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Greektown is gearing up for the 2009 Taste of Greece, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30.
The free fest fires up with live music on two stages, including the Hellas 2000 and Hellenic Five Greek bands, ethnic dancing by three Illinois Greek dance troupes and belly dancers, Greek acrobats, the Jesse White Tumblers, a drawing for free tickets to Greece, an appearance and autographing by Miss Illinois and children's activities.
Hearty servings of gyros, lamb chops, souvlaki, grilled octopus, spinach pie, baklava and other delicacies attest to the talents of Greektown's chefs. Not to mention ouzo.
The fest takes place on Halsted Street from Monroe to Van Buren.
Although that location has been the center of Greektown since the 1960s, the Greek presence in Chicago is much older, dating to the 1840s, when immigrants from Greece, largely seamen, began to settle in the neighborhood of Halsted, Harrison and Blue Island streets. That area, known as "the Delta," was America's largest Greek community until after World War II.
Chicago's Greek population expanded rapidly as early arrivals revisited Greece and talked up their new city and its potential. Christ Chakonas, who had come to Chicago in 1873 in the wake of the Great Fire, became known as the "Columbus of Sparta" for his repeated trips to recruit fellow Spartans for the lucrative opportunities surrounding the rebuilding of Chicago. Many of the newcomers became food peddlers, and later restaurateurs.
The community shifted north to its current location in the 1960s, displaced by construction of the University of Illinois at Chicago and the Eisenhower Expressway. Some of the earliest Greektown restaurants still exist. The Parthenon opened in 1968, where founder Chris Liakouras was among the first to popularize gyros in the United States, working with Illinois Gas Co. to create a rotisserie gyros cooker, and passing samples out free to customers. Liakouras' place was the first to light saganaki afire — a suggestion of a customer. These innovations soon spread throughout Greektown and around the nation. Other venerable eateries include Greek Islands, which opened on Jackson Boulevard in 1971 and moved to its present location in 1983, and Roditys, opened in 1972.
Greektown restaurants stay open late and serve a broad range of traditional cuisine. The neighborhood is the best place in Chicago to find lamb served in a variety of ways. While the Greek populace has spread through Chicago and the suburbs, Greektown remains a vibrant destination for Greek shopping and dining, as well as the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center.


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Life comes to art
Every summer, barn swallows return to nest in an old storehouse on Juan's farm. So he hung a ripped oil painting before a shattered window through which he knew the birds entered. Eight hours later, using remote control, he caught this moment, as though the bird had punched in from another world. As their name suggests, barn swallows prefer to nest inside buildings. They usually return to the same spot each year, repairing the nesting cups they sculpt from mud and clay. This swallow had most likely spent its winter in South Africa before migrating back to Europe to breed.
Technical specification
Canon 7D + 70-200mm f2.8 lens at 150mm; 1/250 sec at f14; ISO 400; Canon 580EX II and Metz 58 flashes; x2 Metz photocells; Manfrotto tripod + Rótula RC2; Godox remote.
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Juan started photographing nature using analogue cameras in 2002 , switching to digital equipment in 2007. He looks for abstract, hidden ways to express himself through images. His work has won awards in international competitions, and has been published in books and magazines such as Iris .
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H'burg girls roll over Black Rock
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/14)
Harrisburg hosted Black Rock in their final regular season game this past Friday in Harrisburg. The night started off special and ended the same way as the Lady Hornets (16-8) rolled to a 66-31 victory. Peyton Craft, who is out with an injury, dressed and stood underneath the Harrisburg goal. ...
Hornets cruise past Zebras
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/14)
The Hornets led from their first basket to the final horn this past Friday night as they ended their regular season with a 68-44 win over Black Rock. Brayden Honeycutt nailed a three-pointer to open the game for the Hornets. Black Rock answered by hitting one of two free throws before Harrisburg ran off the next 10 points to go up 13-3. ...
Lady 'Cats win district opener
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/14)
The Trumann Lady Wildcats (10-15) built a big first half lead then almost saw it slip away in the fourth quarter. The Gosnell Lady Pirates used a 17-6 final quarter to make it close but the Lady 'Cats held on for a 56-50 win in the opening round of the 4A-3 District tournament this past Monday being held in Highland...
Trumann gets early exit from district tournament
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/14)
Trumann's Wildcats (6-17) couldn't find an answer to Valley View's hot offense this past Monday in the 4A-3 district tournament in Highland. The Blazer took the lead early in the game and cruised to a 81-52 victory to end the Wildcats' season. The teams traded baskets over the first couple minutes of the game with A.J. ...
Lady Hornets punch ticket to regional tournament
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/14)
After two close regular season meetings with each team getting a win, Harrisburg (17-8) increased their lead at the end of each quarter before posting a 55-44 win over Earle to advance to semi-finals of the 3A-3 district tournament being played in Harrisburg. The win also qualifies the Lady Hornets for next week's regional tournament in Mountain View...
Harrisburg ousted from district tournament
(High School Sports ~ 02/21/14)
The Hornets (12-16) game plan looked to be working as they jumped out 8-0 and led 14-11 after one. Earle made adjustments to come back to lead at the half and slowly kept building on their lead on the way to a 73-62 win in the 3A-3 district tournament being held in Harrisburg. The loss ended the Hornets season...
Smith reflects on past for Black History Month
(Local News ~ 02/21/14)
Born in Marked Tree, Mary Smith moved around a lot before settling back there in the house her grandfather bought when she was four years old. Regarding celebrating Black History Month, Smith said, "It's a good thing to do, but I think that as a people, all of us in some way or another have made a great accomplishment in life, even if it's only raising a family. A lot of people make different accomplishments."...
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- This Everlane cotton tee ($30) is the perfect layering piece for cardigans and sweaters. It's still out of stock but apparently it comes back on the 25th🤞🏼. I plan on getting it in both gray and white. Surprisingly, I don't already own something like this. I expect to be getting a lot of wear out of this as both a stand alone piece and as a base layer. If you can't wait till then, they still have this pima stretch cotton version in stock for $28.
