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Lori shared this recipe with me a while ago and I finally finished up my box of No Pudge! brownies and decided to give these a try. I LOVED them and so did Hubby! It's hard to believe they're only 2 Points Plus. I made an entire batch of them, but next I am going to try to make the mix and make individual servings in the microwave like I usually do.
You can find the recipe here. I made mine without the egg whites and they are gooey and delicious—just like I like them!

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Financial Institutions Commission (FICOM) Careers
FICOM Protects British Columbians
Working for FICOM means being part of an integrated, progressive regulatory agency with broad scope and an important public mandate. Through administration and enforcement of nine provincial statutes, FICOM protects the public against the insolvency of financial institutions and improper market conduct in the financial services sector. These important activities support the overall economic health and stability of the province.
FICOM is Us
Our work requires the concerted efforts of people working in a number of disciplines, including legal, financial, insurance, accounting and policy development. It demands a combination of broad perspective and in-depth, specialized expertise. There's a real passion at FICOM for demonstrating our values of professionalism, integrity and respect for people. That focus and energy are the key drivers of our success.
FICOM's supervision and regulatory functions are supported by a range of essential corporate services, including finance and corporate planning, information management and information technology, human resources, communications and consultations. We place great importance on training and developing employees to ensure organizational readiness and to enhance career development.
We strive for a balance of industry and public sector experience among employees. Our work environment, combined with our compensation and benefits plan, are designed to attract and retain the necessary skills and industry experience ranging from highly specialized and technical roles to broader, more strategic executive roles.
Benefits for Working at FICOM
- An environment of continual learning and development
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
- A workplace that welcomes diversity
- Flexibility to balance work with your other responsibilities and commitments
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Sonya Sorich: Virtual races offer something new for runners
I found a Florida race that ends in downtown Columbus. And believe it or not, it's only 13.1 miles.
Confused? Welcome to the world of virtual races.
Forget waking up early, gathering around a crowded start line and enjoying a collective chorus of sneakers on pavement. Virtual races often require nothing more than an Internet connection and smartphone.
Take the aforementioned Florida event scheduled for later this month, the Clearwater Halfathon and Marathon. It's designed to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise money for some of Florida's nonprofit organizations.
Sure, people will participate in the event's many races in sunny Florida.
But there's also a virtual option.
Receive a race bib via email, complete either 13.1 or 26.2 miles within a designated time frame and share your results online. You'll get a finisher medal in the mail. No driving necessary.
In some runners' eyes, that might be one of the trend's greatest advantages. Competitive racing can be a costly hobby. By definition, virtual racing lets you complete your mileage anywhere -- erasing gas money, hotel fees and more.
Plus, an absence of in-person conveniences like post-race refreshments might lead to less expensive entry fees.
For example, Clearwater's virtual options cost just $30 for the halfathon and $40 for the marathon. Participate in person and you could pay up to $105, according to registration information available online.
Is virtual racing too good to be true? Some critics might say yes. It's hard to discuss the trend without mentioning a potential for cheating.
Clearwater requires participants to verify their miles via Facebook, though virtual results are not recorded as "official" times. Other virtual races use more complex systems. Nike's upcoming virtual 10K race requires participants to run and log their miles with a Nike+ device.
While there's something unsettling about not abiding by a universal race clock, even standard road races aren't immune to rule-breaking.
Probably a greater drawback to virtual races is a lack of the in-person camaraderie that defines the running community. You probably won't receive an encouraging thumbs-up from a stranger or a grand fanfare upon crossing your virtual finish line.
Then again, competitive races are often bigger than individual finish times. They usually raise money for important causes. Virtual racing could be a great way to increase awareness and financial support for those groups.
With luck, virtual racing will peacefully coexist with traditional road races -- adding to the growing list of options for newbies ready to enter the running world.
Sonya Sorich, reporter, can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 706-571-8516. Visit ledger-enquirer.com/sonya to read her columns.


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Holiday Gift Tags – HUGE Web Round-Up
Alright, here we go! I hope that this post will make up for my serious lack of posts lately. No excuses…but #life. My favorite part of the holidays is wrapping gifts, and tagging them with the most fabulous tags. Every year, I always scour the web for the best gift tags…and so I decided to round up the best of the best, and do one post with them all. Some of them are new and of some are oldies but goodies…but definitely still awesome! Happy Holidays!
What are some other round-ups you'd like to see? Sound off!
1. Creative Index | 2. Designer Blogs
3. Something Turquoise | 4. Kelli Murray
5. Inspired by Charm | 6. Wee Gallery | 7. Creative Index
8. Lia Griffith | 9. Kelli Murray | 10. Designer Blogs
11. Carina Skrobecki | 12. Maiko Nagao | 13. Creative Index
14. MStetson | 15. A Pair & A Spare | 16. Carina Skrobecki
17. Visual Heart | 18. Creative Index | 19. My 3 Little Kittens
20. Design Corral | 21. Petit Pippin | 22. Tiny Oak Studio
23. Smudge Design Co. | 24. Today's Creative Life
25. The Spotted Olive | 26. Simple As That
13. December 2016 by Svetlana Bilenkina
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Holiday Gift Tags For The Type Lover
In the spirit of the holidays, I wanted to make some fun typographic gift tags for all of the wonderful gifts that will be wrapped this season! You can download the PDF for these tags HERE. Please note that the gift tags are double sided (just to add a little something extra to the back side)…but feel free to just use one side! If you decide to use them, I would LOVE to see how they look…so please tweet me @svetsxpres with a pic or post a picture to Instagram with #chictypetags! Hope everyone is having a great holiday season, and is getting some much needed shopping done!
11. December 2013 by Svetlana Bilenkina
Categories: For Fun | Tags: gift tags, holidays, typography | 2 comments
Free Printable Calligraphy Gift Tags Just In Time For The Holidays!
It's that very wonderful time of year, where we get to wrap all of the fantastic gifts for everyone we love and make each one special for them to open. So how can you make your gifts stand out under the Christmas tree? I just came across these fantastic calligraphy gift tags, created by Lindsey Bee to make each one of your gifts extra fun! Check some of them out below, and head over to her blog to download your favorite tags. Happy Holidays!
20. December 2012 by Svetlana Bilenkina
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It's already September and meeting time again. This last month has flown by!! We hope to see old members and new tomorrow Thursday, September 20th at 7:00 in our usual meeting space the Stagecraft Building of PNCA.
We have some fun announcements planned and a new challenge up our sleeve. See you then!


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Beer Truck Crash Snarls Vegas Traffic
A semi-truck carrying beer crashed recently on Nevada's Interstate 15 near Barstow, California, interfering with heavy freeway traffic after the recent prize fight in Las Vegas, according to reports. The crash involved both the semi and another vehicle. At least two people were transported to area hospitals in undisclosed condition. The beer that the semi was carrying was spilled onto the highway, but the California Highway Patrol noted that the spill had been contained and did not pose any environmental threats.


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With these constant snow storms and this room with a view, I really want to see la Vie en Rose
Snow for sale, snow for sale.
Via Pinterest and homebeautiful.com.au
Some of my favorite pink decorated rooms, I know pink is not for everyone, but in a day like today, we all want to see la Vie en Rose, don't you my lovelies.
Via Pinterest and HousebeautifulUK
Very softly pink.
Via Pinterest
Gentle rose with Urban Outfitters duvet cover.
Via Pinterest and http://styleyoursenses.com/
Nostalgic for these beautiful Rose-Quartz 2016 color of the year silk drapes.
Via Better homes and gardens
Via Better homes and gardens
Add a touch of spring to your pink banquette.
Via Pinterest
From Rose-Quartz to raspberry pink Annette sofa from Urban Outfitters.
I am so Razzle Dazzle by Benjamin Moore, a very hot pink can make you sing on a stormy day.
Via Pinterest and Apartmenttherapy.com
A Shock me pink wall can transform your stormy mood into a happy mood.
May la Vie en Rose be with you in stormy days my lovelies.


