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In recent years, quinoa (pronounced kinwa) has become a buzzword among the health-conscious. Considered a trendy superfood quinoa's superior make-up earns its status.
Quinoa, a seed among grains, you can serve hot or cold and is typically boil in the same manner as rice.
It is simple to prepare and makes for a great substitute for other grains that might not be as nutritionally complete, such as wheat and rice.
This plant is coated and saponins, which are bitter-tasting compounds that act as a natural pesticide. Because of this, it is important to thoroughly rinse and soak the quinoa before cooking. Saponins are found in other vegetables as well – they are the agents that cause foaming and mimic a soapy lather when these foods are rinsed with water.
The three main varieties of quinoa are white, red, and black, with white quinoa being the most common and readily available in stores. You can find this plant in flake form and also purchase as flour that people use in gluten-free cookies.
A Storied History
Researchers trace quinoa's roots back to the Inca Empire of the Andes region of South America, 3000 B.C. (Present day Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile). It is in this region that quinoa thrived; and 3000 B.C., approximately 250 varieties of quinoa grew here.
Long before greenhouses and technology made cultivation easier, quinoa was harvested in a variety of climates. Its tolerance for multiple growing conditions made it a food of choice among the ancients, thriving and high altitudes, tolerating hot sun and surviving chilling freezes. Additionally, all parts of the plant are edible.
The traditional Andean cultures regarded quinoa as both a food as well as a medicinal plant. Quinoa is a demulcent (or anti-inflammatory) of grain; it protects mucous membranes as well as the lining of internal organs. Ancient cultures have used quinoa to ease sour stomachs, treat constipation, and provide remedies for tuberculosis and gonorrhea.
Most quinoa sold in the U.S. still comes from South America today.
However, presently there is an estimate of over 1,800 varieties of quinoa available worldwide.
Superfood status of Quinoa
Quinoa has a reputation for being nutrient-dense, with a profile that mimics grains but differs in a few key areas. This plant is grouped with grains due to the manner in which it is typically eaten, but in technical terms, quinoa is considered a "pseudocereal." Pseudocereals are a subgroup of foods that are not quite grains but can be easily ground into flour in the same way grains can. Quinoa can be served as both sweet and savory and can provide gluten-free alternatives for other typically-glutenous grains.
Interestingly, quinoa actually belongs to the same family of foods as spinach and beets.
One of quinoa's defining features is its potent punch of protein. It also contains high levels of fiber, certain vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants, making it a well-rounded addition to your diet.
The impressive nutrition content per one cup of cooked quinoa is:
– Calories 222
– Carbohydrates 39 grams
– Fat 4 grams
– 8 grams protein
– Fiber 5 grams
Quinoa also contains a considerable amount of manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, folate, copper, iron, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B, as well as small amounts of vitamin E, niacin (B3), and calcium.
Below are just a few of the many health benefits of this versatile food.
-1. It's a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids
Arguably the most well-known attribute of quinoa is that it is a "complete protein," containing all nine essential amino acids. This sets it apart from other grains and plant foods.
Amino acids are the building blocks of life and are digested and transformed into proteins in the human body. Amino acids can break down food, repair of body tissue, and be used as a source of energy, among other important functions.
The body cannot produce essential amino acids on its own, therefore consuming foods, like quinoa, that contain all of the essential amino acids, is imperative for our health and wellness.
Other members of the grain family tend to be low in lysine and are therefore considered "incomplete proteins."
Lysine is a necessary amino acid for the human body. It helps the body absorb calcium, burn fat, and maintain skin, bones, tendons, and cartilage. Quinoa is considered to be a superior grain by the simple fact that it contains this amino acid. As most sources of lysine come from animal products such as meats and cheeses, quinoa is a rare and exceptional plant source of this amino acid.
Due to its status as a complete protein, quinoa is a smart choice for those with dietary restrictions, such as lactose-intolerance, vegetarianism/veganism, and certain allergies.
Warnings of a protein deficiency include the following symptoms:
– Difficulty losing weight
– Low energy levels
– Fatigue
– Muscle pain
– Low immunity
A cup of quinoa, weighing in at 222 calories and 8 grams of protein, puts it on par with one egg, but with none of the cholesterol.
The average sedentary American needs between 46-56 grams of protein daily. The more active you are the more protein your body requires. To calculate your individual protein needs plug your numbers into this calculator.
Key Takeaway: Quinoa is a complete protein, unlike other grains, making it a superior nutritional choice compared to other grains.
-2. It reduces inflammation
The antioxidants found in quinoa help reduce inflammation in the body. Antioxidants prevent damage to the body caused by free radicals (atoms or molecules that interfere with the normal functioning of cells).
Inflammation is, in essence, the body's natural defense mechanism. When foreign bodies invade the body, such as allergens, bacteria, and viruses, the human body produces white blood cells to protect and block from infection.
Chronic inflammation is when the immune system is triggered when no foreign bodies are present in the body. Examples of inflammatory diseases include arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other diseases of the joints.
Chronic inflammation can sap energy and increase the risk of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. Certain antioxidants can prevent, protect against, and reduce inflammation. Quinoa contains these particular antioxidants, known as flavonoids.
Flavonoids come from plant sources. Scientists believe that one of those flavonoids – polyphenols – can reduce the risk of cancer, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
Quercetin and kaempferol, two other antioxidants found in quinoa, are also linked to lowering inflammation in the body. Studies have shown that quercetin and kaempferol have anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects in animal studies, and scientists continue to study the effects of these antioxidants in humans, believing that they have the same effects on humans.
Quercetin has also been found to decrease inflammation markers in the blood, which proves its effectiveness in reducing inflammation.
Key Takeaway: Quinoa's antioxidants and flavonoids are linked to lower rates of inflammation and reduced risk of certain diseases like arthritis and other diseases of the joints.
-3. It helps trim your waistline
One of the today's biggest health epidemics is obesity. More than 36.5% of U.S. adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity contributes to some of the leading causes of preventable death in the U.S., including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and various cancers.
Both exercise and nutrition are key to maintaining a healthy weight, but when put to the test diet is considered the more important factor, specifically a diet rich in fiber.
Fortunately, quinoa provides plenty of it.
An average taken from four varieties of quinoa found that per 100 grams of (raw) quinoa, there are 10 to 16 grams of fiber. About 1.5 of those grams of fiber are soluble fiber. Soluble fiber attracts water and slows down the rate of digestion, which has been shown to reduce appetite, aid weight loss efforts, and reduces cholesterol. After quinoa is boiled, it contains about 5 grams of fiber, as it absorbs a large amount of water during cooking.
Because fiber promotes a feeling of fullness, it can help reduce the risk of too much eating and in turn, reduce rates of obesity. The RDI of fiber for a 2,000-calorie diet is 28 grams, however, Americans on average consume only 15 grams of fiber each day. The Standard American Diet, which is largely comprised of processed foods rather than plant-based whole foods, accounts for some of these fiber deficiencies. Consuming whole foods like quinoa helps to counteract these deficiencies.
Complications of consuming too little fiber include constipation, hemorrhoids, and bowel disease. Foods high in fiber, like quinoa, promote intestinal health.
Key Takeaway: A diet that includes quinoa can help you lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of intestinal disease.
