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"...This concentrated and extended time in Latin America has shown me a great many things about the state of the church here and the region's needs, challenges, and opportunities. Reading what much of the missions literature says about Latin America and traveling and ministering here makes me wonder whether we are talking about the same place. So often, Latin America is presented as yesterday's mission field, a place that is now reached, so missionaries can turn their sights elsewhere. However, there are significant problems with this misinformation. First, is it is not reached. The International Mission Board estimates that there are 999 people groups in the Americas, and of that number, 690 of them are among the least reached people groups with less than 2% of their population being evangelicals. In addition, 356 of those groups are not only among the least reached, they are unengaged, which means that no one has been trying to reach and plant churches among them for at least over the last two years. Furthermore, 85 of those groups are also completely uncontacted; in many cases, missionaries simply know that they are, but not necessarily where they are or very much about them. There is much to do to reach all of the peoples of Latin American countries with the gospel. However, even though I'm advocating for the unreached of Latin America, please be very careful not to buy the lie that missions equals reaching the unreached. Yes, reaching the unreached is biblical and necessary, but the Great Commission is much broader and deeper than that, it is to make disciples among the nations (ethnic groups), baptize them, and teach them to observe everything that Jesus commanded.
The argument that Latin America is reached (which it is not) and therefore we should leave it with the national brothers and move on is misguided. Jesus did not send His church to reach and leave the nations, but to reach and teach them—everything He has commanded us. That remains to be done throughout the jungles, mountains, farmlands, banana republics, modern urban megacities, and seaport cities of that beautiful, resource-rich, and spiritually challenging area of the world that we call Latin America. Countless groups of indigenous peoples, mestizo Latinos, Asians, Arab peoples, Afro-Americans, and Jews live lost lives in a land that is counted as Christian because of the cultural Christianity surface statistics claim.
Another challenge in Latin America is the vast biblical illiteracy. Certainly, some of the most godly pastors, most well-equipped academicians, and most gifted Christian writers are Latin American brothers and sisters. However, they are faithfully serving in their ministries that demand as much of their time as the ministries of their USA counterparts do. They are both overwhelmed in the ministries they serve and are far too few in number for the task before them. Missionaries never concentrated their work on training more like them. The majority of pastors I meet acknowledge that they need training and they plead for it. It saddens me that pastors regularly ask me heartbreaking questions such as, Was Jesus saved before or after His resurrection? Which woman was it that saved Him? Is it okay for Christians to continue to venerate the earth goddess? Many churches here are steeped in animism but meet in buildings with crosses on the top so missiologists and researchers count them as Christian. I recently preached in an indigenous church that has been meeting together for 25 years. A mission agency built them a building 25 years ago, but they never returned to disciple the congregants, teach the leaders, or even to preach—they never set foot in the community again. It is no wonder that the church members still practice their traditional witchcraft and sorcery; they say that they never even knew that it was wrong to do so.
Many regions of Latin America that we have scratched off our lists as "reached" are Christian in name only; they have never been discipled but rather simply joined a church. Since the Spaniards, conquistadors, and Catholic missionaries came in the late 1400s, Latin America is the recipient of a form of Catholicism that is not only the product of the Spanish Inquisition, but is also pre-Reformational since the Reformation did not begin until 1517. And since the Reformation never made it south of the Pyrenees, even subsequent waves of Catholic missionaries were never tempered with the truth of Grace and the Solas. They imposed the harsh Catholicism that they brought with the point of a sword. Indigenous peoples became very adept at embracing the outward forms of new religions for personal gain and protection.
Reading my blog and Facebook posts about my travels in Latin America has prompted many new friends to email me about their call to the peoples of the Western hemisphere and express their frustration at not finding ministry opportunities. Indeed, many traditional mission agencies are redirecting their efforts to other areas of the world. In hard economic times, they are following the donor dollars that are more interested in the least reached places on the planet. Everyone would hopefully agree that we must reached the least reached and preach the gospel to every person as soon as possible. However, we must also conserve the hard-won advances we have made by discipling and teaching the believers that we have reached. The effort to reach the least reached would be better served by training up a host of evangelists and missionaries whom God is calling from the traditional fields we have served so long, who can go before us and go with us to serve alongside us.
I always tell those called to Latin America but who find themselves frustrated by various mission boards, that they must follow God's call on their lives, not God's call on the agency. As a friend of mine often says, "The board is not the Lord." Never compare your call with another's to decide the right course of action. I have seen many Christians drawn away from their duty and calling by comparing themselves and their lot with others. I preached not long ago on the four kinds of men in the world: a man's man, a ladies' man, a selfish man, and God's man. Each of those seeks to please someone, either other manly men, the ladies, self, or God. Whom will you serve?
Sometimes the emails I get are asking what kinds of missions opportunities are available in Latin America. A short list of some of the greatest needs would include theological education, pastoral training, university ministry, youth ministry, MK teachers, orphanages, hospital ministry, physicians, dentists, water-wells, health education, evangelism, discipleship, guesthouse ministry, vocational training, rescuing streetchildren, Christian camps, publishing, bookstores and literature ministry, reaching the influential segments of society, intercultural training and missionary orientation, church planting, and whatever the Holy Spirit has called and gifted you to do. The highest and best use of your life is to do what God calls you to do in the place He calls you to do it. Never apologize about your call. If God has given it, He knows why and He knows that you are the perfect person for the job and the perfect place for you to glorify Him.
Some of the mission agencies that have continued to maintain a strong focus on Latin America are increasingly my heroes. I could write a book on each one of them and the contributions they have made, and are committed to continue in Latin America. Some of the brighter lights in the harbor are Latin America Mission, South America Mission, CAM International, and Global Outreach International. Of course, major missions agencies like the International Mission Board, Avant, and HCJB that have made such a great impact here will very likely always have a presence, though it is rapidly diminishing. If you share my burden for Latin America, why not write an email to those agencies focusing on Latin America and thank them for their commitment to this vital region. If you have influence in the agencies that are diminishing their efforts here, why not exercise it to encourage them to stay the course and refocus on new challenges and opportunities rather than abandon the region. The needs are so great, the opportunities are so numerous, and the time is now to seize the day for Christ's glory and the advance of His kingdom.
I would add a word of caution to the agencies that are drastically reducing their missionary personnel and resources to Latin America. I have seen several major traditional missions agencies' offices and guesthouse properties for sale in the last few months, evidence of a dramatic draw down. Be aware that as evangelicals leave, Muslims are coming in behind us. One brother in the USA told me a sad tale of going to Latin America to help an ailing missionary pack up and move home. He said as they pulled out of town, they noticed two young Mormon missionaries moving in. Well, the Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses are still coming in increasing numbers, but Islam is also firmly established and still coming. While missiologists debate the exact population figures, a missionary who concentrates his ministry to reach Muslims in South America estimates that their numbers are around 21 million and growing. Leftist governments in Latin America are eager for Muslim governments' economic resources. We have a proverb that he who pays the piper calls the tune. We dare not abandon Latin America to untrained brothers and sisters who acknowledge the threat and their need and are requesting our aid.
Rather than leave, our ministries should change. We must train theologians, prepare pastors, teach teachers, and disciple disciplers (2 Timothy 2:2). As we train them, we are ensuring their protection from the cults and false religions that will seek to deceive and win them. As Latin Americans feel called to reach, teach, and preach in their own and neighboring countries, let us train them for the work. They will do it better than we ever could once their heads, hearts, and hands are prepared for the work. We should train those called to go to the world to be the best missionaries they can be. They will be able to reach and teach in many areas much better than we could and with much easier access since they do not carry a USA passport that garners scrutinizing examination from increasing numbers of USA-hostile governments. We talk a lot about creative access, especially to Arab lands. Perhaps the most creative access of all is to stay and train Latin Americans to go to those with whom they shared the Iberian Peninsula for almost 800 years."
So, what do you think about what David writes above? Any thoughts?


