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60 readings on Luke 1-6, Amos and 2 Corinthians.
The Daily Reading Bible is an all-in-one resource and a good way to get started or keep going in your daily reading of the Bible.
This thirteenth volume contains 60 readings on Luke 1-6, Amos and 2 Corinthians. Each reading is designed to take around 15-20 minutes and contains:
- the full text of the Bible passage for that reading
- some questions to get you thinking
- some 'points to ponder'
- some ideas to get you started in prayer
It's all here in one booklet that you can take with you anywhere -- on the train, on the bus, to the park at lunchtime, or to your favourite armchair.
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I ordered this resource for a friend who became a Christian last year but has struggled to get into daily Bible reading. These notes are ideal, given they are not dated, because you can read them at your own pace. My friend is a carer and is thus under time pressure. Having the Bible passage printed in the notes means she can easily pick it up when she has small windows of opportunity.
I felt totally at peace in giving them to my friend, knowing they contain sound and solid Christian teaching. A real gift.
I am enjoying using these notes, after many years of using Scripture Union material and Bible speaks today commentaries. It is useful to have the text for when you are out of your home with the notes, and I find the questions stimulating and helpful. It is useful to have the spaces to write in the answer, as this helps to keep you disciplined in your Bible study!
This is a very good book that enhances personal devotional time. The questions are often thought-provoking but never too challenging - there is always food for thought.
Personally, I read this with a commentary to help develop my understanding of things when answering the questions; sometimes I need that extra something to guide me in a different direction. What limits my rating on the book, is the small space given to answer the questions and the Bible reading could be shorter to enable the reader to focus on the specific theme/text the questions ask about. I think a small reflection on the Bible reading would be a useful addition, but as an overall comment - very good, practical and helpful.
It's such a convenient format that it's hard to find the usual excuses for not reading daily! You can take it anywhere - commuting, holiday etc. I often used to skip extra passages when I was rushing because of the time it took to look them up, but the DRB has them all listed. As I said, no excuses!
The only thing people might want is more in-depth questions but if you're buying a guide like this presumably it's for those times when you are hard-pressed and know that you're in danger of dropping your daily read altogether.
This is a really handy Bible reading guide. It makes you read, think and pray, even if you don't have long to do it. This has helped me to stick to regular Bible reading.
As someone who loves the Lord and wants to read the Bible studying it and doing a regular quiet time is something i find difficult!
These studies are really great because they have all you need....the Bible verses, extra verses as footnotes or appendices, space to write notes and some questions to get you thinking.
I also like the box at the beginning where you can write peoples names tjat you want to oary for and at the end of the days study there is a point to ponder and a prayer suggestion.
It is still something I struggle with but these studies have really helped me and continue to do so.
I read mine during the quiet ten minutes I get in the early morning while breastfeeding; all the text on one page is perfect and often that early in the morning it's helpful to have pointers for prayer and reflection later in the day.
I have struggled to find a solid bible based daily bible study resource, a while ago I picked up a couple of Daily Bible Reading Booklets at a conference and found them useful.
Each study can take around 20 minutes, the passage is on the page (enabling you to use them easily at work or on the train) with a couple of solid questions - this isn't David and the 'what do the stones mean to you' stuff, these are appliable questions.
Having had a real guilt problem over my inability to read the bible every day, this 'no date' format has helped greatly. Also being a very portable book means I really can use this wherever and whenever.
The bible has come alive for me again, and I really look forward to my quiet times when I can study Gods' Word.
Having the Bible passage and some structured questions to make you think about it all in the same place is an excellent way to make time for God in a busy life. I find them great for reading on the tube and they're light to carry in your handbag.


text: Brittany Crowe was born and raised in British Columbia. She now resides in Gilbert Plains with her husband and 3 children. In Feb. 2015 she made a career change into the insurance industry and has obtained her Autopac certification & CAIB 1. Brittany joined the staff at Love & Persson Group in April 2017. She looks forward to helping serve clients in LPG's Grandview office.

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The Nashville Restaurant Guide and Directory of Nashville Restaurants.
Upscale nightclubs with live music in the hotels and the convention center in Nashville are available to entertain you no matter which Nashville Hotel you are a guest of.
You'll remember Nashville for everything it has to offer, from historic buildings to unbeatable nightlife and a burgeoning art scene. Visitors enjoy the restaurants, bars and hotels that make up the scenic area. Other attractions include the Park, the Nashville Museum of Art, and Enchanted Rock.
Whether your taste is for festive Mexican food served to you at one of the best Nashville mexican food restaurants, a quick lunch dining near the Nashville convention center or in a Nashville hotel, or even a hot dog at the Nashville Zoo .. you'll find restaurant menu variety for any taste!
Perhaps you are visiting Tennessee and staying in a Nashville Bed Breakfast and now want to get out to some local Nashville attractions like the Nashville Mountains Preserve, or just see what's available tourism wise. While on your Nashville vacation you may want to check out a local Nashville golf course or take in a play at the Orpheum Theatre or the Herberger Theater Center. Enjoy your time in Nashville, and remember walk slowly and drink plenty of water if the temperatures are warm.
The beautiful Nashville Zoo, home to over 1,200 animals is centrally located in the Nashville metro area. Have lunch at a sandwich shop or cafe near the Nashville Zoo and then check out the exciting array of animal exhibits, unique special events, educational programs and outdoor recreational activities for people of all ages. The spectacular surroundings make it an ideal setting for professional lunch meetings , memorable dinner or receptions, weddings and more. The Nashville Zoo is open everyday, rain or shine, except December 25.
Nashville Close to seven million visitors a year delight in the discovery of Nashville's charms. For more information visit the Nashville Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has been the home of Country Music since 1967. Located on the west bank of the Cumberland River, just a few steps from the historic Ryman Auditorium and the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway, the monumental edifice, a visceral experience for approaching visitors, Minnie Pearl invigorates the skyline in downtown Nashville's entertainment district.
