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Collagen is one of the main components of connective tissue and, undoubtedly, the most popular (along with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) dietary supplement. It is called the protein of youth - and this, as we will demonstrate a little later, is very reasonable.
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Collagen is one of the main components of connective tissue and, undoubtedly, the most popular (along with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) dietary supplement. It is called the protein of youth - and this, as we will demonstrate a little later, is very reasonable.
However, sometimes the pursuit of beauty can turn into very unpleasant consequences: after all, an incomplete understanding of the processes of biochemical transformation does not exempt from responsibility. So, in particular, one should be aware that there is a huge number of different types of collagen - their number has long exceeded two dozen - each of which has its own specific localization, and therefore, certain functions. So what to choose and how to stimulate the formation of your own protein? Let's figure it out.
Collagen is a connective tissue protein produced by special cells called fibroblasts. It is noteworthy that it is the most abundant protein in the entire body - it accounts for ¼ of all proteins. Impressive, isn't it?
Collagen has an interesting spatial structure that largely determines its properties: it consists of three intertwined chains. However, from the point of view of understanding the processes leading to its insufficient production, it is its amino acid composition that is much more important - those working bricks that create the initial framework.
Three amino acids are needed to build the correct collagen polypeptide sequences: glycine, proline, and lysine. The first is replaceable: our body is able to independently reproduce its synthesis in cellular factories. In particular, this is also observed in the brain: after all, as you know, glycine acts as one of the neurotransmitters - chemical compounds that contribute to the transmission of a nerve impulse from one neuron to another.
The blood-brain barrier - passport control at the "nervous tissue-blood" border - is impermeable to this amino acid, and there are no specific carriers that facilitate its transport from the lumen of blood vessels to brain structures. So the cells of the nervous system have to get out and cope on their own - excitation and inhibition must somehow be transmitted.
And if proline, another amino acid in the composition of collagen, is also capable of endogenous formation, then lysine should only come with biologically active additives or food components. So, let's say they are rich:
beef and veal;
chicken, turkey, rabbit meat;
herring, tuna and shrimp;
soybeans and beans.
In addition, in the process of collagen synthesis, a number of important transformations occur, the key of which is undoubtedly the transformation of proline and lysine into hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine under the action of a specific enzyme (hydroxylase). The functioning of this enzyme is impossible without copper, as well as the participation of vitamin C.
So, in particular, one of the most striking signs indicating hypovitaminosis of ascorbic acid and requiring targeted attention from nutritionists and doctors - gum bleeding - develops due to increased vascular fragility observed in the absence of hydroxylation reactions of the corresponding amino acids in the composition of the collagen fiber. .
Recent studies also indicate that this process is significantly suppressed by homocysteine, the most significant marker of cardiovascular pathologies. Thus, we can draw a logical conclusion: without monitoring the dynamics of this indicator and without providing proper support for methylation reactions, in which homocysteine is converted, one can forget about the production of high-quality collagen. We will talk about this a little below.
The number of currently known types of collagen approaches three dozen, and each of them has its own localization. The appearance of one type or another in the wrong place indicates, just like a change in the amino acid composition, systemic diseases of the connective tissue - collagenoses.
The most important for an adult (especially in the context of beauty and youth) are the first three types:
The 1st is found in almost all connective tissues, including bones and teeth, the cornea of the eyes, tendons, fibrocartilage and ligaments. These are thick fibers that are also the main component of the scar that forms at the site of most injuries.
The 2nd type of collagen is located in the hyaline cartilage covering the articular surfaces; in tendons; the vitreous body of the eye, which provides the refraction of the rays of light entering the retina; as well as in the intervertebral discs.
The 3rd type, finally, is concentrated in the walls of arterial vessels, in the skin, intestines, uterus, lens, tendons and cartilage.
Given that collagen is a protein, its structural building blocks are amino acids, the insufficient intake of which, together with food components, will also lead to a decrease in endogenous synthesis.
Violation of the digestion and breakdown of protein in the stomach, observed with a decrease in the secretion of hydrochloric acid by the cells of the mucous membrane, is usually manifested by a complex of characteristic complaints:
heaviness in the abdomen;
heartburn and belching;
bloating and gas formation;
unstable chair.
A decrease in the total protein index in a biochemical blood test is characteristic, and a compensatory increase in the albumin fraction is also possible.
Hypoacidity is also associated with a lower resistance of the organism to various kinds of infections, in particular, parasitic ones. The reason for this decrease in the secretion of hydrochloric acid may be:
distribution of H.pylori along the entire perimeter of the stomach;
frequent exposure to stress factors: the hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex lead to vasospasm and, thus, worsen the blood supply to the mucosa;
the formation of antibodies to one's own cells is characteristic of autoimmune gastritis;
reverse reflux of bile;
violation of methylation processes.
Any of the above factors, leading to a decrease in acidity, also inhibits the activation of proteolytic enzymes under the action of hydrochloric acid - the cleavage of bonds in polypeptide chains is disturbed.
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, the enzymes produced by which carry out the final enzymatic cleavage in the intestinal cavity and on the villi of its epithelial lining.
Violation of the outflow of bile, which acts as an activator of pancreatic enzymes, is observed when stones are blocked with excretory ducts, with helminthic invasion, a decrease in the fluidity of bile due to an increase in the content of cholesterol in its composition.
"Micronutrient deficiency and its impact on health" Read moreMalabsorption syndrome, celiac disease and other pathologies in which, to a significant extent, the process of absorption of nutrients on the intestinal villi is inhibited.
An increase in the concentration of the amino acid homocysteine, which disrupts the formation of the correct structure of collagen protein, is noted with deficiencies of vitamins B2, B6, B9, B12, as well as with a lack of zinc in the body and mutations in the most important genes that control the entire methylation process: MTRR, MTHFR. MTR.
Hypovitaminosis of ascorbic acid.
Copper deficiency, a mineral also needed to convert the amino acid lysine to hydroxylysine.
Given that the formation of collagen in the body is significantly reduced not only with age, but also under certain previously described conditions, we strongly recommend that you pay attention to the clearly visible signs of a deficiency of this connective tissue protein:
bone fragility - collagen is a kind of framework to which the minerals involved in bone formation are attached;
early wrinkles;
pain in the joints;
problems with intervertebral discs;
loosening of teeth;
Separately, I would like to add about hypovitaminosis of ascorbic acid - after all, as already mentioned, in conditions of its deficiency, the conversion of lysine and proline is impossible. You can focus on the indicators of organic acids and amino acids in the urine - in particular, to increase:
Hydroxyphenyl lactic acid
homogentisic acid
Symptoms of vitamin C deficiency include:
Frequent colds due to a decrease in the activity of the immune system and a decrease in the formation of protective proteins by neutrophils.
