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Installing several programs on your laptop makes it handy, especially for business travelers, but it can also slow your system down. Installing additional RAM can speed up your computer's response time and it is relatively cheap and easy to accomplish. Here's how to install notebook memory, buy the right kind the first time and avoid paying for labor.
1Determine your current RAM type, amount of RAM installed and maximum availability.
- Some laptop brands make it easy for you to find out the type of RAM you have, but it can be a challenge for other brands.
- Check the documentation that came with your computer.
- Visit your laptop brand's support site and search for your model and build to determine the kind of RAM. The model, serial and build numbers are found on stickers on the bottom of your computer.
- If all else fails, visit www.crucial.com and download their free system scanner. Running this quick scan will produce a browser window with your computer's RAM details.
2Shop for your upgrades.
- Prices for the various types of RAM can vary. It's possible to find 4 GB sticks of DDR3 RAM for about $50, or a set of 2, 2 GB sticks for $64.
- Many computer technicians recommend that you install RAM as matched pairs, splitting the total RAM in a laptop into 2 equal sticks. Using multiple smaller sticks of RAM rather than one larger stick can increase the bandwidth of the memory and improve performance in some cases.
3Access the memory compartment of your laptop.
- Power down your computer. Once it has completely shut down, unplug the power cable from the wall and then from the computer.
- Flip the laptop over onto a static-resistant surface. Touch a switch plate or otherwise ground any static electricity you may have built up. Remove the battery.
- Find the memory bay and remove the small screws holding the door. Lift the door out of place.
4Install the new RAM sticks.
- If you are replacing 1 or more sticks, remove them first, working from the top down for sticks that overlap.
- Gently pull back the clips securing the RAM stick and lift the outside edge slightly. Slide it back out of the bay when it is at a 45-degree angle.
- Insert the new sticks in the opposite fashion. Seat the pins into the bay while holding the stick at a 45-degree angle. Once the RAM is seated, press it down until the clips snap around it.
5Return your laptop to operating condition.
- Replace the memory bay door and screws. Reattach the battery and plug in the power cable.
- Turn on your computer.
6Check to be sure that your laptop is recognizing the total amount of RAM you have installed.
- If it is not, follow the process again to make sure the RAM is seated firmly in place and installed correctly.
- If the RAM is still not recognized by your computer, double check the system specifications to be sure your system is capable of supporting the amount of memory you have installed.
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- Many electronics store clerks will be happy to help determine the type and amount of RAM you have installed in your laptop if you bring your laptop into the store with you.
- Defective RAM is not uncommon. Make sure to keep your receipt until you are certain that your purchase is acceptable.
- If your Notebook is running a 32-bit operating system, you will not be able to use more than 4GB of memory unless you install a 64-bit operating system.
- Apple recommends that Mac users allow only certified Apple technicians to replace and upgrade RAM. Check your user documentation carefully, as installing your own memory in a Mac computer may void your warranty.
- Avoid touching the gold pins on the bottom of the RAM while doing this. Too much dirt on the pins can cause them to not be recognized by your PC.
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- Small flat-head screwdriver
- RAM sticks (memory)
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Peavey 6505 vs Bugera 6262 – Which is better?
October 27, 2015 by Charlie · 10 Comments
First up in this tube guitar amplifier shootout is the Peavey 6505+ (aka Peavey 5150) – Peavey 6505+ 120W Guitar Amp Head is great for hardcore or metal players. SIX – 12AX7s in the preamp add up to even more terrifying punch and mind-rattling gain. Read more
PRS SE Custom 24 Review
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Do not think of the Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 24 as an "economical" guitar. Think of it as an awesome types of electric guitars for guitar buyers guide.
Ever since the mid 80's, Paul Reed Smith Guitars have earned a respectful reputation for their instruments, which are known for being excellent sounding, effortless to to play, and, all too often, high priced. Comparable to most guitar manufacturers, Paul Reed Smith have released a low-priced series of guitars to render PRS instruments more reachable to a broader crowd who may not otherwise be able to afford a Paul Reed Smith axe. With this series, the Korean-made SE Custom guitars, have been very well received by guitarists on a budget.
PRS' original axe was the Custom 24, so, of course, it's only appropriate that one of the finest SE guitar models is the SE Custom 24, a lower-cost version of the original Custom 24 flagship electric guitar. It priced nearly at a quarter of a "original" PRS Custom 24, so how do they compare? Read more
ESP Guitars: History of ESP Guitars
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Electric Sound Products (ESP) Company was created in the year 1975 by Hisatake Shibuya, a resident as well as a businessman from Tokyo, Japan. Shibuya started as a manufacturer and a producer for the replacement parts of guitars. This firm was very well known for the high-quality parts. After a year of gaining such reputation, ESP started to engage with the designing and creation of guitars. ESP entered the Japanese market, later expanded and took their chances into the global market of guitar industry. Entering the US market in the year 1983, ESP Company started designing for local artists in New York from 1984 to 1985 where they had already introduced about 400 Series as their primary introduction of products in the US market.
Among the local artists were Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones, Page Hamilton of Helmet, Bruce Kulick of KISS, Vernon Reid of Living Colour and Vinnie Vincent. Creating and producing guitars for these artists was there effective way of becoming more popular with bands from other countries. At the same time, ESP Company also started to make the necks and bodies of Kramer. During a tour in Tokyo in the year 1986, George Lynch found out about ESP guitars when he walked into one of the shops, looked around for a replacement part and later, he found out that ESP Company is able to customize guitars. Read more
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Jimi Hendrix The Ultimate Guitar Hero -R.I.P
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The Greatest Guitar Hero, Jimi Hendrix still remains one of the most influential forces in rock music. Pulling unprecedented sounds out of his Fender Strat, Hendrix challenged musicians and guitarists to explore a wild new world of tones and textures, dazzling and confounding guitar greats like Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend and Eric Clapton, who still speak of Hendrix with a hushed reverence. Other players before him might have experimented with feedback and excessive distortion, Hendrix turned those practices into an art fashion. He was the first player to use the whammy bar as an instrument unto itself, making his Stratocaster talk, scream and howl. Read more
Marshall 2203KK JCM800 Kerry King Head
December 27, 2014 by Charlie · Leave a Comment
When you take the amp that has been the source of pure rock and roll crunch for decades and mix it with one of the most powerful metal guitarists ever to unleash havoc on this planet, what do you get?
Give up? How about Marshall's 2203KK. What's the 'KK' for? Why, the loveable Mr. Kerry King from Slayer, of course! Did I say 'loveable'? OK, perhaps not so much, but this amp sure is!
The 2203KK is essentially a modified JCM800, tweaked to Kerry's specifications. The guys at Marshall took his threats… um… I mean, suggestions, and incorporated some very awesome features. Read more
Stupid Cheap Guitar of the Day: Squier Bullet Strat HH
December 21, 2014 by Paul Heller · 12 Comments
Many guitar players tend to make a certain face when they hear the word "Squier". It's the same face you make when someone says "telemarketing job" or "infomercials". Forever destined to be the Yugo of the music world, the good folks overseas who make Squier guitars for Fender have pushed out a new model that is already changing the minds of those who put their hands on it: The new Squier Bullet Strat HH. Read more
How to choose a kids guitar
December 20, 2014 by Charlie · 4 Comments
Most of us readers at Gear Vault remember what age we started playing guitar and what kind of guitar we played. But many parents are stumped on which kids guitar to get their youngster. Rather then buy your child the ever so popular 'Guitar Hero' TV game system, why not persuade them to play the most popular American instrument, the guitar. Hopefully this article will shred light on a difficult decision on which kids guitar to purchase. Read more
Guitar Smashing Tips: How To Destroy Your Instrument
You are true blue musician, a lover of all things sound related, and a consummate professional. Naturally, you're going to want to destroy your guitar or instrument as part of your live show. Read more
Who inspired you to learn how to play guitar?
