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The Latest from Linnéa Gad
Here at office, we love an artist who can get dirty. And in a four hour site-specific performance piece, Linnéa Gad did just that. As a precursor to her solo show Mound Remover, Gad collected material from the surrounding neighborhoods: plants, dirt and miniature pewter sculptures and used her hands to incorporate the materials into the gallery. She filled the cracks of the floor with dirt and stuck sculpture in holes in the wood. The result is two-fold: we actively participate in the creation of a nuanced still life aesthetic and simultaneously are forced to familiarize our senses with the way work and material takes up space (a major theme in her upcoming show).
Her forms first take shape in clay, a material so close to the earth, and then are reformed into porcelain, a material we know as man-made or even domestic. The result is a harrowing transformation: the removal of landscape and its reshaping into digestible forms. Possibly a commentary on the commodification and material depletion of "exotic" islands, Mound Remover has peeked our curiosity.
Having grown up partly in the Archipelgo Island landscape, Gad's Mound Remover manages to capture the materiality of the earth that she has come to love through sculpture. She describes the process of inspiration in her own words:
"It is with an anxious joy I look down at a landscape. In the obscurity of distance I meet the itching edge of my capacity to think and feel."
See Mound Remover at New Release Gallery, on view May 11th until June 10th.
- Text by Lee Phillips
- Photos by Maximilian Thuemler


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Justice Network is collecting items for Restore NYC.
Restore NYC's mission is to end sex trafficking in New York and restore the well-being and independence of foreign national survivors. The items we collect will be used in their newly expanded safe house. Please drop off your donations at High Mountain Church no later than Wednesday, July 23rd.
Drop-off location:
High Mountain Church
681 High Mountain Road
North Haledon, NJ
Drop off hours:
These are the hours when the church doors will be unlocked. You can find the drop-off box right inside entrance doors.
Mon: 8a-12:30p & 5-6:30p
Tues: 8a-12p
Wed: 8-10a & 5-6:30p
Thurs: 8a-2:30p & 7:30-10p
Fri: 8-10a & 7:30-10p
Sun: 9a–1p & 3–6p
Items needed:
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Feminine Products
- Toothpaste
- Dental Floss
- Toothbrushes
- Laundry Detergent
- Dryer Sheets
- All Purpose Cleaner
- Clorox Cleaner
- Beach and Bath Towels
- Sunscreen
- Movie Tickets/Gift card
- Twin Sheets/Blankets
Thank you!

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It's a wicked scorchah!
It reached 100 on Friday in the Boston area, so when I got home from work, I felt compelled to make some Sangria!
Sangria is such a perfect summer drink and no matter what fruity combinations you try, it's impossible to go wrong! Here's one of my favorites to make.
Raspberry Peach White Sangria
You'll need:
- Ripe peaches (I used both white flesh and the regular type for color variation)
- Raspberries
- White wine (I used Chardonnay, but you can use anything you like!)
- Ginger Ale
To make, cut the peaches into slices and fill the bottom of a pitcher with the peaches and raspberries (I always go heavy on the fruit!). Fill the pitcher about halfway with wine (I used a little more than half a bottle), let soak 30mins to an hour in the fridge, covered.
When ready to drink, pour in the ginger ale (enough to fill pitcher or to taste). Stir and sip. Enjoy!
More Sangria Tastiness
Here's another recipe I really like for white wine Sangria when you're looking for something more citrus-y
And when you just want the traditional red, here's one you should try (we modified this a bit to make it easier, and it turned out delicious!)!
All you'll need is:
- 1 large orange, cut into round slices
- 1 lemon, cut into round slices
- Ginger ale
- 2 Buck Chuck (Trader Joe's red wine)
For the rare times when there's leftover fruit in the pitcher, here's a fun treat you can endulge in…
Just top the fruit off with Vanilla ice Cream!!
What's your go to for Sangria? Do you have any favorite combinations? Favorite recipes?


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This video from the JesusPainter Ministry captures people's reactions when someone pays for their groceries. They are amazed by this act of GRACIOUS GIVING--which points them to the ultimate grace of God, found in Jesus Christ.
What if you did this in your community? Would this not make an impact for Christ?


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A driver with a big smile came to take us from the airport, we had the producers phone number but fortunately the guy recognized us and knew our name, so we sat into his minivan and travelled another 1.5 hours to the place. With Christen we were so tired that we fell asleep immediately in the car, and woke up that our driver is calling our name with his cute accent. "Mrs. Christen, Mrs. Jennifer, we are here!" – he said. We went out of the car, the producer, the camera men and everyone came to welcome us. They took our suitcases and helped us to get into the villa.
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Our first day was all about relaxing and preparing for the next day. We ate immediately after we took a shower, then we walked around the place a little bit. I felt too tired so went to sleep. As we arrived in the afternoon, I slept only 1 hour to have some power. I didn't want to be wake up all the night because of the jetlag, so with Christen we tried to be up until late night. We used the swimming pool and we were talking about our first solo porn scene and lesbian porn movie with the team, everyone was young, happy and relaxed. We enjoyed this kind of company, and we were looking forward with Christen to do not only our first lesbian porn scene, but to have fun together with all these nice guys. Around 23pm local time we had no energy anymore, so we went to bed knowing that the work starts tomorrow...


