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With the 2018 World Cup this summer in Russia, it seems like the timing couldn't have been any better for the Groundscare team at Flemings to get in on the action.
With a dedicated export manager appointed in 2016 and the announcement of the Groundscare division in 2017 it was a great opportunity to have both departments work together and have now successfully sent trailers and land rollers to Russia for the pitch preparation for the 2018 World Cup.
Both Connie Burns, export manager, and John Fleming, Groundscare manager, have a keen interest in sports. Connie recently retiring from ladies football having played with John Moores University, Newry City Ladies and finishing with Armagh City Ladies in 2016. John became a world champion in Brazilian Ju Jitsu in Las Vegas in 2017 and has high aspirations to reach the same level again in the Purple Belt Division.
Having previously supplied machines for football clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Wembley Stadium via an extensive network of dealers, to supply machines for one of the biggest sporting competitions is another great 'claim to fame' and the ultimate bragging rights to both Connie, John and everyone at Flemings for the duration of the tournament.
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With both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland sadly not qualifying it's good to know that whilst we won't be flying anygGreen and white flags this year there are 110 people in the Fleming factory cheering on the blue and yellow trailers and land rollers currently making their way to Russia on time for kick off!
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Inspired by an old atlas I found at a thrift store. I was drawn to the illustration of the eagle, the ribbon in it's beak and the banner it was resting on. The natural wear on the cover complimented the art and made it even more appealing. Adding to the inspiration was a video I had recently seen of Jon Contino at work.


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Our new album 'The Sacred Mood' is set for release on Tuesday, June 11th via iTunes & Amazon but after getting such a great response to our teaser video recently, we have decided to give everyone a sneak preview of all 10 tracks leading up to the big day for one week starting this Saturday, June 1st through next Saturday, June 8th. The full streaming will be exclusively via our new Soundcloud page which you can follow us on
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The early church met in the synagogues, and from house to house. Christianity was a 'house church' movement until it became the state-sanctioned religion at the time of Constantine. From then onwards the larger gathering became the focus — like it still is in the West today.
However, it remains that the mission of the Church (making disciples of non-disciples) is the mission of the church small group. In addition, God always intended that Christian fellowship in small groups — because the 50 or more 'one anothers' of the New Testament could not be applied in any other context! God's vision for our churches had our church small groups near the centre — not as an extra.
The necessary inclusion of our mission in our groups is a perspective that has often been overlooked — but let it be so no more!
You will find a chapter by Dave Mann on how to lead a 'cell' ministry (Chapter 5 of 'The What and How of Youth and Young Adult Ministry — Singapore version') here. (Maybe in the future we will create a refined version of what this training contains). This chapter, even though this is written in a Singaporean context, is about principles of leadership in small group ministry, written with lessons learnt from leading a youth/young adult ministry through transition, growing from 4 to 23 cell groups, while also briefly overseeing an additional network of 35 adult cells. The principles apply, and some of the resources in the attached 'kick start' resource (via links in each chapter – including things like 'small group leader training') could be useful.
Please freely discuss your small group vision and strategies with Dave Mann and Tony Collis. Both have had significant experience in bringing leadership to small group ministries / small group movements.


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A new rumor suggests that Apple may be preparing to launch three new iPhones this year. Two of them will be the usual "S" models that come with certain enhancements including a bump in the processor, and the third is an additional model that will belong to a new class "C".
Taiwanese site DigiTimes reports that the Cupertino giant is planning to introduce three new iPhone models this year, the iPhone 6S, the iPhone 6S Plus and a low-end 4-inch iPhone that the industry sources are currently referring to as iPhone 6C.
All the three handsets will feature Low Temperature Poly Silicon (LTPS) panels covered with Corning Gorilla Glass, Touch ID fingerprint recognition and NFC for Apple Pay, all of which are present in the latest iPhone 6 series. Display panels for all the three models will be procured from Japan Display and LG Display, while iPhone 6C panels will also be additionally sourced from Sharp.
Apple had released its low-cost iPhone 5C in 2013. The handset had a plastic body and came in various colors such as pink, green, yellow and white. It was later rumored that Apple would be phasing out its "C" iPhone lineup but that doesn't seem to be the case however, if rumors are to be believed.
The 6S series of iPhone models will be using A9 chips and the iPhone 6C will use the A8 chip. DigiTimes also reports that Foxconn Electronics and Pegatron will assemble the 6S series devices and the 6C handset will probably be made by Wistron.
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Markazul Ma'arif has many programs that it wants to launch in the near future, Insha Allah! The list is vast that can't be incorporated here due to the lack of space. Important among them are as follows:
1) Markazul Ma'arif has decided to establish a 'Model Village' where at least 200 poor families can settle
peacefully. A small industry will be set up so that they can earn their livelihood.
2) Establishment of Industrial Training Institute at Goalpara and Hojai (Assam)
3) Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), a turnkey project of ICAR, is planned under the aegis of Markazul Ma'arif.
4) Opening of a 'Women's Science College'. (Land already acquired)
5) Establishment of an 'Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology'.
6) Setting up of 'Markaz Offset Printing Press'.
7) Introduction of Interest Free Islamic Banks..
8) Vocational Training Institute for Handicapped.
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Chemistry Of Consciousness, the imminent new full-length from Portland metal punks, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, is easily among the most anticipated offerings of 2013 and what better way to celebrate its looming takeover than with a new track premiere courtesy of mega metal portal, Loudwire!
The third track from Chemistry Of Consciousness, "Rat Eater" is an ornery outpouring of diseased discontent. Laced with punishing riff tirades and enough vocal venom to level a nation, the track literally seethes under the weight of its own sonic belligerence. Elaborates band mastermind Joel Grind "'Rat Eater' is a song about paranoia. The track mixes in a lot of the elements from all eras of TOXIC HOLOCAUST but updating it with a wall of noise guitar sound. Definitely straddling the line between punk and metal with this one."
Lay your Thursday to waste with "Rat Eater," now playing at Loudwire, at THIS LOCATION.
