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Fresh Lemon Raspberry Yogurt Cake Recipe
Moist beyond your wildest dreams! This cake is so simple to make, you really don't need a lot of kitchen skills to be able to pull it off. Just as long as you can operate a measuring cup and mixer you will do fine.
Heat oven to 350, have rack in the middle. Place cookie sheet on counter then place 9-10 inch round spring form pan on it. Spray the pan with pan coating and then cut a circle out of parchment and place it on the bottom, spraying once again.
1 box lemon cake mix
4 oz yogurt room temperature
2 oz cream cheese softened
2 large eggs
9 oz water room temperature
1 Tbsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp lemon juice
Mix on low 30 seconds. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the spring form pan then drop ½ cup of fresh raspberries evenly on top.
Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the top springs back when you lightly touch it with a fingertip. Place pan on top of a rack to cool completely.
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
¼ tsp real vanilla
Mix the glaze thoroughly getting all the lumps out. Now take cake out of pan, turn over on palm of hand to pull off the parchment. Place cake on rack and set cookie sheet under it. Now simply pour glaze over the middle of the cake and watch it cascade down the sides. let this dry a bit before cutting. For a sweet garnish you can roll fresh raspberries in granulated sugar then pile on top of the cake.
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When I was in California last fall, and after spending a few hours shopping in the L.A. Fabric District, I was quite hungry. So, I plucked up my courage, and for the first time in my life I ate food from a street vendor. They have small, push carts, parked along the sides of the streets, and cook your food right there. It always smell so delicious, but I've never been brave enough, or at least hungry enough to try. I ordered a chicken quesadilla, and it was served with sauteed onions, salsa, and guacatillo sauce. I'd never had guacatillo sauce before, and I was pleasantly surprised at its fresh deliciousness!
So, I went online and found a recipe here. Assembled my ingredients and made a batch.
If you make this recipe, I would add that you need to let the flavors meld for a bit, preferably overnight. It tasted nearly exactly like the batch I had in California, and I will definitely make it again. Everyone loved it!

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Fourth of July
I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July! While humans enjoy the parties and fireworks, pets are often left frightened on this particular holiday. Unfortunately, it's also a common time for pets to run away. The following are a few tips to keep your pets safe on July 4th.
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Fireworks and other loud noises may scare your pets. It's not uncommon for dogs to jump fences or break free from leashes in fear. Keep your pets safe from the noise in a quiet, escape-proof area of your home. Turn on the tv or radio to cover the sound of the fireworks. Walk dogs in the early evening before it becomes dark.
2. Pets and alcohol don't mix.
Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets. If ingested, pets could become very intoxicated and weak, severely depressed or could go into a coma. Death from respiratory failure is also a possibility in severe cases.
3. Make sure you pets have proper id.
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Dykman, Mark and Luchinsky, D. G. and Mannella, R. and McClintock, Peter V. E. and Stein, N. D. and Stocks, N. G. (1993) Stochastic resonance : linear response and giant nonlinearity. Journal of Statistical Physics, 70 (1-2). pp. 463-478. ISSN 0022-4715
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The response of a bistable system to a weak periodic force is investigated using linear response theory (LRT) and by analogue electronic experiment. For quasithermal systems the response, and in particular its increase with increasing noise intensity D, are described by the fluctuation dissipation relations. For small D the low-frequency susceptibility of the system chi(omega) has been found in explicit form allowing for both forced oscillations about the states and periodic modulation of the probabilities of fluctuational transitions between the states. It is shown, both theoretically and experimentally, that a phase lag phi between the force and the response passes through a maximum when D is tuned through the range where stochastic resonance (SR) occurs. A giant nonlinearity of the response is shown to arise for small D and small frequencies of the driving force. It results in the signal induced by a sinusoidal force being nearly rectangular. The range of applicability of LRT is established.
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Reviews of supply contracts, pricing system underway
Jun 17, 2016
Dairy farmer representatives on the ADF Markets, Trade and Value Chain Policy Advisory Group (PAG) gathered in Melbourne this week to discuss a range of measures to establish a fairer, more transparent dairy market.
Simplifying supplier contracts and agreements featured heavily and methods to make them simpler and more transparent. Further to this the lack of transparency regarding milk pricing, and its ability to be retrospective is unacceptable and must be addressed.
The PAG also reviewed the methods to give clear, independent and credible market and price signals to dairy farmers and how this might be practically applied to the Australian dairy market.
Providing farmers with the right tools and resources to manage the opportunities and risks associated with a fluctuating dairy market was also a focus to help bolster the industry's resilience in the long term.
Significantly, the meeting agreed upon the need to modernise the Australian industry's pricing structures and contracts to recognise the complex operating environment that farmers face, to better balance financial risk along the supply chain. ADF is working with all state members, levels of Government and industry to achieve these endeavours.
ADF continues to press for the release of the full dairy support package as soon as possible and will update farmers as soon as this information is released.
We have had a couple of operational changes at ADF in recent weeks, with the resignation of ADF CEO Benjamin Stapley announced yesterday. The ADF Board has already taken steps to ensure that the role of CEO is well served in both the short and long term.
Contact has already been made with former ADF CEO John McQueen, now an industry consultant, to step into this important leadership role on an interim basis while the recruitment process is completed. Mr McQueen steps into the role as early as Monday morning and there will be a smooth, effective transition so no time is lost in fulfilling ADF's mission to lobby for a stronger future for Australian dairy farmers.
These are unprecedented times and we need to ensure we have the right leadership balance to effectively address these issues, while not losing sight of other priorities important to building farmers long term sustainability.
The small team at ADF, remains committed to driving strong policy to transform the way our industry operates for the better.
Many farmers have been calling our offices in recent weeks seeking advice, assistance and information on what ADF is doing on their behalf. We encourage
you to keep connecting with ADF to ensure we effectively represent your interests.
David Basham
Acting ADF President
Mr John Harlock appointed as ADHIS Chair
Dec 03, 2015
Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Victorian dairy farmer, Mr John Harlock as the incoming Chairman of the Australian
Dairy Herd Improvement Scheme (ADHIS). ADHIS is the national dairy genetic evaluation organisation that provides Australian Breeding Values (ABVs)
and other objective information about the genetic merit of dairy cattle. As an ADF initiative, ADHIS receives the majority of its funding Dairy Australia
through the Dairy Service Levy.
John operates a 350 cow dairy farm near Warrnambool with his wife, Shirley. John has held positions on a number of dairy industry boards including the
Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Company, Genetics Australia, Western Herd Improvement and Warrnambool Co-operative Society, has also served on the
ADHIS Board for eight years. As a member and former branch president of the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria, Mr Harlock has a strong understanding
of the broader dairy industry and the issues faced by farmers.
ADHIS CEO, Daniel Abernethy thanked outgoing chair, Mr Adrian Drury who has decided to step down to focus on the adoption of new technology in his dairy business on the north coast of New South Wales.
"Adrian has lead ADHIS through one of the most sustained periods of intense development in the organisation's thirty year history," Mr Abernethy said. "Under his leadership ADHIS has seen the successful implementation of genomics, the launch of the Good Bulls Guide, a world-first Feed Saved ABV and the complete review of the National Breeding Objective."
"We thank Adrian for his service and wish him all the best in his future endeavours."
Voting for Levy Poll Process Now Open
Oct 30, 2015
Voting to change the levy poll process has now opened and it is time to have YOUR say. As the dairy industry's peak policy and advocacy group Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) is encouraging all dairy farmers to vote yes on their ballot papers, which were mailed last week to all dairy levy payers.
Success relies on shared ownership
Aug 18, 2015
Speaking at the annual WAFarmers' Dairy Conference on 28 July in Busselton, ADF Director, Simone Jolliffe discussed the importance of working collectively to achieve a more sustainable future.
"The extent to which dairy succeeds in its objectives will rely on shared leadership, with everyone in the industry recognising that their contribution adds to the end goal.
"Don't underestimate the value of your involvement or the many ways in which you can demonstrate leadership. Attending farmer discussion group meetings is one way, being here and participating today is another," Ms Jolliffe said.
With over 90 dairy farmers, processors and industry stakeholders gathered, the one-day conference was a fantastic opportunity for members and non-members to hear from their fellow dairy farmers.
