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The Book of Daniel
Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
The Little Horn
The 2300 Day Prophecy
The Messiah Prophecy
Daniel 10: The Angel of the Lord
Daniel 11 The Kings of the North and the South
Daniel 11 The Time of the End
Daniel 12 The First Resurrection
Revelation Prophecy
The Messages to the Seven Churches
The Throne Room and the Scroll
Seven Seals of Revelation
The Little Book and the Two Witnesses
Seven Trumpets of Revelation
The Woman, the Child and Satan in Revelation
The Sea Beast
The Beast with Two Horns like a Lamb
The Lamb and the 144,000
Babylon and the Seven Kings
The Seven Bowls of Wrath
The Great Multitude
The Thousand Year Reign
The New Jerusalem
I am Coming Quickly
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The Pharaoh of the Exodus
The Second Beast Revealed
The Image of the Beast
Bible Chronology
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Bible Scripture Revealed
A Unique Understanding of the Prophecies of Daniel and the Revelation
The Little Book and The Two Witnesses: Revelation 10:1- 11:19
The Little Book
Revelation 10:1-4
"I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, and cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roars. When he cried out, seven thunders uttered their voices. Now when the seven thunders uttered their voices, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, "Seal up the things which the seven thunders uttered, and do not write them.""
I believe that this mighty angel is probably Michael however he is described as being, "another mighty angel," insinuating that their is more than one mighty angel in heaven. The little book is usually associated with the book of Daniel which was to be sealed until the time of the end. In Daniel 12:1-13, Daniel is told what would happen to his people. Daniel was also told that he would, ".... rest, and will rise to your inheritance at the end of the days." This is the end of the one thousand three hundred and thirty-five days mentioned in Daniel 12:12.
Revelation 10:5-6
"The angel whom I saw standing on the sea and on the land raised up his hands to heaven and swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and the things that are in it, the earth and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are in it, that there should be delay no longer."
Here we have the angel declaring that there should be delay no longer. The Israelites have been sealed and the first resurrection can now commence. This angel does the same actions as the man Daniel sees in Daniel 12.
Daniel 12:7
"Then I heard the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand to heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever, that it shall be for a time, times, and half a time; and when the power of the holy people has been completely shattered, all these things shall be finished."
Revelation 10:7-11
"but in the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets. Then the voice which I heard from heaven spoke to me again and said, "Go, take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the earth." So I went to the angel and said to him, "Give me the book." And he said to me, "Take and eat it; and it will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth." Then I took the little book out of the angel's hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, my stomach became bitter. And he said to me, "You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, tongues, and kings."
The little book is open because it is being read to see what is written in it. Honey is well represented in scripture and in Jewish tradition honey is linked with God's word and His judgment, (Psalm 19:9-10). During the holiday of Shavout there is a Jewish custom which involves honey. A slate is presented which has written on it "Moses commanded us the Torah"(Deut. 33:4), "may the Torah be my occupation", and "The Lord called to Moses"(Lev. 1:1). The rabbi then puts a little honey on the slate and the child licks the honey from the letters with his tongue. And then they bring the honey cake upon which is inscribed "The Lord God gave me a skilled tongue to know," (Isaiah 50: 4-5), and the rabbi reads every word of these verses and the child repeats after him. And then they bring a peeled hard-boiled egg upon which is written "Mortal, feed your stomach and fill your belly with this scroll" and I ate it and it tasted as sweet as honey to me (Ezekiel 3:3). And the rabbi reads every word and the child repeats after him. And they feed the child the cake and the egg, for they open the mind.
In Ezekiel the honey that Ezekiel ate also represented the word of God.
The little book is generally identified as the book of Daniel amongst SDA's, but most fail to identify the bitter after taste. Seth J. Pierce in his book "What We Believe for Teens," identifies the bitter taste with the 1844 bitter disappointment after which the Adventists were to prophesy again. The bitter after taste is actually a result of what Daniel's little book contains. The answer lies in the identification of the book it is not Daniel's little book, but instead it is the Book of Life. The little book was as sweet as honey in John's mouth because it contained the many names of those who would be saved in the first resurrection. But it left a bitter after taste because of the many names that were not written in it.
Daniel 12:1-2
""At that time Michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. And at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt."
John is then told that he must prophesy about the rest of us and kings. In other words this is not the final resurrection and John must prophesy about the rest of the people on the earth and their kingdoms.
The Two Witnesses
Revelation 11:1-3
"Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, "Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will tread the holy city underfoot for forty-two months. And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth."
Seth J. Pierce says in his book "What We Believe," that the measuring of the temple is the start of the investigative judgment, but the scriptures do not mention any investigative judgment at this time.
John is given a measuring rod and the angel tells John to measure the temple, the altar and those who worship there. "those," being; the 24 elders, the four cherubim, the angels and the spiritual souls of the saints under the altar. The temple area is measured because the number of the one hundred and forty-four thousand Israelites is now complete and it is being prepared for them. The court outside the temple is not measured because it belongs to the Gentiles and it will be measured and prepared at the end of days.
Revelation 11:4-6
"These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the God of the earth. And if anyone wants to harm them, fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner. These have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls in the days of their prophecy; and they have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire."
The dark ages for the church began when the church started by Jesus and the Apostles became influenced by pagan Rome, c.100 AD.
This is the same date that Michael stood up to protect Israel, (Daniel 12:1 and 12:11).
The two witnesses are generally held to be the Old Testament and the New Testament both being a witness to the Messiah, His foretold coming and His actual arrival and testimony.
Revelation 11:7-10
"When they finish their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them. And their dead bodies will lie in the street of the great city which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves. And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth."
This prophecy foretells the future eradication of the Bible to the majority. During the dark ages of the church the Bible was only read by those who could afford to have a copy made and by those in prominent positions within the Roman Catholic Church. The beast in the first instance is the Roman Empire. The prophecy predicts that the Bible will be eradicated from daily life when Satan is released. By then most Christians will be fed up with the atrocities of the Roman Catholic Church and all churches will suffer as a consequence of their abominations, their doctrinal fraud, their unfaithfulness and their blasphemies.
Revelation 11:11-14
"Now after the three-and-a-half days the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them. And they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, "Come up here." And they ascended to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies saw them. In the same hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city fell. In the earthquake seven thousand people were killed, and the rest were afraid and gave glory to the God of heaven. The second woe is past. Behold, the third woe is coming quickly."
SDA Commentators like Uriah Smith argue that this prophecy was fulfilled by the French, but that theology is based on Christ returning in 1844. As with all SDA theology it is geared towards the 1843-44 arrival of Christ. Which we all know didn't happen. This is why this must be a future event when everyone, not just one nation, will burn their Bibles and they will be outlawed. Then after three and half years the Bible will be brought back to life, possibly by Christ Himself.
Revelation 11:15-19
"Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" And the twenty-four elders who sat before God on their thrones fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying, "We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, The One who is and who was and who is to come, Because You have taken Your great power and reigned. The nations were angry, and Your wrath has come, And the time of the dead, that they should be judged, And that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints, And those who fear Your name, small and great, And should destroy those who destroy the earth." Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail."
