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Secularists and Humanists under a satanic spell
Sir, – In his letter last week, it is evident that Iain Campbell of the Western Isles Secular Society (WISS) was trying to hoodwink us with his rhetoric about secularism, while attempting – very subtly – to explain what it means.
While he told us that humanism and secularism were like 'comparing apples to oranges', he didn't tell us they were both side-by-side in the same basket, and one that is full of holes at that. Who is he trying to fool?
Let us again set the record straight here.
Just like humanism, secularism essentially says that man does not need God.
Yes, it says precisely what the committee said, that drafted the proposed constitution for the EU when it was challenged about the lack of reference to God in its documents. A French member of the committee explained: "We don't like God", while another member of the drafting convention argued: "The only banner that we have is secularism!"
Having sown the wind then, they now – in 2017 – reap the whirlwind.
Their lifeless and hopeless worldly banner has, tragically, brought with it a reign of terror, and a river of blood, across the streets of Europe, and to our streets as well.
God will not be mocked
It is alone the 'banner of truth' that brings blessing, hope and spiritual freedom, to a nation when we come, by faith, to embrace it: "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
The reality is, whether the mouthpiece of WISS likes it or not, that secularism is a system of doctrines and practices that disregards or rejects any form of religious faith and worship.
Its primary objective, at the end of the day, is the total elimination of all religious elements from society.
Secularism, which incidentally is also known as secular humanism, teaches that there are no objective or absolute truths defining right and wrong.
So, in essence, to secularize something is to make it worldly and unspiritual.
Its intent is to deprive something of its religious character, its spiritual influence and significance.
In other words, discard and abolish it – out of the state, out of the school and out of society!
Mr Campbell would have us believe that so-called secularism 'simply works to ensure that religion does not interfere in the affairs of state, and vice-versa'
The hidden agenda of secular societies is deeper than this, and he very well knows it.
In one word, it is a godless one.
Yes, they might claim to be sympathetic and tolerant of religious diversity, but certainly not the one that is rooted in absolute truth: and that's exactly what Biblical Christianity is – absolute truth.
Yes, they have – as he brazenly claims – a 'desire to be governed equally and fairly', but not a desire to be governed by the law of God or the teaching of His unchanging, unadulterated perfect Word!
Someone rightly said about secularism that it is 'an insane form of thinking that invades the human mind, convincing it of its own superiority over God and His Word!'
It is interesting that Mr Campbell exhorts me to embrace the whole law of God which, as the Bible reminds us, is fulfilled in 'one word' namely: 'love thy neighbour'.
Can I assure him that while I seek, with my many flaws and failings, by God's grace to do so – it is never at the expense of Biblical truth.
Can I respectfully remind him that 'love thy neighbour' equally means 'love the unborn baby and open your mouth for them' (Proverbs 31:8).
It is clearly evident that this is not what the majority of members, in secular societies, embrace,. Rather it is the opposite – they support abortion.
It is therefore hypocrisy on his part to be preaching what, I suspect, he and secularist members at WISS, don't practice.
Our sincere, and earnest prayer, is that God will – not condemn them – but mercifully redeem them all from the hypnotic, and sinful, satanic spell of both humanism and secularism. – Yours, etc.,
Mr Donald J Morrison
Of Sabbath days and Sundays
Sir, – I kind of regard the LDOS's write-up in last week's Gazette as a reply to my letter of April 6 which said the apostles did not change the Sabbath day.
Here's what they said: "Our love for and observance of the Sabbath day, or the Lord's day, is forever changed and we remember that every Sunday is the Lord's day."
Sorry, but the Sabbath day (the definite article), however, happens to be the seventh day, in the Bible.
Sunday Sabbath and Lord's day are not Bible terms.
In commemoration of the fact that Christ defeated sin and death and came forth from the grave on this day, our Sunday, as being the new Sabbath, it has no apostolic authority to impose on the people or, as being New Testament teaching.
It is true, as church history developed more and more, that Sabbath laws were applied to Sunday. Something we don't see the Bible do is practice transference theology like reformed theology churches do.
Today, people use the term Christian Sabbath or Lord's day as though this was proper Bible terminology, which it is not.
In a sense it can be regarded as Lord's day, as the resurrected Jesus was active in it, but that does not mean a new Sabbath day can be imposed on everyone and public life grind to a halt.
The apostles who lived and experienced the life and death and resurrection of Jesus, didn't change the Sabbath day, from Saturday to Sunday, to commemorate the resurrection day.
The resurrection day is commemorated in every gospel witness, whatever day that may be and if not it is not the gospel.
We are however commanded by Jesus to remember and observe the Lord's supper, but we are not commanded to observe the Lord's breakfast, Sunday, John 21:verse 12.