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I.V GOLD. (CEO of I.V multimedia entertainment also the CEO of Christians got talent) Am from Edo state, Uromi. Am a gospel music minister, who have been singing since child hood and officially join the gospel industry in 2012 with an album titled "lift Jesus higher" also dropped another album titled " unusual worship " and some new singles. And I also have two videos on YouTube.
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This new song irreplaceable God, is a song that I love so much, I got inspiration from the holy spirit and also from my big daddy Chris Morgan. I give God all the glory Download And Enjoy.
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myLifeOrganiser is a family home organiser that includes home calendar and address book. It allows to keep financial information and store documents. Everyone in the family can build a complete personal schedule which they can view by week or month. Each personal calendar can display special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, school activities, doctor and dentist appointments, prescription renewals, vehicle inspection and insurance due dates and much more, which can be set from myLifeOrganiser. No more mismanaged finances, missing documents or phone numbers. All your personal and business information can be retrieved from the Address Book. Track your mortgages, loans, pensions and shares all in one easy to find location helping you to take control of your budget. Essential documents such as insurance policies, warranties and qualifications can be referenced or stored within myLifeOrganiser allowing you to quickly and easily retrieve them. Plan your time with monthly and weekly views available in your calendar. Not only can you view forthcoming events but this is also the place to set those all important ToDo's. Colour code your ToDo lists to meet your requirements and, in conjunction with the calendar activity form showing your complete daily activities, you can do away with those notes that get lost around the house. Record your personal and family details, including your next of kin. Keep track of birthdays, anniversaries and other important occasions. You can even highlight whether you need to send a card or a present. Manage your personal insurances and use the inbuilt document management system to reference any important documents stored on your computer. Birthdays, anniversaries and insurance renewals can all be set within your calendar with a click of a button.
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By David Bornstein
Big institutions are often slow to awaken to major social transformations. Microsoft was famously late to grasp the importance of the Internet. American auto manufacturers were slow to identify the demand for fuel-efficient cars. And today, the United States government is making a similar mistake: it still doesn't seem to recognize that Americans no longer work the way they used to.
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I'm not sure when or why I decided to line the Crepe dress. I think I was hoping the wool/viscose main fabric (bought in Hickey's Cork) would drape better, and not stick to tights too much when being worn.
I have to say that I want to try to get back into wearing dresses, Since I've had the children, they (dresses!) seem to be waaay down on my list.
Facings wouldn't be my favourite part of a garment, mostly because I find it difficult to get them to lie flat. Also, I nearly always choose to line or partially line my daughters dresses, so I'm used to sewing in linings.
So what I did was, ("Technical Alert!!)
- cut all the pattern pieces of main fabric,
- cut the neck facings and interfacings - but not the sleeve facings ( I thought the neck might need extra support),
- cut all the pattern pieces of lining fabric. I used a very light cotton, almost like a voile,
- when sewing the bodice lining to the bodice fabric, I pinned them right sides together, with the neck facing on the wrong side and sewed from one side catching in the belt to the other side also catching in the belt
- While wrong sides were together I sewed the armhole seams
- I clipped and notched curves and seams,
- then using the ends of the belts I pushed them (right belt into right shoulder, left belt into left shoulder) up through the sewn shoulder seams of the lining and fabric, pulled them through completely and this turns the whole top right side out. (I topstitched all along the top of the bodice)
- Then I sewed the side seams, putting the lining front and back right sides together (leaving a gap for the belt on one side) and did the same for the main fabric. At the gap I sewed the lining seam to the fabric seam (RS together) on both sides of the gap for a neat finish
- to attach the skirt (after sewing the fabric skirt seams and lining skirt seams and joining them at the side seams) I put the finished bodice, into the circle created by the skirt lining and fabric RS together, matching the side seams and other seams along the waist, and sewed.
I wasn't intending to make the dress reversible, but it is, though the lining fabric is so light, that some seams and facings can be seen, so I won't be wearing it lining side out!
I took these pictures just before tea (picture 4 hungry children) so tried on the lining side a bit too quickly. It looks like the waist of the dress is lower than my waist, so I need to check this again - it may be how I tied the belt.
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Archive for the 'Intertanko' Category
Tripartite Forum: Shipping Industry meets in Tokyo
From the Tripartite 2019 – pic credits MND Tripartite Forum: Shipping Industry meets in Tokyo Over 90 representatives from ship builders, ship owners and classification societies met in Tokyo on the 17th and 18th October at the 2019 Tripartite Forum. This year, the participants acknowledged that...November 11th, 2019 | Associations, BIMCO, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, IACS, Intercargo, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko | Read More
Dry and Wet Markets in the red amid perplexed Geopolitics…
John Faraclas Dry and Wet Markets in the red amid perplexed Geopolitics… The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost eight points since yesterday and now stands at 1,855 points; on a weekly basis the losses were 69 points – from 1,924 (11/10). The Wets losses were substantial. As for the Geopolitics: couldn't...October 18th, 2019 | Associations, BIMCO, Civil Unrest, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Emissions, Energy, Environment, Events, IACS, Intercargo, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko, Markets, Military, News, Oceanology, Oil Spill, Pollution, Reports, Shipping Indices, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
FONASBA celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Baltic Exchange FONASBA celebrates 50th Anniversary Fifty years ago today, on 23rd April 1969, delegates representing Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and (as it was then) West Germany, met at the offices of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers...April 23rd, 2019 | Anniversaries, Associations, BIMCO, Chartering, Intercargo, Intertanko, Markets, News, Ports & Terminals, Ship Agencies | Read More
Vigilance essential despite reduction to piracy High Risk Area in the Indian Ocean
Vigilance essential despite reduction to piracy High Risk Area in the Indian Ocean The Round Table of international shipping associations plus the OCIMF representing the global shipping and oil industry have announced the geographic boundaries of the 'High Risk Area' for piracy in the Indian Ocean...March 8th, 2019 | Associations, BIMCO, Intercargo, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko, Piracy and Terrorism | Read More
Intertanko chairman confirmed to speak at Dubai tanker conference
Nick Tsakos One of the main attractions at this year's TMS Tanker Conference, which takes place on October 15th at Atlantis, the Palm, Dubai, is the keynote speech of the influential Greek shipowner and chairman of Intertanko, Nikolas Tsakos. Mr Tsakos has been chairman of this important organisation...October 6th, 2018 | Associations, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Intertanko, Tankers | Read More
INTERTANKO salutes the adoption of the IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from International Shipping
Katharina Stanzel The International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) congratulates the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on the decision taken today by the Maritime Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) to adopt a comprehensive Initial Strategy for significant reduction...April 13th, 2018 | Associations, Breaking News, Emissions, Environment, IMO, Intertanko | Read More
Yemen Conflict Forces new security recommendations
Angus Frew, BIMCO's CEO In response to the threats arising from the conflict in Yemen, BIMCO, ICS and INTERTANKO have published interim guidance on maritime security in the southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb. Shipowners and operators should be aware of new threat patterns in the area. The European...January 24th, 2018 | Associations, BIMCO, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko, Safety and Security | Read More
Environmental Organisations and Shipping industry call for carriage ban on non-compliant fuel
Leading environmental organizations and the global shipping industry have joined in calling for an explicit prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant marine fuels when the global 0.5% sulphur cap takes effect in 2020. IMO has agreed that from 1st January 2020 the maximum permitted sulphur content...January 22nd, 2018 | Associations, BIMCO, Bunkering, Climate, Emissions, Environment, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko | Read More
Shipping Industry 'broadly satisfied' with IMO progress on CO2 strategy – but much work still to be done
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO represented the global shipping industry throughout this week's intensive discussions at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), which continued the development of a comprehensive CO2 reduction strategy for...October 27th, 2017 | Associations, BIMCO, Environment, IMO, Intercargo, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko, Organisations | Read More
Intermodal Europe 2017 – Forecast for 2018
Sophie Ahmed The Container Shipping Industry Gathers to Forecast for 2018 After a period of significant change, the container shipping industry is now moving towards a state of stability and growth. Although there are still some key challenges to be faced in the coming months, the industry is showing...July 11th, 2017 | Associations, Automobiles, Containers, Cruise Ferry, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, International Chamber of Shipping, International Shipping Federation, Intertanko, Liner Shipping and Trade, Markets, Reefer Containers, Reefer ships, Ro-Ro and Passenger Ferries, Short-sea shipping, Statistics, Stock Markets, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Messy and uncertain Markets; Bubble geopolitics…
John Faraclas The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was up 12 points thanks to the Panamaxes for a …change; the geopolitical bubble sooner or latter will burst. John Faraclas midweek recap: The Capers dropped below the 1,000-point threshold and the BCI 2014 now stands at 994 given the minus 27 points… The Panamaxes,...March 1st, 2017 | Associations, Chartering, Containers, Dry Bulkcarriers, Intertanko, LNG, Markets, Military, News, Oil Industry, Reports, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers | Read More
Intertanko chairman Nikos Tsakos addresses IMIF on state of the tanker sector
Dr Nikos P. Tsakos Operators of the global fleet of tankers have grounds for market optimism – although they should restrain any impulse to order more tonnage. This was the message from Nikos Tsakos, chairman of Intertanko, when he addressed a meeting of the International Maritime Industries Forum...March 1st, 2017 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Energy, Environment, Events, IMIF, IMO, Intertanko, Markets, Sales and Purchases, Ship Demolitions, Ship Finance, Shipping Centers, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
INTERTANKO considers including shipping in EU ETS counter-productive
Katharina Stanzel By majority vote, the Members of the European Parliament have agreed to include shipping in the European Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Directive as of 2023, unless there is a comparable system agreed under the auspices of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) by the end of 2021. "INTERTANKO...February 15th, 2017 | Associations, Breaking News, Emissions, Environment, European Union, IMO, Intertanko, News, Organisations | Read More
Intercargo and Intertanko raise the spirits
Intercargo's Secretary General Dr. Kostas G. Gkonis, with Katharina Stanzel – Managing Director and Nicholas Tsakos – Chairman, from Intertanko INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO joint open house-reception in the heart of London's Square Mile last Thursday was a great success this year!...December 18th, 2016 | Associations, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Food and Drink, Intercargo, Intertanko | Read More
Shipping Industry meets in Tokyo…
SHIPPING INDUSTRY MEETS IN TOKYO TO DISCUSS MUTUAL CHALLENGES Some 200 representatives of classification societies, shipbuilders and shipowners came together in Tokyo last week for their annual 'Tripartite Meeting' on issues of common interest. The meeting, hosted by Class NK, the Japanese Shipowners'...October 25th, 2016 | Associations, BIMCO, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Intercargo, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko, Shipmanagement | Read More
'Shipping Industry United in Seeking Further Progress on CO2 at Critical IMO Meeting'
In advance of next week's critical meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 70) at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, the global shipping industry has called on IMO Member States to give serious consideration to a joint industry submission regarding the need...October 19th, 2016 | Associations, BIMCO, Energy, Environment, IMO, Intercargo, Intertanko, Organisations | Read More
Capital Link's timely Shipping, Marine Services and Offshore Forum
Nicolas Bornozis Capital Link lead by the Bornozis – Nicolas and Olga, keep the wind of optimism for shipping's survival alive! Coverage of all sectors of the industry with one of the most comprehensive ever forums the Square Mile has ever witnessed, given that all sectors were duly represented...October 5th, 2016 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Corporate Social Responsibility, Emissions, Energy, Environment, European Union, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, HR, IMarEST, IMO, Intercargo, Intermanager, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, Markets, P and I Clubs, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Pollution, Ports & Terminals, Shipfinance, Shipmanagement | Read More
INTERTANKO cautiously welcomes Entry Into Force of IMO BWMC
Katharina Stanzel INTERTANKO cautiously welcomes Entry Into Force of IMO Ballast Water Management Convention Finland has deposited its instrument of ratification to the IMO's Ballast Water Management Convention bringing the Convention into force on 8 September 2017. The Finnish tonnage raises the...September 8th, 2016 | Environment, Intertanko, News, Shipmanagement, Tankers | Read More
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 – Amendments
Better conditions on modern tonnage From Christodoulos G. Vassiliades & Co LLC on the latest MLC 2006 ammendments: MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006 – AMENDMENTS Following the unanimous adoption by the Special Tripartite Committee of the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (the "Convention"),...July 25th, 2016 | Associations, BIMCO, Comment, Corporate Social Responsibility, HR, IACS, IMarEST, IMIF, Intercargo, Intermanager, International Chamber of Shipping, International Shipping Federation, Intertanko, ITF, Jobs, Labour Disputes, Legal, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, Maritime Education and Training, P and I Clubs, The Nautical Institute | Read More
Captain Mangouras scapegoated again
Captain Apostolos Mangouras – photo credit;huffingtonpost.es Spain wins Prestige appeal, branding Capt Mangouras a reckless criminal Spain's Supreme Court has overturned the 2013 verdict of the Spanish court of first instance in La Coruna which had acquitted Capt Apostolos Mangouras, Master of...January 29th, 2016 | Claims, Environment, Health and Safety, HR, Intertanko, Legal, Maritime Accidents, Pollution, Safety and Security, Salvage, Towage, Wreck Removals | Read More
Capital Link's CSR; the catch phrase for furthering the shipping saga
l to r: Fred Kenney (IMO), Dee Taylor (Liskow and Lewis), Harry J. Fafalios chairman GSCC and director Fafalios Shipping, Michael Lund – BIMCO chairman and moderator Peter Hinchliffe sg of ICS The 5th Capital Link Shipping & Offshore CSR Forum in London Now, what an event that was earlier today!...November 3rd, 2015 | Academia, Alternative Sources of Energy, Anniversaries, Associations, Awards, Banking, BIMCO, Breaking News, Charity, Climate, Clubs, Communication, Company Profiles, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Consulting, Consumers Market, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cruise Industry, Drill ships, Energy, Environment, Events, Executive Travel, Finance, Health and Safety, Holidays, HR, IACS, IMarEST, IMIF, Immigration, Insurance and Reinsurance, Intercargo, Intermanager, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko, Jobs, London Shipping Law Centre, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, Marine Insurance, Maritime Accidents, Maritime Education and Training, Maritime Fraud, Maritime History and Museums, Markets, Oceanology, Oil Spill, P and I Clubs, P and I Clubs, People and Places, Piracy and Terrorism, Pollution, Ports & Terminals, Press and Media, Religion, Safety and Security, Salvage, Towage, Wreck Removals, Sanctions, Shipfinance, Shipmanagement, The Nautical Institute, WISTA - Women in Shipping | Read More
2015 Tripartite Meeting Discussions
The annual Tripartite meeting between shipowners, shipbuilders and classification societies was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea on 16 and 17 October 2015. The meeting was attended by 100 high level representatives of the industry, including chairmen and executives of the Round...October 27th, 2015 | Associations, BIMCO, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, IACS, Intercargo, International Chamber of Shipping, Intertanko | Read More
INTERTANKO releases version 4 of its Questionnaire 88
The Questionnaire 88 (Q88), first issued in 1988 by INTERTANKO, has been revised to include the most up-to-date information for assessing vessel suitability and risk when chartering tankers. The Questionnaire, now in its 4th version, is the established industry standard for information on ships for commercial...September 16th, 2015 | Associations, BIMCO, Chartering, Fixtures, Intertanko, Regulatory, Sales and Purchases | Read More
INTERTANKO still advising against Nigeria trade for banned tankers
INTERTANKO's continues to advise its Members against taking any vessel on Nigeria's list of banned tankers either into Nigeria or into its EEZ, despite a recent letter from NNPC which some are interpreting as a lifting of the ban. Moreover we continue to advise Members who have ships on the banned...September 10th, 2015 | Corruption, Disputes, EEZ, Intertanko, Maritime Fraud, Oil Industry, Safety and Security, Sanctions, Tankers | Read More
The shipping markets: Down and out?
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Enjoy a family safari in your own exclusive-use house -this comfortable house is reasonably priced for a family safari - there are 2 downstairs bedrooms as well as an upstairs loft perfect for kids!
the kids can explore and play in the safety of the fenced garden or splash about in the pool without you having to stress about them disturbing other guests
Enjoy a family safari in your own exclusive-use house -this comfortable house is reasonably priced for a family safari - there are 2 downstairs bedrooms as well as an upstairs loft perfect for kids!
The main Kuname lodge is a firm favourite of ours for delivering a wonderfully intimate and personal safari experience at a reasonable price. Whilst the rooms are comfortable rather than luxurious, the emphasis at Kuname is on the warmth of the hospitality and of course, the game viewing experience. But there's just one problem – Kuname lodge doesn't accept children under 12, so isn't an option for families wanting to enjoy a holiday in the bush together. Never fear though as there is a solution if you're travelling with kids – the Kuname Manor House!
The Manor House at Kuname is located literally next to the main Kuname lodge with just a short stroll separating the two. Also located overlooking the Kuvjename river, the Manor House consists of 3 bedrooms ideally suited to sleeping 2 adult couples and 2 kids (there are 2 downstairs bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and the third is an upstairs loft containing 2 single beds on a mezzanine level above the lounge which is perfect for the kids)
As in the main lodge, the rooms here are comfortable and homely rather than exhibiting designer-style luxury. That approach is also evident in the lounge area with its comfy sofas just inviting you to sprawl out and relax. Outside you have your own shaded deck with a small fire-pit area just below, along with a small pool perfect for cooling off in the heat of summer. Best of all for your parental peace of mind, the entire lawned garden is fenced off so the kids can explore and play to their heart's content without you having to worry!
The beauty of having your own safari house is that everything is pretty much dedicated to satisfying your specific needs. You have your own game drive vehicle and ranger and tracker team and dine privately too. The good news is that guests at the Manor House enjoy the same warm and friendly management, personal service and exceptional food that clients staying at the main lodge consistently rave about!
The game viewing experience in the Karongwe reserve consistently manages to punch above its weight. Whilst the reserve is relatively small, the presence of 4 rivers flowing through the reserve means higher animal carrying capacity and we enjoyed excellent sightings during our stay – including memorable cheetah and leopard sightings!
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The James S. Murray Gallery at Lincoln Land Community College willfeature the annual membership show of the Illinois Prairie Pastel Society June 9through July 29. The exhibit is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.in the gallery located on the second floor of Menard Hall at the LLCC-Springfieldcampus.Currently the society has more than 40 members, most of whom are located in thecentral Illinois area. Many of the members meet weekly to paint at the SpringfieldArt Association. The group's mission includes promoting and fostering creativepainting with pastels, in addition to encouraging pastel artists in their growth andsuccess. Workshops are held each year presented by local members and others who arenationally or internationally known.
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Alphabetacool offers an A to Z of sundry items found around artists Adi Goodrich and Sean Pecknold's Greenpoint studio in Brooklyn. For every letter, the artists create an evocative and thoughtful still life photograph. Each mysterious arrangement of items—some perishable, others designed or found—is paired with a typographical puzzle that invites verbal and spatial play.
These still lives create ambiguous scenes that are ripe for imaginative interpretation and narrative play. For instance, is the French fennel refereeing the battle to escape from the finger trap? Or did the King escape from his knotted restraints thanks to his trusty knife? Will we find that dot hiding next to the domino?
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Death is an exchange of an old, weak, sick, unhealthy body for a young and healthy one. A living creature such as a human being, were designed in the same format and properties of that of an atom. The basic atom consists of three parts, which are: Neutrons, Electons, and Protons.
This basic threefold formula is the master pattern of which living beings on earth have been made.. A human being is a threefold being united into one: 1. INTELLIGENCE. 2. CONSCIOUSNESS. 3. PHYSICAL BODY. The intelligence of a human are the Neutron Particles within the body. The entire consciousness of a human being are the Electron particles within the body. The physical body of a human are the proton particles. What I have just described is not just an analogy, for it is actually what it is. The MIND, is the intelligence, and it is a complete being of its own, forming the same shape as the physical body, since it is throughout the body. Hence a human being has three basic bodies fused into one.
The Consciousness of a human being is what allows them to experience things through the five senses of : TOUCH, SMELL, TASTE, HEAR, and SEE. At the time of death both, INTELLIGENCE, and Consciousness leaves the body. Consciousness being made of Electron particles diffuse into the air. The physical body disintegrates into dust. But the Intelligence made of neutron particles, cannot be destroyed. In the INTELLIGENCE OF HUMAN BEING IS THE TRUE INDENTITY OF THE PERSON, WHICH IS WHAT THEY CARRY INTO THE NEW BODY.
Now upon death, the intelligence of the person, automatically within seconds enters the body of another child that is 11 years. It then combines itself with the intelligence that child had from birth. Example, if a man became a doctor at the age of 40 years old, and died at the age of 85 years. This mans intelligence will instantly enter the eyes of a male child of any race that is 11 years old and combine itself with that child. Hence this doctor has given up his old body, for a fresh new young one. Now you will notice that from the moment the child inherits the intelligence of the doctor, he will gradually start having the inclinations to want to be a doctor. Most certainly, this child will become a doctor by the age of 40 years.
What I have just described is the typical case of all human beings. No one dies to go to heaven, and no one dies to go to hell. Almost all persons are reborn instantly right here on earth within seconds after they die. This is what explains the continual growth in population. Almost every living being that you see today will always continue live on earth till the end of time, unless some unforeseen disaster destroys the entire planet earth.
The exceptions are gay men, and extremely evil men that have killed people innocently, the consciousness of these are transformed into monkeys by a spirit, hence upon their death, they are instantly born as monkeys, eliminating them from the chain of human beings. This is resulting in women giving birth to more females than males. Death simply allows a sick, old, and unhealthy body, to acquire a young and healthy one.
One may ask, how some go to heaven. To answer this I will use the one classic example that is well known. Thousands of years ago there lived a child in Egypt called Osiris. At the same time there lived a being in heaven called BARAKATA. Now this Barakata, is a Creator, hence he is actually called ELOHIM BARAKATA. When Osiris was 11 years old, a spirit carry the whole intelligence and angelic body of Barakata into the body of the child Osiris. Now this a different, because in this case Osiris acquired both the intelligence and the angelic body of Barakata, inside him, making Osiris, half human and half an angel.
As Osiris grew, he became more and more like Barakata. Upon the death of Osiris the angelic body within him, was transported back to heaven, because it came fro heaven. Now this same angelic body of Osiris who was originally Barakata, shape Shifted and changed his image, and materialized back on earth in India as Vishnu, the Hindu god. Now the difference here is, he actually materialized back on earth from heaven, without entering the body of a child.
Vishnu created a fake death exist, returned to heaven, and materialized back here earth again as Shiva. A will skip some of the other re-incarnations of this person, but at some point, the same angelic body of Barakata entered the body of Moses when he was 11 years old, similar to the way he did with Osiris. Gradually as Moses grew he was becoming like Baarakata.
Upon the death of Moses, the angelic body within him, went to heaven, for a while, and shape shifted his appearance and materialized back here on earth as Elijah. Elijah while one earth was not born of a woman, for he was an angel pretending to be a human beimg. Elijah went to heaven because he had an angelic body, for Elijah was the angelic body of Moses that went to heaven and returned.
Going forward when Elijah went to heaven, he stayed there for a while and materialized back here on earth s Isaiah the prophet. Isaiah was Elijah that went to heaven and returned. Isaiah did not die, went to heaven, and materialized back here on earth as Jesus, and was the same person playing the role of John the brother of Jesus. Isaiah was the author of all the books of the New Testament as John, alias Theophilus.
Human beings upon death do not go to heaven, but while they are alive, a spirit may create a duplicate of that person in heaven as an angel. The human body will eventually die, but their image as an angel will live forever in heaven, and will also be capable of walking on earth just like any normal human being. There are thousands of angels here on earth every day, unknown to human beings.
The TRUE INDENTITY OF A PERSON IS THEIR INTELLIGENCE, NOT THEIR OUTER PHYSICAL BODY. Having explained this, understand that your enemies do not also die and can be born among you or near you any time. A terrorist can be born the son or daughter of senator in Washington. A person is their intelligence, not their outer appearance, that is what you should be looking for, not their race or physical body.