Iron deficiency due to a violation of its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract - up to anemia.
Prolonged healing of wounds - especially well seen on scratches, damage from pimples.
Bleeding from the nose and gums.
Violations in the formation of collagen fibers also occur with an excessive concentration of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood, which, as a rule, is observed in conditions of a lack of folic acid, vitamin B6 or cobalamin, as well as mutations in the corresponding genes. Thus, the measurement of homocysteine levels can be a diagnostically important parameter.
Definition of deficiency of folic acid (vitamin B9):
↑ MCV (mean volume of erythrocytes) in the general blood test;
↑ homocysteine;
↑Forminoglutamic acid in organic acids in urine;
B12 deficiency is indicated by:
↑ MCV (mean volume of erythrocytes) in the general blood test;
↑ homocysteine;
↑ methylmalonic acid in organic acids in urine;
Folate cycle genetics: MTHFR, MTR, MTRR.
Previously, mammalian collagen was widely used, especially in regenerative medicine. It was used as a scaffold material in the restoration of damaged or diseased tissue.
However, now, after revealing a sufficiently high risk of infection with infectious diseases (in particular, incurable, invariably fatal spongiform encephalopathy, bird and swine flu), its use has gradually been abandoned in favor of marine collagen, extracted from the scales, skin and bones of fish. The latter has, in addition, biocompatibility, low antigenicity (in other words, caused less reactions from the immune system), and also had good biodegradability.
Study: Marine Collagen: An Emerging Player in Biomedical applications
As a nutritional supplement, marine collagen also occupies a leading position, although it is somewhat inferior to collagen peptides, which have positively proven themselves in the context of wound healing, reducing pain in the joints and tendons.
Since the first study was published on the ability of collagen hydrolysates - heterogeneous (i.e., heterogeneous) mixtures of its peptides obtained during the enzymatic cleavage of tissues containing this protein - to stimulate the formation of collagen by cartilage cells, their use has become widespread. Today, they are considered as a safe method (or a component of the main therapy) for the treatment of osteoarthritis, the most common joint disease that affects more than 60% of elderly patients and has a progressive nature.
Study: Comparative Analysis of Peptide Composition and Bioactivity of Different Collagen Hydrolysate Batches on Human Osteoarthritic Synoviocytes
However, given the close relationship between the transformation of amino acids in the composition of collagen and vitamin C, we want to emphasize once again: to achieve a greater effect, make sure that the supplements you buy contain ascorbic acid (or, in case of its absence, take it separately).
Recently, more and more studies have begun to be carried out on the effect of precursors (precursors) of amino acids that make up collagen on the endogenous formation, that is, directly in the cells of the human body, of this connective tissue protein.
Thus, in particular, the use of the amino acids arginine and ornithine (which are involved in the neutralization of toxic for our tissues - especially nervous - ammonia) was studied as the initial substrate for the production of proline - one of the main building blocks in the polypeptide chains of collagen.
Arginine, unlike ornithine, is much more common in protein products, and is also produced in sufficient quantities in the human body to maintain and normal functioning of muscle and connective tissue, but, most likely, its formation still does not satisfy the need for adequate collagen biosynthesis during wound healing followed by scarring of the injury site.
Scientists were very interested in the work carried out for the first time on laboratory animals: for example, they, adhering to an arginine-deficient diet for 4-6 weeks, were characterized by a higher mortality rate and increased weight loss after they were subjected to a minor injury in the form of an incision on the back. Subsequently, experiments were also carried out on healthy volunteers, the results of which showed that the use of arginine supplements did not affect the rate of formation of epithelial tissue at the site of skin injury, but significantly affected the deposition of collagen in the wound - this was also observed in mice who additionally received the amino acid ornithine.
Arginine, in addition, is involved in the formation of nitric oxide, which promotes vasodilation and is critical in the context of wound healing. This amino acid (along with ornithine) stimulates the secretion of growth hormone, and also activates the cellular link of immunity - in particular, T-lymphocytes.
In addition to arginine and ornithine, information is also provided on citrulline, another chess piece in the urea cycle, which provides ammonia detoxification. This amino acid is a direct precursor of arginine, and its use has been associated with an increase in plasma concentrations of the latter in animals with a short digestive tract. However, at the moment, there is no other indirect effect of citrulline on collagen formation.
Study: Proline Precursors and Collagen Synthesis: Biochemical Challenges of Nutrient Supplementation and Wound Healing
To strengthen the skin, maintain its turgor and elasticity, prevent the development of wrinkles and preserve youth, we recommend that you pay attention to the following foods and dishes:
Bouillons are modern rejuvenating apples. Obtained from decoctions of meat on the bones (especially beef), they are excellent sources of collagen and a wide range of amino acids.
Oily fish is an excellent source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which have pro-inflammatory effects, as well as certain minerals, in particular zinc, which is necessary for the folate cycle reactions.
Eggs are rich in amino acids that make up collagen. To reduce the risk of developing food intolerances (due to the high degree of immunization of chicken protein), we recommend focusing on quail rather than chicken.
Leafy vegetables: spinach, arugula, lettuce. They are rich in folic acid, which is involved in the reactions of methylation and neutralization of homocysteine.
Sources of vitamin C, which provides the conversion of the amino acids proline and lysine:
rose hip;
sea buckthorn;
bell pepper;
"Potassium in foods: beneficial properties and effects on the body" MoreProducts containing copper:
black chocolate;
sesame and sunflower seeds.
With a healthy gastric mucosa, you can start working on increasing acidity - the key to good protein absorption.
We recommend that you consider taking the following dietary supplements:
Vitamin B2.
Iodine, chlorine and zinc.
For work with bile outflow (again, only after the preliminary restoration of the integrity of the intestinal epithelium and in the absence of calculi) are perfect:
bitterness: tincture of wormwood and dandelion root;
ursodeoxycholic acid;
eating warm, high-fat foods;
duodenal sounding;
preparations containing animal bile.
With a decrease in the enzymatic activity of the pancreas, it is necessary to individually select suitable enzymes (of plant or protein origin).
Reducing the intake of fast carbohydrates and trans fats to prevent an increase in the concentration of cholesterol and, thus, a decrease in the flow of bile.
"Carbohydrate Deficiency: Signs and Causes" Read MoreWorking with the folate cycle - taking vitamins in their active forms and donors of methyl groups:
trimethylglycine (betaine) - in the absence of damage to the gastric mucosa.
Vitamin C intake - no more than 2000 mg / day for adults.
Eliminate or minimize stressors.
Marine Collagen: An Emerging Player in Biomedical applications
Comparative Analysis of Peptide Composition and Bioactivity of Different Collagen Hydrolysate Batches on Human Osteoarthritic Synoviocytes
Proline Precursors and Collagen Synthesis: Biochemical Challenges of Nutrient Supplementation and Wound Healing


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Ernie Els and his wife Liezl have been big proponents of autism research for several years. Since their son Ben was diagnosed with autism in 2008, Els has been doing all he can for autism research with his Els for Autism foundation.
