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Branden Levine
It's a good thing Branden Levine finished second place on the Food Network's Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell back in September. Instead of moving to Napa, California, the 41-year-old Phoenix resident is whipping up unique, mouthwatering contemporary American specialities at the absolutely gorgeous Cafe Monarch in Old Town Scottsdale. With a three-course prix fixe menu that changes weekly, Levine is able to incorporate organic, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients into every dish, keeping customers coming back for more since he never repeats a menu.
The Fort Lauderdale, Florida native is gearing up for a Mother's Day brunch, Sunday, May 11, including seared lobster cake on toasted brioche. The brunch is unique not only because of the holiday, but also because Cafe Monarch is usually only open for dinner. Get more details on the brunch here.
Learn more about what drives Levine's culinary creativity, and scroll down to watch him name his five favorite reasons for loving living in the Valley.
What brought you to Arizona?
My wife and I moved out here about a year and a half ago from Virginia. I worked in Washington, D.C., but the restaurant I was working at closed down after about 10 years of being open.
My wife's brother and his wife are partners with a home healthcare company here, and they offered her a position in marketing. That's what led us out here.
What's your earliest memory of being interested in cooking?
Cooking has always been a big part of our family, and not just for special occasions. I think my first memory was helping my mother prepare spaghetti from scratch, when I was about 8 years old. She does everything from scratch and is a phenomenal cook. I think a lot of my appreciation from cooking grew from there.
How has your culinary career evolved?
After graduating culinary school at Johnson & Wales in Norfolk, Virginia, I went to Kenya. A friend who's from there and I opened up a catering business there, and I was there for about a year. I came back to the States and worked in Las Vegas for three years, working for Charlie Palmer at Aureole and Jacques Van Staden at Neiman Marcus.
After leaving there, I opened up my own restaurant in Heathsville, Virginia, a small little hick town in the middle of nowhere. It was right on the Potomac River, so it was beautiful. We had that restaurant for about five years, and it was called The Tavern Restaurant. We did really well until up about 2008 when the market crashed, so we sold the restaurant.
I ended up moving to Tanzania and taking a corporate executive chef position for a high-end safari lodging company called Elewana. That was a very tough job, anywhere from 90-100 hours a week, but it was a very rewarding job. I got to see all of East Africa, which was quite an adventure.
Coming back to the States, I took an executive chef position in Richmond, Virginia for a restaurant called Julep's, and was there for about two years before taking an executive sous chef position at Zola, up in D.C. When I came to Arizona, I worked as an executive chef at Rio Verde Country Club.
What made you want to pursue a career as a chef?
I have pretty much been in the restaurant business since I was 15 years old. My mother has been a professional waitress since she was 17, and I worked with her at several restaurants bussing. I was always back in the kitchen watching chefs, mesmerized about how they prepared, handled and tasted food. It was a love affair.
I experimented a lot at home, too. During culinary school, I also worked at some really high-end restaurants.
How did you get involved with Chef Wanted?
The show contacted me after finding me on LinkedIn.com. They were looking for someone who had really good experience in contemporary Southern cuisine. I got lucky.
As far as (host) Anne (Burrell) goes, she's pretty cool. She actually pull me aside and told me out of all the shows she has done, my food was some the best she's ever had. That was really nice of her.
What made you want to work at Cafe Monarch?
Working here is a phenomenal opportunity for me, because I'm able to change the menu every week. It's a pre fixe menu, so you get an amuse-bouche, a salad, a choice of two entrees, and a dessert. I'm really able to get myself involved with the seasons and what's available during the year, and really just play as much as a want.
What inspires your menus?
I try to keep them different. Because we're limited to two entree items, I try to keep a meat item and a seafood item on there. I have run things like lamb loin or pork, and we do keep a third item in the back of the house in case someone doesn't want either of what's offered.
My strategy is to balance flavors – salty, sweet, sour, and bitter. I look at what's in season and how to complement the main protein without covering it up. I really want that main element to shine through. Whatever accompanies that dish should complement it.
As far as my inspiration goes, it just comes to me – I don't really know how to explain it. I know flavors; I know what's going to complement each other. Even if it's an ingredient I have only tasted once, I understand the flavor profile and how they're going to mesh. We try to use as much organic and local produce as we can – that probably comprises about 40 percent of the menu.
What's your favorite ingredient to cook with?
Probably seafood. It's very versatile and a very delicate item to work with. It's very easy to overcook and add too many ingredients to cover up the dish, so it can be very tricky. I've eaten seafood at many restaurants that hasn't been prepared properly, or there are too many ingredients. I look at it as a challenge, and I love to challenge myself.
What's the most overrated ingredient?
I'm not really big on filet mignon. I know a lot of people love filet because of its tenderness, but for me, I think filets are a little bit overrated. They just don't have any fat to them or a lot of flavor.
What's one of the standout dishes you've created here?
One great seafood dish we're doing right now is brown butter hazelnut halibut. It's a Pacific halibut with a sauté of roasted sweet corn and wild ramps, which are only in season for about six weeks out of the year. It's combined with red quinoa, forbidden rice and Moroccan couscous, sautéed with a cockle clam vinaigrette. It's a really delicious dish, and everything complements each other really well.
What's the key to cooking fish well?
It depends on the fish, but halibut can be overcooked really easily. The way I cook halibut is to cook it medium and then let it rest. That way, the fish is very nice and juicy and never dried out. Then, I finish it with a little bit of butter, garlic and thyme.
How would you describe yourself as a leader in the kitchen?
I lead by example in the kitchen. I've worked with a few chefs who had a pretty bad temper and liked to throw things. That's pretty much a dying breed – no one wants to work with a chef like that. I like to teach my staff, because I know people want to learn their profession. I enjoy doing that, and that's how I work, always by example.
What makes a great chef, and what makes you a great chef?
Passion and dedication. If you love what you do, it never feels like a day of work – not for me, at least. If you're really passionate and dedicated, it really shines through in the food.
I love going out and talking to my guests, making sure they're happy and having a good time. Getting feedback from my guests is important to me.
How would you describe the dining experience here?
I'd say the dining experience is very romantic, very laid-back. It's definitely a place you want to bring a date. There have been probably four wedding proposals since I've been here. At nighttime, in the courtyard, when all the candles are lit up, it's very romantic and charming. It's a hidden gem.
How would you describe the Valley's culinary scene?
Since I've been here, my wife and I have been to a few really nice restaurants – Kai is probably my favorite. I think the food scene here is great. When I first moved here, I did a stage at Binkley's, and that was great, too. They've got a great concept, a great chef and great food.
As far as what could be better, it's hard to get good ingredients in the Valley. A lot of things have to be specialty-ordered, which makes it more expensive. Other than that, there's a lot of diverse culture here, which really shines through in the culinary scene.
What are your goals?
I'd love to open my own restaurant again, a restaurant just like this. Keeping it small makes it more hands-on. Owning a large restaurant makes you tend to lose the quality some time. The way this menu and restaurant is set up, you're able to put out some really great food.
What advice would you have for someone who aspires to be a chef?
Believe in yourself. It's a lot of hard work but really rewarding. As long as your passion is there, you'll be fine. Venture out, and work with some great chefs. Don't stay at one place for too long. Get as much experience as you can. There are many types of cuisines, so it's important to open your eyes to what's out there and hone your skills.


