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As you read this, are you thinking about New Year's Resolutions? How many of you have eating healthy as a resolution? Is being a conscious food eater important? Do you think about the food you eat? How it got to your table? Who might have farmed it?
Until recently, I never thought about this and now it is all I think about, but not in a cumbersome way, in a curious, educational way. It is exciting learning about food, culture, recipes and those who produce it, including the generations of family farmers, urban farmers and small farmers like me. There is something pure and beautiful in learning about food, even during the holidays!
The holidays are about fun and food, and often guilt, guilt that enjoying food now will mean a need to lose weight in the New Year. A lot of us make promises to get healthier each year. Yet, in honoring these promises we focus on fat and calories and restricting food intake instead of feeding our bodies the nutrients, minerals and vitamins it needs. Because of this, in the short term, some of us succeed while some of us fail. Yet, in the long term, not feeding our bodies the nutrients, minerals and vitamins it needs hurts the way our body functions.
My very first New Year's Resolution was to lose weight and eat foods without fat or calories. Good real wholesome yummy food became an enemy and so the diet yoyo began. But for me, restricting food never led to sustainable weight loss nor sustainable energy or health. The first time I fed my body real food, I was amazed at not only how hungry I was (I ate constantly), but that eating foods high in natural fat did not lead to weight gain. The other added bonuses included normal poop, energy and no more shoulder to neck headaches.
It has taken time to learn food isn't the enemy. It is the way most of our food is processed that is the enemy. So much of what we crave is chemically enhanced to make us crave it, which benefits manufactures and big AG while hurting family farmers. These cravings also lead to health issues, and incidentally, big pharma is there to help with those issues through over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
The journey to health and a happy weight involves a reintroduction of food. At first real food, organic food will taste bland but with the right recipes and the right spices, and just time, real food will taste delicious. You'll be able to sense and taste different lettuces, fruits and other vegetables. And when the natural flavors (not those manufactured in a lab) burst in your mouth, your taste buds will thank you, and so will your waist line and your overall health.
During this time of year, I find myself eating some processed food and each and every time my body protests. So this year, join us in eating healthy because it is not only good for you, it is good for the environment and it leads to less food waste. This is a win for you, a win for family farms, and a win for mother earth and all her life.
Sweet potatoes and cranberries are seen on many holiday tables. And both have benefits to a thinner you, a more healthy you.
DID YOU KNOW?! Dried cranberries provide electrolytes and fiber.
"Potassium is a type of electrolyte mineral in dried cranberries. You need adequate amounts of potassium each day to maintain a normal fluid balance so electricity can flow through your body. … A 1/2-cup portion of dried cranberries adds about 15 milligrams of potassium to your diet.
Dried cranberries are also full of insoluble fiber from the dense, chewy cranberry skins. This type of fiber speeds your digestive tract, relieves constipation and helps you have regular, soft bowel movements. Your diet should consist of 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories you consume, explains the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "
Cranberries provide 4.6 grams of fiber.
DID YOU KNOW?! Cranberries are native to North America.
"As a food native to North America, cranberries have traditionally been enjoyed by many native people throughout what is now the United States and Canada. Cranberries were originally given different names in various tribal languages, including the name "ibimi"—which meant bitter/sour berries—in Wampanoag and Lenni
Lenape. The name "cranberry" came from much later observations by European colonizers of North America that the flowers of cranberry plants were shaped like the head and neck of sandhill cranes, which lead to the term "craneberry." The word "craneberry" was eventually shortened to "cranberry."
DID YOU KNOW?! Fresh cranberries are nearly 90% water, while the dry weight is mostly composed of carbohydrates and fibers.
DID YOU KNOW?! Cranberries are good for you.
"They are low in calories (one cup has about 50 calories) and high in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K. They offer a range of health benefits from weight loss, to a healthy digestive system, to lowering cholesterol, to controlling blood sugar, to warding off colds, to fighting gum disease. With one caveat, adding sugar can take away from the health benefits."
DID YOU KNOW?! The cranberry was a symbol of peace.
DID YOU KNOW?! Other fun facts about cranberries:
"The 5 states known for growing cranberries are: Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington.
Cranberries have small pockets where air seeps into that allows them to float.
Cranberries do not grow in water.
Cranberries are typically in season from October until December.
Cranberries can be used as fabric dyes.
Only about 5% of cranberries are sold fresh while the rest are turned into cranberry juice, sauce, etc."
DID YOU KNOW?! Sweet potatoes provide electrolytes and fiber.
"One 5-inch raw sweet potato contains about 438 milligrams of potassium. … Potassium, along with other electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium and sodium, helps regulate your body's fluid balance, muscle contraction and heart function."
DID YOU KNOW?! Fiber helps with weight loss.
"Food with fiber can help you to feel full longer so that you don't feel the urge to eat as often. But there are two kinds of fiber to choose from: soluble and insoluble; and each type of fiber offers benefits if you're trying to lose weight.
Soluble fiber dissolves in water. Oatmeal, for example, is a popular food that contains soluble fiber. Soluble fiber binds with water to create a viscose gel in your stomach. Many forms of soluble fiber are also called high-viscosity fiber. You'll find soluble fiber in many citrus fruits, barley, and legumes.
So why eat soluble fiber for weight loss? Foods that contain soluble fiber help you to feel full for a longer period of time. This is because it empties from your stomach at a slower rate than other foods. Soluble fiber also helps to slow the rate at which sugar is released into your bloodstream so that you maintain a steady energy level after eating.
Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and our bodies don't digest it. So it passes through your body intact and the calories in it do not get absorbed. Insoluble fiber is also called low-viscosity fiber. Foods that contain insoluble fiber are whole grains, bran, and many vegetables.
So why eat insoluble fiber? If you're trying to lose weight, this food adds bulk to your diet and fills your belly (and your plate!) without adding calories to your waistline. Dieters who eat enough insoluble fiber may also benefit from improved regularity and less constipation."
DID YOU KNOW?! Sweet Potatoes are good for you.
"One cup of baked sweet potato provides nearly half of your daily vitamin C needs. The same portion also supplies 400%(!) of your recommended daily intake of vitamin A. Both nutrients are vital for supporting immune function, which is especially important during cold and flu season. Vitamin A is also key for maintaining healthy skin, vision, and organ function.
A serving of sweet potato delivers a third of your need for manganese, a mineral that helps produce collagen and promote skin and bone health. You'll also get between 15 and 30% of several energy-supporting B vitamins and minerals, including potassium.
Sweet Potatoes are antioxidant powerhouses. Vitamins A and C also function as antioxidants that protect cells against aging and disease. For even more antioxidants, choose purple sweet potatoes. The pigment that gives them their gorgeous hue has particularly potent antioxidant properties.
They're anti-inflammatory."
DID YOU KNOW?! "Many people think yams and sweet potatoes are the same, but a true yam is a starchy, edible root of the Dioscorea genus, and is generally imported to America from the Caribbean. Depending on the variety, sweet potato flesh can vary from white to orange and even purple.
Sweet potatoes are high in beta carotene, vitamins E and C, iron, potassium and vitamin B6.
Sweet potato roots are harvested 90 to 120 days after transplanting.
North Carolina's official vegetable is the sweet potato.
February is National Sweet Potato Month."
DID YOU KNOW?! "Sweet potato smoothies may be the perfect, energizing afternoon snack.
Add a healthy fat (I use almond butter, but avocado will also work), your favorite milk, ginger, and cinnamon to 1 cup of cubed sweet potatoes and 2 to 3 carrots. Blend. Add some of your favorite warming spices like nutmeg or allspice. Blend in some dates if you want more sweetness."
DID YOU KNOW?! "Sweet potato made the A-List.
Sweet Potatoes made the Clean 15, which means your potential exposure to toxins is lower than with other conventionally grown produce."
I buy organic when it's an option.
DID YOU KNOW?! "The jewel sweet potato is by far the most popular variety.
While the jewel represents more than 75% of the commercially grown options, there are other sweet potato options out there, including Garnet (also not a yam), Diana, and Beauregard. Some popular firm sweet potato varieties include Kotobuki, Hannah, Okinawan, Yellow Jersey, and Boniato. Madison writes that Kotobuki tastes more "like chestnuts than candy" (sign me up!) and Boniato is "the least sweet of the sweet potatoes."