No matter what anyone says, every musician pulls influence and is inspired by at least another musician(s) in his or her lifetime. For me, my list of artists spans a few different genres, and I really don't think some of my playing would be what it is today if not for them. Read more

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ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- In a joint board meeting held Oct. 5, the Elmsford Union Free School District and the Village of Elmsford honored 15 high school students who successfully completed training this summer to become Westchester County's first Community Emergency Response Team.
The students, under the direction of CERT Coordinator Barbara Eannazzo, spent several weeks learning life-saving and disaster-response skills. The students who participated in the training volunteered for the initiative.
"We are all proud of them," said Schools Superintendent Joseph Ricca, while watching the students receive certificates for successfully completing the program.
The CERT concept was first developed and implemented by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985 as a way to prepare citizens to meet their immediate needs in the case of an earthquake or other disaster.
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Tina Chou's latest lookbook defies convention and brings a conceptual theme to life. Titled 'The Second Sex,' the genderless range is inspired by the famed Simone de Beauvioir novel of the same name.
Models Toby Huang and Daisy Yuping Wang star in the lookbook and pose in a vibrantly hued and whimsical studio space. The pair is captured by photographer Ash Fang's lens and are given silver haired looks courtesy of Eddi Hsu.
The Tina Chou Fall/Winter 2015 collection draws inspiration from gender stereotypes and misconceptions, aiming to ultimately break them. The genderless range boasts sculptural silhouettes and is an androgynous interpretation of traditional sportswear staples like parkas, oversized sweatshirts and basketball shorts. The lookbook also highlights causal footwear accessories and athletic sock accessories.
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With the use of ICTs changing the face of information seeking and communications in day-to-day life, governments have recognised the potential for economic growth and development. So ICTs like Broadband are viewed as critical tools for daily life. But does everyone have the same access and ability to use these immense resources? And what is the usage of these technologies in other countries around the world?
Not all government projects across the globe are successful at encouraging adoption and use. And with an estimated 85% of e-government projects in developing countries being either total failures or considered as partial failures, what are the reasons for this?
Dr Jyoti Choudrie, from the Systems Management Research Unit, presented two papers on uptake of ICT in two developing countries at the recent Special Interest Group on ICT and Global Development meeting held in Barcelona, Spain.
The first paper, entitled "Culture and Gender's Influence on E-Government Diffusion in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study", looked to understand and explain the influence of culture and gender upon e-Government awareness channels in the three largest indigenous societies in Nigeria: Ibo, Yoruba and Hausa. The findings showed that social interaction (based on culture and gender influences) had a large impact on awareness channels. So to improve the diffusion of e-Government products and services, social interaction is a necessary element.
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Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Parson informed a state Democratic lawmaker who threatened President Trump's life to resign by September 13 or the state Senate will move to expel her.
Parson, a former sheriff who also serves as the president of Missouri's State Senate, pointed to a section of the Missouri Constitution that relates to penalties for lawmakers guilty of "contempt and disorderly conduct."
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Missouri Democratic State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal called for the assassination President Donald Trump last week in a Facebook post that stated: "I hope Trump is assassinated!" during an exchange with a left-wing activist who claimed a family relative was a Secret Service agent.
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Joint Replacement Surgery – Hip & Knee
Hip and knee replacement surgery has a dramatic effect on patients' lives. It is generally recommended if conservative measures have been ineffective or are likely to be ineffective. Most patients are able to go back to their former active lifestyle as their pain is relieved and mobility restored. Age is not a bar to joint replacement surgery. Modern materials and techniques have largely overcome the problems of wear and loosening of the implant. This brief introduction to joint replacement surgery will give you a flavour of the different types of joint replacements of the hip and knee performed by our surgeons.
Total Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement is probably the most successful operation performed by any surgeon of any specialty.
It involves replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head components of the ball and socket joint. It is indicated in painful conditions of the hip such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis and certain fractures and in a vast majority of cases it results in a dramatic improvement in the quality of life. Modern hip replacements are made of materials like titanium or high grade stainless steel and contain bearings such as ceramics, cobalt-chrome and highly cross-linked polyethylene that make them very durable. Age is not generally a concern when considering someone for a hip replacement as long as they have the right level of fitness and the operation is done for the right indication. The probability of most good hip implants surviving 10 years is over 90%.
Total Knee Replacement
Knee replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve the pain and disability of osteoarthritis. It may be performed for other knee diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. This is a well established procedure giving consistently good outcome with long term results often matching and sometimes exceeding those of total hip replacement. In general, the surgery consists of resurfacing the diseased or damaged joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee. During the operation any deformities must be corrected, and the ligaments balanced so that the knee has a good range of movement and is stable. In some cases the articular surface of the patella is also removed and replaced by a polyethylene button. Functionally, most patients get back to their formal lifestyle including most non-impact leisure activities like golf.
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
This is an excellent procedure for limited arthritis or the knee. Usually performed through a smaller incision than total knee replacement, only the part of the knee that is diseased is resurfaced. The joint therefore feels and behaves more like a normal knee. Recovery is rapid and the patient is often discharged within 2 -3 days of surgery.
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing is an alternative to hip replacement surgery in some patients. It is a bone conserving procedure that places a metal cap on the femoral head instead of amputating it. There is no long stem placed down the femur so it is more like a natural hip and may allow patients a return to many activities. It seems the ideal option for young individuals with severe hip osteoarthritis who are likely to outlive any prosthesis that they receive and who are keen to carry on with an active lifestyle. In the unlikely event of the resurfacing failing many years down the line the bone stock that has been preserved in the first instance makes the revision in most cases almost as easy as doing a primary hip replacement. According to the Australian Registry data for 2009, performance of hip resurfacing for men under 65 years of age is better than total hip replacement.
Revision Hip and Knee Replacement
Primary hip and knee replacements do fail in time for a number of reasons. Revising them is highly specialised surgery requiring extensive training and access to sophisticated equipment, implants and hospital facilities. In most cases the old prosthesis is removed and replaced with a new implant. The surgery is often long and the risk of complications is higher than after a primary operation. Patients tend to spend the first 24 to 48 hours after the procedure in the high dependency unit. Surgery may involve the use of ultrasonic devices to remove the old cement used for fixation of the prosthesis, bone graft and/or custom made implants. Identifying failing joint replacements and performing the revision early is crucial for a successful outcome and therefore a regular follow-up by an orthopaedic surgeon is advisable for all patients carrying a hip or a knee replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is joint replacement surgery recommended?
The reasons are many. Most patients with severe hip or knee pain as a result of advanced arthritis may be candidates for joint replacement. Joints can also get damaged due to previous injury or infection. There are many more indications including congenital disorders, childhood disorders leading to arthritis in later life, avascular necrosis etc.
- How long do joint replacements last?
On average a hip or knee replacement has a 90% chance that it will survive 10 years and a 80% chance that that it will last 20 years if done by a well trained surgeon at a specialist hospital. The survival is highly dependent on the quality of surgery and the implant used.
- What are they made of?
Modern joint replacements are made of many different materials – these include Cobalt-Chrome alloy, surgical grade stainless steel, titanium. Your surgeon should be able to give you more information depending on what joint you are having replaced. All joint replacements done at Udai Clinic are imported at the moment.
- How long will I need bed rest for?
You will almost never need any bed rest. The aim of the surgery is to get you out of bed as soon as possible after surgery. You will need intensive physiotherapy during the recovery phase of 6-8 weeks.
- How long will I stay in the hospital?
On average a patient after joint replacement will stay between 5-7 days in the hospital.
Following complex joint replacement, the stay may be longer.
- Will I be able to sit on the floor?
Many patients can sit on the floor after joint replacement surgery whether it is the hip or the knee. However, your surgeon will guide you on this depending on what you are having done and the complexity of the surgery. Kneeling might be difficult after knee replacement surgery. Again, the quality of surgery is the key. If done well and if the patient is motivated, most activities of daily living are possible.
