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(Image from Jesus College MS 39, by kind permission of Jesus College, Oxford)
Welcome to the website of the FNRS Project Late Medieval Religiosity in England: The Evidence of Late-Fourteenth and Fifteenth Century Devotional Compilations. We started the project in September /October 2013 and cordially invite you to follow the progress of the project here.
We will investigate the activity of the compiler in the following late-fourteenth and fifteenth century compilations (texts based on excerpts from other writers) :
The Chastising of God's Children
Of Actyf Lyfe and Contemplatyf Declaration and Via ad Contemplacionem
The Holy Boke Gratia Dei
Of the Knowledge of Ourselves and of God (The Westminster Compilation)
The Pore Caitif
The Tretyse of Love
Rolle's Oleum Effusum Compilation
A Talkyng of the Love of God
Contemplations of the Dread and Love of God (Fervor Amoris)
Disce Mori
We will trace what choices the compilers make regarding the sources they rework (additions, omissions, rewording, interweaving of selections), and what these choices tell us about compilation as a form of authorship and about the religious mentality of the period. We will analyse the different manuscripts in which the compilations survive, assessing the stability or instability of the compilations in their various manuscript contexts. One of the aims of the project is to produce a searchable online database of all the information related to the compilations, to the manuscripts in which they occur, and to the choices of the compiler.


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If I had a name like Eyjafjallajokull I'd also erupt.
I hope the volcanoes are keeping it fair and are not secretly cooperating with the bookies.
Arnold: From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Pinatubo
The effects of the eruption were felt worldwide. It ejected roughly 10 billion metric tonnes (10 cubic kilometres) of magma, and 20 million tons of SO2, bringing vast quantities of minerals and metals to the surface environment. It injected large amounts of aerosols into the stratosphere—more than any eruption since that of Krakatoa in 1883. Over the following months, the aerosols formed a global layer of sulfuric acid haze. Global temperatures dropped by about 0.5 °C (0.9 °F), and ozone depletion temporarily increased substantially. …
The eruption had a significant effect on ozone levels in the atmosphere, causing a large increase in the destruction rate of ozone. Ozone levels at mid-latitudes reached their lowest recorded levels, while in the southern hemisphere winter of 1992, the ozone hole over Antarctica reached its largest ever size until then, with the fastest recorded ozone depletion rates. The eruption of Mount Hudson in Chile in August 1991 also contributed to southern hemisphere ozone destruction, with measurements showing a sharp decrease in ozone levels at the tropopause when the aerosol clouds from Pinatubo and Hudson arrived.
I hope the bookies are wrong about Santorini... otherwise the Greeks are in even more hot water
I hope bankers don't find out how to make volcanoes erupt...
Did Iceland buy carbon certificates for the outrageous fumes it produces?
it might be better for the Greeks if it did go off and then collect aid donations to finance their country's debt...
I love how there is rankings for everything these days - almost feeling like there is a bit of a competition going on
"...war will clear the air we breathe and in which we have been suffocating, helplessly decaying within our narrow spiritual horizons."
Dostoyevsky, A Writer's Diary
I know it has nothing to do with this thread's subject, but it is such a beautiful line
What are the odds of one location spewing large amounts of hot noxious gas and spreading chaos and debris throughout the land? Washington DC has GOT to be on the top of the list....
Damn it, the Japanese can't even win a volcano eruption competition.
Brilliant - the best graph of the day ever! Well done Economist!
Haiti can breathe a sigh of relief.
Question: In light of the Icelandic eruption, I was reminded of the following statement that I heard a while ago. It's one that I have no way of knowing whether it's possibly correct, or whose axe is possibly being ground with it. Here it is:
"More ozone depleting chemicals were put into the atmosphere with the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo (sp?) than by man since the dawn of the industrial revolution."
Thats innovation......batting on natural disaster.
Mount Rainier? Not a chance.
Pinatubo might have injected a vast amount of ozone destroying stuff into the air, but it was a short lived event and after a while things would have returned to normal.
The human generated ozone destruction was threatening to become a permanent detrimental effect and so the world rightly put a stop to CFCs.
It's a wonder that Ryanair's hot air Chief Executive hadn't advance warning about a likely eruption in the Nordic region (given that the Nordic aviation authorities hold Ryanair in such high regard).
I guess betting on volcanoes is safer than the financial markets at the moment
To Arnold regarding spewing of ozondepletion substances. I do not know if this is the case, but it turns out to be very hard to regulate vulcanos! Much better - and doable is it to regulate anthropogenic sources of these substances. This is also one of the few successes in international environmental regulation.

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6:27 pm, February 10, 2012
- Honesty Shop at the farm open 8am-8pm for meat and eggs
- Call 01738 730201 by Monday for Thursday local delivery (Perth / Crieff), or Friday nationwide by courier
- Find us at Edinburgh Farmers Market Every Saturday 9-2pm,
- Stockbridge Sunday Market Sunday 12th & 19th Feb
I read an alarming statistic this week: in 2009 in the UK we wasted an average 330kg of food per household per year. Food labelling has a part to play and big retailers are now beginning to address this issue. I believe that reducing our food waste comes down to daily small choices, such as composting and taking a little time to care.
On our farm we spend a lot of time measuring and recycling our animal waste. In our butchery its a constant pressure to use everything and by and large we get it right for our lamb, pork & chicken. That Beef is tricky though. I spend time talking customers out of eating fillet steak and into eating rump or slow cook cuts like shin or brisket. I believe that the better value cuts offer a really great eating experience. In past blogs and emails I've wittered about shins, featherblades, & briskets. I've even waxed lyrical about mince and how to cook it perfectly. Its become a passion of mine to figure my way properly round our Aberdeen Angus beef carcases and share the good news.
My latest is the flank of beef. Pork Belly is fabulous to cook, I'm always sold out of breast of lamb and mutton each week at the markets I go to, then why not try it with Beef. The anatomy is the same its just a whole lot bigger.
I've been nagging my butcher on this topic and fiddling around in my kitchen of an evening with my knives searching for the various cuts to be found in the beef flank. I've discovered skirt steak, bavette & onglet; all interesting in their own way, but getting down to it, I want to make a great burger.
I had great fun on Tuesday in my butchery making burgers for the first Burgher Burger pop up restaurant night in Edinburgh run by Aoife Behan. Our good pal Neil Forbes was the guest chef and we supplied the burgers. I used a simple mix of beef flank & some other interesting cuts which shall remain nameless. On the advice of one of London's finest butchers Nathan Mills I ground it coarsely and chef asked for just a dash of pepper. Then I cooked and ate one, fried not grilled. The burger was fabulous, cooked pink and oozing meaty juiciness with that lovely well hung flavor of properly matured grass fed beef.
The night was a great success. In the end people are having fun & eating the best ingredients cooked simply. I'm calling them the Classic Angus Burger because thats what it is: just great beef.
Order them, we sell them in packs of 4 x 125g. Next time you're at Perth Farmers Marketon March 3rd we'll be frying them. Come and try one.
Food goes in fashions just like clothes, 15 years ago it was lamb shanks, 7 years ago it was pork bellies, 2012 its burgers. They're red hot, and do you know why? Because they taste great, they' re affordable, and they don't cost the earth.


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COWGIRLS / WNIT - The Wyoming Cowgirls will host a first round game in the WNIT tomorrow night.
The 32 team field for the WNIT was set last night with the Cowgirls hosting a first round game with Portland state.
We will broadcast the game live on 14-10 KWYO and 95.9 FM broadcast time is at 6:30 with the tip set for 7:00.
BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL AWARDS - The Bronc and Lady Bronc basketball teams had six named to the All-East 4-A conference team.
Lady Bronc's Kayla Woodward, Steph Sessions and Hailey Ligocki made the team and for the Broncs Raith Durham, Riley Ryan and Dex Currington.
The spring sports season opens this week. It is spring break at Sheridan high school but practice for track and field and soccer does continue.
SHSH TRACK AND FIELD - The track season is scheduled to open Saturday for Sheridan high school as Natrona county hosts their annual Earlybird invitational Sheridan high school Head coach Art Bauers.
The annual "Dan Hansen" Sheridan invitational meet is scheduled this year for Thursday April 21st.
LADY BRONC SOCCER - The Lady Bronc soccer team will open the season Friday with a game at Riverton Head coach Tom Racette.
The Lady Broncs play their first three games on the road and will play their first game at home on March 31st.
BRONCS SOCCER - The Broncs will be involved in a road jamboree with Worland and Riverton Saturday.
The Broncs will play their first varsity home match on the 25th against Cody. The Bronc JV's will host a game with Natrona county next Tuesday.
TROOPERS / JETS BASEBALL - Sheridan American Legion baseball will hold their pre-season player / parent meeting on Wednesday March 23rd in the cafeteria at Sheridan high school.
The meeting will take place at 7 pm. All prospective Sheridan Troopers and Jets players and their parents are asked to attend.
BABE RUTH BASEBALL - Sheridan Babe Ruth baseball is currently taking registration for their upcoming season. They will be taking registration through April 3rd.
They are currently taking registration on line at their website sheridanbaberuth.com.