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Trevor Greetham: US recession fears are premature
By Trevor Greetham
Global growth is slowing but America remains strong
Volatility returned with a vengeance in 2018 after an unusually quiet 2017. Wall Street suffered its worst December since the Great Depression, leaving global stockmarkets lower for the year in sterling terms for the first time since 2011. UK property was a relatively bright spot, however, and diversification limited percentage losses in a typical mid-range multi-asset fund to the low single digits.
We are late in the business cycle and stockmarket volatility is likely to remain high over 2019.
It usually rises about two years after the US Federal Reserve starts to hike interest rates, so 2018 was right on cue. Markets tend to calm down again once interest rates have been cut and an economic recovery is under way, but that still feels a way off and we should get used to wide trading ranges.
Markets pricing in recession
Bull markets in equities are linked to expansion phases in the world economy. At nine and a half years and counting, this is the second-longest US expansion on record. The economic expansion has to last another six months to equal that of the record-breaking 1990s.
Market participants doubt it will make it and are pricing in a recession. They don't always get it right though. Prices moved sideways in 2011 and dropped in 2015/16, with the economy slowing rather than stalling in both cases.
December weakness may reflect a temporary drop in activity associated with threatened tariff increases. Investors were also surprised by president Donald Trump attacking the Fed, recalling troops from Syria and triggering a government shutdown, not to mention all the Brexit-related uncertainty.
US data inconsistent with recession
Global growth has been slowing for a year or so, led by China but with European data also weakening markedly. The US economy remains relatively strong on the back of tax cuts and spending increases. Jobs are still being created and real interest rates are low.
Softening US housing market indicators are a concern as housing can be a lead indicator for the broader economy. The lags are long though. The usual relationship suggests a recession with rising unemployment going into 2020, not in early 2019.
The Fed may also be close to pausing its rate hikes as its intention is more to normalise rates than move to a restrictive monetary stance.
Stockmarket weakness tends to make central banks pause. Business confidence is also dropping and the plunge in the oil price is taking inflation out of the system.
Our proprietary Investment Clock model guides our tactical asset allocation. With recent data, particularly the sharply lower oil price, it has moved from stagflation into reflation. Interestingly, in this phase, central banks tend to cut interest rates, rather than raise them.
Growth could still surprise positively
With expectations so low, could growth surprise positively? The recent collapse in energy prices sets the scene for a strong US consumer in 2019. The oil price is a good one-year lead indicator for US consumer spending. A lower oil price partly explained the sharp upturn in growth in 2016/17.
Chinese authorities have started stimulating their economy to counter the slowdown and offset the impact of possible US tariff increases. Alongside repeatedly cutting banks' reserve requirements, they have been quietly easing monetary policy over the past year, judging by the drop in local market bond yields.
Fiscal stimulus is also under way. Tax cuts and further stimulus are widely expected. China was the swing factor that turned a soggy 2015/16 into a strong 2017/18.
In it to win it
It usually pays to be bold when others are fearful. We start the year constructive on stocks: to borrow from Mark Twain, reports of the death of the US business expansion are exaggerated. However, we expect to become more cautious as the year progresses. There just isn't much spare capacity in the US economy. A sharp recovery in China could lead to Fed over-tightening, raising the risk of a full-blown recession in 2020, consistent with early warnings from housing data.
Trevor Greetham is head of multi-asset at Royal London Asset Management

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Bolshoi Ballet 2015/16: Spartacus
In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a Thracian king, is turned captive by Crassus with his wife Phrygia. Forced to fight as a gladiator and kill one of his friends, Spartacus plots an unprecedented upheaval. Grigorovich`s Spartacus was created at the Bolshoi in 1968 and has since remained the Russian company's signature ballet. This most spectacular production is an epic tour de force, giving full expression to the virility and strength for which the Bolshoi's male dancers are renowned. Principal dancer Mikhail Lobukhin is stunning in the role of the legendary gladiator, along with Svetlana Zakharova as Aegina and Vladislav Lantratov as Crassus. (SPARTACUS was recorded live on October 20, 2013)
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Welcome to YAPP USA Automotive Systems, Inc.
YAPP USA Automotive Systems, Inc. is a world class, Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in design, engineering and manufacturing of automotive fuel system solutions. Using injection-molded and co-extrusion technologies together with our industry-leading product development know-how, we produce unique multi-layer blow-molded fuel management systems and components. Fuel tank and fuel transfer systems provide improved highly durable construction, greater space utilization and corrosion resistance.


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Select that one thing (among the many things) that will make a significant difference and that you want to do better. Then start doing it right now on a regular basis.
For most of us (including me), it's a no-brainer. That one thing has to be be writing. Stronger writing is the one and only path to nonprofit content that motivates people to listen and act. It's the skill set behind every effective nonprofit campaign ever crafted and one you can always take to the next level.
I dare you to learn to write better.
Make writing a daily practice. Do it even when you don't want to, your to-do list is a mile long or your lack of finesse is frustrating you to no end. Just do it.
As Copyblogger Brian Clark so eloquently demonstrates above, practice is the single route to mastery. Stop thinking on it or wishing things were different, and act! Isn't that what you urge your prospects and supporters to do?
P.S. How do you strengthen your writing skills, or plan to in 2014? Please share your approach here. All suggestions valued.


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After posting several of our Amish built wood playsets, I thought I'd give an offer to those of you looking for a great price on a vinyl playset as well.
This IN STOCK display sale includes the BUSY BASECAMP vinyl playset with a fun and exciting Twisty Turbo Slide! A favorite of kids of all ages (and admittedly some adults too) – this playset is market down to only $2295 (reg. $2960). There is only ONE here – so hurry!
Amish Vinyl Swingsets & Playsets, On Sale Fox's Sheds – Lititz PA.


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Open organic 18K gold vermeil circles with milgrain topaz dangles on 14K gold fill french hook earwires. 1/2" drop
Avindy jewelry is hand-crafted in a loft studio in Atlanta, Georgia, employing ancient metalsmithing and beading techniques, while always keeping an eye toward the flair of the season. Each piece reflects a level of artistry and an adherence to the company's heritage that keeps their devoted clientele collecting Avindy year after year.
is backordered. We will ship it separately in 10 to 15 days.
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Jeff Hawkins on Numenta's Smart New Technology
Q: How did Numenta start?
A: We started Numenta about two years ago, right after I wrote my book, On Intelligence. Dileep George [a cofounder of Numenta] came up with a mathematical framework to express the theory of the neocortex, so that we could program it. He made a demo, which was very impressive, and it proved to me that we could build a useful technology.
Q: How does the technology work?
A: Numenta has created the first OS that works on the principles of Hierarchical Temporal Memory (HTM). When you were born, your brain didn't know anything about the world; it had to slowly build a model through your senses. That's what our system does. It learns about its world and it builds a model. You can use that model to solve all kinds of problems.
Q: So it will be able to look at things and put them in the context of what it's experienced already?
A: Yes. Essentially, you train the system on sensory data. Then new data comes in and it knows what it is. Today there is no computer in the world to which you can show a picture of something (a dog, a cat, a car, whatever), and it can tell you what the picture is of. Our technology can solve that problem.
Q: How can this be put to practical use?
A: We have several major companies working with us. They're applying (the software) to diverse problems. With the public release of our software in March, we hope to get many more people experimenting with it.
Q: Do you believe Palm is still a viable company?
A: Palm is in the best shape it's been in, in a long, long time. It was split up, the founders were kicked out, and they sold off the OS. Look at Palm today: We have Ed [Colligan, president and CEO] running the business. Donna [Dubinsky] is on the board, and I'm still involved. We have our name back. And we just bought the rights back to Palm OS from Access. We did a Windows-based product because we were worried that we wouldn't have access to the Palm OS. We also wanted to expand into the enterprise and easily reach international markets. We are benefiting from our relationship with Microsoft.
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The Spa Rooms at Maya Resort Ubud
I love tropical gardens. They are the gardens I grew up with. And even as I get older, saggier, greyer, these gardens remain in their prime, more beautiful than ever.
The Spa Room at Maya Ubud Resort
A great tropical garden is lush without being opulent, unyielding yet civilized, wild but not unkempt. I love that it is not dainty. Or delicate. Or cute. It is Wilderness on its best behaviour, untamed and idyllic, all at once.
Biyukukung Suites and Spa Resort At Ubud
In Bali, the science of building one has been perfected to such an art that often you are confused as to where the garden ends and the jungle starts. I have also caught myself asking on occasions,
Is this garden a padi field?
View outside a shop window in Ubud
or is this padi field a garden?
Grand Balisani Suites Hotel, Seminyak
This is not a garden vibrant with colours nor can it boast as many flowers but there is no less poetry
Grand Balisani Suites Hotel, Seminyak
in its sounds
Grand Balisani Suites Hotel, Seminyak
in its motion
Maya Ubud Resort
or its scent.
Grand Balisani Suites Hotel, Seminyak
You'll see love in a makeshift pavillion
Maya Ubud Resort
dignity in a stone planter engulfed in moss
Maya Ubud Resort
strength in the parasitic creepers.
And when
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Apsara outside spa at Grand Balisani Suites Hotel, Seminyak
even apsaras cannot resist but dance and offer you flowers
Ganesha, corridor Maya Ubud Resort
Taman Ayung Temple garden
Grand Balisani Suites and Hotel, Seminyak
Biyukukung Suites and Spa Resort
and the Gods descend to keep company,
offering protection, prosperity and promises
you know this surely must be heaven on earth.