If you missed it, you can still feel the burn of "Out Of The Fire," currently streaming at MetalSucks, HERE.
Recorded by the band, mixed with Kurt Ballou (Converge) at GodCity Studio and mastered by Brad Boatright (Sleep, From Ashes Rise, Nails) at Audiosiege Engineering, Chemistry Of Consciousness is an honest and debauched fusion of punk-propelled animosity and maniacal guitar hooks that raises its beer can to the likes of Anti-Cimex, Warfare, Infernal Majesty, GBH, Discharge, Autopsy and Chaos UK. Suitable dubbed "...the aural equivalent of a cobra with a chest tattoo of a double helix and syringes for fangs getting ready to strike amidst two flesh-like walls of anxious, bloodshot eyes," by MetalSucks, Chemistry Of Consciousness is inarguably the most crushing album - both sonically and lyrically -- of TOXIC HOLOCAUST's career.
Chemistry Of Consciousness will drop in North America on October 29 (October 25 in Benelux/DE/Finland and October 28 in UK/World) on CD, LP and digitally. Preorder packages are available now. Point your browser HERE.
TOXIC HOLOCAUST mutated into existence in 1999, when Joel Grind merged his love for classic punk and metal into his ideal band. Like his influences - Bathory, Venom, English Dogs, Possessed, Broken Bones - TOXIC HOLOCAUST offers up blazing riffs, gravel-throated vocals, and a deadly fixation on the evil in man and a post-apocalyptic world wrapped in a DIY attitude.
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Set up Authorship
This is particularly important if your company website runs a blog. By setting up Google+ authorship and linking your page to your company email address, Google will not only personalise your followers' Google search results, but they'll start seeing you as an authority. That means your company page will fare better in the search rankings.
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While Google+ is already set up to pull out what it deems the most important word from your post and automatically hashtag it, you can take this a step further. Every time you update your page, add hashtags, or keywords that someone may use to search for your company, at the end of your post. Not only can people find you through that hashtag while they're on Google+, these hashtags are also listed in Google searches.
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When you set-up your company page, you often first set up your own personal Google+ page that's linked to a Gmail account. Once your personal page is set up, create a company page that's separate from your personal one. This way you can keep your personal and professional pages separate. You can also view your stats for your company page on your dashboard. Just make sure you're on the correct page when you log in!
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A wonderful feature of Google+ is the way you can interact with other people who share your interests, or work in the industry that you do. For example, if you're a travel agency, you can join a community like "travel around the world," share photos of places you send your clients, and ask questions of the community, like what kind of tours they like to do while overseas.
In addition to participating on community pages, start a hangout. Think of it as an online party with you as host. You can use this time to answer questions about your company and your offerings, or simply to teach people about your industry.
Get ReviewedSimilar to other review sites, like Yelp, Google+ gives users the ability to review a company, both with stars as well as a space to describe their experience with you. While this functionality can be turned off, it's not recommended for businesses. That's because, like so many features on Google+, the reviews can be seen in Google results. It also lends some credibility to your company. But how do you go about getting reviews? Start including a link to your "about" page — where reviews are housed on Google+ — in any email blasts that you send out to your clients.
Use Various Mediums
Like any social media site, diversifying what you post, and when you post, makes a difference. People don't want to see text update after text update. Rather, stick with updates that make your page more personal, entertaining and informative. GIFs and photos work wonderfully on Google+, as do infographics.
Some Google+ pages, such as this one about water heaters Camillus, NY, even utilise cartoons. Even more importantly, their cartoon of Santa attempting to fix the sink and then calling a plumber was both timely and relevant to their brand. Stick with those two keys — timeliness and brand relevance — and you'll be golden.
Google+ offers an amazing array of functionality for users, both businesses and individuals alike. By starting with the functionality above, you'll be able to create a niche for yourself while also helping your company in the search rankings, just what any good social media should do.
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I started using computers when I was 9, programming when I was 10. Those days, I wrote many programs in Basic for Commodore, mostly small games.
When I was 18, I got my degree in Computer Technical. Back then, I wrote some real-life programs in Visual Basic, like an administrative software for taxi agencies.
My first paid work was in a banking software company called G&F in February of 2000. I started working as a junior programmer and through the years I became senior developer, tester, project leader, tech leader and finally, software architect. Those systems had strong volume, performance and security requirements.
After eight years on G&F, I felt the need to grow up and embrace new technologies. Then I switched to Novamens, where I started developing Erlang systems for a VoIP company.
At the same time I was studying in the Buenos Aires University to became the computer scientist I am now. My final thesis project was a development platform built in Haskell, called λPage.
I spent two years working at Novamens, then I met Chad DePue when he was creating Inaka. I joined the company and I worked there since its very beginnings, developing highly concurrent applications. I eventually became its CTO and when Inaka was acquired by Erlang Solutions, I worked there as a Tech Lead and Trainer, too.
I'm now a software engineer again and, after several years working with Erlang, I feel very confident with it. I've been in a Tech Lead position for enough time to feel confident with it, too. Nevertheless, I keep learning new stuff about both worlds every day. And what I learn, I share through my blog :)
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- First of all we recapped how to create the ink background. Then we applied water by flicking and through a stencil to lift some of the ink.
- Then it was a light spray of the ink, to get some darker colour spots on the background.
- Then using the coordinating dark dylusion paint, stamped some texture onto the main page.
- Then we applied highlights of white gesso, using wallpaper technique (Seth Apter has a demo online about this)
- Then stamped the word Fashion (Inkydoodles stitched tile alphabet) and the border (Dylusion Stamp)..
- Then stamped the lady image (Dylusion stamps) on the main page and on a mop up page. Overstamped the dress and hat on the mop-up page with script and cut them out.
- Using the Groovi system (Clarity Stamp), created two heads with hats on parchment and coloured them in and cut them out.
- Stuck everything on the main page.
- Lifted the ink out of the fashion tiles so they could be read and put dark grey line around two sides of the tiles.