- I've been eyeing this Mejuri zodiac necklace ($79) for a while now and I actually like that it's a longer length, perfect for wearing over crewneck tops. I've been looking for a simple piece of jewelry that "pops" and dresses up simple pieces. This seems to check all the boxes.
- I've never been into platform sneakers but this pair from Common Projects ($405) is definitely drool-worthy. I don't plan on spending $405 but I am keeping my eye out for something similar. Affordable dupe: This Puma version for $90. I've been wanting a pair of white sneakers for a while, specifically these Isabel Marant ones ($385) which cost a really pretty penny. If I get impatient though, there's always these Stan Smith ($60) ones that look similar enough and are way more affordable by comparison.
- These pale pink suede Nike Cortez sneakers ($100) are perfect for now and for Spring. It will definitely make the days leading up to warmer weather look a little less dreary.
- These Everlane high rise ankle jeans ($68) come in the exact light blue wash that I've been wanting. My size doesn't get restocked until March 11th but sizes 26 and up are still available. In the meantime, I'll be waiting ⏳.
- This Rebecca Taylor sweatshirt ($195) is feminine, practical, and comes in the perfect shade of lilac. I'm definitely a fan of the puffy sleeves. Affordable dupes: This Target one for $20. Or this Aerie version ($16) that comes in a classic gray and a few other colors.
- I've been eyeing these Olivia von Halle silk pajamas ($280) for a while now but they cost a lot more than I'm willing to pay for now. So I'll just drool over them until they miraculously go on a crazy sale 🤓. This cotton J.Crew pajama set ($79.50) is just as cute, more affordable, and currently 30% off.
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We conduct fire tests according to International Maritime Organization (IMO) test methods. Our expertise, facilities and equipment fulfils the requirements set out in the IMO test procedures.
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Extinguishing systems for ships
Test method
The test procedure describes a fire test method for evaluating the extinguishing effectiveness of fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems for protection of machinery spaces of category A and cargo pump-rooms.
The test programme has two objectives
- Establishing the extinguishing effectiveness of a given agent at its tested concentration.
- Establishing that the particular agent distribution system puts the agent into the enclosure in such a way as to fully flood the volume to achieve an extinguishing concentration at all points.
Essentially the test procedure consists of following items
- Minimum of 500 m3 test compartment with engine mock-up and floor plate system.
- Alternatively nine different fire test scenarios or four different fire test scenario combinations.
- Main fire loads are light diesel oil, heptane and wood crib.
- Different acceptance criteria depending of test scenario.


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LaMode Dining Table 180x100cm
The LaMode 180 x 100cm Dining Table is ideal for outdoor garden dining with enough space to sit 6 comfortably. The cement/resin table top with a weathered wood effect is ideal for both modern and traditional gardens with its retro look.
The cement/resin table top with a weathered wood effect is ideal for both modern and traditional gardens with its retro look.
Our popular cement/resin table top on the LaMode rectangular dining table is a beautiful fashion statement for any garden.
The aluminium, bronze coloured frame is durable yet lightweight for all year-round weatherproof protection. Combine with the comfy LaMode Dining Chairs for the perfect outdoor dining set for you and your friends to enjoy a delicious meal whenever the sun is out.
The distinctive, weathered style of the LaMode 180 x 100cm Dining Table makes it ideal for outdoor as well as indoor dining. Go from the garden to the conservatory with ease and enjoy your luxurious garden furniture season after season.
- Cement/resin table top with bronze legs.
- Aluminium frame.
- Weathered wood effect.
- Seat 6 people comfortably.
- Match with the LaMode Dining chair.
- Self-assembly.
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By Charles
This stunning sterling silver ring holds a dichroic glass 12mm glass marble infused with cremains of your loved one. The ring is available in size 5 through 11. The glass marble is made by Charles and will be added to the ring before shipment to its final destination. Dichroic Glass has an extra amount of sparkle and shimmer; the cremains are put in the foreground of the marble in front of the Dichroic Glass.
The turnaround for this beautiful ring is up to 4 weeks. The glass marble holds under 1/8th a teaspoon of cremains from pets and people.
The glass marble is physically secured into the ring and is not glued in. Additional marbles (colors) to swap in/out are available for $45 on request.
Please note that some people who are at the upper edge of their sizing may find this ring uncomfortable with the marble in place. We suggest for those people to order one size up.
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Staff from the Co-op store in Thame High Street are to raise money for the Red Kite Children's Centre after it was announced as one of its charity partners for the forthcoming year.
The centre, which provides guidance for struggling families through group activities including young parents lunch clubs, stay and play sessions, health visitor drop-ins and post natal workshops is being supported by staff from The Co-Op in High Wycombe after the two supermarkets announced they would work together on fundraising activities.
The two stores will also be working together to support the Hazlemere Good Neighbours scheme based in Hazlemere for the next year.
Meanwhile, the Aylesbury Co-Op store will be supporting the Aylesbury Alzheimer's Society, which helps people suffering from age-related memory loss.
Mark Taylor, leadership team ambassador at The Midcounties Co-operative in High Wycombe and Thame said: "Our three charity partners give crucial support to people in need across Buckinghamshire and improve the quality of their lives.
"As a co-operative, we're committed to supporting local good causes like The Aylesbury Alzheimer's Society, Hazlemere Good Neighbours and the Red Kite Children Centre and are extremely proud to announce them as our charity partners for this year."


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Summary (Frewin Jones Website)
In an instant, a time of joy and celebration turns to one of heartbreak and fear.
Tania has finally found a way to bring her two worlds together, and while enjoying a long-awaited meeting of her mortal and faerie families, with her beloved Edric by her side, all seems right for the princess. But when a faerie baby suddenly falls ill followed by more and more faeries, including her own sister Cordelia, Tania knows that something is terribly wrong.
