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After helping CVS deliver a promise to eliminate retouched images from their marketing, our partnership with their beauty division was at the forefront of a growing conversation on diversity and the honest portrayal of women in advertising. This inspired a new 360 campaign to relaunch their beauty business completely through the lens of real life.
Y-3's new capsule collection finds inspiration in basketball player James Harden and features the highly-anticipated first non-high top Adidas Boost You Wear sneaker. As longtime Y-3 collaborators, Standard Black drew on its extensive experience in the realms of fashion and athletic creative direction to craft a unique identity for the project.
Kluft handmade mattresses have long been associated with American-made quality and luxury, known as the mattress of choice for Hollywood icons. Standard Black complemented this legacy by using our visual and cultural acumen to create a new sensibility that speaks to the 21st century luxury consumer.
Menswear designer and longtime collaborator Willy Chavarria called on Standard Black's pioneering sensibility to direct and produce his Fall/Winter 2018 collection. The result was a complete break from the old standards governing menswear, garnering critical acclaim and positioning the designer at fashion's leading edge.
Recognizing Standard Black's strength in building brand identities at the nexus of fashion and athletics, Amazon invited us to create strategies for the launch of a new label the online retailer would be offering exclusively through its site. With the launch of Core 10, Amazon sought to carve out a niche in the worlds of women's performance apparel, adding to the retailer's growing list of private label brands.
When Sephora was ready to launch PLAY!, their monthly sample subscription program, they wanted to create deeper connections with their customers, and sought out Standard Black's expertise in creative digital content to develop a dynamic new platform.
Medium—a pioneering online sharing platform for social journalism—asked Standard Black to devise a creative solution for content management and promotion, reflecting our emphasis on cultural innovation through strategic storytelling devices.
How do you successfully launch a new program of men's performance basics on a web-based delivery model? When Standard Black developed the Mack Weldon brand from scratch, we drew on our ability to align big ideas with actionable objectives.


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UTF-8 error in macOS version WingIDE
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I'm trying to read this utf-8 file
in this Python script:
import csv
with open(csv_filename) as csv_fd:
reader = csv.reader(csv_fd, delimiter=';')
for row in reader:
But get an error in WingIDE (macOS):
File "/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.6/lib/python3.6/encodings/ascii.py", line 26, in decode return codecs.ascii_decode(input, self.errors)[0]builtins.UnicodeDecodeError: 'ascii' codec can't decode byte 0xd0 in position 227: ordinal not in range(128)
There are "Unicode UTF-8" in "Preferences - Debugger - I/O" ("Encoding" fields).
If I run this script in Terminal there is no such kind of error.
There is no error if I run this script in Windows version of WingIDE.
Community: Wing Python IDE
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hmm, looks like you're using Python 3 (at least through Wing). I'd bet that
with open(csv_filename, encoding='utf-8') as csv_fd:
would work (assuming the file is encoded as utf-8)
I think this is correct and best to always be explicit about encodings to avoid things like this. One thing to note is that the Debugger > I/O Encoding is used only for locally launched processes. If you're debugging on a remote host then the remote host configuration sets the I/O encoding instead under its Options tab. This is because the correct encoding to use by default varies by OS.
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This is a 14" tall bouquet, perfect size for bridesmaids. The Silk Peony Bouquet in Cream adds a delicate, rustic touch to your county wedding. With its life-like appearance and cerise accents, this bouquet can be used as the bridal bouquet, or in a simple centerpiece. This bundle of blooms is tied with raffia string, stands 14" tall and 8" wide. The flower heads range from 1.5" to 5" wide, and the stems measure 7" long.


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Can You Pay My Bills?/
Not too long ago, I had a discussion with some of my friends about a Facebook status that one of our peers posted. I am not going to be petty and post a screenshot of the status, haha, but it basically talked about how your boyfriend should be able to get your hair and nails done, provide you with food and contribute to your bills. If they can't, then you shouldn't be with them.
This was kind of interesting to me because I just never thought that having a man doing those things for me was a requirement and that if he can't, I shouldn't even waste my time with him. (Now don't get me wrong, I'm here for a guy bringing me food, haha.) Realistically, since I am 22, they guys I interact with will be around my age; therefore, I do not expect anyone in their early 20's to provide anything for me financially because I understand we are all trying to establish our careers, obtain degrees, etc. I honestly don't expect that from anyone because I can do those things myself (and if I can't, I have family who can pitch in). Being an adult ain't cheap, so that is a lot to ask of someone who is a "new inductee" into adulthood. So, it's interesting to me that my peers feel that a guy should provide those things to someone who is just their girlfriend.
Let's be clear. I think it is super sweet for a guy to want to do nice things for his girlfriend and vice versa. I mean, who doesn't like being pampered every now and then? However, I personally think that having a guy provide money for my hair, nails and bills should be a requirement in a relationship. Getting my hair and nails done ins't even a requirement for my life...and bills, come on. That is asking way to much of a guy that you're not even married to. (I get sometimes we fall on hard times and our significant others want to help out, but if they do, take it as a blessing not something that he should do because he's your boyfriend.)
If he can afford to shower you with financial blessings, then hey, do you. I just don't think we should expect someone to provide for us when we should be doing that ourselves or with the help of FAMILY. Maybe it is just me, but I think our generation is too temporary to be accepting financial contributions from them. A lot of guys (and honestly, women too) these days only do these things to make them feel like more of a man and not so much because they actually care about you. We have to be careful because a lot times they will even throw it back in your face if the relationship turns sour. I will never forget that a "boy" I wasted my time with in high school gave me $5 to go to Sonic one day and once he was mad at me, he wanted to rub it in my face (as if I could not pay him back with more plus interest *rolls eyes*). I know that was high school, but a lot of people are still like this, so imagine having them pay a bill...
In my opinion, our generation values the wrong things and looks at relationships in a materialistic way.
I think we should seek to find someone who provides for us emotionally, spiritually and can stimulate us intellectually. Those are the aspects of a relationship that hold it together, not money. Also, let's be real...if you're in your twenties, do you honestly want to spend your funds on taking care of another human that's not your child? I know I don't and if I were a guy, I doubt I would either. I think we should focus less on what a man can do for us financially and more on how he can provide to our minds...our souls.
Comment below and tell me your thoughts on this. (All opinions will be respected.)


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Microsoft SharePoint Products are Web Based Collaborative System that facilitates the collaboration within the organisation and customers. There are two types of SharePoint products, SharePoint Portal Services and SharePoint Portal Server. SharePoint Portal Server is built on top of SharePoint Portal Services.
Using SharePoint Portal Server 2003, users can create, manage and build collaborative Web sites. SharePoint Portal Server 2003 is built on top of Microsoft SharePoint Services. Although SharePoint Portal Services are free, SharePoint Portal Server provides more facilities to work collaboratively. This paper will focus on Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server rather than Microsoft SharePoint Services
Web Evolution
    SharePoint Portal Server is scalable, secure, and enterprise level portal server. Using SharePoint Portal Server 2003, users can add, manage, and organize news and topics, sites with different views, and information. They are also able to search across files shares, Web servers. They can make notification alerts based on the changes of the information, documents or applications. There is no need for administrators to create a site. It can be used for the team workspace, contact list, meetings, tasks, document sharing and collaboration. Moreover, it can be used for customized shared and collaborated solutions within the organisation and customers.
Many organizations use shared folders among the network and e-mail for collaboration. A user creates a file in the shared folder, and then e-mails the link to the reviewers of the document. Windows SharePoint provides a Document Workspace site for shared documents. It stores the document and tracks the changes if needed. Users are also able to see the different versions of the document.
    SharePoint Portal Server is accessible through the network or through the internet using the most recent web browsers. The workers or teams in an organisation can access it through the Intranet. Some companies provide some portals to their customers, in that case they might open some or all part of SharePoint Portal Server to the Internet.
    SharePoint Portal Server is also accessible through web services for third party programs or for developers. They are many web services that the users can query the system for different lists, documents.
SharePoint Portal Server has a Meeting Workspace for managing meetings. It can be accessed from Outlook 2003 for scheduling a meeting. This way, the users can request a meeting from their mail program.
    The authentication is provided by IIS (Internet Information Services) using the Kerberos authentication to NTLM authentication. The organisation can also add SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate to the SharePoint virtual directory to make the portal encrypted.
