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In August 2010, ten humanitarian workers were brutally murdered in northern Afghanistan by the Taliban who accused them of being Christian missionaries trying to convert Muslims. One of them, a 32-year- old woman, Cheryl Beckett, had been on countless mission trips since she was a teenager. One author wrote, "Cheryl knew the risks of traveling to remote villages with a group of foreigners. Because of her familiarity with the language she was invited on the fatal expedition. She was going as a medical worker and translator. She was excited about an opportunity to be the "hands and feet" of the Lord Jesus Christ to these needy people. She willingly took the risk because her love for the Lord and these people was so great." Cheryl Beckett died serving her Lord gladly fulfilling the mission that she felt God had called her to.
Today we look at Jesus' death and the witnesses to his death. Mark relates these things to help his readers see what Jesus' death accomplishes for those who believe in him. The death of Jesus marks the completion of his mission to save, which was done to bring God and man together once again. And we see what our response should be. Read Mark 15:33-41.
I. Let's look first at Jesus' cry.
Mark says that from noon until 3 in the afternoon there was darkness. The 3 hours of darkness symbolized that God was pouring out his judgment on Jesus. It was then that Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Next in verse 37 Mark simply writes, "With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last." The loudness of his cry shows that he did not die the ordinary death of one crucified. A crucified person would normally suffer long periods of exhaustion with the person lapsing in and out of consciousness before quietly slipping away and dying. Mark rather describes a sudden, almost violent death on the part of Jesus.
II. The symbol and statement of fulfillment are seen in verses 38-39.
At the moment of Jesus' death, the curtain in the temple was torn in two. There were two curtains hanging in the temple in Jerusalem. The first curtain separated the sanctuary from the forecourt in the temple and so would be visible during the day when those main doors were open. A second curtain separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. The high priest alone was admitted on the Day of Atonement to the Most Holy Place.
It is most likely that it was this inner curtain that was torn. The tearing of the inner curtain would be seen only by a few priests and could have been concealed from the general public. What happened to that curtain was likely reported later to the disciples by a priest who came to believe in Jesus.
This ripping of the curtain from top to bottom was a vivid symbol of the removal of the barrier between God and his people. Hebrews 9:11-12 says, "When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man-made, that is to say, not a part of this creation. He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption."
Hebrews 10: 19-22 says, "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith." Jesus entered the Most Holy Place so we all can enter into the very presence of God.
Seeing Jesus die, the Roman centurion says, "Surely this man was the Son of God!" This centurion had been with Jesus from the time Jesus was brought to Pilate. He had seen Jesus being questioned, beaten, mocked and crucified. He had seen how Jesus had endured it all and he was impressed by it all. We don't know for certain what he meant by the phrase "Son of God." It's possible that he meant that Jesus was a deified human hero who accepted his death as an act of obedience to a higher being. It reflects a common view of deity found in ancient Greek and Roman thought.
However, while the centurion most likely didn't understand all the implications of his statement, Mark wants his readers to fully grasp them. This statement is the climax of Mark's whole book. Jesus is called the Son of God in the opening of the book where Mark says: "The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God." Mark has been showing throughout that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. Now the centurion's statement completes the argument for him.
His point now is that even this pagan can see that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. "Son of God" also described the Roman Emperor who was worshiped as divine. So this centurion is proclaiming that Jesus, not the emperor, is God. It is another way of Mark saying, even before the resurrection, "Jesus is Lord!" Even the Gentiles proclaim it; and we must submit to Jesus' lordship as well.
But when the physician looked into his rear-view mirror to see whether the police officer got the message, he saw a smiling officer waving his own symbol of authority in the air -- his revolver. God's authority is greater than every other authority. Jesus is the Son of God; not Caesar, not political agendas or leaders and certainly not ourselves. Rather Jesus is Lord! And that is Mark's main point.
III. Finally, there are the witnesses who are described in verses 40-41.
At the execution, the victims were often surrounded by relatives and friends. The women listed are Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome and others as well. Luke 8:1-3 says that some of these women had been healed by Jesus. Some of these women had followed Jesus caring for his and his disciples' needs. We know that Jesus healed Mary Magdalene of demon possession. She would also be an important witness to the resurrection later on. Little is known about Mary, the mother of James and Joses but her sons appear to be well known in the early church. She was there for the burial and also came to anoint Christ's body. Salome was the mother of James and John and the wife of Zebedee.