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Ivan Doig Archive - The Collection
Digital Collection
Items from the Ivan Doig Archive available through your web browser.
Physical Collection
Items from the Ivan Doig Archive available in Special Collections (view Finding Aid).
Ivan Doig Archive - Digital Collection
The digital collection of the Ivan Doig Archive contains original manuscripts representing Ivan Doig's sixteen novels as well as ideas for unwritten books, hundreds of notecards used by Doig to organize ideas, research collected by Doig over the course of his career, pocket notebooks, letters, greeting cards, and postcards, original interviews, thousands of photographs - many of which were taken by Carol Doig, historical family documents including marriage certificates, land deeds, and medical records that document the author's battle with multiple myeloma.
Ivan Doig Archive - Physical Collection
Not all items in the Ivan Doig Archive are available online due to certain restrictions, including the diary collection of the Ivan Doig Archive, and must be viewed in the MSU Library's Special Collections Reading Room. Other items that can be viewed in the Reading Room include Doig's original typewriters, family heirlooms, and oversize awards, certificates, diplomas, and posters. The Ivan Doig Archive also includes a selection of Doig's most cherished research books from his private library which cannot be digitized due to copyright.
Please view the Ivan Doig Finding Aid for a detailed inventory of the collection and a complete bibliography of Doig's research books.
What is a finding aid?
- A finding aid is a tool created by Archivists to help users navigate archival material. The finding aid describes and details the the organization and contents of a collection. Learn more about finding aids here.
Why use a finding aid?
- Using a finding aid can help users replicate an in-person visit to the Special Collections Reading Room and understand the original order of the physical objects in a collection. Finding aids help users identify relevant collections to their research by discovering boxes and folders that may be of interest.
Material Not Currently Available Online
- Diary collection of the Ivan Doig Archive
- Select 3D Memorabilia
- Oversize Objects
- Research Books
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(BINGHAMTON, N.Y.) — Mayor Richard C. David Friday accepted a 2018 Mayors' Climate Protection Award, Honorable Mention, from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) for Binghamton's LED steetlight conversion project.
The winners were announced today during the Mayors' Climate Protection Awards luncheon, which was held in conjunction with USCM's 86th Annual Meeting in Boston.
"The LED streetlight project is good for taxpayers and supported our collective efforts to address climate change," said Mayor David. "Across the country, mayors are taking the lead when it comes to building the sustainable infrastructure of the future to reduce carbon emissions. In a few short years, we've been able to establish Binghamton as an innovative leader in green initiatives."
The $4.7 million project to convert roughly 7,000 streetlights to LED technology upgraded the city's infrastructure, saved electricity costs, reduced carbon emissions and provided better quality lighting in neighborhoods. Each year, the city will save 3,160,477 kWh (kilowatt hours) of energy over the previous high-pressure sodium streetlights. That translates to a reduction of three million pounds of carbon emissions each year.
Full descriptions of the 2018 Mayors' Climate Protection Award winning programs can be found at: www.usmayors.org/climateprotection/2018awards
The LED streetlight project joins a number of green initiatives under Mayor David, including:
- In 2017, Binghamton was named a NYSERDA Clean Energy Community — the first City in the Southern Tier — and received a $250,000 grant to support green initiatives.
- In 2017, Binghamton was named a $1 million winner of the NY Prize Microgrid competition, to develop a sustainable energy production network in the event of a natural disaster.
- The City is advancing a $1.6 million project to install a green roof at City Hall, to decrease storm water runoff by 835,000 gallons and reduce cooling costs.
- The City is studying development of a hydroelectric facility at Rockbottom Dam, first announced during Mayor David's 2017 State of the City Address.
- In 2016, Mayor David streamlined the approval and permitting process for local solar projects.
- In 2016, Mayor David pledged to plant 3,000 shade trees by 2022 to reduce energy costs and clean the air.
- In 2015, Mayor David signed legislation to ease regulations linked to EV charging stations and incentivize developers to include installations in new construction projects.
Photo caption from left: Stephen K. Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia, S.C. and U.S. Conference of Mayors President; Binghamton Mayor Richard C. David; Kathleen McLaughlin, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Walmart Inc; Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors Executive Director.
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The Sheriff's Multi-Cultural Advisory Council (MMAC) was formed by former Sheriff Bill Young and Doug Gillespie (then Undersheriff) in April of 2003. The group has a diverse makeup of Hispanics, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Arab-Americans, the Gay/Lesbian community, and a representative from the ACLU. The primary goal of the panel is twofold: to listen to concerns and together work on ways to solve issues/concerns, and in turn, provide the Council with a knowledge of the culture of the LVMPD.
This 30-member committee meets monthly to discuss community issues with Sheriff Joseph Lombardo and the Undersheriff. Since its inception, the MMAC continues to be the eyes and ears of the community and continues to provide valuable feedback to the LVMPD. At the same time, board members are educated about policing making it a win-win situation for both.
MMAC Mission Statement:The mission of the MMAC is to serve as a resource for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in developing and understanding diversity awareness and cultural competence among its staff; and to assist the department in providing a respectful, safe, reliable, trustworthy and responsive service with integrity to a diverse population.
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The Australian Senate has recently passed a Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill, which could soon force ISPs to block website which are deemed to be 'facilitating piracy.'
This new bill will allow copyright holders, such as film studios and record labels, to apply to the Federal Court for an injunction requiring all Australian ISPs to block overseas website facilitating piracy. In order for the website to be blocked, the Rights holders must be able to prove to the court that the primary purpose of the website in question is to facilitate copyright infringement. Furthermore, the court will also factor whether the site's operator has a "disregard" for copyright and the "flagrancy" of infringement that it allows.
While this law will not really affect anyone in the immediate future, numerous sites that facilitate copyright material may soon disappear. If the court's order ISPs to block a website, then Australian Internet users will be met with dead ends to these websites, meaning they will no longer be available. The bill is designed to target BitTorrent sites, such as the Pirate Bay, which gives users access to enormous amounts of copyrighted material for free.
If you live in Australia and would like to learn more about how this new bill may affect you then check out this article.


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Hydrogen peroxide is one of the most common ingredients used in tooth whitening, both by dentists and in at-home whitening kits. Hydrogen peroxide toothpaste is therefore a great way to whiten teeth every day. It's available over-the-counter for those who are especially concerned about tooth surface stains. Can you benefit from it? Here are four things people often wonder.
How Does it Work?
Hydrogen peroxide has a long history as a bleaching agent, particularly in hair lightening products. In whitening toothpaste, peroxide combines with ingredients like baking soda to polish the teeth's surfaces and gently remove common food stains. These two ingredients can make a big difference when it comes to brightening your smile. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), because it acts as a bleaching agent, hydrogen peroxide actually changes the color of the enamel on the surfaces of your teeth by cleaning the extrinsic stains that discolor the outside of the tooth.
Where Do These Stains Come from?
With a normal routine, teeth can take on shades of yellow or brown over time. Dark-colored residue from food or other substances fill the pores in your tooth enamel, dulling its appearance.
Surface staining most often occurs because you:
- drink coffee regularly.
- drink tea regularly.
- smoke cigarettes.
- drink wine or dark fruit juices.
Foods and drinks that are served very hot or very cold can also have an effect on tooth color, according to 1-800 Dentist.
Why Use Whitening Toothpaste?
Some types of stains are especially resilient to tooth whitening toothpastes because it becomes part of the internal structure of the tooth. Conditions such as fluorosis appear as faint white streak marks, explained by the ADA, and result from an overexposure to fluoride in kids whose teeth are still developing. But if you use a whitening toothpaste, you will you see most extrinsic stains diminish, and you'll know your teeth are clean and fresh every day.
A whitener alone, such as whitening strips or a whitening pen, is not designed to keep your teeth clean and free of plaque. This type of product only contains whitening ingredients, and not the dentifrice included in toothpaste to remove plaque and prevent cavities. A whitening toothpaste is formulated to clean and protect the teeth while reducing or even removing stains at the same time.
Is it Safe?
According to the ADA, peroxide is safe to use on the teeth when used properly. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, however, suggests that younger patients shouldn't use teeth whitening products since the enamel on baby teeth is thinner than that of permanent teeth, and could produce uneven results.
Using hydrogen peroxide on your teeth can have side effects, but these are generally minor and temporary. The most common side effect is increased sensitivity. Whitening toothpastes like Colgate® Optic White®, however, do not cause sensitivity. The product still contains hydrogen peroxide to thoroughly reduce surface staining on adult teeth and restore your confidence in your smile by more than three shades lighter.
If you're concerned about stains on your teeth, hydrogen peroxide toothpaste can restore your bright, white smile and give you back your self-confidence while keeping your teeth healthy and cavity-free.


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Today, I want to share with you this Maxis Home Fiber setup using TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v1.10 and Thomson Gateway TG784n. You would be surprise why Thomson Gateway TG784n. Let me explain further. Since this Maxis Home Fiber is running on TM infrastructure and you want to have the phone (SIP/VoIP) feature then Thomson Gateway TG784n will be remain here (you need to disable the wireless interface yourself). Following below are the devices involved in this setup: –
1) Huawei HG850a
2) TP-Link TL-WR1043ND v1.10
3) Thomson Gateway TG784n
4) Aztech DECT Cordless Phone E310-S
Follow the connection above and connect your desktop/notebook to either LAN 1, LAN 2 or LAN 3 of TP-Link TL-WR1043ND and leave LAN 4 for Thomson Gateway TG784n. Login to your TP-Link TL-WR1043ND by entering 192.168.1.1 at your favorite web browser. Now click on Network tab and you will see the Interfaces page. Next, click on Switch sub-tab to begin VLAN configuration as below: –
VLAN 1 = Port 0 – off, Port 1 – untagged, Port 2 – untagged, Port 3 – untagged, Port 4 – off, CPU – tagged
VLAN 621 = Port 0 – tagged, Port 1 – off, Port 2 – off, Port 3 – off, Port 4 – off, CPU – tagged
VLAN 822 = Port 0 – tagged, Port 1 – off, Port 2 – off, Port 3 – off, Port 4 – tagged, CPU – off
After successfully save and apply on VLAN configuration above, goto WAN interface and configure the PPPoE username and password as below: –
Next, you need to disable the use of ISP DNS and use custom DNS servers in Advanced Settings tab like below: –
Next, you need to select eth0.621 VLAN interface as WAN like below: –
After successfully save and apply on WAN interface configuration above, goto Interfaces page and click Add new interface for VoIP.
In Advanced Settings tab, you can leave it as default like below: –
Next, you need to select eth0.822 VLAN interface as VoIP like below: –
In Firewall Settings tab, you can leave it as default like below: –
Now you need to reboot the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND to have the changes apply and it will automatically connect to PPPoE like below: –
Finally, with all the configuration above I hope you are able to use and enjoy your Maxis Home Fiber (please note you need to configure the wireless interface of TP-Link TL-WR1043ND yourself). Thank you.


