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Sweets in Spain
I recently had a longtime dream come true: I went to Spain! This post is a tribute to some of the amazing sweets I ate there. Just as I've imagined since my bygone college Spanish classes, I fell in love … Continue reading
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In the dusty, undeveloped wastelands of Western Mudos, cantankerous townsfolk find their settlements besieged by belligerent outlaws.
PLEASE NOTE: Requires at least a 1.2 GHz dual core CPU, 1 GB RAM with Adreno 225, Nvidia Tegra 3, ARM Mali 400-MP, PowerVR SGX 543MP, Intel HD Graphics or Vivante GC1000 GPU. Runs at variable resolution based on device capabilities. Performance settings available in app.
"A stunning and exquisitely realized masterpiece that delivers a gaming experience unlike any that we've seen before" – Game Informer
"A wild, beautiful and exceptional action experience" – IGN
Prepare to immerse yourself in 20 + hours of action-adventure.
In the dusty, undeveloped wastelands of Western Mudos, cantankerous townsfolk find their settlements besieged by belligerent outlaws. Along comes Stranger, a drifter turned bounty hunter, with a unique double-barreled critter-firing crossbow.
Stranger's Wrath has been passionately upgraded for this all-new release with all exciting new controls that make the most of the mobile format and improved visuals throughout.
* Fully configurable touch-screen controls let you move & re-size individual buttons to suit your play style
* Scalable virtual joystick for fine tuning sensitivity of movement
* Explore living towns, lush forests, and massive industrial facilities
* Seamlessly transition between first-person shooter and third-person platfomer
* Scour your surroundings for live ammo
* Work with a range of strategies to surprise, stun, lure, blast and bag devious outlaws
* Meet incredibly odd, funny and smack-talking townsfolk, enemies and natives
* Fight dozens of varied bosses with outlandish arsenals and outrageous names
* Complete "twin-stick" HID gamepad support, including specific control setups for Shield, Moga, XBOX 360, PS3/PS4, and many more
* Intuitive touch controls + a redesigned mobile interface make playing & navigating a breeze
* Incredible visuals that harness all the advanced graphics capabilities of today's mobile chipsets
* A hilarious script, theatrical soundtrack and compelling storyline with a shocking twist
* English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Finish, Swedish, and Polish language support
* Leaderboards, Achievements and Cloud Save
What's New
1.0.6 (a)
– Fixes for various devices and OS versions.
this version works with old OBB, you can download from this post if you haven't yet downloaded before.

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Rico Gonzalez from Woodside Bible Church Lapeer in Lapeer, Mi brings us this super simple (and super inexpensive) stage design.
How'd they do it? Quite simply, they took square pieces of card stock and folded them in fourths, diagonally. They simply attached them to the wall with double sided tape and then lit them with LEDs. Easy!


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For an agency over a century old, we have learned how to keep it fresh and evolve with the times. We continue to build the LF brand in new and exciting ways. This old dog keeps an open mind to new tricks.
Our brand anthem video aimed to express our core values: integrity, creative thinking, and all that jazz. If you started to tune out when we mentioned core values, we get it. The video could easily have become a boring corporate video, but instead we sought to capture the fun, creative, high-energy atmosphere of Lessing-Flynn.
Our talented art director Stephanie took the project on, and got to work animating. We wanted to show, not tell, so we opted for no voiceover. Plus, no one here sounds like Morgan Freeman. The fun graphics are enough to propel the story along, and show that we get stuff done while having fun, and do serious work without taking ourselves too seriously.
Now we'll stop talking and let you enjoy the show. We hope it gets you tapping your toes and smiling:


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It was a historic event last night (agenda here). Long serving Councillor Madoff said that she couldn't recall being part of a longer approval process since the Eaton's Centre in the 1980s. Looking to the audience there were a lot of familiar faces as we all gathered for the third time. Crowds were not quite as big as they were the first two nights and moods were generally tempered on all sides. Continue reading St. Andrews Rezoning Approved
Category: City of Victoria
Posts containing links to relevant information on City of Victoria issues, council meetings and committee meetings.
A Decision With Many Implications
This is a post that I've started, stopped, edited and rewritten many times over the past few weeks. Prior to going away in August, I was quite good with the blogging. I'd easily push out multiple detailed articles a week. But since I've returned, nearly 6 weeks ago now I've only published 7 articles and attended fewer meetings.
Why the malaise?
I had to admit that observing the city process and community reaction related to the proposed Bosa Blue Sky Properties rezoning & redevelopment request of the old St. Andrews School site in North Park has really put a damper on my enthusiasm for continuing to function as a city observer (see my Proposal Summary article here). That a seemingly reasonable project proposal and opportunity to bring life into a dead area, regardless of competing arguments for community safety, can be blindly moved forward by Council only to be so thoroughly rejected by a militant group operating under the pretense of a local community is incredibly dispiriting. Continue reading A Decision With Many Implications
A Deeper Look at St Andrews School Site
As your trusty municipal blogger, I naturally attended the August 27th Public Hearing (City agenda here) for the proposed Bosa Blue Sky redevelopment and rezoning of the long-since closed St Andrews School site on Pandora and Vancouver (also bordered by Mason Street). In total, apparently 48 people spoke and I was told by those who kept count that 26 were opposed to the development and 22 were in favour (video here and written minutes here).
Which is to say that there was representation from both sides but the process is not done yet and nobody seems too sure about whether this proposed project (latest staff report here) will be approved or not. At least 40 more folks are already signed up to speak at the continuation of the Public Hearing when it occurs on the evening of September 17 at Victoria City Hall (new agenda here). Other folks who have not yet signed up to speak are also free to make statements on this proposal.
I will be one of them. I'm sure it will be another long night. Continue reading A Deeper Look at St Andrews School Site
September 10 Council Summary & Observations
This past Thursday was the first complete Council meeting I observed in a while, due both to Summer break and my inability to stay and observe Council business after the Bosa Blue Sky properties Public Hearing for Pandora got adjourned at 11:30pm on August 27th (post on this coming soon). So what happened?
The agenda was full and the events (video) fairly interesting.
Continue reading September 10 Council Summary & Observations
September 10 PLUC Summary & Observations
It was a brief meeting this morning (agenda here and final motions here). Councillors Coleman & Thornton-Joe were absent and the only real thought I had observing the rest of them, is that the meeting (like so many others) played out like game of Ping Pong. The context is always somewhat competitive and usually only partially thought out because hey, you have to move quickly to hit the small ball and win. Isn't that what running a city is all about?
I digress. So what happened this morning (video here)?
Victoria BC Federal Election Primer
To help out in advance of the upcoming Federal Election on October 19th (Elections Canada website here) I created this page to provide links to federal candidates for the Victoria BC Electoral District as well as a growing list of scheduled public All Candidate Events. Continue reading Victoria BC Federal Election Primer
816 Government St/811-813 Wharf St Primer
816 Government St Public Hearing
This development application concerns the building at 816 Government/811-813 Wharf, located in the heart of the inner harbour and commonly known as the "Old Post Office/Customs House," and is comprised of three connected applications; a rezoning application, a heritage designation application, and a heritage alteration permit. This post will provide a primer on the complete proposal, summarizing the procedural timeline and actions to date.
September 3 GPC Summary & Observations
I expected that it would be a short meeting this morning, and I was correct (video here) but what still managed to surprise me was how Council spent their time during this committee meeting. As usual, the meeting started (agenda here) with Mayor Helps presenting her suggestions for the consent agenda (items to be passed but not discussed) and Councillor Isitt pulling most of them off.
Which is good because, why put something on the agenda if it isn't meant to be discussed? Regarding the consent agenda and undiscussed acceptance of costs for sending councillors to UBCM, I couldn't help noticing how different the costs are for each member of city council attending this event(largely because of differences mostly in travel & accommodation). For instance if we look at the two requests approved today: Continue reading September 3 GPC Summary & Observations
A Topaz Park Tent City Primer
As your local resident Council meeting live-tweeter and blogger I've observed the entire jumbled City process that has been, hey ok, we've got a bunch of folks sleeping in parks that costs us a lot of money to deal with so let's do something. To assist with this issue moving forward, I have cobbled together relevant blog posts to create an easy reading summary of the issue to date.
Enjoy! Sorry I won't be there to tweet tomorrow. Continue reading A Topaz Park Tent City Primer
July 23 Council Summary & Observations
So I learned a lot about plastic bags and the efforts of the Divest Victoria group while attending the lengthy Council meeting on Thursday (video here agenda here). Why was the meeting so long? Well mostly because a total of 17 people signed up for their respective 5 minutes to address Council and all but 3 of these groups were on the topics of banning plastic bags and socially responsible investing, as driven by the Divest Victoria group.
This clip (see below) from the especially verbose Councillor Isitt (maybe because he missed Planning and Land Use meeting earlier in the day) neatly encapsulates the general level of municipal operational professionalism at play on Thursday night. Continue reading July 23 Council Summary & Observations


