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WCAP partners with USDA for free, reduced meals
Belfast — Waldo Community Action Partners announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, Sponsor of Family Day Care Homes, and the Belfast Head Start Center At-Risk Child Care Program.
Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants of Head Start child day care centers without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the department.
To qualify for the free meals through June 30, 2020, a family of four may make up to $33,475 per year, or $2,790 per month. For reduced-cost meals, a family of four may make up to $47,683 per year, or $3,970 per month. (To determine monthly income, multiply a weekly salary by 4.333 or bi-weekly income by 2.15.)
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Nokia X Max 2018 vs Huawei P20 Pro: 8GB RAM, dual 32MP cameras..>
The fight between Nokia X Max 2018 vs Huawei P20 Pro is happening in town now with 8GB RAM, dual 32MP cameras and more crazy specs. Keep on reading to figure out the winner!
Nokia X Max 2018 vs Huawei P20 Pro specs
As you may know, Nokia X Max is the high version of the Nokia X flagship. Meanwhile, Huawei P20 Pro, the successor of Huawei P20, is the latest flagship of the company. Besides, Nokia X Max 2018 specs pack a 6.3-inch full-screen with a 4K resolution. On the other side, Huawei P20 Pro specs sport a 6.1-inch AMOLED screen with the resolutions of 1080 x 2240 pixels. Thus, the Nokia flagship is ahead thanks to a better screen.
Meanwhile, Nokia phone runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset while Huawei P20 Pro gets energy from the Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor. Moreover, the Nokia device comes with 6GB/ 8GB RAM with 128GB/ 256GB ROM (expandable up to 512GB via a MicroSD card). Furthermore, Huawei P20 Pro offers 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM which is expandable up to 256GB. Thus, Nokia keeps dominating for the better core and bigger memory.
On the other side, Nokia X Max 2018 camera equips a dual 32MP rear snapper with dual-LED dual-tone flash. Otherwise, there is a single 20MP selfie lens with LED flash. Moreover, Huawei P20 Pro camera rocks a triple 40MP + 20MP + 8MP rear snapper and 24MP selfie shooter. As a result, Huawei handset takes the first point for impressive optics department. Also, the Huawei phone owns a 4000mAh power pack while Nokia battery rocks a bigger 4500mAh juice box. Both handsets work on Android Oreo 8.1 out-of-the-box.
Nokia X Max 2018 vs Huawei P20 Pro release date and price
Nokia X Max 2018 release date should be around the end of this year while Huawei P20 Pro release date was in April 2018. As for the Nokia X Max 2018 price, it starts around $799 ~ Rm. 3,235. Moreover, Huawei P20 Pro price starts at $1, 109 ~ Rm. 4,233. Thus, we would choose the Nokia monster over the Huawei flagship. As expected, we will get the device with powerful hardware and battery with the lower price.

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Stop creating, selling, and buying garbage!
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One of the causes is unenlightened designers. You know, it's not like one dreams of being an instructional designer as a kid. This is not to touch on their commitment, but even if they did have courses, they'd likely still not be exposed to much about the emotional side, for instance. Good learning design is not something you pick up in a one week course, sadly. That's the designer's job, but they're not equipped.


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This product works soon after you take it. It does energize me without a crash. It helps me not get irritable when I'm very tired and have too much to do . I've been sleep deprived for over 25 years, so I did notice a positive difference when I took it. I'm glad it doesn't have Mag Stearate or fillers, or excipients.


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US News reported recently that unpaid student loans have surpassed credit cards as the biggest form of debt in America at just over $1 trillion owed. The average debt for students graduating today? $25,000 according to The Institute for College Access and Success' Project on Student Debt.
Yet compared to other forms of debt, that can be defaulted on and dissolved, student loans are made of Teflon; bankruptcy can't touch them.
The argument is simple. If consumers who spend beyond their means are able to get a ticket out, why not afford the same luxury to students who simply get an education beyond their means? And if the government can bail out the banks, why cant it bail out the struggling, educated masses?
According to a Northeastern University report, 1.5 million college diploma-holders under the age of 25 are either unemployed or underemployed.
Graduating students may have to postpone buying a house, or car because of the debt incurred while in college.
To add to the problem, the student loan interest rate, which currently sits at 3.4 percent, is set to double July 1 unless Congress acts.
Sure, there is the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Started by President Bush in 2007, the program forgives loans after 10 years of making payments for debtors in a broad range of public service industries, from teaching to healthcare, but the program doesn't go far enough.
Those debtors who are in the program face problems if fired or laid-off, an increasingly common occurrence in today's era of shrinking government. It also ignores millions in the arts and the private sector who face the same tough economy.
The newly proposed Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012 aims to restore fairness in higher education in America through student loan forgiveness and capping interest rates.
It strengthens the PSLF program, by lowering the10 year period to only 5 years, increasing the chances that a person will be able to stay employed in public service. It also broadens the number of debtors who can get relief, as well as freezes the interest rate at the current level.
The act will make great progress in evening the playing field for those with education debt, and in doing so it will strengthen our workforce.
Education loan reform and student bankruptcy relief is not just fair. It's not just right. It's smart.
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The 27" HP EliteDisplay E273 desktop monitor combines excellent ergonomics with outstanding picture quality because of its Full HD resolution and IPS technology. Its sleek design with a micro-edge bezel allows you to multi-task without disruptions across multiple displays.
