text:
The life of every living thing on earth is like a shadow, we all are temporary residents. No one will stay on earth forever. Just as we came, so shall we depart from the surface a day to come. 1 Peter 2:11, 1 Chronicles 29:15, Hebrews 13:14.
Therefore the question is "where are we going when we exit this world?"
The Bible tells us of two places called "Hell" and "Heaven". Hell is a place for suffering, pain and misery filled with fire. Matthew 13:49-50 "This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth"
Heaven on the other hand is a place of happiness, joy, peace, a living with God, Jesus and the angels. Revelation 21:3-4 describe Heaven to be a place of perfection. It says "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying Look! God's dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them and be their God. ….he will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away".
So now reader, I'm asking you this question, "which of these two places would you like to be?" Heaven, right? The good news is that, heaven is opened to all people, but there are principles to obey in order to enter the kingdom. This is because, Christianity is a way of life that is lived by principles. Principles are set of important underlying laws required in a system. To be able to enter the kingdom of heaven, the following important requirements must be observed and achieved.
John 3:5 Jesus answered, "very truly I tell you, on one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit (Holy Spirit)"
Jesus in His teaching is making us understand that the first principle to enter the kingdom is to become a new person; by means of water and the Holy Spirit baptism. This is the principle of being born again. The first stage in the born again cycle is to repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour. It Baptism by water and Holy Spirit is a ceremony that automatically ushers you into the kingdom of God. Water baptism commission you into the person of Christ Jesus, whiles the Holy Spirit baptism commission you into the power of Christ Jesus.
Water baptism is dipping someone into water for cleansing away of sins. Holy Spirit baptism is the descending of the Holy Spirit, filling up and dwelling in the body of an individual. When these two experiences take place in your life, you have qualified for the kingdom of God.
Mark 10:15, "truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it".
Jesus uses the example of a child to illustrate this point. We must receive the kingdom "like a child". Here, the Greek word translated as "child" refers to the youngest and most helpless of children. Moreover the youngest children cannot do anything for themselves. They cannot make any tangible contribution to the functioning of the household. In fact, they are desperately needy; they need helpers. That is how we are in relation to our Father in heaven. Christ is calling us to utter dependence on Him as the way into His kingdom; because He is our Saviour and Helper. We rely completely on His mercy for our salvation and, indeed, for our every need. Only by admitting this can we be part of the kingdom of God. And as a child welcome anything that comes His way with joy, humility, obedience etc, so must we also welcome the kingdom.
Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."
This is the principle of doing the will of the Father who lives in Heaven. In our modern world, every landlord/house owner will only rent out their house or room to those who comply with their rules and regulations. It is so with the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom of heaven is a place that belongs to someone called Jehovah; the creator of the universe, God of Abraham, David, Israel, etc. If you don't abide by His word and live to please Him on earth, He cannot entrust His kingdom to you. What is the will of the Father? Deuteronomy 10:12-13 "And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the LORD's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good?"
Matthew 5:20, "for I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisee and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven".
Teachers of the law are people responsible for explaining the law; and the Pharisees were people who strictly obeyed the law. And yet, it seems their righteousness was not complete. The righteousness was a kind not to glorify God but to seek outward applause for them. Their righteousness was not from a pure heart. Making them for go the most important part of the law and settling for the least. Wherefore Christ informs us, that we must have a better righteousness than these men if we want to inherit the kingdom of heaven.
Dear reader, this is the gospel of Jesus. Without any of these four principles, no one can enter into the kingdom of heaven. Take note; Heaven and Hell are real. Jesus is coming soon repent. Thank you.
You can please leave a comment below.


text:
dealerships found
Page 1 of 5
The table above lists all the franchised dealers located in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of. Alternatively, at the top of the page you will find a Edinburgh map illustrating the location of each dealership.
Our Edinburgh dealership data is reviewed and updated continuously however, should you spot any incorrect information, please contact us and we will amend our Edinburgh dealership records.
If you would like to view other franchised dealerships within Edinburgh, City Of or wish to see dealers located in towns near Edinburgh then please click on the county page breadcrumb at the top of this page.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Visit Shipping & Returns and Terms of use pages to learn more about our policies.
M Size guide
65 € RFLKT lenses and case included
Answer London's call with these indulgent striped granite eyeglasses. This intellectual frame is hand crafted from a premium acetate in a banded gray finish. Dainty double stud accents, classic keyhole nose bridge, and high quality construction create an ultimately timeless piece that is both art and fashion.
Anti-Scratch lens coating
Premium lens with UV-Protective and anti-reflective coatings
Premium case & cloth
Based on 354 reviews
Color: Cognac; Size: M
I LOVE these frames! They are super comfortable and I feel so stylish when I wear them. I wasn't sure with them being so round if they would look...
Read full review
Color: Cognac; Size: M
The color is not like on the the image. My frame has a pretty much even color all over, while the image shows brighter areas contrasting with darker...
Read full review
Color: Cognac; Size: M
Love the glasses I purchased so much I purchased a second pair for back up. It was easy picking them out and the whole process from start to finish...Read full review
Color: Translucent; Size: M
I've been getting complimented on my glasses every day I've had them so far! They're so comfortable to wear and the clear frame is so...Read full review
Color: Translucent; Size: S
I love these frames! They fit my face perfectly and are so comfortable.
Enjoy two weeks to try out our frames.
Send back for a free exchange or return.
Learn More
Full screen
Full screen
Full screen
Full screen
I'm new hereCreate my account
At EyeBuyDirect, we guarantee the quality of our eyewear. If you are not happy with your glasses, simply contact us for a refund or a replacement.
EBD has a 14-Day Fit & Style guarantee which allows customers to make an equal exchange or return with no questions asked.
Our 365-Day Product Guarantee means Customers are eligible for a one-time replacement pair within 12 months. A one-time replacement pair will be only issued if there are clear defects in material and workmanship.
*Product warranty does not cover damage caused by accidents, negligence, or improper care.


text:
I am now posted at -
I drew for about 4 hours. I am an amateur, I got tired.
I had fun and look foward to seeing the work of others,
my SketchCrawl is up!
Share photos of your SketchCrawl day.
Moderator: Gerald
Post Reply
3 posts • Page 1 of 1
- Newbie Crawler
- Posts: 4
- Joined: Tue Nov 23, 2004 6:59 pm
- Location: maryland
- Contact:
my SketchCrawl is up!
Re: my SketchCrawl is up!
I am fired too) But it's quiet an interesting and I am differently going to do that next year.
Post Reply
3 posts • Page 1 of 1


text:
For some reason I really like the look of a t-shirt untucked on a baby, the onesies are great but just not the look that I like. That being said finding a t-shirt for a baby is virtually impossible. The other night (after I had sewn these) I had an epiphany about my situation...buy onesies, cut off the bottom and hem them into shirts. However, before I had that thought I made these for my nephew Benjamin. I used a combination of this tutorial and this tutorial. They turned out pretty awesome if I do say so myself! I got the blue dot fabric from Spoonflower, the specific shop was Dinara May and the white fabric was an old t-shirt I found laying around.
Newborn Lap T-Shirt
Monday, 26 September 2016
Ensuite After Photos
Monday, 26 September 2016
A LONG time ago I post our before pictures for our ensuite, closet and hall closet renovation. I stopped posting altogether shortly after that because I got busy and lazy. So here are the after photos of the ensuite, I would also show the closet but its a mess and the hall closet is right beside the nursery which currently has a sleeping baby in it. I like how I am writing like people are actually reading this...these pictures are more for me to look back and admire B's wonderful handy work :)
Labels: 2015, afterphotos, bathroom, DIY, ensuite, renovation
My Stylish Bubba
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
How can you not take a million photos of this little human? M is sick today but I just loved her outfit so much that I had to take some pictures. Zara Baby for the win.
1. Zara Pink Shirt | 2. Zara striped leggings | 3. Zara socks
Cuddles with Marie
Thursday, 8 September 2016
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
Allergy Relief in Humid Climates
A version of this article appears in the March/April 2002 issue of Home Energy Magazine.
March 01, 2002
Dust mites are a problem in new homes in humid climates. What keeps them away?
The increasing incidence of allergy and asthma, particularly among children, is a worldwide concern. About 20% of the general population suffer from allergies, and about 5% suffer from asthma.Among children the percentage of allergy sufferers is even higher. Since most of us stay indoors more than 90% of the time, the air quality in buildings is of paramount importance in maintaining respiratory health. Energy-efficient buildings with tight building envelopes may make for poor indoor air quality—yet allergy-resistant houses must be airtight,well insulated, and well ventilated. One cannot control and filter the ventilation air unless the house is airtight, nor can one maintain a positive pressure. Cold spots and cold floors may be present in houses that are poorly insulated. High local relative humidity (RH) hastens the formation of molds on these cold surfaces and is conducive to the breeding and proliferation of dust mites. So energy-efficient construction is a prerequisite for fighting dust mites, but it is not sufficient in and of itself. Allergens and Irritants The major allergens found in homes today are environmental tobacco smoke and dust mite ...
To read complete online articles, you need to sign up for an Online Subscription.
Once an order has been placed there is an automatic $10 processing fee that will be deducted with any cancellation.
The Home Energy Online articles are for personal use only and may not be printed for distribution. For permission to reprint, please send an e-mail to email@example.com.