    The authorization is done internally. SharePoint Portal Server 2003 provides user based and role based security to access the content. Users can be the users of the active directory or can be created using SharePoint Portal Server. There are five types of roles administrator, web designer, contributor, reader and guess. Administrator can assign rights to different lists, web parts, documents for the users or the roles. The user and role data is stored on the database encrypted. SharePoint Portal Server also provides single sign-on.
Pro's of the system
The architecture of SharePoint Portal Server is very extensible and secure. A developer can link web services to the SharePoint Portal Server as list of objects or can develop web parts easily Single sign-on provides great security for the system. Single Sign-On Service provides sign on to multiple enterprise applications (like SAP, Siebel) using a single set of credentials even if they use different types of authentication methods. Each Web Part in the site can use the credentials that the user provided once to access different resources in the system without prompting the user. Having a web part talking to external systems has been greatly done.
Windows SharePoint Portal is integrated with Microsoft Office Products. Users can use the menu commands from the Office family to add or modify different parts of the system. Beside that, the user interface of adding web parts to the site and organizing them using drag and drop is a good thing in a web interface without needing the administrator.
The search engine provided by Windows SharePoint Portal server can query most of the objects of the system like lists, documents, meetings, contacts, surveys. Sites are also indexed in the SQL Server in an indexed table which makes the text queries to perform fast. The track versions of the documents are also stored in the database, the users can easily rollback a document to previous version or update the current document. It helps managing the document creation and editing.
Con's of the system
The users can build their own sites without administrator help; however this might result to inactive sites after the project has finished or the users decide to change the site. The sites take space on the server and it can decrease the overall performance of the system or it might result in an unmanaged portal unless the administrator continuously checks the active sites.
SharePoint Portal Server is platform and application dependent. If the organisation is not using Microsoft Office and Servers it will not be the best solution for them. Beside that, SharePoint Portal server is not a future proof product. Migration or upgrade will not be easy, because it depends on other products like Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft SQL Server. When the company want to upgrade SharePoint, Microsoft might force them to upgrade the other servers as well.


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YellowFinger Communications are proud to present to you their 3rd release.
Jinx teams up with Brainz and dig into their treasure chest of precious sounds to bring you a jewel called 'Big Fat Ass'.
'Big Fat Ass' is a 4/4 techy stomp with an amazing diamond cut riff full of electric crystals that will send vibrations thru the spines on the dancefloor.
Recrystallization comes from Groovediggerz, kickflip & Rektchordz.
Groovediggerz exhibit their ruby of funk via a sparkling groove, with a hands in air melodic version of the diamond riff, that then takes you to a twisted amen breakz gem.
Kickflip displays his polished emerald of stunning beats with blazing technical editing trickery and a bassline that will lift the stones to the tweeters.
Rektchordz adds his blue sapphire of production skills to create a precious warming glow of tech-funkness that hits everybodies natural rhythm.
Yeah really good tracks - Joe Ransom Kiss FM
Jinx Ft Brainz Big Fat Ass Original mix .. rocks my world. I love it when the orig mix stands clear of the remixes - Triple R Radio (RRR FM 102.7FM) Weird Groovn Brewster B Australia
Really enjoyed these gotta say that the original mix is best to me! - Ibreaks Radio:Fatface (Funkatech Records show)
Yes really likin this release especially the kickflip and groove diggerz release - Beat Assassins
Rektchordz is great for those deeper moments - General Midi
Realing like the original good driving bassline, and the kickflip remix rocks as well. - Leeroy Thornhill (Prodigy/ Electric Tastebuds)
Cool package!I think Groove Diggerz remix is shiniest/coolest in my opinion and have pulled it off with most sexual aplomb although all the mixes are nice! - NAPT
Great stuff. nice beats and bass. - Lee Rous (Plump DJS)
Kickflip remix for me! I'm all over this. Really like the original too, but I think Bob's just sprinkled some of his magic dust over his remix to edge it ahead of the rest. - High Eight
Wicked release! Am absolutely loving this package, been listening all afternoon.Full support from me, my favourite release so far from YellowFinger. Keep it up! - That Girl DJ
Big big tune!played this on the radio last night,the diggerz remix will be getting my full support!- Joebot
Rektchordz mix all the way for me. the original and kickflip mixes are good too, but rektchordz hits the sweet sweet techfunk spot for me on it. - Daniella Downs(Dead Famous Records)
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Forthcoming releases:
Jinx feat Brainz - Big Fat Ass - Access Denied remix
Jinx feat Brainz - Big Fat Ass - Gella remix
Jurassik - Like this - Original mix
Jurassik - Like this - Rektchordz remix
Jurassik - Like this - Llupa remix
Jurassik - Like this - XLY remix
Jinx feat Brainz - Pervert - Original mix
Jinx feat Brainz - Pervert - 2BitThugs remix
Jinx feat Brainz - Pervert - Sidel remix
Jinx feat Brainz - Pervert - Mesmer remix
Jinx feat Brainz - Pervert - The Scientifics remix
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|I planted a in the ground vegetable garden about 10 yrs ago. When planting tomatoes in this garden this year, do I need to treat the soil for nematodes?
|I wouldn't treat the soil unless you have had problems in the past with nematodes. Your best defense is to rotate your crops, planting your tomatoes in different areas of the garden each year and to plant nematode resistant tomato varieties. The most nematode resistant variety I have ever grown, here in the Miami area, is 'Better Boy'. 'Celebrity' and 'Big Beef' are also resistant as is a paste tomato called 'Viva Italia Hybrid'.


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Course Objectives
- What is GDPR?
- New Data Protection Bill 2017
- Conditions for processing data
- Consent
- Data Controllers & Data Processors
- o Responsibilities
- Data Subjects
- o Subject Access Rights
- o Rectification
- o Erasure
- o Portability
- o Right to object
- o Breaches
- Getting ready
- o Review
- § Data Impact Assessments
- § Policies
- § Data Validation
- o Review
- Action Plans
- Communicate
- o Accountability
- o Training
- § IG/Data Security & Protection
- IG Toolkit"
Content Overview
GDPR is the biggest shake up to data protection/privacy for 20 years. It is not optional - every business must comply and demonstrate their compliance. You need to care about this and take it seriously; if you are on top of data privacy and data validation this will be a straight forward exercise, if you're not, it could be very time consuming.
There is so much information available around GDPR - much of which doesn't apply to small businesses or health. Insight's seminar/webinars aim to summarise the necessary points so practices can easily formulate an action plan.
Who should attend?
All practice staff/clinicians taking responsibility for data, Caldicott leads & Data Protection Officers.
NOTE: All our GDPR sessions are designed to give you a practical overview. They do not constitute legal advice.
Training Provider: Insight Solutions
Additional Information for the Session:
Free parking is available at the venue


text: The Next Generation of Cooling Refrigerants. An air conditioner or heat pump uses its refrigerant to cool and dehumidify the air before it's sent back through your home. This liquid is housed within the coils of a cooling system, but one of the most common refrigerants used for a very long time – the R-22 (Freon) is now being gradually eliminated due to environmental concerns. In fact, this phase-out was mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act. By 2020, the production of R-22 will end all together. Introducing R-410A R-410A is EPA-recognized, chlorine-free and ozone-friendly. This means it will keep your AC running cool without harming the environment. Even better news, Lennox's most efficient systems are made to use this AC refrigerant, which can help your system perform efficiently. The same Lennox systems are known for dependability, quiet operation and improved dehumidification, so you'll stay comfortable. Additional Considerations At Sig Cox Heating and Air Conditioning in Augusta, our cooling products can work with R-410A. If your system was made before 2010, you may want to consider replacing your cooling system now, before R-22 is completely phased out. Some manufacturers carry alternate refrigerants such as R-407C, R-438A and R-422, however, they may not work with an R-22 AC or heat pump and could compromise your system's performance. Sig Cox Heating and Air Conditioning is Here to Help Contact Sig Cox Heating and Air Conditioning by calling 706-722-5304 or scheduling an appointment online to discover more about cooling and AC refrigerants. We're in Augusta, so we're here to answer any questions or come out to your home for a consultation when you need it.


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Laundry is done
House is picked up (not necessarily clean...)
