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Diesel secretly opened a fake-looking pop-up store called DEISEL on NYC's Canal Street in time for New York Fashion Week last month.
Canal Street in New York's Chinatown is the place in New York City to buy fake handbags, wallets, perfumes and watches.
The pop-up was very far from Fifth Avenue and the other fashion destinations, and was right in the middle of New York City's most famed counterfeit fashion destination.
The unsuspecting shoppers probably did not realize then, but what they shopped for were actually one-of-a kind pieces specially crafted by Diesel's design team disguised with fake Deisel branding.
The pop-up played into the modern viewpoint of logos as wearable status symbols.
The unsuspecting but lucky shoppers got to snag Deisel pieces, which are likely to become collectors' items.
A quick check on eBay reveals only a couple items being sold at $170.
The Canal Street store experiment was caught in a video that celebrates the infatuation for designers' goods at discounted deals.
Publicis New York, in collaboration with Publicis Italy, was behind this playful and cheeky pop-up.
In the Philippines, Diesel is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc., and is located at Bonifacio High Street Central, Greenbelt 3, and Power Plant Mall.


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Hi everyone,
How are you all?
Will I have been away getting married so Ive been a bit quite on here.
So its my birthday on 2nd of July and also my Blog is 1 year old this month. So that sounds like the perfect time to do a huge Comp!
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This is a international giveaway! So anyone can enter! Woop woop!
There are mandatory conditions to win. You must be following My Youtube channel, my blog and twitter. I will check to make sure the winner complies with this.
If I hit any milestone Ie 100 youtube subscribers this month
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While I love flowers and cake and dancing and garter tosses, there's something I love even more about a small ceremony with only the most special of people. Earlier this month I was able to photograph the sweetest of loves in an elopement at Point Loma Submarine Base. Paul + Connie were married at four-o-clock on a Friday afternoon at a church they'd never been to. They exchanged vows and kissed to forever having met both their pastor and their photographer (yours truly) only minutes before. And while a wedding might be about invitations and table settings and elaborate venues, a marriage most certainly is not. I think that's exactly what made this day so special - Paul and Connie filled their ceremony with only the things that were most important them. ...because when you're talking about forever, little details just don't seem to matter.
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This is basically a 12-year-old's sexual fantasy, with a whole school of young girls being madly in love with the protagonist; a boy who has the ability to... excite those naughty lasses with the use of a weird magic gun (a hairdryer, really), and, of course, take a sneak peek or two at their panties while at it - but, no! This brand of titles can't just be pure guilty pleasures; they must also have a plot attached to it all, as if that will make playing this in public any easier: "Yes, dear sir! I'm not ogling at those shrieking, orgasmic girls, whose genitals I shoot with my gun; I'm saving them from chibi demons that cause all that!"
Oh, fan-service games, you and your bizarre need to explain things! As is the case with this kind of titles, however, few will really care about the whole heaven-vs-hell business and whatnot. The player can interact with a trio of characters every now and then, but it's your stereotypical, sometimes cute, sometimes funny, but mostly boring, anime deal. It's also possible to give snacks to the girls to make them, well, trust you more, adding a slight date sim vibe to it all, but, in the end, this is nothing more than a poor man's version of an on-rails shooter.
The action goes as follows: the protagonist is stuck on a certain spot, from where he can only move his gun around and shoot the girls that appear from all over the place, screeching to a halt upon seeing him, shouting their love and passion in the form of damaging Japanese characters, or pushing him to the ground when they are close. In order to "survive," one must shoot these cute foes in their... sensitive zones, and hope that it will stop them in one shot. In case that doesn't work, your basic strategy will be to spam the shoot button.
...and that's the thing with Gal*Gun 2's gameplay; it is lacklustre at best, and requires little to no strategy other than taking care of the girls in the "right order," which means shooting the ones that are more likely to hurt you first. This oversimplified mechanics make everything feel repetitive and unexciting after a while, and a title where cute schoolgirls worship you should never feel that. Some would make the argument that the fun in this game lies on the naughtiness, which would be a valid argument if this was indeed the case, but no, Gal*Gun 2, "Japan's craziest shooter" is definitely not as wacky or even NSFW as it thinks it is... or how much it should be.
Girls shout, you get to peek at their underwear, and you can turn their legs to jelly via a pheromone-spitting pistol - but that's just it. The dialogue is mildly saucy, the "story" cares more about being one that makes sense (although it doesn't) instead of one that titillates, and the Unreal Engine-powered visuals, while pretty good and crispy clean, are, in all honesty, unremarkable, when this could benefit from a more striking, and even risky, art style - oh, and why, in Amaterasu's name, are there so many Lolitas running around instead of the much juicer MIL... err, teachers?!
Gal*Gun 2 is not fun as a shooter, a date sim, or a piece of fan-service. No matter the type of level chosen (as there are a couple of them), the gameplay always boils down to aiming and shooting, and feels the same from start to finish; the romance feels much less exciting than sorting out the inventory in a RPG; and, finally, the sexiness, well, is not really as sexy. Finally, this doesn't even have the decency to be a complete product, as the alternative costumes that you can dress the girls up with aren't in-game unlockables, but DLC.Graphics ()
aww... i had high hopes for this.
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aww... i had high hopes for this.
first one was a guilty pleasure for me. it had a solid foundation to build off of to make an even better rail shooter. disappointed that the sequel failed to capitalize on any of this.
-> imports the most fringiest sub-culture item from Japan
You racist piece of shit. Ur probably white.
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We have two sponsors of the month for June! First is Fiocchi Ammunition. Here is how we feel about Fiocchi, who is one of our Founding Sponsors, taken directly from one of their past catalogs:
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This week has been far busier in comparison to last week as I have been in the final stages of installing my work ready for the second year BA (Hons) Photography exhibition at the Poly in Falmouth. It's been such a good experience to prep my work for the end of year show. I've been lucky enough to exhibit work before at the Bluecoat Gallery in Liverpool, but this just had a completely different feel to it.
I finally managed to find framing that I was happy with, although it doesn't actually look as though the work has been framed at all as they don't consist of a border which, personally, I prefer as they don't detract from the imagery and still provide that reflective surface I was hoping for. I also managed to get a little holder for my business cards so they could sit by my work as I intended. Generally, it's all come together pretty smoothly, the only real issue I faced was getting all the imagery straight and an even distance apart from one another; As a serious perfectionist, this resulted in me spending far too much time just staring at the wall checking them all over. I must say though, I'm really proud of this series so if you get a chance, do head down to the Poly and check out the exhibition along with all the other fantastic work on display by my year group. The Exhibition itself starts tonight and ends this Saturday.