text:
Duh, Don't Leave A Thumb Drive With Child Porn Plugged Into A Shared Computer
from the plain-view deptJim submitted this story about a paramedic who left a thumb drive containing child pornography plugged into a shared computer. A coworker later found the files on the thumb drive, and the owner of the drive was brought up on charges for the offending files.
Obviously child pornography is a serious crime and needs to be stopped; that's not the issue that is in question here. As law professor Orin Kerr points, out, the concern here is whether or not looking through the contents of an inadvertently plugged in thumb drive constitutes an unreasonable search and seizure and a violation of our fourth amendment rights. In this case, United States v. Durdley, the district court ruled that leaving a thumb drive in a shared computer removed an expectation of privacy since no extraordinary means were necessary to access those files:
Durdley's files were exposed to anyone who sat down at the computer station who used the traditional means for opening and viewing files (such as Windows Explorer and the My Computer icon). Johnson encountered the files without employing any special means or intruding into any area which Durdley could reasonably expect to remain private once he left the drive attached to the common-use computer. The Court concludes, therefore, that Mr. Durdley had no more reasonable expectation of privacy in the contents of the thumb drive once he attached it to the common-use computer than the defendant in King did in his drive once he attached it to the airbase network.Kerr disagrees with the ruling, and equates leaving a thumb drive plugged into a shared computer to leaving luggage in a bus terminal:
I think the social norm is that when you see a private person's thumb drive on a shared-use computer, it's understood that you're invading that person's privacy if you start clicking around to see what the files are. It's kind of like someone leaving their luggage in the waiting room of a bus station. If the owner leaves the luggage behind for some reason, no one would see that as a waiver of privacy rights in the luggage or an invitation to unzip the luggage and look around.It's hard to see how opening someone else's luggage is remotely close to looking at files on a thumb drive. Whereas luggage has clear physical boundaries, once a thumb drive is part of a file system, those barriers no longer exist. After all, when a thumb drive is plugged into a PC, it appears as a drive under "My Computer" and looks very similar to the other drives attached to the computer. So, if we really want a real-world analogy, a more appropriate one would be an open suitcase in a public bus station. Sure, while it's kind of nosy to peek inside, things in plain view have long been understood to not be protected under the fourth amendment.
So, the moral of the story is, if you have files you don't want people looking at, it's best to not leave your thumb drives plugged into shared computers. Even better, don't have illegal files in the first place.
Filed Under: fourth amendment, privacy


text:
Jamie joins Robbie
Jamie had quite a night last night as the Phillies eked out a 2-1 interleague win over the Indians. He tied Bob Feller, Eppa Rixey and Robin Roberts, three Hall of Famer pitchers.
The win was #266 and that tied Feller and Rixey for 35th place on the all-time list.
(Rixey pitched for the Phillies 1912-17; 1919-20).
He allowed a home run to Russell Branyan and that tied Roberts' record for most homers allowed, 505. Robbie had been the sole leader since Aug. 9, 1957, when he allowed his 278th home run (to Hank Sauer), surpassing Murray Dickson. (Dickson, a right-handed knuckleballer, also pitched for the Phillies, 1954-56).
Remember talking with Robbie about his home run record a year ago as Moyer inched closer. "I don't mind if he breaks it," Robbie said smiling. "I just hope he wins the game."
When Roberts was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, he made reference to his home run record during his speech:
"The Hall of Fame people, I'd like to say, were very nice. I only had one request that they turned down: I asked if it would be appropriate if I would invite everyone that ever hit a home run off me to be here today, but Cooperstown wasn't big enough. I am going to have little cards made up that say, 'I hit a home run off Robbie' and mail them to all those gentlemen, because I'm sure they'd like to have it in their wallets. There were a lot of them, by the way."
Now, for a sales pitch….you can read all of Robbie's induction comments in the new book, Philadelphia Phillies: An Extraordinary Tradition. HOF speeches from Carlton, Schmidt, Ashburn and Bunning are also included in Chapter 6.
Jamie may have tied Robbie but he has no shot at the record for most home runs allowed in each league. Warren Spahn (434) has the NL record; Frank Tanana (422), the AL record. Both were lefties, by the way.