-4. It's an iron-rich plant food
Iron has typically a connection to red meat, but for a plant, quinoa contains an impressive amount of it.
This mineral is necessary for many biological functions, including the very important task of transporting oxygen throughout the body. Iron plays other integral roles as well, including producing red blood cells, converting glucose to energy, contributing to normal cognitive function, and producing enzymes (and thus new cells).
Iron deficiency leads to anemia, which is a reduction of red blood cells. Anemia occurs when the body does not contain enough iron, and is common, especially among women of childbearing age. Eating too few iron-rich foods can lead to iron deficiency, as well as blood loss (due to internal bleeding, menstruation, or injury).
Symptoms of iron deficiency include:
– Fatigue
– Weakness
– Pale skin
– Dizziness
– Cold hands and feet
– Brittle nails
– Shortness of breath
Quinoa can help combat iron deficiency and anemia. Quinoa is an iron-rich food: one cup of cooked quinoa provides 15% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of iron.
This herb is rich in many nutrients, but also contains phytic acid, which can reduce the absorption of those essential nutrients. Soaking the quinoa before preparing and eating it will help reduce the loss of vital nutrients that quinoa is so known for.
Key Takeaway: Quinoa is a great source of iron, higher than most other plant foods, and can help combat iron deficiency. Be sure to soak in water before eating to retain its nutritional excellence.
-5. It's also rich in magnesium
Like iron, quinoa is also high in magnesium.
Magnesium is necessary for over 300 biochemical reactions in the human body, most notably biochemical reactions that have a connection to the health of nerves, muscles, bones, and the immune system.
About 80% of people have a magnesium deficiency. As such, magnesium has become quite a buzzword in recent years.
Magnesium deficiency can manifest in many ways, including the following symptoms:
– Behavioral disturbances
– Irritability
– Lethargy
– Impaired memory
– Nausea
– Muscle spasms
– Tremors
– Vertigo
– Irregular heartbeat
– Additional deficiencies such as calcium and potassium deficiency
Conditions related to low magnesium include depression, chronic fatigue, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, sleep disorders, cluster headaches, osteoporosis, chest pain, type 2 diabetes, asthma, and more.
As evidenced above, a deficiency in magnesium can lead to difficult-to-manage full-body complications. Quinoa provides about 30% of the RDI of magnesium to help combat this extremely common deficiency.
Again, as mentioned previously, beware of phytic acid. As recommended above, soaking the quinoa before preparing and eating will help it retain its vital nutrients.
Key Takeaway: Quinoa is a great source of magnesium, which is a nutrient about 80% of people are deficient in. Be sure to soak the quinoa and water before eating to maximize nutritional benefits.
-6. One serving contains over half of your daily requirement of manganese
A serving of quinoa contains nearly 60% of the RDI of manganese, a vital mineral that helps fight free radicals.
Manganese is important for the health and function of the bones, kidneys, liver, and pancreas. It is only present in small amounts in the body on its own, and low levels of it can cause a variety of health problems, including infertility, bone disease, and seizures. It has also a connection to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), diabetes, and epilepsy.
Manganese is a mineral critical to brain health, nerve function, regulating blood glucose levels, and the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
About 40% of the general population does not get adequate amounts of manganese from their diet. The Standard American Diet contains more refined grains than whole grains, which at least partially accounts for this deficiency.
Luckily, this is an easy problem to fix: whole grains like quinoa are an excellent source of manganese and are the most recommended dietary source to increase levels of this mineral in the body.
Key Takeaway: Quinoa has an abundant amount of manganese, a mineral that up to 40% of people are deficient in. Be sure to soak the quinoa and water before eating to receive the maximum levels of this mineral.
-7. It has a low glycemic index
High blood sugar can wreak havoc on the body, and a diet rich in foods like quinoa can help lower high blood sugar.
The American Diabetes Association estimates that about 86 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, a complication of high blood sugar. Heightened blood sugar can cause damage to the pancreas, affecting its ability to produce insulin. It can also cause atherosclerosis – the hardening of blood vessels.
Common complications of high blood sugar include:
– Stroke
– Blindness
– Neuropathy
– Poor circulation
– Slow wound healing
– Potential amputation (typically toes and feet)
The glycemic index (or GI) is a tool to rank carbohydrates according to their propensity for raising blood glucose levels. The scale measures various foods from 1-100, with 1 being the lowest glycemic index and 100 being the highest. Foods with a lower glycemic index are ideal for diabetics and others that are monitoring their sugar intake. Foods with a low glycemic index promote steady blood sugar levels over longer periods of time. Some foods with a high glycemic index cause a large spike in blood glucose, followed by a "sugar crash."
Foods that fall under a glycemic index of 55 are "low-glycemic range." Quinoa has a glycemic index of 53, qualifying it as a low-glycemic food. Part of the secret of its low number is its high amount of fiber. One benefit of fibrous foods is that they slow down the movement of food through the system, which in turn reduces the rate of sugar absorption.
To keep your meal's glycemic index as low as possible when preparing quinoa, try to cook meals that include other unprocessed and whole foods such as fresh vegetables or fruits. Mixing sugar additives and with your quinoa dish will only raise the glycemic index.
Key Takeaway: Quinoa has a low glycemic index, which means that your blood sugar will not spike after eating it. This is especially important for diabetics and those that are monitoring their sugar intake.
-8. It contains essential B vitamins
Quinoa is also an exemplary source of B vitamins. It contains an impressive amount of B1 (known commonly as both thiamine and thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and B6, among lesser amounts of other B vitamins.
B vitamins are extremely important to our health. They are water soluble, meaning the body does not store them for later use. Due to their water solubility, the body requires replenishing of B vitamins from food, and leftover amounts are discarded through urination.
B vitamins strengthen the immune system.
Vitamin B1 plays an important role in metabolizing energy. Most people rarely experience a B1 deficiency, however, symptoms of a deficiency include a headache, fatigue, irritability, and abdominal discomfort.
Vitamin B2 fights free radicals and works as an antioxidant. Vitamin B2 deficiency is also rare. Symptoms of a deficiency include fatigue, slowed growth, eye fatigue, and sores around the mouth.
Vitamin B6 creates antibodies to fight against the disease, makes hemoglobin (which carries oxygen to tissues in the body) breaks down proteins, and regulates blood glucose levels.
Key Takeaway: Quinoa is a source of B vitamins and consuming it can help maintain the levels of B vitamins in the body, and B vitamins are water soluble and require consistent replenishing.
-9. It's ideal for those with dietary restrictions, especially the gluten-free and vegan
Quinoa is a great stand-in for those with gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity, and celiac disease.
Gluten is the protein that is completely indigestible, and in people with allergies and sensitivities to it, gluten can cause inflammation. Inflammation and other complications occur when gluten molecules slip through the intestinal lining whole.
Quinoa is naturally gluten-free food and is more nutrient-dense than other grains typically consumed in a gluten-free diet, such as corn and rice. A study by Columbia University finds that adding foods like quinoa is a gluten-free diet significantly improves the nutritional value of these diets, including an increase in the content of B-vitamins.
Likewise, quinoa is a great choice for vegans and vegetarians. A study done by Harvard Medical School suggests that choosing healthier proteins, like quinoa, over red meat could lengthen your lifespan. The study, which spanned two decades, found that people whose main protein source was red meat tended to die younger, and to die more frequently of heart disease and cancer, than those who consumed alternate forms of protein (like quinoa).