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by Morton A. Klein
The answer to Kerry's peace proposal.
It was exhilarating to watch President Trump, at his press conference with PM Netanyahu, refuse to parrot the tired, irrational, dangerous mantra that a Palestinian Arab state is the only option for peace. Instead, President Trump wisely spoke about real peace; creative solutions; ending the Palestinian-Arabs teaching of "tremendous hate" to their children in their schools; and the essential requirement that the Palestinian-Arabs must recognize the Jewish State.
For example, the PA demands at least all of eastern Jerusalem – while Israel requires all of Jerusalem remain united under Israeli sovereignty. The world needs to understand that Jerusalem is not even holy to Muslims. The word Jerusalem is never mentioned in Islam's holy book, the Koran, while being mentioned 700 times in the Jewish holy books. No Arab leader, except Jordan's King Hussein, ever visited Jerusalem when Arabs controlled it from 1948-67. Jerusalem has never been the Capital of any country except Israel.
The PA demands that every Jew must be ejected from their future State, meaning the 800,000 Jews in eastern Jerusalem/Judea/Samaria. That will never happen.
The PA also insists that millions of descendants of so-called Palestinian "refugees," created by the 1948 Arab War to destroy Israel, be allowed to move to Israel (Even though there are only 40,000 actual refugees from 1948 living today). Every Israeli government, from left to right, unequivocally rejects this, because it means overwhelming Israel with a hostile population and ending Israel as a Jewish state.
The PA also demands a "contiguous" state that connects Gaza to Judea/Samaria, thereby cutting Israel into two separate pieces. Israel obviously cannot agree to this demand either, if Israel wishes to remain in existence.
The PA refuses to agree to Israel's basic demand for recognition as the Jewish State.
And to top off all this, the PA refuses to sign a peace deal that "ends all claims" against Israel. Israel understandably cannot agree to a deal that permits new or continued anti-Israel claims.
Another irreconcilable PA demand is that Israel must free all Palestinian-Arab terrorists in Israeli jails. Of course Israel won't release thousands of unrepentant convicted murderers and attempted murderers.
Also with respect to security, Israel, at a minimum, must maintain control over the major Jewish communities in Judea/Samaria, and, as Netanyahu said during Wednesday's joint press conference, Israel needs "overriding security control over the entire area west of the Jordan River" because "otherwise we'll get another radical Islamic terrorist state in the Palestinian areas exploding the peace, exploding the Middle East." Israel also requires that it continue the legal Gaza weapons blockade. But, the PA says it will never accept these security demands.
Similarly, as Prime Minister Netanyahu explained back in 2009 during his speech at Bar Ilan University, any Palestinian-Arab state needs to be "demilitarized" – meaning that it cannot have an army, control its airspace, forge military pacts with the likes of Hezbollah and Iran, and import weapons, and must be subject to strong measures to prevent weapons smuggling. The PA opposes all of these Israeli security requirements.
Still another irreconcilable issue is that because a Palestinian State deal asks Israel to give up irreversible tangibles (i.e., land) for intangible peace promises, Israel needs partners that keep their promises. But, the PA broke its repeated Oslo and other agreements to combat and stop inciting terror, collect illegal weapons, outlaw terrorist groups, and preserve and provide Jews access to Jewish holy sites in PA territory.
Finally, the PA's unrelenting goal is to destroy and replace all of Israel with a Palestinian-Arab state that no Jews can step foot in. This goal is clearly laid out in the PA ruling party Fatah Charter and in PA President Abbas' speeches condemning the Israeli "occupation" since 1948 – and in the PA maps, stationery, official emblems, stamps, media and atlases showing all of Israel as Palestine. The PA leadership assures its people that any concessions it obtains are "stages" towards their final goal of destroying the Jewish State. Additionally, the PA is politically aligned with Hamas whose Charter calls for Israel's destruction and the murder of every Jew!
Israel cannot agree to commit suicide – or give the PA a stronger base for advancing the Palestinian-Arab "struggle" for Israel's total annihilation.
Morton A. Klein is the National President of the Zionist Organization of America.
Source: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/Articles/Article.aspx/20187
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Sergio Marone photographed by Fael Gregorio, grooming by Edilson Ferreira, styled by Ale Duprat and fashion production by Marcella Klimovicz.
The brazilian actor wears Von der Völke, Redley, Osklen, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Foxton, Ellus Jeans Deluxe and Comme des Garçons by Timberland, in exclusive for VICTOR Magazine Men online.
Special thanks Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel, Na Casa da Árvore and Fabiana Kherlakian.


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Why Choose Dr. Randall
Randall Vein & Leg specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the condition known as Venous Reflux utilizing the latest innovative techniques and technologies to provide patients truly amazing results. Venous Reflux negatively impacts the quality of life of more than 75 million Americans. In fact, approximately 25% of adult women and 15% of adult men suffer from this vein condition. Randall Vein & Leg offers a free 15 minute ultrasound screening to clinically diagnose the condition known as Venous Reflux.
Be it a medical necessity or simply cosmetic, Dr. Randall tailors a plan for each patient in the safety and comfort of his office. The staff at Randall Vein & Leg understands the unique problems facing vein patients, and they are dedicated to helping patients achieve their goals. This ranges from cosmetic treatment of unsightly veins to medical treatment of symptomatic venous insufficiency. In a comfortable environment, patients can expect a thorough medical evaluation of their vein or cosmetic concerns.
Dr. Randall evaluates every patient to determine an individualized plan according to the patient's needs and objectives.
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In the previous post it was highlighted Celtic's deception in investigating the impact of the numerous child abusers that existed between Celtic FC and Celtic Boys Club whereby the board instead of secretly investigating contingencies should have been keeping the AIM stock market informed. Another period ripe for investigation are the years 1993 and 1994 … Continue reading
What would the 'Sporting Integrity' mob say about a football team using foreign loan players, evading PAYE/NIC to the HMRC then getting out of paying that bill: Between 2005 – 2010, Hearts used loan players from Lithuanian club, FBK Kaunas to play in the Scottish division. In 2012, HMRC warned Hearts it wanted £1.75m for the … Continue reading
In researching how HMRC is starting to handle footballer Image Rights I came across this oral testimony from an HMRC employee at the UK Parliament's Public Accounts Committee hearing into High Net Worth Individuals & HMRC held on the 7th December 2016. The comments are firstly by Jon Thompson, Chief Executive and Permanent Secretary, HMRC … Continue reading
As they say in Scotland when the game is up. "The game's a bogey". And it is for the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council and any associated parties pertaining to the Westthorn land transaction between the council and Celtic PLC. Number of Units sets Westthorn Price Firstly from the Scottish Government EU letter July … Continue reading
In November 2016, Glasgow City Council thinking they solved the EU State Aid case against them and Celtic PLC by the unprofessional Savills report thought they could halt or reduce the flow of FOIs by listing 'their narrative' and documents relating to the case. Unfortunately the schedule of documents and the information therein has stirred … Continue reading
Ian Livingston [Flying the Union Flag] The Independent Non-Executive Director of Celtic PLC is described on the Celtic website: In his biography from Bloomberg's Businessweek: 'Mr. Ian Paul Livingston, B.A, A.C.A. has been the Chief Executive Officer of BT Group plc, the holding company of BT Global Services since June 1, 2008. Mr. Livingston serves … Continue reading
Brian Duffy The Independent Non-Executive Director of Celtic PLC is described on the Celtic website, http://www.celticfc.net/corporate_boardofdirectors : In The Scotsman on 30th January 2012, Duffy was lauded as a success: 'Being in the right place at the right time. That's what Professor Brian Duffy, president and chief operating officer of Polo Ralph Lauren Europe and a … Continue reading
Damian McBride On 11th April 2009 the SMEARGATE Affair was exposed when a Senior Advisor/Spindoctor of UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown had to fall on his sword when emails surfaced of a plot to create a Blog to be called 'Red Rag' to smear & blacken the names of Tory MPs & ministers including David … Continue reading
300 Miners Lose their jobs, Creditors Lose money, Injured Miner Loses out on Compo In May 1997, Monktonhall Colliery Limited [MCL], Midlothian became insolvent and was put in liquidation which put 300 miners on the slag heap. At the time Peter Lawwell was a director of MCL and had been for a year. Even though … Continue reading
Oppression of the Innocent I would like to begin with a quote from Glenn Greenwald's book 'With Liberty and Justice for Some': "The law itself wields tremendous power. The legal system's reach is unparalleled: it can deprive a person of property, liberty, even life. It may compel people to transfer their material goods to others, … Continue reading


