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DVI Dual-Monitor Docking Station for USB-C Laptops - Includes USB-C to A Adapter, HDMI, and VGA Adapters
Expand your USB Type-C equipped laptop into a powerful office workstation, using a single USB 3.0 cable
Product ID: DK30BACDD
- Quickly and easily connect the dock to your USB-C port equipped laptop (Windows only)
- Adds dual-monitor output (dual DVI), and includes DVI to HDMI, and DVI to VGA adapters
- A total of five USB 3.0 ports, including two front panel USB fast charge-and-sync ports (compliant with USB Battery Charging Specification 1.2)
- Flexible desktop placement options, with vertical or horizontal dock orientation
- Supports both USB Type-C and USB Type-A (USB 3.0) equipped laptops and Windows based tablets
- Matte, silver, sandblasted finish
- Includes a 1 m flexible USB 3.0 host cable, stand with screws and screwdriver, and four rubber feet
This DVI dual-monitor docking station for laptops easily connects to your USB-C™ equipped laptop (Windows only), letting you create a full-size workstation that delivers display flexibility, fast charging, and desktop convenience to your home or office workspace.
It's a vital laptop accessory for your USB Type-C™ equipped laptop, such as the Dell™ XPS™ 15, 13, or 12, as well as the Google Chromebook™.
Docking through USB-C is simple
USB-C is the next generation of universal connectivity, and the connectors are small, reversible, and easy-to-use. Most new laptops feature a USB-C or Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C port, but they often lack other vital connectivity ports.
This dock adapts to your USB-C equipped laptop to deliver a variety of useful connectivity ports, including dual-DVI video output, five USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and a headset jack.
Display flexibility lets you get more done at once
Boost your productivity and add dual-monitor support to your workstation. With dual video, you can work faster by viewing more content at a glance and avoid the nuisance of rearranging or resizing multiple windows.
For extra display flexibility, we've included two DVI video adapters, so you can avoid the frustration and costs of purchasing additional products just to fit the displays you already use.
Now, you can leave the stress of interface limitations at the door by adapting to the most popular monitor types, right out of the box. With a range of video output options, the dock is ideal for hoteling or hot desking.
Device charging and plenty of USB 3.0 ports
Charge your mobile devices faster, with or without a laptop connected to the dock. USB charging is convenient, fast, and accessible through two always-on USB fast-charge ports on the front of the dock. You can simultaneously maintain work efficiency, while adding charge-and-sync flexibility for up to two mobile devices (two tablets, or one tablet and one smartphone).
Now, you can easily fast-charge your devices and connect numerous USB peripherals through the integrated 5-port USB 3.0 controller. Perfect for external USB 3.0 hard drives, the docking station supports UASP-enhanced performance for faster data transfer rates, which means less waiting and more productivity.
Desktop convenience and customization
With a single connection to your laptop or Ultrabook™, your required peripherals remain constantly connected. You can overcome laptop port limitations and reduce the hassle of constantly reconnecting devices (such as your wired Gigabit Ethernet connection), to create an organized and full-sized workstation with less clutter.
For greater host compatibility, you can also use the docking station with laptops that feature the more traditional USB 3.0 (USB-A) port, making it perfect for organizations that have a mix of different laptop makes and models. With the included cable and USB-C adapter, you can connect the dock to virtually any laptop, regardless of the laptop's host USB port type.
Plus, for a clean and customized workspace you can position the docking station horizontally or vertically (tower), using the optional dock stand that's included.
The DK30BACDD is backed by a StarTech.com 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
- An essential accessory for the latest USB-C equipped laptops such as Dell XPS 15, 13, or 12, Dell Latitude™ laptops and 2-in-1s, HP Chromebook 13, Google Chromebook Pixel™, as well as many Windows based tablets
- Connect multiple monitors in a variety of flexible display combinations right out-of-the-box: DVI + DVI, DVI + HDMI, DVI + VGA, HDMI + DVI, HDMI + VGA
- Create a shared workspace for hoteling or hot desking, with an integrated charging station for guests, customers, and colleagues
- Connect a wide variety of peripherals at home or in the office, all from a single USB 3.0 connection
Product Numbers
UPC Code
Technical Specifications
|Warranty Information
|3 Years
|4K Support
|Bus Type
|Chipset ID
|DisplayLink - DL-3900
Genesys Logic - GL3520
|Displays Supported
|Fast-Charge Port(s)
|Industry Standards
|IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
USB Battery Charging Specification Rev. 1.2
USB 3.0 - Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
|Auto MDIX
|Compatible Networks
|10/100/1000 Mbps
|Full Duplex Support
|Maximum Analog Resolutions
|2048x1152 (VGA)
|Maximum Data Transfer Rate
|5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
2 Gbps (Ethernet; Full-Duplex)
|Maximum Digital Resolutions
|2048x1152 (Dual-Link DVI/HDMI)
Lower resolutions are also supported.
|Type and Rate
|USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
|UASP Support
|Connector Type(s)
|1 - DVI-D (25 pin) Female
|1 - DVI-I (29 pin) Female
|2 - USB 3.0 A (Fast-Charge, 9 pin) Female
|3 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
|1 - RJ-45 Female
|1 - 3.5 mm Mini-Jack (4 Position) Female
|1 - USB Type-B (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
|OS Compatibility
|Windows® XP SP3 (32-bit), Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Chrome OS™
|Special Notes / Requirements
|HDMI and VGA adapters are included.
The VGA adapter can only be used on the DVI-I (29-pin) port.
The DVI-I connector supports DVI-I signaling (digital and analog).
|USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1; this connectivity standard offers speeds up to 5Gbps.
|System and Cable Requirements
|A host laptop with an available USB-C port.
|LED Indicators
|1 - Power
|Center Tip Polarity
|Input Current
|Input Voltage
|Output Current
|Output Voltage
|Plug Type
|Power Consumption (In Watts)
|Power Source
|AC Adapter Included
|Operating Temperature
|0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
|Storage Temperature
|-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
|Physical Characteristics
|Cable Length
|1 m [3.3 ft]
|Black & Silver
|Aluminum and Plastic
|Product Height
|17.8 cm [7 in]
|Product Length
|83 mm [3.3 in]
|Product Width
|23 mm [0.9 in]
|Weight of Product
|285 g [10.1 oz]
|Packaging Information
|Package Height
|74 mm [2.9 in]
|Package Length
|26.9 cm [10.6 in]
|Package Width
|17.9 cm [7 in]
|Shipping (Package) Weight
|1 kg [2.2 lb]
|What's in the Box
|Included in Package
|1 - DVI dual-monitor laptop docking station
|1 - USB-C to USB-A adapter cable
|1 - 1 m USB 3.0 cable (USB-A to USB-B)
|1 - DVI to HDMI adapter
|1 - DVI to VGA adapter
|1 - stand
|2 - stand screws
|1 - screwdriver
|4 - rubber feet
|1 - universal power adapter (NA/JP, UK, EU)
|1 - driver CD
|1 - quick-start guide
Chrome OS™
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Data Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Buy
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface that can contain different types of signaling, based on the application. DVI cables and ports are created using different connector types to identify what application they are intended to be used in. The connector types are identified by the number of pins on the DVI connector. DVI comes in the following five different connector types:
- DVI-A (17 pin).