Rich in iron and one of very few plant foods that offer all nine essential amino acids, quinoa is the cream of the crop for the meat-free. Combining quinoa with other protein-rich foods, like beans, legumes, and tofu, can help provide a balanced vegan/vegetarian diet – and possibly a longer life.
Key Takeaway: Quinoa offers a bevy of nutritious options for people who avoid gluten, meat, dairy, and/or eggs in their daily diets, either by choice, due to allergies, or due to disease.
-10. It boosts energy, mood, and works as an antidepressant
The physical body benefits from superfoods like quinoa, but research also suggests that quinoa you can consider as "brain food." Some scientists have seen a link between foods with a high mineral content and the reduction and treatment of symptoms of mild to moderate depression. The high mineral content boosts serotonin levels in the brain.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, and scientists believe it plays a role in regulating mood. Low serotonin levels may contribute to depression, which has such symptoms as sadness, fatigue, irritability, and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities-.
Foods like quinoa not only help boost serotonin in the brain, but quinoa's outstanding nutrition report card also wards off fatigue and anemia.
Key Takeaway: Quinoa promotes mental health by raising energy levels, serotonin, and reducing fatigue and anemia.
-11. It's versatile…
Unlike some superfoods, quinoa is extremely accessible. It is sold at national grocery chains and like its fellow grains, it can be purchased in bulk as well as convenient, pre-seasoned, ready-to-cook packets. Its texture is closely mimicked oatmeal, couscous, rice, and barley.
You can cook this herb in a variety of ways to please a variety of palettes. Its versatility makes it easy to incorporate into your everyday diet, standing in for any dish that traditionally uses grains.
Add quinoa as an ingredient to your appetizers, snacks, sides, soups, dinners, and desserts. It's gluten-free, cholesterol-free, vegan, protein-rich, magnesium-rich, iron-rich, fiber-rich, antioxidant-rich, filling, easy to prepare, and low-fat.
Also, lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and even certain cancers. With such an excellent rap sheet, it is no wonder it has been a staple of the South American diet since 3000 B.C.
As always, a diet rich in a variety of foods is the healthiest.
It`s not good to use this plant as a total replacement for all grains and proteins. However, consumed along with a diet that includes unprocessed whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, and other healthy grains and proteins, it is a healthy, smart choice.
Key Takeaway: Quinoa is an accessible and versatile food and is a nutritious addition to a balanced diet.
-12. … And it's delicious
Start incorporating this nutritious superfood into your everyday diet today. Remember to soak your quinoa before cooking. Soaking helps twofold: it removes the bitter flavor of the saponins.
Also, reduces the chance of digestive irritation sometimes attributed to this phytochemical. It also helps the quinoa retain its essential nutrients.
The article is written by Jenn Miller.
Source: www.jenreviews.com


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He, an alcoholic, died a few years later, when I was twelve. I became a street kid, learning how to steal for my survival. Within a week I was caught and thrown into a home for delinquent girls. But instead of enjoying the safety and guidance a home should provide, I suffered physical and verbal abuse from the women who ran it.
My life on the streets and in the girls home drilled two things into me: one, I could only trust myself, two, stealing is the quickest and easiest way to live.
Perhaps because of my destitute childhood, I inherited my mothers insatiable taste for wealth and luxury. Theft became my career of choice, and even as a girl in the orphanage, I'd slip out my window at night to hone my gymnastics and speed on the rooftops. After I finally escaped the home (setting the other girls free in the process), I made my living on the streets, "stealing" full-time.
A close call early on nearly made me reconsider my career choice. I stopped for a time, working instead as a prostitute in Gothams East End. But even then, I used my er... unique position to grill my seedy customers for information that would be valuable for heists, which I still pulled in my off-hours.
I decided that I shouldnt rely on weapons alone for my work. I trained my body to be a weapon instead, studying kick-boxing under boxing great Ted Grant (Wildcat), and even followed a ninja to his dojo and learned various martial arts there. From the influence of my sensei, I began to develop a greater awareness of my own moral principles, including my dislike of hurting innocents and my refusal to kill.
One night, I witnessed a mysterious new vigilante called "Batman", flitting over the rooftops. This inspired mer to incorporate a costume into my own night-time prowling. Id always loved cats, feeling an affinity with their solitude and independence. So I became one: Catwoman cat burglar and Bat-worrier par excellence.
Since then, I have had some wild adventures in my career as the Feline Fatale -- not just in my criminal exploits, but occasionally as one of the "good guys", too. Ive been manipulated into missions of mercy by Batman, with whom I share an on-again, off-again sexual tension; and I have even helped out the Justice League of America, for reasons I keep close to my chest. But mostly I am a creature of stealth and shadow, like my namesake (and like Batman). I try to avoid attention, unlike the flashier members of Gothams Most Wanted, which is why I am so successful.
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The Greater North End Community Development, Inc.
68 Pierce Street,
Westerly, RI 02891
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ph: 401-596-1674
In mid June 2011 we built 20 wood flowerboxes for businesses in the North End. Look at our photo page for details.
David Panciera (Oral History Project Coordinator) presented a power point show on various pictures, maps and actual interviews with long time residents at the Westerly Historical Society on Wednesday, November 19, 2009 with about 20 residents attending.
North End Crime Watch & Community Development received a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation to collect oral histories from long time residents of the North End for inclusion in a small publication. We hope these stories will educate the Westerly public about the North End, instill pride in those who live here, and encourage others to get involved in what the NECWCD is doing in the North End.
We have interviewed 32 longtime residents of the North End now along with a breakfast to gain interest and an article about the project in the Westerly Sun. Watch for more updates here from David as the project develops.
Our special thanks to The Rhode Island Foundation for funding this exciting project.
The new Bushel Sposato Park on the corner of Lilac and Pierce Streets was made possible by the Sposato Family and a grant from the Westerly Municipal Land Trust is now completed and open for use. Our special thanks to the Sposato family, Town Council, Municipal Land Trust, Town Planning Department, Police Department, Geoff Marchant, Westerly Public Works, Westerly Water Department, and T.J. Landscape Design & Construction.
Our special thanks to David Panciera for designing, planting and maintaining the welcoming garden at the corner of Pleasant and High Streets as well as the one at Canal/Friendship/Industrial. If you would like to help with this on-going project, contact this office.
One of the first buildings to be rehabilitated, this handsome early 20th century brick building was the site of Gencarelli's grocery store and is now the home of NECWCD, Westerly Police Community Substation #1.
One of GNECD's goals is the rehabilitation of existing properties in the North End allowing the implementation of an affordable housing program without increasing the density.
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Thinglink is one of my new favorite 21st Century tools! I've been finding new ideas for how to use it in the classroom, and the more I use it, the more versatile I find it to be!
What is Thinglink?
Click here to see a Thinglink which explains what Thinglink is!
Here are some of my favorite ways to use it:
Task Library:
Collect resources for a project or unit of study using thinglink. This shows a task library for a teacher, and a student task library is embedded (a backward plan is also embedded in this thinglink). Students and Teachers can collaboratively add to it.
Click here to see a post I made about the essential question, "How are people transformed by their relationships with others?" using thinglink to create a task library.