At the sounding of the seventh trumpet the one hundred and forty-four thousand children of Israel were raised and God revealed Himself to them. It does not signal the end of humanity or His second coming, because after the sounding of the trumpet and after the twenty-four elders declare that God and His Christ will reign forever, they still say, ".... and who is to come ...." Therefore the seventh trumpet signals the start of the thousand year reign at which God and His Christ began their reign which lasts forever and ever. I believe this event occurred here on earth in the time of Saladin, c.1193 AD. (hint: add 1000 years for the arrival of Satan)
The people on earth have been judged, by the one hundred and forty-four thousand Israelites, since the start of the thousand year reign. The one hundred and forty-four thousand Israelites received their reward by being able to reign in heaven with Christ during the thousand year reign, (Revelation 20:6). The Investigative judgment is reserved for only the 144,000 Israelites who judge our everyday activities which we are accountable for at the final judgment.
God and His Christ have been destroying those who destroy the earth with the seven trumpets, the seven thunders and the seven bowls of wrath, from c.31 AD onwards. Most countries are destroying the earth by extracting timber, oil, ore, uranium, coal, and other resources. These were put there by God for a reason. The more resources we remove the more unstable the earth will be become.
1. Shavuot: "Torah as Sweet as Honey" by Rabbi Professor David Golinkin, About Religion, judaism.about.com, 2015
2. What We Believe for Teens, Seth J. Pierce, 2015
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In a similar vein to 3M (they came up with the idea first) and Google's generous 15% free time allowance, I love Wieden and Kennedy's idea of a 'Spore fund'. Basically, it's a pot of money set aside to fund creative ideas that might not have anything to do with the agency's day-to-day projects. One recipient put the dosh towards creating a peek-a-boo, Snapchat look-book for a lingerie brand, which is rather clever.
Sod innovation and futures departments, I'd love to see this in more companies – even just a tiny sum could make a real difference in terms of morale and innovation.

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Move would let 16-year-olds vote in some California races
SACRAMENTO — Renee Revolorio-Keith, a 16-year-old Berkeley High School student, is no stranger to political fights. In a polished speech on the steps of the state Capitol, Revolorio-Keith said her activism is muted by her inability to bring change the democratic way — at the ballot box.
She's among the students, lawmakers and youth groups who want 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in school board and community college district elections.
"We would be the first state in the nation to change our Constitution to empower young people to vote — people below the age of 18 who are affected by the very decisions being made by your school boards," said Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego.
Supporters of ACA7 by Gonzalez say studies show that 16- and 17-year-olds are mature enough to make political decisions and that allowing the younger teens to cast ballots would increase the likelihood they will vote when they are 18 and above. But opponents argue that the legislation is little more than a stunt by Democrats looking to boost their support in the state.
"If the idea is to let children vote on education policy, then let them vote for governor and the Legislature. That's where all the policy and money decisions are made," said Rob Stutzman, a GOP strategist. "It's a false premise that education decisions are made at the local level. Why not then let 14- and 15-year-olds vote?"
Revolorio-Keith pointed to long-standing issues at her own school, Berkeley High, as an example of how the bill could influence school board races. She said students' complaints of sexual harassment often are disregarded, and last year prompted a federal Office of Civil Rights investigation. If teens were constituents of school board members, it wouldn't be so easy to dismiss their concerns, she said.
"We would be listened to instead of ignored," Revolorio-Keith said at a rally outside the Capitol on Thursday. "We would be able to demand change, not just sit idly by as our complaints time and again are swept under the rug."
The legislation is similar to a proposal last year by San Francisco Supervisor John Avalos, who wanted to extend the right to vote to 16- and 17-year-olds in the city in all local elections, not just school board races.
Avalos tabled the proposal last year and said Saturday that the San Francisco Youth Commission is moving forward with the measure.
Matt Haney, president of the San Francisco Unified School District board, said he will introduce a resolution at a board meeting Feb. 23 to support the commission's efforts.
"I think the people who are most impacted by decisions school boards make are the students, and I think it's critical they have a voice in deciding who makes those decisions," Haney said. "They are able to work, they are able to drive and pay taxes, but they have to sit out in our democracy. There is no test to show a certain level of maturity to vote. It's a number we set as a society that I believe is too high."
Kim Alexander, president of the California Voter Foundation, a nonpartisan group that works to improve the election process, said she's intrigued by the proposal, which she said could instill lifelong voting habits.
"We have a voter participation crisis in California," Alexander said. "You look at the trends going forward and it's easy to see the people who vote in California look less and less like the people who live in California. We need to think about how we are going to turn that around."
Addressing that trend means engaging young people while they are still in school, Alexander said. But if the measure makes it to the ballot, she's not sure how it will be received by voters.
"As Martin Luther King Jr. said, the people who have power rarely give it up voluntarily," Alexander said. "People don't want to give it to those they perceive as being less informed."
While some Republicans have criticized the proposal as a ploy by Democrats and teachers unions to influence teens to vote their way, Alexander said she's not so sure that would happen.
"It's more likely to increase the number of independent voters," she said. "Young people are more likely to register nonpartisan than they are to register as Democrats or Republicans. Plus, school board elections are nonpartisan."
Melody Gutierrez is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @MelodyGutierrez


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Many of our customers are aware of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) which gives individuals more say over what organisations can do with their personal data. However, we appreciate that it's tricky understanding the steps you need to take to ensure your data is GDPR compliant.
HR departments hold the largest amount of personal and sensitive data on employees, contractors, applicants and leavers. Do you have a named data protection officer? Do you know what you need to do?
Early preparation is key and time is slowly running out as the deadline of the 25th May 2018, GDPR compliance approaches and so we'd like to invite you re-watch our tailored seminar to: Gain a clear overview of the GDPR and its consequences Understand the specifics as they apply to HR and the storing of personal data The steps you need to take to start preparing your business for GDPR compliance GDPR is great news for individuals but presents complex issues to organisations in terms of labour and resource. However, our aim is to give you a process to follow and ensure you use the time between now and May of next year wisely. If you'd like further assistance when it comes to GDPR and compliance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Obviously with the knowledge, equipment, products and staff that we at Power Engineering have we are probably one of the best places in the country to have your performance car sympathetically maintained or serviced. We have access to a huge range of parts for European and Japanese cars.
We are not here to "screw as many parts on as possible" but to ensure that you return to us and are happy enough to recommend us.
We have a huge amount of experience with a large range of performance cars. From Alfa to Volvo. We have invested recently in all the technical data and diagnostic equipment which enables us to offer dealer levels of servicing (in fact we hope much better than that). If you have any of the popular Japanese imports we can help.
We are seeing probably ten times the number of performance cars a normal dealer will see over any given period. This combined with the insight we have into the car means that we will listen to your problems or concerns and can maintain your pride and joy or rectify faults more cost effectively than less experienced garages.To complement our existing workshop facilaties we have set-up a MOT centre with the latest equiptment capable of both Class 4 and Class 7 MOT's. This we feel completes the range of services we can offer to you the customer.
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Walking frames - indoor and outdoor
If you need a lot of support, you should get a walking frame. Walking frames are usually adjustable and come in a range of sizes.
It's important to get the right height. The handles should be level with your wrist bone when you're standing in your natural upright position with your arms down. (Your wrist bone is the hard lump that sticks out on the same side as your little finger.)
For safety, support and comfort, it's also important that you walk as upright as you can and that you don't have to lean forwards to reach the handles. You should be able to walk right inside the frame with the handles by your thighs. On some frames, the seat or something else is in the way and you'll find yourself having to lean forwards over the hand grips. Some seats fold up out of the way while you walk.