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With accurate tabulations of incoming revenue and level-headed assessments of market challenges, company analysis reports have become almost indispensable to many market-watchers. Before investors infuse money into publicly traded companies, they want some sense of the company's well-being. This means they need to know the state of the company's current health; they want to understand, for example, how the company rebounded after a drop in revenue or whether its cash flow is impeded by customers who don't pay on time. Snapshots of a company's strengths and weaknesses provide investors with facts they need to make informed decisions.
Write an introduction. Identify the company and describe its key operations. Summarise its history, stating how and when it started and by whom. Highlight any major achievements.
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Continue with a section called "Key Findings." Divide the section into four sub-headings: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. List the report's major findings beneath each sub-heading. For example, findings under "strengths" might be how the company leads the industry as a major retailer that has captured national attention for offering high-quality products at moderate prices.
Discuss the first major company characteristic, management. Paraphrase information from the company's annual report (an annual summary required for public corporations) or from the human resources department (for private companies) that characterise the company's leaders based on salaries, age and amount of stock ownership.
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Conclude the company analysis with a section for the third characteristic, indicators of growth. Interpret how findings from the management and financial health sections either suggest the company is set for growth or is likely to suffer a setback. Point out which key initiatives (such as a new customer-service campaign or new products) have been successful or not.
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2016 Volleyball News
VOLLEYBALL TO PLAY FIVE MATCHES IN CHINA IN EARLY JUNEMarch 24, 2017The Sacramento State volleyball program will embark upon an 11-day trip to China from May 31-June 10 that includes elements of education, cultural experience and competition.
KURTZ AND BOYLE TO ATTEND THE WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM OPEN TRYOUTSFebruary 28, 2017Sacramento State juniors Kennedy Kurtz and Shannon Boyle will both attend the U.S. Women's National Team Open Volleyball Tryouts later this week.
SACRAMENTO STATE FALL STUDENT-ATHLETES EARN 45 ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE HONORSFebruary 03, 2017Sacramento State student-athletes in six fall sports have combined to receive 45 academic all-conference honors.
HELP SUPPORT VOLLEYBALL'S SUMMER TRIP TO CHINAJanuary 30, 2017Help support Sacramento State's first-ever foreign tour when the Hornets travel to China to play five matches over 10 days in late May/early June of 2017.
VOLLEYBALL'S SEASON COMES TO AN END WITH 3-1 LOSS TO NAU IN BIG SKY TOURNAMENT SEMISNovember 18, 2016Sacramento State's impressive season came to an end on Friday after the Hornets suffered a 3-1 loss (20-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23) to Northern Arizona in the Big Sky semifinals.
VOLLEYBALL ADVANCES TO BIG TOURNEY SEMIS AFTER 3-2 WIN OVER EASTERN WASHINGTONNovember 17, 2016It wasn't easy, but Sacramento State was able to win its Big Sky Tournament quarterfinal matchup over Eastern Washington, 3-2.
KURTZ, CANNON, DIETRICH, SKALBECK AND BOYLE EACH RECIPIENT OF ALL-LEAGUE HONORSNovember 16, 2016After winning 13 conference matches - the second most of any Big Sky team - Sacramento State was rewarded with five players receiving all-Big Sky Conference volleyball recognition
VOLLEYBALL BEGINS BIG SKY TOURNAMENT ON THURSDAY VS. EASTERN WASHINGTONNovember 15, 2016For the 16th time since joining the Big Sky in 1996, Sacramento State (19-11, 13-3) will play in this week's Big Sky Tournament. The three-day, single elimination event will take place in Grand Forks, N.D.
VOLLEYBALL SIGNS ANDREWS, FALK, HAYDEN AND OLIN TO NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENTNovember 14, 2016Sacramento State ninth year head coach Ruben Volta announced the signing of four high school seniors to National Letters of Intent today, and each will enroll at the University as freshmen next fall.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS AND SOUND FROM VOLLEYBALL'S SENIOR DAY SWEEP OF WEBER STATENovember 14, 2016Highlights and interviews with Coach Volta, and seniors Madeline Cannon, Courtney Dietrich, Lexie Skalbeck and Morgan Stanley from the Hornets' 3-set sweep of Weber State on Senior Day.
VOLLEYBALL WILL TAKE AN 8-MATCH WINNING STREAK INTO BIG SKY TOURNEY AFTER 3-0 WIN OVER WEBER STATENovember 12, 2016Senior outside hitter Morgan Stanley had a match-best 19 kills, and in the process, notched her 1,000th career kill, as Sacramento State swept Weber State (25-19, 25-21, 25-19) in the Big Sky Conference regular season finale.
VOLLEYBALL BEATS IDAHO STATE FOR 7TH STRAIGHT WIN, CROWNED BIG SKY SOUTH DIVISION CHAMPIONSNovember 10, 2016Sacramento State knocked off Idaho State tonight at home, 3-1 (25-23, 25-21, 19-25, 25-21), and in the process, clinched the Big Sky Conference South Division championship and earned the No. 2 seed for next week's conference tournament.
VOLLEYBALL PLAYS FINAL 2 REGULAR SEASON HOME MATCHES WITH LEAGUE TITLE UP FOR GRABSNovember 09, 2016Sacramento State (17-11, 11-3) enters the final week of the regular season with the possibility of winning the Big Sky's regular season title and hosting the conference tournament.
6 WINS IN A ROW! VOLLEYBALL BEATS PORTLAND STATE, MOVES INTO TIE FOR FIRST PLACENovember 05, 2016Madeline Cannon had a career-high 20 kills and Mikaela Nocetti added 17 kills and 14 digs to lead Sacramento State to a 3-1 victory (25-15, 16-25, 25-21, 25-14) over Portland State on Saturday evening at the Nest.
VOLLEYBALL WINS FIFTH STRAIGHT, NOW 10-3 IN LEAGUE AFTER 3-1 WIN AT MONTANA STATENovember 03, 2016Sacramento State notched its fifth consecutive victory after winning its final road match of the regular season over Montana State, 3-1 (23-25, 25-11, 25-21, 25-17), on Thursday night at Shroyer Gym.
VOLLEYBALL BRINGS 4-MATCH WINNING STREAK INTO THIS WEEK'S SLATE OF MATCHESNovember 02, 2016With just four matches remaining in the regular season, the Hornets (15-11, 9-3) will play twice this week, including a road matchup at Montana State (5-16, 3-9) on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. PDT, and back at home Saturday vs. Portland State (14-10, 6-6) at 7 p.m.
CANNON AND SKALBECK SWEEP BIG SKY VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY AWARDSOctober 31, 2016Sacramento State seniors Madeline Cannon and Lexie Skalbeck swept the Big Sky Conference volleyball offensive and defensive player of the week awards, respectively, after the duo helped lead the Hornets to a pair of three-set sweeps last week.
VOLLEYBALL WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT, NOW 9-3 IN LEAGUE AFTER SWEEP OF SOUTHERN UTAHOctober 29, 2016Sacramento State completed a perfect 4-0 homestand with yet another convincing win, this time sweeping Southern Utah, 25-12, 25-17, 25-20, on Saturday afternoon at Colberg Court.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS AND SOUND FROM VOLLEYBALL'S SWEEP OF NORTHERN ARIZONAOctober 28, 2016Highlights and interviews with head coach Ruben Volta, Lexie Skalbeck and Shannon Boyle from the Hornets' three-set home sweep of Northern Arizona on Oct. 27, 2016.
VOLLEYBALL CRUSHES NORTHERN ARIZONA, NOW ONE GAME BACK OF FIRST PLACEOctober 27, 2016In a battle of the top two teams in the Big Sky Conference's South Division, it was Sacramento State that played extremely well in a convincing three-set sweep of Northern Arizona (25-15, 25-18, 25-19) on Thursday evening at Colberg Court.
VOLLEYBALL CONTINUES HOMESTAND; LOOKS TO IMPROVE HOME WINNING STREAKOctober 26, 2016The Hornets (13-11, 7-3) play the final two legs of their season-high tying four-match homestand on Thursday vs. Northern Arizona at 7 p.m., and Saturday vs. Southern Utah at 1 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL EXTENDS HOMECOURT DOMINANCE IN THE BIG SKY WITH 3-0 WIN OVER EWUOctober 22, 2016Sacramento State has not lost a Big Sky Conference match at home since the 2014 season, and that homecourt dominance continued tonight in a three-set sweep of Eastern Washington (25-17, 25-20, 25-20) on Saturday evening.
FINALLY BACK AT HOME, VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS PAST IDAHOOctober 20, 2016Playing at home for the first time this month, Sacramento State used a proficient offensive attack and a solid defensive effort to sweep past Idaho, 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-18), in a Big Sky Conference volleyball matchup Thursday evening at the Nest.
VOLLEYBALL OPENS HOMESTAND WITH MATCHES ON THURSDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTOctober 19, 2016Sacramento State (11-11, 5-3) begins a four-match homestand this week against Idaho (7-13, 2-6) on Thursday and Eastern Washington (10-7, 5-3) on Saturday.
VOLLEYBALL COMPLETES LONG ROAD TRIP WITH 3-0 LOSS AT NORTHERN ARIZONAOctober 15, 2016Wrapping up a five-match road trip, and a stretch that saw the Hornets play seven of their first eight conference matches on the road, Sacramento State lost at Northern Arizona, 3-0
VOLLEYBALL DROPS TO 5-2 IN THE BIG SKY AFTER 5-SET LOSS AT SOUTHERN UTAHOctober 13, 2016Southern Utah overcame a 2-1 deficit and won the final two sets in a 3-2 victory over Sacramento State.
VOLLEYBALL CONCLUDES ROAD TRIP THIS WEEK AT SOUTHERN UTAH & NORTHERN ARIZONAOctober 12, 2016Winners of five of its first six Big Sky Conference contests, Sacramento State (11-9, 5-1) concludes a five-match road trip this week.
VOLLEYBALL REMAINS HOT ON THE ROAD, BEATS NORTHERN COLORADO, 3-1October 08, 2016In a place the Hornets hadn't won since 2006, Sacramento State finally got over the hump with a 3-1 victory over Northern Colorado.
VOLLEYBALL SUFFERS 1ST CONFERENCE DEFEAT AFTER FIVE-SET LOSS AT NORTH DAKOTAOctober 06, 2016Sacramento State and North Dakota were deadlocked at 13-13 in the fifth and final set, but the Fighting Hawks got consecutive kills on the way to a 3-2 win over the Hornets.
VOLLEYBALL LOOKS TO REMAIN PERFECT IN LEAGUE PLAY THIS WEEK ON THE ROADOctober 05, 2016Winners of four straight to begin the Big Sky Conference portion of the season, Sacramento State (10-8, 4-0) looks to continue its winning ways on the road this week.