Gameboards: I have used a few "game boards" for classes that I have taught for teachers this summer…
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"Then Samuel said to Saul, 'You have made a foolish choice! You have not obeyed the commandment that the LORD your God gave you. Had you done that, the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel forever! But now your kingdom will not continue!'" 1 Sam 13:13–14 NET
God is omniscient. He even knows the possibilities contingent on obedience. What a comfort that can be, knowing that, even in "multiple-choice" situations, God knows and is working in the choice I make.


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We get so many questions from new users asking how to use the 'Dynamic Visibility' feature in Xcelsius 4.5 & 2008 that we created a short video tutorial!
Before you Press 'Play' lets define Dynamic Visibility in Xcelsius: The ability to choose when a specific component is shown on the screen.
The most common method is to use one of the Xcelsius selector components such as the combo box, list view, or toggle button to allow the user to select what he/she wants to see on the dashboard at a given time. There are a few ways to accomplish this, but our tutorial covers the basics. Enjoy!
NOTE: In order to provide the best video quality and sound, please disable popups to view the video.
Need more references? See below for three other websites on the topic:
- SCN: Dynamic Visibility Functionality
- Ryan Goodman: Selector Dynamic Visibility
- MyXcelsius.com: Component Layering, Dynamic Visibility, and the Canvas Container
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God has chosen us to be holy and blameless. This is a wonderful verse. Just imagine! God determined before the world was ever created that He would have a people…
• who would be "in Him," that is, in His Son, Jesus Christ.
• who would be "holy and without blame."
• who would live "before Him in love"—forever and ever.
This means a most wonderful thing; God wants us to be with Him. God does not want us separated from Him, gripped by sin and shame, sorrow and pain, death and hell. God wants us to live forever and ever with Him. In fact, note that God has determined that some will live with Him and Christ. He has "chosen us"—chosen believers—to live with Him. No amount of rebellion and rejection, cursing and denial of Him will stop His purpose and plan. God will have a people who will live with Him, and He will continue to choose us until He has the number He has purposed.
Now, note the great blessing of God: that we should be holy and without blame before Him.
1. The word "holy" means to be set apart and consecrated to God. It is the same word that is used for "saint" in Ephesians 1:1.
2. The word "blameless" means to be free from sin, dirt, and filth; to be above reproach and without blemish; to be without fault and defilement.
Simply stated, the great blessing of God is perfection; God has chosen the believer to be perfect. But note: the believer's perfection is in Christ and in Christ alone. No man—not even a believer—can live a perfect and sinless life. No man is righteous or ever will be. Jesus Christ is the only Person who has ever lived a sinless and perfect life; therefore, He is the only Person who has the right to live with God. Our only hope of ever living with God is to believe in Jesus Christ—believe so much that God will take our faith and count it as the righteousness of Christ. This is the glorious gospel: God loves us so much that He has accepted us in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. He has taken our faith in Christ and counted it as the righteousness of Christ. Therefore, we are acceptable to God because we trust in Christ and in His righteousness—accepted as being perfect in the perfection of Jesus Christ.


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House lawmakers voted Wednesday to move forward with a broad bill that would for the first time create federal laws around self-driving cars. The bill would give wide-ranging authority to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to oversee development and testing, which is supported by manufacturers who say a patchwork of state laws could severely slow down the technology.
What's next: The bill heads to a full House Energy & Commerce committee markup next week, and will head to the House floor in September. The Senate is also taking up similar legislation.


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The DJI Mavic Pro comes with a whole bunch of modes you can fly in. But one of the major ones is Sport Mode.
If you own a Mavic it is worth your while understanding what exactly this means.
So, let's take a look.
Sports Mode enables you to fly your Mavic Pro about twice as fast and maneuver a lot more quickly. So, this is NOT for the faint of heart!
Sports Mode comes with a few changes to the way the Mavic behaves, all of which you need to be aware of.
When in Sports Mode be careful:
Other things to know in Sports Mode:
You can read more in the manual. Just search for "Sport Mode".
Getting into Sports Mode is quite simple.
* TIP: Be aware that if you are just starting out and using Beginner Mode, you need to switch that OFF first.
A lot of people are wondering what the top speed of the Mavic Pro is?
Well, in Sports Mode it can get up to about 40mph or 65mph. And that is the official spec from DJI as well.
There have also been a lot of videos on Youtube with "speed test for the Mavic Pro" but most of them are using the controller as the reference, which is not always accurate.
The guy in the video below actually used a radar gun on the ground and measured the maximum speed of the Mavic Pro in Sports Mode as 39mph. So pretty close to the specified maximum!
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List of the best Christopher Plummer movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Christopher Plummer's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Christopher Plummer movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Christopher Plummer movies will be at the top of the list. Christopher Plummer has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Christopher Plummer movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Christopher Plummer films to end the squabble once and for all.
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Items on this list include Malcolm X and National Treasure."This list answers the questions, "What are the best Christopher Plummer movies?" and "What are the greatest Christopher Plummer roles of all time?"
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From 2007 to 2010, the Canadian Embassy in Mexico failed to properly investigate numerous and consistent human and environmental rights complaints surrounding the mine operated by Calgary-based Blackfire Ltd. in Chiapas, Mexico. Before, during and after the conflict, the Embassy actively supported Blackfire, including by advocating for the company with Mexican authorities. This contributed to a quickly escalating situation that ultimately led to the death of an anti-mining activist among other consequences. Policy implications for the Liberal government.
In 2010, the International Development Research Centre terminated two research grants it had awarded Mada al-Carmel, which directed its research toward Palestinian human rights in Israel.
Since the 1960s, Canada has been internationally recognised as a progressive and generous country in its diplomatic and financial contributions to promoting international development, thought its Official Development Assistance (ODA) program. However, since coming to power in 2006, the Conservative government has been quietly dismantling programmes, changing policy orientations and priorities, and—following an initial increase which peaked in 2011—cutting the federal foreign aid budget, all to the point where there has been a major reorientation of Canada's international development agenda, with virtually no public consultation.
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Between Netcore and Niti, it has been a very interesting journey. Like Paulo Coelho writes in his book, "The Alchemist", once you start a journey, the world conspires to help you along. And that is exactly what has happened, especially in Niti. I have met some amazing people who have provided rich additions to the […]
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I'm writing about one particular chemical today, Oxytocin.
The group on the right have it made. Just swinging an arm around a buddy, looking into the face of another person, smiling, even watching other people smile, getting adjusted and having your chiropractor actually lay hands on you, i'ts all getting that oxytocin flowing. Do any of them look stressed out to you? Studies show even if they were stressed previous to this occasion, it has now been measurably reduced on a chemical level.