The display is equipped with state-of-the-art IPS technology, delivering top-quality picture reproduction with vivid colours and rich contrast. The monitor's wide viewing angles of up to 178° guarantee that the displayed content is always visible and the matt finish with anti-glare provide an even greater comfort. It also features Flicker Free and Low Blue Light technology that protect your eyes by eliminating flickering and blue light emissions.
For maximum comfort during everyday work, the monitor can be adjusted freely by rotating it or by changing the height in a large 150mm range. With the swivel joint, you can easily set it to portrait or landscape view. The monitor has a cleverly designed cabling to help you get rid off clutter on your desk.
The thin frame coupled with wide viewing angles allows multiple monitors to be connected side by side with minimal spacing. You can easily expand your workspace and make it more comfortable not only for work but also for fun. The monitor comes with the HP Display Assistant software so that you can adjust the display and colour correction to suit your needs.
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Corona-virus Update
As you can imagine, we have been looking at all aspects of our work and deciding whether to continue, delay or cancel.
We will of course remain committed to any grants we have already offered and I am happy for anyone to pass my details on for grant searches and fundraising support.
We have decided to postpone our programmes and activities which encourage community interaction. This includes:
- The Volunteer Conservation Fund
- The Sustainable Communities Fund
- Education and engagement programmes
We strongly encourage you to continue developing your projects and bids in line with national guidance – your projects will be an important part of the recovery process and we look forward to announcing the opening of our grant programmes as soon as practicable.
Some of our programmes remain open and we will be making learning resources available for download where possible.
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Schools - Resources, competitions and grants
We have a number of initiatives for schools in 2020 – the 10 year anniversary of South Downs National Park!
The Clean-up Create Fund - Postponed
Launching soon – This fund is managed by South Downs National Park Trust on behalf of the Boltini Trust. The Boltini Litter Picking Fund will allocate small grants to those carrying out litter picking activities within the South Downs. The programme also involves engagement with schools in the West Sussex area through assembly presentations, workshops and an art competition.
The Volunteer Conservation Fund - Postponed
This fund is managed by the South Downs National Park Trust in partnership with the Volunteer Ranger Service. The Volunteer Conservation Fund will allocate grants of up to £5,000 annually (£2,000 is the average grant) to projects that enhance the National Park and include practical support of the Volunteer Ranger Service.
The Sustainable Communities Fund - Postponed
This fund is managed by the South Downs National Park Trust in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority. The Sustainable Communities Fund will allocate grants of up to £10,000 at its panel meetings which take place in April and September each year. Small grants of up to £2,000 can also be applied for at 4 points in each year.
View this page for more detail on the fund.
The Sustainable Communities Fund Endowment has been established through the generosity of our founding donors:
- James and Amelia Tuittett
- Simon and Harriet Patterson
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Some features of Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 leaked…
Chinese giant Xiaomi is preparing a partnership with Samsung to introduce a 108MP camera to the industry along with Xiaomi Mi MIX 4. Interest in the phone is extremely high and information about the features of the phone is already emerging. As the smartphone's release date approach, a person in China released the smartphone's details.
Although no information has yet emerged about the screen size of Xiaomi Mi MIX 4, it is known that a curved 2K screen with 2K resolution will be on the device. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be powered by Qualcomm's latest processor, the Snapdragon 855+, with 8 cores of 2.96 GHz. The device will come with ram of 12GB. and will have 1TB. of internal storage. The phone will also have UFS 3.0 storage support.
The Mi MIX 4 is expected to host 4,500 mAh battery with 30W of fast charging. It is also said to include wireless charging and will offer reverse wireless charging to users. In addition, Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be one of the first smartphones to use MIUI 11.
When we come to the camera part, which is the most curious part, we can see that the groundbreaking features are located. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will come with a quad-camera array, along with a 108MP main camera, as well as a 16MP super wide-angle lens, a 12MP lens, and a periscope lens. The information that has emerged does not show any information about the front camera of the phone yet.
As for other features of the phone, Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 has a 3.5 mm. headphone jack and NFC support. In addition to all these, the smartphone was told that it would come with a ceramic body.
Lastly, according to a recent indiscretion, it seems that a Beijing court has banned a Xiaomi use of the name MIX, due to a legal dispute related to the use of the trademark. It seems that another company has registered the name since November 23 2014, long before the Chinese company (14 November 2016). The matter ended up in court last 4 March 2019 and Xiaomi refused to tell her version of the facts. Maybe it is Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 could come with a different name!
The court ruled that the company has no right to use the MIX trademark, based on the 69 articles of the administrative law of the People's Republic of China. Ergo, the company of Lei Jun you will not be able to use the name on future models unless you reach an agreement with the rival owner of the brand. An official declaration has not yet arrived and at the moment everything is to be taken as an indiscretion.


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Liquidity in the banking sector in Argentina reached new heights in early 1996 with the sharp reflow of deposits in the aftermath of the 1995 banking crisis. Yet, this did not translate into a similar recovery of credit to the private sector. Two hypotheses have been raised to explain this mismatch. One is that credit to the private sector was supply constrained because of adverse selection mechanisms exacerbated by the crisis. An alternative hypothesis is that credit was demand constrained, as unemployment remained high and the debt stock adjustment unwound only slowly through the first half of 1996. This paper examines these hypotheses.