text: Yosemite Valley is the place where you can get some great views of the surrounding mountain peaks you can also experience some great hiking in Yosemite. Most of the hiking trails in Yosemite lead you far from the Yosemite Valley floor, but there are some easier hikes that can be easily accessed from the Valley. The easiest and most popular hike is the Mirror Lake trail. This is by far the easiest trail in Yosemite. Mirror Lake changes dramatically with the changes of seasons at Yosemite. The views you get to see at Mirror Lake all depend on when you hike this trail.


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Taco Pizza
- 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
- All-purpose flour, for sprinkling
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 3/4 cup canned refried black beans
- 1/2 cup store-bought salsa
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime
- Thinly sliced romaine lettuce, for topping
- Diced tomato, for topping
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Step 1
Place a pizza stone or upside-down baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured work surface into an 11-inch round. Transfer to a parchment-covered pizza peel or another upside-down baking sheet. Brush the dough with olive oil, then spread the refried beans on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spoon the salsa over the beans and sprinkle with the cheese. Scatter the scallions and jalapenos on top. Slide the pizza and parchment onto the hot stone and bake until the crust is crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool a few minutes.
While the pizza is baking, combine the sour cream, half of the lime juice and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. In another bowl, toss the lettuce, tomato, and lime juice to taste; season with salt.
Top the pizza with the salad, then drizzle with the sour cream mixture and sprinkle with the cilantro. Cut into slices.


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Fertilizer Use and the 4Rs
Fertilizers are a necessary component of sustainable crop production. When properly managed, fertilizers help address the challenge of increasing production in an economically viable way while retaining the ecological integrity of cropping systems. However, if nutrients are not adequately available within a crop production system, fertility is mined from the soil, and the crop will never attain optimal yields. Conversely, if nutrients are supplied in excess or without managing risks, the possibility of nutrient movement away from the cropping system increases, potentially negatively affecting the environment. In both situations, the profitability of the cropping system will be negatively impacted by lost yield or by lost inputs.
4R Nutrient Stewardship utilizes fertilizer best management practices (BMP) addressing the right fertilizer source, at the right rate, the right time, and in the right place. The 4Rs provide the foundation for a science-based framework to achieve sustainable plant nutrition management. In short, 4R practices are good for the grower, good for the farming community, and good for the environment.
There is an existing need to improve the adoption of fertilizer best management practices to enhance the sustainability, efficiency and productivity of agricultural systems. Efficiency and productivity together are interwoven with sustainability. Striving to improve efficiency without also increasing productivity simply increases the pressure to produce more on lands less suited to agricultural production. Conversely, squandering resources to maximize productivity can result in increased environmental impacts and decreased profitability.
The essential plant nutrients play a vital role in providing adequate food supplies and protecting our environment.
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Bedfordshire Record Office, known as Bedfordshire Archives and Records Service, was the first Archives in England.
It was established by Dr George Herbert Fowler in 1913, and is based in Riverside Building, Borough Hall, Bedford.
Their aims are to collect and preserve documents in environmentally controlled and secure conditions, to promote and encourage community and public access to these archives and to encourage use of the resources for recreational, cultural, educational or business use.
The Archive holds resources relating to the county of Bedfordshire from 1166 to the present day. Documents come from a wide range of sources, from private individuals to business and organisations.
These resources include documents, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, photographs and pictures.
Whether you are researching the history of a house, conducting research for a school, college or university assignment, tracing your family history, or studying the history of your local area, you will find the documents held useful.
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For information regarding their opening hours and collections, please visit their Home Page and peruse their summary of archive holdings. They have on online catalogue containing information regarding approximately 91% of their holdings, the other 9% being held in their Searchroom. Their collections include:
Resources held by the Archive include:
Burial Indexes are also accessible, and include:
An on-line database of 19th Century prisoners at Bedford Gaol is accessible. An entry normally gives details about the criminal's name, age, height, hair colour, crime, dates of committal and trial and sentence. The database covers the period from 1801 to 1879, but there are gaps in the record.
You have to make an appointment before visiting Bedfordshire Record Office, and are requested to advise them of the material you wish to access so they can ascertain if they are able to accommodate your visit.
Bedfordshire Record Office is approximately 10-15 minutes' walk from the bus and railway stations. You can also use the Park and Ride service, which serves Borough Hall.
Parking at the Archive is limited, but if the car park is full, you may park across the road in Prebend Street Car Park. Prebend Street Car Park is free, but if this is full, there is a pay and display car park close to St Johns railway station in Melbourne Street.
You are able to use your own camera in the Office, but they make a charge to people taking advantage of this service. Some documents cannot be photographed because they are fragile and easily damaged.
If you are disabled, you should park near the main entrance to Borough Hall, and then ring a bell at reception to seek assistance. A member of staff will help you through the building.
A disabled toilet is accessible near to the main entrance.
If you have other mobility issues, and are at car park level, you can use the yellow box telephone at the staff entrance to contact them and to be let into the building. You are then able to use the lift to go up to the second floor.
If you are at the pedestrian footbridge level, you can use the disabled access button near to the glass doors and follow the signs to the lift to access the second floor, or you can use the intercom button near the doors to ask a member of staff to assist you.
If you are unable to visit the Archive in person, they offer a Research Service, details of which are available.
You can follow the Archive on their Twitter Account at @BedsArchives. Details of events and changes to their catalogues and web pages are communicated via this Account.
The Archive also has a Facebook page @bedfordshirearchives. Via this page, they provide information about the Archive, and respond to visitors' enquiries.
Whilst a readers ticket or ID is not normally required to visit the Archive, ID may be required if you wish to access certain records because of Data Protection Laws.
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Comment on How to Make Corn Tortillas by Malcolm.
The IMUSA tortilla press came from eBay, as we could only find the tin or aluminum ones locally. They're about $15 bucks. And no, I still have no great source for dried chiles. I have been paying $3 an OUNCE for dried anchos at Whole Foods, which is out-and-out crazy. Our friends at Edible Obsessions swear by La Bodega Latina, at 863 Congress Street, but we haven't tried them yet.
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You're so right! I flubbed that part of the recipe. Thank you for the correction. One of my favorite elements of making tortillas myself is that I can make exactly as many as I need, right when I need them. And yes, you'll never go back to store bought!
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I've never actually tried storing these. One of my favorite aspects of making tortillas at home is that, once you get the hang of it, you can make them on-the-fly while doing your other cooking. I've only ever made as many as I was ready to use for a given meal, which is one of the things I love. No wasted tortillas!
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Herdez has chunks, and I think that's a good thing.
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|Remember this summer when we all found out that Hello Kitty is actually not a cat at all?
This blog started on October 30, 2009. That makes today the fifth anniversary of Dead 2 Rights. I thought that I should acknowledge this milestone in some way. That's what this post is: me acknowledging a milestone. Hi, milestone! Do you feel acknowledged? Good. Let's move on with our lives.


