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Ishaq Khalil Hassan seen gunned down by border guards shortly after swimming into Egyptian waters from Gaza Strip.
A video has surfaced of Egyptian border guards shooting dead on Thursday an unarmed 28-year-old Palestinian shortly after he swam in from the Gaza Strip.
The video shows Ishaq Khalil Hassan swimming naked in the Mediterranean Sea and then crossing into the Egyptian side through a barbed-wire fence.
Palestinian security officers can be seen shouting at the Egyptian guards in a watch tower to stop them from shooting at Hassan.


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In a box on my desk is a massive collection of cards Sam and I have collected over the years. Birthday cards, wedding cards, cards for a new baby, get well soon cards, blank cards — you name it. No matter the occasion, we are pretty much always prepared. Now that I'm at art shows fairly often, I periodically stock up with cards by local makers. I have found the quirkiest and most hilarious cards this way, not to mention some truly stunning cards.
Unfortunately, I think card giving seems to be dying out with my generation. Growing up, I remember my mom being amazingly diligent about sending out cards for friends' and family members' birthdays and before Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Every year around this time, my parents' birthday, and December, their piano, which is used to display the collection of cards they receive these times of years from the important people in their lives, is completely covered.
I think we need to keep that tradition alive, as Lesley Stevens strives to do with her gorgeous collection of cards for every occasion inspired by nature. As she shares on her website, "People still want to celebrate special occasions with loved ones and connect with people by sending a card. We feel pleased when we have found that perfect card for someone, and hope the amount time and thought is reflected in the pleasure they get from our choice."
Tell us a little about your work and how you got started.
I graduated as a Textile Designer and have, for many years designed for the ladies' fashion industry. Until five years ago my work was exclusively hand-painted; my speciality being borders for skirts printed in India for high street stores. Designing that way was largely anonymous and I decided that I wanted to put my name to my own home accessories brand to showcase my designs. Retaining the essence of the hand-painted look, I now bring this together with the use of Illustrator and Photoshop across all my products.
[Tweet ""I wanted to put my name to my own home accessories brand to showcase my designs." @DecorqueCards"]
What's the story behind your business name?
My daughter gave me a surprise Christmas present of a small group of my designs that had been digitally printed on cork placemats. The fantastic detail in both colour and pattern possible on this natural eco-friendly material was amazing. This sparked the idea for my new venture 'Decorque'. The name is a fusion of 'decor' and cork, but spelled with an international twist 'corque'. This new branding is now carried through to my Decorque Cards website which is dedicated to handcrafted and printed cards.
What do you like most about having your own creative business, and what do you find most challenging?
The aspect I like the most is being able to create a design theme and build an expanding collection of products. For example, the 'Charm of Hummingbirds' design initially produced for a cork placemat is taken forward and adapted for cards, cushions and lampshades. I am a very practical person and actually making all the cushions and lampshades and using my craft skills for the handmade cards is a delight.
The greatest challenge is getting a new brand exposed to the widest possible audience. One can have the best designs in the world, but without the appropriate marketing exposure no one will see them!
[Tweet ""One can have the best designs in the world, but w/o the marketing no one will see them!"@DecorqueCards"]
What inspires you to create?
My inspiration is all around me. I particularly love nature, flora and fauna. For example, I photograph the flowers and wildlife in my garden, which I then use as subjects in my designs. I love pattern and colour and collect examples and ideas from exhibitions, museums, shops, magazines in fact whatever catches my eye may appear later in a design.
[Tweet ""My inspiration is all around me."@DecorqueCards"]
What do you think motivates others to buy handmade?
I believe that most people are looking continuously for something original and are inspired by somebody's creative skills.
What is your favorite handmade item that you have bought or received?
At a local craft fair, I bought from a neighbouring stall a pair of beautifully hand-turned wooden goblets; I adore the pattern of the wood grain and the tactile qualities of the finished surface.
When you are not making art, what do like to do with your time?
When possible I love live music, concerts and the theatre. I greatly enjoy my garden, visiting antique and curiosity shops, travelling overseas to tropical locations, Home & Fashion shows and museums and exhibitions. I think the V&A's landmark exhibition Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty was the most inspirational and one of the best I have ever seen.
What is something that people might not know about you?
Although a majority of my family live in Yorkshire and I was brought up there, I was born in Manchester and moved across the Pennines to North Yorkshire when I was five. So I am really a Lancashire and not a 'Yorkshire lass'!
What piece of advice do you offer to others with their own creative business?
Do not rely solely on one sales channel; online can be great, if you have a team to help, but you must meet and sell directly to customers. This is the best way to meet like-minded people, get direct contact and feedback and also draw inspiration for new product ideas.
[Tweet ""Online can be great…but you must meet and sell directly to customers"@DecorqueCards #businesstips"]
Thank you, Lesley, for joining me on my blog, and be sure to check out her stunning cards on her website!

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The Concept
An Integrated Approach to Healing Spaces
Conscious Design® is the integrated concept that redefines the way we look at our spaces. We are learning that we are connected: to the earth, to each other, and to the places we live and work.
Beyond beautiful, we need to have our buildings uplift and support us, whether it is our family home, our corporate office, a medical facility, or our schools. An empowered home, school, or office creates empowered people.
Conscious Design is a powerful process inviting an open mind, the ability to shift and grow, the understanding that we know much, but not everything; and the courage to make the changes necessary for the highest good. Conscious Design acknowledges the value of ancient wholistic sciences, and integrates ancient concepts such as Feng Shui with modern cutting edge research in health, Green Design, and BauBiologie™ and Environmental Psychology.
Conscious Design invites us to regroup, reconnect and revisit our concept of space. Our buildings are not separate from us, nor are they a mirror. Our space is an extended layer of us, an integral and interactive part of our lives. Our buildings are our landscape, and responsible design and building will allow positive change to unfold.
The ancient art of fengshui and sacred geometry form a strong foundation for intelligent transformational space analysis, designed with the backbone of good design, and built with the "healthy" products and recommendations found in the Green Design Industry and Bau-Biologie™.
Conscious Design™ is the art of consciously making design choices that support your life's path. I invite you to open your mind, redefine your understanding of space, and awaken the possibilities.
"Healthy Space Creates Healthy People."
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the seemingly-innocent board game invites a world of trouble.
No, it won't make inmates believe they are dragon-slaying knights sent to save a princess; instead, it helps prisoners organize themselves into gangs that inhibit prison security. As ridiculous as this may sound, the Courts argued that the structure of the game mimics the organization of a gang and therefore promotes gang activity.
Bruce Muraski, disruptive group coordinator for the Waupun Correctional Institute in Wisconsin stated, "During D&D games, one player is denoted the 'Dungeon Master.' The Dungeon Master is tasked with giving directions to other players, which Muraski testified mimics the organization of a gang."
The prisoner involved in the case, Kevin Singer, argued that the confiscation of D&D was a violation of his first amendment rights and that the game in no way promotes or encourages gang activity. Singer argues that it does the opposite and deters prisoners from joining gangs.
Despite the fact that Singer brought witness testimony from 11 other inmates all stating they have never heard of D&D leading to gang-related activity, the judges upheld their ruling. The judges claimed all of the witness testimony was irrelevant and all that was important was the fact that it was reasonable for prison officials to believe D&D may lead to gangs in the future.
Now, instead of playing harmless board games, prison inmates will have to find other things to do, such as form gangs and stab eachother. Great idea Appeals Court, we applaud your perseverance in solving the world's prison issues, one board game at a time.
Luckily for Dungeons and Dragons fans worldwide, this ruling only applies to prisons. So as long as you keep the dungeon-exploring, mythical creature slaying antics within the boundaries of the law, you won't have to worry about your imaginary swords and booty getting confiscated by the government.