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Men's jewellery: two words that are likely to cause a shudder. If it doesn't conjure up images of mobsters or gold-dripping cab drivers waiting outside Rome/Barcelona airports, who – while cool in their own way – are hardly the gent we want to imitate on the regular. But worst of all, many still believe men's jewellery to be feminine, emasculating even. None of which is remotely true.
All it takes is a few wise choices, and you'll own something that'll see you through every fashion season. The rules are straightforward enough. If you want a bit of glitz, keep it simple – layer a simple gold chain with a cool pendant necklace. And say, you do want to make a statement, a move that our favourite men in music, aka Kanye West and Jay-Z, pull off with such ease – then make sure that's the only piece of volume on you. We'd go with a skull choker, or better still a head-turning wrist stack. To strike gold with men's jewellery, you don't need too much of it. The best dressers know that the smaller details lift a look. A bejeweled tie-pin, for example, to dress up that classic black suit, or a simple white T-shirt and blue jeans combo is also the perfect platform for a piece of statement jewellery.
Bottom line is: you can wear it, and channel every bit of machismo you fancy. To help you take the plunge, we've rounded up the best men's jewellery out there.
The Charm Bracelet
An important finishing touch to any outfit, and also one that doesn't scream bling. If you'd prefer not to blind anybody with high-shine trinkets, a charm bracelet is your best option. This one from Alexander McQueen has a darkly alluring aesthetic featuring gothic motifs and crafted from smooth leather. It can add a groovy quotient to an otherwise formal look.
The Brooch
A touch of decoration never hurts. You can start your own bottle cap challenge with Burberry's re-imagined Bottle Cap Brooch. Team it with a casual jacket or blazer, and it could prove to be the perfect conversation-starter on a first date, or even a business meeting.
The Choker
If rock and roll is your vibe, then you need to own this spiked studded choker from Gucci. Oversized and offbeat, this punk-inspired accessory can outdo any look. Have fun, try one on, and see how it feels (hint: you might want to take it off while leaning in for a passionate kiss). Wear the choker just by itself and stand out from the next jean- and T-shirt kinda guy.
The Chain
Still dipping your toes into the jewellery pool? Then roll with something as simple as a gold chain that can elevate just about any look. Go for one that's neither too long, nor too short. This sleek medallion gold chain by Off-White is the one we're betting on for the guy who's never worn any accessory besides his staple vintage Rolex. It can stand up to your tux with as much ease as your loudest unbuttoned Hawaiian shirt.
The Logo Bracelet
The jingle-jangle of gold on the wrist is not for everyone, that doesn't mean you should leave it naked. Slip on this chunky Valentino logo bracelet, a casual piece that compliments short sleeves and jumpers. Make it your go-to accessory and know that you're playing it safe while keeping it super stylish.
The Pendant
A detailed necklace needn't involve a religious cross or a traditional evil eye. A timeless padlock pendant from Roberto Cavalli – featuring an antique effect gold tone hardware – is several steps ahead of the chintzy costume jewellery you'll find at a mall. It's a good enough starting point for jewellery newbies, and once you're convinced to layer up your neck a bit more bling, you can mix and match it alongside a range of necklaces.
The Braided Bracelet
Let's face it, nobody really has the time to coordinate a large collection of bracelets with their clothes every day. That's why you need to invest in simple, sophisticated, and highly versatile ones. We are eyeing this green leather braided bracelet from Tod's clinched with a silver tone clasp. It's slim, sturdy, and fuss-free. Nuff' said.
The Cufflink
Sure, occasions that call for formal wear don't happen all the time. But when they do, it's worth having the best pair of bejeweled cufflinks at hand. It's also a major mark of maturing your wardrobe. Our pick is this pair of futuristic Gancini Figure Cufflinks by Salvatore Ferragamo enameled in silver and brass, with a logo engraved bullet back fastening.
The Band
Sometimes, simple really does it. If you want an accompaniment to your wedding ring, it makes sense to keep things understated. Thin bands of silver or gold, like this M. Cohen curb band ring, can be enough to add the right amount of glimmer, and doesn't require the sort of chutzpah necessary for bigger pieces.
The Signet Ring
Now we're talking business: as in full-on, mafia-gold gilded business. The signet ring has enjoyed a resurgence in the recent years, with labels like Versace rocking the design with an instantly recognisable Medusa-inspired motif. Granted it's not for every man, but it's a real power move if you like your outfits bold.


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It's so crazy how infertility fucks with your head. Every month my husband and I keep having this conversation about how much we love our son, how fulfilled we are, how we really don't need to have another child, how we wonder how we'd even function as a family of 4 with a crazy toddler. Also… Continue reading 5 Months of Hope, 5 Months of Sadness
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A Very Southern Christmas
A week ago my husband, son and I went to pick out our Christmas tree in t-shirts. That is definitely a first for us coming from Wisconsin. Apparently the winter weather is a little more forgiving here in North Carolina. Haha! So we pick out a tree farm in the country outside the North end… Continue reading A Very Southern Christmas


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Jillian Bell Will Help Or Hinder Bill & Ted Face The Music
The world waits with bated breath to see how the Wyld Stalyns played by Alex Tyler and Keanu Reeves will return in their upcoming threequel, with news and images of a beardless Keanu Reeves (woah) continuing to trickle out. The latest revelation that could warrant a 'no way?! Way' response is that Jillian Bell has now joined the cast for when Bill & Ted Face The Music.
