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Life is meant to be lived and to do that to the fullest, you have to get out there and try shit. All sorts of shit. Sometimes, you will not like it and you need not keep going. But even when you didn't like the shit before, if enough time has passed, try again and see if your tastes have changed. This works for foods you don't like as well as activities you have passed on previously. You change with time, you might want to give things a second chance. This is not necessary with every person from your past. Some of them get no second chance for good reason.
When you decide to incorporate things into your life, it doesn't have to be for eternity. I've crocheted and knitted enough scarves to wrap up entire communities. It kept my hands busy for a long time, and I enjoyed it while I was engaged in the activity, but it doesn't mean I have to crochet or knit daily. I do have the craft available to me and can engage in it when I choose. The skill has not been forgotten.
When you choose to live a healthier life, remember nothing is perfect. Not even you. If you need to say that to yourself a few times, I understand. We are not perfect and it is unattainable. We can only do so much, but … and this is the hard part, you can probably do more and do better than you think.
Healthier is a different word from healthiest which is quite handy since no one can agree on what the latter really is. So how do you commit to a healthier life?
Eat food. That's the first part. Not chemical shit storms or food products, but food. You know, ingredients. Things without ads. Once you get the hang of eating food instead of crap, eat only one serving of food not mounds or plates-full. The healthiest thing you can do diet wise is to cut out all added sugar and all fake sugar products. No soda. Ever. You don't need it. Ever. Sugar tastes wonderful, but has no nutritive place in our diet.
Move consistently. You can't walk ten miles on Sunday and be done for the whole week. You need to move daily in ways that stretch your abilities. And your joints. You need to increase your range of motion until you actually move your body the way you did when you were a young adult. We don't need to revert back to the bendy status of toddler, but if you really want to lick your own toes, it is possible even for old farts.
But healthy isn't just your body. You need to find peace within as well. Look out onto your world and find three things to be grateful for each day. Start a list. Three different things. The sunshine. The rain. The smell of a rose. There are many things to be grateful for. Find them. List them. Reread your list on unhappy days. This will help you gain the perspective of inner gratitude. Life is precious.
Those are the ideals. However, it isn't easy to be ideal and it is impossible to be ideal all the time. So now what. I'm heading out to celebrate the fathers around me. We are going to a party. There will be food there, but it won't all be sugar free (I know because I'm bringing brownies and cookies). I could throw up my hands and just pig out. Or I could celebrate consciously and eat mostly good foods and some not as good food choices. Is that quitting? I believe it is balancing the special day and special circumstances with my overall life and goals.
If you have special days and special circumstances on a daily basis, they aren't special and that is your life. Only you can tell the difference, but lying to yourself about every single day's excuse for living outside your stated dreams only means you have stated your dreams incorrectly.
I'm going on vacation – twice. Each time for nearly three weeks. I have no plans to go to any CrossFit things while I'm gone. I do have some plans for moving, stretching, exploring, and keeping active while I'm away from the box. And I have plans to return to my four times a week schedule upon arriving back at my normal life.
The problem with these things is that once you give yourself permission – to eat the brownies or skip the workout – you have to decide all over again to get back to your stated goals. When you consistently choose to live the path you have built, you just plug away at it. And in doing so, you may miss out in other ways.
Life isn't just black and white. It is mostly shades of gray. Once you quit, you have put your dreams at risk. But not quitting means you can only live within the rut of your healthy good habits. Much of life is a balance between what you want and how you have to live to get it and the glorious otherness of leaving your path. Just remember to get back or you will wander, lost and without achieving you goals.


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Bridal Market Trends: Voluminous Ballgowns
Last season the ball gown made a come back, this season designers too it to another level and made skirts fuller than ever. From Carolina Herrera to Ines Di Santo to Reem Acrea, almost every runway show featured a selection of this timeless silhouette in a diverse mix of fabrics and embellishments.
1. Kenneth Pool 2. Monique Lhuillier
1. Reem Acra 2. Casablanca Bridal
1. Ines Di Santo 2. Jane Wang
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Join us for Oregon Humane Society's 29th Annual Doggie Dash on May 14th at Waterfront Park! There's fun for both humans and dogs at this pet-friendly event, including live music, food and drink, contests and more.
This year, Doggie Dash is hoping to raise $600,000 to help shelter pets. Whether you run or walk with your four-legged friend, you will be helping pets in need across the region.
If you'd like to contribute, but can't make it to the event, you can sign up for free as a "Cat Napper." You'll get access to all the fundraising tools online and be eligible for fundraising thank-you gifts for your support of the shelter pets.
Last day to register online is Thursday, May 12 by 11:30pm.
To receive $3 off your registration, use code PETPROJECT.
Click here to register online.
You may register on-site at the Dash on Saturday morning until 8:30 am.
For more information about Doggie Dash, please visit http://www.oregonhumane.org/doggiedash/.