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Whenever I presented Law of Attraction and inspirational workshops in the early 90's, I always tried to incorporate the BIG 'C's of success in my presentations. On one occasion my entire presentation revolved around 7 'C's of Success and I could have continued on for another full workshop as everyone was really into the subject matter.
I had written this blog some days ago when to my delight, I found an article by Jim Rohn called Change Begins with Choice. How truly synchronistic! I feel so blessed whenever this happens. I take it for confirmation that I am on the right track so I simply had to share some excerpts from Jim's article at the end. However, here are four of those big 'C's that I love to talk about.
The first is CLARITY – I have always stressed that in order to make any major change e.g., life, career, profession, residence, whatever; one needs CLARITY. Be clear of your intentions; whatever those intentions are. Then visualize and focus. Without razor sharp clarity, you may get something, however not what you intended or your heart desired. It is like the saying, "If you don't know where you're going, you are sure to end up some place else," Indeed! Clarity is very important. It is like the foundation when building a house. Except this "house" is your life. Clearly picturing the end result is crucial. And what a great delight when it turns out better than you anticipated.
CHOICE is one of my favorite 'C's. It is by far the most powerful of all. You have the ability and responsibility to choose whatever you desire. It is the choices you make in life that will enable you to succeed. You have been given this incredible gift called Choice. Only humans have the gift of choice. Use it wisely! Where you are today is due to the many choices you have made. If for some reason you are unhappy with your choice(s), Stop! Regroup. Refocus, and start to rebuild with CONFIDENCE. Remember success is only a CHOICE away.
CONFIDENCE – Once you have the clarity and have made a choice, go forth towards your destiny knowing that the universe is working on your behalf. Combining those powerful three 'C's in your life, be confident that whatever results appear in your life, it will be the perfect CHANGE you desired and visualized. The future and power is all yours.
CHANGE will be the new beginning for you. I wish you many blessings on your path to success.
Here is an excerpt from Jim's Article "Change Begins with Choice":
"Any day we wish; we can discipline ourselves to change it all. Any day we wish; we can open the book that will open our mind to new knowledge. Any day we wish; we can start a new activity. Any day we wish; we can start the process of life change." He goes on to state, "We cannot allow our errors in judgment, repeated every day, to lead us down the wrong path. We must keep coming back to those basics that make the biggest difference in how our life works out. And then we must make the very choices that will bring life, happiness and joy into our lives".
And if I may be so bold to offer my last piece of advice for someone seeing and needing to make changes in their life – if you don't like how things are, Change it! You're not a tree. You have the ability to totally transform every area in your life – and it all begins with your very own power of choice."
What do you think? I'd love your feedback. Don't forget to leave a link back to your own blog too if you have one via the commentluv feature here on the site.


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I started to work with BioThane this Saturday. It's a whole new beast on a whole new machine. A bit of a challenge, but I really like the material and am really enthusiastic to be moving into it. I followed the added instructions given for sewing BioThane and gave it a whirl on some test pieces.
At first I had a lot of success and was thrilled. I made two collars and was feeling pretty steady about it. So I started to go into production mode and started working on them batch style. This means I get a couple dozen going at the same time, completing one step in the process on all of the collars at one time, before moving onto the next step. Sewing batch style speeds up the process, and it also helps regulate and provide more ease of consistency.
A little while into the process the bobbin ran out so I rewound and replaced it, which also requires a full rethread of the machine. I also changed out the needle while I was at it.
Sounds easy right? I sure thought so. Having worked with sewing machines for over 20 years, I didn't bat an eye.
Boy was I wrong. The thread was no longer knotting. I spent the next three hours rethreading, rewinding, and trouble shooting in general before I called it a loss for the night and went to bed.
Sunday I got up, positive outlook and all, and spent three more hours repeating the same steps over and over trying to figure out where I was going wrong. I eventually picked up the phone and called Neely's Saddlery and left a message for help. Then my ego limped along with me to the couch where I spent some time sulking.
At 8:30 that night, Ryan, the owner of Neely's, called me back and spent about 30minutes walking me through the whole process until I was successfully stitching again. Then we discussed ways to improve my machines performance when working with BioThane.
It turns out I was making two very minor errors in the set up in regards to the particular thread weight I was working with, but as most sewers know, even the tiniest error can throw the whole sha-bang off. I am very much looking forward to hopping back into the driver's seat tonight and getting the batch back under way.
I am also proud that I purchased this particular second hand machine, that originally came from a family owned independent American owned company, that prides itself in such outstanding customer service. I could not expect a one on one walk through over the phone late on a Sunday night if I had purchased a machine from a big corporation. I will certainly be a returning customer and will be purchasing some different needles, thread and a specific BioThane friendly oil and pot from Neely's in the very near future.
Bottom line, the BioThane project hit a learning curve, but we took it head on and are back up and running.


