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Bahá'ís are people whose vision is world embracing and who are joining with friends and neighbours to help build a better world.
Over a century ago, Bahá'u'lláh, the Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, declared that our world was entering upon the age of its maturity, an age which will witness the establishment of a global society, the culminating stage in the unification of humankind.
The teachings of the Bahá'í Faith revealed by Bahá'u'lláh address today's need for a unifying vision and harmonious patterns of life. Information about the life and writings of Bahá'u'lláh may be found at www.bahaullah.com.
The Bahá'í Community of Duncan
The Bahá'ís of Duncan invite you to explore the teachings of the Bahá'í Faith and join us doing what we can to contribute to building a better society, one based on principles of justice and service to humanity with a vision and tools for sustainability.
To connect with the local Bahá'í community, you are welcome to attend events in and around the Cowichan Valley. Located on southern Vancouver Island, the Cowichan Valley Bahá'í cluster stretches from Shawnigan Lake north to Ladysmith and west to Lake Cowichan.
You might be looking for contact information to meet Baha'is living near you. If you have children, ask about classes for children and junior youth up to the age of 15. You might wish to attend a fireside where you may ask questions about the Bahá'í Faith.
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Participating in a Bahá'í way of life means cultivating our own personal development and offering service to others.
Bahá'í activities foster a vision of individual and collective transformation. All members of the greater community are welcome to join growing numbers who seek to contribute to the betterment of society and to serve humanity.
We welcome opportunities to engage with others in the region who are working to build a better world in our own neighbourhoods.
"The Bahá'í community's commitment to social and economic development is rooted in its sacred scriptures, which state that all human beings 'have been created to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization....' "
"Endeavours of social and economic development play a distinct function in the life of the Bahá'í community.They represent the efforts of individuals, groups and Bahá'í governing councils to apply their religious principles to the achievement of material and social progress. They are intended not to serve Bahá'ís alone, but people of all beliefs, and they strive to elicit the widest possible participation. Often projects are undertaken in collaboration with government agencies and organizations of civil society that share similar aims."
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The Bahá'í world community's approach to social and economic development
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If you are attracted to prayers and meditation, you might like to join a few local Bahá'ís in a devotional gathering to share spiritual readings and conversation. Friends of all faiths and traditions are welcome to attend.
Call 250-715-1614 to contact Duncan Bahá'ís.
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Bahá'í Sacred Writings
"The purpose of God in creating man hath been, and will ever be, to enable him to know his Creator and to attain His Presence. To this most excellent aim, this supreme objective, all the heavenly Books and the divinely-revealed and weighty Scriptures unequivocally bear witness."
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"...a sea change in human consciousness is under way."
Forces of Our Time: The Dynamics of Light and Darkness by Hooper C. Dunbar
"...spiritual forces are the foundation of reality...."
Order this and other Baha'i books through Apple Press, Duncan, BC or direct from the Canadian Baha'i Distribution Service
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"Truth, naked and cold, had been turned away from every door in the village. Her nakedness frightened the people...."
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What delightful discovery for two foodies in a new town–lucky us.
We always ask the same question. "Where is the best food?" We rarely hear the reply the first time.
"What kind of food do you want, plain or fancy?" they usually ask.
Then we say "It does not matter, please tell us where to find the most delicious tastes in town." They told, we went and they were right!
As soon as we stepped trough the unassuming entrance we had that, "Ah Ha, this is it, we found it feeling." The owner, Ron, was there to greet us. Amy, our waitress recommended a charming table on the terrace in the outdoor garden by a fountain. Then we saw the menu. We felt as if we were back, basking in a San Francisco's food-lover's paradise.
On the menu was Cioppino, an all time favorite dish, IF it is prepared right. Maralyn loves salmon, especially if is fresh and served in a golden, flaky puff pastry. The chef topped it off by serving spinach, mushrooms, shallot and caper dill sauce, Wellington style. I ate mine and some of hers.
There were over a dozen other temptations, but we always go back to our first choice. We normally scan the wine list. Yet, we sensed that Ron, the owner, a former New Yorker, would give us the best pairing advice. It was the perfect pinot noir and Chianti marriage with food. In fact it was ALL perfect. We food writers rarely use the word perfect.
Ron and Dee's special twist on the traditional Italian salad caprese sent us over the moon to swoon out loud. Was it the capers, the vibrant color, or the fresh mozzarella? We do not know. I know I would fly and then drive seven hours again to taste it.
It only got better when our entrees, steaming hot and beautifully presented at the exact right moment appeared. We were so enthusiastic that a lady from a nearby table who was having an appetizer came over to ask what we were having. We insisted she taste. She stayed and had another. We heard her make a reservation for next week for four.
Brother's Bistro is that kind of place. It is serene, yet with the pleasant buzz of happy, friendly diners. The owner appears at each table, then grabs a wine and chats after the meal. The wait staff takes photos. The patrons, friends and strangers, table hop, or sit quietly in the corner of the romantic setting.
Of course it is all about the food. My authentic cioppino topped any from the old San Francisco days. Dee used the freshest shellfish and fish brought in that afternoon from off the boat in near-by Oceanside. It was her sauce combination of rich tomato and red wine broth that I cannot duplicate. This dish would have been good out of a plastic cup, but it was served in an individual copper paella pan, keeping it hot, juicy and beautiful.
Besides being restaurant reviewers and food writers, we are both culinary judges. For once, we were not on assignment, so we are writing from our hearts and stomachs. After enjoying this exceptional evening, we were not surprised to discover Brother's Bistro had recently won the Sterling Silver SCEPTRE award for the Italian Division from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association.
Special thanks to Linda Kissman of Kissman Consulting, who knew just what we were looking for in a European type bistro – rustic, yet elegant in taste. Yes, the two experiences melt together at Brother's Bistro.
Our only regrets were that the extraordinary chef, Ron's wife Dee, was too busy creating culinary magic for a chat and a photo. My other is that I live across the country and will not be back soon, but who knows? I know Norm and Maralyn will be back in the area in a few weeks.