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Matusadona National Park
About Matusadona National Park
The Park lies about 20km across the lake from the town of Kariba, and is bounded by two spectacularly beautiful rivers, in the west, the Ume, which meets the lake in a wide estuary and in the east, the Sanyati with its magnificent, steep sided, rocky gorge.
The Park comprises some 1,400 square kilometers of diverse flora and fauna. Before the lake was built, Matusadonha was a vast, rugged wilderness with limited access.
With the lake came ecological changes. One in particular, the lakeshore contributed greatly to the increase of large mammal populations in the area, especially elephant and buffalo. The grass found on the shoreline is Panicum repens and is a rejuvenative grass - needing only fluctuating lake levels to replenish its nutrients. With this ready food source, buffalo, waterbuck, zebra, and even impala have thrived and with them the predators.
Many of the wild animals rescued from the rising waters of the newly-formed Lake Kariba by conservationist Rupert Fothergill during the much-publicised Operation Noah in 1958 were released into the Matusadona National Park. Today, it is an Intensive Protection Zone for the endangered black rhinoceros and one of the few places in Southern Africa where visitors may be lucky enough to see this magnificent animal in the wild. This park is a treat for visitors wanting to see Africa's other big mammals including elephant, buffalo, hippo, lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra and various antelope species.
The population of woodland birds, raptors and waterfowl to be found in the Matusadona National Park is staggering: there are more than 240 species. Take binoculars, camera and field guides as essential equipment and be prepared for an ornithological and wildlife extravaganza!
Flora and Fauna
Matusadonha has three distinct ecological areas. First is the lake and shoreline grassland; second, the Zambezi Valley floor, a mass of thick jesse and mopane woodland, and; third, the Escarpment area of Julbernadia and Brachystegia woodlands. The Jesse/ Mopani area is sparsely grassed, but provides habitat for browsers, most notably the black rhino. Elephants range throughout the Park, seeking the shade of the Jesse in the heat of the day.
The Escarpment rises some 700 metres above the Valley floor and is extremely rugged. Over the years, elephant and fire depredations have caused the once substantial woodlands to dwindle, and in parts, grasslands have taken over. It became necessary to take control measures to reduce the elephant population to a manageable size. It also became necessary to carry out early burning programmes in the upper escarpment, to prevent later, hot fires from raging through and causing serious damage to tree growth. The effectiveness of the programmes can now be seen by the tremendous regrowth apparent in the Escarpment area.
Animal species that are found in abundance include elephant and buffalo. Other common species are those of: night ape, honey badger, civet, small spotted genet, slender mongoose, banded mongoose, spotted hyaena, wild cat, lion, leopard, yellow spotted dassie, black rhinoceros, zebra, warthog, common duiker, grysbok, klipspringer, waterbuck, bushbuck, scrub hare, porcupine, vervet monkey, chacma baboon, side-striped jackal, hippopotamus, roan antelope, kudu and bush squirrel. Some of the more elusive species include: clawless otter, white-tailed mongoose, reedbuck, sable antelope, eland, civet, rusty spotted genet, caracal and bush pig. Animals that are present but only sighted on rare occasions include wild dog, cheetah, roan and pangolin.
A major attraction of the lake shores of the Matusadona is the fishing. The magnificent tigerfish, endemic to the Zambezi River, is a thrilling sport fish for avid anglers, and the focus of an International Tigerfishing Tournament held on Lake Kariba in October each year. Various other species including several types of bream make good eating and can be found in abundance among the drowned forests and shallow weedbeds all along the shoreline of the National Park.
Visitors to the Matusadona can expect a truly wild safari experience. Once you have left Kariba, facilities are limited. There are no shops, electricity supply is usually by generator, and although cellphone networks are available, the signal can be erratic. Accommodation choices, in addition to chartered houseboats, vary from private luxury safari lodges and tented bush camps to basic self-catering accommodation and camping. If you are walking in the wild, it is advisable to ensure that you are accompanied by a qualified and experienced professional guide or National Parks ranger who can ensure your safety and enhance your enjoyment of this magnificent wilderness. Note that, for safety reasons, passengers on houseboats are not allowed off the boats unless an armed guide is employed to accompany them.
Swimming anywhere in the lake, although tempting, is extremely foolish because of the presence of crocodiles. Most safari lodges have swimming pools, as do the larger houseboats. Some of the latter have safe swimming cages in which the intrepid are lowered into the water over the side of the boat! In all other cases, the best option for cooling down is to use a bucket shower!
If you want to get away from it all and enjoy a wilderness experience which combines the harsh beauty of the African bush with the wide horizons of a vast inland lake, the Matusadona National Park is for you.
The closest convenience shops are found in Kariba town, therefore, visitors are advised to thoroughly pack for the trip. Petrol, diesel and oil are sometimes available at Bumi Harbour but supplies are not always reliable.
Tashinga Camp
The Park has a camping site at Tashinga on the lake shore. There is an ablution block with hot and cold water, showers, toilets, wash basins and baths. Firewood and braai facilities are available. Some of the camping sites have sleeping shelters.
Sanyati Camp
There is a smaller camping site at Sanyati consisting of 6 sites, each with a braai stand. There is an ablution block with hot and cold water and laundry trough.
Changachirere Camp
Changachirere Camping Site is an exclusive camping site that caters for one party of a maximum of 10 persons. The facility has a mini-ablution block and shelter.
Undeveloped Bush Camps
There are also 2 totally undeveloped bush camping sites at Jenje and Kanjedza for up to a maximum of 10 persons per camp. Visitors must be fully equipped and have a four wheel drive vehicle for this section.
Exclusive Campsites
Situated close to Tashinga airstrip on the east bank of the Bumi River, 55 kilometres from Kariba by boat.
Situated at Elephant Point, 44 kilometres from Kariba by boat.
Also situated on the Bumi River upstream around 300 metres beyond Ume Camp.
Other exclusive camp sites can be found at Maronga close to the Chifudzi substation and Kautsiga sited on the escarpment which is ideal for hikers and climbers.
Attractions & Activities
- Unbridled adventure in the extreme wild
- Hiking and escarpment climbing
- Game viewing along the lake shoreline from the safety of houseboats
- Fishing in the rivers and inlets
- Bird watching in the breathtaking Sanyati Gorge
- Game drives
Boating and canoeing safaris
Information on this page has been kindly contributed by www.zimparks.org and www.wildzambezi.com


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Assembly Bill 1616, known as the Cottage Food Bill,
was passed into law on September 21, 2012 and became active on January 1, 2013.
This law allows for the manufacturing and sale of specific low-risk food
products from a private home.
We would like to assist you in starting up
your new Cottage Food Operation (CFO). The application process is simple and
streamlined to assist you in getting your new operation up and running quickly
to produce safe and properly labeled homemade food products. You should begin
by deciding what food(s) you will be making and selling, and how you will be
selling these food products (directly or indirectly to the public). Once you
have this information, you can begin the application process. Make sure to read
the below additional information to ensure your food is approved for Cottage
Food Operations, and you are familiar with the requirements.
Class A CFOs are only allowed to engage in "direct
sale" of cottage food. "Direct sale" means a transaction between a CFO operator
and a consumer, where the consumer purchases the cottage food product direct
from the CFO. Direct sales include, but are not limited to, transactions at
holiday bazaars or other temporary events, such as bake sales or food swaps,
transactions at farm stands, certified farmers' markets, or through
community-supported agriculture subscriptions, and transactions occurring in
person in the cottage food operation.
Class B CFOs may engage in
both "direct sale" and "indirect sale" of cottage food. "Indirect sale" means
an interaction between a CFO, a third-party retailer, and a consumer, where
the consumer purchases cottage food products made by the CFO from a third-party
retailer that holds a valid permit issued by the local environmental health
agency in their jurisdiction. Indirect sales include, but are not limited to,
sales made to retail shops or to retail food facilities where food may be
immediately consumed on the premises.
addition, please contact the City of Long Beach Business Licensing Division at
562-570-6211 for possible additional requirements.
If you have any questions, please
contact Monica Cardenas at 562-570-4494 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
We look forward to working with you to make your new business a
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Warning: picture heavy post!
This summer I went to Paris! It was a birthday present for my 18th and I was so thrilled. I had always had a passion for Paris ever since I saw the Devil Wears Prada and so I was obviously so excited. I went with my family for four days and we stayed in Montmartre and at the end of our road was the Folies Bergère which was really cool and arty.
My favourite thing to see was definitely Monet's Water Lilies and the Arc de Triomphe because they were so beautiful. The Eiffel Tower on ground level wasn't much to look at but the views from the top were breathtaking and I could see for miles. When visiting Notre Dame, we stopped off at a busy restaurant and had French onion soup (my favourite).
Au Revoir!
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Mittens try 3:
Knitted on 2,5 mm needles.
The hand is made with 28 sts x two = 56 stiches in all.
The design in from my book "200 Fair Isle Designs" by Mary Jane Mucklestone.
The Tumb is knitted over 22 sts.
The wrist is 40 stitches, knitted in purl.
The cuff is made with 30 sts x two = 60 sts in all.
The design is over 5 sts
The cuff edge is 60 sts, knitted in purl.
I really liked making these, and I like the result.