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Aloha Holdings needed a new logo & brand identity pack design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 140 designs submitted by 64 freelance designers.
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We are a mortgage company that provides residential home loans.
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Police were called to Alec Baldwin's New York City apartment building, but this time he wasn't the one in trouble.
The actor tells The New York Times that normally when police are called to his Greenwich Village building, "you could likely guess it's about one particular person."
But on Tuesday, Baldwin says, his assistant and cleaning woman saw a neighbor hitting a woman over the head with a frying pan.
Neighbor Jaime McKeown was charged with assault. Baldwin says people in his building told him McKeown was furious at the woman upstairs for making too much noise.
Baldwin's recent brushes with the law have included face-offs with paparazzi and riding his bicycle the wrong way.
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We're Excited to Have You Be a Part of The First Season of The New Show "CROSSROADS"
With Our Award Winning Production Team!
CROSSROADS is a show about the intersection of our lives. It reflects the fact that we're not one dimensional, we're a multi-dimensional make up of a cross-section of different elements. We live at the intersections of relationships, health, spirit, and more and on CROSSROADS, we go deep into it all!
This Show Will Be Pitched to Major Networks and Launched On Apple TV, Youtube and Facebook For The World To See!
Massive exposure for you and your message!
The whole experience was exhilarating and very well structured and organized. I did my part and the details were handled by everyone else. It went very smoothly. It was fun and way easier than I expected to be. It was deep and expansive, empowering, enlightening and fun! I would definitely recommended it!-Rev. Sandi Daly, Divine Messengers Show
What Happens In This New TV Show Production?
- Live TV Shoot Day – We will shoot the pilot and sizzle in September in NYC. Subsequent episodes shoot locations will be discussed on our production call. We will shoot at least 1-2 episodes of the show in 1-day! Each episode is 30 minutes long but the shoot will take approx 4-6 hours so plan on a full day with 2-3 bzzoutfit changes! We'll provide lunch and finish with a lovely reception.
- We Will Also Film 2 Different Closing Segments and B Roll – At the end of every episode we will want to direct people to different options (charities, events, products, etc,) so we will determine what that is and then film content to add into the end of each episode.
- There will be 12 Episodes In the Season – We will roll out one episode per week for 12 weeks just like your favorite TV Shows and depending on current events it may be done live. If it's picked up early, we will of course adjust accordingly. Each panel member shares the links and on at least Facebook and Twitter, send at least 2 solo emails and post about the show anywhere and everywhere!
- Press Release About The New Show – We will write and syndicate a Press Release for you about signing a production deal with Sacred Rose Productions along with the concept for the show
- My Team Will Create A Show Intro And Theme – This is the fancy graphics and shots that will be the introduction for every episode of the show
- My Team Will Edit All Episodes For The Show – We will edit everything to make you and each panel member look and sound incredible.
- We Will Air The TV Show On The Divine Spirit Network – There will be 30-days of distribution on the Divine Spirit Network which makes it also available on Apple TV. After the initial 30-days, we will continue to host the content on the Divine Spirit Network and pitch it to existing major networks
- TV Training and Support Throughout Your Journey In The Divine Messenger Academy – As a bonus we want to ensure you are fully equipped and get the training you need to not only show up brilliantly on this TV Show, but have all the tools in your bag to always show comfortably and confidently on camera every time so you can be the Divine Messenger you came here to be. Once a month you will get live training from Orgena Rose and her team as well as access to our private Divine Messengers Portal and Facebook Community along with the monthly newsletter ($1,188 value)
- 60-Minute TV Show Overview Call – You will jump on the phone with Orgena for 60 minutes and work together to assess how best to spotlight your skills, your personality, hot topics and where they intersect to best create the initial episodes of the show
- Show Storyboard – We will map out each episode for the show and create the outline, themes, and production for each.
- Pre-Production Call – Before the shoot, we will jump on the phone to go over any questions or loose ends to make sure you are 100% confident with each step of filming this TV Show
- Shows That Sell Masterclass – Learn how to utilize your shows, interviews and appearances to get more bookings, more clients, and share your products and services in our partner's training class, Interview Revenue. ($299 Value)
This would normally be a $50,000-$100,000 production but you will be able to participate and receive all of this by either getting sponsors or being a sponsor and raising only…OROR
(The minimum sponsorship amount of $997 must be in by October 10. Additional sponsorship amounts over 10,000 will be split 50-50 with panel guests.)
Check Out What These Folks Had To Say About Their Divine TV Show Experience
"AHHHHHH that was so much fun. Orgena Rose you made me feel so comfortable in being able to share with everyone what is deep in my heart, pure transformation and getting into your authentic path. YES!"
– Rhonda Liebig
Personal Trainer, Health Coach and Author of "The FITT Solution"
"What a great experience! From getting hair and make up done, to seeing the beauty of the set, and getting to be in the audience as the episodes were filled, the day was magical. Orgena is a wonderful, soulful interviewer. I felt like she helped me really shine by her beautiful energy and wonderful questions. It was awesome to be able to promote that I was a guest on the show and then get great feedback about my episode. Thanks Orgena for the opportunity!
"WOW I feel so honored and excited and the sharing has already begun! One of the hardest things for me to be more visible is to feel fully seen, heard and understood at the spiritual levels, while understanding the value and the messages that need to be shared and to do that authentically. I have a long history of running from the camera that I have had to overcome. Orgena is a master at making me feel at ease and comfortable on camera, which has never been easy for me. It is the only reason I would even consider doing a TV show though I had been asked before. She has a way of pulling out the juicyness and making the whole process seem natural and easy.
You were BORN to do this! You're such a natural and I LOVE playing with you Orgena and look forward to all the ways we get to play in the future!" -Kumari, Kumarihealing.com
After you signup today, your next step is to schedule your initial 60-minute planning call to begin creating the outline and framework. You can do so on the next page.During that 60-minute planning call, we will create the outline and framework for your part in the show and discuss more details for the shoot!(The minimum sponsorship amount of $997 must be in by October 10. Additional sponsorship amounts over 10,000 will be split 50-50 with panel guests.)
What The Media Says…There is something special about Orgena! She has such a magical way of putting everyone at ease so they can be comfortable sharing their story. You're the next Oprah! – Rob Nelson, Nelson Radio, Clear Channel
(The minimum sponsorship amount of $997 must be in by October 10. Additional sponsorship amounts over 10,000 will be split 50-50 with panel guests.)
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The Divine Spirit Network is Founded By Orgena Rose
Called, "The Next Oprah," and one of the first online Entertainment Producers, Orgena Rose is founder of the Divine Spirit Network, a television network that broadcasts inspirational programs that shares the light and unconditional love of God though music and message. It broadcasts spiritually uplifting talks, interviews, services, conferences, concerts and other programming so viewers have the opportunity to experience Divine Healing Love, Peace and Hope.Orgena has combined her over 25 years in the arts and her spiritual journey which both began at the age of 7 to create a transformational experience that reaches people around the world 24-7. Highlights include performing on Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Disney, Universal, international tours, as well as appearing on OPRAH, Today, Rosie O'Donnell Show, Conan and PBS. She has also appeared in numerous TV commercials and movies, has sung with artists such as Patti Labelle, Lea Michele and Audra McDonald, and shared the stage the same stages as Wayne Dyer, Stedman Graham, Marianne Williamson, Michael Beckwith and other great luminaries.She has shared her original music and message at churches, spiritual centers, MCC conferences, charities and in concert since 1999 and has been recorded in numerous CDs including Broadway shows, Ella Fitzgerald tribute, Balm Ministries. She created her own record label, Sacred Rose Music, in 2006 and produced four CDs of her own music which has been featured in movies, as well as other other artist's music. Utilizing her background as one of the first Entertainment Producers online, she expanded it to Sacred Rose Productions in 2013 to also include music video and TV production.Orgena has also started numerous choirs and shared her voice, dance and theater expertise as a professor at colleges, high schools, and in workshops across the US helping others to "find their voice" and so they can sing and shine their brightest light since 1993. Her own education includes the University of the Arts, Westminster Choir College, Calvary Chapel Bible College and numerous other music and interfaith spiritual studies.To give back she founded the Global Artists Academy, which provides courses, programs and workshops to those less fortunate, and WILU, a scholarship fund which helps girls, teens and young women who have been abused, neglected or homeless. A portion of all proceeds will go to support our Charity Partners:
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Driving in Saudi Arabia?
Legal Requirements for Driving in Saudi Arabia
Dangers of Driving in Saudi Arabia
Driving in Saudi Arabia is undeniably dangerous. According to a 2013 World Health Organization report there are only 19 countries in the world with a higher road traffic death rate per capita. The number of road deaths per year has been on the rise in recent years. There were less than 4000 in 2000 and over 6500 in 2010. Today this translates as an average of around 19 deaths per day. Unfortunately, the majority of these accidents are caused by bad driving. Human factors cause about 85% of all accidents. In fact, one third of accidents are merely due to drivers not stopping at red lights. Other common causes are excessive speed, illegal U-turns, and reckless behavior.
A lot of young men treat driving like a hobby or a sport. It is not unusual to see teenage boys drifting with a crowd gathered around to watch. This obviously makes the roads even more dangerous.
Saudis are well aware of these fatal problems and local media has been vocal in demanding the government to do more. Although SAHER is a step in the right directions, some drivers undermine the system. There have been news reports of men vandalizing the machines and even the employees who operate the cameras (to the point of death). This isn't exactly encouraging news for people who are trying to make driving in Saudi Arabia safer.
Public transport barely exists, so if you're moving to Saudi Arabia it is inevitable that you'll get around by car. If you do not feel comfortable driving in such conditions, then look into hiring a driver that you trust. This is of course a more costly option, but being able to react quickly, confidently, and effectively is vital.
Driver's Licenses
Foreign men may drive in Saudi Arabia for a short term of up to three months. After this they must apply for a Saudi driver's license. Saudi Arabia has a license agreement with selected countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States. Male citizens from these countries can simply exchange their license for a Saudi one. To do so, drivers from these countries must bring the following documents with them to the local traffic police.
- two copies of the original license
- an official translation of the license into Arabic
- iqama ID card (green card)
For men of other nationalities it is more complicated. They need to take a written and practical test, as well as a bring proof of blood type, a copy of their passport, the notarized translation of their original license, an eye test, and their iqama card, as well as pay a fee. It is best to contact the General Department of Traffic to inquire regarding the procedure.
The legal minimum driving age is 18. However, it is not unusual to see boys as young as 10 or 12 driving, especially in rural areas.
Purchasing and Registering a Car in Saudi Arabia
Although Saudis eagerly purchase new cars, and some very expensive ones too, to do so as an expat is challenging. The paperwork required of expats is bound to dissuade even the most enthusiastic of car owners. Additionally, new cars are expensive and almost instantly decline in value after being exposed to the wear and tear of Saudi driving habits and extreme weather conditions.
Instead, it is much easier to hire a car with a long-term lease, or buy a second-hand vehicle from another expat. Keep in mind that if you want to buy a car, Saudi banks are strict when it comes to lending money to foreigners.
If your work has transferred you to Saudi Arabia, it is usually standard for your company to provide you with a company car (with the exception of teachers).
Regarding the pros and cons of importing a car versus leasing/purchasing one, the latter wins. One reason is that in addition to the complexity of importing a car and the paperwork required, cars in Saudi Arabia have been made for a particular climate. Therefore, a car from Northern Europe may have to be modified to perform properly in a desert climate. A European car may have been made to handle snowstorms, but not necessarily sandstorms.
To register your car you must visit the local Traffic Police Center. Check with them beforehand to confirm what paperwork to bring along. The term for vehicle registration is Istimarah.
Insuring your Car
It is now required to have car insurance in Saudi Arabia, although this wasn't the case just a few years ago.
You can be fined for not having an insurance policy (Ruksa). Saudi Arabia has a Traffic Violations Points System and too man fines result in a revoked license. It is required to have either third party insurance or comprehensive Insurance. Due to the frequency of accidents in Saudi Arabia, it is advisable to invest in full comprehensive coverage.
If you end up leasing a car, the dealership can normally assist you with insurance if it isn't already included in your lease.
Call the traffic police immediately if you get into an accident (993) and do not leave the scene of the crime. If you are asked to sign any paperwork in Arabic and you do not speak the language, either refuse or clearly write on the document that you do not understand what you are signing. This will help you in case you're left with the blame of the accident.
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Game Day Preview Canucks vs. Bruins: Return of the Champians
Canucks fans will never forget the 2010/2011 season. I mean, it was one of the most successful years in franchise history. And who could forget the dominance and ecstasy that season was or the heartbreak in the way it ended as tonight's visitors, the Boston Bruins, won the Stanley Cup in Game 7 on our home ice? That Stanley Cup run brought out a gritty rivalry between the Canucks and the Bruins. It brought out a different level of hatred that's extended even to fans and media from both cities.
Because of the NHL's unbalanced schedule at the time and the lockout-shortened season last season, these two teams have only met once since the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals – a Vancouver visit to Boston on January 7, 2012, or as Mike Gillis called it, the day the Canucks' 2011/2012 season started to go downhill. Cory Schneider was in net that game, a 4-3 Canucks win, and Cody Hodgson scored the winning goal, but the Canucks' play sagged after that game. Despite having the league's best record in the regular season, they were dispatched promptly in the playoffs by the Los Angeles Kings.
Tonight's tilt is the first of two meetings between the Canucks and Bruins this season; they meet again in Boston in February. This is the last game of the Canucks' 5-game home stand. They've won the first 4 games so far, and wouldn't it be something if they could cap off a perfect home stand with a win against one of their most hated rivals tonight? It won't be easy though. While the Canucks have been playing well, the Bruins have been equally good. The Bruins have won 4 games in a row, including 3 consecutive wins in Canada (Toronto, Calgary and Edmonton).
Who's Hot
Roberto Luongo was NHL.com's second star last night after his shutout performance against the Oilers. More importantly, he's won his last 4 starts. In that span, he's only allowed 4 goals while stopping 114 of 118 shots (0.966 save percentage).
Jason Garrison continued his torrid scoring pace with 3 assists last night. He now has 13 points in his last 10 games, and his 22 points for the season ties him for 4th in scoring among all NHL defensemen.
With goaltender Tuukka Rask battling the flu, backup goaltender Chad Johnson started in goal in the Bruins' last game against the Oilers on Thursday. He's has made the most of his starts this season and has won 6 of the 7 games he's played.
Jarome Iginla (yes I forgot he played for Boston as well) has 3 goals in his last 3 games. He currently sits in 4th in team scoring.
Who's Out
The flu has made its way through the Bruins locker room with Tuukka Rask being one on of the latest victims. If you believe head coach Claude Julien, he may or may not play tonight, "We just have to play through it… so Rask may play through it tonight."
The Bruins will also be without Chris Kelly, Loui Eriksson, Daniel Paille, Adam McQuaid and Dougie Hamilton, all out with injuries. Shawn Thornton is still sitting out his suspension, the full length of it to be announced later today.
The Canucks are still without Alex Edler, Alex Burrows and Jordan Schroeder.
Keep Calm
Nervousness is a perfectly normal feeling when the Canucks are playing the Bruins so here's something to calm you.