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Every year I feel differently about the holiday season ahead. Those feelings are amplified even more as I continue recovering from alcoholism, and learn how to live as an earthling, preparing for the next life...that never ends.
In AA, NA, or Celebrate Recovery, we continue to call ourselves by the "ism" or addiction that controlled our lives. That does not mean when I say I am a recovering alcoholic that am actively drinking, nor do I disregard the freedom from daily drinking that God unchained me from. To say "I am an alcoholic," is to say my make-up, without godly direction, is that of a drunk. If I stop doing what it takes to live sober and follow Christ, it's possible that I'll be at the local watering-hole, living low again.
Thanks for Being an Alcoholic
"God, why did You make me an alcoholic? Don't you love me?" That may have been my thoughts at one time, I'm not sure. I am sure of this statement, I am grateful to be an alcoholic...that is, a recovering alcoholic. I have a real sense of gratitude for what God has done for me since that fateful day I first walked into AA. What I have learned is what Augustine said in this transcendent truth:
"God uses everything to His glory, even my sin."
Every moment of life, every thought and action, can be a life-enhancing directive to you and I, if we have surrendered to Him. The gratitude I have today could be a book entitled "Why Me?" That book would be as thick as a brick.
There are things that you see with brilliant light that were clothed in darkness, when we finally say "I give," and admit powerlessness, giving the reins of our life to God. The "why me" question remains obscure, yet I accept this gift with a thankful heart.
Alcoholic Royalty
I have great thankfulness I have today for AA, and the many people who God used to say the right things at the right times. I have even greater gratitude for who I am in Christ. I am part of a chosen generation of royal priests, adopted into God's family through Christ. I have been taken from the dung-heaps and set among princes and princesses, in the Eternal Kingdom. None of this to boast, I certainly do not deserve that honor, but I am thankful...eternally.
I hope and pray that you all, your families have a wonderful holiday season from Thanksgiving through the new year. I also pray that you see these days ahead for what they are meant to be, not a time for parties. The parties only happen as a result of God himself, through Christ, coming to earth and pay for our heavy debt, a price we could never pay.
"In that wonderful day you will sing; 'thank the Lord! Praise His name!' Tell the nations what He has done. Let them know how mighty He is! Is.12:4
Thanks for reading, God bless and keep you all!
I never dreamed of being a rat when I lived the party life. That was death to friendships. It wasn't only that people would isolate you permanently, it was that I would never be able to look at myself in the mirror again. No one wants anything to do with a tattle-tale. We alcoholics and addicts were a family, we had principles and standards.
Getting clean and sober caused me to change many things for me. Being a snitch wasn't one of those changes. I was told early in recovery, "you only have to change one thing in recovery...everything!" Yet, that thought I struggled to keep, I could not sing to the law, no matter what, I won't snitch!
Something I said to God each day in prayer was; "God I want to please you more than anything, show me what pleases you." I also had this desire to devour the Word, the more I read it, the more I understood what pleased Him, and I became consumed by the Word.
This passage came to me as a moment of clarity, an epiphany, that changed my thoughts of keeping secrets for evil people bent on making money at the expense of the addicted and tormented. Also, watching those I knew personally die, and their families grieving, gave me the needed wake up call:
Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, "surely we did not know this." Does not He who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, does He not know it? And will He not render to each man according to his deeds? Prov.24:11-12
The son, the daughter, friend, or spouse that lost their life to overdose, drunk driving, as well as those incarcerated for driving drunk and killing others, would have loved the person who "blew the whistle" on them, if they knew what would be. But they didn't. They died, or are in jail. Their families are in ruin, little children lost a mommy, or a daddy. At least their close friends, like me, didn't rat them out.
We let them kill themselves or others, and give little, or no thought of what became of their children. Maybe it would not have stopped them. Maybe they would still be around and the grief their families experience today would never have happened. And they may hate the one who snitched on them forever.
That's okay. In recovery, we know the importance of doing the next right thing. Rescuing those set on dying, or trying to do so, is right. That old "honor among thieves" attitude is one of many deceptions of wickedness, ending in sorrow.
My desire to please God takes top place in my personal values. I will "drop a dime" on a drug dealer in a second, providing I know the facts. I am also full of righteous indignation toward what heroin, crack, meth, and booze is doing to our society. I have had enough funeral's to attend that may have been avoided.
So don't tell me if you deal dope, if you actively use it, or if you know of someone that does either. I don't want you to die, or your family destroyed. I am determined not to look away, and face God knowing I did.
Thanks for reading, God bless and keep you all.
Recovery's Light
I'm not sure why I write this post, I do not feel prepared, but here goes. I have had this feeling about feelings lately. Faith says, "don't trust your feelings." I get that, faith believes in the unseen. Feelings, however, tell me that I need solid evidence before I respond. I may, by faith, jump right into a bad situation knowing that God's Spirit is guiding, He will help me fix it, figure it, or flee it.
It is a grave mistake to look at my feelings as faith killers. God made me, feelings and all. Feelings can be a "spiritual thermometer" that notifies me when I have the sense of separation from God's presence in my life. I know that feelings warn me of complacency in my recovery from addictive behaviors. It is as though a light is shined on past pain that drove me to ask God's help. In other words, feelings light up memories of events that were painful enough not to desire the repeat performance.
"I say then, walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh." Gal.5:16
Faith moves mountains, slays giants, laughs in the face of impossibilities. Faith is my surrendering fear of failure, or being rejected by others so I can do the next "right thing." Without faith, I have no need to attend recovery meetings, work the steps, or pray...they will not work. With faith, a light shines so intensely I see through deceptions and thoughts of "I cannot," to "with God, all things are possible!" As faith arrives, recovery goes from, "this may really work," to "this works, and I am working it!"
"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." Rom.10:17
The Big Difference
How do you know the difference? Feelings and faith come with you as you arrive on the planet, a special value package from the manufacturer, so to speak. Both grow and develop as we mature. The importance of feelings is recognizing them and rejecting the false ones, embracing the good.
Faith can make us overly zealous and reacting instead of acting, like answering a matter before we hear the whole story. That can be disastrous, and I appear as a prideful know-it-all.
"If anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself." Gal.6:3
The light of understanding I receive in recovery from addictions, and in my journey with Christ Jesus, is that I accept faith and feelings as gifts. They are gifts that need balance, and much attention. If I ignore those feelings of God being distant or aloof, and just allow things to "happen," the growth of faith will be "stunted," complacency arrives, and every little unimportant matter takes preeminence over recovery and spirituality.
Thanks for reading, God bless and keep you all!
Prevent and Protect
It is hard to imagine that little toddler grown up. I know infants are sweet and cuddly. But when they begin to grow, and become curious about the world around them, I enjoy them most.
It is impossible to see that little toddler in the future, and what they may become. It is even harder to see the aging alcoholic, the broken drug addict, or the tattoo-ed up inmate as a little toddler, though once they were. They somehow fell into the ways of total darkness, self-serving, and reaching out for something they don't know. The little toddler is so playful today, in a few years....
"Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse; he who guards his soul will be far from them." Prov.22:5
The talk today is about substance abuse prevention. How do we turn the tide of this epidemic in our society? More education? Stiffer penalties?I do not think the threat of longer jail terms, or stronger fines do anything to prevent substance abuse.
The young fearlessly think they will never get caught, they are unique, much smarter than others that got "busted." They ignore the fear for the acceptance of their peers, be one of the gang.
Their heroes in the movies, or athletes, and pop music are influencing their addictions for the love of money. The heroes have children too. If you follow the lives of the famous, you know their children often become the sacrificial lamb, the price of maintaining star-status.
Ask many ministers of note. The body count from living as a dysfunctional family, never thinking to drop everything and give their fame up to save their family from being consumed, mounts, and in the name of Christ.
"People ruin their live by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord." Prov.19:3 (That's right, they blame God for letting bad happen to them.)
At this point, it isn't about who is to blame. It really is, and always has been about prevention. We just have not learned HOW to stop this flow of living death from our homes. Most think, as the young do, "we are unique as a family, our children would never do"... Later on, when trouble visits the home, scramble to fix the un-fixable, blaming God and government...never themselves.
It takes parents who throw out the prideful thought that will never happen to them, and prayerfully digging and searching out how to prevent substance abuse. It takes their repetitive dialog with their children, not doing all of the talking, letting the child speak their heart without fear of punishment.
By doing so, and perhaps turning off the TV, and PC, and the world for a few moments, a child, many little toddlers, will learn and live a long, full life.
Thanks for reading, God bless and keep you all. (Jesus is the real answer to this epidemic. If you do not have a relationship with Him, ask Him into your heart today...He will make the rest of the arrangements from there on.)
Disproving God?
Looking through some sites, I stumbled upon a religion page that said something like this, "Dead Sea scrolls disprove the Bible." I would tell you in detail what the article was about, and give you the exact title name, but it was the same story: discredit God, deny the real Jesus, discuss the ignorance of Christians, and show our brilliance.
Same Old Argument
My curiosity is aroused by the time spent and the millions of dollars wasted by intelligentsia groups to prove there is no God, Jesus was a mere man, not deity, and you and I are fools for believing. They use the same arguments used by atheists and agnostics since the Renaissance.
This particular article makes a point the scrolls do not point to Jesus as the son of God. Brilliant! It went on to say how the scrolls reflected only what had already been written, like this article's argument having been already argued...over and again.
"When a fool and a wise man argue, no one knows which one is the fool."
Time wasted disproving God, is proving He really does exists. That is the hilarity of their war on faith. If God does not exist, why continue the argument? Use your time, money, and effort to do good for mankind, not to beat a dead horse. But because you cannot let it go and move on, this proves you are driven, doesn't it? So what drives you?
There is something that makes you continue, a sort of spirit to win the war, it seems. Maybe the spirit of anti-christ. Maybe it is greed to sell a book, gain the attention of the media, reinforcing the unproven "proof" that the Bible is a fable. Or are you really trying to evangelize away, the hope of life beyond this life out of those poor ignorant people who believe. If you can do this, just maybe you can help the addict stay addicted, the pedophile continue to molest children, the wife beater finish the job.
You cannot remove Christ from the hearts and the minds of those who have experienced His grace, and transformed self-seeking to selfless living. You cannot make those poor crazy Christians stop rushing to help in disasters.
The life changed by the One who has been translated them from darkness into the light cannot be altered when truly converted. For all of the short-comings of the believers, the hypocrisy, and whatever else you wish to accuse them of, we believe because we have been changed from the inside out, fully convinced God is real.
To Believers
I do not want to make you feel angry or indifferent toward the unbeliever. Feel sorrow for them, pray that they come to know Christ. They have no hope of life beyond this one. The comments at the end of the article I mentioned were heart-breaking. One said, "they haven't ever proven Jesus even existed!"
Most of their comments were obviously handed down knowledge, not searched out by the comment maker. If they are right, it is of no consequence. But if they are wrong, it is of eternal consequence.
Thanks for reading, God bless and keep you all.
Still Needing Help
Make it to Meetings
A friend and I were standing outside of the AA biker club the other night, talking about recovery meetings. We were not talking about the meeting we were about to attend, who was chairing the meeting, or which meetings we preferred to attend. The conversation was all about our need to attend meetings, even after long term sobriety.
Walt has over two decades of living clean and sober. When I first met him, I was very impressed, hearing what he had to say in meetings, and his eloquent appeal to those in the room to live in freedom, and to follow directions out of the hell they've given themselves to. He nearly lost his life to drinking and drugging. Walt learned the secret to sober living, and passed it on to others, like me.
He said to me, "Keith, I'm still broken. I still need fixing, I need to hear what is said in these rooms." His past was dark, full of sorrow and hurts. He never wants to return there, so he said, "I still need to come here."
I share that sentiment with him. We have broken pasts that have had a great effect on our present and future. That effect is to infect as many as we can with the hope of living free from addiction, to stop attending meetings to just get help, and be a help. We both know we walk the razor's edge when we stop attending, serving, and praying. Many have. Many have died because they did. He and I know we have to keep humility as an aim each day, asking God for help.
"There is a solution. Almost none of us liked the self-searching, the leveling of our pride, the confession of short comings which the process requires for it's successful consummation. But we saw that it really worked in others, and we had come to believe in the hopelessness and futility of life as we had been living it....there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed."
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, pg.25
Thanks for reading, God bless and keep you all.
How we learn best is through our diligence in study and desire to know. I harp often on my sites about the importance of doing whatever it takes to stay clean and sober, and about the importance of teaching our children to steer clear of drugs and alcohol. Schools, churches, or activities will not prevent their falling prey to this worldwide epidemic. They do not learn by osmosis, you and I must teach them....diligently.
Samuel is a well- known character in the Bible. He was a judge of Israel who anointed the first king, Saul, and then David when Saul constantly disobeyed. One would think;
"Samuel heard from God directly, his life and family must have been near perfect."
Not so, this is in the records:
"It came to pass that when Samuel was old, he made his sons judges over Israel....But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice." 1 Sam. 8:1,3
Just because his children's father heard directly from God, you would think the flow of wisdom and judgment would continue with his children. Samuel obviously thought so. He felt they had learned by osmosis and gave them position to rule over the people. His predecessor Eli thought the same way. His sons, were plain old evil priests that committed adultery with young women coming to the place of worship. In both cases, the sons did not follow example, or in Samuel's case, godliness, and learn from just being there with dad.
How do you teach your child in a way they will stay true to right living and reject wrong living? Believe it or not, people today do not think things are wrong that were wrong a generation ago. Children are taught "subjective" truth, with no absolutes. "Maybe it is true for you, but not necessarily for everyone," is taught in schools, and believed by many of their idols.
Okay the Bible is true for me, but not for you? Then it is okay for you to covet your neighbor's wife and have an adulterous affair with her, because it is right for you? Then it is okay for her husband to find out, and shoot you dead right in front of your family, since it is right for him. Then it is okay for your children to avenge you, kill him since it is right for them. No absolute truth? No, this is wrong for everyone.
We must tell the story to our children. We must be honest without graphic details about our lives. Telling your children your past, how you fell, why you fell, is extremely important to keep them from doing the same. Taking them to church is important, but useless without your reinforcement of what is learned there. Watching CSI on TV, expecting they see how the drug dealer loses out, doesn't keep them from trying drugs. That's expecting them to learn by osmosis.
"You shall teach them (the laws) diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up." Deut. 6:7
They never forget when you teach them to ride a bike. They always remember the birthday parties you throw for them. They remember the time you spend talking to them, reading them a book, and special things you do for them. They probably forget sitting in a room watching TV with no conversation. They will not forget you telling them what to stay away form in life if you do it diligently. They may hear, you may save them and yourself many sorrows.
Thanks for reading, God bless and keep you all.
Under The Influence
The end of 2013 is near, 2014 around the bend. I hope you had a good year in 2013. This year is not quite finished, but this is a time many people begin to contemplate goals for the next year ahead. However, those of us in recovery from addictions know the importance of living in today without long term projections.
I never questioned the logic of the statement, "one day at a time" earlier in my sobriety. So many come to recovery with consequences from living a self-indulging life, and we cannot focus on the problems that lie ahead, or we may go right back to where we were. Today, after some time in recovery, not to plan can be as dangerous. We all need to understand this paradox, stay in today plan for tomorrow.
"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Alexander Hamilton
If you have read my past blogs, you know how strongly I urge the recovering to have a daily ritual directing the day focused on God's help through prayer and meditation. Some take the advice, and have developed a strong sense of doing the "next right thing," as well as dealing with daily challenges and confrontations that arise. We are either moving toward recovery, or away from it.
I have all of the respect for the devotionals offered through AA, NA, whether they are actual literature that is approved by the programs, or from Hazelden. The aim of these are for the reader to remain clean and sober, or free from whatever binds you. They worked for me in my recovery, but as a follower of Christ, I needed something more. As it turned out, so did many others in recovery.
The end result was my book, "Under The Influence." The "more" I needed, as many do, was to develop a deeper walk with Christ in my recovery. The book delivers what I hoped it would, helping people to grow in recovery, in relationships with others, and in their walk with Christ. It seemed odd, why, I don't know, but those without recovery issues have said it helps them, and they read it daily. I do not want to appear braggadocious, but grateful.
If you are planning for the year ahead, to begin a daily regimen with God in devotion. Check "Under The Influence" out. Here's how to get the book:
Or you can get the book through Barnes and Noble, and it is available at any bookstore if you have the name and author correct. Or you can go to the publisher:
It is 388 pages, but only one page a day, one day at a time, and takes 5-10 minutes daily. If you want to send the book to an inmate, contact me at skeithbarnes.com.
Thanks for reading, God bless and keep you all.