Every closet but one is organized (I'm avoiding that one)
Every errand on my to-do was completed last night
Bags are packed
Paperwork is filled out
Schedule is wide open
Every time I call someone they think I'm in labor :)
Found myself dancing in the hallway with Samuel today to a country song....he loves dancing and giggles like crazy. Country-music dancing - does a body good and just might help bring this baby girl out, right?
For those of you wondering and checking the blog multiple times a day for baby updates, we will post before we head to the hospital so no worries. You'll know when Baby Girl May is about to make her appearance.


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"A perfectly located hotel (especially for Gaudí fans), with utilitarian but stylish white and brown rooms, and some more exuberant suites"
Bedrooms are identikit-cool - modern, minimalistic and two-tone - but with enough comforts to feel welcoming. Junior Suites provide a dash of exuberance, with intricately painted ceilings and the odd chandelier. Reception staff add to that with excellent English and handy tips on tapas and tourism, as well as free maps. There's free internet access, an excellent buffet breakfast, and more cafés plus a metro stop around the corner. If you feel like splurging for dinner, the renowned restaurant Moo (within Hotel Omm) is right opposite; you can splash out, knowing you're saving plenty on the room prices!
- Location, location, location - this is a fantastic setting for sightseeing and shopping
- The rooms at the back have views over the amazing chimney stacks of La Pedrera
- There's a discount for weekend stays
- The reception desk staff are very helpful
- Mixed feedback recently
- The rooms aren't huge and most have twin rather than double beds
- There's some internal noise and occasional street noise - light sleepers beware
- You may feel the metro rumbling beneath the building every now and then, but it wasn't enough to disturb us
- Some rooms don't have views, but cheaper rates compensate for this
Best time to go
Our top tips
- Boutique Hotel
- 36
- Restaurants nearby
- All ages welcome
- Open all year
- Pool
- Spa Treatments
- WiFi
- Pet Friendly
- Disabled Access
- Beach Nearby
- Off-street Parking
- Restaurants Nearby
- Air Conditioning
- Guest Lounge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Gym
The 36 rooms are generic, with a minimalist and utilitarian feel to them. Each has stark white marble floors and white walls, with dark wood as the only contrast. The rooms are small but functional, and all have an ensuite bathroom with a bath (and a hand-held shower), as well as reasonable air conditioning for the summer months. Beds are comfy with big round pillows - and there are more in the cupboard if you need them, though there isn't a huge amount of clothes storage space. Double doors between the bathroom and bedroom keep plumbing sounds out, but we did hear some noise from neighbours and the lift.
Some Standard Rooms have no views to speak off; others look out over the Passeig de Gràcia. If you can, book one of the higher, rear-facing rooms (510 and 511 are best), which offer views of La Pedrera (or Casa Milà, to give it its official name). The Standard Superior Rooms are slightly bigger and have balconies.
If money is no object, splash out on one of the 6 Junior Suites. The only rooms to depart from the generic two-tone colour scheme, these have have panelled or elaborately painted ceilings, more headroom and modern four-posters set against warm grey walls. One comes with a vast chandelier - and an equally vast flatscreen TV to set it off.
There's good, free WiFi (if you bring your laptop), but no room service or in-room coffee-making facilities; for that you'll have to go down to the small communal lounge-bar on the first floor.
Features include:
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Cots Available
- Extra beds
- Hairdryer
- Internet access
- Minibar/fridge
- Phone
- Safe box
- Satellite TV
- WiFi
A good buffet breakfast is offered for an additional cost. Expect fresh fruit (including kiwi and pineapple), juices, yoghurt, boiled eggs, cereal, cold meats and cheeses, bread and jam, and a choice of coffees and teas. It's a hearty start to the day, but if you prefer to eat light (or save money), there are several cafés down the street.
There's no shortage of restaurants nearby for lunch and dinner. Samoa across Passeig de Gràcia does a good (and good-value) selection of pizzas, pasta, salads and main courses in modern surroundings. Or, if you want to splash out, pop across the road to Hotel Omm, whose Moo restaurant gets rave feedback for its impeccable gastro cuisine (see our separate review).
Back at the hotel, there's free tea and coffee in the lounge-bar from 2pm, as well as a short room service menu. Staff are also very willing to order food in from any of the local restaurants if you wish.
Features include:
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Minibar/fridge
- Restaurants nearby
- Room service
- Passeig de Gràcia - Barcelona's premier shopping street - is 30 paces from the front door. You'll find designer labels and high street chains coming out of your ears. For smaller boho boutiques head for the narrow streets of the historic Born district
- Three Gaudí buildings lie within a 10-minute walk. The curvacious stone facade and undulating roof of La Pedrera (formally known as Casa Milà) is only a block away, the ornate and blue-tiled Casa Batlló is a couple of blocks south, and the soaring Sagrada Familia is a short walk (or metro ride) to the west
- Another Gaudí masterpiece, the vast Park Güell, lies to the north (you'll need to take the metro and a bus to get there). Among its trees and flowerbeds you'll come across colourful mosiac sculptures, other-worldly grottos, gingerbread-style houses and the elegant villa where Gaudí lived
- Barcelona's small but interesting Egyptian Museum, complete with mummies, is just a short stroll away, as is the art-filled Fundació Antoní Tàpies
- The football-obsessed can head to Nou Camp for a tour of FC Barcelona's stadium - you may even see the players in training sessions. A cab will get you there in 10 minutes, but you can take the metro, too
- Head south to the beach (about 30 minutes by foot or 10 by cab). On your way, stop at the magnificent La Seu, Barcelona's gothic cathedral, with its stone-laced facade, gargoyles and gaggles of geese guarding the leafy cloister
- Stroll down the city's most famous avenue, the lively tree-lined boulevard of La Rambla (15 minutes' walk or 3 metro stops along line 3), thronged with tourists, artists, musicians and all sorts of stalls, selling everything from flowers to caged birds. It's pickpocket heaven, though, so keep a close eye on your valuables
Activities on site or nearby include:
- Historical sites
- Museums / galleries
- Nightlife
- Private guided tours
- Shopping / markets
- Traditional cultures
Children of all ages are welcome, although there are no special facilities for them. An extra bed or cot can be put in some of the rooms for a nightly charge; if sharing their parents' bed, children under 12 stay for free. Some connecting rooms are available - please enquire when booking.
Best for:
Teens (over 12)
Family friendly accommodation:
Cots Available, Extra Beds Available
Baby equipment:
Baby cots are available on request.
Remember baby and child equipment may be limited or need pre-booking
For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection


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"The truth is, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father." - John 14:12
What does it mean to follow Jesus' example? Certainly we cannot do what he did. Let's take a look at three aspects of Jesus' ministry that teach us about how we, frail humans, can follow his example.
First, Jesus was a master teacher, and to follow his example we must obey his teachings. But Jesus' teaching cannot be followed without Jesus' power. We cannot live the Christian life without the Christ who lived it. People cannot be neutral about Jesus. We cannot follow his teachings without accepting the truth of everything he said and without accepting Christ himself by the Holy Spirit.
Second, Jesus lived to please his Father, not himself or other people. There will be times when we are reviled and must bless, or are forsaken and must walk alone. In such situations, we will need to keep our focus on pleasing our heavenly Father, not ourselves or others.
Finally, Jesus depended on his Father for power. If Jesus depended on God to raise the dead, we too can depend on God for any power we need. Jesus said, "Anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works" (John 14:12).
It takes a lifetime to learn to be like Jesus, but it's worth every minute of it! His love is ours for the knowing. His strength is ours for the taking. His power is ours for the asking. As Jesus lived by the power of the Father, so can we (John 6:57).
For Further Study: John 14:1-14
Excerpted from The One Year Devotions for Women, Copyright ©2000 by Jill Briscoe. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.
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Azhi Batu (????): Leader of Japanese pirates that raided Cholla Province
Azhi Taibiao (????): Son of Azhi Batu
Cao Mengyi (???): Commander of the Left Army of the Capital (?????), perished in battle to a Japanese pirate ambush
Cao Min (??): Lieutenant, Cao Mengyi's son. Followed him into battle against the Japanese pirates and perished
Cao Xiu (??): Cao Mengyi's son. Followed him into battle against the Japanese pirates and perished
Cao Zhong (??): Servant in Cao family
Hui Qin (????): Zen monk from Korea at the Daguan Temple at Beiping
Hui Ren (????): Monk who gave Master Zichao the tower of glass 30 years ago
Hai Shou (??): Eunuch assigned to Lotus
Jeong Jongsong (???): Son of Jeong Mongju (???), civil minister who wholeheartedly supported the last Goryeo king and killed by King Taejo. Brothers with Jeong Jongbon (???) and Jeong Jong (??)