text:
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers repel from a Huey helicopter to give aide to other officers on the ground during a demonstration on stopping a narcotics smuggler following the grand opening of the Global Borders College in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., on Friday, May 20, 2011.
Member Exchange
Bonnie Longerbeam and Henry Shirley walk back to their home, which is a tent in the woods, on a recent cold day in Martinsburg, W.Va. They take this route to and from downtown Martinsburg nearly once a day.
Homeless Couple
The Martinsburg High School football team reacts after its 24-10 victory over Morgantown High School during the West Virginia Class-AAA State Semi-finals in Martinsburg, W.Va., on Saturday, November 27, 2010.
West Virginia High School Football
Washington BsBall cj
Members of Washington's baseball team come out to congratualate (6) after his two-run homerun during their game at Musselaman in March (Journal photo by Chris Jackson).
Slug: WVU-OldMiss-NehlemHappy 12/28
"I Finally won one!" Said WVU Head Coach Don Nehlem as his players carried him around the field after his final game where WVU defeated the Old Miss Rebels 49-38 in the Music City Bowl at Nashville, Tennessee. (The Journal/Ron Agnir)
ADV for Sun 12/29
BC-WV--Star Parties
Kevin Boles operates the 12 feet tall, 2 ton, 16" wide Cassegrain telescope at it's new site in the 16 ft wide Morgan County Observatory Dome on Dec. 6, 2002. The telescope was built in 1967 for the U.S. Naval Academy and decommissioned in 1994. With the help of Democratic W.Va. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, the Morgan County Board of Education bought the $500,000 scope for $500 the amount of the surplus gift tax. It was several years before a suitable location near Berkeley Springs, WV was picked and an initial budget of $100,000 was needed to build and maintain a facility. (AP Photo/Ron Agnir)
WVU Head Coach Don Nehlen receives the celebratory dunk from Mountaineer players as the final minute ticks down in their victory over the Old Miss Rebels 49-38 at the Music City Bowl in Nashville on 12/28/00. Nehlem is retiring after this game. (AP Photo/The Journal,Ron Agnir)
#22 Avon Cobourne (WV) stiff arms #38 Anthony McGee (Old Miss) away as he breaks a long play in the 2nd quarter of the Music City Bowl in Nashville, TN. (The Journal/Ron Agnir)
WVU fans Ryan Morris, Brandon Barrett, Joey Yurish, and Kyle Triggs show their support for the team while making a statement about the air temperature at the Music City Bowl in Nashville, TN on 12/28/00. The Mountaineers raced to a 35-9 halftime lead over Old Miss. (AP Photo/The Journal, Ron Agnir)
#5 Brandon Barrett, Martinsburg H.S., pulls down the first pass of the game past #3 Ryan Rader and #7 Eric Workman of Parkersburg and races downfield for the 1st touchdown of the game in the WVSSAC AAA Football Championship in Wheeling, WV Saturday 12/1/01. (AP Photo/The Journal/Ron Agnir)
Parkersburg South DB #19 Ivan Hawkins fails to break up a long pass to Martinsburg WR #5 Brandon Barrett in the 1st quarter in the high school playoff game at Martinsburg Saturday 11/17/01. Barrett pulled in the 31 yrd pass down inside the 10 yrd line to set up the first score of the game for Martinsburg 6-0. (AP Photo/The Journal, Ron Agnir)
#5 Brandon Barrett cradles the ball as it drops into his hands for his 3rd TD of the game against Park South 11/17/01 which tied a West Virginia high school playoff record. (The Journal/Ron Agnir)
Slug: MartChamBsoc-Reid 10/04ra
Martinsburg's #18 Trent Reid goes airbourne to beat a Chambersburg player to the ball with a header in the 3rd quarter of action at Cobourne Field. martinsburg won 3-1. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
06 BCYF-Express ra
From left:Dabria Mong, 5 yrs old Falling Waters resident, and her friend Arianna Cobern , 6 yrs old, scream as they ride the Orient Express Thursday at the BCYF. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
06 Airshow-T-Birds ra
The USAF Thuderbirds fly in a diamond formation Sunday at the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House & Air Show in Martinsburg. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
06 Airshow-GoldenKnights ra
US Army Sgt. Christopher Clark, Salem Oh, resident, parachutes from 13,000 Sunday afternoon at the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House & Air Show in Martinburg. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
06 Airshow-F-4 ra
From left: Martinsburg residents Olivia Lamb, 3 yrs., and Naithan Lamb, 5 yrs old, smile as the get into the cockpit of a USAF F-4 Thunderbird Sunday morning at the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House & Air Show in Martinburg. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
06 BCYF-Elvis ra
"He's All Shook Up"
Jeff Krick, Elvis Tribute Artist, sings and dances in the heat at the BCYF Thurs. evening. But whatever happens, stay off his blue suede shoes. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
06 Airshow-Cameras ra
Thousands of shutterbugs capture the many flying acts Sunday at the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House & Air Show in Martinburg. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
03 Freedom's Run a cj
Participants in the Freedom's Run Half-Marathon cross the Potomac River into Maryland from Shepherdstown Saturday morning (Journal Photo by Chris Jackson).
05 Was@Hed b hoops c cj
Hedgesville's Q.J. Peterson reacts after the buzzer following their Class AAA, Section II Championship Game victory over Washington at Hedgesville on Friday (Journal photo by Chris Jackson).
05 ShepParade-Bart ra
Katlyn Spates, 5 yrs old, reaches over and pets "Bart" as they both try to stay cool in the shade while waiting for the 4th Annual 4th of July Sheherdstown Parade to begin Sunday afternoon. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
05 Shep fb Robinson cj
Shepherd University's Keon Robinson breaks up a pass thrown to Shippenburg Univeristy's Brian Barley during Shepherd's 53-7 win at Ram's Field in Shepherdstown, W.Va., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Shepherd is ranked No. 11 in the NCAA Division II coaches poll. (Journal photo by Chris Jackson)
Shepherd Football
05 BCYF-Ewe ra
cameron LeFevre, 11 yrs old Glengary resident, feeds "Momma" his Suffolk Ewe Wed. evening at the BCYF. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
05 Airshow-VX-9ra
09-04-10A.J. Messina, 8 yrs old Charles Town resident, peeks into the cockpit of a Navy VX-9 jet at the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House & Air Show Sat. morning. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
05 Airshow-P51 ra
Great Falls, Va. residents Amit Yoran and his kids, Josh Yoran, 6 yrs old, and Zoey Yoran, 4 yrs old check out a P-51 Mustang on display at the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House & Air Show Sat. morning in MArtinsburg. (Journal photo by Ron Agnir)
A C-5 Galaxy dwarfs several other military planes and helicopters on display at the 167 Air National Guard Base in Martinsburg, WV during the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House and Air Show Saturday afternoon Sept. 4, 2010. High above the airfield is Michael Kennedy flying a World War II Vultee Valiant BT-13. Officials estimated 35,000 people attended the airshow. which continues Sunday. (AP Photo/The Journal Newspaper, Ron Agnir)
05 Airshow-L39 ra
Herndon, Va. residents Corey Blissitte carries his daughter Beverly Blissette, 5 yrs old as they look at a Aero L-39 training plane on display at the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House & Air Show Sat. morning in MArtinsburg. (Journal photo by Ron Agnir)
05 Airshow B-25 ra
Exterior of the B-25 Bomber on display at the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Open House and Air Show at the 167 Air National Guard Base Sat. morning. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
05 XCry b cj
Martinsburg's MIcahel _____ crosses a creek during the _____ Invitational at Poor House Farm Park in Martinsburg on Tuesday. (Journal photo by Chris Jackson)
05 BCYF-Frosty ra
Brittany Athey smiles as Frosty the lamb steps up in her cage looking for attention Wed. at the BCYF. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
02 FRun port cj
Jared Matlick, 25, looks on after finishing the 2011 Freedom's Run Half-Marathon at Ram Stadium in Shepherdstown on Saturday. (Journal photo by Chris Jackson)
07 Tri-Track a cj
Jefferson's Eli Paris stretches to clear the pole during the pole-vault meet during a track and field meet between Jefferson, Hedgesville and James Wood and Jefferson on Wednesday (Journal photo by Chris Jackson).
06 Purple feet cjRhonda Bailey tapes purple feet in the front window of Patterson's Drug Store on Queen St. as part of Main Street Martinsburg's Paint the Twon Purple week Tuesday afternoon. Bailey traced the feet of all of their employees to hang in the window (Journal photo by Chris Jackson).
06 BerkRelay-RoadRace ra
From left: Chance Butts (Team Wetumpka Wild Things), Natalie Harley (Team UAW Food Patrol), and Aldin Sherman (Team Home Base Strikers" race down the front stretch of the Relay Race Lap, but UAW Food Patrol team came from behind on the final leg to win bragging rights at the Berkeley Relay for Life Saturday afternoon at Martinsburg High School. (Journal photo by Ron Agnir)
29 Sculpture cj
Local artist Carl Wright, who is a full-time sculpture, works on a new Indiana limestone sculpture titled "Journey" as his dog Oberon looks on in his garage off Winchester Ave. in Martinsburg on Thursday. Wright began this piece with the stone weighing 1,650 pounds and 8-months later it's almost finished weighing in at 550. "It's an interesting way to make a living," he said, wiping sweat from his brow in his garage, "but of want to be truly happy you have to do what you love to do." For more of his work visit http://www.wsggallery.com
06 Hedg@Muss Softball cj
Musselman's Hanna Staubs is swarmed by temamates as she crosses homeplate following a three-run homerun during their sectional playoff game against Hedgesville in Inwood on Thursday (Journal photo by Chris Jackson).
06 Plane meet House b cj
Emergency responders look over the sight of a small, single-engine plane that crashed into a home on Chisholm Dr. in Hedgesville early Wednesday evening. No one in the home was hurt, however the pilot was in and out of consciousness according to witnesses. (Journal photo by Chris Jackson)
28 BerkvsLib cj
Berkeley Springs Zach Wise puts a penalty kick past Liberty Harrison's goalkeeper Matt Vincent during penalty kicks following sudden death in their Class AA, Region II Championship in Keyser on Thursday. (Journal photo by Chris Jackson)
29 Mart Grad-Knipe ra
From left: Rebekah LeeAnn Knipe and Sarahy Kathryn Knipe playfully pose for family pictures during the 132nd Commencement Exercise for Martinsburg High School Friday night at the Butcher Center in Shepherdstown. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
28 Fire Rocky Glen 3 ra
A Bedington Vol. Firefighter climbs up through a hole in the roof to extinguish a fully involved single family home on Artillery Way in the Rocky Glen Manufactured Housing Community near Spring Mills Sat. evening. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
28 JCF-TimeLapse ra
The Carnival lights in motion Thursday night at the Jefferson County Fair. (Journal Photo by Ron Agnir)
28 Artillery-Fire ra
U.S. Marines base in Quantico, Va. fire an artillery round (blank) to signal the start of the Toys for Tots Golf Tournament Monday morning at Cress Creek Golf Course. Money raised will be used to boy toys for over 6,800 kids in the Marines Toys For Tots Foundation. (Journal photo by Ron Agnir)
27 Jeff v Wood cj
Jefferson's Garrett Grantham dives in for a touchdown after ctaching a pass from quaterback Justin Carter during the first quarter of their game against Woodgrove High School out of Virginia. (Journal photo by Chris Jackson)
27 Toughman a cj
Lawrence Cooley, right, follows through on connected punch on Brian Biggs during their heavyweight bout during the Toughman Contest at the Martinsburg Rec. Center on Saturday (Journal photo by Chris Jackson).
27 JCF-Sunset ra
The setting sun behind the grandstand by the stage Thursday evening at the JCF. (Journal photo by Ron Agnir)


text:
TweetDeck was a perfectly lovely Twitter client to begin with, but the app's new release brings a few welcome improvements. Among them: "flexible" columns that let you combine your Twitter and Facebook feeds into a single orgy of meal and location updates and retina display optimisation. It looks good from afar!
And we'll know for sure after we get an upclose look when the new TweetDeck is released "in the next couple of weeks". [TweetDeck via MacGasm]


text:
Since we all want to install hundreds of megabytes of things, maybe a wifi bonjour sync with our desktop/laptops would be better than relying on Easy Install? I have things that aren't available via Easy Install that I'd really like to install, but have not yet seen how to do it.
The Accordance folks have stated elsewhere that wifi sync is in the works for a future revision. It wasn't ready for the first release, and they didn't want to delay release any longer. Bonjour sync has its own issues, so it's not a cure-all, but I will also be happy when it is available.