- Stamped the words (Dimension Stamps).
- Added the peel-off stars.
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A printed circuit board (PCB) is designed to organize a circuit board. To make a PCB, draw up a prototype on a breadboard to discover whether a certain design will work. The copper side of the PCB is used for soldering; the other side contains all electronic components. Use a special solution to create the pattern before rinsing it thoroughly. To save time, it is also possible to copy a pattern from electronics magazines instead of creating a new one.
The purpose of a PCB is to keep a circuit board organized. If something goes wrong with the board, a fix is relatively easy. Electronic gadgets contain circuit boards but it is not always easy to find the right ones. This is why it is important to make a PCB.
Before deciding to make a PCB, it is necessary to have a good idea of what needs to be achieved. This means drawing out some sort of plan or prototype. Another term for this prototype is the "breadboard." Its creation is vital because it allows the PCB maker to see what can and cannot work before deciding to devote the time and effort to make a PCB.
Design a circuit pattern which is based on breadboard findings. It is possible to create it with a pen and paper though it may be a better idea to complete it on a computer. Determine the electrical dimensions first before starting to make a PCB.
In creating the PCB, it should be noted that there are two sides to each circuit board. One side will be soldered with the other used for the components. Remember, the copper surface of the PCB is the side which must be soldered. Occasionally, there may be a hint of tin on the surface of the copper to give it a neater appearance.
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Full of sweet raisin, cinnamon and nutmeg flavours this Hot Cross Bun Easter Martini is your favourite springtime treat in cocktail form. It's easy to make and so perfect to share with friends over the extended weekend. Just don't forget to infuse the vodka a week or so in advance.
Oh how organised I'm feeling. Smug you might say. And all because I've actually got around to getting this Hot Cross Bun Easter Martini out in good time for Easter. Normally I fly by the seat of my pants and often realise, 24 hours ahead of time, that I'm about to miss yet another major food event on my blog. Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday being my most recent case in point. Ooops.
I am slowly learning though – I've been eyeballing Easter for a couple of weeks now. My mind has been rapidly ticking away coming up with numerous Easter themed sweet bakes. I'd say my mind ought to settle down now. I could do with getting on with the actual baking and recipe testing since I'd like to share at least one of these bakes with you in time for Easter 2017.
But back to today. I'm particularly pleased that I've got this sneaky cocktail ready for you to enjoy since the vodka needs to infuse with raisins and spice for a week or so before you can make the Hot Cross Bun Martini.
I won't be breaking new ground by reminding you that the traditional hot cross bun is a spiced sweet bun made with currants or raisins, marked with a cross on the top, and gobbled up on Good Friday. Hence my decision to infuse the vodka with raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Once the vodka is ready, it's a simple case of adding to this springtime festive mix.
Since UK supermarkets are awash with variations on the classic hot cross bun, I've taken a few liberties. I've added a dash of apple juice and a twist of lemon to create my Hot Cross Bun Easter Martini. The result is an off-dry cocktail that is fruity, sweetly spiced and faintly zesty. Although it is perfect for Easter, I've been enjoying it throughout the entire year for the last 3 years. Which is perhaps why I forgot my Hot Cross Bun Easter Martini is all about Easter. Um… I did not share it in 2016… or 2015. Oh dear.
Hot Cross Bun Martini
For the Raisin & Spice Infused Vodka
- 500 ml/ 2 cups Vodka (I used Russian Standard)
- 3 Large cinnamon sticks (each 12-15 cm long)
- 1 Whole nutmeg
- 45 g/ 1/4 cup Raisins
For the Hot Cross Bun Martini - serves 2
- 80 ml/ 1/3 cup Raisin & Spice Infused Vodka
- 45 ml/ 3 tbsp Dry vermouth
- 30 ml/ 2 tbsp Clear apple juice
- 2 Strips lemon
- Raisins
- Lemon twists
Make the Infused Vodka
- Put the raisins and vodka into a wide necked, screw top jar
- Snap the cinnamon sticks and add to the jar
- Use a pestle and mortar to split the nutmeg clove and add to the vodka
- Seal the jar and store for at least 1 week, preferably 2, gently shaking the jar every few days
- Strain to remove the spices and decant into a bottle (you can add the raisins back in if desired)
Make the Cocktail
- Put the vodka, vermouth and apple juice into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
- Strain into 2 martini glasses and twist a strip of lemon over each glass (to release the oils and aroma)
- Garnish with a raisin and a twist of lemon in each glass
- Serve immediately
Fancy a longer springtime drink – try a Baylon Cocktail. It combines Bourbon with pineapple, pear, mint and a hint of cinnamon.


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Document Type: Original Research
1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Shahed University
2 Department of Periodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Shahed University
3 Faculty of Dentistry, Shahed University
Main Subjects
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease affecting teeth supportive tissue. Gingival bleeding and gingival recession, deep pockets and finally loosening of teeth are common signs of periodontitis.
The adverse effect of cigarette smoking on periodontal health status is well established. The pocket depth and alveolar bone lossare more severe in smokers than nonsmokers (1-2).
Gingival inflammation in response to plaque collection is less in smokers than nonsmokers. Decreased gingival inflammation demonstrates by reduced gingival bleeding on probing in smokers. This suppressive effect is dose-dependent (3-4).
Reduced gingival bleeding in smokers has been associated with decreased blood vessel density and inflammatory cells infiltration in gingiva (5-6).
The mechanism of suppressive effect of cigarette smoking on blood vessel density is not precisely defined.
The role of mast cells on acquired and innate immunity is known. In inflammatory conditions, mast cells are activated by cytokines and release pro-inflammatory mediators.
Mast cells are potent source of producing angiogenic related factors. These products have a regulating role in angiogenesis and vascular functions (7-8).
The mechanism by which mast cell mediated angiogenesis has been attributed to synthetizing pro-angiogenic micro-molecules including heparin, histamine, basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and various cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) and interleukin (IL)-8 (9-11).
