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Bernadette McCrory
Bernadette McCrory
Adjunct Faculty
Contact Information:
- Phone: (402) 802-7178
- Address
- 720 N. 87th Street
- Omaha, NE 68114
B.S. Biomedical Engineering (2006). Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN
M.S. Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (2009). University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering (2012). University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
General Background
Bernadette McCrory, Ph.D. is a Research Scientist within the Movement and Neurosciences Center at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, a Research Assistant Professor within the Mechanical & Materials Engineering Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a Public Health Officer within the Nebraska Army National Guard. Dr. McCrory's focuses on improving healthcare quality and safety by assessing and developing intuitive medical equipment, instrumentation and systems. Her current research focuses on conducting biomechanical, physiological and neurocognitive research to protect the health and safety of healthcare workers and to promote independence and quality of life of persons with and without disabilities. She instructs courses concentrating on healthcare human factors and ergonomics, biostatistics and military preventive medicine.
Notable Publications/Presentations (formerly Brown-Clerk)
- Riggle, J.D, Miller, E.E., McCrory, B., Meitl, A., Lim, E., Hallbeck, M.S. & LaGrange, C.L.Ergonomic comparison of laparoscopic hand instruments in a single site surgery simulator with novices. Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies, In press.
- Riggle, J.D., Wadman, M.C., McCrory, B., Lowndes, B.R., Heald, E.A., Carstens, P.K. & Hallbeck, M.S. (2013). Task analysis method for procedural training curriculum development. Perspectives on Medical Education. Epub Ahead of Print: Dec 24 2013. doi:10.1007/s40037-013-0100-1
- Burnfield, J.M., McCrory, B., Shu, Y., Buster, T.W., Taylor, A.P. & Goldman, A.J. (2013). Comparative kinematic and electromyographic assessment of clinician- and device-assisted sit-to-stand transfers in patients with stroke, Physical Therapy, 93(10), 1331-1341.
- McCrory, B., Lowndes, B.R., LaGrange, C.A., Miller, E.E. & Hallbeck, M.S. (2013). Comparative usability testing of conventional and single incision laparoscopic surgery devices. Human Factors, 55(3), 619-631.
- McCrory, B., Lowndes, B.R., Thompson, D.L., Miller, E.E., Riggle, J.D., Wadman, M.C., & Hallbeck, M.S. (2012). Workload comparison of intraoral mask to standard mask ventilation using a cadaver model. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 56(1), 1728-1732.
- de Laveaga, A.E., McCrory, B., LaGrange, C.A., & Hallbeck, M.S. (2012). Evaluation of instrument dexterity and static resistance of laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgical ports. J.Med.Devices, 6(2), 021002.
- Rousek, J.B., Brown-Clerk, B., Lowndes, B.R., Balogh, B.J. & Hallbeck, M.S. (2012). Optimizing Integration of electrosurgical hand controls within a laparoscopic surgical tool. Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies, 21(3), 222-33.
- McCrory, B., Lowndes, B.R., Wirth, L.M., de Laveaga, A.E., LaGrange, C.A. & Hallbeck, M.S. (2012). Ergonomic evaluation of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery ports in a validated laparoscopic training model. Work, 41, 1884-1890.
- Walker, R.A., Thompson, D.L., Hallbeck, M.S., McCrory, B., Lowndes B.R., Lomneth, C.S., Luethge M.J., Lander, L., Miller, M.G., Raynovich, W. & Wadman, M.C. (2012). Comparative study of the effectiveness of the intraoral mask to traditional bag-valve mask ventilation in a lightly embalmed cadaver model. Pre-hospital Emergency Care, 17(1), 118.
- Brown-Clerk, B., Rousek, J.B., Lowndes, B.R., Eikhout, S.M., Balogh, B.J. & Hallbeck, M.S. (2011). Assessment of electrosurgical hand controls integrated into a laparoscopic grasper. Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies, 20(6), 321-8.
- Brown-Clerk, B., de Laveaga, A.E., LaGrange, C.A., Wirth, L.M., Lowndes, B.R. & Hallbeck, M.S. (2011). Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery versus conventional laparoscopic surgery: Comparison of surgical port performance in a surgical simulator with novices. Surgical Endoscopy, 25(7), 2210-8.
- Brown-Clerk, B., de Laveaga, A.E., LaGrange, C.A., Lowndes, B.R., Wirth, L.M. & Hallbeck, M.S. (2010). Evaluation of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) ports in a validated inanimate laparoscopic training model. Journal of Endourology, 24, Supplement 1, A283.
- de Laveaga, A.E., LaGrange, C.A., Brown-Clerk, B. & Hallbeck, M.S. (2010). Mechanical comparison of laparaoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgical ports. Journal of Endourology, 24, Supplement 1, A281-A282.
- Katsavelis, D., Siu, K.C., Brown-Clerk, B., Lee, I.H., Lee, Y.K., Oleynikov, D. & Stergiou, N. (2009). Validated robotic laparoscopic surgical training in a virtual-reality environment. Surgical Endoscopy, 23(1), 66-73.
- Brown-Clerk, B., Siu, K.C., Katsavelis, D., Lee, I.H., Oleynikov, D. & Stergiou, N. (2008). Validating advanced robot-assisted laparoscopic training task in virtual reality. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 132, 45-49.
- Brown-Clerk, B., Siu, K.C., Katsavelis, D., Lee, I.H., Oleynikov, D. & Stergiou, N. (2007). Electromyographic Activity Determines Task Difficulty for Robotic Laparoscopic Training Programs. Journal of Biomechanics, 40, S643.
- Siu, K-C., Lee, I.H., Brown-Clerk, B., Katsavelis, D., Oleynikov, D. & Stergiou, N. (2007). Nonlinear analysis validate the need to learn surgical skill. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 29, S130.
Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics, Inc. Biological sample collection, homogenization, and separation device. U.S. Patent Application 61/628,688, Unpublished (filing date November 2, 2012)
Professional Service/Recognition/Charitable Boards
Dr. McCrory is a member of the Nebraska Army National Guard, American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and Public Health Association of Nebraska (PHAN)


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Al-Hallaj_ A Great Sufi Mystic: By Aparna Sharma
For all the tertiary differences in various religions and traditions, the fundamental truths are by far, the same. Therefore in a lot many spiritual traditions other than Vedanta, we find glimpses (and sometimes vast expansive vistas) of Advaita.
Al-Ḥallāj- (full name: Abū al-Mughīth al-Ḥusayn ibn Manṣūr al-Ḥallāj ) is one such Islamic mystic who reveals the highest of non-dualistic thoughts in his words.
Your spirit is mingled with mine
as wine is mixed with water;
whatever touches you touches me.
In all the stations of the soul you are I.
(From Diwan al-Hallaj. English version by Bernard Lewis)
One of the earliest Sufi masters, Al Hallaj lived between 858 – 922 AD. Leading most of his life as a dervish wanderer, he would often go into trances where he felt one with all the creation, existence, with God.
I have seen my Lord with the eye of my heart, and I said: "Who are You?" He said:"You."
(Diwan al-Hallaj, M. 10)
Al-Ḥallāj was born in the southern Iranian community of Ṭūr in the province of Fars. As a youngster, he memorized the Quran and would often retreat from worldly pursuits to join other mystics in study.
Later in life Al-Hallaj married and made a pilgrimage to Mecca and subsequently traveled extensively. During this period he started to write and teach Sufi ideas to a growing number of followers. After a period of traveling in India and other parts of Central Asia he settled down in the Abbasid capital of Baghdad.
Al-Ḥallāj has been identified as an "intoxicated" Ṣūfī in contradistinction to a "sober" one. The former are those who, in the moment of ecstasy, are so overcome by the presence of the divine that awareness of personal identity is lost and who experience a merging with ultimate reality.
I find it strange that the divine whole can be borne by my little human part, Yet due to my little part's burden, the earth cannot sustain me. (Akhbar al-Hallaj, 11)
I do not cease swimming in the seas of love, rising with the wave, then descending; now the wave sustains me, and then I sink beneath it; love bears me away where there is no longer any shore.