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No Jimmy that is solely your own fantasy. Your belief that people wish you dead is a sign of dementia but then again some of your posts indicate that as well.
What has been proven is that truly you are a tool.
How much did Justin Trudeau's trip to India cost? Well, that's the crazy thing. The bills are in — partial bills, more are yet to come — and it's over $1.5 million. But not a peep about it in the any English language media.
The Quebecor newspaper Journal de Montreal published a story on it today.
It wasn't a scoop, or even revealed by an Access to Information document. It was an order paper question in Parliament.
But every single media outlet in English Canada — including, of course, the CBC — simply declined to do a story about the cost of the greatest wreck of Trudeau's prime ministership so far.
(By the way, The Rebel submitted an Access to Information request about all of Trudeau's costumes. But the government says they won't answer that question in the 30 days required by law. They want a 300-day extension — they won't answer until 2019 — because they say telling us how much they spent on costumes for his dress-up party would disrupt their operations...)
Tonight I'll read you excerpts from the Journal de Montreal story, like this one:
"During the nine-day stay last February, the government paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for the rental of rooms and meeting rooms in hotels, nearly $60,000 for chauffeur-driven car rentals, and even $17,000 for a Canadian chef's trip to India to prepare a meal at a party."
Because I guess India doesn't know how to make Indian food...
(I've got an idea for Canada's wounded military vets. They should re-train as Indian chefs. Maybe Trudeau would have a few bucks for them then.)
There's a lot more.
This is unacceptable from a government that is telling the rest of us to live smaller, to "make better choices" about energy and travel, telling veterans they're asking for too much.
But really:
Given how the CBC and the rest of the media is just fine with it, what possible incentive does Trudeau have to stop?
NEXT: The left is suddenly outraged by the treatment of illegal alien children, but immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann joins me to point out that Canada does the same thing.
THEN: I discuss the big news that Trump has pulled the U.S. out of the UN Human Rights Council with Claudia Rosett, Foreign Policy Fellow, Independent Women's Forum.
FINALLY: Your letters to me.


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Mostly write-in pieces for magazines. A few research papers and reviews of research papers. It turns out, if you write things, people may be interested in reading them. Or even in publishing them, if you ask. Here is a small library of work.
The Right Sprite
Marine Biology Grad is a Cape Crusader
Using Statolith Composition to Determine Migration Patterns in the Box Jelly Chironex fleckeri
There is also an entire website of writing for my Renewable Ride adventure, available to read here and slowly (slowly) being ported over to this website.


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Raiffeisen Bank Albania
Numri i Punonjësve
Punë Aktive
Përshkrimi i kompanisë
Raiffeisen Bank Albania is one of the largest bank in the country. Its asset base is close to 2 billion Euro. Raiffeisen Bank International purchased the Albanian Savings Bank in 2004 and over the last 11 years has completely transformed the old State Bank into a full service bank serving all sectors of the business and private individual markets. The bank has a product range processes, systems and a branch infrastructure that compares favorably with 21st century European standards. Raiffeisen Bank has the widest branches network with 88 branches on-line, 193 bankomats installed and 1462 point of sales (POS). Raiffeisen Bank Sh.a offers the full range of banking products and services in the 4 key business sectors in which we operate – private individuals, micro businesses, small businesses and corporate business. Raiffeisen Albania, focused on private individual, SME and corporate markets, invested a lot in branch upgrades and computerization. With the introduction of lending to corporate customers and small and medium-sized enterprises, the intensive training of staff and the offering of new banking products. This includes current accounts, payment services, debit and credit cards, overdrafts, and a range of savings and deposit accounts, all forms of borrowing, access to leasing finance, access to pension fund investments, employee banking services including loans and overdrafts, and on-line real time banking services through our market leading, Internet-based facility called Multi Cash, as well as Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, E-commerce, MPAY, etc.


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Note: Guides from our archive are in a slightly different format and have been edited here to make them more user-friendly.
This is a child-friendly guide; some of the discussion questions are for younger viewers. The Lego Movie is rated U, contains mild fantasy violence and very mild language. The film is available to buy on DVD, and to stream on Amazon Instant Video.
The Scoop
Emmett (Chris Pratt) couldn't be happier. A construction worker in a seemingly utopian Lego world, he knows his place. He sings along to 'Everything Is Awesome', everybody's favourite pop song; buys coffee from everybody's favourite overpriced coffee shop; and watches 'Where Are My Pants?', everybody's favourite sitcom.
But then, a chance encounter with freedom fighter Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) changes everything. She believes that Emmett is The Special, prophecied by the wizard Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman) to be 'the greatest, most talented, most interesting, most important person of all time'. In the fight against Lord Business (Will Ferrell), a dictator with evil designs on the whole Lego universe, they will need all the allies they can get – including Wyldstyle's arrogant boyfriend, Batman (Will Arnett).
If Emmett wants to live up to the prophecy, bring down Lord Business and win Wyldstyle's heart, he'll have to break with the instructions and get creative.


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Lately I feel like I have been on a SeeSaw of sadness. Happy one minute, sad the next. It must be the weather, or the news, or something…
I was listening to 1 Samuel today (or was it 2 Samuel?), and I heard the word 'encouragement'. It caught my attention, because that's what I need a little of today. Or maybe I need to give a little of that today…
There is nothing wrong with needing encouragement. If there was, why would God mention for us to encourage each other 32ish times in the Bible? I have found that if I reach out and encourage others I tend to be encouraged myself. Maybe that is the way God intended it to work?
As we reach out to One Another in the many ways we are commanded to our joy will increase. As we worship our Creator as we are intended to worship Him, our joy will increase. And with joy – we will be encouraged.
Examples of what we should do with/for One Another (from the Bible):
- Sing with
- Weep with
- Speak to
- Sharpen
- Lift up
- Show kindness
- Show mercy
- Speak the truth
- Wash their feet
- Love
- Show Honor
- Live in harmony
- Welcome
- Don't judge
- Instruct
- Wait
- Comfort
- Serve
- Fellowship with
- Show hospitality
- Pray for
- Encourage
- Exhort
- Build up
- Teach
That's certainly not all that we are to do for One Another, but it certainly will help me get off this seesaw of sadness and help me to focus on God and others.


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In Malthouse,we enter the life of Mick Malthouse and family from his early days growing up in Victoria, his journey to become a top line footballer, household name and inspiring league coach, heralded by many for his tough, yet fair way of playing and coaching the game.
Malthouse is a very relaxed read which will be enjoyed by all Footy fans and anyone who likes to take a peek into what was often a very public life of one of Australia's sporting legends and inspiring coaches. Read more in Biographies.