Li Chenggui (???): King Taejo of Korea
Li Fangshuo (???): Eldest son and Crown Prince of Korea.
Li Fangyuan (???): Fifth son of King Taejo. Grew up with Lotus
Cao Lotus (??): Daughter in Cao family, later bestowed with the name of Princess Yi Ning (??), Lee Lotus
Shan Xi (??): Maid in Cao family
Minister Yoon (???): Korean official sent to ransom back the bodies of the Cao family males
Nan Huo (??): Administrative commander of the Security Council (?????)
Zhao Ke (??): Sergeant accompanying Lotus to the Imperial Court
Zhao Pang (??): Messenger sent to the Chinese Imperial Court to request troops against the Japanese pirates
Zheng Tidao: sanggung of Gyeongbok Palace
Zhi Kong (????): Monk from India at the Daguan Temple at Beiping
Zichao (??): Eminent monk who's taught Lotus the principles of Buddhism and Zen since small
Chinese Imperial Court
Bei Erzhi (???): Assistant to the Privy Council (?????)
Emperor Hongwu (???): 70 years old and current Emperor of China. King Taejo wanted to offer Lotus to him in the beginning
Yun Wen (??): Crown prince, royal grandson of the Chinese emperor at the beginning of the story.
Zheng Jin (??????): Minister of Rites in Chinese Imperial Court
Zhu Gaochi (??, ???): Prince Yan (??), fourth son of the emperor
Zhu Gui (??): Prince Dai, 13th son of the emperor
Soren Timur (?????): One of the Mongol generals who ruled part of the Gobi desert. His men captured Lotus en route to the chinese imperial court. Belonging to the old Mongol Yuan Dynasty
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism (?????): Representative order of Korean Buddhism
Minister of Rites (??): In the Chinese Imperial Court
Imperial Ranks
Sanggung: Maid in charge of imperial palace
Locations in China
Daguan Temple (???): Temple in Beiping(??)
East Harbor (??): Chinese harbor on the opposite side of Xinyi Crossing
Tieling (??): A place of contended land between the King of Goryeo and Emperor Hongwu
Locations in Korea
Anguk Temple (???)
Cholla province (???): Province that saw a lot of raids from Japanese pirates
Geunjeongjeon Hall (???): Hall in which king grants formal audiences
Gyeongbok Palace (???)
Gyotaejeon Hall (???): Residence of the Joseon royal consort
Gwanghwamun (???): Main door of the Gyeongbok Palace
Heungnyemun (???): Second inner door of the Gyeongbok Palace
Imjim Lake (???)
Kaesong City (??)
North Cholla Province (????): Land where Japanese pirates have laid claim
Pochon Temple (???):
Sajeongjeon Hall (???): Main executive office used by the king
Xinyi Crossing (???): Korean naval base on the Duck Green River, located on the west in a bay
Mt. Yongxing (???): Mountain with springs on it that Lotus visited when she was small


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ELIJAH ADAMS , one of the men of Nettle Creek Township who has made a success, is a native of Henry County, Indiana, and was born September 20, 1831. He is the son of Jonathan and Rachael (Braun) Adams. The father, Jonathan Adams, was born in Surry County, North Carolina, in the year 1799, and was the son of Joel and Hannah Adams. Rachael Braun was also a North Carolinian, by birth, and the youngest daughter of Moses Braun, a native, also, of the same state. Both were children of farmers, were reared on the farm, and received such education as the period afforded. Each remained under the parental roof until they were married. To this union six children were born, three sons and three daughters: Isaac, died in infancy; Hannah, died in childhood; Sarah, deceased wife of James Conner, a farmer of Kansas; Mary A., wife of Jacob Saddler, a farmer of Marshall County, Indiana; Elijah, of Nettle Creek Township, Randolph County, Indiana, whom this biography concerns; and George W., of Oklahoma, attorney at law. After the marriage of Jonathan and Rachael Adams they moved to Wayne County, this state, where they lived for a few years, after which they went to Henry County, where they entered eighty acres of land, but a few years later sold this and moved to Raysville, and then to Wabash County, where he died and was buried near the city of Lafayette. After the death of the father the family returned to Henry County, and here the mother married William Moore, but in 1876 died in Marshall County. They were both members of the Society of Friends and the mother also of the New Light. The father was a stanch Whig in politics and was a man whose influence was felt in the community in which he lived.
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Buying CPAP from overseas
It's one or the other, if you don't take out private health insurance and you then opt to go into it, you are penalised heavily. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. If you had an operation and you want a private room, you have to have insurance or you are in a public room or ward.
(12-15-2013, 05:53 AM)Gabby Wrote: I will have a look at the Phillips if it is $300.00 cheaper, that is nothing to be sneezed at. You think it is comparable to the Remsed Autoset S9?
As mentioned by others, it's probably largely a matter of personal preference and which devices algorithms work best for the particular user. I used a Philips Respironics 60 Series at a recent titration study and while quite different to what I was used to with my Resmed s9 Autoset, I felt more refreshed the following day. I undertook the study because I've always suffered a degree of tiredness despite being on CPAP for around 14 years.
(12-15-2013, 05:53 AM)Gabby Wrote: If I did buy machine overseas, when I get the first prescription, who would put that in to the machine? I like that you said Tez62 that after the initial script was put in, that people here would be able to help me, is that right?
If you provide the seller with your prescription they will set up the machine for you. People here can help with this or, alternatively, follow the instructions at the link at the top of this page to obtain the appropriate CPAP setup manual for your device and do it yourself.
(12-15-2013, 05:53 AM)Gabby Wrote: I don't suppose you can head me in the direction of any where decent to buy my machine from in Australia? Also what do you think about 2nd hand machines?
I can't really assist with this. I've tended to overpay for CPAP devices at a local bricks and mortar store so that I have someone accessible close by if needed.
(12-15-2013, 05:07 PM)Gabby Wrote: I would love to hear from any Australians that could perhaps recommend a decent place with good prices in our country if possible please.In the past, I've bought some stuff from Supplier #13 from their Sydney office and on-line. They have offices in the Gold Coast which is not far from you and also your sleep clinic would have a list of CPAP sales shops or a pharmacy sell CPAP stuff
(12-15-2013, 05:11 PM)Tez62 Wrote:(12-15-2013, 05:53 AM)Gabby Wrote: I would definitely buy the mask in Australia. I will have a look at the Phillips if it is $300.00 cheaper, that is nothing to be sneezed at. You think it is comparable to the Remsed Autoset S9?
Tez62, I started with a sleep clinic and only just found out that I would be entitled to a free machine through the hospital, which I found out earlier today is an ELITE, not an Escape, so sorry for writing wrong information.
I am thinking I will change over to the hospital and acquire the Elite, I will have to buy the mask from where I rent machine for two months but not humidifier.
I will check out the Australian sites kindly shown to me but if still $300plus I might buy that in U.S.
What do you think about me doing that?
As much as everyone has recommended I purchase the Austoset or the Phillips, I think I am going to have to try and save as much money as I can. I would love to go out and buy top of the range, but it is just not viable with this option available.
Does the Elite do a printout?
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Thanks everyone for your great help again.
I found out the free machine I am able to get is NOT an Escape but a Resmed S9 ELITE, so sorry for writing wrong information.
I think I will probably go ahead and get the fixed Elite from the hospital.
I will still have to buy the humidifier and the mask plus rent the machine for two months.
At this point in my life that is sufficient money for me to be finding. I guess if I haven't known what an Autoset machine is like I have nothing to compare the fixed one to.
I value the fact that you all recommended the Autoset to me, but I cannot look a gift horse in the mouth.
I shall have to make sure I don't scrimp on my mask and get the best one available.
I shall be checking out the links that some of you were kind enough to send me, thank you.
I am a snorer and mostly a back sleeper, so do you think I will be needing a full face mask? I was hoping for just a nasal one!
I cannot wait to get my RX. It will not come quick enough. If anyone had told me that sleep apnea could make ones life so distressing, I never would have believed them. My heart goes out to everyone of you.
