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Although many people consider peanuts a nut, they are really a legume of the plant Arachis hypogaea. This "mighty mite" of legumes comes to us from a low-growing plant that produces its fruit below the soil.
The peanut, while grown in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world, is native to the Western Hemisphere. It probably originated in South America and spread throughout the New World as Spanish explorers discovered the peanut's versatility.
Peanuts were not grown extensively in the United States in the 1700s and 1800s. Though commercial peanut farms existed, peanuts were not a popular crop as growing and harvesting techniques were slow and difficult. Until the Civil War, the peanut was a regional food associated with the southern United States.
Then, by the end of the nineteenth century, improvements in peanut production, harvesting, shelling and processing contributed to the expansion of the peanut industry.
At the same time, an American scientist named George Washington Carver was researching alternative crops to cotton for southern U.S. farmers. Peanuts became an important focus of his research. He discovered improvements in horticulture and developed more than 300 uses for peanuts – from salted peanuts, to shoe polish, to shaving cream!
Today, farms in the United States typically produce between 3 billion and 5 billion pounds of peanuts annually, and there are approximately 25,000 peanut farmers in the major producing regions (Georgia, Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, and Oklahoma.)
Canada is one of the largest consumers of quality USA peanuts, accounting for one third of the total export.
This well-loved legume is also fondly referred to as earthnut, ground nut and goober pea.


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Kath Middleton - Books
Do you love books?
Apart from mine. Someone's got to say it!
I do - and I was invited, by a man who didn't know what he was getting himself into, to be one of the three admins for a Facebook Group called BookFeed. Its purpose is to be a home for readers and we aim to give book news, quizzes, reviews and anything we think is relevant. The group is in its infancy but already we have an interview with Lev Grossman, an author whose Magician series is currently being filmed for a television channel.
We're running a Reviewer of the Month slot and our first guest, Elaine Gall, is a high-ranking Amazon reviewer but we hope that new or novice reviewers will have a go too. We want to share our love of books so if you'd like to join us, come to and ask. You'll be very welcome at BookFeed.
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Contributor to Beyond 100 Drabbles. Part-author of Is it Her?
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The Artistry of Helen Merrill is an album released by American vocalist Helen Merrill in 1965 on the Mainstream label. The album features Merrill's interpretation of songs from around the world.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars and its review by Richard Mortifoglio states "very few jazz singers sound as natural singing non-jazz material as Merrill does. She sounds just like herself (which she always does anyway), with no particular adjustment to a straighter idiom, as if she had to shed herself of jazz sophistication in order to become more "innocent".".

Track listing
 "Quiet Nights (Corcovado)" (Antônio Carlos Jobim, Gene Lees, Buddy Kaye) - 2:42
 "Careless Love" (W.C. Handy) - 3:30
 "Scarlet Ribbons" (Evelyn Danzig, Jack Segal) - 2:55
 "House of the Rising Sun" (Traditional) - 2:36
 "I Left My Heart Behind" (Ruth Batchelor, Bob Roberts) - 2:17
 "Cannatella" (Traditional) - 2:17
 "The River" (Carlo Concina, Robert Mellin) - 2:59
 "Minha Rocca" (Dolores Duran) - 2:27
 "Itsi No Komoriuta" (Traditional) - 2:19
 "Forbidden Games" (Narciso Yepes, Barry Parker) - 2:32
 "John Anderson My Love" (Robert Burns) - 2:07

Personnel
Helen Merrill - vocals
Jimmy Giuffre - clarinet
Hal McKusick - flute
Charlie Byrd, Jimmy Raney - guitar
Dave Bailey, Osie Johnson - drums
Keter Betts, Teddy Kotick - bass

References

1965 albums
Helen Merrill albums
Mainstream Records albums

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So, I have a Tamiya driver figure that I would like to do justice to and install in my Hilux. I have built models in years gone by, and have lots of supplies, including paints, but I have never attempted to paint any figures, nor do I have the right paints for doing so, I am sure.
For a figure painting newb, is there a "starter kit" for paints that will get me what I need? I did see that Vallejo had some paint kits that seemed reasonably complete, and know they have a good rep. Also, are there any good and easy to understand guides around for using the right techniques for good results?
I've done a bunch using these methods, and they turn out better each time.
Thanks, Matt! So, you still like Tamiya paints for this? Also, are you just using some quality brushes (000, 10/0, etc.)? You mention a guide book in your post, is that something that can still be bought?
Nice job on the figure painting, BTW.
Sadly, the book is no longer available. My go-to paints have changed, I like Citadel for brushwork and Vallejo for airbrushing. They thin better with water. Quality super low bristle count brushes for sure.


CULVER -- Conditions in Culver Friday night were ideal for running the football. Of course, when you can line up Jordan Taylor and Dustin White in the backfield, conditions are regularly ideal for running the football. St. Joseph's, behind the power running game of Taylor and White, took advantage of the rain and wind and bulldozed Culver Academy for a 41-7 Class 3-A sectional semifinal win at Oliver Field. Taylor rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns and White added 96 yards and a score -- all in the first half -- to help the Indians (9-2) advance to next week's sectional championship against NorthWood (7-4). Taylor dashed 52 yards for a touchdown the first time he touched the ball and averaged 11.8 yards per carry. The fullback White did him one better by averaging 19.2 yards on just five first half carries as St. Joe took a 41-point lead before the Eagles recorded their initial first down just before the end of the second quarter. With an injured leg slowing him during the week, White wasn't sure how much he would play, but he made the most of his carries Friday with his best Taylor impersonation. "All season, (Taylor's) been getting most of the carries and I just get the two dives, having to pound the ball," White said. "He usually makes the comment, 'Hey, I want to run like D-White,' but it's like, 'No, I want to run like JT-Money.'" Both were money against a Culver team that coach Andy Dorrel admitted afterward was overmatched. "We didn't tackle real well," said Dorrel, whose team finished 6-5. "They did a nice job blocking at the point of attack." St. Joe's defense held the Eagles to 133 yards, all on the ground and most in the second half, and forced four turnovers. The defensive unit also produced points on a Tayler Summerlin 32-yard fumble return. Taylor's second touchdown of the first quarter was a highlight reel effort as he shed three tackles for a 63-yard jaunt. With the game well in hand, Taylor and White were merely spectators in the second half as the backups finished out the game. That suited them just fine. "The offensive line, their blocking was extraordinary, that's the only word I can use to describe it," Taylor said. "It felt great being able to come out with a big lead and getting a chance to watch some of the younger kids play." ST. JOSEPH'S 41, CULVER ACADEMY 7 At Oliver Field St. Joseph's 13 28 0 0 -- 41 Culver Acad. 0 0 0 7 -- 7 SJ -- Jordan Taylor 52 run (kick blocked) SJ -- Taylor 63 run (Jay Dobson kick) SJ -- Robert McClintock 5 pass from Joe Hecklinski (Dobson kick) SJ -- Dustin White 17 run (Dobson kick) SJ -- Tayler Summerlin 32 fumble return (Dobson kick) SJ -- Taylor 10 run (Dobson kick) CA -- Mo Weddington 27 run (Kyler Scott kick) SJ CMA First Downs 14 6 Yards rushing 301 133 Yards passing 62 0 Passing 5-9-0 0-8-2 Punting 3-24 7-30 Fumbles-lost 4-2 3-2 Penalties-yards 5-35 0-0 Officials: Bill Fratzke, Ken Corbeille, Tom Sutherlin, Jeff Coggins, Mike Horsley.


