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Leah Valentine, one of our Santa Barbara, California wedding photographers, recently shot a delightfully inspiring Mad Men engagement shoot. Instead of searching for models, she and other Santa Barbara vendors decided to create a contest for all the Mad Men lovers out there and offer it as a giveaway to a real couple getting married in 2013.
"I knew Marissa and Borut were the perfect couple for this giveaway as soon as I read their email:
'My fiancé and I are avid Mad Men fans. We actually go as far as to plan Mad Men theme nights and dress up and make themed dinners and cocktails. Oh don't worry, we have a Mad Men cookbook and cocktail guide to ensure complete accuracy! Needless to say, this is right up our alley'."
"Marissa and Borut met on an online dating website…I totally picture Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail. From their first date in Santa Monica, they were inseparable. Last December they visited Borut's parents in New York City where he surprised Marissa and proposed at the top of Belvedere Castle in Central Park. What a romantic! And as Marissa put it, 'the rest is history'."
"As models, they were naturals. Getting into character from the start, you might as well name them Don Draper and Betty Francis. Thanks to their past Mad Men dinner parties, Marissa already had her own vintage dresses! We started lounge style utilizing the billiards room at the University Club of Santa Barbara, and then headed outside for a more 'relaxed Sunday afternoon' style with a 1966 Ford Galaxy. We evened added in some last minute shots with the hair stylist's adorable scooter."
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How Climate Change Is Destroying the Earth [Infographic]
Climate Change is Real
Thanks to extensive research and noticeable changes in weather and storm prevalence, it's getting harder to turn a blind eye to the reality of climate change.
Since the Industrial Age spurred the increasing usage of fossil fuels for energy production, the weather has been warming slowly. In fact, since 1880, the temperature of the earth has increased by 1 degree Celsius.
Although 72% of media outlets report on global warming with a skeptical air, the overwhelming majority of scientists believe that the extreme weather of the last decade is at least partially caused by global warming. Some examples of climate calamities caused partly by global warming include:
- Hurricane Katrina
- Drought in desert countries
- Hurricane Sandy
- Tornadoes in the Midwest
These storms, droughts, and floods are causing death and economic issues for people all over the world – many of whom cannot afford to rebuild their lives from the ground up after being wiped out by a tsunami or other disaster.
Evidence also indicates that the face of the Earth is changing because of warming trends. The ice caps of the Arctic are noticeably shrinking, the ice cap of Mt. Kilimanjaro alone has shrunk by 85% in the last hundred years, and the sea levels are rising at the rate of about 3 millimeters per year because of all the melting ice.
Climate change is also affecting wildlife – for instance, Arctic polar bears are at risk of losing their environment; the Golden Toad has gone extinct; and the most adaptable species are evolving into new versions capable of withstanding warmer water.
Despite some naysayers with alternative theories about why global temperatures are rising – including the idea that the earth goes through natural temperature cycles every few millennia – the dramatic changes in the earth's atmospheric makeup suggests humans are to blame. In fact, 97% of scientists agree humans are responsible for climate change.
Since the Industrial Revolution, carbon dioxide levels increased 38% because of humans, methane levels have increased 148%, nitrous oxide is up 15% – and the list goes on and on, all because of human-instigated production, manufacturing, and organizations and individuals work hard to promote an Earth-friendly existence, resistance to change is rampant and actions are slow.
For instance, while the US Environmental Protection Agency is still working on collecting data to support development of greenhouse gas reduction expectations for businesses, most of their efforts feel more like pre-research than actual change. Other countries have made efforts – such as signing to Kyoto Protocol to reduce their 1990 emission levels by 18% by 2020 – but the only solution will require the whole world band together.
Steps anyone can take to reduce global warming include:
- Driving a car with good gas mileage, or investing in a hybrid or electric car
- Switching from incandescent light bulbs to CFL or LED
- Insulating your home and stocking it with energy efficient appliances
- Recycling
- Using green power available in your area
Check out the infographic below to see what else the changing climate is affecting. Originally posted at http://www.learnstuff.com/climate-change/
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WOW! your findings show the temp has risen 1 degree over the last 1000 years. Whew, global warming really exists with snow storms all through the northern states. Stop drinking the Kool-Aid people.
so… lets plant 68 billion trees, get off coal/ start living off of renewables, transfer cars to electric/ solar!! Stop unessesary plastic production. Start community gardens for more local food. Eat less meat. Anything is possible, including us saving the planet. 6 billion humans can plant 68 billion trees and use hemp and bamboo for paper needs too.
We like your thinking Jessica. Why wouldn't we make things better since we have the ability to…?
Less Meat = Less Heat. Here's a short, friendly video about it—pass it on: http://www.chompingclimatechange.org/the-video.html
The earth's climate has changed,hotter-colder, for eons and guess what… the earth survived. If you really feel that strongly about "carbon footprints" and carbon dioxide destroying the planet; remember that bumper sticker that stated, "Save the planet, kill yourself."
Unfortunately for those who are young enough to have to deal with our selfishness most of today's 'Climate Sceptics' won't be around to suffer what they refuse to acknowledge. However I know you will despise us for what we have not done when we had the chance. I can only apologise for these fools.