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by John Finney
(Midway, Texas)
My bassett's name is General Elvis H. Wrinkle Pants. As I write this, he is now 8 weeks old. We live in a very small town in east Texas. My wife gave me General for a Christmas present. I have wanted another one for over 20 years now, She finally gave in.
General likes his squeaky toy squirell. On Christmas Eve my brother-in-law and kids came to the farm to hunt with us. My nephew killed his first deer. While I was cleaning it, General came out for his walk. He ran over to the deer head and started licking its mouth and then started chewing on one of the deers eyeballs, wagging his tail like crazy. He loves it. As we were processing the meat, he kept coming into the room wagging his tail.
Our family, loves General and we have multiple daily play times with him. We have figured out, if we play long and hard enough at night he sleeps great and doesn't wake us up but once to go outside to use the bathroom. When he does have an accident it is usually our fault for not noticing his signs. When he's done outside, he sits at your feet and looks up at you, ready for his praise and generous loving that he then receives.
The General has been a great addition to our family in the short time we have had him. We love him greatly and he is an awesome member to our farm. Look forward to sending more stories in the future.
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I wanted to try one of those trending buddha bowls (also known as macro bowls or hippie bowls) that first came to popularity in 2017. They are not only asthetically pleasing, versatile and tasty but healthy. One of my dear friends was visiting for lunch and I thought – why not give it a go? Of course this meant the nutrious lunch could be followed by a sweet treat without breaking the diet completely.
This recipe was easy to prepare once I adapted the measurements from imperial to metric and the American-isms to Australian-isms (eg. cilantro=coriander, pepper=capsicum). It was also simple to cook and it impressed my health conscious dinner guest. Most surprising was the recipe's claim that preparation only takes 5 minutes. I can tell you that was pretty close thanks to the use of a food processor instead of a sharp knife to make the chimichurri.
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this meal. I've tried healthy eating before and it has not been as successful. I once ordered a green smoothie at a great Blue Mountain cafe and thought pretentiously to myself – 'look at me, eating all healthy and showing up these other cafe patrons hoeing down on greasy hash browns and sugar laden pancakes'. That air of superiority lasted until my first mouthful of the green smoothie. It tasted like cut grass mixed with coconut water. I immediately ordered a banana chocolate milkshake and a serving of french toast with berries, cream, ice cream and maple syrup.
My tips and additions are:
- I used sweet paprika instead of smoked paprika just because I prefer it.
- Friends gave me some home grown corn cobs so I cooked one in the microwave for 2 minutes (keep the husk on), sliced the kernels off the cob and then mixed with a tablespoon of butter and seasoned with salt and pepper. I substituted this for the canned corned kernels. I just got a hint of that pretentious foodie glow again – he, he.
- I served my buddha bowls with homemade tortilla chips. I flavoured half with nom nom paleo magic mushroom powder (and no it won't get you high) and the other half with sweet paprika. I've provided my recipe for these below.
Fajita Steak Burrito Bowl by joyfulhealthyeats.com
(Gluten free, kid friendly)
- 450g skirt steak (also known as flank steak)
- 3/4 cup fresh coriander
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- 3 tbs red wine vinegar
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs fresh lime juice
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 red capsicum, sliced
- 1 yellow capsicum, sliced
- 1 green capsicum, sliced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cup water
- 300g can corn kernels, no salt or sugar added
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 4 cups green leaf lettuce, sliced
- optional top with salsa
- To a food processor add fresh corainder, oregano, garlic clove, smoked paprika, chilli flakes, red wine vinegar, olive oil and fresh lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- Place the skirt steak into a large ziplock bag with half the chimichurri mixture. Set the other half aside.
- Mix the steak around so it is completely coated.
- In the meantime add quinoa and water to a small saucepan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- While that is going, heat a large frypan to medium high heat. Add the skirt steak to the pan. Cook each side for 5 minutes in a seared hot pan. Remove the steak from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
- Add 1 tbs of olive oil to the pan and immediately add red onion, red capsicum, yellow capsicum, and green capsicum to the pan the steak was just cooked in. Saute for 5 minutes on medium high heat.
- To assemble the bowls, add 1/2 cup quinoa to each, 1 cup of green leaf lettuce, half an avocado, corn, fajita steak, capsicum and onions, top with chimichurri sauce and/or salsa. Serve immediately.
Serves: 4
Cooking Time: 5 minutes preparation + 30 minutes to cook.
Complexity Rating: -Easy peasy!
Taste Rating: – Yummo-licious!
Tortilla Chips by Gourmet Salvor
(Gluten free)
- 1 packet Be Free Sweet Potato Wraps (gluten free)
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 2 tbs nom nom paleo magic mushroom powder and/or 3 tsp sweet paprika (adjust to your taste and sprinkle each spice over half of the wedges)
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius.
- Using scissors, cut the wraps into wedges and place on cookie trays lined with baking paper (make sure the wedges don't overlap). Spray one side of the wedges with oil and sprinkle with the spice of your choice (use my suggestions or choose your own).
- Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden. Watch them or they will burn – I know because my first batch did!
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Note: This recipe will make more chips than you need for the buddha bowl so use them with dips and soft cheeses on mezze plates or cheese platters. You can also put them in a bowl and eat them like dorritos, or use them in your nachos.
Serves: 6
Cooking Time: 10 minutes preparation + 10 minutes to cook.
Complexity Rating: -Childs play!