- DVI-D Single Link (19 pin).
- DVI-D Dual Link (25 pin).
- DVI-I Single Link (23 pin).
- DVI-I Dual Link (29 pin).
Single and Dual link DVI indicate the maximum resolution capabilities of the video source or video destination. The maximum resolutions are Single Link (1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz) and Dual Link (2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz).
Note: The maximum resolution of your video source and video destination are ultimately determined by the technical specifications of the devices. The connector type is not a definitive indicator of the maximum resolution.
DVI-A carries only analog (for example, VGA) with no digital component. DVI-D carries only digital video (for example, HDMI) with no analog component. DVI-I combines DVI-A and DVI-D connections to include both analog and digital components. A DVI-I port may be on either your video source or display, but whether or not a display carries either or both analog and digital sources depends on the technical specifications of your device.
No, you cannot use this docking station to charge a connected laptop computer.
To see a list of laptop docking stations that can charge a connected laptop, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/laptop-docking-stations-will-charge-laptop.
USB-C is a type of USB connector that is capable of supporting the following:
- Data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps, if you use USB 3.1.
- Bi-directional power delivery up to 100W, if both the USB host connection and the device support it.
- Alternate modes, which deliver different types of data at different speeds. For example, DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode).
If using Thunderbolt 3 over USB-C, the connection is capable of additional features. For example, Thunderbolt 3 is capable of 40Gbps of total bandwidth. For more information, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/faq/thunderbolt-3-port-capabilities.
Not all USB-C ports or devices are capable of supporting all of the features listed above, or all of the features at the maximum capabilities. If you require a specific USB-C feature, your USB host connection, cables, and device must all support the feature that you require. For more information about whether your components support specific USB-C features, refer to the information provided by the manufacturers.
This USB-C device requires that all of the following components support DisplayPort Alternate Mode:
- The USB-C host connection (for example, a computer and its port).
- The USB-C cable.
- The USB-C device (for example, a hard drive docking station).
To check how much power this device requires, visit the product page, and look on the Technical Specifications tab.
For more information about the modes that your setup components support, refer to the information provided by the manufacturers.
Note: Do not physically connect the USB laptop docking station to your computer until you are instructed to (Step 6).
- Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (http://www.startech.com/Support). You can find the part number and product ID on the product's packaging.
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
- Once the download is complete, extract the files from the zip folder. Right-click the DisplayLink.zip or DisplayLinkDock.zip file, select Extract All and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Select the appropriate folder for your operating system.
- Right-click Setup.exe.
- Click Run as Administrator.
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you may be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Please extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install the device drivers and software. Restart the computer either when prompted, or when the installer disappears.
- Connect any video cables from your display(s) to the video port(s) on the docking station.
- Once Windows has restarted, connect the docking station to your computer.
- Your computer will automatically complete the driver installation.
Note: Installation may take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display might flicker. This is normal. Once the installation is complete you will see your Windows desktop extended to the additional monitor(s).
Note: Do not physically connect the USB laptop docking station to your computer until instructed to (Step 6).
- Log in to the computer as the local administrator.
- Download the latest drivers from the StarTech.com website (http://www.startech.com/Support). You can find the part number and product ID on the product's packaging.
Note: Windows typically saves the files to the Downloads folder associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads.
- Once the download is complete, extract the files from the zip file. (Right-click the DisplayLink.zip file, select Extract All and follow the on-screen instructions.)
- Select the appropriate folder for your operating system.
- Double-click Setup.exe.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to install the device drivers and software. Restart the computer either when prompted, or when the installer disappears.
- Once Windows has restarted, connect the USB laptop docking station to your computer.
- Your computer will automatically complete the driver installation.
Note: Installation may take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display may flicker. This is normal. Once the installation has completed you will see your Windows desktop extended to the additional monitor.
Computers running macOS Catalina (10.15) may experience compatibility issues with products that use DisplayLink technology, such as USB Docking Stations and Video Adapters. Connecting to a DisplayLink-powered Product may cause the Display(s) to output a blank screen. If you experience this problem, follow these steps:
- Update computer to the latest version of macOS 10.15
- Permit Screen Recording by following these steps: macOS Catalina 10.15: Screen Recording permission (external link)
- Enable the DisplayLink Kernel Extension by following these steps: macOS 10.13, 10.14 and 10.15: Video functionality not enabled (external link)
If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
- On your keyboard, press the Windows key + X and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to "USB settings" and "USB selective suspend setting" to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
- Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
- Click Hardware and Sound, then click Power Options.
- Click Change plan settings for the plan you want to change.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Click the plus sign (+) next to "USB settings" and "USB selective suspend setting" to expand the options and change the setting to Disabled.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
- On your desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
- Click the Device Manager tab.
- Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by clicking the arrow to the left of it.
- Right-click the first USB Root Hub device and select Properties.
- Click the Power Management tab.
- Clear the box next to Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
- Repeat steps 4-7 for any remaining devices in the Universal Serial Bus Controllers section with "Root Hub" in the name.
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
When you troubleshoot issues with a laptop docking station, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
Video cables
Video source
Video destination
Laptop Docking Station
USB peripherals
Ethernet Connection
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the video cables, video source, video destination, laptop docking station, USB peripherals, and Ethernet connection in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different video cable, video source, video destination, laptop docking station, USB peripherals, and Ethernet connection setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the video cables, video source, video destination, and laptop docking station it is recommended that you do the following:
Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open Device Manager.
If you do not see the USB video adapter in Device Manager, refer to the following FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=expansion-cards#usb-cannot-detect-windows.
If the device is listed with an error, reinstall the drivers following the instructions on the website.
Check to see if your video card drivers are current. You can check what video card you have in Device Manager under Display adapters. It is recommended that you go directly to the video card manufacturer's website to check for the latest drivers.
Check to see if the monitor is being detected by Windows.
For more information about testing the USB peripherals and the laptop docking station, visit www.startech.com/faq/usb_hubs_general_troubleshooting.
When you test Ethernet and the laptop docking station, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/network_adapters_general_troubleshooting.
When you test sound and the laptop docking station, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/sound_cards_general_troubleshooting.
If hardware acceleration is enabled on any of your software applications, it can result in poor resource management and limit the performance of your video device. If you experience this problem, you should disable hardware acceleration in the program(s) that were impacted.
To disable hardware acceleration in common applications and operating systems, complete one of the following series of steps, depending on what software application(s) or operating system that you are running.
Internet Explorer 9 and later
Note: Earlier versions of Internet Explorer do not use hardware acceleration.
- Click the Start button.