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Sisterhood events
These are our cornerstone of our sorority and encourage internal relationship and team building. They include everything from general meetings, tailgates, casual get-togethers, road trips, and formal events. Every event essentially becomes a sisterhood event when we're together!
To name a few...
ΑΔΚ Big/Lil Dinner
ΑΔΚ Mother/Daughter Luncheon
ΑΔΚ Alumnae BBQ
Helping others and making a positive contribution in every possible way, including financially, is part of being a Sister of the Alpha Delta Kappa family. We realize how fortunate we are to have each other and strive to provide as much support to others in need as we possibly can.
To name a few...
Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief Campaign
Every day we strive to advocate and encourage a healthy and safe lifestyle for all, both by individual example and through our participation in the events of other, more targeted organizations.
To name a few...
AIDS Walk Los Angeles
American Red Cross
LA Marathon
cultural awareness
As a primarily Asian-American sorority, we cannot stress enough the importance of cultural awareness. We are proud to bring increased awareness to our various cultures, including non-Asian ones, and feel lucky to live in the diverse city of Los Angeles where we can participate in so many different cultural events.
To name a few...
Nisei Week Japanese Festival
Carrera de los Muertos (Run of the Dead)
Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival
In our efforts to help and encourage the growth and well-being of each other, we believe it essential to do the same for those around us, in our local communities. Young and old, females, minorities, citizens of this Earth - we are, have been, or will be all of these in our lifetimes and recognize the importance of advocating and assisting these groups in especial.
To name a few...
Heal the Bay
Sakura Gardens (formerly Keiro) Nursing Home
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank


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San Jacinto Day Celebrated in Nicaragua
September 14, 2010San Jacinto Day is a public holiday in Nicaragua.
On May 3, 1855, American filibuster William Walker set sail with 58 men from San Francisco, California to the coast of Nicaragua to aid Francisco Castellón Sanabria, a Liberal Party candidate that lost a highly contested election the year before. Eventually Walker would go on to proclaim himself President of the country and rule until his surrender on May 1, 1857.
The downward turning point for Walker was the Battle of San Jacinto on September 14, 1856. Walker's decisive loss at San Jacinto is still celebrated as a victory against Western arrogance and dominance in the form of San Jacinto Day.
History of San Jacinto Day in NicaraguaAfter Liberal Party candidate Francisco Castellón Sanabria suffered a contentious election loss to Conservative Party candidate Fruto Chamorro, the political atmosphere was tense in Nicaragua. Chamorro moved the capital from the town of León to Granada and set about implementing a controversial constitution in the absence of Liberal Party representation. Francisco Castellón Sanabria was president of "Democratic" Nicaragua from 1854-1855 during the Granada-León civil war. Castellón was a lawyer from León. He was prime minister (ministro general) under Patricio Rivas, but was removed in 1841 by Pablo Buitrago, and reappointed in 1843 by Manuel Perez. In 1844 he served as Nicaragua's minister to England and later as Nicaragua's minister to France. He was again a government minister under José Laureano Pineda 1851-1853. This led many officials in the Liberal Party to gather and strike back against the Chamorro government, setting up their own government in León, led by Castellón. After many unsuccessful sieges of Granada, Castellón hired William Walker to bring men into the country to fight for the Liberalists. Walker had mixed success at the beginning, suffering a defeat during the First Battle of Rivas but attaining a victory at the Battle of the Virgin on September 4, 1855. Four days later, Castellón died of cholera, leaving Walker somewhat on his own. Walker would go on to capture Granada and later rule though a puppet government. On July 12, 1856, Walker proclaimed himself President of Nicaragua. On September 12, 1956, Loyalists laid plans to expel Walker and his group from Granada. Walker's group had been stealing cattle from ranches in the area to supply food to their troops. The San Jacinto Ranch was the target of one of these raids and also a stronghold for the Loyalists that Walker was fighting against. On the dawn of September 14, Walker and his filibusters raided the San Jacinto Ranch. There was news that a group of 300 reinforcements were on the way to San Jacinto, so Walker had to act quickly. The resulting battle was extremely violent and bloody. The Loyalist defenses of the left flank broke around 9 a.m., forcing a regroup. Lacking ammunition, the Loyalists at times were forced to throw stones at Walker's forces. At 10 a.m., loyalists managed to send a small group of defenders to attack the rear of Walker's group. The attack riled horses at neighboring ranches so much that Walker mistook them for the Loyalist reinforcements. Walker ordered a retreat to another ranch, but the Loyalists took chase. In the end, the Loyalists killed 27 of the filibusters including army leader Byron Cole and confiscated many weapons. The Loyalists lost 10 in the four-hour fight. The loss marked the beginning of the end for Walker who eventually would surrender on May 1, 1857. On the 100 year anniversary of the battle, a huge celebration was held in Nicaragua to commemorate the event. Since then, San Jacinto Day has received attention as a day to celebrate Nicaragua's history and culture as an independent country.


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News & Updates
Month: October 2016
Huntsville Police Investigating Shooting
The Huntsville Police Department is investigating a shooting that left three people with minor injuries. Officers responded to the 3100 block of Joppa Circle shortly after 10:00 p.m. last night for reports of a large disturbance and shots fired. When they arrived they found three [more]
Halloween Special at Animal Services – Free Pet Adoptions
Huntsville Animal Services is offering a spooktacular adoption package, on Halloween, Oct. 31, with all pets, all day, all free of charge. Visit the shelter between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, to find your special dog or cat. No tricks – just treats in store at Animal [more]
Halloween Safety
Huntsville Police Officers will be heavily patrolling the neighborhoods and streets throughout Huntsville for Halloween. This is to help ensure the safety of everyone who will be participating in Halloween activities throughout the city. "We want to ensure that children as well as adults have [more]
Huntsville Police Identify Man Killed in Traffic Accident
The Huntsville Police Department is investigating a one-car accident that claimed the life of 54 year old Michael Glazik of Madison. The accident happened on Research Park Blvd. near the Old Madison Pike interchange just after 6:00 a.m. this morning. It appears the GMC Envoy Mr. [more]
Huntsville Police Sergeant Placed on Administrative Duties Following Arrest
The Huntsville Police Department has placed a Sergeant on Administrative Duties following his arrest in Tuscaloosa, AL last weekend. Sergeant King, a 20 year veteran of the department, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of Disorderly Conduct last Friday by Tuscaloosa Police Department. Sergeant King will [more]
Going Green in John Hunt Park – Tree Planting Festival Nov. 5
There is much work going on, and it's still a work in progress. John Hunt Park's future as an enticing gathering place for the entire community, with a multitude of activities and attractions, is one of the City of Huntsville's most ambitious projects. In 2012, Huntsville announced [more]
Man Arrested After Shots Fired on Fortson Lane
The Huntsville Police Department has charged 22 year old Jacquan Scott of Huntsville with 2 counts of Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling following a call on Fortson Lane. He is currently being held in the Madison County Jail. Officers responded to the 4200 block of Fortson [more]
STAC Agents Seize Meth, Cocaine and Guns
Agents with the Madison-Morgan County HIDTA Drug Task Force (STAC) have charged 47 year old Martin Acevedo of Huntsville with drug trafficking. The arrest was the result of a search warrant served at his business, ROF Used Tires, in the 11000 block of South Memorial [more]
Stepping into the Final Weeks of the Mayor's Walking Challenge
Max your mileage this week with Arts Huntsville and HudsonAlpha walks in the Healthy Huntsville Mayor's 100-Day 100-Mile Walking Challenge Strap on your walking shoes! With just under six weeks left in the Mayor's 100 Mile – 100 Day Walking Challenge, Healthy Huntsville is offering two [more]
Huntsville Police Promote Eight Officers
The Huntsville Police Department promoted eight officers today to the ranks of Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant and Investigator. The promotion ceremony took place at 3:00 p.m. today in the Huntsville City Council Chambers. The newly promoted officers will begin their new assignments Monday. "This is an [more]
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Restaurateurs Pim Techamuanvivit and David Kinch on Their Day Off
At home, the couple keep it simple but never skimp. They cook uncomplicated food like the roast chicken recipe they share here and believe that every meal should end with dessert
ON THE WAY to their small, sunny kitchen in Santa Cruz, Calif., Pim Techamuanvivit and David Kinch each covered a lot of ground. A native of Bangkok, Ms. Techamuanvivit was working in Silicon Valley when she started the pioneering food blog chezpim.com, where she wrote about her visits to some of the world's best restaurants. This spring, in San Francisco, she opened her own restaurant, Kin Khao, whose mission, she has said, is to "liberate" Thai cuisine from "the tyranny of peanut sauce."
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I left for my vacation in Malaga.
I used 2 airlines for the trip:
-EasyJet on the departure flight.
-Ryanair on the return flight.
EasyJet is based in Terminal 2D of the Roissy Airport. The check-in went pretty quickly and the security checks were also quick. The terminal was modern with stores, etc.
With EasyJet, you board 30 minutes before the flight leaves (very good punctuality).
The plane was an Airbus A320 that was almost new. Takeoff and landing were great. Attention: food costs money on board.
Pretty good pitch (legroom).
Baggage claim was fast and the staff was really friendly.
Thank you again, Easyjet.
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Hello all,
Its been a little while since our last post but as always we have been hard at work on our sets and we are happy to post a few pictures from our long day of work on wall panels for our main hall room.
These pictures show the panels in their raw form as they progress to completion. It's a long process of painting, staining, ripping and tearing but in the end it is worth it. I am not sure the pictures do the panels all that much justice but up close they look great!
We hope you will come out this October 30th, 31st & November first to see how it all comes together! We promise you a great haunted house & walkthrough graveyard!
More to come!
The Grimlock Manor Crew~
October 30th, 31st & November 1st!
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Metuchen NJ, 08840
7:30PM - 11PM Nightly.
$8 Adults 13 and up and $5 Children 12 and younger.
Admission allows you into both attractions!!!!
25% of the proceeds will benefit the Metuchen EMS Squad.


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LACE Welcomes Outland Entertainment!
Outland Entertainment is a publisher, producer, and purveyor of fine artwork and fiction. We offer creative services and art direction for a variety of projects. We also publish online stories, webcomics, and games. Our client list includes the Richard Lewis Media Group, Foulplay Inc., Inhabit Media, Tekyz, Terrific1, and more.
You can find all the information about our in-house projects, our project management, and art direction at www.outlandentertainment.com.