The Jupiter resident got a major boost on Thursday, the same day he teed it up at the BMW PGA Championship in England. Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously approved plans for the Els Center for Excellence to be built on 25 acres of land in the Limestone Creek area in Jupiter.
The Els Center for Excellence will cater to about 300 students and is expected to become the "epicenter" for autism research. The $30 million charter school will include four buildings, a swimming pool, a small golfing area, and a running track. In addition to the fun components, the center will also provide medical and professional services, including helping those with autism transition to adulthood and job training. The Els Center for Excellence is expected to open in 2015 and will serve students ages 3-21.
For more information on the Els for Autism foundation and the Els Center for Excellence, visit www.elsforautism.com.

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Indian football has always struggled. In a country with 1.5 billion people, we have failed to find 15 to 16 great football players who can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the best in the world. So, is it a management flaw? Or is it our genetics that holds us back? Are Indians not meant to play football? With Asian countries such as Japan and Korea making it to the quarterfinals, an Indian does get a feeling of seeing the bright blue Indian jersey at the FIFA World Cup. Here is a look at the reasons why India isn't exceptional at football:
Indian Football Management is Not Structured:
We take the example of Indian cricket. Indian cricket has one of the best structures when it comes to hierarchical management. We have associations at the state level that are answerable to the BCCI. The state-level organizations are further divided into local bodies and academies that work on finding the best players from the smallest of towns. Football in India on the other hand doesn't have such kind of a structure. We have the AIFF. AIFF stands for the "All India Football Federation".
The AIFF isn't further divided into state associations. And even if it is, these associations are corrupted. Also, football follows a club-type structure. These clubs need to have financial backing in the form of sponsors or maybe academy funds. The thing is when we talk about clubs, privatization gets involved. Private firms need to invest the funds to grow and train the players.
Private companies do not invest money because they are not assured of the returns. And even if they don't get any returns and think of investing in marketing, there is a limited audience to the sport. And the government doesn't invest money because they are not getting much in return.
Legal Disputes are a big issue for Indian Football:
In recent times efforts have been made for the expansion of football. The Indian Super League was a huge step in Indian football for its growth. Reliance had invested money and had expected Indian football to grow as Indian cricket did after the IPL. But the makers of the I-League, a tournament that existed earlier, got into a legal dispute with the founders of the ISL. The dispute was to determine which league will be the supreme decisive one in the nation.
Most of the senior players however choose to play the ISL. This gives us a hint that this tournament has money and gives the players a sense of financial security. This is one big positive sign for Indian football. But the legal disputes have marred Indian football as a whole.
FIFA's ban of the All-India Football Federation:
The biggest reason why India doesn't play football at the top level currently is the fact that the Indian football association has been banned by the AIFF for 2 years. This ban has come for a very fiscal reason. The reason is that FIFA suspected "third-party" intervention in the governance of Indian football. This ban has been previously imposed in many countries. It is like how Zimbabwe was about to get banned from cricket by the ICC due to Robert Mugabe's influence on the Zimbabwe Cricket Association. But was anything found against the AIFF, not really.
There are many more reasons but to sum it up, these 3 are the most important ones.
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Bubblers are versatile
One of the advantages of bubblers is that they are versatile and can be used for different purposes. You can use them as dry pipes by not adding water, or as water pipes by filling the chamber with water. You can also choose between bubblers with joints that can accommodate dry herb bowls or dab nails, or bubblers with built-in bowls that are only for dry herbs. Bubblers also come in various styles, such as hammer bubblers, sidecar bubblers, or standing bubblers. You can find the bubbler that suits your preference and needs.
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Last but not least, bubblers are fun to use and add some excitement to your smoking sessions


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So, this arrived in the mail earlier this week, but I couldn't show you propperly as I was without camera. But that is all over now and I proudly present full page spread about me and my snaps from Fashion Week.
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(Judges 6:1–35) Backyard Beginnings
The sovereign work of God in Gideon's life reminds us that God uses simple, ordinary believers to do extraordinary things for His glory.
"Backyard Beginnings"
Judges 6:1-35
Backyard Beginnings
D. L. Moody. . . in May 1855, an 1855, an 18 year old went to the deacons of a church in Boston. He was applying to join the church - refused. Put on a year long instruction. . . barely received the next year. His Sunday School teacher (led him to the Lord) wrote:
I can truly say that I have seen few persons whose minds were spiritually darker than was his when he came into my Sunday school class and I think the committee of the church seldom met an applicant for membership who seemed more unlikely to become a Christian of clear and decided views of Gospel truth, still less to fill any space of public or extended usefulness.
It has never ceased to thrill me to see God pick the underdog.
As I read and reflected over the story of this man, Gideon, it became apparent to me that what I was reading, could be the in many ways the same story of most believer's lives; for what I was reading was the biography of an ordinary believer. . . someone who struggled to grasp the basic truths of God's spirit and word.
An underdog!
We pick up the story in chapter 6 - Deborah has died. . .
For 7 years the people have been oppressed by the Midianites. They would sweep into the land at harvest time and robe the Israelites of their produce; they didn't inhabit the land; they simply waited until the harvest was ready. Then, they would move in from the desert, cross the Jordan in huge numbers, and overwhelm the land. . . every year, as sure as income tax, Midian's buzzards came. The Israelites were forced to dwell in caves - living in fear and despair. So Israel cried for relief.
God responds by sending a prophet. That would be like a stranded motorist calling a garage for assistance and the garage sending an automobile manual instead.
So, the prophet comes and preaches: 6:8 ". . . Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, It was I who brought you up from Egypt, and brought you out from the house of slavery.
v. 9 And I delivered you from the hands of the Egyptians and from the hands of all your oppressors, and dispossessed them before you and gave you their land,
v. 10 And I said to you, "I am the Lord your God; you shall not fear the gods of the Amorites in whose land you live. But you have not obeyed Me.
God want them to understand why they are having the difficulty. Like Israel, we may want to escape or circumstances while God wants us to interpret our circumstances. Sometimes we may need understanding more than relief; sometimes God gives us insight before He gives us safety. We may want out of a bind = God may want to show us our rebellion.
The theme of this entire chapter is failure to obey the revealed will of God. The people and Gideon, as we'll see later, had great difficulty obeying the plain, revealed will of God. And so do we!
The God of grace, however, responds to His people's cry and sets in motion the wheels of deliverance.
SCENE 1 An Angelic Visitation (6:11-24)
Read verse 11. "Then the angel of the Lord came and sat under the oak that was in Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezerite as his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the wine press in order to save it from the Midianites."