Brother's Bistro, 835 S Main Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028 760 731-9761
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A clock with GPS movement.
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Hazel White is the author of Peril as Architectural Enrichment (Kelsey Street Press) and Vigilance Is No Orchard (Nightboat Books, 2018). In 2016, she completed with poet Denise Newman a two-year public poetry project, Biotic Portal at Strawberry Creek, bioticportal.com, a collaboration with the UC Botanical Garden, at Berkeley, supported by a Creative Work Fund grant. Her poetry has appeared in New American Writing, Denver Quarterly, Elderly, and Fence. She grew up on farms in England, and is the author also of many gardening books.
Anna Morrison lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Her poems won the LUMINA and Prism Review poetry prizes and can also be found in journals such as Interim,Puerto del Sol, Shampoo, and Adrienne: A Poetry Journal of Queer Women. She's helped make some beautiful books as an editor for Kelsey Street Press, and she's currently an MFA candidate at Saint Mary's College of CA.
Terry Taplin holds several local and national slam poetry championships and final-stage performances spanning 2006–2012 across the youth and collegiate circuits. By occupation he is a scholar of Classical and Medieval/Renaissance Art, Literature, History and Philosophy. Terry Taplin's performance work has appeared on stages ranging from The San Francisco Opera House and The Masonic Auditorium to The Apollo Theater in Harlem and Da Poetry Lounge in Hollywood New. He performed at Poetry Mission, Lyrics and Dirges, Under the Influence, Beast Crawl and the 10th Berkeley Poetry Festival. He is the co-recipient of the Ina Coolbrith Memorial Poetry Prize for undergraduate poetry and the Newman Award for undergraduate writing.
Valerie Witte's latest chapbook, It's been a long time since I've dreamt of someone, was recently published by Dancing Girl Press, and her other books include a game of correspondence (2015, Black Radish Books) and The history of mining (2013, g.e. collective/Poetry Flash). Her work has also appeared in literary journals such as VOLT, Diagram, Dusie, Alice Blue, Shampoo, Interim, and elsewhere. She is a founding member of the Bay Area Correspondence School and was previously a member of Kelsey Street Press.


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Thursday, 16 June 2011
'The Concrete Grove' – Gary McMahon (Solaris)
How did 'The Concrete Grove' find its way onto the blog, at this particular time, then? There's a really simple answer, I haven't read a lot of Gary McMahon's work (one novel and maybe a couple of short stories, scared the you know what out of me) but he has still managed to swiftly become an author who has my ears pricking up in anticipation whenever I hear that something new of his is on the horizon. I wasn't going to hang around with 'The Concrete Grove' so here it is, a book that maybe didn't know quite what it was but still managed to push all the right buttons and left me facing at least one night's disturbed sleep...
Could there be anything worse than living in a run down council estate where your neighbours are all drug pushers and associated other small time criminals? When the estate is home to something older than recorded history, and just now beginning to wake up (and it is hungry), then the answer is a resounding yes. Schoolgirl Hailey is the only person who can contact this strange entity and she will attempt to use it to help her mother's struggles with vicious loan shark Monty Bright.
Bright has plans of his own though, along these lines, and his pursuit of Hailey could well solve two of his most pressing problems. When Hailey uncovers what lies at the centre of the estate though... all bets are off.
From what I've read of Gary McMahon's work, he displays a happy knack of being able to set his twisted creations to burrowing into your psyche in no time at all. Not only do you have to finish the book but you then find yourself with the prospect of all that fear and disquiet (and many other, sometimes sickening, things) staying firmly rooted in your head for a long time to come. That's the deal with 'The Concrete Grove', a book that wastes no time in getting its claws into the unsuspecting reader. You'll be caught before you know it but the plot is so intriguing that you won't really mind at all. And that's the point where it's too late to back out. Prepare yourself for an extended period of thinking, 'did that really happen to him?' and 'he was covered in what...?'
It's a slight shame then that 'The Concrete Grove' can come across as not knowing what it really wants to be. There are strong elements of both fantasy and horror running through the plot and McMahon throws himself into each of these elements with equal fervour. The result is a very intense read (more on that in a bit) but it can also feel like these two themes are fighting against each other when they could really do with working together a little more and giving the reader a book that feels more streamlined. Maybe it's just me but sometimes I do like to know what I'm reading...
Like I said though, McMahon does throw himself into each of these themes with a real passion and the end result has one hell of a lot going for it.
McMahon mixes two worlds together (the real and the fantastic) to come up with something that is truly haunting and compels you to get more and more into it. Rich and well thought out world building lays firm foundations and McMahon lets the two worlds bleed into each other in such a way that you can't help but pay real close attention to what's happening on the page. If you don't then it's very likely that you'll miss something very important going on. The stakes are high for all concerned and you'll find yourself buying into that very easily indeed. There are two more books planned and I can't wait to see where McMahon takes things next.
It's the horror element though where McMahon really comes into his own and shines. I guess I would say that as, like I said, I've thoroughly enjoyed McMahon's horror in the past. It's no less the case here though.
Here is a book with horror oozing out of its very pores and McMahon lumps it all altogether to give his readers something that is deeply unsettling. McMahon combines the soul destroying horror of living in near poverty, the capacity for evil that lives in the heart of men and the supernatural horror of the Grove itself and gives his readers an unrelenting dose of horror that attacks you from all sides. Just when you think you've got your head round one of these three themes then McMahon hits you with something else entirely. You are constantly left unbalanced and that's just how McMahon wants it. The only time you might get that balance back is when you finish the book.
It goes without saying that if you are squeamish at all then this is probably a book that you should avoid. McMahon doesn't include anything without a very good reason but when he does he doesn't pull his punches at all and this shows us all to well that perhaps the true horror in this piece lies in just what us humans can be capable of if we want something enough. It's not pretty.
'The Concrete Grove' is a book that fights against itself when it really shouldn't have to. More than balancing that out though is the delicious edge of horror that will leave you thinking 'what the...?' It's a vicious read with a delicate beauty about it; if you like your horror fiction then I don't see any reason why you won't get a lot out of this.