text:
Many of these features are attributed to "pure" languages, but purity is also a nebulous concept. I will explain the importance of a number of these features and how they impact the everyday programmer's life.
The Benefits of Referential Transparency
Referential transparency (RT) is a simple principle with profound consequences. Essentially, RT dictates that functions may access only the parameters they're given, and the only effect functions may have, is to return a value.
This may not sound very significant, but permitting functions which are not
RT is literally a nightmare for software developers. This fact is simply not obvious because most mainstream languages are not referentially transparent.
Consider a fairly benign scenario where you're in a loop and you call a function, but the function suddenly changes your loop index variable even though you didn't pass it to the function! This generally doesn't happen, but it could happen in languages like C/C++. The only reason it's not prevalent is because functions are RT regarding local variables allocated on the stack, and most languages other than C/C++ enforce this property.
I'm sure it's not difficult to imagine the horrors if any function you call could modify any of your local variables: you could no longer rely on the variables holding correct values at any time. How could you rely on anything? Mutable global variables are a good example of this mess. It's common wisdom that one should avoid globals. Why? Because they're not RT, and since their values could change at any time, they're unreliable.
If a client calls you with a problem in your program written in a RT language, you immediately know that the problem is exactly in module B providing that feature, and perhaps even the particular function B.F performing the given operation. Instead, in non-RT languages a completely different module C could be interfering with module B by changing its state behind the scenes. Debugging is thus much easier with RT.
Consider a more malicious scenario, where a function does some useful computation, but also deletes all of your files behind your back. You download this library because it seems useful, only to lose your entire machine. Even worse, it may only deletes files when deployed to a server. Or perhaps it installs some adware. This situation is only possible because the function is not referentially transparent. If it were, the only way it could have deleted your files is if you had given it a handle to a directory.
Those of you well-versed in the security field might recognize this constraint: it is the same authority propagation constraint underlying capability security.
However, the properties of full referential transparency are stronger than those of capability security: where the latter permits non-determinism as long as the facility providing it is accessed via a capability, full referential transparency requires "pure functions", which are fully deterministic.
The Benefits of Determinism
So why is determinism important? It's important that everything in your program is reproducible, and thus testable. No arguments with that statement I'm sure.
Consider a particular function, that whenever called with the same parameters, it returns a completely different value. How could you ever produce a useful program if every function were like that? How could you even test it?
Most developers have experienced the problems of non-determinism when a client calls in with a problem, but the problem is not reproducible even by retracing the exact same steps. If the program was deterministic, then retracing those exact steps would always produce the error, no exception. I can't understate how essential reproducibility is for testing and quality assurance purposes.
However, non-deterministic functions do exist. We've all used such functions at one time or another. Consider a function that returns the value of the clock, or consider the random() function. If we want to use a RT, deterministic language, we need some way to use non-deterministic functions. How do we reconcile these two conflicting ends? There are a number of different ways, but all of them involve controlling and isolating non-determinism in some way.
For instance, most capability languages permit non-determinism, but the source of non-determinism can only be accessed via a capability which must be explicitly granted. Thus, you know that only the modules that were granted access to a source of non-determinism can behave non-deterministically and every other module in the program is completely deterministic. What a relief when debugging!
Essentially, this means that any source of non-determinism cannot be globally accessible, or ambient. So for you C/C++ programmers, rand() and getTime() are not global functions, they are function pointers that must be passed explicitly to the modules that need them. Only main() has access to all sources of non-determinism, and main() will pass on the appropriate pointers to the authorized modules.
Purely functional languages like Haskell take a similar approach to capability languages. RT is absolutely essential to purely functional languages, and any source of non-determinism violates RT. Such languages have a construct which was mathematically proven to isolate and control non-determinism: monads. It's not important what a monad is, just consider it as a design pattern for purely functional languages that preserves RT in the presence of non-determinism.
I would say that determinism is strictly more important than RT, but that RT is currently the best known method of achieving determinism. Now if your client calls you with an irreproducible problem, at least you've narrowed the field to only the modules that use sources of non-determinism.
The Benefits of Totality
What is a total function? A function is total if it is defined for all possible values of its inputs, no exception. Integer addition is a total function: regardless of the values of the two input integers, adding them produces a valid result.
By contrast, many functions are partial functions. Here, "partial" means that not all values passed to the function are valid. For instance, integer division is defined for all integers except zero. Dividing by zero is considered an error and its behaviour is undefined. Division is thus a partial function.
Using total functions always results in defined behaviour. Using partial functions sometimes results in undefined behaviour, if they are applied to invalid values. Thus, the more total functions you use, the more likely your program will run without generating errors.
If a language forces all of your functions to be total, then your program will have no undefined behaviour at all. You are forced to consider and handle all possible error conditions and edge cases, in addition to the program' expected normal operating mode. No undefined or unknown behaviour is possible.
As you can imagine, totality inevitably produces more reliable software. In C you are free to ignore errors and segfault your program, but with total functions you can't ignore those errors.
Unfortunately, totality can be a serious burden on the developer, which is why partial programming is more prevalent. Exceptions were invented to help deal with invalid inputs to partial functions: don't segfault, throw an exception! They do permit more modular code to be written, since errors can propagate and be handled at higher levels. Unfortunately, unchecked exceptions, where the exceptions a function can throw are not defined in the function's signature, just bring us back to square one: uncaught exceptions result in undefined behaviour, but the language doesn't help us by telling us what exceptions we need to catch.
Correct software inevitably requires totality of some sort. How do we transform a partial function into a total function? Here's how we can make division total:
fun divide(n,d) : int * int -> int
This snippet is the signature for the division function. It takes two integers, n and d, and returns an integer. No mention is made of the error condition in the signature when d=0. To make divide total, we transform it to the following:
data Result = Defined(x) | Undefined fun divide(n,d) : int * int -> Result = if d == 0 then return Undefined else return Defined( n/d )
So now, any code that calls divide must deconstruct the return value of divide into either a Defined result x, or an Undefined result indicating an invalid input:
fun half(x) = match divide(x,2) with Undefined -> print "divide by zero!" | Defined(y) -> print "x/2=" + y
As you can see, a total divide function forces you to handle all possible cases, and so any program using it will never have undefined behaviour when dividing by zero. It will have whatever behaviour you specify on the Undefined branch. No efficiency is lost as any decent compiler will inline the above code, so the cost is just an integer compare against 0.
A similar strategy can be used for errors that come from outside the program as well. Consider the file open() function. It's a partial function:
fun open(name) : string -> FILE
It can be transformed it into a total function as follows:
data FileOpenResult = File f | PermissionDenied | FileNotFound | ...
fun open(name) : string -> FileOpenResult
If all partial functions are made total using the above technique, then all of your software will have fully defined behaviour. No more surprises! To a certain extent, totality even mitigates some problems with non-determinism: after all, who cares if the output is not reproducible since you are forced to handle every possible case anyway.
At first glance, totality is not appealing to the lazy programmer. But if you've ever had to develop and maintain complex software, you'll soon appreciate your language forcing you to deal with all possible cases at development time, instead of dealing with irate customers after deployment.
For all the lazy programmers out there, consider this: totality almost eliminates the need for testing. As a lazy programmer myself, that's a selling point I can support. ;-)
The Benefits of Strong Static Typing
What is strong static typing? Static typing is an analysis a compiler performs to ensure that all the uses of data and functions in a program are consistent. In other words, you're not saying X in one place, and then saying Y which contradicts X in another place.
I take strong static typing to mean a static type analysis that the developer cannot circumvent. C/C++ are statically typed, but their static type systems are not strong because you can freely cast between types, even when doing so is undefined. C#, Java, and similar languages are statically typed, but they are on the border line of strong typing: there is no way to defeat the type system, but the static analysis is weak since you can still cast. Casting just introduces dynamic runtime checks and runtime errors.
There are many arguments for and against strong static typing, but in combination with the previously discussed features, static typing enables developers to write software that is "almost correct by construction". By this I mean that if your program compiles, it will run without errors, and it has a high probability of actually being correct.
The reason for this is some computer science black magic called the Curry-Howard isomorphism. What that is exactly isn't important. Just consider a static type system to be a built-in logic machine: when you declare and use types this logic machine is making sure that everything you're telling it is logically consistent. If you give it a contradiction, it will produce a type error. Thus, if your whole program type checks, it is logically consistent: it contains no contradictions or logical errors in the statements the logic machine understands, and the logic machine constructed a proof of this fact.
The power of the static type system dictates how intelligent the logic machine is: the more powerful the type system, the more of your program the machine can test for consistency, and the closer your program is to being correct. Your program essentially becomes a logical specification of the problem you are solving. You can still make errors in the specification, but those errors must not contradict anything else in the specification for it to type check.
The downside of strong static typing is that the analysis is necessarily conservative, meaning some legitimate programs will produce a type error even though they would not generate an error at runtime.
Such is the price to pay for the additional safety gained from static typing. As a lazy programmer I'm willing to pay that price.
These are some of the less common idioms found in advanced programming languages. Other idioms are either more well known and have already been adopted into other languages (algebraic datatypes, higher-order functions), or are simply less relevant for constructing reliable software (laziness).
Absolute purity may ultimately prove to be unachievable, but its pursuit has given us a number of powerful tools which significantly aid in the development and maintenance of reliable, secure software.
[Edit: clarified some statements based on some feedback from LTU]


text:
PRIVATE 39 | I am PAKISTANI
In Pakistan we have reached a state of alchemy that typifies the post-post modern life. Life drudges through its multifarious activities of simple poverty until it climaxes into a bustle of hot abrasion in the struggle to churn out the most out of the given condition of existence. As the world turns its gaze on us, we struggle to mould a new fathomable identity- one that can be left on business tables after striking a deal or negotiation, a firm shake of the hand and a name and a number. I am Pakistani.