- Open Control Panel.
- Click Network and Internet.
- Click Internet Options.
- Click the Advanced tab.
- Browse to the Accelerated graphics screen.
- Select the Use software rendering instead of GPU rendering check box.
- Click Apply.
- Restart your computer.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox.
- Press the Alt key.
- Click Tools and Options.
- Click the Advanced icon.
- Click the General tab.
- Under Browsing, clear the Use hardware acceleration when available check box.
- Click the OK button.
- Restart your web browser.
Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the Options icon (it has three horizontal lines on it).
- Click Settings.
- Click Show advanced settings.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen and clear the Use hardware acceleration when available check box.
- Restart your web browser.
Microsoft Office 2013 / 2010
- Open any program in Microsoft Office (for example, Microsoft Word).
- Click the File tab.
- In the menu on the left side of the screen, click Options.
- Click Advanced.
- Under Display, select the Disable hardware graphics acceleration check box.
- Close and restart all of the Microsoft Office programs that you had open.
Windows 10 / 8
- Press the Windows key +X.
- Click Control Panel.
- Click Personalization.
- Select a high-contrast theme.
Windows 7 / Vista
- Click the Start button.
- Click Control Panel.
- Click Personalization.
- Select a non-Aero theme. Ideally, you should select a basic and high-contrast theme.
Windows XP
- Click the Start button.
- Open the Control Panel.
- Select Display.
- Click the Settings tab.
- Click Advanced.
- Click the Troubleshooting tab.
- Move the Hardware Acceleration slider to None.
- Restart your computer.
Compliance and Safety
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Safety Measures
- If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
- If Class 1 Laser Product. Laser radiation is present when the system is open.
- Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric lines under power.
- Product installation and/or mounting should be completed by a certified professional as per the local safety and building code guidelines.
- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
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Wondering what He's wanting me to hear today.
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And I'd better eat a little something, so I can make it until lunch.
But I couldn't just grab these things and run, because I love you.
And saying, "Good Morning," is such a part of my routine that stopping to simply click a little morning message to you seemed as natural as trying to find my purse (which sadly is a morning routine too).
I took Benadryl before hopping in bed last night, because I have been dealing with some allergy issues lately.
I think the deep sleep caused me to keep pushing "snooze" on my alarm clock until I heard Maria from the living room saying, "Tammy, should you be up now?"
Yes, it's been one of those down-to-the-wire mornings, and I need to be on my way.
But, I just had to say, "I love you" and "I'm praying for you as I head out the door and drive to work."
Praying that your day is filled with beautiful moments where you are know God is right there with you.
May you find a penny just when you need to know He cares.
May the sunrise catch your eye in a new and beautiful way.
God is with you today, and I'm praying that just knowing that is enough for you to face today with confidence and hope!
You are loved!
We Will Rest…One Way or Another….
February 27th, 2012
I'm sure that what I read this morning can be interpreted lots of different ways, and I'm sure that if I had time to dig deeper I may not read the verses below in the same way.
However, as I was doing my reading this morning, there was something about Lev. 26:33-35 that caused me to stop and reread it several times.
I found the whole concept of God demanding that the land be "given rest" every seven years very similar to Him telling the Israelites to rest one day a week.
And I found His promise regarding what would happen if they did not give the land the rest it deserved very interesting.
Listen to what He said would happen if they did not obey Him,
Your land will be laid waste, and
your cities will lie in ruins.
Then the land will enjoy its sabbath
years all the time that it lies
desolate and you are in the country
of your enemies;
then the land will rest and enjoy its
All the time that it lies desolate, the
land will have the rest it did not
have during the sabbaths you lived
in it.
Leviticus 26:33-35
Does anyone else find the use of words like "desolate, ruins, rest, and enjoy" a kind-of strange combination?
I've often heard that God's ways are opposite of man's ways, and that things like
"the first shall be last" and "the meek inheriting the earth" are perfect examples of God's view of what He sees as important.
So, it makes sense to me that He would see a time of desolation and ruin as a perfect opportunity for rest and relaxation.
What else would there be to do in a city, lying in rubble, that seemed to no longer have a purpose?
Maybe you're at a place in life where things seem desolate.
Maybe you feel that what you once had now lies in ruins.
Maybe you are extremely ill and there is nothing else to do but work on getting better.
I just felt this morning as if God was saying, "now is your chance to rest."
Enjoy this time of uncertainty as a time to regroup and restructure the tired you.
I've had plenty of seasons of ruin and desolation.
I find myself slipping in and out of them from time to time, and I don't like the feelings that I have when I am there.
But there is a sense of beauty in a season when God says, "REST."
I love that He didn't forsake the land, He simply gave it an opportunity to be restored.
I'm praying for you this morning as I get ready for school.
Praying that no matter what season you are in this morning, you will know without a shadow of a doubt that God, the season creator, is with you in a powerful way.
He is not surprised by your condition today.
He is not surprised by what is coming tomorrow or next week or next year…….
He goes ahead of you, smoothing rough roads.
Lean on Him today,
February 25th, 2012
I have a story in the newest Chicken Soup for the Soul which will be released in mid-March.
This particular story is one I wrote through tear-filled eyes as I shared about the season of life with Nick when I was called to be "more than a mom."
I have two copies of this particular book to give away!
I hope in some small way the stories in this book, shared by men and women who have walked difficult roads with family members, will bring comfort and strength to others who are on similar journeys.
Please leave a comment below sharing your name and email address if you would like to be entered in this drawing.
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February 24th, 2012
Sexual Culture Does to Young
Crucial Conversations……
February 23rd, 2012
Tim used a book in class this past semester entitled, Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes are High.
The book is sitting here next to me on the couch, and after many weeks of hearing of what an "amazing" book this is, I guess I'm going to step out and read a business class textbook.
I'm not a business woman, so I probably won't be sitting in a board room involved in a big debate over assets and liabilities.
But I do believe God has called me (and you) to talk about some crucial issues in the days to come.
It's no secret that our world is in a not-so-good place.
If you think about it, Christians should be having crucial conversations every day.
After all, the stakes are high in this thing called "life."
I sometimes sit in teacher's meeting and as the presenter goes on and on about formative assessments and summative assessments and differentiation and all kinds of other teaching strategies, I feel my mind drifting to things like "In a hundred years, how much of this will matter?"
After all, I won't be around in 100 years and chances are, if you are reading this in 2012, you won't be either.
So, whatever strategy I'm using to try to get a student to read more proficiently is really just a temporary strategy to help them in a temporary world.
How do we get to a place where the conversations we are participating in are "crucial?"
Those are the conversations in which I want to be engaged, and yet they are often difficult to begin.
I'll let you know what I learn, because I believe Christians all over the world are being called to have crucial conversations daily.
II Tim. 4:2
Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season;
correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction.
Unholy Fire and Skin Diseases………..
February 22nd, 2012
Have you ever found yourself needing direction? Longing for a Providential sign?