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Bell Ingram - serving UK's land and property owners to make the most of their assets
Situated in the heart of Argyllshire, Bell Ingram's Oban office is ideally placed to offer a full range of management and estate agency services, to clients up and down the west coast of Scotland, the West Highlands and the islands. Bell Ingram has spent many years building a reputation for exceptional service and skilful management of all property related matters and they have enviable local knowledge.
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I do not have previous owner's account information.
The iPhone has a passcode and I'm not able to get to settings. How can a hard reset be done for the iPhone if it's locked?
I do not have previous owner's account information.
The iPhone has a passcode and I'm not able to get to settings. How can a hard reset be done for the iPhone if it's locked?
i have iphone 4.the orignal owner he was in sudan but now he is not there he is my relatives he gave me before this phone when i am in sudan,now i am in norway.when i do same downlod in my phone suddenlly i eraser the program.when i went to open need apple id,really i dont know this apple id.so what kan help me.our phone is locked
I bought I phone used iCloud finnd mu phone. No I am in Dominican and try unlock phone,and can't rember pass code used to stup I cloud
I got a serious problem with iPhone 5 since the previous owner sold it to me and then locked it through find my iPhone I came to know he is no more now so is there any way for me to activate the phone
Bypass forgotten password, one way is to use Recovery Mode or DFU mode, then passcode can be cleared. The other way is to reset your phone to factory settings which will also erase all content and settings on iPhone.
ReiBoot is a famous tool used to enter and exit recovery mode without iTunes, without losing data.
Reset iPhone is not recommended because it will lost all data including precious ones like contacts, photos, videos, notes, etc.
Apple added the activation lock for people in your type of situation (except they're stolen.). You need to ask previous owner's to remove this iphone from their account
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You can skip the passcode by putting the iPhone into recovery mode and resetting it via iTunes
However, this ONLY works for the passcode. If the iPhone is connected to Find my iPhone there is no way around contacting the previous owner and have them remove it from their account.
If you go about purchasing a used iPhone you should always make sure it is fully reset to the "Hello" welcome screen.


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British Lap Dancer
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Jessica Monroe is an English fox making her second appearance. She looks a bit like another English SCORE Girl, Hannah Callow. Originally from North Yorkshire, Jessica is an experienced lap dancer in London and surrounding areas. Her pussy lips are extra-large and protruding and since vulval lips are rich in nerve endings, she has a high sex drive. She likes the horny life and hooks up with hung studs for anal bangs and threesomes with two guys or with another girl and a guy and masturbates a lot also. There's a nasty, raunchy glint in her eyes that implies that she's up for anything, anytime, anyplace. Some women give the impression that they're always thinking about sucking big cocks and Jessica looks like one of them.
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Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Anti-Fungal Gel20g
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Suffering from fungal skin problems such as tinea (Athlete's foot), jock itch, ringworm or candida skin? Thursday Plantation's Tea Tree Antifungal Gel is infused with 100% pure tea tree oil known to help symptoms and irritation caused by these infections.
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Gomis threatens to leave Swansea City despite Bony exit
Bafetimbi Gomis has admitted he is considering his Swansea future, despite the departure of fellow striker Wilfried Bony.
Gomis, who joined the club on a free transfer from Lyon last summer, grew frustrated over a lack of playing time during the first half of the season.
Although Bony's exit to Manchester City should open the door for him to become first choice, Gomis indicated he feels let down by the Swans and is considering his options.
"When Bony was here, it was expected that I would also play in a certain number of games, but that was not the case," the France international told Canal Plus.
"I want to play in a certain number of matches. Today I ask myself many questions. I need time to reflect because what was said was not respected. At my age, it is difficult to spend my time sitting on the bench."
Gomis – who has made 19 league appearances for Swansea, 13 of them as a substitute – said he and his representatives planned to hold talks with Swansea before making any decision but the 29-year-old may not easily be persuaded if he feels promises have already been broken.
"I have been approached by clubs," he added.
"For the moment I am concentrating on Swansea. Me leaving? It is possible."


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Monday, October 17, 2016
HOKA ONE ONE Postal Nationals - NorCal Flagship
Posted by Albert Caruana at 10/17/2016 12:57:00 PM
Labels: 2016 Cross Country
6 comments:
Why would any coach want to do this leading into championship season? Does it help or detract from the team?
- October 17, 2016 2:11 PM
- Albert Caruana said...
Most NCS schools get 2 weeks between their league championship meet and the North Coast Section meet. What would you think would be more taxing? A 3 mile/5k cross country race or a 2 mile race on the track?
- October 17, 2016 6:08 PM
This is a very strange season so far with most teams being lightly raced. This is why a lot of the current rankings are tough to do and not necessarily predictive of the league and section finals. The only question is what happened to the season and the team schedules to make it so strange? The toro fire? Stanford pushing back a week? Other?
- October 18, 2016 7:22 AM
- Albert Caruana said...
From a coach in CCS, I can tell you those were two big factors in the scheduling this year.
- October 18, 2016 7:28 AM
Is this race open to high school athletes who are not running with their teams? For example, a track athlete who is not running cross country and wants to compete individually in this meet?
- October 18, 2016 4:34 PM
I think it's a good idea if you aren't burned out from racing all the other big meets. A short flat fast race leading up to the NCS shouldn't tire an athlete like a hilly 5k. Hopefully, it will get the athletes legs and mind ready for a faster pace. Brian Schulz and ElMolino will be there. I hope some of the other top runners will be there.
- October 27, 2016 3:58 PM
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The date is August 4th. It's very early in the morning (12:15 AM to be exact), so it's really still August 3rd. We all know that the new day doesn't start until you sleep for a substantial (or perhaps, less than substantial) period of time and then wake up again. In the case of all-nighters, I figure the new day starts at some ambiguous moment when the sun is rising and you are beginning to regret your decision to stay up all night. But I digress.
Kenny (my sleep-deprived fiancé) has gone to bed, and I am supervising our extremely high-maintenance pup. He's nine pounds, very needy, and the cutest dog in the world (See Figure 1). I am sitting on the couch with my laptop, scrolling through Tumblr, while Toshley plays with a toy on the ground. Then, something happens. You may be asking, what is this something? I HAVE NO FUCKING IDEA. That's why I am writing this blog post, to analyze the evidence, and hopefully reach a conclusion that does not involve a ghost suffering from urinary incontinence.
At 12:15 AM, I look down and the couch is covered in liquid. I'm not talking damp. I'm talking liquid. I can physically see the drops of liquid pooling on the couch. (See Figure 2). Of course, my immediate assumption is that Toshley, the aforementioned dog with a very small bladder, has peed on the couch. But that scenario doesn't quite make sense for a variety of reasons. At this point, I will continue this investigation in list form because there are far too many clues to explicate through prose.
- Liquid is pooled in four different places on my couch.
- I sniff the liquid, and it smells like pee. Either that, or my couch permanently smells like dog, and I assume that dog smell = pee smell.
- I am 99.99999% sure that I didn't pee. The only other living creature in the room was Toshley.
- Toshley does have a very small bladder and has been known to pee inside on occasion. Also, his belly fluff was slightly damp.
- However, Toshley has not peed inside in months and he has NEVER peed on our couch before. (Why would he, when our carpet so closely resembles grass?)
- Furthermore, Toshley was on the ground, playing with his toy.
- Could Toshley have jumped on the couch, peed in four different places around me, and then returned to his toy? Maybe?
- I think so. Despite it being 12:15 AM, I was quite alert. (Possibly because I took a four hour nap earlier in the day).
- Additionally, I was mindlessly scrolling through Tumblr, trying to decide whether to watch reruns of Keeping Up With the Kardashians or Say Yes to the Dress.
- My point being, I was not occupied in the slightest. Also, I kept glancing down at Toshley.
I now break with my list to discuss my actions immediately following 12:15 AM. In an effort to gather more evidence, I take Toshley outside in order to 1) See if he needs to pee and 2) Prevent any additional accidents. And guess what? My dog, the nine pound one with the very small bladder, proceeds to pee quite a bit. It certainly doesn't seem like he emptied his bladder recently.
I head back inside and inspect the area for other possible sources of liquid. The ceiling is not leaking. I have no water or drinks anywhere near the couch. None of my clothes or possessions could have produced water.
At this point, I am beyond befuddled. I decide to wake up Kenny and inform him of the strange events that have just occurred in our living room. However, Kenny is half asleep and shows little interest in the supernatural forces at work in our apartment. Thus, I turn to my computer. The very same computer that I was scrolling through when the alleged incident occurred. I had hoped that in penning this blog post, I would begin to understand this mysterious incident more clearly. However, that is far from the case.
Therefore, I turn to you, random people of the internet who will probably never even see this post, for guidance. How did Toshley manage to pee inches away from me (multiple times, I might add) without me noticing? Or if that didn't happen, what did?