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2019 Dade Moeller Scholarship Awards
In honor of Dade W. Moeller there will be two awards given annually dependent on qualified nominations or applicants. One will be designated the "Dade Moeller Scholarship Award," and the other as the "Dade Moeller Scholarship Award Memorializing Kelly Austin." This award will be given to individuals that are students during the upcoming academic year or is currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's or doctoral program in health physics or related nuclear or environmental sciences at an accredited college or university located in the United States.
Nominations may be submitted online by:
- A Student Member of the Society;
- a Voting Member of the Society on behalf of a Student;
- an Academic Program Director who is not a member of the Society provided the nomination is sponsored by a Voting Member; or
- A Student Faculty Advisor who is not a member of the Society provided the nomination is sponsored by a Voting Member.
Required Materials
Submit the HPS Fellowship and Scholarships application form. After you submit the form, you should receive a confirmation by email that the scholarship application has been received by the HPS. If you do not immediately receive this confirmation email, check your spam folder.
Additionally you must submit hard copies of the following to the Secretariat:
- Copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
- A one-page statement about your personal career goals, including a statement about your intent to enter the field of health physics.
- A summary of your health physics curriculum outlining the proposed course of study, a description of the courses to be taken, and the proposed timeline for graduate study. The plan of study must be signed by your faculty advisor and include that individual's contact information. Applicants for entering graduate students need not have been formally accepted by the program at the time this letter is written.
- Two signed and sealed letters of recommendation from people attesting to your potential for study in health physics.
Place the supporting materials into a single packet and mail with a postmark no later than 28 February 2019 to:
Jill Drupa
Health Physics Society
950 Herndon Parkway
Suite 450
Herndon, VA 20170
phone: 703-790-1745
fax: 703-790-2672
Alternatively, these can be emailed directly as a single PDF file attachment to firstname.lastname@example.com with a cc copy to firstname.lastname@example.com. You will receive an email about this after completion of your application.
Selection Criteria:
- Awardee shall have met the eligibility requirements for the award and remains in good academic standing in the program described in the recipient's nomination package.
- Preference shall be given to Student Members of the Society.
- Awardees shall be willing and able to attend the subsequent Annual Meeting following announcement of Award and shall make suitable efforts to participate in the technical program.
The Award consists of the following:
- Monetary support of $3,500 to the recipient for educational expenses with disbursement in September and January during the upcoming academic year, provided by the Dade Moeller Fund;
- Nominal monetary support limited to $1,500 to the recipient to support attendance at the subsequent (2019) Annual Meeting of the Society following announcement of the award to cover travel, lodging, meals, incidentals and other reasonable, normal, and routine expenses - provided by the Dade Moeller Fund;
- Complimentary registration at the meeting provided by the Health Physics Society; and
- Complimentary tickets to the Society's Awards Ceremony provided by the Health Physics Society
Submittal and all supporting materials must be submitted no later than 28 February 2019. Award winners will be notified by 30 April 2019.
Note: Only US students are eligible for these scholarships.
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Doyinsola ft. Sound Sultan – Take My Love (Video) – From the staples of 23/25 Entertainment, the much awaited and anticipated video for Take My Love by Doyinsola ft. Sound Sultan finally hits our screen!
This hilarious video was Produced by Ororo Pattaya Km20 and directed by the enigmatic DJ Tee.
The video has cameo appearances by Minjin and Mc Ice Water amongst others.
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The Basics of Using High Quality Images for Social Media Marketing for Salons & Spas
Attracting and retaining clients can be a tricky business. Not only do you have to provide quality customer service and innovative salon offerings, but your brand has to stand out online. Whether or not you're familiar with social media marketing, one thing's for certain – your brand will be left behind unless you use high quality images throughout your social media channels.
You've put a lot of work into running your salon, and you want your marketing efforts to reflect the high level of service clients can expect from you; nothing's worse than using a grainy, pixelated image to try to sell the amazing services at your salon. Whether you're a beginner when it comes to online marketing and need the basics in image selection and posting covered, or an experienced marketer looking for some expert tips, we have all the information you need to make the most of your social media marketing efforts.
Let's start by discussing equipment. You should feel free to use an advanced camera if you already own one and know how to use it, but it's more likely that you'll be using a point and shoot digital camera or your smart phone. As a salon owner, you want to capture amazing hairstyles, nail designs, or other services that are being created in your salon, and share these pictures far and wide on social media. Know how to work your phone, or chosen camera, and have access to the editing apps and programs that allow you to better them. VSCO and Snapseed are just a few photo editing apps for smart phones that can take your pictures from basic to beautiful. Additionally, you want to make sure what you're sharing aligns with your chosen channel – people on Instagram are looking for a different type of visual content than those on Snapchat. It's crucial that you not only create beautiful images, but know the correct place to post them, too.
It's essential to properly light a photo. Know the difference between indoor and outdoor lighting, and how to highlight the best components of your pictures. You always want images to be bright, never strangely shadowed or so dark they're hard to decipher what's in them. The proper combination of focus and good lighting will naturally draw the viewer's eye to what you're trying to showcase. Keep these tips in mind as you work on an angle as well.
If you're not necessarily a wiz with editing programs, you can always use filters that are located within social media apps. Filters can enhance your images if applied correctly and make your pictures stand out. However, the over usage of filters can be unappealing to followers. Find the fine line between adding an extra dose of personality to your pics and what makes your account look unprofessional. Many salons on social media choose to stick with a certain look – whether it's using light filters and retouching or leaving images au natural—and stick with it. This will make your account seem more cohesive, and solidify your brand identity. Once again, filter usage varies across channels. A filter might not be appropriate on your Instagram page to achieve the laidback look you're going for, but a fun filter applied to a Snapchat video of a stylist could be helpful in engaging with followers.
Hashtags are an extremely helpful social media marketing tool when used correctly. The symbol serves as an index for a certain term. For example, if you type "#hairinspo" under an image of luscious locks, then your image will come up whenever someone clicks or searches for "#hairinspo." This not only helps people on social media discover your content, but it encourages current followers to interact with your brand as well.
Client Attraction
When you're acting as the voice of your salon online, you want to deliver relevant content in an authentic way. By posting beautiful images that accurately capture the essence of your business and services, you're bound to attract clients. This attraction process can occur in several ways: prospective customers will find your images on social media, thanks to the adage of hashtags and explore features that bring your content to the forefront of strangers' accounts, as well as by geo-tagging the location of your salon, so your content can be indexed by location as well.
Brand Recognition
Lastly, it's important to select high quality images, because your salon's social media presence is part of your overall brand identity. You want each piece of your marketing strategy to come together nicely – and this includes what images you select to represent your company. This type of brand recognition work goes beyond your salon's name or logo alone, and ties together each element of your marketing strategy. Your images should be coherent across social media channels, and also on your website, within emails, and wherever else you're using images to speak to or attract clients.
When looking to make an impact on social media, it's best to use high quality images. Be thoughtful when creating content and deciding what channel to post it on, and maintain an authentic voice that appeals to your target demographic. Repurpose your images with the help of SalonTarget, and incorporate them when you send out email campaigns, promotions, and more. With the right content and an efficient way to reach your target audience, you'll be getting the word out about your brand and bringing new clients in the door in no time.


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Originally reported by the American Apparel and Footwear Association, a 2012 study shows that less footwear coming from overseas manufacturers.
"With a 7.9 percent surge in domestic footwear manufacturing, 2011 was a very positive year for the U.S. footwear industry," said AAFA President and CEO Kevin Burke. "2011 also represents a shift in sourcing as the industry began to diversify its supply chain away from China to other viable sourcing partners, including the United States."


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Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
Hotel On The Corner Of Bitter and Sweet is a love and history novel by author Jamie Ford. The story is a diary of the main protagonist Henry Lee, the story consists of two parallel storylines with one following Henry's childhood during the Second World War, and the other showing Henry as a grown man who is married and has a son.
Cover of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
|Jamie Ford
|Cover artist
|Kathleen DiGrado
|Historical Fiction
|Ballantine Books
Published in English
|1 February 2009
Henry meets a girl named Keiko. Soon, Henry and Keiko bond. The two become very close friends, even though both are bullied due to race. Henry feels a sense of filial piety to his parents. Although kind, Henry sneaks out one night and Keiko gives him her family pictures. Henry must protect these before they are taken. He then travels with the lunch lady to work at Camp Harmony where he sees her. He follows her with his friend, a local jazz musician named Sheldon, to Minidoka, Idaho. Upon finding her there, he promises to wait for her. They decide to write each other letters until the war is over, and Henry returns to Seattle.
He religiously mails Keiko letters but receives very few in return. His father is intent on sending Henry to China, now that the Japanese are being pushed back, to finish his education traditionally. Henry arrives home one day to find a ticket to China in his name. He agrees to go on the condition that his father (as part of an association of elders) saves the Panama Hotel from being sold. The Panama Hotel is where Keiko's family stored the larger part of their belongings when they were shipped to the internment camps. Many other families also stored their possessions in the basement of the Panama Hotel, which later became a National Historic Landmark and National Treasure.
2010 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature[1]
2010 Washington State Book Award Finalist
2009 Montana Book Award
2009 Borders Original Voices Selection
2009 Director's Mention, Langum Prize for American Historical Fiction
2009 One of BookBrowse's Top 3 Favorite Books
Critical receptionEdit
The Kirkus Reviews hailed the novel as "A timely debut that not only reminds readers of a shameful episode in American history, but cautions us to examine the present and take heed we don't repeat those injustices."[2] Kevin Clouther of Booklist mentions that "Although Ford does not have anything especially novel to say about a familiar subject (the interplay between race and family), he writes earnestly and cares for his characters, who consistently defy stereotype."[3]
The Seattle Times praised the book as "A wartime-era Chinese-Japanese variation on Romeo and Juliet . . . The period detail [is] so revealing and so well rendered . . . It's clear on every page how thoroughly Ford, who grew up here did his research."[4]
- Notes
- ^ 2010 "Asian/Pacific American Award For Literature Winners selected", American Library Association, February 3, 2010, accessed July 11, 2011.
- ^ "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet", Kirkus Reviews, October 15, 2008, accessed July 11, 2011.
- ^ "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet", Booklist, November 15, 2008, accessed July 11, 2011.(subscription required)
- ^ "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" recalls World War II-era Seattle, Upchurch, Michael February 06, 2009, accessed March 10, 2016.
- Bibliography
- "HOTEL ON THE CORNER OF BITTER AND SWEET". Kirkus Reviews. 76 (20): 1086. 2008-10-15. ISSN 0042-6598.
- "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet". Publishers Weekly. 255 (37): 40. 2008-09-15. ISSN 0000-0019.
- Clouther, Kevin (2008-11-15). "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet". Booklist. 105 (6): 27. ISSN 0006-7385.
- Burkhardt, Joanna M. (October 1, 2008). "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet". Library Journal. 133 (16): 56. ISSN 0363-0277.