I seem to reach crossroads time and time again in life where I find myself sitting and waiting.
Waiting for God to show up and say something profound like, "Tammy, do this, or Tammy, do that."
So I pray, I plead, and I read His Word.
And sometimes I get hints of direction.
Sometimes, I even get a clear Word that leaves me in goose bumps, certain that God has made very clear what He would have me do next.
Yet, other times I read, longing for an answer, and I find stories of mysterious things like Nadab and Abihu bringing an unholy fire before God and being swallowed up in a blaze.
Or I read verses and verses of what to do when an Israelite has a skin infection, and I find myself looking up and longing to know why these Words were recorded for all mankind to read.
Surely they matter or they wouldn't be included.
Surely there's something buried in these words that I need to hear today.
So what is it, Lord?
What are you saying today?
Here's what I'm hearing and taking from my reading this morning,
"God is Holy."
That's the message.
Unholy fire was unacceptable from Nadab and Abihu.
Diseases of any kind were cause for separation from the Israelite tribe.
God is Holy and Perfect, and He demanded holy sacrifices and clean people………even in the wilderness.
I sometimes feel as if I'm in the wilderness.
Do you?
Sort-of in a wandering state, knowing there's "something better" coming.
Maybe it's something better here on earth, and maybe it's just the reality that the real "something better" may not occur until we stand face to face with our Savior.
Either way, it's coming!
And we know without a shadow of a doubt that the road we're on is leading us there – just like the Israelites knew the Promised Land was out there, somewhere ahead of them, and they were on their way!
But until they got there, it was clear that God had some heavy expectations.
Holy fire. Acceptable worship.
Clean lives. Separation from things that could defile them.
I'm still processing the depth of these words this morning, but I think I'm on to something today.
God is Holy.
That's it.
Whether He chooses to make an answer clear to me or not today or tomorrow or the next day, He wants me to know this……He's Holy.
And if I am His, I must come to Him with holy fire and a clean heart.
No jumping ahead with my own fire, my own authority, my own motives, and my imperfections…………
God is Holy.
For today, that is more than enough for me to know.
What Happens When Life Shatters……
February 21st, 2012
Wrapped in frail and molded glass, edges scalloped so,
Light has such an easy task of casting a soft glow.
But what happens when life shatters,
breaking promises and dreams?
How do we bounce back
from the devil's wicked schemes?
From every angle, it is clear—
It doesn't take a well-trained eye
to see we're barely hanging on.
And as we try to make some sense of all our loss and pain,
We realize that our light is shining brightly just the same.
And maybe in some special way
our glow seems much more bright,
When the wrappings of this world are gone
and all we have is
So, if you're barely hanging on,
and dreams have seemed to shatter….
Know that you are not alone
And to His heart you matter.
Keep burning for Him through your tears,
Keep lighting up the way.
He promises that joy will come
again to you one day.
And as you shine through brokenness, you're lighting up the road,
For others who have felt great loss or carry a tough load.
So what happens when life shatters?
Let me tell you what I think,
I think we find out what's beneath the pretty outside shell,
Deep inside our inner self —
Who does really dwell?
(Special thanks to Olivia for tossing her blanket over the couch in such a way that the light globe accidentally shattered without harming the bulb.)
My Wish for Your Monday……….
February 20th, 2012
Wherever today leads you, I hope your journey is filled with peace.
That's what I'm focusing on today.
A peaceful journey.
For you.
And for me.
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
II Thess. 3:16
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with Hope by the power of the Holy Spirit
Romans. 15:13
Friday Give-Away!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 17th, 2012
Having raised four boys and now trying to successfully swim through the unchartered waters of raising a teenage daughter, I was overjoyed when asked to review this new book by two obstetrician/gynecologists, Dr. JOE S. McILHANEY and DR. FREDA BUSH.
Girls Uncovered:
New Research on What America's
Sexual Culture Does to Young
In this book you will find startling statistics balanced with empowering strategies for raising your daughter to become the independent and pure young woman you desire her to be.
Truthfully, I believe ministers, teachers, grandparents, counselors, and doctors should read this book as well. The insights into "why" kids are doing what they are doing and "how" we can help them change these behaviors are beneficial to anyone who encounters teenage girls in a role of influence. There's even a chapter written specifically to girls from the authors.
We live in an era when "anything goes" and kids are being influenced by their peers to believe that they have the "right" to do anything they want.
As a teacher, I see a lot of students every day who are amazing young adults. I also see a lot of students who are lonely, insecure, and starving for good parental guidance.
Sometimes the task at hand seems overwhelming. This book uncovers the truth about this particular generation's view of sexual relationships using statistics and stories the authors have gathered from research as well as many years of seeing women in their offices.
Teenage girls need the covering of healthy adult relationships in order to become the strong, healthy, independent women we long for them to be.
In this book you will find facts, resources, and techniques for becoming a parent or other adult-of-influence who can triumphantly meet the needs of a generation of teenage girls who desperately long for help, support, direction, and love.
Please post a comment below if you would like to be entered in the drawing for a copy of this book Girls Uncovered. If you do not win, I highly recommend purchasing a copy of this book so that together we can help a struggling generation of young women. I will have the drawing next Wednesday evening and post the winner by Thursday!


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The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA 88) is the federal law intended to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of patient test results. To maintain their CLIA certification, labs which perform anything more complex than waived testing or provider-performed microscopy must be surveyed every two years by either CMS or a private accrediting organization like COLA. Additionally, California and several other states require surveys as part of their own state licensure requirements.
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Certain criminal conduct is a hate crime when the conduct is motivated by bias against a person's race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability (M.G.L c. 265, s. 39). In Massachusetts, there are both criminal and civil laws that address hate crimes.
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) enforces the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act ("MCRA," M.G.L. c. 12, s. 11H-11J), which protects the rights of all residents and visitors to Massachusetts against threats and interference with their civil rights. The MCRA protects the right to use public parks, attend schools, live peacefully, and enjoy other basic rights free from bias-motivated threats, intimidation, coercion and violence. These rights are the heart of our safety, well-being and freedom. The MCRA authorizes the Attorney General's Office to pursue legal action against those who deprive others of their civil rights through intimidation, threats, coercion or violence.
Civil Injunction
Under the MCRA, the AGO may obtain an injunction if an individual is the victim of threats, intimidation, or coercion on basis of his or her protected category (race, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability); or protected activity (for example, the right to vote or the right to associate). An injunction is a legally enforceable civil order issued by the court that prohibits a perpetrator from committing certain actions. A civil rights injunction will: order protection for a victim, and all others in the victim's protected category or those performing a protected activity, from future acts of intimidation or violence; and prohibit a perpetrator, and all others acting in concert with the perpetrator, from further acts of intimidation or violence. A violation of a civil rights injunction is a criminal offense and can subject a defendant to fines of up to $10,000, and up to two and one-half years in a house of correction or, if bodily injury results, to up to 10 years in state prison.