With no time to lose Tania joins forces with her sisters to find a cure before this terrible plague kills everyone she loves. Yet as the illness spirals out of control and a mysterious healer appears on scene, Tania realizes what they really need is help from the mortal world. But will bringing another stranger to Faerie only make things worse? With countless lives hanging in the balance and a fast-growing Faerie suspicion of all things mortal—including Tania herself—Tania makes a desperate move that will either save the land and people she has come to hold dear… or destroy their only chance for survival.
This is the fourth book in the Faerie Path Series. Which is about a girl who on her 16th birthday finds out that she is the seventh daughter of Faerie thus giving her the special power to walk between the mortal world and Faerie World.
I really like this series because it is interesting and the settings are painted so beautiful. Also the characters are all really different and interesting. Also even though this is such a long series which could become boring it is not! Every book is exciting and interesting. Also even though it would be helpful to have read at least the first book you can kind of get the idea just through the new book.
This particular book is good because we get to interact more with Rathina, one of Tania's sisters. Also we get to see another stricter side of the father King Oberon. Plus we get to experience more of Faerie. I liked this book a lot and I cannot wait until the 5th book The Enchanted Quest which is a continuation of the 4th book comes out on February 1, 2010!


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Download Microsoft Office 2010 Without Click-to-Run
Dell has really been screwing up recently. They have now delivered 6 new PCs that were ordered with Microsoft Office 2010 without the software pre-installed, and without the license keys included in the box either. They rectified the situation relatively quickly by overnighting new license keys, but they failed to include CDs or download links for Microsoft Office.
If you go to the Microsoft Office site to download it, you are only given one option – Click-To-Run. This is their new streaming version of Office, and allows users to try it in a virtual server environment. Now, that is not necessarily what an IT administrator wants. I needed to be able to copy it to the server to install to all desktop PCs, but unfortunately there did not appear to be anyway to do that.
Luckily, after MUCH searching, I found direct download links for the full versions of Microsoft Office 2010. You'll need a valid license key to install, but these downloads may make your life easier too.
- Download Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 (32 bit, English)
- Download Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 (32 bit, English)
- Download Microsoft Office Professional 2010 (32 bit, English)
- Download Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 (32 bit, English)
- Download Microsoft Business Contact Manager (32 bit, English)
Hope these help.
UPDATE: Thanks to a commenter below, you may download backup copies of 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Microsoft Office 2010 or 2007 as well. You simply need your Product Key and you may then choose to download or order a DVD for a fee.


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A criminal charge can have lasting effects on the lives of those with such charges on their records. If you or a loved one receives an acquittal or dismissal of such charges, it may be possible to receive an expungement to remove them from the record.
Getting an expungement does involve a specific procedure and may vary depending upon the state. In the state of Virginia, the process of getting an expungement involves three steps.
1. Apply
Applicants must complete the petition for expungement form and file it in the circuit court of the county where they initially faced the charges. Within the application, applicants must state they are seeking the expungement due to its negative effects on their lives. Along with the application form itself, there are a few other documents, such as the arrest warrant or indictment, that the applicant must submit. Certain courts also require a cover sheet. Applicants may contact the court to confirm what documents they must submit in order to complete the process.
2. Get fingerprints
A law enforcement agency must take the fingerprints of all applicants. Applicants may choose any legitimate agency. The chosen agency must submit a copy of the application with the fingerprints, which the agency sends to the Central Criminal Records Exchange. The CCRE screens the fingerprints and submits its findings to the court.
3. Serve the attorney
Along with submitting a copy of the application to a law enforcement agency, applicants must also provide it to the attorney for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The attorney has three weeks to respond. If the attorney does not contest the expungement, no trail is necessary. On the other hand, should the attorney disagree with the expungement, the applicant must plead the case in court.
As you can see, the expungement process has several parts. However, receiving an expungement may be well worth the hassle. Take some time to review your options to decide if it is the best choice for you.


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Using supply chain sustainability software in green initiatives
Vendors are responding to growing numbers of green initiatives by creating applications for supply chain sustainability. In this expert response, find out how to use software to green your supply chain. Continue Reading
Evaluating the ROI of ERP software
ERP systems are a large investment. In this expert response, find out how to estimate the ROI of ERP software, including payback periods and business changes. Continue Reading
How to avoid an open source ERP software deployment failure
Open source ERP software is a rapidly-growing technology, but deployments aren't always a success. In this expert response, learn some of the warning signs that an open source ERP deployment might fail. Continue Reading
How to find green ERP software and capitalize on green functionality
More ERP vendors are adding functionality for green initiatives to ERP software. Find out how manufacturers can use ERP to meet environmental compliance metrics. Continue Reading
How to determine if ERP cloud computing is right for your company
Operating an ERP system in a cloud computing environment can help manufacturers save in money and labor. Learn how to determine if your manufacturing environment is right for ERP in the cloud. Continue Reading
Evaluating your ERP software options
There are many questions to be considered when starting the ERP software selection process. Find out what questions you should ask when evaluating ERP software. Continue Reading
What role does standardized work play in lean manufacturing?
Discover how standardized work can aid in lean manufacturing efforts and learn the steps to standardizing manufacturing processes in this expert response. Continue Reading
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Learn how to implement Kanban and discover implementation tips. Find out what to avoid and what implementation success factors will help to deploy a Kanban system on the shop floor. Continue Reading
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told by Eugen Begu, Albania
"Communism has failed", the world newspapers read that day. "Communism has fallen in Albania," they told the world.
Now I was shocked as I read this news. I feared what might happen next. Inside I also felt unhappy and empty. Then the following year you may remember the newspapers read, "Violence has blown up all over Albania."
But do you know what this did for our people in Albania? It caused people to ask, "Can God help us in all this trouble?"
How God helped me
Many people went to Christian churches to see if they could find out if God could help them. In that way, I myself found out that God does help people in their trouble. I spoke to God, and found God can give us his own Spirit to come inside us and change us. This changed my unhappiness, and I do not feel empty inside any more.
I thanked God for sending Jesus Christ to this earth to die as punishment for my sin.


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News, photos and videosDo you need up-to-date information about Posiva? Read the latest news and press releases.