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ME50, i'm not sure if my problem was my insurance or with Medicare. Apparently things might have gone better if my sleep doctor had written an Autoset in my first RX. It's easy to get intimidated by all the BS they run us through. Right or wrong I was so damn happy to pay a hundred buck to get the Autoset. My only other option at that point was to buy one outright.
Wow you Aussies have it rough when it comes to health care. Although ours is getting more screwed up by the minute.
(12-15-2013, 08:43 PM)Gabby Wrote: Thanks everyone for your great help again.
You can try a nasal mask or nasal pillow and in my opinion, I would suggest trying that first. Peter has purchased masks that have a 30 day return policy (although he is in the US) and that would probably work for you. You may need a chin strap. I am a mouth breather and was started on a full face mask and had a lot of problems with them over almost 3 years. After Thanksgiving, I got a wisp nasal mask and a chin strap (see the photo under product reviews) and it has worked very well. I just had a sleep study using it and the chin strap and it was a very successful sleep study for me (the other 2 were total nightmares and I couldn't get to sleep and slept less than 3 hours). I am sure others will have suggestions for you.
(12-15-2013, 08:43 PM)Gabby Wrote: I value the fact that you all recommended the Autoset to me, but I cannot look a gift horse in the mouth.I've an autoset but recently started using the machine at fixed pressure more like an elite
S9 elite as good as the autoset without the auto function, not everyone need an auto machine
The problem is to do with price, the price difference between autoset and elite something like $500 in Australia while in US on-line about $40
(12-15-2013, 08:30 PM)Gabby Wrote: Tez62, I started with a sleep clinic and only just found out that I would be entitled to a free machine through the hospital, which I found out earlier today is an ELITE, not an Escape, so sorry for writing wrong information.
Gabby, yes, you can use two different types of software to see your data either ResScan or Sleepyhead, I use Sleepyhead, both are free to download, we will show you how to download and read it when you get your CPAP. I think you are on the right track with what you are doing, give the Elite a go.
With a choice between getting a free Elite or paying for an AutoSet, taking the Elite is definitely the way to go. The Elite is fully data capable and you will be able to track your sleep quality as well as use the data to help with figuring out if adjustments in pressure need to be made. The only reason I would usually recommend an AutoSet over an Elite is that, as Zonk mentioned, the price difference here in the US is negligible and the Auto feature is definitely worth a few extra bucks. If your pressure needs to be adjusted, with the Elite it might take a little more work to figure out where to take your pressure, but you will have the data you need to figure it out.
In any case, the Elite will be much better for you than an Escape.
As for masks...try all of them you can! Everybody is different when it comes to masks.
Some people are mouth breathers, but can figure out tricks to keep the mouth closed and use the nasal interface. Some people aren't mouth breathers, but pressure escapes through the mouth and can't seem to figure anything out to fix it...
My advice would be to start out with nasal mask or pillows and try to make it work, but don't be dead set on making it work. If it's hard making a nasal interface work, then try Full Face mask. Full Face might do the trick for you, or might cause problems that make you more determined to make a nasal interface work.
There are quite a lot of mask models and a lot of difference in face shapes and features, so the only real way to find the right mask for you is to try out as many as you can. You might hit stumbling blocks here and there, leaks etc. Once you have certain specific problems you can post here about them and people can give good advice about fixing them or their opinion on whether or not a change in mask type or model is in order.
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We're not quite sure if Samsung is a little desperate for attention with new monitors or if they seek to surprise users. The case is slowly showing new projects and monitor models that try to gain a foothold among the public by different merits. The last thing presented Samsung has hit us a lot, because they are not normal monitors, but have the ability screens that can charge the battery of our mobile remote wirelessly.
And we can not shout this "No one had thought to!", Because it is so real that had not occurred to anyone. But was it really a necessity? The monitor does not look exactly the device that is most closely connected with our mobile, so it can get a little out of place the whole look of the phone charging . Of course, as we look it can make sense. That is, we spent the day working in front of the monitor, and that the same device can charge the phone can be a good idea at the end of the day.
In any event, the Samsung monitor , dubbed SE370, comes in two different screen sizes. The smallest model is 23.6 inches and the largest of 27 inches.
It is a high-performance monitor, good design and everything we expect from Samsung at this stage of life. The charging system has a base close to the screen where you can place the phone to begin to recover energy quickly. All wirelessly to provide good results to users. The base also has an LED light that warns us of the charging process, usual in this type of system.
SE370 and the only important thing is not only mobile wireless charging, I must say that the monitor has FreeSync AMD technology to increase performance. Users who are regulars gaming will take advantage of this technology to improve results. So we have a competent monitor in terms of play, good design, adequate benefits, we assume a price will be set in line with Samsung and, no less important, the presence of wireless technology.
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Tis the season for holiday events! The most magical time of the year is here and I am excited to share all the amazing holiday events happening in the Quad City area. There is never an excuse that there's nothing to do!
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Elf the Musical
Nov 8th-Dec 30th
See Buddy the Elf at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse this holiday season. Runs through Dec. 30th.
Santa at the Crib
Dec 2nd
Let us help you get ready for the Christmas season!! Come shop the Crib for Christmas Gifts, fresh cut Frasier Fir Christmas Trees, Handmade Wreaths, Poinsettias and more. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and s'mores while you visit with SANTA!!!
Brunch with Santa- Hotel Blackhawk
Dec 3rd
Join us for Brunch with Santa at Bix Bistro on Sunday, December 3rd from 9am-1pm. Reservations recommended, call 563.484.5900 today!
Family Museum's Winter Fest
Dec 3rd
There will be plenty of wintry and fun activities for all ages. Guests can make a variety of holiday crafts and enjoy a dance performance from the Family Museum Dance Company.
Breakfast and Bowling with Santa
Dec 9th
Guess who is coming to town — SANTA !!!!
Happy Joe's and Lee's Lanes is hosting a special event…. Breakfast and Bowling with Santa!!
Breakfast Buffet from 8AM-10AM
Geneseo Christmas Walk
Dec 9th
Children's activities fill the afternoon with special crafts, face painting, writing letters to Santa making reindeer food, and much more. Children's choirs will also be featured at various times throughtout the afternoon. As the Sun goes down the night heats up with the Walk's ever-growing lighted parade at 5 p.m. People line the streets as music and twinkling lights fill the evening air. Numerous floats, marching musicians, and animal parade southward down State Street into the downtown district.
The Nutcracker- Quad Cities Ballet
Dec 9th
This well-known Holiday Classic choreographed by Artistic Director Courtney Lyon comes to life in Ballet Quad Cities' own enchanting production. Lavish costumes and magnificent scenery blend with beautiful choreography to create the most delightful fantasy ever. With live music provided by Orchestra Iowa, this is one holiday production that you won't want to miss
Polar Express Holiday Workshop
Dec 12th
This family event is a great opportunity to enjoy the splendor of the Polar Express themed holiday floral display while creating holiday ornaments and gifts! Materials and instruction for craft projects suitable to different skill levels will be provided along with some holiday cheer! Come during the day or afterdark to take in the beautiful lights.
Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer the Musical
Dec 13th
First airing in 1964, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER has become a beloved Christmas classic – capturing the hearts and wonder of generations of fans. Coming to the Adler theatre December 13th!
Polar Express Pajama Party
Dec 14-17
Families of all ages can expect tons of fun while attending a Polar Express Pajama Party. Along with the showing of The Polar Express 3D on our GIANT Screen in your pj's there will be the following holiday activities: face painting, a hot chocolate station, a make-n-take sleigh bell station, holiday tic-tac-toe, a souvenir Putnam ornament and a lights-out adventure through the museum exhibits. Dec 14th – Dec 17th.
Supper with Santa
Dec 15th
Join us for an evening with your favorite man in the red suit! Bring your wish list and take a picture with Santa after dinner (parents remember to brin gyour cameras, we will not be taking Santa photos). We will have pizza, provided by Moline Happy Joe's, refreshments and more!
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10 km (Ataşehir)
train station
5 km (Üsküdar)
39 km (Atatürk International Airport)
Hotel description
The Sumahan On The Water is situated on the Asian side of Istanbul, right on the shores of the Bosphorus. Its fantastic location alone would be reason enough to book a stay here. But this small luxury hotel has plenty more to offer, including 11 double rooms and 13 wonderful suites (all with water views), an excellent tapas restaurant and a traditional hammam bath. But above all it's got style! This exclusive boutique hotel is housed in a converted distillery that once produced Suma - the fig brandy, from which the popular Raki is made. A hotel since 2005, its airy rooms with high ceilings and large windows are the perfect place for a really romantic stay.