Why are these women mentioned? First they had been faithfully following Jesus when he was in Galilee. The threat of death had not scared them away during Jesus' trial and crucifixion. They were there at a distance only because they would not be allowed closer. While the disciples, with the exception of John, had all fled, these women represent Jesus' followers who are dedicated to the end.
More importantly, however, is their role as witnesses to all these events. They are witnesses to Jesus' death and will be there as witnesses to Jesus' burial. And they will also be witnesses to the empty tomb and so can stand up and say, "I saw Jesus die! I saw him being buried! I saw him when he was raised again!"
IV. What are some conclusions we can draw from this?
First, let's think again of that dividing curtain now torn in two. Think about this: we now have direct access to the holy God! Remember what happened before when people tried to even approach God? In Exodus 19:12, the Israelites learned that if they so much as touched Mount Sinai they would die. In 2 Samuel 6, the people learned that if you touch the Ark of the Covenant, you will die. The High Priest enters the Most Holy Place when he isn't supposed to and he dies!
Now we can enter the very presence of God Almighty at any time with no fear at all! We can now humbly approach the throne of grace, as Hebrews 4:16 says, "so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." We can go to God of all and bring our every need to him personally.
Second, let us echo the centurion's words, "Surely Jesus is the Son of God." Remember he was saying that Jesus was greater than the emperor; Jesus is God! We, who know the Lord Jesus, who know of his great love and all he has done for us, should say it with even greater commitment! He is not just a Son of God; he is the Son of God! He is Lord! And once we say it, we'd better live it daily! We can't say Jesus is Lord and then do our own thing with our possessions. We can't say Jesus is Lord and then live as if he doesn't exist in what we do each and every day. If Jesus is Lord, then that demands we give to him all we are and everything we do.
Finally, we must be willing to serve as witnesses for our Lord as these women were. We must simply report what we know to be true. Perhaps we do that by verbally by proclaiming our faith. Perhaps it is in the relatively quiet witness of these women.
Jesus is Lord and he has completed his mission! Praise God for that! Now let's live our lives in such a way that expresses our love and our gratitude for what he has done. Let's be willing to serve as witnesses as well by inviting others to our risen Lord.


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Technology Services offers telephone, email, and in-person support to all Samford student and employees. In addition to providing a friendly voice and excellent service, the Service Desk offers efficient options for reporting system outages or other problems, as well as problem resolution for common tasks and frequently encountered problems.
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University Library, Room 012, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Phone: 205-726-2662, 7 days a week, 24 hours
Academic Computing Labs
The Academic Computing Labs provide the laboratory environments and technological resources necessary not only to complete assignments but also to cultivate an understanding of and a confidence with the resources available, as well as assisting the faculty as they rely on the laboratories to meet their curricular goals.
Samford University provides seven general access computer labs overseen by the Academic Computing Labs for the academic computing needs of the general student body. Many of the labs also function as classrooms when faculty needs access to computers for instruction. More than 250 computers offer word processing, access to the Internet and many applications specific to the various academic programs.
The Academic Computing Labs are staffed by Brandon Ayon, computer labs manager. More than 15 student workers are employed as lab assistants during the spring, fall, and summer semesters to assist patrons, keep labs stocked with supplies and help maintain equipment.
The University Library Main Lab is located on the lower level of the University Library. The lab phone number is 205-726-2316.
Employee Computer Replacement
Samford partners with CSI Leasing for the acquisition of computer and computer-related equipment for university usage. Desktop computers (Dell Optiplexes and Apple iMacs) are leased for four years. Laptops (Dell Latitudes and Apple MacBooks) are leased for three years.The lease cycle provides for replacement within the warranty period and insures that we are keeping pace with current technology advances.
If you have any questions regarding your lease, contact Jim McDowell by email or call 205-726-2365.
Personal Discounts (Computers)
As a student or employee of Samford University you have access to discounts on new computer purchases. We have partnered with Dell and Apple to help offer educational discounts.