From the image gallery you can load pictures freely for other than commercial use just as long as you mention the source: "Posiva Oy / photographers name" or if the photographer is not mentioned, just "Posiva Oy". If you have any questions concerning the matter, please contact Posiva's communications.
Get more information about Posiva and take a look at our video material. Posiva's videos can be found also on Posiva's YouTube channel.
International Press Visit DayInternational Press Visit Day is organized a couple of times per year and includes up-to-date information sessions with the companies Teollisuuden Voima Oyj and Posiva Oy. There is also a site tour to the Olkiluoto 3 EPR construction site (site work permitting), to the repository for low- and intermediate-level operating waste and the ONKALO Research Gallery, as well as the construction site of ONKALO – the site of the final repository for spent nuclear fuel (site work permitting).
The visit starts at 10 a.m. and ends approximately at 5 p.m.
The dates are:
• April 11, 2019
• September 12, 2019
• November 7, 2019
Information about the participants (nationality, name, passport number, place of residence, date & place of birth, and employer's name) must be provided two weeks in advance in order to confirm participation. All visitors must carry a passport or official identification card.
We reserve the right to make changes to the visit program. The possibility of visits to the Olkiluoto 3 EPR and ONKALO sites depends on the work being carried out at the site at the time.
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Graphical explanation of multiplying and dividing complex numbers - interactive applets
The following applets demonstrate what is going on when we multiply and divide complex numbers.
See the previous section, Products and Quotients of Complex Numbers for some background.
The multiplication interactive
Things to do
In this first multiplication applet, you can step through the explanations using the "Next" button. You'll see examples of:
- Multiplying by a scalar (a real number)
- Multiplying by the imaginary number j = √(−1)
- Multiplying by both a real and imaginary number
You can also use a slider to examine the effect of multiplying by a real number.
We start with a complex number 1 + 2j.
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The quotient interactive
The next applet demonstrates the quotient (division) of one complex number by another.
We have a fixed number, 5 + 5j, and we divide it by any complex number we choose, using the sliders.
Things to do
First, read through the explanation given for the initial case, where we are dividing by 1 − 5j.
Then, use the sliders to choose any complex number with real values between − 5 and 5, and imaginary values between − 5j and 5j.
The explanation updates as you change the sliders.
We start with a complex number 5 + 5j.
We divide it by the complex number .
In polar form, the two numbers are:
5 + 5j = 7.07 (cos 45o + j sin 45o)
The quotient of the two magnitudes is:
7.07 ÷ =
The difference between the two angles is:
45o − =
So the quotient (shown in magenta) of the two complex numbers is:
(5 + 5j) ÷ ()
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Math used in these applets
Here is some of the math used to create the above applets.
- Adding, multiplying, subtracting and dividing complex numbers
- Converting complex numbers to polar form, and vice-versa
- Absolute value (for formatting negative numbers)
- Arrays (complex numbers can be thought of as 2-element arrays, and that's how much ofthe programming is done in these examples
- Inequalities (many "if" clauses and animations involve inequalities)
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Friday, August 8, 2014
A True Fable of Political Folly
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Oh what a tangles web we weave...ReplyDelete
I didn't know it was a constitutional amendment that caused us to pay income taxes. Very interesting! I don't pay them any more, since I'm a social security recipient and don't make enough. :-)ReplyDelete
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I read this twice to make sure I followed you account. The Civil War marks the end of the Republic as we knew it an issues in the age of big government paid for with federal taxes. The expansion of government became necessary as the Repubican party ( which was divided...read Team of Rivals) fought to end slavery and preserve what they saw as a Union. The gilded Age ...if it existed.. Begins at this time. I spent the last semester of my recently acquired advanced degree in history studying this topic, and could write ad nauseum on it, but won't.ReplyDelete
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National Geographic photographer Ingo Arndt's new book Animal Architecture shows how animals and insects from around the world build intricate structures from nature's raw materials. Using their beaks, claws, paws, and teeth, they create biodegradable shelters that not only benefit them, but also other creatures in their ecosystem. We spotted a few examples at Fast Co. Design, including this cute baya weaver in Namibia knitting a nest from fresh thin blades of grass that harden and change color thanks to the sun.
The Indonesian vogelkop bowerbird build intricate stick tower nests to attract mates. They decorate them with flowers, fruits, mushrooms, and even trash left in the forest by tourists. Australian weaver ants can build their nest in just 24 hours. They work in chains pulling on leaves together with their pincers and then interweaving them with silk threads produced by their larvae.
Related: Mysterious Underwater "Crop Circles" Discovered Off the Coast of Japan
The European red wood ant is a natural skyscraper-builder. They can transport materials that are 40 times their body weight to build enormous plant and earth towers with complex path systems protecting the interiors from water. The compass termites are masters in passive architecture. They can build ten feet high, flat-sided towers arranged in a precise north-south orientation that feature an ingenious ventilation system providing a consistent internal temperature.
The Australian spinifex termites' towers are a spectacular example of animal architecture. Each can accommodate 2-3 million termites and are made by small earth and saliva balls carried by gigantic head-soldier ants being monitored by strong pincers.
Related: Strange "Fairy Circles" Appear in the Middle of Africa's Namib Desert
This magnifiscent photo series reminds us humans that we still have a lot to learn from smaller creatures in the world, especially when it comes to building techniques, sustainability and co-existing with others.
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About downloading Qt wallet
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When I download Qtum core wallet 0.15.2, I get warned that McAfee is dangerous, but can I download it?
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For historical reasons, many antivirus programs will report a false positive virus error when downloading Qtum wallet installation files, and quarantine or delete those downloads. To work around this, add an exception to the antivirus program, and if have concerns, download from the Qtum GitHub site and verify the file with a checksum.
I got the same warning with McAfee and could override the warning message by selecting the "Accept the risk" override to allow downloading of the install file. Other antiviruses are not so user-friendly and could quarantine or delete the file with no warning.