VEGF has highly mitogenic activity on endothelial cells. The role of VEGF on vascular permeability and vasoactive molecules has also been reported (12).
It has been shown that cigarette smoking stimulates chemokines in mast cells and upregulates vascular endothelial growth factor in lung tissue of pulmonary disease (13-14).
The role of smoking on blood vessel density of cigarette smoking on periodontal inflammation has not been elucidated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of smoking on angiogenesis by assessing mast cells density and VEGF expression in chronic periodontitis.
Material and Methods
This was a case-control study based on target sampling method. The study was approved by the ethical committee of Shahed University (registration number IR.Shahed.rec.1393.70). The number of samples was determined according to previous findings and using Minitab software with 95% confidence level and 90% strength of a test.
Fifty-two (30 nonsmokers and 22 smokers, mean age of 38.23 and 42.09 years. respectively) 25-50 years old, male patients with chronic periodontitis entered the study. All patients were male to remove the effect of hormones as a bias factor. The study participants were cases of gingiva flap surgery and did not impose any other intervention to them rather than their own flap surgery.
The study participants were selected from Periodontics Dept., Faculty of Dentistry, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran, from 2013 to 2015. The inclusion criteria for both cigarette smokers and nonsmokers were presence of 20 or more teeth in mouth, not receiving periodontal treatment in the previous 6 months except for scaling and root planning and absence of systemic diseases or taking medications in medical history (6).
The exclusion criteria in nonsmokers and smokers were existing history of smoking or quitting the smoking in past three years and smoking for less than three years (15-16).
In both smokers and nonsmokers, presence of gingivitis not responding to conservative treatment with pocket formation were considered as chronic periodontitis. The gingival index (GI) and periodontal index (PI) were graded as follows;
GI: 0= normal, 1= mild inflammation (no bleeding on probing), 2= moderate inflammation (redness, edema, and bleeding on probing), 3= severe inflammation (edema, ulceration and tendency to spontaneous bleeding)
PI: 0=negative, 1=mild gingivitis, inflammation in free gingival 2 = gingivitis, Inflammation completely circumscribes the teeth, 3=gingivitis with pocket formation. Probing pocket depth of ≥5 mm was considered as probing depth and clinical attachment loss (5).
Exposure to cigarette smoking was calculated by the number of packs × year (16).
Based on the number of packs × year, patients were classified into 4 groups;
Group 1: from 1 to 100 packs × year
Group 2: from 101 to 200 packs × year
Group 3: from 201 to 300 packs × year
Group 4: from 301 to 400 and more packs × year
After flap surgery, the obtained specimens were fixed in 10% buffered formalin solution and embedded in paraffin. Two tissue sections were cut from each paraffin block for tissue staining.
Evaluation of mast cells density
The routine toluidine blue staining method was used for mast cells staining. 5 μm thick sections were cut and stained with toluidine blue after deparaffinization and rehydration. Mast cells were considered positive when demonstrated positively stained blue cytoplasmic granules.
The number of mast cells in 3 microscopic fields with higher microvascular area at magnification of 1000 × (10 × ocular and 100 × objective lenses) were counted. Mast cell density was determined as mean number/per optical field (17). Counting was double-blind and completed by optical microscopy (Zeiss, Japan).
Evaluation of VEGF expression
VEGF expression was detected immunohistochemically. The 3 μm sections were cut. According to the manufacturer's instructions, sections were deparaffinized in xylene, placed in 0.01 M Citrate/HCl Buffer (pH = 6.00) and heated in microwave oven for 10 minutes. Tissue sections were rinsed with phosphate buffered saline (PBS) in room temperature and incubated with 1 μg/mL diluted primary antimouse polyclonal antibodies (Biocare, the USA) for one hour and with biotinylated antibody for 30 minutes. For imaging VEGF expression, sections were incubated in peroxidase for 30 minutes, developed in 3,3'diaminobenzidine hydrochloride (DAB) and finally Mayer's staining. After immersing in xylene, sections were mounted. Samples were rinsed with PBS between each incubation. The phaeochromocytoma was positive control.
VEGF expression was determined by intensity of staining and graded as follows (Fig.1) (18);
Grade 0: no VEGF expression
Grade +1: weaker staining intensity of endothelial cells than epithelium
Grade +2: similar staining intensity of epithelium and endothelial cells
Grade +3: stronger staining intensity of endothelial cells than epithelium.
Grading was completed double-blind. The degree of VEGF expression was determined using optical microscopy (Zeiss, Japan) in 3 microscopic fields at magnification of 100 × (10 × ocular and 10 ×objective lenses).
Statistical analysis
Figure 1. VEGF expression (100× Immunohistochemical staining). VEGF expression was graded by staining intensity of endothelial cells compared to epithelium. The brown cytoplasmic staining of epithelium was considered as positive VEGF expression. Grade 1 (A), Grade 2 (B) and Grade 3 (C) (400×).
The statistically significant difference in mast cells density and VEGF expression between smokers and nonsmokers was tested using Mann-Whitney test at the level of p < 0.05. The statistically significant difference in GI and PI was tested by Mann-Whitney and ANOVA tests. The Duncan statistical test was used to analyze the difference between four smoker groups. Correlation between mast cell density and VEGF expression was tested by Pearson correlation coefficient test. Data analysis was performed by statistical software package SPSS (Version 22; Chicago, IL, USA).
Mast cells density
The mean number of mast cells in nonsmokers and smokers were 9.26±2.95 and 4.81±2.95, respectively. The mean number of mast cells in nonsmokers was significantly higher than smokers (p=0.004) (Table 1).
VEGF expression
The average value of VEGF expression in nonsmokers and smokers were 2.33±0.88 and 1.22±0.68, respectively. The average value of VEGF expression in nonsmokers was significantly higher than smokers (p = 0.000) (Table 1).
Gingival and Periodontal indices
The mean of GI in nonsmokers and smokers were 2.9 ±0.25 and 1.5± 0.99, respectively. The mean of GI in nonsmokers was significantly higher than smokers (p=0).