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School occupational therapists emphasis on therapeutic relationships, mental health, sensory processing, attachment, development, purposeful activity and self-regulation offer a unique contribution for improving the behavior of students with developmental trauma disorder. School behavioral problems related to developmental trauma are seen in students who have experienced early chronic abuse. Many students with developmental trauma difficulties have significant sensory modulation, emotion regulation, attachment, self-regulation, sensorimotor, somatic, and developmental challenges. Working in conjunction with school psychologists, social workers, and guidance counselors, occupational therapists can help improve the mental health and behavior of students who have developmental trauma challenges http://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/AboutOT/Professionals/WhatIsOT/CY/Fact-Sheets/OT%20%20School%20Mental%20Health%20Fact%20Sheet%20for%20web%20posting%20102109.pdf http://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Practice/Children/SchoolMHToolkit/Reducing-Restraint-and-Seclusion.pdf
Occupational therapy for improving the behavior of students with developmental trauma can include energy level modulate, sensory processing, deep pressure touch, and mindfulness strategies. The energy level modulate strategy involves increasing students' awareness of their arousal level and teaching them to modulate dysfunctional high or low energy levels to better participate in school learning tasks. It can be introduced by explaining that "some students who have had difficult experiences early in their life can get into trouble by overreacting when they have really big feelings". The energy level modulate strategy teaches students to identify whether their current energy level feels "High" (hyper, off the wall, with stiff muscles like raw spaghetti), "Medium" (just right and ready to learn) or "Low" (tired, numb, with loose muscles like over cooked spaghetti).
The energy level modulate strategy is extremely useful in school settings for students with sensory modulation difficulties who become aggressive following activities that raise their energy levels extremely high. While many students can use the energy level modulate strategy with teacher encouragement, some students with sensory modulation difficulties and developmental trauma need assistance. For example, a student receiving occupational therapy attended a wild physical education class where the students ran, screamed and threw balls at each other. His classmates behaved appropriately upon returning to class. However, this student who had significant sensory sensitivity and developmental trauma challenges was unable to sit down upon returning to class and threw a chair.
Following this experience the occupational therapist taught the school physical education teachers and mental health therapists the energy level modulate strategy so students could rate their energy levels before returning to class. The teacher or therapist would bring students who rated their energy level as uncomfortably high to a designated staff member (e.g., occupational therapist, speech therapist, principle, resource room teacher) who would help the student do pushups or other individualized sensory coping strategies to lower their energy level before returning to class.
The most effective strategies for normalizing energy levels involve deep pressure through the joints with slow linear movements. Activities such as regular or wall pushups, moving furniture, moving mats, delivering messages or boxes of books throughout the school, or wheelbarrow walking on your hands over a therapy ball can help achieve this.
Special consideration can be given in the energy level modulate strategy for students with both sensory modulation and developmental trauma challenges who have become use to maintaining a high energy level that interferes with appropriate attention and behavior for school functioning. This difficulty can be indicated by students who describe their energy level as "Hyper and comfortable" and students who actively resist efforts by their teachers and therapists to calm down to a functional energy level where they can pay attention to classroom activities. For students who resist regulating their energy to a functional level it is helpful for the therapist to begin by matching the student's initial energy level, then support the student during individual sessions to gradually modulate their energy level. http://www.traumacenter.org/products/pdf_files/Body_Change_Score_W0001.pdf
Individual OT sessions using sensory processing, deep pressure touch, and sensory mindfulness strategies help students with self-regulation and developmental trauma challenges improve their attention, seated attention, and behavior for participation in school learning tasks.
These interventions emphasize child-focused activities that optimally challenge students to discover activities that will enable them to modulate dysfunctional arousal levels for improved school functioning. Sensory processing interventions promote attachment relationships combining child-directed activities at their optimal level of challenge with an attitude of PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy). Offered respectfully with choices to decline, firm pressure touch strategies can enhance attachment, relationships, and self-control in students with behavioral and developmental trauma challenges. Attached is a link showing integrated use of behavioral, sensory processing, PACE, and FAB Pressure Touch strategies. While this treatment was done with a preschooler who had Asperger's syndrome, a similar approach is often also helpful for students with behavioral and developmental trauma challenges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8fMdJ6l0AM
Beider, S., Mahrer, N. E., Gold, J. I. (2007). Pediatric massage therapy: An overview for clinicians. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 54(6), 1025-1041.
Engel-Yeger, B., Palgy-Levin, D., & Lev-Wiesel, R. (2013). The Sensory Profile of People With Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 29(3), 266-278.
Hanson, J. L., Chung, M. K., Avants, B. B., Shirtcliff, E. A., Gee, J. C., Davidson, R. J., & Pollak, S. D. (2010). Early stress is associated with alterations in the orbitofrontal cortex: a tensor-based morphometry investigation of brain structure and behavioral risk. The Journal of neuroscience, 30(22), 7466-7472.
Hughes, D. A. (2011). Attachment-focused family therapy workbook. New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Co.
Warner, E., Koomar, J., Lary, B., & Cook, A. (2013). Can the body change the score? Application of sensory modulation principles in the treatment of traumatized adolescents in residential settings. Journal of Family Violence, 28(7), 729-738.


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Editor's Note: Technological advances that affect our everyday lives are often given to us by either the military or science. Which will be the driving force behind full-immersion virtual reality? This article kind of gives the edge to science.
PhysOrg.com - August 4, 2009, by Lisa Zyga
Normally, virtual worlds are the setting of many online games and entertainment applications, but now they're becoming a place for scientific collaboration and outreach, as well. A team of scientists from the California Institute of Technology, Princeton, Drexel University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have formed the first professional scientific organization based entirely in virtual worlds. Called the Meta Institute for Computational Astrophysics (MICA), the organization conducts professional seminars and popular lectures, among other events, for its growing membership.
As MICA's founders explain in a recent published paper, MICA is currently based in Second Life where participants use avatars to explore and interact with their surroundings, and will expand to other virtual worlds when appropriate. As of this past March, MICA had about 40 professional members and 100 members of the general public interested in learning about science, specifically astronomy. MICA is also establishing collaborative partnerships with the IT industry, including Microsoft and IBM, and plans to further develop industrial partnerships.
"Virtual worlds are already a very fruitful arena for research in social sciences and humanities, including sociology, economics, psychology, etc.," lead author George Djorgovski told PhysOrg.com. "They are already a superb educational and outreach platform, and should be used much more. We are trying to find out what else we can do with these technologies in the natural sciences, such as physics and astronomy."
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Personal Injury Claims for Highway Defects
Personal injury claims against government entities are in general perhaps not permitted such as in car accidents due to highway defects. Based on the website of Sampson Law Firm, freeway defects are particular hazardous on account of the speed at which vehicles go. This is valid even in the event the individual that is accountable might have been liable if they have not been acting on behalf of the government. This is known as sovereign immunity, which applies to both state government and federal entities, agencies and employees in action or whose actions were within the scope of the function.
It truly is possible for an injured party to file a lawsuit against the government if your waiver is executed. For instance, the government might decide to permit a liability state to be filed under special circumstances. The federal authorities may do this below the Federal Tort Claims work according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, and many states have comparable laws, but the accountability is quite limited and requires the complainant to go through a strict set of procedures to establish evidence which will then discover the area of the government's obligation, if any.
There are myriad complex issues when the government is involved in a personal injury case that come up. It might require the expertise and understanding of a lawyer experienced in handling such instances to set it up.
This sovereign defense was applied mainly to protect the public from footing the bill for any liability statements. The reparation will come from the federal or state parties, which will be really the cash of the citizens when a private individual successfully makes a claim against the government.
For instance, a police car can trigger both property damage or physical harm throughout a high-speed car-chase to parties that are innocent. The injured parties might be unable to prosecute the police while these were acting as is called for their work when the harm was caused. The best that the victims can do is to produce a case using their particular insurance companies.read more


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So much of life is about choosing. I've blogged about it before, talking about "saying yes" and "saying no."