If you want, you can go to the Qtum GitHub site for the latest releases (https://github.com/qtumproject/qtum/releases) download the correct version for your wallet install and verify the SHA256 checksum (scroll down that page to see all the checksums).
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The University of Findlay men's basketball team, ranked seventh in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, had their best shooting night of the young season on Tuesday, November 22 en route to a 90-84 win over Cedarville University.
The Oilers built a 12-point lead at the 10:29 mark of the second half on a lay-up by sophomore forward Mark Frilling, but the Yellow Jackets would not go quietly.
After trading baskets for the next few minutes, the Yellow Jackets trimmed the Oilers lead to four points at 75-71 on a bucket from Zach Brown. The Oilers quickly answered however as junior guard Aaron Robinson stroked a pair of three pointers on back-to-back offensive possessions to give Findlay a little more cushion.
The Yellow Jackets eventually climbed within four points again on triple by Brown with 2:08 remaining in the game, but the Oilers got a lay-up by sophomore forward Greg Kahlig and a free throw by junior forward Jack Smith to close out the game.
The Oilers shot a season-high 54.1 percent (33-of-61) from the field and drilled a season-best 11-of-19 (57.9%) shots from three point range.
The Yellow Jackets also shot well, hitting 50.9 percent (28-of-55) of their shots and 52.4 percent (11-of-21) of their triple tries.
Kahlig scored a game-high 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting while Robinson canned a career-high 5-of-7 three point attempts en route to a season-high 17 points.
Smith had a solid all-around game with 12 points, nine rebounds and four assists while junior forward Brad Piehl contributed nine points, four assists and three steals.
Senior guard Kyle Caiola added eight points and four assists while Frilling recorded eight points off the bench.
The Yellow Jackets were led by Brian Grant's 16 points.
Marcus Reineke (15), Jimmy Nwogbo (14), Brown (14) and Austin Foote (13) all reached double figures for Cedarville in the game.
The Oilers, who are now 3-1 on the season, will be back in action again on Monday, November 28 against the University of Illinois-Springfield. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. in Springfield, Illinois.


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DETROIT (AP) Keifer Sykes scored 28 points on 11 of 19 shooting from the field to lead Green Bay past Detroit 70-64 on Saturday.
The game was the fourth out of the last five in which Sykes has scored at least 24 points or more.
Greg Mays finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Carrington Love added 14 points and five assists for the Phoenix (15-4, 4-1 Horizon League), who with the win avoided their first back-to-back losses in three years.
With the game tied at 57 with 4:21 to play, Love nailed a 3-pointer to spark a 10-2 Phoenix run that extended their lead to eight and put the game away.
Juwan Howard Jr. scored 19 points to lead Detroit (9-10, 3-2). Anton Wilson added 12 points off the bench for the Titans, who finished with 16 total assists but were plagued by 19 turnovers.


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"This treatment has given me the freedom to be with my family, go to work...to be a human being again," said Mr Williams.
Beginning Dec 1st, Lonsurf® will be available from community pharmacies with a script from a patient's oncologist.
Around 885 patients per year will be able to access the medicine, which would cost up to $15,000 per patient without the PBS subsidy.
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The Bank of England is sticking with a decision to make future banknotes using a polymer containing trace amounts of tallow, a form of animal fat.News that the banknotes contained tallow caused outrage when it was first reported. The Bank of England reports that in a public consultation, 88 percent of 3,544 people were against the use of animal-derived products.However, the central bank says the only alternative is to use chemicals from palm oil, which raised environmental sustainability issues, and switching to another source is estimated to cost around £16.5 million over the next ten years.The Bank fully recognises the concerns raised by members of the public, both prior to and during the consultation, and has not taken this decision lightly.The Bank also understands that the decision it has reached may not address the concerns of all parties, but in making this decision, the Bank has considered very carefully the relevant factors and taken into consideration all of its objectives, including its responsibility to maintain confidence in the currency through the issuance of high quality, secure banknotes and achieve value for money for taxpayers.
French June industrial production fells 1.1 percent on the month, versus growth of 1.9 percent in May. This was worse than expectations.Barclays analyst Apolline Menut, says the fall in production was broad based, with the manufacturing, energy and construction sectors all declining.These figures bring Q2 17 industrial production overall to 1.2% q/q, consistent with the already released flash Q2 GDP estimate of 0.5% q/q.Looking ahead, although PMIs ebbed in July, they remain well above their long-term average, echoing the positive picture painted by the Banque of France and INSEE surveys and pointing to a sustained positive momentum in Q3.We look for GDP growth to remain solid, rising by 0.5% q/q in Q3 17 for a fourth consecutive quarter.
North Korea might be talking loudly and aggressively, but war is a "remote possibility", according to analysts at global risk consultancy Verisk Maplecroft.Miha Hribernik, senior Asia analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says the risk of war remain low as the implications of military options have not changed since the last round of sabre-rattling in April.While Kim Jong Un may have met his match in the equally strong-minded and straight talking Trump, we believe neither side is seeking to put words into action.North Korea continues to build its nuclear and ballistic missile arsenals as a credible deterrent and guarantee of regime survival, but knowing full well that their actual offensive use would spell the end of the Kim dynasty.The Trump administration is similarly constrained by the risk of escalation. Should the US conduct a pre-emptive strike against the North, a massive DPRK military response against Washington's ally South Korea is a near certainty.Hribernik says a first strike poses too great a risk for either side. He says the only likely options to break the current status quo include the U.S. agreeing to talks without insisting on disarmament, the Kim dynasty crumbling, or the regime agrees to disarm to avoid economic collapse.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a test-fire of a ballistic missile in May
Financial service firm Prudential reported its latest earnings results today, along with announcement it is merging its two U.K. businesses into one entity.Lee Wild, Interactive Investor's head of equity strategy, says it is Prudential's Asian business which is driving the surge in profits in the last quarter.Double-digit profit growth in Asia and a strong performance in the US had half-year operating profit up by 5% at constant exchange rates. Convert all those overseas profits back into a weak sterling, Pru's reporting currency, and actual profit was up 15% at just under £2.4 billion.Asia's rapidly growing and underinsured middle class is a lucrative market for Pru, and it's a long-term structural growth story, not some flash in the pan. Nearly 700 million people there will join the middle class over the next five years.Wild warns that, while the stock's valuation is not stretched, it looks vulnerable as buying is drying up.Selling the U.K. business could change that. It's something the company has been mulling over in private, and cutting loose the underperforming domestic operations, where Pru no longer writes new annuity business, could stick a rocket under the share price.