The mean of PI in nonsmokers and smokers were 2 and 2.90 ± 0.29, respectively. The mean of PI in nonsmokers was significantly lower than smokers (p=0) (Table 1).
Table1. Mean Mast Cell Density, Gingival Index, Periodontal Index and VEGF Expression Grades in Nonsmokers and Smokers
VEGF expression grading
No. of samples
Mast cell density
(mean ± SD)
Gingival Index
(mean ± SD)
Periodontal Index
(mean ± SD)
Grade 0
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 0
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Mann-Whitney and ANOVA tests at the level of p < 0.05
Packs × year assessment
The minimum and maximum number of packs× years were 91 and 456, respectively. The mean of smoking duration was 256.6±102.3 packs × years. The mean of VEGF expression, mast cells density, gingival index and periodontal index were not significantly different in four groups of smokers (p=0.29, 0.12, 0.20 and 0.11, respectively) (Table 2).
Table2. Mean VEGF expression, Mast Cell Density, Gingival Index and Periodontal Index Based on Packs × Year Groups
Smokers (packs × year groups)
No. of cases
VEGF expression
(mean ± SD)
Mast cell density
(mean ± SD)
Gingival Index
(mean ± SD)
Periodontal Index
(mean ± SD)
Group 1
1.66± 0.33
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Duncan test at the level of p < 0.05
Correlation between mast cell density and VEGF expression
A strong, statistically significant correlation was found between VEGF expression and mast cell density (r= 0.27, df = 50, p = 0.000).
The present study indicated that mast cells density and VEGF expression in cigarette smokers is significantly less than nonsmokers in chronic periodontitis.
Reduced inflammatory response and gingival bleeding in smokers compared to nonsmokers have been attributed to vascular density alteration. It has been shown that gingival vascular density is significantly decreased in smokers than nonsmokers (19- 20).
Reports have indicated that the number of small sized blood vessels in smokers is higher than nonsmokers (5-15).
The findings suggest that vasculature pattern of smokers is different from nonsmokers. The underlying mechanism by which cigarette smoking affects gingival tissue is still unclear.
In an inflammatory condition, pro-angiogenic factors secreted by immune cells and newly formed vessels promote the passage of inflammatory cells to inflamed tissue (21).
Mast cells have a unique biologic feature because of involvement in chronic inflammation and even tumor development. Mast cells synthesize and release cytokines, growth factors and angiogenic compounds (22).
Chronic inflammation stimulates the proliferation of tissue mast cells population and recruitment of circulating precursors (23).
After activation, mast cells produce pro-angiogenic mediators such as VEGF and promote angiogenesis in inflammatory conditions (24).
VEGF has a mitogenic effect on arteries, veins and lymphatic derived endothelial cells (25).
VEGF introduces as a regulatory cytokine in both normal and abnormal angiogenesis. The results of present data indicate that gingivitis was more severe in nonsmokers than smokers. In sections obtained from nonsmoker and smokers, mast cells density and VEGF expression were significantly higher in nonsmokers than smokers. This finding is in consistent with the possible role of mast cells in development of inflammatory process in periodontium. Opposing results were obtained in relation to PI. The mean of PI in nonsmokers was significantly lower than smokers. The results are in agreement with some reports in the literature showing that mast cells density was less in chronic periodontitis than gingivitis or healthy samples (26-27).
Conflicting to these results, it has been reported that mast cell numbers are increasing in periodontitis (28-29).
The conflicting results come from different research designs. This study was planned to investigate the role of cigarette smoking on mast cell density and its association with gingivitis and periodontitis.
In a recent study, Huang et al. indicated a significant correlation between mast cell density and periodontitis severity. The authors tried to find an association between mast cell degranulation and periodontal disease in human (30).
Secretion of different immunologic related mediators including cytokines and prostaglandins is a key role of mast cells during the activation (31).
Reduced osteoclast activation and number of osteoclasts by blocking histamine uptake has been shown in mouse (32).
As histamine is a main product of mast cells, these cells can regulate bone destruction. In the present study, the mean of PI in nonsmokers was significantly lower than smokers. This is compatible with the adverse effect theory of cigarette smoking on periodontium. More research is necessary to explain the effect of smoking on mast cells role in periodontal tissue.
To investigate the relation between mast cells density and VEGF expression in chronic periodontitis of smokers, patients were classified into four groups based on the number of smoked cigarette. It was found that the mean of VEGF expression, mast cells density, gingival index and periodontal index were not significantly different in four groups of smokers. The number of smoked cigarette was not a determining factor on periodontal related disease, but cigarette smoking by itself had a harmful effect on tissue.
Mast cells have multifactorial role in tissue new angiogenesis by producing different metalloproteases. Mast cells stimulate the migration and proliferation of endothelial cells in angiogenesis progression (33).On a mutual action, VEGF directly or indirectly recruits mast cells to tissues (34).
The arising question is "what is the role of cigarette smoking on mast cell density and VEGF expression in chronic periodontitis?"
It is generally believed that vasoconstriction of gingival vessels is the main cause of suppressed inflammatory reaction in smokers. Decreased gingival bleeding is the clinical manifestation of this suppression. The vasoconstriction idea is not in agreement with other reports that showed smoking inhibits angiogenesis. Cigarette smoking inhibits normal process of angiogenesis and tissue repair (35).
In the present study, we proposed a new theory for the mechanism of smoking on gingival vessels for the first time. We attributed decreased bleeding tendency in smokers to lower mast cell function. Mast cells are triggers of "angiogenic switch" and capable of developing new vessels by affecting other vasoactive molecules including VEGF.
To obtain more reliable results, male patients without any systemic diseases or taking medications entered the study in both nonsmoker and smoker groups. The patients were selected by their number of smoked cigarette. Patient selection in smoker group was not based on periodontal status.