At the church I attend here in Inverness, the remembrance of his death (Jesus's) and resurrection, is held every Sunday, and appropriate Bible readings are given, plus bread and wine, but that does not mean they regard Sunday as the new Sabbath day, but a day we can worship on.
I don't need to be continuously reminded every Sunday about these things.
How can I forget, and so let the communion pass me by?
Otherwise it can be a repetitive ritual, like Sabbath observance.
– Yours, etc.,
Donald Murray
Letter was misleading
Sir, – I'd like to make a few points in response to last week's letter from the Western Isles Secular Society.
Your correspondent from that society would have us believe that they are a happy band of brothers, with representatives from all walks of life and sections of the community, and not at all to be confused with humanists or other atheists and God-haters.
They are merely concerned for the separation of Church and State.
Based on this, one might be forgiven for assuming that WISS will be ardent admirers of the Disruption fathers of the Free Church, who in 1843 resisted the tyranny of an overweening state and separated from the established church.
But it would appear not – or if they are, I could find no reference in their presence on social media, their letters to local media, or in the atheistic lectures delivered by their members in our local educational establishments.
A book your WISS correspondent may be unfamiliar with states: "By their fruits ye shall know them."
WISS's presence on social media contains, by coincidence, numerous links to the Humanist Society, and to the "Western Isles Non-Believers Organisation".
It alsdo contains links to articles about euthanasia.
It describes ministers as "debauched" for opposing Sunday opening of the Sports Centre.
It encourages support for "our" (sic) council nominees, by means of a "closed Progressive shared-space for representatives and their supporting networks to aid with organisation, planning, communication, getting the vote out."
In the interests of transparency, the named nominees will no doubt have listed membership of WISS in their election literature.
Most of this is freely available to anyone with access to the internet, so it is surprising that the WISS rep sought, in your columns, to mislead about the society's true nature.
Given the above, it is not surprising that your correspondent D J Morrison thought it unlikely that Christians would support this society.
– Yours, etc.,
Mark Macdonald
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Quietest Air Compressor Reviews
Air compressors are renowned for being noisey appliances, which can make using them an unpleasant experience. However, there are some models of air compressor on the market which have been specifically designed to reduce the amount of noise emitted. This will come as good news for those who use air compressors frequently as part of their hobby or work, as you will finally be able to hear yourself thinking while on the job.
We understand that the type of quiet air compressor you want to buy reflects the project in which it will be used. Therefore this article will provide reviews on a 2 different models of quiet portable air compressors with quite different features. The quietest air compressors have a number of features in common which relate to their ability to reduce sound output and some, if not all if these features will be found in the air compressors we have reviewed.
- Electric-powered air compressors are usually far more quiet than gas powered air compressors. This makes intuitive sense of course, for example gas engine cars are far more noisey than electric cars due to the moving parts in the engine.
- Air compressors which are built with a thicker material are able to produce less sound as the structure is able to dampen down the noise when the sound waves travel through it. Due to the cost of materials, this can cause the quietest air compressors to be more expensive.
- Smaller portable air compressors are often less noisey than more powerful air compressors as their motors are smaller. This can be a good option for DIY guys who want their air compressor for a few jobs or projects around the house, but aren't looking for anything too big.
So here is our review of the quietest air compressor models of 2015.
California Air Tools CAT-6310 Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free
The California Air Tools CAT-6310 Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free is an electric powered small quiet air compressor with a 6.3 gallon steel tank. This model features an oil-free dual piston pump system which allows you to use this air compressor in different temperatures and terrains without a problem. The durability of this pump design will also help you cut down on maintenance costs, saving both time and money.
The California Air Tools CAT-6310 comes with a wheel kit for easy portability, making it ideal for your projects in and outside the house. This low noise air compressor also features a water trap to help remove any excess water from inside the air compressor.
How quiet is it?
This air compressor is one of the quietest air compressor models on the market today, producing just 60 decibels when turned on. To put that into perspective, a normal conversation averages at around 65 decibels, so you will be able to have a conversation in the same room while it is running. So how does it achieve this feat? The The California Air Tools CAT-6310's moderate power 1.0 HP motor runs at just 1680 rpm, not only reducing the amount of noise outputted, but also reducing the amount of wear and tear to the parts.
What jobs is this air compressor good for?
This small quiet air compressor is perfect for jobs inside the house or areas where there are likely to be people around such as an office. The smaller engine is more than powerful enough for simple jobs such as using a nail gun, stable gun, v-nailing, pumping up tires and spray painting. However, if you are looking to buy for a business which requires more powerful air compression then the benefits of the quieter 1.0 HP motor may not outweigh the drawback of less power.
- One of the quietest air compressor models on the market at 60 decibels
- Easily portable
- May be effectively used in multiple environments
- Some users comment that it produces a slight odor
- The smaller motor may not be used for tasks which require high pressure
- Has some cheap plastic parts.