News today that the M&G asset management business will merge with its Prudential UK & Europe life insurance operation adds fuel to the fire that this is preparation for an eventual sale.Shares in Pru are lower today.
Telecom group TalkTalk has been fined £100,000 by the Information Commissioner's office for failing to look after its customers' data.The Commissioner's office says an investigation found TalkTalk breached the data protection act by allowing staff to have access to large quantities of data.The investigation did not find a direct link between the compromised information and complaints about scam calls. The Commissioner's office says TalkTalk did not have appropriate measures in place to keep personal data secure.Shares in the telecom are positive today.
Social media company Facebook has launched a rival video platform to YouTube called "watch", which will feature original content from its partners.
Facebook plans to keep 45 percent of the ad revenue generated from the videos. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the platform is all about finding programmes that bring fans together, but some critics have said that TV has been doing that for decades.Paolo Pescatore, VP of multiplay & media at CCS Insight, says this is a significant step underlining Facebook's commitment to video.All of its rivals have strengthened their video offerings and are pushing the boundaries further by rolling out new features quite regularly. And with everyone piling into offering video and TV, it is becoming increasingly hard to differentiate. Fundamentally it's all about the content, creating that next biggest blockbuster.Facebook is very well placed. The company has a tonne of data on its users and will now learn more about consumers' habits and this will give it confidence to invest in content areas that will prove the most appealing to customers.Shares in Facebook are trading down around half a percent in premarket trade.
Oil prices are ticking up after the latest U.S. stockpile data from the EIA showed a larger-than-expected drawdown in crude inventories.In about 20 minutes, we have the latest monthly oil market report from OPEC, which will tell us about the latest expectations of global oil supply and demand.
The U.K. total goods and services trade deficit widened by more than £2 billion from May to June, from £2.516 billion to £4.564 billion. That's the biggest deficit since September.June goods export volumes fell 4.9 percent month on month, the biggest fall since June 2016, according to ONS data.However, Paul Hollingsworth, U.K. economist at capital Economics, says there are encouraging signs on the net trade front.Quarterly growth in export volumes (which is what matters for GDP growth) of 1.5% in Q2 was stronger than the 0.4% rise in imports, suggesting that net trade probably made a small positive contribution to GDP growth, after exerting a 0.8 percentage point drag on growth in Q1.Looking ahead, surveys suggest that the manufacturing sector should gain some momentum in Q3, while export growth should pick up further. As a result, we remain optimistic that growth should hold up fairly well in the second half of the year, rather than slow.Looking ahead, Allie Renison, head of EU and trade policy for the Institute of Directors, says we are unlikely to see a narrowing of the trade deficit anytime soon, as many orders are priced in foreign currencies while sterling's value has plunged.Exports to the EU have steadily risen in recent months, an area of our trade we should closely monitor as we move into trade negotiations with Brussels. Once our new trade relationship with the EU is finalised, the U.K. can focus more easily on advancing new trade agreements with the rest of the world, which is the order our members favour.However, the Government should also use the opportunity of a transitional period to work with industry in developing a strategic framework for how best to pursue those opportunities both in the short and longer term.
The latest OPEC report says oil output rose by 0.5 percent in July to 32.87 million barrels per day (bpd). July's output rise was driven by Saudi Arabia, Libya and Nigeria.The oil producers' cartel says global oil demand will rise by 1.28 million bpd next year, up from its previous forecast of 1.26 million bpd. OPEC lowered its forecast for non-OPEC supply growth in 2017.Oil prices are holding today's gains after the report's release.
Primero Mining reports a Q2 loss of $300.4 million, or 2 cents per share. Quarterly revenue was $16.2 million, versus $42.6 million the year before.The total production of gold ounces produced was 27 percent lower than the year before.Primero also announced it is selling the Black Fox mine and complex for $35 million. It will use the proceeds to reduce its total debt.
Berenberg's Kallum Pickering analyses the UK housing market:
Because of badly designed rules for land and house building - which inhibit adequate supply growth – and misguided demand-side support from policy makers, the UK housing market is prone to large cyclical swings. These swings exacerbate the normal ups and downs in the economic cycle. Rising house prices in the 2000s, and risky lending practices, encouraged homeowners to withdraw equity to finance consumption. This extra demand fuelled the debt driven pre-Lehman upswing. When the housing market corrected in 2008, falling property values caused a balance sheet crisis for homeowners, worsening the shock to demand and deepening the recession. While the post-Lehman upswing in the housing market has been far less vigorous than before, the underlying problems have not been fixed. And although it is just a tail risk, yet again, we need to pay close attention to the threat posed by a potential slump in the housing market.
When most of the euro zone seems to be flourishing, its third largest economy remains a major headache.
Italy is dubbed by many analysts as the biggest threat to the stability of the euro zone economy, even though recent data have come in above forecasts.
Italy's GDP (gross domestic product) year-on-year percentage change is only half of the euro zone average," Marco Wagner, senior economist at Commerzbank in Germany told CNBC in an email. "This shall remain so for the time being, he added.
Euro zone's third largest economy is causing headaches for investors — and it might get a lot worseCNBCWhen most of the euro zone seems to be flourishing, its third largest economy remains a major headache.
Gold hit the highest levels in two months on Thursday as the United States and North Korea exchanged more threats, prompting investors to buy bullion as a safe haven asset.
North Korea on Thursday outlined detailed plans for a missile strike near the Pacific territory of Guam, keeping up a war of words with U.S. President Donald Trump after he said Pyongyang would face "fire and fury" if it continued to threaten the United States.