Nine and a Quarter out of Ten
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- Carmen Wing said...
Wow. And wow. Great review - I read a horror book recently (The Well by Peter Labrow) where I also found the most horrifying part to be human nature rather than the 'monster.' Another that leaves you still thinking for a long while after. I did a review about it here http://whoopidooings.blogspot.com/2011/04/well.html if you've not heard of it. Think you might like the book. It's not overly gruesome but it definitely gets the bile up in some places.
Can't wait to finish the book I'm on now and start Concrete Grove!
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So I'm sad I missed this update because we actually did have some interesting things happen that week, so I wanted to quickly do a little catch up before I post this weeks.
Overall I've been feeling good, just tired, and noticing anytime I do any activities, workout, grocery shop, chase Mase at the park, whatever, my whole uterus contracts like a giant cramp and doesn't let up for hours. Like hours and hours. To start off with its not painful, just uncomfortable, but going on like 7 or 8 it starts to hurt pretty bad. I talked to my doctor about it, and it said it's most likely positional due to the baby growing and if it happens to put my feet up or lay down on my side and try to get the baby to move. Oh yeah, why didn't I think about just putting my feet up and laying down all day? Doctors are so silly. Anyway Monday was a day like that just tight and difficult, but Monday night I was sitting (finally) once Mase went to bed and this baby started jumping and moving so much my belly was moving. I noted this because its the first time I had felt her so forcefully and the first time I saw actual movement. When they move it's just the most magical and insane part of being pregnant.
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After a few hours of arguing with myself and talking to everyone I know, I decided to go and get monitored just to be safe, my dad came to watch Mason, Josh met me at the hospital, and they took me straight up and hooked me up to all the straps. I immediately had very vivid flashbacks to delivering Mase and almost bolted but they had me tied in pretty well so I decided to just hang out. Of course instantly they found her heartbeat and it was perfect, and then you could hear her moving. After about 5 minutes of me lying there, I started feeling her. Oh and no contractions either. Poor nurse, she was so sweet and kind to me and I just felt like a complete lunatic. They monitored me for about 45 minutes and everything looked great, the OB on call reviewed everything and gave me the ok to go home, but was also so sweet and kind and told me I can come in anytime I want to for monitoring because its better to be on the safe side. I asked if I could just take it home so I could monitor myself, they said no.
So overall it was a crazy day, but I left with my heart full of gratefulness for mercy and blessings and a healthy baby. Also a much greater appreciation for the little life inside of me and the miracle that keeps all of our hearts beating. I squeezed Mason so much when I got home that he hid under the table from me, which he knows I can't get to now that I'm whale sized, rude. And my dad got all of us fish tacos, so it was pretty much the perfect ending to a kind of hard weird day. So here's to no more days like this one!


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text: Contents ServiceNow Platform Previous Topic Next Topic Survey administration Subscribe Log in to subscribe to topics and get notified when content changes. ... SAVE AS PDF Selected Topic Topic & Subtopics All Topics in Contents Share Survey Management The Survey Management application allows you to create, send, and collect responses for basic surveys. Table 1. Survey applications Survey Management Survey Management improves the user interface and extends the capabilities of the Legacy Surveys application. Note: Survey administrators can continue to use legacy survey functionality and data. The recommended course of action, however, is to migrate legacy surveys to the Survey Management platform. Concurrent use of both Survey Management and Legacy Surveys applications can result in confusion and redundancy.Survey wizards are not impacted and cannot be migrated. Legacy Surveys The Legacy Surveys application is not described in the documentation that you are currently viewing. The Legacy Surveys application is documented on the ServiceNow wiki. Table 2. Version comparison Capability Surveys Legacy Surveys Save new survey responses each time a user takes the same survey. Create question templates to reuse sets of answer options. Categorize survey questions and report on category results. Deactivate a survey without deleting it. Create conditional questions. Send surveys automatically on a schedule. Customize survey questionnaire color scheme. Save anonymous survey responses for logged-in users. View survey responses on graphical scorecards. Save surveys in a draft state until they are ready to publish. Create and send surveys from one page. Allow only specific users to access a survey. Send surveys based on conditions. Send survey email notifications. Limit how often a user can take the same survey. Add introduction and end note text. Create survey modules. Public survey: Allow persons to take a survey without logging in. There are also many options for advanced configuration. Some of the many things you can do with surveys include: Create a survey, add questions, and choose recipients, all in one interface. Create conditional questions, which appear only when users answer other questions a certain way. Restrict a survey so only specific survey users can take it and send all of them invitations simultaneously. Alternatively, make the survey a public survey so that any user can take the survey, even users who have not logged in to the ServiceNow system. Set a schedule to automatically assign a survey to users and to limit how often the same user can take a survey. Customize the look and feel of survey questionnaires. Save anonymous survey responses. Convert survey responses to numerical scores and view them on scorecards. Deactivate a survey for maintenance or to retire it without deleting it. Note: Because surveys use the same tables and other back-end components as assessments, you may see assessment elements such as table and field names in certain places throughout the survey feature. Survey Management rolesThe Survey Management application uses the following roles.Key survey termsSurvey admins use particular terms when working with surveys.Survey resultsSurvey results for each question and category are calculated automatically.Survey Administrator tasksSurvey administrators create and administer surveys. They know what types of surveys are necessary, and when and how to send a survey to survey readers.Take a surveySurveys that are assigned to you, and that are not complete, appear in your assessment and survey queue.Related TasksCreate a survey in the Survey DesignerRelated ConceptsMigrate legacy surveys to the current survey systemKey survey termsRelated ReferenceSurvey Management roles On this page Send Feedback Previous Topic Next Topic


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Visiting Lipari at the end of October meant that we saw a very different island to the busy, tourist-touting transport hub that people generally see in the summer. While most days still consisted of brilliant sunshine, calm seas and omnipresent bougainvillaea plants gently swaying in the breeze, others revealed the origin of the islands' eponymous name-sake Aeolus – God of the winds. Indeed everyday life on the Aeolian islands is dictated by the whims of the wind (not least for the sailors and fishermen). Scirocco from North Africa would mean hot and humid days and clouds so low they passed beside us, whereas the fierce Ponente from the West, transformed into a wind tunnel as it passes through the Gibraltar Strait, meant battening down the hatches and holing up in bed listening to the gail-force winds and its eery howls, while watching sea-water spray the house from almost 300m below.