In the present study, the number of microvessels in correlation to mast cells density and VEGF expression was not investigated. Further research is needed to elucidate the correlation between microvessels and mast cells density in chronic periodontitis. Understanding the conducting role of mast cells on periodontal angiogenesis helps to develop therapeutic approaches by mast cell handling in chronic periodontitis.
Hence, it seems that smoking-cessation programs is still a critical policy for preventing oral cavity diseases and financial costs of periodontal related treatments.
Mast cell has a key role in angiogenesis by effecting angiogenic related molecules and has an influence on vascular pattern of chronic periodontitis in smokers. Suppressed number of mast cells in a smoker may lead to decreased number of new blood vessels formation.
Authors thank Deputy of Research, Shahed University for financial support of research.
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - names the process by which interested persons gradually become members of the Roman Catholic Church.
The R.C.I.A. is primarily a journey of faith:
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General Information| Conversion | Stages in a Process
Precatechumenate | Rite of Acceptance | Catechumenate
Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion | Purification
Sacraments of Initiation | Mystagogy | Catechumen or Candidate
The implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is addressed to the following groups:
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The R.C.I.A. as a rite, marks stages along the path to full commitment in the Roman Catholic Church; the R.C.I.A. as a process, describes in broad terms what this gradual commitment means.
The R.C.I.A. as formation gradually looks both to the inner transformation of the individual to God's call as given week by week in the lectionary of Scripture readings at the Sunday Eucharist and to the gradual transformation of the person to an active member of the local church wherever he or she lives.
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is one Rite divided into four periods that respect the individual's journey of faith. Community celebrations (rituals) are the steps that mark the transition from one period to the next. The four periods and the three transition steps are:
The Period of Precatechumenate (Evangelization) also known as Inquiry
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Period of Precatechumenate (Inquiry) has as its purpose and time
During this period, the gospel of Jesus is proclaimed, and inquirers look within their own story to make and mark connections.
This reflective process becomes a continuing, on-going method used by inquirer and team member alike.
This period lasts as long as the person needs it to last, from a few months to several years, if necessary.
During this period, some may decide that this is not the right time for them to become a Catholic.
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The Rite of Acceptance (and/or Welcome) is a liturgical rite, marking the beginning of the catechumenate proper, as the candidates express and the Church accepts their intention to respond to God's call to follow the way of Christ. (RCIA, Part 1)
This rite may be celebrated at any time of the year, and more than once during the liturgical year, as groups of candidates in the precatechumenate become ready to celebrate it.
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Period of catechumenate embodies the first stages of commitment leading to full membership. It is the lengthiest period of the initiation process.
The four ways in which the catechumenate period brings to maturity the initial faith that is manifested in the Rite of Acceptance and/or Welcome are: (1) catechesis, (2) liturgical rites, (3) community life, and (4) apostolic works (RCIA no.75)
During this phase, the catechumens and candidates now gather with the Catholic community on Sundays for the first part of the mass, during which, together, we hear the Scriptures, respond to them, and reflect on the meaning of God's Word for us personally and as community through the homily. After the homily, they are dismissed, and with their Catechist, continue a process of reflection and application of the Word of God proclaimed in the Sunday assembly.
With the help of the sponsor, the catechumen or candidate should be introduced to other members of the parish community, and take part in parish activities to the extent that they are able.
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The Rite of Election (and Call to Continuing Conversion) is the liturgical rite, celebrated at the Cathedral, on the First Sunday of Lent, by which the Church formally ratifies the catechumens' readiness for the sacraments of initiation and recognizes the candidates preparing for Confirmation and Eucharist or reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church and the catechumens, now the elect, and the candidates express the will to receive these sacraments. (RCIA, Part 1) The presiding celebrant of the rite is the Bishop of Metuchen.
Before the rite is celebrated, the catechumens and candidates are expected to have undergone a conversion in mind and in action and to have developed a sufficient acquaintance with Christian teaching a well as a spirit of faith and charity. (RCIA no.120)
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Period of Purfication & Enlightment
The Period of Purification and Enlightenment corresponds to that time known in the Roman Catholic Church as Lent and has the character of a time of retreat for the elect who are preparing for Baptism, for the candidates who will complete their initiation or enter the full communion of the Catholic Church, and for the faithful who will commemorate their own Baptism at Easter.
The centerpiece of this period of prayerful preparation is the celebration of the Scrutinies. Although the candidates will not be the subject of the Scrutinies, catechesis for both the elect and the candidates during this period is related to the celebration of the Scrutinies.
Throughout this period, the elect and the candidates are invited to join with the whole Church in a deeper practice of works of charity and in the practice of fasting.
The Scrutinies are celebrated on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of the Lenten season. At the Masses at which the Scrutinies are celebrated, the cycle A readings must be used (RCIA no.146).
The presentations, to the elect, of the Creed and the Lord's Prayer are also celebrated during this period.
The elect and the candidates are advised that on Holy Saturday they should refrain from their usual activities, spend time in prayer and reflection, and as far as they can, to observe a fast (RCIA no.185). The preparation rites (RCIA no. 185ff) assist this process of prayer and reflection.
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The Sacraments of Initiation is the liturgical rite, integrated into the Easter Vigil, by which the elect are initiated through Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. (RCIA Part 1)
By the waters of Baptism, a person passes into the new life of grace and becomes a member of the Body of Christ.
Anointing with special holy oil called chrism seals the initiation by the power of the Holy Spirit and participation at the Table of the Lord in the Eucharist marks full membership in the church.
Reception of baptized Christians (candidates) into the full communion of the Catholic Church can be integrated into the Easter Vigil or may be celebrated, within Mass, at another time, when the candidate is ready.
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The Period of Mystagogy lasts from Easter Sunday until the completion of the Easter season, fifty days later on Pentecost Sunday and completes the initiation process. Those who have just shared in the sacraments of initiation are now called Neophytes and during this period of Easter joy they reflect on what they have just gone through and look to the future as to how they can now share in the mission of Christ who came to bring salvation and life to the whole world. This period of time reminds the whole church that life in Christ constantly calls us to grow and to look for new ways to live the life of grace, personally and together.