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Circles In Time
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Circles in Time is Book 1 of the Pirates of Marauda trilogy, an adventure through time and space. Out on another of their treasure-hunting diving adventures, brothers Eli and Zoe and their Dad come upon an earthshaking discovery when a powerful storm leaves them shipwrecked on an unknown tropical island. In the jungle, they soon encounter nineteenth-century buccaneers who never age but can barely fend off the Jurassic creatures who rule this place. As they all try to escape the island, they come upon Shakti, a captivatingly beautiful princess, who leads them to her people, the Children of Eden. They soon learn that these people from another world have been conducting a desperate experiment with their crystal technology, in which the trio themselves have become the unintended victims.
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- August 26, 2013
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- English
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- 256
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- Perfect-bound Paperback
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- Black & white
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- 0.97 lbs.
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- 6 wide x 9 tall
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- 21175451
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This review is from : V-MODA Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphone – Phantom Chrome
V-MODA Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphone – Phantom Chrome : Jaw droppingly good.
- By : Aldi Stico
- Category : Wireless Headphones
- Tags: V-MODA XFBT-PHCHROME
V-mode crossfade wireless rouge. These truly are a great pair of headphones. The sound is clear with a very powerful and punchy bass but not too over the top. Best thing is that these headphones handle pretty much any music i've listened to. Great vocals, dubstep, classical, electronic, pop, hip hop, what ever. They're loud but still good sound and bass at lower volumegood noise isolationhigh quality, very comfortable (with xl pads). They don't fold like the m-100 but don't let that be a deal breaker, the first thing i noticed when getting them out was that they are surprisingly compact, for 50mm driver headphones they are a similar size to my old 30mm headphones. About half the size of beats beats pro 50mm headphones as a comparison. How does bluetooth effect sound?.
I have never had headphones that sound as clear and as crisp as these. I tried out the wireless setting first and it was very easy to set up. You have a button on the side which turns the bluetooth on and off. You hold it to the right for 3 seconds to pair it with whatever device you are using at the time. You can change song at the touch of a button, but to be honest it's probably easier to change via your device. When you have the headphones on you don't need to have them too loud to really appreciate it. It really does cut out all background noise as couldn't hear a thing except the music. What i did notice is that when changing the volume via your phone it doesn't work in tandem with the headphones.
Blown away by the wired sound quality – as expected the bluetooth sound is less sharp, so you'll want to use wired if possible. Having mostly had relatively cheap sennheisers, plus a few headphones in the £60-100 range, i wasn't expecting to hear much difference from these, just some nicer materials and construction. Not only are these the most comfortable headphones i've tried, not only do they have the right level of noise isolation, not only do they feel solid and sturdy and come with a decent protective case, but they sound significantly better than any previous headphones i've owned. The difference was not just the balance of bass, mid-range and treble, which sounded spot-on to me, but the quality of that sound – hearing the individual plucking of strings which i hadn't made out listening with other headphones. I was very tempted to drop a star because the price is substantial compared to what i'm used to, but i'd guess these are rather closer to reference headphones and then the price isn't unreasonable. Not only that, but you get the option of using them as a bluetooth headset. Here is probably the main stumbling block – they're the best bluetooth headphones i've tried, easily, but if you're wanting to listen to music and want £250 sound quality, bluetooth just seems to lose a little bit – a slightly harsher treble, less rich bass. The audio is then more comparable with headphones costing quite a bit less. Here are the specifications for the V-MODA Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphone – Phantom Chrome:
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- Crossfade's award-winning signature sound both in wireless mode via Bluetooth technology and wired mode for pure analog and zero latency essential for gamers and DJs
- Built-in hidden microphone specially tuned and optimized for phone calls and voice recognition
- Lithium-ion battery provides up to 12 hours of continuous music, entertainment and calls, recharge it to 100% in 100 minutes thanks to the included elegant V-Micro USB cable; unlimited hours of music in analog wired mode
- Dual-diaphragm 50mm driver is a refined version of the award-winning Crossfade M-100 that was crowdsourced by hundreds of audiophiles and won 17 editors' choice awards, unrivaled speaker consistency, perfectly balanced air flow mechanics and materials
- Luxurious material combination of steel and new vegan leather, meeting military-level standards of the MIL-STD-810G testing guidelines, memory foam cushions and headband provide comfort for extended listening sessions and natural noise isolation
Very good clear punchy sound, plenty bass mids and top. Big drivers in a small unit. Stock pads too small and thin. Only downside is there is zero soundstage. Its all in your head, not around it, so no real seperation and ambience.
I read and watched many reviews for this product before taking the plunge. Best set of headphones i've ever owned. Sound is provided by 50mm drivers they go ridiculously loud. The bass is there if wanted. They are extremely comfortable. The battery lasts a while too (12 or more hours on wireless). All in all check these out for yourself.
Reviews from purchasers :
- Believe the hype.
- Outstanding headphones
- Stylish and sounds amazing
Good headphones as either bluetooth or wired. They arrive in a plush stylishly designed box which though nice is a bit of overkill. The headphones are in a lovely tactile carrying case. Inside that are the cables for charging and connecting to an audio device. There's a very small tiny-font manual explaining how to charge, orientate the cable and use the buttons during phone calls and bluetooth use. Charging was quick the led fades orange then goes a constant white when charged. Pairing with an iphone 5s is easy. They use buttons on the top of the right phone to play, pause or skip tracks and use with a smartphone. The sound quality is very good using korg's iaudiogate app which offers an adjustable eq.
Superb wireless headphones for modern music. . Over the past few weeks i have tried out quite a few over-ear bluetooth headphones in a mad search for the 'ultimate' bluetooth headphone. I have tried the bose qc35's, v-moda crossfade wireless and now the sennheiser pxc550's (i wanted to also try the new sony mdr1000x models but they appear to be sold out with a two month waiting list – and i'm the impatient type. My usual wired headphones consist of the following (all of which are used regularly):ultimate ears triple fi 10 – in ear monitor1more hybrid triple driver – in ear monitorsony xba h1 – in ear monitorapple earpods – fall out of ear earbudaudio technica ath50x – full size over-ears (make you look a bit like a cyberman)playback electronics include:samsung galaxy note 2 (an excellent audio player – especially with the inclusion of neutron). 5 – also quite nice sound quality through headphone out – even with stock romagptek h01 – micro sd based lossless player with a very powerful amplifier on-board. My music tastes are beginning to vary in my old age – rush, pink floyd, queen, bach, fleetwood mac, vivaldi, william orbit, hanz zimmer – you get the idea. Most of my music is well-encoded mp3's (either 320k rips – some of the older stuff ripped using eac/lame (with some cool psycho-acoustical filtering applied) and some downloaded flac files. In other words, perhaps not the best in the world but certainly a significant step up from entry-level. My criteria in order of importance is:sound qualityvolumeability to pair with two phonesreliable bluetooth connectionbattery lifefacility to use wired connectioncomforti can tolerate some discomfort as i am frequently having to remove my headphones when working but they've gotta sound good and loud. I normally like a sound signature that's neutral (with perhaps just a hint of deep bass) normally. I don't tend to mind a slight dip in treble as i'm quite sensitive to shrieking upper mids (that's what happens when you're married). The ideal sound signature for me normally comes from my ultimate ears triple fi's and 1more triple driver in ear monitors. Externals and bluetooththe v-moda's feel reassuringly solid – this is helped by the metal shields which give the headphones a rather unique look. Whilst smaller than some over-ear headphones i find them reasonably comfortable.


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With so much attention being paid to gender inequalities, it's become clear that more action needs to take place to provide more opportunities for women, particularly in the STEM fields.
And colleges and universities play a critical role in helping to lead this change.
StudySoup recently ranked the Top Computer Science Programs for Women in order to encourage more women to enter the field of computer science, and to help them find the best schools that will provide them with the strongest opportunities.
Dartmouth took the #2 slot!
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Mr Assange took refuge in the London embassy of the Latin American country in June after he was granted asylum, but is being prevented from flying there because he is wanted in Sweden on sexual assault charges.
In August he took to the embassy balcony, cheered by hundreds of supporters, to claim that the US was engaged in a "witch hunt against WikiLeaks".
Now he has told a newspaper that he was so concerned at his pale complexion caused by his voluntary incarceration that he resorted to a UV lamp to restore a little colour.
He told The Mail on Sunday: "I put it on so I would look better, not so pale. After an hour one of my staff said, 'Julian, your face on one side is beetroot, and your neck as well'.
"I looked like a boiled lobster but the balcony was a major political moment and I thought what, what, what am I going to do?"
He decided to roast the other side of his face "to match".
"My eyes were burning, I couldn't see, I had blisters all down the left side and then my skin started to fall off," he told the newspaper.
Eventually he was patched up with a woman's make-up so he did not look, in his words, "like a Chernobyl victim".
He said his health inside the embassy was "slowly deteriorating" despite doing his best to maintain it, including running up to five miles on a machine daily and taking vitamin D pills to compensate for the lack of sunlight.
However, he claimed it was "inevitable" that he would one day go to Ecuador, from where he could "safely travel" to "friendly countries" including Russia, Brazil and Venezuela.
Mr Assange believes that if he goes to Sweden to face the charges, which he denies, it is more likely he will be extradited from there to the US.
He believes the Swedish charges, levied by two women, will be dropped in "months", in which case he would be able to leave the embassy and travel to Ecuador, which has granted him political asylum. Ecuadorian diplomats say his human rights could be violated if he is sent to Sweden.
However, he also fears that the US could in the meantime launch a prosecution against him relating to the dissemination of diplomatic cables on WikiLeaks, and lodge an extradition request with the UK.