Killing anything in his path.
Kill Raphael and the Red Stripe Army (formerly).
~ Maximus Kong hearing about the Map to Oasis.
~ Leonardo about his transformation.
Maximus Kong is the main antagonist of an alternate future the "Mutant Apocalypse" arc in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the final antagonist in the series overall. He is a ruthless and insane warlord who desires to reach Oasis by any means necessary, as well as the boss of Verminator Rex and the Honey Badger Ravagers. Towards the end of the arc, it is revealed that he is actually Leonardo Hamato.
Leonardo and his three brothers, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo, were normal pet turtles that were bought by the former ninja master Hamato Yoshi. After an altercation with several disguised Kraang, Hamato and the Turtles were exposed to a substance called Mutagen, which turned Hamato into a humanoid rat (due to him stepping on a black rat in the ally) and turned the Turtles into humanoid Turtles. After making a new home for themselves in the sewers, Hamato, who would later be called Splinter, raised the Turtles as his sons and trained them in the art of ninjitsu, giving them all distinctive bandannas and weapons, Leonardo's being twin katana blades. After fifteen years of living in the sewers, Splinter allowed his sons to go to the surface, where they used their talents to defend New York and the world from threats like the Kraang, the Foot Clan, and other mutants, with Leonardo serving as the leader of the group. However, after years of defending the city, the Turtles were helpless to stop a gigantic Mutagen bomb from being dropped on New York, a bomb that not only either mutated or killed all of humanity, but destroyed the entire planet as well, reducing almost all of it into a barren, uninhabitable wasteland. Before the bomb struck, Leonardo, in a desperate attempt to save his brothers, pushed them off of the building they were all standing on and took the bomb on at point blank. Because of this, Raphael suffered from massive memory loss, Donatello was forced to transport his brain into his robot Metalhead 2.0 in order to survive and Michelangelo was separated from his brothers, all of which believing that Leonardo had died in the blast.
However, in reality, Leonardo had survived the bomb and was mutated into a gigantic, hulking version of himself with no memories of his former life. Now only driven by anger and lust for power, Leonardo renamed himself Maximus Kong, forged a steel helmet to cover his head and became a ruthless warlord bent on ruling the entire Wasteland. Maximus Kong then built a massive truck and began leading a gang called the Honey Badger Ravagers in order to enforce his rule. Maximus later became aware of a land called Oasis, the only area of the world that was not destroyed by the bomb, and dedicated himself to finding it and living in prosperity.
Although not mentioned by name, while searching for Raphael, Donbot and Mira, Verminator Rex states that he must capture Mira, who possesses a map to the Oasis on her arm, and deliver her to his master.
After Raphael defeats both Verminator Rex and Imperious Reptillicus in combat, taking over both the Scale Tail Clan and the Honey Badger Ravagers, Verminous runs away, stating that he is going to tell his master of what they did. After reaching Maximus Kong's hideout, Verminator tells his master of Mira and how she is protected by powerful warriors, and Maximus states that, whoever her guardians may be, they will not stop him from obtaining the map. Maximus then his gigantic truck and follows Verminator to Raphael.
While Raphael and his group are passing through a canyon, Maximus Kong and his men drive up behind them, demanding Raphael to give up Mira. Mira is immediately terrified by Maximus Kong, knowing that he is the most feared mutant in the entire Wasteland and kills anyone who gets in his way, however, Raphael doesn't care about who he is and refuses to back down. Maximus then unleashes his weapons and minions on Raphael, killing almost all of his followers and having his vehicle chomp down on the Turtle Van, although Raphael activates a bomb inside the van that causes major damage to Maximus' vehicle. Raphael then climbs up the vehicle and confronts Maximus, who engages him in a fight and tries to shove his head into a giant press. Before he can kill Raphael, Michelangelo and Mira gang up on Maximus, giving Raphael the opportunity to grab a wrench and begin beating down on Maximus. After knocking off his helmet, a horrified Raphael realizes that Maximus is actually Leonardo, who had survived the bomb. Raphael attempts to reason with his brother, however, Leonardo doesn't recognize him and starts continuously beating down on Raphael. Raphael manages to pick up his gun again while Leonardo is trying to crush him, although, instead of shooting him, Raphael tells Leonardo that he loves him. Leonardo then remembers who Raphael is and tosses him off the truck before it crashes into a mountain.
Leonardo manages to survive the crash, although trapped under the rubble, ranting to Michelangelo, Donbot and Mira. Raphael then gets up and pulls Leonardo out of the wreck, and finally manages to remind him of who he once was. Finally back to his senses, Leonardo recounts what happened to him after the Mutagen Bomb went off and joins his brothers and Mira in the journey to Oasis. The Turtles and Mira soon find Oasis and managed to live together as a family again.
Dropping all heroic traits Leonardo had, Maximus Kong is one of the most ruthless and evil villains in the 2012 universe. Completely driven to the point of obsession, he refuses to let anything or anyone stand in his way and is willing to use any means necessary to dispatch of his enemies. He can be very overconfident when facing his opponents and will not consider their full strength, although, given his victory streak and undisputed reign over the wasteland, it isn't very hard to see why. In reality, Maximus' aggression and destructive nature is merely a product of Leonardo's memory loss and double mutation, and he regrets his actions once he regains his humanity.
Ironically, Maximus Kong sounds incredibly similar to and acts as ruthlessly and delusional as Shredder, who Leonardo utterly despises. Whether this was intentional or entirely coincidental is unknown.
Given that Maximus had destroyed entire legions in his quest to find Oasis, it is possible that he was the one who destroyed the Meercat Clan and Mira's family.
As the "Mutant Apocalypse" arc supposedly takes place in an alternate future, Leonardo's transformation into Maximus Kong and the mutant apocalypse as a whole isn't the true ending to the series.


2. Stay well hydrated. This can't be stressed enough. Consuming plenty of water could keep the skin moist and can help with your state of health. The skin may be the greatest organ of the body also it requires lots of water to become at its best. This is among the most significant strategies for overall best skin care.
5. Make use of a moisturizer. Dried-out skin looks bad since it is not receiving the correct nutrients it needs. The dryness will really cause your surface of skin to hack which leads to an unattractive look. Select a moisturizer that suits your skin and put it on over moist skin. Also ensure it is a good quality product which provides the necessary nutrients for the best skin care.
7. Use Sun block. This time can't be stressed enough. Using sun block will safeguard the skin from the dangerous Ultra violet radiation in the sun. It may seem when it's cloudy you don't need sun block, but that is not the case. Cancer of the skin can result from contact with Ultra violet sun rays so consider this essential skin care tip.


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Q: Execute batch file with arguments I'm working on a project that require me to use window task scheduler to execute mysql query, this is the batch file content:
mysql -ufoo -pbar -D %1 < %2

when I tested the batch file via cmd:
task_sheduler.bat dbName pathToSqlFile

I get:
mysql -ufoo -pbar -D dbName  0<pathToSqlFile

I just want to say that its working, my question is what is about the extra space and the 0, where did they came from?

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*The extra space is between the dbName and 0

*I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate Service Pack 1 (x64)

A: I assume your Batch file does NOT have an @echo off command, so you refer to the echo of commands that appear in the screen when a Batch file is executed. The display of these commands frequently include additional characters that cmd.exe inserts to display exactly the executed commands.
In the case of redirections, <input is a short form of Stdin redirection, and the number of Stdin is zero, so the real redirection is 0<input. The same happens with >output, that is echoed as 1>output. cmd.exe also remove multiple spaces from the original code and insert needed ones in order to clearly show the executed commands.
If you want not to see these command expantions, just insert an @echo off command at beginning of your Batch file.

A: cmd prefixes all redirection commands by the default handle if none is provided. The handles are defined here. 0<file thus means that we want file to be redirected to standard input. The extra space is there to prevent a command like hi.exe<myfile from being wrongly interpreted as hi.exe0 < myfile

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The results from the analysis show that the public transit modal share of Whim users is 1.5 times that of the average Helsinki resident. Based on the user data, the last/first mile accessibility analysis shows an increased bicycle trips before and after public transportation trips. It also shows that Whim users combine taxis with public transport three times more often compared to the typical Helsinki resident. Both of these findings indicate an improved first/last mile connectivity with the use of the app. When user participation and activity was mapped out for the city, most early adopters were from areas with high public transport access, and the usage of the app grew along existing public transport corridors. These results highlight a strong interdependence between MaaS and public transportation network.
After doing an accessibility analysis, the researchers concluded that there would be excellent opportunities for increased multimodal and bicycle use with the app. The study also concludes that new multimodal transportation solutions would be able to replace many daily car trips for MaaS users.
The results from the study show that though the success of MaaS strongly depends on the strength of the underlying public transportation network, MaaS also significantly helps in increasing the public transit mode share and adoption of sustainable first/last mile connections. The Whim app will soon launch in select cities in Asia and North America, and the results from the study may provide useful insights for policy makers in predicting early adoption and impacts.