Let me set the scene for you.
The usual old-time eastern threshing floor was an exposed area, prepared and levelled for the purpose, near the field where the wheat was grown; normally, a man would thresh wheat on a wooden threshing floor, using a threshing sledge/stone slab pulled by oxen; the farmer usually stood on top of the stone as it was drug along the ground until the wheat had been separated from the chaff.
But here, the man of the hour is first discovered threshing wheat by hand. . . at the wine-press; the least likely place a Midianite would look for anyone threshing grain. Gideon, at this time, a middle aged man, was, like all the others in terrified by the enemy.
At this very moment - the angel appears . . . now note: vs. 12. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, "The Lord is with you, O valiant warrior."
Note: Gideon doesn't know who the angel is - we do! This is the Angel of the Lord - a theophany - God taking on physical form to manifest Himself to man. Note verse 14a - "And the Lord looked at him and said," - this isn't one of the angelic host - this is spirit God taking a human form to deal with Gideon personally.
And what's Gideon saying. . . verse 13. "O my lord, if the Lord is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about saying, Did not the Lord bring us up from Egypt. But now the Lord has abandoned us, and given us into the hand of Midian.
"Where is God, He's abandoned us, where are His miracles" HA!
Two tremendous truths in this conversation:
1) God never answers Gideon's questions!
No details are given to the question - WHY? Why is life so hard; where is God; why are we oppressed. . . But look at what God does say - Note: verse 14. And the Lord looked at him and said, "Go in this your strength and deliver Israel from the hand of Midian, Have I not sent you?!"
Summary - "I will be with you." Basically, God has nothing else or more to offer you. You can go through a lot with that promise. It does not answer all your questions about details. It only provides the essential - God is with you - and that is enough!
2) God refers to Gideon, not as he is, but what he will become,
"Thou mighty man of valor." That's what God has in mind for him. Jesus calls Simon, Peter - little rock! A rock is firm, strong - Peter sounded that way - "Lord, I'll follow you to the death." Less than 24 hours later, a servant girl says, "Hey, you're one of Jesus' disciples." Peter says, "Who me. . . no way." A rock? Jello is more like it.
And what does God call you - a saint! Paul writes to the believers in Rome - "To those beloved of God, called saints!" TURN AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF - "Hello, I'm Saint John."
"Gideon, I know what you are like; and you are no Richard of the Lion Heart. . . but I also know what I can make of you. . . by my power - if you are willing."
In verse 19 we find Gideon asking for a sign and preparing a meal. . . let's pick it up with verse 20. And the angel of God said to him, "Take the meat and the unleavened bread and lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth." And he did so. (remember this is famine conditions! broth, goat, bread!) And he did so.
v 21. Then the angel of the Lord put out the end of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened bread; and five sprang up from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread. Then the angel of the Lord vanished from his sight!
WOW! It's at this point that Gideon realizes the identity of the man he'd been talking to. He's filled with fear. WHY? Abraham, Joshua and many others had also seen the Angel of the Lord and not died. God responds in v. 23. And the Lord said to him, "Peace to you, do not fear; you shall not die."
I believe that Gideon was humble, and his response was much like Isaiah's after he saw a theophany - a visible expression of God's glory - "Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips."
Let me suggest - a direct encounter with God apparently causes a child of God to recognize his own sinful unworthiness.
We have a lot of talk these days about self-esteem, feeling good about yourself - yet I find people in scripture who have come fact to face with God's holiness have also been overwhelmed by their sinfulness! I believe true self-esteem begins with the holiness of God and a recognition of our sin - as well as a recognition of God's grace and design to make us something of great value and worth.
The balance of who God is and who we are who will keep us from groveling in self-dejection and introspection and also keep us from bloating with spiritual pride.
So Gideon is introduced to His sinfulness - God encourages Him with a statement of his grace. . . then look what happens. The same thing that will happen in our lives as well! v 24. Then Gideon built an alter there to the Lord and name it "The Lord is Peace." In other words, Gideon worshipped God.
as the curtain closes on scene one - the setting is worship.
SCENE II opens in verse 25. Later that same night; God speaks to Gideon and begins the process of making Gideon into the faithful leader that he will become. Let's pick it up at v. 25. Now the same night it came about that the Lord said to him, "Take your father's bull and a second bull seven years old, and pull down the altar of Baal which belongs to your father, and cut down the Asherah that is beside it.
v 26. And build an altar to the Lord, you God on the top of this stronghold in an orderly manner, and take a second bull and offer a burnt offering with the wood of the Asherah which you shall cut down."
I'd like to refer to this event - "The Alamo of faith." The Alamo - if you remember your Texas history - was a small mission church in San Antonio; but in 1836 it became the scene of some very dramatic events; Texas declared itself independent of Mexico - sent an army led by General Santa Ana. Gathered inside the Alamo was a group of men, including Davy Crockett. They faced 3,000 soldiers - Colonel W. B. Travis drew a line. . .
A simple choice, but a decisive one. Once they moved across that line, there was no turning back. Well, this event is the "No turning back event for Gideon." He would tear down the local shrine - managed by his father Joash, and literally take on the forces of Baal.
Where did Gideon start - in his own backyard!
The personal application none of us can be useful to God in the public sphere is we are not putting him first in our private sphere! If my commitment dose not first affect my home life. . .
And by the way, you cannot have an alter to God and an altar to Baal on the same piece of real-estate. We cannot limp between two altars. . . like Augustine who prayed as a young man, "Lord, grant me chastity, but not yet."
In many ways, God was asking Gideon to fight the most difficult battle first. Often the very hardest place to represent Jesus Christ is in your own family and with your closest circle of friends. It is easier to share the gospel with perfect strangers. . . God is basically asking Gideon to begin at home what he is going to begin on a national level. Baal must go. So Gideon slips out into the night and accomplishes the task.
Did you catch that read v. 27. Then Gideon took ten men of his servants and did as the Lord had spoken to him; and it cam about because he was too afraid of his fathers household and the men of the city to do it by day, that he did it by night.
1) Faith is not demonstrated by fearlessness! God did not supernaturally remove Gideon's fears before he acted in faith! God doesn't scold Gideon by acting under the cover of night! Paul said in I Corinthians 2 "I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling."
I've been watching the Winter Olympics - every time an American steps forward to compete, although I don't know them from Adam, I'm on the edge of my seat - "C'mon, let's beat those Germans." I've noticed now, with the onslaught of Television drama, many of these athletes are being highlighted, interviewed - even up to the moment of competition; "How do you feel - great!"
"Thanks for your time Gideon; I understand your God's man to confront the Midianites."
"Uh, I think so."
"Heh heh, you sure are a humble man . . . but I heard an angel of the Lord called you - referred to you as a valiant man."