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In the astonishing environment of lake Mývatn some corners are often inexplicably forgotten or pass unnoticed. Maybe because they are hidden a bit out of the most traveled routes or maybe because there are too many wonders in the area. In any case you can't say you really know Mývatn area leaving some places unmarked.
A stone's throw from Reykjahlíð, the main town of Mývatn in the north-eastern corner, an apparently regular moss field is cracked by an impressive fissure named Stóragjá. Climbing down to the bottom of it you would feel a weird anguish feeling increase within you. In some part the walls are so close to each other it almost looks like the earth is swallowing you while you walk. A poky hole is the entrance of a cave which was a popular spot to dive into the warm waters. Unfortunately now it is no longer safe to do that because of some dangerous algae.
Driving towards East from the town, a sign will point out where to turn to reach Grjótagjá. The car park is just in front of the entrance to this other cave inside a gaping fissure. And this is absolutely something else. The water that fills the cave is brightly blue and utterly clear, the air inside is warmed up by the heat of the water and the whole setting is otherworldly. The bottom of the pool is as rocky as the ceiling and the surface of the water seems to be a mirror reflecting the same picture both upwards and downwards. Again, unfortunately it's not possible to dive into the tempting naturally heated pool (danger of falling rocks from the ceiling). The outside top part of the fissure is less impressive than Stóragiá but the wild and barren landscape is wonderful.
From Grjótagjá is already visible the broad dark silhouette of Hverfell, not far from the eastern shore of lake Mývatn. The 2700 year old crater is almost perfectly circular and its top is reachable from the parking. The uphill path is steep but easy and short, it takes only 10-15 minutes to get to the summit. Up here the breathtaking panorama stretches from the reddish and dark hills half covered in moss in the East, dotted with steam rising from the ground here and there, to the sparkling lake surrounded by lush green vegetation. Moreover the view of the huge crater itself is stunning and the walk on its rim gives different angles of the scenery which is of course the same but that seems to mutate step after step.
How to get here:
Once in Reykjahlíð, Stóragjá is just across road n.1, at the corner with the junction with road n.848. Panels and signs will help you to find it.
Grjótagjá is about 3km away from Reykjahlíð. From the junction with road n.848, drive 2,5km on road n.1 direction East until the junction with a small road to the right. A panel helps in finding the place.
To get to Hverfjall drive 3,5km from Reykjahlíð, direction South, on road n.848. A sign at a junction to the left points the way to the crater. The parking is 2,5km away on a gravel road.
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OBBS launch show Nov 2013 Nashville
In Bejing with Delirious
with paul baloche in india
Guirtar Clinic in Bogota Colombia
my friend Julian gamba from soulfire Revolution
sometimes i talk
i love colombia!
With Martyn Joseph in Nazareth, Palestine
With Beth Rowley In NAzareth
Sea of Galilee
singing by the separation wall Bethlehem Palestine
In India with my amazing friend Paul Baloche
In Rio with Fernandinho
Rehearsals in Rio
with the lovely Leigh Nash
In India
Amazing what you see sometimes
on road with Michael W Smith this is previous bass player Matt Smallbone
With MWS and Amy Grant
Such and honor to get to work with these legends!!
from the road with OSS, Matt Maher and All Sons And Daughters
Live Recording
In Sacramento with Chris McClarney and Jesus Culture
Photo By Darren Lau
Guitars galore
It was great to play with and get to know Jeffrey Kunde
Playing the Bluesman vintage Tele on a song I wrote with Chris called Running After You
Stu Garrard is a guitarist, playing currently with Michael W. Smith and One Sonic Society. Formerly with the UK band Delirous? His most recent project is called "Of Burdens, Birds & Stars."


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In working with business people, both management and those they manage, I'm discovering so much of the overwhelm is based on "what if". Hidden within the what if, is the fear of the unknown.
And isn't fear all about the unknown, what might happen if I don't make it into work today? What will my bosses think if I don't agree with them? What will my employees decide about me when they learn I've made a mistake? What if this business doesn't survive and I lose the money I've invested? What will my family think of me?
BFO (Big freak outs).
I have been attuned to the concept of fear at many various stages of my life. It can keep you wide awake at night and make you eat too much or not enough, wondering what if?
But when I sit down with clients and listen to their fear story, the very act of talking it over with an experienced advisor dissolves most of the shortness of breath that carrying it all by themselves creates. Looking at the NOW truth, what is really happening right at this very moment reality, puts a positive pause on the panic button of the "what if" bomb.
"What if'"s are more effective when we seek enlightenment for ideas instead of options for catastrophes.
"What if we gave client's more than what they expect?", is more productive than, "What if we don't get that contract signed by Friday noon????"
Fear is not real. It's a thought, a feeling. It doesn't show up anywhere except your thoughts. And we know the overwhelm that builds condo's in there!
David Whyte, one of my favorite poets and teachers said in his seminar I attended in January, "You don't have to overcome your fears, you simply have to know what you are afraid of."
Knowing you are afraid of the dark, you reach for the light switch. Allowing what is, to just be, opens the space for you to make good and right decisions based on a calm and clear mind, not one overwhelmed and stuck in a pretend world of maybe. True leaders and valuable employees open the door to fear and the windows too when it arrives and lets it pass right through. Fear is an invitation to recognize uncertainty and create a plan of action (sometimes non-action) that can break down the perceived hugeness of the problem into more easily managed pieces.
"Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth." Pema Chodron
My sister Molly is an ultra runner She deals with fear when she stands at the START line at her 50, 100 and 135 mile non-stop ultra-races in the high altitude Himalayas, during flash floods in the Sahara desert stage race, storms so strong the rescuers called off the finish of a race in the "rocky mountains" of New Zealand. She was in Utah preparing for a 50 mile race last weekend and we had a wonderful conversation about fear.
"I've learned to be comfortable with fear." she explained. "I'm able to put my mind into a higher plane of problem solving. I become more aware and alert. I also prepare well for my adventure but there's always the element of surprise and danger." I've known my sister for over 56 years. Her adventures in being fearless began 6 years ago.
"My ultimate freedom is feeling my personal power beyond comfort." Like the time she was lost in the dark at midnight during a 100 mile race and had to call out for help until another runner came to her rescue. Molly runs into her fear literally, and then just keeps on running right through it. She's made friends with it.
I'm not suggesting we become ultra-runners to fight fear and embrace courage. Sometimes I have to dig deep for my fearlessness when the line in front of me at the grocery store is stalled over too many coupons being scanned and my hypoglycemic is kicking in because I skipped a meal and I feel like showing my frustration by griping.
Michael Carroll, author of Fearless at Work says that often times the biggest act of courage is to be still. If just for a few moments. To face it and let it be.
Dealing with an upset superior or facing the boredom that can be a day in the office requires a calmness from deep within. To be fearless is to step closer to the truth as Pema Chodron suggests, to run through it like Molly does or to stand calmly in line and just be with it.
As soon as I relax into it, the last coupon gets scanned and the line moves forward.
Happens every time.
Enjoy this clip from Michael Carroll from his timely book on addressing fear in the work place,Fearless At Work.
I'm enjoying his workshop this week on the subject. http://vimeo.com/52172345


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Recently I mentioned on TAC that I wasn't going to be attending Nerdtacular this year cause the travel cost was pretty high and I'm planning a wedding. A surprising amount of listeners have asked if they could chip in for my trip.
Since I feel weird about just taking money, I wanted to give something back. So I made a Hearthstone overlay that anyone can feel free to take and use for their stream. Pay what you want. Think it's worth a buck? Awesome. Worth nothing? Totally fine too. Please enjoy Annoy-O Tron'ing up your Hearthstone stream.
If you'd like to chip in for my Nerdtacular 2015 trip you can do so at GoFundMe.com/n83e6s. For donations $75 or over I'm giving an hour of my time to things like Hearthstone coaching, podcast work, and more. Thank you!
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Alateen is part of Al‑Anon Family Groups. Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members who help the group to stay on track.
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The first Audi Sport Facebook Live Day
Facebook Live – the popular social video tool – is frequently used to provide exclusive insights and up-to-date information for fans. The DTM and Audi Sport TT Cup finale 2016 in Hockenheim was the perfect event for Audi Sport to use this communication channel a whole day for topical coverage and to reach out to their own fanbase in a new way.
In cooperation with our colleagues from brands and emotions, we came up with a concept that would give fans the opportunity to follow the racing action via Facebook Live first-hand and provide an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes – always maintaining the professional standard of Audi Sport.