- Can I ride a scooter or drive a car afterwards?
Most patients can start driving after about 6 weeks but please discuss this with your physiotherapist or your surgeon.
- At what age is joint replacement recommended?
Joint replacement can be done at any age. Most patients are between 55 – 80 years of age but the range can be from teenage to over 90 years. As long as the patient is reasonably fit, joint replacement can be done. Your doctor should be able to advise on this.
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Dr Udai Prakash at the Intermediate Instructional Course on Total Hip Replacement, Oct 2015
Intermediate Instructional Course on Total Hip Replacement
Dr Udai Prakash was one of the two chief instructors at the intermediate hip replacement course run by the world renowned DePuy Synthes Institute at MS Ramaiah Medical College on 31 October.
This course was for the young surgeons who wanted to learn about the finer aspects of total hip replacement surgery.
The delegates were involved in an interactive session with Dr Udai Prakash and were taken through the procedure on cadavers rather than on plastic bones which is usually the standard in many courses. Hands on experience on cadavers gives young surgeons an opportunity to refine their surgical skills prior to performing surgery on patients.
These courses are certainly not a substitute to being trained in recognised institutions by experienced surgeons but is considered an adjunct to their training.
BLOG – TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT versus PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT by Dr Udai Prakash, Orthopaedic Consultant Hip and Knee specialist
If you have been recommended a knee replacement then you may be a candidate for a partial (uni compartmental) knee replacement.You may be a good candidate for a partial or uni compartmental knee replacement if your arthritis is confined to a single compartment of the knee.
Your knee is divided into three major compartments: The medial compartment (the inside part of the knee), the lateral compartment (the outside part), and the patella femoral compartment (the front of the knee between the kneecap and thigh bone).
Partial Knee Replacement
In a partial knee replacement, only the damaged compartment is replaced with metal and polyethylene (a surgical grade plastic). The healthy cartilage and bone in the rest of the knee is left alone.
Total Knee Replacement is also a highly successful procedure. More than 600,000 knee replacements are performed in the US annually and this number is set to reach 4 million by 2030. Similarly, in India it is thought that over 30,000 are being performed annually and this number is increasing by 15% annually.
Partial knee replacement numbers are much smaller as not all patients are suitable for this type of conservative surgery and not all knee surgeons are trained in performing this surgery.
Dr Udai Prakash, is chief joint replacement surgeon at Udai Omni. He has over 20 years of experience and specialises in primary and revision hip and knee surgery.
To consult Dr Udai Prakash, please email firstname.lastname@example.com
Dr Udai Prakash and Dr Sharat Kusuma give a thumbs up to Partial knee replacement
Dr Udai Prakash, earlier this month welcomed Dr Sharat Kusuma also an expert in minimally invasive surgery to Udai Omni Hospital.
Together they performed several partial knee replacement surgeries. The hospital is pleased to announce all patients are doing extremely well. Their star patient was Mrs I. S. aged 79years, had bilateral partial knee replacements walked within 24 hours, with good physiotherapy was up and about to visiting friends, shopping outdoor within 10 days and resuming full activities within 3 weeks.
Both Dr Udai Prakash and Dr Sharat Kusuma feel that the partial knee replacement should be considered by all patients who are thinking of having a total knee replacement.
1 in every 4 patients with advanced arthritis of the knee may be suitable for a partial knee replacement which holds several advantages over the total knee:
- Bone conserving
- Ligament conserving
- Smaller operation
- Smaller incision
- Minimal blood loss
- Much faster recovery
- Normal knee function
- Better movement
- Can play sports like badminton and gentle tennis
- Easier to climb stairs and sit on the floor
Dr Sharat Kusuma, MD, MBA. Dr Udai Prakash FRCS(Eng),FRCS(Edin),FRCS(Tr&Ortho) offer surgical and non surgical treatments of hip and knee joint conditions and specialise in Partial Knee Repalcement.
Recommended further reading: Avoid a Total Knee Replacement with a Patial Knee Replacement.


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What will happen when the current 14.5 mtr need replacing? Maybe more 14.5 mtr's., maybe not, as manufacturers are possibly not offering them any more, although Volgren does still show the option in their current product offerings.
The current 2 door 14.5 mtr buses have only 56 seats, is something of a road monster requiring specific road permits and the Scania/Volgrens in ride really badly – it almost seems as if the rear suspension set up is far too hard! No doubt, they have a high standee capacity, but in Adelaide at least, the standing loads were frowned upon as these buses operate along a freeway to and from the Adelaide Hills. This was very much the reason behind the double deck trial – high seated load (88??) and little need for standees; a safety issue according to the government.
Well, I am not sure how successful the Scania/Gemilang has been viewed as, but it is regularly in service most days and drivers and passengers both seem to like it.
The problem with deckers is that unless a large fleet is operated, the cost sorting out the roads tree pruning, signs and poles modified) for say one or two buses is very expensive (per bus) and it probably is not worth it.
In Hong Kong, two operators have recently introduced a low height version of the AD Enviro 400 and it is an absolute ripper!
NWFB (New World First Bus) bought 50 in 2017 to replace and add to 40 low height Tridents and NLB (New Lantau Bus) have 14 in 2018/9 to operate to a ferry and to other places on Lantau Island where single deckers had previously been operating. Years ago NLB operated a small number of full height Leyland Victory deckers – I really don't know how they got on with these as to get the Enviro 400's operating a fair amount of tree pruning had to take place!
Both companies seem to operate these Enviro 400's as sort of "go anywhere" buses - they are powerful, operate in areas with some really challenging topography - winding narrow roads with steep hills and loads of foliage and this brings me to the point of this.
These deckers are 10.4 mtrs long, only 4.168 mtrs tall (13' 8") and seat 73 + 15 standees + a wheelchair position. These particular ones are too wide at 2.52 mtrs, but wouldn't take much effort to produce a conforming bus. An ideal replacement for the 14.5 mtr buses!
Whilst they have a modest overall height, being a full low floor chassis, there is sufficient headroom in both decks.
The photos (which will appear below) were taken last month show the NLB version, just coming into service and part of a page reproduced from Danny Chan's Hong Kong Year Book 2017.


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"Mighty Warrior, Come Out of the Pit!"
by Steve Porter, Bloomfield, NY
Dear Precious Ones,
One morning in prayer, I saw a giant pit that had trapped many people—a pit of despair, of sin, of compromise, of failure and hopelessness. Then I saw the Great Shepherd extend His hand to pull OUT desperate souls, giving them a second chance and making all things new!
I believe that in the Church there is coming a season of tremendous restoration and preparation, for God desires to restore all that the locust has eaten in your life! He will give you double for your trouble and turn your scars into stars reversing the curse. Let me emphasize here that this is a strategic season and we are not to squander or waste it.
The Lord says, "This season, if you will hear My words—you will come out of that pit, so do not be content to stay there. Do not lose hope and accept your desperate situation, but rather speak to your pit, to your circumstances, and say, 'I am coming out!' Satan has tried to manipulate and deceive, convincing many that there is no way out of the pit, and when they believe his words, they become apathetic and lose hope. But his words are lies, because you are coming up and out!"
This season is a strategic one and you MUST invest and be a good steward of this time, in order to be prepared for what is coming in the near future. Do not say, "I have another year to get it together," or "I will worry about that later." Now is the time! You have a choice—will you accept your fate and remain in your pit, or will you take the hand of the Great Shepherd who desires to pull you out and once again set your feet on solid rock?
The years ahead are incredibly important, and the choice you make now will determine your course. I hear the Lord say even now: "Will you waste another year? Will you squander it, staying in that pit of hopelessness? I am already reaching out to you, so take My hand, and let Me pull you out and give you a second chance! I am calling you! Come out and be separate! Do not dabble in the world. Do not flirt with compromise and sin, for satan knows his time is short, and that what he does he must do quickly. Be not ignorant of his evil plans toward you, but know that I have already provided a way of escape for you."