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Q: "Point in polygon" counts that respond to filters? I have a list of addresses in one layer and a polygon layer of census block groups for the local town, all stored in postgis.  I have a nice display right now that labels each polygon with a count of houses within that block group by creating a postgis view along the lines of:
create view block_groups_count as
  select g.id, count(1) from
  block_groups g join addresses a
  on st_covers(g.geom, a.geom)
  group by g.id;

I can join this with the polygon layer itself and get the labeling I
want.  This works great with respect to modifying the polygon layer: I
can make changes, click "save", and everything updates automatically.
But now that I've got this far, I am looking for a mechanism by which
I can get the labels in the polygon layer to update dynamically in
reaction to changes to qgis filters applied to the address layer.
That is, if I apply a "show only blue houses" filter to the list of
addresses, I want to counts to reflect only the number of blue houses
within in each polygon.
Is it possible to set up this sort of behavior with qgis?
One alternative I've considered is to simply to create a new count
view for each attribute, but this results in several additional
layers, and switching between different views isn't particularly
graceful.


Anyone have a Sniper V2 where one gauge is broken?
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Cool, so do I. I'll buy your one working gauge for $50. In case you're thinking about sending your gauges in for warranty replacement, you can have my broken one so you still have a pair to send back.
turn it on, and then try a hair dryer on it for a few minutes, some lasers won't turn on when cool.
+1 w/ what Brian said.
FWIW: I thought I had a broke gauge as well. Turns out it was not working during one of the cooler months in FL. Has worked fine once it was warm.
Huh. You guys are right. It's hot as hell here in Los Angeles today. I just went out to the garage and tested — both gauges are working now.


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Q: How to fix Ignite performance issues? We use Ignite 2.7.6 in both server and client modes: two server and six clients.
At first, each app node with client Ignite inside had 2G heap. Each Ignite server node had 24G offheap and 2G heap.
With last app update we introduced new functionality which required about 2000 caches of 20 entires (user groups). Cache entry has small size up to 10 integers inside.
These caches are created via ignite.getOrCreateCache(name) method, so they have default cache configurations (off-heap, partitioned).
But in an hour after update we got OOM error on a server node:
[00:59:55,628][SEVERE][sys-#44759][GridDhtPartitionsExchangeFuture] Failed to notify listener: o.a.i.i.processors.cache.distributed.dht.preloader.GridDhtPartitionsExchangeFuture$2@3287dcbd
java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space

Heaps are increased now to 16G on Ignite server nodes and to 12G on app nodes.
As we can see, all server nodes have high CPU load about 250% now (20% before update) and long G1 Young Gen pauses up to 5 millisecond (300 microseconds before update).
Server config is:
<beans xmlns="http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation=" http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans/spring-beans.xsd">
  <bean id="grid.cfg" class="org.apache.ignite.configuration.IgniteConfiguration">
    <property name="workDirectory" value="/opt/qwerty/ignite/data"/>
    <property name="gridLogger">
      <bean class="org.apache.ignite.logger.log4j2.Log4J2Logger">
        <constructor-arg type="java.lang.String" value="config/ignite-log4j2.xml"/>
      </bean>
    </property>
    <property name="dataStorageConfiguration">
      <bean class="org.apache.ignite.configuration.DataStorageConfiguration">
        <property name="defaultDataRegionConfiguration">
          <bean class="org.apache.ignite.configuration.DataRegionConfiguration">
            <property name="maxSize" value="#{24L * 1024 * 1024 * 1024}"/>
            <property name="pageEvictionMode" value="RANDOM_LRU"/>
          </bean>
        </property>
      </bean>
    </property>
    <property name="discoverySpi">
      <bean class="org.apache.ignite.spi.discovery.tcp.TcpDiscoverySpi">
        <property name="localAddress" value="host-1.qwerty.srv"/>
        <property name="ipFinder">
          <bean class="org.apache.ignite.spi.discovery.tcp.ipfinder.vm.TcpDiscoveryVmIpFinder">
            <property name="addresses">
              <list>
                <value>host-1.qwerty.srv:47500</value>
                <value>host-2.qwerty.srv:47500</value>
              </list>
            </property>
          </bean>
        </property>
      </bean>
    </property>
    <property name="communicationSpi">
      <bean class="org.apache.ignite.spi.communication.tcp.TcpCommunicationSpi">
        <property name="localAddress" value="host-1.qwerty.srv"/>
      </bean>
    </property>
  </bean>
</beans>

In memory dump of an Ignite server node we see a lot of org.apache.ignite.internal.marshaller.optimized.OptimizedObjectStreamRegistry$StreamHolder of 21Mb
Memory leak report shows:
Problem Suspect 1

One instance of "org.apache.ignite.internal.processors.cache.GridCachePartitionExchangeManager" loaded by "jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader @ 0x400000100" occupies 529 414 776 (10,39 %) bytes. The memory is accumulated in one instance of "java.util.LinkedList" loaded by "<system class loader>".

Keywords
jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader @ 0x400000100
java.util.LinkedList
org.apache.ignite.internal.processors.cache.GridCachePartitionExchangeManager

Problem Suspect 2

384 instances of "org.apache.ignite.thread.IgniteThread", loaded by "jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader @ 0x400000100" occupy 3 023 380 000 (59,34 %) bytes.

Keywords
org.apache.ignite.thread.IgniteThread
jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader @ 0x400000100

Problem Suspect 3

1 023 instances of "org.apache.ignite.internal.processors.cache.CacheGroupContext", loaded by "jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader @ 0x400000100" occupy 905 077 824 (17,76 %) bytes.

Keywords
jdk.internal.loader.ClassLoaders$AppClassLoader @ 0x400000100
org.apache.ignite.internal.processors.cache.CacheGroupContext

The question is what's wrong we have done? What can we tune? Maybe the problem in our code, but how to identify where it is?

A: 2000 caches is a lot. One cache probably takes up to 40M in data structures.
I recommend at least using the same cacheGroup for all caches of the similar purpose and composition, to share some of these data structures.


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Pèl·lion (en llatí Pelium, en grec antic Πήλιον, Πέλλιον) era una ciutat de la Dassarètia, a la frontera amb Macedònia, que controlava el pas que portava a aquesta país. Era un lloc de gran importància estratègica.

Alexandre el Gran, al retornar de l'expedició contra els getes, va atacar la ciutat en el marc de la guerra contra els reis Il·liris Clit i Glàucies. Derrotats els il·liris, Clit va calar foc a la ciutat. Segons Flavi Arrià, la ciutat estava situada al peu d'una muntanya molt boscosa i vora un congost molt estret per on passava el riu Eordacos, que deixava un pas molt petit i fàcil de defensar.

El cònsol Publi Sulpici Galba Màxim en la seva primera campanya contra Filip V de Macedònia, va creuar Eòrdia i va entrar a Pèl·lion on va deixar una forta guarnició, diu Titus Livi. Era un lloc ben situat per emprendre expedicions contra l'enemic.

Correspondria a la moderna Peliássa (Πηλίασσα) o a Pórjani, més probablement la primera per la similitud del nom.