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Welcome to the website for Scoil Mhuire Sóisearach. Browse through the menus to find lots of information about the school.
To see all the latest news and activities within the school please have a look at our Twitter feed on the right. Lots of our teachers tweet regularly and you can also see tweets from our individual classes in this feed.
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When Lucasfilm announced that one of their planned Star Wars anthology films would be a young Han Solo movie, everyone knew it would be a daunting task. Harrison Ford has become synonymous with the character, and his performance in last year's Star Wars: The Force Awakens cemented his legacy with an emotional arc. Recasting such an iconic part is always a challenge, but in this instance, even the most passionate Star Wars fans were skeptical if it was something that could be done.
Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller auditioned more than 2,500 actors for the role, and there were several big names rumored to be in the running. A couple of months ago, it was reported that Hail, Caesar! standout Alden Ehrenreich would be the new Han Solo, but Lucasfilm made no official statement on the matter. That all changed at Star Wars Celebration 2016 in London, when Lord and Miller brought out Ehrenreich to introduce him to the crowd during the Future Filmmakers panel.
Lord and Miller spent some time discussing their casting process, revealing that they "turned over every rock to find someone who has the charisma and magic swagger." Funnily enough, all that searching ended up being a waste of time and energy. According to Miller, Ehrenreich was "literally the first person to walk through the door" and ended up as the movie's lead. In retrospect, it's an amusing anecdote that highlights the difficulties of filmmaking. Viewers can rest easy knowing that the directors didn't take this responsibility lightly and pulled out all the stops to make sure they had the right man for the job.
As one would expect, Ehrenreich wasn't just handed the job after one screen test. The actor said that he "auditioned for about 6 months," a situation similar to Daisy Ridley and John Boyega during the casting of Star Wars 7. Ehrenreich got to work on the Millennium Falcon and audition with Chewbacca, who obviously is going to be a principal player in the spinoff. The chemistry between those two characters is going to be paramount, especially with the entire film focusing exclusively on them. With Ehrenreich doing screen tests on the Falcon, one has to wonder if the dynamic duo will already be in possession of the ship by the time the movie starts. Fans know that Han won it in a card game with Lando Calrissian, but that may not be shown in Lord and Miller's film, which will begin production in January or February next year.
It will no doubt be difficult for longtime fans to envision anyone other than Ford as Han Solo, but Lucasfilm snagged one of Hollywood's rising stars, a relative unknown who has demonstrated premiere talent on numerous occasions. Following the footsteps of a legend sounds rough, but Ehrenreich is more than up for it. He mentioned that his experience auditioning was "more exciting than it was nerve-wracking," so he's not going to crumble under the pressure of being involved with a massive franchise. He may never be able to truly "replace" Ford, but as the Kelvin Timeline Star Trek films have shown, it is possible for new actors to breathe life into established characters. It's worth giving Ehrenreich a chance to show what he's capable of before rushing to any judgments.
NEXT: Han Solo & Chewbacca Life Debt Explained
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story opens in U.S. theaters on December 16, 2016, followed by Star Wars: Episode VIII on December 15, 2017, the Han Solo Star Wars Anthology film on May 25, 2018, Star Wars: Episode IXin 2019, and the third Star Wars Anthology film in 2020.
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Hi There! I'm just popping in real quick to share some of my favorite Black Friday sale finds! Unfortunately Black Friday is over, but luckily these sales last until 11/30!! Happy Shopping!
Free People Goodies on sale! I love that sweater, and that dress would be so cute with some over the knee boots.
The prettiest Baubles! Great for gifts, and you wont believe the price of those Kendra Scott earrings.
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American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Jehovah, in an acceptable time: O God, in the abundance of thy lovingkindness, Answer me in the truth of thy salvation.
King James Version (KJV 1769)
But as for me, my prayer [is] unto thee, O LORD, [in] an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995)
But as for me, my prayer is to You, O LORD, at an acceptable time; O God, in the greatness of Your lovingkindness, Answer me with Your saving truth.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
But as for me, my prayer [is] to thee, O LORD, [in] an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, Jehovah, in an acceptable time: O God, in the abundance of thy loving-kindness answer me, according to the truth of thy salvation:
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
But, as for me, my prayer shall be unto thee, O Yahweh, in a time of acceptance, O God, in the abounding of thy lovingkindness, answer me with thy saving faithfulness.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
And Imy prayer [is] to Thee, O Jehovah, A time of good pleasure, O God, In the abundance of Thy kindness, Answer me in the truth of Thy salvation.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
But as for me, my prayer is to thee, O Lord; for the time of thy good pleasure, O God. In the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
But as for mee, my prayer [is] vnto thee, O LORD, [in] an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercie heare me, in the trueth of thy saluation.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
But I [will cry] to thee, O Lord, in my prayer; O God, it is a propitious time: in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
But as for me, my prayer [is] unto thee, O Yahweh, [in] an acceptable time: O Elohim, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
_ _ With increasing reliance on God, he prays for help, describing his distress in the figures of Psalms 69:1, Psalms 69:2.
_ _ David had been speaking before of the spiteful reproaches which his enemies cast upon him; here he adds, But, as for me, my prayer is unto thee. They spoke ill of him for his fasting and praying, and for that he was made the song of the drunkards; but, notwithstanding that, he resolves to continue praying. Note, Though we may be jeered for well-doing, we must never be jeered out of it. Those can bear but little for God, and their confessing his name before men, that cannot bear a scoff and a hard word rather than quit their duty. David's enemies were very abusive to him, but this was his comfort, that he had a God to go to, with whom he would lodge his cause. "They think to carry their cause by insolence and calumny; but I use other methods. Whatever they do, As for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Lord!" And it was in an acceptable time, not the less acceptable for being a time of affliction. God will not drive us from him, though it is need that drives us to him; nay, it is the more acceptable, because the misery and distress of God's people make them so much the more the objects of his pity: it is seasonable for him to help them when all other helps fail, and they are undone, and feel that they are undone, if he do not help them. We find this expression used concerning Christ. Isaiah 49:8, In an acceptable time have I heard thee. Now observe,
_ _ I. What his requests are. 1. That he might have a gracious audience given to his complaints, the cry of his affliction, and the desire of his heart. Hear me (Psalms 69:13), and again, Hear me, O Lord! (Psalms 69:16), Hear me speedily (Psalms 69:17), not only hear what I say, but grant what I ask. Christ knew that the Father heard him always, John 11:42. 2. That he might be rescued out of his troubles, might be saved from sinking under the load of grief (Deliver me out of the mire; let me not stick in it, so some, but help me out, and set my feet on a rock, Psalms 40:2), might be saved from his enemies, that they might not swallow him up, nor have their will against him: "Let me be delivered from those that hate me, as a lamb from the paw of a lion, Psalms 69:14. Though I have come into keep waters (Psalms 69:2), where I am ready to conclude that the floods will overflow me, yet let my fears be prevented and silenced; let not the waterflood, though it flow upon me, overflow me, Psalms 69:15. Let me not fall into the gulf of despair; let not that deep swallow me up; let not that pit shut her mouth upon me, for then I am undone." He gave himself up for lost in the beginning of the psalm; yet now he has his head above water, and is not so weary of crying as he thought himself. 3. That God would turn to him (Psalms 69:16), that he would smile upon him, and not hide his face from him, Psalms 69:17. The tokens of God's favour to us, and the light of his countenance shining upon us, are enough to keep our spirits from sinking in the deepest mire of outward troubles, nor need we desire any more to make us safe and easy, Psalms 69:18. "Draw nigh to my soul, to manifest thyself to it, and that shall redeem it."
_ _ II. What his pleas are to enforce these petitions. 1. He pleads God's mercy and truth (Psalms 69:13): In the multitude of thy mercy hear me. There is mercy in God, a multitude of mercies, all kinds of mercy, inexhaustible mercy, mercy enough for all, enough for each; and hence we must take our encouragement in praying. The truth also of his salvation (the truth of all those promises of salvation which he has made to those that trust in him) is a further encouragement. He repeats his argument taken from the mercy of God: "Hear me, for thy lovingkindness of good. It is so in itself; it is rich and plentiful and abundant. It is so in the account of all the saints; it is very precious to them, it is their life, their joy, their all. O let me have the benefit of it! Turn to me, according to the multitude of thy tender mercies," Psalms 69:16. See how highly he speaks of the goodness of God: in him there are mercies, tender mercies, and a multitude of them. If we think well of God, and continue to do so under the greatest hardships, we need not fear but God will do well for us; for he takes pleasure in those that hope in his mercy, Psalms 147:11. 2. He pleads his own distress and affliction: "Hide not thy face from me, for I am in trouble (Psalms 69:17), and therefore need thy favour; therefore it will come seasonably, and therefore I shall know how to value it." He pleads particularly the reproach he was under and the indignities that were done him (Psalms 69:19): Thou hast known my reproach, my shame, and my dishonour. See what a stress is laid upon this; for, in the sufferings of Christ for us, perhaps nothing contributed more to the satisfaction he made for sin, which had been so injurious to God in his honour, than the reproach, and shame, and dishonour he underwent, which God took notice of, and accepted as more than an equivalent for the everlasting shame and contempt which our sins had deserved, and therefore we must by repentance take shame to ourselves and bear the reproach of our youth. And if at any time we be called out to suffer reproach, and shame, and dishonour, for his sake, this may be our comfort, that he knows it, and, as he is before-hand with us, so he will not be behind-hand with us. The Psalmist speaks the language of an ingenuous nature when he says (Psalms 69:20): Reproach has broken my heart; I am full of heaviness; for it bears hard upon one that knows the worth of a good name to be put under a bad character; but when we consider what an honour it is to be dishonoured for God, and what a favour to be counted worthy to suffer shame for his name (as they deemed it, Acts 5:41), we shall see there is no reason at all why it should sit so heavily or be any heart-breaking to us. 3. He pleads the insolence and cruelty of his enemies (Psalms 69:18): Deliver me because of my enemies, because they were such as he had before described them, Psalms 69:4. "My adversaries are all before thee (Psalms 69:19); thou knowest what sort of men they are, what danger I am in from them, what enemies they are to thee, and how much thou art reflected upon in what they do and design against me." One instance of their barbarity is given (Psalms 69:21): They gave me gall for my meat (the word signifies a bitter herb, and is often joined with wormwood) and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink. This was literally fulfilled in Christ, and did so directly point to him that he would not say It is finished till this was fulfilled; and, in order that his enemies might have occasion to fulfil it, he said, I thirst, John 19:28, John 19:29. Some think that the hyssop which they put to his mouth with the vinegar was the bitter herb which they gave him with the vinegar for his meat. See how particularly the sufferings of Christ were foretold, which proves the scripture to be the word of God, and how exactly the predictions were fulfilled in Jesus Christ, which proves him to be the true Messiah. This is he that should come, and we are to look for no other. 4. He pleads the unkindness of his friends and his disappointment in them (Psalms 69:20): I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; they all failed him like the brooks in summer. This was fulfilled in Christ, for in his sufferings all his disciples forsook him and fled. We cannot expect too little from men (miserable comforters are they all); nor can we expect too much from God, for he is the Father of mercy and the God of all comfort and consolation.
In the truth Or, According to thy saving truth, or faithfulness; grant me that salvation, which thou hast graciously promised.
But as for me, my prayer [is] unto thee, O LORD, [in] an (m) acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation.
(m) Knowing that even though I endure trouble now, yet you have a time in which you have appointed my deliverance.
Gn 24:27. 1S 25:8. Es 5:2, 6; 7:2. Ps 40:10; 55:16; 91:15; 98:3. Is 49:8; 55:6. Mi 7:20. Mt 26:36. Lk 1:72; 22:44. Jn 17:1. Ac 13:32. Ro 15:8. 2Co 6:2. He 5:7. 1P 2:23.