Down here in Central Texas, spring is nearly upon us. Now that I know I won't have a fellowship, it's time to plan both my garden and my writing for the rest of the year.
Down here in Central Texas, spring is nearly upon us. Now that I know I won't have a fellowship, it's time to plan both my garden and my writing for the rest of the year.
While I put my Michener application together and took the GRE, my novella revisions got pushed onto the back burner. Instead, I focused on shorter works and exercises. In November, I did my own personal National NovelWriting Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge, writing a new story "start" nearly every day. The whole exercise was wonderfully fun, and I ended up with 27 story starts. Of those, there are about a dozen that I think I can turn into viable stories.
In January and February, I participated in a flash fiction contest with one of my writers' groups. A couple stories from that are already in submission and I'll be sending a couple more out next week.
Looking over what I've produced over the winter and thinking about what I want to accomplish this year, I can see that I have far too many open projects.
It's time to hunker down and face the hard part. Choosing. While Heinlein famously said "finish what you start," adhering too strictly to that rule doesn't allow for the kind of writing exercises and noodling in my journal that are an important part of learning how to craft a story or build a character.
Still, choosing is hard! Even the most cursory writing exercises produces images that stick with me, or lines of dialogue that keep whispering in my ear. Reading them over, I can't help but think, with a little water and sunlight something could really grow from this start.
But time constrains us all, and I've come to understand that not every start has to be finished. As long as I'm being productive in terms of completed and submitted stories, then there are some things that I can set aside. In other words, as long as I continue to finish things, I don't have to finish ALL the things.
But, once I commit to a story, I have to finish it, because choosing is hard but finishing is harder.
I finished the first draft of a story yesterday, and it wasn't pretty. I mean I just limped across the finish line. It felt like I was writing garbage. I'm reading it over and revising it today, and while the last third is a bit of a morass, it's not nearly as bad as I thought it was when I was miserably wading through it.
Things almost always get harder in the middle. Quitting one project to start something shiny and new is the trap to avoid. Each project comes with unanticipated demands, requiring me to stretch and learn in new ways. Choosing, and the commitment to finish, is where we grow.


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It's no secret that Google has been the dominating force behind how we search the internet for awhile now. We've used it for discovering new ideas, learning about what we're interested in, how to get to where we're going, what we want to buy, and even where we're going to buy it. However, as history has proven time and time again, everything changes with time. The way we search our world has already began to change dramatically and Google appears to be losing hold of its dominance.
Simply put we have more options today that help us quickly find what we are looking for. Let's look at Traditional Search vs. Vertical Search. Traditional searches are made using a search engine. These have been dominated by Google. When you bypass the search engine and seek out your information directly from within an immediate website you are making a Vertical Search.
According to comScore, traditional searches dropped 3% in the last 6 months while vertical searches continued to climb, reaching an increase of 8%. In a recent report from the New York Times, Amazon has already passed Google in the number of shopping related searches. As the number of quality websites and mobile applications grow, the need for traditional search begins to fade away.
Looking at my own personal search habits, this news comes as no real surprise. A large percentage of my searching is done on a mobile device and it doesn't involve Google. If I'm looking for news or fresh content I tend to use apps such as Flipboard and Read.it! which provide me with customized content and elegant searches provided in a magazine style format. I find information faster and have a pleasant visual experience in the process.
For shopping purposes one of my favorite apps is ShopAdvisor which not only provides me with a stylish magazine format but it also gives me instant access to full reviews, prices, what companies have the product in stock, and so on. The app will even notify me when products I'm interested in go on sale. This is a service that traditional search simply cannot provide me.
When I'm not searching on a mobile device I still find myself spending most of my time searching content within topical websites rather than Google. For most of the world, search can be broken down into 3 types. The initial search, specific search, and the revised search.
Initial Search
This represents a large portion of consumer searches. At this point the consumer does not know exactly what they are looking for. They only have a vague idea of what it is. These are very generic searches often made using a traditional search engine such as Google.
Specific Search
As consumers discover the websites provided to them by Google they begin to make more specific "vertical searches" on these websites. They start spending more time learning more about what they need to know. They begin to make decisions that will affect the final outcome. What do they need to buy? Who should they buy it from? This is the point where marketers can really help influence the consumer.
Over the years the number of topical websites with high quality information has grown dramatically. Everyday more and more content is released on these sites, making the need to return back to Google during the search process less important.
Revised Search
Consumers might return to Google at this point to make a quick specific search based on what they've learned. They've already spent a great deal of time researching the subject, outside of Googles domain, and are now getting closer to a decision. In fact, they might have already made up their mind and are simply looking where to get the cheapest deal. The opportunity for other marketers to make an impact on the consumer has most likely slipped away.
We all know that Google is not going to disappear over night. The traditional search still plays a vital role in the overall process. However, the way we use it has definitely changed and will continue to do so. As marketers, it is important not to overlook this change and be ready for the opportunities to reach out and provide consumers with the information they need at the time when they need it most.


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Macedonia Chapel Preschool is a ministry of Macedonia United Methodist Church. We serve children aged 3-5. Our goal is to meet the needs of each individual child in a nurturing environment and a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Macedonia Chapel Preschool promotes the development of a child's emotional, social, intellectual and physical skills. Creative, stimulating activities allow each child to develop at his or her own pace through exploration and play. Our program includes the following classroom experiences (all set in a Christian environment):
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Macedonia Chapel Preschool teachers and assistants are selected not only for their credentials and experience, but also for their warm, caring personalities and devotion to children.
Each class is led by a lead teacher and a teacher's assistant. All staff meet Virginia state licensing requirements (for religious exempt preschools). All staff members have passed an extensive criminal records background check.
Our staff members are all certified in CPR and First Aid, and regularly participate in workshops and training sessions focusing on early childhood development issues.
Each school year begins the day after Labor Day, and concludes on the Friday before Memorial Day. We closely follow the Frederick County Public Schools yearly calendar (with a few exceptions).
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For children turning 3, by September 30, of the current school year, and who are fully potty trained, we offer the following classes:
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OXiAB participates with "GenderTrix" in the "Rainbow Game Jam 2017".The "Rainbow Game Jam" is a competition about videogame creation whose premise is to promote and celebrate diversity in the videogame industry.
This year the "Rainbow Game Jam" encouraged to create, in a period of two weeks, videogames with elements such as diversity, sexuality, gender, life and love. In addition had to respect the theme chosen for this year, which was "Spectrum".
OXiAB Game Studio has participated in the contest with "GenderTrix" a puzzle style videogame in which the player has to join geometric pieces taking into account two criteria: "Sentimental Attraction (Love)" and "Sexual Attraction (Sex)".
"GenderTrix" has been presented in a BETA version so the final version will greatly improve different aspects of the game.
We at OXiAB want to express our support for diversity and personal freedom and our rejection of any discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, race, religion or any other motivation.


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Real Madrid v Juventus combined XI
With just one goal separating Real Madrid and Juventus ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg, both sides will fancy their chances of making the final.
Real Madrid are looking to become the first team to successfully defend their Champions League crown and only the second team to make consecutive finals.
On the other hand, Juventus are looking to reach their first final since 2003 where they were beaten by an AC Milan side on penalties managed by Carlo Ancelotti.