The California Air Tools CAT-6310 Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free is a great air compressor for home use and will provide you with hundreds of hours of air compression before any sign of wear and tear occurs. This is the most popular model of the quietest air compressors on amazon due to its cheap price, range of features and reliability. We highly recommend this model of air compressor for first time buyers or at home DIY enthusiasts.
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California Air Tools CAT-10020 Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free
The California Air Tools CAT-10020 Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free is a step up from the CAT-6310 model in terms of both power and quality. This low noise air compressor features a 2.0 HP motor with a 10 gallon steel tank. As with the CAT-6310, the CAT-10020 has an oil-free dual pump system, designed for durability and high performance. The large 10 gallon tank will completely fill with compressed air within an impressive 130 seconds.
The control panel on this model gives the user the option to use 2 air powered tools at the same time via a pair of 1/4″ quick release connectors. This model outputs 5.30 CFM at 90 PSI allowing dedicated DIY guys to use more advanced and larger air tools. Another handy feature is the low amp draw of just 14 amps, allowing you to connect up any normal 15 amp outlets.
What makes this model better than the CAT-6310?
Apart from having a more powerful motor and two tool connectors, the CAT-10020 has serveral other advantages over the CAT-6310 model. The gauge dials are tilted vertically and are more easy to read. The quality of materials used are superior, without any sign of cheap breakable plastics. Users also comment that this model has smoother and more consistent air flow due to the quality of the parts and assembly.
How quiet is it?
When running, this air compressor gives off 70 decibels of noise. This is slightly louder than the CAT-6310 model, however this is to be expected for an air compressor with a more powerful motor. This is still much quieter than typical air compressors which often reach volumes of 95 decibels. That is equivalent to a pneumatic drill.
- One of the quietest air compressor models on the market for this engine size at 70 decibels
- Easily portable
- May be effectively used in multiple environments
- Has two quick release connectors
- May be used for large powerful tools
- High quality parts
- Some users comment that it produces a slight odor
- The smaller motor may not be used for tasks which require high pressure
- Has some cheap plastic parts
- The 1/4″ output may not be suitable for extreme high flow air output
- Some users comment that the wheels slightly rub against the wheel bracket
The California Air Tools CAT-10020 Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free is a great air compressor for both home and professional business usage. Its powerful motor and dual tool output make it suitable for all but the most high power air pressure jobs and is certainly capable of fulfilling the needs of at-home DIY hobbyists. This great mid-range air compressor is made to last and is great for anyone who is looking to upgrade their current model.
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One of the most genius brewing devices we have come across...
This is a very simple way of making one cup of excellent coffee or moka (strong coffee like the one from a Bialetti coffee maker).
Here is our basic Aeropress recipe for a filter like coffee:
- Rinse the paper filter with running tap water for 10 seconds
- Use 14 grams of freshly fine filter ground coffee (light roast)
- Pour 200g of water at about 95°C over the coffee.
- Stir 3 times and steep for 60 seconds.
- Place the handle on the Aeropress in order to prevent the water from draining through the filter.
- After 60 second steep time, take the handle off, stir 3 times back to front.
- Then place the handle on top of the aeropress and press the contents into a large cup or pitcher by using your body weight
For a stronger coffee similar to the one made on a Bialetti pot, you can follow this recipe:
- Rinse the paper filter with running tap water for 10 seconds
- Use 20 grams of espresso roasted coffee ground for Bialetti moka pots (quite fine)
- Pour 100 – 150g of water brought to a boil (straight from the water boiler) on the ground coffee.
- Give the brew 3 vigourous stirs.
- Press by using your body weight and enjoy.
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Take a look at an awesome lesson that was designed by my friend and former student of mine discussing traffic stat checking.
You now have an understanding of what traffic is and what type of traffic you need (targeted/quality)
But wait…
Q. How do you know how many people come to your website?
With a great question, comes a great answer.
There are "traffic tracking programs" that you can use for FREE, right now.
And they are super easy to install.
With these "traffic tracking programs" you can see how comes to your website, how they got to your website, what pages they visit, and a bunch of other interesting statistics.
Among all of the different web based programs out there that are readily available, there are only a few that I personally suggest.
You can use one or all of the following programs to track traffic to your site.
- Google Analytics
- StatCounter
- HiStats
All of these are FREE traffic tracking methods and are easy to setup.
The programs listed above all have WordPress plugins that you can install to make everything very easy for you.
But just so you don't get too confused, let's go over the installation instructions for each.
How to Install Traffic Tracking Programs
Google Analytics (made by Google)
- Create a Google Analytics account
- Install the Google Analytics plugin
- Watch this step by step guide.
HiStats (track LIVE visitors)
StatCounter (my personal favorite)
The above 3 methods are always up-to-date via their help guides above. I did not shoot my own videos for these because they change these tools often and it's hard to keep up with their tweaks. So, their guides are perfect for you day-in and day-out.