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By Pete Nakos
OhioBobcat.com Staff Writer
It's the things that lacked from the Bobcats 2016 resumé that still bothers the 2017 Bobcats' football team. A win over Eastern Michigan for example, even a Mid-American Conference Championship.
On Saturday in Ypsilanti, Michigan the Bobcats will have a chance at redemption against EMU and can take the first step to winning the MAC.
And as important players such as Javon Hagan or A.J. Ouellette will be, it's been a different cast of characters who've made the biggest impact on the Bobcats season thus far. It's been the likes of Bradd Ellis, Andrew Meyer and Evan Croutch.
Croutch leads the Bobcats with three sacks, tied for the second most in the MAC through three games. His 3.5 tackles for loss also leads the team. Meanwhile, Ellis has broken up a team and conference-high six passes which ranks sixth nationally, and Meyer landed on SportsCenter last week with a touchdown grab in the back right of the end zone.
"He's (Ellis) a good athlete, and you start with that obviously," head coach Frank Solich said. "He's a very bright guy and a very smart football player. He doesn't make the same mistakes time after time. He's a quick learner so he uses his intelligence to make himself a great cornerback."
Ellis, a cornerback, started at Ohio as a walk-on, moving his way up as a special teams player and late in the 2016 season started games. He's now a scholarship player and a leader of the Bobcats' secondary.
As for Meyer, with the departure of Sebastian Smith and Jordan Reid, along with the season-ending injury of Elijah Ball, he's found a groove for himself in the Ohio wide receiver corps. With the ability to rotate from the slot position to stretch the field as the deep guy, Meyer adds a wrinkle to the Bobcats' offense.
The touchdown catch—which landed him on national television—was his first since high school. He's a redshirt junior.
"I was the next man up and now with Papi (White) hurt someone has to step up into his position," Meyer said. "I think I'm filling in well. Coach (Dwayne) Dixon gets us prepared to play at any spot, we always go over it in the meeting room."
Alongside Quentin Poling and Chad Moore in the Bobcats linebacking group is Croutch. He's been able to complement the two, while still making his impact by putting a constant pressure on the quarterback. In last week's game against Kansas he hit the quarterback twice and collected six tackles.
"Next man up," Croutch said. "We need to know all the positions for whoever is in and out. It doesn't matter to me what front we're in, as long as we get the win."
It's the attitude and passion of Ellis, Meyer and Croutch that's willed the Bobcats to this 2-1 start. Each played in that loss to EMU last year, each remember that last-minute loss in the MAC Championship game.
Saturday will be the first step for the three of them and the Bobcats at redemption.