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After spending a better part of our day in the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek near Phnom Penh, our tuk-tuk driver, Pom brought us to the Tuol Sleng Genocide museum, more commonly known as the S-21 prison. During the Khmer Rouge regime of late 1970s, all the Cambodian prisoners were brought here to be tortured. Our guide walked us through this former high school, telling us about the atrocities that were committed here. But it's not his words that break your heart, its the fact that every preserved artifact, marks on the walls and dried blood drops on the floor are a sad story of their own.
Even though my hands were trembling from the horror of what I was witnessing coupled with heat exhaustion, I turned on my camera and captured everything I could in this historically important, but scary place. Also read about Sachin Seth's impressions of S-21 on his blog.
And here is part two of the two part series from Phnom Penh, Cambodia:
Co-Produced by Sachin Seth and Roop Gill
Written and Narrated by Sachin Seth
Filmed and Edited by Roop Gill
A quick note of advice to folks who are traveling to Cambodia: PLEASE go to the Killing Fields and S-21. It will give you a new perspective on Cambodia and Southeast Asia. Tour guides are optional and accept any amount of money as donation. Take a guide. As much as both these places can speak on their own with the eerie aura, the guides' honest perspective is what made me appreciate how the strength of the Cambodians to leave the past behind them and focus on a prosperous future.