We stayed in Quattropani, the highest spot on the island and the furthest away from the colourful and historical port-town of Lipari. Too high-up to hear the waves, we woke up to the sound of church bells and the industrious humming of ferries instead. We spent the days hiking volcanic trails and visiting churches with spectacular sea-views, hanging out with super-friendly neighbours or just chilling out in the garden overlooking neighbouring island Salina, making prickly pear jam and grilling fresh fish from town with lemons from the garden.
Things to do in Lipari:
Visit the Acropolis: Most people would expect to see a temple in an ancient Acropolis, but Lipari's was actually destroyed by Arabs in 838. What remains is a fortified citadel with a beautiful Cathedral and archaeological museum. One of my favourite views in Lipari is of the Citadel from up high (when driving into town from the Pianoconte direction) with the shimmering Tyrrhenian sea in the background.
Visit Quattrocchi: One of the best views on island. From here you can see the Faraglioni of Lipari (giant cliffs jutting out of the sea) and views of Vulcano island. If you're here in the summer try some of Maria-Grazia's spicy Aeolian Crostini (Capers, sun-dried tomatoes and lots of olive oil on crusty bread.)
Visit Canneto: Lipari's largest stretch of coast where locals and tourists alike come to the seaside to hang out on the pebbly beach and swim in pristine water. If you're here go to bar Tano to have
Granita with brioche: A classic Aeolian breakfast (or afternoon snack ). Flavoured shaved ice (the most typical is mulberry) with whipped cream and a side of fresh brioche. It is amazing!
Visit the Observatory: More amazing views – this time of Vulcano and Vulcanello. If you have a hire car this place is also beautiful for star-gazing on a clear night.
Hike from Quattropani to the Fumaroles or Pianoconte: The trail starts at Quattropani and goes along the coast boasting beautiful views of Salina and the Faraglioni. At about half-way you can either turn into the 'Fumaroles' trail which takes you past dramatic Canyons and sulphurous rock up to the fumaroles – volcanic steam chambers; or continue onto Pianoconte past beautiful, remote Aeolian houses and Olive Groves with amazing sea views.
Visit/hike to Acquacalda from Quattropani: A very sleepy town with quaint Aeolian houses that are so close to the sea that the crashing waves pay regular visits. Listen to the echoing sound of the waves in the church.
Sunset at Chiesa Vecchia: My favourite. The church is small but the location is more than grand. It's definitely the most amazing spot for a church I've ever come across. 400m above the sea with spectacular views of all the islands from the gardens at the back. Come with an aperitif and sit on the rocks while watching the sun go down.


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It's hard to believe that the O Litter (Alta-Tollhaus Aiden x Yoyo vom Lübzer Eldetal) is already 6 months old. The time sure has flown by.
Here the pups are at 3.5 weeks old. In order from left to right:
O'Wilson, O'Casey (Mick), O'Hearn (Shelby), O'Reilly, O'Connor and O'Zeke
Here they are at 8 weeks old in the same order
Ladies first, the only girl in the litter….
Alta-Tollhaus O'Hearn (Shelby)
Alta-Tollhaus O'Casey (Mick)
At 6 months old
Alta-Tollhaus O'Connor
Alta-Tollhaus O'Zeke
At 6 months old
Alta-Tollhaus O'Reilly
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Sargent and Greenleaf is dedicated to continuous improvement of its product, service and processes. To serve our customers better and reduce the installation effort S&G will remove the aluminum escutcheon plate from the 6128 kit packs for the following SKUs: 6128-240, 6128-241, 6128-247 and 6128-251.
To provide our customers with a location to attach the included serial number label, we have slightly changed the keypad extension. This change is now integrated into the keypad extension and so reduces the number of components that must be installed for the above listed SKUs.
S&G does recognize this new keypad extension may not be compatible with all of the containers that currently have a 6128/29 installed on them. So please contact your sales representative to assist you in finding the 6128/9 that still has the aluminum escutcheon available. This change will be implemented in December 2018.
Photo1: Current Aluminum Escutcheon Plate with keypad extension
Photo2: New keypad extension with new label location integrated into the extension


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We recently finished a series entitled "I AM" in which we looked at the seven "I am" statements Jesus makes in the Gospel of John. He says, "I am the bread of life", "I am the light of the world", "I am the door", "I am the Good Shepherd", "I am the way, the Truth and the Life", "I am the Resurrection and the Life" and "I am the True Vine". These statements are profound and multi-layered, revealing to us the identity of Jesus, and therefore, our identities too. In understanding who He is, we begin to understand who we are.
At the end of the day, once we have discovered who Jesus says He is, the question we need to answer for ourselves is the deep, probing, life-changing questions that He asked His disciples centuries ago: "Who do you say I am?"
Matthew 16:13-17:
"When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, 'Who do people say the Son of Man is?' They replied, 'Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.' 'But what about you?' he asked. 'Who do you say I am?' Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.' Jesus replied, 'Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven."
That question echoes down through the ages to you and me today. Who do YOU say Jesus is? The answer to that will direct the course of your life and your eternity. If He really is God, and if you really believe it, is this reflected in your life? Does your life acknowledge Him as Lord?
Who do you say I am?
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Branches Are So Bad Customers Actually Prefer To Bank Online: Report
Banks around the world are already reaping considerable cost benefits from the shift to digital and, in particular, mobile banking according to management consultants Bain.
However, they caution, "Leading banks are still learning how to take a mobile-first approach to reimagine customer experiences in everything from buying a home to resolving an incident of fraud."
In an insights column on the company blog called "Customer Behavior and Loyalty in Retail Banking", the authors argue that early wins have been achieved by driving bad and avoidable interactions (generated by errors or better routed to lower-cost and more convenient digital channels) out of the branch and call centre.