Simple walking frames without wheels: Often called Zimmer frames, these are designed for use around the home, though you can use them outdoors on level surfaces. You can get folding ones.
Two-wheeled walking frames: These can be easier to use because you don't need to stop to move the frame forwards between steps. They are not suitable for outdoors, because the wheels are very small and the ferrules on the back legs wear out very quickly.
Three and four-wheeled walking frames: These can be used both indoors and outdoors, though some are quite large, which might cause difficulties if your rooms are small. Most come with trays, baskets or bags for carrying things. Many have seats, which you can use to take a short rest. We cover these in much more detail, including features to look out for and how to go about buying one, in our pages on wheeled walking frames.
Trolleys - indoor and outdoor
A trolley can help if you just need a little bit of support to give you confidence, or assistance with carrying things.
- household trolleys are designed to help you carry things indoors
- shopping trolleys can be a great help when going outdoors
Think about where you are going to use the trolley. Indoor trolleys can be difficult to steer through doorways or over thresholds, carpets or uneven floors.
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Homemade Dairy-Free Chocolate Milk
Combine hemp's health benefits with the deliciousness of cocoa powder for a cold, creamy drink.
About This Dish
Next time you're craving a creamy cup of chocolate milk but agonizing over what it'll do to your waistline, consider this: By swapping hemp milk for regular milk, you'll take a delicious drink to new levels as hemp is high in protein, low in sugar and a good source of fiber and omega-3s, 6s and 9s. It's also easily digestible and may have cardiovascular benefits, too.
"Because hemp isn't the richest of milks, consider adding cashews to your concoction for some extra oomph," says Ken Immer, president and chief culinary officer of Culinary Health Solutions, a company that focuses on healthy eating solutions. "We want a chocolate milk to be thick and rich!"
In this recipe, we recommend using regular cocoa powder. "If you really want to keep it 100 percent raw and unprocessed, use cacao powder, which is just the roasted nibs, and has additional health benefits and purity that is absent from the cocoa," Immer says.
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- Cheesecloth or nutmilk bag
- Pitcher or drink container
- 3⁄4 cup shelled hemp seeds
- 1⁄2 cup raw cashew pieces
- 3 or 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 31⁄2 to 4 cup filtered water, chilled
- 1⁄4 cup cocoa power or raw cacao powder
- Soak the hemp seeds, cashews and dates (more dates make the milk sweeter) in 3 1/2 cups of water for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- After soaking, blend on high for up to one minute to be sure the seeds and nuts are completely pulverized.
- To strain the milk, you can either use a nut milk bag, cheesecloth or a super thin clean dish towel. Simply lay the towel over a mixing bowl and pour on the milk, then gather the corners of the towel, lift and gently squeeze the liquid into the bowl until only the pulp remains. (This pulp can be used as a flour replacement in some recipes).
- Pour the milk back into the blender and add the cocoa or cacao powder. Blend again on high until the chocolate is completely dissolved. Keep refrigerated. Will last 3 to 5 days if kept well chilled.


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Set upon a lush tropical hillside, Dreams Sugar Bay St. Thomas is a new family-friendly resort surrounded by sugary white sand and azure waters! Experience all the great inclusions of Unlimited-Luxury® at the newest beachfront resort in the island destination of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – where there's something fun for every age.
Retreat to your luxury room or suite with stunning views of the bay or ocean. The hotel now features 297 elegant guestrooms and suites, tastefully decorated in island décor.
King size bed or two double beds
Furnished balcony Bathroom with bathtub or shower
Luxury bath amenities
Hair dryer Daily maid service
24-hour room service Flat screen cable TV
Air-conditioning with in-room climate control
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Direct-dial telephone with work desk
Wireless internet*
Daily refreshed mini-bar with beer, soft drinks and bottled water
Alarm clock with MP3 docking station
Electronic in room safe
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What our customers are saying about Dreams Sugar Bay:
Dinner options weren't the best but breakfast and lunch were good. Beach is small but the pool and pool bars are good. Location is great for exploring and traveling to other islands. Rooms could be updated especially the bathrooms and TV channels barely worked. Biggest complaint was the availability of water bottles. The only bars that were open at night always ran out so there was no options for water past dinner time.Janie g
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Advanced Law & Trial Internship Summit
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United States v. Manafort
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Virginia Trial
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Manafort's trial in the Eastern District of Virginia began on July 31, 2018, with District Judge T. S. Ellis III presiding. Manafort was charged with various financial crimes including tax evasion, bank fraud, and money laundering.
Manafort was scheduled to be tried on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, failing to register as a foreign agent, money laundering, witness tampering and making false statements.
In the District of Columbia Manafort plead guilty to two charges: conspiracy to defraud the United States and witness tampering. He also admitted to all other charges against him, both in DC and those for which there was a hung jury at his first trial in Virginia.
In Virginia, the jury found Manafort guilty on 8 of the 18 counts, including five counts of filing false tax returns, two counts of bank fraud, and one count of failing to disclose a foreign bank account.
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We gained valuable real-life experience as they worked on one of the most prolific cases in modern history.
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We met with our witness for the Manafort case and were instructed to call her Ms. Jane Doe. In order to prepare her for trial, we first listened to her story. When we met with Ms. Doe, she explained how she first became involved in the case, what actions she took, as well as the effects that this case has had on her current life. We took notes on everything she said to help us prepare her cross-examination.
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Cross-Examination Prep At The
At the end of the week, we performed our cross-examinations of Ms. Doe at the Georgetown University Law Center, Moot Courtroom. Our team had been preparing this cross-examination throughout the entire week by meeting with experts and learning new techniques to ensure that it would be effective preparation for Ms. Doe.
The cross-examinations were set up to resemble the courtroom and procedures that Ms. Doe will encounter when she takes the stand to give her testimony. Our team sat at the counsel table while Ms. Doe took the witness stand. As a team, we had 20 minutes to give our cross-examination of Ms. Doe, and 10 minutes to hear feedback from David P. Weber.
After our cross was given, Ms. Doe stated she felt more prepared herself for the real cross-examination she would have to face as a witness.
We played a crucial part in making sure Ms. Doe was prepared for court. The questions we asked in our cross were some of the ones used in Ms. Does' trial prep from the Special Counsel's office.
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Autumn Proctor
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Hi I'm Autumn Proctor. I'm a 17 year old and I live in Maryland. I am going into my senior year of high school. I play varsity lacrosse for my school and I'm team captain! I love law, a lot of my electives at school are law related. I am also a part of my school's National Social Studies Honor Society.
Katie Thompson
Class of 2018
Katie Thompson has been apart of Leadership Initiatives for a little over two years and is a determined, reliable team member. In the fall, she will be attending George Washington University with acceptance into the Women's Leadership Program. Although initially starting as a member of the International Business Alliance Program, Katie is now an intern that works with the organization's partner, GlobalGiving. Katie corresponds with GlobalGiving's staff to bring in donations to fund various activities within Leadership Initiatives. Outside of Leadership Initiatives, Katie is involved in many different community service projects in her Florida hometown. Katie has worked as a volunteer at Florida Hospital for many years as the Surgical Liaison to aid patients and families during a crucial time. Katie also has coached volleyball for children on a middle school team and has helped run various camps for all grades over the summer. She is passionate about helping others which shows in her extensive commitment to Leadership Initiatives and other various projects. Katie is excited to continue working with Leadership Initiatives in the summer programs to help inspire students like she once was a couple years ago at her first conference. She is committed to making the world a better place for all.