Historic 2nd Avenue overlooking the Cumberland River is the center of Downtown's entertainment and dining district. You'll find restaurants such as Hard Rock Café, Big River Grille, Prime Cut, The Melting Pot, The Palm, Morton's of Chicago; many Clubs featuring live entertainment from rock to jazz, and of course country, such as the WildHorse Saloon, B.B. King's, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Legends Corner, and the Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar. Nashville hosts one of the nations largest 4 of July Celebrations on the Riverfront.
Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37205
For much of the country, the historical connotation of the southern plantation echoes a dark time in our nation's history-in the American south, however, these mansions recall a grand, if mistaken time of cultural independence. Belle Meade, the self-proclaimed Queen of Tennessee plantations expresses that delicate balance of pride and regret in its restoration. The imposing 1853 Greek Revival mansion and gabled Carriage House has been restored to its Confederate glory, with tours and guides in period dress. Not to be ignored, however is the 1832 slave cabin that pre-dates the mansion still stands on the property as a reminder of the sacrifices
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 222 5th Avenue South, Nashville Tennessee
The Country Music Hall of Fame invigorates the skyline in downtown Nashville's entertainment district. Inside, the Museum presents the crown jewels of its vast collection to illustrate country music's story as told through the turns of two centuries. A treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, a regular menu of live performances and public programs, a museum store, live satellite radio broadcasts, on-site dining, and fabulous public spaces all contribute to
Grand Ole Opry HouseGrand Ole Opry House 2802 Opryland Drive, Nashville Tennessee
The Grand Ole Opry is a milestone venue for any country music artist who hopes to someday make it big. Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Tex Ritter and Minnie Pearl all performed here making it as much an entertainment venue as a historical artifact. Today, the Opry is still a launching point for careers, much as the Apollo Theater is for rhythm & blues performers. The Grand Ole Opry continues to showcase the best bluegrass, country
General Jackson ShowboatGeneral Jackson Showboat 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville TN; Tel. 615.871.6100
Spend an unforgettable evening on the historic 300-foot-long General Jackson Showboat. Styled in the grand tradition of the paddlewheel riverboats that cruised the great Southern waterways in the 1800s, the General Jackson was named after the first steamboat to operate on the Cumberland River in 1817. Today, it?s just as active as its predecessor. Whether you want to spend an evening of dining and non-stop dancing under the stars, or you?re more in the mood for a lazy afternoon cruise under the clear blue Southern sky, the General Jackson captures the essence of a bygone era. The HermitageThe Hermitage 4580 Rachel's Lane, Nashville, Tennessee 37079
Andrew Jackson was the first President not to come from aristocracy. Despite his ordinary heritage, he built the Hermitage, a large Antebellum plantation now restored as a museum dedicated to Old Hickory. In addition to revolving exhibits, a film on the history of the President and costumed tour guides, visitors will certainly want to see the first Hermitage cabins, where the former penniless orphan and future political leader and his wife, Rachel lived before
Nashville Convention CenterNashville Convention Center 601 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN; Tel. 615.742.2000
The state-of-the-art Nashville Convention Center is a Meeting Planner's dream come true. It features a 118,675-square-foot exhibit hall, an 11,000-square-foot ballroom, 40,000 square feet of lobby and terrace space, and 25 meeting rooms. The exhibit hall is divisible into three sections, each with separate entrances. Collectively, the hall can house 615 10' x 10' booths, a general session for 9,000 attendees, or a 6,000-person banquet Nashville PredatorsNashville Predators Gaylord Entertainment Center, 127 5th Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
The Nashville Predators play in the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). This year, All-Star defenseman Kimmo Timonen, All-Star goaltender Tomas Vokoun & newly acquired marquee left wing Paul Kariya look to ignite Nashville on a return to playoff action ...more Parthenon
ParthenonCentennial Park, Nashville TN; Tel. 615.862.8431
Athens, Greece isn't the only city with a classical stone temple dedicated to the arts. Nashville's Parthenon confirms the city's place as the "Athens of the South." The concrete replica of the Greek temple marks the city's place as a cultural and artistic Mecca. Though country & western music wasn't an original staple of the original Parthenon, the city has gone to great lengths to incorporate its history with that of the world at large. Today, the to-scale replica of the Greek landmark serves as an art museum featuring not only classical works but also those of modern artists such as Andy Warhol. In the early 1990s, sculptor Alan LeQuire's "Athena Parnthenos," a 42-foot statue of the Greek goddess Athena was added to the structure, cementing its place in mid-South culture.
Ryman AuditoriumRyman Auditorium 116 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville Tennessee
The original, and now winter, home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium is a showcase for the best and most promising in country & western, bluegrass and zydeco acts. Daytime tours of this country tourism mecca showcase the legendary auditorium's history and highlights, even letting visitors stand on the Ryman's awe-inspiring
Tennessee State Museum Fifth and Deaderick Streets, Nashville TN; Tel. 1.800.407.4324 Tennessee State Museum The Tennessee State Museum is one of the largest state museums in the nation with more than 60,000 square feet of permanent exhibits and a 10,000 square foot changing exhibition hall. The museum's interpretive exhibits begin 15,000 years ago and continue through the early 1900s interpreting Tennessee's history during the Prehistoric, Frontier, Age of Jackson, Antebellum, Civil War, and Reconstruction periods. These sections include special displays of furniture, silver, weapons, quilts, and paintings produced by Tennesseans. There are reproductions of an early 19th century grist mill and authentic settings of an 18th century print shop, frontier cabin, Antebellum parlor, and Victorian painting gallery. The Tennessee State Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation. The museum also has many one-of-a-kind items associated with such famous
Tennessee TitansTennessee Titans The Coliseum, One Titans Way, Nashville Tennessee
The Tennessee Titans play in one of the NFL's most beautiful stadiums - LP Field (formerly The Coliseum). After 30 years of playing in Houston at the Astrodome, the team, then known as the Houston Oilers, began wanting a new football-only stadium in the mid 1990's. After numerous attempts failed to get a stadium in Houston, the team decided to move to Nashville
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Man Freed 24 Years After Killing his Father
A resident from Teakettle is free of the charge of murder after spending twenty-four years in jail for the killing of his father in 1991. Leroy Arnold was set freed today by Judge Adolph Lucas, ending more than two decades of imprisonment. A number of factors led to his freedom. During a trial after the 1991 murder, Arnold began to display signs of psychological issues and a jury was empanelled to determine if he was fit to stand trial. The jury concluded that he was mentally unstable and therefore should not be tried so Arnold has been sitting behind bars all this time. Today on his return to court, his case was further complicated because his file could not be located. Without his case file, and in fairness of justice, Judge Lucas discharged Arnold of the murder. Arnold was born on April ninth, 1970 and at the age of twenty-one, he was charged with the murder of William Bill Arnold which occurred on September sixth, 1991 in the village of Teakettle. But tonight, all that is behind him.