Quick shout out again to the lovely people who helped me complete this series. thank you for your time and patience, it really means a lot.


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We talked yesterday about being a pastor or elder in the church. And for most Christians, they have no desire to be those things.
There are more people, however, who seek to be leaders of ministries. They seek to be the person who helps take care of church finances, or takes care of ministries to the poor, or organizes small groups, or organizes church events, or runs the welcome team, etc.
Though not all churches use the word deacon, a person in these positions could rightfully be called a deacon. They are people, separate from the ministry of pastor or elder, who have been given responsibilities in order to help keep the church running smoothly and allow the pastors and elders to focus on their jobs.
For a lot of people, though, they think their gifts alone qualify them for that office. They don't.
As with pastors, Paul doesn't point to their gifts first and foremost when talking about the qualifications of deacons. He points to their character. They are to be people who are,
worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. (8)
As with the pastors, they are to be faithful to their wives and manage their families well. (11)
Unlike pastors, they don't need the ability to teach the Word, but they should know their faith well and live it. (9)
We are also not to simply throw people into such roles of leadership. Rather, they are to be tested first, and if they prove faithful, and their character is impeccable, then we can place them into these roles of leadership. I have seen firsthand what happens when we don't, and the results are not pretty.
There is some debate as to whether verse 11 refers to deacon's wives or deaconesses. I tend to go with the latter. Paul makes no mention of a pastor's wife and what she should be like. Why then would he make specific mention of a deacon's wife? That said, it is a debatable issue.
Either way, they are to be,
women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. (11)
The last thing to note is that whatever their duties, they are to be servants. In fact, that is what the word deacon means. Servant. And as servants of God and servants of the church, they are to be faithful and serve well.
Paul concludes by saying,
Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. (13)
By serving well, not only do you gain a good reputation within the church, but you also see your faith strengthened as you see God at work in you and through you to touch the lives of those around you.
Do you want to be a leader in the church? What kind of character do you have?
Are you a leader in the church? If so, are you serving faithfully?


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A son-in-law of the former State Assembly speaker was arrested on Monday and accused of defrauding investors out of $7 million, according to a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court.
The defendant, Marcello Trebitsch, 37, of Brooklyn, told investors that he would use their money to trade in securities through his investment fund, and promised them double-digit returns with very low risk, according to a statement from the office of Preet Bharara, the United States attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Mr. Trebitsch's wife, Michelle Trebitsch, is the daughter of Assemblyman Sheldon Silver, the former speaker who has been indicted on corruption charges.
Agents for the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Mr. Trebitsch, and he appeared before a federal magistrate judge in Manhattan. He was charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of securities fraud.
The complaint said that Ms. Trebitsch, a certified public accountant, was a co-owner and managing partner of the investment fund, Allese Capital. She has not been charged.
According to the complaint, Mr. Trebitsch told his investors that he would use their money to buy large-cap stocks and promised returns of 14 to 16 percent. The investors, a Maryland real estate developer and his accountant, gave him $7 million between 2009 and 2013.
But Mr. Trebitsch invested only a portion of the investors' money and principally used the money for his own personal benefit and to repay other investors, the complaint said.
With the money that he did invest, the complaint said, Mr. Trebitsch suffered losses that he hid from investors by sending them "phony" monthly account statements and tax forms showing returns ranging from 15 to 19 percent.
The complaint said Mr. Trebitsch lied to investors about clearing his trades through a Wall Street bank that he claimed agreed to invest $50 million.


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Drew Nikonowicz (born in St. Louis Missouri, 1993) earned a BFA degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia in 2016. His work employs analog photographic processes as well as computer simulations to deal with exploration and experience in contemporary culture. He has exhibited both nationally and internationally. In 2015 he received the Aperture Portfolio Prize and the Lenscratch Student Prize. In 2017 Nikonowicz completed a one-year residency at Fabrica Research Centre. He now lives and works in the United States in Saint Louis, Missouri as an artist and owner of the company Standard Cameras. His first photobook, This World and Others Like It, will be available through Yoffy Press and FW:Books in early 2019.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: This World and Others Like It
This World and Others Like It investigates the role of the 21st century explorer by combining computer modeling with analogue photographic processes. Drawing upon the language of 19th Century survey images, I question their relationship with current methods of record making.
Thousands of explorable realities exist through rover and probe based imagery, virtual role-playing, and video game software. Within the contemporary wilderness, robots have replaced photographers as mediators producing images completely dislocated from human experience. This suggests that now the sublime landscape is only accessible through the boundaries of technology.
When and where did This World and Others Like It begin?
This World and Others Like It began while I was pursuing my undergradate degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2013 or so. I did not initially realize I was working towards a specific project. It was around 2015 that things began really coming together and feeling more coherent. Since then the project has really become much fuller and I at least partially consider it finished. By far the two best experiences that came from this project are when it was selected for the 2015 Aperture Portfolio Prize, and later when the work's merits led to a year-long residency at Fabrica Research Centre in Italy.
Congratulations on publishing this series as a monograph! What was your experience like making the book?
Thank you! It has been an absolute dream making this book with Yoffy Press and FW:Books. I cannot wait to share the book with everyone, including the wonderful essay inside written by Paula Kupfer! I was not able to be on press, but the samples I received look incredible. It took us over 2 years to finally bring it together, but it has been well worth the wait. By far the most exciting step was working with Hans Gremmen in his studio in Amsterdam to finalize the design and sequence. It was an incredibly memorable week.
The book is available for pre-order on the Yoffy Press website here:
For those interested in purchasing it in Europe, FW:Books will have copies for sale soon.
Where do you see this project going?
I do consider the project more or less complete. Now that the book is coming out I hope to exhibit it more frequently alongside sharing the book as much as possible. Though, one of my favorite quotes is "art isn't finished, it's abandoned."
What helps you sustain your current creative practice?
My day job is my company Standard Cameras, where I build large format 4x5's with my partner India. It certainly helps keep photography on the mind when you're building cameras all day! But also spending time with artist friends and discussing each other's new work is a huge part of keeping things moving forward.
What other artists should we be keeping an eye on?


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When the sky was bright, I was able to feel the breeze of success
I felt myself as the king of everything,
who can even make the dumb to sing
my words made me confident
and my wings were ready to fly
which once disappeared when I was not awake.
Then the journey of success began,
and I was ready to face the obstacles
the days were garish, but I didn't gave up
everybody was helpless, but my hope didn't elude
and my confidence became the reason of my glory
it was not mine, but my dream's story
and I became a gallant whom everyone called gifted
but my dreams were amorous and genuine
they were the gentle leaves in wind which made me peaceful.