Evelyn McEwen
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My name is Evelyn McEwen, and I am a rising senior. I challenge myself not only academically but also outside of school, participating in extracurriculars and community service. Several of my top extracurriculars include FFA, FBLA, Mock Trial, Musical, One Acts, and Speech/Forensics. I hold several championship titles in FFA, One Acts, and Speech/Forensics. Someday, I hope to change the world; even more than that, though, I hope that in some small way I already have.
Molly Carroll
Class of 2020
My name is Molly, I'm a rising Junior at Sandy Spring Friends School, a Quaker college prep school in Maryland. While I have a wide array of of interests, I have had a focus on forensic science, linguistics and graphics. I challenge myself academically as frequently as possible, and enjoy forming meaningful relationships with teachers in order to take advantage of as many opportunities as possible. I'm involved in visual arts, modern dance, and hiking. I hold leadership positions in my school's rock climbing team team and a leadership program for middle schoolers.
Lady Mason
Class of 2021
My name is Lady' Jordan M., and I am an rising sophomore. I pride myself on being involved, both academically and socially. In my first year of high school I played a lead role in two plays and earned my Varsity letter in Forensics, for placing 3rd in the State. I have been doing Forensics for five years, and I am a member of the Michigan Student State Board of Thespians. Both of which I plan to continue throughout my high school career. I have been in four musicals and three straight plays. I love to act and express myself through my words, which I someday want to gear into becoming a civil litigator and maybe even one day opening my own civil rights firm.
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Ms. Doe's involvement and participation, as a key witness for the Special Counsel's office, directly contributed to Paul Manafort pleading guilty.
Due to our direct involvement in preparing Ms. Doe for the witness stand, Ms. Doe was able to credibly testify to several forms of fraud Mr. Manafort had committed.
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Manafort further agreed to "testify fully, completely and truthfully before any and all Grand Juries in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, and at any and all trials of cases or other court proceedings in the District of Columbia and elsewhere."
With Paul Manafort pleading guilty due in part to the testimony of the client, the client has begun working to reclaim their life and become a productive part of their community once again.
Due to the success of the internship summit, program sponsors will be expanding the program to fund whistleblower cases that affect the national discourse.
Leading high school students from across the United States will be able to work directly on cases that impact the nation for years to come.
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Ms. Doe was later cross-examined by the Special Counsel's office and used our prep work to be prepared for these interviews.
In the final presentation, we gave our cross-examination of Ms. Doe in a real courtroom setting to simulate the actual trial experience.
The witness we prepped was one of only five witnesses who were granted immunity by the Special Counsel.
As a team, we read through many complex case documents and prepared one of the trial's star witnesses for in-court testimony.
Our team interned for Goodwin Weber PLLC. We worked with top attorney David P. Weber and focused our efforts on the nationally famous Paul Manafort Case.
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Our preparation enabled Ms. Doe to gain an overall better understanding of the case and to appreciate the purpose of her testimony in a broader context.
The preparation assisted in our client developing the factual record advantageously and enabled Ms. Doe to ward off attacks to her credibility.
The detailed witness preparation allowed our client to deal with challenging issues and make certain that the witness had a strategy for addressing difficult questions from opposing counsel.
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Over 16 hours of witness cross-examination preparation
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Roscoe Howard, Jr. is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Litigation Department in their Washington, D.C., office. He is a member of the White Collar and Investigations Practice Group. Dan Pond is a criminal defense attorney who has dedicated his career to working as a public defender representing indigent people at all stages of the criminal justice system, from initial arrest through trial and incarceration, and eventually back into the community.
Professor Sarah Stiles of Georgetown University lead our team to engage in a debate between Roscoe C. Howard, Jr. and Dan Pond on their different points of view of law and their experiences as a criminal defense attorney and a prosecutor. We had the opportunity to ask questions about difficult cases which enabled us to understand the ethical aspects of the justice system better.
Washington D.C. Police Officer Case Panel
We learned about topics such as civil and criminal law, human rights, the distinctions between state, federal, and local laws, felonies and misdemeanors, and other facets of the legal system. We were even briefed on crime scene and homicide investigations. We now have a better understanding of the justice system and ethical and political issues associated with policing.
Two District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Officers visited to discuss how local government and law enforcement officials work in the nation's capital. The discussion was delivered by experienced senior police officers who brought a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance our understanding of the law.
Courtney exposed our team to the idea of the school-to-prison pipeline and the 'War on Drugs' that targets African American men, women, and children to a greater extent than others in our society.
He brought with him recently released inmates who spoke out about their criminal history and their life before, during, and after prison.
Listening to the returning citizens speak out about their experiences and gave our team a deeper understanding of how important it is that all people are properly represented in the court of law.
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The Orwells are currently touring around the country on tour after a busy year, which has included the release of their album Terrible Human Beings and a tonne of shows. Currently in town for Yours & Owls Festival, Mario Cuomo recently took some time out to share some of his fave tunes.
Also, scroll down to check out where you catch The Orwells on the road.
What song reminds you of your youth?
'Stan' by Eminem. I just have one of my first memories trying to understand lots of emotion at once at my little desk with my CD player as a little kid.
What song would you love to sample?
I would rather cover something I like, it's already good enough if you wanna use it. Roy Orbison maybe.
What song did you last listen to?
'Born Too Late' by The Poni Tails
What song do you wish you collaborated on?
An Angel Olsen song, definitely a chick, she's got heart and isn't faking. I'm sure I'll meet some cheap knock-off that would be down.
What song is your ultimate party track?
UGK (Underground Kingz) - 'Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)'.
What song has been your favourite track of this year?
'Bodak Yellow' by Cardi B. It's been a hell of a year for music.
Tour dates:
Thursday 28th September - Melbourne - Red Bull Sound Select - *Free Show*
Friday 29th September - Sydney - Red Bull Sound Select - *Free Show*
Saturday 30th September - Central Coast - Sweaty Palms
Sunday 1st October - Wollongong - Yours & Owls Festival
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Volvo is one such brand, who gives more emphasis on safety than anything. The maximum budget of Volvo's R&D is allocated to improving safety standards in their cars, to save lives of both driver and passengers alongwith the pedestrians. But this is not the only area where Volvo is saving human lives, infact Volvo is working hard to improve quality of life too, via its Clean Zone initiative.
The Clean Zone initiative is a move by Volvo to improve interior air quality, resulting in a better driving environment and better health. To enhance the breathing air quality, Volvo has introduced a larger, more efficient multi-filter in the cabin, designed especially for the SPA platform and will first appear in the all-new XC90. The Volvo system keeps out a number of harmful and irritating pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, ground-level ozone and gases and unpleasant odours.
The new filter enables drivers and passengers to breathe easier because most microscopic, hazardous "fine dust" particles will now be prevented from entering the car. The design now, is more unique which intercepts more particulates and pollen, as well as a layer of active charcoal that effectively removes a host of contaminants that can impact the health of drivers.
According to various studies, dust particles as small as 10 µm are responsible for a multitude of health problems including difficulty in breathing and lung infection's. But the new and improved filter is very effective in reducing the amount of 'fine dust' as they say it. According to various tests, particles as small as 0.4 μm were found almost 70 percent less than in a car without the filter.
But what makes the filter system of Volvo so unique?