As a first generation dairy farmer at her property in Wagga Wagga, NSW as well as Deputy Chair of Dairy NSW, Ms Jolliffe said there was a need for farmers to be proactively involved with those representing their interests.
"Farmer engagement with industry bodies responsible for setting priorities whether in advocacy or research programs is key to ensuring that our policy settings truly reflect industry needs. If everyone takes part in identifying, owning and finding solutions to our challenges, the resulting decisions made will inevitably be sounder."
Speaking alongside Ms Jolliffe at the Conference was Victorian dairy farmer and horse trainer, Anne McGrath, who shared the emotional story of her family's
challenging journey after a young farm worker was killed on their property. Telling the conference of the legal action against her family which followed
the tragedy, Ms McGrath reiterated the importance of getting farm safety right for all involved.
At the Dairy Council annual general meeting later that afternoon, President Phil Depiazzi, Senior Vice President Michael Partridge and Junior Vice President Paul Ieraci were re-elected unopposed to their respective positions.
Dairy consultant, John Mulvany chaired the processor panel involving representatives from Brownes, Parmalat (Harvey Fresh) and Lion who discussed opportunities for dairy to grow in future, as well as milk price challenges. The conference concluded with a wonderful gala dinner where a number of WA dairy farmers were recognised with Dairy Australia's Milk Quality Awards.
For more information about the event, download your copy of the conference program here.
WAFarmers' Dairy Council's Junior Vice President, Paul Ieraci with President, Phil Depaiazzi and Senior Vice President, Michael Partidge at the conference.
ADF Director, Simone Jolliffe speaking at the WAFarmers 2015 Dairy Conference.


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Description:A fun aid pitch that has some nailing, hooking and heading. Joins Eve traverse at the anchors. The route has gone clean (C2...+) with a hand placed pecker between the bolts.
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Red Point ascent by: slayer on 2002-08-15 (View Climbing Log)
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The route goes clean at C2. Climb C1 to funked alien or cam hook (whipper) to reach first bolt. Hand placed pecker after first bolt. Hooks to belay are G-reat. Mine wasn't the first clean ascent. Fun but short.
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The "finger flake" at the top of the pitch, requires extra caution. It is very hollow, and pulls away from the wall with minor effort. Don't bounce the hook on top of it, just creep and go. I noticed a bathook after I reached the anchors, it was filled with mud; a home to a wasatch hornet. It is about 2-3" above the flexi flake. I think you could throw a talon in it, maybe tap a beak in it. Fun route
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What value is freedom when you can't even ride a dragon?
Maliha Anderson is at boarding school in England and when one of the girls is brutally she begins her first case.
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Two thousand years ago, fleeing their Slissac masters, the Taymalin stole a new land from its indigenous people.
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1909. Maliha Anderson heads to South Africa to return Riette's daughter to her grandparents.
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Harry and Sellie are at home when the building comes crashing down around them.
Captain Qi Zang and her motley crew, aboard the Chinese ice freighter Frozen Beauty make landfall in Delhi, and run straight into British Customs officers.
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"First LNG production is a significant milestone and is a credit to our partners, contractors and many thousands of people who collaborated to deliver this legacy asset," Chairman and Chief Executive (CEO) John Watson said. "Wheatstone adds to our legacy gas position in Australia that will be a significant cash generator for decades to come," he added.
At full capacity, the Wheatstone Project's two train LNG facility will supply 8.9 million metric tons per year (MMTPA) of LNG for export to customers in Asia. The LNG facility is located 7.5 miles west of Onslow and processes natural gas from the Chevron-operated Wheatstone and Iago fields.
Wheatstone LNG facility is a joint venture between Australian subsidiaries of Chevron with 64.14 per cent stake, Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) with 13.4 per cent, Woodside Petroleum Limited with 13 per cent and Kyushu Electric Power Company with 1.46 per cent stake, together with PE Wheatstone Pty Ltd and part owned by JERA with 8 per cent interest.
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Exciting venues for exciting Christmas partiesOctober 8, 2010 at 9:21 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
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Christmas is around the corner! It is time to build up, restore and reinforce family ties and friendships.
The time has come for employers to celebrate their successes for the year. It's time for rewards, recognitions, gifts and finally dissolution of all differences at the year-end office Christmas parties! It's time to decide on a new party idea, a new setting and a new venue!
There are venues galore in Sydney for Christmas parties – from stylish restaurants to dinner theatres in the city to casual eating places around Darling Harbour!
There are exciting outdoor venues in the parks and gardens and on the beaches and waterfront! Enjoy a fun-filled party in the Luna Park or just let your hair down on one of the islands around the harbour!
Relax on the sophisticated catamaran – Magistic Cruises! Enjoy the wonderful views around the harbour and the delightfully extensive buffet with seafood!
Cruise on the charming paddle wheeler – Sydney Showboats! Go gaga over the stunning dance, music and magic performances and the enticing a la carte!
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At long last, the time has come for year-end office parties – the time for breaking the ice, barriers, resentment, rivalry and all other negative forces that are sometimes rampant and almost always inevitable in an office atmosphere.
Surely that's enough reason to give some forethought and consideration before you organise the most eagerly awaited event of the year! Let's look into some pre-requisites while organising an office party, or any party for that matter, that we have to be mindful of.
The age groups of the guests is an important factor to be considered before organising every aspect of the party, be it fun and games, music and dance, food and beverage menu or the dress code. There should be something that caters to or appeals to every age group.
Whether the catering should be buffet style or whether silver service should be provided depend greatly on the age groups of the guests. It would be ideal to have both styles of service to ensure that all are comfortable.
Where would you have the party – a place that is trendy and happening or one that is serene and tranquil? Is the place easily accessible and is there parking facility that is convenient for all prospective guests? Besides the location, the time and date of the party should also be generally convenient.
Choosing a colour for dress code would make it flexible enough so that the guests can wear clothes that they feel comfortable in and choose clothes that they would love to wear, for, part of the fun unarguably lies in dressing up for the party! A flexible theme code would equally suit the purpose.
Last but never the least, give most, if not each, of your staff members some significant role in the party to make them feel they belong.
And as a closing note, if you have to put all of this together properly and in time, you had better plan well ahead!
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Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Ken Holtzclaw was released from jail Friday as he faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting 7 different African American women while he was on duty. Among the claims against him are forcible rape, burglary, and felonious stalking.
The judge who initially set his bond at $5 million said he researched his target victims and tracked them down before assaulting them, according to Michigan Live. The 27-year-old former college football player's bond was later reduced and he paid $500,000 to be released from jail and placed on home arrest. Holtzclaw was removed from duty in June after a women reported a sexual assault during a traffic stop. Many other women subsequently came forward.
Holtzclaw's sister had initiated a campaign on GoFundMe To raise money for his legal defense. The site removed the campaign citing complaints, even though it would not heed calls to take down the lucrative fundraising campaign for Darren Wilson, the officer who shot Michael Brown. But in the first 72 hours, the campaign had raised nearly $7,000. And the campaign continued to solicit donations to fund Holtzclaw's bail through its Facebook page. They are also selling t-shirts through that page with the messages "FREE THE CLAW" and "JUSTICE4DANIELHOLTZCLAW."
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Unlike police shootings, these instances are most likely to become public only when criminal charges follow. Those incidents that have come to the fore illustrate the ways in which women are victims of police violence, too.


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It's been a while since your blogstress received bon mots from our friend, St. Jacques du Fenway, but yesterday's post, in which your Webwench suggested to to Joe Lieberman that he abandon his independent run and instead take an academic post somewhere, raised some hackles:
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A year ago, generous donors helped build a spring protection system and sanitation platforms for families living around Wakidima Spring. Because of these gifts and our monthly donors, partners are able to visit project sites throughout the year, strengthening relationships with communities and evaluating the actual water project. These consistent visits allow us to learn vital lessons and hear amazing stories – we're excited to share this one with you.
After the protection of Wakidima Spring, people have been able to access clean and safe water for all of their needs. This access is convenient and has helped them save a lot of time. Waterborne disease is now a thing of the past.