DID YOU KNOW?! "You can eat the whole plant.
You can eat the leaves, shoots and stems, which "are similar to Malabar spinach, very nutritious."
Well that is a lot of information in one little article. I share this now because holiday eating is still in full force. Adding a cranberry or two plus a sweet potato just might offer you the yummiest options that are good for you too!
For cranberry recipes check out: https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g909/cranberry-recipes/ or https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-things-to-make-with-cranberries
And for sweet potato recipes check out: https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/spicy-sweet-roasted-sweet-potatoes/ or https://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/sweet-potato
O'h and one last thing,
DID YOU KNOW?! Sweet potatoes can be purple.
Until next time, happy eating!
Elizabeth Fischer


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The Blooming Big Aberdeen Photo Exhibition was created by the Finalists in a photography competition for 16-25 year olds living in the City. It ran from 22nd September 2015-2016.
The project used cultural activities to build bridges between people, to encourage people to get out and about in the City and to celebrate our clean green spaces. The exhibition is also intended as a prompt for future Big Aberdeen activity to connect and challenge all parts of the city to come together, collaborate and create positive change.
The exhibition was at the following locations.
- Beach Ballroom – 22nd til 30th September
- NHS Health Village – 1st October til 25th October
- ACC Staff Conference, Marischal College – 26th til 27th October
- ACVO Affiliates Lunch, Café Coast – 28th October
- ACVO Training Room – 28th October til 14th November
- RGU, Sir Ian Wood Building – 14th til 25th November
More information about the Big Aberdeen movement is available at http://acvo.org.uk/working-with/big-aberdeen/

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MSA's Snow White
Shooting live theatre/dance is one of my favorite challenges as a photographer, and I have been fortunate to work this past year for Metropolitan School of the Arts in capturing various performances. These photos are from the Metropolitan Youth Ballet's performances of "Snow White" at the Ernst Cultural Center in Annandale.
The principal roles for the two performances were double cast, which meant I had only one chance to capture each group. The show is an original production developed and choreographed by the studio faculty, lead by Jackie Doherty.
To see more of my photos from MSA shows, go to http://metropolitanarts.smugmug.com.


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A lot of people will demand to know why in the world they should be bidding on their own brand name, especially if they have an unusual one that totally dominates the natural listings. Actually there are several excellent reasons, and anyone who suggests aborting your brand name bidding on Adwords should be immediately shouted down.
Self Defense
Firstly, brand name bidding is absolutely essential in order to defend yourself from competitors bidding on your critical key phrases. Although bidding on words which have been copyrighted by other companies is a dubious matter, legally speaking, people still try it regularly by using misspellings, broad matches and other PPC linguistics tricks to headline themselves over the (arguably more legitimate) natural search results. If you aren't bidding on your brand name, you can be sure someone else is – and losing out on revenue on that front isn't just poor business practice, it's also downright embarrassing. Even better, the high clickthrough rates on your brand name has a positive impact on your Adwords account as a whole which can result in lower cost per click across all your campaigns!
Cheap (and Cheerful)
Secondly, bidding on your brand name is cheap. Really cheap. Adwords, and most other PPC platforms, operate a quality score system that allows significantly lowered bid prices for highly relevant pages. Your website is obviously going to be far more relevant that a competitor's page on your brand name (misspelled or otherwise) which means you'll enjoy an incredibly low cost per click. What's more, paid search does not – contrary to popular belief – simply cannibalise your organic traffic. Google themselves have published figures showing that nearly 90% of PPC ad traffic will not be replaced by organic visitors if the ads are paused – definitely food for thought.
Brand Presence
Thirdly, bidding on your name in PPC should be part of your overall branding strategy as it allows you to stay on message. Most companies will invest tens of thousands of pounds in their branding for everything from logo to website URL, so for the comparatively paltry sums it will take to place yourself in paid search listings it seems mad to leave this out. PPC ads for your brand also allow you to aggressively tout your promotional events, such as sales and special offers, to add a sense of urgency to the buying message and draw in consumers who might otherwise have only been idly browsing for your name.
Market Saturation
The final argument is saturation. A significant percentage of search engine users are distinctly lazy and will only click on sponsored ads, especially if they are shopping with card in hand to make an immediate purchase. While there is a (much smaller) camp of searchers who will only click on organic results by principle, it is the lazy top spot clickers that form a majority in the marketplace which means you need to make sure you're sitting where they'll be clicking – and that means brand name bidding so that you dominate the entire search engine results page, organic and sponsored, for your most valuable paying customers.
If you're finding impressions intangible, conversions confusing and budgets bewildering, give ExtraDigital a call today on 01227 686898 for expert PPC management in plain English (or any other language you want to reach your customers in). Our consultative approach works with you to make sure your PPC plans meet up with your business needs, and we can even offer a totally integrated online marketing approach with SEO, social media and more.
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IISER Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2018 – Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata offers admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme for the Autumn Semester 2018. Candidates can apply online from the official website. The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the official website on April 25, 2018. The selected candidates can do Ph.D. in any of the following disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics and Physical Sciences.
IISER Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2018 – Autumn Semester
The application can be filled online from the official portal as per schedule mention here. All the details like schedule, application form, the selection process of IISER Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2018 for Autumn Semester from this page provided below.
Schedule for IISER Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2018 is given below.
|Ph.D. application starts
|05 Mar 2018
|Application portal closes
|15 Apr 2018
|Publication of shortlist for interview
|25 Apr 2018
|Tentative dates for interview
|04 to 22 Jun 2018
|Publication of Ph.D. interview result
|27 Jun 2018
|Preregistration portal opens
|27 Jun 2018
|Preregistration deadline
|15 Jul 2018
|Ph.D. registration
|25 Jul 2018
Selected Candidates
List of candidates selected for IISER Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2018 after the interview process has been released. Candidates can check the same from the official website OR through the direct link which is provided below.
Selected Candidates: Click Here to check the list of candidates selected for IISER Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2018.
Application Form
Eligible candidates who want to take admission in IISER Kolkata Ph.D. Admission 2018 for Autumn semester, can apply online from the official website i.e. www.iiserkol.ac.in or from the direct link provided below.
Apply Online: Click Here for Pre-registration.
How to Apply
- Please have your picture (soft copy, preferably in JPG or PNG format) ready.
- Please read the department wise eligibility criteria carefully.
- The applicants should open the link (apply.iiserkol.ac.in/application) and properly fill the application form as instructed. The form can be opened and edited/corrected until the last date.
- You must complete your application, the incomplete application will be rejected.
- Applicants should save the properly filled application form and take the printout after you finish and bring the signed copy at the time of interview if you are shortlisted.
- Download the Recommendation Letter, bring this document at the time of interview. The recommendation should be in a sealed envelop.
Eligibility Criteria
For Biological Sciences
- M.Sc/MS/ME/M.Tech/MVSc/MSc(Ag) degree or equivalent (with minimum 55% marks) in:
- Any branch of biological sciences to pursue research in the broad fields of cellular and molecular biology, cancer biology, developmental biology, structural biology, chemical biology, plant molecular biology, behavioral biology and ecology, marine biology, neurobiology, biodiversity, microbiology, biophysics, bioinformatics, biotechnology and theoretical biology. Candidates from agricultural science and nutritional science backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
- Chemistry / physics / statistics / mathematics / computer application / computer science to pursue research in the interdisciplinary various research areas.
For Chemical Sciences
- Bright and motivated candidates who have passed the M.Sc. examination with minimum 55% marks in any field of Chemistry or Physics. There are two different channels for the admission in the Ph.D. programme.
For Mathematics and Statistics
- Bayesian Statistics: A Master's degree in Statistics with a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale and successful qualification in National Level Examinations such as GATE/NBHM/NET etc.
- Bio-Mathematics: A Master's degree, with minimum 55% marks or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale, in any field of Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics Biotechnology, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics and successful qualification in National Level Examinations such as GATE/NBHM/NET etc.
- Several Complex Variables and Spectral Graph Theory: A Master's degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale and successful qualification in National Level Examinations such as GATE/NBHM/NET etc.
Selection procedure
List of shortlisted candidates (based on merit, subject specialization, and required research area) for an interview will be published on the IISER-Kolkata website.