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The Priory of Sion – The First Secret Society?
The Priory of Sion – The First Secret Society?
The Priory of Sion (from the French Prieure de Sion) is alleged to be a secret society founded in the 11th century it's said purpose to preserve and protect the original precepts of Christianity and act as guardian to Jesus and Mary Magdalene sacred bloodline.
The mainstream public were initially introduced to the Priory through a number of controversial BBC Two documentaries and books by writers Henry Lincoln, Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh.
The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail (marketed as Holy Blood, Holy Grail in the U.S.) especially raised eyebrows. In this provocative book the authors stated "There was a secret order behind the Knights Templar, which created the Templars as its military and administrative arm. This order, which has functioned under a variety of names, is most frequently known as the Prieure de Sion (Priory of Sion). The Prieure de Sion has been directed by a sequence of Grand Masters whose names are amongst the most illustrious in Western history and culture. Although the Knights Templar were destroyed and dissolved between 1307 and 1314 the Prieure de Sion remained unscathed."
Other assertions include the following: The Priory of Sion was founded in 1099 CE and is sworn to return the Merovingian dynasty whom they believe to be the descendants of Jesus and Mary Magdalene to power; its leaders or Grand Masters have included the likes of Isaac Newton, Robert Fludd, Victor Hugo and Leonardo da Vinci; the Priory is dedicated to a united Europe and new world order; and the Catholic Church has been engaged, historically, in a war to destroy the dynasty and its protectors the Cathars and Knights Templar in order to retain authority afforded it through a patriarchal line of Popes beginning with Peter instead of the legitimate hereditary succession that began with Mary Magdalene.
The unfortunate problem with all this is that although the Knights Templar and the Cathars are an historical fact, all evidence pertaining to the Priory of Sion and offered as truth by the aforementioned authors was unintentionally based on false information from fraudulent sources. The Priory, at least in the form of an 11th century secret society, appears to be a deception established a mere half century ago by con man and would be pretender to the French throne Pierre Plantard.
In 1956 Pierre Plantard founded an association in the French town of Annemasse the original purpose of which seems to have been a relatively benign involvement in the affairs of the local community, but Plantard for whatever his reasons (suggestions are he hoped to re-establish the French monarchy with himself on the throne) soon embarked on a course of action that would result in a hoax of monumental proportions.
Co-conspirators were enlisted, the first was Plantard's friend Philippe de Cherisey, together they deposited a series of fake documents called the Dossiers Secrets d'Henri Lobineau ("Secret Dossiers of Henri Lobineau") at the Bibliothèque national de France, in Paris, in order to give credence to Plantard's royal pedigree. Later a series of "medieval parchments" were forged containing encrypted messages pertaining to the Priory of Sion, the story being that a Father Berenger Sauniere had found them in 1891 while renovating his church, thus giving credence to claims that the Priory is a thousand year old secret society. A second conspirator Gerard de Sede then wrote L'Or de Rennes ("The Gold of Rennes") and Le Tresor Maudit de Rennes-le-Chateau ("The Accursed Treasure of Rennes Castle") a further embellishment based on the forged material. It was this fictitious data that Lincoln, Baigent and Leigh used and expanded on in their books and documentaries.
To those that missed the documentaries and books of Lincoln, Baigent and Leigh their first exposure to both the Priory of Sion and the Knights Templar was probably either Dan Brown's bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code or the blockbuster movie that followed it.
Brown's source, concerning messages hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci, was the book The Templar Revelation: Secret Guardians of the True Identity of Christ to which the authors Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince in a later book The Sion Revelation: The Truth About the Guardians of Christ's Sacred Bloodline added a new twist, their argument that while the pre-1956 history of the Priory may well be a hoax it's also a distraction, an intricate bluff, a front for one of the many crypto-political societies working behind the scenes to create an ideal (synarchist) United States of Europe.
As for Pierre Plantard he passed away in obscurity on the 3rd of February in the year 2000 at the age of 79 after testifying in a French court and under oath that he had fabricated everything. And maybe thats so, but the real truth is with Plantard gone we'll never know.
Perhaps investigative authors Lionel and and Patricia Fanthorpe sum things up best when they state: "The Priory of Sion could be one of the most ancient, powerful and remarkable secret societies in the world; it could be the last vestigial trace of an inner group of Knights Templars; or it could merely be the the imaginings of one or two twentieth century crypto-politicians linked to the mysterious M. Plantard." Basically it could be anything or nothing.
The Cathars (from the Latin for pure ones) also known as Albigensians was a dissident sect that flourished in parts of northern Italy and southern France during the 12th and 13th centuries (though records place them in Germany first circa 1143 CE). Like the Bogomils and Manichaeans before them they were Gnostics believing in a good spirit trapped within an evil body and that Christ was a spiritual being whose purpose on Earth was to show how that spirit might be freed. By the end of the twelfth century they had become a fully-fledged alternative to the Catholic Church (whom they considered idolatrous and corrupt) complete with bishops and a competing hierarchical infrastructure. The papacy, for its part, considered them heretical and a threat to both their temporal and spiritual power.
In 1209 a crusade was declared against all Christian heretics by Pope Innocent the Third; it was to become one of the most disgraceful periods in the Church's history and result in the slaughter of tens of thousands of men women and children. One of the last Albigensian strongholds, Montsegur a fortress in the Pyrenees Mountains surrendered in 1244 after a lengthy siege many of the survivors tortured then burned alive by the victorious crusaders (although local legend has it that four escaped taking with them a mysterious treasure that some believe was the Holy Grail). The final stronghold Queribus fell in 1255, and though the event officially spelled the end of Catharism a small number of Cathars survived mostly in the more remote areas of Spain, France and Italy where they avoided the papacy's wrath by blending in with the local populace. Guillaume Bélibaste, said to have been the last parfait (Cathar preacher) in languedoc was burned at the stake in 1321.
Source: factfictionandconjecture.ca


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How Much Fat Is Too Much?
This is always a touchy subject but fat is not bad for you. Remember our body needs fat to lubricate our joints, keep our skin nice and moisturized, and keep our bodies maintained but we need the good fats.
Did you know that the recommended amount of fat is 25/60 grams a day? If you are not very active try staying closer to the 30 mark!! That's not a lot at all! That's at least 215 calories from fat daily.
Remember for every 5 grams of fat there is 1 tsp of fat. Sounds like a lot but unfortunately most of us take in over 100 grams of fat daily! That's a 1/2 cup of lard. Since there is 9 calories per gram of fat that is a whopping 900 calories daily from fat alone that most of consume!!!
This is a huge reason why high blood pressure and heart disease is on the rise. Not to mention it's hard to maintain your weight, and raises your risk for cancer!
What can we do to change this in our daily food choices? Well, find the fat, take it out, and replace it with good fat.
What are the good fats?
These are the unsaturated fats or MUFAS. These have positive effects on your cholesterol. Vegetable oils, flax, fish oil, nuts, olive oil, and salmon are all good sources of this. Remember when using oils spray it not drizzle. I use the Pampered Chef spritzer. It is great for spraying oils evenly.
Using Chicken? Buy the breast , and trim the fat off of it. This is a great way to take fat out of your diet. Plus chemicals from pesticides stay in the animal fat {if not using organic}. Trimming the fat helps keep chemicals from your diet too. You can always add some good fat to your food if needed.
Another great idea is to drain the fat from your meat. Right before it gets finished cooking and it's still pink pour it into a colander. Rinse it for a few minutes and continue cooking.{not the best idea to drain the fat in down the sink it can clog it up, trust me I know :)}
The next time you make a salad add some EVOO, some almonds,
or avocad.
Skip the creamy dressing because those are loaded with saturated fat.
Remember the bad fats are the saturated or trans fats! {these are the ugly ones.. they add shelf life to food}
Examples of saturated fats are butter
and animal fat.
Also remember butter is not natural and neither is margarine. Butter has more saturated fat than lard. Isn't that crazy?!?!? Margarine is known for having a bunch of hydrogenated fat. That's why it's easier to spread.
What you can do instead of adding butter or margarine to your bread
- is use a low sugar jam, apple butter, honey, or all natural peanut butter.
- When you are sauteing food use a spritzer. You have more coverage and control of the amount of oil you are using.
- If needing to make grilled cheese or garlic toast you can just paint it on with a brush.
- Try baking with applesauce instead of butter
What about cheese you ask.
Just try and keep it to a few ounces a day. Also melting it can make it go a long way. Nutritional yeast works as a great cheese substitute. Sprinkle it on your veggies or popcorn. Add it to your salads or dressings.
What are your thoughts? How do you avoid fats? I would love to hear from you!
Have a great day and remember to SWEAT!!
Cecily Holm
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Watch out heroes, the Joker is sneaking up behind you! Canti's appearance at WonderCon left Naota with a splitting headache! Claire Redfield and Jill Valentine protect WonderCon from a zombie attack! Luckily when X-23 was cloned from Wolverine's DNA they left out the "excessively hairy" gene. The Ice King is stopped by a double Finn attack while Bane tries to… Read more →
Comic-Con Pictures: Part 1!!!
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It seems providential that I began to structure this post on Thanksgiving day; a holiday of collective thankfulness. Our personal liberation flows through our commitment to one another, and to gather during these moments is to honor the commitment.
This is a rather personal post as I reflect on what gratitude means to my own value of freedom and strength of confidence.
For me, freedom is the release from judgmental bondage and an organic flow of voice. When voice flows freely, it is natural to applaud the sequential acts of experience. Allowing gratitude to flow in and through the moments of each day has brought freedom to the forefront of giving from the best of who I am. It is in this flow that my confidence is made ever stronger; as obligation meets with the desire to return thanks and glorify the source of good.
Gratitude makes me stronger. Freedom is nourished by the acknowledgement of specific blessings in my life. A litany of gratitude helps me remain aware of life as good things gather and unfold. And the confidence needed for traveling the path is increased by consciously consistent praise for every event and connection. As Father Green would say, "Blessing the wind and wave."