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British riding stands out in Florida
4th Apr 2014
After twelve weeks of competition, last Sunday (30 March) saw the conclusion of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Our British riders finished in style as London 2012 Olympic team gold medallist Scott Brash claimed the final Grand Prix of the Floridian show, and also took home fourth place in the FTI Consulting Rider Challenge. It was however team mate Ben Maher who earned top points in the Rider Challenge to finish as the FTI WEF leading rider, whilst Tim Gredley was crowned league winner of the Suncast 1.50m.
A competitive start list lined up for the $500,000 prize fund in Sunday Grand Prix, which was forced to postpone from its original Saturday night scheduling due to heavy rain. Thirty eight top class combinations set out in the first round with just seven of those riders posting clears to advance on to the jump-off, including Brash on Lady Kirkman and Lord & Lady Harris', Hello Sanctos.
The only British representative in the fiercely contested jump-off, Brash produced an outstanding clear round to stop the clock in 43.44 seconds. Over a second separated first and second place and it was Ireland's Richard Moloney (Slieveanorra) that finished behind the on form Brash, with America's Jessica Springsteen completing the top three, on board Vindicat W, former ride and Olympic team gold medal winner of Britain's Peter Charles.
World Class Showjumping Performance Manager, Rob Hoekstra, summed up the amazing achievements of the past few weeks, "It's been a tremendous festival for our riders this year and to finish today on such a high just couldn't have been better. Scott rode brilliantly today and thoroughly deserved his win, both he and Sanctos were superb. Ben, has had an exceptionally good show which has resulted in him being named as Leading Rider; a great achievement. Tim Gredley was leading rider in the Suncast 1.50m today. We are delighted!"
The release of this month's Longines FEI rider rankings added to the incredible accomplishments by our British riders as both Brash and Maher retain their world number one and two statuses respectively, a position the British riders have held since before the start of 2014.


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Mt. Vernon IL Register (Weekly) - May 6, 1896 McClellan Township Sunday School Convention was held in the grove near West Long Prairie Church yesterday and was attended by between 300 and 400 people. Among the many Sunday School workers present were Rev. F. L. LAWRENCE, township president; R. A. DALE, town president Dodds Township; S. T. MAXEY, ex-county secretary; Superintendents Stella KEMP of Wolf Prairie school, S. S. HOWE of Long Prairie school, Eva DAVIS of Soloman school and R. L. LACEY of Woodlawn, Rev. CRAIN of Woodlawn, Bud PIERCY of Shiloh, Mrs. Geo. MUCKLEROY, Mrs. LANG and many others. Three Sunday School choirs were present and furnished excellent music. The township has four Sunday Schools, all in a prosperous condition, and plans were laid for more earnest and thorough work during the coming year. An effort will be made to induce a larger attendance of parents at Sunday School. Rev. LAWRENCE was re-elected president and D. N. MILLINER secretary. The stand erected in the grove was handsomely decorated with flowers, the work of Misses Melzelda RUTHERFORD, Margaret BENNETT, Mary ROSENBERGER, Annie MUCKLEROY, Drusilla SMITH and others. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. LACEY and son Joseph and the writer and his little daughter Ethel were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. James PLOWMAN, who came to this county from Adams County last spring. They are most excellent people, spread a feast fit for a king, and if Adams County has any more like them to spare, Jefferson County will welcome them. Mt. Vernon IL Register (Weekly) - May 6, 1896 Belle Rive, Ill., April 30, 1896 - Editor Register: I wish to tell your readers something about our village and the people that compose it. We have a first class dry goods store, Uncle Jo GUTHRIE, who has been in business in our town twenty-three years: also, Mr. HOWELWELL, who has been in business eight years. We also have two first class physicians, both graduates, one good drug store, one undertaker's establishment, one notion store, one blacksmith shop, one livery stable, and two hotels. Well, we have had three elections this year in the township, which resulted in the election of three Republicans, three Democrats and one Populist. We also held our village election, which resulted in our town going dry. The Clerks tied and the board decided that they should decide by lot. The contest was between William WILLBANKS and Rufus BOSWELL. Mr. WILLBANKS drew the lucky ticket. Then our school election was next, which was very exciting, W. C. MERRITT, Frank FOSTER and C. C. KNIFFEN being the candidates. The ladies swarmed out in mass. The result showed a tie between MERRITT and FOSTER, so they had to cast lots, MERRITT being the lucky man. I want to say something about the old people of our town. I believe there are a greater number of very old people in our town than any other town of its size in the state. The first is Uncle Thomas HOLLAND, who is in his 92nd year, who has lived in Jefferson County more than 55 years. He is in good health and walks to town two miles, and seems to enjoy the exercise. Uncle Carroll McCARNER, who is 90 years old, can walk about town, and is very spry for a man of his age. Grandma DAWSON, who is 84 years old, does her own housework and is in good health. Uncle Quince WILLBANKS, who is 72 years old, I believe is the oldest merchant in Jefferson County. Uncle Quince commenced to sell goods in the year 1848. He is postmaster at our village now and is in good health. We have a first class school in operation. Prof. CROSS of Hamilton County and Miss Maud JONES of Mt. Vernon are the teachers. I consider them as good instructors as the county affords.
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In the 1820s, frontiersman Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally ate General Sanford Smithers (Bruce Dern). What follows are attacked by a bear and left for dead deep in the uncharted American squabbles, violence and gunplay wilderness by members of his own hunting team. Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, Glass navigates a hostile environment, a frigid winter, and unfriendly Native American tribes in his quest to survive.
Inspired by true events and based in part on the novel by Michael Punke. Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson,Will Poulter, Paul Anderson, Lukas Haas, Brendan Fletcher, Kristoffer Joner. Canadian Connection: Filmed in Alberta and British Columbia. Some cast and crew members are Canadian.
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What is holding Africa healthcare back?
By Ayo Bamgboye:
The notion that Africa is a poor continent is relative. This is based on the vast waste that we witness across the continent on war, elephant projects that are predestined or planned to fail and blatant cases of corruption. It pains or more hurting to see the development of the medical liaison businesses sprouting up especially in Nigeria. The healthcare set up is been molested and violated with constant shipments of the sick abroad for treatment.
The cost of travelling abroad can help developed an already existing medical centre in a village or town. In addition, the medical personnel being abandoned in Africa to go to India or Europe are sometimes more qualified than the ones who are going to diagnose or treat them when they go abroad for treatment. These are some of the congenial issues posting dark cloud on Africa healthcare landscape. However, the main issue would be the inaptitude of the medical professionals to development of their profession. They are waiting for governments to create a sort of Eldorado and present it to them to excel.
Lack of basic technology to practice, develop or enhance patient care delivery is no longer the issue in Africa healthcare. The main issue is the lack of will to use these technologies. Most doctors in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Rwanda, Kenya etc, either owns or can afford a laptop, smartphone, or a tablet. What is required is the joint effort of a few to agree for a specific need to meet and work towards achieving it. As easy as this may sound it could be a herculean task where in-fighting are norm in most medical associations. Instead of look at how there profession could be harnessed with numerous opportunities which technology has provided they are more focussed at opening their medical practices with backward and cumbersome practices to make patient care more complicated to exhort money from patients by creating erroneous care pathway. For example, it cost money to register as patient, it cost money to get appointment card, it cost money to get patient record file, it cost money to get prescription etc.
Another issue in Africa healthcare is the government, but this does not seem to be the biggest issue. In most developed countries, medical professionals or healthcare practitioners come up with the ideas and concepts. Then, government are engaged to provide regulations to ensure that patient can access save and regulated healthcare. . African governments are used to the idea that healthcare practitioners will always to take whatever they are given. As long as their salaries are not touched or forbid them to open more and more sub-standard medical practices, knowing fully well they lead the innovation and no one else does.
Healthcare professionals in Africa must start taking imitative to meet their own needs. Now, there are many mobile applications can make medical diagnoses easier or support decision-making processes. iPad and tablets used for You-tube could be deployed in capturing data that could be used in patient consultations. Smartphones can be used to share images for peer review. Precisely, there should be fewer excuses for healthcare in Africa to remain the way it was.


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The company's standalone profit is estimated at ₹ 8,070 crore for the three months ended March, rising from a year earlier for the ninth quarter in a row. RIL, which owns the world's largest refinery complex, is scheduled to declare its quarterly results on Monday.