Early movers: KSS, APRN, GOOS, PRGO, EAT, DAL, FOXA, JACK, ELF & moreCNBCSome of the names on the move ahead of the open.
New York Fed President William Dudley says he expects U.S. inflation to increase over the medium term towards the 2 percent goal.He expects further labor market strengthening and moderate economic growth. He did raise concerns about racial inequality of employment and income across the U.S. and says the country should better address inequality, though Fed policy is a poor tool for this.
The U.S. Producer Price Index was down 0.1 percent in July, versus a 0.1 percent increase expected. The core measure excluding food and energy was also down by 0.1 percent.Jim O'Sullivan, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics, says the data were weaker than expected.In short, weaker than expected, although the data are volatile and the core measures still show a pick-up in the past year, in contrast to the pattern in the CPI and PCE data.In any event, tomorrow's CPI report will be more important for markets and the Fed.O'Sullivan also commented on the jobless claims data, which grew to 244,000 from 241,000 the week before.Continuing claims for regular benefits fell 16,000 to 1.951 million. The insured unemployment rate -- continuing claims as a percentage of the insured workforce -- remained at 1.4 percent.In short, claims remain low, consistent with the trend in employment growth remaining more than strong enough to keep the unemployment rate trending down. The 241,000 averaged over the last four weeks is down slightly from 242,000, on average, in Q2, 246,000 in Q1 and 253,000 in Q4.
The picture in Europe is also poor in afternoon trade.The pan-European Stoxx 600 is extending losses and down around 1 percent to its lowest level since the end of March.Britain's FTSE 100 is on track for its worst day since April, while the German DAX is down more than 1 percent to its lowest level since the end of April.
Graham Bishop, Investment Director at Heartwood Investment Management comments on market reaction to rising tensions in North Korea:Global equities seem to be a little unnerved over recent days. The market's fear index, the Vix, which measures implied volatility, has risen from 9 to 13 over the last fortnight. Similarly, safe haven securities, such as gold, have been rallying somewhat. This is understandable given mounting geopolitical tensions between the US and North Korea, which so far is just a war of words. Things could escalate quickly but we wonder whether this is a deliberate distraction from the on-going investigation into Trump's campaign and Russia.Separately, we note that with the lion's share of second quarter earnings season done, it is interesting how short- term price action has been muted when stocks have beaten estimates but altogether painful when misses have occurred. US Tech is a case in point. This may suggest much is in the price and therefore risk appetite is taking its own summer holiday.
ADP CEO: Bill Ackman reminds me of a 'spoiled brat'ADP CEO Carlos Rodriguez was speaking Thursday on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street."
Automatic Data Processing revealed last Friday that Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management took an 8 percent stake in the company, mostly in derivatives.
On Monday, Pershing Square nominated its CEO Ackman and two others to serve on the board of the payroll processor.
Shares of ADP traded 1 percent lower Thursday morning and are down nearly 9 percent for the month.
European markets continue lower amid North Korea tensions; Galapagos up 12%CNBCEuropean markets continued lower on Thursday as investors reacted to corporate earnings and monitored geopolitical tensions surrounding North Korea.


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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Florida Panthers seem to feel at home on the road lately.
Brian Campbell scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and the Panthers got two more scores in the third period to win their third straight with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night.
Tomas Kopecky, Jimmy Hayes and Sean Bergenheim also scored for the Panthers, who are 4-1 through the first five games of a six-game road trip.
"I don't think we were at our best tonight, but we found a way to get it done," Campbell said. "It's a big game, getting towards the end of the trip, you have to keep the pedal down."
Jussi Jokinen added a pair of assists, and Roberto Luongo made 31 saves for Florida, which plays at Winnipeg on Tuesday.
"We've got four balanced lines," Luongo said. "They've been chipping in offensively, which is nice and we've been finding ways to win hockey games. We have one more big game left on this trip, so we'll enjoy tonight and refocus on the next one."
Panthers coach Gerard Gallant thought the win was a good example of a team-first approach.
"That's how you're going to win with our hockey team," he said. "You look at our lineup, we don't have an 80, 90-point guy, so we have a bunch of guys chipping in, working hard.
Panthers 4, Oilers 2
Jordan Eberle and Benoit Pouliot scored for the Oilers, who have won just four times in their last 28 games.
"We had some very costly errors at bad times," Oilers assistant captain Taylor Hall said. "That was our downfall. I don't think we played bad. I just thought there were some really key moments in the game where we didn't do our jobs."
The Panthers got on the scoreboard four minutes into the first period as a defensive breakdown allowed Hayes to pick up a loose puck in front of the Edmonton net before spinning around and beating Ben Scrivens for his 13th goal.
Florida came close to adding to its lead with six minutes to play in the first when Jonathan Huberdeau's shot rang off the post behind Scrivens.
After Scrivens made a huge save on a 2-on-1 to start the second period, Edmonton tied it at 1 four minutes in as several Oilers had whacks at a loose puck during a scramble in front of the Panthers net before Eberle was able to flip in a backhand shot for his 11th goal.
Florida made it 2-1 seven minutes into the second as Campbell's wrist shot from the point deflected off of the stick of the Oilers' Matt Hendricks and fooled Scrivens, who didn't even wave at it.
The teams traded goals just 32 seconds apart a few minutes into the third period.
Florida made it 3-1 as it won a race for a puck behind the Edmonton net before Derek MacKenzie fed it in front to set up a quick one-timer goal by Kopecky.
The Oilers responded quickly with a delayed penalty coming their way as Pouliot scored his second goal in as many games during another scramble in front of the Florida net.
The Panthers took a two-goal lead with 4 1/2 minutes to play as Nail Yakupov had the puck stolen and it hopped over the stick of Andrew Ference, allowing Bergenheim to walk in and tuck the puck past Scrivens.
"I felt like we were going to come back in that game and then a couple of turnovers on one play and it ends up in the back of our net," Eberle said. "That's what happens when you do that in this league."