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A new juice bar and vegan café, The Butcher's Daughter, of Apothéke and Pulqueria roots, is said to open in Nolita later this month (not to be confused or associated with the other Butcher's Daughter, the blog of Employees Only chef Julia Jaksic).
Heather Tierney, co-owner of Apothéke and Pulqueria with her brother Christopher, is opening the new café and juice bar inspired by seasonal, vegetarian and organic cooking with an emphasis on farm-to-table practices and local sourcing. The café will feature a menu by Joya Carlton (formerly of Buvette), and dishes will highlight plant-based interpretations of typical meat dishes; think beet "tartare" and faux cheese and charcuterie. Tierney has also pulled Brandi Kowaksi, manager at ABC Kitchen and ABC Elixir Bar, to captain the juice bar as "head juiceologist."
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare Street, at Elizabeth Street
(212) 219-3434
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tradingstudies wrote:nanobyte wrote:Hey TRO,
Whats in the donational package?
Does it also include a list of videos (at least the kinks from youtube) to show how to use the indi given?
Downloaded ur bucket load of free indicators. Didnt understand how to use them. Except the fib generator and spread dots (duhh). Lol
Sorry I mean this. I'm waiting for this answer.
Yeap. I am also very patiently waiting. There isnt a list of indicators that will be given and how to use them.
Thanks Tro


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By Jim Umhoefer
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The wilderness canoeing on the Little Fork River enhances Minnesota's reputation as a canoeist's dream. Though the upper and lower thirds of the route are punctuated by bridges, homes and farmland, the middle stretch (more than 40 miles long) is true wild country. Because of its primitive character and numerous rapids, the Little Fork is best suited for experienced canoeists.
Most of the Little Fork's rapids are encountered on the upper river. With the exception of Hannine Falls (Class VI), these rapids vary in difficulty from Class I to Class II. Hannine Falls (River Mile 121) is a jagged, sloping 15-foot drop followed by 150 yards of Class II rapids. Portage the falls. Read more:
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If you run a small business you may know:
- You need a website AND
- Social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+, YouTube, etc.) provide important ways of connecting with potential clients (and current clients).
But don't stop there! Learn ways to integrate social media with your website. Potential clients who find your website might want to learn more by visiting your social networks, and possible customers on your social networks may want to learn more about your business by exploring your website.
Where can you place social media icons on your website?
There are no exact rules of placement of social media icons on your website. Put them in places where you want potential customers to take action. This could mean a header, footer, a contact page (see illustration of social media icons on a contact page at right), or on the sidebar of a blog. Whatever place you choose, it's a good idea to think about making it a spot where one can easily add an icon – after all, social media networks are popular, and you may decide a new one is worthy of placement on your website.
On some websites, businesses place social media icons next to highlighted staff members, as one staff member may be using one social media for the business and another may use two different ones. This may seem obvious, but be sure the icons actually link properly to the social media site. How annoying to try to click on a Twitter icon with no link.
What kinds of plugins are available to help with integration?
There are many plugins available for integrating social media with your website. If you use WordPress, you can search the WordPress codex for recommendations on plugins. Some of the Facebook plugins that can show your site are especially enticing – wouldn't you want to join a group or like a site where 100's of other smiling faces have already liked? See example of Expand2Web's Facebook Like Box plugin at right. You can see a larger version of the Facebook Like Box on the About Websites for Small Biz page. Here's an article talking about various Facebook plugins in detail.
A recent newcomer to the social media mix is Google+. You may want to add the little + button to the bottom of your posts, next to a Like button and Tweet button. Google+ little plus signs can influence how search engines rank site pages. Sites with more plusses will have more influence.
Some plugins can help you with placing multiple social media networks on your website. Addthis, a social media plugin that can help you link to multiple networks, is informative because it includes analytics. This can be quite helpful if you need to report back to the boss on the site's progress with social media.
Link back to your website on social media
On the social media sites, link back to your website in creative ways. For example, you might write a blog post on a topic that will interest a wide variety of your Facebook fans. Make sure to create a nice icon on the blog post that will appear when you put the link on Facebook business page, so it will be more enticing for users to click. Spend time to develop the meta description for the post, as this will show up on Facebook as the description. Also, talk to people about the post by using friendly, concise language. People relate to other people – if you capture their interest, they may want to learn more.
Above is an example of a shared page on Facebook with a thumbnail of space to highlight the post. Wouldn't you be more likely to click on it if has interesting imagery?
How do you know the social media effect is working?
Are you getting hits to your own site via social media? You can keep track of social media traffic to your site via Google Analytics and other web analytics packages. In the other direction, you can monitor whether and how much people are putting your content in their social media streams by how many likes, tweets and plusses you get on your posts.
On the right is a panel from a Google Analytics screen – to see how many hits a site got from sources such as Facebook or Twitter (Twitter now shows up as t.co), go to Standard Reporting tab and click Traffic Sources->Sources->Referrals.
How are you integrating social media with your website?
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I got diagnosed with bipolar disorder almost a year ago, and I can't believe I haven't received one single card consoling me about this.
Oh wait, yes I can, because greeting cards about mental illness are SUPER WEIRD.
I should have known this was a thing. I really, really should have known. Card companies make cards for everything! I could probably find a "Congratulations to Your Twin Girls on Third Grade Graduation" if I wanted to. But mental illness?? There's a line somewhere, and this is over it. It would be like having a "Sympathy – Humorous" section in a card store. It doesn't belong.
Here's the link (please don't buy these) and a few of the best (worst?) ones. http://hopestreetcards.com.au/collections/all
If I got a mental illness card, I would probably open it and then look really confused. I would look around to see if someone was secretly filming me (I frequently do this during "Is this really happening?" moments). Then I would read the card and think, "Thanks a lot, you. I was having a really good day. Now I had to be reminded of my crazy, and also I have to absorb your sympathy at my plight. I don't want sympathy; I want to be treated like a normal human." Here are people who are allowed to treat me like a crazy person:
- My psychiatrist
- My husband, only when I'm being literally delusional. And it will still make me mad.
You're not on that list? Then don't buy me these freaky cards! Even if you're on that list, I don't want the freaky cards! I mean, WHY WERE THESE EVEN INVENTED?!
What's next? Hallmark might capitalize on it! First they invented Valentine's Day…then Sweetest Day…next we'll have "Crazy Person Day." You can celebrate by watching Psycho and sending greeting cards to your favorite nutters. Maybe on Crazy Person Day, you can have your copay waived for inpatient psychiatric treatments! Can I request that this holiday also include candy like Halloween does? Now there's a good holiday, but what a shame that people aren't allowed to celebrate as non-reproductive adults. I may or may not have considered having a child to capitalize on trick-or-treating once again. If we can just tack that on to our new Crazy Person holiday, then I can skip the inconvenience of labor. I might even be okay with the people who made these strange cards. Until then…I know I'm not normal. If I'm not going to get candy out of the deal, please treat me like you'd treat anyone else. If you're a nice person, though, maybe you'd just give everyone candy. My favorite is Sour Patch Kids.