Delighted and disappointed
Furthermore, they say customers are far more likely to be delighted — and less likely to suffer bank-rage — when using mobile phones than when actually visiting the branch.
"As more banking activities go mobile, a major challenge for bankers has been to identify the right priorities and sequence of moves — right both for earning greater customer loyalty and for funding investments in digital channels through cost reductions in the branch network."
Not surprisingly, the company says for most banks the priority is to move routine tasks that annoy customers out of branches and into self-service digital channels.
Beyond that, the management consultants identify what they describe as the must-have capabilities for banking organisations:
- Extraordinary design discipline, given the small screen, slow speed of accurate typing and impatience of users (many will give up if a screen load takes more than a few seconds);
- Radical simplification of products, processes and communications;
- Personalisation, powered by good data and analytics, so that only relevant information is displayed to the user;
- Contact methods that allow for anytime, anywhere chat and video calls with fast authentication;
- Much faster development cycles to keep up with the pace of new functionality and rising expectations of consumers;
- A new operating model that provides organisational agility, based on a commitment to breaking down barriers that divide internal departments and a willingness to collaborate with third-party developers.
The study's authors say their analysis suggests the most important influences on a bank's Net Promoter Score are annoyance with the branch experience, the branch's share of interactions, and delight in the mobile and online experiences.


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Plants: A Simple Tool To Detox Your Home or Office
Please note that this section contains my personal notes from my readings on this topic.
NASA Plant Studies
As plans for a manned moonbase were developed, NASA scientists began to study the feasibility of a closed ecological life-support system. Skylab missions revealed additional problems facing inhabitants of a closed facility. Analyses of the air inside spacecraft proved that air quality would be a major concern. Monitoring by a highly sensitive gas chromatograph coupled with a mass spectrometer detected the presence of more than 300 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air inside the spacecraft during occupancy of its crew.
In 1980 NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center first discovered that houseplants could remove VOCs from sealed test chambers. NASA's studies, published in 1984, demonstrated the ability of plants to remove formaldehyde from test chambers. These findings were enthusiastically received by the public and, in particular, by interior plantscapers and houseplant growers. Realizing the potential value of this research, the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) jointly funded a two-year study with NASA to further evaluate the ability of 12 common houseplants to remove formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene from sealed chambers.
– How To Grow Fresh Air: 50 Plants That Purify Your Home or Office (1996) by Dr. B.C. Wolverton; page 21
NASA's "Biohome"
NASA developed a small, tightly sealed structure called the "Biohome." With its futuristic design, the Biohome was engineered to achieve maximum air and energy insulation. Because the interior was constructed of plastic and other synthetic materials, the emission of many VOCs was anticipated. People entering the Biohome experienced typical symptoms, such as burning eyes and throat, and breathing problems.
Air samples were taken before and after the addition of indoor plants and an activated- carbon plant filter. This fan-assisted planter had the VOC removal capacity of approximately 15 houseplants. Six large philodendrons and one fan-assisted activated-carbon planter containing gold pothos were placed inside the Biohome. After several days, air samples were again analyzed and showed substantial reduction of VOCs. Chemical analyses of VOC removal were important for scientific validation. However, the ultimate proof was exhibited by the fact that individuals who entered the Biohome no longer experienced symptoms associated with sick building syndrome. The Biohome study provided proof that plants can become an integral component in maintaining healthy air inside hermetically sealed buildings.
The ability of houseplants to improve the quality of the air we breathe is now accepted scientific fact.
– How To Grow Fresh Air: 50 Plants That Purify Your Home or Office (1996) by Dr. B.C. Wolverton; pages 21 – 22
Toxic Gas Removal By Plants
In 1990 PCAC and Wolverton Environmental Services, Inc. began to cosponsor research that continues to expand upon the earlier NASA research. Fifty houseplants have been tested to date for their ability to remove various toxic gases from sealed test-chambers. Because formaldehyde is the most commonly found toxin in indoor air, the ability to remove this substance from the air was used as the standard for rating these plants. Numerous sources of formaldehyde are present in the buildings we inhabit. It is found in various resins and is used to treat many consumer products, including garbage bags, paper towels, facial tissues, fabrics, permanent-press clothing, carpet-backing, floor-coverings and adhesives. Formaldehyde is released by gas stoves and is found in tobacco smoke. It is also used in building materials such as plywood, particle-board and paneling. Both plywood and particle-board are used extensively in the manufacture of domestic and office furniture and fittings.
Numerous adverse health problems have been ascribed to formaldehyde exposure, ranging from well-documented effects such as eye, nose and throat irritation, to more controversial claims including asthma, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and neuropsychological problems. Although evidence of cancer formation in rodents exposed to formaldehyde is unequivocal, the extrapolation of these results to humans has been controversial.
Studies have shown that plants play a major role in delivering airborne toxins to microbes living around their roots, which can then break down the toxin. The adaptation of microbes to this task is the key to houseplants becoming better fighters against air pollution.
– How To Grow Fresh Air: 50 Plants That Purify Your Home or Office (1996) by Dr. B.C. Wolverton; pages 23 – 24
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Submission & Entry Conditions
In submitting an entry the Artist contracts with Red Hill consolidated School & acknowledges acceptance of the following conditions:
Submission & Entry Process
The submission & entry procedure will follow these stages
- Initial submission is made online at https://artredhill.submittable.com, with a Submission fee of $50 (non-refundable) payable at the time of submission.
- After the closing date, all submissions will be assessed by the ARH Selection Panel.
- Artists whose works are successful will be notified & invited to exhibit at the 2019 show. A return email from the artist will be required to confirm their acceptance.
- The Panels decision is final & no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.
- Submissions close Sunday 24th March, 2019.
- Submissions will only be accepted via the online portal & no late submissions will be accepted.
- Please be aware that this art show is held as a major fundraiser for Red Hill Consolidated School & as such, children will be in attendance at the show & also led through in class groups as part of our cultural development. As such, works not suitable for children's viewing will not be selected for the show.