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"Models nowadays are more like role models, and they want to show people that they are not starving themselves," she added.
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There are many men and women who feel ordinary! Being ordinary is synonymous with being average. They might go to an average school, live in an average neighborhood, or be uneducated. One of the worse sentiments one might feel about being ordinary is presuming there is no purpose or calling in life. In today's culture, we are impressed with wealth, beauty, popularity, being accomplished, and fame. But, let's look at Amos — an ordinary man with a passion for God who was called to proclaim God's message of judgment to Israel and other nations due to their sin and disobedience.
Amos, an Old Testament minor prophet, was considered to be an ordinary man. In Amos 7:14-15, he says, "I'm not one of your professional prophets. I certainly never trained to be one. I'm just a shepherd and I take care of fig trees. But the Lord called me away from my flock and told me, 'Go prophesy to my people in Israel.'" [NLT] Amos might have even been a seasonal worker due to the fact that he lived in Tekoa, a town 16 miles from the Dead Sea, where sycamore trees are not cultivated due to the altitude and climate. Thus, implying he might have had to leave Tekoa during certain months of the year to care for and cultivate the sycamore fig trees. Many commentaries believe Amos did not have any formal training, but he was learned in the ways of God. During Amos' lifetime, Israel was a nation filled with pride, beauty, elegance, and riches. As Amos went about living "the ordinary life" God gave him, he was called by his heavenly Father for a particular task. He lived during the reign of Jeroboam II around 786-746 BC. It was during this time, he recognized his calling from God to proclaim the message the Lord gave him. He did not arrive on the scene to tickle anybody's ears. He arrived able, prepared, and willing to work passionately on the assignment God gave him. You will find in the Book of Amos that Amos speaks little of himself; he is there to pronounce the judgment God sent him to do. Speaking God's word throughout the Book of Amos, he became known for his repetitively saying, "Thus says the LORD" before many of his proclamations. He spoke God's word throughout the Book of Amos.
As I read the Book of Amos, I became aware of some of the characteristics Amos possessed both prior to and during him announcing the destruction of Israel.
- He sought the Lord;
- He had a deep-rooted faith;
- He was being prepared by God;
- He walked with God;
- He accepted his lot in life;
- He was wise in the ways of God;
- He was close enough to God to know what the Lord said;
- He spoke only what the Lord said;
- He was confident in what he said;
- He was not fearful in bringing bad news to others;
- He was not fearful in talking to others outside of his class;
- He sought good and not evil;
The Lord used other "ordinary" men throughout history. David, Eliab, Gideon, Peter, James, and John were used mightily. Even Jesus was a simple man that God called to be the most important influence in all civilizations. And, God can use you!
Someday God may ask you to step out of your comfort zone. We carry around barriers in our life. We don't take the steps needed to be used by God. God is going to use those who are already steeped in His word and those willing to walk His ways. He will choose us and seek us as we prepare ourselves to expand our influence for him. With Amos, it is most likely he was called for a particular assignment at a particular time. Maybe he went back to tending sheep and sycamore trees after this assignment was accomplished – we just don't know as there is no record. But, we do know that when God wanted to use him, he was available and willing. In our lives, we should remember that God is able to do whatever He wants to and he will equip anyone willing to carry out his plans. You may not be an educated person; you may not have been born into an elite family, but God can use you. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 states, "Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things — and the things that are not — to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before Him. God will give you strength to do what He is calling you to do. God desires to use us to our fullest. He knows if we are unprepared and He wants to prepare us. He knows if we are imperfect, but he sees the potential we have to pursue His purposes. You may have a dream or a vision, but feel unable achieve it. Don't give up. Water and prune your vision, and wait for God's appointed time. But, while waiting, follow his leadings, as small and/or as insignificant as they might seem, as this is part of his preparation for you. Just trust that His Spirit is working and perfecting you until the time He calls you like he did Amos. Then, when He shows you He is ready, you will be ready to act.
- Seek the Lord;
- Develop a deep-rooted faith;
- Allow God to prepare you;
- Walk with God;
- Accept your lot in life;
- Be wise;
- Develop a deep closeness to God through Bible study and prayer;
- Speak only what is Godly;
- Be confident in God's words and whispers;
- Develop a fearless spirit in speaking for God;
- Understand that God can use you with anyone — regardless of social class, intellect, race, or religion;
- Seek good, not evil.
Notice that our preparations mirror Amos' characteristics.
Looking back at my life, I can see how God had been preparing me for my current ministry of writing devotional prayer journals and blogging. When I was around 7 or 8 years old, I loved the Science projects where I had to find leaves, label them, and glue them on cardboard. I call that gathering information and presenting it. As a senior in high school, I had an English assignment where we had to find poems and quotes, put them together in booklet form, and find pictures from newspapers or magazines that related to the poems or quotes. Again, I was gathering information and presenting it. I loved it. Imagine my distress when I received my first college essay back with a big, fat, red F on it. I thought I was an awful writer for years. But, God kept giving me little assignments along the way, i.e. writing Table Talks for Wednesday night church dinners, making educational bulletin boards, becoming a librarian. One time I was given the assignment by our church planner to research an apartment complex where the church wanted to start a ministry. It was awesome. I used my detective skills; took notes on the bumper stickers in the parking lot; noticed the ages of the children in the complex; spoke to the apartment manager, and of course, put together a booklet with the results. Following God is fun and adventurous. My suggestion is for you to look over your life, see what you have enjoyed, and give your talents to the Lord and ask him to show you how he can use you in the small things. All God's assignments are profitable, so as we go from one to the next, keep preparing yourself for the next one.
God can use the most unlikely people in life to do a job for him. In God Uses Ordinary People, Mark Hiehle tells the following story of a man God used to meet a woman's needs and how the recipient viewed it.
I once heard of a woman who had locked her keys in her car at a mall. Not having the funds to call a locksmith, she prayed and asked God to help her. Shortly after, a rough looking man came up to her and asked if she needed any help. She told him that her keys were locked in her car; and in no time, the man used a wire and lifted the lock. The woman thanked him and said that he was an answer to prayer and an angel. The man said, "Oh, I am not an angel, ma'am. I just got out of prison." The woman looked to heaven and said, "Oh Lord, You are so good! You sent me an expert." ¹
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The Lord is consistently calling his children to do His work. We have the choice whether to answer him or not. Our problem is the world in which we live in allows us to questions whether we have enough desire, time, money, and intellect to follow through in His calling(s). We need to make time to listen to the Lord; seek out His will; follow His leading: and let him supply all that is needed to accomplish his purposes through us. Let's seek out our reasons for not moving forward. Is it because we don't feel spiritual enough? Then work on that through prayer and Bible study. Is it because you need money to start the ministry God is calling you to? Start with what you have and allow God to find what you need to move on. It is not our strength that gets God's work done, but our willingness and trust in Him to accomplish the calling and ministries He puts on our hearts.
As the former governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, says,
"It's when ordinary people rise above the expectations and seize the opportunity that milestones truly are reached."²
And, we do this by not depending on our abilities and intellect; we do this by depending on God as our source to achieve mighty things for him – even though we might be ordinary.
What does God have in store for you in 2016? Pray, Read, Listen, and then Act.
Blessings and feel free to share this article with your friends and family!
Bible Verses:
He that is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much. Luke 16:10 NABS
If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. 2 Corinthians 11:30 ESV
Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning, and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at the table, and he will come and serve them. If he comes in the second watch, or in the third, and finds them awake, blessed are those servants! Luke 12:35-38 ESV
Lord, I want you. I want to be used by you. I am asking you today to make me faithful in all the little things that honor you. I confess my sins to you knowing that you will forgive me. I may feel ordinary in the world's eyes, but I know I am the apple of your eye. Give me the ability to discern each and every step you have for me in my life. Let me obey you and accomplish your purposes for me. In Jesus' name. Amen.
¹ Hiehle, Mark. "God Uses Ordinary People." http://atcmag.com. January 2010. Web. 2 January 2016.
² Huckabee, Mike. www.brainquote.com. n.d. Web. January 2, 2016.