I hear the Great Shepherd saying, "I am calling the prodigals home, so stop running! Can you hear Me calling your name? Can you sense My great love for you even now? For I have a table prepared just for you—a place already set, and I am inviting you to come and fellowship with Me again at My table. Remember when we would sit there for hours sharing our hearts with each other? I miss My time with you!
"I'm calling you home right now. Do not feel shame, guilt, or fear, but COME as you are and I will lovingly restore you for I am God. DO NOT WAIT ANY LONGER! I have already prepared a feast for you, as well as a new set of royal robes, and right now I give you a rod of authority. I will restore you, and you will reclaim all!"
"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him." Luke 15:20
Beloved, if you have a son, daughter, or loved one who is a prodigal, declare that this is your season! Don't give up! Don't accept the lies of the enemy. LOOK UP and declare that this is your year of total restoration!
In this season, I also see the Lord's hand pulling out many Believers who are trapped in the pit of debt and sickness, the pit of lost opportunity, the pit of depression, delivering them from strongholds and carnal habits. This new season will also be that of preparation for that which is ahead, that is why this word is so vital; we MUST be prepared! We stand at a crossroads. There will be a great and terrible divide between those who are hungry for God and those who are spiritually content in their apathy.
"But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut." Matthew 25:10
There will be a great divide between the "wise virgins" of Matthew 25 and the "foolish ones." And while the apathetic spirit of Laodicea (see Rev. 3:14-22) will increase there will also be a growing remnant who will seek God's heart, and refuse to compromise or accept anything less than His fullness and the manifest presence of God.
I see desperate ones coming out of the pit of Laodicea; I see them fully abandoning themselves for the deeper things of God. And they will not be left empty-handed, but God will fill their treasures with Himself and they will feast on His presence, becoming mighty warriors equipped with everything they need for the most powerful ministry the world has ever seen! Let Your Kingdom come, Oh Lord!
I thank You, Lord, that this next season in my life will be one of restoration and preparation! I look up from the pit and see my Redeemer that stands with eyes full of love ready to pull me out and give me a fresh start. Let me hear You whisper my name and let me sense Your loving touch. Oh, how You love us, beloved. Oh, how You love us all
The Lord is saying, "Mighty Warrior, come out of that pit!"
"He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." Psalm 40:2
Steve Porter
Refuge Ministries


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Are Americans Saving Enough for College? Ipsos Public Affairs/Sallie Mae How America Saves for College Report 2013
In 2011, America sent nearly 22 million people to college. With tuition prices on the rise many American families are getting a head start on saving for college. Are they doing enough though?
In a report published today by Sallie Mae and conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs, we illustrate the current trends in how American families are preparing for their financial investment in higher education.
Half of US families are saving for college. Of these, 34% have been saving since the birth of their child. With parents starting to think about college expenses so early, it is not surprising to find that 70% of savers are confident they will reach their expected college savings goals by the time their children begin college. However, our projections show that parents may be over-confident about their ability to save for college, as our calculations suggest that they will save less than half of what they expect to save.
Of the families that are not saving, 53% say it is because they do not have enough extra income, and 47% give reasons like scholarships expectations, competing priorities, procrastination, and that they expect their child to take responsibility for paying for college. For families who have not started saving for college, 45% say they are currently focusing on other priorities. This is likely a response to a protracted, weak economy with parents focusing more on short-term saving goals instead of longer-term goals such as saving for college.
In addition, the report goes into more detail on exactly when parents plan to save, where savers invest/save their money, what plan savers have in place to build their savings, as well as why people do not save for college. The report also compares this years' study to previous studies conducted in 2009 and 2011.
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How to make money on social media
Nearly everyone and their dog has at least one social media account these days. But did you know that social media is actually a viable platform for earning additional income? Only a select few wind up millionaires, like PewDiePie, The Fine Bros. and Ryan Higa, but just below the top tier, many can still earn a handsome side income, leaving the rest of us wishing we could be influencers in our own right. So, how exactly does one make money on social media?
Tips for making money on social media
Always produce original content
Having great original content is the main driver when it comes to making money on social media. In fact, original content that is interesting will help you increase your number of subscribers and followers, and this formula holds true not only for social media like Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, but also for websites, blogs, newspapers and other kinds of print media.
There are times when people do not know what they want to read until you serve up a story or a photolog of your thoughts. Stumbling upon original content is always refreshing, rather than the same old, rehashed story ideas found on other accounts or websites. The best way to come up with such original content is always to make sure it comes from the heart, and that you write, shoot or post for genuine readers. Organic growth is always the best way to go, and along the way, you will earn a faithful following that makes your site or social media channel more valuable to rake in the advertising dollars.
Include a shock factor
There is also the shock factor of being the very first person out there to do something, or showcase a daredevil stunt that requires plenty of guts to accomplish. Needless to say, one's life should never be put at risk just so that you can get more views. However, this has not stopped some folks in the past from putting themselves in precarious, life threatening situations just to shoot a selfie that would hopefully get traction and go viral. Posts that have a shock factor are bound to draw far more viewers than usual, which translates to money in the bank.
Going viral
Coming up with a post, a thought, or even a meme is something that social media users do all the time. There are magical moments when a particular post goes viral, spreading like wildfire with everyone talking about it, retweeting or reposting it on their profiles, and the trend continues until a large section of the Internet community have seen or read it. You can incorporate the previously mentioned methods to try and craft the best possible story or post, but sometimes it is a sheer stroke of dumb luck that propels a particular post or story to go viral.
Transforming followers into patrons
Why not leverage the power of Patreon? Patreon is a unique platform that allows virtually anyone to support a content creator monetarily. It works on a pledge basis, where content creators are tipped each time a new piece of content is released. Musicians, vloggers, artists and anyone with a unique, bankable talent tend to benefit more than say, a regular Joe on the street without something uniquely creative to offer to the world.
Working with brands
Why not work with brands instead if you have gained a sizable following? Companies continue to look for different ways to stretch their marketing dollar, and hiring influencers has been the trend in recent years. You can carefully craft sponsored content and publish it on your very own social media channels, so that your followers will become aware of the brand's products. It needs to sound natural from your side, but it has proven to be mutually beneficial for both brand and influencer.
Write a book
Personally, I don't think that people are reading less, but rather that people are reading differently. The way words are consumed has changed with the proliferation of smartphones. If you already have a large following, why not write a book in your area of expertise and sell it digitally or through traditional brick-and-mortar channels? Your many online fans would no doubt want access to this "premium" content, and might not mind paying for it. Again, original content plays a very important role here, so get those creative juices flowing.
Social media remains a vibrant platform for making money, and you could someday turn it into your full-time job if you have all of the right pieces in place. With smartphones becoming more common around the world and digital content consumption increasing all the time, social media is here to stay. Brands are always on the lookout for the next influencer who is able to suit their style and products to push for even more sales. Creative folks, if you have not yet kicked off a social media channel of your own, perhaps now is a good time to do so!
Have you ever tried to make an income with social media? Is there anything holding you back?


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Sunday, February 3, 2013
Missional and Discipleship Hug it Out
Now it's years later, my doctor reminds me that I'm pushing forty, my husband's beard is entirely gray, and we're living in the city. Times have changed. "Missional" is still mostly hip, but us Christians are as fickle as anyone, and we're ready for a new thing, or at least a new word. People are starting to throw stones at poor ol' "missional".
Consider this my fight for an almost-underdog.
I recently read an interesting post on the interplay between the missional movement and discipleship. The author, Mike Breen, asserts that the missional movement will fail because of a mass abandonment of discipleship among missional churches/leaders/people.
The comments are worth reading, at least the top third (they get a bit redundant before long), but honestly, there was so much churchy smart talk that it became difficult to wade through. That right there is so much of our problem. We talk too much, too smart. We say things only we understand and we secretly love that feeling. We talk and talk and talk - to each other. We stay home and we talk. We go to church and impress each other with our yikkity-yakness.