For discounts on Dell desktops and laptops, follow the link shown below and enter the University Member ID: US33324053
For discounts on Apple desktops and laptops, follow the link and identify your education institution as Samford when prompted.
Microsoft Office 365 for Education
What is Office 365 for Education?
Office 365 Education is a collection of services that allows you to create, collaborate and share documents and information. It's available for free to faculty, staff and students who are currently attending school or working at an academic institution. The service includes Office Online (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote), 1TB of OneDrive storage, Yammer, and SharePoint sites. Samford allows students and employees to install the full Office suite of applications on up to 5 PCs or Macs for free.
Email, Calendar, and Contacts
Use business-class email through a rich and familiar Outlook experience you can access from your mobile device, desktop client, or web browser.
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Store documents and photos online so they can be accessed from any Internet-connected computer and be shared with others.
- 1 TB password-protected online storage
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Skype for Business (Replaces Office Communicator)
Microsoft Skype for Business is a collaboration tool for instant messaging (IM), voice or video calls, and online meetings. Skype for Business/Lync for Mac is available for most computers and/or mobile devices, on campus or anywhere you have Internet access. Skype for Business replaces the old Office Communicator used with older versions of MS Office. Skype for Business is included with newest versions of Microsoft Office.
Note: End of Life for Office Communicator for Samford. On Monday, September 26th , Samford's services for Office Communicator will be decommissioned. If you or your organization currently uses Office communicator for instant messaging, please make sure you have upgraded to Skype for Business before September 26.
Office Web Apps
Office Web Apps are touch-friendly web applications that let you create, edit and share your Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote files from any browser. Additional information is available on Microsoft's website.
Office 365 Support
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In an effort to communicate support expectations for Office 365 we have developed a list of applications we can fully support and a list of applications that will be at best effort, and will work with you the best we can to assist in using these additional features.
Full Support Full Support means that we will help work through any issues until a resolution is found.
Minimal Support Minimal Support means a best effort attempt to resolve your issues or answer questions related to these applications. We may also direct you to relevant knowledge articles or training courses that are available.
To get your copy of Office, follow these simple steps:
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- Visit Office.com/GetOffice365.
- Click through to install and follow the onscreen process.
- On the installation page select your language and click install.
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- Download from your app store.
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You will need your @samford.edu email address to sign in. If you have trouble, contact the Help Desk.
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Samford University offers remote assistance for PC- and Apple-related computer issues. Technology Services may require you to install our remote assistance software so that a Service Desk Associate can remotely access your computer. For your security, an ID number and random password will be generated each time you run the software.
Technology in Learning Center
The Technology in Learning Center (TLC) supports Samford University faculty and staff in implementing technological tools to enhance teaching and learning throughout the university. We can help you develop online course materials, arrange a short-term loan for a piece of computer equipment, work with you on a PowerPoint presentation and help you to digitize your slides or course syllabus. If it involves teaching and technology, we can help you make it happen.
Primary services and resources
- The Technology in Learning Center, located on the lower level of the University Library, is a fully equipped multimedia computer lab. Drop by any time to use the facilities or make an appointment with a technology specialist who can work with you one-on-one.
- We are the primary point of contact for faculty members utilizing Moodle, Samford's online course management system.
- The TLC maintains an equipment pool consisting of LCD projectors, notebook computers, digital cameras and other technological equipment. These materials are available free to faculty and staff, and may normally be reserved for up to a week.
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Violet (Elle Fanning) is a shy teenager who dreams of escaping her small town and pursuing her passion to sing. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a local singing competition that will test her integrity, talent and ambition. Driven by a pop-fueled soundtrack, Teen Spirit is a visceral and stylish spin on the Cinderella story.
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From Broadway to Big Brother to hosting TV shows, Frankie Grande has done much more than just being Ariana's brother, although he doesn't mind being called that.
With the start of his new show "Worst Post Ever" on Oxygen, Grande joins Sway in the Morning to speak on how he got to the position he is in now, his love for social media and always sticking to his guns and being himself.