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Changing my mind (again)
Yes, it's true. Almost every day I have been logging in and opening up the editor to create a new post. But then I conveniently find something else to do instead. Why? Honestly, I have completely lost my focus.
It all started in 2003...
My very first blog. I set it up whilst I was at uni without really knowing what a blog was. All my friends were doing it, and I wanted to be a cool kid too - little did I know as I typed that first post, that blogging would literally change my life. I didn't have anything particularly interesting to say but over time a community formed and friendships were made (I am still in touch with many of those bloggers even now).
I loved it.
Gradually my blog evolved and I started to write about a wider range of topics - craft projects, food, design and my hopes and dreams for the future. It became a creative outlet, a stark contrast to my very corporate day job. I started customising the design and there a spark was lit.
4 years after that first post and I launched a side business - Little Tiny Pieces was born and I started selling digital clip art and graphics to help other bloggers pretty up their own sites. At the time I just hoped to make a little extra cash but soon business was growing and long story short - I am here now with my own creative agency and a consulting/coaching business.
All from blogging.
So back to today....
In the last 18 months, I have been very heavily focused on my agency and most of my writing has reflected that. I have been busy writing blog posts over on the studio site as well as guess posting on marketing topics. I love it but it has left me with a bit of a conundrum when it comes to this here little site.
I have been backwards and forwards wondering what to do and suddenly writing a post here, seemed entirely overwhelming.
The truth is running two similar and yet different businesses can be challenging at times - whilst offering similar services each one has an entirely different audience. Yet there is an overlap in the content I create.
After much though I have decided that, for now, this is more of a personal space. I will be posting about blogging and running a creative business, and offering resources and hints to help you do that too - but there will also be posts on my life in general, fashion, design inspiration, food and anything else I want to write about.
Put simply - there is no goal here except to write about what I care about. No worrying about stats or who is reading, but instead writing because I feel compelled to.
I also want to get back some of that sense of community I used to share in. I want to know who is out there reading this (if, anyone). I want to know about you. So please please get in touch - leave a comment, drop me an email, find me on Twitter. I can't wait to meet you!