text:
I've decided to take a little break from blogging (read more about the reasons why), but wanted to continue to provide interesting and insightful content on my blog in the meantime. I asked for help and my tribe answered my call, so for a while I will have guest posts from various bloggers interspersed with posts by me when I am moved to write. Thank you for your understanding. — Amy (CDG)
Today's guest post comes from Amber who blogs at Strocel.com.
The Last Time I Breastfed
Every morning, now, I look at the calendar and take note of the date. Because every day could be the last day I ever breastfeed my son Jacob. And maybe the last day that I ever breastfeed for the rest of my life. My second-born is weaning, and while I have pangs, there aren't any more babies on the horizon for me right now.
I breastfed Jacob's big sister, Hannah, until she was almost three years old. A whole lot of factors led to her weaning, including my desire to conceive again (I wasn't having much luck), my increasing physical discomfort as my milk supply dwindled, and my belief that Hannah was ready to move on. I took a fairly active role in the process, which happened over a number of months.
I still remember the last time that I nursed Hannah. It was December 22, 2007. Some part of me likes that I know that date, and remember the occasion. Breastfeeding played a big part in my relationship with my daughter in her early years, and it feels fitting that I marked its conclusion, as well as its beginning. I want to do the same thing with my son. I don't want breastfeeding to pass away without notice, even though that's exactly what seems to be happening.
Jacob is 31 months old, right now – three full months younger than Hannah was the last time that she breastfed. I didn't expect I would be here so soon with my son, to be honest. Most of my friends and acquaintances nursed their second babies as long or longer than their first. I'm not trying to get pregnant right now, and I have less angst in general over the state of my breastfeeding relationship with Jacob. I thought I would nurse him until his third birthday, at least.
But Jacob, as it turns out, is a different person altogether than Hannah. He's gradually decreased his nursing all on his own. When he asks to nurse and it's not a good time, he's much faster to accept an alternative like a drink of water or a cuddle. There are no tears when I decline his request, no existential anguish bubbling to the surface. He's a pretty easygoing kid, and he's moving on to the next phase of his life without a lot of fuss.
I've breastfed for the past 6 years, with a break of a little under eight months during my second pregnancy. As I contemplate the potential conclusion of my nursing career, I feel a little wistful. Can it really be possible that I'm not pregnant or breastfeeding? That I am no longer the mother of a nursling? Is this the last gasp of babyhood leaving my family? I'm not sure I'm ready to close this chapter in my life.
And yet, when I consider Jacob's imminent weaning, I don't feel sad. I feel remarkably content. For him and for me, this feels like a fitting end to our breastfeeding relationship. We're both moving towards it in our own way, and at our own pace. He's ready, and I'm ready. I'm ready to have my body entirely to myself for the first time since I conceived my daughter almost seven years ago. I'm confident that I have given my son the best start I could, and that he has gotten what he needed out of breastfeeding. I don't feel a need to encourage him back to the breast or prolong our time as a nursing pair.
And so, again today, I looked at the calendar. He nursed once, and I tried to remember the details. Where were we? What was it like? Will this be the last time? I memorize as much as I can, in case Jacob doesn't breastfeed tomorrow, or the next day, or ever again. If this is the last time, I don't want to forget it.
I'd love to hear about your own weaning experience. What was it like for you? Do you remember the last time you nursed, or not? Were you happy with how things ended? Please share!
Amber is a crunchy granola mama who lives in suburban Vancouver with her husband and two children. She blogs at Strocel.com, and she runs an online course for moms about living with intention and passion at Crafting my Life.
Don't miss a single CDG post, subscribe to my blog.


text:
The red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's tissues and remove
carbon dioxide and other wastes.
Last Revised:
November 27, 2012
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
To learn more visit Healthwise.org
© 1995-2012 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.


text:
Maybe there's some good to the madness.
I'm referring to, of course, the NFL's aggressive stance on player safety that is on the verge of stripping the sport of all contact. Under Commissioner Roger Goodell, the NFL has instituted several rule changes to protect players including banning helmet-to-helmet hits, launching and blindside hits to defenseless players.
The latest addition prohibits ball carriers from delivering blows with the crown of their helmet more than three yards down the field or outside the tackle box. In other words, running backs like Trent Richardson, who use their brute power to gain extra yards, can't lower his head on a defender.
Where does the NFL draw the line?
For the record, I may like this rule as much as Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte — who hates this, by the way — but then I began to think differently after discussing this with a few people.
Even though I find the NFL's progressive nature to be a bit ridiculous, considering contact is inevitable in a violent sport like football, I can't help but think it's a necessary evil — one that strongly encourages the National Federation of State High School Association to be much more proactive in high school player safety.
For one, there's a trickle down effect.
The NFL identifies a safety issue, determines a solution and institutes it — assuming league owners vote in its favor. Often, the NFSH adopts a similar or identical rule. For example, the NFL voted in 2010 to protect helmetless ball carriers on the field, immediately blowing the play dead should the helmet pop off. Soon, the NFSH committee regulated helmetless participation, too, albeit a slightly different way. Coincidence? Probably not. The dangers of football exist on any level and need to be addressed.
Certainly, NFL players are bigger, stronger and more athletic than their high school counterparts and thus more likely to deliver much more forcible blows, but that means kids, whose brains and bodies are still developing, are possibly at more risk should something like a concussion occur.
Thus, a rule outlawing a ball carrier from using his helmet as an instrument for delivering blows to a defender — intentionally or not — can greatly impact the high school game. Even if it prevents just one concussion, that's one fewer kid with a concussion. Progress in my book.
Secondly, as I briefly mentioned early, the NFL's progressive approach encourages governing bodies on the national level, and sometimes state and local levels, to become much more progressive and/or proactive itself and opens up dialogue.
Or, at the very least, gives them that nudge or sparks the idea that high school safety should be an endless evaluation process, one that fosters incessant dialogue and healthy discussion on ways to make high school football safer.
As evidenced, high school governing bodies certainly pay close attention to rule changes implemented in the NFL. Otherwise, you wouldn't see identical rules on both Fridays and Sundays.
While I may not like each safety measure the NFL implements, if it fosters growth or consistently paves the way for positive change at the high school level —safety-wise — my opinion of them likely will change, knowing high school football players is becoming much safer because of it.


text:
Repair PDX formed in March 2013 to bring repair events to Portland residents. Inspired by the Netherlands Repair Cafes, our group of dedicated volunteers held Portland's first Repair Cafe in May, 2013. Since that time, we've been holding repair events about once a month.
What Are Repair Cafés?
They are festive events where you can often get a bite to eat and a drink while meeting others from your community who are also interested in repair. Experts are on hand to fix items and to teach you how to fix your own items.
The first repair café was started in 2009 by Dutch journalist Martine Postma. Since then, she and others in the Netherlands have assisted groups around the world in hosting their own Repair Cafés. To learn how to start your own, check out the Repair Café Foundation.


text:
So, how do I read a paper? The first answer that pops to my mind is "I fight with it". I strive to completely understand and "Grok" the paper by arguing with it. I resist to believe the claims in the paper at face value, I try to poke holes at it. I believe that the paper has to earn my trust, and I only accept the parts that I am obliged to accept.
My algorithm for reading a paper0. Print the paper
1. Ask questions and argue with the paper
2. Write a review
3. Fight with the paper
4. Sleep on it and come back to it
Print the paperI like to physically touch the paper and handwrite and doodle on the paper. I have highlighter and different color pens ready with me, when I am reading a paper.
Ask questionsI am a slow and deliberate reader. I ask a lot of questions while reading the paper. Why did the paper define it this way? Was this the only way to define it? Was this the best way to define it? Do I believe it? Why should I believe it? I continuously have some questions in my mind going through the paper. If nothing else, I try to guess where the next paragraph will be (or should be) leading the paper. This is called critical reading.
I get very detail-oriented when reading the paper. I highlight, I underline, I cross over sentences. I mark important paragraphs with stars. I use the margins to take notes about my arguments and about some connections that occur to me. Obviously, there will be several places I won't understand in my first reading. I mark these with WDYM (what do you mean). I hypothesize (make up guesses) about things I don't understand, and revise my hypothesis as I read further in to the paper.
I am a bit ashamed of this, but I often write provocative things on the margin, like "This claim is stupid", "This is just bullshit". It is silly, but I do this to keep myself engaged with the paper and be emotionally involved as well. This way, I never fall asleep reading a paper.
Write a review"Writing is nature's way of telling you how sloppy your thinking is."
I write a short review of the paper to test how much I understand of it. Since I already mark enough text from the paper and write enough notes in the margins while reading the paper critically, it becomes easy to start writing my personalized review of the paper using these.
I am often surprised by how little I understood the paper in my first reading. When writing the review, since I try to explain things myself in my own way, I often realize that I didn't really understand the paper.
To elaborate this point, I will borrow from my advice to undergraduate students:
There are different levels of knowing/understanding. The first level is "knowing by word". With passive learning (like passively reading), you get the most limited form of understanding/knowing. It is ephemeral, and you are not able to reconstruct that on your own. The second level is "knowing by first hand experience". At this level, you are able to understand/witness and if necessary rediscover the knowledge on your own. Finally, the third level is "knowing by heart". At this level, you internalized the knowledge so that it becomes part of your nature. You grok it.
Fight with the paperNow that I somewhat understand the paper, it is time for me to think about it more in depth to understand it better. How would I do it? Could I find a better/simpler solution to this problem? What would be the major disadvantages of the proposed solution? Or, even, considering the problem the paper addressed, was this the right question to ask in the first place?
I find that this exercise also has benefits for my own writing/research. Trying to poke holes in others' papers helps me become a better writer and write stronger/better-defended papers. (If you are a graduate student, this will help you write a well-defended strong thesis, and you can get by fighting a small snake in the snake fight portion of your thesis defense.)
It is now time for me to read the paper a second time. This time I try to test/verify my major objections about the paper and also try to understand the places in the paper I had marked as WDYM (or sometimes as WDYFM).
Sleep on it and come back to itAt this point, I might have been overly negative and hard on the paper, and now is the time to empathize with the paper and put it back in context. It is important not to confuse critical reading with being hypercritical about a paper and dismissing the contributions made by the paper.
So I sleep on it, I take time off and go on with other things (life?) for a day or so. But during this time, my mind comes back unconsciously to the paper and reconsiders my judgments about it. And often, as a result I come to respect the paper and appreciate it more. Even though I fought with the paper and argued with it fiercely, now I try to respect and truly learn from the paper.
Maybe this quote from "Ender's game" explains this best. Ender says "In the moment when I truly understand my enemy, understand him well enough to defeat him, then in that very moment I also love him."
Questions-AnswersHow do other researcher read papers?
Unfortunately, I don't know too much about how other researchers read. It would be nice to learn tricks and approaches used by others. But I guess these things are not discussed much explicitly.
I think my approach to paper reading was shaped strongly by my PhD advisor Anish Arora. He would also write on the paper, underline carefully, and argue in the margins. He was also extremely meticulous about paper reviewing for conference committees. He would insist that we understand every aspect of the paper, and sometimes understand its contributions better than the authors that wrote the paper :-)
I also had a chance to observe my postdoc advisor Nancy Lynch reading papers. She is a very detail-oriented person as well. She was able to find even the tiniest smallest mistakes in the papers with ease. She once told me that her mind worked like a debugger when reading a paper, and these bugs jumped at her. The way she worked with students was that she would dedicate herself solely on a student/paper for the duration of an entire week. That week, she would avoid thinking or listening other works/students. This is because, she wanted to immerse and keep every parameter about the paper she is working on in her mind, and grok it.
After reading this post, Ted Herman shared some of his useful tricks. While reading, he would think about how he would rewrite the paper in a way that would have cleared up the misunderstandings. He would also ask these questions of the paper: "Why is this interesting? What are the surprises? Should we even be surprised?"
How much time do I spend reading a paper this way?
Many many hours. Of course if the subject is easy or I know the domain well, I can read a paper in a more relaxed manner. But I don't remember getting a lot of benefit from such readings. I get the best return on investment on the papers I had to struggle with and truly grok.
Isn't this wasteful for bad papers?
Yes, it is. I do this for reading papers that are important for my research and/or reading good quality papers that appeared at good venues. Or for papers I am stuck with reviewing for a conference or journal.
Related earlier posts:
My advice to graduate students
My advice to undergraduate students
Tell me about your thought-process, not just your results