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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission commends Seminole County on its unanimous vote Tuesday to approve an ordinance that will help deter bears from lingering in Seminole County neighborhoods. The ordinance requires residents to take precautions to remove food attractants such as unsecured garbage and encourages the use of bear-resistant trash receptacles.
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We would like to extend our thank you to the President of the Deutsches Haus, Mr. Keith Oldendorf, for the very generous support the organization has shown to UNO students who are studying in a German speaking country.
The Deutsches Haus has given scholarships totaling $5,000 to UNO in order to help students off-set the costs of studying abroad. The driving force behind this wonderful opportunity was Professor emeritus Dr. Charles Hadley, UNO Department of Political Science, and the person who made it happen is Mr. Keith Oldendorf.
We are very grateful for their support and generosity!


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U.S. coach Housley praises character of teamby Mike G. Morreale
United States National Junior Team coach Phil Housley admitted he didn't have to say much in his pregame speech to his players prior to the puck drop against Sweden in Saturday's gold medal match of the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia.
His team knew what was at stake and realized what needed to be done in order to deliver the country's third WJC title in 10 years.
"There wasn't a lot of buildup before the game … we knew what it was all about," U.S. forward Alex Galchenyuk told NHL.com. "It's the biggest game of your career so far. It's an unbelievable feeling."
The Americans carried that emotion into their game against Sweden, delivering the knockout blow in the second period when Rocco Grimaldi struck for his only two goals of the tournament on the way to a 3-1 win. Vince Trocheck would seal the deal with 16.7 seconds left on an empty-net goal.
"I told the team before the game to focus on our commitment to defense and use our speed and strength to aggressively pursue the puck," Housley told NHL.com. "We wanted to win the 1-on-1 battles, and it was key that we narrow our focus and not look at the big picture. We just needed to win our shifts and each period."
John Gibson, who was named the top goalie at the WJC, made it stand behind another heroic performance with 26 saves. Jacob Trouba was named the tournament's top defenseman after notching four goals and nine points in seven games.
The effort Grimaldi exhibited in the final game of the tournament was equally gratifying for the 5-foot-6, 165-pound forward. In 2011, Grimaldi was a late cut from the WJC team, and he was unable to participate in last year's tournament due to injury.
In the fourth game of this year's tournament against Slovakia, Grimaldi was benched and ultimately demoted from the top line to fourth-line duty.
"He was benched, but played unbelievable the last three games of the tournament," Housley said. "He took [the benching] the right way and proved how good of a player he was. I also have to thank John Gibson, though, for outstanding goaltending throughout the whole tournament."
Gibson, a second-round draft pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2011, allowed nine goals on 202 shots in seven games. His .955 save percentage established a new American record at the tournament.
When informed that all 22 players on his roster had at least one point, including goalie Gibson (two assists), and 15 registered at least one goal, Housley quickly countered.
"We had balance throughout our lineup, but it was 23 players and not 22 that played a big part of this team," Housley said. "[Emergency goalie] Garret Sparks might not have seen any action, but he was a great teammate and I really respect that in a player. He came to the rink every day and was a part of this team. It really showed a lot about our character as a whole."
The Americans outscored the opposition, 24-5, during their final four matches and left no doubt which country was tops among the world's best junior-aged players this year.
"The United States was the better team," Swedish coach Roger Ronnberg told the IIHF website. "They deserved to win and they are the true champions."
It certainly wasn't as easy as it might have looked for the Americans down the stretch.
"It's not easy to win a championship and I don't know if they really understand that right now, but in the future they will," Housley said. "These opportunities don't come around every year, playing for a gold medal and representing your country. It was a great effort all around."
"The way they played the whole tournament. They really inspired the coaching staff, management, training staff and hopefully our nation back home. The support was great. Getting those notes from fans and people watching the games, it was amazing."
-- U.S. Junior Team coach Phil Housley
Housley also was quick to thank assistant coaches Mark Osiecki, Grant Potulny, David Lassonde and Dan Muse.
"The assistants made my job look easy, just like our team did," Housley said. "Dave Lassonde was our goalie coach … we call him the 'Goalie Nation.' Dan Muse works at Yale and was great with the video. They are so knowledgeable about the game. I can't say enough about Grant Potulny and Mark Osiecki. The work they did with our power play and penalty kill … they were dialed in."
The Americans finished tops on the penalty kill at the tournament with an 89.3 efficiency, allowing three power play goals in 28 times short. The power play finished fourth in the 10-team tournament with a 29.2 percent efficiency.
"Really, the [assistant coaches] deserve the credit because they made me look good and I can't say enough about what they did and brought to the team," Housley said.
Housley said he'll never forget standing on the blueline and singing the National Anthem with the entire staff following the medal presentation at Ufa Arena.
"When Trocheck got the puck down the middle to the empty net and scored, I was so proud of them," Housley said. "The way they played the whole tournament. They really inspired the coaching staff, management, training staff and hopefully our nation back home. The support was great. Getting those notes from fans and people watching the games, it was amazing."
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Answers to clients questions
Stina, 24, from Vetlanda
I have for a longer period of time seen blood on the toilet paper when pooing. But I don't have any lumps that I have been reading about. What can it be?
Svar: Hi Stina. What you describe is a very common symptom of internal haemorrhoids that have been swelling. These haemorrhoids you can't see, but you notice them in the form of blood when visiting the toilet or when it itches inside the body.
The first thing you should do is to see if the blood is fresh, clear red or if it is dark brown and thicker, or maybe coagulated. If the blood is clear and fresh, it is likely that an internal haemorrhoid has burst. Is the blood dark and thicker, you should visit a doctor because the blood probably arrived from further up in the body. Internal haemorrhoids are easily caused when you for have constipation or frequently visit the toilets for long times. The last part of the colon is covered in mucous that helps the stool to pass. If the stool is hard, it can push itself through the mucous membrane and cut a small hole on the colon wall, like when you bit you cheek by mistake when chewing food. (You feel that you get a small wound and that the tissue in the mouth swells.) The same applies to when you get an interna haemorrhoid.
If you start your treatment in time the internal haemorrhoid will pull back faster and stay small. If you avoid treatment, it easily starts to grow and every time the problem re-occurs, the haemorrhoid will increase until it eventually pops out of the anus.
Bengt, 48, truck driver
I have the last couple of years had big problems with sitting down for longer periods and walking. In my profession I sit down all day, so when I'm free I try to go out and exercise. I feel three soft lumps that are coming out of my bum.
Svar: Hi Bengt. It sounds like you have haemorrhoids in phase 2 or 3. Haemorrhoids in phase 2 can be annoying and they bleed from time to time. Phase 2 haemorrhoids you can see on the picture here (insert the right link). They sit exactly where the sphincter wants to close the rectum. The sphincter is very strong and puts a constant pressure on the haemorrhoid, which gives you constant irritation and discomfort.
This constant irritation on the haemorrhoid doesn't allow it any comfort and to pull back naturally. The easiest thing for you is to treat with Hemor*Rite. Hemor*Rite helps you in a hygienic and easy way to push the haemorrhoid inside the sphincter, at the same time cooling it and reducing the swollen haemorrhoid. You have probably cooled down a swelling before, with an ice bag, during exercise/sports or while spraining your ankle. The cooling eases the pain, irritation and if you are bleeding, stops the bleeding effectively. It can also be handy to have an extra pillow in you car and eat some more fibre and change the soda to water, if you drink soda. Get back to us if you have any more questions.
Grete, 45, mother of three
Hi Hemor*Rite, When I gave birth to my first child I didn't have any troubles with haemorrhoids, but when my second and third child was born I started having severe problems. After different treatments they finally pulled back. It has now gone seven years since my last child was born and have only had minor problems, but under these past 6 months I have experienced horrible pain and blood in the stool 4 times, and I feel the irritation all the time.
Svar: Hi Grete and thank you for your letter. It's normal that haemorrhoids trouble pregnant women. Actually, 50% of all women get some form of problem during or after the pregnancy. If I understand correctly you have been able to keep the haemorrhoids at bay but are now experiencing new symptoms.
When you get older, it's more common with haemorrhoids and the body is worn down inside as well as in the colon channel. The haemorrhoids increase over time and we can't do anything about that and you might experience they return at infrequent times.
What you can do is to treat and prevent that they don't develop. The irritation can come from one or more internal haemorrhoids that are squeezed between the anus/sphincter or if you have irritated and dry mucous membranes and you experience itchiness and stinging. To have functioning mucous membranes are important to transport stool without feeling pain. If you are using our product you can be sure that the mucous membrane and other parts of the body doesn't get exposed to cortisone for a longer period of time, because that can effect the mucous membrane negatively. Some creams have softening or sliding qualities, which can be good but can also have the opposite effect. If it gets unnaturally sliding around the haemorrhoid, it has a bigger chance of coming out when you are visiting the toilet. The stool and the haemorrhoid are pushed together by the sphincter in the anus and you can make it worse for the haemorrhoid.
Everybody has two muscles in the anus, one you can control, the other you can't, it opens when the body tells it that it is time to evacuate. If one has a hard or constipated stomach, the chances are that haemorrhoids will show up easier. (During pregnancy a similar thing happens. The baby is pushed down towards the anal channel and at the same time an extra amount of blood is circulating in the basin and the stool is gathered and wants to get out)
Our tip: Treat with Hemor*Rite, the medical device is designed so that you easily can cool the haemorrhoid inside the sphincter and at the same time cool down the veins and decrease the bleeding. 2-4 treatments a day the first days and after that, 1-2 times when needed. If you feel that your stomach is hard or that something is on it's way, continue treatment 1-2 times a day for preventive measures.