THR has confirmed that the Workaholics star will be taking the role of a therapist who is on a mission to ensure that both Bill and Ted's families remain excellent to one another on a weekly basis. That may prove a difficult task on its own, considering that the two heroic airheads are once again sent on a mission from the future that could risk the fate of the universe.
Set 28 years after the original film, Face the Music sees Bill S. Preston Esq. (Winter) and Ted "Theodore" Logan (Reeves) as middle-aged men struggling to cling to their glory days of when they travelled through time and beat Death at Battleships. It's only when the message from the future calls them back into action, that the two are tasked to write a song that could save all life as we know it. Righteous.
Alex Tyler has been to keep fans in touch with what's going on recently, and snaps suggest that they're going to be making calls eventually that will see them zipping all over the place. Guiding them on their new journey is Galaxy Quest and Red 2 director Dean Parisot from a script written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon, who were responsible for both Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and their Bogus Journey. Here's hoping their third trip proves to be one worth waiting for when the film arrives in 2020.
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Zoe Xandra has created instantly accessible modern urban pop songs influenced by songwriters like Lana Del Rey. She has always admired songwriters that, not only wear their hearts on their sleeves, but are also able to communicate real thoughts and emotions in authentic and meaningful ways.
Her EP is called TMI (which stands for Too Much Information) because, in her opinion, it is. She says that, "I'm generally not an openly emotional person or the first one to share my inner thoughts. Each song is personal to me and relates to different life lessons that I've gone through. Releasing this personal album is so out of my comfort zone that it just felt like TMI." She was able to really experiment with different sounds from super stripped back piano and vocals to electronic synth sounds and back to acoustic guitar while still having a cohesive story come through each track including the three singles to date: Tokyo, Blah Blah, and Better Off Alone.


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Self-Directed IRA, Tax Benefits
Why Real Estate is the Perfect Fit for Self-Directed Retirement Plans
Here at RealCrowd, we're a big proponent of the Yale Model of allocation, because it emphasizes a clear, but often overlooked fact: portfolios which include a healthy chunk of real estate significantly outperform ones which don't. In fact, Thomson Reuters recently conducted a study showing that core commercial real estate provides the best risk/return profile […]
by Adam Hooper • February 21, 2014
Why Direct Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate: 7 Unique Benefits of Owning Properties
"The best investment on earth is earth." -Louis Glickman Do you currently have commercial real estate assets in your investment portfolio? While the stock market continues to show significant volatility, and less risky asset classes such as treasuries offer little to no return on investment, commercial real estate continues to provide an excellent […]
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JEFFERIES Doris
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 30 July 2020, aged 90 years. Loving Wife of Andrew for 61 years. Mother of Ruth and David. Mother-in-Law of Owen (dec). Nanna of Aaron and Chelsea. Great Nanna of Noah, Coco and Birdie (dec).
Present with the Lord Rev Chapter 21 V4
JEFFERIES (Doris Meryl):
Beautiful Mother to Ruth, loved Mother-in-Law to Owen (dec), proud Nanna to Aaron and Chelsea, Great Nanna to Noah, Coco and Birdie (dec). Now at peace. It is in Christ's righteousness that she has entered Heaven, not her own. Her race is over, she held fast to the faith. Well done, good and faithful servant.
We will miss you greatly
JEFFERIES (Doris Meryl):
Mum, your pain, struggles and suffering are over. You have been so courageous over the last couple of years. Finally at peace. A risen eternal body. We will see you again one day. In the meantime, you will never be forgotten. David.
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1 Romans is the most misunderstood book in the Bible; it is the basis for most, not all, of the ridiculous doctrine in Christianity for those who believe in Jesus, such as: there is no law, there is no sin, grace is instant, you are justified because you believe, you have the righteousness of Christ because you believe, you are in Christ and therefore not subject to condemnation, etc. Peter warned us that Paul's letters were easily misunderstood by those who have not been directly taught by the Holy Spirit. As Peter said:
And the error of the wicked is to tell you: 1) that it is impossible for you to become free of sin; 2) that Jesus did it all, there is nothing left for you to do; 3) that grace covers all your sins; 4) and that you will go to heaven when you die in your sins as long as you believe in Jesus, (or as the Catholics say, as long as you lead a good life). As you read this book, it has much commentary and many footnotes to debunk all the fables of false Christianity to justify their lusts, created by the church that adulterated with the Roman emperors to establish the false doctrines that Christianity, (Protestant and Catholic), still embraces — thus to be the Whore of Babylon.
The source of all the confusion is the definition of faith that justifies, makes righteous, redeems, sanctifies, and provides salvation. There are two faiths, both with Christ as the object:
The blind guides of Christendom, with learning from colleges and man, but without learning from the Holy Spirit, taking a few of this book's verses and ingoring countless others, claim there is no longer any sin because the law has supposedly been done away for anyone who believes in Jesus, (the Bible-faith above); they conveniently overlook the New Testaments' many warnings of sin that completely disqualify you for salvation or heaven, click to see. They also overlook that every man will be judged on his works and words, click to see. Yes, there is a difference between good and evil; yes there is still sin; yes there are moral laws on the heart of every man, by which all men will be judged, and which include the moral core of the Mosaic law: love your neighbor as you love yourself; don't steal; don't commit adultery; don't lie; don't covet, (to covet is to lust, to want something that you don't need — covetousness is idolatry); don't murder; and honor your father and mother; every man in the world has these laws written on their heart, and if you continue to sin, every man will receive indignation and wrath from God. Christendom became so confused between works of the law and the moral laws, (which are included in the law on every man's heart), that Christendom threw out all laws. From the Word of the Lord within: "They would have no laws. The new law became unrighteousness."