A single improved filter alone can't be responsible for all the good work. Volvo has developed a new state-of-the-art, Interior Air Quality System (IAQS). While filter is the only one element of this IAQS, a sensor that monitors the incoming air for noxious substances is the another important element. The sensors judges the air for the toxicity level and if the level of harmful substances becomes too high, the car's air intakes will automatically close. This sensor comes in handy while passing through a tunnel, where the percentage of fresh air is very less.
"Up to 45 percent of the industrialized world's population is now suffering from some form of allergy or hypersensitivity. Over ten per cent has asthma. At Volvo, our commitment to safety goes well beyond safety belts and air bags. It's about making sure that every minute you and your family spend in a Volvo is as safe as it can possibly be. That includes breathing," says Peter Mertens, senior vice-president (Research and Development). "With this filter we are now at the forefront of the industry in terms of particle separation."
What is this CleanZone approach?
The aim of the CleanZone's holistic approach is to improve the overall driver's environment by cleaning air inside the cabin. It is also aimed to minimize harmful emissions within the car and Volvo has undertaken a number of programs to achieve this. To start with, Volvo's system flushes out interior air within a minute, as soon as the driver unlocks his car, getting rid of odours and emissions before drivers enter. But this is not the only way of reducing inside toxins, infact, Volvo starts building vehicles using less toxic materials and less harmful additives.
Various tests undertaken by Volvo to reduce emissions:
Volvo Car Nose Team test- The members of the team smell different objects to determine if their odour is acceptable or too strong. Ever heard of the 'new car smell' thing? The same smell when you enter a brand new car! It is actually low levels of emissions from materials used to build the car. Although the levels are very minimal and do not hold an imminent danger, but on hot days they can be higher.
Sun simulator test- In this test, the car parked outside under the sun, on a hot day. This is to simulate the car parked outside, reaching a temperature of 65deg Celsius, inside the cabin. The emissions of Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) and aldehydes are then measured. A high level of TVOCs could cause headaches, nausea, dizziness and can trigger asthma. Aldehydes especially formaldehyde, can cause both respiratory and contact allergies. Thus, Volvo has a very strict limit for TVOCs, and Aldehydes.
All we can say is, this is a noble approach from Volvo, and this will surely hep in improving the quality of cabins in terms of safety and health.
You can check our report on the XC90 filter system here!


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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Santa Clara Cross country lines up against some of the country's top teams on Friday morning at Jefferson Golf Course in Seattle. The Broncos are set for the NCAA West Region Meet, where they will compete for a spot at the NCAA National Championship Meet.
Santa Clara's men are ranked No. 13 in the region by USTFCCCA, ahead of fellow West Coast Conference program Loyola Marymount and the Pac-12's Arizona. There are seven nationally-ranked sides in the men's race and six nationally-ranked sides in the women's race; both competitions feature three teams ranked in the top 10. The women's 6-kilometer race is set for 10:30 a.m. and the men's 10-kilometer race begins at 11:30 a.m.
"I'm looking forward to watching our teams compete," head coach Felipe Montoro said. "The men have an opportunity to finish in the top 15 and we've only done that a few times as a program. Our women are excited to get back to competing and try to jump back over Saint Mary's and Pacific, as well as gain valuable experience in a highly competitive field."
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WOMEN'S LINEUP: Jamie Ferris, Ellie Kopf, Bevin McCullough, Emma McCurry, Janie Nabholz, Noelani Obermeyer, Marisa Sanchez
MEN'S LINEUP: Joey Berriatua, Will Burschinger, Ben Davidson, Jack Davidson, James Konugres, Zach Litoff, Noah Westfall
Santa Clara cross country's veterans set the pace for the team at the West Coast Conference Championships on Friday, Oct. 27 at the Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland, California. Bevin McCullough led the women's side in the 6-kilometer race with a 22:29.6 for a 48th-place finish and Joey Berriatua topped the men's side in the 8-kilometer race with a 24:46.3 for a 28th-place finish.
Berriatua led the men to their best finish since 2014, when they also took fifth place.
The men captured fifth place as a team with 165 points and held off a late rally from a fellow regionally-ranked side in Loyola Marymount (13th in west, 166 points). Jack Davidson (29th place – 24:48.9), Zach Litoff (32nd – 24:58.0), Noah Westfall (39th – 25:15.5) and Ben Davidson (51st – 25:46.4) also scored for the Broncos.
Berriatua led the Broncos for the second straight race after setting the 8-kilometer program record at the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational on Oct. 14. The redshirt senior and Jack Davidson have finished one-two for Santa Clara in all five events this season.
The women took ninth place as a team with 258 points and outraced Pepperdine on the day. Marisa Sanchez (60th place – 23:03.3), Ellie Kopf (61st – 23:05.7), Janie Nabholz (62nd – 23:06.5) and Jamie Ferris (63rd – 23:06.7) also scored for the Broncos.
McCullough became the fifth different Bronco to lead the team at a major meet this season. Sanchez, Kopf and Nabholz, along with Emma Eikelberner, have all finished in first among their teammates this fall.
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Infrastructure and our everyday transport choices – June 2017
Enabling people to walk, cycle and make greater use of public transport has benefits for health and the environment.
But what do we know about the effectiveness of changing the way we travel by improving the places we live in?
Jump to:
- CEDAR reviews and case studies
- Town-wide initiatives to promote cycling
- High quality routes encourage walking and cycling
- A new transport system
- Implications for policy
- References and resources
CEDAR reviews and studies
There are many ways to intervene to change travel behaviours. As well as our evidence reviews, at CEDAR we have evaluated three interventions in this area: cycling initiatives, new routes for walking and cycling, and a new transport system that supports walking, cycling and public transport.
Town-wide initiatives to promote cycling
Using data from the English Census, we assessed the impact of 18 town-wide cycling initiatives (Cycling Demonstration Towns and Cycling Cities and Towns).
We compared areas that received funding for their initiatives with those that didn't. All towns used a mixture of capital investment (e.g. cycle lanes) and revenue investment (e.g. cycle training), tailored to each town. We found:
- Among 1.3 million commuters in the 18 intervention towns, the proportion of adults who cycled to work rose from 5.8% in 2001 to 6.8% in 2011.
- Walking to work also increased significantly compared with comparison towns, while driving to work decreased and public transport use was unchanged.
- These effects were observed across all levels of area deprivation.
- There was evidence of larger effects in towns which placed greater emphasis on workplace cycling initiatives.
High quality routes encourage walking and cycling
The iConnect study used self-reported data on walking, cycling and physical activity to assess the impact of new, high-quality, traffic-free cycling and walking routes in Cardiff, Kenilworth and Southampton.
1700 residents who lived within 5km of the new routes were surveyed before and after the opening of the infrastructure in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Evaluation after one year indicated no effect, suggesting more time might be needed to see any changes. But after two years, we found on average across all sites:
- People living near to the new routes increased their total levels of physical activity, compared to those living further away.
- There was no evidence that people taking up more walking or cycling over time compensated by reducing other physical activity.
- The new routes not only encouraged people to take up walking but also encouraged those people who were already walking to do more.
Interviews highlighted a range of factors that might explain patterns of use of the new routes, including their visibility, design and scale, as well as the contrast they presented with existing infrastructure.
A new transport system
A new state-of-the-art guided busway was opened in Cambridgeshire in 2011. We took the opportunity to assess its impact on travel in Cambridge.
Whether or not the busway proved to be a supportive environment for being active on the commute varied for different individuals. For example, people's existing travel choices affected how they viewed and responded to new infrastructure.