What Do The Statistics Mean?
Using each of the programs above, there are a few terms you'll need to understand.
I'll go over some of the primary terminology.
- Unique Visitor: Each "unique visitor" accounts for one person. If you have 100 unique visitors, that means 100 different people have visited your website.
- Returning Visitor: When someone comes to your website and then returns again, they are known as "returning" or "repeat" visitors.
- Page Loads: Every page on your website that a visitor visits (blog, categories, pages, posts, etc.) add up the amount of page loads you have. So if you have 5 page loads but only 1 visitor, that means that one person viewed 5 pages of your website.
- Exit Links: If someone clicks on a link on your site, this will be considered an "exit link". It's great to know what links are being clicked for reference once you start monetizing your website with advertisements or products.
- Came From: If a visitor visits your site from a Google search, one of the traffic methods you implement, or any other method, they will be visible via a "came from" link.
How Much Traffic Do You Need?
When it comes down to it, you're going to want as much traffic as you can get, as long as it's targeted traffic (which you learned about in the previous part of this lesson).
My suggestion: Make it your ULTIMATE GOAL to receive 100 visitors to your website a day.
But, a good ratio is once you start to focus on making money with your website (which you'll learn about in the next lesson)..
You'll want to aim for…
1 conversion per 100 visitors (that's 1%)
So if you have 200 people come to your website, you want to at the very least, make some form of money from 2 of them (again 1%).
If you can get 1 conversion out of every 100 visitors, then you can definitely increase that to 2 or even 10 conversions as you progress.
But wait…
Don't get ahead of yourself though..
I know I'm talking about money right now, but you don't want to rush into money yet, before you get there, you NEED to know how to get traffic to your website and I DEFINITELY suggest you focus on getting traffic now and then money later.
It sounds like it should be reverse, but trust me, if you put time into the things that are important, you'll be in a better position when it comes time to make money with your website.
So go ahead, continue through all of the parts inside of the traffic getting lesson and then once you have a good understand of how traffic is acquired (and you've actually implemented the methods), THEN continue onto the money making lesson.
Your 5 Minute Challenge
I want you to install one of the traffic tracking programs listed on this page.
Once you do that, tell us which method of traffic is giving you the best results in terms of traffic below.


text: Social Security Minister Derrick Kellier has conceded that there is need to revise the eligibility requirements for the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). Mr. Kellier told the state-run Jamaica Information Service on Tuesday that a recent World Bank-commissioned survey revealed there are 11,000 persons who are eligible, but not receiving benefits because the qualification benchmarks have been set too high. According to the Minister, the changes will facilitate those in genuine need who do not qualify under the present regime.


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TEXHA has implemented a new project on the one of the leading Ukrainian poultry farm and installed the cage equipment for broilers growing with robotized harvesting system.
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The upcoming general election in Georgia will be "plunged into chaos" if a federal judge grants a request to immediately switch the state to paper ballots, according to attorneys for Secretary of State Brian Kemp.
The court filing Tuesday came in response to a lawsuit that is trying to prevent Georgia from using its 27,000 touchscreen voting machines, which the plaintiffs say are vulnerable to hacking.
But imposing paper ballots less than three months before the Nov. 6 election would create more problems than it would solve, according to the attorneys for Kemp, former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes and John Salter. Kemp is a Republican candidate for governor against Democrat Stacey Abrams.
"There is no 'paper-ballot fairy' who, with magic wand at ready, can save plaintiffs' half-baked 'plans' from devolving into a fiasco," according to their response.
Requiring paper ballots would cost more than $13.4 million and lead to voter confusion, increased wait times, suppressed turnout and potential disenfranchisement, according to the state's filing.
"A theoretical possibility that a voting machine somewhere might be susceptible to tampering is outweighed by the state's legitimate interest in protecting its elections from the mad scramble that would certainly ensue if the plaintiffs' motions were granted," the state's filing said.
The plaintiffs in the case, which include voting integrity organizations and individual voters, have said Georgia's direct-recording electronic (DRE) voting system needs to be scrapped immediately.
Some of the plaintiffs are asking U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg to issue an injunction that would require all of Georgia's 6.7 million registered voters to be mailed paper absentee ballots, and to have a supply of paper ballots at each polling place on Election Day. Another plaintiff, the Coalition for Good Governance, is seeking to make paper ballots available at precincts without imposing the additional cost of mailing absentee ballots.
"Plaintiffs' right to vote is under attack," according to an Aug. 7 memo seeking a preliminary injunction. "Georgia's DREs are highly vulnerable to numerous types of attacks from both sophisticated and even unsophisticated actors."
There's no evidence that hackers have penetrated Georgia's election systems, but election integrity advocates say the risk is there, and officials wouldn't necessarily know whether results had been changed without a verifiable paper backup.