Generally, individuals do not have to testify in court to obtain an injunction. The AGO is often able to obtain a preliminary injunction with written statements, under oath, from victims and witnesses. Victims and witnesses may need to testify at a final trial, however, if that occurs. In addition to seeking an injunction, the Attorney General's Victim Services Division may work directly with victims and their families to advocate for them and support them during and after any legal proceedings.
If You Are a Victim
If you believe your rights under the MCRA have been violated, file a civil rights complaint with the AGO. You should also contact your local police department immediately if you feel you have been a victim of a hate crime.
Individuals wishing to file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office do not need a private attorney to do so; individuals may submit a complaint to the AGO, in writing, on their own behalf. Individuals can pursue a criminal action and a complaint with the AGO at the same time. If the AGO determines that it can pursue a case, the Office will work with the local police department and the District Attorney's Office.
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COLUMBIA - Columbia residents united outside city hall Monday to remember the attacks of 9/11 16 years ago.
The event, "No More Victims," honored those who lost their lives on 9/11 and subsequent wars. Some who attended also used the day to protest current U.S. military action.
"I'm here because I support peace and the veterans," said Columbia resident Pat Holt. "But I'm sick of war and the country making more and more veterans."
Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation Coordinator Jeff Stack said days like 9/11 are important for changing how the U.S. approaches war.
"This is a day to remember, a day where more than 3,000 people were killed. I mourn for those deaths," Stack said. "But, I'm also here because the U.S. used 9/11 as justification for so many other senseless wars. It's as if somehow we had a right, because of the crimes, to go ahead and launch war around the world. It's perpetual war, a license that has no justification."
"It's important to remember those lives lost, too," Stack said.
Mid-Missouri Peaceworks hosted the event. Director Mark Haim said he wanted to focus on reconciliation, healing and prevention of future violence.
"We are, for the 16th year, observing the anniversary of 9/11, the horrible crimes of 2001 and calling for remembering and honoring the memory of everyone who died on that day and in the wars that the crime was used to justify," Haim said. "And we're calling for an end to war, we're calling for no more victims."
Others who attended were more focused on remembering 9/11 and respecting its place in U.S. history.
"If every American isn't impacted by 9/11, then they do not have a heart," said Janie Covington. "So many lives, so many humans. Think of parents, wives, husbands, children who think about it every day. They can't forget. We can't forget."


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WATCH ABOVE: The first results are in from Quesnel Lake, four days after the Polley Lake Mine spill. Julia Foy reports.
VANCOUVER – The Ministry of Environment (MOE) says three samples of water taken from Quesnel Lake and Quesnel River show that the water meets drinking water standard.
More samples are needed, but the Jennifer McGuire from the MOE says these early results are "very good news."
However, the water ban for B.C.'s Cariboo and Quesnel regions remain in place because no water samples have been tested from Polley Lake.
A breach of the tailings pond on Mount Polley Mine on Monday sent five million cubic metres of waste into Hazeltine Creek, Quesnel Lake and Polley Lake.
Residents in the area, along with visitors to waterways near the Mount Polley Mine close to Likely, B.C., are still under a complete water ban. Affecting close to 300 homes, it extends to the entire Quesnel and Cariboo River systems up to the Fraser River, including Quesnel Lake, Cariboo Creek, Hazeltine Creek and Polley Lake.
Dr. Trevor Corneil from Interior Health says the ban remains in place because Polley Lake is difficult to get to and they are concerned about the lake breaking its banks.
Do not swim in, consume or cook with the water until further notice.
WATCH: Aerial views of the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach
Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett says Polley Lake is not yet safe for crews to take samples but he is optimistic about the initial results.
"There's a really good chance we're going to get lucky here," says Bennett as the Polley Mine is not acid generating.
He adds that crews are pumping water out of Polley Lake into pits to get rid of the extra water and mitigate some of the risk of the tailings cutting loose and having more water come rushing down the creek again.
The parameters analysed so far include pH, conductivity, turbidity, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, hardness, alkalinity, total and dissolved metals, and E.coli.
E.coli concentrations were below or just above the guideline at typical concentrations for lakes in B.C. and well below the disinfection and partial treatment guidelines. The MOE says the detected value of E.coli is not likely a result of the tailings discharge.
Contaminant concentrations are well below aquatic life guidelines however fish tissue samples have not yet been collected but is planned for the future.
Generally bio-accumulation of contaminants in fish muscle tissue occurs over a longer exposure time than a few days.
Corneil says they will lift the water ban as soon as they can.
"I'm not an expert on drinking water quality, but it looks like from the reports that the toxic metals are at fairly low concentrations, which is good news, and people deserve some good news," said Dr. Craig Orr, ecologist with Watershed Watch.


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- Calories: 192.4
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- Cholesterol: 64.0 mg
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2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup reduced sugar ketsup
1 cup water
2 tablespoons granulated splenda
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
ground pepper
1 large onion diced
cookin spray olive oil
You can make this advance and bake it just before serving.
Cut up chicken into bite sized pieces. Coat with flour. Fry chicken in olive oil until browned. Place chicken in 2 quart casserole dish and set aside. Saute onion in sprayed pan until just tender. In a bowl mix ketsup, water, splenda,worcestershire sauce and pepper to taste. Add sauce to onion and cook until it starts to boil. Pour the sauce over the chicken & bake covered at 350 for 30-40 minutes until it bubbles.
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Explore interactive data visualization on a variety of factors that may be standing in the way of business growth and entrepreneurship in 11 city and municipal districts across Malaysia. The Busine... ss Environment Index (BEI) aims to inspire local authorities to improve their service delivery and develop actionable policy agendas that benefit local businesses. By ranking district scores, the BEI identifies the best performers by district and highlights practices and initiatives implemented by those high-performing districts as practical examples of attainable success that can be emulated in other districts.
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Apple hattered its previous opening weekend sales records with the launch of its newest smartphones. The company sold 9 million iPhone 5s andiPhone 5c devices during the handsets' first full weekend on store shelves, marking a noteworthy increase from the 5 million iPhone 5 devices Apple sold during the same time last year.
By comparison, it took Samsung one month to sell 10 million units of its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone following its launch earlier this year. These opening weekend sales were enough for Apple to sell out of its initial inventory, CEO Tim Cook said in a statement.
MORE: iPhone 5s: Full Review
"The demand for the new iPhone has been incredible, and while we've sold out of our initial supply of iPhone 5s, stores continue to receive new shipments regularly," Cook said. "We appreciate everyone's patience and are working hard to build enough new iPhones for everyone."
The gold-colored iPhone 5s appears to be in particularly high demand, as most carrier and retail locations were sold out on launch day. None of the 10 AT&T, Verizon, Sprint or Best Buy brick-and-mortar shops we called in New York City had the gold version in stock or knew when it would become available.