For full details of fees and conditions please download the following pdf file
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It is a bit like the Grinch stole Christmas (or Hanukkah) if a child has to spend holiday time in the hospital or confined at home due to an ongoing chronic illness. It's also a downer if a child has an accident or acute illness that puts them in the hospital during a time of year when "merry" and "cheer" are the operative words. Special and thoughtful gifts will be especially appreciated by kids in those situations and by any children who face daily health challenges. Here are a bunch of gift ideas that cover a range of age groups.
Bed-bound gifts of joy
Make the focus beyond tech gifts and turn the clock back to simpler gifts that allow kids to really play and discover the old-fashioned way, even while confined to a hospital or home bed.
Basket of activities — Fill a basket with small puzzles, a Rubik's cube, card games, word search activities, math games, crayons and coloring books, or paint-by-water pads with brushes. Make sure the choices are age-specific. Cost: Variable
Musical gift — Kids who are stuck in bed will appreciatea gift that entertains with lights and music. The Remote Control Ocean Wave Projector offers light shows and plays a variety of music that can soothe an infant or entertain a young child. Cost: $22.99 (Amazon)
Crafts — The ancient art of Origami paper folding is perfect for a child confined to bed. Origami Paper in a Box includes the paper and an instruction book. Cost: $12.64 (Amazon)
Paper airplanes are fun to make and to fly. Ultimate Paper Airplanes for Kids includes an instruction book and 48 tear-out paper planes Cost: $11.02 (Amazon)
Camera — Instant Polaroid-type cameras have made a comeback. For a child stuck in a hospital, taking instant photos of visitors and happenings on the ward can be incredibly fun.
Fujifilm Fuji Instax Mini 9; Cost: $59.95 (Amazon)
Film for camera; Cost: $16.52 (Amazon)
Nerf balls — Soft, cushy balls can let a child have fun throwing and catching a ball even from their bed. Nerf Pro Shop Mini Sports Pack has three sports balls in the pack. Cost: $18.29 (Amazon)
Books and meditation CDs — Books of any kind are a perfect gift. Audio book versions of popular books like Dr. Seuss or "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," can be invaluable when a child is too fatigued to hold a book and read. Meditation CDs that teach meditation geared to a child can provide unique relief and empowerment.
Enchanted Mediation for Kids; Cost: $12.34 (Amazon)
Mermaids & Fairy Dust (geared to girls); Cost: $14.94 (Amazon)
Especially for someone in a wheelchair
Constantly sitting has its challenges but there are some wonderful gift opportunities with style and fun in mind.
Sheepskin slippers and booties — When a child is confined to a wheel chair, lower extremity circulation can be impaired. Warm bootie slippers or sheepskin boots are trendy and provide soft warmth. They're easy to slide on and off and they are also very forgiving to skin which may be sensitive due to compromised circulation. Indulge in fun colors and styles. Cost can vary based on the brand and style. Kid's Sheepskin Bootie (Ages 4-10); Cost: $29.95 (Sheepskin Shop)
Bean bag lap tray — This versatile item protects someone from very hot or very cold beverages and food and is perfect if someone is a tech geek and needs support for a laptop or iPad. Cost: Find a range of choices and options at PB Teen. Prices start at $39.
Wheelchair "Pals" are adorable arm rest covers that come in cushy animal styles. Choose bunny, hippo, lion, puppy, frog and more. Variety of Wheelchair Pals:; Cost: $29.95 per pair (Wheelchair Pals, online)
Gloves — These come with and without fingers, with technology that lets the child still use their smart device, the sheer variety of lengths, styles colors, and price points make it an affordable seasonal gift. Cost: Varies. At Land's End prices start at $19.95.
Decals to decorate a wheelchair — Kids love stickers and personalizing a wheelchair can really make the "ride" feel special. Scroll through the Etsy website to find an assortment of options. Cost: Most under $10 (Etsy)
Over-the-door mini-hoop basketball — What kid doesn't want to play hoops? If you stick around to retrieve the ball, this activity can provide hours of fun. The soft ball that comes with these sets makes it a safe activity. Nerf Sports Nerfoop Set Toy; Cost: $13.49 (Amazon)
Homebound but still active
Getting stuck at home during the holidays can seem terribly unfair but there is a host of gifts that can make a home stay magical.
Kids of every age love blocks and building sets and Lego is the king in this category. They now offer gender-specific sets in addition to gender-neutral and themed sets. Sets are categorized by age and there's a wide range of price points. For the younger child: Duplo All-in-One-Box-of-Fun; Cost: $29.99 (Lego.com) For a girl (4-7): Mia's Vet Clinic; Cost: $29.99 (Lego.com) For a boy (7-12): LEGO 31045 Creator Ocean Explorer Science Toy for Kids; Cost: $11.69 (Target)
Inspire the next young chef with a child-geared cookbook. Boys and girls can manage many of these recipes with a little help from a supervising adult. Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes: A Cookbook for Preschoolers and Up; Cost: $11.84 (Amazon) Honest Pretzels: And 64 Other Amazing Recipes for Cooks Ages 8 & Up; Cost: $12.42 (Barnes and Nobles)
Painting kits provide hours of fun. You can buy an easel and paints or just a fabulous set of paints and paper. Crayola Painting Set; Cost: $14.48 (Amazon) First Impressions Children's Easel with Accessory Pack; Cost: $49.99 (Jerrysarterama.com)
Board games are great if you also plan on "staying and playing!" There are dozens of age-appropriate games to choose from. Consider Candyland, Monopoly Junior or Monopoly, Clue Junior, Stratego Original, Qwirkle, and Racko. Cost: Games start at around $12
Jigsaw Puzzles especially the ones with 250 pieces or more are great because assembling them can be an ongoing activity for the child, or the whole family. Set up a small table, spread out the pieces and the fun begins. Cost: $9.95 and up
Home bowling sets are great for all age groups and will occupy kids as they set up and knock down the pins. Giant Inflatable Set; Cost: $23.97 (Amazon) Majik Electronic Arcade Bowling Game; Cost: $36.20
Remember that the best gift you can give may be the gift of your company. Letting mom or dad have some time off while you spend some quality moments with that special child — it is the ultimate gift of love and joy.