Referències

Ciutats de l'antiga Macedònia


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The secrets are revealed, the truth is unfolding…
Until very recently, mystery schools have been hidden and secretive institutions. The teachings of the mystery schools are maintained by oral tradition and are sometimes called the "Schools of Life." These teachings are rooted in the shamanic and mystic ways of wisdom. While evidence of these traditions and teachings can be found throughout history, the lineage of the mystery schools can be traced back through 3,000+ of unbroken lineage to the time of King Salomon the Wise.
Each mystery school's primary duty is to protect the ancient systems of enlightenment, healing, manifestation and transformation so that they can continue to be practiced and shared today and for thousands of years to come. These ancient brotherhoods/sisterhoods serve the "Light" by offering healing, teachings, performing rituals and ceremonies, and training the neophytes who will keep the ancient knowledge alive and accessible.
Early nomadic tribes were more in tune with nature and the energies of the Universe. They had a sense of connection with all, and they lived as a part of the cycles of life. These tribes were generally matriarchal and understood the balance of Life they were participating in. By the dawn of agriculture and civilization, humanity had shifted toward a path of the pursuit of control over nature and the consolidation of power and wealth. This shift brought with it a desire of those with power to diminish the old ways, to enroll the people in a system of that disconnected us from nature and the Universe, focusing us to fill roles that built the machines of wealth and industry that benefitted the few. Those who practiced these mystical traditions were persecuted, tortured and even killed to prevent the world from knowing the truth of their origins and abilities. This aggressive destruction of the ancient ways (and those that practiced them) peaked during the Middle Ages. Even today, there are many forces on the planet who would eliminate all trace of this knowledge from the Earth if they could.
Thanks to generations of mystery school initiates, these essential teachings and practices have been maintained intact, waiting for the time of "no more secrets" when they will emerge again and help humanity return to a more harmonious and abundant way of life. The secrecy of the mystery schools was protection against these forces, protecting the greatest power that has ever been available to humankind… the art and science of Human Empowerment.
Some say this time of "no more secrets" is now, and that we stand on the verge of the greatest era of human development.
Because of the massive shifts in energy occurring on our planet over the last 100+ years, the Mystery Schools have begun releasing these ancient teachings to the public. This began with the Golden Dawn in England, whose initiates actively shared metaphysical teachings in published books and lectures. Today, it is the North American Mystery School, also known as The Modern Mystery School, that has its doors open to the general public. According to this tradition, the time of "no more secrets" is at hand and was made possible by the life and work of King Salomon the Wise over 3000 years ago.
Today we live in the time of changes and testing that has been the subject of prophecy throughout human history. Some have interpreted this to be a time of trial, while others in the Mystery School tradition have predicted the return to the "Garden of Eden" or "Shamballah" or the "New Paradigm". Either way, the time has come for humans to take a significant leap in consciousness and become more than we are. Mystery Schools have evidence that humans are "god-like beings" and are here on this planet to fulfill the "Great Plan" of living as divine beings having a physical experience. Mystery School Initiates have the opportunity to take a vital role in the unfolding of this age of changes by embracing our higher life purpose, becoming an agent of positive change, manifesting spirit, and reaching Self Mastery.
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Defining Qualities of a Mystery School:
A true Mystery School is an ancient school with a traceable and documented lineage of physical initiation going back to and beyond the line of King Salomon. The primary means of transmitting knowledge and energy is through an oral tradition, also called "handing down". The tools, rituals, and systems of healing that are a part of these traditions are designed to empower every individual to reach their own highest potential, and to benefit humanity as a whole.
A true mystery school would never accept "energetic downloads", "channelled teachings" or the "instant creation" of Masters or Teachers. The power of the lineage and physical initiation offers access to the authority and protection to accomplish life work, and gain a greater connection to God and the beings of light that are available to assist us in our great work on the planet. This has been done with every Master of Light who has ever walked the earth, including Buddha, Mohammed, Quan Yi, etc. Even Jesus Christ submitted himself to physical initiation by John The Baptist to fulfill his great work on Earth.
It is a great honor and privilege to seek out and be accepted as an initiate in the Lineage of King Salomon.
Salomonic Mystery School Beliefs:
All Humans have free agency to act upon Will.
All Humans already possess all the answers and all the knowledge they need to achieve Self-Mastery and accomplish Life Work.
Each Human is his/her own best teacher.
All Humans are good in their hearts and in the very essence of who and what they are.
By joining together in the service of and for the Light, we as Light Workers can help the human condition and the human race develop towards a better future.
The tools and methods taught to us by those reminders who are further on the path are Holy and will help us as individuals become more of the Light and therefore have less resistance to the Light.
That there is a God, whatever we may call the Universal Power, this God is a pair of beings (male and Female) who together created this Universe that we live in and created humans in their image so that we might one day become Gods ourselves, and thus continue to live and create as Eternal Beings.
Why Do Mystery Schools Exist?
Mystery schools exist because life itself produces so many mysteries, such as the cycle of life and death, love, birth, who and what is GOD and the workings of the universe. To understand GOD, we must first understand ourselves who were made in their image. Therefore, the ancient decree of the ancient mystery schools has always been to "Know Thyself".
Where am I going?
What is my purpose?
The Shamanic societies understood and taught individuals to discover the answers to these important questions, but as we developed into a modern culture we lost the true understanding of these mysteries. Since the Middle Ages, these teachings have been referred to as the Hidden Knowledge.
How Many Schools are There?
There are seven great schools in existence throughout the world. Each school has various 'satellite schools' located around the globe to help spread the light and do service for those in need. The seven great schools are located in the United States, England, Romania, Australia, Japan, Tibet and Africa. The only school of the seven great schools that is open to the public is the Modern Mystery School. All other schools are by invitation only.
The lineage of the Modern Mystery School (MMS) dates back to the times of King Salomon and has therefore, over 3,500 years of history and lineage. While the mystery school tradition is older than that, the lineage of the MMS and its teachings can be verified and traced back to the teachings of King Salomon himself. The core teachings of the mystery school are the same as they have been for the last 3,500 years or more.
The MMS is dedicated to the wisdom of all true magick, both in the old tradition and in the New Paradigm energy. We study and practice those methods which have proven to bring results into our physical reality, as the true nature of magick is to manifest in the physical the things that one desires, as long as those desires come forth from a pure, disciplined and positive ego. This, therefore, is the initial purpose of the Mystery School teachings… the purification of the ego. For those seeking to improve their ability to heal themselves and others, the school also offers the Teachers and Healers Program as well as Guide Training.
The MMS represents an international community of individuals calling ourselves Light Workers. We believe in the goodness of the human race and that it is our mission to support humanity as we rebuild Heaven here on Earth. We know that we are all Eternal Beings, that we have never been born, and we can never die. We honor our short existence in this physical reality with a body to learn about creation with the four physical elements. Love is the energy that we endeavor to live by, and direct our thoughts, ideas and actions toward creating more opportunities for Love and Unity in this physical existence. And those who choose the path of the Spiritual Warrior, or Ritual Master, strive to enforce the balance of light and dark on the planet as a necessary duality for humans to have choice and to exercise free will.
The MMS does not represent any religion or political ideas. Its sole interest lies in individual empowerment to enhance our lives in a positive way. We see all things in an eternal perspective and we accept all persons equally without prejudices towards any race, color, or circumstances. However, we do expect every individual to be capable of reaching Self-Mastery and accomplishing their own Great Work.
The fruits of this mystery school are hope, optimism, joy, abundance and peace of mind.
The MMS currently has centers located throughout the United States, Canada, UK, Ireland, Dubai, Hong Kong, Portugal, Spain, Japan, India, South Africa, Taiwan, the Philippines… and is constantly growing throughout the world.
All true seekers of spiritual life are invited to partake in the revealing of the Great Mysteries of Life. The MMS is in direct contact with the Hierarchy of Light and draws upon the powers of Heaven and the Universe for the work and teachings conducted by the school. We help the people of earth in the illumination and understanding of the mysteries. We believe that "Knowledge is the People's Right".