Apple also reports that more than 200 million iOS devices are now running iOS 7, which became available two days ahead of the new iPhone launches on Sept. 18. The new operating system update brings a redesigned user interface with flatter, more colorful app icons, a new Control Center quick settings menu and redesigned camera and photo apps among other tweaks.
The iPhone 5s, Apple's true successor to the iPhone 5, starts at $199.99 for the 16GB model and features a Touch ID fingerprint scanner in its home button, a new 64-bit A7 processor, and an improved camera among other changes. The iPhone 5c, comparatively, starts at $99.99 for 16GB of storage and comes equipped with the same internals as the iPhone 5. The main difference is that its rear shell is made of plastic rather than aluminum and it comes in a variety of colors including pink, yellow and blue among others.
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Dr. Mark Whitten has practiced ophthalmology in the Washington D.C. and Richmond, VA areas for more than 30 years, and has built a national reputation for excellence in eye care.
By remaining at the forefront of technological advances, Dr. Whitten is able to achieve the very best vision results for his patients. He is the most experienced LASIK surgeon in the Mid-Atlantic Region. He has performed more than 150,000 laser vision correction procedures, one of only three surgeons in the country to reach this level.
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Dr. Whitten is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director of Whitten Laser Eye. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his residency at the Washington National Eye Center. Dr. Whitten went on to form strong relationships with Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center, training doctors for their residency programs. For over 10 years, he served as the Regional Medical Director at TLC Laser Eye Centers in Rockville, MD, Tysons Corner, VA, Reston, VA, Richmond, VA and Pittsburg, PA.
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No backyard project this: it cost $6 million and had familiar actors (Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, a Baldwin) in its cast. The movie was shown at Sundance, thought not in the official competition (which The Brothers McMullen won). But everybody paid attention to Christopher McQuarrie's canny, knotty script — about five guys on a heist and a mysterious overlord named Keyser Soze — because it ran cool twists on classic Hollywood crime films. McQuarrie and Spacey earned Oscars, Benicio del Toro stepped into the limelight with his mumbles routine, and director Bryan Singer was off on a blockbuster career: X-Men, Superman Returns, Valkyrie.
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16:30 Defence organisations have expressed disappointment at the latest recommendations to cut the cost of litigation.
Responding to Lord Justice Jackson's review of Civil Litigation Costs directors from both MDU and MPS said his conclusions - which recommended setting up a working party to examine fixing costs for clinical negligence claims valued at up to £25,000 - don't go far enough.
Dr Matthew Lee, MDU professional services director said: 'Today's review of litigation costs is the latest in a series of consultations that have taken place on the issue of how to make costs more proportionate to compensation paid to patients. Each time, the proposals seem to be more watered down in terms of having an impact on the overall burden to the NHS of the tide of litigation. Today's review is no exception and is likely to further delay implementation.
'Patients who believe they have been negligently harmed must have access to justice, but fixed costs are fairer and could, and indeed should, be applied to all cases valued at up to £250,000.
'In lower-value claims, claimant lawyers' fees are still, on average, above the level of damages awarded and that cannot be right. If these proposals are only applied to the lowest value cases then the problem will not be fully addressed.
'The rising tide of litigation is having a dramatic effect on the medical profession and the NHS more widely. The current system makes no sense and creates too many perverse incentives. It needs root and branch reform."
MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said: 'Lord Justice Jackson's review has taken a very narrow perspective on the question of fixed recoverable costs in medical negligence cases, with a proposed limit of £25,000, and fails to engage with the wider impact of unjustified litigation on the NHS and GPs.
'We will be happy to participate in the proposed working party, but this report underlines the need for the Department of Health to complete its more holistic and thorough review (with the benefit of the many and detailed submissions to which Jackson will not have had access) and produce more balanced and ambitious action.
'The Department of Health must do more than simply rubber stamp Jackson's recommendations in this complex field. Today's small step does not come close to turning around the cost and litigation tanker.'
14:30 England's three-year, £10m trial of providing HIV prevention drug pre-exposure prophylaxis (Prep) on the NHS has been given a 1 September start date.
As the BBC reports, NHS England had fought against having to fund the drug, which has been shown to reduce HIV infection risk by 86%, but lost a court case on the matter last year.
London, Brighton, Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield are expected to go first in the trial, with other areas following from next April.
Ian Green, chief executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust, said: 'The priority must now be to make sure that the trial reaches everyone at risk of HIV, and that it is rolled out speedily across the whole country, by the end of this year at the very latest - spring 2018 is not soon enough.
'To make sure no-one at risk of HIV is left behind, it is crucial that at the end of this trial, a clear process for routinely commissioning Prep on the NHS is agreed.'
Labour's shadow minister for public health Sharon Hodgson said: 'The start of the PrEP trial is welcome and long overdue after months of delays and heel-dragging by the Government.
'The evidence shows just how transformative this drug can be as part of our approach to HIV prevention and ending the transmission of this life-changing infection. This trial will take us one step closer to fully understanding the benefits of PrEP.
'Now it is important that this trial is rolled out as quickly as possible across the country to protect individuals who are exposed to HIV and help take us one step closer to ending the spread of HIV in society.'
11:15 Incidentally, BME representatives are meeting with the RCGP to discuss the important issue of CSA pass rates today.
GPC representative Dr Preeti Shukla tweeted that the issue 'needs tackling'.
Looking forward to talk to @HelenRCGP @rcgp with @doctorcm9 @RameshMehta15 on the issue today, this needs tackling https://t.co/osIknTrhUu— Preeti (@drpshukla) August 3, 2017
09:40 This morning we reveal that the RCGP has failed in its ambition to ensure the gap between white and BME doctors passing their Clinical Skills Assessment exam.
In fact, the gap is now the widest ever recorded.


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OMG! Harsh weather conditions; nights and days of single digit temperatures, heavy snowfalls, icy roadways, power outages for tens of thousands everywhere. Out here in the mountains, dwindling wood supplies. A winter so bitter cold we would hope to forget it. I know I would. What a month January, 2014 has been!
Certainly puts things in perspective, when you think about it. Where is the room for arrogance when students are stuck in schools, cars stranded this way and that for hours as Georgia and Alabama endured this past week?
Out here we've gone through so much wood already, we've taken to cutting and hauling in logs that are only half dry. As you can imagine they do not burn well at all.
On the surface, there may not seem to be an easy correlation between these harsh winter days and the profound quote of Helen Keller that Jack, my radio show co-host, brought onto last week's program. At least, as far as you might be thinking.
Nonetheless, as I braved the single digit temperature outside my door a few days ago, determined to not let my main heat source burn down to its final embers, I was reminded of our last show's discussion. I have reflected numerous times since on Helen Keller's words --
"I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but my chief duty is to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble."
…noticing, intermittently, the frequency, in day-to-day life, of the seemingly ordinary efforts within which, with a studied eye, one can see merit.
Jack told a wonderfully, heart-warming tale of a personal occurrence of this nature from his own life on our last show, "Honoring the Great and the Small." I look forward to revisiting it on our next program. His story truly had merit; a small action that was both great and noble within its context.