Paul was in a constant battle with Jews who insisted Christians must be circumcised, or not eat certain foods, or do no work on the seventh day, or celebrate Jewish festivals, or tithe, — works of the law. This created confusion, so in his writings Paul emphasizes how those works of the law count for nothing, that only faith in Jesus Christ counted. But we must exercise that faith to grow until we are led by the Spirit: we must sit in humble silence and wait on God, watch, listen for His spoken commands, which are Spirit and impart the life of God to us. With our obedience to heard commands, the Spirit circumcises our heart so that the body of sin is put off; then and only then has the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made us free from the law of sin and death. From the Word of the Lord within: "There are no laws when you are under complete control of the spirit; you walk in love in obedience as prompted — you don't walk in restricted flesh." but you can only walk under complete control of the Spirit after you have crucified your sinful nature on the inward cross of self denial. Until your sinful nature has been crucified to then receive the fruit of the Spirit, including the gift of faith from Christ, you must obey the moral laws, or you will not be successful.
Paul tells us in Gal 5:18, But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. To be led by the Spirit is to hear what the Word from within your heart commands you to do, and then to obey His commands; when you are totally obeying the Spirit in word and deed, a greater measure faith has been gifted to you, and you are no longer subject to the law, which has been your schoolmaster to bring you to Christ, Gal 3:24-25. The moral core of the law is a part of the law on every man's heart, Rom 2:11-16, by which all men will be judged. From the Word of the Lord within, "until you witness receiving faith from Christ, you are under the law." Paul confirms the same, describing receipt of the fruit of the Spirit, including faith, received after you have mortified the works of the flesh on the inward cross of self-denial through your obedience to commands you hear from within your heart:
Following the doctrines of Christianity, you can be a repeat murderer, a full-time thief, a habitual adulterer, a child rapist, a chronic liar, cheating your neighbor, hating your mother and father, and still be a Christian as long as you believe in Jesus. Is it any wonder why Christianity is held in such contempt today? Christianity has cast the law behind their backs, calling evil good, calling the wicked righteous, while totally ignoring the Bible's many stated exclusions, requirements, and qualifying conditions of salvation. (Click on each of these exclusions, requirements, and qualifying conditions to read them for yourselves; they are undeniable and clearly show that Christendom is a hollow shell of the original Christianity of the Apostles and the Bible, substituting heathenish ritual, ceremony, and theater, instead of the cross, purity, cleanliness, righteousness, and holiness.) Christianity tells you that you will be judged on whether or not you believe in Jesus, yet the Bible clearly states at least nine times that every man is judged according to his words and works, be they good or evil.
The errors of Christianity are corrected in the commentary and footnote explanations, drawing on several of the kingdom-dwelling, early Quakers' detailed explanations. Read carefully and you will understand that Paul was speaking of a very holy life, not the sinful lives of Christians today — as Paul gives us the challenge of our lifetime: Therefore having these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Cor 7:1. Paul labored night and day to present every man perfect in Christ Jesus, Acts 20:29-31, Col 1:28, Eph 4:13.
All the terms that describe Christian success: in Christ, in the name, one with Christ, in the kingdom, redemption, sanctification, reconciliation, restoration, righteousness, justification, eternal life, and salvation, are to be witnessed within your heart, seen by the eyes of your heart in the light; none are to be assumed or presumed from reading about them or talking about them.
Pray, read this book carefully to understand the true doctrine and true hope; then, leaving the elementary principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Heb 6:1.
1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God,
2 (Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.
5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, to promote obedience to the faith among all nations for his name's sake.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. For it is the power of God to salvation to everyone who believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. [The gospel is the ministry of the Spirit to totally free you from sin, as you repent from your old ways of selfishness on the inward cross of self-denial; to be washed, cleansed, and purified; to then be translated into kingdom of Christ; and then to live in union with Christ and God, on earth and forever. ]
17 For in it [the gospel preached by the Holy Spirit] the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith;1 as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith." [The righteousness of God is revealed in you as you increase in your faith. From the Word of the Lord within: "my true friends proceed from faith; it orders them. Little by little the Lord's will, will be progressed. Faith is a series of revelations;" with each revelation there is more faith and more righteous order in your life. You are saved through faith, and by faith your hearts are purified; but obviously in the beginning of faith, you are not purified, neither are you saved. Before purification and salvation, your faith must be tested in several trials, in which you must grievously suffer in order to be purified of sin. You must contend for the faith, grow in the faith, build up your faith, increase in faith, perfect what is lacking in your faith, fight the good fight of faith, until victory when your faith is finished by the finisher; faith is a process and a journey, the end of which is to see Christ bring your salvation, to bring your eternal life.]
1 in it (the gospel) the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith. The Holy Spirit, when he comes, he will prove the world wrong [reprove] of sin, and righteousness, and judgment. John 16:8. The Holy Spirit reproves your sins and teaches you about the righteousness of God by a series of revelations that build your faith in succession; as your faith increases, the righteousness of God increases in you. Faith, revelation, more faith, revelation, more faith...etc. No man knows the Son but the Father, neither does any man know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal him. Mat 11:27. Because what may be known of God is revealed in them; Rom 1:19. Learning about God is not reading about God, not hearing someone talk about God, for God is known by revelation in your heart, where you hear him and see him teach you about sin, righteousness, and himself.