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Hawai'i at Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, Calif. | Titan Gym
Saturday, March 8, 2014 | 6:00 p.m.
Game Coverage: Live Stats | Video | Audio | UH Notes
Cal State Fullerton Game Notes (PDF)
Cal State Fullerton (11-17, 7-8 Big West) prepares for its final regular season game against the Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine Saturday, March 8 at 6 p.m at Titan Gym. The Titans will honor its three seniors during the pregame ceremony.
Watch it Live
There will be a live video feed available for Cal State Fullerton's game versus Hawai'i. To access video for both games visit www.fullertontitans.com, click the women's basketball schedule page then click the "video" link to watch through BigWest.TV.
Listen Live
There will be live audio streaming available for Cal State Fullerton's game Hawai'i. To access audio for the game visit www.fullertontitans.com, click the women's basketball schedule page then click the "audio" link.
Live Stats
There will be live stats available for Cal State Fullerton's game this weekend.To access live stats for the game visit www.fullertontitans.com, click the women's basketball schedule page then click the "live stats" link.
Follow the Titans!
Fans can keep up with the latest in Titans athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/CSUF.Athletics), Twitter (@FullertonTitans) and YouTube.com (YouTube.com/csfathletics). In addition, the women's basketball team has established its own official Facebook (Facebook.com/WBBTitans) and Twitter pages (@WBBTitans).
Hawai'i (16-11, 10-5) at Cal State Fullerton (11-17, 7-8)
Overall Record... 14-14
Home Record... 7-7
Away Record... 5-7
Neutral Site Record... 2-0
Big West Record... 11-14
Longest Win Streak... 9 games
Longest Losing Streak... 7 games
Current Streak... Lost 1
Record in Last 10 Meetings... 3-7
Last Meeting...Feb. 15, 2014 at Honolulu, Hawaii (L, 65-52)
Series Game-by-Game (Last five meetings)
02.15.14 Honolulu, Hawaii L 65-52
03.13.13 Irvine, Calif. W 66-51
03.09.13 Honolulu, Hawaii L 53-43
01.03.13 Fullerton, Calif. W 83-74
02.25.96 Honolulu, Hawaii L 86-61
Series Note: Thursday marks the 29th meeting all-time meeting between the two schools... UH defeated the Titans the first meeting this season on Feb. 15, 65-52...the Titans are 11-14 against Hawai'i in Big West Conference play...Fullerton's largest margin of victory was a 66-46 (20 pts) win Jan. 25, 1987 at Hawai'i...Fullerton's largest margin of defeat was a 86-61 loss in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Feb. 25, 1996...Fullerton has defeated the last two times on the mainland.
Scouting the Rainbow Wahine
Hawai'i enters the contest with a 15-11 overall record (9-5 Big West) and currently stands in third a half-game behind Cal Poly for second place. UH previously defeated the Titans on Feb. 15, 65-52 at the Stan Sheriff Center.
The Rainbow Wahine boast three players averaging double-figures in points Kamilah Jackson (15.5 ppg), Ashleigh Karaitiana (10.2 ppg), and Shawna Lei-Kuehu (10.9 ppg). Jackson, a former Big West player of the week, also leads the team in rebounds as she averages 9.7 per game, but missed the last meeting against the Titans due to an injury.
Hawai'i averages 66.0 points per game, while it allows a league low 63.3 per contest. UH leads the Big West in multiple defensive categories (scoring margin, scoring defense, rebounding defense, field goal percentage defense). The Wahine are shooting 40.2 percent from the field and 30.7 percent from behind the arc.
Conference Call
The Titans are 201-303 (.399) all-time against Big West Conference foes. Fullerton was 7-14 last season against league foes and won two games in the conference tournament before losing to Pacific in the semifinals.
Thank You Seniors
Prior to Saturday's game against Hawai'i, the Titans will honor its three seniors: Alex Thomas, Brianna Barfield, Mya Olivier.
Hawai'i vs. Fullerton: Round One
The Rainbow Wahine and Titans met the first time on Feb. 15 at the Stan Sheriff Center. Hawai'i came away victorious 65-52 as Briana Harris led the Wahine with 14 points, while Lei-Kuehu added 12 points. Senior guard Alex Thomas scored a then career-high 25 points in the loss.
Closing the Gap on 1,000 Points
Senior Alex Thomas leads the Titans in points this season and now is five points shy of reaching the 1,000 point club. The Mission Viejo, Calif., native has averaged 15.0 ppg this season and a conference best 20.9 ppg in Big West play.
Iwuoha's Career Night
Forward Kathleen Iwuoha's big performance last Saturday was key for the the Titans as they defeated Long Beach State, 71-55. The junior forward poured in a career high 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Iwuoha set new career highs in field goals made (9), free throws made (7), and minutes played (40).
2013 Big West Scholar Athletes
Three Titans have been named a Big West Scholar Athlete it was announced on March 4. Fullerton had senior guard Alex Thomas, senior forward Mya Olivier, and junior forward Xava Grooms named due to their acadmeic achievements.
Conference Race
With one games remaining Titans are currently in a tie for sixth place with Long Beach State at 7-8. The Titans then trail fourth place UC Davis (9-6) by two games and UC Irvine (8-7) by one game. This weekend LBSU will face UC Riverside, while UCI plays UC Davis.
Last Time Out for the Titans
Cal State Fullerton gave UC Irvine all it could handle Thursday night, but the Anteaters were able to pull away late and secure a 78-72 victory at the Bren Event Center.
The Titans (11-17, 7-8 Big West) have already clinched a spot in next week's Big West tournament and are currently tied for sixth place in the conference race with Long Beach State heading into Saturday's regular season finale versus Hawai'i (6 PT).
Freshman Samantha Logan led the Titans with 21 points off a career-high seven three pointers, while also pulling down nine rebounds. Junior forward Kathleen Iwuoha added 18 points and senior guard Alex Thomas chipped in 16 points in the losing effort.
UC Irvine's (15-14, 8-7 Big West) Camille Buckley was a force in the paint as the senior forward was able to grab 24 rebounds to go along with 19 points. Senior Jennifer Tsurumoto poured in 20 points on 4-of-13 shooting and fellow senior Kelly Megg added 18 points on six three-pointers for the Anteaters.
The Titans and Anteaters changed leads 13 times Thursday night and on five separate occasions the game was tied. However, UC Irvine was able to produce baskets down the stretch and hold on.
The Titans opened the game with a slow start, but a 7-0 run put Fullerton ahead 11-7 with 13:20 remaining in the opening half. After holding a small lead for majority of the first half, with under eight minutes to play, UCI quickly a Buckley basket and Meggs three-pointer put the Anteaters ahead for the rest of the half. Trailing by six points with ten seconds left in the half, Logan knocked down a three-pointer and at the half Fullerton trailed 32-29.
Iwuoha and Logan both added nine points in the first half as Thomas scored eight points as the Titans shot 41.2 percent in the first half. Meggs scored 12 points in the first half after knocking down a perfect 4-for-4 from behind the arc, while Buckley chipped in eight points, but grabbed 16 rebounds.
To open the second half Logan converted two-three pointers, which put Fullerton ahead by two, 35-33, but after numerous lead changes UCI was able to regain the lead with under eight minutes remaining. The Titans saw their final lead of the game with 6:16 left as a jumper by Chante Miles put them ahead, 57-55. However, Meggs answered back with one of her six three-pointers on the night to give the Anteaters the lead back.
With 1:55 left, UCI led 65-63 before a basket by Camille Buckley and a free throw by Jasmine Bernard gave the Anteaters a 68-63 lead with 58 seconds remaining. A three-pointer by Logan narrowed the advantage to 68-66, but the Tsurumoto knocked down two free throws, a layup by Buckley and two more Tsurumoto free throws extended the lead to 74-66 with 20 seconds left. Logan and Brianna Barfield kepy the Titans alive with three-pointers, but after every Fullerton trey, Tsurumoto would hit two more free throws until the last went through the net with 11 ticks remaining.
Fullerton finished the night shooting 40.6 percent from the field compared to UCI who knocked down 45.9 percent of its shots.
Bend Those Knees
Fullerton has played many close games due to its tough defense and currently ranks second amongst Big West opponents in points allowed per game (66.4 ppg).
Flying Under the Radar
Samantha Logan is making her presence felt. She currently is second on the team in overall rebounding (6.3 rpg). Her overall rebounding per game ranks eigth best in the Big West and her defensive rebounding ranks fifth in the conference (4.6 rpg).
Williams' Block Party
Junior forward Natalie Williams leads the Titans with 14 blocked shots this season and now ties Charlee Underwood (2003-2007) for eighth on the all-time among career shot blockers.
Winning the Close One
Fullerton defeated Cal Poly 78-77 on 2/20 and recorded its first one-point victory this season. The Titans have now won four games by three points or less.
A New Starting Five
After using the same starters for the past 15 games, the Titans have used a new starting lineup in each of the past four games.
Where We Rank
With two conference games remaining lets see where the Titans rank amongst other Big West opponents overall. Fullerton ranks second in the Big West Conference in three-pointers per game (7.57). The Titans rank second in turnover margin (+2.64) and third rebounding defense percentage (.679), and fourth in scoring defense 68.1 ppg.
Big West Win #200
After knocking off conference leader Cal Poly on Feb. 20, 78-77, at Titan Gym, Fullerton recorded its 200th all-time Big West win.
The Amazing Alex
After averaging 8.6 points in non-conference games, senior guard Alex Thomas has stepped up her game as the Mission Viejo, Calif., native is averaging 20.9 points per game in conference games, which is the highest among Big West players.
What's Trending
Fullerton has recorded two or more double-digit scorers in all (25 games), but two games this season...the Titans bench has outscored the opponent's bench in more than half the contests this season...Fullerton has only committed more turnovers than their opponents twice in the last 18 games...the Titans have used eight different starting lineups this season and are 8-7 with the most commonly used lineup.
From the Charity Stripe
Against Hawai'i on Feb. 15, the Titans shot a season-high 35 free throws with senior guard Alex Thomas attempting 19 of them. Thomas converted 15 of her free throws and fell one make short of the single record and three shy of the most free throw attempts in a game for a Titan.
Living Pretty in the 60's
The Titans are 10-4 when scoring 60+ points this season, compared to a 1-12 mark when scoring under 60 points...Fullerton is 5-1 when scoring at least 70 points this season.
Shooting Over 40 percent
The Titans are 6-1 when shooting better than 40 percent from the field and 5-0 when shooting better than 40 percent from behind the arc.
Out-Rebounding the Opponents
The Titans are 8-1 when grabbing more rebounds than the opponents. However, when Fullerton doesnt grab more rebounds than their opponent they are 3-13.
Career Rebounds Mark Reached
Kathleen Iwuoha, who leads the team in rebounding, grabbed 24 rebounds over two games versus UC Davis and Hawai'i to go over 400 total rebounds in her career and redshirt-sophomore Hailey King and Chante Miles both reached the 200 mark after pulling down multiple against UC Davis and Hawai'i.
Sharing the Hot Hand
Chante Miles led the Titans in scoring in seven of the first 12 games to start the season, but Alex Thomas has had a team high in scoring the last 11 of 13 games (Miles vs. Cal Poly 2/20 & Iwuoha vs. Long Beach State 3/1). Miles and Thomas are the only Titans to have back-to-back games as the leading scorer for the team.
Most Three-Attempts
The Titans shot a whopping 41 three-pointers versus Long Beach State on Feb. 1, which gives Fullerton a new school record for most three-pointer attempts in a single game. The Titans previously shot 40 treys against Iowa State (12/8/13) earlier this season.
Miles Dishing Out Assists
After 27 games, junior guard Chante Miles is fourth in the Big West in assists. The Compton, Calif., native has 104 assists this season and tied a career high against UCSB on Jan. 25 after dishing out eight assists. Miles previously had eight assists versus Alabama (11/30) earlier this season.
UCSB Winning Streak at Home Snapped
Fullerton's win last weekend at UCSB signified the end of what was a 23-year losing streak in Santa Barbara. The Titans previously defeated the Gauchos at the Thunderdome on Feb. 12, 1991 (22 games).
All About Getting Better
Fullerton finished 5-13 in the Big West last season. The Titans already have seven conference wins with two league games to play.
Miles Ahead of the Rest
Chante Miles has averaged 13.7 points per game, which ranks second on the team. Miles set a new career high after scoring 22 points against New Mexico State on Dec. 23. The Compton, Calif., native has had double-digit scoring figures in 22 of 27 games this season and has 42 total in her career. Last season the junior guard had 19 double-digit scoring games.
The Second Half, Times Two
Fullerton has scored 54.2 percent (902/1662) of its total points this season in the second half. If one were to replace Fullerton's first half scoring with its second half scoring this season, the Titans would be averaging 66.8 points per game compared to its current 61.6 points per game clip.
California Dreamin'
All 11 players on the roster call California home and all are natives of Southern California.
Finding the Right Mix
Cal State Fullerton has used eight different starting lineups this season and is 8-7 with a lineup of Chante Miles, Hailey King, Alex Thomas, Samantha Logan, and Kat Iwuoha. Alex Thomas is the only Titan to have started in every game this season.
A Streak Meant for Snapping
After defeating Cal Poly on Thursday the Titans snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Mustangs. Previously, the Titans hadn't defeated Cal Poly since Feb. 25, 2010.
Versus the Top 25
Iowa State was the first nationally ranked opponent for the Cal State Fullerton women's basketball program since the Titans played Gonzaga on Dec. 2, 2011 when the 24th ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Fullerton 73-60 at Titan Gym. Last season the Titans played three teams (Georgetown, Gonzaga, Pacific) that received votes in either the AP or USA Today Coaches Poll.
Fullerton has lost its last 14 consecutive games against teams either ranked or receiving votes in either poll dating back to a 68-65 win over Idaho (receiving votes in the Associated Press poll) on Jan. 24, 2004, in Moscow, Idaho... the Titans have lost their last 25 meetings with top 25 foes since posting a 75-63 victory over No. 24 (Associated Press) Long Beach State on Jan. 21, 1991. Overall, Fullerton is 11-95 against nationally ranked competition dating to the 1977 season... the Titans have not been listed among the top 25 since Feb. 4, 1991, breaking into the Associated Press poll at No. 24 that week.
Recycled Notes
Start of a New Era
Head Coach Daron Park begins his first stint as the head coach of Cal State Fullerton women's basketball. Park spent last season as the associate head coach at USC. Park enters his first season as a head coach and is the first male head coach in Cal State Fullerton women's basketball history. Park recorded his first win as the head coach of the Titans on Nov. 22 versus Columbia.
Breaking Down the Titans
Cal State Fullerton return all five starters and 11 letterwinners overall from last season's squad that finished 11-22 overall and 5-13 in the Big West Conference, good enough for eighth place. The Titans were the No. 8 seed in last year's conference tournament, falling to Pacific in the Big West Conference Semifinals, 54-51. The Titans have stability with the return of Chante Miles who returns as the team's leading scorer (10.5 ppg). All-Big West Conference Tournament team honoree Mya Olivier returns for her senior season as one the team's leading rebounder (5.3 rpg) and scorers (7.2 ppg) from a season ago. Twenty-eight game starter Kathleen Iwuoha also returns looking to build off a solid sophomore campaign where she averaged 5.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Guard Alex Thomas will also provide an offensive threat after averaging 8.4 ppg last season.
Titans Tabbed 7th in Big West Media Poll
The Cal State Fullerton women's basketball team was picked to finish seventh in the 2012-13 Big West Conference race according to a vote of league media members released by the conference office on Oct. 23. The Titans received 59 points to finish just behind, UC Davis which was sixth with 72 points. Cal Poly managed to edge out Hawai'i as the favorite to take home the conference crown with 17 first place votes and 177 points overall. Hawai'i was tabbed second with 159 points (three first place votes), Cal State Northridge third with 121 points, Long Beach State fourth with 120 votes, UC Santa Barbara fifth with 100 points, UC Davis sixth with 72 points, UC Irvine with 54 points, and UC Riverside ninth with 38 points.
By the Numbers
Cal State Fullerton returns 91 percent of its 1,779 points scored, 91 percent of its rebounds, 90 percent of its field goals made, 68 percent of its free throws made, and 67 percent of its block shots from a season ago.
Hit Me Your Best Shot
Cal State Fullerton boasts a rigorous 13-game non-conference schedule that includes one road contest against No. 23 Iowa State, according to the AP Preseason Poll. The Titans first road test will come in New York to face off against Albany and Columbia. Later in the month, Fullerton travels to Northern California compete against Toledo and Alabama in the SMC Hilton Concord Classic. Six of the Titans' 13 non-conference affairs will be played away from Titan Gym.
New Kids on the Block
The Titans welcome two new faces to the squad for the 2013-14 season with Samantha Logan and Chelsea Waddy joining the squad.