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I decided to write a brief tutorial on how to extract video frames in VLC media player. This is a tool that can prove useful if you'd like to create a GIF out of your favorite video or movie, or if you want to just save a batch of screen shots from the best scene. I used this tool to create a series of glitched GIFs from a fantasy film. (Read about it here!)
First, you'll need to install VLC media player and download the video or movie of your choice. Once you have everything needed, open VLC and go to Preferences, then select ;Show All' near the bottom left corner. A list should appear in the dialog box, and from there you should select 'Video', then 'Filter'. A series of boxes will appear, and you'll want to check 'Scene Video Filter' to enable the image-saving setting. Once you do this, return to the left menu list and display the drop down menu for 'Filter'. Select 'Scene Filter'.
Once you're here, establish how many frames per second you want to save in the 'Recording Ratio' text box, and indicate the location where you'd like your frames to be saved in the 'Directory Path Prefix' text box. I've indicated in my example that I'd like one our of every 2 frames to be saved to my Pictures folder, but feel free to play around with the FPM; the lower the number, the more image files will be saved to your computer. When I create GIFs, I usually set it to 2-3.
Once your settings are saved, hit File and open the movie/video and play it through. Once finished, you should have all of your frames! Yay!
BEWARE! You should go back to Preferences > Filters and uncheck 'Scene Video Filter' so that VLC doesn't continue saving images everytime you watch something.