They changed the life of an ordinary child,
and sent her to the ladders of ignition.
I am not virtuous, my dreams made me so
they didn't allowed me to sleep
and made me more than perfect…
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Imam Elahi's statement on the tragedy of Boston's bomb attack!
April 16, 2013: We at the Islamic House of Wisdom strongly condemn the tragic and criminal bomb attack on the Boston Marathon. Regardless of who the perpetrators might be and what their purpose was, this evil and cowardly crime has no place in any faith or human integrity and common sense. Participants of the Marathon had no political agenda, they attended a peaceful exercise to live a healthy life without any thought their lives would be put at risk.
Our prayers go out to all the suffering families in Boston. We pray for a fast recovery and healing of those who were wounded.
At the same time we condemn the daily deadly terrorist attacks in Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and other areas in the Middle East. Criminal Al-Qaeda agents and their allies ruthlessly target innocent civilians in the mosques, churches, markets, and other public places. Thousands of people are losing their lives or get injured every week. The terrorists are getting all kinds of support from some regional authoritarian regimes. Continuity of support for the terrorists in the Middle East may inspire other evil forces in the USA and Europe to copy and carry similar criminal operations such as the Boston brutality.
Our administration should demonstrate zero tolerance for terrorism, regardless of region, race, religion or political relationship!
Its a duty for the Muslim community according to the true teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) to stand against terrorism under any name or motivation.
While we enjoy the opportunities in America, we must remember our responsibility in promotion of what is good and prevention of what is evil. Again we pray for the victims and the suffering survivals of the Boston Marathon!


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The Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) honored the area's finest builders and developers at its 2011 Parade of Homes banquet. The Parade of Homes, an annual event that took place April 9 to 17, recognizes the best in new home construction in the Northeast Florida building community.
D.S. Ware Homes was the recipient of two gold awards in following categories:
-Gold – D.S. Ware Homes, Two Creeks, The Monarch
-Gold – D.S. Ware Homes, Durbin Crossing South, Tuscany II
"The Parade of Homes has become an important showcase for local homebuilders throughout Northeast Florida and this year's event was no exception," said Daniel Davis, executive director of NEFBA. "We are excited to honor the best in the building and construction industry and recognize the incredible craftsmanship and commitment to excellence we observed in this year's winning models."


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fear not, I did not single handedly attempt to (and more importantly was not successful at) wiping out 50% of la's food blogging community in one evening. 😛
(the blowfish dinner was actually the least "dangerous" part of the evening haha details later…)
It started in november when I first read jonathan gold's absolutely amazing review on dae bok restaurant that got me intrigued about trying korean style "bok" (blowfish). dangerous? maybe. delicious? sounds most definitely.
fast foward to febuary's gold standard event where matthew and I got a golden opportunity to chat it up with this grand gourmand
just as grand to speak with in person. so I had to inquire about this restaurant once again. sure enough, even in person he waxed poetically about this amazing and underrated restaurant in the seedier part of koreatown. my favorite and most comedic part of the conversation was how he described (as in his review),
"So after you persuade the waitress that what you really want is blowfish instead of monkfish, after you have pronounced the words bok jiri a half-dozen times to the best of your ability, puffed out your cheeks, and pointed to the line drawing of the blowfish printed on the chopstick wrapper, you may actually be rewarded with the blowfish stew"
haha poor jonathan but I must commend him on so many levels for being so adventurous to say the least in trying these ethnic restaurants off the beaten trail.
ok, no more wasting time, I wanted to set up a dinner here STAT. invites were emailed within days and come saturday, march 21st, 17 fearless eaters (9 of which were food bloggers, matthew of mattatouille, josh of food gps, fiona of gourmet pigs, eddie of deep end dining, mike of rightwaytoeat, javier of teenage glutster, rickmond of rameniac, danny of kungfoodpanda and yours truly) arrived at dae bok restaurant, ready for some blowfish lovin'. 3 tables with 3 bloggers at each (totally not planned when setting up seat placement), we had the bases (and cameras) covered.
lots of hungry people waiting for the fury. I must say I expected at most about 8 people to be interested in trying this korean blowfish restaurant (which I would have been more than happy with), but was more than pleasantly surprised and thrilled with the amazing turnout of people who were also excited to try this place.
now onto the menu… there's 10 (yes, count 'em TEN) ways this sucker is served. blowfish 10 ways:
mehwoontang (spicy fish stew) $14.99
jiri (non-spicy fish stew) $14.99
soo-yook (steamed fish w/ soybean sprouts) $17.99
jjim (spicy, stirfried with sprouts, etc) $21.99
bulgogi (bok bbq) $17.99
tempura w/ sweet potato $17.99
tangsooyuk (fried sweet and sour bok) $18.99
bok-katsu $14.99
fish skin w/ spicy sauce/vegetable (cold salad) $16.99
shabu shabu $34.99
WOW. ok but with each table being about 6 people, we consulted with the waitresses and 2 servings of the stew plus 1 or 2 dishes more would be plenty for each table. most popular being the stew and the jjim, each table got these plus one more somethin' somethin'
first up, banchan
not too shabby. the standout was definitely the gummy blowfish skin moochim (kinda like salad) tossed with a vinegarette and a korean herb, minari (refreshing and love the bite of the minari). the rest, u've got ur run of the mill kimchi, mook (think korean jello), marinated cold seaweed, potato in mayo (not exactly potato salad but seriously whats up with koreans so obsessed with mayo banchan??), and pickled daikon.
next, the long awaited bok- jjim
sprouty and garlicky galore. blowfish stir-fried with tons of sprouts and chili paste. this was our first taste of the actual blowfish and it was surprisingly very mild in flavor. however, with the garlic and chili paste, there was plenty of punch in this dish (our pulses still going strong)
next, our table ordered the bok-tangsuyok (think chinese style sweet and sour fish)
it was aiiiite. nothing too crazy or mind blowing here but we figured it would be a nice textual contrast. well battered and fried with a good sweet and sour sauce, this tasted just as expected.
one of the tables ordered the bok bulgogi
think blowfish barbeque. they ordered it spicy with gochujang (spicy bean paste). although I didn't get to actually taste this dish, the consensus from that table was that it was very good. with the firm texture and mild flavor of the blowfish I could definitely see how this fish could stand up to some bbq-in' and slatherin' in gochujang.
now onto THE BEST part(s) of the meal, the blowfish stew.
u can order this spicy (mehwoontang) or non spicy (jiri) but when deciding on which, in the "eloquent" words of josh, "whats the point??" 😛
naturally, we opted for the spicy mehwoontang. this amazing dish has many glorious and delicious stages.