Glittered head to toe, Grande jokes about needing his own glitter company as he speaks on how he got his start in the business by being in Mamma Mia on broadway. Grande, who also graduated college as a triple major also touches on how YouTube and social media have paved the way for him on the road to hosting his own show.
Not afraid to speak for himself, Grande speaks on being a proud advocate for the LBGT community and how his grandfather has held such an important part in his life. We also hear Grande speak on Wendy Williams comments about his sister and why he loves Justin Bieber so much.
Check out the full interview and follow along with Frankie Grande on Twitter @FrankieJGrande.


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Except the majority who were ethnically cleansed and their property stolen (the Jews prefer to call it "population exchange"):Sixstrings wrote:It's like a northern Ireland thing. It's complicated. Neither side is all good guy.
What's actually amazing is how well they all get along, over there. Jews and arabs do live next to each other, sometimes on the same block or village.
The nascent Israeli military deliberately pursued a policy of ethnically cleansing non-combatant Palestinians from Israeli-held territory, expelling about 720,000 of them in 1947-48, then locking them outside, bereft of their homes and farms and penniless.
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Jefferson City boy holds hot chocolate stand for local charities
COLUMBIA – A six-year-old held a hot chocolate stand Saturday outside of a Hy-Vee in Jefferson City to help two local charities.
Hudson Patrick asked for donations for Toys for Tots and The Pantry. According to both organizations, the items that are most in need are infant toys and toys for ages six through eight, Ziploc bags, and cream of wheat.
Hudson said all he is trying to do is help people.
"I wanted to help people that don't have toys or food," Hudson said.
This wasn't the first time he opened up a stand to help those in need. Over the summer, Hudson hosted a lemonade stand to raise money for the victims of hurricane Harvey.
Hudson's mom, Allison, said she's happy to see that her son has a big heart.
"It's just awesome. He's just so excited about it and he's really taken everything that he's doing and just ran with it," she said. "It's just made him really excited to know that he's helping people."
Despite hosting multiple fundraisers for various causes, Hudson has never been able to see the impact of his generosity until now.
"He'll actually be able to give these donations, so that will be fun for him to actually be able to see where his hard work and his donations that he collected will go to," Patrick said.
One donor at the hot chocolate stand said he sees a bright future for Hudson.
"It makes me feel good for that generation," Howard Booe said. "It's great to teach your kids to always give back and try to help others."
Booe said he grew up with less than he has now, and that is why he decided to donate to Hudson's stand.
"When you grow up with less than a lot of things and you appreciate a lot more things when you get them, so you always try to give back," Booe said.


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Joseph "JoJo" Painter, Clinton, Tenn., went to work in his usual good mood, but suddenly collapsed and could not be revived. The Watts-Bar TVA nuclear plant took a stand-down for the remainder of the day.
Joseph "JoJo" Painter, Clinton, Tenn., went to work in his usual good mood, but suddenly collapsed and could not be revived. The Watts-Bar TVA nuclear plant took a stand-down for the remainder of the day.
Friends, coworkers and family all agree that in recent months, Joseph was happier than he'd ever been. He recently married the love of his life, Megan Painter (nee Largin) on Sept. 28, 2012. She had his heart.
Joseph was incredibly active in the daily lives of his nieces and nephews, frequently attending the boys football practices and never missing a game. He built Lego set after Lego set with the family, smiling the whole time.
Joseph was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 5. He had followed his father and namesake, Joseph "Joe" Painter into the industry, often working alongside his siblings, George Painter and Amanda Painter, also members of the Local 5. His future in the business was bright.
Joseph was born in Redlands, Calif. The family moved to the Clinton area in 1992. Joseph attended both Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School. He graduated from CHS in 1998. After a four-year apprenticeship, Joseph became a Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic.
Joseph was attentive, empathetic, quick-witted and funny. He had an easy-going attitude and a big heart. Joseph made friends everywhere he went and (maybe more importantly) kept them for life. He will be sorely missed. Joseph was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, where he spent many hours volunteering alongside his mother, Sandra "Sandy" Painter. Joseph had many hobbies and interests, including cars, football and collecting — everything from ball caps to army men. Joseph always had a deep love of popular culture (movies and music) and had become politically active towards the end of his life.