The Institute will not provide any TA/DA or accommodation for attending the interview.
The selected candidates will receive the offer letter containing also the last date for joining shortly after the interview.
Documents Required
Selected candidates for test/interview should bring a hard copy of application along with the required documents listed below at the time of test/interview:
- Attested copies of mark sheets and certificates of all examinations starting from high school leaving certificate
- two letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes)
- photo identity and
- proof of age
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The Research fellows may have to do coursework and laboratory rotations during the first semester depending on which Department they join. The course content will be decided by the Department concerned for each student according to his / her need.
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4. Will I get any accommodation in IISER Kolkata during the interview?
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5. Is there any faculty member who is specializing in the topic of my interest?
Please go through the department wise listing of faculty members and find out the research interest that matches with yours. If you have specific questions regarding any scientific detail of the research, we encourage you to contact the faculty members directly to clarify your doubt.
6. When do I have my interview?
We do publish department wise listing of candidates shortlisted for interviews. In that list, you will find the date when your interview is scheduled for.
7. Where do I go for my interview?
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We always recommend you to bring two sets of photocopies of the original documents.
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- Attested copies of all the relevant academic records, such as mark sheets and certificates of all examinations starting from the secondary level
- Fellowship award letter / Admit Card + Result
- Two recommendation letters (in the prescribed format) in sealed envelopes
10. Do I get transport allowance?
IISER Kolkata does not provide transport allowance for attending the interview.
11. Do I need to stay overnight for my interview?
Your interview will be over by 6 pm on the specified interview date. However, you need to account for the time it takes to reach Kolkata from Mohanpur before you plan your travel.
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Perfumed cushion
Perfumed cushion
This simple childrens craft is perfect as a present on Mothers day, Fathers Day or a birthday. It is fantastic to perfume the clothes in drawers and cupboards.
- To develop and keep coordination
- To develop creativity
- A sheet of paper
- Cotton
- A stapler
- Colored pencils or markers
- Perfume
Pasos a seguir
Bend the sheet of paper in two. Cut it out the size you want without unfolding it.
Draw and decorate the paper with the markers or pencils.
Cut out a cotton triangle of the same size than the paper rectangle that you have drawn and cut it out.
Put the cotton between the two parts of the paper.
Staple the three sides of the cushion and leave it next to a source of heat to dry.
- Edad: 5 years
- Tiempo: 30 minutes
- Dificultad: Low
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by Amaliah The Podcast in Identity on 14th November, 2019
We're back with our much anticipated second episode of Small Talk – a podcast digest at Amaliah Voices that will answer some hard hitting questions on some of our favourite subjects, from people who know their craft.
In this episode, Sara's in conversation with Suhaiymah Manzoor Khan, writer, educator and spoken word poet. In 2017, Suhaiymah went viral for her performance at the London Roundhouse Poetry Slam Final for her piece, 'This Is Not A Humanising Poem'.
Against the backdrop of both recent efforts to re-define the term Islamophobia and Shamima Begum having her British Citizenship stripped from her, we wanted to talk to Suhaiymah about the ways in which she thinks that Muslims can be and are being dehumanised and what her interpretation of Islamophobia means for how we reflect on what the British Muslim identity is up against.
What does Islamophobia really mean? Can a British Muslim identity really exist?
You can catch a cheeky snippet of Suhaiymah speaking on these issues here:
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It's That Time of Year...Things Are Getting Salty.
Flooring is an important and expensive asset to every facility and the effects of winter can cause serious damage to a beautiful floor. Foot traffic heavy with winter soils such as water, dirt and salt leads to premature stripping of finish, discoloring of tile and breakdown of carpet fibers. Protecting your floors with a winter floor care program is vital.
Use Husky 710 Floor Cleaner & Neutralizer to clean salt residue and haze from resilient and non-resilient flooring and carpeting. This all-natural, citric acid based formula can be diluted 1/2 - 2 oz. for general cleaning.
Be prepared! By having the right supplies at right time, proper equipment and a solid work force in place you can keep floors looking their best during those cold and snowy months.
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• Roll Out the Welcome Mats- Having the right size mats to trap dirt and moisture is just as important as vacuuming them regularly and keeping them clean
• Place Wet Floor Signs-Properly placed signs help keep your staff, workers and visitors safe to inform them of wet floors.
• Utilize a Carpet Extractor - Add a neutralizer solution to the carpet extractor tank to combat the pH of ice melt. Not only will this help clean and neutralize the pH, it will also assist in odor control of soggy wet fibers.
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ASQA is the national regulator for Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector. ASQA is an impartial government agency.
This means that ASQA cannot:
- give you advice about which course to study
- help you choose which provider to study with, or
- provide information about studying in Australia or applying for VET courses.
Before you sign up for a VET course, it's important to understand exactly what you are committing to, what it will cost and what the course will deliver.
Who can help me find a training provider?
There are resources online to help you find the best training provider and course for you.
My Skills
My Skills is Australia's directory of training. It includes information on training in Australia for school leavers, students, apprentices, and employers.
- Search for a training provider on My Skills.
A complete list of training providers is maintained at training.gov.au, the authoritative national register of the VET sector in Australia.
- Search for a training provider on training.gov.au.
myfuture is Australia's national career information and exploration service, helping people to make career decisions, plan career pathways and manage work transitions. myfuture is for anyone who needs information to support their own or others' career planning.
On the myfuture website you'll find a career exploration tool to help you choose a career direction and plan your future, and detailed career information, for example, about occupations, industries, education and training providers, courses and programmes.
- Search for a course on myfuture.
Fact sheet—choosing a training or education provider
When choosing a training or education provider, it's important to consider whether the provider and the course will meet your needs and expectations.
ASQA's Fact sheet—choosing a training or education provider includes a consumer checklist with important questions to ask a potential provider. The checklist also includes a list of additional questions that international students should consider.


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Consisting of two enclaves on the northern coast of Borneo in Southeast Asia, Brunei has been under the absolute rule of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah since 1967, when the country was still a British protectorate. Since 1970, the sultan has ruled mainly by decree under constitutionally granted emergency powers. Those powers have been in effect since 1962, when British troops crushed a left-wing separatist rebellion. The British granted full independence in 1984.
The 1959 constitution provided for five advisory councils, although only two still meet: the Council of Ministers, stacked with the sultan's relatives, and the appointed Legislative Council. The only legal political party is the Brunei National Solidarity Party, an offshoot of a party that the sultan banned in 1988. Led by Haji Mohamed Attah, the party has pledged to support the government and does little more than hold periodic meetings.
Oil exports have given Brunei a per capita income rivaling that of many Western societies. Reserves are dwindling, however. In response, the fifty-six-year-old sultan, himself one of the world's richest men, has taken recent steps to diversify the economy and to trim government spending in order to reduce a chronic budget deficit. In a scandal that fueled public anger over the opulent lifestyles of royal family members, the sultan's brother, Prince Jefri, was accused of misappropriating nearly $15 billion of Brunei's foreign reserves following the 1998 collapse of the Amedeo Development Corporation, a large holding company that the prince headed. A case against Prince Jefri settled out of court in 2000.
The specter of Islamic extremism cast a pall over Brunei in 2002. While there was no public indication of specific threats, reports emerged that an Islamic group, Jemaah Islamiyah, seeks to destabilize Brunei and other Southeast Asian nations through terrorist attacks. Jemaah Islamiyah was implicated in the deadly October bombing on the Indonesian island of Bali.
Citizens of Brunei cannot change their government through elections. The sultan wields broad powers under a state of emergency that has been in effect since 1962, and legislative elections have not been held since 1965. One of the few formal channels for citizens to convey concerns to their leaders is a traditional system under which elected village chiefs meet periodically with senior government officials.
The sultan promotes local culture and the primacy of the monarchy as the defender of Islam through an ideology called "Malay Muslim Monarchy." Critics say that the ideology is in part a ruse to ward off calls for democratization.
The government occasionally detains suspects under the tough Internal Security Act. Recent detainees included seven Christians, for alleged subversion; a leader of the 1962 rebellion after he returned from exile in Malaysia; and several citizens who distributed allegedly defamatory letters about the royal family and senior government officials regarding the collapse of the Amedeo company. All were released by the end of 2001.