Earnings are likely to be driven by the petrochemical segment, which accounts for almost onethird of its standalone revenue and operating profit. Petrochemical volumes may rise 4% from the previous quarter following the commissioning of the first phase of its paraxylene (PX) plant.
The new facility has a capacity of 800,000 tonnes per annum. Pricing of PX is typically superior to the blended margin of the company and hence, the incremental volumes from the new PX plant could be margin accretive.
The PX plant is expected to start production at its full capacity of 2.2 million tonnes per annum in the current quarter. The company will then become the second-largest producer of PX, accounting for 11% of global output.
In addition, revenue growth will be supported by prices of other petrochemical products such as poly- propylene, polyethylene and benzene, which firmed up by 3% to 30% sequentially. The combined impact of higher volumes and better realisations may help operating profit in the petrochemical segment rise 30% from a year earlier to ₹ 3,520 crore.
The o i l re f i ni ng busi ness, which contributes almost twothirds of total operating profit, remains stable.


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'Well, it was a long time ago now—
when I was in Halls Creek—
I'd been there a few times—
different times,
coming and going, you know—
bits of research, this and that—' (Introductory verse)
''These are stories, histories. They emerged in part from encounters between scholars from Australia and Europe that offered a transnational way to think about culture, class, ethnicity, identity, inbetweenness and whiteness in Australian Indigenous studies. Our intention was to weave together professional and personal accounts of studies that have Australia and Indigeneity at their heart. The origins of this book lie in a discussion between Anna Cole and Vanessa Castejon that took place after a European Australian Studies conference at the Universitat de Barcelona's Centre d'Estudis Australians in 2008.' (Source: Introduction)' (Source: Introduction)


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Study programmes at DTU are research-based, analytical and innovative
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DTU will promote promising fields of research within the technical and the natural sciences, especially based on usefulness to society, relevance to business and sustainability.
International collaboration is an integrated part of DTUs activities and a prerequisite for DTUs status as an international elite university.
Learn more about President Anders O. Bjarklev.
Project title: The Beer Fingerprinting Project
Budget: 28 million DKK
Innovation Fund Denmark, investment: 18 million DKK
Duration: 3 years
Participants in the project:
Read more about the project on Innovation Fund Denmark website (In Danish).
Even though it might sound like an ideal job to taste several beers a day, it is impossible to tell the difference between the approximately 1,000 different beer samples that are produced daily at Carlsberg Research Laboratory. As a result, Jochen Förster from Carlsberg Research Laboratory expressed a need to develop simple sensors to measure flavours and aromas when designing and developing novel brewing organisms – which eventually leads to new beers – an idea that led to the new research project 'The Beer Fingerprinting Project'.
"No rapid assays exist today for the determination of flavour compounds in beverages but it is crucial that we can do this to ensure that the Laboratory continues to develop beer of the highest possible quality and provide a model for brewing in Denmark and the rest of the world," says Jochen Förster, Director and Professor Yeast Fermentation, Carlsberg Research Laboratory.
Good ideas demand clever heads. The project is a collaboration between Carlsberg, Microsoft Danmark, Aarhus University and DTU Chemical Engineering with funding from Innovation Fund Denmark. DTU Chemical Engineering is looking forward to start this exciting project, and will work closely together with the other partners to convert the current sensor technology developed at Aarhus University to software and hardware prototypes that will help to identify the practical usefulness and value of the novel sensor technology.
DTU Chemical Engineering brings expertise within reactor parallelization and integration as well as data processing to the project.
"We have before worked with interpretation of data from advanced sensors such as near-infrared spectroscopy applied to fermentation processes, and we are looking forward to apply this knowledge in this project as well. Moreover, we can also use our experience in constructing microreactors to develop reactor prototypes for this new project", says Krist V. Gernaey, Professor and Head of PROSYS, DTU Chemical Engineering.
The aim is now to validate and mature the technology and make it applicable for high throughput screening of novel brewing organisms.
"This research study puts advanced analytics and intelligent cloud technology as a corner stone of the project and combines expertise within several fields of research. We are excited to see the project unfold and determine how it will impact faster go to market processes for Carlsberg", says Ricky Gangsted-Rasmussen, Industry Lead - Retail, Microsoft Danmark.
Today, no such rapid technology for discrimination of complex flavour mixtures exists. Developing methods for fast and reliable assessment of flavours in complex mixtures such as in beer or other alcoholic and alcohol-free beverages are of interest for product development, quality control and safety. Researchers from iNano Aarhus University have already developed a solution to use novel sensors and proof-of-principle to differentiate between four Carlsberg beers, Carlsberg Pilsner, Tuborg Pilsner, Wibroe and Nordic, as part of the project. The outcome of this project will not only strengthen the Danish position in the world beer market represented by Carlsberg but is also expected to lead to new start-ups as the technology can be used for other industries than beverages such as the environmental-, pharma- and food industry.
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Saturday, January 27, 2007
Dawning of the Age of Aquarius... 2.0 ???
"Forget the old future", my friend Michael Gaio wrote in his poem.
It's time to put all of our ideas about anything "new age" into the recycle bin and re-evaluate what it means right here, right now!
I wrote the following in my birthday party invitation (for tonight):
"In the past,alot has been said about the coming "Age of Aquarius" the coming of the "new age", the age of enlightement, etc.
For me, it signifies an an opportunity, a portal for us to seize our co-creative power and bring about the experience of "Heaven on Earth".
What about the "2.0" part?
It is time to revisit the "Aquarian Age" concept and for all of us to take responsibility in co-creating our experience and to explore how how we can express the 'The Aquarian Age' vision in our own unique way in our current collective lives...
And, in connecting to these ideas, I ask you to take a moment to sit with the following questions:
"How am I creating the 'age-of-aquarius' experience in my life, and community?"
"How can I become more present and loving to the people, plants and animals who I live with on this Earth?"
"How does the life that I express here and now serve the highest good for myself and the whole world?"
"How can I collaborate more with others in bringing about a world where all beings flourish?"
I would suggest that you not immediately seek the answers, quick answers are not necessary. Starting right here, right now, let these questions take up permanent residence inside of us, and "live the questions" moment by moment. As Rilke said "and the point is to live everything. Live the questions now."
Well, yes, I believe all this woo - woo stuff has some "substance" as it were...
my friend Jim Fournier very astutely wrote the following. I excerpt below:
An Astronomical Argument Explaining Why Y2K was the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius
by Jim Fournier
January 23, 2007
"...Once one understands this relationship it suddenly becomes clear what precise astronomical event the popularized western prophecy actually describes. When the Winter Solstice point, which is by definition the first degree of Tropical Capricorn, conjoins the galactic equator, which we can now see marks the exact boundary between Sidereal Sagittarius and Scorpio--you have but to look at the sky on a summer evening to see the Milky Way between the teapot and the scorpion, which themselves visibly mark the division between the first degree of Sidereal Scorpio and the last degree of Sidereal Sagittarius--then three signs away the Vernal Equinox point, marking the boundary between Tropical Aires and Tropical Pisces, must also at the same time exactly conjoin the first degree of Sidereal Pisces, and the last degree of Sidereal Aquarius.
According to modern astronomy, that event occurred most precisely on the Winter Solstice in 1999, when there was also a Full Moon, at perigee, on the solstice, nine days before Y2K. Thus, the dawn of the new Millennium, the one moment when virtually all of humanity came together in the awareness of one calendrical event, was also The Dawning of the Age of Aquarius."
Friday, January 26, 2007
the time is NOW
"They are saying that it is time to claim what is rightfully ours. Claim what is rightfully ours. It is evident that we are at an evolutionary pivotal point.
We have reached, as a whole, a very new space in the energetic and vibrational hierarchies. This new space is now wide open to whatever we choose to create and
claim. It is wide open because it is now devoid of much of any prior density and lower vibrating energy. Much has been cleared away, and this new lightness and
higher vibrating existence, within and without, has gained us entrance into a higher realm.
And we could not get here until nearly everyone was on board. This brings tears to my eyes and makes me so emotional whenever I view this scenario. Yes, we are
now here is a whole….we waited for all to arrive.