"The Father is in you all, Christ is in you, and the Kingdom of Heaven is in you; there, in your hearts, is where you will find them all. Know him there searching your hearts, and find him there trying your minds and hearts; incline your ears, and give ear to him there, who will render to everyone of you according to your words and works whether they are good or evil," (by George Fox). BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD. Psalm 46:10.


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An altered state of consciousness (ASC),[1] also called altered state of mind or mind alteration, is any condition which is significantly different from a normal waking beta wave state. The expression was used as early as 1966 by Arnold M. Ludwig[2] and brought into common usage from 1969 by Charles Tart.[3][4] It describes induced changes in one's mental state, almost always temporary. A synonymous phrase is "altered state of awareness".
The term "altered state of consciousness" was introduced and defined by Ludwig in 1966.[5] An altered state of consciousness is any mental state induced by physiological, psychological, or pharmacological maneuvers or agents, which deviates from the normal waking state of consciousness.[5]
Some observable abnormal and sluggish behaviors meet the criteria for altered state of consciousness.[6] Altered states of consciousness can also be associated with artistic creativity[7] or different focus levels. They also can be shared interpersonally and studied as a subject of sociological research.[8]
Altered states of consciousness may be caused either accidental or intentionally:
ASC may be caused by psychoactive drug or intoxication,[9][note 1] which may be either accidental or pathological, but can also be intentional.
Sometimes two or more causes lead to altered state of consciousness, for example a psychiatric disorder and consumption of psycho-active substances.
Emotions influence behavior that alters the state of consciousness. Emotions can be influenced by various stimuli.[10][note 2]
Altered states of consciousness can be assessed by observations and imaging of the brain such as computed tomography scan (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or electroencephalography (EEG) which records the electrical brain wave activity. Imaging is most important to make a diagnosis when patient's history is unobtainable and the physical examination is not dependable. (Dandan, 2004)
Accidental and pathological causes refer to unforeseen events, or illnesses. According to Dr. Jeffrey R. Avner, professor of clinical pediatrics, a crucial element to understanding accidental and pathological causes to altered states of consciousness (ASC) is that it begins with reduced self-awareness followed by reduced awareness in the environment (2006).[11] When the reduction of self-awareness and environmental awareness take effect, they produce altered states of consciousness. The specific conditions below provide clarity on the types of conditions compromise accidental and pathological causes.
The first condition, traumatic experience, is defined as a lesion caused by an external force (Trauma. (n.d.) In Merriam Webster Dictionary online, 2013). Examples include impact to the brain caused by blunt force (i.e., a car accident). The reason a traumatic experience causes altered states of consciousness is because it changes how the brain works. The external impact diverts the blood flow from the front of the brain to other areas. The front of the brain is known as the prefrontal cortex responsible for analytical thought (Kunsman, 2012). When the damage becomes uncontrollable, the patient experiences changes in behavior and impaired self-awareness. This is exactly when an ASC is experienced (Spikman et al. 2013).[12]
Another common cause is epilepsy, according to Medlineplus[13] epilepsy can be described as a brain disorder that causes seizures (2013). During the seizure it is said that the patient will experience hallucinations and loss of mental control (Revonsuo, Chaplin, and Wedlund, 2008)[14] causing temporary dissociation from reality. A study that was conducted with six epileptic patients and used the functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) detected how the patients did indeed experience hallucinations while a seizure is occurring (Korsnes M, Hugdahl K, Nygard M, Bjornæs H, 2010).[15] This not only altered the patient's behavioral pattern, but also made them dissociate from reality during that particular time frame.
The next item of interest is oxygen deficiency, questioning how oxygen deficiency impacts the brain is an important part of comprehending why ASC occurs when there is oxygen deprivation in an environment. A study conducted by Edwards, Harris, and Berisher illustrated how 20 navy men were impacted when they were exposed to nitrous oxide for 10 minutes. The study confirmed that inhaling substances other than oxygen results in impaired self-awareness, which can produce ASC (1976).[16]
In addition to oxygen deprivation or deficiency, infections are a common pathological cause of ASC. A prime example of an infection includes meningitis. The medical website WEBMD [17] states that meningitis is an infection that causes the coverings of the brain to swell. This particular infection occurs in children and young adults. This infection is primarily viral. Viral meningitis causes ASC and its symptoms include fevers and seizures (2010). The Impairment becomes visible the moment seizures begin to occur, this is when the patient enters the altered state of consciousness.
Another type of deprivation that can cause ASC includes sleep deprivation. This refers to the loss of sleep that will provoke possible seizures, caused by fatigue. Sleep deprivation can be chronic or short-term depending on the severity of the patient's condition. Many patients can even report hallucinations, because sleep deprivation impacts the brain as well. A Harvard Medical school study conducted in 2007, also indicated with the use of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) that a sleep deprived brain was not capable of being in control of its sensorimotor functions.[18] Therefore, there was impairment to the patient's self-awareness. Patients were also prone to be a lot clumsier than if had they not been experiencing sleep deprivation.