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Engaged in Pensacola, FL: Christina and Landis
Can you tell they're in love?
Some couples make even my cynical heart happy when I go back through the photos and see the affection in their faces.
Christina has been a long-time collaborator on photo projects, lending her expressive face and creative posing to my creative projects since 2011. I met her fiance, Landis, back when they were "just friends" earlier this year. Even then, Annie and I could tell that there was a spark.
With a couple this photogenic and fun, I shot their engagement as if it were a styled/editorial shoot, with some more creative angles and focuses to impart the idea of story. They love the result, so I can rest in a job well done. I hope you enjoy them as well.


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How to get a Mortgage Loan With a Low Credit Score
Home ownership is a part of achieving the American dream. For many, the only thing standing between them and owning a home is a low credit score. Lenders rely heavily on FICO Scores when determining whether to fund a mortgage — low credit scores equate to high risk. Still, it isn't impossible to get a mortgage with a low credit score.
Obtain a report from TransUnion, Experian and Equifax and find out exactly what kind of credit score you have to work with. The Fair Isaac Corporation uses the credit information obtained from these three credit bureaus to calculate a score for each bureau, ranging from 350 to 850. Lenders use the middle score to assess whether someone qualifies for a loan.
Verify that all of the information on each credit report is correct. Incorrect information on a credit report lowers the score. If there is incorrect information, send a certified letter to each credit bureau and request debt validation for the items that are disputed.
Get a mortgage broker. Different lenders require different credit scores to qualify for a mortgage. There are typically six tiers that affect who qualifies for a mortgage loan and at what interest rate. One lender may approve a mortgage with a low score of 560, while another lender might require a credit score of 620 for the same interest rate — a mortgage broker shops around to find the best deal.
Be prepared to pay higher interest rates. Many lenders cover the risk of loaning to someone with a low credit score by charging a higher interest rate. This can be costly over time, but may be necessary unless you are willing to postpone home ownership and focus on increasing your credit scores.
Put down a higher down payment — a larger down payment lowers the risk of defaulting on the mortgage loan. Thus, putting down a higher down payment makes a borrower more appealing even with a low credit score.
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This page collects the public deliverables produced by the PROTON Consortium. The documents provide detailed information on the activities performed and on the results achieved by the project.
D1.1 – Report on factors relating to OC
This report presents a systematic review of the social, psychological, and economic factors relating to criminalisation and recruitment to organised crime groups (OCGs). It encompasses different types of OCGs, namely mafias, drug trafficking organisations (DTOs), gangs, and a residual category including other criminal organisations.
D2.1 – Report on factors related to terrorism
This deliverable presents the findings and final reports of all tasks contained within WP2. It includes the first quantitative systematic reviews of the social, psychological and economic factors relating to terrorism and provides the results of the innovative studies of the individual risk factors associated to recruitment and radicalisation.
D3.1 – Report on OC and terrorism in Cyberspace
This deliverable presents the findings and reports for all task whithin WP3. Each of the six tasks conducted within this work package is presented within a separate section. The systematic review of cyber-related OC and terrorist activities, and technological means for their study forms the theoretical foundation of WP3's overall goals. The qualitative-quantitative study gives an insight in the social media activities of lone-wolf terrorists and shows possible indicators of the move from radicalization of belief to radicalization of action.
D4.1 – Input (rules/specifications) for PROTON simulations and Wizard
This deliverable presents the findings and reports for all task within WP4. It consists of three sections. Section 1 includes the report on the internal workshop The meeting was aimed to discuss the results of WP1-3 and the organisation of work leading to the PROTON-S simulator and PROTON Wizard. Section 2 presents the report on the operationalisation of factors into input for ABM simulations. Section 3 comprises the reports for selected experiments.
D6.1 – Ethical and Societal Issues and Safeguards
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D6.3 – ELAG's mission statement and agenda
D6.4 – Interim Societal Impact Report
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D6.6 – Ethical and societal issues and safeguards
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D7.1 – Dissemination and Communication Plan 1
D7.2 – Project website
D7.3 – Communication Toolkit
D7.4 – eNewsletter 1
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D7.10 – Dissemination and Communication Plan 2
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D7.11 – eNewsletter 2
D7.12 – eNewsletter 3
D7.13 – eNewsletter 4
D7.14 – eNewsletter 5
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Good comment from the observer.
By Isaac Malambo Libando
Whatever you may call it, be it lucky, opportunism, blessed or fortunate, Hakainde is the luckiest or the black sheep amongst the presidential aspirant Zambia has ever had, the reason is simple he has contested two emergency presidential elections (2008 and 2015) and two general elections (2006 and 2011).
Good comment from the observer.
What I have seen, HH will win the election come 20 january, he will win coperbelt and Lusaka provinces,, depending on whom PF choose, I can see HH coming in as second in Lupula and northemn provinces making him the winner of these elections..!!
HH cannot win Copperbelt.Forget
Am in the Copperbelt & ready to vote for HH. I think he makes sense of all!
I am in the copperbelt and had voted for Sata in last election. But this time I am voting for HH
cant win copperbelt, lusaka, central, eastern, muchinga, luapula and northern regions. maybe 2021
I have lived in copperbelt since 1978 and will never vote for HH. It will be MMD or PF whosoever stands on their tickets.
The goodness is, your vote is only counted once and not thirteen million times to represent the whole country and so, you are not a representation of everyone-else.
Kaunda-Eastern/northern, Chiluba-Bembaland, Mwanawasa – CB, RB – Eastern, Sata – Bembaland. So far, its been a cousinship thing!! And you think we'll vote for an easterner or one from Bembaland again just after another cousin? What do you take the western part of Zambia for -N/W, Western and Southern??? We voted for KK, we voted for Chiluba, we voted for RB. Get someone give me a compelling reason why HH should not be voted for. Spare us the tribal nonsense because we now know who the true tribalists are.