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"When I moved onto the farm, it was me and my wife Jessica trying to find a change of life," says David Solomon, manager of Stone Farms in Escondido. "I was in advertising. She was doing international sales. I couldn't handle being in front of a desk — I felt like I was getting atrophied."
This life-changing moment happened back in 2004, when the farmland in question still belonged to Milpa Organica. After "La Milpa" went out of business in late 2010, nearby craft-beer juggernaut Stone Brewing Company stepped in to take over the farm. Now David helms 19 acres of organic crops that range from arugula and potatoes to lemongrass and dragon fruit, produce that supplies the brewery's bistros and select beers. Last June, the farm opened to the public. The property includes a store with four taps; in other words, you can sip a stout while touring the edible beds. Which is exactly what we did!
It was a cloudy Saturday in late October when we visited the farm, located about 16 miles from the coast and nestled between boulder-studded hills. The Indian runner ducks were quacking up a storm, and Stone's Dandelion IPA was on tap. But Ryan and I were here to see about another kind of beer: the new Suede Imperial Porter. A collaboration between Stone Brewing, 10 Barrel and Bluejacket breweries, Suede incorporates local avocado honey and dried jasmine, and calendula flowers snipped right from Stone Farms, a few miles away from the brewery. The aroma is undeniably floral, and notes of jasmine and honey slide onto your palate in advance of the traditional coffee and cocoa. Calendula adds a bright bitterness.
The Farm Tour
Drinking from a pint glass of Dandelion IPA, David showed us around the farm, a paradise of agricultural diversity that also includes bull's blood beets, rhubarb, spinach, broccoli, hydroponically grown microgreens, cabbage, butternut squash, lemongrass, shiitake mushrooms, echinacea, and herbs.
A crew of just seven people makes it all happen. What helps is that they've decided to play — and compost — by their own rules. "I like to say me and my crew reinvented farming for ourselves," David says. "If you do farming, you have to adapt it to your own needs. I don't want to break my back, I don't want to get overwhelmed or burned out. It's about learning what you really want to do and cutting out the unnecessary."
A sense of generosity and community is a theme throughout the farm. "It was obvious we wanted to open it to the public," says David, a lifelong vegetarian who was born in Caracas and raised in Los Angeles. "I didn't want it to be a closed farm — one of my biggest things is inspiring people to do their own gardens. I want you to grow your own vegetables. Do you know how empowering it is to say, 'Hey, I grew this tomato. I grew this cucumber, this salad'?"
A few years ago, the same philosophy inspired David and Jessica to leave La Milpa and move to Michoacán with the goal of raising an edible forest and building dome houses (using principles David learned at Cal-Earth) for impoverished communities. They stayed just a year because, he says, "They weren't really accepting of us. They thought we were crazy: 'These guys are weirdos, these guys must be CIA, DEA.' The whole year it was this constant battle — I really wanted it to be an uplifting thing. So we said, 'Okay, let's go back to California and let's try it all over.'"
By the time David and Jessica returned to San Diego, La Milpa had closed and Stone was expressing interest. And so a beautiful collaboration began.
About the sowing, germinating, thinning, weeding, harvesting processes he's been honing for almost a decade, David says, "It's a dance. We learned from our mistakes." He names one of his farmers, Santiago Vazquez, as a source of unending hands-on wisdom. His nickname is the Maestro.
"He taught me so much, and he keeps teaching me so much," David says. "Simple things, like how to harvest. People don't realize harvesting is an art form — leaving enough leaves so there's constant production. How to harvest salad — if you cut too low, you ruin the plant, if you cut too high, then you're attracting insects."
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Nettwerk Recording Artists Passenger & Morgan Page Among 12th Annual Independent Music Award Winners
Nettwerk label artists Passenger and Morgan Page are among the established and rising stars named as the judge-determined Winners of The 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential international awards program for independent bands and fans. Passenger won in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter Song of the Year category for "Let Her Go," while Morgan Page took the Dance/Elecrtonica Album of the Year category for his latest full-length, In The Air. The winners were determined by a panel of influential artists, including Tom Waits & Katheleen Brennan, Suzanne Vega, Pete Wentz and G. Love, as well as key industry executives like Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), Alan Light (Live From The Artists Den), Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone) and Nettwerk CEO Terry McBride.
IMA program details are available at www.TheIndependentMusicAwards.com
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When we made the jump to ESXi from VMWare Server, I copied all the VM files I could find up to the datastore on ESXI. I imported the production machines that I needed, created several new ones, and promptly forgot about the rest I'd dragged over.
Until one day I needed one of those old VMs. I found it on the datastore, but how do I use it in VMWare? Here's what I did to get it working (posted in part to document it for myself).
Open VSphere, and navigate to Configuration >> Storage and right-click the datastore >> Browse Datastore.
Find the folder containing the VM I want to use on ESXi, open it, find the .vmx file, and right click >> Add To Inventory.
Upon trying to start the VM, receive the message
Failed to start the virtual machine. Module DevicePowerOn power on failed.
Unable to create virtual SCSI device for scsi0:0, '/vmfs/volumes/508092ab-58439560-c619-782bcb2e8717/network.ghc.local HP PCM/network.ghc.local HP PCM.vmdk'
Failed to open disk scsi0:0: Unsupported or invalid disk type 7. Ensure that the disk has been imported.
Use putty to connect to the ESXi host. Navigate to the store in /vmfs/volumes/vMachines and find the folder corresponding to the VM.
Import the VMDK file (not the snapshot, the root VMDK) using
# vmkfstools -i original-name.vmdk imported-name.vmdk
When that's done, exit putty and go back to VSphere. Edit the configuration for the machine, removing the existing disk. Add a new disk, pointing to the new VMDK file (I usually choose NOT to delete the old disk files now; I clean them up later).
Now start the machine, giving thanks to whatever spiritual tradition you hold dear.