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Wednesday 29 January 2020
"Brussels surely understands that replacing the Russian pipeline gas with American LNG does not increase, but reduces the energy security of the EU."American supplies of liquefied natural gas challenge Russia's domination of Europe's energy market, reduces European dependence on Russian supplies and expands the EU's energy options, promoting fair competition and potentially leading to lower prices.
"It indicates that they, the Americans in the first place, are preparing to start a war in Europe, and you can wage a war in Europe against Russia only."NATO's recent deployments in Eastern Europe are minuscule compared to Russia's capabilities on its western flank and would be insufficient for a successful attack on -- or a war with -- Russia. Rather, the U.S. and NATO are enhancing the deterrence posture and collective defense of NATO members.
"[A] U.S. State Department claim that Russia's military strength eclipses that of European Union states is especially ludicrous... [I]t [Russia] is not stronger than the European Union, by any measure, and the State Department's [Brian] Hook [senior policy advisor to the U.S. Secretary of State] is spreading clear disinformation. All to serve an agenda that has nothing to do with Europe's security."The EU does not have a military, and the U.S. and NATO have some military disadvantages in Europe, while Russia's rapid military modernization and actions in Georgia, Crimea, and eastern Ukraine make it a conventional military threat to the region.
"When a country joins NATO it becomes next to impossible for it to resist pressure from major NATO leaders such as the United States, and hence, it may deploy anything – a missile defense system, new bases, or if need be, missile strike systems."The Russian president says the United States and other major NATO members use the alliance to exert pressure against Russia by forcing Eastern European members to establish missile defense systems. But Eastern nations say they are the ones demanding more military installations and troops.
"I will recall that the aggression against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was associated with attacks on a huge number of civilian facilities… Thousands of those killed, several hundred children out of them..."At the time, Yugoslav officials said much the same thing. However, a detailed accounted by Yugoslavia's Foreign Ministry listed around 400 civilians killed. And in one of the most authoritative studies of the NATO action, Human Rights Watch estimated some 500 were killed. So Lavrov's claim of "thousands" seems way off the mark.


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One of the biggest struggles for me is spending time in the Bible. For years I used the reasoning that it was boring and not relevant to my life…I would get sleepy if I tried to read and just never felt connected.
And for me, all of these things are just excuses.
The reality is that I NEED God's Word pouring over my heart. I am a hot mess most days. I struggle with anger and self-righteous entitlement. I sin and fall short and use up my portion of the grace that is covering me every single day. I don't want to take God's love for granted though. I want to know this God that loves me so well. I want to model those attributes in my own life.
How can I expect to be more like Him if I won't spend time reading His inspired written word?! (<====Click to Tweet)
So in the past year I have challenged myself to do more. I have participated in the Hello Mornings studies and She Reads Truth. I have listened to the 40 Day Prayer Challenge by Mark Batterson 3 times through. I try to get up early each morning and do something. I need this in my life!
All of those things are wonderful, they really are…but hiding God's Word on my heart takes all of these things up a notch.
I can be happy and engaged in my early morning study, but then life hits. I get stressed and overwhelmed, someone drives wrong on my road for pete's sake and I loose my joy and contentment. In a snap it can be gone.
But every once and awhile a scripture verse will come to mind and what follows is peace. There isn't always a resolution to the issue or problem at hand…but I am filled with the reminder that God IS in control and He IS with me.
Oh how I need those reminders each and every moment!
That is why I love these new #ReadItPrayIt scripture cards from Kimberly.
I met Kimberly in person at Allume this past fall. She is one of the founders of Circles of Faith and such a dear, sweet soul. When I heard about the scripture cards she had designed I was really excited. They are small and easily pit in a pocket of your purse. I asked Kimberly if she would share a bit of her story with us because it is perfect to help us stay on course in our faith walk!
One of the biggest obstacles to pursuing the dreams that God has placed in my hearts is fear. All too many times I believe the lie that I don't have what it takes to see things through. I worry too much about what people think and it prevents me from taking action. I even wonder if the ideas I have are really from God.
As a result, I've had numerous false starts in business, questioned my place in ministry, and abandoned great ideas before they've had time to mature. I can easily encourage others to purse their dreams but have a hard time enthusiastically pursuing mine.
When I finally got to the point of being disgusted, I asked God, "What am I missing?" I wanted a quick fix, a miraculous healing that would wipe out my insecurities. Instead God prompted me to look at my routine. He showed me that my reality was a product of it. He reminded me that whatever I sow into my life, I am going to reap. Whatever I deposit, will be returned to me.
I began to examine what I was reading, listening to, and allowing myself to dwell on. I sought advice from friends, followed a few "how to" blogs, and read inspiring self-help books, however, I did none of these consistently. And while all these things were good, they are a poor substitute for the Word of God.
If I wanted to stay the course and be equipped for following my God sized dream, I realized I needed to incorporate scripture meditation into my daily routine. So I created set of scripture cards to carry with me throughout the day, either in my back pocket or purse. I chose scriptures that addressed a need or concern I had and when I had a moment to spare, I'd pull one out, read it, meditate on it, and pray.
As more and more of the God's Word was planted in my heart through scripture memorization I found it easier to access His wisdom, peace, and strength in times of need. Faith replaced fear and hope eclipsed discouragement. (<====Click to Tweet) I became more confident in the pursuit of what God had placed in my heart.
Eventually I made these cards available to my blog readers for free. On the front of the card, it says, "Read It", that's where the scripture is printed. On the back of the card, it says, "Pray It", where I turned the verse into a prayer.
I still get discouraged from time to time, but I am able to stay the course with the help of the Read It Pray It Scripture Cards. When an old lie tries to creep in, the Word of God, which has been planted into my heart and mind, rises up to counter it. The temptation to give up fades, and I am encouraged.
The Read It Pray It Scripture Cards are available download at http://www.kimberlyamici.com. However, if you prefer the convenience of receiving these cards professionally printed, trimmed, and delivered to your mailbox, you can purchase them in the Living in the Sweet Spot Etsy shop. Choose from a variety of topics or purchase the Starter Set that includes all 48 cards shared on my site.
In the shop you will also find NEW scripture cards available in 3 month, 6 month, and 1 Year subscriptions. They are available in the form of a digital download or printed product. The first set ships in August.
Kimberly has graciously donated a set of these scripture cards as a fun giveaway to one of our readers! You can enter using the Rafflecopter below!
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Kimberly Amici is a writer, designer, and community builder whose desire is for hearts to be healed, minds to be renewed, and women to be connected in fellowship just as God intended. She is known for her creativity, strong faith, and commitment to living life with purpose and passion. She is the co-founder and managing editor at Circles of Faith and a writer at Faith Gateway. She also blogs at Living in the Sweet Spot. Kimberly lives with her husband Carl and their three children in the NYC suburbs.
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Growing up as a child, our parents would always reminded us to be proud of our Mexican culture and cherish our traditions, food was no exception. In our household, holiday gatherings were never small and preparing the family meal was an all team effort. Food was always the main attraction at our family events and it was an all day celebration. There were no shortcuts to our meals, everything was made from scratch. Over time the family grew and time became limited, and introducing easy to make quick bites that still had that authentic flavor became a thing.
Today, thanks to our family upbringing, those traditions continue with a slight adjustment. We teach our kids to be proud of their culture, speak the language and enjoy our rich colorful food. We always gather for the holidays, no excuses! And now with our family being so mixed with half of them being American, German, Irish, Filipino and the other half Mexican, we want to continue the tradition of being together and celebrating our family. That includes sharing traditions we experienced as children.
Celebrating New Family Traditions
So why is all this talk about tradition so important and why am I rambling on and on about it, I'll tell you why. Every year the family gathers for Thanksgiving and Christmas and let me share, food is still the main attraction. But after experiencing Dia de los Muertos with my cousin last year in Mexico City and learning the true meaning behind this holiday, it inspired us to organize a family dinner for Day of the Dead. We realized with the new Pixar/Disney movie, Coco, coming out (which I am totally excited to watch with the family) and with everyone else commercializing the holiday, our kids don't really understand the true meaning of it. There's more to painting faces, Catrina skulls and tamales. Yes, food does play a big role on this holiday, but the bottom line, it's all about being reunited with family, alive and deceased.
This year our family will be gathering on this holiday to understand the meaning behind Day of the Dead, its traditions and of course, the food will be the main attraction. Ill get into the whole meaning and tradition in the next post. I really want to share what I experienced during my travels during the holiday. But what I can tell you is that there were many delicious foods prepared throughout Mexico, like quesadillas, moles, tamales, hot chocolate and pan de muerto. But there was a special quick bite that was pretty popular in Puebla's street stands when we visited for a day, and that was Chalupas.
Chalupas is a famous snack in Mexico, especially in Puebla, where you can find them everywhere from street stands to restaurants. They're really easy to make and it's a perfect way to use leftover meat. So I looked into it and prepared an easy to make Green Chicken Chalupas at home that I plan to serve at our Day of the Dead family dinner. What I like about this recipe is that it doesn't require you to make everything from scratch, you can use Herdez Salsa and still keep its authentic flavor. Of course, if you like your salsa spicier, you can always blend the salsa with an extra serrano or jalapeno to give it that extra kick. This may be a tradition that we look forward to celebrating every year with the family. The recipe is not only easy to make, but it only requires five ingredients and it's perfect as an appetizer or snack. Hope you enjoy it!
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- 1/2 cup corn oil
- 24 3" corn tortillas (mini tortillas)
- 2 cups of Herdez Salsa Verde
- 1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups of queso fresco
- 1 medium white onion finely chopped
- In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil until hot.
- Place tortillas into the pan and soft-fry them, about 4 seconds on each side. They should be soft and not crispy. Drain them well on paper towels as they are removed from the pan. Remove as much of the oil as you can with paper towels.
- Heat Herdez Salsa. Spoon salsa verde, about 2TBSP per chalupa.
- Top each with shredded chicken, crumble cheese and onion.