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Fine Art Photography by Ksenia Telepova
Ksenia Telepova is a talented photographer, installator and performance artist currently based in Berlin, Germany. Ksenia was born in 1988 in Havanna, Cuba, in 1991 she moved to Jekaterinburg, Russia, where she received her Master of Philosophy at the Ural State University. Telepova shoots a lot of fashion, portrait and fine art photography.
For me there are some basic moments which define my actions in art and in the development of my projects. There is a principle of honesty and sincerity. From this starting point I create the methods and the main motives of my work. Subjects that excite me are focal points for the memory, daily experiences and the feeling of the present moment. I am convinced that the human being is lonely and is not able to overstep the borders of himself or herself. On the one hand, I constantly struggle with this perception, trying to demonstrate that the human is an extremely open system. And in showing this, at this point, I am guided by the body, which is for me the main source of self-recognition and which encompasses my surroundings. I listen to the body: I regard it as the most honest tool and I use it as a reference point. Attentively and with concentration, I perceive everything with the skin, with each source of contact, with the alive or the lifeless. For me the body is reactive in the sense that it is always capable to pick up and answer external signals. My task as an artist is not to miss and, at the same time, to record these reactions. For this reason my main way to express myself is the use of the genre of performance. On the other hand, I follow my perceptions, I remain constantly isolated, analysing myself. But I am engaged in the analysis of everyday things which happen suddenly and unexpectedly. For me, it is important to demonstrate their existence. By means of art, I try to make each and every thing that is found in my environment visible; I'm forcing all that is surrounding me to be there, and to be discovered. I'm obligating the world to exist, to come to life; a world filled with the smallest and most insignificant subjects and phenomena; just small things like a thread on the jacket of a neighbour in the subway, or thrown-out pieces of paper, or just a broken branch of a tree, the rustling of dry flowers, the sky that remains grey for days, or a dress in an armoire, snowdrifts, torn stockings, a dropped-out eyelash or just a casually said word. All of these facts and events – normally considered of minor importance – exist through my work of art.
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The vast majority of Maltese aged can speak sufficient English to do basic shopping and use essential services. However, the proportion that can speak and read or understand fluent English is small. "Many Maltese aged are not speakers of English and so are not catered for by existing services. There appear to be no homes/programs that cater for Maltese speaking members" (Hearst 1981, p 118). In the home, where they spend most of their time, they usually speak Maltese, and this hastens loss of the acquired second language. It is well known that with increasing age, the second language is lost earlier and to a greater event than the original language. It is therefore little wonder that the language assumes even greater importance as a language of communication in old age. Women are particularly vulnerable in this respect: they live longer and therefore form the larger proportion of any aged population, and particularly for Maltese aged, they would have lived a relatively home-bound life for the vast majority of time in Australia. The ability to express oneself freely, among friends and relatives, in one's one language of birth, remains one of the few pastimes in old age.
Source: Maurice N. Cauchi - Maltese Migrants in Australia, Malta 1990
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Are the Sanctions Justified? Analyzing the Correlation between US Economic Sanctions against Iran & Iran's Support for Terrorist Groups
In the Spring of 2012, I took Dr. Jim G. McGann's PRAXIS course INTR 350: Research Methods. The course is essentially a primer before Penn IR majors begin their senior thesis research. It's a great way to expose IR juniors to the various methods of research available in this academic niche, especially qualitative approaches (which are quite common in the humanities).
The sections below are excerpted from my final term paper, in which I constructed a research design to analyze what correlation exists (if any) between America's economic sanctions against Iran and Iran's support for terrorist groups. I'm only including the background and literature review, because quite frankly, the research design itself is quite boring (and at any rate, I didn't wind up actually gathering the data and conducting the research: my thesis examined a different aspect of US/Iranian relations). If you'd like to read the full paper, feel free to comment and leave your email address so I can send you a copy.
I. Introduction
Ever since the Iranian Revolution of 1979, American and Iran have been at odds. The sources of this two-way antipathy are varied and complex. Furthermore, they have arguably intensified over the years: from President George W. Bush labeling Iran as part of the Axis of Evil to President Obama passing the strictest round of economic sanctions on Iran to date.
While the current news cycle is all abuzz with the latest US-led round of sanctions against Iran over the latter's nuclear program, this research at hand will not concern itself with that aspect of the row between the two nations. Rather, the purpose of this research is to examine a different justification for US-led sanctions: allegations that Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism. As far back as 1987, when President Ronald Reagan signed Executive Order no. 12613, the United States has been accusing Iran of "actively supporting terrorism as an instrument of state policy."[1] This was in fact the justification for the executive order itself, which prohibited imports of Iranian goods to the America. Since then, the alleged link between terrorist groups and Iran has been referenced time and time again. According to the US Department of State, one of the reasons for the sanctions against Iran is Iran's support of terrorism.[2] The CIA World Factbook explains that, "Iran has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its activities in Lebanon and elsewhere in the world and remains subject to US, UN, and EU economic sanctions and export controls because of its continued involvement in terrorism."[3]
Thus, the focus of this research is to assess the relationship between Iran's involvement with proxy groups and the economic sanctions placed on Iran. This research aims to answer questions such as: To what extent is the US government's claim that Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism legitimate? If such a relationship does exist, does its strength over time correspond with the passage of US-led sanctions? Does Iran respond to said sanctions by increasing or decreasing their support of proxy groups?