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Movie gift baskets are great gifts for movie lovers of all ages, whether they like watching movies at the comfort of their own home (within the holy couch-fridge-TV triangle), or at the cinema.
Choose some or all of the below ingredients for a great movie themed gift!
|Container - basket, popcorn box, film reel box.
|3D glasses - with more and more 3D movies coming out, it's nice to have a personal pair of 3D glasses, rather than use the cinema's worn out ones.
|Tissues - very handy for emotional movies, especially if your recipient is a woman .
|Popcorn - the classic movie themed gift basket ingredient. Throw in a variety of microwave popcorn packs in different flavors, or packs of pre-made popcorn (better to buy than make yourself since homemade popcorn won't stay fresh for very long). For a funny touch make a popcorn necklace by threading popcorn pieces on a string (use a large needle) and tying the ends together.
|Popcorn maker - get a microwave or an electric popcorn maker and put it in the basket along with a pack of corn for your recipient to pop.
|Snacks - with all due respect to popcorn other snacks are also important items in a movie gift basket. Add classic cinema snacks such as M&Ms, jelly beans, crisps etc.
|Beverage - with all these snacks and popcorn your recipient is bound to be very thirsty.
|Movie DVD - another movie gift basket classic. Choose a movie depending on the recipient's taste and your budget. Older DVDs tend to be cheaper and there are some cool cult movies out there. I would go for a classic DVD that is fun watching over and over again. Here are a few of my favorites: Mama mia! (The movie), the godfather, Seinfeld (any season), Thelma and Louise, The Usual Suspects, Bridget Jones, Memento. For more inspiration check out this 100 greatest films list.
|DVD rental subscription - if there's a DVD rental store close to the recipient's house you can buy a subscription there. Another alternative is to get a mail rental subscription where you rent online and receive/return DVD by mail. It is not as immediate as going to the rental store but it is far more convenient. If your movie lover likes to download his/her movies, there are subscriptions for this type of service too (Blockbuster features both options).
|Movie tickets / subscription - for the outdoor movie lover get a couple of movie tickets. For a more flexible option get a cinema gift voucher instead. Want to splurge some more? Some cinemas offer cinema subscription cards. What's better than giving a movie lover unlimited access to movies?
|Babysitting - if your recipient has young children and you included movie tickets/voucher/subscription in your gift basket, you can also add self-made babysitting coupon/s (see free printable coupons page) that the recipient will redeem with you (quantity depends on how much you like to babysit). If babysitting is not your cup of tea you can include a list of optional babysitters + phone numbers instead.
|Movie magazine - for your movie lover to make an educated decision on which film he/she is going to watch next (while you are babysitting perhaps?).
|Movie trivia game - for devoted movie lovers. You can buy a movie trivia game or print out your own trivia cards. Here is a movie trivia website with many movie questions and answers ), and here is another one with trivia questions by categories.
|TV blanket - for stay-at-home movie lovers.
|Cardigan - for go-to-the-cinema female movie lovers (such as myself) who freeze to death in air-conditioned Cinemas.
|Movie related items - movie clapper board (the actual prop or a clock / mouse pad / keychain / other item shaped like one), director chair (with your recipient's name on it), director megaphone etc.
|Film Poster -if you know your recipient's favorite movie you can include its movie poster in your gift basket (more suitable for the younger crowd. I doubt grandma would hang a poster of Gone with the Wind in her living room...).
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Sport climbing, bouldering, routes, training and indoor. Maximum sensitivity and support on any kind of climb.
To climb the hardest routes and boulders, a shoe must excel in all areas; to find friction wherever it appears. Edges, smears, heel and toe hooks; any of these may be needed to ensure a successful ascent. With the Boreal Mutant, there is no compromise.
Boreal Kintaro is the key to unlocking your true potential. Featuring a downturned and highly asymmetric last shape combined with the outstandingly sticky Zenith™ rubber, Kintaro is the model of choice when the going gets steep.
Boreal Lynx is the consummate all-rounder. Featuring a subtly downturned last shape and ultra sticky Zenith™ rubber, Lynx is just as happy padding up a friction slab as it is standing on micro edges. Such versatility makes this the perfect "do it all" shoe.
Boreal Lynx Women's is the consummate all-rounder. Featuring a subtly downturned women's specific last shape and ultra sticky Zenith™ rubber, Lynx is just as happy padding up a friction slab as it is standing on micro edges. Such versatility makes this the perfect "do it all" shoe.
Boreal Marduk is one of our stiffest performance shoes, ideal for climbers looking for a bit more support on big routes or small holds. A subtle downturned last shape combined with our ultra sticky Zenith™ rubber will keep you glued on to the tiniest of edges.
Comfortable with an eye on performance. Routes, bouldering, multi-pitches and indoor.
The original Boreal Ninja broke the mould for climbing shoes. The first ever slip lasted rock shoe, Ninja heralded a new style of lightweight, sensitive, high performance footwear. The latest incarnation of the benchmark shoe brings it bang up to date.
With an aggressive downturned profile, super sticky Zenith Ultra rubber and simple elasticated closure, Ninja is ready to tackle the hardest climbs.
The new Silex is now better than ever. Silex is a superbly comfortable and supportive shoe, perfect for long days on the rock or marathon training sessions.
From starting out, to long routes; all day wear to training. Very comfortable and durable.
Boreal Q-X utilizes the innovative IRS™ (Integrated Rand System) to produce a superb combination of comfort and durability. The sticky and long-lasting FS-Quattro™ rubber provides outstanding friction, meaning you can concentrate on enjoying the climb.
Perfect for beginner and intermediate climber. Trad climbing, training and classic routes.
Although the fashions for rock boots have pushed development into increasingly asymmetric shapes, many people can still benefit from the more classic shape of shoes such as the Boreal Zephyr.
Who says a performance shoe needs to be asymmetric? With an incredibly precise, pointed toe, stiff board lasted construction and sticky FS Quattro™ rubber, the Boreal Ace demonstrates there is another way.
When your climbing takes you onto long, multi pitch routes with severe cracks and sustained edging, your shoes should offer great support and ideally some ankle protection. Boreal Ballet Gold is the perfect choice.
Warm and light for climbs at high altitude and cold conditions.
Yosemite, Troll Wall, Greenland; wherever your next adventure takes you, the Boreal Big Wall is the shoe you need to wear. Specifically designed for the rigors of long, multi pitch climbing and using aid, the Big Wall is supportive, comfortable and durable.
The Boreal Ninja Invernal Guetre is designed for highly technical climbs in cold conditions or at high altitude. Warm and waterproof, but also sensitive and sticky, Ninja Invernal Guetre is ideal for some of the hardest climbs in the most serious situations.
Some adventures require more specialist equipment. High, cold ascents on technical walls demand the performance of a rock boot, but the warmth and weather protection of a mountaineering boot. This is where Boreal Fire Invernal shines.
The Boreal Fire Invernal Guetre is designed for the most serious, demanding routes at high altitude or extreme cold. With levels of insulation normally only seen in high altitude mountaineering boots, this rock boot works when the going gets really tough.
Ice Mutant is perhaps best described as a rock shoe for ice and is designed for extremely technical ice and mixed climbing. Tested and developed in conjunction with ice climbing world cup competitors Ice Mutant gives you amazing precision in a proven and versatile package.
Climbing shoes for kids.
A classic for your kids! Boreal Ninja Junior takes the same high quality materials, fit and performance of our adult shoes, and puts them into a kid friendly package.