Coupled with deprivation of sleep and oxygen, another form of deprivation includes fasting. Fasting can occur because of religious purposes or from psychological conditions such as anorexia.[19] Fasting refers to the ability to willingly refrain from food and possibly drinks as well. Anorexia, as previously mentioned, is psychological disorder in which the patient is irrationally afraid of gaining weight. Therefore, he or she restricts the intake of calories on a daily basis. Anorexia can lead to seizures due to malnutrition (Hockenbury, Don, and Hockenbury, Sandra, 2008). The dissociation caused by fasting is not only life-threatening but it is the reason why extended fasting periods can lead to ASC. Thus, the temporary dissociation from reality allows fasting to fall into the category of an ASC following the definition provided by Dr. Avner (2006).
Another pathological cause is psychosis, otherwise known as a psychotic episode. In order to comprehend psychosis, it is important to determine what symptoms it implies. Psychotic episodes often include delusions, paranoia, de-realization, depersonalization, and hallucinations (Revonsuo et al., 2008). Studies have not been able to clearly identify when a person is reaching a higher level of risk for a psychotic episode (Schimmelmann, B., Walger, P., & Schultze-Lutter, F.,2013),[20] but the earlier people are treated for psychosis the more likely they are to avoid the devastating consequences which could lead to a psychotic disorder (Schimmelmann, B., Walger, P., & Schultze-Lutter, F., 2013).[20] Unfortunately, there are very few studies which have thoroughly investigated psychotic episodes, and the ability to predict this disorder remains unclear. (Schimmelmann, B., Walger, P., & Schultze-Lutter, F., 2013).[20]
Reviewing the previous conditions for accidental and pathological causes, we can come to understand that all of these accidental or pathological causes share the component of reduced self-awareness. Therefore, ASCs cannot only be caused naturally but they can be induced intentionally with methods including hypnosis meditation, amongst others. There are also ASCs which are caused by less recreational purposes; people who utilize illegal substances, or heavy dosages of medications, as well as large amounts of alcohol can indeed comply with the definition of an ASC (Revonsuo et al., 2008).
An ASC can sometimes be reached intentionally by the use of sensory deprivation, an isolation tank, lucid dreaming, hypnosis, meditation, and psychoactive drugs.
An altered state of consciousness may be defined as a short-term change in the general configuration of one's individual experience, such that the rational functioning is clearly altered from one's usual state of consciousness. (Revonsuo, A., Kallio, S., & Sikka, P. 2009) There are many ways that one's consciousness can be altered, and drug use is one of them. Psychoactive drugs aid in altering the state of consciousness. Psychoactive drugs can be defined by a chemical substance that passes through the blood and disturbs brain function, causing changes in awareness, attitude, consciousness, and behavior. (Revonsuo, A., Kallio, S., & Sikka, P. 2009)
Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that is known to alter the state of consciousness. Marijuana alters mental activity, memory, and pain perception. One who is under the influence of marijuana may experience degrees of paranoia, increased sensitivity, and delayed reactions not normal for their usual conscious state.
MDMA, or methylene-dioxy-metha-amphetamine (also popularly called Ecstasy), is a drug that also alters one's state of consciousness. The state of consciousness brought about by MDMA ingestion includes a rise in positive feelings and a reduction in negative feelings (Aldridge, D., & Fachner, J. ö. 2005). Users' emotions are increased and inhibitions lowered, often accompanied by a sensation of intimacy or connection with other people.
Opiates are a class of drugs that alter consciousness. Examples of opiates include heroin, morphine, hydrocodone, and oxycodone. Opiates produce analgesia and often feelings of euphoria in users. Opiate abuse may result in decreased production of endorphins in the brain, natural pain relievers whose effects may be heightened by drugs. If one takes a large dose of opiates to compensate for the lack of natural endorphins, the result may be death. (Berridge, V. 2001)
Cocaine alters one's state of consciousness. Cocaine affects the neurotransmitters that nerves use to communicate with each other. Cocaine inhibits the re-uptake of norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and other neurotransmitters in the synapse, resulting in an altered state of consciousness or a "high." (Aldridge, D., & Fachner, J. ö. 2005).
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, or LSD, activates serotonin receptors (the amine transmitter of nerve urges) in brain matter. LSD acts on certain serotonin receptors, and its effects are most prominent in the cerebral cortex, an area involved in attitude, thought, and insight, which obtains sensory signs from all parts of the body. LSD's main effects are emotional and psychological. The ingester's feelings may alter quickly through a range from fear to ecstasy. (Humphrey, N. 2001) This may cause one to experience many levels of altered consciousness.
Alcohol alters consciousness by shifting levels of neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another "target" cell (often another neuron). Neurotransmitters can cause inhibitory or excitatory effects on the "target" cell they are affecting.[21] Alcohol increases the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA (Gamma-Aminobuturic Acid) in the brain. GABA causes slow actions and inaudible verbal communication that often occur in alcoholics (Berridge, V 2001). Alcohol also decreases the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Suppressing this stimulant results in a similar type of physiological slowdown. In addition to increasing the GABA and decreasing the glutamate in the brain, alcohol increases the amount of the chemical dopamine in the brain, which is one of the addictive causes of alcoholism.
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The Manufacturers CEOs Confidence Index (MCCI) report released on Tuesday show that top 200 chief executives of major firms believe they are struggling with power, foreign exchange access, lending rates and regulations.
The report conducted by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) shows that the confidence of the CEOs stands at 51.3 points in the first quarter of 2019.