(Diwan al-Hallaj, M. 34)
He believed that it was only God who could pronounce the Tawhid, whereas man's prayer was to be one of kun, surrender to his will:
"Love means to stand next to the Beloved, renouncing oneself entirely and transforming oneself in accordance to Him."
(Massignon, 74)
He spoke of God as his "Beloved," "Friend" "You," and felt that "his only self was (God)," to the point that he could not even remember his own name."
I have seen my Lord with the eye of my heart, and I said: "Who are You?" He said:"You."
(Diwan al-Hallaj, M. 10)
Tawhid implies that all phenomena are manifestations of a single reality, or Wujud (being), which is indeed al-Haq (Truth, God).
Al Hallaj, on the other hand, had direct experiences of non-duality to such heights that he once pronounced
"Ana al-haqq" ("I am the Truth"–i.e., God).
At the time, this was considered to be highly blasphemous as neither the people nor his Sufi masters would understand the perspective of this mystic. He was persecuted and found guilty of heresy. After 11 years in prison Al Hallaq was tortured and crucified by the Abbasid rulers. There are many accounts which say that even under torture he was calm, detached and was willing to forgive those who tortured him. Before being put to death he said:
Now stands no more between Truth and me
Or reasoned demonstration,
Or proof of revelation;
Now, brightly blazing full, Truth's lumination
Each flickering, lesser light.
The drama of his life and death has been considered a reference point in Islāmic history. He is revered today as a martyr for truth by many Sufis and mystics.
Al Hallaj's poetry typically reflects the idea of non-duality and height of ecstatic union with the Beloved
I am the One Whom I Love
I am the One whom I love, and the One whom I love is myself.
We are two souls incarnated in one body;
if you see me, you see Him,
if you see Him, you see us.

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EEO/AGI/Hutton Club: "The adventures of Curiosity in Gale Crater, Mars" Prof. Sanjeev Gupta
"The adventures of Curiosity in Gale Crater, Mars" – 4pm, Friday.
This week's Joint Hutton Club / EEO-AGI(S) seminar will be given by Prof. Sanjeev Gupta of the NASA/JPL Mars Science Laboratory and Imperial College London.
The seminar will take place THIS Friday 22nd Nov at *4pm* in the Old Library, Geography Building, Univ. of Edinburgh, Drummond Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9XP.
A selection of refreshments and snacks will be available.
Please note the earlier time this week due to this being a Hutton Club-led talk.
NB AGI Geo-Drinks will still follow as usual for informal professional networking held from 5.45 in Teviot Library Bar, Bristo Sq, EH8 9AJ. All welcome – please do come along and meet colleagues and fellow AGI members.
See you all at *4* on Friday.


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Parenting and healthy active lifestyle blog
Hi hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine ?
As a sufferer of a bad back I know too well that it's extremely difficult to perform your daily activities as you usually would once back pain occurs. I have slipped discs in my back and nerve pain and some nerve damage in my legs because of this. Im always looking for ways to help ease the pain slightly. The things that have helped me during a bout of acute pain are:
Now putting on a nice ice pack to soothe the nerves or having a nice hot bath works wonders while your in it but what about when your having to look after your children or going to work etc. It's not very practical wen trying to adapt to a "normal" healthy lifestyle. I'm so glad I came across a product that really helps transition from the acute phase to a more manageable problem.
I was asked to review this lovely seat cushion with massager, heat function and cooling function:
I initially tested this chair cover out in the car. This product is absolutely fantastic for keeping you warm in the colder weather and cool whilst driving in the heat and since the weather has recently taken a turn, I've had the opportunity of testing out both functions – both to much satisfaction. The cooling function really helps to keep you concentrated on driving during the hot summer months and it's also great for if you have nerve problems as it can help to soothe those sharp pains. Similarly the heated function really helps to soothe the pain from my back which makes driving that bit more manageable.
Then I was able to test the chair cover out on a chair in the home as it is easy to transport and fix to another chair my the clip device at the top. The cover is lightweight but looks very luxurious with the leather look so it fits in with interior decor and in the car just blends in with the usual seats.
Once back pain becomes more manageable, this is what helps me keep the pain under control:
Therefore the seat cushion is perfect to keep for everyday use to help with pain management.
This seat cover is not just for people with back pain, it can be used by anybody to help feel calm and relaxed whilst driving or sat at a computer. Take a look here:
Some great tips
I need to get one of those cushions… my back has been killing me since having Harvey!!!


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Monday, October 21, 2013
Just (9) Days Left on our Script to Comic Supernatural Noir~ "Lovecraft P.I."
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text: Cloudsville, MidHeaven. "It slipped from my hands" claims the alien, who was pulled over by a fighter squadron initially for speeding but then also cited for talking on a cell phone while flying in US air space. This took place over Texas, where everything is BIG. And based on the size of phone, the alien must be 60 feet tall. The poor guy in the background just found out his insurance doesn't cover cell phones falling from sky.


text: On 12/21/2010 11:39 PM, G. Eric Babcock wrote: > We consistently work concurrently on multiple Release Branches (*Chapter 4. > Branching and Merging > <http://svnbook.red-bean.com/nightly/en/svn.branchmerge.commonpatterns.html#svn.branchmerge.commonpatterns.release>*). > A big problem is the failure to 'forward fit' changes from older release > branches into newer release branches. I read how we could manually > 'remember' and merge older release branches into newer release branches - > but we need to systematically ensure this is done, or in rare cases > consciously not done. I suppose there is a corollary condition of removing > changes from newer release branches when they are reverted from older > branches, or ensuring there was a conscious decision to to not remove them. > > Is there any discussion on how to manage this with subversion? The book probably doesn't cover this material. I'd recommend inquiring at users at subversion.apache.org. -- C. Michael Pilato <cmpilato at red-bean.com> | http://cmpilato.blogspot.com/


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Felix O'Hare + Bridget Murray
3 Children
Family Group Information
| 29 June 1818
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
St. John's Church
Source: New South Wales. Department of Justice and Attorney General. NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. [data-base on-line]. Sydney: the Registry.
Text: The New South Wales BDM marriage record shows no other detail apart from their names and that of the church.
Source: Ancestry.com, 'New South Wales, Australia, Registers of Convicts' Applications to Marry, 1826-1851' [Database Online].
Text: Bridget Murray age 28, per Canada, in the factory
Felix Hare age 30, Servant to Mr Caddy, per Fanny
Event Date: 2 Mar 1818
Source: Ancestry.com. New South Wales, Australia, St. John's Parramatta, Marriages, 1790-1966 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Citation details: No 605
Text: Felix Hare, prisoner age 30, per Fanny of the parish of Parramatta
and Bridget Murrey, prisoner age 28 per Canada of ditto
were married in this church by banns
this 29th day of June 1818
by me Samuel Marsden
Both Felix and Bridget made their X marks in the register
in the presence of Henry Armstrong who made his X mark
and Mary Walsh who signed the register
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Whether you're a seasoned minimalist or just starting your journey to own less, it's always good to take a close look at our possessions and consciously decide what adds value, and what does not. Decluttering is an ongoing process and to help, we'll occasionally post tips to make it easier to own less.
One type of item that's easy to overlook, and accumulate too much of, is winter accessories. Cold weather hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and the like lay forgotten for half the year, until suddenly the cold months are upon us. It's easy to think, as the weather turns from summer to fall, that we may need a hat or some mittens in the coming months, and buy without taking stock of what we already have first. And with the gift giving holiday of Christmas, winter wear makes for popular gifts. If it's not socks in your stocking, it's a new scarf, hat or gloves.
This stuff collects easily.
There's another reason you should take stock of your winter accessories and consider paring down: There may be someone in your community who needs some winter wear this season. By paring down, and donating what you don't need, you'll help those less fortunate in your community to stay warm, and safe, this winter season.
While I can't tell you exactly how many pieces you should have, I can tell you this: for the most part, you'll wear only one hat, one scarf and one pair of gloves at a time, so a great place to start is by picking your favorite all-weather hat, scarf and pair of gloves or mittens. These will be your go-to pieces when the temperature starts to drop, and ideally, should be able to be the only items you need to stay warm for an entire winter season.