Nevertheless, overall we found:
- Those who lived closer to the busway were more likely to increase their walking or cycling time on the commute, even if this was only for part of the journey. They were also more likely to report a reduction in the share of trips made by car.
- As with iConnect, we found no evidence of corresponding reductions in recreational activity.
- Commuters who included walking and cycling as part of their journeys through the use of offsite car parks or park-and-ride sites reported an average of 12 minutes of walking or 17 minutes of cycling to and from work per day.
- On average, more than half of the weekly recommended amount of physical activity recommended was achieved through the commute alone, even among those who lived a long way from work.
Implications for policy
References and resources
- Walking & Cycling for Transport – How promoting active travel can help meet the physical activity challenge, CEDAR Evidence Brief March 2013
Cycling initiatives
- Goodman et al. Effectiveness and equity impacts of town-wide cycling initiatives in England: A longitudinal, controlled natural experimental study. Soc Sci Med, 2013
iConnect Study
- The iConnect Study: www.cedar.iph.cam.ac.uk/research/directory/iconnect/
- Ogilvie et al. An applied ecological framework for evaluating infrastructure to promote walking and cycling: the iConnect study. Am J Public Health. 2011
- Goodman et al. New walking and cycling routes and increased physical activity: one- and 2-year findings from the UK iConnect Study. Am J Public Health. 2014
- Sahlqvist et al. Change in active travel and changes in recreational and total physical activity in adults: longitudinal findings from the iConnect study. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2013
- Panter et al. Can environmental improvement change the population distribution of walking? J Epidemiol Community Health. 2017
- Sahlqvist et al. Mechanisms underpinning use of new walking and cycling infrastructure in different contexts: mixed-method analysis. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2015.
- Fit for Life – Independent research into the public health benefits of new walking and cycling routes, Sustrans, 2017
Commuting and Health in Cambridge (the Busway study)
- The Commuting and Health in Cambridge Study: www.cedar.iph.cam.ac.uk/research/directory/cahic/
- Health impacts of the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway: a natural experimental study. Public Health Res 2016
- Panter et al. Impact of New Transport Infrastructure on Walking, Cycling, and Physical Activity. Am J Prev Med. 2016
- Heinen et al. Changes in mode of travel to work: a natural experimental study of new transport infrastructure. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2015
- Panter et al. Incorporating walking or cycling into car journeys to and from work: The role of individual, workplace and environmental characteristics. Prev Med. 2013
Other references
- Giles-Corti & Donovan. The relative influence of individual, social and physical environment determinants of physical activity. Soc Sci Med. 2002.
- Macmillan et al. The Societal Costs and Benefits of Commuter Bicycling: Simulating the Effects of Specific Policies Using System Dynamics Modeling. Environ Health Perspect, 2014
- Panter & Ogilvie. Cycling and Diabetes Prevention: Practice-Based Evidence for Public Health Action. PLoS Med. 2016
- Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, Department for Health, 2017
Please cite this Evidence Brief as: UKCRC Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR), Evidence Brief 15 – Changing the way we travel – Infrastructure and our everyday transport choices – June 2017. www.cedar.iph.cam.ac.uk/resources/evidence/eb-15-changing-travel


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Thank you to everyone who has visited the centre this year! We have had a great year! We are now closed. We hope everyone has a good time over winter and we look forward to seeing you in Spring.
Bugsboarding is well-known for being one of the most progressive mountain board centres in the UK; there aren't many places where you could find an absolute beginner riding 100 metres away from the current World Freestyle Champion. Whether you are an extreme-sports enthusiast, looking for a new adrenaline buzz, or a basic novice, there will […]Read more
Our core activities are Mountainboarding, Dirt Scooting, and Grass Sledging. Bikers are also welcome to come and use our facilities. Our purpose built centre offers a large learning slope, perfect for riders of any age or ability to get to get started in a fun and safe manner. The centre then offers steeper terrain and […]Read more
Bugsboarding is located just outside Maisemore, near Gloucester. The map below indicates our location. For those Sat Nav users the post code is GL2 8HP. To get complete directions click on the purple marker showing the location of Bugsboarding. Then select the "Get directions To here" option, and input your current location in the "start […]Read more
Thank you to everyone who has visited the centre this year! We have had a great year! We are now closed. We hope everyone has a good time over winter and we look forward to seeing you in Spring.
We will be closed on the weekend of the 9th and 10th of September! Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Normal hours will be resumed the following weekend.
We are open Tuesday to Thursday for the whole of August + Saturday and Sunday.
We are always closed on Mondays and Fridays including the bank holiday Monday.
Opening hours are 11am till 5pm.
To make group bookings please contact us in advance.
See you on the hill!
Thanks to everyone who came down at the weekend for Mount Fest! There was a good turn out and we got lucky with the weather! It looked like everyone was enjoying the riding, the art, the camp vibes and the music! It was great to see some old faces along with lots of new ones.
Here are a few shots from Saturday day time!
This weekend (Saturday 1st July) we are hosting Mount Fest 2017 at Bugsboarding. There will be boarding, biking, bands, art and more.
The Convicts are still on the run from the prison of the 9-5 and return with their theatrical brand of Folk-Punk-Ska so throw down your shackles and dance to their raucous radical rhythm.
King Tuts Revenge (acoustic), is the low fat version of Somerset ska band 'King Tut's Revenge'. This fusion of upbeat ska, smooth reggae vocals and a flourish of folk will leave a great taste in your ears.
ShireFunk are an audio explosion kicking normality in the face with fat funky beats and ill lyrics! Reprahzentin UK HipHop in the North West it's ShireFunk baby!
Nina Ann/Hitch hiking USA is a hippie singer-songwriter of the world on a mission: to make the people around her happier. She will share with you the beauty she has found in herself so that your soul can shine even stronger reflecting her everyday pilgrimage to an unknown place that one day will be called 'home'.
Street Art:
Live street artists including some of Bristol's finest graffiti radicals will be transforming the centre as never seen before.
Artists include:
Pixeldistort | Skor85 | object | Jee See | Remolition.com | Annika Wilkinson | Duel EAS | DIME EAS
Various walkabout acts, activities and entertainment.
General Admission(GA): £5
GA + 1 night camping: £10
GA + 2 nights camping: £15
Board and bike owners weekend pass: £30
Find out more about Mount Fest 2017!
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The centre will be opening from this weekend (1st & 2nd) onwards. Please call or email for bookings. We have been busy over the last weeks getting everything ready!
There are some great events lined up for the season including Mount Fest and the Film Festival. More on those later.
Here is a little aerial video from a day working at the centre – getting it ready for the season.
We look forward to seeing everyone again this season!
Bugsboarding has now wrapped up for the winter, we will now be closed until April 2017. Thank you to all that have come along this season and hope to see you all next year.
If you want to make any bookings for 2017 season then please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Bugs Crew
We are open Tuesday to Thursday during August as well as the usual Saturday and Sunday.
We will be closed on Mondays and Fridays.
We have refurbished our grass sledges – these are very popular so make sure to book these in advance.
Our scooter fleet has been expanded with 10 new Royal Scout Pro dirt scooters – we can now have 20 on the slope at a time.
Our mountainboard fleet has also been expanded with some new junior boards.
To make a reservation please call us on 07749 897330 or email email@example.com
We look forward to seeing you on the hill!
We have spent a lot of hours this month getting the centre ready for another season.