this is just the beginning…
topped with fresh minari and ready to come to a boil at the table
blowfish stew heaven. the broth is nothing short of amazing. its packed with tons of flavorful with the fish, garlic, chili paste, and freshness from the greens. WOW. the pieces of blowfish in this were eaten dipped in a soy sauce ponzu with a dab of fiery mustard. delicious.
the fun and deliciousness don't stop here though. oh no, it just gets even better….next up, they put soojebi (shavings of dough) into the delicious broth
YUM!! perfectly al dente shavings of dough with a nice bite and slippery texture are delicious when cooked in the flavorful stew.
and everyone knows how much I love happy endings 🙂
rice, chopped vegetables and oil are added to the final ladles of soup and dregs left in the pot. when all mixed together and left to cook until there's a little bit of crispiness at the bottom is the most delicious bokkum-bap (fried rice)
even when ur busting at the seams, there's always room for bokkum-bap. just add a little bit more of the soup or some of the ponzu sauce, and this is a winning finish.
everything was washed down with a final serving of cold shikhae (korean rice drink).
sweet and refreshing. the waitresses were generous enough to constantly refill our little cups with pitchers of endless shikae. mmmm lovely.
it was an amazing meal from start to finish. thankfully, everyone still had a pulse and was happy with filled and satiated bellies 🙂
being the dutiful hostess, the fun, food, and drink did not stop here. oh no. in true korean fashion, this was just the first stop of many in this dangerously fun filled evening!
next up was scoops for more dessert (pistachio cardamon was my favorite of the night), then crazy hook for bongs (5000 cc's to be exact) of cold beer, and then finally an epic evening of crazy singing and dance paired with carafes and carafes (and carafes) of yogurt soju at palm tree for norebang (karaoke) fun.
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but take a look at this one - it has mustard, but is similar
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to what you describe:
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No-Fail Balsamic Vinaigrette
Homemade salad dressing is easy to make and tastes delicious.
Estimated Times:
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 16
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large cloves garlic peeled
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
Place salt and pepper in a blender. Process for 10 seconds on high speed. Add garlic cloves and process for an additional 10 seconds on high speed. Add Dijon mustard and process on high speed for another 10 seconds. Pour in balsamic vinegar and blend on high until well mixed. With the blender running, pour the olive oil through the hole in the top in a slow, steady stream. After the oil has been added, continue to blend for 30 seconds. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Will last for several weeks.
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- 14023. What happened? I made salad "caprese" and emulsified the dressing into mayo-ish glop! - MarilynFL - 5:49pm on 03/04/09 (18)
- I never tried emulsifying with a stick blend, but I guess it over does it. I would have tried... - charlie - 6:21pm on 03/04/09
- Really? Water would thin that out? Who knew...thanks charlie. [NT] - MarilynFL - 6:56pm on 03/04/09
- I have used my stick blender to make whipped cream and it whipped - Dawn_MO - 7:08pm on 03/04/09
- Ode to the stick... - Richard in Cincy - 2:20pm on 03/05/09
- I agree with diluting it a bit. Balsamic and fig vinegars can be thicker than wine vinegars. [NT] - Michael in Sarasota - 10:27pm on 03/04/09
- I need to know the provenance of your balsamic vinegar. If you didn't steal it, who did? - Joe - 7:11pm on 03/04/09
- I'm not sure what went wrong, but take a look at this one - it has mustard, but is similar [LINK] - LisainLA - 7:25pm on 03/04/09
- I had that happen once. It came out very thick, and honestly not very appealing looking. I recall - barb_b - 8:12pm on 03/04/09
- barb, I bought that same thing for Lar! It comes out all the time in converstions. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:25pm on 03/04/09
- I got a set for Christmas too, pinch, dash, and smidgen. The smidgen is great to remove the core... - Michael in Sarasota - 10:21pm on 03/04/09
- Thanks for the tip, and rec below. I love Marlene! I love to find ways to re-inforce how much I - barb_b - 2:52pm on 03/05/09
- Love it! The "Lemon Ring" I too have one I've never used.Now I will definitely have to dig it out [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:17pm on 03/05/09
- Thanks for the suggestions and recipes. I'll definitely try this again. [NT] - MarilynFL - 9:24pm on 03/04/09
- That's the way I like it!!! [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 2:50am on 03/05/09
- uh huh, uh huh. [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:27am on 03/05/09
- from the rhythm section>>> [NT] - Luisa_Calif - 5:19pm on 03/05/09
- dang it, now I'm singing the entire song! [NT] - MarilynFL - 2:16pm on 03/06/09
- "That's the way, uh huh uh huh". ;o) [NT] - Pat-NoCal - 3:29pm on 03/06/09


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How to take memorable landscape images with your iPhone
There are no magic secret formulas here. Taking great landscape photography on your mobile device is down to a combination of things. Topping that list, in my opinion, is intuition. Spotting a 'photographic scene' that others would just walk by. The more you practice and get out there and shoot, the better you will become at this bit. I've never believed myself to be creative but over the years I've come to realise that creativity is like anything else, work hard at it and you will improve. Expecting it to come naturally is setting yourself up for failure. Here are some more suggestions for how to improve your own mobile landscape images and create that wow factor:
Shoot from many different perspectives
When first starting out, people tend to shoot straight on from eye level. But to stand out, you need a unique vantage point. Get low, get high, shoot close, move away. In summary shoot, shoot, shoot and when you get home, looks at all your pictures to see which ones work/ stand out. Study other photographers work and evaluate where they shot from . Look at award winning photographs (Landscape Photographer of the Year/ National Geographic Travel Photographer of the year/ Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year). What makes their images stand out? Try inserting a location that you know well into google and reviewing the images that come back. Were they all shot from the same perspective?
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These help guide your viewer's eye through the frame drawing their attention to what is important. Leading lines add depth to your image creating more of a 3-dimensional viewer experience. Look for fences, roads, paths, shadows, contrasting colours, walls, light and dark contrasts etc to use as leading lines when composing your shots.
2. Creating depth
We have already touched on using lines into your image as a way of creating depth, another way to do this is to include foreground detail. E.g rocks, trees, branches, wildflowers. By including these elements, the image becomes something that your viewer feels they can step into. The image becomes more life like.
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This refers to any space that isn't your subject. It can be used to add balance, to provide context and a sense of scale. Negative space can also be utilised to simplify your scene creating a minimalistic feel.
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What looks like an ordinary scene can be made memorable with the inclusion of a frame. I look for natural frames: foliage, bridges, trees, and hedges. Occasionally I'll use a tent or a building to frame the outside view.