The old factory setting lends the Sumahan On The Water an atmosphere that is anything but ordinary. With clean lines and pastel colors, the modern interior design emphasizes the industrial character of the rooms. Comfy upholstered furniture, elegant wooden floors and a fireplace in most rooms make for a really relaxed stay.
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" He's Giving Us the Rope- so That We'Ll Hang Ourselves." to What Extent Do You Agree with This Description of the Role of the Inspector?
To what extent do you agree with this description of the role of the Inspector?
The quotation, " he's giving us the rope to hang ourselves." I think means that the Inspector will allow the family to condemn themselves by criticizing each other, instead of staying together and supporting each other. In this way, the Inspector would be able to clinch information that otherwise he would not be able to get from normal methods of interrogation. It suggests that the Inspector sets the family members against each other by partially revealing some or just parts of information. The Inspector has two main techniques of questioning; he either sparks an argument in the family, and then just sits back and learns what he can, or he will pressure the suspect into confession by bombarding them with short, sharp questions. I think that Sheila, when she realises the questioning methods of the Inspector, tries to keep her family from falling apart due to misinformation or misconceptions of what is being said. She knows that the Inspector will use one member of the family to reveal some information, and then he would tell that to another member, who in turn would start an argument with the said someone. For example, at the beginning when the Inspector first arrives and starts to question Mr. Birling, the Inspector manage to portray Mr. Birling as cruel, as Sheila later calls it " I think it was cruel and vile." (page 45).
From this quote I think that Sheila is aptly summarising the Inspector's method of questioning. By inserting samples' of information every so often, in order to encourage the subject to reveal more information than is necessary to answer the question, the Inspector conveys an aurora of intelligence, and perhaps omniscience. He is able to act almost like a phantom or maybe a God-like figure. The Inspector's name is Goole. It has the same pronunciation as ghoul'. It adds to the mystery and the fog of ignorance surrounding the Inspector and who he really is. Ghoul also describes his background, and the fact that Mr. Birling, who seems to know the Chief Constable, does not know him gives the feel of someone who really does not belong', as if he is from another time period. Ghoul is an addition to the words that have been brought up to sum up the general feeling of the Inspector; you know nothing about him, but he knows everything about you. Throughout the entire ordeal he remains passionate about his job, but at the same time stays objective and neutral. Except when he gets far too emotional and articulates that you must learn something from the trials and tribulations of life. I feel that the Inspector is human, but at the same time it is as if he has slipped through time; his judgements, and the way in which he orders, and shouts at people that are socially higher than him. A real Inspector would have more respect for a family such as the Birlings. Mr. Birling says that he knows the Inspector Chief. This can be interpreted as a very subtle threat. The Inspector would realise that Mr. Birling, as he felt it necessary, could tell the Chief Constable, and that could result in the sacking of the Inspector. But the Inspector pays no heed, to this warning and continues to treat the family with disrespect.
"(very sternly) Her position now is that she lies with a burnt-out inside on a slab. (As Birling tries to protest, turns on him.) Don't stammer and yammer at me again, man. I'm losing all patience with you people. What did he say?"
Here is an extract where the Inspector treats Birling with disrespect; it is near the beginning of Act 2:
Sheila: (urgently, cutting in) You mustn't try to build up a kind of wall between us and that girl. If you do then the Inspector will just break it down. And it'll be worse when he does.
Mrs Birling: I don't understand you. (To Inspector.) Do you?
Inspector: Yes. And she's right.
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The gunmen behind the abduction of four foreign workers in Ubari came in three cars, one fled to Ghat and the others to downtown Ubari, according to eyewitness accounts.
"The four engineers arrived in the morning flight from Tripoli and as their car approached the power station they were ambushed by gunmen in three vehicles - two Hyundai Vernas and a Toyota truck with a mounted Doshka machinegun," an eyewitness told a meeting of security officials from the city. "Two of the gunmen were injured after exchanging fire with the guards, but they managed to put three Turks in the Toyota before taking off toward Ghat as the others pushed the South African engineer into one of the Vernas and took off to downtown Ubari," he added.
No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Ghat connection does raise concerns about possible jihadi involvement. Located in Libya's far south near the border with Algeria and Mali, the city has become a main stop on the supply lines of jihadi groups that have been operating in the Sahara since 2011. "We don't rule out a terrorist act, but kidnapping is rife in this region mostly as source of income for criminal gangs," a security official told this website.
Forces aligned with the Government of National Accord (GNA) – Libya's UN-backed government – were today said to be surrounding a property to the north of Ghat where kidnapers are believed to be hiding, according to media reports quoting an unnamed GNA official.
The kidnapped engineers were working on the construction of Ubari's power station. The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL), which owns the project, put out a statement yesterday announcing the abduction: "At around 11:30 of today, an armed group has abducted four workers of different nationalities (Turkish and South African) who have just arrived at the project site from Ubari airport. GECOL condemns this barbaric and irresponsible act and calls on the relevant authorities of the Libyan state to bear their responsibilities and ensure their immediate release."
Turkey's Enka, one of the companies contracted to build the station, released the following statement yesterday: "Around midday today in Libya three of our citizens, two of them our personnel who were temporarily working in the country, were kidnapped by unidentified people while they were traveling outside the building site," the statement said. "Our company is following the subject closely, in contact with Turkish and Libyan authorities," it added.
Local sources said today that all workers of both Enka and Germany's Siemens have gone back to Tripoli which would be a major blow to the GNA whose president, Fayez Serraj, has personally lobbied his counterparts in Turkey and Germany in the hope that the reopening of the station might help resolve his country's electricity crisis.


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Saturday, Feb. 2, 1918
Weather forecasters predicted a warming trend this weekend, just in time for Groundhog Day, but The Record reports that "there was plenty of disappointment manifested by householders this morning when they arose and found that the mercury had been doing some ground and lofty tumbling during the dim watches of the night."
In other words, this wartime winter remains bitterly cold. While no one sees a groundhog to verify whether the oracular animal has seen its shadow or not, "Candlemas day dawned bright and with every indication that the four-footed arbiter of the weather for the next six weeks would see his shadow and execute his famous vanishing act for another period of cold and wintry conditions.
"So with the sun shining, and the zero mark in plain sight, humanity settled down early in the day to a contemplation of more hardship and battling with the extremes in life."
Our reporter urges readers to look on the bright side. "It should not be forgotten, however, that the sleighing and figure-skating are fine, and that the out-of -doors air is invigorating if one is clothed while in it so that no discomforts will be experienced."
Flag blessings
Rev. Francis A. Greagan blesses two flags honoring the wartime service of LaSalle Institute alumni and the men of St. Mary's parish at St. Mary's church this morning, The Record reports.
Greagan "delivered a short address, in which he said he hoped the time would soon come when the young men would return, and then there would be a service of praise in the church."
Rev. Stephen T. Kiernan of Watervliet gives a patriotic sermon, telling the congregation that "the young men who were ready to offer up their lives so that the world would be made free for democracy were entitled to all the honor and respect that could be bestowed upon them.
"Patriotism is one of the fundamental teachings of the Catholic church, and a man cannot be a good Catholic unless he is a true and loyal American citizen."
Note from a soldier
Lawrence W. Donovan of the 105th U.S. Infantry, stationed in South Carolina, writes in response to a note from the Troy draft board that a questionnaire he'd filled out had been lost.
"I don't want exemption and never asked for it," Donavan insists, "I like the service and I want to fight for the dear old flag. I want to say also that all young fellows not at work or in school, who are of service age, ought to be with us in the army fighting for America."
— Kevin Gilbert


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Parent Corner
Please review this section of the website carefully. It has important information all parents needs to be aware of throughout the school year including DPS school days off, the Gilpin planning calendar, after-school care, ways you can give to Gilpin and more.
- Parent & Student Handbook
- Parent Portal
- School Calendars
- Heart & Hand After-School Care
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Dub started flying RC in 1979 and became successful in the sport of R/C pylon racing almost immediately.
Many years of hard work paid off with winning the 1991 F3D pylon race World Championships.