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At Smileology™, we want to help each of our patients love their smiles. For patients experiencing tooth loss, Dr. Broutin, Dr. Wiebe and Dr. Nakarmi offer treatment to help restore your natural-looking, comfortable smile with dental implants.
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Dr. Broutin widely recommends All-on-4 dentures to our Emerald Coast patients, as they tend to have excellent treatment outcomes. Before treatment planning, he carefully evaluates candidates to ensure they have sufficient bone density for the loading of dental implants. Patients who are good candidates can be back to enjoying full use of their teeth faster than they ever thought possible! At Smileology™, we want to make it possible for you to Wake Up With Teeth!™
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Happy Day Wedding Hall, Tongyeong, South Korea (통영해피데이웨딩홀)
I had the pleasure of photographing Seonyul's first birthday party (돌잔치) the other day. You may remember his parents Jun and Hiyeong from their engagement shoot. Now their baby boy is turning one. Time really does fly. Congratulations guys, and see you when your next bundle of joy arrives. ?
Seonyul's first birthday at Happy Day, Tongyeong. 선율의 돌잔치 사진, 통영해피데이. 돌스냅사진 필요하시면 연락해주세요!


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These stripes will fit all Mini models - the racing stripes are slightly longer than required and are trimmed to size during fitting.
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Model X 9 seater option in demand?
While I appreciate your desire. I would suspect the requirement for more that 7 passengers would be far less than 10.
opps. 10 percent.
I would ordered 9 seater.
There's not enough room for a fourth row without stretching the Model X at least an extra 12"-18". The space behind the current third row is nowhere near as large as what is behind the second row in a Model S. It's essentially just a deep compartment, and has no flat space in front of it for a fourth row to fold out. I'm guessing this compartment is also where the third row would fold away to.
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|Only two casualties for the Halflings. The Assassin recovered. The Trapper was seriously injured and will miss the next game (though I think I might have a plan for him for the next scenario....)
But having the Stone roll, that changed the Halfling plans. Then in a moment of pure horror, rolling a 6 on Awakening the Stone and ANOTHER 6 to awaken the Dolmen?!? That was the end. Since the only way the Halflings could win the scenario is by completing the Task and with awakening the Dolmen they could no longer work the Task, all they could do was save their skins.
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The Power of Seeing What is Not TherePosted: October 6, 2015 Filed under: Competitive Intelligence, Tricks of the Trade | Tags: Alan Bullock, G. N. Flerov, Hitler and Stalin: Parallel Lives Leave a comment
October 6, 2015
With all of my emphasis on elicitation interviews as a critical input to actionable competitive intelligence, I do not want you to think that I am denigrating secondary (aka desk) research. Such research is also a critical element. In fact, it is an essential predicate to doing your primary (aka human) research. In some cases, careful secondary research, done with a knowledgeable eye, can develop vital CI on its own. To support that, let me give an historical example:
"In 1942 G. N. Flerov, a young Soviet physicist serving in the [Soviet] air force…wrote to Stalin personally that he was convinced from a study of foreign scientific journals in the Voronezh University library that their silence about nuclear fission mean that an American project [to build a nuclear weapon] was underway."[1]
Note two important things:
- This conclusion was drawn by a junior physicist, not a senior one. Flerov was only 29 at this time.[2]
- The (correct) conclusion was drawn by the absence of something, not by the presence of something. Flerov's conclusion was that the absence of these scientific articles meant that research on this subject in the US had become classified. And that, in turn, meant that the US Government was trying to build the atomic bomb.[3]
As I have said before, don't sell secondary research short. And before you jump into your primary research, make sure you have completed your secondary research. [4]
[1] Alan Bullock, Hitler and Stalin: Parallel Lives, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1992, p. 903.
[2] http://flerovlab.jinr.ru/flnr/history/flerov.html
[3] http://www.britannica.com/technology/nuclear-weapon/The-first-hydrogen-bombs#ref521147
[4] https://diy-ci.com/2013/11/05/secondary-is-not-necessarily-second-rate/


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A friend of mine thinks it's unusual, since her poppies run amok in her garden, that mine stay in place, but I'm sure it's just the variety.
I'm actually a bit scared to upset them in any way. As hardy as the plant seems to be, the blooms look so delicate and only last for a scarce couple of days. Is that why I love them so much? Because of their fragility?
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Being able to have a good, easy and comfortable conversation with a guy forms the foundation for a memorable, positive date. But that's often easier said than done! If you find yourself getting tongue-tied the next time you're chatting with a single guy, several tips from counselors, therapists and relationship experts can help you steer the conversation in the right direction.
Ask a Question
Guys like talking about themselves. By asking him about himself, you give the man something he's easily able to talk about. This also takes away some of that awkward silence that you might encounter when first getting to know someone. "Asking a guy about his work, life, interests and passions are all topics he's sure to enjoy discussing," says dating coach Jess McCann on her website. Make sure your questions are open-ended and not answerable with a simple "yes" or "no." For example, instead of asking, "Do you like your job?," ask "Why do you like your job?" This keeps the conversation flowing.
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When the guy you're talking to says something that seems important to him, paraphrase his comment back to him to show that you're paying attention to what he's thinking or feeling. In a sense, you're saying to him, "I got you and understand you." Single guys like to know that the woman they're chatting with is being attentive to what they're saying. "If you appear to be genuinely interested in what he has to say," says McCann, "he will walk away from the conversation feeling great."
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While it's easy to talk about your past dating life, your childhood and other elements of your past, men in today's dating scene want to know about who you are right now, not who you were then. "Talk about yourself as who you are today in the present and the values and goals you have for yourself in the future," psychotherapist Gina Marchando says in a May 2013 "Psychology Today" article. "They want to know who you are today not how you were in a past relationship or lifetime." By talking about your present status, you give the guy something current and relevant to bond with you over.