text:
The Z Team
Marc Z Legal Staffing is comprised of lawyers, administrative managers, and experienced recruiters, providing a variety of perspectives and inside knowledge pertaining to the staffing needs of the legal community.
The Z Logic
The Z Team believes that a law firm or company and the candidate should never settle.
The Z Fit
With unrivaled knowledge and experience, the Z Team has the ability to evaluate both candidate and position to create the right fit, not just for now, but for the long term.


text:
Archer Awards
Suzanne Bloomfield
Human resources/ equal opportunity director,
United Way of Greater Cleveland
FROM THE NOMINATION: It's easy to see what Suzanne Bloomfield values in an employee.
She likes ethical people. Technical people. People who can communicate, build relationships and solve problems. She likes people who focus on serving customers and achieving goals, both long and short term.
Those are the seven core competencies by which new hires and existing employees are judged at the United Way of Greater Cleveland.
The core competency system — which has been adopted by other United Way organizations, too — isn't the only initiative she's taken on since becoming director of human resources for the local organization.
Ms. Bloomfield also worked with colleagues and outside HR professionals to develop a customer relations management program designed to help employees improve how they engage with donors, volunteers and other people connected to the United Way.
In addition to her human resources duties, Ms. Bloomfield also manages the insurance plan that the United Way offers to qualified nonprofits in Greater Cleveland. She's working with a consultant and the plan's vendors to develop wellness initiatives designed for employees of those nonprofits.
In a letter attached to the nomination, K. Michael Benz, who until recently was president and CEO of the United Way of Greater Cleveland, stated that Ms. Bloomfield has done a lot to make sure the nonprofit is more intensely focused on its customers and its donors. He described her as "one of three leaders who pulled together our entire shift in culture and relations management."
Outside of work, Ms. Bloomfield teaches a class at Cleveland State University designed to help human resources professionals win "Professional in Human Resources" certification from the Society for Human Resource Management. She also serves on the board of ERC, a human resources services organization in Mayfield Village. Her input on the board is highly valued, according to ERC president Pat Perry.
"She is well respected by her peers as knowledgeable, ethical and extremely hard working," he said in the nomination.


text:
by Natalie
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Carl Costume Photo 2 of 7
Rate this costume:
40 votes
|2 comments · add a comment
More views: (click to enlarge)
This is the character, Carl.
|Costume type:
|Costumes for Women
This homemade costume for women entered our 2011 Halloween Costume Contest.
A word from Ashley, the 'Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force' costume creator:
I knew I would be 7 1/2 half months pregnant this halloween and I wanted to take full advantage of my large belly, what better way than to double as a man's big ol' gut?... Read more »
Similar costumes:


text:
Hasn't David Gauke got a point?
The New Statesman is highlighting a "Quote of the Day" from Treasury minister David Gauke today regarding the child benefit cuts (taken from an interview by Paul Waugh and Sam Maccrory on Politics Home):
"I think there's a lot of people who are in favour of reducing the deficit but then when it's something that affects them there can be a degree of fiscal nimbyism."
Well hasn't Gauke got a point? This will affect the top 15% of families. You can't get a much more progressive attempt to cut the benefits bill.
Of course people are going to complain when their benefits are cut but I'd rather it was this than further cuts elsewhere in the benefits system. If I had my way "universal benefits" like the winter fuel allowance and free bus passes would also be means tested.
I'm not claiming the way in which this policy is being implemented is good by the way. It's very messy but the principle that cuts should fall where possible on those with the most income is surely one the New Statesman should be applauding?


text:
Optimizing business information with Office Excel 2007.
a). Excel 2007 delivers a new, results-oriented interface, PivotTable and Pivot Chart views that are easy to create, enhanced formula authoring with Formula Auto Complete feature, rich data visualization and a much faster way to create charts and tables.
b). Enables user to Import, Organize and explore massive data sets within significantly expanded spreadsheets, each containing 1 million rows by 16000 columns
c). Tables can be created, formatted, expanded and referred within formulaes. Table headings are kept in view when scrolling data over large tables.
d). Visualization schemes enables to discover patterns and highlight trends with gradients, thresholds, and performance indicator icons. Conditional formatting can be applied more easily.
e). Excel 2007 provides full support for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services that has the flexibility and new cube functions to build a custom report from an online OLAP database and also connect to external data sources using Data Connection Library.
f). You can build professional looking charts using charting tools and apply visual enhancements such as 3-D, Soft shadowing, and transparency. The redesigned charting engine is consistent with all applications. Page Layout View helps in building a professional style to the spreadsheet and also allows you to incorporate Microsoft art and integrated graphics.
g). Excel services dramatically render an Office Excel 2007 spreadsheet as HTML that enable users to access spreadsheets from SharePoint Server 2007 that gives access to the most current data, and also to navigate, sort, filter, input parameters and interact with PivotTable views, all in any Web browser. The new Microsoft Office Excel XML format provides this efficient exchange of information by reducing their file size and improving interoperability with other data sources. The spreadsheet should be saved in XPS ( XML Paper Specification ) or PDF format for sharing.
h). Enables to track the key performance indicators of your business using browser-based dashboards that can be created from Office Excel 2007 spreadsheets, Excel Web Access, and Office SharePoint Server 2007 and use the Excel Services Web services application programming interface (API) to integrate server calculation of Office Excel 2007 files into other applications.
Data Connection Library


text:
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Even as Drew Brees and the Saints walked out of the Superdome disappointed by another loss that sealed their worst record since 2007, they could look forward with certainty to the return of Sean Payton and the opportunity to leave behind the bounty scandal that overshadowed a difficult season.
The Carolina Panthers, by contrast, could not be sure who their coach might be next season, even though they celebrated a fourth-straight victory and fifth in six games.
If Ron Rivera does not return as Carolina's coach after a second straight losing season, he can at least take pride in the fact this his players never quit on him, even rallying from 11-points down, on the road, in a low-stakes season finale, to beat the Saints 44-38 on Sunday.
``I tip my hat off to everybody that played and coach for the last month and a half,'' Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said, adding that it would have been ``easy for a lot of people to just give up and tap out and say, `Well, we are not playing for anything.'''
Rivera clearly appreciated the effort. His eyes were red after he stood by the locker room door and exchanged hugs with players walking off the field.
``I'm proud of the fact that those guys showed up every day and worked, did the things we asked and did them very well,'' Rivera said. ``This is a good group of men.''
Rivera said he wants to be back and expects to meet with Panthers owner Jerry Richardson in Charlotte in the next couple days.
``Mr. Richardson has been fair and I appreciate the opportunity he has given me, and we will see how things unfold,'' Rivera said.
DeAngelo Williams rushed for a career-high 210 yards, including touchdown runs of 54 and 12 yards, for Carolina (7-9). His 65-yard gain set up the first of three 1-yard scoring runs by Mike Tolbert. Cam Newton added 248 yards passing and Graham Gano kicked field goals of 20, 31 and 42 yards. The Panthers finished with 530 yards, which doomed the Saints' defense to a dubious distinction in their first season under coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
The Saints (7-9) gave up 7,042 yards this season, breaking the old record of 6,793 allowed by the 1981 Baltimore Colts.
``You get what you deserve,'' Saints linebacker and defensive captain Jon Vilma said of the record yardage total. ``You don't play good defense, that's what's going to happen. Be a man and suck it up.''
Brees continued to make history of a more flattering kind.
He passed for 396 yards, giving him 5,177 this season, the third most in league history behind the 2011 totals of himself (5,476) and New England's Tom Brady (5,235). Brees became the first player to eclipse 5,000 yards three times (none of the other three QBs to hit 5,000 - Dan Marino, Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford - have done it more than once). Brees' four TD passes gave him 43 in 2012, and he's the first player with 40 TD passes in consecutive seasons.
Brees was still perturbed that his 19th interception, which wound up tying with Dallas' Tony Romo for the most in the NFL, led to the score that put the Panthers ahead to stay in the third quarter.
Brees predicted Payton, who was suspended this season in connection with the NFL's bounty probe, will return this winter with ideas of how to clean up the errors that doomed the Saints this season.
``It's going to be an eye-opener for some people, I'm sure, as it should be, because this is not our standard, what happened this year,'' Brees said. ``Sean's going to come in chomping at the bit and we're going to have to be ready to roll. This offseason can't come fast enough.''
Payton, who agreed to a contract extension through 2017, is expected to return to work after the Super Bowl is played in New Orleans on Feb. 3.
Although the Saints' defense had a rough day, the unit gave New Orleans its first lead, 14-10, when Vilma intercepted Newton and ran 18 yards for a touchdown. The Superdome crowd roared in support of Vilma, a central figure in the bounty scandal who initially had been suspended the whole season. He never served one game of the ban after he, defensive end Will Smith, and former Saints Scott Fujita and Anthony Hargrove fought successfully to have their suspensions of various lengths overturned.
Leading 24-13, the Saints looked ready to seize control in the third quarter. Panthers tight end Greg Olsen fumbled along the sideline in Carolina territory, and defensive back Johnny Patrick appeared to recover. Initially, the play was blown dead and Olsen ruled down. Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt challenged the call, and the play was ruled a fumble, but Patrick's right foot was so close to the sideline that referee Al Riveron could not determine if the Saints took possession.
The ball remained with the Panthers, and Williams ran for his long TD soon afterward.
Two of Brees' scoring passes went to Marques Colston for 7 and 9 yards. He also hit tight end Jimmy Graham for a 19-yard score and Darren Sproles for a 33-yard TD in the fourth quarter as the Saints, who trailed 41-24 with 8:23 left, nearly mounted a late comeback.