I'm over it.
I can't say that we ever sat down to really formulate a philosophy of "missional" living, or the precise ratio of missional:discipleship we would employ.
I hesitate to even say that I'm living missionally, and I wouldn't dare brag about making disciples.
All I know is, we knew we had to go, so we went. We knew that for us, it was increasingly improbable that we would ever wrap our arms around anyone remotely unlike us. We were fenced in by a bunch of us'es, so we had to go. Somewhere. Anywhere.
Now we're home and our family has grown. We help with small things and with big things that look small to us.
My discipleship strategy has involved very few words. I tell our new people frequently that I'm praying for them. I talk to them about my life in the exact way I would talk to you - my faith is a natural part of it. Out the gates, I don't invite them to church. I don't point out their sin. I don't tell them their life would be better with Jesus.
I do tell them, when I know I'm supposed to, that God loves them and created them with a purpose. I tell them that I love them. I tell them I'm proud of them. I make my flaws and my humanity evident to them and I tell them that God rescued me, that He saved me from the brink of ruin.
That's all I do.
Mike Breen might say it's all wrong. You might nod your head with him.
And you know what? I'm open to the idea myself.
But all I really know is love.
Is that a bad thing?
All I know is that God is love. I know he's fierce and powerful and that He holds every one of us in his hand. I can't do any of that other stuff, but I can do the love. Not as well as Him, not as perfectly or completely, but it's within my jurisdiction to like and love them.
In drop-jawed amazement, I watch Him compel them, in part through my humble, broken, infant love. He does the big work.
When I was a little girl, someone asked me how many people I had saved. He said he had saved six, but his dad was up somewhere in the twenties. I knew it was bogus and I was still wearing velcro tennis shoes and plastic bird barrettes.
I am positive that Mike Breen defined "discipleship" as more than "saving" someone. I'm not trying to overstate his point or misconstrue what he said. But from where I sit, we're talking about two sides of the same coin. I feel sort of, "Duh."
Without God drawing me into His heart for the poor and the marginalized, I wouldn't see it as mandatory to go to them. Without going to the hardish places with Him, I'd be content to continue snacking on the status quo of my old life and my tired faith.
My discipleship has become my first concern. Nothing else happens without it.
Then, I wait expectantly for the girl to ask me at out of left-field at midnight if we can start a "one-on-one Bible study". I answer the text on December 12th about whether we'll all live to see tomorrow and I bawl my eyes out while she's swept straight into the heart of the Father who finds her utterly irresistible and lovely.
I don't want to hear much more about what's being done wrong in this "movement". (Unless it's unbiblical, then that's obviously a different story.) I'm tired of the straw men line-up, where people too tired or too scared to act start pointing fingers and outlining reasons to keep staying home and studying. (Again, I'm not talking about Mike Breen here...his post is just what got my wheels turning.)
We can call it whatever we want. Whatever name we give it, it will keep being messy and complicated. It will continue to draw skeptics and critics. We'll make mistakes, and we'll make them again, but at the end of the day we'll face-plant on the pillow begging for the truth of God's love to penetrate our hearts. We'll do our best in all of our jacked up humanity to reflect some of that game-changing love onto the ones around us who need it most. And when God starts to correct their vision, we'll cry and celebrate and limp along snail-slow with them while they're introduced to something brand spanking new.
That, to me, is discipleship. It's alive and well in this "movement". It's more necessary than ever.
While we're on the topic, I always love what this guy has to say about the missional movement. He tells the truth with much grace and an absence of churchy hullabaloo.
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Oh girl, you're speaking my language. I am wrestling, this fine Sunday, once again with my feelings about church. not enough to even put it down on paper...but enough that it sits below the surface poking at me and wanting my attention.ReplyDelete
somehow I fear we're doing it all wrong.
If you wrote a book, I would read it...LOVE every single word.ReplyDelete
"We talk too much, too smart. We say things only we understand and we secretly love that feeling." - yes, yes, and yes. I'm guilty - as I've been a church girl my whole dang life...and I'm so over it! Let's just be real - let's love real - let's give real - and let's just get over our 'holy talk'.
Personally the word "relevant" is driving me nuts...overused to the max.ReplyDelete
Oh! And the phrase, "let's unpack this". Let's quit talking and planning and go love somebody where they are. Too many organized meetings takin' up time.
i agree with ashley, i would read. :)ReplyDelete
it IS all about love. that's not a bad thing. :) it's the only thing (know ya know). i figured out earlier this year, i mean it finally sunk in (duh)...if we really truly grasped this verse: "love the Lord thy God with all your heart, mind soul & strength & your neighbor as yourself," we wouldn't need anything else. the rest would follow. i will never love Him as much as He loves me, but i have seen first hand what happens when one asks God to help them love Him more and i never want to go back.
keep on loving friend. keep on "being" & allowing God's light to shine through you in whatever mysterious ways He directs.
I have never heard the word missional before . I go to church every Sunday, volunteer in the kids church and have been in bible studies for years. I did live overseas for 4 of the past 6.5 years so perhaps that is why? Anyhoo. Thanks for the encouragement to just love.ReplyDelete
xo ellie
Amazing! Our pastor was talking about this very topic today...and the fact the too many of us are "auditing" our faith and we will not take this seriously until we knock it off and get in there and do the work of loving His people-ALL of them!ReplyDelete
I had a newly-repentant-turned-to-Jesus-from-drugs friend tell me once that she could never know all the stuff I know about the bible. She told me with critical attitude of herself while simultaneously putting me on a pedestal. I replied, "Lacy. You know what I see when I see you? You know this much (using fingers to indicate an inch) about the bible and you obey "this much" (using the same measurement) of it. I know this much (hands stretched out) and I obey this much (using my fingers again). That means you obey our Jesus better than I do and its to my shame for me to know THIS MUCH about him and to not love him all the more for my life to reflect it." To me mission is discipleship, and discipleship is teaching to obey.(Matt 28:18-20) If labels are removed and I can't define myself with anything but my actions, who would others say my allegiance is to? That I give my days for? The one that governs me? So you're right...MY discipleship is key. If I let my obedience rise to the level to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, I will be on mission, I will be discipling, I'll be obeying.ReplyDelete
Keep on loving those people!
- MJ from NYCFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:04 AM
God is love and love is God. I don't know the jargon, but I do know that we are told to serve in the way that He calls, words are not enough. "Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me."ReplyDelete
You inspire me.
The difference between the guy who was keeping track of how many people "he" had saved & you is right there at the end - "And when God starts to correct their vision..." It's not about me. God doesn't need me. Goodness, I make things so much more difficult than they need to be! But He allows us to be apart of His work anyway. We don't save anyone, that's all God. He just lets us be there to "cry and celebrate and limp along snail-slow with them while they're introduced to something brand spanking new."ReplyDelete
Than you for educating me! I have never heard missional before.ReplyDelete
This may ruffle a few feathers, but I believe we are not necessarily called to do the saving. That is God's piece of the puzzle. He uses us and our reflection of His love and grace and mercy to soften hearts and minds and then He does the saving. I know I certainly can't save and redeem but I can show someone how my life has changed since I finally gave it all to God.ReplyDeleteReplies
The Gospel is love, so I do think it's important to share the words of it, too. We can love people so much and still never tell them about redemption. But I do get what you're saying.ReplyDeleteReplies
I hear you, Girl. I just think we sometimes put the cart before the horse. Back in the day, I used to sort of give Robert heck about not going to church. Looking back now, I'm lucky I didn't lose him then... because the truth is, why would he go to church when he hated God??? I think sometimes inviting to church or talking Jesusy to someone who isn't ready for it is the "easy" response, because it's what we're used to. Learning to just live with them in their junk and wait for the Holy Spirit to do His work can be exhausting and frustrating! (I'm not speaking directly to "you" here...just thinking out loud some more.) xoDelete
to both of y'all :)Delete
Talking too much and too smart...I loved this entire paragraph, and the rest of the post. We love our church, but it has tendency towards being a 'smart' church. I've been praying and praying some more about how to start actually doing the work instead of just talking about it. My husband and I are in the midst of some big changes to our budget and lifestyle...posts like yours are encouraging...they remind me that we're not alone. Sometimes I struggle with the choices we feel pulled towards and the standards in the local American church. That being said, even in our sin and brokenness as the 'church', I am thankful for a God who is big enough to use us even in our brokenness and inadequacy. And I pray for the Lord to continue to do HIS miraculous work of changing and growing me.ReplyDelete
check out the book, LIVE SENT, by Jason Dukes. I think you'll appreciate.ReplyDelete
"My discipleship has become my first concern. Nothing else happens without it."ReplyDelete
So simply true. When our relationship with Christ and our love for others is our focus, it's more than enough to keep us occupied and too busy to encourage finger-pointing or criticisms. Excellent post. Thank you.