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This mid-season blooming perennial will add elegance to your garden! Delta Star Louisiana Iris is a vigorous growing beardless iris has a tall, erect, clump forming habit. The large, six-petaled, deep purple bloom has a yellow signal patch on all falls. The bright green, grass-like, sword-shaped foliage maintains its coloring throughout the season.
- You are purchasing one – Delta Star Louisiana Iris – 1 Quart Pot
- Awarded Honorable Mention in 1970
- Easy to care for and maintain
- Hard heavy, established roots
- Upright, mounding, herbaceous perennial
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Can be shipped dormant
- Note: Images are of mature plants
- Botanical Name: Iridaceae 'Delta Star'
- Mature Size(H x W) : 30"-36" x 16"-24"
- Soil: Rich, moist, slightly acidic soil
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Characteristics: Six-petaled, deep purple bloom with a yellow signal patch on all the falls
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Suggested Uses: Accent, specimen, mass planting, mixed border, cut flowers
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text: 5 out of 5 star Rating Gold Standard By paulagem on January 12, 2014 These are the standard clasps I use for my necklaces. They look great and always function perfectly. Plus the fact that I can buy them in small quantities ! Was this review helpful to you? Yes or No Flag as inappropriate 1 person found this review helpful


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Tom Baxter - Almost There Chords & Tabs
Almost There Chords & Tabs
Tom Baxter - Almost There from Feather and Stone. Soon to be covered by Dame Shirley Bassey. If on guitar you may want to play this with a capo at fret 2, playing a C shape for D, an Am shape for Bm etc. INTRO A Bm A Bm A Bm A G VERSE 1 (If you're listening now..) G F#m G D F#m/C# G F#m G D F#m/C# A Bm A Bm A Bm A Bm BRIDGE (Now I'm not the man in your life..) G D A CHORUS 1 (We were almost there..) Dmaj7 Bm G A Dmaj7 Bm G D A D G/D D F# VERSE 2 (well OK maybe it hurts..) G F#m G D F# G F#m G D G G7 G G7 CHORUS 2 (I'm almost there..) Dmaj7 Bm G A Dmaj7 Bm G D F# [ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/t/tom_baxter/almost_there_crd.html ] LINK (Higer..) Bm F#m/C# D A/E Bm F#m/C# D A/E Bm F#m/C# D C# CHORUS 3 (Almost there..) F# D#m C# F# D#m C# .... Any comments or suggestions appreciated - firstname.lastname@example.com. Especially that A/E... hmmm??...:D LYRICS If you're listening now I hope that I make more sense, 'Cause now I'm not quite so young, I'm not quite so foolish in my defence, Pictures that I hid in my room, they now come out And those places we used to go, I talk about, And now I'm not the man of your dreams I took you almost there, I'll be damned if I care Now if I'm not your man We were almost there Looks like I've lost you somewhere And now I'm not the man in your life NO! Well ok, maybe it hurts; maybe I still see my lips brush your face, No! What the hell girl, I'm not fool enough to claim that I'm over you as yet! No...oh no, no... and though I've still got some way to go Lately I'm almost there, I'll be damned if I care Now if I'm not your man, We were almost there Watch me someday, Yeah somehow I will make it somewhere I'm going higher, I'll rise so much higher and I'll hold my head higher Almost there, I still smell that perfume you wear Although I'm not your man, We were almost there...! Almost there... It looks like it's almost over, It's almost over It's almost over..... now


text: National Ukrainian Festival: Save the dates! Posted on March 12, 2017March 23, 2017 by ozeukesmigrationstory Save the dates for the upcoming festival! Also known as the Zdvyh. 7th – 9th of July 2017. More information coming soon! Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Related


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Hillary Clinton is like Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction. She just keeps coming back for more. She's a fighter and you've got to love that. No really, you've got to love that. Don't make me have to come over there.
She hasn't asked me, but I don't think Hillary should get out of the race. I do think she should take maybe a couple of days off. Go down to Florida where the state motto translated from the Latin is: Florida, where your primary vote doesn't count either. She should sit in the sun with a big straw hat on and read a big fat Danielle Steele book cover to cover. Chill.


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Gubernatorial candidates Gillespie, Northam endorse Growth4VA at 2017 Higher Education And Economic Competitiveness Summit
RICHMOND – The Virginia Business Higher Education Council (VBHEC) and Growth4VA, a campaign to promote reform and reinvestment in Virginia's nationally acclaimed higher education system, is pleased to announce that Gubernatorial candidates Ed Gillespie and Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam today endorsed Growth4VA at the 2017 Virginia Summit on Higher Education and Economic Competitiveness. The Summit brought together Virginia business and higher education leaders and stakeholders, members of the General Assembly, and major-party gubernatorial candidates, Lt. Governor Ralph Northam and Ed Gillespie, to discuss the impact of higher education on economic competitiveness in Virginia.
Gil Minor, Chairman of the Virginia Business Higher Education Council, said, "Creating jobs and opportunity through higher education is not a Republican or Democratic issue, it is a Virginia issue and we are pleased to receive both Ed Gillespie's and Lt. Gov. Northam's endorsements of Growth4VA today. The endorsements by both major-party candidates demonstrate the importance of higher education's role in the success of Virginia's economy. The Virginia Business Higher Education Council and Growth4VA are pleased that our next Governor understands the significance of Virginia's universities, colleges, and community colleges and the tremendous economic impact they have on our commonwealth. Growth4VA will remain focused on working with our elected officials and business leaders to put forth commonsense solutions to grow the Virginia economy, expand access to education and job opportunities for all Virginians, and regain Virginia's #1 ranking for business."
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, Candidate for Governor, said, "We have so much to be proud of in Virginia with our colleges and universities. They are best in the world and that certainly contributes to our economy and workforce development. We are in the midst of a technology revolution here in the Commonwealth, and the way we need to move forward is through innovation and having the best talent in the world. The Growth4VA initiative will help us reach these critical goals."
Ed Gillespie, Candidate for Governor, said, "My higher education agenda is focused on increasing opportunity for all Virginians. My policies are centered around talent and innovation that will help get the Virginia economy growing again. In fact, much of what I've put forward is reinforced by Growth4VA, as well as the Virginia Chamber's workforce initiatives and the State Council of Higher Education's strategic plan. I look forward to working together to emphasizes our shared vision for much broader-based collaboration and partnership between business and our colleges and community colleges."