Courts in Brunei generally "appear to act independently," according to the U.S. State Department's global human rights report for 2001, released in March 2002. Sharia (Islamic law) supercedes civil law in some areas, such as divorce, inheritance, and some sexual crimes. It does not apply to non-Muslims. In civil cases, there is a right of final appeal to the Privy Council in London.
The government further restricted press freedom in 2001 with legislation that allows officials to shut down newspapers without showing cause and to fine and jail journalists who write or publish articles considered "false and malicious." The country's largest daily, the Borneo Bulletin, practices self-censorship, the U.S. State Department report said, but often publishes letters criticizing government policies. Another daily, the News Express, also carries some critical letters to the editor.
The Shafeite sect of Islam is the official religion in this predominantly Muslim country. The government restricts religious freedom for non-Muslims by prohibiting proselytizing, banning the import of religious teaching materials or scriptures such as bibles, and ignoring requests to expand or build new temples, churches, and shrines, the U.S. State Department report said. The government has voiced concern over Islamic fundamentalism, and one Islamist group, Al-Arqam, is banned.
In this highly traditional society, women have recently made gains in education and now make up nearly two-thirds of Brunei University's entering classes. Women who do not hold university degrees, however, can work for the government only on a month-to-month basis. This restriction does not apply to men and results in fewer benefits for women.
Moreover, Islamic law governing family matters favors men in divorce, inheritance, custody, and several other areas. The tudong, a traditional head covering, is mandatory for female students in state schools, though it is worn, in any case, by most women. Employers at times beat their mostly foreign female domestic servants, make them work long hours without rest days, withhold pay, or forbid them to leave home on their days off, the U.S. State Department report said. Officials generally investigate individual cases and punish offenders when complaints are brought, the report added.
Brunei's few trade unions are independent but not very active. The three registered unions are all in the oil sector, and their membership makes up less than 5 percent of that industry's work force. Strikes are illegal, although foreign workers in garment factories have carried out work stoppages to protest poor working and living conditions and forced payroll deductions for employment agents or sponsors. For local workers, however, wages and benefits tend to be generous. Moreover, education is free, medical care is heavily subsidized, and there is virtually no poverty except for small pockets in tiny villages in remote areas.


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The Common Life Revisited
About a year ago we launched into a series on the book of Romans together and with it we began a "Common Life" series of devotional books. In the introduction of the first book it says " this small book offers a way for our whole church family to reflect on Christ together during the ordinary rhythm of our weekdays".
So what I'm posing to you now is, maybe it's a good time for you to revisit this series. I don't know where you were in life a year ago or how closely you were able to follow along throughout the Romans sermons. But I do know that our need for reminders of who Christ is and daily reflection is just as relevant now as it was a year ago. And a slow walk through the book of Romans and all the related passages may be just what you need this Fall.
You may also find value in revisiting the Common Life Book if you were able to follow along with the readings and questions originally. If you think about it like journaling, there is a lot gained through the process of writing, but even more can be learned and appreciated if you look back to see what God was teaching you in the past. And I think that looking back will fill you with gratitude and a renewed perspective on where and how God has been leading you and answering prayers.
So, if you still have your book, pull it out and start working through the readings one week at a time. And if you don't have it anymore or never had one, you can use a digital copy that is available for download here. I hope you find the daily practices and readings to be rich and fulfilling.
-Ben Panter-
Written by Lisa Meyers
One of the hardest things to do when you are in the throes of raising children (diapers, school lunches, soccer practice!) is to take time out to think about and plan meaningful family activities. And yet, family traditions… vacations together to the same beach house or egg hunts at Grandma's house or fall apple picking… are all occasions children remember long into their adulthood. And the truly important ones get passed on to their children. I know this because it's happening to me! We have dear friends who we made memories with while experiencing those traditions year after year. We'd laugh and say," why are we doing this again?" And the answer always came back, "because it's a tradition!"
A Moveable Feast. Not to be confused with Hemingway's famous autobiographical book, bearing this title, which describes his years as a young writer in Paris, full of joie de vivre (joy of life). No, the moveable feast, I'm referring to is Easter. Long before Hemingway wrote his memoir, Easter was known as a "moveable feast" because it was a Christian celebratory feast day which fell on a different date each year, unlike the other Christian holidays with fixed dates. In 2019, Easter's moveable feast, falls on April 21st.
This description of Easter seems perfectly suited in more than just it's nomadic calendar setting. A "moveable feast" suggests that this is a celebration we can take with us, where ever we go. It's moveable and living, just as we are, just as Christ is. Like packing a fantastic picnic feast, we can celebrate Christ's living presence in any and every place and situation we find ourselves. But a delicious picnic requires preparation. Historically, the Christian church has set apart the 40 days before Easter to prepare for the "feast" celebrating Christ's saving death and resurrection.
Common, But Not Mundane
Have you ever been driving home in the evening and glanced at a house you pass, noticing the warm light shining through the window? Have you thought, like I have, "I wonder what they are doing tonight? It looks so inviting in that room!" We've probably all experienced that wonder before. Chances are, the people living in that house are doing the same thing you and I do when we get home from work or an evening meeting. We kick off our shoes, make and eat dinner and settle in. Maybe we get the kids in the bath and in bed. Maybe we check email or Instagram or throw in a load of laundry. If we have time, we watch a movie on Netflix or read a few chapters of a good book (if we can stay awake!) We have that in common. We spend our evenings doing what most other people in our neighborhood or apartment buildings are doing. We live a common life.
At Fellowship, we also live a common life. We have in common the habit of getting up on Sunday mornings and making our way to church. We worship, listen to the sermon, drink coffee together and head home for a Sabbath afternoon. We have our faith in common. We share the belief that Jesus really is who He said He was, and that He will do what He says He will do. Together and as individuals we believe and trust in God our Savior.
Although our life is common, it is not mundane. It is not ordinary, although it may seem so at times. In reality, we live an uncommon life in that God's Spirit lives in us. In 2 Corinthians 6:16 Paul writes to the believers, "And God has said, 'I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.'" We live with the Spirit of the Living God dwelling in us. That's certainly not ordinary! When I take time to simmer on that truth, I am blown away by the fact that God uses ordinary people to accomplish HIS unordinary deeds!
Advent - 5 "Common Life" Practices
What is "Advent" celebration all about?
I think it's a common misconception that "Advent" is just another word for "Christmas", and that celebrating one is the same as celebrating the other. Certainly as we celebrate this season we need to keep the focus wholly on Christ, and work against the culture of consumerism, or at the very least, against the watering down of the real reason for celebration. And that is a part of both of these words, but "Advent" takes on a further significance with perhaps a longer perspective of what the season means to us today.
In looking for a good definition of what Advent celebration is all about, I stumbled on an article which I think perfectly sums up its significance:
"Advent symbolizes the present situation of the church in these "last days" (Acts 2:17, Hebrews 1:2), as God's people wait for the return of Christ in glory to consummate his eternal kingdom. The church is in a similar situation to Israel at the end of the Old Testament: in exile, waiting and hoping in prayerful expectation for the coming of the Messiah. Israel looked back to God's past gracious actions on their behalf in leading them out of Egypt in the Exodus, and on this basis, they called for God once again to act for them. In the same way, the church, during Advent, looks back upon Christ's coming in celebration while at the same time looking forward in eager anticipation to the coming of Christ's kingdom when he returns for his people. In this light, the Advent hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" perfectly represents the church's cry during the Advent season:
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appears.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
While Israel would have sung the song in expectation of Christ's first coming, the church now sings the song in commemoration of that first coming and in expectation of the second coming in the future."
Excerpt from Christianity.com. Read more here.
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I remember the first time when I saw her 3 years ago. She was small, happy. She was still with the mother and brother. I fed them every day, but she was just like her mother, I could not touch her, she did not came near to me. After the mother left them, just I fed them. The brother, who I called Big Boy was friendly, but Beauty always run away how saw me. Big Boy and I went after her, to call back to the food. And the day arrived when I could touch Beauty also. First just with my end of the finger, slowly, gently and just for a short time. And of course the next week she let her self more, and the next more and the day arrived too, when I could pick her up. That she never left for anybody, just for me. We became a friend.
She came to me every day, and not just for food. The street cats miss the love too. She came to me to play, to pet little. She knew where I live, she waited me at the house every morning, and when I moved a block away, she moved too. I loved her. She was a beautiful street cat.