The results of this research will hopefully be twofold. They first will assess to what extent America's cited justification for economic sanctions is legitimate. In other words, the hope is that this research will give real, evidentiary grounding (or lack thereof) for the US-led sanctions (specifically vis-à-vis terrorism). Next, the results of this research will go one step further and attempt to understand what impact (if any) economic sanctions have had on Iran's relationship with these proxy groups. Essentially, if America so firmly believes that economic sanctions will persuade Iran to reduce its relationship with terrorist groups, then this research aims to discover if sanctions do indeed have the desired effect.
There are two existing groups of literature surrounding the topic of this research paper: economic sanctions as a tool for foreign policy and Iran's alleged support of terrorism. As such, a review of each of these areas is warranted.
The use of soft power, such as economics, dates back far into the annals of international relations. Specifically, sanctions have seen their fair share of use. Alerassool writes that, "economic sanctions have been used to exert pressure on target countries either to influence their political conduct or to destabilize regimes that are perceived as 'unfriendly'."[4] With regards to sanctions against Iran, the tactic was first applied by President Carter in 1979 with Executive Order no. 12170, which froze $14 billion of Iranian assets.[5] Just over a year later, Iran agreed to release the US hostages in return for the unfreezing of its assets.[6] So America's first implementation of sanctions against Iran can be seen as a success – the political objectives of the US were achieved. Alerassool explains the three factors that most contributed to this success: (1) that Iran's assets were in US financial institutions, (2) that the US was willing to use private banks against Iran, and (3) that the US acted within the legal framework set out by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.[7]
Since that instance of an economic freeze, nearly 20 additional executive orders have been signed to limit the economic relationship between American and Iran.[8] However, the impact of America's sanctions against Iran has been highly contested. There is debate surrounding not only whether or not the sanctions actually hurt Iran's economy, but also to what extent they are able to influence the policies of the Iranian government.[9] Askari and co. argue that due to the effects of a globalized and highly-interconnected economy, the impact of America's sanctions on Iran is limited, citing other domestic sources as the causes of Iran's lackluster economic performance over the years.[10] In short, the direct impact of economic sanctions is ambiguous at best.
We turn now to the other area of research within this paper: Iran's alleged support of terrorist and other proxy groups. To be sure, the language surrounding this accusation is strong. Berman writes that "no other nation on earth provides more financial, military and political support to Islamist terrorists"[11] than Iran. Berman goes on to enumerate specific groups that Iran supports, including Hezbollah, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and al-Qaeda.[12] Pfaltzgraff specifies when he writes that Iran has funneled sophisticated missile technology to Hezbollah and has intended to transfer nuclear knowledge to its "friends and allies."[13]
O'Ballance further describes the history of Iran's exportation of violence, citing incidents in the immediate aftermath of the 1979 Revolution when operatives were hired to assassinate the Islamic Republic's enemies.[14] After 1982, however, it seems that the Iranian government shifted away from hiring single hit men to channeling its proxy efforts into Hezbollah and other such groups in Lebanon.[15] That being said, O'Ballance goes on to provide other explicit examples of Iran's willingness to use extrajudicial and violent means to carry out its foreign policy: the Salman Rushdie fatwa (religious edict ordering his death), the assassinations of Kurdish leaders and former members of the Shah's government in Austria and France respectively, and the collaboration with other extremist groups such as the Irish Republican Army.[16] More recently, Iran has entered into a formal alliance with Hamas, agreeing to provide the Palestinian Covenant of the Islamic Resistance Movement with financial and political support.[17] While such alliances fall along common religious bonds (namely, Shi'ism) Jones even found evidence of Iran's collaboration with al-Qaeda from 2001 thru 2011.[18] Such evidence is arguably more troubling than Iran's relationship with proxy Shi'a groups because it suggests that animosity towards the US is becoming such a strong rallying point that even traditional rivals are willing to overcome their differences in the fight against the West.
However, there does exist a dissenting view within this aspect of the literature. Bahgat argues that Iran's relationship with Hezbollah could actually become helpful for the United States when it comes to brokering an Arab-Israeli peace deal in Palestine.[19] Samii takes a position that is even further removed, insisting that questions of relativism are the real root of the problem. In other words, Samii essentially takes the broad perspective that the inherent difficulty in creating a hard-and-fast definition of "terrorism" produces an impasse between the two nations: both accuse each other of sponsoring terrorism due to differing perspectives on the matter.[20] Byman presents the middle-of-the-road evidence, suggesting that while Iran does indeed deal with terrorists, these interactions have not only been declining over the years, but also are unlikely to result in the transfer of any weapons of mass destruction.[21] In fact, Byman argues that Iran serves as a restraint on its proxy partners, due to fears that attacks too strong could incur an even stronger American response.[22] America's response, in turn, has been to rely on the relatively softer power of economic sanctions, but Byman notes that sanctions "have not persuaded Tehran to abandon its support for terrorism."[23]
This brings us to the intersection of the two foregoing literature reviews: where economic sanctions meet Iran's support of terrorism. O'Sullivan sees the two as inexorably intertwined, as a peaceful means for a nation to influence even its enemies. Iran in particular is an important case study at the intersection of unilateral sanctions and combating terrorism.[24] O'Sullivan makes the link between sanctions and terrorism thusly: "Sanctions [against Iran] were viewed as a means of containing Iran's ability to…support international terrorism [and] as a means of influencing Iran's desire to undertake those activities."[25] While Iran's support for terrorism has fluctuated over the years (be it against Israel or in Europe), O'Sullivan points out that there is little evidence that these shifts were a direct result of US sanctions.[26] And for his part, Alikhani echoes O'Sullivan's conclusion: while sanctions have comprised an integral component of US foreign policy towards Iran since 1979, they "have failed to achieve any of their major goals," including curbing Iran's support for international terrorism.[27]
While the foregoing literature on the subject is both insightful and helpful, it is lacking a critical component: the perceived threats from the proxy groups themselves. That is to say, none of these authors address the question of Iran's support of proxy groups from the perspective of the groups themselves, and the areas in which they conduct their activities. Simply establishing the relationship between Iran and these proxy groups isn't enough: it is the primary goal of this research to quantify that relationship in terms of the perceived threat of these groups over time. Only by examining these groups' activities over time will one be able to get a firm understanding of the relationship between economic sanctions on Iran and the activities of terrorist groups they support.