Much of the family resides in the Clinton area.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Megan Crystal Painter; his mother and father, Joseph Henry Painter and Sandra Kay Painter; grandmother, Elizabeth Irene Schwenter, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; brother, George Franklin Painter; sisters, Amanda Kay Painter and LaDonna Rae White; nephews, Nolan Alexander Painter, Benjamin Dallas Finney, Robert Leland Finney, Brett James Skinner, Braden James Skinner and Brandon Jennings White; nieces, Alexandria Elizabeth Painter and Kayla Jean White-Rector; great-nephew, Grayson Scott Rector; and great-nieces, Jordan Marissa Rector and Abigail Mae White.
Joseph had a large extended family and many, many friends.
Joseph was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Neal Painter, Canal Winchester, Ohio; sister, Susan Beth Painter, Kokomo, Ind.; grandfather, Albert Lindbeck, Covina, Calif.; grandmother, Deolores Lindbeck, Covina, Calif.; and grandfather, Lt. Cmdr. George Schwenter, Rancho Cucamonga.
The receiving of friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at Holly-Gamble Funeral Home. Final remembrance services will be held immediately afterwards. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Joseph to the Knoxville Division of Toys for Tots: Toys for Tots, 2101 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Please print "Joseph Painter" on the memo line of any check. Thank you for your support and concern.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home (www.holleygamblefh.com) in Clinton is in charge of the arrangements.


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It's been a bad year for PHR services
By David Schneider, Editorial Assistant
Realizing that personal health records are difficult to sell, Microsoft and Google Inc. spent 2010 reevaluating their business models for PHR services. The two tech titans have had mixed success, and the coming years may bring further struggle.
The problem has not been with individuals, but with the health care industry itself. As SearchHealthIT.com mentioned back in June: "[P]ersonal health records remain a nascent concept in the health care world, with consumers slowly catching on to their use. A recent survey by the California HealthCare Foundation shows PHR services are not widely adopted — but patients who have used them trust their doctors more and pay closer attention to their own."
Ultimately, the idea behind PHR services is sound, and they do benefit the people using them. However, neither Microsoft nor Google has succeeded in tapping this market.
In mid-September, Google Health shifted its focus from information-gathering to patient wellness via a system for end users. After a redesign, Google Health provides charts and graphs with which users can track medical data and fitness goals, and a diary where they can record reactions to medications or the results of a workout. Lost in the redesign, however, is the potential for Google Health to connect seamlessly to the electronic health record (EHR) systems used by hospitals and other health care providers.
Microsoft, meanwhile, recently said there was little to no profit to be made from HealthVault in the U.S. — though, to be fair, Microsoft has been saying this all along and sees more value in HealthVault as a free, open platform than as a profitable venture. Instead has turned its attention to its Amalga line of analytics and reporting tools as revenue-producing line of health care software. Amalga, though, isn't faring so well either — Microsoft had to pull the plug on the Amalga Hospital Information System due to its small Asia-Pacific customer base and the realization that it was too broad a system .
These companies have learned the hard way that the health IT software market is a tough nut to crack. Hundreds of vendors sell EHR systems, and many hospitals have invested so many millions of dollars that they view the sudden incorporation of PHR services, even free ones, as a major disruption to physicians and patients. For either Microsoft or Google to make headway, that attitude will have to change.


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An antipasto platter is one of my go-to entertaining items. Especially when guys are involved in the party. For some reason, guys seem to really love an antipasto platter. Can't say that I blame them though ... I really love an antipasto platter, too.
And I especially love an antipasto platter when it has a beautiful, flavorful Grape Tomato & Caper Salad in the middle of it.
Here are my usual suspects: Hard salami, Genoa salami, turkey pepperoni, or cappicola for meats. I typically include two meats. For cheeses - fresh mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, and provolone are great choices. Then a selection of olives, marinated artichokes, marinated mushrooms, peppadew sweet-hot peppers, roasted red peppers, or roasted cipollini onions.
For my arrangement, I like to put a small bowl in the center of my platter and fill it with Grape Tomato & Caper Salad. I love having the bright red of the tomatoes right in the middle. I then place my other antipasto items around the tomato salad, working in sections and doing my best to make a nice arrangement of colors.