Dub remains very active in the RC pylon racing scene right up to this day, not only as a competitor but a competitive engine manufacturer as well. At the 2012 Phoenix Q40 meeting which by the way has now become the biggest RC pylon race meeting in the World, Dub won the fastest time prize with the latest incarnation of his Q40 engine. These are the engines that Pylon Line stock.
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China Nearing Completion on World's Largest Operational Seaplane
With a wingspan of 130ft, the AG-600 will become the world's largest amphibious aircraft currently flying, surpassing Japan's ShinMaywa US-2 and Russia's Beriev Be-200, according to the designers.
The AVIC TA-600, also known as AG-600, and formerly the D-600, is a large amphibious flying boat that is being designed and built in the People's Republic of China by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group and will be delivered to China Aviation Industry General Aircraft in Guangdong's Zhuhai for the AG-600's final assembly.
The TA-600 is reportedly the largest amphibious aircraft currently being built. CAIGA, which has started work on the prototype TA-600, has announced that the aircraft will have a maximum takeoff weight of 118,000 lbs and a maximum range of over 3,100 miles via four turboprop engines. First flight is forecast for sometime in 2016.
"The AG-600 will meet China's urgent need for such equipment in forest fire control and maritime search and rescue, and it will form an important part of the country's emergency response and rescue system," said Huang Lingcai, chief designer of the aircraft at the Zhuhai company. "It can carry nearly 60 people during a search-and-rescue mission. To extinguish a forest fire, it can pick up 12 tons of water from a nearby lake or sea within 20 seconds and pour it on the fire."
He added that his company has received 17 orders from domestic customers, including several private general aviation enterprises.
Note: The above article details the largest OPERATIONAL seaplane, not to be confused with the largest ever seaplane, of which there are many including the most famous, 'Spruce Goose'.


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Boarding between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm in Strasbourg (3bis rue du Havre). Settling into your cabin. Presentation of the crew. Welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Tour of Old Strasbourg in a riverboat (depending on availability).
Sailing to the towns of Lauterbourg, Spire, Mainz. Breakfast on board. The cruise will continue towards Koblenz up the most beautiful section of the Romantic Rhine. We will sail past the towns of Kaub, Oberwesel, Saint-Goar. Before we reach our mooring in Koblenz, you will see Stolzenfels castle. Arrival in Koblenz around 6.00 pm. Explore the old city in the company of our hostess. Free evening. Overnight stopover. Full catering on board.
Breakfast during the cruise. Cruise up the most beautiful section of the Romantic Rhine between Koblenz and Rudesheim. We will pass numerous castles nestling in the famed vineyards and the celebrated Rock of the Lorelei. Lunch on board. Arrival in Rudesheim around 3.00 pm. Shopping or excursion, departure in a small train stopping at a wine tasting cellar, followed by a visit to the museum of mechanical music. Dinner on board. In the evening, the famous Drosselgasse awaits you with its numerous cafés and bands.
Departure of the boat early in the morning to cruise up the Rhine to Spire. Lunch on board. We will pass the towns of Wiesbaden, Nierstein, Worms and Mannheim. Excursion to Heidelberg: Stopover in Spire or Mannheim depending on berths available at the wharf. Back on board around 6.00 pm. Gala dinner followed by an evening of dancing. Late departure towards Strasbourg.
Breakfast on board. Arrival in Strasbourg around 09.00 am.
This itinerary is a guide only. For reasons of navigational safety, the captain and crew of the boat alone may decide to modify the itinerary.
Please note Croisi cruises are bilingual with on board commentaries in both French & English. Sightseeing tours are guaranteed in English with either bilingual guides or audiphones.
This offer includes: The cruise on full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the final day, local wine, beer and fruit juice at lunch and dinner (on board meals only), Open bar including a variety of French and regional wine and spirits (excluding Champagne and premium drinks), accommodation in a twin air conditioned cabin with shower and WC, entertainment, the assistance of our hostess on board, the welcome cocktail, the gala evening, port taxes and pre-paid English sightseeing (subject to minimum numbers)
This offer does not include: insurance, personal expenses, Drinks - wine selected from the premium drinks list and those purchased on shore excursions, shore excursions.
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- Summer Youth Program
- WIA Youth Programs
- Blue Collar Adult Training Programs
- TANF Employment and Training Programs (Policies, Forms, Schedules)
- Contractor Corner
About Contracted Services:
The Division of Employment and Training is responsible for the operation of Delaware's 4 American Job Centers (AJC). For more information the AJCs, visit our about page. In addition to the operation of the AJCs, the Division of Employment and Training Contract Unit has over 50 contracts statewide with a variety of agencies and organizations to ensure Employment and Training services are provided to those in need. Our current funding sources in which we use to fund agencies are Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), Blue Collar Job Development Act (Adult BC), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF). Furthermore, the Contract Unit helps monitor the AJCs.
The Delaware State Summer Youth Program provides summer employment experiences for youth ages 14 - 20. All projects employing youth are designed for a four to ten week period between June and September. All employment experiences provide youth a meaningful and productive work experience while gaining exposure to the working world and its requirements.
To apply for the upcoming 2015 Summer Youth Program, youth must contact the assigned Summer Youth Provider/Agency within your County. All youth must be determined eligible to participate through each Agency/ Provider, therefore, specific documentation such as the summer youth application will be provided by each Agency/Provider (Not the Department of Labor).
For a complete provider contact list and phone numbers: Provider List (Not Available)
If selected for employment, all youth will fill out the Summer Youth Application, Work Permit; provide a Social Security Card, Birth Certificate and Proof of Parents Income. This will be administered by each provider in your county.
You may contact the Department of Labor at 302-761-8166 with any more questions you may have regarding this program.
For questions relating to Delaware Child Labor Laws and Work Permits, please contact the Division of Industrial Affairs, Labor Law Enforcement at 302-451-3423.
Revised Income Eligibility Table: Download the Excel Document
Child Labor Law Booklet: Download the PDF
Child Labor Law Handbook Title 19: Download the Word Document
Through the Delaware Workforce Investment Board (DWIB), Federal WIA funds are contracted to agencies to operate in and out of school youth programs. The purpose of youth programs funded under WIA is to prepare youth facing serious barriers to employment for participation in the labor force by providing training and other services that will result in increased employment and earnings, increased educational and occupational skills credentials, and decreased welfare dependency, thereby improving the quality of the workforce and enhancing its productivity and competitiveness.
WIA Request for Proposals (RFPs):
- Youth Training issued 1/3/2013 and Q&A
All program questions should be directed to each contractor. Please click on the program of interest for provider contact information:
Through the Delaware Workforce Investment Board (DWIB), State BC funds are contracted to agencies to operate workforce training programs and in and out of school youth programs. The purpose of programs funded under the Blue Collar Jobs Development Act is to provide services to Dislocated Workers, to provide school to work transition sites, and to provide other innovative training programs.
BC Request for Proposal (RFP):
- Adult Training issued 1/3/2013 and Q&A
All program questions should be directed to each contractor. Please click on the program of interest for provider contact information:
Delaware's TANF Team is a partnership between the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services, the Department of Labor, Division of Employment and Training, the Economic Development Office, Workforce Development, and the Department of Transportation, Delaware Transit Corporation. TANF funds are contracted to agencies to fund two programs:
- Employment Connection services help TANF recipients obtain and maintain full time unsubsidized employment or participate in a combination of work activities in order to receive their cash Grant.
- Keep a Job services to provide employment retention assistance to participants who have obtained unsubsidized employment that results in maintaining employment and achieving long term economic independence, including income growth.