[1] Ronald Reagan, "Executive Order No. 12613: Prohibiting Imports from Iran," October 30, 1987. <http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Documents/12613.pdf>.
[2] "Iran Sanctions," US Department of State, 2012. <http://www.state.gov/e/eb/esc/iransanctions/index.htm>.
[3] "Iran: Background," The CIA World Factbook, March 26, 2012. <https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html>.
[4] Mahvash Alerassool. Freezing Assets: The USA and the Most Effective Economic Sanction. (London: The MacMillan Press Ltd, 1993): 1.
[5] Ibid., 2.
[6] Ibid.
[7] Ibid., 4.
[8] Hossein G. Askari, John Forrer, Hildy Teegen, and Jiawen Yang. Case Studies of U.S. Economic Sanctions: The Chinese, Cuban, and Iranian Experience, (Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers, 2003): 188-189.
[9] Ibid.,172.
[10] Ibid., 211.
[11] Ilan Berman, Taking on Tehran: Strategies for Confronting the Islamic Republic. Lanham, MD, (Lexington Books, 2007): viii.
[12] Ibid., 2.
[13] Robert L. Pfaltzgraff, Jr., Counterproliferation Challenges in Taking on Tehran, ed. Ilan Berman. Lanham, MD, (Lexington Books, 2007): 86-87.
[14] Edgar O'Balance, Islamic Fundamentalist Terrorism, 1979-95: The Iranian Connection, (New York: New York University Press, 1996): 145-147.
[15] Ibid., 148.
[16] Ibid., 153-163.
[17] Ibid., 165.
[18] Seth Jones, "Al Qaeda in Iran: Why Tehran is Accomodating the Terrorist Group," Foreign Affairs, January 29, 2012. < http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/137061/seth-g-jones/al-qaeda-in-iran>.
[19] Gawdat Bahgat, "Iran, the United States, and the War on Terror," Studies in Conflict & Terrorism 26 no. 2, (Routledge, London, 2003): 102. <http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10576100390145189>.
[20] A. William Samii, "Tehran, Washington and Terror: No Agreement to Differ," Middle East Review of International Affairs 6 no. 3 (September 2002): 53-61.
[21] Daniel Byman, "Iran, Terrorism, and Weapons of Mass Destruction," Studies in Conflict & Terrorism 31 no. 3, (Routledge, London, 2008): 170-172.
[22] Ibid., 175-176.
[23] Ibid., 176.
[24] Meghan L. O'Sullivan, Shrewd Sanctions: Statecraft and State Sponsors of Terrorism, (Harrisonburg, VA: R. R. Donnelley, 2003): 7.
[25] Ibid., 47.
[26] Ibid., 80-81.
[27] Hossein Alikhani, Sanctioning Iran: Anatomy of a Failed Policy. (I. B. Tauris & Co Ltd, London, 2000): 402-408.
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By looking at the trees lining up the highway that leads to Auray, we can see that sometimes this place experiences severe winds and storms. Great trunks and straight fluffy branches stick in different directions, as if cypresses lived through an explosion. Now they resemble heads with tousled hair licked smooth by the wind on one side. Those trees that could not withstand the pressure are leaning to one side, their roots tipping out of the ground. Their canopies have turned into rusty pine skeletons. What are these trees called?
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Five rabbits are on morning watch, grazing on the hotel vegetation. Once you try to get closer, they dart toward the wasteland flashing their cute tiny tails. Longing for a mad tea party, I started looking for a rabbit town. And I found it: a wild, but perfectly organized place with holes, trails and long-eared lookouts guarding strategically important heights. Their warning system was flawless. As a result, I did not get one decent shot. Lit by the morning sun cliffs with the varnished clusters of mussels were, on the contrary, extremely photogenic and did not try to run away from me.
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Our French friends came after breakfast and ended our lazy contemplation. Every day we had to spread ourselves thin. Should we visit half-timbered houses in the old city of Vannes or see the Carnac stones? Should we go on a boat trip to the islands of the Gulf of Morbihan or explore the nearest Belle-Ile? We would return back closer to the sunset hour, tour the Wild Coast's bays and take pictures of the stone the Arch of Port Blanc, depicted on all postcards, but still breathtaking. We had dinner at Le Bateau Ivre in the port of Portivy. It is one of the few places, where you can watch the sunset sitting at a table. At the time of low tide, fishing boats which are not moored to berths (actually, there are no berths here), but anchored, lie in the intertidal zone like beached whales. Soon the water will rise again, and by morning, fishermen will go to the sea.
The place is packed with people and we have to drink our aperitif at the fence of a nearby house. We were seated at our reserved-in-advance table only in a quarter of an hour. But the atmosphere of a French bistro at rush hour was worth the waiting. Here the waiter comes to our table with a huge meat platter with cold cuts explaining the difference between crepes (wheat pancakes with sweet sauce) and galettes (buckwheat flour pancakes served with salted butter, ham, cheese or salmon).