Deb Weaver
"The Lord's Portion Is His People" Deut 32 (i think!)...words on the screen behind the worship music at church.
My husband and I are seeking God on this as well, asking Him to open our eyes, and watching amazed as real life unfolds around us!
Love you!
I hate to be a total "yes" man. (Not really) But I guess I just am!ReplyDelete
I'd never heard of these 2 terms being actual "movements" (I am NOT giggling right now) or theologies or anything until I read about them here on your blog. And I never, ever considered you to be implying that the 2 could be exclusive. I do not feel "off the hook" in that regard, in either direction!
I did understand what the author of the first article was saying...but I'm thinking there must be more to his story than just what I've been introduced to as "missional". He must have some kind of negative reference? But the dangerous thing to me about finding fault with all the movements (not to say that author is - he seems to be trying to stress the importance of doing both) is that if a believer is already scared to reach out or lazy (who, me?) or whatever, you can find an article online that discredits a particular movement that maybe you felt drawn to and then you can justify going back to doing nothing. Does that make sense? You can find an anti-missional article and breathe a sigh of relief, "I knew they were all weirdos! Let's go back to us 4, no more!"
I say all of this without any superiority...I struggle daily with, well, everything. But I do believe in growing and learning and testing and holding on to the good. And having a good movement can be a blessing for the body.
Wait. What?
Yo, Abs. Thanks for your comment. Delightful per usual!Delete
The thing about the author is that he's currently marketing a book about the importance of discipleship...and "missional" is a big "thing" right now, so maybe it makes sense to tie the two together? I agree, he's really saying that both are important. I guess the part that tripped me up was the title of his post, stating that missional "will" fail, and also there's still the confusion I have with believing that this could possibly be a real issue. It's so hard for me to believe that anyone truly delving into the heart of mission can/would abandon discipleship??? Who knows.
I think Mike Breen really "gets" it, but his article could have one wondering. He seemed to throw the baby out with the bath-water, a little. (LOVE that analogy, and I don't know why!)
Anywho... Thanks for weighing in.
Again, this is Mike. Not Mike Breen. The other Mike.
Now I've just confused everyone.
It's not you, it's me.
Ahh, I see the book now. I totally agree that his post's title and general tone is off-putting, especially to people like me. I generally feel off-put by anti-movement movements like that. I find them to be divisive and time-wastey. I just wanted to make sure that if he should link back to this post, I wouldn't be receiving any hate mail, because I just do not need that kind of stress right now. Ha! I really do get what he's saying.Delete
I'm reminded of the story of when Jesus delivered the man from a legion of demons, and He immediately sent him back to his home to tell them how much the Lord had done for him. WITHOUT proper discipleship training, if you ask me! That Jesus.
You're so money, FPFG. (RIP MSM, I'm very truly yours forever.)
*title and tone ARE off-putting.Delete
I'll stop now. (Maybe.)
Keep on FPFG. You are living it and so your writing is ultra authentic. Thank you and make sure your voice is heard. We're listening.ReplyDelete
"We talk and talk and talk - to each other." You've hit the nail on the head as to why so many people don't understand, nor care to know, Christianity.ReplyDelete
I also want to say that you are not just affecting people in your "real" world like Robert. You are reaching people "out here" too. Thank you.
Amen, sister! Reading about it, writing about it, thinking about it....so much different than actually DOING IT. Now that I am putting myself out there, I have so much admiration for those who try to follow what the Holy Spirit directs. It is HARD and so often, we are learning, HEARTBREAKING. But it is also the most rewarding thing ever! I feel inadequate every time, but so blessed.ReplyDelete
We love because He first loved us. And that love is what will draw them to Him - and He uses the likes of us, the imperfect, as a conduit to be that love in the flesh. Us believers, with our Christian lingo and seats upon high horses have a way of complicating the simple don't we?ReplyDelete
Nailed it. And in case you haven't been 100% sure... you're creating many disciples here. You got me good girlfriend. You live it. I'm with Becky, don't believe it's for me to "save," and not always into "the word." Show me and I believe. Say it and I wait n see... You shine with God's LOVE! You are such a blessing in my life and I hope that I can "pay it forward" in some small way to those in my community.ReplyDelete
ps- I often *try* to comment on your posts from my phone but it's TOO smart for me n always wants to use wrong email/identity. Love 'em all!
YES! I am going to memorize a few of the above paragraphs, if that's ok, and recite them as answer to the frequent blank-stare-2nd-question "but...where do you go on Sunday mornings?" we get in trying to explain how "Church" looks in our life right now. It would be a LOT shorter than my rambling answer, which my husband says I now have down to 45 minutes and/or three offered-drink-refills.ReplyDelete
Long, looooong time reader, first time commenter.ReplyDelete
I have been attending church for my entire life and have never heard the term "missional" . I do see evidence of it at our church though.
I enjoy your posts and your words cause me to think a lot about what I am doing, or not doing. Thank you for so thoughtfully expressing your thoughts.
I am probably older than most of your readers and in a different stage of life, but I do feel that lately God has been repeatedly showing me that He has different plans from the ones I have always known. It makes me ponder.
You said it. And you live it. Bam. Great, great post!! I know I say that about all of your posts! I really, really love this conversation, though. As Christians it should be constantly on our mind: Love and missions and making love our mission. (and not getting too caught up in the jargon of it all that we forget to just do it)ReplyDelete
here's what i really like about you....ReplyDelete
you seem to have a passion for missional living and discipleship without judging other believers for not doing it the same way you are.
i really appreciate that about your heart.