"Yea, I guess so, I'm not too sure thought, I think I'll put out some fleece tomorrow to make sure God called the right man."
"I see . . . Well Gideon, for all our viewers out there who are pulling for you, what's your battle strategy?"
Um, I'm going to go out in the middle of the night so none will see me, and finish before anyone wakes up.
The interviewer would say, Cut - I thought we were highlighting a hero - someone sent us a chicken instead!
2) faith is demonstrated by obedience. "I'm just an ordinary John Doe - no great faith in me!" My friend, faith is not so much demonstrated by your attitude as it is by your actions."
God isn't calling fearless people - He requires faithful . . .
Take note: What God asked Gideon to do was an incredible challenge! Like a believer in Salt Lake City bulldozing the Mormon Tabernacle and building on the site a huge cross.
Three things happen as a result of Gideon's obedience:
1) The entire city is ignited with anger.
v. 28. When the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the alter of Baal was torn down, and the Asherah which was beside it was cut down, and the second bull was offered on the altar which had been built.
v. 29. And they said to one another, "Who did this thing?" And when they searched about and inquired, they said, "Gideon the son of Joash did this thing.
v.30. Then the men of the city said to Joash, "Bring out your son, that he may die, for he has torn down the altar of Baal."
Now remember - these are Jews speaking!! Depth of apostasy!
2) The father of Gideon is moved to courage.
v. 31. But Joash said to all who stood against him, "Will you contend for Baal, or will you deliver him? Whoever will plead for him shall be put to death by morning. If he is a god, let him contend for himself, because someone has torn down his altar.
Joash, the shrine keeper of Baal, is convicted by his son's courage. He is shamed and challenged. He knew that Gideon's action were right, and that he should have done the same years ago.
For those of you with small children, you know what it's like to be convicted by their words. This past Friday was family night out; it was late - way past their bedtime of 6 year old and our 4 year old daughter. We usually read and pray before bedtime - pajama's were put on, teeth brushed, now it's even later; I'm tired, Marsha's tired - the kids aren't! I said, "Okay, bedtime!" My daughter said - "Daddy, aren't we going to have commotions?" "Accurate!" My son says, "Dad, that doesn't please the Lord."
Here's Gideon doing what Dad Should have done! At that moment, Dad steps forward and defends his son with pointed words - if Baal is really a living god, let him defend his honor! Let him bring justice on my son - he alone should have that privilege!
3) Gideon's reputation is established as a leader
Father Joash gives Gideon a nickname which will set him apart as God's chosen leader . . . note 32. Therefore on that day he named him Jerubbaal, that is to say, "Let Baal contend against him," because he had torn down his altar.
That nickname lit. "Baal-fighter" "Baal-conqueror" Gideon moves from this point to call the tribes together to raise and army to fight against the Midianites.
D. The Consecration of Gideon (6:34)
Note verse 34. So the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called together to follow him.
35. And he sent messengers throughout Manasseh, and they also were called together to follow him; and he sent messengers to Asher, Zebulun, and Naphali, and they came up to meet them.
This text inform us that at this point, the Holy Spirit comes upon Gideon.
We need to understand the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. An understanding will clear up some difficult passages . . .
- did not indwell all OT believers
- indwelling was limited in purpose for special projects
- indwelling was limited in time departed from Samson, Saul best to interpret "indwelling" as "overwhelming"
- indwells all believers
- indwelling is comprehensive for ordinary life
- indwelling is permanent sealed, eternal (Jn 14)
Unique choice of words - "the Spirit came upon Gideon." Literally, "The spirit clothed Himself with Gideon." The Spirit of God put on Gideon like a suit of clothes; the emphasis then is on Gideon's submission and God's power!
If there is any similarity, it is this one point. The Spirit of God provides the power for living.
You become the clothing . . . the Spirit does the living!
The key to clothing is that it submits to the wearer! When I raise my arm - don't, I'm more comfortable this way.
When I take it to the cleaners - No, I don't like the hot water; I'd rather be wrinkled.
As I walk through the morning, my suit isn't saying; "No, not that way, this way!"
Howard Hendricks - "Lord, let me be your suit of clothes - walk around in me today."
Let me summarize:
Three Key Scenes . . . Three key events:
1) Gideon was confronted with the presence of God and he worshipped.
2) Gideon was challenged with the idolatry of his people and he obeyed.
3) Gideon was overwhelmed by the Spirit of God and he submitted.


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May 1, 2021 at The Vibrant Vine
by Miles Overn
with Covid still active and new restrictions in place, we are choosing to do mini "photo reviews" for as many shows as we can this year
restrictions limit us to grabbing a few shots during the first 2 or 3 songs and then we need to be on our way
Bo Higgs
All photos copyright (c) 2021 Miles Overn Photography
As fun as it is to catch one of my favourites gigging around town, it's also a lot of fun to catch somebody that I'd never heard of or seen before.
Bo Higgs was one of those artists that was unknown to me before his performance up at The Vibrant Vine. And he was absolutely worth checking out. The man only plays originals, and has written hundreds of songs. I would call it some sort of amalgam of roots and Americana and singer/songwriter. He refers to it as Bo'sound.
His approach and presentation is both old school and so cool. Matter of fact type, listen to this song, and this is why I wrote it kinda thing. What you see is what you get.
What I got was to hear some straight from the heart and born on the road tunes played without an ounce of pretense but gallons of authenticity. Wish I could have stayed longer, but Covid restrictions plus other shows to go shoot.
For more information about Bo, including his bio, a list of places he has played, as well as any upcoming gigs, please visit his profile page by clicking the image above.


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In an effort to expand the pool of potential team buyers, the NFL, NBA and MLB are considering drastic changes to how business is done.
Why it matters: Team valuations have skyrocketed in recent years, creating a dearth of individuals wealthy enough to buy the next teams put up for sale.
1. The NFL is considering increasing the amount of money that prospective owners can borrow from $350 million to $1 billion.
- The backdrop: The catalyst for this change appears to be the Panthers' sale to David Tepper last summer. Despite one group outbidding him, Tepper was the only one with enough cash upfront to do the deal, which led to him paying less than what the market expected.
- The bottom line: This change would add more potential buyers to the mix, while also helping to ensure that valuations continue to rise by increasing competition.
2. The NBA is mulling the creation of an investment vehicle that would buy minority ownership stakes across multiple teams.
- What they're saying: "Being a passive sports team owner is really being the person who pays the most for good seats. But owning a portfolio could be appealing for long-term money, and it's only a matter of time before we get a league-managed or third-party fund/marketplace for these interests," writes Axios' Dan Primack.
3. MLB has altered its rules to allow investment funds to buy limited stakes in multiple franchises.
- What they're saying: "Traditionally, baseball owners have been wealthy individuals, but the new policy could bring in cash from Wall Street firms and college endowments," writes Bloomberg's Scott Soshnick.