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Look for reflections, whether it be in lochs, ponds, rivers, puddles or even something like sunglasses. They provide visual interest and balance. Always ensure your horizon is straight (an easy fix in Instagram's editing tool).
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This is what l believe truly sets great photographers apart. How do you capture the essence of a place? How do you transport your viewer right there? Photography, like music, has the power to make people 'feel'. In order to convey it in your images, you first need to work out how it makes you feel. This will change depending on the weather, the season and your current state of mind. It will be difficult to convey emotion to your viewer if you do not have an affinity with your subject. My strongest images are of my children and the Scottish Highlands. I have a deep love for both. I experiment with other genres and other locations but I don't have the same zest for it and it shows in the resulting work. Find what makes your heart soar and work from there. If you don't know what that is yet, just keep experimenting until it comes to you.
Before shooting, take the time to absorb the scene in silence.
Editing can also help enhance the mood you are trying to convey. I often use the VSCO editing app to further amplify the dramatic and moody feel of Scottish landscapes.
Don't put your phone away when the weather gets bad. The advantage with iPhones is that they are easier to protect than large DSLR's. I am much more inclined to shoot with my iPhone over my large camera in unfavourable conditions. It's easier to keep the small lens free of rain or clean it if it gets wet/ grimy. Avoid including overcast skies in your image and instead fill the frame with your subject. I particularly like trying to capture the sky just before or after a storm. The dark and brooding clouds are full or drama and add incredible atmosphere to images.
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- If shooting in low light, use a tripod with adaptor for your phone or prop it up on a wall/ books etc. Set the timer for the picture. This will avoid camera blur and minimise noise in your image.
- Underexpose to retain the brightest details in your image. In a standard exposure, the camera will often blow out portions of the sky - meaning that you lose all detail. To avoid this, tap on the brightest part of your image and underexpose to retain details. You can raise the exposure in the darkest elements of your frame in post-processing.
- Use an editing app. Instagram's editing tools, Snapseed, Photo Plus, VSCO etc.
- Don't use the zoom tool on your phone. It greatly reduces the quality of the image. Instead, zoom with your feet.
- Share your images to get feedback.
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Candy Alt Crowley was born on December 26, 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States to parents Richard C. Alt, Jr., and Nadine Leonard. She spent most of her childhood days in St. Louis, Missouri. Candy went on to attend Horace Greeley High School, Principia College based in St. Louis County. She then went on to join Randolph-Macon Woman's College based in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
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Soon, Candy went on to begin her journalism career at WASH-FM in Washington D.C. as a newsroom assistant. She then went on to become an anchor for Mutual Broadcasting. She began working for NBC and CNN network in 1987. Candy appeared in the show, Inside Politics as a host. Soon, she became renowned as the anchor of State of the Union. She gained much credit when she became the moderator for the 2012 second presidential debate. Candy left CNN after her 27 years of service in 2014. Candy retired from her work in 2015. She is currently working as a paid guest speaker and is also a fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics.
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Tech Mahindra hit by BT woes2 min read . Updated: 27 Apr 2009, 10:26 PM IST
Tech Mahindra hit by BT woes
Tech Mahindra hit by BT woes
The company caters to the telecom industry, which is going through a slowdown in the developed world. Industry leaders Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and Infosys Technologies Ltd had reported a drop in revenues from the telecom segment, and hence it's not entirely surprising that Tech Mahindra's results were weak.
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But the company's revenues fell by as much as 8.8% sequentially in dollar terms, thanks to a sharp 16.8% drop in revenues from top client, BT Group Plc., previously known as British Telecom. This is on the back of an 18% drop in revenues in the preceding quarter.
In other words, the BT business has fallen by nearly one-third in the last two quarters. Of course, the depreciation in the British pound versus the dollar has affected revenues, but even volumes have been hit severely. The company management told analysts in a conference call that "it isn't confident that the bottom has been reached as far as the core BT business goes".
The company is set to start a large multi-year deal with BT called Andes in the April-June quarter, which will make up for a large chunk of the fall seen in the core BT business in the past few quarters. But this was already factored in by the markets. The new information in the March quarter results is that the core BT business is weaker than expected and that revenues from new projects such as Andes may also take a hit. News reports suggest that BT is set to report its worst quarterly performance, with even a huge write-down expected.
The non-BT business, meanwhile, rose marginally by 1.8% and now accounts for 48% of revenues. But things were grim on the profitability front. Earnings before interest and taxes fell by nearly 20% sequentially after excluding exceptional items.
The weak performance is worrisome as it comes close on the heels of the company's acquisition of Satyam.
On the one hand, Tech Mahindra is faced with the mammoth task of transforming the fraud-hit company from its low-profit operations. On the other, it needs to manage the huge debt it has taken to fund the acquisition.
The main worry, according to analysts, is that the exodus of clients from Satyam may continue because of concerns that the company's new owner specializes only in telecom. It's no wonder Tech Mahindra's shares have corrected after the initial excitement around the time of the buyout.
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Troops from all units of the Iranian Army held massive military parades all over the country on Sunday morning to mark the National Army Day.
In capital Tehran, a ceremony was organized near the mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini.
High-ranking officials and senior military commanders were present at the event.
President Hassan Rouhani delivered a speech before beginning of the parades.
Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi, Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan, Army Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan and ranking commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) attended the ceremony.
A host of Army units put their latest achievements on display during the parades, believed to be an annual showcase for Iranian Army's latest weaponry and military progress.
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Iran holds the National Army Day every year in honor of its ground, naval and air forces.
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Cookie May Be Using Malcolm On 'Empire,' If She's Willing To Do Anything To Get Her Company Back
Anyone who has seen five minutes of Empire knows that there is no holding Cookie back. From the moment she got out of prison (13 years early, no less) she has been gunning for one thing: to get what's hers. Her latest target seems to be hunky bodyguard Malcolm, and who can blame her for wanting to get a little action from someone who isn't a murdering jerk? But is romance all she is really looking for? I doubt it. We've seen Cookie do all kinds of surprising things to try and get control her of life, including working with the Feds to get out of jail before Empire went public. I think Cookie is using Malcolm to help her gain the 50 percent control of the company that she lost when she went to jail.
With the IPO papers still not signed and her sons fighting with Lucious more than ever, Cookie is in an excellent position to up her shares, and Malcolm could play a huge role in that. Not only does Malcolm serve as an ally for Cookie in the cutthroat company, he could also provide her with the dirty details of what Lucious is really up to. Let's face it, not everything he does is exactly legal, and his behavior has already made a few enemies. Now that Malcolm is always by his side, he could give Cookie all the intel she needs.