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The first early lodges in the various European nations of Scotland, England, German states, and France built upon a number of existing organizations. Various secret societies were built upon. Although it is beyond the scope of this chapter to explain Masonry's early history, it will be found in the Knight's Templar groups, in the secret societies of Europe and the Middle East (including the Order called Roshaniya, the Assassins, & Sufism), the Rosicrucians, the Prieure de Sion, the Mystery Religions (including the evolution of the Mazdains to Mithraism to Manicheanism to Freemasonry), witchcraft, and Platonic humanists and philosophers.
Not only were the Masonic Rites formed from the early secret societies, but the secrecy of the Lodges encouraged and provided a forum for men of all types of anti-Christian persuasions, including - but not limited - to the Jews. John Robison, a Mason and a leading intellect of his day, exposed the conspiracy of Illuminized Masonry to take over the world and destroy Christianity in 1789.
After decades of working closely with these men and listening to them in the Lodges he writes about the activities of these men, "...although in direct opposition to a standing rule, and a declaration made to every newly received Brother, 'that nothing touching the religion or government shall ever be spoken of in the Lodge.' But the Lodges in other countries quickly followed the example of France, and have frequently become the rendezvous of innovators in religion and politics, and other disturbers of the public peace. In short, I have found that the covert of a Mason Lodge had been employed in every country for venting and propagating sentiments in religion and politics, that could not have been circulated in public without exposing the author to great danger. I found, that this impunity [freedom due to Masonry's secrecy] had gradually encouraged men of licentious principles to become more bold, and to teach doctrines subversive of all our notions of morality..."31 "...under the protection of Masonic secrecy, they planned schemes... they formed associations in opposition to the... superstitions of the church The church dreaded the consequences, and endeavored to suppress the Lodges. But in vain the rigours of the church only seved to knit the Brethren [Masonic Brethren] more firmly together... The Lodges became schools of skepticism and infidelity, and the spirit of conversion or proselytism [to spread Masonic Dogma] grew every day stronger. "32
Robison found in his attendence of Masonic meetings that even some of the Church officials like the Prince Bishop of Liege at the
Loge de la Parfaite Intelligence mocked and attacked the church in his talks given at the Masonic Lodge and this while many of the other Lodge members were dignitaries in the church.33 This type of thing is still continueing. Today some of the most important "Christian" ministers who are Masons have only contempt for Christianity once they have the Lodge's secrecy to talk.
The Standard Jewish Encyclopedia states, "Early European Jewish settlers in the U.S. were amongst the most enthusiastic masons and the...first lodge in Newport, R.I [was established by them]".34 Indeed, the St. John's Lodge of Newport was one of the first lodges in the colonies.35
Charlestown, S.C. became a "capital" or a nerve center of Freemasonry for a number of reasons. The city of Charlestown, S.C. had the largest Jewish population of any U.S. city in 1800.36 It was also an early strong point for the Unitarian church whose congregation originated in Charlestown in 1772 .37 Further, Charlestown was a cosmopolitan commercial center with strong French ties. (The Rite of Perfection came from France to Charlestown via
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Dear Church Family,
In the sermon from Genesis 2, in our Sunday morning sermon two weeks ago, we examined the biblical account of God's establishment of the "Creational Temple" in which Adam and Eve enjoyed intimacy with the creator and the several gifts which He had bestowed upon them. One of these gifts, which God gave to Adam, was the gift of a suitable helper, the gift of marriage. We saw how God recognized Adam's need ("It is not good for the man to be alone" – Genesis 2:18), but then He met that need by creating from Adam's rib a helper suitable for him (Genesis 2:19-25).
The Attack on Marriage
In that sermon, time did not allow for addressing how the biblical understanding of marriage between one man and one woman has most recently come under attack. Certainly, there have always been those who would deny this definition of marriage, but I don't think I am exaggerating when I say that we have never seen the likes of the onslaught from the world on this topic, as we have seen in the last generation. The pro-homosexual agenda has been hard at work, and seen much success.
Just by way of example, when I first enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1988 and then contracted with the R.O.T.C. in 1990, I had to sign a document stating that I had not in the past, nor did I presently, engage in homosexual behavior. We might anachronistically call that the "Ask and Tell" policy. In 1994, the Department of Defense officially implemented the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy wherein a person's sexual orientation could not be discriminated against as long as that behavior was 'closeted.' In the last three years, we have seen this policy repealed, and the acceptance of homosexual behavior and 'homosexual marriage' has become an official norm in our military.
We have witnessed the same degeneration of the institution of marriage in the popular culture of the United States, as well as in other countries around the world. By way of another example, one can't watch a current television show without taking note of the ubiquitous and obligatory homosexual character or 'couple.'
So, what is the Church and the Christian to do? Here are two general ways in which we may understand and respond to these issues. One is with respect to what we learn in Scripture (special revelation) about human beings, sexual identity, and how God has created us. The other is with respect to what we learn from the natural order (general revelation) about human beings, sexual identity, and how God has created us.
Biblical Responses
(1) Educate ourselves and our children as to the biblical understanding of marriage as defined as being between one man and one woman (e.g. Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 19:15-16; 1 Corinthians 7:1ff; Ephesians 5:22-33).
(2) Educate ourselves and our children as to the biblical understanding of sexual sin – particularly with regard to fornication, adultery, and homosexuality (e.g. Exodus 20:14; Matthew 19:9; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Hebrews 13:14; 1 Timothy 1:8-11).
(3) Present the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ to all people, even as we have received the mercy and grace of Christ (e.g. 1 Corinthians 6:11; Ephesians 2:1-10; Titus 3:3-7). Recognizing that we are sinners saved by grace, we can speak to unbelievers about their mutual need of salvation.
(4) Be prepared to 'hold the line' in our churches. By abandoning the biblical teaching on the differences between men and women (in marriage (egalitarianism), in church offices (the ordination of female clergy), etc.) many liberal churches have set themselves up to open the door to the acceptance of homosexuality and 'gay marriage.' If any of the moral statements of the New Testament are culturally bound to a particular time and place (as the argument often goes), then they all are – and all bets are off.
(5) Be prepared for persecution by the world. Christians and Christian churches that do not acquiesce to the culture of the day or the onslaught of the pro-homosexual community, will be labeled as bigots – closed-minded fundamentalists who appeal to the Scriptural witness of an ancient, out of date document. Discriminating between moral behaviors has become commensurate with racism.
These are just some suggestions for Christians and the Church. I was reminded of this last point in something that Carl Trueman wrote in an online posting yesterday about the worldly pressures to accept the ever-broadening definitions of sexual identity and behavior: "The real bad news, of course, is for Christians who like to be liked. I am afraid that defending the objective givenness of human nature will soon appear as obscurantist as defending the historical Adam and as hateful as racism. Enjoy those cocktails a those book signings in New York while you can. The definition of hate crime looks set to expand."
The Givenness of Human Nature
Trueman's reference to "the objective givenness of human nature" reminds us that Scripture is not the only basis upon which one may defend the institution of marriage as being between one man and one woman. There are those who are making the case based upon a general understanding of human nature. Of course, as Christians, we learn of the "givenness of human nature" in the Scriptures – especially in places like Genesis 1 & 2 where we learn that men and women are made in God's image, they complement each other, and are designed and commanded to be fruitful and multiply.
However, this biblical truth is also revealed to us, not only in special revelation (God's written Word), but also in general revelation (God's created order). In 2010, three academic professors (two from Princeton and one from Notre Dame) published a paper in the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy entitled "What Is Marriage?"
In that paper, the authors define the two opposing views on marriage. First, there is the 'conjugal' definition of marriage: marriage is the union of a man and a woman who make a permanent and exclusive commitment to each other of the type that is naturally (inherently) fulfilled by bearing and rearing children together." Second, there is the 'revisionist' definition of marriage: marriage is the union of two people (whether of the same sex or of opposite sexes) who commit to romantically loving and caring for each other and to sharing the burdens and benefits of domestic life." The paper is excellent. I recommend downloading and reading the entire paper; it is available for download online here: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1722155.
Another resource that I recommend is an audio recording of a three-part interview with Robert George, one of the authors of that paper. That interview was a part of a regular installment of The Mars Hill Audio Journal (to which I subscribe and am a long-time fan), but last week it was made available for free download online here: https://marshillaudio.org/addenda/robert-george-marriage (if you're not a subscriber, you'll need only to create a free account to listen or download the three-part interview).
One of the points that the authors of the paper "What Is Marriage?" make is that gay civil marriage threatens moral and religious freedom. They write, "Because the state's value-neutrality on this question (of the proper contours and norms of marriage) is impossible if there is to be any marriage law at all, abolishing the conjugal understanding of marriage would imply that committed same-sex and opposite-sex romantic unions are equivalently real marriages. The state would thus be forced to view conjugal-marriage supporters as bigots who make groundless and invidious distinctions." (pp 263-264)
A friend of mine who is presently taking seminary courses in church history just shared a quote with me from Ignatius. Ignatius was the bishop of Antioch in the early part of the second century. While a prisoner of Rome, he wrote seven letters to churches. As he was writing, he was anticipating being torn apart by wild beasts before the emperor. At one point, he makes this profound statement: "Christianity is greatest when it is hated by the world."
In all of our desire to be relevant to what the world deems relevant, to be liked on the terms of the world, to be accepted in the halls of power and influence, it takes an early church father to remind us of the import of Jesus' words, "If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you." (John 15:19)
And if Ignatius was right, that's when Christianity is greatest!
The Lord be with you!
- Pastor Peter M. Dietsch


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Good morning friends. Well it's over and God help us!! That's all I have say about that.
We had a fairly steady day so it went by so fast. It took about an hour to do the final count and about an hour to get everything boxed up. Got home by 11:30 last night.
I did not get much done in the way of projects. Today is Guild so I think I will go. Someone else is driving. I will meet her probably at her place.
So that's it for me. Have a wonderful day my friends.


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Well I am ready for spring so I decided to focus on a spring themed related project!
For this project I used my Cricut Imagine.
I used two cartridges. Cricut Imagine Blossom and Cricut Sophie Cartridge.
These are the supplies I used. I ended up adding a SU ribbon to the mix that isnt shown in the
I went into cricut craft room and flood filled flowers, butterflies, and bird using the Sophie and Blossom
Assembled the items with some cute buttons.
Wrapped the circle with the ribbon.
And then glued the flowers, butterflies, bird, and bow to the front of the wreath.
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Adding a huge, colorful map brings color to the playspace and teaches geography to kids. Children will be amazed by this enormous map, and will be drawn to thinking about it and playing around it. Painting is also a fun volunteer project! A finished painting project always provides a sense of accomplishment and very little expertise is needed to contribute successfully to the project.
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Begin to unroll the stencil.
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Unroll stencil section 2 below and next to section 1→2 on the side indicated by the →2. Be sure the stamped edges of the sections are aligned and the adjacent edges are close together.
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Use chalk or bright paint to mark the holes, creating the outline of the states/countries.
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Israel Places Order For 20 F-35s; U.S. Picks Up The Tab
To sweeten terms of the deal, Lockheed Martin agreed to buy more component parts for the JSF from Israeli firms; at a price of around $4 billion.
It's the same old story. Give to Israel and give again. Some in Congress are questioning arms sales to Saudi Arabia but when it comes to freebies to Israel, there's nothing but silence.
Direct and indirect costs of our 'friendship' with Israel are hard to actually figure but trillions since 1948 is not out of line.
Americans should think about that as they stand in the unemployment and food lines. But most will not.