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Gritty urban drama, Nairobi Half-Life wins Film Africa 2012 Audience award
Nairobi Half-Life, the gritty Kenyan film by first time director Tosh Gitongo scooped the audience award at the 2012 Film Africa festival. It was among over 70 films showing at the festival, which is now London's biggest annual celebration of African Cinema and culture.
The audience award was presented at the last night of the festival by Marie Lora-Mungai, Founder and CEO of Buni TV. . Among the other films in the running for the award were Kunle Afolayan's romantic comedy, Phone Swap, about a business executive who mistakenly trades phones with a fashion designer, and Skoonheid, directed by Oliver Hermanus about forbidden love in post-apartheid South Africa. The Film Africa audience award was launched this year, and in addition to the Film Africa Short Film Award aims to give greater recognition to up and coming African film makers.
Nine films were up for Film Africa's Silver Baobab Award for Best Short African Film, won by Umkhongo, a south African fantasy thriller about an orphaned child with supernatural powers who is 'adopted' by a violent but empathetic tsotsi from the streets of Johannesburg.
Umkhongo, directed by Matthew Jankes, was made as part of Focus Feature Africa First, a progamme run to encourage first time African film-makers. There was an honourable mention for Flourescent Sin, a Kenyan film set in Nairobi's iconic central station and featuring a lithe, majestic drag queen as its protagonist. The Silver Baobab Award was presented by South African writer, Nadia Davids.
Both awards attract a cash prize, a £2000 prize towards their next production for the winner of the The Silver Baobab short film award and £1000 cash prize for the winner of the Audience Award, sponsored by Buni TV and chosen through votes by Film Africa audiences.
The second annual Film Africa festival was organised by the Royal African Society and the School of Oriental and African Studies and took place from the 1st November – 11th November 2012.


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Thursday, 1 April 2010
South Ayrshire Council says new opportunities are just the job!
EIGHTY-SEVEN local people are all set to benefit from new job opportunities, thanks to a successful bid from South Ayrshire Council to the Government's Future Jobs Fund.
A total of £564,000 has been awarded, with the first forty three recruits already taking up posts across South Ayrshire.
Aimed principally at 18-24 year olds who have been out of work for six months or more, the Future Jobs Fund offers employment and training lasting at least 6 months to each young person, helping them develop a wide range of valuable skills, preparing them to succeed in the labour market.
Councillor Bill McIntosh (pictured above), Leader of South Ayrshire Council and Chair of the Community Planning Partnership said: "This is excellent news for young unemployed people in South Ayrshire.
"Working closely with the local Jobcentre Plus, we have identified a range of opportunities with many organisations in which young people can best develop their experience and skills. Eighteen of these new jobs will be with social enterprises and the voluntary sector, and all have a direct benefit to local communities.
"I'm delighted the first forty-three are now employed, and look forward to the remaining forty-four posts being filled quickly by local people who will make the best of this terrific opportunity."
Ian McNeillie aged 20 from Ayr said: "It's good to have a job again. I've learned a great deal so far and will have the opportunity to gain hand cutter and strimmer licences as well as a Health and Safety qualification."
Twenty two-year-old Robert Steel also from Ayr agreed, adding: "It's been really interesting – I am part of a great team, all of whom are really knowledgeable, and I have learned a lot."
Peter Meechan, one of the new recruits from Dalmellington said: "This is a great opportunity for all of us, and we're really enjoying it, as we gain skills and experience while also making a difference in our local community."
Andrew Scott, 20, said: "I'm working with a grounds maintenance squad and we're working really well as a team. We're all local lads and all of us think this is one of the best opportunities around!"
Another member of the team, Ruarri Brown, 22, added: "This is a good chance to get your foot in the door to permanent work. It's great to get recognised training and skills, but even better to be in a job and to get paid!"
Jean Wilson, district manager, Jobcentre Plus Ayrshire concluded: "Helping young people from Ayrshire into work through the Future Jobs Fund is of direct benefit to them as it offers an excellent way of gaining new skills, taking part in relevant, up to date training and focuses on helping them build a career in a work area of their choosing."
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February 17, 2015 -- Professor Adam Winkler comments on a new approach to tighter gun controls - adding gun curbs for people linked to domestic violence. His comments appear in a Wall Street Journal article.
The focus on domestic violence, an issue that reaches voters that might not otherwise engage in the battle over guns, "shows a strategic sophistication on the part of the gun-control folks," said Adam Winkler, a Second Amendment expert and law professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. Domestic violence "is an emotional issue that people are willing to fight for."'
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I wanted to remind Blog's readers that new items are still popping up several times a day under the "TNNA Winter 2015 Phoenix" ta. Designers who haven't updated their website now have time to do so and the shops are posting new canvases that they ordered from the show on their website, blog or Facebook page. Just click on the tab to check on the latest, which will be on top and highlighted in red.
As you probably can't help noticing (since you have to wear sunglasses to look at Blog!) I've also updated the background image. This is a closeup from my current piece for Leigh Designs--Sultry Outback from her brand new Jungle Heat series.
The pictures aren't there to blind you--they are there to show off a new thread I've been playing with. If you look at the three yellow flowers, you'll notice that two are outlined and one isn't. The couched outline is Painters Threads' gimp, which is a rayon cord a little smaller in diameter than size 5 cotton perle. It looks a bit like DMC's memory thread, but smaller and it isn't bendable wire. It's just slightly stiff to bend. It comes in all the usual Painters Thread colors which are a mix of overdyes. I used the orangish MaryC.
This Etsy shop has some nice closeups where you can see what the thread looks like. I think it would make awesome surface stitches (French knots, oyster stitch, cast on stitches, or lazy daisy stitches).
It also made my yellow flowers look like appliquéd fabric, which is the look I was going for. Thank you, Painters Threads!
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As of the end of June, five members of the CTS Executive Committee will have completed their terms of service.
CTS would like to thank the following individuals for their dedicated service and support to the Center and the University during their time as Executive Committee members:
- Laura Bloomberg, recently appointed as dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, has been a member since 2013.
- Margaret Donahoe, executive director of the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, has served since 2009. Donahoe has also served on the Governance and Communications Subcommittee.
- Matt Kramer, vice president for University and Government Relations at the University of Minnesota, has been a member since 2015.
- Kevin McCarthy, director of procurement at C.H. Robinson, has been a member since 2011. McCarthy chaired the Governance and Communications Subcommittee from 2015–2017.
- Mark Phillips, commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, has served since 2011. Phillips chaired the Finance Subcommittee from 2015–2017.
The Executive Committee provides strategic direction to staff and oversees the implementation of CTS programs.


text: Still unpacking around here. Headed back to the old house to get some things I "need" and take our oldest daughter to supper. She's embarking on a big adventure Sunday – everyone seems to think 2014 is a year for new horizons. Can't say I disagree. New homes, new jobs – life is full of choices and hoping everyone I know is very happy with theirs. I completely believe they will be. Wanted to share a couple of my favorite things — Happy Friday and have a lovely weekend <3