The Bishop gathers with the neophytes for a Eucharistic celebration during the Easter season.
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By means of the processes described in the document, R.C.I.A., interested non-baptized persons become Catechumens, and Catechumens become full members of the Catholic Church by means of baptism, confirmation, and eucharist, which are referred to as the Sacraments of Initiation.
Those adults who were baptized as infants either as Roman Catholics or as members of another Christian community but did not receive further catechetical formation, nor, consequently, the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist are also included in the RCIA process. They are referred to as Candidates - a candidate for the Roman Catholic Sacrament of Confirmation and a candidate preparing to receive Holy Communion in the Catholic Church and thus become a full member of the Catholic Church.
As in the case of catechumens, the preparation of candidates requires an extended time. Most often, a program of training, catechesis suited to the Candidate's needs, contact with the community of the faithful, and participation in certain liturgical rites are needed in order to strengthen them in the Christian life.(RCIA 401) For the most part the plan of catechesis corresponds to the one laid down for catechumens. The differences in the process are tailored by the candidate in conjunction with the RCIA Director and the Church-provided Sponsor.
Since candidates are already baptized, the liturgical rites that mark the steps of the formation process are different from those of catechumens. There is the Rites of Welcoming The Candidates, the Rite of Calling The Candidate To Continuing Conversion and a Penitential Rite. Reception Of Baptized Christians Into The Full Communion Of The Catholic Church is the liturgical rite by which a person born and baptized in another Christian Community is received into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
The R.C.I.A., sometimes generically called the Catechumenate, is a responsibility of the whole Church; this responsibility takes particular shape mainly in parishes, the normal focus of Roman Catholic community life. In view of this commitment and obligation of the Church, we provide an outreach person for each person who presents himself or herself as a "seeker"; these church-provided Sponsors will serve as spiritual companions as they seek to discover God's call.
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HOUSTON • Brian Ferguson was among the oil executives at a global energy conference here listening intently this week to Saudi oil minister Ali Al-Naimi's warning to high-cost producers to exit the market. But he remains unmoved.
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"Part of what (OPEC is) trying to do is create uncertainty about price, so longer-lead projects would be very difficult," the CEO of Calgary-based Cenovus Energy Inc. said in an interview on the sidelines of an IHS CERA event that attracted about 2,800 energy industry executives and government officials, as well as a strong contingent from Canada.
While U.S. shale producers attract much of OPEC's ire, the Saudi oil minister also named the Canadian oilsands among those who had prospered during the past decade as OPEC "subsidized" them, but it will now let free markets take over.
The OPEC-orchestrated free-for-all has sent oil prices reeling to a decade-low, leaving thousands in Calgary, Houston and elsewhere out of work, with expected capital spending in the oilsands set to shrink to $16 billion this year from $28 billion in 2014, according to Peters & Co.
"A very real and troubling impact of low oil prices includes reduced employment within our companies and throughout the supply chain, including transportation, manufacturing and high tech," said Steve Williams, CEO of Suncor Energy Inc. in a speech at the Houston event.
There is a strong sense in the industry that this is a structural, perplexing downturn.
"Few people can tell you what's happening in oil markets, but I will try," said an exasperated OPEC Secretary-General Abdalla Salem El-Badri, as he blamed just-in-time U.S. shale output for the market glut.
Canadian oil companies have little time for OPEC's machinations.
"I can't make my investment decision on what OPEC may or may not do," said Ferguson.
Cenvous plans to raise production by 100,000 barrels per day this year, part of the 800,000 bpd of Canadian oil expected to enter the market during the next five years, International Energy Agency estimates.
But Suncor's Williams said the industry will have to "rethink" the way it operates and take advantage of the oilsands unique attributes.
"We are almost not part of the oil industry… because a lot of the characteristics of our business are very different," William said. "We have vast amounts of resource readily available and our business is not one of exploration, development and production. It's largely capital investment… and very efficient manufacturing."
Canadian producers are also facing a unique domestic crisis, as no other major oil-producing country in the world has such a schizophrenic relationship with its resources.
Despite being home to the largest coastline in the world to its east and west, Canada has a solitary, choked-full 300,000-barrels-per-day Trans Mountain pipeline to access markets other than the United States. Plans for new conduits have been delayed, denied and disparaged as climate change issues comes to the fore.
The newly elected Liberal government considers moving natural resources to markets a "national goal," but Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr is careful not to cheer-lead the sector, instead focusing on putting in place a robust process that garners public confidence.
"Everybody knows that there has to be regulatory reform in order for major projects to be approved," Carr said in an interview in Houston.
The industry does not appear to be waiting for either OPEC or the Canadian government. Cenovus cut costs by 30 per cent last year and expects more reductions this year, as it aims to bring down turnaround time for large-scale projects and rein in steam-to-oil ratios.
Companies are also aiming to reduce their carbon emissions to ensure they remain within Alberta's new 100-metric-tonne-per-year cap, without sacrificing growth.
"If you think the emissions cap is going to get in the way of future growth, you are either incredibly bullish on prices or incredibly bearish on technology, and I would say we need the opposite of that to be successful," said Andrew Leach, who spearheaded the climate change review panel set up by the NDP government in Alberta.
For its new projects, Suncor is planning to design a plan once and replicate it 10 times to create economic savings that cut costs by as much as 50 per cent and soften its impact on the environment.
"My feeling is technology will make a real difference to the environmental impact and the cost base," Williams said. "I see those things within the next four to five years come off in some scale."


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There's a song entitled "Friend of God" that goes like this:
Who am I that You are mindful of me
That You hear me
When I call
Is it true that You are thinking of me
How You love me
It's amazing
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
He calls me friend
God Almighty
Lord of glory
You have called me friend
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
You call me friend
Now there's a good bit of scripture being quoted here:
Hebrews 2:6 – "It has been testified somewhere, "What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the son of man, that you care for him?"
Psalm 8:3-4 – "When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?"
And most noticeably to me, Abraham is called a "Friend of God" in James 2:23 – "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness–and he was called a friend of God."