However, each of us have different needs in winter, so if you require a lighter or heavier item, by all means, keep those, too. For example, if you ski regularly, a pair of heavy-duty skiing gloves are a must. If you live somewhere with warmer winters, like the US Southeast, it might make sense to keep some lighter items on hand, as too heavy of a hat won't keep you toasty, it'll roast you.
For me, I decided to declutter my own winter accessories, and found out I have three hats, four pairs of gloves and a scarf. I'll be keeping two of the hats, the Icebreaker Pocket Beanie, which packs light and is great for cool days, and the Alpacas of Montana WindStopper which is perfect for deep winter months when I visit relatives in Wisconsin. However, I'll be donating the third one, a military surplus "radar" hat that I was hoping would be great for winter, but fits a little too tight. For the gloves, I actually find the two glove liners, Arc'teryx Gothic and these military surplus glove liners each work great on their own, and even better together when it gets really cold. The other two pairs are old gloves I didn't even know I had until I decluttered, and are both going to be donated. And the scarf is a military surplus wool scarf that couldn't be warmer, and is easily on of my favorite winter pieces.
So, if you've got a few minutes, I highly recommend finding all your own winter accessories, keeping those you use most often, and donating the ones you don't.
Have you decluttered your winter accessories lately? What pieces do you find most useful to keep? Have you donated your excess winter accessories this season?


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Popis hry Happy Easter PuzzleIt's time to start painting! Look what happens when bunny and chicken work together. What will we discover when the picture comes into full color? Complete the puzzle to see the effects of chicken and bunny cooperation in this Easter jigsaw puzzle.
Ovládání a pravidla hry Happy Easter PuzzlePlay by dragging the pieces with a mouse and dropping them in the correct place.
StatistikyTato hra se hrála již 711 krát.
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Pecan Lodge – Dallas, Texas
Justin and Diane Fourton set up shop in Shed #2 of the old Dallas Farmers Market in 2010, and did nothing less than take the Texas Barbecue scene by storm! Most would expect with a name like Pecan Lodge, they stoke their fires with pecan wood. You would be wrong. The name comes from Justin's grandfather's ranch out near Abilene, and the meat is smoked over mostly mesquite and little oak. Still, there's just something about the flavor they infuse into their brisket that makes you wonder what they are doing in the pit-room.
After a few years at the Dallas Farmers Market, Pecan Lodge moved into their new location on Main and Pryor in Dallas (Deep Ellum). The fires may burn 24/7, but the dining room is only for lunch (11am-3pm) other than Friday and Saturday, where they stay open until 10pm. And don't even think about making the drive on a Monday, because you'll only see a CLOSED sign in the window and feel sorrow in your soul (ask me, I know!)
The Brisket:
I have tried both the moist brisket and the burnt ends. At most places, I prefer the burnt ends, as they have the most flavor. However, at Pecan Lodge, I have stopped ordering the ends and just stay with the moist, as it packs PLENTY of flavor and just falls apart with ease, whereas the ends can be a bit tough and dry in comparison. Even though the brisket slices were served thick, there was absolutely no need for a knife! The thick cut brisket just pulled apart with a fork, and was truly SUPERB! The bark was full of flavor, and the fats just melted in the mouth, exploding in deliciousness! Chewing was optional. Even the center meat was tasty, smoky flavor throughout. Frankly, this is what all brisket should strive to be!
The Ribs:
Delicious! The flavor of Pecan Lodge's pork spare ribs leave nothing to be desired. Texas Monthly called them out for being a bit on the sweet side. It's true, they use some kind of a sweet glaze, but not as heavy as Luling City Market. My only complaint was that the few times I've been there, the pork ribs were consistently a bit tough to pull from the bone. But with such a fantastic bark, excellent flavor, and tender meat, I found myself forgiving them of this trespass!
The Sausage:
I only order "original" sausage when judging a BBQ joint. I don't care if they offer a myriad of other options (Smoky Denmarks, Micklethwait's Craft Meats, etc..), I only judge the sausage that I am served when I ask for their "original." Pecan Lodge has two sausages, the Regular Pork, and the Jalapeno Cheddar Beef. As I ordered the "original", I suppose I was given the Pork, but cannot be certain. I say this because I have found the sausage to be different on the various occasions I have been there. This could just be a function of the hand-packing and grinding that goes in to produce the sausage, creating a slightly different product over time. However, the constant theme has been that I find whatever sausage I am served to be fantastic! It is always delicious, and some of the few sausages I have completely devoured at a tasting (more often than not I take my leftovers home to my wife!) It is that good! The casings seem to be a bit thick, requiring more effort to get a clean cut. I wasn't patient enough for that, so most of my bites were ragged and half falling apart! I just couldn't get it in my mouth fast enough. Of all the sausage I've tried, I put Pecan Lodge sausage in the same grouping as LA Barbecue, Lambert's, and Freedman's. Definitely better than the traditional "Lockhart" style sausage you find at Smitty's, Kreuz Market, or Black's.
The Sides:
If the smoked meats weren't enough to make you plan a trip to Dallas to stand in line for lunch, the sides just might! The beans are terrific, not just your ordinary ranch style pinto beans. These beans have a kick! Very tasty. Aside from the beans, the macaroni and cheese with bacon crumbles is the very best I have ever eaten! Ok, maybe not to the level of the crab mac & cheese at Truluck's, but compared to anything less than $8 per serving, it is tops! Truly a gourmet flavor unlike anything you've probably ever had. And if that wasn't enough, The Dallas Observer named Pecan Lodge as having one of the six best baskets of fried okra in Dallas. And I haven't even gotten to the collard greens, rolls, banana pudding, southern fried chicken, or the famous Hot Mess (loaded sweet potato).
Pecan Lodge is rightfully in the top five BBQ joints in Texas by anyone's calculation. By my calculation, Pecan Lodge scored an impressive TRULY EXCELLENT rating, the highest ever given out by The Best of Texas Barbecue.


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by G. Edward Griffin
How To Drain A Bathtub
The first words I typed at the top of the page before getting to the substance of this message were "Epicenter Report #1." Obviously, that wasn't meant to be a grabber headline to catch anyone's interest. It was just a filename for future identification. For me, however, it was a source of great satisfaction because it represents an incredibly important milestone. Today I am celebrating the completion of my 87 th trip around the sun, but that's not the milestone I'm talking about. My major focus during the last 58 of those trips has been a crusade for liberty and human dignity against the forces of collectivism. Throughout most of that time, it has been a losing battle. Over those years, I have watched what once appeared to be an invincible and virtuous nation gradually and inexorably morph into something totally different and dark, like a dry washcloth tossed into the bathtub, slowly yielding to the rising wetness, sinking further and further until even the highest dry point finally is submerged. I often…Read More
First public presentation of Freedom Force. The year was 2006, history in the making.
There have been many proposals for ways to reverse the global tide of collectivism, but none have worked. In this address, G. Edward Griffin, explains why. The reason is so simple, it will astound you. Once we clear away that single barrier, the plan for a counter-force falls quickly into place. 67 minutes that could change your world view.
Now. let's go deeper. The following presentation was delivered on December 13, 2016, (ten years after the one above) at the 3rd Freedom Force Congress in Phoenic, Arizona. It is called This Thing Called Power. It is essential knowledge for understanding the Freedom Force motto: Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt (Those without power cannot defend freedom). Click image to begin.
Freedom Force International is a network of men and women from all parts of the world and all walks of life who are concerned over loss of personal liberty and growth of government power. We are not mere complainers but have a plan to do something about it.
In spite of differences in culture, nationality, race, religion, life style, education, and economic status, we are in solidarity with The Creed of Freedom, which is a statement of principles that guide us in our mission. That mission is threefold:
1. To be keeper-of-the-flame for the ideals expressed in The Creed of Freedom.
2. To bring unity to the global freedom movement.
3. Using parliamentary action, to remove collectivists from control of the power centers of society and replace them with individualists.
In short, the mission of Freedom Force is nothing less than to be the Guardians of liberty.
Totalitarianism is on the rise because advocates of all-powerful government have taken control of the power centers in every society.