Great and Awesome BlogReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:03 AM
You are a huge inspiration, Shannon. Thanks for being strong enough to make your life a bit transparent for others to see. For proving your faith through actions and not words. Living for others and not yourself. You're a great example of true discipleship and that's what entices and draws people to their Creator. I'm so encouraged by your words. Thanks for doing what you're called to do.ReplyDelete
I just love you. I have to be honest and say I haven't commented or been here in awhile and I've missed you! Your words slammed into my heart in just the right way tonight. I have been struggling with balancing the "serving, doing" and justing letting Love Himself pour more love into me. Because if I don't let Jesus pour into me, then I can't pour into others and it's all for naught, right? I'm sure I sound right silly now and I'm not making much sense. (It's been a pretty big deal all in my head lately) Anyway, thanks for your encouraging words. For just being you. :) And your kitchen is so lovely!ReplyDelete
Since so many of my IRL dear friends are your IRL dear friends, I feel like we should be as well. Found you through them and stumbled on this post. LOVE every word. As someone whose family/extended family's desire has long term generational plan, I'm all about being very intentional, purposeful,ReplyDelete
"missional" or whatever we want to call it, but this your words - so spot on. Yep, it's so easy to get a "plan" on paper and then wait and study and ponder. Because honestly, that's the easy part. The visionary dream weaving is the fun part. It's the down and out, give of your time, love them where they are at, no matter what time of day that is the hard part. And unfortunately, where I struggle. Daily, I lay it at His feet. You, have nailed such a beautiful heart attitude in this post, and now I see why my dear friends, all rave about you. Can't wait to read more. :)


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The 'Healthy' Embryo
Social, Biomedical, Legal and Philosophical Perspectives
- Editors:
- Jeff Nisker, University of Western Ontario
- Françoise Baylis, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia
- Isabel Karpin, University of Technology, Sydney
- Carolyn McLeod, University of Western Ontario
- Roxanne Mykitiuk, York University, Toronto
- Date Published: January 2010
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- isbn: 9780521748131
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Public attention on embryo research has never been greater. Modern reproductive medicine technology and the use of embryos to generate stem cells ensure that this will continue to be a topic of debate and research across many disciplines. This multidisciplinary book explores the concept of a 'healthy' embryo, its implications on the health of children and adults, and how perceptions of what constitutes child and adult health influence the concept of embryo 'health'. The concept of human embryo health is considered from preconception to pre-implantation genetic diagnosis to recent foetal surgical approaches. Burgeoning capacities in both genetic and reproductive science and their clinical implications have catalysed the necessity to explore the concept of a 'healthy' embryo. The authors are from five countries and 13 disciplines in the social sciences, humanities, biological sciences and medicine, ensuring that the book has a broad coverage and approach.Read more
- Introduces the new concept of a 'healthy' embryo promoted through increasing genetic and other testing capacities - sensitivity to issue, framework for future research, impact on conceptions of 'health' of children and adults
- Covers internationally relevant legal and professional implications of the concept of the 'healthy' embryo, including legal and professional obligations of clinicians and researchers
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- Date Published: January 2010
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521748131
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Part I. Human Embryos:
1. What are human embryos and how do we know? Jane Maienschein and Jason Scott Robert
2. Human embryos: donors' and non-donors' perspectives on embryo moral status Jackie Leach Scully, Christoph Rehmann-Sutter and Rouven Porz
3. Property, privacy, and other legal constructions of human embryos Radhika Rao
4. Informed consent for the age of pluripotency and embryo triage: from alienation, anonymity, and altruism to connection, contact, and care Charis Thompson
Part II. Almost Human Embryos:
5. Interspecies somatic cell nuclear transfer José Cibelli and Kai Wang
6. Parthenogenesis and other strategies to create human embryos for stem cell research and regenerative medicine Paul De Sousa
7. Creating humanesque embryos Françoise Baylis
Part III. 'Healthy' Human Embryos:
8. A visual dialogue on 'healthy' human embryos from the 16th to 21st centuries Lianne McTavish
9. Social determinants of 'health' of embryos Roxanne Mykitiuk and Jeff Nisker
10. Preconceived human embryos and taking care of their 'health' Isabel Karpin
11. Public understandings of a 'healthy' embryo: a citizen deliberation on preimplantation genetic diagnosis Susan M. Cox and Jeff Nisker
Part IV. 'Healthy' Human Embryos and Research:
12. Donating fresh versus frozen embryos to stem cell research: in whose interests? Carolyn McLeod and Françoise Baylis
13. Informed choice in embryo donation for research purposes Angela White and Robyn Bluhm
Part V. 'Healthy' Human Embryos and Reproduction:
14. Making embryos healthy or making healthy embryos: how much of a difference between prenatal treatment and selection? David Wasserman and Adrienne Asch
15. The ethics of preventing disease by preventing people Daniel M. Weinstock
16. 'Healthy' human embryos and symbolic harm Elisabeth Gedge
17. Saviour siblings, disease avoidance and embryo health Sally Sheldon and Stephen Wilkinson
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Bookkeeping is the process of recording financial transaction in the books of accounts. Bookkeeping is duty of bookkeeper. A bookkeeper is a person responsible for the bookkeeping of a company in other words bookkeeper is an individual who record day to day routine transactions in the books of accounts. A Bookkeeper is usually record transaction in day books or journals and maintain cash book and may prepare books up to trial balance stage
Bookkeeper should not be confused with an accountant. An accountant prepare, report and analyze financial statements using the records maintained by bookkeeper
Bookkeeping has two type one is Single-entry bookkeeping and the other is Double-entry bookkeeping (means that recording dual effects of a transaction)


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Port of Long Beach Reports Slight Improvement in Cargo Volumes During May
2016-06-16 · By Editor
Container cargo numbers improved slightly at the Port of Long Beach in May, rising 0.8 percent compared to the same month last year when the docks were still busily catching up after several months of congestion.
With cargo volumes near all-time peak levels, May's 640,566 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units — a standard industry measure for containerized cargo) qualified the month as the second-busiest May in the Port's 105-year history.
Imports were up 1 percent to 330,639 TEUs, exports were up 2 percent to 138,594 TEUs, and empties were flat at 171,333 TEUs, off just 0.4 percent compared to the same month last year. The year-to-date total is down 1.5 percent compared to the first five months of 2015.
The Port's numbers are in line with trends observed by the National Retail Federation (NRF), which reports that inventories remain high for U.S. stores and warehouses, muting demand for oceangoing trade.
As noted by the NRF, the year-over-year comparisons to 2015 are difficult to make, given the unusual patterns last year when the industry ramped up activity following the congestion slowdowns at the start of that year, and comparisons to prior years are skewed because the nation was still in recovery mode from the historic recession that began in 2008.
The Port of Long Beach is one of the world's premier seaports, a gateway for trans-Pacific trade and a trailblazer in goods movement and environmental stewardship. With 175 shipping lines connecting Long Beach to 217 seaports, the Port handles $180 billion in trade annually, supporting hundreds of thousands of Southern California jobs.
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Dr. Doom told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Thursday.
"It is a Chinese-centric Asia nowadays," he said. "The exports of Taiwan, South Korea, to China are much more important than to the U.S. All the Asian countries for them, exports to China are the key, tourists from China are the key."
"When you see Mr. Trump lambasting the exporting countries of Asia, calling China – he hasn't declared it officially a currency manipulator and so forth, what is the reaction of the leadership in Beijing," he asked.
"Everybody in Asia and around the world, including Mexico and the Europeans will say, 'the U.S. is no longer a reliable trading partner and no longer a reliable ally. We have to look after ourselves,'" he said. "So the Chinese are pushing essentially domestic-led growth."
Marc Faber is an international investor known for his uncanny predictions of the stock market and futures markets around the world.Dr. Doom also trades currencies and commodity futures like Gold and Oil.


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Flo Rida @ Golden Nugget Friday, Aug. 11, 2017
Record-setting rapper Flo Rida will hip hop his way to the H20 Pool Concert Series at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles on Friday, Aug. 11, with gates opening at 7:30 p.m. Born Tramar Dillard, the 37-year-old Flo Rida debut song "Low" spent No. 1 on the Billboard chart for 10 consecutive weeks and set a record for most downloads at 6 million. His download sales have now reached 80 million thanks to hits like "Right Round," "Club Can't Handle Me," "Good Feeling," "Wild Ones," "Whistle," "My House," "In the Ayer," "Sugar" and "I Cry." Tickets for this 21 and older show are $45-$75 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com. For more information, view goldennugget.com.


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Tommy Patterson began his virtualization adventure during the launch of VMware's ESX Server's initial release. At a time when most admins were only adopting virtualization as a lab-only solution, he pushed through the performance hurdles to quickly bring production applications into virtualization. Since the early 2000s, Tommy has spent most of his career in a consulting role providing assessments, engineering, planning, and implementation assistance to many members of the Fortune 500. Troubleshooting complicated scenarios, and incorporating best practices into customer's production virtualization systems has been his passion for many years. Now he share his knowledge of virtualization and cloud computing as a Technology Evangelist in the Microsoft US Developer and Platform Evangelism team.