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The famous 6: Our quail at Becketts Farm Shop. Note the Townsend Farm Quail fresh and pickled eggs to the right hand side.
Our r-com 20 incubator. Notice the difference in the actual temperature and the temperature on the digital display. I have now recalabrated the incubator however I also have a hydrometer/thermometer on the inside of the incubator just to be on the safe side!
Some 14 day old Texas, Japanese and Italian chicks. We always have youngstock for sale so please feel free to call for more information.
Some Japanese layers eating from the style of feeders we used to use. These made feeding really easy you don't have to open any cages to top them up. Note the mesg inside the feeders. This stops them literally shovelling the feed out of the feeder when you first top it up. They do this by sweeping their heads left and right.
One of our homemade brooders that we kept in the garage. This shows just how easy and cheap rearing Quail can be.
View of one side or our main quail shed we had before we moved house. We now keep the birds in stables. Note the automatic water feeders at the rear of the shed that run off the header tank above them. (Old fermentation barrel) We only have to fill this once a week to water 45 birds. Easier than filling water hoppers! We have also installed bulkhead lights to the left and right halfway down aswell as a ceiling light so as the bottom pens get plenty of light too.
An outside view of one of our laying sheds we used before we moved house. This shed housed 70 laying hens comfortably. The doors can be closed in the winter although I have made one of the doors a stable type door so as this can be left open all the way or just a little to allow a circulation of fresh air.
An internal view of the above shed. It is an 8x6ft shiplap shed that I have adapted. I have made an upstairs over half of the shed to give the birds more room and good exercise too climbing/flying up and down the ramp. There are auto waters and large hanging feeders that only have to be filled twice a week. The birds have really settled in well and love basking/dust bathing in the sun.
An exceptional hen. 14.75oz! Not the biggest as we have had one over 15oz but the bugger wouldn't keep still on scales!