Now that we have arrived, this new space then, has a certain degree of vulnerability to it. It is open. It is our responsibility, then, to claim ownership of it.
Anything and everything that has hindered, interfered with, or taken possession of what is rightfully ours, is no longer there, and no longer has any power or
influence over our divine rights to what we have a blueprint to steward.
This means several things. It means that, for instance, if we have known for eons that we were meant to have some incredible land to create our dreams and
manifest our higher visions of a new reality, we will now have access to this land, with no interference or roadblocks. Miracles will occur. We will be granted
our divine rights as the stewards of the earth that we were meant to be. It is finally time.
This means that absolutely all the balls are now in our court. This means that denser and darker energies have absolutely no power left whatsoever (unless, of
course, we are allowing and creating this within ourselves, because we are not truly focusing on where we are now residing).
This means that we are now the kings and the queens, and are being asked what it is that we truly desire….and it will be granted. I was told that we need to please be very specific, detailed, and succinct. Exacting, precise, and succinct. There is monumental opportunity here. And we can hold onto and grasp this gold ring with all our might.
In viewing this new space, it reminds me of a third world country that has just been liberated. Set totally free. Or a dog that has been on a short chain for its' entire life and has suddenly just been freed to roam all of nature, in pure heavenly bliss, ready to explore and experience anything that it desires.
This exciting energy is manifesting here in the US in the form of many presidential candidates announcing their intentions to run. There is so much excitement
that at some level, we can hardly wait to get started in creating this new and more highly evolved planet Earth. With two years still to go, think of what ideas
and individuals can come to the forefront during that time! Like racehorses at the starting gait, jumping at the bit, we are all so excited to get going! At some
level, we know that the coast is now clear.
Another manifestation can be experienced as a sudden jolt forward. What we may have created only a few short weeks or even days before, may now become
defunct, as we are pushed into a much higher version and better version of our divine futures. What a fun ride!
I have literally been pushed away by my closest non-physical companion who keeps saying, "Get out there now, and claim what is rightfully yours. Go on!"
This is why we have been challenged in the past few weeks to be comfortable with asking for what we want, and in putting ourselves first. It was all pre-planned
as training for this time we are now in, so that we would be able to take full advantage of this amazing space and opportunity.
Watch now, as miracles transpire, as our dreams come true, and as we begin to experience more unity than we have ever known. Happiness, joy, laughter, fun, and
playing in our realities will become the norm.
Our divine rights are now truly available to us….it is time to claim them and to believe it is so.
Wishing you Heaven in your heart, starlight in your
soul, and miracles in your life in these miraculous
Friday, January 19, 2007
What makes you feel as good as sex or chocolate?
I have been doing alot of thinking about the power of co-creating, collaborations, community economics, mimicking "the web of life" in organizational development, etc. as key factors in helping get our civilization out of the mess we have created for ourselves.
I read in the latest issue of What is Enlightenment? Mag that collaborative behavior is the hallmark of evolution in our society.
David Korten wrote "Using magnetic resonance imaging to take portraits of brain activity, scientists have found that during laboratory excercises that the experience of forming a cooperative alliance with another person produces a strong positive response in the pleasure center of the brain - rather like eating chocolate or engaging in good sex."
A New York Times Article describes the experiments in greater detail.
Monday, January 15, 2007
A Postmodern Religious Sentiment
rather, "That wants me." And that is a truly religious feeling—an authentic religious sentiment in a completely postmodern sense. That's the beauty of it: the arrogant postmodern ego always wants for itself, and the only thing that can really turn the tables on its unending craving is the startling recognition that the very thing you were searching for wants everything from you. It turns your whole world upside down. And I can't imagine anything that could be more appropriate for those of us at the leading edge at this pivotal moment in our cultural evolution.
Andrew Cohen
Amma hugs for 21 hours
As Amma leaves the stadium, people stretch out their hands for one last touch. Amma is still smiling even after sitting on the stage for more than 21 hours without a break - from 6 pm to 3pm the next day
"Belief is the death of intelligence. As soon as one believes a doctrine of any sort, or assumes certitude, one stops thinking about that aspect of existence."
"The Bible tells us to be like God, and then on page after page it describes God as a mass murderer. This may be the single most important key to the political behavior of Western Civilization."
"If you think you know what the hell is going on, you're probably full of shit."
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Saturday, January 13, 2007
Amma's Message for the New Year!
31 December 2006 – 1 January 2007 — Amritapuri
Amma's message for the new year:
"We are entering the New Year with hearts filled with hope," Amma said one hour into 2007. "Let us sincerely pray that this year—unlike in the past—we don't have to witness any more wars, innocent people being killed due to terrorism or natural disasters. Collective prayers can make some difference."
People from all around the world were visiting Amritapuri Ashram for the holidays, and as such Amma's darshan had gone from 10 a.m. until 30 minutes before the New Year. After Amma embraced the last person at 11:30, she began watching cultural performances put on by devotees and ashram residents. At midnight itself, Amma led everyone in the chanting of Om lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu [news].
In her talk, Amma reflected on how, on the eve of a New Year, it is everyone's habit to pray to God to fulfil their dreams. "It is good to cherish some dreams in regards to the future," Amma told her children. "But we also need put in our own efforts in order to fulfills those dreams."
Amma also spoke about how the New Year is a good time to take stock of our life and see if we are making progress or if we have strayed from our goal. Amma said. In fact, sometimes we have no clue as to where we are headed in life.
'The worst poverty one can face in this world is a poverty of love," Amma said. "In a society where selfishness is on the rise, human beings have forgotten the language of sharing. This is the most horrible curse." Amma then asked everyone who was in the habit of smoking cigarettes, regularly buying expensive clothes and other such luxurious items to consider cutting back and donating the money they would save to help the poor.
Making the point that it is only due to mankind's greed that people are forced to starve in the world, Amma told an anecdote. It was about God making a New Year's resolution to put an end to world hunger. The story ended with God failing, because no one was willing to distribute the abundance of food he had created.
"When a New Year approaches, we always reflect on the year gone past—both the good events and the bad ones," Amma said. "As spiritual aspirants, we also need to introspect: What were our achievements? Where did we falter? We should not be egoistic about our achievements. We should draw inspiration from them. We should recognize our errors and then resolve to move ahead with more awareness."
Amma concluded her talk by requesting her devotees to spend at least some time every day helping others. "It could be speaking kind, consoling words to those who are sad or attentively listening to someone's problems," Amma said. "It could be protecting Mother Nature or providing any other form of help. In this way, through good thoughts and through good actions, we should create positive vibrations in the world. Surely the darkness of selfishness and hatred will disappear. May my children become a lamp filling the world with the light of peace and love."
Amma then sang three bhajans, beginning with "Hari Bol" and "Giridhari Gopala." Her final bhajan was in English. The song—"Everyone in the World"—was very fitting for a night associated with dreams for the future, as it presented Amma's dream.
Everyone in the world should sleep without fear,
at least for one night, sleep without fear.
Everyone in the world should eat to their fill,
at least for one day, eat to their fill
There should be one day when there is no violence,
no one is injured, no one is harmed.
All people young and old should serve the poor
and needy, at least for one day, serve selflessly.
This is my dream.
This is my prayer.
Love is the answer, love is the way.
Love is the answer, love is the way.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Simple purification....and the one who has made it all.
Student, do the simple purification.
You know that the seed is inside the horse-chestnut tree,
And inside the seed there are blossoms of the tree, and the chestnuts, and
the shade.
So inside the human body there is the seed, and inside the seed there is
the body again.
Fire, air, earth, water, and space - if you don't want the secret one, you
cannot have these either.
Thinkers listen, tell me what you know of that is not in the soul?
A pitcher full of water is set down on the water -
Now it has water inside and water outside.
We mustn't give it a name, lest silly people start talking again about the
body and the soul.
If you want the truth, I'll tell you the truth;
Listen to the secret sound, the real sound, which is inside you.
The one no one talks of speaks the secret sound to himself,
And he is the one who has made it all.
Written by Kabir a 15th Century Saint.
Kabir was a leather tanner, considered a lowly profession, he was loved by Muslims and Hindus alike in his 15th century village in India. He was considered one of the greatest poet Saints of his time.Caste-connections, let no one ask;
Who invoke the Lord, become part of Him.