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Respite Care
Short-term (or respite) stays are a beneficial option for seniors who want to try out the community, need assistance while a caregiver is away or while recovering from a surgery or a fall at home. In addition to helping the senior, respite stays can also provide support and benefits for caregivers. A typical stay varies but can last days, weeks or months.
Respite stays offer peace of mind for families and an opportunity for socialization and care in a calm environment. Depending on the level of care needed, access to assisted living and memory care services and amenities are available.
Below are a few ways in which a short-term respite stay can benefit both the senior and their caregiver:
- Increases socialization opportunities for seniors beyond their family.
- Encourages seniors to stay active physically and mentally.
- Improves the dining experience for seniors who do not have regular companionship during meal time.
- Provide an emotional and physical break for the caregiver.
- Creates an extended support system for the caregiver and peace of mind that their loved one will be taken care of when or if they need to be away for a short time.


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nd from 6pm - 8pm; 2600 block of Glencoe, between Miller & Willis.
This year marks the 29th Annual "National Night Out Against Crime." Each year VPNA makes a huge effort to gather as many neighbors as possible for our annual National Night Out Against Crime block party. At the Block Party we enjoy food, entertainment, a raffle, and most importantly, an opportunity to get to know our neighbors and build our community! (Pics from 2011)
New to our National Night Out Block Party this year we will have food trucks! Joining us are Ruthie Rolling Cafe specializing in amazing sandwiches on artisan bread with fine cheeses,Rockstar Bakery delighting with whoopie pies, and Jo Dawg's Food Truck serving custom hot dogs, links, polish sausages & bratwurst.
As for beverages, we'll have bottled water donated by Dallas Council Woman (and M-Streets neighbor) Angela Hunt, soft drinks, and two kegs of beer (Rock Ryder (American Rye Wheat) and Lakewood Lager (Vienna-Style Lager)) from the Lakewood Brewing Company.
And for entertainment, back by popular demand is Vickery Place resident Salim Nourallah. You will also have the chance to visit with our local Dallas Police Department officers, our City Council Members and other City of Dallas representatives.
Admission to the NNO Block Party is free, but be sure to bring some cash for food trucks, games, kids' activities, and raffle tickets. Beer will be available for a donation.
Local businesses have generously donated raffle prizes. Raffle tickets are $1 each and include:
VPNA will also have an information table where you can purchase Vickery Place t-shirts and glasses and sign up for our crime watch e-newsletter and get your car sticker.
Hope to see you there and please tell your neighbors!
Volunteers needed: please join us an hour in advance to help us set up and tear down this event. We'll start as early as 4pm with the set up, but please join us when you can!
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Probake SP complies to the FCC, the EU-legislation (E281), the JECFA (WHO) and the Japanese Standards of Food Additives.
Stable for 2 years from date of production. Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf-life if not stored single-stacked in well closed original packaging, dry and at room temperature.
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Vegetarians and vegans may have special questions and concerns regarding nutrition. If you are a vegetarian or vegan or the parent of a vegetarian or vegan child/teen, you may wonder if you or your child gets enough protein, or amounts of important nutrients like calcium or iron.
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I can successfully gunzip a file using my SSH connection but when I try to do this via PHP code (I need this run on a CRON job) nothing happens (and my file doesn't get unzipped).
$cmd = "gunzip /var/www/vhosts/myservername/httpdocs/test.txt.gz'";
$output = exec("$cmd");
If this is a PHP coding error then I'd gladly troubleshoot it but can anyone confirm that using this should work on a VPS 200?
I also have a need to unzip TAR files and put its contents into a separate folder via PHP code. Without the exec command I have no idea how to do this.


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If you've been following the news lately, you may be seeing some storm clouds on the horizon for crypto markets. Between the recent IRS lawsuit against Coinbase and any of the several SEC enforcement actions the agency has taken against ICOs, it looks like the crypto community should be gearing up for a challenging regulatory environment.
Cryptocurrency investors of the past were able to make coin trades and investments in a more-or-less free market atmosphere. However, this is no longer the case. The Feds are ramping up financial law enforcement from all angles, and they're keeping a keen eye on cryptocurrency. This should be particularly concerning to anyone who has failed to properly report their crypto investments on their tax returns. The IRS can go back several years to prosecute cases of tax evasion, so even if you disclose your reportable crypto trades this year, you still may be in line for an audit.
If you forgot to – or didn't know you had to – report your cryptocurrency investment on any of your prior years' tax returns, you need a good accountant. A skilled and licensed Certified Public Accountant can help you prepare their returns this year and remedy any past errors that may land you in hot water with the IRS. Happy Tax customers have access to a talented group of cryptocurrency accountants specially trained in the tax rules that apply to virtual coin traders. The easy-to-use Happy Tax app can connect you with a cryptocurrency-trained Certified Public Accountant who can help you prepare your 2017 tax returns and figure out how to smooth over any past errors.