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I just found out that for a while now, race as a social construct have taken root in mainstream conversation on race. On Google, all of my searches led to articles after article supporting the theory that race is a social construct.
Lets see what even the Qur'an states;
"O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female, and have made you into nations and tribes, that you may know one another. Indeed the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted" [Quran 49:13]
Nation and tribes bear more than cultural differences between them. You can tell from observing the Himba tribe of Namibia and Amazon tribe of Brazil. Let aside their cultural difference, these tribes have unique features that identify them; skin color, hair texture, body hair - the collection of these unique features are what we term as race.
Hence, the Qur'an itself confirms race as something God Himself created, not a man-made social construct.
Let's look at science;
People who deem race as a social construct assume that race merely separate people based on superficial features but this is not true.
I took pharmacology classes in my college years. In few drugs, it is highly important that race of a patient be known in order to determine the suitable dosing regimen.
East Asians tend to be shorter & less athletic than Europeans or Africans. Africans tend to be stronger and faster than other races. African women tend to weigh more than European or Asian women. There is clear correlation between race and IQ, with some races consistently out-perfoming others on average in IQ tests.
As you see, race is not learned. It is reality. Sure, there is no such thing as 'race gene', but a sum total of all the genes defines race.
So why do people push race as a social construct?
To me, there are 4 reasons for this:
A. To justify mass immigration and ethnic replacement.
B. To promote interracial marriages.
C. To curb racism.
D. To curb race based privileges, affirmative action, racial guilt, racial stereotypes.
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Re: Is Race Really a Social Construct?
Race is not a social construct - racism is. Neo-liberals have no problem to call someone white but its a problem to call someone black. Racism is when you look down on another race or find your race supreme then the other. Socialism was established because there were always races who were arrogant enough to find themselves as superioir only because they happened to have more IQ then usual. But they fail on every other aspect to be a decent human being like empathy or emotional intelligence - and yes im talking about the caucasian race. Same goes for species-ism or sexism - all social constructs which need to be eradicated.
There is no race that is better then the other including in the animal kingdom - every race has its own strengths and weaknesses like everything else in nature.
https://beta.lbry.tv/@neohumaneve:e/the-vegan-awakening-elevation-of:a
Beginner/Inquirer
The term "race" is not applicable to humans. Its use for classification of genetic and cultural differences is limited, since the concept is not rooted in evidence. In fact, you might find that in many parts of the world (Europe for example), people do not generally use the term as a descriptor, as it is seen as very antiquated. The word "ethnicity" has mostly replaced it in the developed world, with exceptions like the United States.
It might seem like nitpicking but the terms are different. Ethnicity is a classification built upon genetic similarity (common ancestry), shared culture, language and sometimes nationality. Race has no consistent definition, which is why it is called a social construct. It's not that there are not differences between people from different parts of the world, it's just that race isn't a useful model, because it has a shaky ground. For example, can you tell me who is white?
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Quote from: rh on August 30, 2019, 08:09:00 AM
100% agree.
We have better definition now other than vague and often social political definition of "race".
It's called Haplogroup.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haplogroup
Using haplogroup we can group similarities between group of human even when they're living geographically apart and/or doesn't seem to share a common looks at all, for example haplogroup M, spread from Ethiopia up to Taiwan and New Guinea.
We can even categorize extinct humanoid type such as Neanderthal using Haplogroup.
Thus deduce a conclusion that the majority of human living today has Neanderthal as among their ancestors.