Power centers are organizations – such as political parties, labor unions, church groups, media centers, and professional societies – that hold political power based on their claim to represent their members and on their ability to lead public opinion.
It has taken many years for them to achieve that dominance over society, but they have succeeded. It does no good to complain or to theorize about what should be done. As long as big-government advocates hold power, nothing will change.
We must not be like cats. One of the differences between dogs and cats is that cats focus on effects but dogs focus on causes. If you toss a pebble at a cat, it will look at the pebble. If you toss it at a dog, it will look at you.
Too many people are like cats. They are rightly concerned about their loss of security, freedom, and privacy, but they do little more than hiss and wail without knowing why these things are happening. In Freedom Force,
however, we focus on the cause and then work to eliminate it.
The decline of civilization is not the result of blind forces of history operating beyond compre-hension or control. It is caused by a small but well defined group of people who believe this decline is necessary for what they fondly call The New World Order but which we recognize as modern, high-tech feudalism.
The identities of these elitists are known. They have names. They belong to organizations. They meet together to create strategies and they work jointly to implement them. Since they now dominate the power centers of society, our response is clear. They must be removed from their positions of power. Any other plan is doomed to failure.
That, however, is not enough. If we focus solely on the identities and personalities of those who are promoting the decline of liberty, we will be stumped by the fact that, even if we should succeed in removing them from office, there are many more just like them waiting to take their places.
It's not the identities or party affiliations of these people that matters. It's what they believe, what ideology they hold.
Their ideology has a name. It's called collectivism, a concept that government is master and people must obey because it's for their own good. It's pointless to get rid of one collectivist only to be replaced by another.
It is time to stop acting like cats, stop being fascinated by the personalities and deeds of our leaders. We must be like dogs and focus on their ideology, because that is the cause of their deeds.
The solution is simple. It is to reclaim control of the power centers of society, one-by-one, just the way collectivists captured them in the first place. Replace them with individualists, people who have no personal agendas except to defend freedom.
This will unleash the vast human potential for prosperity and
happiness that can be realized only in the absence of coercion and oppression by the state.
To reach that goal, however, those who cherish freedom must do more than complain. They must reach for power. That is the meaning of the Freedom Force motto: Impotentes defendere libertatem non possunt, which is Latin for:
Those without power
cannot defend freedom.
The strategy can be further summarized as:
Don't fight city hall when you can BE city hall.
An idea whose time has come.


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The various renewables promoters are suggesting that the UK should aim for '100% renewable energy by 2050' on the strength of claims that new battery storage technology will soon be available to overcome the intermittency of wind and solar energy. Let's look at the feasibility of this idea.
Solar PV provides a burst of energy centered around mid-day. This may extend for as long as twelve hours in summer, but the maximum output is only achieved for a few hours. Cloud cover can reduce the output by a large factor, hence energy yields differ from day to day. In midwinter, output is typically one tenth of that in summer.
Hence we see here that firstly, backup must cover the period between sunrise and sunset every day. That is the minimum backup requirement. The worst case requirement is that of winter, when two or more months may suffer near-zero solar power.
Wind also suffers intermittency, although it follows a rather different pattern from solar. Greatest outputs tend to be in the winter and spring, with less in summer and autumn. At any time of year, a high pressure region settling over the UK can result in several days with little or no wind. In some instances this has extended to three weeks of calm.
The Grid has little inherent storage capacity. For the most part, generating capacity has to be adjusted in real time such that supply equals demand.
Renewables can usefully serve as part of Grid capacity, up to a point. Provided that the percentage of renewables is significantly less than that of other power sources in the mix, the other sources can quite simply be adjusted to make-up for the changes in renewables output. This arrangement is what we presently have, and it works well.
However, when the requirement becomes one of entirely replacing other energy sources with renewables, that option no longer exists. In that case, there HAS to be some way of storing the renewable energy for use when the wind doesn't blow.
UK historical electricity production
UK electrical requirements are for a base night-time demand of about 25GW*, rising to 35GW on a summer day, and up to 55GW on a cold winter day. Of that, about 8GW is available from nuclear, plus a couple of GW from hydro and international feeds.
Thus, if we are to eliminate fossil fuels that leaves an amount ranging from 15GW to 45GW to be supplied from renewables. Or, from batteries when there is no wind or sun.
* To give an idea of scale, a gigawatt is essentially a million one-bar electric fires, or ten million traditional light bulbs.
The backup requirements for both wind and solar energy types require that for complete security of supply, other sources, or stored renewable energy, must be able to stand-in for several weeks at a continuous stretch.
Logistically, if we wanted to be genuinely 100% renewable, we'd need battery backup to cover about a month of cloudy skies and nil wind. However, such extended outages only occur once in a while, so to be more realistic let's specify a week's battery backup, and agree to use fossil fuels to cover longer outages. After all, that shouldn't happen too often.
So as a ballpark, a week's backup is what we'll settle for. The UK baseload, minus nuclear and hydro, we could take as 25GW on average. So, we need a battery with a capacity of 25 x 24 x 7 gigawatt hours. 4,200GWh.
A car battery stores about one millionth of a gigawatt-hour,and costs maybe £50 wholesale. It is probably the cheapest option. Lead acid technology is however not ideal for this kind of duty owing to its problems with deep discharge and limited cycle life. Lithium would be a better option, although more costly.
Turning towards batteries actually intended for this kind of purpose, the lithium-based Tesla Powerwall stores 14 kWh, or 14 millionths of a gigawatt-hour, and costs $5,500 USD at one-off prices.
The individual cells typically used to build such packs are known as the 18650 style, and cost from £1 up in bulk quantities, although the quality brands will typically be £2 to £3 each. They each hold around 2.5Ah at 3.7 volts, which equates to around 10 watt-hours. Thus a Powerwall-equivalent pack would contain 1,400 such cells, at a cost of £2800 if the unit cost is £2. This fits in quite well with Tesla's retail price for the Powerwall, so let's just assume that we couldn't undercut Tesla's prices by all that much even if we built our own.
To give it its due, the Powerwall is actually quite a cost-effective product for home electricity backup. However, Grid-scale backup involves entirely different amounts of energy storage. It's the sheer scale of such a project that's the issue.
There is also a larger Tesla product, the Powerpack, which according to Wikipedia has a per-kWh cost of around $400.
Another possibility being widely touted by the various Green Tech websites is the Flow Battery. Using liquid electrolyte stored in external tanks, this does lend itself to larger deployments. Figures for actual cost of these units are quite hard to come by, but the lowest projected cost I've found for a unit in-development is $250 per kWh, or about $3000 for the equivalent to a Powerwall in storage capacity. That might come down with development of this relatively new technology. For the moment though, all known available flow batteries are more costly per unit storage than lithium.
OK, Tesla it is.
So, let us assume that we could talk Elon Musk down to $4000 each for a bulk purchase of Powerwalls. How many would we need for our week's Grid backup?
14kWh is 14 millionths of a GWh, so to supply 4,200GWh for our week of no wind or sun, we would need 4200/14 million of them. That's 300 million Powerwalls for a week's Grid backup.
Thus, every person alive in the UK has to buy five Powerwalls and we're done. No problem. Of course that includes OAPs, the unemployed, and children on pocket money.
In national budget terms, the cost would be 300 million times $4000, or $1.26 trillion. For the sake of argument, call it a round trillion pounds Sterling.
Bear in mind that's for a week's backup. If we wanted to go the 'really, really green' route and ensure that we never (well, hardly ever) had to resort to burning stuff dug out of the ground, the cost would be more like four trillion.
When we talk about such large amounts of money it's often difficult to visualise the kind of sum involved. Therefore let's compare it with a very large, very costly endeavour we all know of: The Apollo program.
According to Wikipedia, the entire Apollo project cost $24 billion US Dollars, 1973 value. The equivalent in today's money would be somewhat over $170 billion dollars. We could call it £200 billion for the sake of argument. So, for the cost of a single week's Grid backup using batteries, we could finance at least five Apollo programs. The original Apollo program put six crews of two astronauts each onto the surface of the moon. There were also three missions which visited the moon but did not land, but for the sake of argument let's call it six. So, six missions for £200 billion.