Nearly All Crypto Activity is Taxable
Many crypto traders have fallen back on some popular myths regarding tax liability that has been recycled online for years. For example, some people still falsely believe that they can shelter their coin trades from the IRS through the Section 1031 like-kind exemption rule. While some accountants who are not as up-to-date on IRS policies may advise that this is possible, this is not how the IRS deals with cryptocurrencies. Rather, the IRS treats coin-for-coin trades as a sale immediately followed by a purchase, similar to selling your Microsoft stock to invest in Apple instead. This does not qualify as a like-kind exchange exempted from tax liability under Section 1031 of the Tax Code.
The perpetuation of this myth and others like it has led to a potentially dangerous situation for crypto investors who did not disclose their taxable trades to the IRS on past years' returns. The IRS can audit your tax returns up to three years under normal circumstances. If you failed to report more than one-quarter of your income on a prior years' return, the IRS will go back up to six years to check for other inaccuracies. And even worse, making knowingly false representations regarding your income on your tax returns is a federal crime with no statute of limitations. This means that the IRS can prosecute you for fraud or tax evasion for financial decisions that you made so long ago you can hardly even remember.
The long arm of the IRS can reach anyone, and this should make crypto investors nervous. However, some coin traders shrug off the risk. Instead, they rely on the anonymous nature of cryptocurrency transactions to protect them from an audit or – even worse – a tax evasion charge. Unfortunately for them, however, this belief is incorrect. Placing too much faith in the privacy protections afforded to cryptocurrency transactions has already landed a few people in jail, and no doubt there will be more cases to come.
You Can't Run, and You Can't Hide
Of course, neither you nor anyone you know cheats on their taxes. But for the sake of argument, imagine that some people out there are intentionally misreporting their crypto income because they believe they can never get caught. After all, cryptocurrency transactions are anonymous and untraceable, right? Wrong.
Unlike working with a bank or third party financial services provider, most coin exchanges do not require you to submit identifying information. You can trade cryptocurrencies without disclosing your legal name, address, or other information that is usually required by banks under policies designed to combat financial crimes. This lack of identifying information may lull some investors into a false sense of security when it comes to transacting anonymously. However, despite popular belief, all crypto transactions are traceable to some degree. That's because the time, amount, and wallet address of virtual currency transactions are registered on the blockchain. Most blockchains create a public ledger of all virtual currency exchanges to ensure that cryptocurrency can't be counterfeit. But it's not like the Feds can use this information to track you down, right? Wrong again.
Granted, your cryptocurrency transactions may not be linked to your personal identity like they would be if you used more traditional financial services. But that does not mean it's impossible to connect your identity to your online activities. Rather, federal investigators have a pretty good record of building these links through the same investigative tactics they use to hunt down other cybercriminals. Ross Ulbricht, forever known as the infamous Dread Pirate Roberts on the now-shuttered online black market "the Silk Road," was captured and convicted on this very basis. And, in a fascinating twist to the story, two federal agents who had worked on the case went down with him. They also relied on some inaccurate beliefs regarding anonymity when they were attempting to hide stolen coins from their colleagues.
Amend Inaccurate Returns As Soon As Possible
Skilled investigators can link your identity to your public wallet key through research and good police work. And once they do, they know every coin transaction you've ever made on the blockchain. This could expose you to substantial fines and penalties, and also possibly earn you time behind bars. Don't risk your freedom just to try and save a few bucks, and don't think the IRS can't track you down if you failed to report cryptocurrency income on old returns.
Fortunately, an inaccurate return is easily fixed. If you believe your prior years' returns do not accurately reflect your cryptocurrency income, contact an accountant to help you prepare an amended return. The skilled cryptocurrency accountants at Happy Tax have all the knowledge and resources you need to make sure your cryptocurrency investments are reported properly on your tax returns. They can help you prepare your crypto tax returns this year and review your prior years' filings for inaccuracies that may raise red flags for an audit. If the IRS has you worried, don't go at it alone. Instead, download the Happy Tax app today to get all the tax advice and planning services the crypto community needs.


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U.S. Foreign Policy Should Focus on Protecting Americans, Not Reassuring Friends and Allies
The United States is busy in the world, with the Secretaries of Defense and State always on the international move. No function seems more important to Washington than acting as the world's universal comforter, constantly "reassuring" friends and allies no matter where located.
Russia's annexation of Crimea created a flood of European anxieties that America attempted to relieve. For instance, in early March the administration undertook what Secretary of State John Kerry termed "concrete steps to reassure our NATO allies." The Military Times reported that Washington dispatched aircraft "to reassure NATO partners that border Russia." Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer urged the administration to set as a top objective to "reassure NATO."
Also last month Vice President Joe Biden was reported to have "swept into Poland and the Baltic nations … with a message of reassurance." Indeed, headlined the New York Times: "Biden in Europe to Reassure U.S. allies over Russia's Moves in Ukraine." Fox News reported that he had arrived in Poland "to reassure allies." (That Biden's presence would reassure anyone raises serious questions.)
The process continues. The Wall Street Journal entitled an article "U.S. Tries to Help Ukraine, Reassure Allies Without Riling Russia." ABC News announced: "U.S. Destroyer Headed to Black Sea to Reassure Allies." Last week Reuters reported additional deployments "to reassure allies worried by Russia's annexation of Crimea." USA Today said the moves were intended to "reassure jittery allies in Central Europe."