The song is a rather catchy song but I fear the concept is sometimes difficult to grasp. Considering who God is (sovereign, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, Everlasting, Eternal), and what He has done (create, sacrifice, send, redeem, call), doesn't it seem a bit ludicrous to think that I or you, individuals as we are, can adapt such a cozy title as "friend of God?"
I'm reminded of a Point of Grace song from 15 or 20 years ago entitled "God Forbid" that goes like this:
The more I know Your power
Lord the more I'm mindful
How casually we speak and
And sing Your name
How often we have come to You
With no fear or wonder
And called upon You only
For what we stand to gain
God forbid that I
Find You so familiar
That I think of You
As less than who You are
God forbid that I should
Speak of You at all
Without a humble
Rev'rence in my heart
God forbid
Lord I often talk about
Your love and mercy
How it seems to me
Your goodness has no end
It frightens me to think
That I could take You for granted
Though You're closer than a brother
You are more than just my friend
God forbid that I
Find You so familiar
That I think of You
As less than who You are
God forbid that I should
Speak of You at all
Without a humble
Rev'rence in my heart
God forbid
You are Father God Almighty
Lord of lords
You're King of kings
Beyond my understanding
No less than ev'rything
How can we contrast these two songs, these two thoughts, these two apparent differences on whether we can say we have a "friendship" with God or not?
Well, of course, we can quibble over wording and perception. After all, I have a much more rigid definition of what I consider a friend than many do. There are people in my life that claim having dozens if not hundreds of friends. Going by my facebook account alone, I must have hundreds as well! But that is not the case. I count my friends as less than 10. But, that's a different post (and if I recall, I've ranted on it in past posts as well!).
But let's take an examination of Abraham's title in James, "Friend of God." Is there a qualifier? A pre-existing condition? A reason that Abraham was called a Friend of God? And is that something we can achieve?
James 2:14-23
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe–and shudder! Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness"–and he was called a friend of God.
You see, Abraham being called a "friend of God" is inseperably linked to the scriptural passage, "faith without works is dead."
Abraham had faith – he believed in God. But it didn't stop there. His faith gave birth to works – he didn't just believe God. Need a reminder? Put yourself in Abraham's shoes:
Hebrews 11:8-10
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.
Abraham, living near modern day Kuwait, obeyed and began a long journey, not knowing where he was even going. He took his family, servants, herds, and belongings. By contrast, I hesitate to drive a few hours because of all the preparation. Abraham's journey wasn't just a short vacation – it was a complete relocation, without a destination. Wow!
Then there's the issue with Isaac. Some of you know the story. Abraham is called to sacrifice his son on top of the mountain. He obeys. At the last moment, an angel stays his hand, and a ram appears to be the sacrifice. Abraham passes the test. God's call to Abraham was the call of obedience.
"Lord, the answer is yes, now what's the question?" Do we have that attitude?
So the last part of the passage in James reads,
"You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness"–and he was called a friend of God."
You see, we all have various degrees of faith. Many Americans claim to believe in God. We may have a couple of visible reminders of our faith – a bumper sticker, a gold chain, a picture in our living room. I have reminders as well. These aren't bad things. But our faith cannot stop with a convenient demonstration.
A particularly mis-used scripture of the Bible is Romans 10:9, which is a wonderful verse – it reads as such –
"if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
This scripture is NOT saying that if we believe that God exists, then we will have good standing with him, and it will all pan out in the end.
A convenient, occasional confession or demonstration that we believe in God simply won't do. Our faith must be accompanied by works. Our belief must be accompanied by fruits. Our salvation doesn't depend on our works and is not work centered. But our salvation WILL result in a changed life that will not resemble the life we once lived – and in that sense, our belief and our faith will result in a visible quantifiable change. If a believing state of mind was the only entrance for Christianity, then we'd all be in a theological boat without a paddle because,
James 2:19b – "Even the demons believe–and shudder!"
"Believing" isn't enough if we're just referring to a state of mind that doesn't require action. Our belief should be a life-permeating belief with results at the end – not simply a "Yes Lord, I believe in You," but maybe more like Abraham's response – "Yes Lord, I believe in You, and I'm willing to move my family, possessions, herds, and belongings from Ur to wherever the promised land is, no matter the pain, sacrifice, or persecution that may occur – can I start now?"
I'd like to end this post with a quote that I put in a recent newsletter from Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan."
""My concern is that many of our churches in America have gone from being sanctuaries to becoming stadiums. And every week all the fans come to the stadium where they cheer for Jesus but have no interest in truly following him. The biggest threat to the church today is fans who call themselves Christians but aren't actually interested in following Christ. They want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires anything from them."
Friends, please don't engage in that kind of "Christianity." It isn't what we're called to do, where we're called to go, or who we're called to be.
-Pastor Harvey


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The joint venture has even won their first business award for EPB system in India. The technology will start production in 2017 - marking the first launch of its kind for the Indian market.
In addition to providing park brake functionality, EPB is a fully integral part of the brake system with features such as dynamic actuation and brake pad wear sensing and reduces the degradation associated with mechanical systems.
The EPB also helps enhance safety in emergency situations with full four-wheel anti-lock functionality versus standard park brake that provides emergency braking only on the rear axle.
Manfred Meyer, global vice president, Braking Engineering, commented, "ZF TRW was first to market globally with its EPB system in 2001 which pioneered with Lancia, Audi and VW and more recently on the BMW X4 and BMW i8, Jeep Renegade, Fiat 500X, Ford F150, Honda Accord, Nissan Qashqai, Range Rover Evoque and more. We have now produced more than 65 million units as the world leader in this technology."
Badri Vijayaraghavan, executive director, Business Development, Brakes India said, "Brakes India - with its strong joint venture partnership with ZF TRW -has been offering a range of technologies including ABS to the growing Indian market for several years. This launch marks yet another milestone in our commitment to enhance safety, performance and comfort for vehicles in this region."


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