If that's the case, Cookie would not only get some serious blackmail on Lucious, but she could hit him where it hurts: his ridiculously huge ego. There is no way Lucious will take his ex-wife hooking up with his security guard gracefully, and his pride has always been a weakness. Malcolm is younger, stronger, and completely gorgeous. It would be sweet revenge for Cookie to throw that in Lucious' face after how he treated her both in jail and when she was released.
Look, Cookie and Malcolm's burgeoning romance could be exactly what it seems like: a strong woman looking for love from a man who has never hurt her or her sons. But this is Cookie we are talking about, someone who always brings the drama, so I doubt it. Plus, I'm hoping she succeeds in wrestling some real power for herself. Forget Lucious, Andre, Hakeem, and yes, even Jamal. Let Cookie run Empire and show them all how its done. Team Cookie!
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Moorings purchase of Hawk's Nest looking like a huge success
The full impact of The Moorings Yacht & Country Club's $2.5 million acquisition of Hawk's Nest Golf Club might not be known for years, but the early returns seem to mark a major development on the island private club scene
More than 200 new members have joined The Moorings since last spring, when the full-service, island-based club began its pursuit of Hawk's Nest, a 300-acre mainland property that contains a 7,046-yard, Jim Fazio-designed golf course.
According to Ursula Gunter, The Moorings' membership and marketing director, 114 of Hawk's Nest's 144 members have become full members since the purchase was finalized on Oct. 1. In addition, more than 100 new members joined prior to Aug. 1, when the club increased the price of its memberships.
The joining fee for a full membership jumped from $25,000 to $55,000 as a result of the added value of having a highly-rated, full-length, championship-caliber golf course to supplement the club's riverside, 4,434-yard, par-64 short course designed by Pete Dye.
In an April letter explaining The Moorings' interest in acquiring Hawk's Nest, club president Joe Vargas told members that "many new, younger retirees and professionals are looking for a championship long course" and "adding a long course will set us apart in the marketplace and assure the future growth and financial stability of our wonderful club."
Thus far, he has been proven right.
"In terms of membership, we are nearing our cap and closing in on 1,000 members," Gunter said in an email. "We are continuing to sell memberships through the next few months, however we anticipate a wait list starting in the near future.
"Since Oct. 1, membership activity remains strong," she added. "We have sold approximately 10 new memberships and are fielding inquiries daily from prospects."
A full membership includes access to two golf courses, yacht club, tennis club, fitness center and spa, kids zone, fine and casual dining, bridge and Mah Jongg, and club events.
During the summer months, in fact, The Moorings fully renovated and slightly reconfigured its Dockside Grille, the popular, pool-side gathering spot that offers casual dining, drinks and socializing – the club's answer to Quail Valley's Tiki Bar.
The improvements to Dockside and the adjoining Commodore's Room included new carpeting, painting, furnishings and kitchen equipment, as well as a slight expansion to the bar.
Gunter said the club also will be investing $1.3 million over the next five years in its new campus, which is located at 6005 Old Dixie Highway – north of Vero Beach – and has been rebranded "Moorings at Hawk's Nest."
"In the first four months, we have purchased a new golf-cart fleet and invested in new turf equipment, including a $70,000 fairway mower, and major infrastructure improvements to the clubhouse, course-maintenance operations and overall facility," Gunter said.
Golf rounds are up 30 percent at the Hawk's Nest campus and 10 percent at The Moorings course through the first four months of the fiscal year, despite record rainfall this season, Gunter said.
"We have received a fantastic response from former Hawk's Nest members as well as Moorings members," said Bob Gruber, the club's golf director. "The integration is going very smoothly, and members from both clubs are realizing what a win-win this is."
He added: "Hawk's Nest members are thrilled to be able to play championship golf on a track they know and love, and also have the ability to use the fitness center, tennis courts, spa, yacht club, and dining and events available on the island at The Moorings."
More important, though, is what the acquisition of Hawk's Nest is doing for The Moorings. The club now can accommodate golfers of all ages and abilities on two of the area's most picturesque courses.
Hawk's Nest was built along the same sand-based ridge as Red Stick, John's Island West, Bent Pine and the Indian River Club, as well as the county-owned, aptly named Sandridge Golf Club.
However, Hawk's Nest was carrying a debt of slightly more than $2 million, had lost more than 100 members since its pre-recession heyday and needed a long-term solution to the financial challenges confronting many stand-alone golf clubs in a shrinking industry.
That's why Hawk's Nest members voted in late May to sell their 28-year-old club to The Moorings.
Gunter echoed Gruber's remarks about the successful merging of former Hawk's Nest members with The Moorings membership.
"Former Hawk's Nest members are using The Moorings Club facilities and Moorings members are playing golf and dining at Hawk's Nest," she said. "Member satisfaction is high and will continue to climb as we strive towards the ultimate goal of excellence in all we do."


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As much as I love to travel internationally, I do stay closer to home sometimes. This time my destination was Seattle. This is over two trips and as it has also become one of my favorite places (I may say this about everywhere I go), and as I visit more I will probably write about it more. My best friend of 6 years and now boyfriend, Nolan, moved up there for work, giving me a perfect excuse to make the trip.
I just want to start with saying, WOW I LOVE SEATTLE!!!!!! Nolan had practice and a game the first time I went up so a friend of his, Jonel, took me around some cute little areas of town. The first spot being a super cute little brunch place called Shelter Lounge, in a community called Green Lake just across the harbor from downtown Seattle. This is a must visit. I am a sucker for a mimosa and french toast and that is precisely what I had. The french toast I ate had a coconut crust and had to have been made out of cake and had a cream cheese and cinnamon spread. It was delicious! Surprisingly (or not surprisingly) it went really well with a grapefruit mimosa.
After going to brunch we went to an area called Gasworks Park. If you want a view of Seattle or want to go on a run with a view (there's a ton of running clubs up there) this is an awesome way to go! Its very quiet and a great spot for pictures. This park is an old refinery plant for a former energy company but is no longer operating.
A few blocks away from Gas Works was the Fremont Troll. This art project was started as a competition in efforts to cut back on crime in the neighborhood. It acts as the watching eyes on Troll Ave and sits right under a bridge. Its kinda creepy too.
Later that day we went for an early dinner at BeachHouse Bar + Grill in Kirkland, just north of Seattle. This restaurant has a really cool and hip vibe to it. This has turned out to be one of my favorite places to eat, as the crab mac and cheese is one of the greatest things I have ever eaten. This restaurant is also right on the water!! Can we talk about how gorgeous this view is?!