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ITV live: You can also stream live ITV channels, including ITV, ITV 2, ITV 3, ITV 4, ITV Be and CITV. On the 'Live TV' page, you'll see what's on all ITV channels at that moment - just click the play icon to start watching. Every time you start a live stream, you will be shown a series of adverts, regardless of whether the programme is at an ad break. Also, to stream live TV you'll need a valid TV licence – find out more about the licence with our expert guide.
Can I download shows from ITV Hub?
Users of the standard ITV Hub are unable to download shows. For that privilege, you'll need to subscribe to ITV Hub+ for £3.99 a month. Paying for this enhanced service means you can watch ad-free as well as download shows to watch later on your iOS device (iOS 10 and above). ITV Hub+ works on desktop computers, Apple devices and smart TVs.
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WHO Waited Two Years To Admit C0V-19 Is Airborne — But Why?
The World Health Organization is supposed to be an "expert" when it comes to protecting public health, but it was clueless when it came to letting the public know how SARS-CoV-2 was transmitted.
– On March 28, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) tweeted, "FACT: #COVID19 is NOT airborne."
– Aerosol scientist Lidia Morawska of the Queensland University of Technology in Australia said it was "so obvious" that airborne transmission was occurring, even in Feb. 2020.
– Morawska and colleagues presented evidence of airborne transmission to the WHO in March 2020, including cases of people becoming infected when they were more than 1 meter from an infected person, and "years of mechanistic studies;" the advice was largely ignored.
– Nearly two years after the pandemic began, on Dec. 23, 2021, the WHO finally acknowledged that SARS-CoV-2 is airborne.
– The WHO getting it wrong about SARS-CoV-2's airborne potential calls into question why it continues to be regarded as a global health authority.
It was March 28, 2020, when the WHO — the supposed global authority on infectious disease — tweeted, "FACT: #COVID19 is NOT airborne."
The statement included a "fact check" box, authoritatively stating that information circulating on social media that COVID-19 is airborne was "incorrect" and "misinformation."
"The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks," the WHO wrote. "These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on floors or surfaces."
Their advice to best protect yourself at the time — again, this is coming from what is supposed to be the world leader on health — was to keep a 1-meter (3.2-feet) distance from others, disinfect surfaces, wash your hands and avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose.
There was no hint that, perhaps, the science wasn't actually settled on how SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted. No mention that the virus might be aerosolized and capable of traveling long distances through the air.
Nothing about the importance of proper ventilation and air filters. But then, nearly two years after the pandemic began, the WHO quietly changed its tune on Dec. 23, 2021.
WHO finally admits SARS-CoV-2 is airborne
In a monumental move that should have made front-page news, the WHO finally acknowledged that SARS-CoV-2 is airborne.
Their "Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): How is it transmitted?" webpage, updated Dec. 23, 2021, now states:
"The virus can spread from an infected person's mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. Another person can then contract the virus when infectious particles that pass through the air are inhaled at short range (this is often called short-range aerosol or short-range airborne transmission) or if infectious particles come into direct contact with the eyes, nose or mouth (droplet transmission).
"The virus can also spread in poorly ventilated and/or crowded indoor settings, where people tend to spend longer periods of time. This is because aerosols can remain suspended in the air or travel farther than conversational distance (this is often called long-range aerosol or long-range airborne transmission)."
"It was a relief to see them finally use the word 'airborne,' and to say clearly that airborne transmission and aerosol transmission are synonyms," aerosol chemist Jose-Luis Jimenez at the University of Colorado Boulder told Nature.
Still, how is it possible that the WHO took years to update this pertinent piece of information, which has massive implications for public health, when scientists knew of SARS-CoV-2's airborne potential from the beginning?
According to one investigation, "Interviews conducted by Nature with dozens of specialists on disease transmission suggest that the WHO's reluctance to accept and communicate evidence for airborne transmission was based on a series of problematic assumptions about how respiratory viruses spread."
WHO's ignorance regarding airborne transmission
Whether the WHO was truly ignorant about basic science behind viral transmission — or found it difficult to shift its position publicly after stating, as fact, that SARS-CoV-2 is not airborne — is unknown.
But either way, it calls into question why the WHO continues to be regarded as a global health authority. There were red flags at the WHO from the start, Nature reported.
"WHO dismissed field epidemiology reports as proof of airborne transmission because the evidence was not definitive, something that is difficult to achieve quickly during an outbreak.
"Other criticisms are that the WHO relies on a narrow band of experts, many of whom haven't studied airborne transmission, and that it eschews a precautionary approach that could have protected countless people in the early stages of the pandemic.
"Critics say that inaction at the agency led to national and local health agencies around the world being similarly sluggish in addressing the airborne threat. Having shifted its position incrementally over the past two years, the WHO also failed to adequately communicate its changing position, they say."
Nature also spoke with aerosol scientist Lidia Morawska of Queensland University of Technology in Australia, who said it was "so obvious" that airborne transmission was occurring, even in February 2020.
In September 2020, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons also warned that airborne transmission was likely:
"The preponderance of scientific evidence supports that aerosols play a critical role in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Years of dose response studies indicate that if anything gets through, you will become infected. Thus, any respiratory protection respirator or mask must provide a high level of filtration and fit to be highly effective in preventing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2."
WHO ignored early advice about airborne transmission
July 2020 marked the first time that the WHO acknowledged that short-range aerosol transmission in certain areas, namely crowded, inadequately ventilated indoor spaces over a prolonged period of time, "cannot be ruled out."
However, months earlier, in March 2020, Morawska and dozens of colleagues emailed two leaders at the WHO about their belief that SARS-CoV-2 was airborne.
Just days later, a video conference was held and Morawska presented evidence for their case, including cases of people becoming infected when they were more than 1 meter from an infected person, and "years of mechanistic studies" showing that mucus can become aerosolized when people talk and the aerosols can "accumulate in stagnant rooms."
The advice was largely ignored, with the WHO instead taking the advice of the Infection Prevention and Control Guidance Development Group (IPC GDG) — a group that advises the WHO on how to contain infections, particularly in hospitals.
At the time, no one in the IPC GDG had studied airborne disease transmissions. Critics suggest the group was biased due to their medical training and medical dogma about how most respiratory diseases spread. According to the Nature report:
"These biases led the group to discount relevant information — from laboratory-based aerosol studies and outbreak reports, for instance. So the IPC GDG concluded that airborne transmission was rare or unlikely outside a small set of aerosol-generating medical procedures, such as inserting a breathing tube into a patient."
Experts knew SARS-CoV-2 was airborne
The WHO is supposed to be an "expert" when it comes to protecting public health. But the organization was clueless when it came to letting the public know how SARS-CoV-2 was transmitted.
As of October 2020, they had quietly updated their advice to state that aerosol transmission could occur outside of medical facilities, such as in restaurants, choir practices, fitness classes, nightclubs, offices and places of worship.
But it would still be more than a year before they updated their official advice to clearly state that SARS-CoV-2 is airborne. Meanwhile, by January 2021, Morawska and colleagues — not giving up — had published (online) an article in The Journal of Hospital Infection dismantling myths on the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
"There is little doubt that SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted via a range of airborne particle sizes subject to all the usual ventilation parameters and human behavior," they stated, adding that at least two research groups had also detected infectious SARS-CoV-2 viruses in aerosol samples from hospital patients' rooms.
The article clearly laid out the following:
"There is mounting evidence to support the presence and transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 through inhalation of airborne viruses. Exposure to small airborne particles is equally, or even more, likely to lead to infection with SARS-CoV-2 as the more widely recognized transmission via larger respiratory droplets and/or direct contact with infected people or contaminated surfaces."
Proper ventilation, air filtration overlooked
The implications for infection control are many, and they recommended targeting airborne transmission to help limit the risk of transmission indoors, something the WHO largely overlooked throughout the pandemic:
"[T]he existing evidence is sufficiently strong to warrant engineering controls targeting airborne transmission as part of an overall strategy to limit the risk of infection indoors.
"These would include sufficient and effective ventilation, possibly enhanced by particle filtration and air disinfection; and the avoidance of systems that recirculate or mix air. Opening windows, subject to thermal comfort and security, provides more than a gesture towards reducing the risk of infection from lingering viral particles."
In May 2021, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study revealed the importance of simple steps like improving ventilation.
The study compared the incidence of COVID-19 in Georgia kindergarten through grade 5 schools that were open for in-person learning in fall 2020 with various recommended prevention strategies, such as mandatory masks and improvements to ventilation.
After adjusting for county-level incidence, the study revealed that COVID-19 incidence was 39% lower in schools that improved ventilation. Dilution methods, which work by diluting the number of airborne particles, include opening windows and doors or using fans.
This led to a 35% lower incidence of COVID-19, while methods to filter airborne particles, such as using HEPA filtration systems with or without ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, led to a 48% lower incidence.
If SARS-CoV-2 weren't airborne, these measures would not have such a significant effect.
It's noteworthy to point out that, on Sept. 18, 2020, the CDC posted updated COVID-19 guidance on its "How COVID-19 Spreads" page that, for the first time, mentioned aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2, saying "this is thought to be the main way the virus spreads."
The CDC then deleted the mention of aerosols and the possibility of spreading beyond 6 feet the following Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, saying a draft version of proposed changes had been posted "in error."
Fauci says COVID is permanent, risk is up to you
In an interview with ABC News, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, made it clear that COVID-19 is here to stay:
"This is not going to be eradicated and it's not going to be eliminated. And what's going to happen is that we're going to see that each individual is going to have to make their calculation of the amount of risk that they want to take …"
It's a stark change from earlier in the pandemic when we were told that COVID-19 shots would end the pandemic by preventing infection and stopping transmission, and provide foolproof protection against COVID-19.
Now that it's clear the shots don't prevent COVID-19 infection or transmission of SARS-CoV-2, Fauci has changed his tune, saying that individuals are pretty much on their own to figure out what's too risky and what's not.
"It's going to be a person's decision about the individual risk they're going to take …" Fauci said, adding again later, "Again, each individual will have to [m]ake their own determination of risk."
In most cases, public officials and health agencies won't admit they were wrong. Instead, they'll slowly distance themselves from the questionable statement, which is what the WHO did.
In order to save face, it gradually shifted its advice from claiming that SARS-CoV-2 is not airborne to finally acknowledging that it is.
On March 23, Alondra Nelson, head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, also stated:
"The most common way COVID-19 is transmitted from one person to another is through tiny airborne particles of the virus hanging in indoor air for minutes or hours after an infected person has been there."
Toward that end, she shared how to make indoor environments safer by filtering or cleaning the air and using effective ventilation, including by simply opening a window — straightforward, practical advice that WHO should have been providing all along.
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This fall I attended the New Hampshire Center for NonProfits Leadership Summit. Robert Egger, founder of the L.A. Kitchen was the keynote speaker. Egger covered a lot of ground in a short speech, from his theory of action to the potential for nonprofits to work together to solve all of the world's problems. The story he told of the L.A. Kitchen excited me because his organization clearly has principles and goals similar to our Action Circles model.
Egger talked about how he started his journey as a volunteer at a soup kitchen. He was struck by how he stood inside a warm box truck ladling out food to people who were standing in the rain. He also noticed how the truck driver knew everyone's name and a little bit about each person. He realized that charity was about redemption of the giver, rather than help for the receiver, and he wanted to do something differently.
He was a guy who wanted to open a great nightclub, and he was also mesmerized by the question of how to keep social issues work going strong. He wondered if he could use the power of music, theater, and comedy to raise issues. He also realized that transparency, accountability, sharing power, and acting from hope were important principles for an organization meant to help people. From those principles arose first the DC Central Kitchen and then the L.A. Kitchen. Their mission is: L.A. Kitchen believes that neither food nor people should ever go to waste. By reclaiming healthy, local food that would otherwise be discarded, training men and women who are unemployed for jobs, and providing healthy meals to fellow citizens, L.A. Kitchen empowers, nourishes, and engages the community.
L.A. Kitchen has a Volunteer Bill of Rights, which is only a few key items, but clearly shows that volunteers are expected to be engaged in the organization and are valued for the contributions they make, and they will be told what the impact of their work is.
Egger's example shows us that that acting from hope can be infectious in the very best way. When we act from hope it inspires others to act from hope and to tap into their own power.
One of the most heart warming stories to come out of this years disaster relief efforts was that of Michelin Star Chef Jose Andres. Andres' organization World Central Kitchen served over 20,000 free meals for those in need in Houston, and over 3 million meals in Puerto Rico after they were devastated by hurricanes. Andres had formerly worked with Egger at DC Central Kitchen and said that experience had inspired him to create a global network of chefs without borders. Asked about his work in Puerto Rico Andres said, "I do what I do in Puerto Rico because of Robert Egger".