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Tim Cook
Apple fails to establish foothold in market share, local production and retail presence in India
Experts feel Apple must go for a two-pronged approach — strengthen music and video services, and prepare the ground for making India a manufacturing hub.
Apple's China iPhone woes were foretold in Japan
Fanuc Corp., makes the metal casings on iPhones, and has been fretting about demand in China for a while.
Apple cuts sales forecast as China sales weaken; iPhone pricing in focus
The revenue drop for the just-ended quarter underscores how an economic slowdown in China has been sharper than many expected, catching companies and leaders in Beijing off balance and forcing some to readjust their plans in the market.
Apple's India profit zooms 140% to Rs 896 cr in FY18
The company saw its total income (including other income) rising about 12 per cent to Rs 13,097.6 crore in FY2018 from Rs 11,704.3 crore in the previous financial year, documents sourced by business intelligence firm Tofler showed.
Apple's India revenue up 12% to 13,098 crore in FY18
Net profit jumped to Rs 896.33 crore from Rs 373.38 crore, which the industry attributed to the high margin on the iPhone X and Mac computers.
India finds no mention in Apple's post-earning analyst call
Apple's management in earlier earnings call used to give more updates on the Indian operations, the potential of the market and business for Apple, and how it was able to achieve record revenue or sales of its main product, the iPhone.
Tim Cook wants India to have a larger slice of Apple
Apple's revenue in India grew 20% on year in the January-March quarter, driven by iPhones as well as its computers, outpacing its overall 16% growth, albeit off a lower base.
Apple sets new sales record in India, says Cook
He noted that India is the third-largest smartphone market in the world and said there are huge opportunities there for Apple.
Apple posts record India revenue in fiscal 1st half, to bring all initiatives to grow share
Apple has since long been planning to open its first retail store in India but has faced several hiccups including adhereing to local sourcing norms set by the Indian government.
Apple India logs highest ever revenue growth in Dec qtr
Apple has been expanding its presence in the hyper- competitive Indian smartphone market, even though its products are priced at a premium.
Apple supplier is said to plan India expansion in iPhone push
Apple's devices are particularly expensive in India because the government levies tariffs on devices manufactured outside the country.
Upbeat on India, Apple's Tim Cook plans rapid expansion; Chinese recipe to be followed
Apple said its India revenue had doubled year-on-year for the quarter ended September, backed by sales of iPhone, iPad and Mac which grew by double digits.
Apple revenue doubled in India, CEO Tim Cook
Apple revenues from India doubled year over year, said CEO Tim Cook. India also registered a 40% increase in iPad sales, also among the highest growth in major markets. While China grew by 12%, other emerging markets grew at 40% for Apple. Cook was addressing investors and analysts after the quarterly results.
Beat it: Alibaba's Jack Ma does a Michael Jackson on company's anniversary bash
Ma has every reason to celebrate as Alibaba's revenue rose to 50.2 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) in the three months ended June and the company has a targeted 45 to 49 percent growth in annual revenue.
Apple is making phones in India, Tim Cook tells Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Tim Cook apprised the PM Modi about the production of Apple's popular iPhone SE model at its Bengaluru facility and the app developers working for Apple.
Excited to keep investing, growing in India: Amazon CEO
Bezos was among the 20 US business leaders who interacted with Modi as part of a roundtable interaction. Others in the group included Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google's Sunder Pichai, John Chambers from Cisco, Shantanu Narayen from Adobe and Ajay Banga from Mastercard.
Excited to keep investing, growing in India: Amazon CEO
Bezos was among the 20 US business leaders who interacted with Modi as part of a roundtable interaction. Others in the group included Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google's Sunder Pichai, John Chambers from Cisco, Shantanu Narayen from Adobe and Ajay Banga from Mastercard.


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Probably the Best Promo Video Ever…PERIOD.
Let's talk about tampon/pad commercials. They're lame. About as lame as getting your period on the first day of vacay. Or the night you decide to sleep with your new dude for the first time (WHY, GOD WHY?!).
Anyway. It's like, HELLO, what a golden opportunity for advertisers to make funny ads for women (because we all know guy shit gets all the cool commercials), but their "clever" attempts always fall flat.
Until now.
When my super-witty, ultra-creative, always-cool friend Liza (founding editor of Scoutmob) sent me an email with "Blog worthy" as the subject line, I had no doubt it would end up right smack on Witty + Pretty in the near future. And I was right.
Say hello…to HelloFlo.
GENIUS. About halfway through, I realized I was watching with wide eyes and my mouth hanging open (well, between laughs). Camp gyno?! Red Badge of Courage?! I'm Joan and their vag is the Arc!? It's like Santa for your vagina!? I die. And is that Maya Rudolph's daughter at the :30 second mark (has to be).
Anyway, that little girl and this ad are incredible, and the concept is pretty sweet, too. How many of you ladies have frantically scrambled around the house digging through drawers and purses for a tampon you just KNOW has to be there when Aunt Flo (that bitch) arrives? Because I do it pretty much EVERY. MONTH. And I find one about 37% of the time.
How it works: You pick a package of protection depending on your flow ($14-$18, includes shipping), and there is a "tampon only" option (I mean, I haven't touched a pad since 8th grade). It shows up when you need it, and also includes "some delicious treats," which I assume is chocolate, but hope is alcohol. One caveat: Right now, the goods are Tampax Pearl and Always, but as they grow, they expect to carry more brands. When they get Playtex Sport, I'll be up in there like a, well, you know.
And seriously, let's hope the Camp Gyno sends vodka.


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We have a few new casting additions to share with you today. Here they are in brief:
- Vanessa Hudgens (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island) is the latest addition to Machete Kills, the sequel directed by Robert Rodriguez and starring Danny Trejo.
- William Hurt (The Incredible Hulk) will join Akiva Goldsman's directorial debut, Winter's Tale. The adaptation of the Mark Helprin novel stars Colin Farrell and Downton Abbey's Jessica Brown Findlay.
- Margo Martindale (Million Dollar Baby) joins the family in August: Osage County, based on the Tracy Letts play and starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and Chris Cooper.
Hit the jump for more on each project.
First up from her own website (via Digital Spy), Hudgens is set to star in Machete Kills as Cereza. No other details on her character were offered. Machete Kills recently saw the addition of Lady Gaga and William Sadler. The sequel also stars Mel Gibson, Amber Heard, Jessica Alba, Zoe Saldana, Sofia Vergara and Trejo as Machete Cortez. Not to mention Charlie Sheen in a cameo as the President of the United States and Alexa Vega all grown up.
Deadline reports that Hurt will join Winter's Tale in the last major role, that of the father of a dying young woman (Findlay) who falls in love with a thief that breaks into her home (Farrell). The film will take place alternately in 19th century and in contemporary Manhattan. Winter's Tale also stars Will Smith and Russell Crowe in supporting role.
Deadline also reports that Martindale will join the family of John Wells' directorial effort, August: Osage County. The Emmy winner (Justified) will play Mattie Fae Aiken, the wife of Charles Aiken (Cooper) and sister to Violet Weston (Streep). Roberts stars as Violet's daughter, Barbara, with recent addition Abigail Breslin playing Barbara's daughter. The picture follows a family who comes together in the wake of the absence of their alcoholic patriarch. August: Osage County stars filming in Oklahoma late this September.


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Sometimes I hear people in the blogosphere complain about philosophers and what we do. This often comes from someone who is largely unfamiliar with philosophy, and you can see this because these people commonly express explicit philosophical positions while they are complaining about philosophy. This suggests they just don't get what philosophy is. Sometimes I get annoyed at this and try to point out the mistake, but most of the time I let it slide recognizing that the person in question is just naive. Sometimes, though, I read something from a philosopher, and I understand these people's frustration. After all, this is likely what they had in mind when they voiced their complaint. Now is one of those times.
Andrew Pessin, Chair of Philosophy at Connecticut College and author of The God Question, wrote an article for the Huffington Post a couple of days ago entitled "How to Be Certain Your Religion Is True and Still Get Along with Others." So, what's Pessin's big idea?
Choose some important, life-governing, very controversial thing you happen to believe in with great fervor: the existence of God (or perhaps atheism), the truth of Christianity (or Islam or Hinduism, etc.), absolute morality (or relativism), etc. Focusing on religion as our example, you can now say, first, that you believe, with certainty, on the basis of reason and evidence and testimony, in the truth of, say, the various individual tenets of your version of Christianity, and thus believe, with equal certainty, in all the things entailed by that belief: that, say, all other competing religions and doctrines are simply false.
But then you can say, second, something else: that you may be wrong.
Yes, Pessin thinks the resolution to the world's religious conflicts is to say you are certain about something, but then say you're not certain at all. He calls this the "Paradox of the Preface."
What's this about? Pessin thinks that someone can say that she is certain about something while simultaneously saying that, as a fallible human being, she is also certain she made a mistake somewhere in their reasoning. Sounds like a contradiction, huh? Pessin agrees. He writes,
Well, there is the implicit, apparent contradiction. To believe of each and every sentence that it is true is to believe, in effect, that not one of the sentences is false; but to believe that there is at least one error in the work is to believe that at least one of the sentences is false, and thus to contradict the first belief.
Even so, he says we can recognize the contradiction while still being certain about both things.
Man, there is so much sloppiness here that I want to bite something. First, in philosophy "certainty" has a specific meaning, and it means that there is no doubt. If that's not what Pessin has in mind, he should define the term. The point there is that, even if I recognize that I am fallible and capable of mistakes, I likely am not certain that I have made some mistake in my reasoning. Were that the case, I would be going over that reasoning carefully to find the error. Rather, I just see that it is possible that I made a mistake, but that is nothing like having certainty about it. So, even if Pessin means "certainty" as having no doubt when he talks about believing that one's religious faith is fully correct and all others are wrong, he can't mean certainty in the same way when talking about the fallibility of one's reasoning. But which use of the word does he have in mind when he talks about 'certainty'? There does not seem to be any way to tell. Regardless, there is a big problem here.
Next, I just do not buy the idea that someone can be certain about something, like that God exists, while saying that he might be wrong. That just means you are not certain! In that case acknowledging some contradiction does not seem to be some brave honesty. On the contrary, it seems wholly dishonest. If you are certain, you would not think you had made an error. If you are worried you made an error, and surely if you are certain of such, then you would not be certain of the assertion you are making in the first place. The idea that you can be certain about both things really is a contradiction, and when you have contradictions that means at least one of the propositions in question is false. It is as simple as that. You do not get to brutely assert both as true and not look like either a liar or a fool.
There is a larger point to this whole nonsense, though. Pessin is suggesting that affirming the paradox is supposed to somehow make people get along with each other, but he gives no indication of how this is supposed to work. Indeed, there are lots of things about which I am not certain but which seem reasonable, so those are things upon which I act. Even in those cases, lacking certainty, acknowledging the possibility that I am wrong does not prevent me from acting, and that seems to be the kind of thing for which Pessin is pushing. He seems to think that if people admit to…well, not doubt, but being both certain and not-certain at the same time, that this will alter their actions in such a way that people of different religions can get along. But why would he think this? There are any number of people who admit to times when they question their religious beliefs, but that hasn't stopped religious conflict yet. Seriously, does Pessin think he is so smart that no one ever realized that there might be room for not-certainty in their beliefs before he wrote this? Surely not. And yet, here he is suggesting that such an admission will result in some kind of large-scale harmony between members of different faiths. But, certainly, this has not happened yet, even though people recognize that they can make mistakes.
Dude, what a dumbass.
Accepting contradictions is not a way to accomplish anything except confusion. Being sloppy in your definitions only spreads confusion. Confusion is not peace. In fact, confusion is often the origin of conflict. Pessin is the kind of philosopher who gives the rest of us a bad name.