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I did not realize how many circles I had in my house until I started looking around. I know when I'm out shopping, my eye is just drawn to them...
This is the shower curtain that I have in Luke's bathroom. I bought the fabric at Hancock's and had it custom made and it was an ORDEAL!!!! But I wanted one that went from ceiling to floor and I love it!
This is a metal piece that I bought at TJ Maxx when we were in Memphis.
More circles in the living room...
Eric picked this clock out a couple of years ago when we redid the house. I wasn't so sure about it at first, but now it is perfect!
Pic of Luke...this came from Pier One. I should buy stock in their company...SERIOUSLY!
This also came from Pier One and it's hanging in my bedroom!
This is my bedding...more circles! In the winter, my comforter is the brown with the circles. It's just too heavy unless it is cold out. Love blue and brown combo as well...
This also came from Pier One and I almost didn't put this picture on here...can you see ALL THE DUST on my furniture!?! GROSS!!! Our bedroom furniture is so dark and it literally needs to be dusted 15 minutes after you finish. Oh well...
Do you have any circles in your house!?!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
I HEART circles!
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Friday, July 24, 2009
Best Friends Forever!
Last week, Sylvan Hills High School celebrated it's 20 year High School Reunion. I cannot believe it has been TWENTY YEARS since I graduated! That just seems crazy.
The morning of the reunion, I was able to meet two of my former BFF's from junior high...Mary Anne and Haley! I don't think the three of us have been in the same room together since 1986. We ended up graduating from three different high schools and just drifted apart. Facebook has been wonderful at connecting people (and horrible for my blogging...seem to spend all my time over there!). We met at Mimi's Cafe and had the best breakfast.
We were cracking up at Haley because she had on such tall sandals! She was towering over me and Mary Anne.
Haley is the mom of four, home schools and lives around here.
Mary Anne lives in sunny Florida and is in Advertising like Eric.
We had the best time remembering our friendship, talking about memories we had of each other, thanking the Good Lord that we didn't end up with former boyfriends and laughing the whole time.
So glad to have reconnected with these sweet friends!
Proverbs 17:17 says, "A friend loves at all times...".
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Sunday, July 5, 2009
Visiting the nieces
Here are Leslie and Patrick's sweet little babies. These are our new nieces...Geneva Marie and Lexa Joy. Geneva has the dark hair and Lexa's is blonde (Oh my goodness...I didn't even take one picture of Leslie or Patrick. I was too busy taking pics of the babies-sorry!).
We took took turns holding them even when they were sleeping. Geneva's dress said "Miss Independent". They both had on little Fourth of July dresses. So cute.
Lexa seemed to smile more in her sleep. Wonder what they dream about?
Luke was really sweet with the girls. He's used to being the youngest on my side of the family, so I think he was just amazed at how tiny they were.
So sweet!
Proud Uncle Eric-he loves babies so much.
Aren't babies so fun to watch?!? Lexa and Geneva's due date was actually July 14th, so they technically aren't even supposed to be here yet. But I sure am glad they are!!!
It looks like Geneva is signing "Mommy". I taught her how to do that! :)
Lexa looks like a little baby doll!
We had so much fun visiting with Leslie, Patrick, Geneva, Lexa, Whiskey and Corky! We are sad they live so far away...just have to make more road trips.
Psalm 127:3 Children are a gift from the Lord...
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Vacation Bible School
Just a quick note to tell about our church's Vacation Bible School this year. We had the Crocodile Dock theme and it was soooooo good. I was a crew leader, which means I had the same group of kids each night (usually 10-12 of them) and myself and a helper would go from activity to activity with them. They had Bible lesson, snacks & games, crafts and music. The music was amazing this year! All of the props, teachers, leaders, games and activities were so appropriate and everything pointed the kiddos to Jesus.
Luke and I picked up two of his friends this week each night. It was a little tiring going straight from work, picking up Luke, eating dinner, changing clothes, picking up his friends and going to church each night but as the week comes to a close it was SO WORTH IT. One of the little girls in our group got saved Thursday night after the lesson! She was from a divorced home and her grandma had been bringing her each night. She was so sweet and it was neat to experience.
Luke is still at the age where the group activities at VBS are very fun! He really gets into the music, crafts, games-just all of it! He loved having his friends Sadie and Jalen with him each night. He really listens well most of the time and only occasionally gets so hyper that I have to rein him in!
Last night, when we gathered into the sanctuary the whole group (approximately 160 kids and 100 adult volunteers) sang songs. The first two songs were pretty high energy. But the last song called "Faith" was slow and sweet with great lyrics about how we have faith that Jesus is going to do great things! Earlier in the night the kids had gotten these little battery operated flame candles that went along with their Bible lesson. As the song "Faith" was being played along with a slide show of pictures from the week, I looked around the dark sanctuary. I don't know how it got started but almost all of the kids had taken their little flame candles and they were swaying their arms back and forth with the music. Just like at a concert! It was funny and sweet at the very same time. I'm usually not emotional at the times I'm supposed to be (i.e. weddings, first day of school, etc.), but I think I got a little tear as I looked around at all those kids singing about Jesus and shining their lights. It was definitely a moment that I wanted to freeze. I thank God for my church and for giving me a little boy to love and take care of. It is my prayer that someday he grows to know the Lord in a personal way. I believe the Lord has great and mighty things for Luke!
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Last Day of School
Ever since Luke has been in kindergarten, I have had him pose on the first and last day of school. It is so neat to see how he grows so much throughout the year.
Here's Luke hanging with some of his best buddies: Sadie, Isaac and Jeremiah!
Luke had an amazing 2nd grade year. The theme for his school this year was God's Top 10:The Ten Commandments. They had songs for each commandment and I pray that they stick to his memory. Luke is such a rule follower and I pray that knowing what God's rules are will help him as he gets older.
Second grade was very busy for Luke. He learned how to carry and borrow 4-digit numbers and even multiply and divide! He finished a history project in the fall and a science project in the spring. He is writing more creatively as well. Last week he had to complete this writing assignment.
Tell what you want to be when you grow up: Ice cream Truck Driver
Tell why you want this to be your job: 1. Because I get to eat ice cream all day 2. I only have to work in the spring and summer!
What can you do now to prepare for this career: Practice scooping ice cream and drive slow!
Ha! We thought this was great! Now ask me again in 10 years if I want him to be an Ice Cream Truck Driver...
Eric and I are so proud of Luke and thankful that he LOVES school.
Good times...
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Favorite Foto Friday
This was us last month at Luke's school when he was the Student of the Week. We were there along with Aunt April, Nena & Papa. He had to show his poster that he made about his interests, we brought snacks and he even brought along his guinea pigs, Bailey & Tulip! Such a neat way to make the kids feel special. We are so thankful for his school!
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
8 Things
8 things I'm looking forward to:
1. Luncheon on Saturday with some friends
2. Going to Branson in a few weeks
3. Going to Wild River Country next month (except for getting in my bathing suit...ugh! Ha!)
4. Getting a tan
5. Retiring! :)
6. My high school reunion in July-Class of 1989!!! TWENTY YEARS!!!
7. Watching Luke in a musical this Sunday at church
8. A day on my calendar with nothing to do
8 things I did yesterday:
1. Took Luke to school
2. Read my Bible (Philippians)
3. Met my sister and thrift store shopped at Savers and Goodwill
4. Ate at Red Lobster
5. Read to Luke's class at school
6. Went to the Mall
7. Almost forgot to pick Derek up for church. Had to circle back around and get him! Sucky sister!
8. Went to church
8 things I would like to do:
1. Go back to Disney World (we were there this time last year)
2. Work 2 days a week instead of 4
3. Be able to focus more time and attention on my Sunday School class and the girls that are in there with me
4. Organize my photos!
5. Scrapbook every week
6. Hire someone to clean my house every week (no...make it twice a week!!!)
7. Spend more time with my family
8. Fit into a size 8
8 Shows I watch
1. Biggest Loser (just had finale this Tuesday...what am I going to watch for the next few months)
2. American Idol (just started watching the last few weeks)
3. That's it!!! No more TV. Occasionally I will watch SpongeBob with Luke, but only if he forces me to! Not my fave!!!!
8 things I do to fill my time (that causes me not to be as productive as I need to be...). Leslie...I added this since I don't watch TV. You know I'm doing something that is wasteful! Ha!
1. Read blogs (notice I didn't say post on my blog...it's virtually nonexistent! Sucky blogger!)
2. Spend way too much time on Facebook
3. Read the Twilight books (I'm on Number 2 right now...borrowed them from my 16-year-old brother...he probably didn't want everyone knowing that! Ha!)
4. Laundry...laundry...and more laundry! Most of the time it makes it to the dining room table
5. Talk on my cell phone
6. Make many To Do lists
7. Rearrange my piles in the house (i.e. mail, magazines, books, pictures)
8. Text
I'm not going to tag anyone on this, but did you learn anything new about me?
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The Elgin Fairlawn best known for its hospitality and has been serving people over years. The hotel has been in hands of several families and well known for its warm hospitality and heritage. Elgin Fairlawn's cuisine has changed with the time and always served the best to the guests.
The Dining Room at the Elgin Fairlawn offers a full english breakfast from 7.30 AM till 10.00 AM every morning. Afternoon tea with biscuits /cake is served every afternoon from 4 - 6 PM. We have two chefs and we now have an extensive and tasty 'A La Carte' menu which is served from 10 AM till 9.30 PM. So come eat & enjoy.
In-room dining is available throughout the day in all rooms.
The Lobby Lounge
The Lobby Lounge is a great place to sit and relax. It has been a Sudder Street landmark for many years. During the day people come here to relax, write letters and in the evening, to socialise. Elgin Fairlawn is a place where you will never be short of company.
The Balcony Lounge
There are many lounges in the hotel. The Garden Gazebo, Lobby Lounge, 1st Floor Lounge and the Balcony Lounge. The upstairs lounges are cool during the day, and are the quiet place to retire to read or write.