Andres and World Central Kitchen also partnered with L.A. Kitchen to provide over 1,000 meals a day to people impacted by the California wildfires. "Feeding people in Los Angeles brings it full circle for me," he says. "Men and women who graduated from L.A. Kitchen's program were feeding firefighters, feeding victims. This is the beauty of it. In moments of need, the same cooks and the same people can be the agent of hope."
It is a true success story that shows when you act from hope and are clear about where you want to go, you can make amazing things happen that inspire others to act from hope as well.
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In a recent unanimous decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court in Flanzman v. Jenny Craig, Inc., 244 N.J. 119 (2020), reversed the Appellate Division's ruling and enforced the parties' arbitration agreement. In Flanzman, the plaintiff signed an "Arbitration Agreement" in connection with her employment with Jenny Craig, Inc., which provided, in part, that "all claims or controversies arising out of or relating to Employee's employment, the termination thereof, or otherwise arising between Employee and Company shall, in lieu of a jury or other civil trial, be settled by final and binding arbitration."
In 2017, when the plaintiff was eighty-two (82) years old, she left the company after having her hours reduced. The plaintiff then filed a complaint against her former employer and individual defendants, alleging age discrimination, constructive discharge and other claims pursuant to the Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The defendants moved to dismiss the complaint and compel arbitration relying on the arbitration agreement.
The trial court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss and compelled arbitration of the plaintiff's claims. The Appellate Division reversed holding that in order to be valid, an arbitration agreement must designate either an "arbitral institution" or a "process for selecting an arbitration mechanism or setting." The Appellate Division conceded that an arbitration agreement would not be rendered unenforceable merely because the parties failed to "identify a specific arbitrator," however, "[t]he failure to identify…the general process for selecting an arbitration mechanism or setting…deprived the parties from knowing what rights replaced their right to judicial adjudication."
The New Jersey Supreme Court rejected the Appellate Division's reasoning and reversed. The New Jersey Supreme Court noted that Congress through the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and the New Jersey Legislature through the New Jersey Arbitration Act (NJAA) have both enacted policies favoring arbitration agreements. Further, the FAA and NJAA both provide "default" provisions enabling a court to decide issues left silent by the Flanzman parties in the arbitration agreement in question, including the process for identifying and selecting an arbitrator. In light of the NJAA's default provisions supplying terms missing from an arbitration agreement, a court's enforcement of an agreement supplemented by those default terms comports with common-law principles of New Jersey contract law. Although the parties may choose to agree upon an arbitrator or arbitral organization or set forth a plan for such a designation, the NJAA's default provisions are available to parties who leave those issues unresolved. Accordingly, the Supreme Court held that the arbitration agreement at issue was enforceable even though the parties did not choose a specific arbitrator or arbitral forum. The parties were then compelled to proceed to arbitration.
In light of the Supreme Court's ruling in Flanzman, the Appellate Division recently remanded a matter and directed the trial court to reconsider its decision denying an attempt to compel arbitration. In Falzo v. Greene Jumpers South Plainfield, LLC, No. A-2134-19T2, 2020 WL 5944006 (App. Div. Oct. 7, 2020), the owner and operator of Sky Zone, an indoor trampoline park, appealed from the Law Division's orders denying a defendant's Rule 4:6-2(e) motion to dismiss and to compel arbitration and denying defendant's motion for reconsideration. The defendant sought to dismiss the complaint for damages relating to the personal injuries she sustained while a patron at defendant's facility and to enforce an arbitration clause in a "Participant" agreement signed by plaintiff prior to her entry to the trampoline park.
The arbitration clause provides, in part, that the parties would arbitrate "any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to [plaintiff's] use of the Sky Zone premises…" The arbitration was to "be administered by JAMS [formerly known as the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service] pursuant to its Rule 16:1 expedited arbitration rules and procedures." Also, the clause contained an acknowledgment by plaintiff that she knew that the "JAMS Arbitration Rules [were] available online for [her] review[.]" However, two years prior to the date that plaintiff signed the agreement, JAMS became ineligible for providing services in New Jersey.
The trial court originally declined to enforce the arbitration clause "[s]ince the agreement expressly provides for JAMS to be the forum for all disputes and since JAMS is not authorized to practice law in New Jersey, there was no meeting of the minds between the parties as to the forum in which the parties agreed to arbitrate." The lower court cited the Appellate Division's holding in Kleine v. Emeritus at Emerson, 445 N.J. Super. 545 (App. Div. 2016) and found that the parties in Kleine had agreed upon a "forum for arbitration [that] was no longer available," which had warranted reversal of an order compelling arbitration. The parties and the motion judge in Falzo also relied on the Appellate Division's prior ruling in Flanzman. However, after the parties had fully briefed their positions and after the Appellate Division considered oral arguments in Falzo, the New Jersey Supreme Court reversed the Appellate Division's ruling Flanzman.
Thereafter, the Falzo panel determined that the best course was to remand the matter back to the trial court for reconsideration of its orders in light of the Supreme Court's recently issued opinion in Flanzman. Even though the matter was remanded, the Falzo panel carefully noted that "we do not suggest what the outcome of the remand should be, only that we believe that the parties' and the motion judge's consideration of the issues presented would benefit from the additional guidance provided by the Supreme Court."
Takeaways:
Flanzman v. Jenny Craig, Inc. is one of several recent decisions from the New Jersey Supreme Court that upholds federal and state policies favoring arbitration agreements.
When a New Jersey court is called on to enforce an arbitration agreement, it begins its inquiry -- just as it would for any other contract -- by determining whether the agreement to arbitrate is the product of mutual assent.
Any agreement to arbitrate must still meet the standard stated in Atalese v. U.S. Legal Services Group, L.P., 219 N.J. 430 (2014) in that it must sufficiently explain that the parties are waiving their right to bring claims in court and/or have a jury resolve the dispute and must reflect that the parties have "clearly and unambiguously" agreed to its terms.
The failure to specify an agreed-to arbitrator or arbitral forum when drafting an arbitration agreement will not render the agreement unenforceable.
In situations where there is no designation as to an arbitrator or arbitral forum, the New Jersey Arbitration Act (NJAA) "provides a default procedure for the selection of an arbitrator [,] generally addresses the conduct of the arbitration, [and] clearly expresses the Legislature's intent that an arbitration agreement may bind the parties without designating a specific arbitrator or arbitration organization or prescribing a process for such a designation."
The New Jersey Supreme Court provided some beneficial guidelines for drafting arbitration agreements in order to avoid disputes:
A "detailed description of the contemplated arbitration in an arbitration agreement enhances the clarity of that agreement."
"If the parties identify a specific arbitrator or arbitrators or agree to retain an arbitrator affiliated with a given arbitration organization who will apply that organization's rules, they may avoid future disputes."
It "may be advantageous for parties to designate in their agreement an arbitral organization but also provide an alternative method of choosing an organization should the parties' primary choice be unavailable."
The New Jersey Supreme Court distinguished Flanzman from Kleine v. Emeritus at Emerson, 445 N.J. Super. 545 (App. Div. 2016), where an Appellate Division panel invalidated an arbitration agreement because the parties' chosen arbitration forum was not available when the parties executed the arbitration agreement. The Kleine panel found that "the arbitration process contemplated by the clause in question was not available when the parties executed their contract." In Flanzman, by contrast, there was no agreement to a particular arbitral organization that proved to be unavailable, and no evidence that the involvement of a specific organization was an essential term of the parties' agreement.
It remains to be seen how the trial court in Falzo will apply the ruling in Flanzman in light of the fact that the parties specifically agreed to a defunct arbitration forum, as was the case in Kleine.
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Daito-ryu Aikibudo: History and Technique is the first book to comprehensively show the roots, principles and techniques of this ancient art passed down directly from its last Soke, Takeda Tokimune and his most faithful and long-time students.
The book, written by one of the very few westerners to have ever studied on a consistent basis with Takeda Soke, Antonino Certa Shihan, features: over 40 pages of never before published text directly written by Takeda Sensei about the history and principles of the School, including aiki; a great deal of original photographic material showing Takeda Tokimune Soke and Kato Shigemitsu, today's Soshi of the Nihon Daito-ryu Aikibudo association, and the other elder students of the late Soke (over 70 photos); a comprehensive technical view of all the art, including a glimpse of the most advanced catalogues of techniques like Aikinojutsu, Goshin'yo no te and Hiden Ogi as well as Takeda-den Ono-ha Itto-ryu kenjutsu (over 220 technical photos).
The book also includes biographic profiles and ranks of all the major students of Takeda Tokimune Soke and a substantial translated selection of Takeda Sokaku's eimeiroku (registers) from the Meiji to the Showa periods.
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Chapter 1 - History of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu
Chapter 2 - Principles and Techniques of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu
Chapter 3 - History and Techniques of Takeda-den Ono-ha Itto-ryu Kenjutsu
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Court Evangelical Says Trump Has "Greater Moral Clarity" Than Any President in U.S. History. What Am I Missing Here?
October 31, 2019 / johnfea
Court evangelicals basking for attention from the king
Michelle Bachmann, a former member of Congress who made a presidential run in 2012, recently said that Trump has "greater moral clarity" than any president in American history.
Michelle Bachmann on Trump: "I have never seen a more biblical president"
April 16, 2019 April 15, 2019 / johnfea	/ 10 Comments
Court evangelical Bachmann does not define what she means by a "biblical president, but I think it has something to do with Israel. She adds, "He is highly biblical and we will in all likelihood never see a more godly, biblical president again in our lifetime."
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Michelle Bachmann: "God is Using Trump"
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The Huffington Post reports on what former congresswoman Michelle Bachmann said during an interview at last weekend's Values Voter Summit. Here is a taste:
"For men, for women, for young people, for blacks, for Hispanics," we've never had it better economically," she said. "We've never had it better on a foreign policy level. We've never had a more pro-life president, a more pro-Israel president."
Nor has there been a chief executive "who cares [more] about the religious liberty," Bachmann, a featured speaker at the values summit, said in the interview, which aired on SiriusXM Progress.
"He has so rocked everything he's done," she said of the president. 'Everything he has touched has literally almost turned to gold on every level. People's lives are better because of this one man. And I think that can't be lost. We've seen an answer to our prayers from two years ago."
Really? Is the nation really in better shape under the leadership of a serial liar, an adulterer, a president who caters to racists and xenophobes, disrespects women, who understands "religious liberty" as a code word for the Christian Right's agenda, and pulls the nation out of international collaborations that benefit the common good, especially on climate change?
Based on Bachmann's providential view of the world, could we also ask if God is using Trump to punish America?
Mike Pence Tells Pastors to "Share the good news of Jesus Christ."
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Yesterday Mike Pence appeared before a group of court evangelicals and Christian nationalists and exhorted them to "share the good news of Jesus Christ." Here is a taste of a Christian Broadcasting Network piece on Pence's appearance at the Watchman on the Wall Conference:
In a last second surprise appearance before a pastors conference in Washington DC, Vice President Mike Pence outlined how the Trump administration has championed causes important to the evangelical community and implored them to continue to, "share the good news of Jesus Christ."
"Other than the service of those who wear the uniform of the United States especially our cherished fallen, the ministries that you lead and the prayers that you pray are the greatest consequence in the life of the nation," the vice-president told those attending the 2018 Watchman on the Wall conference sponsored by the Family Research Council.
"Keep preaching the good news. Keep preaching in season and out of season as the Bible says. Always be prepared to give a reason for the hope that you have," he continued.
So just what did Pence mean by "the good news of Jesus Christ?" Here are some possible options:
Go ye into all the world and proclaim Donald Trump as God's anointed messenger sent to restore America to its Christian roots.
Go ye into all the world and proclaim that America was founded as a Christian nation.
Go ye into all the world and continue to teach people to live in fear rather than hope.
Go ye into all the world and proclaim and peddle nostalgia for some of the darkest moments in American life.
Go ye into all the world and proclaim the right not to bake cakes for people you don't like.
Go ye into all the world and proclaim the need to fight for your rights.
Go ye into all the world and proclaim the need to elect the right candidates in the next election.
Go ye into all the world and proclaim the need for victory in the culture wars.
Go ye into all the world and proclaim that the man in the oval office is a serial liar.
Go ye into all the world and proclaim the need to call immigrants rapists and murderers.
Go ye into all the world and proclaim and defend that guy who said that there were "good people" on both sides in Charlottesville.
Go ye into all the world and proclaim support for a politician who has committed adultery with a porn star and Playboy playmate.
Unfortunately, the real message of the Gospel–the "good news"–has been corrupted in the minds of so many Americans because of Mike Pence, Donald Trump, and the kind of people who gathered at the "Watchman on the Wall" event. These men and women have exchanged the Gospel for political power and at the very least have funneled the "good news" through the lens of partisan politics. Their gospel is Christian nationalism and it is best preached with a healthy dose of fear, power, and nostalgia.
And as long as we are at it, let's name some of the names of the people who spoke at this event:
Kay Arthur
Lt. Gen. William Boykin
Jim Garlow
Bishop Harry Jackson
Tony "Mulligan" Perkins
Court Evangelical Michelle Bachman Gushes Over Donald Trump
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Former Minnesota Congresswomen and court evangelical Michelle Bachman has it all figured out.