Nobody knew the name of those strange trees. Our discussions with Jean-Luc do not clarify the matter, "What is the name of those trees with tousled canopies lining up the road? – I do not know. Maybe pines? – But their needles are different and cones look like the cones of cypress trees. – Well, they must be cypress trees then... – Have you ever seen a cypress tree? – Yeah, you are right, they are not cypress trees."
One week was not nearly enough. We have explored almost all the eleven Quiberon beaches riding our bikes. We got suntanned, enjoyed swimming to the fullest and mastered stand-up paddling. To start the training course, you need just half an hour, a wetsuit and a calm ocean. The progress shows when you start paddling along the coast keeping your balance and admiring the shades of the water and the sky. There are clearly more than 50 of them. Then you realize why the Breton word "glaz" is translated as both "blue" and "green."
We spent our last evening with Jean-Luc at his friend Jeff's, owner of the Perle de Quehan oyster farm located near the Gulf of Morbihan in Saint Philibert. We started our beach feast with just harvested oysters; the sun going down, the water sparkling; sea gulls hovering in the wind. The dish was called "Kiss of the Sea." Jeff showed us lobsters in a huge aquarium and boxes with marine snails and seashells. "We can ship them to any corner of the world. We even have customers in Bangkok." We picked a table outdoors. Canopies of the nameless trees dominate the darkening sky.
"Look here." Jean-Luc is messing with his smartphone. "In French they are called 'Cyprès de Lambert'." But the Russian Internet translates the Latin name as "Monterey cypress." This tree originating in California strives in Quiberon. It doesn't really care whether the land is surrounded by the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean as long as there is plenty of sun, air, water and wind. We, actually, have the same preferences.
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Vannes – is the capital of the Morbihan department. You will need half a day to explore this Medieval town with half-timbered houses (they were built mostly in the 15th century), surrounded by a rampart, visit the castle with a flower garden and vintage laundries on the Marle River. For fine dining go to Roscanvec restaurant.
In Breton Morbihan means a "small sea". When you sail toward Ile-aux-Moines, one of the bay's many islands, you can witness the creation of the unique local landscapes, that take shape due to an everlasting struggle for the lost territory between the sea and the land. Before you depart, go for a swim in the ocean near a quiet beach.
Carnac is another Brittany's resort, but it offers not just a relaxing beach holiday. There are pre-Celtic stones standing in its vicinity. Scientists estimate that these stone boulders were erected more than 5,000 years ago. Tours to the stones take off from the center of Carnac. Tourists, escorted by a guide, get to the destination by Segways.
- A TGV runs from Paris to Auray, the trip lasts 4.5 hours. Visit the website of the official distributor SNCF at voyages-sncf.com to book tickets.
- A suburban train runs to Quiberon allowing the travelers avoid traffic jams.
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While Anne McLane Kuster has appeared to be the presumptive Democratic nominee in the 2nd Congressional District in New Hampshire all along, things are less settled in the 1st District on the Democratic side.
Carol Shea-Porter, who lost to now-Rep. Frank Guinta last year by 12 percentage points, tossed her hat back into the ring. As soon as she did, analysts sounded like they weren't sure she'd be running unopposed in a primary. That became reality, as Seacoast businesswoman Joanne Dowdell shortly thereafter announced her candidacy as well. More recently, Laconia businessman Andrew Hosmer decided to run as well. Hosmer ran for state senate last year.
Though Guinta did upset some conservatives with his recent vote on the debt ceiling package — he voted for it — it's probably a long shot that he faces a serious primary challenge. So, for the Democrats, it's probably a fight to see who faces off against the former Manchester mayor.
It won't be easy for either Hosmer or Dowdell to take down Shea-Porter, who has an established campaign and grassroots fundraising structure. Shea-Porter spent two terms as congresswoman in the 1st District before losing to Guinta, and her name recognition is strong. She's a fairly well-known commodity.
But with jobs and the economy at the heart of the discussion, both Hosmer and Dowdell may be able to use their business credentials to inject different perspectives into the race. All three will likely bang the drum of how Republicans — and in this case Guinta — ran on the economy and job creation, and that since they've been in Washington, the GOP hasn't done anything to create jobs.
Holly Shulman, spokesman for the state Democratic Party, said the state party would not comment on the primary.
"It's a very healthy exercise," said Arnie Arnesen, host of Political Chowder, a political talk show. "It's a way for Carol to get back in the saddle."
"It's important for [Shea-Porter] but it's important to find out who is the best candidate," Arnesen said. "I think primaries are important. I believe in choice.... It's a democracy. It's not inherited. It's an elected seat."
When Shea-Porter first ran, the discussion was all about George W. Bush. Any Republican was painted as being in lockstep with Bush. The discussion is different now. The primary serves as a place for Shea-Porter to refine her message and for Hosmer and Dowdell to craft theirs.
Just like she was able to tie Bradley to Bush, the GOP and Guinta may find it relatively easy to tie Shea-Porter to Obama and Nancy Pelosi. They might have a tougher time doing that with either of the other candidates, who most people don't know much about right now.
"Just because you've been there doesn't make you qualified or the best," Arnesen said. "This is about testing people's ideas, their agenda, their organizational skills...."
On his own
That candidates are taking on Shea-Porter could be perceived as indicating that she isn't the strongest of candidates, but even if that is true, a primary still provides an opportunity for candidates to show some fight and passion — and to stay in the news. It can be more difficult to do that if a candidate is running solo.
Sen. Kelly Ayotte fought a negative battle with senate candidate Bill Binnie and nearly lost the primary to Ovide Lamontagne. But she quickly turned around and trounced Paul Hodes, who ran unopposed in his primary and had trouble getting attention in the face of the hotly contested GOP primary.
For the primary, an opponent-less Guinta would only have his record to talk about.