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Basic Guidelines For English SpellingsREAD THESE ARTICLES
verb[with object]
1Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.'Brenda was forced to reveal Robbie's whereabouts'with clause 'he revealed that he had received death threats'
divulge, disclose, tell, let out, let slip, let drop, let fall, give away, give the game away, give the show away, blurt, blurt out, babble, give out, release, leak, betray, open up, unveil, bring out into the openView synonyms
- 'Hastie was previously reluctant to reveal details of the contracts until he was sure the company had a secure future.'
- 'The latest court filing reveals Intel has until 6 September to respond the complaint.'
- 'I call on the Government to publish its secret report revealing just how much the sheep ID scheme will cost farmers.'
- 'Careful inspection can reveal evidence of forced entry or different types of locks.'
- 'The secret file reveals Cabinet Office officials blocked the award.'
- 'And what a way they went about revealing the unknown musical facet in them and proved all the doubting Thomases wrong.'
- 'Criminal proceedings may possibly follow, so no further information could be revealed.'
- 'Victoria Beckham has revealed her husband's secret fear when he captains England.'
- 'One of the mysteries of the age is why people are so ready to reveal the most intimate secrets of their lives to television cameras.'
- 'Expect the latter to reveal one of the secrets of his success: not sleeping.'
- 'So, did a more thorough check of the man reveal this critical new information?'
- 'Below them were rosy cheeks, revealing the poorly concealed secret that Ryel was in fact drunk.'
- 'Fairweather said concern about revealing operational information was the reason why he refused to talk to programme makers.'
- 'Questions by inquisitive inspectors were answered carefully to avoid revealing new information.'
- 'Their revealing classified information to an uncleared person was a very black-and-white issue.'
- 'Is there a difference between revealing the information there, or on the stand?'
- 'Maybe Gardaí have a secret file which reveals that criminals in Ireland are camera shy.'
- 'The article described in gloating detail all of the things that they'd bought with their bingo winnings and gave several nuggets of information revealing what their lives had been like before and after the win.'
- 'If Walt died, then he died without his beloved wife telling him an important secret, revealing something vital she knows about his past.'
- 'Spiritual guides hang out in relaxed places where they can be of assistance to others without revealing their supernatural powers.'
- 1.1Cause or allow (something) to be seen.'the clouds were breaking up to reveal a clear blue sky'
show, display, exhibit, disclose, uncover, expose to view, allow to be seen, put on display, put on show, put on view, bareView synonyms
- 'It conceals only superficially, for it can allow us to reveal our true self.'
- 'He lifted his eyes to the sky that had begun to clear, revealing blue sky.'
- 'His fears are confirmed when he spies a curious Post-It note on the fridge revealing an unfinished game of hangman.'
- 'Toeing the government line has allowed film-makers to avoid revealing the humanity of their subjects, lest a breath of truth threaten the house of cards that is the drug war.'
- 'The gloomy sky had broken up, revealing patches of sky blue.'
- 'The tiny beam of light hit the fridge revealing a photo of a middle-aged woman and two boys.'
- 'Someone had taken off his boots, revealing his blue socks.'
- 'As light and temperatures drop, the leaves stop making chlorophyll and it breaks down, revealing the colours underneath.'
- 'Dawn broke to reveal the amazing sight of camp beds and sleeping bags almost encircling the All-England Club.'
- 'Lush jungle sweeps by at arm's length, breaking occasionally to reveal lakes, mountains and ships.'
- 'Most of the people cleared out, revealing a young girl.'
- ''There's a bit of emotion in me - I do break down,' he admits, revealing a soft side.'
- 'The professor refuses to reveal the film until she completes a task for him.'
- 'The blue faded away revealing a cast of reds, oranges, pinks and purples.'
- 'They located chestnut trees with ominous breaks in the bark revealing blobs of orange fungus.'
- 'When the blade is dull, the end is simply broken off to reveal another sharp tip.'
- 'Her blue eyes twinkled to reveal a gentle nature and shone as her lips were curved in a smile.'
- 'Then there was a grating sound, and a panel slid back to reveal a couple of humans outside.'
- 'Jim walked to it and removed the head mask, revealing a human face, covered in dried blood, missing an ear, and half of a cheek.'
- 'Some years ago, an advisor tried to get Hillary Clinton to soften her image by publicly revealing some hitherto unknown weakness.'
- 1.2Make (something) known to humans by divine or supernatural means.'the truth revealed at the Incarnation'
- 'The Gospel of John reveals this divine aspect of Christ's ministry - His deity.'
- 'You have dared to imprint us with your own image knowing that we are only human, inviting us to be fully human by revealing your presence in us to everyone we meet.'
- 'For him it was a means of revealing the divine principle and concretizing a personal vision of the Supreme Being that had been vouchsafed to him.'
- 'So you can't split the human and the divine, the human in fact reveals the divine.'
- 'Everything is an icon revealing God and indicating a way to God.'
- 'The Lord is revealing the devices of Satan so that Christians can learn to battle the real enemy as he attacks their lives, instead of battling one another.'
- 'Pleased by the service of his devotee, the Supreme Personality of Godhead reveals his form and opulences.'
- 'Likewise, Scripture reveals that God himself exists in the Trinity.'
- 'Every time we choose generosity, truth or integrity we are revealing God in this world.'
- 'This humanity revealed the divinity which is the splendour of the three persons.'
- 'Lord Siva's revealing grace is how souls awaken to their true, divine nature.'
- 'People as well as objects may reveal the presence of the supernatural.'
- 'The Holy Spirit even reveals things taught during Jesus' ministry but not recorded in any of the four gospels.'
- 'In Christian teaching, the doctrine of the incarnation is crucial in revealing the nature of God.'
- 'The Rishi speaks in theistic terms, revealing the religious nature of the Vedas.'
- 'Under this name, Chih-i could speak of truth as a dynamic power in the world revealing the marvellous nature of things to all beings.'
- 'We do not hesitate to embrace the truth no matter how and when it is revealed to us.'
- 'First of all, parents and children should pray and ask the Lord for the truth about this game so He can reveal it to you.'
- 'That's where God takes our experience and reveals the spiritual treasures they contain.'
- 'Enfold these gifts into a greater offering that reveals God's wondrous love to all who seek it.'
(in a film or television programme) a final revelation of information that has previously been kept from the characters or viewers.'the big reveal at the end of the movie answers all questions'
- 'The reveal about his past is one of the greatest treats Mad Men has to offer this season.'
- 'The reveal is the high point of the show - this is where the neighbors get to see what's happened to their room.'
- 'Murray paces the sequence perfectly and shows a real gift in never rushing the reveal.'
- 'After the reveal, or critical moment, we really don't need to see anything else: the rest is predictable.'
- 'When the reveal comes, it comes as a shock - the film feeds us all the right clues and we read them completely differently.'
- 'I found not the reveal to be the real shocker, but the last scene more so.'
- 'The reveal makes no manner of sense and the motive is certainly shaky.'
- 'There is a twist in Spider Forest, but unlike the films of M. Night Shyamalan, there is so much more at play here than simply getting us to the reveal.'
- 'After all the set up, the reveal/twist is so underplayed as to make no sense - there are no consequences to anybody's actions.'
- 'The reveal at the end, while not obvious was a little 2 + 2 = 4 and it didn't seem to be trying to say anything interesting or deep.'
- 'The pacing works especially well, with the big big reveal of Chucky's true nature coming at about the halfway point.'
- 'The big reveal in the last episode was anticlimactic: oh boy, a minor character we don't remotely care about is a traitor!'
- 'The authors are faithful to the original tales, going so far as to allow Holmes to keep pertinent information to himself until the big reveal.'
- 'The big reveal is more melancholy than terrifying, and in questionable taste.'
- 'The plot is twist-heavy, and banks a lot of its punch on the big reveal at the end, which, while satisfying, is hugely predictable.'
- 'Every week promised a new pairing, a bitter feud, and a shocking reveal (usually in the last few minutes) that changed everything for the characters.'
Late Middle English from Old French reveler or Latin revelare, from re- 'again' (expressing reversal) + velum 'veil'.
Either side surface of an aperture in a wall for a door or window.
- 'A flush finishing metal door/window frame is provided for a reveal of an opening in a wall that has a pair of oppositely positioned wall board sheets.'
- 'The reveal will give your doorjamb a cleaner, more finished look.'
- 'Align the mitered end of the head casing with the corner of the reveal, and mark the point where the far end meets the reveal.'
Late 17th century from obsolete revale 'to lower', from Old French revaler, from re- 'back' + avaler 'go down, sink'.
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The most recent figures for Chinese gold consumption have just been released, and my goodness they're large. The figures are up 480% on last year to 209.7 metric tons in the past 10 months, accounting for 10% of global production.
As large as this is though, its just a drop in the ocean put next to China's foreign exchange reserves. Previously gold made up a minuscule 1.2% of China's overall reserves, doing quick back of the envelope math the new purchases are worth roughly $9.4 billion, while in the first three quarters of 2010 China's foreign reserves increased $419.9 billion, or in other words gold purchases were 2.2% the size of the rise in foreign reserves.
Great for gold investors right? Well not really.
Chinese demand for gold is quite clearly the effect of a closed capital account. On the consumer side this simply has to do with a lack of investment options. China's stock market hasn't gained value since 2007, bank deposits are consistently below inflation. Property is the main investment, but government regulations makes it difficult to buy more than a few flats. So when China loosens its laws on other types of investments Chinese citizens tend to pile in. On the government side this comes in the form of the need to maintain the value of their constantly expanding foreign reserves, which means diversifying among a fairly limited asset pool – primarily dollars, euros and yen – all of which have been showing a fair amount of risk recently. Attempts to look at other assets, such as stocks, and now gold, have the tendency to move the market in ways that result in state investors not doing nearly as well as they hoped.
The problem is that acknowledgement that China is buying gold at a speed that would keep up with the monthly jump in the country's foreign reserves would increase prices so much that it would no longer be worth it for China to invest. Particularly because demand is only likely to shrink in time as the offshore RMB market becomes more pronounced and Chinese foreign-investment options grow (as they already are). China has more or less acknowledged that it faces this problem, which is why it has so far mainly been buying in secret, and so far has not been buying out of proportion with the national reserves.
And, of course, the other problem is that it's never safe to bet on the consistency of the Chinese government.