text:
nickinc necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 15 diseños de 8 diseñadores freelance.
I own a document filing service company which provides nationwide incorporation services.
The target audience is site visitors who have placed an order insert will be included in final documents sent to clients.
I need a developer to convert the following web page http://incfile.com/merchantservices.htm to print in order to use as a mail insert. I will need to developer to create a text box where the company name can be inserted along the top center of the page. The insert will be included in all outgoing mail. I would like the final product to be delivered in a PDF file. Please adjust layout accordingly to convert from web to print, I am looking to get this wrapped up in a couple of days or less. Please contact me directly if you have any specific questions regarding the scope of the project, thanks.


text:
Welcome to ThomondGate.net
Reading medieval English literature, a staple of courses in college or senior high school, is made unnecessarily difficult by the unfamiliar spelling of the period.
This adds nothing of value to the literature, only difficulty: saw turns up as saugh, say, saigh; father's as fadres; grete is great but also greet, and hundreds of others. Very misleading.
Shakespeare's text is not presented as it was printed in his day. The spelling and punctuation there are modernized. Here we do the same for Chaucer and others. Understanding their work still requires effort because we have not changed their words, only their spellings and punctuation. Those words are 600 years old, and some are obsolete and some have changed their meaning. Explanatory glosses in the margin of our written version explain the difficult words. In the Audiogloss version a spoken gloss replaces the written one.
It is important to recognize that these editions of medieval English poems are NOT translations. All the words are those of the original authors.


text:
PETA to Obama: Skip turkey pardoning
President Obama will be back at the White House on Wednesday for the the traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardoning -- though at least one prominent organization is objecting.
The animal rights group PETA is calling on Obama to cancel the turkey pardoning, calling it a "sorely outdated event" that "makes light of the mass slaughter of some 46 million gentle, intelligent birds and portrays the United States' president as being in some sort of business partnership with the turkey-killing industry."
In a letter to Obama, PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk writes: "This year, we encourage you to forgo this event, which so many Americans find offensive, and choose a delicious, healthy Tofurky roast for your family's holiday table. Thank you for your consideration. We wish you, your family, and all Americans a happy, violence-free Thanksgiving."
The appeal is unlikely to change Obama's schedule.
In fact, the White House is asking the public to help decide which of two nominees -- Cobbler or Gobbler -- should be named the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey.
"Born on the same day on a farm in Rockingham Country, Virginia, Cobbler and Gobbler may look alike, but they're no birds of a feather. Cobbler craves cranberries, is known for his strut, and enjoys the musical stylings of Carly Simon. Gobbler, a patient but proud bird, loves to nibble on corn and enjoys any music with a fiddle.
"Which of two turkeys will be named the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey? Go to the White House Facebook page and "Like" and "share" their post to cast your vote. No matter what choice you make, both birds will enjoy a happy life at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens after the ceremony, but only one can be the National Thanksgiving Turkey."


text:
Texas rookie hurler Robbie Ross found himself in a bit of trouble last night during the second game of the Rangers' doubleheader against Baltimore after removing his sweatshirt when being called to warm up in the bullpen and realizing he was wearing the wrong jersey.
While Texas wore its standard grey road shirts in the first game of the twin bill, they switched to wearing blue alternates in the second game. (The Rangers' clubhouse manager eventually dispatched the proper jersey to the visitors' bullpen.)
Rookies suffer through enough hazing on road trips—check out lockers full of Justin Bieber backpacks during any camera shot in the clubhouse—but we have a feeling Ross will be levied a heavy fine come kangaroo court time. [Uni-Watch]


text:
This oversized iron wall clock is 34" in diameter and is finished in off-white with an antique nickel outer ring. The center of the dial is moderately distressed and dented for an aged appearance.Black Roman numerals are centered on individual antique off-white panels that are moderately distressed and dented for an aged appearance.Various levels of significant denting to the case and dial create an aged appearance and may vary from product to product.Quartz, battery-operated movement requires one AA sized battery (not included).
The Wall Clocks Company Time II Wall Clock by Howard Miller at Becker Furniture World in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota area. Product availability may vary. Contact us for the most current availability on this product.
Bring your home style, sophistication, and functionality with one of these beautiful wall clocks. Designed to enhance any room's decor, you're sure to find the perfect piece to accent your home and create a focal wall in any room. Add some dazzle to your decor with one of these sleek and sophisticated wall clocks.
The Wall Clocks collection is a great option if you are looking for Relaxed Vintage
Contemporary furniture in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota area.
Browse other items in the Wall Clocks collection from Becker Furniture World in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota area.
This item has been tagged as: Grandfather Clock, Grand Father Clock, Clock Grandfather, Curio Grandfather Clock, Clock, Handsome Time Piece, Impressive Time Keepers, Time Keeper, Long Case Clock, Tall Case Clock, Floor Clock
Nothing on this page may be copied or reproduced without explicit permission.


text:
Kelp and Nori Soup 海带紫菜汤
Friday, March 3, 2017
Kelp and nori soup.
Kelp is also known as kombu, or 海带.
Nori is the type of seaweed used to wrap sushi. The type I used today is the snack pack nori.
I was curious about this soup found in a recipe book I have. And it's a great way to use up nori snacks that have turned limp in our humid weather.


text:
Get your stay free!
Amakhosi Lodge is one of those destinations that you need to visit at least once in a lifetime! Translated as a 'place of kings', it is exclusive, offering a unique and personally rewarding safari ex... Read More
We found some more establishments that you may be interested in. These establishments may not match the accommodation type or location that you requested.
Rosegarden Guesthouse is a peaceful & intimate guesthouse with a "home away from home" atmosphere. Nestled in a tranquil, save environment, this is an absolute must stay stop over.
We offer spaciou... Read More
Our friendly staff look forward to welcoming you to The Guest House. Children Welcome Large Tropical Garden and Swimming Pool Lots of Secure Parking Spacious Entertainment Patio with Braai Facility A... Read More
A truly unique lodge in Northern KwaZulu Natal where the view from the spectacular setting is particularly breathtaking as you gaze out onto Lake Jozini, the Lebombo Mountains and the Pongola Game Res... Read More
Elegant lodge is situated in Pongola just off the N2 highway between Pretoria and Durban. It is the perfect stopover on your way to Swaziland, Ponta do Oura in Mozambique, Sodwana Bay or the North co... Read More
Aber Jetz Guesthouse is situated in the small town Pongola, on the main route N2. Four hours drive from Johannesburg and 3 and a half hours drive from Durban. An ideal overnight stop for all traveller... Read More
Dive Inn Guesthouse is located in the sub-tropical town of Pongola, which is situated in the heart of the prosperous sugar cane plantations of Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Pongola is one o... Read More
Tamboti Ridge Cottage is a tranquil farm venue situated in a lovely sub-tropical garden with a breathtaking view up the Pongola River. It is ideally located 1km off the N2 Highway between Pongola and... Read More
Pongola Self-Catering Units is situated in Pongola Town, Northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Comfortable, affordable, well designed spacious units. Ideal location for family get-away, walk in and business peop... Read More
KASTELEIN is a charming little guesthouse for the more discerning traveller. It is situated on a quiet side street in Pongola, directly off the N2 Highway between the Northern Provinces and KwaZulu-Na... Read More
Broadcast your accommodation requirements to our database of hotels and lodges.
Penny Taylor won a booking to the value of R1750 at Rosegarden Guesthouse
Over the moon is not descriptive enough..... This is such an incredible gift for which i am most grateful. Thank you so much, the timing could not have been better.
How can you Win Free Accommodation?
Price Range comparison
When Homes and Villas are selected as the search criteria, the full daily rate for the unit is used for price comparison and display irrespective of the number of people the unit sleeps.
Pongola Accommodation is rated 4.6 / 5 based on 23 reviews from guests booking with Sleeping-OUT.
Pongola A great place to go exploring. Has a lot more to it that just the main road through town and its a very pretty environment with acres and acres of good farm land ringed by imposing mountains. An oasis indeed. - Penny Taylor
PongolaNice town and friendly people overall.Cane Rally were awesome. - Johannes Jonck
PongolaFirst time in the town, which I thought was lovely. Good location for a stop over en route to Swaziland or Mpumalanga. - Tracy-Leigh Du Randt
PongolaLoved it - Annelise Ilderton
PongolaA great overnight place to stay. 10 out of 10. - Marna Nel
PongolaBeautiful quiet town on the Swaziland border. Lots of sugar cane and a sugar mill. Ideal stop for rest on the way to the coast or for day visits into Swaziland. - Rudi Rabie