A commission formed by Kemp is evaluating options for a replacement voting system that would be in place in time for the 2020 presidential primary. Kemp has said Georgia's 16-year-old voting system is safe but needs to be updated.
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The market's insatiable desire for craft beer and cider has given birth to a new breed of fast-moving, bespoke suppliers. Susanna Forbes takes a look at the distribution companies who could sex up your offering overnight
Ten years ago, beer and cider buying for the vast majority of on-trade establishments was easy. Just add it onto the softs order. Or buy it all from one big, national brewer's list. It'll turn up. It will be consistent. Job done.
OK, I'm simplifying things a bit, but you get the point. That won't wash today. The explosion in craft beer and the geekiness of customers has changed everything. Your drinkers want more, and if you want to stand out, you, as the drinks maestro, need to be not just up-to-date but leading the way.
But in this day and age, when stockholdings frighten finance directors and a hip brewery emerges every week, how can you be more nimble than your neighbour?
How about being able to split your case orders? Or dealing directly with the brewery, so you can ensure getting the freshest stock possible?
Their beers are fresh and they deliver the new stuff. they are very convenient and there's no minimum order
And if it's cider you are contemplating, what about a supplier who assesses your needs and brings you a bespoke selection? Or one who wants to spend as much time with your chef discussing food matching as he does with you, the drinks controller?A utopian dream? Hearteningly, no.
Over the last five years, the beer and cider revolution has given birth not just to innovative producers but to savvy sellers too. These are the guys with the Rainwaters and Tom Olivers of this world on speed dial; the ones who are changing the face of the nation's drinks lists.
Ahead of the curve
While service remains vital and prices still need to be keen, it's the need to keep up with developments – and the demands of hyper-techy beer lovers – that has changed the beer scene most significantly.
Buying teams are more horizontal in today's beer suppliers. One person may do the negotiations, but all staff chip in with ideas at venues such as Pig's Ears. It supplies craft beer to places like Mother Kelly's, the US-style tap room in London's Bethnal Green where hundreds of beers stuff the gleaming fridge walls.
'What's key for me is how fresh their beers are, and if they can deliver the new stuff,' says Melissa Guery, Mother Kelly's manager. 'They are very convenient and there's no minimum order.'
Ah yes. Minimum spend… This is where technology comes in. Beer Hawk's new trade arm allows you to pick'n'mix your order. No longer does Harrogate's Nordic foodie haven Norse need to carry drinks stock valued at £9,000. While core beers come from key suppliers like Cave Direct and Beer Paradise, director Paul Rawlinson uses Beer Hawk 'to expand the range, to fill in the gaps in styles and to cover any short-notice stock issues'. As a result, his stock level per line can be as few as, say, five bottles of beer.
Sophisticated websites enable variety too. EeBria Trade connects customers directly with over 200 breweries, allowing them 'to access a far wider selection,' according to EeBria CEO David Jackson. This is important for Nick Chappells, manager of Nottingham beer bar Junkyard.
'We are constantly rotating our 15 taps,' he says, explaining the need for 40 to 50 different kegs in a week. Innovative touches on EeBria Trade's website include the chance to select beer preferences, including one for how adventurous your customers are.
Traditional suppliers, too, are also rewriting the rule book. Carlsberg has its inspiring Crafted portfolio, Bibendum has Instil Drinks, and Matthew Clark gathers its craft beer and cider offer under the Boutique Beers umbrella.
The Yew Tree Inn in Cheshire won SIBA's 2016 Best Craft Beer Bar award for 2016, and owner Jon Cox speaks highly of Matthew Clark, with a sound relationship and a reliable service topping his 'good supplier' checklist. But it was the opportunity for his staff to meet dozens of brewery reps at the Boutique Beer roadshow that he rated 'fantastic'.
Restaurants, too, have the chance to benefit from a 'merchant-like' approach with beer. Realising he'd never seen a beer rep when in charge of west London's Dock Kitchen, Nick Trower spotted an opportunity.
Applying the same sort of service a wine supplier would, Trower's offer, Biercraft, includes mixable cases and services such as beer list curation. While over three-quarters of his clients are restaurants, Young's and Geronimo Inns have also signed up.
Cider is rosy
While volume cider brands will remain the mainstay of the hospitality industry, arguably this is the category with the most potential to transform its future.
'I didn't have any ciders [on my list] until I met Felix [Nash],' says John Ogier, co-founder of London's Michelin-starred Lyle's. Renowned for his seasonal approach, Ogier says, 'I used to love Breton cider. But I refused to list French ciders when the UK does so many. Yet I hadn't tried one that I liked.' Then Nash came along.
Nash brings the terroir of cider to town, providing customers with tailored selections to sample. As the UK begins to follow the US example – viewing cider in more wine-like terms – varietal and vintage variations start to surface, requiring a more involved and different selling approach.