While not exactly great and noble on any scale, I certainly did feel brave when I set out, no matter how far I needed to go into the woods, to find some kindling the other day. Especially since most everything around here was buried under significant snow and ice.
Then, today, I pledged to be kind and gentle to me and all others to balance the extreme harshness of the days past. And I did it although I was frequently tempted into overdrive; phone calls and internet distractions and what not, that might have been BIG great and noble.
Then, today, I pledged to be kind and gentle to me and all others to balance the extreme harshness of the days past. And I did it although I was frequently tempted into overdrive; phone calls and internet distractions and what not, that might have been BIG great and noble.
By day's end, I felt as if I had balanced off the harshness of this week's earlier days. That meant something, don't cha think? Just goes to show you.
Anyway, I sure am glad January ends tonight!


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"Bajirao Mastani" should be right on top of your weekend to-do list because it looks perfect. At least, so far it does. However, there are a few more reasons why this magnum opus is worth your dime.
Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh
Remember how these two lit up the big screen with their infectious chemistry in "Ram-leela"? Expect similar magic.
Known to be dating for real, these two have that positive vibe about them which attracts you immediately. Even in their interviews, they look very upbeat and confident about having worked in a film which is culturally rich.
Priyanka Chopra
The zeal and spunk this woman comes with is hard to compete with. She has been shuttling between continents to honour all of her professional commitments.
It will be interesting to watch her play Kashibai in the film, as the actress was also busy playing FBI recruit Alex Parish in ABC's thriller series "Quantico" at the time.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
This filmmaker was once heavily criticised for being a stickler for detail (Case in point: "Devdas"). He was mocked for the lavish sets and written off for wanting every aspect of his films to be perfect. But he knows his art and is by the far one of the best story-tellers Bollywood will ever have.
"Khamoshi", "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam", "Black", "Guzaarish", "Ram-leela", all well-crafted tales of extreme emotions that are fondly remembered to this date.
A lot is being said and written about the film being depicted wrongly and how it bears no resemblance to the real story. Although this has been helpful in triggering a buzz around the film but it would be unwise to judge it based on people's claims.
Look and feel
The sets look grand and inviting. They sit well with the context of the film and add to the charm of it.
Reports suggest that the production designers had to recreate the 'Aena Mahal', for which over 20,000 intricately-designed mirrors were brought in from Jaipur. Spread across 12,500 square feet, the set features 13 chandeliers.
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It spotlilghts upcoming releases that we are dying to read.
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"As next in line for the Evergreen crown, Prince Merrick Davendall's future involves ruling, marriage, and producing an heir of his own. But he's long been tormented by desires that are far from princely. Especially when the beautiful Cassius is promoted to be his new valet, and Merrick is struck by a longing like never before—a longing to know him far beyond royal and servant.
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After his father's passing, Cassius Havendale's sole duty is to provide for his family. A promotion to serve a pampered prince is something he endures only for their sake. Surely Prince Merrick has no understanding of true suffering of the common people, nor could he possibly understand what it's like to desperately desire something he cannot have.
Except the prince is not at all what Cassius imagined. Kind, humorous, and caring to those in need, he also shares Cassius' affinity for the arts. In fact, Merrick understands his deepest vulnerabilities in a most remarkable way.
As their affection deepens, the underlying tension between them becomes unbearable and they're unable to ignore it any longer. But when the queen prepares a lavish ball with all the eligible ladies in the land in attendance, Merrick must fulfill his obligations to his country, and Cassius has the needs of his family to consider. They've long known their stolen moments would have to come to an end, but are they ready to give up one another and the idea of a happily-ever-after?
***PLEASE NOTE: EVER AFTER is a romantic fairy tale—minus the magic—that features one compassionate prince, one brooding valet, and plenty of angsty forbidden love. It's loosely based on a certain treasured fairy tale in a wintery make-believe setting that wouldn't be considered contemporary but also isn't based on any specific time period and doesn't play by any traditional rules."
Is this not one of the cutest covers you have ever seen?!?! This book sounds adorable and I want it.
Ever After will be released on February 27, 2018.


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Urban Scams Series
This is the fourth review in a series of "Urban Scams" presented to you by Urbansome.com. "Urban Scams" will help you become extra careful and avoid falling for various frauds when travelling and living in different cities around the world.
Bike Racks Sabotage
It has come to our attention that sabotaging bike racks is becoming more and more popular in London. What bike thieves do is, by using special equipment, they quickly cut the rack during the quiet times and then mask it with a duck tape (or similar type of tape). Later when a victim parks his bike, they quickly detach it through the pre-made cut. At first sight it does not look suspicious as many of the racks across the city do have various unwanted coverage on them, therefore the duck tape mask makes it look natural and enables criminals to have an easy prey.
With thousands of bike parking racks around London, many people have been victims of this scam already. According to TfL, more than 20,000 bikes are reported stolen every year. Unfortunately, this number will probably be higher for 2015 as it is difficult to determine at the moment how long this type of scam has been exercised for.
Here is what PC Mark McKay has posted on Twitter recently:
Pls share and RT: Cyclist beware. We've had bikes stolen after being locked to sabotaged racks in #Camberwell pic.twitter.com/V4UHUEfvld — PC Mark McKay (@MPSCamberwellGn) February 26, 2016
According to Mark, even police bikes have been stolen this way.
Don't forget, if this is happening in London, it is more than very likely that it will or it is already happening in your city.
- First of all, be extra careful where you park your bicycle – double check whether the rack is solid by simply trying to "shake" it.
- Avoid parking it in areas where you cannot see any other bikes parked.
- Try to not leave your bike parked in a public place overnight if possible.
- Make sure you use good quality lock as opposed to the cheapest option.
Here's what TfL officialy recommends in addition to the above:
1. Get your bike security marked and registered at BikeRegister
Having your bike security marked and registered is a visible deterrent to bike thieves. They know that if they are caught in possession of a registered bike, the rightful owner can be traced and they will be arrested.
Find out if your local Met Police Safer Transport Team has any marking events planned.
2. Record details of your bike
Frame number (normally found underneath the bike between the pedals or where the back wheel slots in), BikeRegister number, other distinguishing features, and take a photo.
3. Use locks of gold 'Sold Secure' standard
Also, use two different types of lock, with at least one being a high quality D-lock. It takes thieves a few seconds to cut through poor-quality locks. Make it as difficult for them as possible.
4. Lock the frame and both wheels to the cycle parking stand
5. Make the locks and bike hard to manoeuvre
Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible.
6. Take parts that are easy to remove with you
For example, saddles and wheels. Or use secure skewers, which can increase security by securing the bike's components to the frame permanently, making it difficult for thieves to steal parts such as saddles or wheels.
7. Lock your bike at recognised secure cycle parking
It should be well lit and covered by CCTV.