HH is going to win because PF is dead through tribalism, Zambia is not a Bemba or Bisa Kingdom or Sata monarchy. RB is finished forget about him and his MMD. Edcar Lungu is a thief and a drunkard and he is sick-we don't want another state funeral because of him.The only hope is flight HH 2015. No more wage freeze, no more employment freeze, famers will be paid on time and Health workers who got fired under Sata will get back their jobs and the money they lost under the late dictator Micheal Sata. For Kaseba she should quickly leave Sata house today. If she does not tomorrow morning Iam filing a court injuction for her to leave without security and benefits-Go out bad Woman without culture- you have embarrassed the Bemba tribe. Why can't you be like a Lenje Woman Maureen Mwanawasa
How about HH whose only true stronghold is Southern province. Honestly speaking which of the two party has a national characteristic? Before you remove a speck in ones eye, ensure you remove a log in your eyes.Chao
Lets talk about the calibre of the Lungu and HH.Of these 2 who has a wealth of knowledge to lead Zambia into greater heights?Whose party is united as we speak?Which party has 90% of the central committee from one tribe?
The answer is yours to make.
Vice Presidents – Banda, Kapita , National Chairperson – Nalumango , I hope these are not Tongas.
Like it or Not HH 2015 , we know the propaganda for you Bemba thieves , Wait and See how you will be caught napping ( You never accepted your Idol was on Rocks) even if the blind were able to see him failing to finish reading a speech – Volume 1 in Parley. Continue fighting for shall inherit tribalism,nepotism and appointment of cadres in ………….Mulakupikwa will be abandoned. TRIBALISTS.
Flight HH 2015 will definitely land at plot one- HH is the only choice to vote for on January 20, 2015. Zambia forward with UPND.
No tongas,,,,,am HH nephew and honestly have seen it that my uncles party s a tribal party,only tongas get closer 2 uncle HH and UPND……
Sorry, no one buys that tribal nonsence now because we know who the true tribalists are including you. Consider all the PF appointmen ts!!! It's really pathetic. Search your heart and explain to me why you hate someone on account of something that was ordained by God (one's tribe) You just hate HH because he is Tonga and nothing else.
I believe in HH and UPND as the only prepared party to rule Zambia and real planned development will be witnessed by all people. Vote HH, Vote HH. Ajanza kumbele. Zambia forward with HH.
Please dont block me for my divergent views like your sister site zwd.I think what HH needs is actual voters on the ground,to support him,many have been instances where hh's online popularity has been confused for actual voter support.Most of us bloggers are non voters because we are not in zambia and at the end of the day,our positive comments or support fo hh,will not translate into votes.
FLIGHT HH2015 . Destination plot 1.
This time round it would be the Best Blessing for Zambia to signal the start of economic development for the country. But with the caliber of majority voters in the nation one requires a 'super bowl' to answer that. If I had $1,600 for a return ticket I would've come just to assure him at least 50 votes from me, my uncle, uncles family, my wife's family, my village relatives, my wife's village relations, etc.
Bad Omen! Flights disappear
HH2015 Preparing to land ,Tighten your seat belts please at plote one.
HH flight 2015 is preparing to landing, cabin crew prepare Zambia for landing.
Titanic is sinking. The owner had no knowledge about insurance (succession program). The owner never knew about Lloyd's of London where he could have insured the boat/ship despite the owner having worked at Victoria station in London. He never never knew there was AON, Munic Lee, nor Zsic or picz, madison, diamond etc. All on board perished.
He was not a soccer fan, therefore could have seen AON on man united jezy.
Never watched Asernal to see flight HH-emarites that it was landing at plot 1.
Viva HH
HH is the only hope for Zambia to develop
This flight will disappear!
So sad so saaad. Under baKaunda there was no tribe. There was only Zambians.and all of us we speak 4/5 dialects each. Men of GOD leaving the Ministry for politics,serving 2 masters? shaaaame. So Saad.
Cry my beloved country! Who said, when thieves endorse each other then evil becomes good and their old deeds are bygones??? Since when, did a few desperate minions became a voice for All Zambians, come shine or rain PF shall reign!! HH tell us, how you amassed your wealth from whence you were a Partner at KPMG before the Privatization in particular the sale of Mines and Government Owned Entities. Before then, you were a nonentity! One more thing, tell us, what is in the Development Agreements of the Mines since you served on the ZPA Board. Convince us, only then might we consider unveiling our Votes in your favour…. Viva PF!!!
You people, what does tribalism mean? Please look back and see how sata gave jobs to most of whom were his relatives yet non called him a tribalist. Let's be real and look at things the way they truely are
Ba Chilekwa, before HH became a politician, not even your father new he existed, so how can you be sure that before privatisation of parastatals he had nothing. Be careful, your tribalism will choke you to death.
After mazoka died[m.h.s.r.i.p],uncle bob or sakwiba were possible successors.neither bob nor saki became presidents.HH from nowhere took the presidency. sakwiba formed his party because of frustrations.am i right to say HH was brought in because he is tonga?
Why HH is winning:
1. He has an unmatched superior vision for the country
2. PF who could have given him a good run for the money are founded on
lies and bullying
3. He has a proven track record of personal success which will rub off
to many Zambians and inspire them(us) greatly
4. He is a good family man of one wife
5. He is not going there to correct wrongs of previous governments only but to make Zambians proud again.
6. His endorsement has come from high profile seasoned political gurus.
7. His time has come to lead this nation
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Back in July a bunch of us did the DSE 6-Hour Endurance Challenge where you ran a 1-mile lap around Crissy Field as many times as you wanted. So for this run, I decided to do that, along with a couple of trips across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Rain was in the forecast for the weekend so I expected it to be cold and foggy. Instead, it was a perfect cool, clear, crisp Fall day.
{There is something about the GGB that makes me feel so light and free. I swear, I run my best miles on it.}
The run went like this:
Miles 1-3: Three loops around Crissy Field Miles 4-8: Up and across the Golden Gate Bridge and back Miles 9-10: Two loops around Crissy Field Miles 11-15: Back up and across the GGB Miles 16-17: Around Crissy Field (I ran to the base of the bridge and slapped "Hoppers Hands") Miles 18-19: To a friend's place in Russian Hill
Here's a summary of the 19-miler in April:
And here's a summary of Saturday's run:
While the routes weren't exactly the same, I think Saturday's run was a little more difficult since I climbed the GGB twice. It was a little encouraging to see some improvement here.
The best part about both of these runs is that I felt pretty good about climbing the hills. They were tough, but nothing like the soul crushing (my favorite term) hills on the Nike course. While I still have a lot of things to work on, I don't believe any of the hills on the race course as tough as the ones on either of these runs, so I feel pretty good about facing the rolling hills on race day.