Think about this carefully for a minute: The cost of just one week's worth of Grid backup, using technologies known to exist today, is equal to that of thirty moon landings.
In reality the cost of 30 missions would probably be less than five times the cost of six, because your development costs would only arise once, and would be be spread over a larger number of launches. It gives us a good enough comparison though.
If we decided that we needed four weeks' worth of battery backup, then the cost would equate to at least 120 missions to the moon.
Of course in reality, we might decide to spend the money on something other than moon landings. Your call on that one. I'm just trying to illustrate the scale of the money involved, though.
One possibility is that the battery backup idea may be a gambit, played by renewables promoters in order to secure increased government funding for their products. By talking as if the development of battery backup is almost a done deal, politicians may be convinced to offer favourable contract terms, untroubled by concerns over intermittency.
Intermittency is after all the single greatest drawback of renewables, and IF it could be solved, then renewable energy would be a far more valuable commodity on the world energy markets. It might even be seen to entirely replace fossil fuels in some roles. Thus, to claim that energy storage will soon be available, and at a viable cost, is nothing short of playing an ace of spades in the energy game. Is that ace genuine though, or did it come from the gambler's sleeve? That is the question.
Existing supply contracts require that all energy generated by renewables has to be paid for, whether is used or not. These arrangements were provided since historically it was recognised that the lack of energy storage could otherwise leave fledgeling renewables operators unable to break even. However, with renewables promoters now stating categorically that energy storage will be available, and soon, the justification for providing such contracts no longer exists.
Indeed, if renewables operators were able to negotiate further such contracts, the failure of the promised storage to materialise would hurt the consumer, but be largely unimportant to the equipment operator, for whom it would be business as usual generating electricity that might or might not be wanted, and getting paid anyway.
That would be a dangerous situation to get ourselves into, since a poorly-worded contract might land the taxpayer with still having to pay for unused energy from wind turbines, solar farms etc for which no energy storage exists or will ever exist. Even though the equipment was bought on the strength of energy storage being promised, it might prove hard for governments to back-out of such contracts.
The important aspect of this, therefore, is not to let our governments get us into open-ended contracts for renewable energy infrastructure, as has so often happened in the past. Instead, either make it a condition of payment for such hardware that energy storage shall be developed, or else only offer to pay a strike price for dispatchable renewable energy.
That is, pay only a guaranteed minimum price for energy which meets an identified demand. Thus, if the operators have energy storage as promised they will be able to sell their energy at a profit as and when it is needed. In which case everyone is happy. If it transpires that they do not have and cannot develop storage though, then they will have to take whatever price they can get for their energy at the time the it becomes available. Which, if all demand is already being satisfied, might not be much.
With such an agreement, if cost-effective storage is developed then it's win-win for everyone. Failure to develop cost-effective energy storage would only hurt the operators who promised us that storage in the first place. Instead of hurting the public, the Grid operators, or other energy providers, as happens with unconditionally guaranteed prices.
There are indications that the Westminster government has already set it sights on the second approach, of offering strike prices for dispatchable energy, thereby making intermittency a problem for the equipment operator to deal with, rather than for the user.
I've not yet seen any indications that Holyrood is following suit, but let's hope they see the sense in such an arrangement.


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For the serious fisher, Vexilar has been a household name since 1960, when it came out with its first product, the Deptherm. While the Deptherm was only able to measure the depth and temperature of the water, advancements in Vexilar products now allow fishers to determine where fish are lurking. Though the Vexilar products only show flashing colors, with a little practice you can break the code to interpret the information you need to know.
Identify the zero signal. There is a 0 on the top of the display with a broad red bar. Consider this the surface of the water.
Use the Range knob. The Range knob can be adjusted to show the best range of depth for the body of water you are on. The range X1 is best for water 0 to 20 feet deep; X2 for 0 to 40 feet; X3 for 0 to 60 feet; X4 for 0 to 80 feet; and X10 for 0 to 200 feet. To correctly read the depth, you will have to multiply the numbers on the circle by the Range value. For example, if a green flash shows up on the 5 mark while you are at a X3 range, you will multiply 5 by 3 to get 15 feet.
Find the bottom. There should be a second red band, the same size or larger than the zero signal. If you do not have a second red band, adjust the Range knob until you find one. The leading edge (the edge with the lowest value as determined by the numbers on the circle) is your depth.
Find a fish. Red flashes are the strongest signals and the most likely to be fish. Orange flashes are medium signals, and green flashes are the weakest signals. If you are stationary, a signal may start out green, turn orange and then red. This is very likely to be a fish moving towards the bait.
Use the zoom display. Switching the unit to AZ, or "Auto Zoom," mode with give a close up view of the bottom six feet of the water on the left-hand side of the display. The right side will show the entire depth of the water at twice the range setting. For example, if you have the Range set to 4x, the right side of the display must be multiplied by eight to find the right depths.
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The Ultimate EU Test Book Assistants 2018 is designed specifically for those preparing for Assistant-level European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competitions for jobs in the EU institutions. It is relevant for all Assistant (AST) and Secretaries (AST-SC) exams. (Note: a separate edition is available for ADMINISTRATOR competitions.)
The focus is on the so-called pre-selection tests as this is where the great majority of candidates fail. There are chapters on the skills and shortcuts needed in tackling verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning questions, with comprehensive practice exercises designed to simulate AST-level competitions. Multiple choice questions are accompanied by detailed answer explanations to enable you to understand your mistakes and improve your speed and accuracy. The book additionally includes situational judgement, prioritising and organising, and accuracy tests, as well as a detailed guide to the whole EPSO exam process from start to finish.
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18th May 2018
Oil Drilling Activity
Onshore US drilling activity increased by 2 to reach a total of 1023 rigs; those targeting oil was flat with the total at 844. Across the three major unconventional oil basins, the oil rig total was 588, with Permian up 4, Eagle Ford and Williston each down 1.
From January 2017 to April 2018, US crude oil and other liquids inventories decreased by 162 million barrels while OECD inventories decreased by 234 million barrels.
Natural Gas – Critical year sets LNG industry path
2018 could be a critical year that will indicate the path that the LNG industry is on for the next decade. The last two years have seen record low sanctioned LNG capacity since the late 1990s. 2016 and 2017, respectively, had 6.3 MMtpa and 3.4 MMtpa of LNG capacity sanctioned compared to 20+ MMtpa in each of the years between 2011 and 2015.
The annual APPEA conference this week in Adelaide was perhaps the first litmus test of opinion since the surprise upturn in demand and price firming that has been witnessed over this last heating season, with many buyers, sellers and LNG developers expressing their views.
With many commentators now taking an about-face on their comments just a year ago, when they were predicting a long running overhang in supply, the mood is definitely shifting among LNG project developers. There is also an increasing degree of nervousness among some of the large buyers that they may need to start to secure supply before it is too late.
A return to twenty years, take or pay oil-indexed contracts seems highly unlikely, but some kind of middle ground, with more flexibility for buyers, coupled with adequate volume certainty for sellers, seems likely to emerge in 2018.
However, the one thing that the market will be looking out for, more than anything else, is that the first quarter year on year increase in Chinese LNG demand, coming in at a staggering 59% more than 2017, is a solid trend.
Total and Shell announced this week a new tight gas condensate project development onshore Oman with a related investment in a 1 MMTPA LNG ship bunkering terminal to be built alongside existing export facilities. More such niche LNG developments will be required if the world's maritime trade is to continue moving further away from heavy fuel oil consumption.
The famous quote by Aristotle, that one swallow does not a summer make, was referred to in this column back in the early New Year, in response to the first signs of a spot price recovery in LNG. At this point, that single swallow looks to be turning into a flock, technically known as a "gulp" of swallows. It is hard to know who is taking the biggest gulp right now ... LNG sellers, hoping for signs of a solid uptake, or LNG buyers, wondering whether to take the plunge and commit to new supply.
Crude Oil – Billion barrels of lost oil pushes crude to $80
The recent rise in prices sends a strong signal about the need for more production and slower growth in oil consumption. In the next few months, the narrative will increasingly turn to boosting supply and restraining demand to stabilize inventories and return the market to balance.