You know though, if you simply make sure to include tasty good-quality items, you really can't go wrong with your arrangement.
Start by slicing some ripe, juicy grape tomatoes in half and put in lots of chopped fresh basil.
Then mix up a dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and capers.
Pour the dressing over the tomatoes, and top it all off with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Dish it up just as it is, or show it off in the center of a gorgeous antipasto platter and entertain away!
Either way, I know you'll enjoy it.
Source: My Mom, as adapted from Cooking Light magazine
(Printable recipe)
- 2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
- 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 T. drained small capers
- 2 T. olive oil
- 3 T. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 3 T. grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- Place halved tomatoes and basil in a bowl.
- Combine capers, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour over tomatoes, tossing to coat. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving.
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Lenovo has posted its earnings for the quarter ending December 2015, recording an overall revenue of $12.9 billion with a net profit of $300 million. The Chinese manufacturer's mobile division posted $3.2 billion in revenue, down 4 percent from the same period a year ago.
Lenovo sold 20.2 million smartphones during the period, a decline of 18.8 percent from Q3 2014. However, strong performance in India and Indonesia saw the vendor recording an increase of 206 and 318 percent respectively. Lenovo is now focusing on global markets for continued growth, with shipments outside China accounting for 83 percent of total volume. Motorola's quarterly shipments also increased by 25 percent, contributing $2 billion to Lenovo's coffers.
Lenovo is looking to cut $1.5 billion in costs this year, and is re-aligning its mobile business as Lenovo Moto and Lenovo Vibe. The manufacturer is also aggressively vying for more market share in the entry-level segment. The brand is also set to unveil a "more innovative, more attractive" Motorola phone sometime in July, which will be targeted at U.S. customers.
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As Milo is a chocolate & malt flavored powder is seemed a tasty cookie would be the way to go, as lelah looooves cookies (she has this weird American accent, so she calls them cookies, not biscuits). I use my thermocook for this recipe, but you can use good old elbow grease too.
160g Butter, soft
230g Sugar
1 Egg
100g Milo
120g Chocolate chips
240g Plain flour
3 teaspoons Baking powder
Preheat the oven to 160'c. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
Add the butter, sugar and egg to the thermocook bowl. 30sec/speed 7.
Add the Milo, and choc chips to the bowl. 2min/Speed 1.
Add the flour and baking powder to the bowl. 2mins/ Speed 2
Form small balls of the cookie dough in your hand. It will be sticky (slightly damp hands will stop it from sticking) and place on your lined baking trays.
Flatten the cookie ball and sprinkle a little of Milo powder on the top.
Continue this process leaving at least 2cm between each cookie. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cookies have darkened.
Leave the cookies on the tray to cool.
- These cookies spread alot during cooking so make sure you leave enough room between them.
- Cookies will come out very soft, this is OK!, they will harden up once cooled. Leave them on the trays to cool before moving.


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About the Programme
CATALYST Robotics DSA Preparatory Programme is developed by Nullspace to develop the next generation of young innovators and change-makers. Part of our goal is to help students get admitted to the school of their choice through the Direct School Admission Secondary (DSA-Sec) exercise.
Students in this program will be personally mentored by our instructors to develop science and electronics projects of their choice, and to learn skills such as programming, 3D printing, and mechanical design.
Class Format
CATALYST sessions are a mixture of small group consultation, project fabrication, and idea presentations. Students will get to build their own personal portfolio website to document and showcase their projects.
Prerequisites and Registration
To register for CATALYST, students must successfully complete Inventor Certificate Programme: Intermediate 2. During ICP Intermediate 1 and 2 level, students will be taught how to build their personal project portfolio website to document projects that they have done so far.
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There is a huge choice in this area depending on which growing method you have chosen to use. There are many brands, and many conflicting opinions on what's "best". Our advice to you is keep trying different varieties till you find the one that works best for you.
Nutrients and additive with the most visible and immediate impact on your crops will be flowering boosters so if you are new to indoor growing then thats always a good place to start after choosing a base nutrient. As with everything we sell if you are unsure please call in and see us or call us on 0114 245 8581 for expert advice.