text: This week Jiu Jitsu Magazine came to visit the academy to film and interview Milton. Look out for the March issue where you will find him showing some of his favorite back takes, submissions and controls. Mike and Patrick were nice enough to stay and even attend our last evening class. Can't wait to see the final outcome!


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Mick Jagger's brother said the singer's most recent child might be his last! Chris Jagger stated in an interview with the Sunday Mirror that Mick might pack it in and stop having kids.
As CI readers know, The Rolling Stones singer recently had a child with his girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick in December.
Although Chris said Mick was a "great dad" in the interview, he revealed he would be getting the "snip" to stop any more babies.
He said, "but whatever you say about my brother he's very good with kids. He's a really good father. All his kids love him."
Jagger has eight children with five women. The oldest is Karis, 46, followed by Jade, 45.
He also has Elizabeth, 33, James, 33, Georgia, 25, and Gabriel, 20.
Other than his newborn, his youngest child is Lucas who is just 18-years-old.
We found out that Mick took his latest love, Melanie, 29, to the island of Mustique for a romantic holiday with their new baby.
Despite the history of Jagger's playboy past, Melanie doesn't think she is just another notch on the singer's belt.
Melanie said, "I definitely don't think myself as a "baby mama."
She claimed, "yes, I'm not married to the father of my child. But I am in a great, wonderful relationship with him."
All is well with the Jagger family, with Mick getting ready to go on tour in September and Chris performing in his own band.
However, there are some things that bother Chris about the modern generation.
The brother of the Rolling Stones frontman offered a bit of social commentary, arguing, "people are just on their phones. They don't enjoy it anymore. I just want to rock out. There was one time I had to tell someone, 'It's a rock and roll gig, piss off. I'm going to dance." Unfortunately Mick won't be attending any of his brother's shows this year, but when he does show up, "he always likes to have a jam."


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Presidential Candidates' Homes Range from Modest to Many
(NEW YORK) -- Though they are all vying to live in the White House, the GOP presidential contenders all have charming and sometimes lavish homes to tide them over. Even the current commander-in-chief still has a multi-million dollar Georgian revival mansion in Illinois -- just in case.
From a Washington, D.C., townhouse to a tony mini-mansion, here are the houses that the seven rivals currently call home. That is, until or if one of them starts having mail forwarded to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Newt Gingrich -- McLean, Va.
Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker and U.S. Congressman from Georgia, purchased his home in McLean, Va., for $995,000 in 2000. It has 5,206 square feet and features a master bathroom with a marble floor and a chandelier.
Jon Huntsman -- Washington, D.C.
If Jon Huntsman's home looks familiar, it's because it was where the contestants of Bravo's Top Chef resided during Season 7. The former Utah governor and ambassador to China owns a five-bedroom townhouse in Washington, D.C. The house was sold for $3.6 million in June 2010, according to public records.
Ron Paul -- Lake Jackson, Texas
Texas Rep. Ron Paul's four-bedroom ranch house in Lake Jackson has been on the market since April 2011. The Pauls have moved to a nearby home. His site, BuyRonPaulsHouse.com, says the home has "four bedrooms, five bathrooms and is approximately 5,500 square feet in size." The asking price is $325,000 while the median list price of homes in Lake Jackson is $139,800, according to Zillow. The house has an in-ground swimming pool, two lofts and an office.
Rick Perry -- Austin, Texas
While waiting for renovations to the governor's mansion to be completed, Perry reportedly moved to a home in a gated community in Austin. The house features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, three dining rooms and a guest house. The New York Times said the home, which has a balcony, is worth nearly $2 million and sits on three acres. On Realtor.com, the home on Hickory Creek Drive is said to have 5,780 square feet.
Mitt Romney -- Wolfeboro, N.H.
The former Massachusetts governor and wealthiest GOP candidate owns the most real estate, including a property on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. According to The New York Times, he recently sold his homes in Belmont, Mass. and Park City, Utah, but maintains another in La Jolla, Calif., for which he bought in 2008 for $12 million, Zillow reported.
Rick Santorum -- Great Falls, Va.
Santorum, the former Pennsylvania senator, lives in a Great Falls, Va., house that reportedly cost $2 million in 2007.
President Barack Obama -- Chicago, Ill.
President Obama reportedly paid $1.65 million for his home on the South Side of Chicago in June 2005, Zillow reports.
Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio