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HRC Hire Date: October 10, 1975
Birthdate: April 6
Steve worked for two years at a national accounting firm before joining Ken. He started with small business clients and enjoyed the atmosphere of a local accounting practice. Steve became a partner in the firm in January 1979. He now has over 30 years experience in public accounting. Presently, he is concentrating on succession and retirement planning along with all facets of income tax work for individuals, LLC's, trusts, estates, and business clients.
Steve resides in Wells County with his wife, Myra. They have three sons, Matthew, Michael and Jonathan, three daughter-in-laws, Angie (married to Michael), Rachael (married to Matthew) and Beth (married to Jon). They have twelve grandchildren: Jack, Violet, Avery, Zachary and Sophia (children of Mike & Angie), Ian, Cade and Bodi (sons of Matt & Rachael), and Josiah, Jude, Easton and Ellis (sons of Jon & Beth).
HRC Specialties/Responsibilities: Succession Planning, Corporate & Individual Tax Services, Partnership and LLC taxation
Education: BS in Business & Accounting from Indiana University, 1973
Community Involvement/Organizations: The Elder of Apostolic Christian Church of Bluffton North, member of the AICPA and Indiana CPA Society and active in various other organizations
Personal Quote or Saying: "No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, and disciplined." Henry Fosdick (Phil 3:13,14)
Personal Interests: Hiking, reading, biking
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text: STYLE Emmys 2012: 'Mad Men' Star Christina Hendricks Might Wear Atelier Versace to the Awards 12:09 PM PDT 7/19/2012 by Elizabeth Snead FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Getty Images Christina Hendricks wears Atelier Versace to the Versace Paris Couture Collection The shapely redhead was recently spotted shopping from the front row of the label's 2013 couture show in Paris. Once upon a time, Mad Men's sexy star Christina Hendricks was thwarted in her attempts to score designer gowns for red carpet strolls. In 2010, she told a Scottish newspaper that she'd had to beg for an Emmy dress from designers who thought she was too curvy (read: Not a sample size 0-2). "Not one designer will loan me a dress," the 2012 Emmy nominee said at the time. "They only lend out a size zero or a size 2. So I'm still struggling for someone to give me a darn dress!" That year, she ended up walking the Emmy carpet in a vintage-inspired lavender Zac Posen gown with fluttery sleeves. Not her finest fashion moment. PHOTOS: Unzipping Joan: Christina Hendricks Is TV's Most Talked-About Bombshell Well, that's all changing. Hendricks snagged a stunning silver beaded couture dress by Aussie designer Johanna Johnson for the 2011 awards ceremony. While the dress took a month to make, the designer's sales went through the roof, making the effort well worth the global media exposure. "The red carpet is incredibly powerful. It was literally within minutes of (Hendricks) walking on the red carpet that we recorded our first sale, and I would say by the end of the day we would have doubled on the previous day's sales, and that's probably being conservative," Johnson told the Sydney Morning Herald. For the 2012 Emmys, Hendricks no longer has to beg. After all, she's got a darn good shot at winning for her sensitive, layered portrayal of Mad Men's Joan Holloway, who doesn't let her pride -- or her morals -- get in the way of her professional advancement and financial security. This past season, she agreed to sleep with a client to land a big account for the firm and was made a partner as a reward. Her Emmy chances might be why Hendricks was seated in the coveted front row at the Versace 2013 Couture show in Paris a few weeks ago. She wore a revealing Atelier Versace Spring 2012 gold gown, unfortunately covered by a black blazer. This front row placement signals that she was invited to the show, flown to Paris and put up in a fancy hotel by the fashion house. And this implies a possible working fashion relationship with Donatella Versace for the Emmy carpet and perhaps the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild as well. Hendricks has lately been wearing designs by British designer Vivienne Westwood, who makes silhouettes very flattering to an hourglass figure and full bust. Her latest winner was Westwood's pink silk off-the-shoulder gown worn to the New York premiere of I Don't Know How She Does It. But those red-carpet placements could be because she's the face of Westwood's Palladium jewelry collection. Either way, our money is on a spectacular shimmery, sexy Versace creation for the big Emmy night of September 26. How about you? FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Elizabeth Snead email@example.com @thr


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the second finger over the first, the little finger under the third (left hand), and the third over the little finger (left hand also).
From these discrepancies it would appear that Bach's own fingering was more varied than the description of it which has come down to us, and that it was free in the sense not only of employing every possible new combination of fingers, but also of making use of all the old ones, such as the passing of one long finger over another. Emanuel Bach restricts this freedom to some extent, allowing for instance the passage of the second finger over the third, but of no other long finger. Thus only so much of Bach's method has remained in practical use to the present lay as Emanuel Bach retained, and as is absolutely essential for the performance of his works.
Emanuel Bach's fingering has been practically that of all his successors until the most recent times; Clementi, Hummel, and Czerny adopted it almost without change, excepting only the limitation caused by the introduction of the pianoforte, the touch of which requires a much sharper blow from the finger than that of the clavichord or harpsichord, in consequence of which the gentle gliding of the second finger over the third, which was allowed by Emanuel Bach, has become unsuitable, and is now rarely used.
In the teaching of all the above-named masters, one principle is particularly observed,—the thumb is not used on a black key except (as Emanuel Bach puts it) 'in cases of necessity,' and it is the abolition of this restriction which forms the latest development of fingering. Modern composersn, and in particular Chopin and Liszt, have by their invention of novel passages and difficulties done once more for the thumb what Bach did for it, and just as he redeemed it from a condition of uselessness, so have they freed its employment from all rules and restrictions whatsoever. Hummel, in his 'Art of playing the Pianoforte,' says 'We must employ the same succession of fingers when a passage consists of a progression of similar groups of notes .... The intervention of the black key changes the symmetrical progression so far only as the rule forbids the use of the thumb on the black keys." But the modern system of fingering would employ absolutely the same order of fingers throughout such a progression without considering whether black keys intervene or no. Many examples of the application of this principle may be found in Tausig's edition of Clementi's 'Gradus ad Parnassum,' especially in the first study, a comparison of which with the original edition (where it is No. 16) will at once show its distinctive characteristics. That the method has immense advantages and tends greatly to facilitate the execution of modern difficulties cannot be doubted, even if it but rarely produces the striking result ascribed to it by Von Bülow, who says in the preface to his edition of Cramer's Studies, that in his view (which he admits may be somewhat chimerical), a modern pianist of the first rank ought to be able by its help to execute Beethoven's 'Sonata Appassionata' as readily in the key of F♯ minor as in that of F minor, and with the same fingering!
There are two methods of marking fingering, one used in England and the other in all other countries. Both consist of figures placed above the notes, but in the English system the thumb is represented by a ×, and the four fingers by 1, 2, 3, and 4, while in Germany, France, and Italy, the first five numerals are employed, the thumb being numbered 1, and the four fingers 2, 3, 4, and 5. This plan was probably introduced into Germany—where its adoption only dates from the time of Bach—from Italy, since the earliest German fingering (as in the example from Ammerbach quoted above) was precisely the same as the present English system, except that the thumb was indicated by a cypher instead of a cross. The same method came into partial use in England for a short time, and may be found spoken of as the 'Italian manner of fingering' in a treatise entitled 'The Harpsichord Illustrated and Improv'd,' published about 1740. Purcell also adopted it in his 'Choice Collection' quoted above, but with the bewildering modification, that whereas in the right hand the thumb was numbered 1, and so on to the little finger, in the left hand the little finger was called the first, and the thumb the fifth.
FINK, Gottfried Wilhelm, theologian and musical critic, born March 7, 1783, at Sulz in Thuringia, was educated at Naumburg, where he was chorister, and Leipzig (1804–9). He began writing for the Allgemeine musik. Zeitung in 1808, and in 1827 succeeded Rochlitz as editor, a post he held till 1841. In 1842 he became for a short time professor of music to the University of Leipzig. He died at Halle Aug. 27, 1846. Fink's only musical works of value


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Tang Wei stars in "The Golden Era" 黄金时代 http://www.topchinesemovies.com/the-g...
Cast - Tang Wei, Feng Shaofeng
Director - Ann Hui
Release Date - 1 October 2014
Plot - The Golden Era recreates the life of Xiao Hong, a ground breaking and enormously talented 20th century female novelist. In the 1930's Xiao Hong ran away from home to escape a domineering and abusive father and an arranged marriage. Xiao Hong heads for Harbin where she plans to make a life for herself unbound by the social mores of the times.
Not long after arriving, she is pregnant, dumped by her lover, left with an enormous hotel bill and facing a hotel manager who is threatening to sell her to a brothel. In desperation she writes a letter for help to the editors of the paper International Gazzette. Xiao Jun, a handsome and passionate journalist is sent by the paper to meet Xiao Hong. Moved by Xiao Hong's spirit and free thinking, the pair fall in love and Xiao Hong begins her career as one of China's greatest modern writers.


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Located in St Ives, fudge from The Fudge Box would be a very welcome holiday gift to give to friends and family or to enjoy yourself.
The vibrant orange interior and sleek black confectionary counter display a tempting selection of fudge made to a traditional recipe. Those with a sweet tooth will be very happy to visit here.