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FUNKE presses ahead with digital offensive and acquires leading health portal Onmeda.de
FUNKE strengthens its position in the digital health care market with a strategic acquisition
Onmeda.de makes a perfect addition to the existing portfolio, which includes gesundheit.de and the lifeline portals
Onmeda.de will become part of the Digital Brands Network, which combines all of FUNKE's national digital offers
ESSEN / MUNICH / BERLIN, 03 February 2021. FUNKE is strengthening its position in the digital health care market and acquiring the Onmeda.de portal from Cologne-based gofeminin.de GmbH with immediate effect. The new offering will be part of the FUNKE Digital Brands Network, which launched in July and with around 40 million unique users is one of the most popular digital editorial networks in Germany.
"With our acquisition of Onmeda.de, we are taking another important step forward in our digital offensive and are further establishing our position as a leading digital publisher," says FUNKE Managing Director Andreas Schoo. "It's a perfect match — we can now offer our advertising clients a portfolio with an even greater reach."
FUNKE Digital Managing Director Jens Doka adds: "The five subject areas in the Digital Brands Network have been among the fastest-growing areas in the media group since the very start. We are currently seeing an enormous increase in innovation in the field of health, and the acquisition of Onmeda.de not only extends our reach but is of strategic importance to us."
Onmeda.de is one of Germany's leading health portals and reaches around 1.2 million unique users each month with its easy-to-understand information about health and medicine. Onmeda.de employees are moving over to FUNKE and will add to the expertise of FUNKE's health team.
Matthias Sandner, Director of Operations at FUNKE Digital, notes: "This acquisition will help us to accelerate our strong growth even further." With the special portals in our lifeline group (herzberatung.de, etc.) and the general portal gesundheit.de, FUNKE now has one of the broadest portfolios in the field of digital health information.
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About the FUNKE Digital Brands Network
FUNKE launched the FUNKE Digital Brands Network in July 2020. The new unit includes all national digital offers which focus on a specific target group or a specific subject area. The websites, apps and social media platforms in the FUNKE Digital Brands Network concentrate on these five areas: Entertainment (including all TV guide offerings such as TVDigital.de, HOERZU.de and WerStreamt.es), health (including gesundheit.de, lifeline.de), women and lifestyle (including BILDderFRAU.de, myself.de, wmn.de), men & tech (including futurezone.de, genialetricks.de, heftig.co) and food (including leckerschmecker.me, eat-club.de). The unit locations are Berlin, Hamburg and Ismaning.
About Onmeda.de
Onmeda.de offers extensive, high-quality content relating to medicine and health and is one of Germany's leading health portals. The Onmeda.de editorial team is comprised of experienced medical writers, who provide neutral and independent information on current health issues. The high quality offered by Onmeda.de is also evidenced by the many certificates awarded to the portal (afgis quality logo, HONcode). Onmeda.de belongs to gofeminin.de GmbH, which offers gofeminin.de, the German version of aufeminin.com — Europe's leading online platform for the female target market. gofeminin.de GmbH is part of the French company aufeminin.com S.A..
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