We will be open again from the 2nd of April. From then on we will be open every weekend until October (weather allowing).
We will only open during the week for advance bookings. To make a booking or for further details please contact us.
With a fantastic start to the season and the weather seeming to be on our side , for now anyhow , the centre has been busy and is riding real good.
We will be open this weekend but due to unforeseen circumstances will be be CLOSED MONDAY , sorry for any inconvenience .
Please email or call to book for Saturday and Sunday if you can make it.
Look forward to seeing you out on the hill.


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Governor Cuomo Announces New Taste NY Store Set for Summer Launch
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board has approved selection of an operator to open and run the first ever Taste NY wine and food product store in Grand Central Terminal. The move would be another major step towards positioning New Yorks finest food and beverages on a world class stage. MTA staff reviewed proposals through a competitive process that began last October, and recommended One Woman Wines & Vineyards of Southold, located on the North Fork of Long Island.
As many as 750,000 people travel through Grand Central every day, which makes it the perfect venue to highlight New Yorks world class food and wine to new customers, Governor Cuomo said. Showcasing New Yorks best food and wine in this iconic and widely utilized transit hub will help to boost business for our local producers, and ultimately grow tourism and economic activity in communities throughout the State. I encourage travelers to look out for the opening of this one-of-a-kind store in Grand Central, and experience more of what theyve been missing about New York State.
The shop would occupy 460 square feet of space on the west side of the Terminal, adjacent to the Biltmore Room across from Track 37. The shop will be supported by the Governors Taste NY marketing campaign which complements the quality of the retail merchandise currently available in Grand Central Terminal.
One Woman Wines & Vineyards plans to feature abundant displays of wines and food items produced throughout New York State ranging in price from $10 to $100. Other products will include beer and spirits such as Brooklyn Brewery and Hudson Baby Bourbon, and products from state-wide food purveyors such as McLures and Baldwin Hill.
Owner Claudia Purita strongly believes in sustainability and self-reliance having grown up on her familys farm in Calabria, Italy. Purita spent several years in the restaurant industry before opening the vineyard in 2004 in Long Islands wine country.
Were excited that this unique New York-based winery wants to engage in the upcoming Taste NY program, said Nancy Marshall, MTA's Director of Grand Central Terminal Development. One Womans Wines & Vineyards proposal aligns itself with the existing quality level of shopping and dining choices already offered in the Terminal and Taste NYs mission to promote New Yorks agricultural and farm-based foods.
Space for the store is currently occupied by Papyrus, a card/stationery store, which will remain there on a month-to-month agreement until the Taste NY establishment will begin its build-out. The store is scheduled to open in August, 2014.
Governor Cuomo launched Taste NY in May 2013 as part of New Yorks largest tourism campaign in decades, with a focus on expanding New York's food and beverage industry and to promote agribusiness across the state.
Taste NY stores opened at LaGuardia Airport last December and in the New Baltimore rest area of the New York State Thruway south of Albany. The Taste NY program is being marketed through a range of promotional efforts including Taste NY tents at important events, Taste NY stores in transportation hubs and public facilities, and a dedicated website www.taste.ny.gov.
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The talk about IPL as the BIGGEST cricket event is like, "the talk of the town." But, the question is, which town? And how long this so-called "momentum" will continue? And how long will it keep the spectators and viewers interest alive? Especially when you see the same team playing again and again and that too, with so many new names and new faces you hardly know and you will hardly remember them after the tournament. Generally people believe that BIG is best. But that is only a misnomer, as the expression goes, "the bigger they are, the harder they fall." So with all the cricket players and bollywood actresses in it, its like: Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water – Jack fell down and broke his crown – And Jill came tumbling after. Lets see whether Jack Ambani falls first or, Preity Jill comes tumbling after?
The Big (Bang) Theory is not just restricted to business only, even in cricket a big country like India wanted to Get Big Fast believing that it is the one and only motto for startups. Because big companies can go public and get more access to capital and use that capital to get even bigger. IPL has Bollywood millionaires and billionaire Industrialists who are financing them. Just like Big accounting firms were the place to go to get audited if you were a big company, because a big accounting firm could be trusted. Big law firms were the place to find the right lawyer, because big law firms were a one-stop shop. Similarly big show-biz attracts big media companies, big media companies means big news and TV coverage.
Of course, it's not just big organizations that added value to business, they made us believe that Big planes were better than small ones, because they were faster and more efficient. Big buildings were better than small ones because they facilitated communications and used downtown land quite efficiently. Bigger computers and bigger networks could handle more simultaneous users, as well. After all that BIG, Big and big, small happened. Now small is the new big.
Enron – BIG got audited by Andersen BIG and failed BIG. The big World Trade Center was a target. TV advertising is collapsing so fast you can hear it. American Airlines BIG is getting creamed by Jet Blue "think small". Main frames are already extinct like dinosaur. Big computers are silly, they use lots of power and are not nearly as efficient as properly networked like Dell boxes – at least that's the way it works at Yahoo and Google. Big boom boxes are replaced by tiny ipod shuffles. (Yeah, I know big-screen TVs are the big thing. Can't be right all the time). But smaller cell phones are the in thing, rather it is the only thing when men take pride in showing-off by saying: "Mine is smaller than yours."
Today, little companies often make more money than big companies. Little jets are way faster – door to door and small hauls – than big ones. Today, craigslist has only 18 employees and it is the fourth most visited website according to some measures. They are partly owned by e-Bay which has more than 4,000 employees, which hopes to stay in the same league, traffic-wise. So, is it better to be the head of craigslist or the head of UPS?
We all know the Caribbean WC was a big failure, financially and otherwise and they also complained it as a very long and boring event. Why IPL is still catching the so-called "momentum"? There are a few reasons, the population; a majority of whom have no entertainment source other than Cinema, TV and cricket and evening outings is sheer entertainment for them. But, it cannot continue that long. Mind you this is just the first IPL tournament and that too halfway through and some people even in India don't watch all the matches. Most people I know in this part of the world say, its hard to spare time from work and when you don't follow there is no interest even on week-end you have time to do groceries and shopping besides we don't know the players, so I guess we don't miss much. Besides, this tournament is too big and too long, its going on and on. Therefore, one needs to think about the bigger picture rather than the one you see and hear in the "town."
To conclude this thread based on the facts mentioned above, small is the new big. Because, small gives you the flexibility to change the business model when your competition changes theirs. Small means you can tell the truth on your blog. Small means that you can answer email from your customers. A small law firm or accounting firm or ad agency is succeeding because they're good, not because they're big. So smart small companies are happy to hire them. A small restaurant has an owner who greets you by your name. Don't wait. Get small. Think big.
If you as a blogger don't agree with this thread, shout BIG and say, "I am agree" NOT.


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The 49 Funniest Animal Pictures Ever Will Have You Asking Yourself WTF
Everyone loves funny animal pictures, but sometimes you just have to look at a photo for a second time and ask yourself dude wtf? These funny animal pictures fall under this category. We hope you enjoy!!