With Barcelona now confirmed for the showpiece event in Berlin next month, will it be an El Clasico clash of the titans, or can Juve upset the odds and restore themselves as a European superpower?
Both squads have an array of immense talent but how can you possibly choose a combined XI? It's amazing to think some players don't make the cut but this is the list we have gone for.
Gianluigi Buffon
Position: Goalkeeper
Age: 37
Height: 6'3
Appearances: 531
Clean Sheets: 248 (in Serie A)
Buffon and Casillas are two of the greatest goalkeepers over the past 20 years. Both have had numerous successes at club and international level after lifting the World Cup for their respective countries.
For me, consistency is vital for a goalkeeper and that is why Buffon gets the nod. Even at the age of 37, the Italian looks as good as ever and who knows how much longer he will continue between the sticks.
He holds the record for most clean sheets in Serie A with 248 and also for Italy with 60. He will need to be at his best to keep out Madrid's firepower.
Stephan Lichtsteiner
Position: Right Back
Age: 31
Height: 6'0
Appearances: 147
Goals: 13
Tough call once again but I've gone for Lichtsteiner over Dani Carvajal. Both are traditional full-backs in the modern game by bombing down the wings and supporting the forward players but also put in a solid shift at the back. The Swiss defender has vast experience under his belt and that's the main reason for his inclusion.
Giorgio Chiellini
Position: Centre Back
Age: 30
Height: 6'1
Appearances: 287
Goals: 22
Probably one of the most talented defenders over the last decade. Chiellini has come up against some of the most lethal strikers the game has seen but remained solid and consistently helped Juventus pull through.
I'm not disputing what a great defender Pepe is but when it comes down to reliability the Italian would always be the preferred choice. Not only has he been solid at the back but also gets amongst the goals and is a real target man from set pieces.
Raphaël Varane
Position: Centre Back
Age: 22
Height: 6'3
Appearances: 114
Goals: 6
To compliment Chiellini's experience comes one of, if not the, most promising young defenders in the game at the moment. At the tender age of 22, Varane has already achieved a lot of success in his career and could go on to be one of the greatest defenders to ever play for Los Blancos.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has spoken very highly of the French defender after working with him during his time at Madrid and could potentially do everything in his power to be reunited in the near future.
Position: Left Back
Age: 26
Height: 5'8
Appearances: 317
Goals: 21
One of the most improved players for Real Madrid this season. He often comes under stick for his defensive qualities, particularly in last year's World Cup, but this season the Brazilian has been very consistent.
After signing for Madrid in 2006, Marcelo is one of the squad's longest serving players and will need to replicate his performance in last year's Champions League final if Madrid are to get there again.
Andrea Pirlo
Position: Centre Midfield
Age: 35
Height: 5'10
Appearances: 159
Goals: 19
The coolest man in football, no question. After winning the Champions League with AC Milan, the veteran is now looking for success with Juventus and will be crucial if they are to make this year's final.
Great passing and a dead ball specialist with a lot of swag. Composure is all part of Pirlo's forte and despite 10 years with Milan some argue he is playing some of his best football now. Like a fine wine, Pirlo has only got better with age.
Paul Pogba
Position: Centre Midfield
Age: 22
Height: 6'2
Appearances: 123
Goals: 24
One of the hotest prospects in world football at the moment. Some say letting him go from Manchester United was the biggest mistake Sir Alex Ferguson ever made in his long career.
His goal-scoring ability and long range screamers have made him one of the most popular midfielders in the world. There was absolutely no chance he wouldn't make this team and with his long-term future at Juventus looking bleak, who knows where he will be next season?
Position: Attacking Midfield
Age: 23
Height: 5'9
Appearances: 104
Goals: 17
This was a very difficult decision. With players such as Luka Modric, Arturo Vidal and Toni Kroos still available it's very unfortunate that none of them made it into the team. But a place at the summit of this midfield goes to Isco, and who could imagine how dangerous a partnership with Pogba could be?
The young Spaniard has arguably been one of Madrid's best players this season and is one of the first names on Ancelotti's team sheet. Great vision, passing, eye for goal and the ability to turn a game on its head are the reasons why he made the cut.
Gareth Bale
Position: Left Winger
Age: 25
Height: 6'0
Appearances: 90
Goals: 39
The Welshman has come in for a lot of stick this season and has struggled to match the form he produced in his first year. Yet despite Madrid having a better win record without Bale, I don't think it is possible to exclude him.
It's always difficult when you're jeered by your own fans and trying to justify an £85m price tag but his blistering pace and goal-scoring touch will come back and that is the reason why he makes the team.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Position: Right Winger
Age: 30
Height: 6'1
Appearances: 297
Goals: 306
There is simply no way you can leave Ronaldo off this list. The never-ending battle with Lionel Messi on who is truly the greatest player in the world shows no signs of letting up and Ronaldo will have a personal eye for goal as he is currently one behind the Argentinian in the all-time scorer in the competition at 77.
Ronaldo was part of the Manchester United side that were the closest to defending the trophy, he scored in the 2008 final triumph over Chelsea but fell at the final hurdle when the Red Devils lost to Barcelona 12 months later.
Can he go one better this time around and set up a final feud with Messi?
Carlos Tevez
Position: Centre Forward
Age: 31
Height: 5'8
Appearances: 92
Goals: 50
This one had me scratching my head of a while but I decided to go with Tevez ahead of Kaeim Benzema.
The Argentinean has had a controversial career to say the least, from his bizarre transfer to West Ham, to refusing to warm up as a substitute for Manchester City, to missing the World Cup with Argentina because he wanted to go to Disney Land with his family.
Now it finally seems like Tevez has found a club where he has settled down and is playing his best football. His goal-scoring form this season has been incredible with 29 goals in 44 games and is one of the most under-rated strikers in Europe at the moment.
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An elaborately decorated double barreled percussion cap side-by-side shotgun in outstanding condition. ?The piece is marked with silver inlaid lettering "De Herraduras, Por Pedro Jose Aguirra, En Eybar, aňo 1847" [(Made) of horseshoe (nails) for Pedro Jose Aguirra, in Eybar, year 1847]. High quality weapons were made in this manner for the wealthy using welded horseshoe nail iron during this period. ?I've been unable to determine the actual maker but will continue to research the piece. ?The piece is decorated with high quality engraving on virtually every surface. ?The hammers are in the form of fabulous animals. The stock is embellished with a grotesque face and various additional decorating. ?There is a compartment in the shoulder stock for ammunition. ?Rib sight with a single ball at the muzzle. ?The stock is fitted with mounts for a shoulder sling, and the barrels are easily removable.? There is a small ding in the muzzle area of one barrel as can be seen in the images, but otherwise the piece shows normal age, use, and handling. ?Lovely example of an antique hunting piece.?


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Lori A. Nery, CBR, LMS, GRI, Broker, Vice-President, is a full-time professional Real Estate Broker. She is a UMASS Dartmouth Graduate with a Degree in Management and over 35 years of business experience and has achieved the Certified Buyer Representative (CBR), Loss Mitigation Specialist (LMS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Green REALTOR®, and WHALE Historic House Specialist designations.
Lori served as the 2011 President of the REALTOR® Association of Southeastern Massachusetts and on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®. She remains very active in these associations, as well as with many area business organizations and non-profits, including the Seacoast and Bristol County Chambers of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society, and the American Heart Association. She is also a member of the New Bedford Economic Development Council.