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Ashok Leyland's stock opened at ₹179.05 and closed at ₹180.55 on the last day of trading. The stock reached a high of ₹182.5 and a low of ₹179.05 during the day. The market capitalization of the company is ₹53,129.22 crore. The 52-week high for the stock is ₹186.45 and the 52-week low is ₹133.1. The stock had a trading volume of 967,135 shares on the BSE.
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O'Brien Theatre Renfrew
• 334 Raglan St S. • Renfrew, ON
Doors Open: 6:45PM
| Show Starts: 7:30PM
All Ages
Featuring: Beast
Tickets may still be available at the event, other ticket outlets, or the box office.
Event type: All Ages
Idris Elba (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, The Suicide Squad) stars in a pulse-pounding new thriller about a father and his two teenage daughters who find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the savannah has but one apex predator.
Elba plays Dr. Nate Daniels, a recently widowed husband who returns to South Africa, where he first met his wife, on a long-planned trip with their daughters to a game reserve managed by Martin Battles (Sharlto Copley, Russian Doll series, Maleficent), an old family friend and wildlife biologist. But what begins as a journey of healing jolts into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of blood-thirsty poachers who now sees all humans as the enemy, begins stalking them.
Starring: Idris Elba, Leah Sava Jeffries, Iyana Halley, Sharlto Copley
Directed by: Baltasar Kormákur
Genre: Thriller
Rated: 14A for violence
Masks are not mandatory at this time.
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2028
Cutoff is Wednesday, September 7, 2022 6:29 pm EDT unless it sells out earlier.


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On 12th October, an announcement was made via STV News and Twitter that 'NHS dental practices will be able to provide a full range of NHS services from 1st November".
We wish to continue to be open and honest with our patients about how realistic this statement is. We have not been given any more information on this move 'forward'. We still don't have any details on how we are supposed to be able to carry this out safely in practice, especially as COVID-19 rates are increasing. As always, our staff and patients' safety has to continue to be and is our number one priority.
We have thousands of patients registered at Iriston House, due to restrictions as a result of COVID-19, limited PPE and social distancing measures, it is just not possible to return to our normal way of working yet. To try and protect our staff and patients we have to follow strict fallow time rules after seeing patients, which involves leaving the surgery empty for up to an hour between procedures to allow for thorough cleaning. I'm sure you can all understand that these measures are severely restricting the number of patients we can see every day, which makes seeing even 15-20 patients difficult, let alone our pre-COVID numbers.
We await further guidance from the Scottish Government in the hope they will clarify a route map as to how we can put the newest recommendations into practise. Until then, we are NOT booking any routine NHS treatment or check-ups and will continue to prioritise those who are in pain.
We have lists of ALL patients who are due treatment and check ups but as you can imagine, this adds up to pretty much every single patient that is registered with us! So please, please be patient with us.
As always, if you have a dental emergency or any concerns with your oral health then please get in contact.
We are so grateful to have such a supportive patient base, you have been nothing but understanding as we have tried to navigate the practice through this time, we know it's been frustrating, and we can't thank you enough for the support you have shown us.
We hope to have a clearer update for you all in the coming weeks
Thank you!


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"Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful."
— Warren Buffett''
One thing that always impresses people is your media exposure. Being chosen as the one expert to opine on a topic and having that opinion be consumed by the masses really elevates your position and perceived expertise.
In the past 12 months, I've been featured in Inc. Magazine, several pieces in Entrepreneur, interviewed for more than 5 dozen podcasts, written columns for StrategicCFO and BenefitsPro, and have spoken on multiple stages to audiences hungry for perspective and expertise. When I decided I want to raise my profile, I sought out an expert to make that happen.
Jeremy Knauff, CEO of Spartan Media has been my go to advisor to help me spread the message of CEO focus around the world. He's coached me, introduced me, helped me tighten my message and my approach and the results have been amazing. The exposure has been good for my business and my son even asked me: "Dad, are you famous?"
Jeremy and I were speaking in our weekly meeting this week and he shared with me that he had started a free facebook group, Authority Declassified, to give people the ability to learn and share ideas about media strategy in a friendly environment. He goes lives once or twice a week with a tip or a tool, features some heavy hitting guests, and has put it all together for free so that people can level up their media game.
To join the group, go here. Get to know the group members, mix it up in the conversations and profit from the ideas and examples shared.
"Maybe that's enlightenment enough: to know that there is no final resting place of the mind, no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom ... is realizing how small I am, and unwise, and how far I have yet to go."
— Anthony Bourdain
The great Anthony Bourdain made a life and career in traveling the world to find the best experiences that we, as humans, in our communities, have to offer. He did hundreds of hours of shows based on eating chocolate in Belgium, tuna in Osaka, pork in Ghana, and whatever was good and delicious wherever it was found.
As the world grows smaller, those experiences get diluted until sometimes they just disappear. Eater recently released an article with recommendations on where to go to eat the best of what a place is known for. Chili in Cincinnati, Tacos in Mexico City, Poke in Honolulu, Barbecue in Seoul, Pastries in Paris, Ramen in Tokyo, Chaat in New Delhi, Pizza in Rome, Cebiche in Lima, Mofongo in San Juan, and Barbecue in Kansas City.
Leaving aside the double stupidity of compiling a list of pizzerias in Rome and not Naples, and then leaving Pizzeria Est! Est! Est! off the list entirely, the lists make interesting reading and are going in my travel folder.


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Before you replace any of the filters in your home, you obviously should know what type and size you will need to buy as a replacement. Furnaces come in many different types, but most use the same furnace filter size. Yet the question of what is the most common HVAC or Air Conditioner filter size confounds many folks that call us for advice or consulting on what size filter is best for them.
Air filters with the dimensions 16x20x1, 20x20x1, 16x25x1, 20x20x1 are all standard sizes. Almost all AC and HVAC units use standard-sized filters, yet there are some that will require a custom-sized air filter to be purchased and installed.
However, why does the filter size even really matter? Because incorrectly sized and installed filter frames and sizes will significantly decrease the filter s effectiveness through air seepage. Additionally, if you use a filter that does not fit your HVAC unit properly, it will contribute to air flow resistance and more stress on your equipment, which can damage your system and increase your energy bills. Plus result in unnecessary costs to both fix and/or replace your unit by lowering its life expectancy.
Choosing the Correct Air Filter Size
Have you ever changed your air filter before? If so, what size did you use? Since you probably only replace it every 30-90 days (or maybe longer), you don't have to check its size every time you replace it. At the very least, write it down (along with the date!) in a place that you can't miss it every time that you change your filters. This will help you remember not only when you changed the filter, but also what size your unit requires (and even where you purchased the filter from & the price should you want).