One summer night was a busy night, there were a lot of people passing in the parking place, so about 10 - 11 o'clock I went to check my cats. How I turned on the side walk I saw Beauty to run for her life and after her a young boy by motorbike. He - how saw me - left, Beauty was safe. But I was afraid. I knew this kind of boys, we had 'fight' with them no one time, I knew they came back. I could not sit or walk all night, and every night to take care of my street cats. The next day was Sunday. I went to check my cats early morning. Before the cleaners arrived. There were no people on the streets, the neighborhood was quiet. On the side walk, not far from where I saved Beauty, an other cat, a kitty was laying on the ground. I knew from far, I knew how I saw him, the boy came back and got what he wanted. He killed a cat. He killed a kitty of Princess. I saw the print of the tires on the side walk, I knew the cat tried and tried to run away, but he could not. And because I already have seen this, how they kill a cat, I let you know. Most of the time the boys is by feet and by motorbike. Who is by feet shout and of course the cat try to run away form them. But they are everywhere. They try to make a circle around the cat. And after come the boys by bikes. And most of the time they win.
I wrote you boys, but it is not true. They are girls and boys together.
I looked for Beauty and when I found her I was happy. She was save till a next night.
Beauty became a nice, big cat. She had kitties too, but no one survived.
On 18.02.2010 I took our dog for a walk. And I found Beauty. First I just stand there and look at her. I could not cry, I felt just emptiness. After a minute I cried too much. I lost. I lost her, they killed her. I took the dog home, I picked up the photo machine and I went back to Beauty. I made photo of her. I am not crazy, I do not collect photo of the dead cats, just it was something so strange how and Beauty laid, so I wanted to show to my husband. How he came home I showed the photo to him. He was very sad too, and asked a question: " Do not you think it was not accident? " I told him, I think the same. It was killing and not an accident.
Today, 10.10.2010, month after Beauty's death I am still sad. I am writing this page, the tears running from my eyes. And I think over and over again what should I do to save her. My answer is : nothing. We did and we do everything for them what we can. Sometimes we wake up in the morning 2 - 4 o'clock, there is shouting on the street, and we listen: " there she is, kick her, now, you can" and we know somebody try to catch a cat. My husband goes down, he send them away, but they still come back, and we can not be everywhere. Unfortunately I can not save them, and again just I cry.
Apollo and AphroditeTwo little black and white kitties. Jerry's kitties. They were three weeks old when Jerry could not feed them anymore. I tried everything to save them, but.... Both of them died in my hand!!!!!!!!
Where is she?
She found us, and stuck here for a month. We loved her. She came with us to fishing, too. And one day she was nowhere. Where is she? Is she dead? Did her owner find her? I do not no, and I think I will never know.


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2 Mar 2018
Schoolgirl dies after being operated on by a lab scientist posing as a doctor
Stella, a student of Gateway Excel College, Ogeneago Otukpa in Benue state , died after she was operated on by a lab scientist posing as a doctor, she developed complications after the quack doctor performed an open appendectomy on her.
Ageless Beauty: Actress Genevieve Nnaji And Sister Are Looking Like Twins In Adorable New Photos
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Tiwa Savage shares cute vacation photos with her son, Jamil
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37 Year Old Unemployed Woman Commits Suicide.
A 37-year old woman simply identified as as Banke has reportedly taken her own life – a Facebook user who's the deceased's friend, Esther Ijewere, revealed that Banke became depressed over her inability to get a job for years and had just ended a violent relationship.
Nigerian Big Boy, Escoba Smith Surprises Wife With Brand New Car As Early Birthday Gift
A beautiful lady named Vanessa, is all smiles after her husband bought a brand new car as early birthday gift.
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Photos From The Naming Ceremony Of 80 Year Old Alaafin Of Oyo's Twins.
Weeks ago, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, welcomed two sets of twins with his two of his young wives. Olori Memunat, who gave birth first has shared photos from the naming ceremony held at the palace.
Bayelsa Dominates National Para-Swimming Open Championships
Bayelsa is currently dominating the 2nd National Para-Swimming Open Championships in Abuja, winning eight medals so far.
Laye Zarat and Innocent Terifa, both from Bayelsa, came first in the 200m individual men medley in the 898 and 777 classes.
Rev. Father and other suspects, arrested for stealing baby
Rev.Father Chike, who is the parish priest at Our Lady of Fatima, Woliwo, Onitsha, Anambra State, has been arrested alongside others following his alleged involvement in the stealing of an 18-month-old baby, Abdullahi Azeez, in Osogbo,Osun State.It was gathered that the baby was stolen by one of the suspects identified as 28-year-old Joy Esu, who approached the baby's mother claiming that she wanted to learn tailoring.
76 Quick Facts About Pastor E.A Adeboye As He Turns 76.
Today is the 76th birthday of the highly esteemed General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Adeboye. The revered man of God has already received several congratulatory messages from loved ones and church members all over the globe.
To also celebrate his birthday, here are 76 things you may not know about the Spiritual father to many great men of God in Nigeria and all over the world.
Yoruba Actor, Odunlade Adekola 'Joins' The Nigeria Police Force... See Him In Uniform (Photo)
Nigerian actor, Odunlade Adekola was pictured in a police uniform and he boasted about joining the force to protect lives and properties.
Police PRO, Opetodolapo leaks information of Kiss Daniel's arrest warrant to him
kiss daniel, opetodolapo, police pro, arrest warrant
It appear Nigerian singer, Kiss Daniel is wanted by the Nigerian Police. It is not quite clear why the singer is wanted but he currently has a case with his estranged recorded label, G-Worldwide Entertainment, a case bordering on breach of contract.
Super Eagles Player, Gbolahan Salami Shows Off Beautiful Wife And Son (Photos)
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Criticism as pastor and his choristers make grand entrance into church in Black Panther's outfits (Screenshots)
An American pastor and his choristers at the Trinity United Church in the US, have attracted criticism after they dressed in Black Panther's outfits.
The pastor and some of his choristers were said to have made a grand entrance into a service while wearing Black Panther's outfit. But many are blasting the Pastor and his choristers for doing way too much.
New Lovely Photos Of Plus-Sized Woman And Her Slim Husband Who Went Viral With Their Pre-Wedding Photos.
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Their photos went viral not only because of the fact that their dichotomy was absolutely glaring but also the hilarity that was gotten from their various poses.
Meet The Nigerian Man Who Holds Four Guinness World Records
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No matter what act it is, be it singing or dancing non-stop, it takes one with a creative mind, zeal and energy to achieve such. For one to break a record, what it takes is one to do the extraordinary and once this happens, the individual is on his way to international recognition.
Photos: Toyin Abraham in tears at late father's service of songs in Ibadan
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Man narrates how soldiers killed his twin brother in Ibadan
An obviously heartbroken man has taken to Facebook to narrate hosoldiers attached to the Trans Amusement Park, in Ibadan, the Oyo State government killed his twin brother after a scuffle.
General Overseer reacts as Police kill pastor for alleged armed robbery
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4 ladies form kidnap gang in prison, abduct and sell 5-yr-old girl for N400k
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Pastor arrested for arranging fake kidnap to perform fake miracle in Imo
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Did Apostle Suleiman predict the Dapchi School kidnap by Boko Haram?
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Daddy Freeze criticizes House on the Rock church billboard
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Policemen in Akwa Ibom flee as daredevil criminals stage daylight robbery
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Lagos arraigns 70 suspected cultists...Vows to stamp out cultism, other social vices
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Fake female lawyer arrested in Orlu, Imo State (Photo)
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Man who married 2 wives to have a male child now has 6 daughters
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Woman accused of poisoning her look-alike with cheese cake so she could steal her identity
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15-year-old Indian girl married off to an old Nigerian man...(photos)
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Paul Okoye shares conversation between himself and Sanusi Lamido impersonator who wanted to scam him of N5million
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Sophia Momodu Shares Embarrassing Moment She Had At The Bank
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Mama Imade had not so much of a scene but certainly an embarrassing moment for her at a bank when her waist bands decided not to corporate with her, falling off from different parts of her body onto the floor.
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Here is an image taken at the 75th Anniversary of the WRNZNS Association. There are a number of Communicators here can you name them. I can count eleven.