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Nor do we need the sort of US regulation under which, as we now see, the outcome of the rule in the financial business becomes -- heads you win, tails the taxpayers lose. Nor is there any attraction except to simple-minded adherents of 'market place freedom' of the actual 'unregulation' of aspects of that financial system ( like credit default swaps, so-called to avoid the use of a more accurate word -- insurance -- which would have attracted regulation). The self-serving and the ideologically deluded for too long loudly declared their belief that markets are self-regulating. Obviously they are not. As the chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission has now admitted: voluntary regulation doesn't work.
In the run-up to the current financial mess in the US, it has been accurately observed (in the New York Times among other places) that financial regulation did not reduce risk it allowed it to be hidden; investors (including supposedly highly sophisticated ones) had no real idea of how exposed they were to unacceptable risk.
Is it not fair to question the value of a financial regulatory system that did little or nothing to prevent or even impede the development of a huge sub-prime mortgage industry in the US based on the promiscuous and sometimes illegal promotion of millions of residential mortgages to house buyers whose credit worthiness went unchecked, whose income levels were ignored and whose financial ignorance and gullibility was the basis of their signing of mortgage documents?
What we have seen since the onset of massive US government bailout activity is an unappetizing lining up of various financial services companies, auto makers et al (even the porn industry is asking for $5 billion) to receive taxpayer funds. So far requests, too often, seem to be greeted with what seem like minimal or non-existent government controls, insufficient accountability, minimal compliance requirements but not by even elementary tracking of the actual use of the billions of dollars being handed out.
I suppose it can be argued that such a pattern merely corresponds to the corporate incompetence and misconduct that was central to the mess that we as well as the Americans are in. After all how much more ridiculous can it be that, for example, during pre-meltdown activity in the market, financial companies could shop for a favourable rating among rating agencies -- as Lehmann Bros. did and received a AAA rating 4 days before it failed.
But financial regulation needs to be both informed and effective and therein lies one of the challenges to insurance regulation in Canada. Some Canadian insurance regulators have (as one senior and experienced insurance regulator said to me privately) no real understanding of the business they are regulating. There are many stumbles along the road to effective regulation and I have long resisted the common call within the business to reduce financial regulation, as if its reduction constituted some sort of ideologically-driven vehicle to carry business to the promised land of market place capitalism.
But when it comes to selling insurance, and the division between provincial and federal regulators and between prudential and market conduct regulation, we must aim for an appropriate balance at the provincial/market conduct level between regulation and handicap, as well as distinguishing usefully between the vital prudential or solvency regulation of insurance companies on the one hand and appropriate levels of market conduct regulation of agents which -- if not properly understood, set and directed -- can unnecessarily reduce both service to the public and their opportunities to buy a client-resistant core product, i.e., life insurance.
Having sat for many years on the companies' side of the table dealing with regulatory issues I know that carrots to encourage voluntary behaviour by business are all very well but they need to be backed up generally by some sort of regulatory stick, explicit or implied. Why? Because some life companies will bend over backwards to do what most of us would regard as the 'right thing' but there are others which will do far less on their own or in some cases nothing at all unless there is a regulatory stick swishing about somewhere behind them.


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Arvard Baker Watkins 1917 - 2008 Mount Vernon, Mo.
Arvard Baker Watkins, 90, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at a Veterans Home and Hospital in Mount Vernon, Mo.
Mr. Watkins was born Oct. 27, 1917, in LaVerne, Okla., the son of J. Harve and Harriett Barker Watkins. At a young age, he moved with his family to Salina and two years later they moved to Vinland.
Mr. Watkins graduated from Vinland Grade School and attended Vinland High School for two years. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served 10 years aboard ship before and after World War II. The remainder of his career was spent with the United States Strategic Command, including time in Korea and Vietnam. He was serving in Ft. Huachucha, Ariz., when he retired in 1964.
In September of 1952 he married Fay Harrington to San Francisco. She died April 30, 1995.
He moved to Everton, Mo., in November of 2003 to be near his sisters and families. He entered a care center on March 13, 2008, at Republic, Mo., and was transferred to the Veterans Home June 6, 2008.
Survivors include two sisters, Charlene Watkins Jones, Baldwin City, and Evelyn Watkins Whetten, Springfield, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Lila M. Watkins, Baldwin City; two nephews and two nieces.
Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, James Arlis Watkins.
No services are planned in accordance with Mr. Watkins' wishes.