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Loft Bars Bournemouth
Are you looking for a sophisticated and unique night out? Have you heard about one of the latest loft bars Bournemouth has welcomed onto its streets? Canvas is the newest venue in town, and is here to bring something different to your night in Bournemouth.
Bournemouth's number one loft bar
If you're looking for a cosy, stylish Bournemouth venue to spend an evening with friends, then Canvas is the place for you. Located in the lively Town Centre, Canvas has everything you could want from a loft bar, including food, cocktails, and great music.
Have a bite to eat before the party gets started as food and drinks are served by our friendly waiting staff. Our chefs put together a delicious selection of tapas bites and stone-baked pizzas to keep things light yet tasty. Additionally, we host regular tapas events where you can enjoy several courses of authentic Spanish food with friends in our trendy Bournemouth loft bar.
We have an extensive selection of spirits, craft beers, and cocktails for you to choose from on our loft bar drinks menu. Our professional cocktail mixers will be happy to mix up a drink for you to sip on while you sit back and relax in our comfy seating areas. To create the intimate atmosphere that is distinctive of Canvas, our cocktail bar is decked out with statement light fittings and unique decor throughout.
We're open from 5pm until late, so you can start your evening at Canvas loft bar and party the night away into the small hours Tuesday-Sunday.
Events at Canvas in Bournemouth
Entertainment is key when it comes to a good night out in Bournemouth, which is why we track down the best live acts and DJs around. Every Friday, we bring you live music from bands of different music genres to ensure there's something for everyone. On Saturday, you can enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails as the DJ plays an array of eclectic beats.
We source a variety of acts both locally and internationally to provide the entertainment at Canvas, so you can expect a range of different themed nights, including:
- Tribute acts
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- Funk and soul
- Latinos! classes
- Cover bands, and more
Click here to keep up to date with the latest events we have planned at our Bournemouth loft bar.
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Our loft bar has an exclusive membership scheme where we keep you posted with the latest Canvas news and events. Loft bar members receive a host of benefits such as discounted gig tickets, special offers, and invitations to members-only events. Click here to fill in your details and become a member today.
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Tammie L. Nelson, MPH, CPH
The Marion County Public Health Department's Ryan White HIV Services Program oversees Ryan White Part A, C, and Minority AIDS Initiative grants in the Indianapolis-Carmel Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). These programs serve the needs of persons newly infected or living with HIV and out of care and/or uninsured or medically underserved.
HCV: Approximately 2.7 million U.S. residents were living with chronic hepatitis C (HCV) infection at year-end 2014. Many were unaware of their status because HCV is predominantly (70%-80%) asymptomatic until the late stages of disease. HCV is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and increases risk for hepatocellular carcinoma 20-fold. HCV disproportionately affects people living with HIV. While overall prevalence is 1.3%-1.62%, one in four people living with HIV also have HCV.
HIV Co-Infection: Research indicates that HCV viral loads are higher and that HCV progresses faster in those with comorbid HIV. In fact, HIV co-infection more than triples risk for severe HCV-related liver disease, the leading cause of non-AIDS related death among people living with HIV. Treatment in those co-infected is complex, lengthy and less successful than in mono-infected individuals…..
View the full article in Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center Indiana Newsletter, January 2016(78).


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Hello again!! As promised I have the answer to my teaser pic I posted on my Facebook page last night. In case you missed it here is the pic.
One of these is Ludurana Supremo, can you tell which one? Can you guess what the other polish is?
I was going to torment you with a lot of babble but I'm tired so I'll just get with it. LOL The other polish is OPI DS Original. The ULTIMATE PURPLE HOLO. In the pic above Supremo is on the left and Original is on the right. Let's have more pics, shall we....
Bottle shot, as you can see Original is much warmer while Supremo leans to the cool, bluer side.
Original on my index and ring fingers, Supremo on my middle and pinky.
I hope this post was helpful to you!! While these are similar, they are definitely NOT dupes. I feel totally justified owning both. LOL Actually my Original is almost gone and I need a back-up!


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The Galaxy S7 units are popping up all over the internet. Samsung will introduce their Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge handsets on February 21st during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the company has already scheduled their 'Unpacked' event. That being said, we've seen both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge surface in a number of benchmark listings, and even their renders have appeared online several times now.
Both the Exynos 8890 and Snapdragon 820 variants of this phone have surfaced before, and now another listing popped up. The Canadian variant of Galaxy S7 en route to Bell Mobility has popped up on Geekbench, and this variant (SM-G930W8) is fueled by the Exynos 8890 SoC. Now, the AT&T Galaxy S7 model (SM-G930A) surfaced on Geekbench about a week ago, and its score is actually inferior to the one powered by the Exynos chip, at least in the multi-core test. If you take a look at the images down below, you'll get to see these two models compared side-by-side. The Snapdragon 820-powered Galaxy S7 unit scored 2,282 points in a single-core, and 4,979 points in the multi-core test. The Exynos 8890-powered model, on the other hand, scored 1,873 and 5,946 points in the single and multi-core tests, respectively. This is not the first time we've seen such numbers, both of these variants surfaced already, and the Exynos-powered unit seems to do better when benchmarks are concerned, at least in the multi-core test.
The hardware is identical on these devices, aside from the processor, of course, and same can be said about the software. The Galaxy S7 is expected to sport a 5.2-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) Super AMOLED display, along with 4GB of RAM and various internal storage options. The phone will be powered by one of the two aforementioned chips, and its design will allegedly be quite similar to the one seen on the Galaxy Note 5. The physical home button is making a comeback here, and it will double as a fingerprint scanner, as usual. Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow will come pre-installed on this phone, and Samsung's TouchWiz UI will be available on top of Google's operating system.