L-R Front Row ?, ?, Sandy Watson, Jan Luttrell, ?, Vicki Reti
2nd Row ?, ?, Sue Restieaux, Lynley Camphens, ?, Amanda Cotrell
3rd Row ?, Jan Kingham, Elaine Dunlop, Kerry Hartstonge, ?,
Rear Row Amanda Weston, Megan Ruru, Carina Henry, Anne Hine, ?, Robyn Tauroa


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Back to the future 4. (Zack)
After Marty McFly travelled through time from 1885 to 1985 we then forward 32 years to 2017.
Docs lab in this century was horrific! Cobwebs everywhere in this empty and abandoned place. It was hard to believe this is where the brilliant mastermind invented time travel! However in a few days the Doc will invent a new creation! The wall!
The phone rang like an air raid siren howling like a wolf in the night. "Hello" came the voice. The Doc explains everything to Marty. "This is heavy Doc" came his famous saying.
The Doc had invented a time travelling wall. Question is, where would they go this time....
Hidden Pictures... (Danny)
In the dark,dusky attic which was overcast with hanging cobwebs and forgotten years; lay an old, BROWN, antique and mysterious box. My instinct was to find out what was inside, but I felt anxious and WORRIED about what may be lurking within, could it be a gift or something that wasn't so nice to discover? As I cautiously placed my hands upon the box and clasped by fingers around the lid, I found it so HARD to open, I had to hold my breath and pull, pull, pull! Finally the lid sprang off and in such force it hit the other side of the room. I peered inside with such excitement and I found the most BEAUTIFUL 1920's CAMERA with old pictures of my family that had been kept hidden for so long.
Each week we are taking part in 'The 100 Word Challenge' to be creative and expressive with our writing.
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Theology Books
This selection includes biblical and reformed books on various theological topics, including many books from the classic Puritan Paperbacks series. These books are both theological and doxological in their exposition of their subjects, as our deep thinking about God should lead us to heartfelt worship of Him. Some notable titles on this page include The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson, The Mystery of Providence by John Flavel, and Confessing the Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn.
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In this invaluable study we find Smeaton's sensitive theological acumen, his skill in judicious exposition, and his evident devotion to the person of Jesus Christ. Like its companion volume, The Apostles' Doctrine of the Atonement, a work to be read and re-read. 520pp.
Reveals Warfield's mastery of such doctrines as the Trinity, the Person and Work of Christ, Redemption, and Faith. 680pp.
The Atonement Controversy
In Welsh Theological Literature and Debate, 1707 - 1841
Details the discussion in Welsh theological literature and debate (1707–1841), seeking to understand the nature and extent of the atonement. Translated by John Aaron. 432pp.
A marvellous study which serves both as a doctrinal treatise on the atonement and as a commentary on many of the most important passages in the New Testament. With the same author's Christ's Doctrine of the Atonement, presents 'an unparalled exposition to which preachers can turn when expounding any New Testament book'—Sinclair B. Ferguson. 560pp.
The Reformed faith is biblical Christianity in its truest and most consistent form. 24pp.
The Shorter Catechism
With Scripture Proofs
This work of the Westminster divines remains one of the best introductions to the key doctrines of the Christian faith. 48pp.
The Larger Catechism of the Westminster Assembly
With Scripture References
The Larger Catechism was produced by the Westminster Assembly of 1643, whose members included the cream of the Reformed ministers in Britain – The Larger Catechism gives resonably brief, yet wonderfully comprehensive, summaries of the main points of scriptural teaching.
Illustrates from the biblical evidence that the offer of Christ in the gospel shows an ardent desire in the heart of God that all who hear should possess Christ and enjoy the salvation that is in him. 32pp.
The distinctives of the Reformed understanding of the gospel. 32pp.
Evangelistic Calvinism
Why the Doctrines of Grace are Good News
Why the Doctrines of Grace are Good News.' Heart-warming. 32pp.
The Cross
The Pulpit of God's Love
Helps us to think through the message of the cross, and to appreciate God's love and justice in the death of Christ. 48pp.
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Get rid of unwanted logon logo
At the logon screen to Windows NT/Windows 2000, you see the Microsoft NT logo. The default screen logos are kept in the WINNT.BMP file for workstation and the LANMANNT.BMP for server. You can change this logo and replace it with your own .bmp file.
Edit the following in the Registry:
Hive: HKEY_USERS
Key: .DEFAULTControl PanelDesktop
Name: Wallpaper
Type: REG_SZ
Value/String: Path to the BMP file (eg. C:mylogo.bmp)
To tile the wallpaper:
Hive: HKEY_USERS
Key: .DEFAULTControl PanelDesktop
Name: TileWallpaper
Type: REG_SZ
Value/String: 1 (Tile)
Value: 0 (NoTile)


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Change password
You can change your password from your SamKnows One dashboard. Follow the steps below.
If you can't remember your login details, see problems logging in for assistance.
- Log in to your SamKnows One dashboard.
- Click the Your account and settings icon in the top right-hand corner of your screen.
- Select Personal details from the dropdown menu.
- Beside the Password field, click Change.
- Enter your current password in the Current Password box.
- Carefully enter your new password in the New Password box. Press the button to show your password if you need to check it.
- Click Save to confirm.
When you see the confirmation message, your password has been changed successfully.
Good things to keep in mind when resetting your password
- Never use the same password on SamKnows One that you use on other sites.
- Don't share your SamKnows password with anyone else.
- Create a strong password by using a combination of uppercase, lowercase, special characters and numbers.
When you change your password, double check you've entered your new password correctly.


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If you cannot break links in Excel® then follow these steps (backup your file first):
- Unprotect each sheet in your problem file: HOME RIBBON – (CELLS) FORMAT – PROTECT SHEETS
- Break links: DATA RIBBON – (CONNECTIONS) EDIT LINKS – Select sheet then BREAK LINK
- Delete all named ranges to external files: FORMULA RIBBON – (DEFINED NAMES) NAME MANAGER
- Check all chart series ranges: Right click chart – SELECT DATA – (SERIES) EDIT. Check each series, if any ranges are in external files then cut the range from the external file and paste in to problem file. Also check chart titles and data label ranges.
- Save a copy of the problem file then:
- Rename it in file explorer: changing the extension from .xlsx to .zip.
- Navigate to the folder 'FILENAME.zip>xl' file and delete the folder named 'externalLinks'.
- Rename the ZIP file from extension .zip to .xlsx
Some of these problems can be fixed with our add-in: fix and speed up Excel® files tools FREE ADD-IN.
Lets go through each of those steps in more detail to make sure you can break links.
1. Unprotect Sheets in your Problem File
a) When the active sheet is protected and you try to edit links the BREAK LINK button will be grayed out. You will need to unprotect this sheet or go to another sheet before you try and break links.
b) If a cell within a protected sheet is linked to an external file then you won't be able to break links. Excel® will give you a warning that the external link cannot be broken due to the sheet being protected.
Excel® won't be helpful enough to tell you which sheet contains the external link so you may need to go searching for it. You can use our free audit tools to find all cells with external links.
If you are using Excel® 2010 or later you can go to FILE – INFO. Under PROTECT WORKBOOK at the top you will see a list of any protected sheets.
Once all the sheet are unprotected you can go on the next step.
2. Attempt to Break Links
This step will succeed in breaking links unless there are "phantom links" with the workbook. We will come to these later.
The Break Link function replaces the external links in any formulas with constant values.
If you want to identify all cells with references to external workbooks before you carry out this process you can do so:
- Press CTRL+F
- Type "xl*]" in the 'Find what:' box (don't include the inverted commas in the box)
- Select 'Within:' Workbook
- Select 'Look in:' Formulas
- Click 'Find All'
You can now check the list of links before you proceed.
To break links click DATA RIBBON – (CONNECTIONS sub menu) EDIT LINKS
You will see a list of external links that your current file is linking to. You can click each of the files and then click BREAK LINK.
If BREAK LINK is grayed out then go back to step 1 as you must still have a protected sheet in your workbook.
Hopefully you have now broken links successfully. However, if you still cannot break the Excel® link then you need to proceed to the next step.