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New Nikon Codec/
Nikon has released NEF Codec version 1.24.0 with support for the D750 camera. Nikon NEF Codec makes RAW (.NEF) files easy accessible in a Windows environment. Here is the full list of supported cameras:
- D4S, D4, D3X, D3S, D3, D2XS, D2X, D2HS, D2H, D1X, D1H, D1, D90, D80, D70S, D70, D60, D50, D40X, D40, D810, D800E, D800, D750, D700, D610, D600, D300S, D300, D200, D100, D7100, D7000, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3300, D3200, D3100, D3000, Df
- Nikon 1 J4, Nikon 1 J3, Nikon 1 J2, Nikon 1 J1, Nikon 1 V3, Nikon 1 V2, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 S1, Nikon 1 AW1
- Coolpix A, Coolpix 8800, Coolpix 8700, Coolpix 8400, Coolpix 5700, Coolpix 5400, Coolpix 5000
All other Coolpix cameras use the Nikon NRW Codec
Why is this useful? Installing this Codec will allow you to see thumbnails of your images when using the windows file explorer. This is handy and allows you a quick look vs. having to crank up Lightroom or Bridge all the time.
IMPORTANT: You should only use this Codec for quick viewing. DO NOT USE any file management to move files outside of Lightroom, if you are using Lightroom as your Digital Asset Management tool.
Cheers and happy photo'ing


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Good god, no rx six weeks between the last post and this one?!?! You should be ashamed of yourself!
We've been much busy here in the office with a gazillion different items, prosthetic but we've finally coughed out the next episode of this show — a few weeks later, but better later than never. We went with the horror film theme again, basically because we wanted to.
DOWNLOAD: Soundtrack Shelf Podcast: #07 (MP3)
Inferno – Mater Tenebrarum (Keith Emerson)
Return of the Living Dead – Trioxin Theme (Francis Haines)
Dead Heat – End Credits Theme (Phil Settle)
Forbidden World aka Mutant – End Credits Theme (Susan Justin)
Cat People – Leopard Tree Dream (Giorgio Moroder)
Conquest – Night Creatures (Claudio Simonetti)
Zombie – Sequence 2 (Fabio Frizzi)
Emanuelle And The Last Cannibals – The Dark Side of the Soul II (Nico Fidenco)
Anthrophophagus The Beast – Main Theme/Padre Snaturato (Marcello Giombini Leon)
The Monster Club – Monsters Rule O.K. (The Viewers)
Terror On Tour – Forever Love (???)
Phantasm – End of the Game (Fred Myrow & Malcolm Seagrave)
Night Train To Terror – ??? aka Everybody But You (???)
Nightbreed – Meat For The Beast (Danny Elfman)
Q: The Winged Serpent – End Credits Theme (Robert O. Raglund)
Bad Moon – Nepal (Daniel Licht)
Dawn of the Mummy – End Credits Theme (Shuki Levy)
Axe – Opening Credits Theme (George Newman Shaw & John Willhelm)
Nosferatu (1979) – Mantra I (Popol Vuh)
The Sadist Has Red Teeth – ??? (Raymond LeGrande)
Necromania – ??? (Hubler/Schwab)
Shiver of the Vampires – Shiver of the Vampires (Acanthus)
Devil's Nightmare – Demon Arise (Allesandro Allesandroni)
Troll 2 – End Credits (Carlo Maria Cordio)


text: Welcome to The Black Triangle Tattoo Co. We are located on Main Street in Longmont, Colorado. Established in 2015, we have two Artists participating only in custom and unique tattoo designs. Click the portfolio page for a good look at some of the work we have done. You will leave the shop knowing your tattoo was tailored exactly to your own expression and vision. The graphite page is displaying actual 'piles' of ready-to-tattoo-drawings, they will only be tattooed once and then put away forever. Set an appointment by email or phone from the contact page. Also, feel free to message us with any questions you have. Thanks so much for visiting!!


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Who can I ask if I have a question?
First you should speak to a Cadet NCO, if they don't know they answer they will be able to find out for you by using the correct chain of command.
Where can I / Parents / Guardians find information for the Squadron and Activities?
This website is regularly updated with information. Please see the cadet page for the training programme uniform and a calendar of upcoming events. Our Facebook page and Twitter are also regularly updated. You can sign up for email messages from the Squadron, and if you wish to contact us, please see the Contact Us page of the website.
Who can I speak to if I am being bullied or for welfare issues?
We have zero tolerance on bullying. Speak directly to a member of staff, as all staff have been trained to deal with such issues.
When and who do I salute?
You will only salute when you are wearing uniform with a beret. Commissioned Officers are to be saluted, please see the training material to find out how to recognise an officer.
What uniform items do I need to buy & where can I buy these items from?
There are a small number of uniform items which are not issued by the Air Cadets, and therefore must be purchased privately. These items are shown on here. These items can be purchased online from numerous stores, or they can be found on eBay. The only shop in Birmingham which generally has stock of items is TW Ryder in Harborne. Generally used or Grade 1 versions are suitable and cheaper to purchase.


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Camisary launches a videographic startup in Huntsville, 29 September 2015
Camisary to offer video clinics, 1 October 2015
Camisary to video access to intellectual property protection, 13 October 2015
Camisary launches Innovation Hour to accelerate technology transfer, 1 February 2016
Camisary Launches Auction to Support Arts at the Airport, 26 May 2016
The video that Camisary made for me is a thing of beauty – and as an artist, that means quite a bit to me. The process of making the video seemed fun and casual, but the thought that went into the final product was exceptionally professional. Thank you so very much!
Christina Wegman, Fine Artist


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You must already be familiar with the term crowdfunding. This is a novel way to raise funds for any project or idea or even a new venture. Crowdfunding lets entrepreneurs raise money in small amounts from a large number of investors or people who are connected via the internet.
Crowdfunding isn't a new concept in India. We all might have dropped some money into a donation box at the billing counter of a store, or contributed to children raising funds for flood relief. It is the same practice of raising money from the crowd for a noble cause where an individual contributes a small amount of money towards a cause.
The realisation of an individual where the person thinks he or she is more privileged than others is the motivation behind why crowdfunding is becoming popular in India today. This social change has a considerable measure to do with how we expend web-based social networking. Indians spend about 4.5 hours per day on the Internet, which is very nearly 17% of our opportunity in a day.
We don't simply read human intrigue stories. Growing up around neediness, hunger, unemployment, illiteracy, pollution etc has affected the giving habit in India. Much the same as demand and supply relationship, when there are more destitute individuals, there are similarly the same number of individuals willing to offer assistance.
Raising funds online makes it easy for you to make a difference, serve individuals in need, make a positive effect, and change lives around you consistently. You don't need to be a social activist to help the destitute. Crowdfunding engages people to steer and lead the change.
Ketto is one of the best crowdfunding sites in the country and has enabled people to raise necessary funds for films, music projects, social and charitable initiatives and other creative and personal reasons. This is one of the most reliable platforms that is sought after by people across Asia over several years.


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The Social Media Conference (Leeds)
Tweet, like, share, snap and post. Social media has revolutionised how we inform, engage and communicate with each other and our target audiences. Find out more
Join your colleagues and peers from across the public sector to discuss, debate and discover the latest in creating engaging fresh content, designing and developing a social media strategy, identifying the right channels, measuring success, using video and the future of social media all on a constrained public sector budget.
Tuesday, 12 February, 2019 - 10:00 to 16:00
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Make sure that you know everything about him. Don't let him pull the wool over your eyes.
I stated on My New Adventures A LONG time ago that I was taking it slow in my engagement. We did end up getting married because I loved the persona he put in front of me. I thought he was a good Dad, a good man, everything. I wish that single women could interview the ex-wife before we start dating these men. I know most divorced women are going to have TERRIBLE feelings about their exes. Of course, I think I would want to interview friends of the ex too because in my case, I think the whole family might be off. I just wish future wives knew what we were getting into. Be paranoid, it could pay off in the end.
I talked about being more confident these days in my last post and I am. I just don't know that I would have made the same choices if I had known the honest to goodness truth about the man. Heck, I should have done a people search on his whole family.
So, if you are ever in my spot and think you have fallen in love. Dig up everything you can about the man~


text: Midwest Interstate Electrical Construction Company delivers best-in-class work in the simplest way possible and we've been doing it since 1961. Built on a strong family foundation, we keep our business practices professional, efficient, fair and honest because it's just the right way to do it. That simple principle allows us to deliver the best work to our clients and partners every time. Our core values include long-term relationships, reputation, quality of work and customer satisfaction.