When air filters are referred to as standard, it sounds simple enough; you might assume that if the size is standard, you can easily find one in the store. However, that's not the always case – there are more than 20 "standard sizes" of air conditioner filters that have different measurements.
So, how do you determine which air filter size is best for you? Here are some tips to help you
Ways to Find Your Correct AC Air Filter Size
Look at the Filter's Label
Take the existing AC filter out of its slot and examine the frame to determine its size. The filter sizes are usually printed along the frame's edge. The size listed in bold on the filter's frame is the filter's nominal size, which may differ from its actual size. Please double-check the filter's dimensions if they are not listed in the fine print.
Measure Your Filter
Any time you're in doubt, you can always measure your air filter yourself with a ruler. Whether your air filter's labelled size is not present or you are not certain of its dimensions, you can measure it by following the steps below:
- Turn your AC off
- Measure the length, breadth, and depth (thickness) of your air filter with a ruler or another measuring equipment. [For example, (L x W x D), Length = 15.6", Width = 23.7", Depth = 0.77"]
- For each dimension, round to the nearest whole number to figure out the nominal filter size. [For example, Length = 16", Width = 24", Depth = 1"]
Where Can I Buy Standard Sized AC Filters?
Within each efficiency level, most white, pleated air filters are the same — if anything, they will differ a little depending on the brand. You can purchase air filters in a variety of ways that are convenient, whether it is;
- Retail Stores
- Online Stores
Usually, there are only 10 air filters sizes available at retail locations.
But when you buy filters from US Home Filter, you will never disappoint. US Home Filter makes over 80 standard stock sizes that local stores do not have enough shelf space to stock, nor do they have the inventory capacity to stock. Our company manufactures and stocks them all because that's what we do! See our full selection of air filters, from the most common 16x20x1, 20x20x1, 16x25x1, and 20x25x1 to other sizes including 8x16x1, 30x36x2, and 25x29x4.
Have Questions – Call US Home Filter for Answers
There are tens of thousands of distinct air filter sizes that can be used in a heating or cooling system. Due to this, you may not always be able to find a filter in a store or online as you can find a regular stock size. If this is the case, you will need to order a custom-sized air filter. In contrast to stock sizes, custom filters are not made to a nominal size. At US Home Filter, we manufacture custom-sized filters based on the HVAC manufacturer's specifications.
If you're still unsure, US Home Filter can help! Get in touch with us online or call us now at 855-237-1673. It is our pleasure to assist you in selecting the best filter for your needs.


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Port Jefferson is a village that is located in Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York. It is a suburban area with a rather nostalgic atmosphere. It is located on the North Shore of Long Island and has several bodies of water. Port Jefferson started out as a shipyard but now has a mostly tourism-based economy. The town was originally called Sowasset. The village is lively and full of celebrations. It is host to the annual Dickens Festival, the Fourth of July Festival, and an annual boat race series called the Village Cup Regatta. The town is home to some beautiful attractions which give appreciation to the landscape, like Harborfront Park, Port Jefferson Public Beach and Dog Park, Cedar Beach Town Nature Preserve, The Mather House Museum, and others. The village has several restaurants that cater to its tourists and residents, like Port Jeff Pizza, The Pie. It has an almost equal mix of young and elderly people, making pizzerias focus on providing great takeout, delivery, and dine-in services.
Thin crust pizza is a favorite of many communities. This reason ranges from its crispy nature, its taste, the speed of cooking, and the freedom of different types of toppings that can be placed on it. The term "thin crust pizza" refers to any pizza that is traditionally made with a thin or flattened dough, such as Neapolitan pizza, New York pizza, bar pizza, and so on. This crunchy and crispy pizza can be made in veggie form, gluten-free form, or basically in any form preferred by the chef. The toppings can range from tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, onions, and so on. Making thin crust pizza brings ease to pizza making. It uses less dough, thereby saving money, and it's more easily cooked, getting ready in a short time, usually not more than 15 minutes due to its thin crust. It's easily understandable why this pizza style is so loved by the people of Port Jefferson and why it could be loved anywhere else.
The Pie is a popular pizzeria in Port Jefferson. They boast fantastic service in a casual and cozy atmosphere. The pizzeria is very clean and organized, with a huge dine-in space, and their staff is friendly and helpful to customers. They provide good dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. They are particularly known for their delivery of pizza, which is fast, timely, and reliable. The friendly staff also make sure to bring the exact order, which also tastes fresh and delicious. Despite having the best delivery pizza in Port Jefferson, their Margherita pizza is particularly good, in addition to their freshly served bread. They also serve delicious brick-oven pizza, salads, and soups. This pizzeria possesses kid-friendly amenities and high chairs with a space that can easily accommodate groups, families, tourists, and even couples for a memorable dine-in experience. Jump on Slice to order your own share of this remarkable delivery pizza in Port Jefferson.
Takeouts in Port Jefferson are quite remarkable, but the pizzeria offering the best takeout pizza is Joey Z's Brooklyn Pizza. They boast of serving the best Brooklyn-style pizza on Long Island, which is not an easy claim. They are popular for their incredible takeout services. The pizzas are timely and come out with an attractive golden-brown crust and the perfect crunch. Their pesto cauliflower and deep-dish pizza are absolutely mouthwatering. Their thin-crust pizzas are unique and crispy. The customer service is also very good, with friendly and reliable staff that get your order exactly right. The wheelchair-accessible pizzeria has a casual atmosphere with kid-friendly amenities where you are offered comfort foods, quick bites, and vegetarian options. They also provide fantastic dine-in and delivery services, in addition to a decent curbside pickup service. They serve Brooklyn-style pizzas, deep-dish pizzas, appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, quesadillas, wraps, etc. Get a taste of this fresh and tasty takeout by first going to Slice.
Medford is a populated hamlet in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, on Long Island, New York. This beautiful community is host to several festivals, like the Long Island Job Fair, Pine Barrens Jam, and the Long Island Feast Festival. The best pizzeria in Medford is La Margherita Pizzeria, which is described as a spacious Italian eatery starring pizza from a wood-burning brick oven and familiar Italian dishes. La Margherita also provides great outdoor seating with a great takeaway, delivery, and dine-in services.
Shoreham is located in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York. It is the place where the genius scientist Nikola Tesla built the Wardenclyffe Tower. This village is home to the Marlipins Museum, Friends of Shoreham Fort, Bramber Castle, and Brighton West Pier. Shoreham is made up of some old and beautiful buildings and has a wondrous sea view. The best pizzeria in this village is Pellegrino Pizza, which provides pretty decent delivery, dine-in, and takeaway services in addition to curbside pickup.