Gen. Philip Breedlove said the transatlantic alliance would maintain new security measures throughout the year "to assure our allies of our complete commitment." Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski insisted that Eastern Europe "deserves a reassurance package." Apparently Washington's efforts are bearing fruit. The Washington Post headlined an article two days ago: "NATO Reassurances Ease Fears in Baltics."
Beijing's willingness to throw some sharp elbows in Asia has resulted in another gaggle of friendly states clamoring for reassurance, and the administration is responding there too. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visited Asia in early April; the Washington Post reported that he sought "to reassure allies in Asia amid questions about U.S. commitment." About the same time Eugene Kogan of the Kennedy School wrote a commentary in National Interest online entitled "Reassuring Jittery Asian Allies."
The president is heading to Asia tomorrow, explained Voice of America, "in a bid to reassure allies in the region." According to the Washington Post, "he and his top aides will be less focused on any big policy announcements than on reassuring jittery allies." The Gulf News was positive, titling its analysis: "Obama's Asia Tour Will Reassure Allies."
Obviously the conventional wisdom continues to dominate American foreign and defense policy. Washington's obligation always is to give. The U.S. not only is supposed to guarantee the security of assorted friends and allies. It also must constantly reassure them. Americans must not only be prepared to die for anyone and everyone who wants protection, but Americans must always and in every way demonstrate that willingness. Apparently U.S. officials should not sleep easy unless the people and leaders of other (at least friendly) nations also sleep easy.
It's a strange, even bizarre policy.
First, the overriding responsibility of Washington officials is to safeguard America — its people, territory, constitutional liberties, and prosperity. The Department of Defense is not a charity created to protect the world, defend the self‐important, secure the rich, subsidize the improvident, calm the nervous, guard the pacifist, or save the indifferent. The American armed forces aren't designed to advance human rights, aid humanitarianism, promote democracy, rebuild nations, or even rescue the helpless, though some or even all of these might at times be consistent with Washington's fundamental responsibility to defend the U.S.
Second, America's broader foreign policy should be directed at advancing the interests of Americans. The national government is the agent of those who fund, staff, and support it, the American people. Their welfare is primary. Washington should look after their interests, not those of some imaginary "international community" that exists only in the minds of social engineers who desire to escape even minimal national restraints.
However, interest is necessary, not sufficient, to justify Washington's actions. The U.S. should act within a larger ethical framework that values human life and respects people's liberty and dignity. The tendency of political organizations to live out Lord Acton's famous warning that "power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely" requires the U.S. government to build limits into its own institutions and especially those beyond its borders. The latter typically are the least representative and accountable, and the most susceptible to special interest manipulation.
Reassuring other nations — whether their leaders or peoples — is rarely a worthwhile objective for the U.S. government. In contrast, America should behave in ways that are naturally reassuring. For instance, it should be apparent from its actions that the United States does not intend to launch wars of conquest, seize other countries' resources for profit, oust other governments' leaders for convenience, or compel other societies' compliance with America's cultural, economic, political, or social preferences. Washington's actions also should demonstrate that it is committed to shared liberty and prosperity with other nations and peoples in the great global commons. The U.S. should act to promote an international order rooted in the understanding that political institutions exist to serve human beings, not vice versa.
The notion of America having an obligation to constantly "reassure" others is particularly pernicious when applied to the military. Washington's principal obligation is to protect the American people, not those who desire to be defended by the world's greatest military power. Unfortunately, sometimes the latter seems include most everyone else on earth. When I visited North Korea two decades ago one official suggested that our two nations should cooperate against Japan, which Pyongyang reviled even more than the U.S.!
There are occasions when it is in America's interest to defend other states, but only rarely. Today Washington collects allies like most people accumulate Facebook friends. The more the merrier, even when they are security black holes.
Unfortunately, almost all U.S. allies expect to be defended by America rather than to help defend America. Some contribute small troop contingents to Washington's unnecessary wars elsewhere, such as in Iraq, but only after the U.S. helps fund and equip those forces. Alas, gaining marginal assistance from, say, Georgia in return for promising to face down nuclear‐armed Russia on Tbilisi's behalf would be a poor bargain indeed.
One of the worst consequences of America's Asian and European alliances is discouraging prosperous and populous states from defending themselves. Europe has eight times Russia's GDP — why is it relying on America at all? And why isn't it moving forces into Eastern Europe if the continent's security is at risk?
Similarly, why is Japan, a wealthy state which until recently had the world's second largest economy, expecting Washington's help to assert control over contested islands? Why does South Korea, with 40 times the GDP of North Korea, presume the U.S. will forever maintain military forces in the peninsula? Alas, these countries are responding rationally to America's incentive for security free‐riding.
Now Washington is sending Cabinet secretaries and military forces hither and yon to "reassure" these same nations that it will continue to subsidize their defense. Indeed, the consistent message is that they need not worry even if they do little on their own behalf. Of course, Washington officials periodically voice frustration that their rich dependents aren't doing more. But why should governments in Asia and Europe inconvenience their peoples when Washington is willing to burden Americans to pay for the former's defense?