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Why do we capitalize the word "I"? There's no grammatical reason for doing so, and oddly enough, the majuscule "I" appears only in English.
Consider other languages: some, like Hebrew, Arabic and Devanagari-Hindi, have no capitalized letters, and others, like Japanese, make it possible to drop pronouns altogether. The supposedly snobbish French leave all personal pronouns in the unassuming lowercase, and Germans respectfully capitalize the formal form of "you" and even, occasionally, the informal form of "you," but would never capitalize "I." Yet in English, the solitary "I" towers above "he," "she," "it" and the royal "we." Even a gathering that includes God might not be addressed with a capitalized "you."
The word "capitalize" comes from "capital," meaning "head," and is associated with importance, material wealth, assets and advantages. We have capital cities and capital ideas. We give capital punishment and accrue political, social and financial capital. And then there is capitalism, which is linked to private ownership, markets and investments. These words shore up the towering single letter that signifies us as discrete beings and connote confidence, dominance and the ambition to pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps.
England is where the capital "I" first reared its dotless head. In Old and Middle English, when "I" was still "ic," "ich" or some variation thereof — before phonetic changes in the spoken language led to a stripped-down written form — the first-person pronoun was not majuscule in most cases. The generally accepted linguistic explanation for the capital "I" is that it could not stand alone, uncapitalized, as a single letter, which allows for the possibility that early manuscripts and typography played a major role in shaping the national character of English-speaking countries.
"Graphically, single letters are a problem," says Charles Bigelow, a type historian and a designer of the Lucida and Wingdings font families. "They look like they broke off from a word or got lost or had some other accident." When "I" shrunk to a single letter, Bigelow explains, "one little letter had to represent an important word, but it was too wimpy, graphically speaking, to carry the semantic burden, so the scribes made it bigger, which means taller, which means equivalent to a capital."Continue reading the main story
The growing "I" became prevalent in the 13th and 14th centuries, with a Geoffrey Chaucer manuscript of "The Canterbury Tales" among the first evidence of this grammatical shift. Initially, distinctions were made between graphic marks denoting an "I" at the beginning of a sentence versus a midphrase first-person pronoun. Yet these variations eventually fell by the wayside, leaving us with our all-purpose capital "I," a potent change apparently made for simplicity's sake.
In following centuries, Britain and the United States thrived as world powers, and English became the second-most-common language in the world, following Mandarin. Meanwhile, the origin, meaning and consequences of our capitalized "I" went largely unchanged, with few exceptions.
One divergence stems from the Rastafarians, who intentionally developed a dialect of Jamaican Creole in order to break culturally from the English-speaking imperialists who once enslaved them. Their phrase "I and I" can be used in place of "I," "we" or Rastafarians as a group, but generally expresses the oneness of the speaker with God and all people. "I and I" is thus, in some ways, a conscious deviation — really the exact opposite of the English ego-centered capital "I."
Not long ago, certain presidential candidates could have used a bit of the "I and I" spirit. At the close of the primary season, the news media scrutinized Hillary Rodham Clinton, John McCain and Barack Obama's use of the first-person pronoun, the implication being that a string of "I" 's signifies ungracious self-inflation. On the last day of voting, Clinton led the pack with 64 "I" 's and McCain followed with 60. Obama's "I" count lagged at 30, and he was the only candidate whose combined "we" 's (37) and "you" 's (16) outnumbered his "I" 's. These were spoken pronouns, but, of course, our understanding and use of language is informed by the printed word.
So what effect has capitalizing "I" but not "you" — or any other pronoun — had on English speakers? It's impossible to know, but perhaps our individualistic, workaholic society would be more rooted in community and quality and less focused on money and success if we each thought of ourselves as a small "i" with a sweet little dot. There have, of course, been plenty of rich and dominant cultures throughout history that have gotten by just fine without capitalizing the first-person pronoun or ever writing it down at all. There have also been cultures that committed atrocities even while capitalizing "you."
Still, there seems to be something to it all. Modern e-mail culture has shown that many English speakers feel perfectly comfortable dismissing all uses of capitalization — and even correct spelling, for that matter. But take this a step further: i suggest that You try, as an experiment, to capitalize those whom You address while leaving yourselves in the lowercase. It may be a humbling experience. It was for me.Continue reading the main story