'The nature of cider at its best – very seasonal, small batch, of wonderful and ever-changing variation – means that the role of the 'distributor' goes far deeper than logistics,' says Nash. 'We look to work with [restaurants] across the seasons, finding new offerings as small batches run dry.'
In most venues, real cider knowledge remains extremely limited – a factor that new set-ups such as Dan Heath's The Cider Box, Alice Churchward's The Real Al and The Bristol Cider Shop seek to address.
With The Cider Box and The Real Al, in-depth insight gained from growing up surrounded by orchards gets translated into extensive training programmes and engaging customer events. Heath has taken education one step further, enabling the Antic pub group to blend its own cider with award-winning Pilton Cider.
Do it yourself
Frustrated beer buyers can be the most determined individuals. Nigel Garlick set up Left Coast Distribution in Nottingham when he realised the only way to import a beer pallet from California was to do it himself.
He travelled to the West Coast, returning with eight breweries on board. While the focus has moved northwards, to Washington and Oregon, the goal remains the same: to find the 'younger independents that are going to go places'.
In search of more control and better margins, a number of single-minded beer hotspots have set up their own distribution businesses, with two notable examples being Bethnal Green's Mother Kelly's and The Hanging Bat in Edinburgh.
Also exploiting their honed network of connections, a number of modern breweries, including FourPure in London, Purity in the Midlands and Black Jack in Manchester, have established their own distribution companies. Their ranges? Often similarly innovative beers that you would fine emanating from their own breweries.
So what are you waiting for?


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The liver goes to work when you're sleeping , and what the drugs do is slow down the liver and reduce the quantity of cholesterol that the liver makes, and that ultimately reduces the quantity of ldl cholesterol in your circulation in your bloodstream. Fibrates could cause muscle injury particularly when taken along with statin drugs. That transfer set off a price warfare over hepatitis C medication, with several different insurers and payers, including CVS, deciding to cover only the Gilead medication. Both of these exams are necessary to determine if the statin treatment is inflicting the issue.
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Ghost Tours of Lancaster
- Ghost Tours of Lancaster
- 5 W. King Street
- Lancaster, PA 17603
- Primary - (610) 587-8308
Featuring folklore and legends passed down for over 300 years, this new 90-minute guided tour of historic downtown Lancaster features seldom-told tales from the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. With costumed tour guides and candlelight storytelling, the Ghost Tour of Lancaster brings this old colonial city's history back to life!
Entertaining and educational, the Ghost Tour is popular with student groups, yet the tour is suitable for any age — everyone enjoys a good ghost story!
Follow the same quaint streets George Washington and other American Presidents once walked, and where some believe they still might.
Listen to the tragic story that led to the end of the Conestoga Indians, what Ben Franklin had to say of their demise, and why some believe they have never left.
Visit the graveyard where the wealthiest man of his time is buried alongside his two daughters, and learn of the curse that doomed his fortune as well as his family.
Whether a fan of history, mystery or classic ghost stories, there is a little bit of everything in this one-of-kind tour of downtown Lancaster!
Group tours are available seven days a week, day or night, and discounted group rates are available. For more group tour information, visit http://www.ghosttour.net/lagroup.html or call 610-587-8308.
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"Find something you love and you'll never work a day in your life." I'm sure you have heard this many times before. This is often easier said than done though. Especially if you hate your job. Sunday rolls around and you're left feeling depressed and irritable because you know you need to wake up early tomorrow morning and go to a job that you absolutely detest. You live each moment waiting for the end of the work day and for Friday. Frankly put, you hate your job more than seeing manky feet in sandals in summer. And that is a lot of hate!
So what now? Do you muster up all the will-power you have and grin and bear it, because, you know ,you have bills to pay, or do you look elsewhere for greener pastures?
Well it will all depend on whether you are going to stay or leave. Here are 12 things you can do if you hate your job……despite which category you fall into.
If You Have To Stay
Leaving a job on a whim is not advised, especially in todays job market. You may be new to the job and haven't settled in yet, or you simply just don't have anything else lined up yet.Whatever the reason, if you do decide to stay at your job then there are many things that you can do to make the environment more tolerable.
1.Establish What You Hate About Your Job
Stating that you hate your job, "just because", is not a valid reason. You're no longer a child where that response will fly, so figure out exactly what it is that you hate about your job. Are you bored? Do you hate your co-workers? Whatever it is you need to figure out what it is that you hate about your job so that you can improve your work situation. You have after all decided to stay at your job for the present time.
2. Have Friends At Work
Just because you don't like your job doesn't mean that you have to hate your co-workers. Making friends at work can make the experience that much more tolerable and enjoyable. You may be able to bond over mutual hobbies or the fact that you are both new at the same workplace. Whatever it is, grab some lunch or go for after work drinks with colleagues. You will feel much better about making friends at work and you will be networking at the same time. Who knows when this could come in handy….. maybe when you decide to leave said workplace.