It oft has been said that the State Department needs an America desk. So does the Pentagon. And the White House. And Congress. Washington should stop reassuring friendly nations that they will forever be security wards of America. The people who most need reassuring are Americans.
Obama administration is busy "reassuring" US allies. Instead should be reassuring Americans who are paying the bills.


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This text is a prenuptial agreement between the groom and the bride wherein the husband undertakes to honor, support and maintain his wife. In the document he states that she will receive a certain sum of money in the event of divorce or of his death. It is a very formal contract written in Aramaic over 2000 years ago. There is no English on this text.
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Another question by Kevin S
Will an AMD athlon64 x2 6000 will work with my motherboard name M2N68-LA?
HP advise the following for the M2N68-LA:
* Socket: AM2
* Supports the following processors:
o Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology up to 5600+ (up to 89 watt)
o Athlon 64 less than 4000+
o Sempron less than 4000+
Question by John
Is AliveSATA2-glan compatible?
unfortunately that motherboard does not support this cpu (your motherboard does not support am2+ or am3 cpus bec there is no bios update supporting them you can check your motherboards cpu support to confirm here the link http://asrock.com/mb/cpu.asp?Model=ALiveSATA2-GLAN)
Compatibility question by matchboxhero
Will this processor work with this motherboard
yes it should do so
Will it work by RJ909
Hello there will AMD Athlon II X2 Dual Core 250 3.00GHz work with motherboard Gigabyte GA-M68MT-S2P.
Yes, this should work fine. CPU Support list for this motherboard below:
What memory does this processor need? by Alan H
Could you please tell me What memory does this processor need; DDR2 or DDR3?
Regards, Alan H
Depends on whether you put it in an AM2+ or AM3 mainboard. Get an AM3 board and DDR3 if you don't already have DDR2 you want to re-use.


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Due to a warm winter, parasites are at an all-time high right now. To help keep you educated, we've gathered the parasite count data for our county and will be updating it each month.
Parasite Prevalence
New York County Parasite Prevalence
Using a preventative product on your pet is the first step to keeping your pet and your family safe from parasites. For information, please call our office.
New York County
Roundworm: 134
Hookworm: 8
Whipworm: N/A
Giardia: 126
Feline Heartworm AB: 0
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Your current Councillors and officials are:
- Chairman/Mayor – Cllr Thomas Marshall
- Vice Chairman/Deputy Mayor – Cllr Robert Taylor
- Town Clerk - Chris Downey.
- Councillors for High Bentham
- Gareth Adams, Grassrigg, Goodenber Rd, High Bentham, LA2 7JE
- Tony Burton. Wynn-Stay. Springfield, High Bentham LA2 7BE
- Brian Handford.
- Howard Hill.
- Thomas Marshall, 93 Main Street, High Bentham, LA2 7BN
- Marion Swales, Bull Copy, Tatterthorn Road, High Bentham, LA2 7AJ
- Robert Taylor, 18 Pye Busk Close, High Bentham, LA2 7BL
- Thomas Wills. High Bentham
Councillors for Low Bentham
- Julie Bridgeman, 1 Ellergill Cottages, Burton Road, Low Bentham LA2 7DZ
- Diane Faraday.Belfleckers Barn. Low Bentham Rd, Low Bentham. LA2 7BP
- Tim Stannard, 4 Greenhead Cottages, Low Bentham LA2 7ES
County Councillor
- Mr D.L. Ireton, West Fields, Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton,Via Carnforth, LA6 3JG
District Councillors
- Mr I Thompson, Little Crag, Clifford Hall, Burton in Lonsdale LA2 3LW
- Ms L. Brockbank, The Ridding, Low Bentham, LA2 7DE
- Ms M Ammundsen, 1 Grove Cottages, Main Street. High Bentham, LA2 7HN


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Jerusalem above
The Jerusalem above (Gal 4:26) is also called the heavenly Jerusalem (Heb 12:22) and heaven. It is where our heavenly Father dwells (Mat 6:9) and Jesus is seated at His right (Heb 12:2). God has also seated us in Christ in heavenly places (Eph 2:6). That is a lot to take in, but we can comprehend it by the Spirit, as we are exhorted to do by Paul.
Now if you were raised with Christ, be eager for the things that are above, where Christ is sitting at the right of God. Keep your mind on things above, not on earthly things. You see, you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, your Life, appears, then you too will appear with Him in glory. Col 3:1-4 AAT
One of my favorite ways to help me set my eyes on the things that are above is to meditate on Hebrews 12 and Revelation 21-22. In Hebrews 11, the author has just recounted acts of faith of our forefathers and mothers. Beginning in Hebrews 12:1-17, he exhorts us to follow their example and Jesus' example. Then, urges us to submit to God our Father's discipline and live holy, with endurance, perseverance and the perspective of eternity it takes to do what God wants us to do and not do what He doesn't want us to do.