NOTES: It was the first of two games between the teams this year, the second coming on Jan. 17. Edmonton won both matchups with the Panthers last year with Oilers C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recording five assists in the two games. … Florida came into the game without a win in Edmonton since Dec. 11, 2008. … Scrivens was playing in his fourth career game against the Panthers, having recorded two shutouts in his previous three starts against Florida. … Panthers C Aleksander Barkov missed the game with the flu, while Shawn Thornton remained out with a groin injury. The lone injury for Edmonton was forward Tyler Pitlick (lacerated spleen).


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The latest issue of the journal Libyan Studies (no. 46) has been published by the Society for Libyan Studies. It is available online, though only by subscription. The table of contents of this issue is below. For those who don't know it already, Libyan Studies has been published once annually since the late 1960s. Originally intended to report the various projects of British archaeological teams in Libya, the journal's scope has since expanded but maintains a focus on archaeology, classical (i.e. Greco-Roman) Libya, and the built environment. The society also has a few lectures open to the public each year in London.
Table of Contents of Libyan Studies 46
"Obituary: Wyndham Michael (Mike) Edmunds" – Tony Allan
"Mid-Holocene bifacial tradition evidenced in Augila Oasis, Cyrenaica, Libya" – John P. Mason and Giulio Lucarini
"Non-destructive μXRF analysis of glass and metal objects from sites in the Libyan pre-desert and Fazzan" – C.N. Duckworth and A. Cuénod and D.J. Mattingly
"The walls of medieval Zuwila" – D.J. Mattingly and C.M. Daniels and M.J. Sterry and D.N. Edwards
"Extramural rock-cut sanctuaries in the territory of Cyrene" – Oliva Menozzi
"The epigraphy of Sidi Khrebish, Benghazi (Berenice): an update" – Joyce Reynolds and Philip Kenrick
"Conserving and managing mosaics in Libya (CaMMiL): the final project review" – William T. Wootton and Alaa El-Habashi and John D. Stewart and Hafed Walda
"Les dépotoirs d'ateliers de céramiques de Majoura: nouvelles données" – Mongi Nasr
"The musical tradition of maʾlūf in Libya: rethinking memories from the field" – Philip Ciantar
"The Society for Libyan Studies Archive: Past, Present and Future" – Victoria Leitch and Julia Nikolaus
"Notes from Libya" – Paul Bennett and Pauline Graham
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Bandwidth is a commodity. High price of international bandwidth traffic surely will cut ISPs' revenue. Consumers are switching from DSL to fiber-optic and now want to view rich media content like Youtube and live streaming.
To cope with bandwidth demand , TM already placed many Youtube caching server in Malaysia. No matter how many times you press the play button and choose high definition streaming – the caching server will supply you the cache. During AAG cable downtime recently, popular Youtube videos streaming fast like always. This is because of local caching servers are placed locally in Malaysia.
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Note: This article is excerpted from Deeper into the Word: New Testament.
In order to understand the word disciple in the New Testament, we must first understand that Jesus was a Jewish rabbi, or teacher. And like other rabbis of his time, he had disciples. The word disciple is mathetes in the Greek, and it appears 269 times. While the New Testament was of course written in Greek, Jesus and his contemporaries spoke Hebrew and Aramaic, and would have called them talmidim, a Hebrew word that was defined in part by the culture that revolved around the learning of, discussion of, and reverence for the Torah.
The Greek word mathetes comes from the word manthano, to learn, "from a root math—indicating thought accompanied by endeavor" (Vine's Concise Dictionary of the Bible).
"Thought accompanied by endeavor." This was the type of learning that talmidim did. The rabbi would live out application of the Scripture in front of them, and their knowledge was immediately put into action. So often, our own discipleship seems to lean heavily on thought and less on endeavor. But the two were inextricably linked in Jesus' culture.
Jewish children were taught the Torah from age 5 or 6. The most talented students would continue to study the Torah, often memorizing the entire Scriptures, in what was known as beth midrash. From there, pastor Ray VanderLaan explains,
A few (very few) of the most outstanding beth midrash students sought permission to study with a famous rabbi, often leaving home to travel with him for a lengthy period of time. These students were called talmidim in Hebrew, which is translated disciple. There is much more to a talmid than what we call student. A student wants to know what the teacher knows for the grade, to complete the class or the degree or even out of respect for the teacher. A talmid wants to [be] like the teacher, that is to become what the teacher is. That meant that students were passionately devoted to their rabbi and noted everything he did or said. This meant the rabbi/talmid relationship was a very intense and personal system of education. As the rabbi lived and taught his understanding of the Scripture his students (talmidim) listened and watched and imitated so as to become like him. Eventually they would become teachers passing on a lifestyle to their talmidim.
Authors Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg provide great insight into the "Jewishness of Jesus" in their book Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus. They write:
Along with instructing the crowds, a rabbi's greatest goal was to raise up disciples who would carry on his teaching …. As important as knowledge of Scripture was, there was one thing more important—a rabbi's moral character …. The mission of a rabbi was to become a living example of what it means to apply God's Word to one's life.
The New Testament mentions not just Jesus' disciples but the disciples of John, Moses, and the Pharisees. The term is used not just to refer to the twelve apostles but to the large group of men and women who followed Jesus. Jesus himself uses the word only a handful of times.
In John 8:31, we read, "To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, 'If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.'" In John 13:34-35, Jesus says, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
Likewise, in his famous teaching in John 15 about the vine and the branches, the central point is that the mark of a disciple is a life that bears the fruit of love. Just as our rabbi went to great extremes to show us the extent of his love, so should we love others. As his disciples, we want not just to know what he knows, but to live as he lived. In other words, thought accompanied by endeavor. It is what we are called to as disciples of Rabbi Jesus.
—Excerpted from Deeper Into the Word: New Testament by Keri Wyatt Kent. Copyright 2011 by Bethany House Publishers. Used by permission. Unauthorized duplication prohibited.


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