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A great chat is a two-way street. Guys don't want to have to carry the burden of a conversation during the entire date. Just like you, they're looking to find out more information about the person with whom they're talking. If the man you're with shares an interesting story, a fun anecdote or a personal memory, try to share something similar from your own life to show that you're willing to both give and take. The best conversation should alternate between both you and the guy. You want to show that you're actively engaged in the chat, but you also don't want to monopolize the conversation and be the only one talking.
- Jess McCann: How to Talk to Men - 3 Easy Tips for Chatting Up Guys
- Florida Institute of Technology Counseling and Psychological Services: The Art of Dating
- Psychology Today: 10 Ways to Make Difficult Conversations Easier
- Psychology Today: 10 Dating Do's and Don'ts From 6 Therapists
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TWO Scottish tycoons have insisted it will be business as usual in the event of a Yes vote in next week's independence referendum.
Clyde Blowers boss Jim McColl and Martin Gilbert, head of Scotland's biggest asset management firm, said independence held no fears.
McColl – who saved Ferguson Shipbuilders and is promising up to 300 new jobs – said: "I don't think we will see much change.
"Businesses adapt. I know you are hearing a lot of scary stories coming out but they are not real."
Gilbert, chief executive of Aberdeen Asset Management, said an independent Scotland would be a big success and a currency union was likely despite being ruled out by the pro-Union parties.
He added: "Most sensible people accept that Scotland would be prosperous with either outcome in the constitutional debate.
"A sterling union would be desirable whatever is said in London now."
Finance Secretary John Swinney described the remarks as "significant" and welcomed comments from merchant banker Sir Angus Grossart, who said the impact of the referendum on financial markets had been "severely overstated".
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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is famed for his astute approach to the transfer market. During his Bolton Wanderers days, a series of veteran signings, namely Jay-Jay Okocha, Ivan Campo and Fernando Hierro, not only became cult-hero gold, but also helped the Reebok club record their highest finish of the Premier League era.
And more recently at Upton Park, Allardyce once again ventured into obscurity this January when he snapped up former Birmingham defender Roger Johnson and Italian duo Marco Borrielo and Antonio Nocerino on loan deals, to help the East London side's top flight survival.
So with that in mind and the summer window drawing ever-closer, here's a list of SIX 'transfer wildcards' – essentially players of relative obscurity, potentially coming with a flight risk and certainly not linked to the Hammers in the tabloids – that should be on Big Sam's radar.
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Cisco, Black Hat litigation comes to a close
The vendor and partner ISS settle their dispute over a presentation that resulted in criminal charges and cease and desist orders.
LAS VEGAS -- A litigation nightmare that began Wednesday for security researcher Michael Lynn and Black Hat Briefings organizers came to an end one day later when an agreement was reached Thursday afternoon with Cisco Systems and Internet Security Systems.
Lynn quit his job as a security researcher at ISS just two hours before his presentation began, then came the announcement from Cisco and ISS that a cease and desist order was on its way, as well as criminal charges.
"I think I did the right thing, it was worth what I was going to go through" Lynn said of his presentation. "There was the potential of a serious problem coming in the future, and I didn't think the nation's best interests were served by waiting. We pretty much averted a disaster."
That "disaster" was a remote root flaw Lynn said could destroy the Internet. But, he added, if companies are up to date on patches, they're probably fine.
Lynn and conference organizer Jeff Moss signed a permanent injunction forbidding them from disclosing or disseminating in any way the presentation Lynn gave at Black Hat Briefings on Tuesday morning that revealed details of a Cisco IOS flaw patched in April. Lynn is also barred from making further presentations at Black Hat or DefCon, which is held this weekend. Other stipulations prevent Lynn from decompiling Cisco code currently in his possession, identifying anyone to whom he provided either the presentation or exploit code, and returning all ISS-owned materials to the company.
A remaining bone of contention with many conference attendees is Cisco labeling the ordeal a case of "irresponsible disclosure." As Lynn noted, Cisco's release issued Wednesday said no new flaw was reported, but also stated that he failed to follow responsible disclosure guidelines. A Cisco spokesman said that referred to "code and pointers -- materials he had agreed he wouldn't present."
Depending on whom you ask, a miscommunication arose between any number of the parties involved, but resulted in Cisco attempting to pull "sensitive" information from the session only a day before it was to be unveiled. ISS had vetted the presentation more than three months prior, Moss said Thursday at a press conference, and had several opportunities to request modifications. Cisco apparently wasn't in the loop early on and believed the details of the flaw would be limited to a short abstract and some information on the Black Hat Web site. Moss said Cisco was a good sport about much of the situation and offered to pay for new conference proceedings on CDs, which it distributed at the conference.
Lynn said he was expecting the worst by continuing with his presentation, but was still shocked by what happened when he finished speaking. "Right after my talk, a big guy comes up to me, pulls out a badge and says, 'We need to talk…now,'" said Lynn. "He pulls me into a maintenance hallway with a bunch of other law enforcement guys and asks where the van is. I start to freak and he says, 'Just kidding, man, you rock. Thanks for letting us know what's going on.'"
"It was nice to see that much support from the government," he added.
Though he lost sleep over the issue this week, Black Hat's Moss doesn't really plan to treat his presenters any different in the future. "The thing that scared me," Moss said, "is that this could have killed my entire show. But I can't use a hook to pull someone from the stage the minute they deviate from a slide."


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New Delhi, Oct 13 : Seeking to cater to the patients in the national capital and neighbouring region, a new-age oncology centre has been commissioned in the heart of Delhi, where cancer cases have been on the rise in the last few years.
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre (RGCIRC), one of Asia's largest centres for cancer care, has been launched in collaboration with National Chest Institute and is located in a modern facility in Gautam Nagar area.
"Delhi has among the highest incidence rates for childhood cancers in the country. According to Indian Council of Medical Research report 2012-14, Delhi had reported 551 new cases of cancers, which was 5.4 per cent of the total cases of cancers reported in India. 309 cases were reported in girls, which is 3.2 per cent of the total cases," RGCIRC said.
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