In that context, the writer of Hebrews brings out the contrast between the old covenant and the new covenant by pointing out the difference in the setting of the covenants, Mount Sinai and Mount Zion. The first is physical: the second is spiritual. At the physical Mount Sinai, God gave Moses the Law of the old covenant. From Mount Zion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, God brought the love, grace and glory of the new covenant.
The Law was given through Moses, but Jesus Christ brought grace and truth. Nobody has ever seen God. The only-begotten God who is close to the Father's heart has told us about Him. Jn 1:17-18
Mount Sinai—the old covenant
Shortly after God delivered the Israelites from 400 years of Egyptian slavery. Even after witnessing the 10 plagues God inflicted upon the Egyptians and the parting of the Red Sea, their faith in God was weak. They did not fear God more than natural enemies or other God's.
Since God's old covenant people were not indwelt with the Holy Spirit, God lead them as natural man. God was already revealing His presence in a glory cloud by day and a flame by night. Then, preparing to give the Ten Commandments and the Law, God revealed Himself on Mount Sinai.
You didn't come to anything you could touch, to a blazing fire, darkness, gloom, a storm, the blast of a trumpet, or the speaking of a voice. Those who heard that begged to be told no more, because they couldn't endure the order that was given: Even an animal, if it touches the mountain, must be stoned. And the sight was so terrible Moses said, "I am terrified and trembling." Heb 12:18-21 [Ex 19]
Even Moses was terrified and trembling. That got the Israelites attention. While Moses was on the mount, they we so afraid they decided to make a Golden Calf and worship it as their God. Moses came down the mountain in despair and anger, but he pleaded for God to forgive them. God spared them (Ex 32).
Jerusalem at Mount Zion is the setting for the new covenant
Since God has made us new creatures created in Christ Jesus (Eph 2:10) and sent the Holy Spirit so we can walk after the Spirit (Ro 8:1), God relates with us as His children, who live by the spiritual nature (Ro 8:5). Thus, we can picture the heavenly Jerusalem with eyes of faith.
No, you have come to Mount Zion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. Here are tens of thousands of angels, the whole festival gathering and church of God's firstborn people with their names written in heaven. Here is the God and Judge of all. Here are the spirits of the righteous who have been perfected. And here is Jesus, who gave us a new covenant with God, and the sprinkled blood that has better things to tell than Abel. Heb 12:22-24 AAT
Mount Zion is the spiritual mountain where God dwells. It is called the city of God in Old Testament (Ps 9:11; Ps 76:2; Ps 110:2; Is 2:2-3; Micah 4:1-2). In the New Testament, the city is identified as the heavenly Jerusalem, which is above (Gal 4:26).
There, we come to a festival gathering. God gave His old covenant people 7 feasts to celebrate; three required their presence in Jerusalem. The pilgrimages and feasts were festive gatherings of God's kindred people. Here at the heavenly Jerusalem, we are shown a 24/7 festival according to our sense of time. This is a joyous gathering of angels and God's firstborn people. The church of God's firstborn people includes living or dead the whole Israel of God (Gal 6:16, Ro 11). We are there in Christ.
But God, who is rich in mercy, loved us with such a great love. He made us who were dead in sins alive with Christ. [You are saved by a gift of His grace.] And since we are in Christ Jesus, He raised us with Him and had us sit with Him in heaven to show in the coming ages the immeasurable riches of His love by being kind to us in Christ Jesus. You are saved by a gift of grace which you get by faith. You didn't do it. It is God's gift. It isn't because of anything you have done, or you might boast. He has made us what we are, creating us in Christ Jesus to do good works, in which God long ago planned for us to live. Eph 2:4-10 AAT
"Here is the God and Judge of all." God will judge all mankind. He will do justice to all. The Hebrews reading this had much to fear if they went back to Judaism, but they had the hope of glory (Col 1:27) if they trusted in Jesus as the Son of God (1 Jn 4:15). Our righteousness is God's covenant justice in action. Through the act of God's covenant justice, God declares us to be in the right (Ro 3:25). He also gave us faith to believe it (Eph 2:8-9). Our names are written in the book of life (Rev 20:12). God's justice for unbelievers is final: "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire" (Rev 20:15 KJV).
"Here are the spirits of the righteous who have been perfected." The old covenant people of faith will be made perfect with us. "And these all, having had witness borne to them through their faith, received not the promise, God having provided some better thing concerning us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect" (Heb 11:39-40 AAT). Something better is the new covenant in the blood of Christ (Heb 9:11-15). Thus, they join us in the new covenant blessings.
The final perfection awaits the resurrection and regeneration, when will all be changed in a moment, to live in a glorified body to live eternally in the kingdom of God that is to come (Ro 8:20-23; 1 Th 4:16; Rev 21-22).
"And here is Jesus, who gave us a new covenant with God, and the sprinkled blood that has better things to tell than Abel." Again, we see the contrast between the old and the new covenant. The old covenant had an earthly temple and earthly sacrifices for sin. They did not clear the conscience (Heb 9:1-10). The blood of Christ does.
But Christ having come a high priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation, nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through his own blood, entered in once for all into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling them that have been defiled, sanctify unto the cleanness of the flesh: how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish unto God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
And for this cause he is the mediator of a new covenant, that a death having taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, they that have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. Heb 9:11-15
The eternal inheritance is the kingdom that is to come (Mt 25:31-46).