Then comes Sunday. Game day. If you have never experienced a Seahawks game, I would totally suggest it. Nolan's dad makes it to every game, so I met him at this awesome restaurant bar across the street from the stadium called Pyramid, which seemed to be a pre-game hot spot. We grabbed a pizza and chicken sandwich and headed to the stadium to see Nolan warm up. Seattle Seahawk fans are like no other fan base I've ever seen. There were people dressed in Native American costumes in navy and green, and painted faces, and even have wrapped Lamborghinis (wut)! After finding our seats, it was time to start yelling, naturally. This stadium is so loud! They were playing the Eagles that day and ended up winning!!!!! Go Hawks!!!
The next trip up north I got to be a little bit more touristy since Nolan had a few days off from work. He took me to the Space Needle and it was amazing. It isn't as tall I originally thought it would be. But the view, WOW. Even going up in the glass elevators was beautiful. You can see everything up there, especially on a clear day like we had. Its amazing to me to see skyscrapers, a lake, and mountains all mixed together. If you look closely at the picture below you can see Century Link Field in the background, where the Seahawks play.
These trips were in November and December and I apologize for the timing of this post. Keep a look out for more on Seattle, cause it's coming!


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Even though God's attempt to establish monotheism in ancient Egypt didn't succeed (as described in part 1), this wasn't crucial for the success of the overall project, which was to remove all polytheistic religions from the face of the Earth. God still achieved this, even though it took much longer time than He probably envisaged at first; and with a different outcome to what was originally planned. We can find many references in the Old Testament where God refers to his chosen people as 'stiffnecked', 'stiffhearted' and 'rebellious', clearly showing His disappointment with their commitment to the project and the pace of its implementation.
However, what God set out to achieve through Abraham and his descendants He did achieve. If you look at the religious landscape of the world today, you will notice that Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Christianity and Islam, even though Islam cannot claim God's promises that He gave to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob) cover the most of it (see the image below). The rest of the world practices Dharmic or Eastern religions (where major religions are Hinduism and Buddhism), and these are also essentially monotheistic. In regards to Hinduism, all great Hindu religious leaders have repeatedly stressed that God is one and his forms are many (see details here), while Buddhism doesn't focus on the Creator-God but on the impersonal aspect of God as Spirit (the Universal Substance), which is the source of everything.
Nevertheless, the religious landscape today would be probably very different, if the project called "the chosen people" have succeeded in the fullness of its original scope. God had promised Abraham to give him the land from the river of Egypt to the river of Euphrates, hence it is interesting to note that every great empire that rose in the ancient near East did include this area in its borders.
If Hebrews did execute their part of the covenant it's questionable if any of these ancient empires would have developed in such an extent as they did. The height of Israel occurred before Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome. If everything went according to God's plan Israel wouldn't decline after Solomon, but keep on prospering and influencing other nations to abandon paganism and embrace One True God.
Solomon inherited a great empire from his father David: "Under King David, Israel grew from Kingdom to Empire, and its sphere of influence – militarily and politically – in the Middle East expanded greatly, controlling a number of weaker client states like Philistia, Moab, Edom, Ammon, with a number of Aramaean city-states (Aram-Zobah and Aram-Damascus) becoming vassal states; the imperial border stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to the Arabian Desert, from the Red Sea to the Euphrates River. According to the biblical account, the empire had a large land area" (from Wikipedia).
So if this empire continued to thrive, it's doubtful that Neo-Assyrian Empire and Neo-Babylonian Empire would develop in the extent they had, and we could also hypothesize about the kind of influence the Kingdom of Israel would have on ancient Persia (i.e. Achaemenid Empire) , Greece (considered to be the seminal culture which provided the foundation of Western culture) and Rome. The history of the western civilization as we know it would be probably very different!
The question is now what has made God to apparently abandon this project? The Kingdom of Israel is long gone; the cultures and empires it was to influence and transform came and did flourish for a while, but are now also gone. Is it possible that God's project called "the chosen people" has failed? Could it be that any of His projects would fail? Obviously, by definition, Almighty cannot fail in any of His endeavors; God is faithful and doesn't do things halfheartedly. Whatever He decides to do will be done, so if something doesn't look like a finished project, it's because He moved on to an alternative execution plan.
As noted at the beginning of this article, the aim of the project was to remove all polytheistic religions from the face of the Earth, and this was achieved. But the removal of polytheism from the position of the official religion in countries around the world was achieved through the spread of Christianity and Islam, and not through the spread of Judaism, as it was meant to happen. The overall project goals were achieved, but with different actors and executors to what was originally planned.
On a side note, the last century saw the rise of Neopaganism (i.e. polytheistic) movements in Christian countries, as people became disinterested with the traditional, institutionalised Christianity. But our hope is that those are going to fade away with the revival and awakening of the supernatural faith that is in the core of the original evangelical Christianity.
So, what has made God to alter the way how "the chosen people" project was executed? If we look into the project log (i.e. the Old Testament) we will see how God dealt with various setbacks and issues. Right from the start Hebrews complained about everything. They wanted to go back to Egypt, even if that meant going back to slavery, because they knew their place in Egypt and they knew what to expect. Life in Egypt was hard and backbreaking but there was certainty about it. Plunging into an unknown with God, wandering through strange lands and facing a prospect to fight for their survival, did not appeal to Hebrews.
We know that God knew His people and that He deliberately led them via a longer route into the Promised Land, to avoid early war and confrontation with the Philistines, as He said, "If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt" (see Exodus 13:17). So He knew very well how Hebrews felt, but He was hoping that they would have a change of heart. However, even after seeing so many miraculous things God did and was doing for them, the whole affair was simply a too strange experience for many of the Hebrews.
Like a bird that is used to its cage and refuses to leave, if offered freedom after many years, Hebrews refused to be free and go out into the world to build their own future as masters (and not as slaves). The incident of the golden calf (see Exodus 32) shows how quickly they wanted to forget about God and go back into the security and protection of the old life. Seeing them courting with the polytheistic practices, they've seen from their former Egyptian neighbours, made God think about restarting the whole project (see Exodus 32:7-10).
Restarting the project meant getting rid of the old project team (i.e. people), hitting a pause button and taking some time to groom the new project team. This pattern is important to remember as God used it a few times during the project. Another pattern that God used was subjecting Hebrews to foreign rule whenever they would stray away from the project and disregard its guidelines. In other words, whenever Hebrews forgot the purpose of the project and why are they in it, God needed to remind them about the same. I'm not sure if Hebrews ever actually fully understood (i.e. every single individual) what the project was about.