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Loaded with a 750cc liquid-cooled engine and crafted with slimline bodywork, the Integra uniquely combines the sleek and stylish looks of a scooter with the muscular performance of a motorcycle. Now with more luxury and updated features.
Travel Edition -
45L Top Box
Rear Carrier
29L Pannier Kit
Pannier Colour Panel Set
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Your repayments will be less than traditional finance. You put down a deposit on a bike, and we calculate its Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV). We deduct this from the price of the bike and your monthly payments are based on what's left. You can then choose to pay the GMFV and keep your Honda, return it or part-exchange it for a new bike.
|NC750 IntergaTravel Edition 19MY (PCP)
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|Amount of Credit
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|37 months
|Final Payment
|Guaranteed Future Value
|Total Amount Payable
|Representative APR
|Interest Charges
|Option to Purchase Fee
|Excess Mileage Charge
|Contracted Mileage
|12,000 miles
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PCP Terms and Conditions: Subject to model and colour availability. Offers applicable at participating dealers and are at the promoter's absolute discretion. Representative example based on 3 years 6.9% PCP. Excess mileage rate applies. Final payment includes £10 option to purchase fee. You do not have to pay the Final Payment if you return the bike at the end of the agreement and you have paid all other amounts due, the bike is in good condition and has been serviced in accordance with the Honda service book and the maximum annual mileage of 4,000 has not been exceeded. Excess mileage rate applies should this be exceeded. Indemnities may be required in certain circumstances. Finance is only available to persons aged 18 or over, subject to status. All figures are correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Honda Franchise Dealers are credit brokers, not lenders. Credit provided by Honda Finance Europe Plc. Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1HL. Honda Financial Services is a trading name of Honda Finance Europe Plc. a company registered at Companies House No 03289418. Honda Finance Europe plc is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register number 312541.
The Integra – launched in 2012 as one of three models in Honda's New Concept (NC) platform – takes its name from the fact that it integrates the comfort and style of a scooter with the dynamic performance of a motorcycle.
Equipped as standard with Honda's Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), for 2014 its torque, fuel-efficient twin-cylinder engine was increased in capacity to 745cc. Sharper styling, improved ergonomics and handling complemented the extra power and performance.
This next stage in its development sees the 2016 Integra receive upgrades that boost its looks, practicality and riding experience, further polishing one of the most individual two-wheeled machines in the Honda range.
Model Overview
The most visible update for 2016 are the Integra's new LED headlight and taillight, which add a further touch of both class and practicality. New instruments – with variable colour display – can be personalised and present a premium image. Adding to the high class feel is the option of two Special Edition (SE) colour schemes in a new grade of paint with a unique metallic lustre.
DCT is upgraded, with software revised for a more natural 'feathered' clutch feel around an on/off throttle. There are now 3 levels of S mode for gear changes in AT mode and raised rpm upper limit for downshifts in MT mode. Other software upgrades also improve DCT's performance in a variety of situations.
A spring preload adjuster is added to the rear shock absorber while new Showa Dual Bending Valves (SDBV) front forks are fitted up front. The new exhaust muffler saves weight and is tuned to generate a pleasing exhaust 'pulse' note.
Key Features
Styling & Equipment
'Sensual Performance' directed the evolution of the 2016 Integra; what the rider feels, sees and hears. The compact LED headlight – with its crisp white light – and running lights form a strong visual presence. Mounted on the edge of the rear cowl, the clear-lens LED taillight works with the stubby exhaust muffler to give a compact feel to the Integra's rear. On the foot boards, stainless steel integrates within the redesigned rubber floor mats, exuding quality.
Brand new instruments use a negative LCD display. Information includes odometer, trip meter, gear position, fuel efficiency and consumption gauges, (optional) heated grip temperature plus 3-stage S mode display.
The colour of the rev-counter bar display can also be changed by the rider; a total of 9 options are available. It is also possible to have colours change according to gear selected, rpm range or (for the DCT version) riding mode.
ECO and SHIFT mode are further options when riding with the display set to a single colour or (on the DCT machine) the mode-dependent setting. ECO mode turns the display to light blue if riding with good fuel efficiency, and green if riding even more economically. SHIFT mode sees the colour change to orange if engine rpm exceeds a level pre-set by the rider.
A new 'wave' key features the Honda Ignition Security System (HISS). If the ID chip embedded in the key and the ID in the Engine Control Unit (ECU) do not match, the engine will not start.
The 2016 Integra will be available in two colour options:
Matt Alpha Silver Metallic (Special Edition)
Matte Majestic Silver Metallic (Special Edition)
For the two SE paint options Honda has used its new metal-look finish for the first time. This special paint uses brilliant flakes aligned in parallel with each other and differs to standard metallic paint in creating a solid texture with high contrast, offering varying impressions depending on the viewing angle. The SE also have extra accent stripes, wheel rim stripes and a different engine cover finish.
Genuine Honda Accessories include a specifically-designed new rear rack, a 35L and 45L top box, 29L panniers, inner bags, 5-stage heated grips, U-lock and wind deflectors.
Dual Clutch Transmission
Honda's DCT technology is now in its sixth year of production and gaining popularity year on year on all of the machines that feature it as an option. DCT uses two clutches: one for start-up and 1st, 3rd and 5th gears: the other for 2nd, 4th and 6th, with the mainshaft for each clutch located inside the other for compact packaging. Each clutch is independently controlled by its own electro-hydraulic circuit.
The DCT system features two automatic plus the MT mode for manual gear changes. The standard automatic D mode is for general or highway riding and maximum fuel economy. S mode – which shifts up and down at higher rpm than D mode for a sportier ride – has now been expanded to give three levels of sports performance. Some riders prefer to ride higher gears, some lower and the three modes make it possible to tailor gearbox response to riding style. The selected level is stored, and acts as the default S Mode for subsequent rides. It is also displayed on the dash.
The DCT used by the Integra now features "Adaptive Clutch Capability Control" that manages the amount of clutch torque transmitted. This adds a natural 'feathered' clutch feel when opening or shutting off the throttle for a smoother ride. Further refinements include faster operation of the N-D switch on turning on the ignition and a control system in AT mode for gauging the angle of ascent or descent and adapting shift pattern accordingly.
The Integra's rugged steel diamond frame delivers the high levels of rigidity required for agile, responsive handling in a variety of conditions from busy urban to open road. Rake is set at 27° with trail of 110mm, wheelbase of 1,525mm and front/rear weight balance of 50/50. Kerb weight is 238kg.
41mm telescopic forks feature 120mm travel and for 2016 use Showa Dual Bending Valves, with ratios optimised for both compression and rebound damping. This allows the generation of damping force in proportion to piston speed – from the low speed range – improving ride quality and comfort. Increased compression damping provides more progressive firmer suspension response and helps reduce dive under heavy braking. Grey Alumite caps add a finishing touch.
The rear monoshock gains a spring preload adjuster and also has 120mm travel. It operates through an aluminium swingarm with Pro-Link that offers an optimised balance of a soft initial stroke, for dealing with low-speed bumps, and excellent overall control.
Up front the 320mm wavy disc and two-piston brake caliper deliver plenty of easy to modulate stopping power, complemented by the rear 240mm wavy disc and single-piston caliper. Lightweight two-channel ABS provides powerful and confident braking even on slippery or wet road surfaces. 6-position span-adjustable front and rear brake levers make it possible to perfectly tailor reach for individual hand sizes.
Cast aluminium front and rear wheels – sizes 17 x 3.50-inch and 17 x 4.50-inch – wear 120/70 ZR17 and 160/60 ZR17 tyres. Alongside the frame and suspension they inject the Integra with 'proper' motorcycle handling and feel, very much one of its unique selling points. New forged aluminium L-shaped rim valves make checking and adjusting air pressure easier.
The design of the Integra's liquid-cooled, SOHC 8-valve parallel twin-cylinder engine ensures punchy performance in the low-to-mid range. Its relatively long-stroke architecture and specially shaped combustion chambers combine with the high-inertial mass crankshaft to produce large amounts of effortless torque from very low rpm. Peak power is 40.3kW @ 6,250rpm with maximum torque of 68Nm @ 4,750rpm.
PGM-FI always injects the exact fuel/air ratio required for a complete and clean burn at all rpm in any riding situation. The engine is EURO4 compliant with CO2 emissions of 81g/km and fuel consumption of 28.6km/l (WMTC mode) provides a 400km plus range from the 14.1-litre underseat fuel tank.
Twin balancers counteract vibration from higher rpm inertia, refining the engine yet still allowing the distinct 'throb' delivered by its 270° firing order. Bore and stroke is set at 80 x 77mm. By keeping the number of parts to a minimum, the engine is kept light, efficient and reliable.
There is just one 36mm throttle body and where possible components are made to do more than one job; the camshaft drives the water pump, while one of the balancer shafts drives the oil pump.
A new lightweight pentagon-shaped muffler is smaller than the previous design and uses two chambers joined by a hole-punched link pipe, which works with a final resonator chamber to create a deeper, more distinctive sound and exhaust pulse. The built-in catalyser has a two-layer structure for cleaner emissions.
All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.
|Special Price
|Engine Type
|Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve SOHC parallel 2-cylinder
|Engine Displacement
|745 cm³
|Max Power Output
|40.3 kW / 6,250 rpm (95/1/EC)
|Max Torque
|68 Nm / 4750 rpm (95/1/EC)
|Bore x Stroke (mm)
|77 x 80
|Front Brake
|320 mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
|Rear Brake
|240 mm single wavy hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper and resin mold pads
|Front Suspension
|41 mm telescopic fork, 120mm stroke
|Rear Suspension
|Monoshock damper, Pro-link swingarm, 120mm travel
|Front Wheel
|Multi-spoke cast aluminium
|Rear Wheel
|Multi-spoke cast aluminium
|2215 x 810 x 1440
|Frame Type
|Diamond; steel pipe
|Fuel Tank Capacity
|14.1 Litres
|Kerb Weight
|Seat Height
|Wet multiplate hydraulic 2-clutch
|Final Drive
|6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission


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Why Society Must Stop Questioning Women On Their Ability To Balance Life And Work
I'm not bossy; I'm the boss.
These words, so famously quoted by the ever-flawless Beyoncé, speak to the myriad of young (and not so young) women who idolize her as a beacon of hope and guidance for their futures.
But, how can we build futures around being "the boss" when people, especially men, keep questioning female authority? In our day-to-day lives, we see, read and hear about the question of whether or not women can have it all.
Well, yes we can. The problem is just that not everyone else seems to think so.
Last month, Matt Lauer interviewed General Motors CEO Mary Barra. In his interview, Lauer mentioned that Barra has been called "the most powerful woman in the history of the auto industry" and proceeded to ask how she handles her concurrent jobs as an auto executive and as a mother.
No one ever asks Lauer if has trouble managing his job while raising his three children.
This should come as no surprise. After the announcement of her daughter's pregnancy, Hillary Clinton was asked whether or not she could be both the president and a grandmother.
The questioning of a woman's authority and place as a leader reflects the antiquated notions that women are too fragile, weak and emotional. That women only get to the top via sexuality and then do not know what to do with the responsibility they've earned.
Pew Research trends found that more than two-thirds of mothers work outside of the home and that many other women are able to balance the responsibilities of work and home life without the benefit of an executive salary.
There are hundreds of magazine articles pointed toward women that focus on how they can get the raises or corner offices they deserve. They offer dozens of tips on how we should act and what we can do.
But, we are not the only ones who stand in the way of getting to that new office. We must rid ourselves of the ridiculous notion that a woman cannot be in a position of power.
Women in the workforce have the same skillsets and work in the same positions as their male counterparts. Yet, they are often overlooked when it comes time for promotions.
Despite having the same levels of intuition, decisiveness, creativity or other qualifying skills, women are too often subject to the question of whether or not they can do their jobs effectively — or as effectively as men.
Yes, many women do choose their careers over family or vice versa. But, this is not the problem to be addressed.
Rather, the problem is that Lauer (and others) only ask women, not men, if they are capable of doing this. It's not about whether or not women want to take on the housewife role; it's that we are expected to do so.
Neither motherhood nor gender should be an automatic disqualification from a job. The balance of career and home life is a personal choice that women should make for themselves.
The myth of not being able to be both a boss and a mother is just another glass ceiling we must shatter.
The constant commentary regarding whether women are good enough distracts us from the fact that women are already doing their jobs and doing them well.
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A fresh expression of church should strive to reach those who have never been involved in church (The Nones) and/or those who have left the church (The Dones).
A fresh expressions planter starts by 'missionally listening' to God and the people they are called to serve. This listening process is initiated by intentionally entering the worlds of those the planter seeks to draw closer to the love of Christ.
How To Start A Fresh Expression:
- Spend some time 'missionally listening' to God and the people you are called to serve.
- Find a way to love and serve the people around you. These people most likely share a common interest with you.
- Build a community with people by gathering around a shared experience.
- Offer opportunities for people to engage in questions about Jesus that are contextually relevant to their everyday needs, wants and experiences.
- Allow a church, community or congregation take place around those who are growing in their faith.
- Encourage new believers to repeat the process by allowing themselves to be sent out.


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