Speak such words, let go of pride
Keep your mind cool, may (your) listener be happy.


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Writing can be a very isolating and introspective pursuit. Here are some thoughts that plague writers:
~ What if I can't find an agent who wants to represent my work. If I do find one, will we be a good fit?
~ What if I can't find a publisher who wants my manuscript?
~ With all the changes in the publishing industry and the decline in bookstores, it's getting so much harder to get published.
~ There are so many other good writers out there, what makes me think my story will shine?
~ Facebook is a great place to connect with other writers and to applaud their successes. Some are getting contracts, others are elated about writing 2000 or 4000 words that day, all certainly praiseworthy. But some of us groan because it's a struggle to get 300 words written in a day.
~ For those of us who rely heavily on research to write stories, we anguish in trying to get every detail right. But we love the research part of it, sometimes so much that we have a hard time getting back to writing the story. See how conflicted we are?
~ Okay, got the book published. What if the readers don't like it? What if the publisher we prayed would say yes, is disappointed in sales and having second thoughts? What if they don't want my next book?
~ And then there is the whole platform and marketing aspect. Many writers are introverts, so the prospect of self-promotion is daunting. Authors must be on all sorts of social media, have their own websites, hopefully, be featured on other's websites or blogs, have book signings if possible, give talks; all which require a different skillset than making up stories. Marketing takes a lot of time.
~ Are we nuts? Neurosis: a relatively mild personality disorder typified by excessive anxiety or indecision and a degree of social or interpersonal maladjustment.
But then:
I'm reminded that in writing inspirational fiction we don't just write for the readers who hopefully like our stories, we write primarily for an audience of One.
~ Some of us believe we are called to write as a means of sharing our faith. Inspirational authors want to encourage and edify the reader as much as entertain them.
~ We ask the Lord to direct us in every aspect of our vocation from the creation of the stories and their themes to opening the doors that He wants us to go through. We ask for patience needed to wait on His timing, which is typically not our own.
~ We aren't to compare ourselves to others, just do the work we've been given to do, and do it with a grateful heart. Now I need to get back to writing that story.
"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:" 1Peter 4:10
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Some Observations About The Movie Dunkirk
I thought the movie Dunkirk was well done.
- Each facet of the battle seemed to be well represented by the characters; the soldiers, airmen, sailors, and British civilians.
- The actors, most not particularly well known, did a great job.
- For a recent war or action movie, I appreciated that there was far less gore than usual.
Some facts added could have made it better:
- The background of the British call to prayer which likely led to the civilian involvement. Too many viewers aren't familiar with the historical facts and they weren't emphasized in the movie.
The British were aware of the probable disaster that was forming at Dunkirk. In a moving broadcast to the British people, King George VI asked his people to commit their cause to God and that a National Day of Prayer be called on Sunday, May 26, 1940. The members of the Cabinet joined the King at Westminster Abbey, while millions joined in prayer throughout the Empire. Photographs outside Westminster Abbey on the National Day of Prayer showed throngs of people who could not get into the Abbey.
Many people believe the heartfelt prayers of so many British subjects to God played a big part in the evacuation of Dunkirk. God's provision, power, and presence certainly seemed evident in the battle and evacuation. It was widely known as the Miracle at Dunkirk. Some of the factors that led to its success:
- Against the advice of his generals, Hitler stopped the advance of his armored columns ten miles away, at a point when they could have destroyed the British Army. Possibly Hitler thought the Germans had enough air superiority to prevent a large-scale evacuation by sea that would be required.
- German Luftwaffe squadrons were grounded due to a fierce storm over Flanders on May 28th, 1940. Darkness and the cover of the storm allowed the British Army to move toward the coast without being detected by German aircraft.
- When several hundred men were systematically being machine-gunned and bombed by many enemy aircraft, many of the soldiers were amazed that more men weren't killed.
- While the violent storm provided cover, the English Channel was unusually calm in the days that followed which allowed nearly 340,000 British and Allied soldiers to be rescued by a hastily assembled of over 800 boats made up of 40 Royal Navy ships and an armada of civilian boats and merchant ships.
- More focus on the vast numbers (hundreds of boats and ships) of civilians and commercial boatmen who risked all to aid in the rescue of their army. (Some were commandeered by naval crews when owners were not found. The movie made it appear that only a few dozen made the crossing.
"Operation Dynamo"There were so many ships and boats involved in the evacuation across those 18 nautical miles that the fighter ace, Douglas Bader who helped to cover the operation, described the scene:
"The sea from Dunkirk to Dover during these days of the evacuation looked like any coastal road in England on a bank holiday. It was solid with shipping. One felt one could walk across without getting one's feet wet, or that's what it looked like from the air. There were naval escort vessels, sailing dinghies, rowing boats, paddle-steamers, indeed every floating device known in this country. They were all taking British soldiers from Dunkirk back home. You could identify Dunkirk from the Thames estuary by the huge pall of black smoke rising straight up into a windless sky from the oil tanks which were ablaze just inside the harbour."
- Churchill's June 4, 1940 speech seemed almost an afterthought in the movie.
". . . We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France,
we shall fight on the seas and oceans,
we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be,
we shall fight on the beaches,
we shall fight on the landing grounds,
we shall fight in the fields and in the streets,
we shall fight in the hills;
we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the old."
- The fact that the British people acknowledged God's role in the evacuation.
The British people recognized the many signs of God's deliverance from the German Army and Luftwaffe at Dunkirk. On Sunday, June 9, 1940, a Day of National Thanksgiving was celebrated. In an article in The Daily Telegraph, C. B. Mortlock stated: "The prayers of the nation were answered', and that 'the God of hosts himself had supported the valiant men of the British Expeditionary Force."Read More
A Motivation Behind The Story ~ Promise of Deer Run (Book 2 of Deer Run Saga)
Yesterday, I told you about Promise of Deer Run, Elaine Cooper's second story in the Deer Run Saga. It releases on June 16. Today, Elaine Cooper shares about a childhood experience that left an indelible memory and teachable lesson.
I will never forget my childhood friend named DeDe. She was smart and had a great sense of humor. But that is not the main reason I remember DeDe. She is the one friend in elementary school who taught me about being a friend to the friendless.
There was a girl in our class—I'll call her Jennifer—who was afflicted with a congenital problem that left her with difficulty speaking, an awkward gait, and an odd look to her face. Jennifer was shunned by most in the school, except for DeDe. She was totally unafraid of what others thought and she made every effort to be kind to Jennifer. Her bravery caused me to be kind to the shy classmate as well. I admit I was still a bit uncomfortable hanging out with Jennifer, and it took patience on my part to wait until Jennifer could painstakingly speak even just a few words. But DeDe always cheered Jennifer on in her attempts to communicate. It was such a lesson in kindness to me.
In Promise of Deer Run, the character of Sarah Thomsen befriends the social outcast of the village—Nathaniel Stearns. The young veteran is seven years her senior, but Sarah has memories of the kindness that Nathaniel had extended to her when she was a little girl. It was a kindness never forgotten. Sarah looked past the recluse who seemed so different awaiting the return of his father from war. Many in the town laughed behind Nathaniel's back. Why would this veteran who frequented the local tavern on a regular basis and who still believed his father was alive, be of a sound mind? Even the churchgoers snickered and avoided him like the plague.
But not Sarah. She saw past the exterior to the heart and soul of Nathaniel Stearns. She dared to speak to him. She dared to befriend the friendless.
It reminds me of DeDe looking past the physical anomalies of Jennifer.
A few years ago a friend from high school told me they found out Jennifer had become a nurse, helping others in their need. I was amazed but pleased—and I remembered DeDe leaving her comfort zone of hanging out with the "cool" kids. I sometimes wonder if DeDe was the one who had given Jennifer hope for a future, years before on the playground at school.
I wonder how many other lives can be changed for the better by befriending the friendless. I pray that I will be the brave one.
Award-winning author Elaine Marie Cooper is the author of Fields of the Fatherless, Bethany's Calendar and the historical trilogy called the Deer Run Saga. Her passions are her family, her faith in Christ, and the history of the American Revolution. She grew up in Massachusetts, the setting for many of her historical novels.