text:
Praising God for who He is, His attributes, His name or His character.
Attribute: God sustains
Definition: One who strengthens or supports, assists, carries.
Scripture(s): Psalm 18:35; Psalm 54:4; Psalm 147:6
Silently confessing your sins to the God who forgives.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (NASB)
Thanking God for what He has done.
In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NASB)
Coming to God in prayer on behalf of others. Form groups of two or three. First pray the scripture for each child then pray a Specific Request . Each mom chooses one child.
Our Own Children:
Scripture: O Lord, may Your hand sustain __________; may Your arm strengthen him/her. From Psalm 89:21
Specific Request
Scriptures: Use the verse below or the verse for your child.
Open __________'s eyes and turn him/her from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that he/she may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Jesus. From Acts 26:18
School Concerns:
- Revival and spiritual awakening on the school campus
- Other concerns i.e. protection
- Other concerns
- Other concerns
- Other concerns
Moms in Prayer Concerns:
- Every school covered in prayer
- Protect the ministry keeping it untarnished and pure
- Select one from our prayer calendar
Remember, what is prayed in the group, stays in the group!


text:
From Our Blog ...
Why a Mexico Vacation Villa Makes the Best Private GetawayOctober 26th, 2011
There are all kinds of vacationers who come to Mexico looking for the perfect few weeks. Some people come in search of a vibrant and active nightlife, where the music is loud, the margaritas are flowing, and it's possible to spend the whole time meeting new people in search of some fun. Others come hoping to sample the local culture, from the historic sites and museums to authentic villages where residents welcome you with open arms. Still others might seek a chance to hit the waves on a surfboard or sail through a forest on a zip line. Mexico is large enough and diverse enough to accommodate all types.
In Troncones, we are happy to accommodate a different kind of traveler: the one who wants a beachside resort where privacy and serenity prevail. If you want to take things a little slower and enjoy the scenery at your own pace, then this is the place for you — especially since all the activities and amenities mentioned above are still within your reach.
Here a few reasons why Casa de la Sirena is your best Mexico vacation villa choice if privacy is what you're after.
Local Amenities: The town of Troncones is a traditional fishing village, which means everything here is a little bit more low-key and natural. You can find almost everything you need in town, but without the pressure of a large number of tourists. You'll also find enjoyable activities and adventure opportunities (fishing, horseback riding, birdwatching) that are in keeping with the natural setting.
No Need to Leave Your Villa: At Casa de la Sirena, we make it easy for you to make the choice of how to spend your day. You can take in the local sights, or you can spend all day in your private villa. Our villas range from three-bedroom facilities to cozier lodgings, most of which come equipped with their own private patios, pools, barbeques, and kitchen facilities. Since the beach is right outside your door, you never have to go further than your own "backyard" to enjoy the best of Mexico.
Your Vacation, Your Way: We respect that your vacation is your chance to enjoy life the way you want it. We'll be as involved as you want us to be. If that means helping you hunt down the best things to do in the area or leaving you to explore and enjoy your Mexico vacation villa at your own pace, we're prepared to help.
Whether you're after some privacy for a honeymoon getaway, or if you want a way to unwind from the pressures of day-to-day life, the beach is an ideal destination for it all. And Casa de la Sirena, the jewel of Troncones, makes it even easier to enjoy a private slice of Mexico that is all your own!


text:
I've written before about my mom's habit of picking up trash and how it has rubbed off on me. I'm not as agro as she is (yet?), but I try to do my part. I find it's especially hard to ignore garbage when it's in the street or on the sidewalk in front of my house or when I'm out somewhere in nature surrounded by beauty and wildlife. I feel compelled to pick up trash in nature. I can't stand it marring the scenery or the thought of it ending up in an animal's stomach.
This weekend, the fam and I took a hike to St. Mary's Glacier outside of Idaho Springs. It was so picturesque, but I ran into a stray piece of garbage here and there (mostly wrappers from "convenient" individually-wrapped foods), which I pocketed and threw into the trash when we returned to the parking lot.
It's hard to ignore garbage when the view looks like this:
And especially when I look at these two and then see a piece of trash. It's really hard to look the other way.
Over at One Million Acts of Green, one of the Acts (under Everyday Habits) is Pick Up Garbage. The carbon dioxide reduction of this particular Act is low, but it's important for many other reasons.
The Cost of Litter
Garbage littering our neighborhoods, waterways, nature areas and more:
- Creates an eyesore.
- Creates potential environmental damage.
- It can be a health hazard to humans and animals.
- It's killing marine life.
- It's killing animals in the wild and even in a zoo.
- And it's costly to humans in the dollars and cents sense of the word too.
- In the United States, state governments spends millions of dollars (yes, millions) each year picking up garbage.
- They also drive millions of miles each year to collect that trash. Think of all of the gas that is used to fuel their trucks!
If we all did our part and picked up after ourselves and others — including our DOGS — (and for the love of God, try to stay away from those "convenient" individually-wrapped foods in the first place) we could make a big impact.
If you complete the Pick Up Garbage Act, you'll be well on your way to completing 3 Acts of Green which will earn you an entry into the 3 to Green Contest where one very lucky winner will receive a $5,000 spending spree at BuyGreen.com. To enter for your chance to win, just register and complete three acts of green! It's that easy! And for every additional three acts of green you register, you'll earn another entry. Not only will you get a chance to win some cool green stuff, you will be doing your part to clean up the Earth. Our children and our children's children will thank you for it someday.
As we were on our hike, I paused by the lake to gaze out at the water where I saw ripples — first tiny, then bigger, and bigger, and bigger — which made me think of the ripple effect.
Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end. — Scott Adams
Let's start our own little ripples and see how big they become. 🙂
Disclosure: Rockfish Interactive, in partnership with Cisco, is compensating me for my considerable time on this project. However, my ideas, words, and opinions are my own and are not influenced by this compensation.


text:
View Our Full Catalogue
See what people are saying…
I just recently bought my very first pair of Naots. They are soooo comfortable, and match many things in my wardrobe. I am really happy with them and have had lots compliments on them from everyone!Kashmira from Etobicoke, Ontario,
I love Naot because it cured my plantar fasciitis, and it gives me the best arch support. I definitely walk straighter, and I feel pretty too!Monika from Calgary, Alberta,
I have been wearing Naot for 25 years, and I now ONLY wear Naot. I have them for all seasons – boots, shoes and sandals. There is nothing as comfortable and I like the look too.Ron from Toronto, Ontario,
I have been a long time wearer of Naot, but have not bought for quite a while, as they never seem to wear out! This spring I fell in love with the styling and I just had to buy more – I bought 2 pairs of sandals and one pair of boots! Naot is amazing!Karen from Newmarket, Ontario,
Sign up for our newsletter!
Keep up with the latest products and promotions
Latest from our blog
5 Fabulous Reasons to Love Fall!
Canadians love Fall…a chance to get out a different wardrobe, enjoy the spectacular colours, and feel the crispness in the air as winter slowly approaches. Adding a new pair of Naot boots or shoes can freshen up that wardrobe and breathe new life and excitement into it! We have highlighted five of our best selling […]
0 comments
Why Choose NAOT?
It is an iconic image for us…the footprint in the sand. For 70 years, we have been bringing the world the most comfortable footwear, from Israel to your very own feet. Naot lovers call it barefoot comfort, because as you wear your shoe or sandal, your very own footprint remains on the footbed, creating a […]
0 comments
We Have Launched!
We are thrilled to launch the new website for NAOT CANADA! Here you will find complete lines of Men's and Women's shoes and sandals that NAOT has to offer, as well as News & Events, FAQs about our footwear, upcoming sales, seasonal lines and so much more! Be sure to sign up for our email […]
0 comments


text:
The World of Synthetic Manufactured Terrorism
April 22, 2013
Alex breaks down the revelation that the two suspect brothers in the Boston Marathon bombing were known by the FBI. He also examines the FBI's attempt to cover up that knowledge by releasing photos Thursday asking for the public's help, when all along they knew full well who they were looking for.
Alex also gets into other possible actors that could be involved in one of the most botched plots in the FBI's long résumé of terror. Alex also analyzes the history of staged events and gives insight into what type of self inflicted wound the Boston bombing is.