Coram is an old hamlet in Brookhaven, Suffolk County, on Long Island, New York. Though there are no bodies of water in Coram, the place is beautiful enough to draw the attention of tourists as it is home to some historical sites and tourist attractions, including the David Town Meeting House and the Glacier Ridge Bike Trail. The best pizzeria in Coram is Belle Maria, which is a simple pizzeria offering incredible Sicilian pizza, among others, and providing quality dine-in, takeout, and delivery services.
Question:What restaurant has the best Thin-crust pizza in Port Jefferson?
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Is Waveform 11.5.18 Stable Now? – Tracktion Forum
There hasn't been any real update for a long time, but then again we haven't seen much from the Tracktion team since August.
I've deliberately stayed with 11.5.17 for that reason–if .18 caused problems, and that's the same file that's still up on the downloads page, then I'm staying with .17. You can still get that from the site: go to Download Archive.
There do seem to be two different 11.5.18 versions there, but the release notes are identical for each (not helpful).
I believe I'll be on .17 until a .19 comes out or any 11.6 or better replaces it. So far mine's been super-reliable.
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Funeral service for Mrs. Morrell Barnes Swing, age 84 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Thursday evening July 5, 2012 at 7 pm at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Burial will be Friday morning July 6, 2012 at 10 am at Barnes Cemetery beside her husband of 60 years Robert Walter Swing. Mrs. Swing passed away Tuesday evening at Lincoln Care Center.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Buford and Stacie Jeans Barnes. She retired from the Fayetteville Police and Lincoln County Sheriffs Departments and was a librarian for the Apollo and Saturn Engineering Departments at Boeing and G.E. Mrs. Swing was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her daughters Angeline Quick and husband Harold of Fayetteville, Cathy Swing Brown of Cumming, GA, special son Wayne and wife Evelyn Jeans of Fayetteville, grandchildren Tab and wife Jamie Quick of Fayetteville, Tiffany and husband Shea Curry of Fayetteville, Kelly Brown and wife Terra of Covington, GA, Shawn Russo of Birmingham, AL, great-grandchildren Shelby, Seth, Cailey, Kenzie, Christi, Toby, Elizabeth, Victoria, Brittany and Amber, great-great grandchildren Skylee, Savannah and Braxton. She was preceded in death by step-mother Mae Stewman Barnes and son-in-law Jim Brown.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening July 5, 2012 from 4-7 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.


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Traveling Through Time and Space
Whenever I compare notes with just about anyone of any age, I realize that I'm not a well-traveled person, especially for my age.
I haven't had a valid passport since George W. Bush was still president.
Not gonna lie, actual travel sounds nice, but it's not a personal or financial priority. And while I know that reading about places in time and space isn't the same as being there (or having been alive back then, in the case of time), it's more my thing. In recent weeks, I've been through several decades, while touching down in places from Britain to Morocco, Brazil to China, Vienna to Hong Kong. Here's what I've been up to in books lately…
"Trouble in Paradise" by Robert Parker (1998) Nothing beats his Spenser series, but the Jesse Stone series, of which this is book #2, is "Spenser-lite". You get some snappy patter, colorful characters, and in this case, a really cool robbery caper. Kind of a poorly-dressed "Oceans Eleven" thing that Chief Stone and his fellow citizens of Paradise, MA have to break up.
"Moonraker" by Ian Fleming (1955) You need to know up front that this novel bears zero resemblance to the plot or characters of the 1979 Bond movie. But there's a good reason why: the '55 tale involves rocketry in its infancy (and an evil plot to turn a British missile breakthrough into the UK's darkest day). By 1979, the Bond franchise was looking to cash in on the popularity of "Star Wars". The prototypical missile idea would've made no sense to an audience for whom missiles, space travel and lunar landings were ho-hum. So, you get a cool Bond novel, for its time. And a kooky movie for its era. Only the name is the same.
"The Dinosaur Club" by William Heffernan (1997) This was an iconic '90s novel, really an American classic or period-piece about the era of corporate downsizing. Sarcastic and suspenseful, with characters and a plot that you'll be cheering on.
"Overruled: The Long War for Control of the Supreme Court" by Damon Root (2015) Root's a Reason.com editor and frequent guest on our show. His thin but dense book is like the notes taken by the smartest kid in the class, of the history of the Supreme Court–specifically the age-old and still relevent struggle of conservative vs. libertarian reading of the Constitution. It is a must read, and you must be prepared to have your ideas about "judicial activism" challenged.
"Mrs. Pollifax and The China Station" by Dorothy Gilman (1983) I tell people the Pollifax novels are like "Murder, She Wrote" for international espionage. The fun premise is that our government has a little old lady from New Jersey for sensitive spy missions, because she will appear to be a harmless tourist. Of course, she's not harmless, and it never fools the enemy for long.
"Hot Money" by Dick Francis (1987) An amateur jockey from a rich and unhappy family must keep his superwealthy father alive long enough to figure out who's been killing people and trying to kill father-and-son, too. A big, sprawling novel of places and characters, with much less of Francis' usual dose of horse-racing involved in the plot. You'll notice that if you're a regular reader of his, but you won't mind.
"Winner Take All" by Barry Eisler (2005) Eisler's John Rain character is a professional assassin with principles and standards. He reminds me of the legendary Nicholar Linnear character created by Eric von Lustbader (some of my all time favorite novels). Rain's a lot like him, but since I like Linnear, I don't mind at all. Here, Rain has left Japan for South America, but the CIA forces an assignment on him, to kill a dangerous arms dealer. Rain discovers he's not the only one trying, in a story with vivid settings from Brazil to Macao to Hong Kong to Japan.
"The Skorpion Directive" by David Stone (2011) Another series I love, in which Micah Dalton is a CIA "cleaner". In Vienna to meet someone, he realizes he's being followed, turns the tables on those following him, and gets sucked racing against time to frustrate a terror plot that could inflame the Middle East. If you like these kinds of books, you'll like Stone and Dalton a lot.
"Murder By The Book" by Rex Stout (1951) Every Nero Wolfe story is a treat, and yet, this one is just a little bit tastier than most. An unpublished novel, a series of mysterious deaths, and the great detective who gets up from this desk only for dinner but still gets his man.


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People are being put on a waitlist while they work out the technical problems with Trump's new Twitter clone, Truth Social. (Whites Only would have been too obvious.)
NYT's Kara Swisher writes:
While it's perhaps fun to dunk on #TruthSocial, the new Twitter clone from Trump for sign up glitches, it's not uncommon for there to be tech jams when there is a lot of interest in an app. But I'm still signing up with my burner phone initially as I did with TikTok, because 1. Possible security issues. 2. Possible privacy issues 3. Annoying marketing issues and 4. Anything this cloaked in secrecy (techies who are running it do not ID themselves?) gives me the willies.
That's it in a nutshell. Where are the targets?