3. Delete Named Ranges to External Files
This is the most common type of phantom link. It is possible that named ranges used by a file are defined as a range of cells in an external workbook.
You can check these easily and delete any that refer to external files.
Click on FORMULA RIBBON – (DEFINED NAMES) NAME MANAGER
Select each named range that refers to an external workbook and click DELETE. If there are many named ranges then you may want to sort them by 'Refers To'. This will group links to the same external file.
You can delete more than one named range at a time. Select one, hold shift then select the one at the end of the range you want to delete.
Note: you could use the free file fix and speed up tools to delete named ranges to external files. With the tool you can choose to omit open files when deleting links to external files.
Go back to check EDIT LINKS to see if this has resolved your phantom link problem. If you still cannot break link then go on the next step.
4. Delete Chart External Links
It is possible that some of the series data used by an Excel® chart has been moved to an external file. This will create a phantom link.
Check if your file has any charts. It is possible that your workbook has hidden sheets so you may need to unhide them and check these for charts as well.
If FILE-INFO is saying there are still hidden sheets then your file may have sheets that are 'Very Hidden'. This is unlikely unless you or someone else has set the sheet 'Visible' property to xlVeryHidden in the Visual Basic Editor. Click FILE – CHECK FOR ISSUES – INSPECT DOCUMENT to find any hidden sheets. You can either click to remove the sheets. Or you can unhide them in the Visual Basic Editor (click ALT+F11). In the VBE you can click on the hidden sheet then change its visible property to xlVisible.
In each chart. Right click the chart then 'SELECT DATA'. Click on each series then 'EDIT'.
If you see a link to an external file in the name or values then you have found some phantom links. Go to this data in the external file, cut it and paste it in your problem workbook next to the chart.
If you've already tried to BREAK LINKS to this file then instead of the file and range (above), all you will is a list of values (below).
If this is the case then you'll still need to cut the cells from the external file and paste in your problem workbook. The difficulty is going to be finding the cells. You don't have a range reference in this case.
Also check the chart titles and other chart elements for external links such as this:
Other Non-Chart Objects
Other objects such as form controls or linked images may reference external files. You can check these as well before you go to the next step.
If you still cannot break links then try this:
5. Save a copy of the problem file.
This is the last resort if you cannot break links in Excel®. But this will resolve any remaining phantom link problems.
The downside is that this method is breaking external links without actually finding them. There is a chance this will impact the functionality of your workbook.
This method goes in to the file structure within the workbook to remove the link data.
- Create a copy of the file in which you are trying to remove the links
- In file explorer: right click this new file and RENAME
- Change the extension from .xlsx to .zip.
- Open this ZIP folder and navigate to the folder 'FILENAME.zip > xl'
- Delete the folder named 'externalLinks'.
- Back out of the ZIP folder
- Rename the ZIP folder from extension .zip back to .xlsx
- Open this file
When the file opens in Excel® you should not be asked to update links. The EDIT LINKS option should be grayed out.
Compare this new file with the original to ensure it is working correctly.


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When Love Hurts
A (fairly) recent experience has made me look at love a little differently.
I love love. Always have.
But luckily I'm not naturally 'in need of' the love you see in the movies.
Not in need of someone to look after me, hold my hand or even fall asleep next to.
I've had relationships where I've tried so hard to conform to the normal idea of what a relationship should be that I became a shell of myself. Unhappy. Not wearing makeup, not allowing myself to feel good about myself. I was filled with doubt and I was absolutely and categorically depressed.
(this is the worst feeling in the world)
And sparked my realisation that I'd rather wake up alone than regret waking up next to someone I'd just settled for.
I'm fairly independent.
If someone tells me I can't do something I will prove them wrong.
I also cannot be around that doubt.
I like to determine my own day. My own week… Hell, my own life.
Giving all of that up to consider someone else honestly scares me.
Well, scared me. A while ago I found that person that I was not scared to be with.
It wasn't 'movie love'.
It was excellent connection, great sex, our own unique brand of romance and laughter.
As strange and ego driven as it sounds, it was like meeting the male version of myself.
Determined, driven, busy, hectic, passionate and ridiculous in the best way possible.
It was intense.
It didn't work out.
Was it love?
Yes it was.
How do I know?
Because this cold, heartless B***h who turns down practically every offer of a date just because… I still think about him, every single day. Hearing from him feels like a long lost family member reaching out after years of searching for them.. All of that love stuff- getting butterflies and feeling happy.
Of course I date people now. I'm not cutting myself off from the possibility of finding that connection again.
And honestly?
I really do want him to find happiness too.
The reason I don't regret meeting him is due to the fact that despite it not working out- I felt it again. That feeling that you only ever feel when someone else totally owns your heart- and that's amazing.
(Allowing yourself to be that vulnerable is, without doubt a MASSIVELY brave act in itself right?)
It means that if a man can thaw the heart of this career driven, irrational, constantly distracted, love phobic, self assured,
Poor attention span having woman-
When the time is right, It will find me again.
Loving someone else without knowing and loving themselves first is the most hopeless thing a person can do. Nothing worth having comes easy.
Nothing is hopeless, life is happening for us to teach us what we need to prepare us for what is coming.
Stay open. Know your value.
Love is everywhere.
Real love from one SHW to another.


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Hello Everyone! It's day no 9 of Joik Advent Calendar 2017 … and it is Friday … it felt like a looong week. Today's offering is a mini version of JOIK scented sachet.
To be honest it was Friday two days ago and I am only posting it on Sunday … but nobody is perfect 😉
When this calendar was first delivered it smelled like biscuits. I could not figure out what smelled so tasty lol …. well now I know 😉
Day 9 – JOIK Silky and luxurious facial serum with cranberry seed oil
This is the first product from JOIK advent calendar that I don't really like. It is an oil based serum. I have to say that I love serums I have a few at the moment and I have used loads. I love oil based serums for night time. When I took it out of the box I really thought I will like it. I can only give first impressions but:
- I really really hate its smell. I don't know why, but when I apply it to my skin it smells like a fish.
- Performance wise I think my other oil based serums can give better results.
- I love the idea of a roller. It distributes the product evenly. The full size bottle has a different design (a dripper).
- It absorbs quickly without leaving any residue.
- It gave my skin a nice sheen without looking greasy.
- It is recommended for dry and mature skin, I have very oily skin. I checked the ingredients and don't think it contains anything that could break me out, so I will continue using it.
JOIK Silky and luxurious facial serum with cranberry seed oil – Producer Description
JOIK luxurious facial serum is perfect for dry and/or mature skin.
* Olive squalene oil is an amazingly light luxury oil that resembles the skin's own natural sebum and helps to renew skin in a natural way; * Cranberry seed oil has an exceptionally high level of vitamin E which helps to moisturise the skin and preserve its elasticity; * Wheat germ oil and quinoa oil helps in skin cell regeneration; * Safflower oil and passion fruit oil absorbs quickly and helps to take nutrients deep into the skin; * Wheat protein smooths and firms the skin and helps to prevent moisture loss.
JOIK Silky and luxurious facial serum with cranberry seed oil – Useage
Apply 6-8 drops of JOIK facial serum on your skin and gently spread it on your face and neck. The serum absorbs quickly and leaves the skin silky and smooth. Use the serum in the evenings after cleansing. In case of very dry and/or mature skin the serum can also be used in the mornings. Shake well before use. Keep away from high temperatures.
JOIK Silky and luxurious facial serum with cranberry seed oil – Ingredients
carthamus tinctorius seed oil, squalane, triticum vulgare germ oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, passiflora incarnata seed oil, vaccinum macrocarpon seed oil, hydrolized wheat protein, tocopherol, aniba roseadora wood oil, linalool*, geraniol*, benzyl benzoate* * components of natural essential oils
JOIK Silky and luxurious facial serum with cranberry seed oil – Summary
I am not one to complain, but I really don't like this product. It is purely because of its smell. Maybe there is something wrong with mine one, because nobody else minded its smell. I normally am fine with a lot of smells. I can put up with a lot, but this one really bothers me. Because of this I might use it on my body but will avoid my face.