3. Approach Your Boss
The reason you may hate your job is perhaps because you are bored or working in the wrong department. Approach your boss and ask to expand your skill-set and knowledge by working on various projects and potentially in different departments. You might even reignite your passion for your job and it is vital that you learn as much from the job experience as possible whilst you are there.
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4. Set Goals
As you have decided to stay at your job, that does not mean that you can half-ass your job. You need to be giving of your best at all times. Working towards goals will make you feel better about your job and take your focus off of how much you detest going to work every day. Instead, focus on achieving goals. This may be to receive a raise, be voted as best employee or simply receive a great recommendation from your boss. A good way to ensure that you achieve your goals is to be constantly reminded by them. This could be in the form of a vision board or simply logging your goals in your bullet journal.
5. Start A Side Hustle
Unfortunately not all work will excite you and make you feel as though it's not work. There are bills to pay and for now you are staying. But if you have a passion and would like to eventually pursue your own business, there is no reason not to start your side hustle whilst still working. If it ignites something inside you and you could really see your future in it, then it's worth it. Bare in mind that working full time and starting a side hustle will be very tiring and time-consuming, but it will be worth it. It is great to start a side hustle whilst still working to ensure that it will work and you can generate an income from it before deciding to leave your job. Personally I feel that it is really important to do something that makes you happy. I think that we should all be following our dreams and fulfilling them, instead of working for others and helping them realise theirs. That's just my perspective on being your own boss.
6. Positivity Is Key
The mind is very powerful, and staying positive will make your job that much easier. If you go in to work and moan all day long then your job will be that much more difficult. In addition you will really irritate people around you. No one wants to be friends with Negative Nancy. It is natural that you will not love everything about your job, but there certainly must be a few aspects that you enjoy? Find those and focus on them.
7. Know That You Are Not Alone
Chances are, many of your co-workers hate their job too. But don't go around announcing to the world that you hate your job. Instead find comfort in the fact that you are not alone and that what irks you at work will most likely be others' pet-peeve too.
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If You Are Leaving
Firstly, good for you! This is a very big step that you are taking and you are to be commended. Leaving a job is daunting and creates a great deal of uncertainty and stress during this period of time in your life. Therefore be sure to take head of the below mentioned advice.
8. Know Where You Are Going
Now that you have decided to leave, you should have a back-up plan. Ideally you would like to have a job lined up before handing in your resignation. This will make the transition from one job to another much smoother. Leaving your current job without another lined up is very risky. You don't exactly want to have to use your savings, and being unemployed is not fun.
9. Continue To Be A Model Employee
So even though you know that you are leaving, you still want to want to produce stellar work. By slacking off, arriving at work late and not giving of your best will only be to your detriment. You will need to get a recommendation letter when leaving, and poor performance and behaviour will only negatively affect your future. So give 150% till your very last day!
10. Zip Your Lips
I know you're probably close with Carol from accounting, but word to the wise, she's a gossip queen and your news will spread like wildfire within the day. If your boss hears that you are planning to leave and you have not yet handed in your resignation letter, you could be in for a tough time. Sure you will start looking for jobs and going for interviews, but there's no need to announce how said interview went. You want to remain professional at all times.
11. Know Your Strengths & List Your Achievements
Whilst you probably haven't updated your cv in a while, now is a good time to do so. Before you apply for new jobs be sure to update your cv with all your strengths, your current job achievements and how these said achievements will aid you in your future job.
12. Never Close A Door
This is perhaps one of the most important points in this post. You may hate your job, but you never know what the future may hold. You want to ensure that you leave your job on a high note and on a good foot with everyone. Trust me, this is important. I once hated a job and left. But thankfully I left on a good note. Things didn't pan out as I had planned and I ultimately ended up going back to that job.
Hating your job is by no means fun and can really put a dampener on your life. You have control, even though you may think you do not. Ultimately it is up to you whether you stay or go. Whether you decide to stay or go, these tips will help you make the situation a little more bearable. Good luck!


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It looked a near certainty even before the first balls were hit in Paris two weeks ago that we'd witness another final between Djokovic and Nadal on Philippe Chatrier. For the first time in years, the bookmakers' had Rafa down as the underdog, and Novak seemed to justify his billing as narrow favourite by taking the opening set. What followed was an intriguing clash which perhaps lacked the quality of many of their 41 previous meetings, but what will fittingly go down as one of 2014's most attritious tennis matches:
In 35 of the 41 previous meetings between Djokovic and Nadal, the man who won the first set went on to win the match, so when the Serb saved two break points to close out the opener, it looked as if 2014 really could be the year that he became the 8th man to win all four Grand Slam events in his career. Djokovic was solid behind serve in the first set, eventually forging the first break of the match in the 8th game and backing up to take the lead after a couple of wayward forehands from Nadal let him out of jail.