"These people [the Democratic contenders] can talk about the future. They can articulate new ideas. It's hard to do that when you're a solo performer,' Arnesen said.
Many consider politicians to be most vulnerable the first time they are up for reelection.
The tea party movement could be creating a split in the GOP in New Hampshire. They want more and deeper cuts. Guinta faced a somewhat hostile crowd at a town hall event in Rochester earlier this month. Many were reportedly upset with his debt ceiling package vote. But one angry town hall doesn't mean Guinta's at risk of a primary or otherwise vulnerable.
Apples and oranges
In the 2nd District, it seems more like people are just ready for a rematch, particularly since the race between Rep. Charlie Bass and Kuster was so close in 2010.
The 2nd District is decidedly more liberal than the 1st District, which puts Bass in a vulnerable position regardless of what he does in Congress — and he is considered a moderate Republican. That, and that Kuster ran such an effective grassroots campaign last year, made for a narrow race, even in a wave election.
Analysts pointed out that Guinta did particularly well along the Route 101 corridor in 2010. The 1st District is not necessarily a hardcore conservative district, but Shea-Porter, if she's the eventual nominee, may have even more work to do to unseat Guinta than she did when she first unseated then-congressman Jeb Bradley in 2006. This would appear to be a taller task, though she has always seemed to draw energy from people underestimating her.
She certainly did in 2006 as she gained momentum and energy challenging Bradley at his town hall meetings. She was the upstart then. She's not going to be that this time around. In fact, however much Shea-Porter has tried to distance herself from this, she could be viewed by some as the establishment candidate in the primary.
Of course, the Obama effect is sort of the wild card right now. It's difficult to know what the President's approval rating will be in November 2012. If the economy continues to dip, the number of New Hampshire votes he receives probably will too. Conversely, if things pick up, Obama and other Democrats down the ticket will benefit from that.


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When heart valves are severely malformed or damaged, there is no medicine to reverse or repair the damage. In most cases, surgery is the only effective option for repairing the valve and and alleviating symptoms.
Heart valve repair: Heart valve repair surgery attempts to preserve the patients native valve. It may include cutting scarred flaps so they open more easily; remodeling valve tissue that has enlarged; or inserting prosthetic rings to help narrow a dilated valve. Because a person's own tissues are used, heart valve repair is possible for aortic regurgitation.
Valve Sparing Root, also known as the David Procedure is a commonly used aortic valve repair technique. When the aorta is dilated, but the aortic valve is structurally otherwise normal, the aorta can be replaced ("root replacement") while preserving the aortic valve ("valve sparing"). This avoids the need for a valve replacement with an artificial valve. Thus offering the possibility for a more durable repair, as well as avoiding the potential need for blood thinning medication.
Heart valve replacement: In some cases, particularly for aortic stenosis, heart valve replacement is necessary. When heart valves are severely malformed or destroyed, they may need to be replaced with a new mechanism. Replacement valve mechanisms fall into two categories: tissue (biologic) valves, which include animal valves and donated human aortic valves, and mechanical valves:
Mechanical valves are made of metal, plastic, or another artificial material and thus have greater durability. The downside is that it requires the patient to remain on anticoagulation for the rest of their life. They are traditionally recommended for patients:
Tissue valves do not require long-term anticoagulation, but they are less durable. They are traditionally recommended for patients:
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Originally published on Public Spectacle, LA Weekly's arts blog. For original, please refer to: Crave = Secret Underground Comedy Show + Late-Night Dance Party – Public Spectacle.
The lights are out onstage. Comedian Alex Hooper is powering through the technical glitch. He's dressed in nothing but a cape and Cookie Monster boxers. His scream-filled comedy style has presumably left him red-faced, though the audience can't tell — it's pitch-black, after all.
A man in lion print dashes back and forth, setting up a side spotlight as a temporary fix. Hooper decides to forego stalling any further, and calls his friend Natisha Anderson to the stage. Upon getting up there, Anderson begins dropping it like it's hot. Over and over again. For a full minute and a half, uninterrupted.
Truth be told, none of this is strange at Crave.
Crave is the brainchild of producer Hooper, who calls the event L.A.'s first and only comedy show/dance party hybrid. To be sure, Crave is quite unlike anything else — and it's unafraid to wear its weirdness on its sleeve."I don't just like to bring people to a show," Hooper said before the most recent event last Friday. "I want to put them into a completely different environment than they're used to, and let them just go nuts and have the best time ever."
Held at a location kept secret from attendees until the day prior, Crave is two hours of comedy followed by a party into the wee hours of the night. The comedians are a collection of Hooper's friends and professional contacts from his work as a stand-up comic, usually with a bigger name thrown in.
The most recent show was the fifth under the Crave label, with the first happening last December. According to Hooper, though, the event evolved from his previous comedy shows.
"A couple of years ago, I started producing comedy shows on the roof of my house in Culver City," Hooper said. "I eventually got arrested in front of my own house for doing this. So I had to switch venues and kinda change my plan on things, and ended up finding a really unique space to throw a party where I can combine the two elements of not only throwing a really great comedy show but have a great after-party as well."
The comedy is hit-and-miss at Crave, just like at any stand-up venue: Some, like Tosh.0-featured comedian Jerrod Carmichael slayed the audience, while others, like Anderson, didn't ever achieve liftoff. One comedian, Rajiv Satyal, even spent half his act bemoaning how poor a job he was doing.
Granted, it's not as intimate as a typical stand-up environment. The setting is akin to whatAlice in Wonderland might look like if it were set in a garage. And while some audience members sit in chairs up close, many stand in the back.
As the night went on, the audience grew larger and became more connected with the comedians. The enthusiasm only existed up to a point, though; an attempt to get the audience to surround the stage for the last comedian didn't quite work. The plea, however, was emblematic of Hooper's throw-anything-and-everything-up-there ideology.