Between 2014 and 2017, oil market "rebalancing" meant restricting production, stimulating demand and cutting excess inventories. For the rest of 2018 and 2019, rebalancing will mean precisely the opposite.
The oil industry has always been subject to deep and prolonged cycles of boom and bust, and there is no reason to think the next few years will be any different. Cyclical behavior is the single most important distinguishing characteristic of oil markets and prices, and is deeply rooted in the industry's structure. The price cycle is driven by the low responsiveness of production and consumption to minor changes in prices.
The behavior of many oil producers and consumers exhibits a strong backward-looking component, so decisions tend to be based on where prices have been recently rather than where they are likely to go.
The sacrifice of almost a billion barrels in lost oil output for the global crude market to remove a deep supply surplus, but oil prices have now hit a level of $80 a barrel. Brent crude futures reached an intraday high of $80.18 on Thursday, breaching the $80 a barrel level for the first time since November 2014.
A vast overhang of unwanted crude stocks has now vanished; investors are buying into the oil price rally more than at any time in the last four years and market spectators are beginning to talk about oil prices returning to $100 per barrel.
WTI futures market is responding, with trades above $60/Bbl well into 2020, permitting smaller E&P developers to underwrite their planned 2018, 2019 capital investments whilst at the same time the major players can take on the trading risk as they gear up for their very large tight oil investment programs.
Weekly Recap
Drilling Activity
Total US rig count (including the Gulf of Mexico) stands at 1046, up 1 this week. The horizontal rig count stands at 919, up 1 this week.
Compared to a November 2014 figure of 1,876 active rigs, the current level is firmly above 50% of the 2014 high. The rig market for highest spec rigs is tight (90%+ utilization) with the largest land rig providers targeting upgrades to some of the modest specification AC rigs to permit efficient pad drilling of long laterals. However, if modest improvements in rig day rates are swallowed up by higher operating costs, there will be little margin left to fund large-scale investment in refurbished or new-build rigs.
Crude Oil Price
Brent, the global benchmark for oil, increased $2.09 to $79.34 a barrel, reflecting a gain of 2.71% on the week.
WTI crude rose $0.16 to $71.33 a barrel, up 0.22% on the week.
US Crude Oil Supply and Demand
US crude oil refinery inputs averaged 16.6 million barrels per day, with refineries at 91.1% of their operating capacity last week. This is 149,000 barrels per day more than the previous week's average.
US gasoline demand over the past four weeks was 9.4 million barrels, up 0.7% from a year ago. Total commercial petroleum inventories decreased by 0.7 million barrels last week.
On the supply side, EIA data indicated that total domestic crude production increased 20,000 barrels to 10,723 million barrels a day. The Lower 48 crude production now stands at 10,221 million barrels per day, an increase of 20,000 barrels this week.
US crude imports averaged 7.6 million barrels per day last week, up by 0.278 million barrels per day from the previous week. Over the last four weeks, crude oil imports averaged 8.0 million barrels per day, 4.3% less than the same four-week period last year.
US crude exports averaged 1.566 million barrels per day last week, an increase of 689,000 barrels per day from the previous week. Over the last four weeks, crude oil exports averaged 2.231 million barrels per day, 152.7% more than the same four-week period last year.
Crude oil inventories decreased 1.4 million barrels from the previous week. The crude stored at Cushing (the main price point for WTI) was unchanged; total stored is 37.2 million barrels (~41% utilization).
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Hexagon Geosystems is shaping smart change driven by people working to close the gap between what is and what should be. To recognise the faces of smart change, we interviewed Julie Raulet, Technician based in France for Leica Geosystems, to share with us her work-life balance, career lessons, fun facts and more.
What is your role at Leica Geosystems and for how long you have been working with the company?
I have been working since November 2016 for Leica Geosystems and I am a service technician.
How has Leica Geosystems helped you in your career development?
I spend one year in England after my studies and I came back to France to find my first job in my field. I didn't have any experience and it was a real opportunity for me to find a company who trusts in young people.
What do you enjoy most about working at Leica Geosystems?
I really appreciate to work with people who like their job and work every day in a good atmosphere.
How do you balance your career at Leica Geosystems, and your personal life?
I like my job so it is a pleasure to go at work every day. When you like your job, you can be in a good mood and happy.
What are the career lessons that you have learned so far working at Leica Geosystems?
I've learned a lot with this job and I am still learning every day. Besides gathering technical expertise, I've learned to know myself better, to practice self-control and to be more patient.
How do you define success?
For me, success means to reach your goals with a good team and deliver results with quality, all while having a good mood.
What advice do you have for prospective Hexagon Geosystems candidates?
Leica Geosystems is the right company if you are looking forward to go to work, if you want to be surrounded by friendly and professional colleagues, and if you are looking for a passionate job.
What does true leadership mean to you?
True leadership means to be someone who knows very well the job of the team, being able to direct efforts and push team members forward under every condition while keeping the spirts up and knowing when it is important to speak with your team members.
Favourite book:
Le Parfum (The Perfume) by Patrick Süskind
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"A day without laughter is a day wasted." - Charlie Chaplin
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Smile every day
People would be surprised if they knew:
I wanted to be a barman when I was younger.
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If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring?
Water, a lighter and a knife
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Guilliers, France
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Hand sanitizers are now extremely common products in our day to day lives. They can be seen everywhere, from hospitals, gyms, homes, and even the workplace.While they're not as powerful as a good soap and water wash, they are still very effective and act against a wide variety of harmful germs. These are 10 of the best hand and body sanitizers that you should absolutely take along on a work-out session
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This is a package of an assortment of a variety of hand and body sanitizers. This bundle contains 5 different hand sanitizers for you to choose from. This is perfect blend of value and affordability seeing as you can't get 5 different sanitizers for the price of this package. This product will ensure that you get a fresh new smell and feel every time you use any of the sanitizers in the bundle.
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- You can't select the specific sanitizer you want.
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The nice thing about this bundle is that each of the sanitizers each come with their own unique scent. You get the option to choose between these different flavors every time you decide to use your sanitizer: Market Peach, Pink Passion fruit, Meyer Lemon, Sweet Tangerines, & Garden Strawberries. It doesn't get any better than this.
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- Provides incredible value for your money.
- Each hand gel is packaged in a 29mL container.
- Bundled flavors may be unpleasant to some.
- The products are discontinued making them hard to find.
8. Bath & Body-Works Pocketbac Holiday Sparkle 5PC Bundle
This limited-edition bundle of 5 hand sanitizers from Bath & Body-works provides 5 different hand sanitizers. The price which starts at $43 might put people off but since it is a limited edition, this is to be expected. This bundle of quality hand sanitizers has been extra-fortified to protect you against more strains of bacteria. Few other hand sanitizers in the market will give you such protection and value for your money.
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- Very expensive when compared to similar products in the market.
- Bundled flavors may be unpleasant to some customers.
7. Pocketbac Bundle of 5 – Assorted Grab-Bag Bundle
This product is bundle of 5 separate hand sanitizers. The sanitizers come in a variety of different flavors and colors. The bundle is somewhat expensive when compared to other options in the market. It is priced from $45. This product is an especially useful gift to give to females because of its bright colors. This bundle is one of many produced by Bath & Body-works so you are ensured of good quality and protection against germs.
- You get a very good value for your money.
- Each of the bundled hand sanitizers contain a different flavor from the rest.
- This bundle is an assortment of 5 different mixed Pocketbac hand and body sanitizers.
- It comes in mainly bright colors which may be off-putting to some.
- The bundle is very expensive when compared to other options in the market.
6. Sweet on You Pocketbac Bundle
This affordable bundle of 5 different sanitizers is perfect for gifting as a valentine gift. Made of all-natural ingredients such as Tahitian Palm Milk, these sanitizers will get your hands and skin fresh, clean, and germ-free without the need for water. Many health-gurus will particularly enjoy using this product because of its all-natural ingredients which is not normally found on hand sanitizes.
- Very affordable with price starting at $30.
- Uses only natural ingredients to reduce the risk of a chemical reaction.
- Provides great value for money.