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(Crows image by Hash Milhan, CC BY 2.0)
Crows are fascinating birds and among the smartest animals in the world. A new study demonstrates how effectively crows can reason cause and effect.
We know that corvids are capable of using tools, recognising humans and passing knowledge on to their families — but a collaborative study between the University of Cambridge, the University of Auckland and the University of Vienna has shown us how crows are also capable of understanding cause and effect.
The study, New Caledonian crows respond to hidden causal agents, tested eight wild crows in two different scenarios. In both, the crow was placed in an environment where a stick would emerge from a wall. In the first scenario, a human would enter the enclosure at the same time the stick moved, so that the crow would associate the stick's movement with the human's presence. When the human departed, the crow would relax and go about the business of obtaining hidden food using a twig.
In the second scenario, the stick would move out of the wall without a human presence in the enclosure. With no third party with which the crow could associate the stick's movement, the crow was much more nervous and wary, taking its time to extract the food, just in case the stick moved again.
The study is explained in more detail here:
Not convinced? Take a look at the David Attenborough video below, where a crow drops a nut into traffic and onto a pedestrian crossing so a car can drive over it, then waits for the lights to change before swooping in to safely grab its prize.
Bonus fun fact: in February 1533, the parliament of Henry VIII passed an act allowing the destruction of choughs, rooks and crows. Previously, the birds had been protected under the law because of the "janitorial services they performed on city streets".


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Apart from being indisputably a fun equipment to operate, these loaders claim to fame is simply how much it can actually do. Apart from the usual configuration that sees a bucket loader in the front, there are a number of other configurations that will allow the loader to accomplish other tasks. It can come equipped with a snow blower, a bush cutter, a cement mixer and that has only been the tip of the accessories iceberg. There are often used loaders for sale simply because of the sheer number of them in operation, but a good rule of thumb will be to keep an eye out for those manufactured by the experts in the arena.
Used for a variety of industrial applications
These loaders are used in a wide variety of industrial applications, where power and small size are required. The skid steer loader is able to offer so much, as it can go where other, larger loaders are unable to operate. Furthermore, where the larger units are constrained by height restrictions, these smaller loaders can happily operate. Where space is at a premium, these loaders will be the solution. This will be because, not only is the skid steer unit a four-wheel drive, but it can also turn on its own axis because of the fact that the wheels on either side will operate independently of each other. When the operator wishes to turn, he or she will simply lock the wheels on one side of the machine and engage the wheels on the other side to turn the machine in a bare minimum space.
Buying loaders from reputable brand
These reputed companies will offer the best value for money and reliability. If you make the decision of purchasing a wheel loader from a popular company, as those units manufactured by other company that are affectionately known, then you can be rest assured that wherever there are used skid steer loaders for sale, these will be amongst the units of choice. If you were wondering why, it is because several major companies have established a reputation for quality and reliability that is amongst the best in the business.
The skid steer loader is widely used in the construction industry. However, you will be required to make sure that the nouvelle chargeuse à bois woody from a specific brand should have service to the particular area where you need it for work.


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Exegesis of Proverbs 21:21
I gave a speech last week exegeting Proverbs 21:21. The following are my notes.
"Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor." (Proverbs 21:21 ESV)
My Thesis In a culture of death, impiety and corruptness, men of God must pursue righteousness and loving-kindness by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Exposition—Key Elements The key elements of this proverb are the word 'pursues' as well as the phrase 'will find.' Men are told, by these two elements, what to pursue and what will be the the result of this pursuit.
The objects of pursuit are attributes in relation to both God and fellow man. The first attribute is righteousness, and is the state of being right with God; being holy pure and upright. This state is only attained by the work of Jesus Christ, which is the ground of our justification. It is this attribute which gives us the basis of pursuit—this attribute which should structure our entire life purpose—to be made right in the sight of God. The second is kindness, or lovingkindness, which is the state or quality of bing kind in relation to fellow man. Treating our fellow man with loving-kindness is to be our ambition. This should be our goal, with all of our dealings with man. He is created in the image of God, and is entitled to be dealt kindly with.
The phrase 'will find' reveals the end of our pursuit—life, righteousness, and honor. It is these treasures that contrast with our corrupted culture of death, impiety, and immorality. It is these treasures that motivate us to strive after righteousness and kindness!
Exposition—Context Explained The preceding and succeeding verses both speak of the actions of the the wise man and the importance of structuring your life after a pattern of righteousness. A man of God will pursue righteousness in all he does—in his relation to God, and his relation to man and this world.
The Scriptures have much to say on the topic of righteousness. We are told in Proverbs 15:9 that the LORD "loves him who pursues righteousness," and Proverbs 11:19 says, "Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die."
Exposition—Parallel Verses The apostle Paul gives Timothy instruction to "pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart" (II Tim. 2:22). The apostle Peter says in I Peter 3:11, "seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer." Our LORD Jesus Christ said "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied" (Mat. 5:6), and commanded us to "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness" (Mat. 6:33).
Main Point I—Godly Men Pursue Righteousness Godly men must pursue righteousness and set their minds on the things of God (Mat. 16:23; Mark 8:33). This is done through prayer and diligent study of the Scriptures (II Tim. 2:15). Man cannot be ignorant in regards to the Law of God, for it is by this standard that He judges the world (Rom. 7:25). We must fear God and keep His commandments to pursue righteousness (Ecc. 12:13).
Main Point II—Godly Men Pursue Loving-Kindness Godly men must pursue kindness in relation to other men, and all his deeds must be motivated out of a love of God and his fellow man. "The whole law [of God] is fulfilled in one word: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself'" (Gal. 5:14). We must be just in our dealing with other men, therefore, "let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding" (Rom. 14:19).
These two attributes toward which we strive, encompass the whole Law of God as Jesus summarized when asked which was the greatest commandment. He said that "the most important is, 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these" (Mar. 12:29–31).
Main Point III—Godly Men Have Their Hope in Christ Godly men must hope in Christ, because he is the fulfillment of life, righteousness, and honor, and he is the reward of mans diligent pursuit. Christ said that He is life and in Him alone we can find new life (John 14:6; John 3:3). Christ is the personification of righteousness, according to I Corinthians 1:30, and it is by the grace of God and through His death that we attain a right standing before the LORD (Rom. 3:24; Rom. 5:9). Christ is the Lamb of God to whom belongs all glory, honor, and praise (Rev. 5:13). It is to this glorious end that we strive—to praise the LORD in His courts (Isa. 62:9). And we strive in faith—not to be accepted based on our own merits, but on the righteousness of our Lord.
Main Points Defended Some may say that man need not pursue Christlike character because he has God's grace and the penalty of sin is atoned for. But the apostle Paul admonished those who would live after the flesh to forsake such worldliness. "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect" (Rom. 12:2). He admonished Timothy to flee the lusts of this world, and to "pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness" (I Tim. 6:11). "Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it" (Rom. 6:2)? We must Pursue the Character of Christ!
Some may say that man does not have the responsibility to be kind and loving with unbelievers. However, loving-kindness does not only apply to the household of faith, but also to those who are in the world. The apostle Paul said that believers should "abound in love for one another and for all [men]" (I Thes. 3:12), that they should "do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10), "be patient with them all" (I Thes. 5:14), and "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all [men]" (Rom. 12:18). Men of God must live with patience toward all men, showing loving-kindness in all of their deeds.
Yet some will say that man can still pursue the things of this world and still love God. But the Scriptures emphatically state that "no one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other." (Mat. 6:24; Luk. 16:13). One cannot strive after the things of this world and serve God with his whole heart. He must strive after one or the other. God has commanded in His Word how we are to pursue him, and it is not by a pursuit of the world. To pursue the world is to be at enmity with God. For His Word says, "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him" (I John 2:15). Our Lord said, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple" (Luk. 14:26).
Application The line is drawn men. Where do you stand? With Christ, or with the world?
Men of God must stand with Christ. There is no alternative, because one is either for Christ, or against Christ (Mat. 12:30; Luk. 11:23). We must stand out from a dark culture because we are the light of the world (Mat. 5:14). This means that we must be proactive—we must be about the business of transforming culture. This is done by the grace of God through the preaching of the gospel and pursuing righteousness and loving-kindness.
We must live out the gospel in our lives! Gird up your loins like a man for God will demand an answer from you (Job 38:3)! Get off the gaming councils, stop polluting your minds with corrupting media, quit defiling yourself and conforming yourself to the things of this world!
Conclusion Stand up and be men of God! Get a vision for your future, commit your work to the Lord (Prov. 16:4), and by God's grace (Phil. 2:13) you will pursue righteousness and loving-kindness in service of the Lord Jesus Christ.