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Friends are growing concerned for Katie Holmes' health as she and hubby Tom Cruise are targeted with death threats.
Katie, 30, has been snapped looking pale and gaunt.
The A-list couple are being targeted by groups opposed to their Scientology religion and the FBI is taking the threats very seriously.
Cruise, 46, has also had threats from people angered by his role as Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg in Valkyrie.
At the film's LA premiere last week, he was abused by anti-Scientology group Anonymous. Security has been stepped up around the couple.
A source said: "Tom takes the security of his family very seriously."
The couple's ordeal began four months ago when Cruise was warned anthrax would be placed in his LA office.
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2012 has been one of my favorite years in rock music. There have been so many great rock albums released, one of which is the side project from Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti, simply called Tremonti. The name of the album is "All I Was" and Mark really took the heavy up a notch. It's a great album and once I saw them live I ended up liking the album that much more. Currently Tremonti has Wolfgang Van Halen covering bass duties which just adds a little bit more to the whole project. Recently I got the chance to chat with Mark and drummer Garrett Whitlock about the album, Wolfgang Van Halen, his experience listening to the new Van Halen album live in a tiny room at Eddie Van Halen's house and by live I mean Van Halen played it live for him. We also chat about the new album and his experience with "That Metal Show." If you want to listen to the extended interview you can do so here:
Zoiks!: How did Wolfgang Van Halen end up playing with you guys on this tour?
Mark Tremonti: Brian (Marshall) had something personal come up the night before our Rhode Island show on September 10th, the night of September 10th. He (Wolfgang Van Halen) was in town with the Sevendust guys. I called him up and said, 'dude we got a show tomorrow night, what do you think?' and he said, 'I'll be there in an hour.'
Z!: What was the back up plan?
MT: There was none (laughs).
Garrett Whitlock: If Wolfie wasn't there I don't know what we would have done.
MT: Actually the guitar player in Man the Mighty would have had to learn the songs, because he's like a shredding guitar player, but he looked pretty taken a back.
GW: I've got to learn twelve songs in three hours…deer in the headlights for sure (laughs).
Z!: Wolfie had to do the same thing didn't he? Did he know the songs ahead of time?
MT: He knew the record like the back of his hand by just listening to it. He learned some of the songs, but one take through each one and he memorized them. He's kid wonder.
GW: Tell him something once and it's there, it's crazy.
Z!: I don't know much about him other than he's Eddie Van Halen's kid, but I heard an interview with Eddie and he said, 'if you think I'm impressive wait until you see my kid.'
MT: He's pretty impressive.
Z!: Is he really that?
GW: He's the real deal.
Z!: You (Mark), before the Van Halen record came out, because you got to hear it ahead of time were asked over and over again about it. How did your relationship with Wolfie start?
MT: First time I met him we were both playing in the same city, I think it was Baltimore. He had invited us to come to his sound check. So we went to see their sound check and after their show he said he was going to catch a runner over to your show, to catch the end of our show. In our encore he comes and watches the rest of the show and we hung out for a little bit. The next time we came to LA, he had become friends with Eric (Friedman) our other guitar player, because Eric lives out in LA too. The next time we went out there we were all just kind of hanging out and he asked if I wanted to come see Van Halen practice, or he said, 'do you want to come see practice tomorrow?' (pause) No (laughs), So he came and picked me and Eric up and drove us to his dad's house, because that's where they practice. 5150 Studios is actually up in the parking lot of his dad's house. We went in there in a room no bigger than this and listened to the Van Halen record. We listened to it live.
Z!: Wow, you were recently on one of my favorite shows, "That Metal Show" and I'm glad they're starting to get guys like you and Myles (Kennedy) and even Godsmack, what was that experience like?
MT: It was cool, I was really nervous leading up to it. It's easy when you're doing an interview with all your band mates, but when it's just you without your guitar. The good thing was before I did the show I got to meet Eddie (Trunk) in person. He was very cool, he was friendly with Myles, so when he asked me to do the show I was nervous, but I was already comfortable with him. Then after that I did three of his radio show interviews before "That Metal Show." I didn't know the other two guys but it was very cool.
Z!: You've got kind of the best of all worlds. Creed is this massive band that can play anywhere, Alter Bridge is an established band that's still growing and now with Tremonti you get to start all over again. As an artist what is the most rewarding for you?
MT: I like to see things build up. I think we're all proud of the way this is starting. At this level everybody that shows up to the show are people you just love. These are the supporters, the seed that's going to grow into something bigger. We're having a blast, I don't think we'd be having a better time in arenas; this is great in the clubs.
Z!: You're fronting the band this time around, was that the plan the whole time?
MT: Yeah, for this it was. I've been a songwriter for so long. I just have ideas stockpiling and this was the perfect time to get some of the ideas that I've actually tried with the other bands that might have been too heavy or just didn't fit. That was kind of the first thing I brought up. As we kept going I'd show these guys other ideas. It was always the heavy ideas that got them excited, but I was always planning on being the singer. Until I had actually sang at concert level with the guys I didn't really realize I'd be able to do it.
Z!: What was the first time doing it live like?
MT: I was nervous as Hell for months and months leading up to that show, but I was eerily calm that day. I had all my friends around; it was a small local club. Once I got up there and started singing all my nerves were gone. It just takes that one-second. After that, book whatever, book Leno, book this book that (laughs), I'm not afraid anymore…I'm afraid of losing my voice tonight.
Z!: One of my favorite things about the album is that it's super heavy but at the same time it has these really cool melodies its not just screaming like a lot of metal is.
MT: Melody is the most important part. That's what excites me the most, vocal melodies, even more than the gnarliest riffs; actual melodies are my favorite parts.
Z!: I recently talked with John Connolly of Sevendust about his side project Projected which features Eric from your band and Scott Phillips (Alter Bridge, Creed), and Vinnie Hornsby (Sevendust) and we had kind of joked about an Alter Bridge, Sevendust, Tremonti, Call Me No One and Projected tour.
MT: That'd be rad.
Z!: Could something like that even work?
MT: I would do it in a heartbeat. I think it would definitely.
Z!: Protecting your voice would have to be the hardest part.
MT: You couldn't sing twice, but I'd love it though.
Z!: Carnival of Madness 2013?
GW: There you go.
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Scorpio Horoscope 2016
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Scorpions have a great magnetic personality. As their mascot is "the scorpion", they can be argumentative and elegant but that's simply because they see all oppositions a healthy change. Scorpio is the most misunderstood of all zodiac signs. Even when scorpions appear self controlled and calm there is a furious intensity of emotional energy under the composed exterior. They are like volcano which may burst into eruption at any moment. Part of the negative side of scorpion nature is a tendency to discard friends once they cease to be useful. Even if they get everything in their favor they are still not satisfied. They probably take good care of their body or at least talk about doing so.
Family Life
Siblings and well wishers are going to bring profits for you. Your tuning with them will improve to a great extent. Continuous ups & downs seem coming your way. You can expect a sigh of relief after August, but prior to it, be very careful. Equation with your mother will not be that good and one thing or the other will always cause tension between you two. But, things look exactly opposite between you and your father. Immense support will come from his side. Happiness is assured for children, but their stubborn behavior might give you major troubles at times. Conjugal life will bestow you with everything you want. Make serious efforts to keep harmony alive between you two.
Dates you need to be careful on
Everytime Moon is in Gemini, avoid travelling. Important decisions need to be postponed when Moon occupies Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. Huge investments, purchase of new things, new deals or agreements and major decisions should be strictly avoided from January 9 to January 20, March 7 to April 6, May 1 to May 17, June 25 to July 20, September 7 to September 19, October 8 to November 29, December 22, 2016 to January 5, 2017.
The best remedy for you is chanting of Hanuman Chalisa. Other thing which will help you is keeping your surroundings clean. Jealousy and feelings of envy need to be avoided. These things bring nothing more than wastage of time and energy.


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Being The Only Child In the Family
Being the only child in the family can be considered as advantageous for some people and disadvantageous for others. Although it has some advantages like more undivided attention from parents, no sibling rivalry and more material benefits, it also has its disadvantages like a lonely childhood, becoming a selfish person when grow up, the parents burden that a child has to carry after some years and the bad manners of a child.
The advantages of being the only child in the family can be divided into two sub-categories such as materialistic and psychological advantages. The former one concerns the benefits thta the child gets more as in the case of parents who buy more presents to their only child whereas the latter one concerns the parents undivided attention and the non-existence of sibling rivalry. Because of the fact the child knows he or she is the only one, he feels that he doesnt have to be perfect and try to be loved more since the parents dont have anyone to make comparisons with.
The disadvantages of being the only child in the family can also be divided into the same sub-categories as materialistic and psychological disadvantages. The materialistic ones are that the child may grow up spoiled since he or she will get lots of presents from the entire family and attract more attention. Consequently, this will give rise to the childs bad manners and the worst example of their behaviour. Accordingly, such a person will probably see his or her parents as a burden when they get old. Similarly, the psychological ones are having a lonely childhood and not being able to share things with others. Since there will be an absence of a playmate, the child may grow up as a selfish person unless he or she learns the idea from school. Moreover, loneliness may cause the child to become depressed or emotionally disturbed.
In conclusion, being the only child in the family can be seen as positive or negative depending on peoples point of view. Nevertheless, parents should always pay attention to their child or children equally and take into consideration what being the only child may cause him or her to become in the future.
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What is an aerobic treatment unit?
A home aerobic treatment unit (ATU) is a wastewater treatment machine whose main function is to treat household sewage. It is also referred to as a mechanical treatment plant. With proper design, operation, and maintenance ATU's can provide a high level of sewage treatment. They come in many shapes and sizes and are extremely important in protecting human health and the environment.