- Can be paired with your favorite Pocketbac holder.
- Comes in bright colors that may annoy some people.
- Flavors might be unpleasant to some.
5. Bath & Body-Works 5 Pack Pocketbac Holiday Traditions
This is one of the most affordable Pocketbac hand sanitizer bundles in the market. Starting at just $12, this bundle is a perfect gift for the holidays. Featured flavors include Peppermint, Vanilla, and Frosted coconut.
The option of choosing between such nice flavors are incredible especially when you consider the price you're paying for this amazing bundle of hand sanitizers.
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- Comes in a very nice-looking package.
- Provides the most value for your money than any other bundle in the market.
- Each sanitizer comes with a separate exciting flavor.
- Flavors included may not appeal to some people.
- Deceptive styling on the packaging.
4. Bath & Body-works Pocketbac Grab Bag Bundle Set (New Style)
This bundle comes with 5 separate hand sanitizers packaged in the latest style. The affordable sanitizers all come with new and pleasant scents. Some of the scents bundled in it are not as common as the scents in most bundles.
You will hardly find the flavors included in this bundle in any other hand sanitizer bundles. This makes this bundle even more unique and special.
- Very affordable with prices starting at $30.
- Provides more value for your money.
- New flavors may excite some customers.
- Comes in the new style of packaging.
- Some customers have reported poor packaging.
- Some customers may not like the new flavors.
3. Bath & Body-Works Pocketbac Grab Bag Bundle Pack of 10
This unbelievably cheap bundle of hand sanitizers provides 10 different sanitizers as opposed to the popular bundle of 5.
It is also cheaper than almost all options in the market. It is even cheaper than most bundle of 5s making this the most valued bundle in the market.
Most other hand sanitizer bundles contain only 5 different sanitizers so you can imagine the surprise when I found out that this bundle contains an amazing 10 products for the price of a 5 pack bundle.
- Incredibly cheap, with price starting at $19.
- Provides the most value of any other bundle in the market.
- Comes with 10 sanitizers instead of 5.
- Many customers have reported empty products in the bundle.
- Comes in a poor packaging.
2. Disney Portable Hand Sanitizer with Mickey & Minnie Mouse Holder
This bundle comes with 36 separate hand sanitizers. The sanitizers are Aloe Vera enhanced leaving your hands and skin feeling very smooth and nourished. It also contains adorable Mickey and Minnie Mouse holders with which you can attach anywhere.
The Aloe Vera is an amazing addition that definitely sets it apart from the pack seeing as it is not a common ingredient in other hand sanitizers.
- Comes with 36 separate hand sanitizers.
- Comes with holder to enable you attach it anywhere you want.
- Enhanced with Aloe Vera and other skin-nourishing products.
- Containers are refillable.
- Very expensive with prices starting at $142.
- Citrus scent may be overwhelming to some.
1. Tsum Tsum 6pk Mini Hand Sanitizer with Holder on Card
This cheap 6 pack hand sanitizer contains 6 different hand sanitizers for you to choose from. Starting at just $15, the price is extremely affordable. It also comes with a card holder bundled with it. The 6 different flavors included in the bundle are sure to excite you as you get the option of switching flavors every time you use the products in this bundle.
- Provides more value since it contains 6 sanitizers instead of the usual 5.
- Very affordable.
- Comes with a free, bundled card holder.
- Some customers have reported poor packaging.
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The last few days have a been a little off for me. Monday, I went to work and school and by the time I left school we were in a blizzard. It was the most stressful drive I have ever had. Completely white out conditions, I about cried. I was so scared! So I got home with a really bad headache. I wish I could say that I ate a healthy snack, but I proceeded to just snack on whatever I wanted. I don't remember the last time I did that. I lost count of my points after that.
Tuesday was back on track and everything went smoothly until I got off of work. I had a message from my husband that he was so sick he didn't think he could drive home. So I drove 1 hr to go pick him up. He was throwing up and had diarrhea, along with pain in his stomach. I've never seen him so sick before. He had blood in his stool, so I called the Ask a Nurse to see what we should do and she said he should be seen that night. So we headed off to the ER. They gave him fluids, morphine, and did lots of tests. Everything turned out to be fine but he has a bad case of the stomach flu. I'm glad that we went though, just knowing that everything was ok. We didn't get home and to bed until after 2 AM. There was no way I could be up at 4:30 AM and go to work and school. So I called in to work and explained everything. I got some sleep and then got up and went to school. My eating has been on track today. I actually haven't eaten very much because my stomach doesn't feel quite right either. But I never get the stomach flu, so I'm not worried about it.
So…all of that into consideration, I lost .6 lb this week. I wasn't thrilled, but was happy to at least have seen a loss.
I weighed in at work yesterday for the challenge and that was depressing!! I weighed 10.2 lbs. more on that scale than I did at home on my scale the same morning! How is that possible? I know I was fully clothed, had drank 6 cups of water and eaten breakfast…but STILL! Let's hope it was a false reading and I'll have a huge loss next week! haha
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John (Johnny Rotten) Lydon, the godfather of English punk music, brought the latest incantation of his band Public Image Ltd (PiL), to the Fonda theater, in the heart of Hollywood. The sold out show was a fitting finale to the group's 2015 tour. Just after 10 PM the dusty red curtains parted at the historic old venue and the band took the stage. Lydon was joined by PiL's other members, Lu Edmonds on guitar, Bruce Smith on drums and Scott Firth on bass. Although all the musicians have played in the band before, only Lydon remains as the original member and mentor, since the groups inception in 1978. The feisty anarchist, best known as the lead singer of the seminal punk band the Sex Pistols, has presided over ten albums under the moniker of PiL. That includes their latest 2015 release, "What The World Needs Now". The band launched into a song from the new album, "Double Trouble" as the crowd surged towards the stage. A diverse group of music fans packed both levels of the theater with nearly every foot of viewing space occupied with entranced fans. In fact, the audience became a little too entranced for the feisty Lydon, master of biting sarcasm and wit, as the evening wore on. His calls for a bit of anarchy and angry shout alongs met with a sheepish response, prompting Lydon to admonish the crowd for their limp response. "Well, you're a sorry lot, you're going to be no match for ISIS," he chided the audience at one point. But it was all in good fun and it didn't deter the band from playing a near two hour set of sophisticated rock, far more complex than the simple punk anthems from the Sex Pistols days.
Much of the set was filled with songs from the new album. The band appropriately dressed in suits came ready for business laying down a cacophony of sophisticated sound, while Lydon laid down his visceral vocals with his distinctive punk cadence. Guitarist Lu Edmonds, a Svengali of sorts, played all manner of stringed instruments, producing surprisingly complex and compelling lead riffs. Edmonds has played in some of the most prominent punk and experimental bands in the UK, including Public Image Ltd, The Damned, Shriekback, The Spizzles and The Mekons. The story goes that he actually got his nickname from members of The Damned, who named him Lu, short for lunatic.
Lydon actually introduced Lu as Jesus, following a fifteen minute version of "Religion" from the bands first album. The jam featured Lu wailing on guitar while Lydon delivered an ever more intense diatribe in his coveted persona as an antichrist, lambasting the follies of organized religion. As the song progressed, Lydon called on Scott Firth's electric stand up bass to be turned up in the house sound system in a building cacophony of deafening bass. At one point the walls of the theater began to rattle. "The bass will set us free!" Lydon yelled as the thumping rhythm reached an ear shattering level. Firth, the master bass player also has an impressive resume of collaborations including Steve Winwood, Elvis Costello, and oddly enough a world tour with the Spice Girls. The Religion jam also featured a solo by veteran punk drummer Bruce Smith. He helped co-found a ground breaking English band, The Pop Group in 1977. The band was best known as one of the first English groups to mix a funk groove with their punk rock roots. The trio meshed so seamlessly behind Lydon throughout the night that they sounded much more like a modern day jam band than a punk group. But Lydon with his strong trademark vocals and carefree humor kept an irreverent punk like feel all during the show.