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The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill last month banning "intrusive" airport screening, but the legislation stalled in the State Senate after Washington threatened to consider halting flights to Texas if screeners were prevented from doing their jobs properly. The bill would have banned any pat-down that "touches the anus, sexual organ, buttocks or breast of another person including through the clothing, or touches the other person in a manner that would be offensive to a reasonable person." The measure might be reintroduced in the current special session, where its backers say it might have enough votes this time to pass the Senate. Its sponsor, Representative David Simpson, a Republican from Longview, discusses.
Q. You call this an antigroping bill. Why is it necessary?
A. The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizure of our person, not just our houses, and effects and papers. Right now, searches are proceeding under the object of preventing terrorist activities. But we've got to draw a line. You've got to have reasonable cause to touch people's private parts. There was a parallel bill banning these full body scanners that allow people to see you naked. Both are violations of our dignity and impede law-abiding citizens' access to travel.
Q. Without body scanners and pat-downs would travelers be less safe?
A. If you have reason to believe that someone is guilty of trying to commit a terrorist attack, then by all means investigate them and arrest them. But right now, everybody is having to undergo these searches. Use dogs, metal detectors, ask people questions. What's wrong with using metal detectors? This is an issue not so much about security but about control. We've gone from prudent caution to ridiculous excess. This is about protecting individual freedom and dignity. Why are we relying on these naked body scanners? And the only alternative is a grope down or a grope up. A pat-down is a euphemism.
Q. Wouldn't many travelers say that thorough searches, including occasionally intrusive searches, are the price to pay for security in a dangerous world?
A. They are touching parts of our bodies that are reserved for our most intimate activities. They're treating us as criminals. If we try to prevent every act of criminality, we won't have freedom anymore. We're doing more than the terrorists could ever have done and we're doing it to ourselves — and then we say we're doing it for our own good. Someone had wanted to introduce legislation that would have just covered children. That would be a step forward, but I think we're giving up too much. Think about this: We are allowing someone to touch your daughter or granddaughter's private parts as a condition of travel. What have we come to?
Q. What about the apparent conflict with federal law?
A. The first thing the feds will say is it violates the Constitution and the supremacy clause. But we're not contravening any federal statute. It's not a nullification. We're saying the feds are acting outside the Constitution. In the new bill we've added an allowance for consent — if a T.S.A. agent says, 'There is something that seems to be on your buttock and I would like to use the back of my hand to make sure it's not something explosive,' you could agree to that search. We think that could have been done anyway. But what we're basically saying is, 'Show me the law that says you can touch my private parts in order to travel and I'll let you do it.' "
Q. When did you decide that the searches were a problem?
A. About a year ago, on my 25th anniversary, I first ran into the naked body scanner. I went through it because I didn't want to make trouble. I wouldn't have done it if I'd known what I know now. When we let our 16-year-old daughter fly commercial for the very first time alone we booked a flight and we made sure we got to the airport early so she could use the metal detector. I don't want someone touching my 16-year-old daughter's breasts, lifting them up, touching her genitals.Continue reading the main story
Q. Have you any travel plans?
A. I haven't been on a commercial airliner since all this started, and I'm a little worried about what's going to happen to me. (He laughs.) But I am going on vacation this summer to see my daughter in Montana. I'm driving. It's a long way. But I won't have to be groped or ogled by anyone but my wife. (Laughs again.)Continue reading the main story


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Zombies are Awesome. But who wants to be stuck in a building? Unlocking one room at a time? The ArmA 2 engine provides 1000km2 terrains in which to explore. My missions utilize this to create an epic zombie experience. Enjoy!
I love the Mod/Mission but I would LOVE if there were a SAVE OPTION, and that zombies don't run through the objects I put down.
First after DayZ.
A very well executed mod, more for the people who cannot spend the hours required to accomplish anything in DayZ.
Best zombie mod for Arma 2 OA.
Really good and all, but if I want to just play a little with friends from time to time I can't continue the mission from where it was previously, which spoils it a load for me.
Although I'm sure there were proper reasons why saving could not be implemented. Superb job :D
@Unluckyspunky Are you totaly dumb? you cant host a 2 player co-op mission for 55 people!!!
This mod is awesome, thanks for making it =D
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Really really fun mod. Only issue is when people join and don't communicate. Other than that it' all god.
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