Ms. Nery leads our affiliated real estate companies, Coastal Commercial Real Estate Sales and Leasing and Coastal Realty, representing sellers and buyers of commercial, office, industrial, and residential real estate. She has extensive experience in commercial and industrial property leasing, sales, valuation, and consulting for commercial real estate projects.
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Richard E. Stang has had a comprehensive career in commercial real estate.
He has sales and leasing experience along with legal, permitting, land use, environmental, engineering, management, and government relations service background.
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He has been a successful entrepreneur, owner, and founder of companies in the energy, technology, insurance, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Richard earned his J.D. from the Boston University School of Law, Boston, MA. He is a Graduate of Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. He is a member of the Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Florida Bar.
Richard Stang, Esq., lives in Westport, Massachusetts, with his family.
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Justin Grolley, CBI, Broker, is experienced in commercial real estate, business brokerage, sales, marketing, information technology, and finance.
Mr. Grolley is a Graduate of Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and also earned a Master of Business Administration, MBA, Degree.
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The New Year (like any other time of the year) is a good time to implement strategies that can boost sales and profits. Don't overlook opportunities with online ordering. In fact, it can be a great starting point. Consider adding a special dish only available online or try distributing 'secret' promotional codes with each receipt to drive repeat business from customers within a certain timeframe.
You can also start cultivating an 'ownership' of your online ordering system with your employees. Develop a short pitch employees can deliver when speaking with customers. It should be brief and upbeat:
"Are you familiar with our online ordering capabilities? You can order takeout from us online with your computer or smartphone. It's easy. Just check out our website, click "Order Online", and make your selections. You can even use your Facebook account to login."
Remember – online ordering is not only a way to attract new business, but also a way to make good customers better ones. This year – resolve to make better customers!
Valentine's Day Sales Tip – Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, is a big day for restaurants. HOWEVER – not everyone wants to make a reservation and spend a ton of money. Think about offering a Valentine's Day takeout special that includes an appetizer, dinner, and dessert for two. It's a great way to get business from the sweethearts that want to spend the night at home!


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Monday's Rock Canyon-ThunderRidge matchup was a Continental beauty
Monday's Rock Canyon at ThunderRidge Class 5A Continental League matchup in Highlands Ranch was worth the price of admission … if there was any.
Most in-state baseball games during the regular season are free, but the point is this — local players are regularly turning in efforts to watch.
For one thing, it took a walk-off single by Phil Ferguson in the bottom of the ninth inning to win it for ThunderRidge, 5-4.
For another, there was a terrific pitching duel between the Grizzlies' Jake Eissler and Rock Canyon's Bobby Rexroat.
For another, Rock Canyon sophomore Cayden Zimmerman was a vacuum cleaner at third base, at one point accounting for five of six outs with serious glove and arm work.
For another, ThunderRidge improved to 7-1 overall and won the league opener against the defending state champion Jaguars despite getting a leadoff double by Ferguson, then not getting another hit until the eighth inning.
And for still another, even Jags head coach Tyler Munro, while heading to the third-base coaching box during play, found it necessary to chat with Grizzlies coach Joe White about what a wonderful matchup it had turned out to be.
"It was fun to watch," White said. "The kids on both teams were really competing and that's our league right there, the kind of baseball you see."
Eissler, who had a no-decision after eight innings — and just 88 pitches — said it's the kind of high-end play that makes it all worthwhile.
"Obviously, it's my third year on varsity and the competition never gets any easier," he said. "We started playing teams from other leagues, then we went down to Arizona and went 4-0, then opened up league play against the defending state champion.
"You'll see over half of our league in the (playoff) bracket every year. It's proof that it's a great league and something I look forward to. That's when it's the most fun to me."


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We're very pleased to announce a new version of Magpi Plus that lets you take better advantage of large-screen mobile data collection devices like tablets. We've known for quite a while that more and more of our users are utilizing tablets for data collection, and they have made it clear that they want to make the best use of all that "screen real estate".
The existing Magpi Plus app, like most mobile data collection apps, uses a single column view. With the new version, that will still be the case on phones, but on tablets you'll see a view like the one below: labels span the screen, but other questions display in two columns. Questions are displayed Left-to-Right, and Top-to-Bottom.
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Exploring the Factors Influencing Students in Enrolling Tourism and Hospitality Management Colleges in Jordan: A Case Study in Aqaba Economic Zone
The importance of enrolling students in tourism studies is critical. This study aimed to explore the factors that influence male and female students in joining hotel management department and Food and Beverage service department in Jordan. Two universities were choosing among the area of study. Using systematic random sample technique to select students from both universities, results showed that social and cultural factors influence the choice of specialization hotel management or food & beverage service, with the exception of some things like the father's career (currently working in tourism or indirectly), and mother's career (working in tourism or indirectly), the different cultures of tourists, as well as friends do not influence the selection of the Faculty of tourism and hospitality.
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Hey guys,
This was a great experience for me building my first time. I had a ton of fun and i love my new PC!
Obviously this is a budget build, i had a budget of about $600 dollars and i had to save a while to get that. I didn't spend all of my money in my budget because i had to factor in Canadian taxes :( i actually ended up going about $30 over budget because of taxes, even though i cut my budget a bit. Canadian taxes suck. Anyway. this build has been great for me, unfortunately, i haven't been able to do much gaming because i spent a lot of my money building the PC and have no money to buy games, so ill be relying on Free games and demos for a while :( Now, my parts:
CPU- I love this thing. the price/performance ratio is exceptional, and i haven't even got to OC yet.
RAM- Cheap, 8 GB, High speed, all i need.
MOBO- Biggest mistake in this build, i was kind of stupid when i ordered it, it lacks good features that are in other boards that are barley more expensive. Probably my first upgrade
HDD- This is pretty straight forward, i could care less about fast boot times right now and 1TB should suffice for me.
GPU- I am really enjoying this thing. Like the CPU, the performance for the price is solid. I might upgrade later, but not for a while.
CASE- Another mistake i would say, it does the job, cheap, sleek, but fairly loud and hard to work in.
PSU- Solid PSU, cant really go wrong with Corsair, quality, modular, good price, it will last me a while.
I am grateful for all the help i received from this community. Just a couple of things:
Please, if its not constructive, no need to criticize to much. Don't get me wrong i like input, just not insults.
Don't tell me that i could have spent X amount more and got a better product. This was absolute max for my budget so i couldn't of afforded it.
Thanks for the help guys. I am loving gaming, programming, and everything else on this machine. :)
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Special force to be formed for SEA Games security
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Mandalay Region Sub Police Major said that they will form a special security force for providing special security for the 27th SEA Games venue in Mandalay.
He added that the special security force will be separate from the police personnel responsible for routine security duty.
He further said, "We can provide better security with the separate police unit. And we can provide security assistance when required. The SEA Games special police force will be formed at the regional police force office."
The authorities in-charge are in Naypyitaw to make special police ID cards for the special security force besides their normal police ID cards.
Traffic Police Unit 11 said that they did not have special measures for clearing traffic congestion during the Games but they are reportedly preparing for the duty.
The 27th SEA Games will be held in four venues namely Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyitaw and Ngwesaung in December 2013.