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Migrating traditional client/server applications to Windows Azure Virtual
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use Active Directory Domain Services as their authentication provider, or in
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The Vampire Diaries Season 6 premiere has disappointed many after the almost no show of their favourite star Damon.
But fans are in for a treat in episode 2 titled Yellow Ledbetter which will have major portions covering the elder Salvatore brother's time travel saga.
Christian Post reported that Bonnie and Damon will time travel to May 10, 1994 and they will try to figure out a way back home while they look for reasons for being where they were.
Meanwhile, Elena will try to move on from her toxic lover and pleads with Alaric to help her out.
Caroline and Enzo on the other hand will try to find a way to get rid of the Traveller's curse that has kept them away from Mystic Falls for four long months and will start their journey to find Damon and Bonnie who are still trapped on the Other Side.
The official synopsis of the second episode of CW's smash hit supernatural series via Tvequals reads:
"Knowing she needs to come to terms with the loss of Damon (Ian Somerhalder), Elena (Nina Dobrev) turns to Alaric (Matt Davis) to help her move on with her life.
Enzo (Michael Malarkey) convinces Caroline (Candice Accola) to join him as he tracks down a lead to get Damon and Bonnie (Kat Graham) back, but Caroline is shocked when they make an unexpected detour and uncover what Stefan (Paul Wesley) has been up to.
Meanwhile, Matt (Zach Roerig) worries about Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) who is spending time with Sarah (guest star Gabrielle Walsh), a mysterious girl who has recently arrived in Mystic Falls. Elsewhere, Tripp (guest star Colin Ferguson), leader of the community protection program, makes an interesting confession to Matt about his connection to the town. Lastly, with the Other Side destroyed and gone for good, Damon and Bonnie reluctantly band together to uncover the mystery of where they are and how they are going to get back home."
The Vampire Diaries Season 6, episode 2 Yellow Ledbetter airs on Thursday, 9 October on CW.
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If you desire to know more about acupuncture, then you need to keep reading in order to find out its benefits. People use acupuncture for a variety of different reasons, and it's important to know what to expect. Consider the following tips to help you decide on whether it's right for you.
Before an acupuncture appointment, do not eat a heavy meal. You will be lying down on your stomach most of the time during your session. This may cause you stomach discomfort if your belly is full. Instead, eat a light, easily digestible meal, or just nibble on a few snacks.
Acupuncture is amazing at helping you to de-stress. It helps by calming the nervous system which allows you to better manage the everyday stressors of life. If you approach your acupuncture treatment as a chance to relax and get in touch with your body and mind, you will reap the benefits.
Acupuncture involves needles, there is no way to avoid this and it is a fear that you will need to overcome. The treatments are comfortable and administered by professionals. The needles aren't there to inject medications or inflict pain. It may be a scary idea at first, but after your first visit, you'll be ready for seconds.
Make sure that your acupuncture therapist uses proper sanitation methods in the office. This practice is quite safe, but without proper sanitation, it opens up the risk of exposing you to dangerous ailments such as HIV or Hepatitis. Since it always important to ensure safety, ask your practitioner about their sanitation practice before your first session.
Be sure to eat a light snack a few hours before you acupuncture session. If you do not eat, you are likely to get nauseous or dizzy. However, eating a big meal too close to your session could also cause these effects. About one hour before your session, eat a small bowl of cereal or cup of fruit.
After an acupuncture session, remember to hydrate yourself properly. A good rule of thumb is to consume at least six glasses of water following a session. Acupuncture can cause you to release toxins from the body, and you need to drink water to flush those toxins from your system.
How do you feel about setting up an acupuncture appointment now? Remember all the helpful advice you've read here so that you know what's going on when you get to the office. You will be happy that you read up a little on the procedure before simply taking part.


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Ulsan's Toolbox serves up some serious burgers
For a long time, I have born the nickname Jens. The 's' doesn't stand for Sotham; it stands for superlative. I have a bit of a penchant for exaggeration. For several days before my recent trip to Ulsan, all I could think (and talk) about was paying a visit to Toolbox, a burger joint in old downtown I had discovered on a previous Ulsan sojourn. I sermonized in a Facebook chat to a friend about how excited I was for my Toolbox burger.
"Seriously, top five burgers I've eaten in my life."
"What were the other four?" he asked.
I told him I'd get back to him, and then I thought about it … all day. I've eaten the legendary burger at New York City's Corner Bisto. I've had my share of 'animal style' burgers at In-N-Out Burger in Los Angeles. I've even been fortunate enough to taste the gourmet slider trio in Manhattan's famed Old Homestead.
After a fair amount of consideration, I came back to my friend with a retraction of my former statement. The Misso burger (swiss cheese, salami, bacon, onion and a whole avocado) at Toolbox is, in fact, the BEST burger I've ever had.
When I arrived at Toolbox and discovered that they had sold out of the Misso burger, I was crestfallen, but I opted for the Signature burger (cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, chips and horseradish mayo) instead. When I took my first bite, I realized that it wasn't only the accoutrements that had made the other burger I had eaten so phenomenal — it was the gorgeously flavored, juicy, 150-gram handmade patty, the perfectly toasted bun and the awesome balance of condiments. I inquired with owner and chef, Hee-Hoon Jeong, about his journey to create the perfect burger.
Hee-Hoon LOVES burgers. When he went to Australia on working holiday in 2008, he learned how to prepare Aussie-style burgers and returned to Korea with a mission to learn about Western-style food. He partnered up with Dho-Yoon Kim, who attended culinary school in New York, and the two set out to bring proper burgers to their hometown of Ulsan. Hee-Hoon was eager to share his philosophy and goals.
"I want to make special, handmade burgers that stand apart from fast food." Hee Hoon says, adding that he wants to be part of creating a "burger culture" here in Korea.
And he is well on his way. Toolbox has a solid reputation among Ulsanites, and I've seen quite a number of blog posts about this little gem from travelers who have visited there. Its reputation is well-deserved. Not only is the food excellent, but the prices are also reasonable and the service, despite being a one-man operation, is fast and friendly. The minimalist industrial-chic space is warmed up by wonderfully kitschy decorative elements that augment the 'toolbox' theme. It's also, to my delight, K-pop-free.
There are two Toolbox locations, one in Bangeojin and one in Shinae (old downtown). The menu features a variety of burgers, all using Toolbox's signature 150-gram homemade patties, including a Mexican-style chili burger and, a new addition I'm planning to try on my next visit, a Mac-n-Cheese burger. The menu is rounded out by a nice selection of sandwiches and salads as well as items like fish and chips and loaded chili fries.
Ulsan, just an hour by bus from Haeundae, is a great place for a short getaway. The river promenade and Grand Park make for great days outdoors. There are also a few bars in old downtown, like JJ's and The Royal Anchor, and from what I hear, new downtown is like a Hongdae-in-training. That said, Toolbox alone is worth the journey. Hee-Hoon speculated to me about the possibility of opening a Toolbox in Busan. Now that would be the BEST thing EVER!
Getting there: Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 10:30 pm in Seongnam-dong (Shinae/Old Downtown). From the Shinae Clock Tower (Shigae-tap), with your back to the river/walking street, walk against the traffic flow for one block, and then turn right. At the next intersection, turn left. Just past the alley to JJ's, Toolbox is on the right-hand side of the street
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Colorful and simple nail design ideas have a moment this season, encouraging millions of beauty kittens to live out their wildest manicure fantasies. Think bold when it comes to shades and prints to rock an original and hip nail trend.
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A classic manicure will suit all your ensembles regardless of the event. However, you can also decide to decorate your nails with floral designs, cute polka dots and other patterns which mirror your flirty fashionista ambitions. Purchasing a diverse set of nail shades is a long-term beauty investment for the next season. The hottest nail color trends offer you the opportunity to play with matte, candy and bright hues depending on your mood. Need this season's must try nail designs? These stylish examples provide you with the best points of departure for your next manicure session.
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