JOIK Silky and luxurious facial serum with cranberry seed oil 30ml is available from LoveLula for £17.00 I don't think I will purchase a full size of it. I have and know about other serums that work for me 🙂
Hope you enjoyed my little review. Have a nice day or evening, … depending on the time you are reading it xx


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My Secret Lover…. (SS) Chapter 5 (Special Episode)
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Previous chapter –
Precap- Sanskar jealous of Akii…. And Swara hiding the fact that she love Sanskar from him
Leap of one month
There was a great hustle bustle in college which was quite more that it is usually
Obviously y would it not b cause today was last exam of the students
So all were excited as the exams were over now , however worried too for their respective results
Swara was also tensed as she was determined to get first position this tym cause she was second the previous tym
Late afternoon
Swara was waiting for Sanskar and Akii in the parking lot as she wanted to ask Sanskar abt how his exams went and Akii and Swara were to go in Swara's car only
(Note Akshat's parents r already residents of Mumbai however he went to Delhi for some course now as he is back he has joined Swasan 's college
He is a second year student)
Just then Sanskar arrived there
Swara: Hey Sanskar
Sanskar: Oh hi Swara ! How was yr exam?
Swara:It was superb Sanskar but m really worried for results
Sanskar: Don't worry I know you will come first
Swara: don't know abt me but u should come first (monologue- I don't care abt me so much Sanskar but I want u to b happy and ur happiness lies in ur success.. I wish like every time u should b first.. And somewhere m sure of that)
Sanskar snapped his fingers in front of her
Sanskar: Hey where r u lost?
Swara(came back to senses): ummm nothing… U tell how was ur exam?
Sanskar: it was good Swara … Waiting for results
Just then one of Swara's friend arrived their
Isha: Swara u r coming tonight na?(she's one of her best friend ?
Swara:no Isha, I don't like to party and all so I won't b coming
Isha: This is not fair yar if u won't come I will also not go
Swara:What is this yar? U r being so childish! (Hesitatingly) OKY fine I'll come but will leave early
Isha:oky done (gave her a hug and went saying meet you soon)
Swara was biting her nails in tension and cursing Akii she was quite audible to Sanskar
Sanskar shook his head and asked: Now what happened to u?
Sanskar: one second what did u say? I don't know Chinese
Swara:(closed her eyes and I one breath)I don't know how will I go cause Akii can't accompany me as his head was paining and he said he will not go anywhere today and I know he will get fever today cause he was studying till late night yesterday and he's not in a habit of being awake till late
And I can't go alone also cause it will b late night while coming back and mom won't allow
Sanskar took few seconds after she completed to understand and then said: So y did u Agree with her?
Swara:cause she was very excited for it and she would b upset cause of me So I agreed
Sanskar: oh…. Simply go somehow or deny her
Swara was in dilemma cause she very well knew Sanskar will never go as he doesn't like parties and to convince him was a big task although he was invited
(All the students of second and third year decided to arrange this party as exams were over Swasan gave their contribution but still were not in mood to go)
Swara(whispered):Can u come with me
Sanskar although heard what she said but pretended as if he don't know what she's saying
Sanskar: what swara? U said something?
Swara:No no I didn't said anything…. Y is this idiot taking so much time
She was upset and without looking at him m moved towards her car
Just then Akii arrived:Oops sorry m late… Come let's go
Swara nodded, she was not in mood to drive so gave him keys to which he gave a questioning look
Swara: Chup chap drive the car
And she sat in passenger's seat
They drove of but one pair of eyes saw this whole scenario
(Obviously Sanskar)
Sanskar's POV
Its been almost three months of our friendship
I don't y I felt so bad seeing her with Akshat but later I realized that he's not bad… He's such a good person, he knows Swara so nicely all her likes and dislikes
U don't know y I felt bad? Then something struck my mind at that tym that is this jealousy? No but we r jealous for those whom we love or like! Swara is just a friend of mine nothing more…
I don't want to indulge myself in this love and all … I know many girls r behind me and they try to befriend me only because they want my attention… And I seriously hate such girls… I know Swara is a true friend she has no hidden intention behind her friendship… I trust her and if she has some intention behind her this friendship I'll never forgive her cause I don't like betrayers
But m pretty sure there is nothing like that
She a nice girl, she has all qualities of what a boy wants for his lady love and m sure whoever she will love will b a very lucky person
Today also she thought abt her friend
I know she's not so interested in parties and all but she agreed just for her friend's sake despite of the fact that now she herself don't know how she will go
I know she wanted me to accompany her but she didn't had the courage to ask me cause she knows I also don't like parties
She was so disappointed and that's y she gave Akshat her car keys cause she never give a chance to anyone to drive her car easily and that poor fellow was confused at her behavior (he chuckled thinking that)
She don't know that m going to accompany her
(He called her )
****on call****
Swara(sad):Hello yes Sanskar any work
Sanskar: hello !yes Swara but y r u sounding so upset any problem (laughing in his mind)
Swara: no nothing like that u say y u called
Sanskar: woh tonight is party na
Swara(not interested): hmmm
Sanskar: so I'll accompany u there
Swara:hmmm oky bye
(Suddenly realized) what ? What did u say?
Sanskar: Don't b shocked I'll accompany u to the party now don't ask y cause I can change my decision too
Swara-oky oky bye meet u soon
Evening 7:30 pm
Sanskar was waiting for Swara in his car at their apartment's main gate
Sanskar:(monologue) oh god y girls r always late I thought that Swara is not like that but she…(just then Swara knocked on passenger seat's window)
First tym he was mesmerized seeing her she was wearing a purple dress till her knees with very light makeup and silver earrings shining like stars in moonlight
Sanskar opened the door for her
She got in and said: chalein
Sanskar nodded and just then she noticed him he was in black shirt and blue denims, looking amazing
She felt proud that she's his Secret lover
It was more than one hour that they were in party
Both were getting bored so thought to get juice for themselves
One of Sanskar's friend came their so he started talking with him
By the tym Swara took a glass of cola from the waiter
(Unfortunately someone spiked that glass for someone else but she took it mistakenly)
Swara sipped the drink and find its taste different but then she saw one of Sanskar's classmate flirting with him so she gulped whole glass in one go
After few minutes her head started paining( m first tym writing such scene so really don't know whether m doing justice with it or not)
She moved towards Sanskar and said that her head is paining
But due to loud music he failed to hear her
Gradually the drink started its effect on her
She dragged Sanskar to a side
Sanskar was shocked by her actions
Swara:Sanskaaaaar… U know uuuuuuu rrr a bookworm (speaking like a drunkard
Sanskar understood that she's not in her senses
Sanskar: Oh god Swara what u drank Han?
He hit his hand on his forehead and started thinking what to Do
Just then he was dragged towards the dance floor by Swara
Swara: Let's dance na Sanskar… Come
Sanskar: I don't want to dance Swara
Swara started dancing jumping and squealing
Sanskar was just standing there cause he didn't wavted to create a scene in front of all
After sometime he took her outside
Swara started hitting him with her hands: u r velly bad Sanskar… I wanted to dance na
She stamped her food and sat on the ground
Sanskar looked at her with wide eyes and said: I'll c u tomorrow
He tried to make her stand but couldn't as she was too adamant
At last he also sat with her (they were in parking lot)
Sanskar: Swara let's move na
Swara: No I don't want to talk to u.. U r very bad
Sanskar: really
Swara:Han really u r an idiot … U don't even believe in love always future future future
Sanskar was shocked as she started love's topic
Sanskar: Swara these love and all r fake
Swara:no Sanskar… U don't know anything.. Its a beautiful feeling yar…
Sanskar: how u know?
Swara :Cause m also in love na buddhu
Sanskar was again shocked:with whom
Swara:obviously u .. Wait..
She stood up made him stand
She sat on her knees , Sanskar was numb to react
Swara (being on her knees): I Swara dubey is in love with Sanskar Maheshwari… I love u since two years when I first saw u… I know u don't believe in love and all so I became ur friend
But now no more… Will u accept my love Sanskar
She waited for his answer but when he didn't replied she started crying
Sanskar was brought back to senses from her cries
He jerked her and yelled: what the hell r u saying Swara ?
Swara stood up and hugged him tightly murmuring: I love u Sanskar I really do m not lieing
After few minutes he felt her weight on him and realized that she fainted
Hello guys…. I know u r eager to c Sanskar's reaction but wait for sometime more…. I don't know what I have written … M not well, I got fever but somehow completed the Chapter hope u will like
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