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PCWorld Having Massive Summer Sale On Mac's | UK Deal
Apple Mac's aren't cheap, we know that. So whenever there is a deal on you better pull the trigger or they'll be gone in a flash.
PCWorld have got a huge summer sale on on their Mac range. And boy are the prices for these machines a lot cheaper than usual. You can get a Macbook Air for a bargain £499! You can also get the top of the range Macbook Pro for £999.
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Psychotherapy ScheduleThursdays, from 9:00am until 5:30pm
Initial session: 60 minutes
Following sessions: 45-50 minutes
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An eight (8) week new Mindfulness Meditation series that takes you to the next level of awareness and helps you anchor your state of mind deep in the here and now. For experienced meditators only. Walk-ins welcome until July 7th, when the circle of meditators closes to allow for a more intimate & meaningful experience.
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Learn about the ancient tradition of Reiki, its healing power now known worldwide, its history, traditions, specific treatments for self and others, the Chakra System, the practice of the Five Principles & the Code of Ethics: a life-changing experience!
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"Mindfulness Training"Wednesday, June 29-August 24 (no class on July 20)
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Learn how to control Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Pain, PTSD & more through principles and practices of Mindfulness, as a powerful alternative to medication, supported by evidence-based research studies and ancient traditions. Find a new balance and peace of mind in your life through an eight week-long (about 20 hours) group training which includes time for personal consultation and a mini retreat on July 30 (1:30-4:30pm).
Call 309-793-7881 to register by June 27, the deadline to drop/send your check to Satva Center, 709 19th St. Rock Island, IL 61201.
"Creating Sacred Spaces in Your Home" Thursday, June 30
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Holistic PsychotherapyWed-Thur-Fri,
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Dr. Melissano is a clinical psychologist from Italy who has also a doctorate from the USA in marriage & family therapy. She provides holistic individual, couple and family therapy in English, Spanish, Italian and French on a variety of psychological & relational issues to help you achieve balance and peace of mind in your life and with your loved ones. She will also suggest natural remedies and alternatives to conventional medication, paying attention to all aspects of your life (e.g. your sleep, what you eat, drink etc.)
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Grinning from ear to earToday one of my bestfriend,Izza texted me and said..'How are you friend?'..ooh sentap nok!ahaha.I haven't been in touch with most of my close friends cos' of me being busy with work.I'm really really sorry to all of you and most of them know that I am not that attached to my phone other than taking pictures or the occasional text.ahaha.
If not for Facebook,I probably wouldn't know what a lot of them are up to now..which is a bad thing as well since you need the human touch from time to time.So today we manage to catch up quite a bit.
One of Izza's latest blog post HERE,cracked me up because it encapsulates what a lot of us(my friends & I) are experiencing now.Less time for fun and more time spend at the office.Or in her words during our recent conversation,she doesn't know how many hours she has spend cooped up in the office.
And believe it or not,it is Sunday today but I am at the office.Previously I would make fun of Izza for being at the office during the weekend..now I'm doing the same thing as well.ahaha.Well not to worry,my dad has been working yesterday and today as well,just like me.Sigh.Life oh life.
Today Izza & I shared some of the things that's happening to us.I'm glad that she's happy as well.hehe.I poke fun that we tend to have things happening simultaneously in our lives that I'm guessing if we get married & get pregnant,our trimester would be the same as well.ahahah.
She pointed out something that's been going on with me currently that is very normal but abnormal to me and I'm trying to get used to it.Truthfully,it feels great and I'm smiling a lot more.So I'm trying my best to take this all in stride.But it's too soon to share much here and I can't divulge much but it's safe to say that I'm grinning from ear to ear.:).


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366 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa – 613-695-6300 – Website
Date of Visit: March 13, 2013
Brother's Beer Bistro attracted me initially after I saw a grilled octopus entrée on their online-menu. When I visited the place recently, however, I was disappointed to discover that the offering had been discontinued a few weeks earlier and I almost went elsewhere. I didn't, as it happened, and, though the meal I ended up having wasn't exactly spectacular, by any means, I still enjoyed a pretty nice evening…
Ambience and Service
I arrived at Brother's at around 6pm on a Wednesday evening and, though it was only half-full when I arrived, it became quite busy as the evening progressed. It is not a large place at all, but it manages to seat 75 or so without being overcrowded and is open and airy with a décor that is a cross between chicly modern and pub-style comfortable.
I was greeted and seated immediately upon arrival and the young lady who served me was very friendly and helpful in discussing the various menu selections. I was most impressed when, after telling her that I wished to take my time and enjoy a leisurely few drinks before eating, she said 'if you aren't in a rush, then I am not'. She was as good as a word and helped to make my general experience relaxed and enjoyable.
The Menu
Brothers touts itself as a 'Beer Bistro' and, indeed, they have a pretty good selection of drafts and bottled products from all over the place (with a couple of specialties coming in at $25 for a 750ml bottle, I noted). The food menu is fairly short, listing 6 appetizers, 5 mains, and there are some charcuterie and cheese combinations available as well as deserts. There are suggestions for beer pairings rather than wine pairings given and, I was surprised to learn, each menu, including, apparently the sweets, item uses beer somewhere in the preparation. I didn't get to peruse them but, in addition to the dinner menu I was given, there are also lunch and late-night menus as well.
Before ordering, I was given a small platter of bread along with two butter preparations, one made with a stout and one with a light beer. The bread was fresh and very nicely done (though whether made on the premises or not I neglected to inquire), but I have to confess that, after having just finished two very rich stouts, my palate was a bit too 'jaded' to fully appreciate the subtleties of the butter.
The Dishes
Tuna Tartare – This appetizer selection was described as fresh Albacore Tuna with cucumber, peanuts, paprika aioli, lime and house made potato chips. It was quite nicely presented, I thought, but a little lacking in the execution. The cucumber really dominated the tuna to the point that I could barely taste the fish and the choice of cut for the ingredients was too chunky and not really right. Smaller cubes would probably have been better, or even a thin julienne maybe, but as is, the effect was jarring and unsubtle. The peanuts added a nice textural quality, and were a nice idea, but the lime didn't work well and the aioli was rather insipid. The chips were actually very good, if not wildly exciting, and I actually had to restrain myself from eating them all so as not to spoil my main course. Overall, I rated this at a 3 out of 5.
Steak Frites with Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Malt Aioli and Dead Guy Butter – In ordering my main course I as torn between this particular offering and a duck entrée that the waitress recommended. As I had eaten duck the night before I went with the steak instead and, I have to say, I was a little disappointed. I ordered the steak medium rare and, though nicely charred at the edges, it was a little overcooked. In addition to being pre-sliced for me (which I dislike when it comes to steak), it was quite dry, very chewy, and, I have to conclude, just not a very good cut. The sprouts, although nicely caramelized and a lovely fresh green color, were not cooked all the way through, and the fries (a difficult item to mess up) were overdone and bland. Again, as with the previous dish, the aioli was weak and uninteresting and I could only rate the dish, as a whole, at a mediocre 3 out of 5.
(Oh, by the way, the Dead Guy Butter was butter blended with 'Double Dead Guy Ale. I tried the ale and it was pretty good. The butter was nondescript).
Even though the two dishes I ordered were less than well-executed, I enjoyed excellent service, some really good beers and a pleasant atmosphere. I would be happy to give the menu another chance sometime and I rate the overall experience at a decent 4 out of 5.


