start. Bench the former 80-plus point producer until matters turn around. Or drop him outright, if there are superior options available.


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The new PD-100 black hornet nano-drone has made its way into the Australian Army in a very big way. It is mainly utilized as a small range, inconspicuous recon drone. However, it is essentially the first of its kind, and the possibilities are endless.
Not too shabby for a drone the size of a matchbox
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These little dudes have been assisting in recon training with the Australian Army. Apparently, they are much quieter than their larger drone counterparts. This, coupled with the tiny size, makes them a perfect match for covert recon. They can also snap some really crisp pictures for a micro-drone.
This makes them a logical improvement from the already tremendously effective "instanteye" being used by forces today. The instanteye has a lackluster battery and picture resolution, but can still be advantageous for getting an idea of the enemy's position from a safe distance. The PD-100 black hornet improves on this with a much smaller, quieter, design.
A previous generation of the "instanteye"
The thought of spawning hundreds of these little dudes all over a battlefield, essentially giving commanders a fully comprehensive and detailed view of the battlefield, could change the way battle tactics evolve alongside nano-technology.
This brings to mind sci-fi visions of Ed Harris in "The Truman Show" overseeing every single detail in a massive landscape, pulling every tiny string perfectly. Now couple that with tactical genius in a real-world setting, and it's not too far of a logical jump to consider the combat effects.
Another interesting implication to consider with these little marvels is their offensive capabilities. What if one of these was armed with high explosives and controlled remotely to be deadly accurate? Now consider that possibility, but with a swarm of dozens of them — or hundreds.US Military Released Micro Drone Swarm From FA 18 Super Hornet Jet…
Here is a video of a micro-drone 9 (albeit, larger than the PD-100 black hornets) swarm being released by some F-18s.
Imagine those, but smaller, strapped and readied with high explosives, each controlled remotely by some military equivalent to a professional gamer. The quiet PD-100 black hornet certainly poses some interesting implications.
As of now, the biggest limitation of this technology is its battery life. It is estimated at somewhere between 30-60 minutes. This is somewhat of a far cry from its larger drone counterpart, the RQ-11b Raven (which is estimated at about 60-90 minutes).
Still, even with its limited battery life and the obvious problems that could arise for a small drone in heavy winds — the PD-100 seems to be dipping its tiny little toes into the water of the world of evolved combat. Time will tell if military tech will continue to go bigger, by getting smaller.


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Took me long enough, right?
First up: Marriage Shrine Part one. Almost all of the items come from the wedding, or were presents while we were dating. Others are just pretty or have family significance. The picture is our favorite from the wedding, and it wasn't even from our photographer, but Nick's aunt.
Marriage Shrine Part Two: A poem written by a friend for our wedding, the dried roses and ribbons from the scavenger hunt proposal, and curios from other friends weddings.
Hermes Mini-shrine, on top of my jewelry box. I've had this key forever, I have no idea where it came from but it's great for Hermes, isn't it?
The combined space for Aphrodite and Hera. Aphrodite's is the seashell and perfume bottle, the rest is for Hera.
Two pictures of the main/working Altar. And my mass of peacock feathers.
You can also see my prayer beads. I really love the simplicity of this altar arrangement.
And this is the roommates derpy Corgi, Ein. He barged in while I was taking pictures. And leapt on top of the bed as if he had agility!


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Senior columnist Josh Swanson and editor Nolan Schmidt discuss the big stretch ahead for the Bison men's basketball team. They also discuss the steady improvement on the women's side under new head coach Jory Collins.
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text: #BigKidsBookClub is back! Sorry for the extended break – life, the universe, and all of that getting in the way, but 2022 is set to bring the podcast roaring to new life. As we wait for content to get back up and running, we take a look into the archives of the podcast to listen againContinue reading "Big Kids Book Club Podcast Archives – Alwyn Hamilton"