I reckon they fully understood that they are the chosen people, and they knew all the benefits that come with partaking in this important project, but I can't shake the feeling that they didn't actually grasp what are their obligations and what are their responsibilities being in the project team. And with all due respect, I think they still don't get it even today. But don't get me wrong. I don't think God had abandoned the Jews. After the destruction of the Jewish Temple in 70 AD, a popular opinion was that God had abandoned the Jews. On the contrary, they are just blinded until faith spreads to the rest of the world (see Romans 11:25). A lot of the end time events revolve around the restoration of Israel as a people living in their own land. So, God is very much using them as a prophetic time clock, which the world can use to know when the end would happen.
Because the aim of the project was to create a nation of holy and righteous people, that would influence other nations to convert to monotheism (not by force but by example), God applied the above-described teaching mechanisms on the whole of the Hebrew collective in order to achieve the project goals. He needed the whole nation to be holy and righteous (and not just a few individuals) in order to exert that strong influence onto the rest of the world. He needed them to live holy lives, to lead exemplary lives, to showcase uplifting and influential lives, and that was the product they were making. In the factory called "the chosen people" they were supposed to create a 'model life', a picture of a good and holy life that everybody else on Earth would copy and follow. Being part of the chosen people is a great privilege, but also a great responsibility.
So, to achieve this goal, God initially designed the rules of "the chosen people" project to exact the desired changes on the whole of the Hebrew collective—they were primarily targeting the collective and then the individuals. The whole collective was to change into a holy nation, and the whole collective (i.e. every individual) was required to transform their lives and live model lives.
When we read the Old Testament (i.e. the project log) we'll see that this failed and that God eventually changed the approach and switched to focusing on individuals (see Ezekiel 18:19-20). This essentially means that God abandoned the idea to groom the holy nation by using a single nation (i.e. Hebrews), but will instead create the holy nation by grooming individuals instead (and adding them into the holy nation one by one as they accomplish the required transformation of their lives). A modern term for such dispersed project team is a virtual team.
So the project called "the chosen people" is still running and is still in execution. God is still building the holy nation, but He is in the business of building the "virtual holy nation". In Ezekiel 17:23 God is talking about the current stage of the project, the stage we are in. He said: "On the mountain height of Israel I will plant it; and it will bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a majestic cedar. Under it will dwell birds of every sort; in the shadow of its branches they will dwell."
The expression "birds of every sort" represents different nations and races that will become (and are now) part of the project. At that point in time He was fed up with Hebrews and decided to again restart the project, discard of the most of the project team and then start from scratch with the individual approach. He was preparing the stage and the world for the Messiah (i.e. Jesus) He was about to send.
But let's leave that story to part 3 (as I'm writing this for a long time already). In part 3 we might look more into mistakes that Hebrews made (that lead to the change of the project approach), but the main point will be to see how the individual approach yielded better results (i.e. the rise of Christianity) and how it quickly brought benefits (i.e. God essentially repeated in Persia the same thing He did in Egypt).


text: Share: Comments Print December 29, 2014 at 3:59 PM Apple trounces Samsung, Microsoft in Christmas smartphone, tablet activations Posted by Matt Day If you turned on a new smartphone or tablet in the week leading up to Christmas, chances are it was built built by Apple. That's according to a report by mobile analytics firm Flurry, which said the California giant accounted for fully 51.3% of the devices activated worldwide Dec. 19-25. Samsung came in second with a 17.7% share. Microsoft's Nokia (or Lumia, after the ongoing rebranding) was third, with 5.8%. A distant third-place finish isn't as bad as it looks for Microsoft, though. The company has been trying to claw its way to a larger slice of the global mobile device pie since buying Nokia's handset business in April. Data tracker IDC says Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system — which runs predominantly on Nokia-built devices — accounted for less than 3% of the smartphones sold globally in the three months ended in September. A 6% market share would thrill Redmond, even if, as Flurry's report notes, for every Microsoft device activated, consumers turned on 8.8 Apple devices. Comments | Topics: apple, microsoft, samsung


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It is becoming increasingly difficult for central banks to surprise the markets with good news. No matter how dovish they are, investors expect them to be even more dovish still. This financial repression has facilitated the rise of populist politicians, who threaten to bring the end of central banks' independence.
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Home price falls threaten China's capitalist communism
While all eyes are on Italy, the world's second-largest economy is showing signs of trouble. China, this curious mix of communism and capitalism, is running out of steam – and ideas. Unless the Chinese government finds new ways to stimulate its economy, it might find itself facing the world's biggest revolution.
The safety of housing as an investment is about to be tested
The price growth of an "asset" into which investors everywhere around the globe have poured billions since the financial crisis has slowed dramatically, and this should worry policymakers.
Low interest rates threaten financial stability
When the bank of central banks warns about financial stability, you have to take notice — even if the warning comes in the Bank for International Settlements usually dry, academic style.
The BIS recently published a paper about the effect of prolonged interest rates on financial stability, and it makes worrying reading. (However, as most people are on holidays in August, unless they are reading it on the beach it will largely go unnoticed).
Cooling housing markets will prevent interest rate rises
Housing markets in certain developed economies are beginning to lose steam, prompting worries that house prices might see corrections, especially in countries where they had been overheating.
Central banks have bad news for property investors
As the major central banks are slowly retreating from their policy of asset purchases, we will probably witness some of the side effects of this withdrawal.
Warren Buffett famously said that "Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked." The tide is going out only slowly, but we are beginning to see, at least in the UK, the damage the ultra loose monetary policy has done.
As home prices hit record levels, negative equity looms
A statement from Halifax shares the "good" news: home prices paid by first-time buyers are the highest ever.
In the first half of this year, first-time buyers paid on average £207,693 for a home, the highest price on record. This is 4% higher than a year ago, and 50% higher than five years ago.
Home price inflation keeps going, deepening inequality
The financial repression that central banks started after the global financial crisis of 2007-2009 does not seem to be close to an end. The central banks argue that inflation has not come back to their target of around 2%, but their definition of inflation is flawed.
Brexit voters blame the wrong foreigners for the London housing crisis
One of the main complaints of some of the "Leave" voters was that Britain is a "small island" and it is "full up." Immigration "puts pressure" on local services such as hospitals and schools, but, most importantly, on local housing.
Even Prime Minister Theresa May, when she was Home Secretary, said immigration was putting pressure on the housing sector.
Intriguingly, however, it seems the kind of foreigner whom the UK government welcomes is the foreigner who buys homes but never lives in them – the foreign investor.
The Fed is behind the curve, and happy to stay there
There is a widespread view that the Federal Reserve will have to raise interest rates at a steady pace this year, because it cannot afford to fall behind the curve.
I would argue that it has already fallen behind the curve and has no choice but to remain there. And it is not the only one in this situation. All major central banks are playing the same game; they have no choice.