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SCRIPTURES – Exod. 3:1-15; 2 Thess. 2:1-17; Luke 20:27-40; Rev. 7
"Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?" I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence." Rev. 7:13-15
Tuesday is a big day; but not for me! I voted already. You see, I have a Pastor's conference tomorrow and Tuesday, and by the time I get home I will have limited time to get to the polls. So, I went to city hall last Thursday and voted on an absentee ballot.
Now, why did the District schedule a conference for election day? Did District leaders anticipate the wonderful choices that we would have for President and so provide an excuse for us pastors to not vote and so spare our consciences? Oh, not at all, for our consciences are not at stake in this election! You see, this world is not the kingdom of God. Today's Scriptures make that very clear. God's kingdom is His visible, eternal and unopposed rule in His Son in heaven. We focus upon that kingdom with joyous anticipation in our All Saints celebration. On this earth, things are quite different. Oh, God is present and working; but in far more hidden and subtle ways. He works through His Church – we call that the kingdom of His right hand – and He works through governments – the kingdom of His left hand. Both ways of His ruling here on earth are imperfect, for in both God uses sinful people. When their sins are quite obvious – as with Hillary and Donald – this can be very troubling.
Jesus lived out His life under the authority of two Caesars, two Roman rulers. When He was born, the Caesar was Augustus. God used his decree to enroll the people of the Roman Empire for a tax to cause Jesus to be born in Bethlehem, thereby fulfilling the prophecy of the prophet Micah. Now, Augustus ruled well; but not in everything. Around the time of Jesus' birth he ordered one of the best Generals of his army, Tiberias, to divorce the wife he loved and marry Julia, Augustus' daughter. This made him one of the family and Augustus' successor. Well, Tiberias and Julia had no love for one another – in fact, she frequently and openly cheated on him – and as a result Tiberias became dark, somber, and reclusive. The first century historian Pliny the Elder called him "the gloomiest of men." When he became Caesar he took little interest in governing. The last decade of his rule, during which Jesus conducted His ministry, was marked by corruption, as he left the empire in the care of dishonest and uncaring subordinates while he lived in luxury in Capri. And yet, it was of Tiberias that Jesus said, "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's." Jesus accepted and obeyed his rule, and called others to do the same.
And so: you can vote for the candidate you think is best (even if you're holding your nose while doing so!) and not worry that you're defying God. His kingdom is not an earthly one! And, no earthly kingdom or ruler can oppose His heavenly kingdom. Fix your eyes and set your hopes on God's kingdom in heaven, and live your life in anticipation of it! This is where God in His Word directs our attention today.
Who are the members of God's heavenly kingdom in Christ? "The ones coming out of the great tribulation." (Rev. 7) We certainly know tribulation in this world, don't we? There is the tribulation of grief and uncertainty that follows the death of a loved one. There is the tribulation of oppression and persecution because of one's ethnicity. The Jews experienced this in Egypt, and Moses would come to know it well. But, such oppressions afflict both those who believe in God and those who do not. There are great tribulations that we believers experience, attacks upon our faith, such as:
Ø False doctrine. Paul wrote to the Thessalonian believers because someone had told them that Jesus had returned, and they had missed it. They were very alarmed and shaken!
Ø Division within the Church. Jesus experienced this when the Sadducees confronted Him with their ridiculous question. They were not only fellow Jews; from them came the priests who served God's people in the temple.
False teachings and divisions have exploded in our day, and they can make you wonder: is it even possible to know God's truth? Is there any good and true church? Can anyone be saved? Well, when such worries trouble you – each of us is weak and sinful, after all! – remember: your worthiness is not in yourself, in the good things that you do and in the strength of your faith. Those who will be before God's throne in heaven are those who "have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." (Rev. 7) Christ's blood, His sacrifice for you upon the cross, forgives all your sins and makes you worthy to stand before God in heaven! His blood washes and cleanses you!
Ø And, what do you need to wash robes? You need to know they are dirty and need to be cleaned; and, you need to know that washing will clean them. If you know and are troubled by your sins and your weakness: good for you! This will lead you away from yourself and to Christ. Rejoice that His blood washed you in your Baptism! Come continually to receive His blood in Holy Communion for your forgiveness!
To the Thessalonians who were being troubled by false teaching, Paul said, "stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter." Take this to heart! God sealed you with His Holy Spirit in your Baptism and in His true Word is with you to shelter you with His presence. God knows you and will never forget you. By His holy Word He will comfort and establish you!
You, sinner though you are, can look forward to standing before God's throne and living under His rule in heaven forever! John the apostle is shown this in a vision, and this is what he wrote down for us in the last book of the Bible, Revelation. "I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb." This is what lies before us, what God has prepared for us through His Son!
One final point: there's much that we in this earthly life cannot know or understand about heaven. But, God does show us that it is not a place of autonomy, a place where you can do whatever you want and be with whomever you want. It is not a place where you will be under the rule of others; not even of a spouse.
Ø We all know that spouses have requirements and expectations of one another. We would not call it rule, but there are rules! Jesus tells us that those in heaven "neither marry nor are given in marriage. They are as angels and are sons of God."
As the holy angels live in the blessedness of God's presence and rejoice to do His will, so will those who died in Christ and are raised to eternal life in Him. We will live forever under the rule and direction, and the care, of an almighty God who is good and loving, who loves us forever in His Son. "The Lamb in the midst of the throne will be [our] shepherd, and he will guide [us] to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from [our] eyes." This is what lies before us in Christ. Look forward to it with eager anticipation! In the blessed name of Jesus. Amen.
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Thank you for your support to Calvary Ellensburg. Because of your financial support and generosity, you have planted the seeds that will enable Calvary Ellensburg to grow in our community, and provide a church home for you and others. Thank you for answering the call to contribute to God's work here. There are several ways to donate:
1. We offer safe and secure online giving at the Cornerstone website or via mobile app.
2. We have donation boxes in the back of the auditorium and in the foyer where you can leave your offering.
3. You can mail your donation to:
Calvary Ellensburg
PO Box 307
Ellensburg, WA 98926
There are 3 funds to choose from:
1. General Tithe: Your giving will go directly to the general church fund.
2. Missions: Donate to missionaries, mission trips or if you are participating on a trip you can make your payments towards your costs.
3. Special Fund: Donate to special needs, church projects, special events, etc.


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JSON-RPC is a remote procedure call protocol encoded in JSON. It is a very simple protocol (and very similar to XML-RPC), defining only a few data types and commands. JSON-RPC allows for notifications (data sent to the server that does not require a response) and for multiple calls to be sent to the server which may be answered out of order.
|Original version
|Working draft. Adds named parameters, adds specific error codes, and adds introspection functions.
|1.1 Alt
|Suggestion for a simple JSON-RPC 1.1. Alternative proposal to 1.1 WD.
|1.1 Object Specification
|Object Specification. Alternative proposal to 1.1 WD/1.1ALT.
|Proposal. A later revision of this document was renamed to 2.0.
|Specification proposal
|2.0 (Revised-)
JSON-RPC works by sending a request to a server implementing this protocol. The client in that case is typically software intending to call a single method of a remote system. Multiple input parameters can be passed to the remote method as an array or object, whereas the method itself can return multiple output data as well. (This depends on the implemented version.)
All transfer types are single objects, serialized using JSON.[1] A request is a call to a specific method provided by a remote system. It must contain three certain properties:
method- A String with the name of the method to be invoked.
params- An Object or Array of values to be passed as parameters to the defined method.
id- A value of any type used to match the response with the request that it is replying to.
The receiver of the request must reply with a valid response to all received requests. A response must contain the properties mentioned below.
result- The data returned by the invoked method. If an error occurred while invoking the method, this value must be null.
error- A specified error code if there was an error invoking the method, otherwise null.
id- The id of the request it is responding to.
Since there are situations where no response is needed or even desired, notifications were introduced. A notification is similar to a request except for the id, which is not needed because no response will be returned. In this case the
id property should be omitted (Version 2.0) or be
null (Version 1.0).
In these examples,
--> denotes data sent to a service (request), while
<-- denotes data coming from a service. Although
<-- is often called a response in client–server computing, depending on the JSON-RPC version it does not necessarily imply an answer to a request.
Version 2.0[edit]
Request and response:
--> {"jsonrpc": "2.0", "method": "subtract", "params": {"minuend": 42, "subtrahend": 23}, "id": 3}
<-- {"jsonrpc": "2.0", "result": 19, "id": 3}
Notification (no response):
--> {"jsonrpc": "2.0", "method": "update", "params": [1,2,3,4,5]}
Version 1.1 (Working Draft)[edit]
Request and response:
--> {"version": "1.1", "method": "confirmFruitPurchase", "params": [["apple", "orange", "mangoes"], 1.123], "id": "194521489"}
<-- {"version": "1.1", "result": "done", "error": null, "id": "194521489"}
Version 1.0[edit]
Request and response:
--> {"method": "echo", "params": ["Hello JSON-RPC"], "id": 1}
<-- {"result": "Hello JSON-RPC", "error": null, "id": 1}
See also[edit]
- Remote procedure call (RPC)
- SOAPjr - a hybrid of SOAP and JSON-RPC
- JSON-WSP - a JSON-RPC inspired protocol with a service description specification.
- JSend - a similar specification which defines only format of response
External links[edit]
- Official website
- JSON-RPC Google Group discussing topics of and around the protocol
- JSON-RPC specifications, MNlinks etc.
- HTTP transport description for JSON-RPC-2