A stern warning
Encouraged by the witness of the Old Testament heroes of faith we are exhorted to run with endurance looking to Jesus as our example. We are to accept the Lord's training and discipline, take hold, stand firm and move forward in total allegiance to God. march on. We are to try hard to live in peace with everybody and to be holy. The author of Hebrews backs that up with a stern warning.
See that you don't refuse to listen to Him who is speaking. If the others didn't escape when they refused to listen to Him warning them on earth, much less will we if we turn away from Him who warns us from heaven. Then His voice shook the earth. But now He has promised: Once more I will shake not only the earth but also heaven. The words once more show clearly He will take away what is shaken, seeing He made it, leaving what isn't shaken as permanent. Since we have received a kingdom that can't be shaken, let us thank God and so worship in a way that pleases Him, with fear and awe, because our God is a consuming fire. Heb 12:25-29 AAT
"We have received a kingdom that can't be shaken." This refers to the kingdom that is to come in the same sense we are saved now and will be saved at the regeneration (Mat 19:28, Eph 1). The kingdom that is to come is stored up for us in heaven.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Pe 1:3-5 NASB
New Jerusalem coming down
The kingdom that cannot be shaken is described in Revelation 21-22. This is our eternal inheritance.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, because the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And there is no longer any sea. And I saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down from God in heaven, dressed as a bride, ready to meet her husband.
And I heard a loud voice from the throne, say: "Look! God's home is among the people, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, and there will be no more grief or crying or pain, because the first things have passed away."
"Look! I am making everything new," said He who sat on the throne. And He added: "Write this because these words are true and you can trust them." Then He said to me: "It is done! I am A and Z, the Beginning and the End. To anyone who is thirsty I will give water, that costs nothing, from the spring of the water of life. Be victorious, and you will have these things, and I will be your God and you will be My son."
"But cowardly, untrustworthy, and abominable people, and those who murder, sin sexually, practice witchcraft, and worship idols, and all liars will find themselves in the lake burning with fire and sulfur: this is the second death." Revelation 21:1-8 AAT
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The folk singer and activist Pete Seeger died aged 94 this week. Here, Bombay Bicycle Club guitarist Jamie MacColl pays tribute to his great-uncle and the influence he had on the world.
When I heard about Pete's death on Tuesday morning I couldn't help but recall my first meeting with him as a 10-year-old. My grandmother Peggy Seeger used to take her various grandchildren on roads trips around the East Coast of the US in her ramshackle VW camper van. Speaking to my cousins and brother it seems that all of these trips included a pilgrimage to Pete's house in upstate New York near the banks of the Hudson River. It was there that he and I first met properly, our arrival greeted by this man who seemed unbelievably tall, a literal giant as well as a metaphorical one. We spent a few days there and actually slept in the log cabin that Pete had famously built with his own hands in 1949. It's rare that you meet someone surrounded by those kinds of stories who actually turn out to be authentic – the real deal. Pete was truly one of those people.
The public's reaction to his death has really underlined what a signficant political activist he was. I often get asked questions about the significance of protest music: whether it is effective and if it's something that my own band takes in an interest in. What's interesting about Pete is that he came from the same middle-class background as I do, but felt fully able to try and make a difference without feeling too self-conscious or disingenuous. And he did make a difference – as long as inequality remained he would be out fighting it. It's a shame that we don't have more songwriters like Pete now, politically motivated and drawn to oppose the increasing divide between rich and poor that blights the world.
In light of that it is easy to forget Pete's importance and influence as a musician. When it came to our acoustic album, 'Flaws', I wasn't sure where to begin with learning how to fingerpick so I turned to one of Pete's instructional recordings. I'm sure I'm just one of many musicians who have learnt to play guitar and banjo this way. Funnily enough I do actually remember Pete encouraging me to try the banjo when I met him on that first trip but I didn't have much interest in it back then. I like to think that Pete and my grandfather Ewan MacColl would have enjoyed our music but I imagine their reaction might be closer to Peggy's, complaining about not being able to hear the lyrics!
Reading about him it becomes apparent what a divisive figure Pete was and indeed still is. While I can't say I agree with all his politics, no one can deny that he was a great man who lived a full and very special life. He will be greatly missed.


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Terms and Conditions
That all bookings are made with Highland Expeditions Nepal Pvt. Ltd
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977-1-4821396
Web: www.highlandexpeditions.com
Email Enquiries: [email protected]
1. It is an absolute fundamental condition that you acknowledge that this is an adventure vacation in some of the most rugged territory on earth. This requires some flexibility. The day to day itineraries we offer you must be taken as a guideline only. We cannot be held responsible for any delays caused by International or domestic flights, strikes, Government regulations, weather or natural calamities, riots, arson, public vandalism or any act of God etc. In such cases, Highland Expeditions shall be responsible for providing suitable alternatives which could be decided upon mutual agreement. If an agreement cannot be made, Highland Expeditions shall be only responsible for refunds after deducting expenses already incurred.