8. Take the same care to lock your bike securely at home
Bikes get stolen from communal hallways, gardens and sheds.
9. Don't buy a stolen second-hand bike
Insist on proof of ownership and check the bike frame number at BikeRegister.
10. If your bike has been stolen, contact the police
Give them your BikeRegister number, photo and any other details.
If you have been a victim or witnessed similar tactics please leave a comment below and let us know where and when.
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6 Decades Books is now open in downtown San Francisco, sharing space with 871 Fine Arts, an art bookstore and exhibition space that is an enduring institution of the Bay Area art world. We are located in downtown San Francisco at 20 Hawthorne Street, on the lower level of the Crown Point Press building, just around the corner from SF MoMA, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and other museums and galleries in the cultural hub of city.
Unpacking my Library, now on view through the end of the month, is our inaugural exhibition at the new space. The exhibition is focused on artists' books, posters, multiples, printed ephemera, and other democratic forms of art, including work by Tauba Auerbach, Shannon Ebner, Wade Guyton, Jenny Holzer, Martin Kippenberger, Adam McEwen, Ryan McGinness, Jason Polan, Seth Price, Josh Smith, Christopher Wool, and others. These artists share a multidisciplinary approach to art and they have all made the production of books, multiples, and other easily disseminated art forms a significant part of their practice. The exhibition's title reflects the long and laborious process of packing and unpacking books that went into the relocating the bookstore from one coast to another, but also makes reference to an influential essay by critic and philosopher Walter Benjamin in which he describes moving his own collection of books and finds the mundane task of hauling bulky objects profoundly at odds with the meanings that become inseparably attached to books, to the point that they may inspire within collectors a sense of mysterious "enchantment." Taking this as a point of departure, the exhibition considers printing and distribution—the mundane processes of mass production and mass media, which contemporary artists have nonetheless put to use and infuse with meaning in the process of creating new and widely accessible forms of art. Exhibition List.


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Comrades Marathon Substitution Process to close soon
With 40 days to go to the world's biggest and oldest ultra-marathon, the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has reminded South African runners who were unable to enter the 2014 race during the official entry period (1 September – 30 November 2013) to try and secure their place on the Start line.
The 2014 Substitution process runs for the month of April and allows for a runner who has not entered to substitute for an entrant who has withdrawn; or intends to withdraw from the 2014 edition of The Ultimate Human Race.
The Comrades Marathon Substitution Rule was introduced for the very first time in 2012 and now forms part of the CMA's official race rules. The Substitution process officially opened on 1 April and closes on 30 April 2014.
The completed application forms as specified in the Substitution Rule must reach the CMA office by 30 April 2014. There will be no extension of this deadline.
Athletes still intending to submit Substitution application forms are advised to visit the official Comrades Marathon website at www.comrades.com for the downloadable forms and the comprehensive list of rules and regulations which govern the Substitution process.
Race Director Rowyn James says, 'The applications for Substitutions are coming in thick and fast. Runners must remember to send in their completed application forms to the CMA before the 30th of April. We look forward to seeing more runners on the Start line for yet another fantastic Comrades Marathon on 1 June 2014.'


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New Finds
Did I mention before how I became fond of needlework, particularly cross-stitching? It actually started with a trend during my college days. Believe me even my school mates before do it during their spare time at school. I get fascinated looking at them so when I found out that the price somehow fits into my budget I didn't think twice to try it.
I had a basic starter kit at first and then I find it strenuous yet addicting and fulfilling so I went on to a more complicated, multi-colored scheme until I realize that I am already making some money out of it. Friends do come and ask if I could do some for them. Like me they find it fascinating too.
I did it for years even after I graduated in college but sadly I need to drop that wonderful hobby of mine to give way to a more serious job... my first formal job that is. Although I didn't stop wishing I could do it again one day. The pieces I've made that are hanged all over our house reminds me of it all the time.
Even now that I'm into a different craft which is blogging, I still find myself looking at pages that feature if not sells embroidery kits. And look at my two new finds...
I just found them from kitstich.com. They are cross-stitch schemes and they come in a complete kit along with many other designs. They also sell beadwork kits ideal for fashion oriented people.
I so wanted to do both. Soon I hope. I think they will make a perfect attraction to my still empty living room wall.
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Those are amazing. I do a bit of bead work and embroidery but this would be a life's work. Soo pretty though!ReplyDelete
These are gorgeous and would look lovely on any living room!ReplyDelete
Needlework is a great hobby. It keeps your hands and your mind busy, plus you get to look at something beautiful that you made yourself. I never picked it up, but a lot of my friends are really into knitting and crocheting. The thought of giving it a try has run through my mind more than a few times, but I wonder if I have the patience to really teach learn how to do it.ReplyDelete
Beautiful work and what a relaxing hobby. A good solution to decorating your home.ReplyDelete


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Dell vs. Jobs: Steel cage match
So it's come to this: Michael Dell, asked at AllThingsD if he could vanquish Steve Jobs in a fight summed it up: "I could take him."
A (teeny) bit of Windows 7 news
Steven Sinofsky and Microsoft are talking, a wee bit, about Windows 7, aka the successor to Vista. In a post to the Windows Vista blog, Chris Flores tries to explain the...
Google sets pricing for App Engine use
Google has said it wants developers to write apps to run in its "cloud." Now, on the eve of the Google I/O conference, it disclosed how it will charge developers for the use of its server- and storage-farms and related infrastructure. Developers can use
Google Web Toolkit grows up with Java 5 support
A new version of the Google Web Toolkit (Gwit to Google insiders), promises full support for the latest Java language as well as faster-running apps at the end of the process. GWT 1.5 will be formally introduced...
VMware beta features: hype vs. reality
VMware's "cloud computing" strategy set me off on a little rant last week. I wrote that VMware was likely getting into SaaS because it was either inspired by or jealous of Google's success in...
CompTIA: Mobile security represents a big gap, and opportunity
Intuitively, I think we all knew this was coming. But now, there's some research out of the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) that validates the notion that many companies are still seriously unprotected when it comes to their notebooks and handheld computers.
Microsoft: Friend or bulldozer?
Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) have always had a complicated relationship with Microsoft. They build on Microsoft's OS-and-tool platform. They also keep a wary eye as the software behemoth keeps adding to that platform. The "white space" at the top keeps getting higher and higher....
VMware jumps onto cloud bandwagon
Bad news for people who hate buzzwords: Another big-time IT vendor is getting into "cloud computing."
This time it's VMware, whose president and CEO Diane Greene talked up cloud computing during a speech yesterday in Boston. My colleague at SearchServerVirtualization.com, Bridget Botelho,...
Dell Channel Blog launches with Partner Advisory Council news
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VMware: Microsoft is sloppy and misleading
VMware is going on the attack yet again, slamming Microsoft in a 2,000-word missive on its Virtual Reality blog. In case you forgot, Virtual Reality is the blog VMware set up specifically to defend...