Her upcoming releases include Saratoga Letters (Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, October 2016) and Legacy of Deer Run (CrossRiver Media, Dec, 2016)
Cooper has been writing since she penned her first short story at age eleven. She began researching for her first novel in 2007. Her writing has also appeared in Fighting Fear, Winning the War at Home by Edie Melson and the romance anthology, I Choose You. She has also written articles for Prayer Connect Magazine, Splickety Prime Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, and Life: Beautiful Magazine. She began her professional writing career as a newspaper freelancer.
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"Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth.
Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them."
Psalm 127:3-5
Last fall my oldest son, Jeff, and his wife, Jill, announced that their prayers for another baby had been answered— but not just one baby. Four!
Their quadruplets, three boys and a girl, were born mid-February and are all
growing and thriving. All but the smallest one is home. The tiny guy will be
having some needed surgery but is expected to do well. We all thank God for these newest little ones and for the huge team of doctors, nurses, and staff that assisted in the birth and in their care at the NICU for several weeks. We also appreciate the care the smallest one is getting at Boston Children's Hospital as he awaits surgery.
Wrapping one's head around four premature newborns joining a family with two active children four and under is daunting. Since the family lives over six hundred miles away, my visits to help are limited. Jill's mother has been a life-saver, traveling there from the mid-west several times to help. I just returned from my second visit to their home. Generous people from their church and my son's workplace have contributed meals non-stop. They have been blessed to find a wonderful helper/sitter who is equally adept at handling babies, a toddler, and a pre-schooler— and she's a trained nurse. Other friends have also volunteered to assist.
Having children one at a time is life changing. Adding four at once is mind-blowing. The walls of their home are lined with bins of clothes of varying sizes, diapers, wet wipes, bottles. Other accoutrements are car seats for infants and some for children, boppy pillows, sleeping slings, strollers, cribs, high chairs— you get the picture. It's everything times four. There are also two changing tables and rocking chairs.
Prayer ~ When she learned that they were expecting quads, Jill began a prayer support group that she kept updated with information as her pregnancy progressed. I did also. This prayer group has been such an encouragement and faithful in storming heaven for the family and especially these new babies.
Feedings are challenging ~Jill furnished pumped breast-milk to the hospital while the babies were there and still provides a supply for the little guy. She pumps five times a day. Each evening Jeff and I prepared the 18 bottles needed for three babies every day, each child has different amounts. Jeff, the math whiz, calculates and adds just the right amount of dry formula to create "fortified breast milk" and the totals needed for each baby. My job was to have the 18 bottles and all the four inserts cleaned and ready to go. We color coded the tops for each specific baby to keep it straight. The person feeding records how much each baby takes in at every feeding—also what they put out, but we won't go there. When the youngest comes home the numbers of bottles go up. I helped with changings and feedings as did Jeff when he was available. Jill, bless her heart, fed all three babies at the 3am feeding with the aid of three boppy pillows. She's one tired mamma.
Transportation ~ The kiddos have 2 double strollers to accommodate their infant car-seats. They also have a quad stroller for when they can sit up. With a four-year old and a two-year old who require car-seats and now four more little ones, it takes more than your average SUV or mini-van to transport everyone. So now they have added a Ford Transit 350 XLT to their driveway. It has room for all six car-seats with space to spare.
Outside Help ~ Jeff and Jill were not the first couple to welcome quads. Hence, there are strollers and all sorts of devices designed to assist parents of multiples. Jill is part of an internet support group of quad moms that share important information like specific health concerns pertaining to preemies and multiples, as well as how to deal with a multitude of other issues. There is even a quad support group for dads. Friends of theirs have not only helped with meals, but with transporting their preschooler, arranging play-dates, and donating clothing and equipment.
Siblings ~ The toddler and two-year-old have been so sweet welcoming their little siblings. And remarkably, for young children, they are adjusting very well well having less of their mom and dad's attention.
Watching how Jeff and Jill have and are adjusting to their new life fills me with awe and pride. They are doing a wonderful job in spite of being sleep deprived and overworked.
Jeff and Jill's faith, patience, grace, love for their family, and sense of humor are an asset every day.
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
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In Williamsburg, Virginia we start the Christmas season on the day of Colonial Williamsburg's Grand Illumination, always held the Sunday of the first full weekend in December. Early in the day, it's fun to take a stroll down Duke of Gloucester (DOG) Street and view all the unique and beautiful wreaths and swags on the doorways. They are, for the most part, created from fruit, dried flowers, pine boughs, and plants. These decorations are closely monitored throughout the entire Christmas season and freshened whenever needed.
This year the weather was spectacular, mild and sunny, which drew even more crowds than usual. While there we observed a fun colonial auction. A Colonial Williamsburg interpreter served as the entertaining Auctioneer. Many lovely and interesting colonial items were auctioned off to the hundreds of folks gathered on the lawn not far from the magazine.
This year also was a first for the recently installed ice rink, Liberty's Ice Pavilion, which many people of all ages were enjoying. There were various stations up and down the street where visitors could purchase cider or hot chocolate.
When darkness came, the smell of bonfires and the charming lit cressets along DOG Street filled the air.
The evening was culminated with fireworks set from three locations; The Palace Green, The Magazine, and the Capitol.
Our next Christmas event each year is attending one of the five magnificent Christmas concerts at The Williamsburg Community Chapel directed by the incomparable Ted Cornell. The concert began with the entrance of the young member's who serve as part of the Colonial Williamsburg Fifers and Drummers, boys and girls ages 10 to 18. The evening is filled with both traditional and more modern Christmas music by the large adult and children's choirs and an orchestra. It is a wonderful celebration of our God coming to earth as a human, Jesus, to redeem us from our sins. His free gift of salvation is available to every person who accepts Christ as their Savior.
We were fortunate to have some of our children and grandchildren visit us for Christmas which delighted us.
We tried something new that was lots of fun this year; we visited Busch Gardens "Christmas Town". What a wonderful time of enjoying all the beautiful lights and decorations throughout the park. There were a number of live shows, all with a Christmas theme. One show, Gloria! shared the birth of Christ. Scrooge was based on the Dickens story. There was an ice show and others with dancing and singing.
We brought in the New Years watching the ball drop at midnight in Times Square. Our family always has the traditional meal of Hoppin John to bring in the New Year.
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Now, we celebrate Epiphany, the twelfth day of Christmas, sometimes called Three King's Day. Epiphany is the Christian celebration that commemorates the revelation of the birth of Jesus to the wider world as told in the story of three wise men visiting the newborn Jesus with gifts in Bethlehem.
May your 2016 be blessed, and may you begin your new year opening your heart to all that the Lord has for you.
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Friends and family will gather this Thursday, November 26, to celebrate Thanksgiving. Many will enjoy a lavish meal, engage in time-honored events, and possibly watch a football game.
Thanksgiving celebrations have been practiced in many nations for hundreds of years. Our celebrations are rooted in English traditions of celebrating after a harvest. But Thanksgiving Day also has religious origins.
Most school aged children are taught about the 1621 celebration at Plymouth when the colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn meal and gave thanks to God for their blessings.
Virginia claims an earlier Thanksgiving celebration at what is now known as Berkeley Plantation. On December 4, 1619, where Captain John Woodlief and the company of men dropped to their knees and prayed:
"We ordaine that this day of our ships arrival,
at the place assigned for plantacon (plantation)
in the land of Virginia,
shall be yearly and perpetually kept holy
as a day of Thanksgiving to Almighty God."
Some of us may be experiencing a bittersweet Thanksgiving.
Are you grieving because you have lost a loved one to death or hurting from a broken relationship? Are you anxious because you or someone close to you is fighting a disease or illness? Maybe you're heartbroken because of a child or grandchild's trial. Perhaps there are disappointments due to a job or opportunity loss, or fears resulting from financial woes. Some of us even worry about what might happen in the future ― events which may never materialize.
God tells us "give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV
Does that make sense? How do we give thanks when it feels like our world is falling apart? We are to give thanks in all circumstances, not for all circumstances. In the midst of whatever you are going through Scripture can be very encouraging.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
Praising God is a wonderful antidote to fight discouragement or depression. As you enumerate the many things you can thank God about, a subtle but miraculous event occurs.