The show fittingly ended, right at midnight, with a double encore and a bow from the four sweaty performers. Following the concert Lydon threw an afterparty celebrating the end of the tour, at the Record Parlour, a unique vintage vinyl store recently opened in the heart of Hollywood. A DJ spun eclectic tunes while an open bar fueled partygoers waiting patiently until the wee hours of the morning for the master of ceremonies to arrive. The location was an appropriate back drop for a party thrown by the godfather of punk. THE RECORD PARLOUR has an authentic vibe with over 50,000 vinyl records, vintage stereo gear and music memorabilia surrounding party goers. The shop is available to host live performances, listening parties, press conferences, interviews/photo shoots and can even record live performances to vinyl onsite via a vintage record lathe. Lydon sauntered into the party about 1.30am in the morning and huddled with friends and family, many of whom lived nearby. Lydon actually found a home in the artsy anarchy that is Venice, California, just west of Hollywood. Smiles and funny faces prevailed all around as the party spun into the wee hours of a cold Hollywood night.
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You will learn how to apply henna on various parts of the body including the hands, arms, feet and legs. This friendly course will be a mixture of practical activities and demonstrations teaching the skills of henna, including; mixing your own henna, using mehndi safely, making a cone, designing patterns and achieving a lasting stain. Work in a friendly supportive environment where you will be given the opportunity to develop your own artistic skills.
Additional information about this course
This course is held at a women only centre
Course aim
This course will provide the opportunity to create stylish modern henna designs as well as learning about the origins and history of henna and understanding the health and safety issues.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Explain the history and origins of henna.
- Follow good Health and Safety practices.
- Roll and seal a cone.
- Form simple designs
- Develop confidence within the group.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
- You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
- A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress
- There will be a number of tasks appropriate to your course such as written work, creating art or craft, video, photography or small projects. Some of these may be marked to help you progress
What else do I need to know?
- A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
- It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
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Album "Into the dream and magic-sphere..."CD was released in April 2011.
Tadas Girininkas (bass), Kristina Ivanauskaitė-Jucienė (piano). Description is here. Cover (Lith.). Cover (Eng.). CD presentation concert. Booklet is here.
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Album "Enchanted Time" | "Užburtas Laikas"CD was released in April 2014.
The final sound on the CD slightly differs from Youtube versions! Description is here. One of the CD presentation concerts. Booklet is here. Paintings that I made for the booklet of the CD are here.
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- 1. Evil spirits tempt grandfather
- 2. The dance of the evil spirits
- 3. The first vision of John
- 4. The flower and the bird
- 5. The wind
- 6. Rain
- 7. Singing
- 8. Marching song
- 9. At the seaside
- 10. The wind II
- 11. The terrible house
- 12. If sailor tales...
- 13. Liberation of the sunken town of Aigradas
"Child's garden of songs", six songs for mezzo-soprano, trumpet, and piano
Album "The Bewitched Place" | "Užburta Vieta"Is planned for release in 2020. Will contain the suite-ballet "The Bewitched Place", music to N.V.Gogol's story. For a chamber orchestra (piano, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello) and a singer-baritone.
Sample sketches:
- [MP3] The evening of Ukraine
- [MP3] Chumaks are comming!
- [MP3] Boys' and grandfathers' dance
- [MP3] Evil spirits tempt grandfather
- [MP3] The dance of good spirits
- [MP3] The dance of evil spirits
- [MP3] A candle on the tomb
Album "Spells" | "Burtai"Will contain three dance suites, arrangements of Lithuanian folk songs for chamber orchestra, some minimalistic music.
Few demo versions are below:
"Black cloud has shrouded my love", for string orchestra and oboe
- [MP3] Game of sunrays (piano)
- [MP3] Ah, who felt asleep in the forest? (Lithuanian folk song).
- [MP3] In the small town of Vilnius (Lithuanian folk song)
- [MP3] Pulsation
- [Youtube] Polonaise Antique
- [MP3] The dance of a Tunisian girl
- [MP3] Two cockerels ("Du gaideliai")
2nd Dance suite (2001).
- [MP3] Allegro molto
- [MP3] Allegro por quator a cordes
- [MP3] Intermezzo
- [MP3] Allegro vivace
- [MP3] Andante.
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Outdoor science project at Grantham school receives £10,000 boost
A Grantham special school has received £10,000 which means it can start on its project to build an outdoor science classroom.
Ambergate Sports College will build the classroomon an unused grassed section within the school grounds, converting the area into an outdoor learning space and natural science area for the pupils.
The money has come from Tesco's Bags of Help initiative, in association with the charity Groundwork, which saw grantsraised from the 5p carrier bag levy being awarded to environmental and greenspace projects.
The Ambergate Outdoor Science Classroom Project will involve the installation of recycled rubber grass matting for disabled access, allowing students to meander around the cherry trees, and the creation of a none-slip decked outdoor classroom space with integrated seating and storage.
The learning space will be elevated above the ground with disabled access ramps. The decking will also feature rope balustrades with bamboo wind chimes to allow students to interact with the learning space.
A large canopy to shelter the seating will also be erected to make the facility all weather and a large standing chalkboard will be put up, with additional hand-held chalkboards which can be stored under the seating.
The project will have raised beds to add touch, smell and taste to the area, creating a sensory zone for pupils. A bird hide and feeder crafted from local timber will encourage pupil interaction withnature.
James Ellis, Principal at Ambergate Sports College, said: "We would like to thank Tesco and Groundworks for the fantastic opportunity to obtain this funding. It will allow us to install this superb outdoor learning facility for our pupils. This will enhance their learning, particularly in Science."
Caroline Silke, Head of Community at Tesco, said: "Bags of Help has been a fantastic success.We have been overwhelmed by the response of our customers and the feedback has been brilliant.
"We can't wait to see the money being put to use bringing these projects to life.
"Nominations for the next round of the initiative will open in April and we look forward to helping a further round of groups and projects bag their share of the bag charge fund."
Voting ran in-store with customers choosing which organisation they would like to get the top award using a token given to them at the check-out. Tesco estimated that around eight million votes were cast in stores across the UK.
Groundwork's national chief executive, Graham Duxbury, said: "This is money which will go directly back into the communities up and down the country creatingplaces to meet people, be active, play or simply relax. This initiative is really putting something back into the local environment, transforming greenspaces and helping the community at a grass-rootslevel."
Nominations and applications for the next round of Bags of Help funding will open on April 18. As wellas applying direct, suggestions for projects can also be nominated by people living locally.
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Journey to the Cross is off to a great start. 114 people went through Journey yesterday alone. You've only got 2 more days to go through this year. Journey will be open today until 8pm and then Friday from 8am -8pm.
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So I've been reading Tim Keller's book, Center Church. And he talks about how though we live in a post-Christian world, modern people are nevertheless attracted to the values inherited from our Christian past. I thought it was an interesting point and I'd like to quote the passage at length:
In his history classes, C. John Sommerville used to demonstrate to students how thoroughly Christianized they were, even those who were atheistic or antireligious. He would list the values of shame-and-honor cultures (like those of pagan northern Europe before the advent of Christian missionaries) and include values like pride, a strict ethic of revenge, the instilling of fear, the supreme importance of one's reputation and name, and loyalty to one's tribe. Then he would list corresponding Christian values, which had been hitherto unknown to the pagans of Europe – things like humility, forgiveness, peaceableness, and service to others, along with an equal respect for the dignity of all people made in God's image. Many of Sommerville's most antireligious students were surprised to learn just how deeply they had been influenced by ways of thinking and living that had grown out of biblical ideas and been passed on to them through complex social and cultural processes. His point was that much of what is good and unique about Western civilization is actually "borrowed capital" from a Christian faith, even though the supernatural elements of the faith have been otherwise neglected of late in the public sphere.
This has relevance to how we do evangelism in a post-Christian world. Christianity is widely seen as retrogressive and oppressive. And yet people are still drawn to the Christian ideals of universal human rights, justice, equity, freedom. We must make our appeal that these values have their strongest foundation in the gospel and not in secularism, and simultaneously, we must address the objections our culture has that makes Christianity no longer a viable option.
We're going to try to do that at Bodi's Java café on March 15. I will be addressing the question: Isn't it cruel of God to cast people into hell just because they don't believe in him? I encourage you to invite your friends.


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