TANF Request for Proposal (RFP):
- Employment Connection Services/Keep a Job Services issued 5/13/2009 and Q&A
- Attachment A of RFP (Correction to Original RFP)
All program questions should be directed to each contractor. Please click on the program of interest for provider contact information:
- Employment Connection
- Keep A Job
WIA Youth and BC Adult Contractors
- ETO 1 Documentation of Program Eligibility - Adult Blue Collar Programs
- ETO 2 Documentation of Program Eligibility - Youth Programs
- ETO 3 Documentation of Performance Goal Attainment
- ETO 4 Youth Documentation for Training and Employment Policy
- ETO 5 Contract Modification Policy
- ETO 6 Period for Achievement of Day 30 and Day 90 Outcome
- ETO 7 Procedure on File Structure and Contents
- ETO 8 Procedure on Monthly Validations - Reconciliations
- ETO 9 Adult Individual Service Strategy
- ETO 10 Youth Individual Service Strategy
- ETO 11 Policy on the Minimum Standard of Contact
- ETO 12 Procedure on Resolution of Substantial Findings
- ETO 13 Procedure on On-Site Contractor Visits
- ETO 14 Period of time for the Entry MISForms
- ETO 15 Procedure on Processing Payment to Blue Collar Contractors
- ETO 16 Procedure for 12 Month of Follow-up Services
- ETO 17 Policy on the Reporting of Literacy and Numeracy Gains
- ETO 18 Upgrade Placement Definition
- ETO 19 Participation Hours
- ETO 20 Exit Policy for Youth Programs
- ETO 21 Enrollment Policy
- ETO 22 Self Employment
- ETO 23 Case Notes
- ETO 24 Personally Identifiable Information
- ETO 25 Youth Supportive Services
- ETO 26 Procedure for Using the Uploaded Documentation Function in DJL
- ETO 27 Procedure on File Destruction
- ETO 28 Procedure on Tracking WIOA Youth Funded Positions
- ETO 29 Policy on Dual Enrollments
- ETO 30 Policy on Active-Inactive Resume
- ETO 31 Questions with Counting Education As Placement
- ETO 32 Definition of a Carry In
- ETO 33 Work Experience
- MIS Consolidated Application (pages 1-3)
- MIS Equal Opportunity Form
- MIS Enrollment/Leave Enrollment Form
- MIS Follow-Up Services Form
- Family Income Guidelines
- Monthly Financial Report (Cost Reimbursement Contract Portion)
- ISS-Adult Blue Collar (See ETO 28 under Policies)
- ISS-Youth (See ETO 28 under Policies)
- Earnings Gain Worksheet
- Literacy & Numeracy Gains Worksheet
- Youth Required Element Summary Sheet
- Monthly Participation Log (Youth)
TANF Contractors
- TANF Policy 01 Procedure on file Structure/Contents
- TANF Policy 02 Procedure on the Submission of a Log of All Requested Sanctions
- TANF Policy 03 Contractor Documentation for Training, Employment and Participation/Performance
- TANF Policy 04 Individual Service Strategy Procedure
- TANF Policy 05 Instruction for Entry in the Internet Reporting System
- TANF Policy 06 Instruction for Entry into DCIS II E&T Subsystem
- TANF Policy 07 Full Family Sanction Request/Teen Sanction Request
- TANF Policy 08 Instruction for Determining Hours of Employment for Self-Employed Individuals
- TANF Policy 09 Minimum Standard Outreach
- TANF Policy 10 Minimum Standard of Contact
- TANF Policy 11 Contractor Documentation for Work Experience and Other Approved Unpaid Work
- TANF Policy 12 Seamless Delivery of Services Between Employment Connection and Keep a Job
- TANF Policy 13 Bridge Referrals
- TANF Policy 14 Data Entry of Referrals
- TANF Policy 15 Forty Eight Week Completers within Keep A Job Providers
- TANF Policy 16 Eligibility for Referral from Employment Connections to Keep a Job
- TANF Policy 17 Entering the 5th Consecutive Week of Job Search Job Readiness (JSJR) in DCIS II E&T Reporting System and DOL Internet Site
- TANF Policy 18 Procedure for Processing Payment to Employment Connections and Keep a Job Providers
- TANF Policy 19 Two Parent Families
- TANF Policy 20 Education as Participation (GED and Vocational Education)
- TANF Policy 21 Availability of Employment Connections and Keep a Job Services
- TANF Policy 22 Referral Policy for TWP Process
- TANF Policy 23 Activities for Individuals Sanctioned for Fraud
- TANF Policy 24 Reporting Fraud to DOL and DSS
- TANF Policy 25 Allowable Services for Individuals that are in a sanction status seeking to cure a sanction
- TANF Policy 26 Excused Absences when a employer paid leave policy is not in effect
- TANF Policy 27 Payment Documentation Sample Process
- TANF Policy 28 Averaging Participation Hours
- TANF Policy 29 Handling Irate Clients
- TANF Policy 30 Transferring Versus Dis-Enrolling in Assist Worker Web
- TANF Policy 31 Approval Procedure and Guidance for Training
- Keep A Job Payment Point Forms (Attachment I for TANF Policy 03)
- Employment Connections Payment Point Forms (Attachment II for TANF Policy 03)
- Weekly Training Timesheet (Attachment III for TANF Policy 03)
- JSJR Timesheet (Attachment IV for TANF Policy 03)
- Verification of Employment/Training (Attachment V for TANF Policy 03)
- Work Experience Agreement (Attachment VII for TANF Policy 03)
- Work Experience Timesheet (Attachment VIII for TANF Policy 03)
One-Stops (Labor Exchange Services (LE) and Training Unit Services (TU))
Labor Exchange Policies:
- LE Policy 01 Registration
- LE Policy 02 Staff Assisted Employment Services Resource Room
- LE Policy 03 Jobs for Veterans Act
- LE Policy 04 Core Services Entered in DJL
- LE Policy 05 Food Supplement Program Job Search Procedures
- LE Policy 06 Veterans Priority of Service
- LE Policy 07 RES Profiling Client Flow
- LE Policy 08 Employability Development Plan
- LE Policy 11 IADAPT Client Flow
- LE Policy 12 Mandatory Registration
- LE Policy 13 Procedure for IADAPT System Questions
- LE Policy 15 RES Program Guidelines and Responsibilities
- LE Policy 16 How to Conduct a Job Search
- LE Policy 17 How to Conduct a Resume Search
- LE Policy 18 File Structure
- LE Policy 19 Reporting Clients to UI as Non-Compliant
- LE Policy 20 DET Registration Requirements
- LE Policy 21 Gold Card Initiative
- LE Policy 22 When to Enter Core Services
- LE Policy 23 REA Client Flow
- LE Policy 24 VRAP
- LE Policy 25 REA Workshop Guidelines
- LE Policy 26 Centralized Scheduling Workshops Client Flow
- LE Policy 27 Updating Resumes
- LE Policy 28 Rapid Response Activities
- LE Form 01 E&T One-Stop Attendance Verification Form
- LE Form 02 Registration Answers for UI Applicants
- LE Form 03 IADPAT Checklist
- LE Form 04 Initial RES Profile Letter
- LE Form 05 Case Management File Checklist
- LE Form 06 RES Profile Agreement
- LE Form 07 Job Search Attendance Verification Form
- LE Form 07a Job Search Log Directions
- LE Form 08 Employment Verification
- LE Form 09 Initial REA-EUC Letter
Intensive/Training Unit Policies:
- TU Policy 01 Client Flow
- TU Policy 02 Expedited Approval of Training Programs
- TU Policy 03 Participant File Structure
- TU Policy 04 Documentation of Program Eligibility
- TU Policy 07 Use of Online Training Providers
- TU Policy 08 Payment for Training/Tuition
- TU Policy 09 Job Search and Job Placement Assistance
- TU Policy 10 Documentation for Training and Employment
- TU Policy 11 Order of Selection Process
- TU Policy 12 Obtaining the Client's Signature on the ISS
- TU Policy 13 Reimbursement for Training
- TU Policy 15 Requirement for Entering an OST in DJL
- TU Policy 16 Processing and ITA
- TU Policy 17 Procedure for Approving Cases
- TU Policy 18 Management of Case Managers' Cases
- TU Policy 19 Procedure for Processing Bills
- TU Policy 20 Baseline for Establishing an Order of Selection
- TU Policy 21 Follow Up Services
- TU Policy 22 Entering Outcome Details
- TU Policy 23 Data Entry of Case Notes
- TU Policy 24 Selective Service Registration Requirements
- TU Policy 25 Lower Living Standard Income Level Guidance
- TU Policy 26 Procedure for Uploading Documentation
- TU Policy 27 Procedure for Correcting a Payment Voucher Approval with an Incorrect Dollar Amount
- TU Policy 28 Procedure for Correcting an Incorrect Vendor on A Payment Voucher
- TU Policy 29 WIA Grant Information
- TU Policy 30 Client Flow for Referrals for Individual OJT
- TU Policy 31 DTW NEG Client Flow ITA
- Chain of Command
- DWIB Provider List Form (TU Policy 2)
- Participant File Checklist (TU Policy 3)
- Dislocated Worker Eligibility Form (TU Policy 4)
- Individual Service Strategy (ISS)