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Hello! Hello! I hope you had a fabulous weekend. Most of mine was spent binge watching English costume dramas and sewing. Hot off the heels of my first successful bodice modification in a woven fabric, I couldn't resist making another Sureau....like, immediately. I think I'm turning into a middle aged Deer and Doe fangirl - Squee. Above is my latest - a Sureau in black.
I know, I look pretty pleased with myself don't I? I'm just really happy. It's hard to find dresses to fit me. They're either too tight in the bust or too long in the arms and I'm swimming in them, making me feel frumpy and dumpy. So this is awesome for me. I'm not being overly dramatic when I say that learning about full bust adjustments has been absolutely empowering - a real game changer. And I know that I need to continue to work on fitting, but I also think I see a benchmark in my progress. I never thought I liked to wear dresses, but I guess I just hadn't met the right dress.
A rare view of the back of my arms. I think the fit is pretty good, as I usually have way too much room in the back. I've worn this to work twice now, and it's been comfortable to sit in all day. However, I do wish I had lined it because I don't like to spend the day tugging at my skirt to make sure it's not riding up. I opted to leave off the sleeves because the fabric is a little crisp, and I was worried they would be puffy. Plus, I already know I will always wear it with a cardigan cuz I know me and what I like to wear. The one thing I need to do, though, is trim down the back of the facing, which peeks out a little bit.
Some quick notes before I forget:
- The fabric is a black shirting purchased a while back from Fabric Outlet during one of their awesome 40% off sales. I bought it to make a shirt for Beej. Oops.
- This time I had faith that the bodice would fit and sewed up the side seams using the correct 5/8 seam allowance. I folded the skirt pattern piece up about 2" about two thirds of the way down AND cut the bottom hem at the size for a 36. The result was only minimal hemming. A turned up serged edge basically.
- I put in a regular zipper and it was SO freaking easy. I don't think an invizible zip is all that necessary since it's on the side so not very visible at all.
- I splashed out and bought vintage glass buttons made in Germany from Britex. They were $1.25 each and are SO much nicer than plastic buttons. Here's an over-exposed picture so you can see the buttons up close. (Funny, I never would have thought I would ever get excited about buttons.)
"Who ever heard of a skinny Santa?" I even made a plate of "grey food" to carry around as a prop.
So that's it! Thanks so much for reading and have a fantastic week.


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The Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday the signing of free agent guard Jimmie Snap Hunter, while also announcing the signings of Johnny Davis and Leonard Perry as assistant coaches. Per club policy, terms of the agreements were not released.
Hunter, a 6-4, 180-pound guard, played last season with the Gary Steelheads of the CBA, where he averaged a league-leading 27.6 points per game. His 1,214 points set a Steelheads single-season record. He also averaged 5.4 rebounds per game, 5.4 assists per game, led the Steelheads with 83 steals, shot nearly 40 percent (.396) from 3-point range. He was named the CBAs Player of the Week three times. In March 2006, he signed with Etosa Alicante of the Spanish ACB, where he averaged 15.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in 12 games.
Davis is a former Pacers player who was with the team from 1978-1982 and brings years of coaching experience to the bench. He has been a head coach with two teams (Philadelphia and Orlando) while serving as an assistant coach with Atlanta, the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland, New Jersey, Orlando and Minnesota. Davis, after playing collegiately at Dayton, was a second-round pick of Portland in the 1976 NBA Draft and was an integral part of the Blazers 1977 World Championship team. He also played for Atlanta and Cleveland with career averages of 12.9 points per game and 4.5 assists per game.
Perry will be joining an NBA team for the first time after being in college coaching since 1994 when he graduated from the University of Idaho. He served as an assistant coach at Utah State from 1994 to 1998; was associate head coach at Iowa State from 1998 to 2000 and spent the last five seasons as the head coach at the University of Idaho.
InsideHoops.com Editor Says: I haven't heard if Jimmie Hunter got a guaranteed contract or not, but regardless, he'll receive very limited minutes. Johnny Davis is a fine addition to the coaching staff.