2. Tentative booking will be accepted and we will hold it for two (2) weeks giving you time to promote and collect deposits. When you are ready to confirm, just submit to us the Booking Form (Which we will send you) together with the initial deposits. The final payment will be a month from the date of the intended trip.
3. Your booking will be confirmed by email once we have received a deposit of 25 % from the trip cost and the signed copy of your booking form and contract. This deposit/booking fee will be forfeited and is non-refundable in the event of any cancellation.
The balance is due no later than one month prior to departure. If you book a tour less than 1 month prior to departure, you must send the full payment within 7 days of confirmation by us.
4. If you cancel, the following scale of charges will apply:
|After booking confirmation
|Loss of deposit
|10 to 28 Days before departure
|50% of total trip cost
|Less than 1 week before departure
|100 % of total trip cost
5. All the trip cost are shown in USD unless otherwise stated.
6. If you do not show up at the meeting point specified on the agreed date, we will assume you have been delayed and will wait for you to contact us with your new expected arrival date. If you do not contact us within 48 hours we will assume you have cancelled the tour. There is no refund of any money paid.
7. The tour will not be cancelled unless we are forced to do so because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances (force majeure), such as a major natural disaster, major political unrest or war. If we cancel the tour we will promptly refund all payments made to us including the deposit (less the unrecoverable costs such as air tickets cancellation). We shall not be liable to refund any additional expenses that you may have incurred (such as insurance, visas, vaccinations and other incidental costs).
8. In case of the journey broken of early return upon client's own wish or causes, Highland Expeditions shall not be liable to any refund of the days not utilized. Clients have to pay for the hotel or any extra costs incurred after leaving the itinerary.
The flight between Kathmandu and Lukla, where the Everest region trek/climb starts and ends is generally reliable on weather. If incase of poor weather all flights will be canceled for the day. In the event of flight cancellation we will attempt to get you on a chartered helicopter but you are responsible for the extra costs in this event which can range from $150 to $500 or more depending on the number of people on the flight.
10. Before joining the tour/trek we recommend you take out travel insurance. This should include adequate cover for baggage, medical expenses, cancellation, helicopter evacuation and emergency repatriation. You must supply documentary proof of it. If you do not have travel insurance you must have a credit card with at least a US$10,000 limit. Travel Insurance is imperative especially when doing treks above 3000m.
11. The trek information sheets and the dossier give information and conditions relating to the tour and are deemed to be part of the contract and so you should be fully aware of their contents. However, the itinerary is an indication of what the group should accomplish, but not a contractual obligation – Changes may be made because of exceptional weather, flight cancellations, sickness or other unforeseeable circumstances – No refunds are given for unused services or unrealized dreams. We do offer our sympathies though. All information and advice provided (vaccinations, climate, trekking equipment, visas etc) is given in good faith but without responsibility by us.
12. You agree to abide by the authority of the leader. Signing the booking form implies your acceptance of the tour leader's decisions which could affect the group or individuals. The tour/trek leader will give you a complete briefing on your arrival about your journey with Highland Expeditions.
13. If you have a complaint that cannot be dealt with immediately with the tour leader or you are not satisfied with the response, please notify us in writing within 10 days of the tour/trek completion. We shall try to agree on a settlement; this process shall be governed by the laws of Nepal.
14. When making your booking it is implied and accepted that you have read and understood all these booking conditions and agree to abide by them for the good of us all and our good standing with one another, for your safety and overall good welfare.


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VIP Gala Dinner Menu
The World Energy VIP Gala Dinner Night combines with our sister event, The Animal Energy World Conference and in honour of our precious animals we respectfully offer Vegetarian & Vegan food. The Menu choice is below. Please select your option and return on the Contact Form below.
World Energy Conference Saturday 12th. October 2019
VIP Gala Dinner Evening
- Goats Cheese & Caramelised Onion Tart (Vegetarian)
- Tomato & Basil Soup with Fresh Bread Roll (Vegetarian & Vegan)
- Butternut Squash & Lentil Wellington with Tomato Sauce accompaniment, Roast Potatoes and Mediterranean Vegetables(Vegan & Vegetarian)
- Sweet Potato & Chickpea Curry with Rice & Naan Bread (Vegan & Vegetarian)
- Chocolate Orange Gateau ( Vegan & Gluten free)
- Raspberry Frangipane Tart (Vegetarian)
Both served with pouring cream
2 Glasses of White or Red Wine accompany your meal


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Here are the best of the best, Teqzone's list of top digital cameras across the board as on date.
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An excellent DSLR for experienced shooters or Nikon professionals looking for a relatively cheap option, the Nikon D7000 delivers on almost all counts, including the company's best shooting design to date.
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Best DSLR under $1000
For the money, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a great choice for dSLR videographers, and it's a solid choice for creative still shooters.
Price: $599.00 – $848.00 (Around Rs 45000)
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Price: $648.00 – $649.99 (Around Rs 34000)
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Best interchangeable-lens compact
With a lot to like and just a little to dislike, the Sony Alpha NEX-7 comes up a winner, albeit an expensive one.
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