While your circumstances may not be altered, your attitude as you take the journey will be transformed.
"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 NIV
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV
Have a blessed Thanksgiving
in the knowledge that God loves you.


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38 % of land is sold by Safer to install or reinforce the installation of young farmers. If you have access to the status of Young Farmer special resources are available to encourage the transmission of farms by Safer to young farmers:
This help aims to enable a young farmer whose installation route is on-going, to seize an opportunity to purchase the property (the candidate cannot in fact purchase and set up before the end of the installation route and finalisation of the finance plan, on penalty of losing the right to the Young Farmers grants and to Young Farmers reduced rate loans). Within the context of partnerships(loans and financial piggy-backing) with territorial Authorities, banking organisations and agricultural unions, Safer can purchase the property required for the projects of future YF candidates and manage it for several months. Land can be farmed temporarily by another farmer through a Precarious and Provisional Occupancy Convention. The young person signs a Promise to Purchase. These operations are studied by the County Farming Orientation Commission.
This Convention guarantees security to owners in terms of the lease and maintenance in good order of their land/property.
Assistance with Transmission of Farms is financial assistance granted by the State to farm managers aged between 56 and 65 years, without successor, who transmit all or part of their farm to one or several young people outside the family circle who benefit from Young Farmer's grants.
You need more information about the real estate activities of the Safer group? Please consider a visit on our corporate website Safer.fr (in french).


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Listen to interview clips of John Hammond with New York radio personality Ed Beach on his WRVR show, Just Jazz in 1973.
He was a die-hard music lover with an uncanny ability to spot talent and launch careers. For over five decades John Hammond's unflagging efforts put Billie Holiday, Count Basie and Charlie Christian on the musical mapnot to mention Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Arethaand a host of others.
Beyond his crew cut, his toothy grin and his Ivy League wardrobe, John Hammond was committed to social reform, long before it was a pastime for music industry professionals to latch on to good causes.
Born into Manhattan's Upper East Side aristocracy, Hammond was the great-grandson of shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt. When he dropped out of Yale in 1932, John decided that he would do something with his personal wealth to make a difference. Jazz became his great cause. Through it, he believed he could help right the wrongs of a deeply segregated society.
In the early 1930s, John Hammond charted a course in music that he would follow for the next 55 years. He funded recording sessions out of his own pocket, handed over cash for train and plane tickets, and was rarely, if ever, paid back. Musicians felt their music was safe" with John Hammond.
Hammond's huge appetite for jazz led him to a basement club in Harlem where he discovered the seventeen-year-old Billie Holiday. And it took him on a fifteen-hour 'detour,' hopping from town to town in a small plane on his way to the West Coast. His destination was Oklahoma City, where he found guitar wizard Charlie Christian.
John Hammond was more than a hot talent spotter" and savvy promoter. He also had the ability to bring musicians together in collaborations that resulted in some of the most acclaimed recordings in jazz history. He said he wanted to see what musical sparks he could ignite." In July 1935, he organized a landmark recording session in jazz, with Teddy Wilson on piano, Gene Krupa on drums, and Benny Goodman on clarinetfor the first recording by The Benny Goodman Trio. Within days of this session, John Hammond brought Billie Holiday, Teddy Wilson and Benny Goodman together in the studio for the first time in what has been called one of the most inspired pairings in jazz history."
Prowling the late-night airwavestuning in distant radio signals with his custom-made, high-powered car radio, John Hammond heard a faint signal from Kansas City that caught his attention. It was the Count Basie Orchestra, swinging out at the Reno Club, in a live transmission. Hammond personally brought the Basie band to the East Coast and national attention.
In 1938, John Hammond crowned the first decade of his career by assembling a once-in- a-lifetime cast of black jazz, blues and gospel artists under one roofCarnegie Hall. It was his historic Spirituals to Swing concert. Billed as the Music Nobody Knows," the concert offered performances by bluesman Big Bill Bronzy, who took the bus from his home in Arkansas to be on the concert; and harmonica player Sonny Terry, New Orleans soprano sax legend Sidney Bechet, a trio of boogie woogie piano masters, the Count Basie Orchestra and Sister Rosetta Tharpe singing Holy Roller" gospel hymns and spirituals.
Though John Hammond has his detractors (no doubt at times for good cause), he will long be remembered for his finely tuned ear, his vision of a more positive future and his pure joy in the music.


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Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien has been named the Maxwell Coach of the Year after leading the Nittany Lions to an 8-4 record (6-2 in the Big Ten) and a second-place finish in the Leaders Division.
O'Brien did a remarkable job considering the he had to deal with the fallout of the Jerry Sandusky scandal as well as the NCAA penalties that included fines, loss of scholarships and a four-year bowl ban.
On top of that, other colleges could recruit current Penn State players with no repercussions and some of them literally rented apartments in State College so that they could meet players like star running back Silas Redd who left to go to USC.
When Penn State lost its first two games of the season, it looked like this was going to be a disaster of a year.
With through it all O'Brien stayed calm and focused and his attitude rubbed off on his players. Penn State won its next five games. The only other loses Penn State suffered after September 15 were against undefeated Ohio State and a Nebraska team that played in the Big Ten Championship.
An 8-4 record for a major program like Penn State doesn't sound impressive on its own, but considering that O'Brien had to deal with on and off the field, it is nothing short of incredible.


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Bring on the contract love!
I think that Kyubey is watching us, because the people that are close to Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Columbus are getting blessed with the opportunity to become Puella Magis. However, the Fort Lauderdale showing is on a Saturday, so there's a chance that I won't be able to make it -- I'm in despair.
In a way, it's like Kyubey did this to make me suffer for my selfish desire to have a South Florida showing. But hey, at least the rest of the Madoka fans in the area are getting the honor of supporting the two movies. And seeing how Columbus is getting a January showing, there might be a chance that more showtimes will be announced later on.
You can check out the new showings in the section after the jump. If your area has yet to be selected, then you can keep track of the showtimes at Madoka Magica USA.
Atlanta, GA: Plaza Atlanta
12/14 Friday 7:00 PM
Fort Lauderdale, FL: Cinema Paradiso
12/22 Saturday 7:00 PM
Columbus, OH: Gateway Film Center
1/12 Saturday 2:00 PM
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To mark this year's Day of the Imprisoned Writer, English PEN is delighted to be publishing a crowd-sourced translation of Poème Carcéral : Poésie du pénitencier de Kondengui, a powerful collection of poems by Cameroonian writer and activist Enoh Meyomesse
On 27 December 2012, Enoh Meyomesse was sentenced to seven years in prison on charges that are widely believed to be politically motivated. English PEN considers his incarceration to be in violation of his right to free expression and is calling for his immediate and unconditional release.
In April 2013, Meyomesse's lawyers succeeded in having his case referred to a civil court for appeal. The Court of Appeal was due to call him for the first time on 20 June, but the hearing has since been postponed several times. As a result, Meyomesse has spent a further five months in prison. In spite of this, he remains in good spirits and continues to write prolifically, despite having been denied access to the computer room, and is greatly encouraged by English PEN's ongoing support.
In order to raise much-needed funds for Enoh Meyomesse and his family and greater awareness of his case, English PEN has been working with some fantastic volunteer translators on a crowd-sourced translation of his prison poetry. The collection, Jail Verse: Poems from Kondengui Prison, is now available to download.
Download your copy now!
You can download the e-book for free, but we'd be hugely grateful if you are able to donate £5, or whatever you can afford. All proceeds will be used to support Enoh Meyomesse and his family, and the ongoing work of our Writers at Risk Programme.
(NB. A print-on-demand version will be available very soon. If you would like to be notified once it is, please email email@example.com)
Please donate £5 or whatever you can afford.


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New Raw Challenge Doyalson 'The DASH '2' - March 21st, 2020 Saturday
Raw Challenge, Doyalson
Raw Challenge is a great way to challenge you and your friends while having fun and getting dirty. Set to test not only your physical but mental limits, and let you feel that rush of achievement. Discover your limits with a range of courses and a whole lot of outrageous obstacles. Dress up, dress down, discover camaraderie with your team and enjoy a whole new experience.