This attitude allowed for the previously mentioned man in a lion print outfit to do an aerial acrobatics act in the middle of the show. He hung on rings and swung through the crowd while twirling a hula-hoop on his limbs. Why? Because why not?
That weirdness and sense of spontaneity is Crave's biggest selling point. The comics may be known in the comedy community, but aren't household names — Carmichael was the de facto headliner for this Crave. The biggest name at a Crave event was Demetri Martin, though he didn't impact buzz or attendance.
But Hooper indicated that lack of big names is a purposeful move. Crave doesn't need them — the core audience is perfectly happy to stay the course and have a weird, wild time. That's just fine for Hooper, who pushes on in the face of a power outage and anything else that might happen. He's too busy having the time of his life.


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Ark: Survival Evolved Taming Calculator
Ark: Survival Evolved Taming Calculator
42 points Taming & KO
Have 2 people. One person carry the sabertooth with the argy or if you want, quetz/wyvern. The other person tranqs it. The saber will stay still, allowing head shots with the right positions, both saber and the shooter. The saber will fall from the from being carried to the ground when unconscious. This way, you can tame the sabertooth in your base or where ever you want/need.
More Sabertooth Taming & KO Tips
504 points Taming & KO
Easily knocked out when you use a bloa. When stuck shoot in head while you can and itll go down quickly. Tranq darts make the process quicker, but arrows will do the job just fine. They can be picked up and dropped into safe taming cages by argies to make this easy tame all the more easy.
147 points Taming & KO
If you are shooting it with tranq arrows or darts, make sure you wait a couple seconds after each shot or else it will die. I lost a level 120 not doing this
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Use an argy to pick one up and drop it in a taming pen, you got yourself an easy tame. Good mount overall
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Build a raft 3 tall with a dinosaur gate on 1 side and ramps leading up from one of the outsides... agros the Saber, run up the ramp and drop in... have doorway next to the dinos gate... once it's in run out and shoot it through the door way.. can't hit you and it can't get through the door... easy tame just don't drive off :P
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After shooting the recommended amount of times wait.. the arrows take a few seconds to take affect, i killed several 100+ lvls before realizing this.


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HE used to have fullbacks on toast but wing king Eamonn Bannon can now be found making breakfasts for a living.
The former Hearts, Chelsea, Dundee United and Scotland midfielder has run his own guest house for the last 10 years.
It's a far cry from playing in the World Cup or a European Cup semi-final, which Bannon did in the 1980s.
But he has managed to apply the same determination which won him 11 Scotland caps to his new profession.
Bannon bought the Strathallan Guest House in his home city of Edinburgh in 1997.
He had been out of football for a year following his only stint as a manager, seven months with Falkirk.
And he realised the time had come for him to look at making a living outside the game.
He said: "I've always been interested in property and jumped at the chance to buy the guest house.
"I used the money I got from Falkirk for breach of contract and I was keen to run the place as a B&B.
"What attracted me was I knew if that failed, then money would still be made on the property.
"Thankfully, the business side of things has gone well.
"The downside is cooking breakfast and cleaning rooms, which can feel like Groundhog Day.
"But the good side is getting to meet lots of nice people who are on holiday. We have seven rooms and we get a lot of guests from England and abroad, as well as mums and dads who are visiting kids at university.
"I rarely get a visitor who recognises me but some recognise the name and I've been asked if there was a footballer called Bannon."
Bannon says nothing compares with playing and 99.9 per cent of ex-players still miss the game.
But despite missing out on the millions to be made from football today, he does not begrudge players a penny.
He said: "I'm delighted the players are getting their fair share of the pie and there's more money in the game through television.
"My generation of players just missed the Bosman ruling, which changed everything and gave more power and freedom to the players.
"The players had no power and were often just abused by managers and directors.
"I played at the highest level but even the top players from my era have had to find jobs.
"I was studying to be a PE teacher and did a year at Jordanhill College before I turned pro with Hearts.
"At no time did I think I was going to be a full-time footballer but when the chance came, I took it because I knew I could go back and try teaching if I failed."
Bannon, who has four grown-up children with teacher wife Kathleen, added: "In my day, the clubs did not prepare you for a life outside football.
"A lot of ex-pros try their hand at managing or coaching and I enjoy coaching - which goes back to my teacher training days.
"However, once you drop out of the game, it's very difficult to get back in and before you know it, that ship has sailed


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If you have any questions about safeguarding please talk to:
Mrs Tew and Mrs Dean (safeguarding designated leads)
or Mrs Wyer and Mrs Tyler (deputy safeguarding lead).
'We all have a responsibility to keep pupils safe to protecting them from abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns'.
Here are some things that our pupils say:
"Teachers are kind and listen, all of the children look after you if you are worried" Amelie, November 2017
"We have an anti-bullying squad who are children that you can talk to" Lacey, November 2017
We believe that safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility. All children are special and we work hard to provide an accessible and stimulating environment which cares for the diverse needs of all our children. We will do everything we can to protect our children.
In cases where the school has reason to be concerned about a child we may consult with the family or involve other agencies as appropriate. The school will not first inform parents of concerns in cases where a child's safety may be further compromised by them doing so.
We are proud to have renewed our STOP (Preventing and Tackling Bullying in Derbyshire) award for excellence in identifying, preventing and responding to bullying in June 2016. There are some links below to documents that we hope will support parents further including a leaflet about body image.
Parents who wish to bring cars to school should note that they are not allowed to use the school car park and, additionally, should not use, or park on, Church View itself. This narrow road is not suitable for lots of traffic and is a major safety hazard for our children. Those who can walk their children to school, please do so, it is much healthier for all of us.
If you have any worries or concerns about the safety of your child, or you think that it might be helpful to talk to someone in private about any issues, you are always welcome to come and see us for a chat and to share ideas or information.
Please find our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy below. This was reviewed in September 2016.
All other school policies can be found by clicking on the link below. Should you require any paper copies please ask or email the school office.


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