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Had some major issues with getting ESP8266 Thing up & running on a new Mac / El Capitan. Downloaded Arduino 1.6.6 & added Board Manager from http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json. Tried to Verify previous working Thing code and got the message "max not defined in current scope." Oddly, the compiler pointed out that there were alternatives in .../Arduino15/packages/esp8266/tools/...
Also would not recognize other functions (i.e xxx not defined...) unless I put "classic" C headers up in front of the code. Went through a number of machinations. Finally got things working by installing Arduino 1.6.5 & using the Old SparkFun ESP8266 Thing board definitions: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sparkfun/Arduino_Boards/master/IDE_Board_Manager/package_sparkfun_index.json, after stumbling across this comment section/forum.
Is this some unique problem I'm having? (and if so, how would I fix this?) If this is widespread, I would have expected to see it up front on the hookup guide. I know that there are some issues with the current GitHub esp8266 and Arduino 1.6.6 (Also not stated prominently in the hookup guide) but I tried 1.6.5 and the "current" Board Manager listed in the hookup guide, but no luck. And I know El Cap has been an issue for a lot of third party developers, as it now protects portions of the system that some have traditionally "dumped" resources into. Conversely, Hookup guide should address Mac specific issues up front, as it appears there are configurations that will work.
So, using the above configuration got the code to compile, BUT - after downloading, the Thing just keeps going into wdt reset mode. I can disable the watchdog timer with wdt_disable(); , but then the code just seems to freeze. Still haven't actually gotten the Thing to work under Mac/El Cap, although was programming fine under Yosemite and Arduino 1.6.4.
Originally posted a comment about wall wart difficulty. Have recently discovered that my unit was manufactured with the u.FL mounted "backward" - the center pin is connected to the "NC" pad instead of the signal input. Turns out that not having an antenna connected causes BAD things to happen, like processor resets when trying to access WiFi. Check the continuity if you're planning on using the u.FL connector.
Quick "Hidden Gem" from the Data Sheet - Unlike many I2C devices, doing a multiple-byte read (e.g. to read all x,y,z values) does not automatically advance the register pointer, unless you set bit 7 in the register address. Reading 6 values from register 0x28 returns you the low order x-acceleration byte 6 times - reading 6 values from register 0xA8 will return the 3 axis 16 bit acceleration values.
Whoa!!! These aren't only analog inputs – A4 and A5 are used as SCL and SDA in the I2C Wire Library. Does this mean that the Pro Micro has NO WAY of supporting any kind of I2C interface? If so, then this is a reasonably serious limitation that should be pointed out on the product page!
Whoa!!! These aren't only analog inputs - A4 and A5 are used as SCL and SDA in the I2C Wire Library. Does this mean that the Pro Micro has NO WAY of supporting any kind of I2C interface? If so, then this is a reasonably serious limitation that should be pointed out on the product page!
If "Z" is followed by "AA" and "AB," then a Saturn V first stage is an "AF"
Appears that Epson Toyocom is about to start production of a 6-axis MEMS Gyro/Accelerometer:
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Out of Hours Gwent Out of Hours - 111. For emergencies only: to be used when you cannot wait to see your own GP the next working day. The on-call doctor will return your call to assess your need from the service. Should you be visited at home please identify your house by switching on your outside light or keeping an eye out for the medic car.
Prescriptions A minimum of 48 hours notice is required to issue repeat prescriptions and must be received in writing. Tick the items you require on the repeat prescription counter-foil and drop it in the box found on the surgery wall near the main entrance. You may also drop your repeat into your local pharmacy but this may take longer to issue. Please note we do not take requests for repeat medication by telephone.
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Farscape: Season One (DVD)
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Includes eight Commentary Tracks + Archival Doco
Flung through a cosmic wormhole, American astronaut John Crichton finds himself fighting for his life in the middle of an alien prison break, inside a Leviathan a living space ship on the far side of the galaxy. Hunted by the relentless Crais, a commander of the galactic enforcers known as Peacekeepers, Crichton joins forces with the alien convicts hulking warrior Ka D'Argo; blue-skinned Priestess Z'haan; diminutive Dominar Rigel XVI; the giant symbiote Pilot and the irreversibly contaminated Peacekeeper Aeryn Sun. Each desperately seeks a way home, but first, they have to find a way to trust one another. Daring escapes and selfless acts of courage forge a measure of loyalty, friendship and even love.
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Wood chipper mobile and compact for cleaning gardens and condominiums
The Wood Chipper PDU 1500 T presents the solution for those who want to reuse the organic waste or carry out the proper disposal of pruning waste and tree management.
This is a compact and robust equipment, ideal for use in urban and rural areas, promoting the reuse of natural resources, producing high quality wood chips that can be used as soil cover, helping the soil to maintain ideal moisture, as fertilizer to ithe soil, or even reducing the volume of the material to be discarded.
Main features:
• Control bar on the side of the feed rail for greater operator safety
• Variable feed speed to adjust the need for material being shredded
• Easy access to components for maintenance
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According to official data, Muslims live China since the VIII century. The first Muslims in China became Arab and Persian Muslim merchants, who brought to China their products on the "Silk Road" and because of the sea. It was they who introduced the rest of the world with Chinese silk, porcelain, tea, compass, paper and gunpowder. With time a few Muslim merchants continued to live in China. Their descendants became the first Chinese Muslims. Influence of Muslims has increased gradually and eventually become quite noticeable. So Muslim officials held senior official posts in the state. It is clear that it was a domestic political move of the imperial court. Muslims simply used as an element of the system of "checks and balances" in the government. This allowed to keep in check local officials, practicing traditional Chinese Confucianism.
Nevertheless, Islam, even as an auxiliary tool for implementation of the executive, became part of the management system of China. Of course, in such circumstances, Islam has undergone major changes. One might even say that Islam in China, or, more precisely, the Chinese Islam has undergone a reformation and losing its classic appearance, became very different from the rest of Islam in the Muslim world. For example, already in the XVII century in China at the mosques a school for girls were opened. But schools for girls - this is an acceptable thing. In this process of reforming Islam is not stopped, but only intensified. After the end of dynastic rulers, ie after 1912 Chinese Islam has become particularly strongly modified. Now the authorities have sought to form the country's loyalty to the state formed by the Muslim minority. So the authorities expect to support its policies in the Muslim environment. One of the manifestations of "loyalization" of Islam has been the emergence of female imams Institute. It happened about a hundred years ago. At the beginning, female imams worked only among the Muslim community, called the Hui community. This ethnic group is one of 56 officially registered in China and nationalities living in the eastern and central areas of the country. In numbers (more than 21 million people) Hui community give odds to many Muslim countries. Hui community owns about 3,600 mosques. Total in central and eastern China has about 80 female imams, as well as about 6,000 so-called female imams lower rank governing small village mosque. The work of women imams is paid by the state. Until recently, the mosque differed as female and male. Since the beginning of the new century appeared and mixed mosques. In these mosques women read sermons to men, such thing as the female half of the prayer hall does not exist.
We can not say that a reformed Islam is imposed indiscriminately on orders from above. Religion is scrupulous. We must pay tribute to the Chinese authorities, which could solve the problem of the Muslim presence in the country and the ancient cruel method of "Good Indian – dead Indian". Far from it. China - though it is communist, but still an Eastern country, so the authorities have chosen another, more humane and flexible way. Task of finding possibilities of reforming Islam authorities laid on the shoulders of the Chinese Muslim theologians. The state has assumed the expenses, so that the work of theologians is paid from the Treasury. Chinese theologians quite successfully develop their fees, finding in the Qur'an and the works of Muslim theologians such moments that allow them to legalize some or other reform in Islam. For example, the establishment of Sharia law that a woman can serve as an imam, was justified by the works of the medieval theologian Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari.
Not to say that Chinese Muslims who adhere to traditional Islam, humbly accept a reformed Islam. First of all we are talking about the Uighurs, who by definition do not belong to any of the ethnic Chinese bloods. For example, in the early 1980s, the Muslim Uighurs protested against the reform of Islam. Authorities reacted quickly - about ten protest activists were shot "for a coup attempt", a few dozen traditionalists were sentenced to long prison terms. Along the way, the authorities expelled all preachers from Saudi Arabia, charge them with "subversive activities".


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Welcome to the Vienna MUSIC homepage, this page is for all those lovers of fine classical music who dont have the time
to surf the net for those elusive classical music archives. Due to some space restrictions I can not offer to many music scores or trivia, i'll leave that to some other major sites. In the mean time, have a good look at whats on offer.
I have come across a letter written by Ludwig van Beethoven for his two brothers. It is a very interesting
and a little sad for such a wonderful composer. The letter is called the The "Heiligenstðdter Testament".
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The Spanish Society of Logic, Methodology and Philosophy of Science (SLMFCE) and the Facultat de Filosofia of the Universitat de Barcelona organize the VIII Congress of the society to be held in Barcelona from 7th to 10th July 2015. The congress will host the second edition of the Lullius Lectures, which will be in charge of Prof. Hartry Field (New York U.). The steering committee of the society will organize a symposium on H. Field's work.
The SLMFCE Conference is held every three years (aproximately). Its main aim is to promote the integration of research in Logic and Philosophy of Science, and serve as a meeting place for those who work in such area of research in Spain and abroad.


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The Heat is definitely on! After getting rave reviews and a million views for the 1st look and the first and second motion poster for the movie, Ishq Junoon has now released its third motion poster.
A first of its kind threesome love story, the motion poster will definitely have the viewers eyes rolling. The film marks the debut of newcomers Rajvir Singh, Divya Singh and Akshay Rangshahi and they have adorned a super bold look for the same.
Set to break a path in the adult film genre, Ishq Junoon is a subjective movie based on extraordinary concept of threesome that is a revolutionary theme in the love making arena among the youth of today.
An excited producer Anuj Sharma says, "The response is overwhelming and this just goes to show that our audiences want to see real stories. We hope our audiences love the second motion poster as well. Once again, it is all real, the performances, the content, the music. We are sure the youth will want to watch it again and again as it has made the industry insiders go Gaga over."
The movie is all set to release on November 11th to welcome the summer heat like its tag line 'The Heat Is On', by ShantKetan Entertainments & Vinr Film Production.


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Canon EOS Mark III: Using Picture Styles
The 5D Mark III has a number of Picture Styles that you can use to process your photos in-camera. Each predefined style has different color, saturation contrast, and sharpening settings:
|In this case, the camera applies the photo style (but not
monochrome) it thinks is appropriate to the scene. Mileage may vary
from photo to photo.
|The default setting, this option promises sharp images with
good contrast and strong colors.
|This mode reduces sharpening slightly (compared to Standard) to
soften skin textures.
|In a nod to traditions of landscape photography, this Picture
Style emphasizes greens and blues and amps up color saturation and
sharpness, resulting in bolder images.
|Use the Neutral style if you want to edit your photos yourself.
The colors are subdued but natural.
|The Faithful style is designed to render colors as closely as
possible to how your eye perceives them in the daylight.
|This setting produces black-and-white photos. You can also
apply four different filters (yellow, orange, red, and green) and
four different toning effects (sepia, blue, purple, and
|User defined 1–3
|You have three spaces in which to save your own styles. After
you create them, select them here.