Crowd Trouble
Rafa came roaring back in the second set and broke to lead 4-2, only to drop serve in the next game. With Djokovic fans getting increasingly hopeful that this was their man's day, a member of the Philippe Chatrier crowd riled the Serb as he served to take the set to a tie break, Rafa pounced and all of the sudden the match was level, and the bullish Spaniard had all the momentum going into the third. This wasn't the last time the crowd were to have a say on the destination of the Coupe des Mousquetaires either, but I'll get around to that...
After two closely-fought sets in the blistering heat of a glorious Parisien Sunday, both men were showing signs of some serious wear and tear. Having secured an early break in the vital third set, Nadal made almost no effort to get into his opponent's next two service games, even hunching over between more arduous points. It was a risky strategy for the defending champion to employ as Djokovic forced him to deuce twice and even got to break point as he tried to battle back, but the second seed eventually gifted his greatest rival the lead, dropping serve again with a long forehand.
Matters worsened for both men in the fourth set, as Djokovic was seen to throw up twice on court and Nadal continued to lean on his knees at times and began to show signs of some lower back ailments. It was the Serb who was broken once again though in the sixth game and looked dead and buried, but he extended the match by getting it straight back following an erroneous service game from the King of Clay. Rafa held from 30-30 to go 5-4 up and finally secured his 9th title at Roland Garros by breaking Djokovic in the next game. There was controversy on championship point as another yell from the crowd disrupted the Serb on his second serve, resulting in his surrendering the tie with a double fault, but there was no disputing that Rafael Nadal was the deserving winner in a gruelling final.
Implications for Nadal
Last year, Nadal made history as the first man to win the same Grand Slam event eight times, and this year he extended that record to nine, also breaking new ground as the first to win at Roland Garros for five consecutive years. The main number of interest for Rafa though is number 14. He has now won as many major titles as the great Pete Sampras and has moved within three of his great rival Roger Federer's tally of 17. The question now is whether the great Spaniard can go on to match or even surpass Federer, which will surely see him accepted by most as the greatest to have ever played the game.
Implications for Djokovic
It's hard to see any silver lining behind the cloud that now hangs over Djokovic. After losing to Nadal at Roland Garros four times in the past, his last attempt the closest of all, this should surely have been the year that he finally ticked the biggest empty box on his professional CV. With Boris Becker added to his team to help with the mental side of the big points he felt he could improve on, and Rafa's most wobbly clay swing in many years, which saw Novak defeat him in the final of the Rome Masters three weeks ago, all the signs pointed towards the Serb's best chance yet of completing the career slam.
Defeat leaves him in a difficult position regarding the French Open, he seems to have done pretty much everything he can, he's a fantastic clay court player, but it still isn't enough. More worrying is that Djokovic has won just 2 of 9 Grand Slam finals outside Australia now, and he will be asking some serious questions of himself for the next couple of weeks before opening his campaign at Wimbledon. Boris is going to have some work to do.
Looking Forward
With Queen's Club and the Gerry Weber Open in Halle kicking off tomorrow, with Nadal, Federer, Murray and Wawrinka among those in action, I will be covering the beginning of the grass court season and the run up to Wimbledon with a handful of new articles. I hope you're as excited as me about the grass court swing.
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Dossia CEO calls for patient access to their own health data
The real barrier to adoption of personal health records is not privacy and security, but rather the unwillingness of healthcare data sources to give consumers control over their health information, Dossia CEO Colin Evans told a government panel recently.
Dossia, a personal health platform provider, said that in response to the ONC's request for comments on the current state of personal health records, the organization has released a document discussing the issues related to PHRs.
Evans delivered his comments on a panel called "Origins, Developments, Privacy and Security Practices."
HIPAA and ARRA legislation give patients the right to an electronic copy of their personal health information in the format of their choosing, Evans noted. As a critical next step, ONC and Federal Trade Commission regulations must make it a priority to ensure that healthcare consumers have access to and control over their electronic personal health information.
"HHS and FTC have two roles," said Evans. "The first is to support the privacy rights of patients by ensuring that those in possession of protected information keep it confidential. But the second is to ensure that health plans and providers and other healthcare companies don't wave the banner of privacy as a spurious means to stifle competition or interfere with patient rights in the interest of their business."
"The real problem is not privacy and security," said Evans, "but patient access to their own information."
Dossia was created in 2006 by Applied Materials, AT&T, BP America, Inc., Cardinal Health, Intel, Pitney Bowes, sanofi-aventis, Vanguard Health Systems, Abraxis BioScience and Walmart. The companies came together to achieve the common goal of empowering individuals to improve their health and healthcare, by giving them access to and control over their personal health information. Dossia is dedicated to transforming the current healthcare system and furthering healthcare consumerism in the United States today.