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Cuban baseball player may have defected in Prince George
Player disappeared at World Baseball Challenge
Border officials and RCMP are searching for a Cuban baseball player who disappeared just before the final gold medal game at an international tournament in Prince George, B.C.
Officials fear the player may have defected, while the team was participating in the World Baseball Challenge.
Jim Swanson, the tournament organizer, said members of the Ciego De Avila Tigres noticed their teammate was not at their hotel and that tournament officials are working with the Cuban Baseball Federation and its delegation.
"We're working with the authorities and with the Cuban delegation to understand where that player might be, what might have happened," he said.
Despite all the concern over the player, Swanson expects the Cuban team will still put up a tough fight against Japan tonight.
"They're definitely in a good position to win their second straight world baseball challenge title," he said.
Cuba participated in the tournament in 2011, but this is the first time a player has gone missing.
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It is somehow immensely satisfying to see our efforts in print! This Herts Advertiser article on Sustainable St Albans Week is a good all round story.
However the main thanks of the day go to the 1800 school children who worked hard across local schools to write their messages. One teacher said: Almost all the postcards written by our children were extremely passionate and they really understood the importance of what they were trying to do.
Included in the feedback to Sustainable St Albans was this gem about Postcards to Paris in the classroom: One teacher had the best lesson she has had with a year 5 class who were so engaged and passionate she had to force them to eventually move onto something else as they could have kept going all day!
To see more about #Postcards2Paris and the messages children wrote click here
Future Visions
To download your copy of Future Visions 2030 click the image. Future Visions was compiled by local people, and in words, poems and photos, looks at the journey towards a sustainable St Albans.
Sustainable St Albans 2015 was a collaboration between Transition St Albans and St Albans Friends of the Earth, with support from St Albans District Council. We are grateful to the Big Lottery for core funding, our local community for their help with Crowdfunding, and to our district councillors who helped to fund the week. Click here for more about our funders


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|Doctoral, full-time
|Nominal duration
|1 years
|Study language
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|Entry qualification
Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.
Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
|Language requirements
English Language Requirements for International Students
The following qualifications satisfy the English Language requirements for admission to the University, although some courses may require higher scores:
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
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At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.
Entry requirements
The University considers all aspects of your application, not simply your qualifications and grades. We look at your personal statement, reference and any relevant experience (particularly for professional courses where this may be required) as well as your academic background and performance. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate your commitment, motivation, enthusiasm and evidence that you can benefit from study at higher education level.
Eligibility for courses
To study at the University of Worcester, you must normally be at least 18 by the time you start the course. If by that date you are under 18, but at least 17, you can still study at the University. However, in that case, we will need your parents or guardians to agree to some extra safeguards because you are still legally a minor. You must also satisfy the entry requirements of the course you wish to study. All applicants will need to demonstrate that they have the maturity and personal skills to study and live independently in a higher education environment.
General entry requirements
There are a wide range of acceptable entry qualifications and the following list is by no means exhaustive. It is designed to provide a sample of some of the main qualifications that applicants present for entry. Applicants are advised to contact the Admissions Office if they have any specific questions about qualifications that do not appear on this list. Further information can be found on the relevant course pages at www.ucas.com. Each course has specific entry requirements, expressed in terms of the UCAS tariff, although qualifications not currently in the tariff will be considered. Candidates may offer qualifications in combination to achieve the required total.
The tariff requirements for specific courses can be found on the relevant course page in the University prospectus and the website.
Acceptable qualifications
GCE Advanced Levels and Advanced Supplementary
Normally a minimum of two GCE A Level passes.
Advanced supplementary (AS) Level achievements may be counted towards the tariff requirement but applicants will not be disadvantaged if they do not take them.
BTEC Qualifications (QCF)
Considered either on their own (Extended Diploma or Diploma) or in combination with other qualifications (Subsidiary Diploma or Certificate) to meet the tariff requirements.
OCR Nationals
Considered either on their own (Diploma or Extended Diploma) or in combination with other qualifications (Certificate).
Access to HE Diploma
Successful completion of a relevant QAA-recognised Access Diploma is acceptable (60 credits with at least 45 at Level 3). Some courses may require the achievement of some Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction.
Welsh Baccalaureate
Tariff point requirements can be met through the achievement of the Welsh Baccalaureate, including Core, and will be counted at the appropriate tariff.
Four higher grade passes at Grade C are regarded as the minimum entry requirements, but all qualifications within the tariff will be considered.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Four to five higher/honours grade passes at Grade C are required, as a minimum condition of entry.
NVQ Level 3/Modern Apprenticeship
Applicants offering NVQ Level 3 will be considered and may be asked to complete supplementary work. Similarly, Technical Certificates for those following Advanced Modern Apprenticeships will be considered on an individual basis, with particular reference to relevance to the intended course.
Advanced GNVQ
Acceptable providing it is passed at Merit level. Some subjects/courses may require a Distinction grade, and possibly an additional A Level.
International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate
A minimum score of 24 points is necessary in the International Baccalaureate and a minimum score of 60% in the European Baccalaureate. Higher entry levels may be set for some courses.
Professional Qualifications
Professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Key Skills
Key Skills at Level 2 are viewed as an enhancement of a student's application but cannot be accepted as satisfaction of subject-specific requirements.
General Studies and Critical Thinking
These qualifications are normally acceptable in part satisfaction of the entry requirements.
English Baccalaureate
The University of Worcester does not currently intend to use the English Baccalaureate as an entry requirement. Where there are specific subject or grade requirements, these will be clearly stated in the relevant prospectus entry and on the University website.
International Qualifications
International students will need to demonstrate evidence of study at a level equivalent to the general entry requirements.
Other Qualifications and Mature Students
We welcome applicants who hold alternative qualifications/experience different to those shown in this section who can demonstrate the ability to benefit from the course and show their potential to complete the course successfully. Although recent preparatory study at an appropriate level (e.g. an Access course) is recommended, students may be considered on the basis of prior evidenced professional/work experience and/or other assessment procedures, and the assessment of personal suitability.
University Admissions staff will be able to offer information, advice and guidance on this process.
English Language Requirements for International Students
The following qualifications satisfy the English Language requirements for admission to the University, although some courses may require higher scores:
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
Students with relevant previous study at HND or degree level or extensive experience may be considered eligible for Accreditation of Prior Learning.
Entry may be possible to Year 2 or 3 of the course, depending upon the qualifications or experience gained. Credit can also be given for individual modules.
Equivalent or Lower Qualifications (ELQs)
Students studying for qualifications equivalent, or lower than, a qualification they already hold are no longer funded by HEFCE.
The University reserves the right to charge higher tuition fees for such students.


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Five Ways Property Management Companies Can Save You Money
When it comes to renting property, finding the right property manager or landlord takes on an increased importance. The U.S. commercial property sector is divided into five key segments:
- Industrial
- Retail
- Office
- Lodging
- Amusement
Whether you're building office space for rent or managing property, having the right property management companies in place are crucial. The average age of the average property management professional is 50 years old and in 2016, there were 317,000 property management jobs in the United States.
For property management companies and landlords, maintaining rental properties can be a headache, especially when it comes to time and money. Finding tenants can be a challenge as can hiring out repairs.
When added all together, maintaining rental properties can be a constant uphill battle and those that stick


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The Roses of Paestum
Fields of wonderful fragrant roses adorned the city of Paestum about two thousand years ago. The crops were used to obtain ointments and perfumes: in the northwest corner of the Pestum roman square, it is still possible to identify the remains of an ancient perfumery. The rose flower is the symbol of spring and owes its name to the nymph Roda, daughter of Aphrodite and Poseidon. The Paestum Rose was called by the Romans "Damask bifera", because it had a second flowering in autumn after the first in spring and it was so popular that Virgilio coined the expression Paestano cultu, referring to the special local technique of cultivation of roses. Today, thanks to archaeobotanical studies, the paestana rose has returned to flourish in the archaeological area.
Emiliano on Channel4 !
"Travel Man" is a series with the British comedians Richard Ayoade and Jack Dee that shows to people how to have the most efficient holiday possible!
Richard and Jack met Emiliano in Herculaneum !!
Book a tour with an archaeologist!
Feeling of the day in Pompeii
The maxim of our guest:
"Here thanks to the destruction brought by the Vesuvius we owe the reconstruction of the history"
Life in Ancient Pompeii
Pompeii continues to impress with new openings! The Antiquarium, built in 1870 now in the new role of visitor center and museum, and the Villa Imperiale: luxurious residence of the I century a.D., close to the citywalls of Pompeii near the Porta Marina. Here there are re-enacted suggestive reconstructions of domestic environments of the Roman city as the large dining room, with frescoes of the myth of Ariadne, Theseus and the Minotaur, and the living room.