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MAKE LEARNING BETTER PERSPECTIVES – Self Care – A Huge Topic
Self -care is a word (or two words) that should become as important as instructional leadership. We need to start taking care of ourselves – not just continuously focussing on the wellbeing and health of everyone else – kids, staff and parents.
Systems will not help you do this – it must start with you!
This always become an audience generated topic in any workshop I facilitate.
First question – When did you last have a full physical check up? If it was more than 12 months ago then that is too long. Make that booking now ad don't do it on the weekend or after work – the likelihood is you have a ton of sick leave – take a day to do it.
Practice what you preach to others!
Second question – Who do you have to coach you or debrief with? This is part of your daily professional business and you should fund it just as you would office supplies, and it probably costs less.
There are many great coaches and mentors available, if you would like to talk with us about options then email email@example.com or phone 0419827143.
Below are four of my current favourite articles on the topic – as usual always short and pithy.
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Obama Gives Himself a Raise
Not only is our middle class shrinking, but so is their income. " Real median household income has declined substantially during President Barack Obama's terms. In 2008, the year before Obama took office, it was $55,313. As of 2014, the latest year available, it reached $53,657 – a decline of 3.2% under Obama. Since its peak at $57,843 in 1999, real median household income in the United States has fallen 7.2%".
Americans continue to lose decent paying jobs thanks to unfair trade agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership (aka Obama trade), which President Obama has made a priority. Remember how Obama threatened the nations elderly Social Security recipients? The same people who once again will see no cost of living increase in their checks. Well what's good for the goose apparently isn't good for the gander.
Via FreeBeacon
"For FY2016, President Obama requested and received appropriations of $3,277,000 for expenditures for former Presidents–an increase of $25,000 from FY2015 appropriated levels."
The Former Presidents Act, enacted in 1958, provides living former presidents with a pension, office staff and support, funds for travel, Secret Service protection, and mailing privileges. It also provides benefits for presidential spouses. Currently, former presidents are awarded a pension equal to the salary of cabinet secretaries, which totaled $203,700 for the 2015 calendar year and was boosted by $2,000 for the current calendar year.
Critics of the act argue that it financially supports former presidents who are not struggling. Many of them, alternatively, have gone on to profit from writing books about their time in the White House or delivering paid speaking engagements.
Former President Bill Clinton, for example, earned $132 million for delivering paid speeches between February 2001 and March 2015, according to an analysis from CNN. Clinton received$924,000 in taxpayer dollars last year by way of the Former Presidents Act.
Republicans in the House and Senate have introduced legislation that would cap annual pensions for former presidents at $200,000. Additionally, the bills would cut each pension by a dollar for every dollar the former president earns over $400,000 in the private sector in a given year. The measure was approved by the House in January with bipartisan support.
"It's pretty simple. You want a retirement and pension, it's there. But if you're going to go out and make enormous sums of money, then you don't need taxpayer subsidies," Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R., Utah), who introduced the bill in the House, told ABC News in an interview.
"The former presidents are making gobs of money speaking and writing books, more power to them, but that doesn't mean they need more taxpayer dollars on top of that," Chaffetz added. "It's embarrassing that they take that money."


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This app would be very useful when planning your sewing projects. Sometimes trying to decide which fabric is best to use can be a daunting task. This app will help with that letting you know what each fabric is and its best uses.
Fabric U was created by Mary Beth Klatt, you can find her hanging out writing about fashion, or on Fabric U App, or even on her Yarn U app that has over 400 different yarns to browse through, or her blog aknittersguidetosmoking.com.
I have really enjoyed looking through all the different fabrics she has included in this app, and watching some of the helpful videos. This is an ever growing app with regular updates and additions.
Happy Crafting!


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Josh Kendall
Football or faith? USC fans might have to choose on Sunday
THIS is the matchup we've all been waiting for.
These two titans haven't been on each other's schedules in ages, but finally Sunday they meet. The church of college football versus the church of, well, the church.
In the Midlands of South Carolina, one of the deepest notches on the Bible Belt, there aren't two more formidable powers. With South Carolina's game against Georgia rescheduled from Saturday night until Sunday at 2:30 p.m. because of the impact of Hurricane Matthew, we finally get to see who will win the hearts and minds of the people.
The Big Guy opened as a double-digit favorite in Las Vegas, but the early money was pouring in on Williams-Brice Stadium. Now we'll find out who Southerners choose when faced with the decision between college football and faith.
"I'm not sure I'm going to like the answer," Oran Smith, the president and CEO of Palmetto Family, a Columbia organization that aims to present biblical principles in the centers of influence, said with a chuckle.
The principle at play here is Sabbatarianism, the Christian doctrine that points to the bible's fourth commandment – "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy … For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it." (Exodus 8, 11)
"Just trying to think of some sort of principle involved, and that's what it comes down to me. I think we are created by God for a couple of things that Sunday does for us," said Smith, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, who is a former member of Gov. Carroll Campbell's economic development staff. "I think every soul needs a day to worship, and I think every body needs a day to rest. I think that's sort of the biblical principle. That's sort of the way we are created."
Smith has seen devout sportsmen from Tim Tebow to NASCAR's Petty family struggle with this principle for years. Erskine College, a Christian liberal arts college in Due West that is part of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian tradition, recently debated whether its sports teams should play on Sundays, Smith said.
"It sort of became a controversy in the church," he said. "The movement was put down, so that there was no official vote about whether Erskine could play on Sunday, but that kind of shows the controversy that sometimes can erupt when you have a religious belief that comes in contact with more of a societal norm."
Plenty of Gamecocks, of course, would argue that "2001" is a holy experience and that there's no more joyful noise ("Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth," from Psalm 98:4) than "Sandstorm" after a South Carolina score.
POLL: What will you choose Sunday - football or faith?— GoGamecocks.com (@gogamecocks) October 8, 2016
This is the first time the Gamecocks have played a home football game on a Sunday that anyone can remember, but it's certainly not the first time sports and the Sabbath have collided. Pro football has long pitted its product against Sunday services, but it feels different when it's ol' State U, Smith said.
"We still like to think college is a little more informal, and it's not as professional and, technically, it isn't, even though it's such a big-time corporate environment now," Smith said. "We like to think it's still just the colleges playing these pickup games."
South Carolina coach Will Muschamp said he expects a significant home field advantage despite the game change.
"With our fan base, absolutely," he said.
Gamecocks athletics director Ray Tanner is less certain of what the environment will be like, but is hopeful his team has a big home crowd for the sold-out game.
"Certainly in a perfect setting playing a night game on a Saturday we would have probably had our optimal fan base," Tanner said. "Sunday may not be quite as good, but you can't ever tell."
Jeff Kersey is the senior pastor of Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church in Lexington. The nearly 4,000-member congregation makes up the largest Methodist church in the state of South Carolina, but he expects he'll lose a few of his attendees this weekend.
"The people that are strong Carolina fans will go to the game," Kersey said. "I understand fans going to the game. That's part of the culture here, and that's not necessarily a bad thing."
Of course, the faithful fans could do both – attend church in the morning and still make the game's 2:30 kickoff, but that only works under the assumption that a college football game is only about the three or four hours the teams are on the field.
"For most people, it's a whole day event with the tailgating experience," Kersey said.
Kersey also urged the state's residents to keep the focus on those affected by Hurricane Matthew, no matter where they are sitting Sunday.
"Many of us are football fans, but most of all we are fans of all those facing a big battle with Hurricane Matthew," he said. "We are all cheering and praying for them to be overcomers and to be safe. Long after the game is over, I know the people all over this state, no matter who we pull for, will come together to help those in need."
As for those who miss services at Mt. Horeb this week, Kersey is confident he'll see them on Oct. 16, fresh off the Gamecocks' bye week.
"If they miss church on Sunday, I have every confidence they will be there the next weekend," he said. "We will expect a real big crowd next week."
Game info
▪ Who: South Carolina (2-3, 1-3 SEC) vs. Georgia (3-2, 1-2 SEC)
▪ When: 2:30 p.m., Sunday
▪ Where: Williams-Brice Stadium (80,250)
▪ Series history: Georgia leads 48-18-2, but USC has won 4 of the last 6. This is the 69th all-time meeting. Only Clemson (113) has faced the Gamecocks more often than Georgia.
▪ TV: SEC Network (Brent Musberger, play-by-play; Jesse Palmer, analysis; Kaylee Hartung, sideline)
▪ Radio: 107.5 FM (Todd Ellis, play-by-play; Tommy Suggs, analysis; Langston Moore, sideline)
▪ Satellite radio: Sirius 126/XM 192
▪ Line: Georgia by 6 1/2
▪ Weather: Sunny, with a high near 77


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