1. These two wonderful friends with a giant squash.
2. This sword-wielding grandpa and his chihuahua.
3. This wonderfully adorable family. #Funniest Animal Pictures Ever
4. This prince and his majestic steed.
5. These two pals just chillin on the street corner.
6. These two awkward friends.
7. These beautiful princesses.
8. This.
9. And this.
10. This upside-down twerker and her cat. #Funniest Animal Pictures Ever
11. These two bed bugs.
12. And this one.
13. This woman and her furry beaver.
14. This baby and his demon friend.
15. Whatever is happening here. #Funniest Animal Pictures Ever
16. And whatever is happening here.
17. These two nose-lickers.
18. This kid and her terrified pet.
19. These two. #Funniest Animal Pictures Ever
20. This wonderfully costumed man posing with his Simba.
21. These two crazies posing with their tongues out.
22. Whatever is happening here.
23. These ballet buddies.
24. This Poké master and his wondrous Pokémon steed.
25. These two.
26. This guy giving his rooster a swig.
27. These two thugs.
28. This girl and her TERRIFIED dog.
29. This buffalo and his best bud.
30. This girl taking selfies with her chicken.
31. Whatever this is.
32. This guy posing with his mischievous pal.
33. These regular kids.
34. This. #Funniest Animal Pictures Ever
35. This guy and his outrageous cow.
36. This terribly awkward family photo.
37. This dude and his demon best friend.
38. This guy and his awkward cat that might be broken.
39. These two biker chicks.
40. These thugs.
41. These two. #Funniest Animal Pictures Ever
42. These smiling pals.
43. These butthole gazing lovers.
44. This dude and his polar bear selfie.
45. These two best friends.
46. These partying poodles.
47. These fabulous divas.
48. This grandpa and his pooch.
49. And all of this.
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Your gut is your largest organ and is the key to good health. The human microbiome project has shown that there are ten times more microbial cells in the body than cells in the body. The project found that protein-coding genes in our intestinal terrain are 360 times more abundant than human genes in the body (1). This means that the genetic makeup of the microbiome has a greater influence on an individual's health than the intracellular genetics of the individual.
Good health begins with the health of your gut. If your gut is damaged or you have an abundance of pathogenic microorganisms it is impossible to be healthy. The gut must be addressed daily in order for one to live a lifestyle that builds health. Imbalances in the intestinal terrain may lead to or contribute to the propagation of yeast overgrowth, parasites, and harmful bacterial growth.
The Internal Intestinal EcoSystem:
Intestinal pathogens are abnormal and unwanted inhabitants of the gastrointestinal system that have the potential to cause damage to their host. They consume nutrients from the foods we are eating and they puncture holes in the intestinal membrane. Humans can play host to several hundred different types of parasites, pathogenic bacteria and yeast. (2)
This internal ecosystem is dependent upon certain beneficial species being widespread and in control. These symbiotic microbes are progenic in that they support life. These organisms provide a protective barrier that guards the intestinal wall against pathogenic bacteria, parasites, fungi, viruses and environmental toxins. These organisms also create anti-microbial substances that destroy pathogenic organisms. They are very powerful, natural antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals.(3)
The Power of Anti-Microbial Herbs:
Various different forms of herbs have anti-microbial factors that reduce pathogenic bacteria, yeast and parasites. These herbs can be used to reduce the microbial load and be an important part of reestablishing a healthy microbial balance.
Introducing GI Regulator:
GI Regulator™ features a concentrated 4:1 extract of Oregon grape root, which supplies berberine—a plant alkaloid that influences the activities of microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract, supports immune function, and may influence the natural inflammatory response. The 4:1 extracts of bayberry bark and grapefruit seed complement the actions of berberine to support healthy microbial activity, stimulate circulation, and promote mucous membrane health. Zinc is included in this formula for its immune-supportive effects
Berberis aquifolium (Oregon grape)
Berberine is a plant alkaloid derived from a variety of herbs, including Oregon grape root. This phytochemical constituent has a long history of use in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine owing to its effectiveness and safety. Berberine extracts have demonstrated significant ability to influence the activity of a variety of organisms that affect human health.(4,5,6)
Mechanisms of action may include effects on organism adhesion and intracellular invasion, metabolic activity, maturation, and enterotoxin formation (4,7). Berberine can also address the intestinal secretion of water and electrolytes induced by certain organism toxins, thereby supporting healthy stool formation (4).
Furthermore, it may reduce smooth muscle contraction and intestinal motility, and delay intestinal transit time. Both in vitro and animal research suggest that berberine can affect COX-2 protein (4).
Myrica Cerifera (bayberry)
The root bark and berry of bayberry have been traditionally used as an astringent and circulatory stimulant. Like the berry, the root bark contains tannin constituents that are responsible for its astringent action (8,9). Astringent herbs are traditionally used to maintain the already normal release or secretion of perspiration, stool, essence (the body's reproductive and regenerative substance), and urine.
As a circulatory stimulant, bayberry helps to increase body energy levels and supports toxin elimination. Myricitin, a flavonoid isolated from bayberry, exhibits antioxidant activity, particularly in the colon (10).
Grapefruit Seed Extract:
Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) has very high amounts of disease-fighting, free-radical eliminating antioxidants and phytonutrients called bioflavonoids. One of these powerful bioflavanoids (plant antioxidants) include the chemical component hesperidin, a well-known natural immune-system stimulator and booster. These bioflavonoids are extremely powerful anti-microbials as well (11, 12).
Another recent study from The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that grapefruit-seed extract was effective in killing over "800 bacterial and viral strains, 100 strains of fungus, and a large number of single and multi-celled parasites." (13) No other naturally-occuring anti-microbial can come close to these results.
The supportive effects of zinc on immunity and microbial balance are well documented (14,15). Zinc ions are thought to work directly in the GI tract, affecting microbial activity therein. Immune cells, due to their high rate of proliferation and differentiation, need a constant and sufficient supply of zinc. Although further study is needed, zinc supplementation also shows promise in its ability to support healthy stool formation. In this formula, zinc is provided as Albion® TRAACS® zinc glycinate chelate for optimal absorption and utilization.*
Why We Use GI Regulator:
Many plants have been used throughout history for their ability to influence microbial activity and support healthy immune function. Potency is an important aspect in achieving the benefits imparted by an herbal supplement. The herbs in GI Regulator are concentrated to a 4:1 end ratio. This means that the equivalent raw herb conversion is 4 kg raw herb to 1 kg of extracted material. All actives are provided in easy-dissolving vegetarian capsules.*


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Mask Cat 貓妝
Address: 臺北市中山區長安西路64號 (Zhongshan MRT, Exit R4)
Hours: Friday-Saturday 週五-六: 11:00-22:00, Sunday-Thursday 週日-週四 11:00-20:00, Closed Tuesdays 週二公休
Minimum per person purchase 每人最低消費: NT$60
This cozy cafe has only three cats, but they're very friendly and like curling up next to customers or sitting on their laps. 這咖啡有三隻可愛的貓. 牠們都喜歡人, 有時候會坐在客人身上.
The cafe is filled with cat-related art work and has comfortable chairs and sofas and soft music playing, making it an ideal place to relax or study. Another excellent feature is that it has wi-fi and enough outlets to plug in computers. 他們有很多可愛的貓主題裝潢. 椅子,沙發都很舒服. 我覺得這是一個很好的地方看書, 上網, 他們有wi-fi.
It has a wide variety of coffees and teas as well as light meal and dessert set choices. I've had an Americano (NT$80), Earl Grey tea (NT$100/pot) and cheesecake (NT$200, including a drink of a value of NT$150 or under), all of which were very good. 他們有很多種的咖啡, 還有茶, 還有點心. 我有喝過美式咖啡 (NT$80), 茶 (NT$100), 吃過起司蛋糕 (下午茶套餐NT$200), 都很好.