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In a time where news media and social media capture so much of our attention and by extension, help to form so many of our opinions, it is not surprising the press coverage given to the hackers who tampered with the elections using those mediums has been on almost a constant loop. For some, the news is shocking, for others, less so. For many, it inspires outrage and fear.
But perhaps what is most frightening is what is going on as we've given so much of our time to the election news. This is what I've been calling cyber security smoke and mirrors. It's the happenings that are not so publicized, but just as dangerous, if not more than election tampering carried out by the Russians.
Election and public opinion tampering is only the first piece in a very complex puzzle. It is priming the world for mass disruption and surprise. With countries questioning their leaders and their policies, it makes way for disaster that hinges on our reactions and, if things were to come to a point where we entered cyber warfare, the enemy would already be steps ahead.
What I'm referencing is an attack on operational technology (OT), which is the hardware and software dedicated to detecting or causing changes in physical processes through direct monitoring and/or control of physical devices such as valves, pumps, etc. More specifically, this translates to power grids, transportation systems, financial institutions, and manufacturing plants.
"This is nothing new or surprising in military and intelligence circles where such 'cyber Armageddon' scenarios have been discussed for decades," writes Flipboard.com, "However, a series of recent disclosures pulls back the curtain on the extent to which Russia, Iran, and North Korea, in particular, have begun to proactively probe and infiltrate OT networks."
OT networks are especially vulnerable as they were originally designed to operate separately from IT networks, but as we know with technology, the two came to converge rapidly.
"In a recent vulnerability test, RedTeam Security was able to penetrate a US power grid, both online and offline, within a three day window," reports Idenhaus.com, "A quick Google search of cybersecurity and the energy sector will return thousands of results discussing how the industrial control system (ICS) security environment is in dire straights."
Recently, the attack on Ukraine's power grid hack and the attempted hack of a NY Dam has brought more awareness to these issues, but it has still not been given the full attention it deserves, and so many are still blind to the dangers.
Russian hacking group 'Sandworm' is believed to be responsible for attacks on Ukrainian electric utilities in 2015 and 2016 that cut off power to hundreds of thousands of people, making them the only group thus far to cause a real-world blackout.
Cybersecurity researchers, including those at FireEye and ESET have noted that the recent NotPetya ransomware epidemic that "crippled thousands of networks in Ukraine and around the world matches Sandworm's history of infecting victims with 'fake' ransomware that offers no real option to decrypt their files."
At Cybrary, we believe that staying informed on the latest happenings in cyber security news is critical for every professional, regardless of their stage in the workforce. In this especially chaotic time, we must remain educated and we must remain vigilant.
Protecting our critical infrastructure starts by training professionals with the skills they need to capable and efficient workers, but it also comes from general awareness of the issue at hand. We need to lock down our industrial controls. We need more cyber warriors to join the fight.


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Amy from Oskaloosa with indoor golf at Range Grill & Golf in Urbandale with happy hour drinks and appetizers ($95) followed by dinner ($99) and then the the one man comedy show "Defending the Caveman" at the Civic Center in Des Moines ($56) for a total of $250.
Victoria from Des Moines with a trip to Pella with dinner at Kaldera Restaurant, chocolate at Van Veen Chocolates and stay at Cheesemaker's Inn Bed & Breakfast for a quaint evening.
Tanie of Ankeny with a spa day at Spavia followed by dinner at District 36 in Ankeny.
Thanks for all of you who entered and if you did not win this year, try again next year.
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NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, formats, preferences, and other settings including date and time are restored to their factory default settings. All data, records, and entries, except for those stored in the ROM storage, will be erased.


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With the season to be jolly well-and-truly upon us thanks to all those lovely retailer and their Xmas TV ads, we thought we'd look at what's going on in towns across the Cotswolds and beyond to help you plan your Christmas shopping.
The Christmas lights in Bath will be twinkling from 24th November onwards. There'll be carol singers, children's entertainers as well as musicians to entertain you whilst you enjoy your seasonal shopping.
Bath's Christmas markets also open on November 24th and run until December 11th, offering 170 traditional stalls as well as Santa's Grotto, an ice rink and an Après Ski Bar.
The lights-on extravaganza takes plan on 2nd December in Bourton-on-the-Water and will be switched on at 6.30 p.m by BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Mark Cummings. Remember the High Street will be shut to traffic for the evening.
As well as a visit from Santa plus various attractions for children, there will be a late-night shopping fair 4-9pm with plenty of stalls to browse for those special Christmas gifts.
This beautiful Worcestershire town on the edge of the Cotswolds will be open for late night shopping from November 25th to December 2nd. Carol singers, street entertainers and hundreds of pretty Christmas lights will put you in the mood to enjoy the independent shops, local tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, all of which will have late opening hours.
Cheltenham's wonderful Christmas Market will run from November 24th to December 17th and can be found within the town's beautiful promenade.
Enjoy a mug of hot mulled cider and a warm winter roll whilst you peruse more than 40 stalls selling traditional homemade gifts, knick-knacks and tasty treats. Stalls will open from 10am-6pm.
On December 4th there will be free parking, late-night shopping, carol singing and a hog roast in the stunning market town of Chipping Norton.
None other than Ben Fogle will be on hand to judge the festive competitions being organised, such as 'Best dressed shop window' and 'Best shopkeeper's Christmas jumper'.
The Christmas lights switch-on will be held in the town's Market Place November 26th . There will be live music, plenty of delicious food from lots of different stalls together with festive fireworks.
The market will be open on November 26th , December 3rd and 4th featuring a mix of stalls and live music.
Dursley's Victorian-themed festive entertainment and Christmas market takes place on Friday November 25th.
Evesham gets into the festive mood on November 26th from 12pm. Carol singers and musicians will be giving it their all throughout the day, plus you can visit the Christmas Craft Fayre taking place in Evesham's town hall. Father Christmas and his reindeer arrive at 3pm and from 5.30pm, the countdown to the Christmas lights switch-on begins followed by a fireworks extravaganza.
Evesham's traditional Christmas market happens on the High Street from December 17th-24th.
Fairford town Market Place is the location for its Christmas market packed with stalls selling a variety of festive foodie treats and unique gifts. It all takes place on Friday December 2nd
from 6.30pm onwards together with live street entertainment, fairground rides and an appearance from Father Christmas.
Explore the magic of ancient Puzzlewood where you can find Father Christmas and his elves roaming the woods on Wednesdays as well as the weekends of December 3rd-4th, 7th, 10th-11th, 14th, 17th-18th and 21st.
Discover the magical tale of Evie and her airplane plus the chance to meet Father Christmas in the mesmeric setting of Clearwell Caves from November 26th until January 6th.
Dean Forest Railway is running Santa Specials on selected dates from December 10th until Christmas Eve. As well as meeting Father Xmas himself on his own steam train, everyone will be treated to a delicious mince pie whilst every child will be given a free gift.
Gloucester Quays' Victorian Christmas Market runs from November 17th-20th. The market will be selling all sorts of delicious food and drink together with festive gifts, whilst Christmas carols, a brass band and buskers will fill the historic docks with music, fun and games.
Festive treats, gifts and crafts – all locally made plus tasty local produce and over 60 stalls make up the annual Christmas Market taking place on November 26th.
Father Christmas will make an appearance at The Redesdale and will also attend the carol service by the town's Christmas Tree.
Oxford's Christmas Festival is running from November 25th-27th where an exciting programme of arts, culture and performances will be taking place throughout all of the city's best-loved venues. .
Oxford's Broad Street becomes home to the Oxford Christmas Market from December 8th – 18th brimming with homemade crafts, festive foodie treats and lots of Xmas goodies.
Painswick's Goodwill Evening takes place in the town centre on Friday 25th November complete with Santa's grotto.
Stratford's famous Christmas light display goes lives on November 24th complete with festive fun throughout the day. There'll be late-night shopping, seasonal markets and plenty of street entertainment to enjoy.
Enjoy Beauty and the Beast from December 16th at the Attic Theatre.
Now in its 12th year, the much-anticipated Christmas Tree Festival marks the start of the festive season in Stroud. Hosted by St. Laurence Church, the tree lights will be switched on November 27th by BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Faye Hatcher. The festival runs from November 27th to December 4th.
Stroud's annual Goodwill Evening takes place on December 2nd from 5pm. Visitors can visit Santa's workshop as well as indulge in a spot of late-night shopping.
Tewkesbury's annual Festival of Lights takes place on November 20th and celebrations begin at 12pm. There will be traditional carols and lots of different stalls to browse.
Father Christmas turns on the lights on at 5pm and children should have their wish list ready as he's promised to reply to everyone.
The historic streets of Worcester will come alive from November 24th until 27th when the renowned Victorian-themed Christmas Fayre returns. Visitors can browse 150 stalls of artisan gifts whilst enjoying instrumental performances and lots of authentic charm.
The Arboretum's Enchanted Christmas event promises to celebrate the beauty of Westonbirt's trees. Visitors can walk a one-mile illuminated trail at the end of which Father Christmas and Mrs Christmas will be handing out gifts and telling seasonal stories. The event runs from November 25th – December 18th with the trail open from 5pm daily.
A Christmas Festival comprising music, festive food, gift stalls and entertainment takes place in Winchcombe on December 6th from 5-8pm. As well as numerous stalls, there will be seasonal entertainment. North Street will be closed to traffic and the Abbey Terrace car park will also be used to host activities, stalls and entertainment.
Enjoy a Christmas market throughout the day on November 26th with stalls showcasing gifts from jewellery to woodcrafts at St Mary Magdalene Church complete with the sounds of choral singers.
Woodstock's Christmas lights will be switched on at 6pm.
Christmas comes to Blenheim Palace from November 25th to January 2nd with the estate becoming a spectacular winter wonderland of illuminations including swaying and singing Christmas trees.


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