In terms of foreign exchange access, 41 percent of the CEOs did not agree that the rate at which the sector sources forex has improved. While 36 percent agreed that FX access has improved, 23 percent were not sure.
"The response therefore suggests the need for continuous fine-tuning of forex policy in the country, particularly as it concerns the manufacturing sector," MAN says in the report.
Adesola Sotande-Peters, vice president of finance at Unilever Nigeria, recently said during a breakfast meeting that the manufacturing sector is highly dependent on the unfavourable foreign exchange which makes companies struggle to access materials for production.
Presently, under the official foreign exchange, a naira is traded for N305 while it is traded for N360 in the black market, leaving manufacturers bearing huge production costs.
Despite the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to cut its benchmark interest rate to 13.5 percent from previous 14 percent in March, manufacturers are still not encouraged to borrow, which has reduced the sector's capacity to reach potential.
Sixty-three percent of the CEOs do not agree that the rate at which commercial banks lend to manufacturers encourages productivity in the sector.
Manufacturers borrow at above 22 percent today.
Besides the double digit interest rate by banks, manufacturers say a policy should be designed to improve the proportion of commercial banks loanable funds that goes to the manufacturing sector.
Ninety-three percent of CEOs agreed that multiple/over-regulation by all tiers of government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) depresses productivity in the manufacturing sector.
Babatunde Ruwase, president of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), said at a breakfast meeting that "some regulatory agencies are not consistent with the ease of doing business policies, some of which borders on high regulatory compliance cost, lack of clarity in regulatory requirements overlapping regulatory functions among others."
Also, 89 percent of the CEOs agreed that poor access to national ports and the associated gridlock negatively affect productivity in the manufacturing sector. "The poor scenario accounts for delay in clearance of manufacturing inputs and machinery as well as high demurrage which increases cost of production in the sector and often times put manufacturing concerns in stock-out situations. It is therefore important that Government urgently addresses the difficulty in accessing the national ports, particularly Lagos ports," MAN says.
The CEOs identified poor electricity and gas supplies/non-reliability of gas supply/scarcity of diesel as the biggest issue.
"Power came out to be the main concern," Paul Gbededo, chairman of MAN Economic and Policy Group, said.
He explained that manufacturers have found it difficult to rely on public electricity, saying that small industries are the hardest hit.
"The big companies generate their own power, but the small companies struggle," he said.
"High cost of generating power leads to high cost of production. That is why solving the issue of electricity can see us becoming more competitive," Gbededo said on Tuesday in Lagos.


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By Carolyn Bajzer
For many athletes, winter is more of a wet blanket to those who participate in sports that often rely on warm weather. However, many are unaware of the excitement and whimsy that comes with winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. Often highlighted by the Winter Olympics, skiing and snowboarding are sports that can really be done by almost anyone. Recreationally, there are no rules or predetermined plays, but just a fun experience with breathtaking views.
Luckily enough, North Royalton High School (NRHS) offers its students the opportunity to hit the slopes yearly with Ski Club. Students have already begun preparing for the upcoming season as the snow fall starts to accumulate and Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Resorts in Summit County, Ohio, start to open their doors to the public. Senior Valerie Garrett is among the many excited athletes ready to start the winter season off with a bang. "I've been snowboarding since I was in sixth grade," she said. "I became more interested after watching one of my favorite YouTubers Shawn White perform a ton of cool tricks on his snowboard. It was inspiring to see him doing what he loves and filming it to share with others." Like many, Garret makes it a point to get on her board as much as possible during the winter season. She said, "I love being out there, going down the slopes and taking in the view; it's an experience in itself."
In past years, many skiers and snowboarders have had their fair share of worries about the predicted snowfall and its effects on their time spent racing down the slopes. Boston Mills and Brandywine resorts both add to the naturally-produced snow (when possible) by making their own. Often this helps jumpstart a successful day for skiers and snowboarders alike, as they're greeted with a fresh blanket of snow, the perfect powder. However, with the ever-changing weather in Ohio, the consistency doesn't stay the same for long.
Avid skier and NRHS alumni Alex Bajzer has already had his first slow day of the season. "I was out at Boston Mills a week after opening day. There's a good amount of snow, but it's pretty sticky, making turns less smooth and stopping more difficult," Bajzer said. Despite the current conditions, skiing and snowboarding offer athletes of all ages, both beginner or advanced, a great opportunity to socialize and meet new people. Bajzer said, "I've been skiing for as long as I can remember, and one of the greatest things about the sport is the fact that I've been able to meet plenty of new people and even travel to ski on more advanced hills. I've definitely gotten better with time and a lot of practice."
With this season just beginning to kick off and the Winter Olympics right around the corner, winter sports are about to be back in the limelight of conversation. In February, the world's best will compete head to head in both skiing and snowboarding, while come January, NRHS students, just as passionate about winter sports, will enjoy them at their own pace on an evening out with friends. Whether it be for the socialization and hot cocoa in the cold weather, or the shear experience of watching a sunset as one races down a freshly blanketed hill, winter sports deserve a great amount of recognition as they truly offer each athlete an experience they will never forget.
Carolyn Bajzer is a senior and part time student at CVCC. She has a passion for media production and an inquisitive outlook on the world. Her hobbies include photography, filmmaking, writing, skiing, and acting. In her free time she can be found listening to music, experimenting with Photoshop, taking photos, reading/writing poetry, or hanging with friends. After graduation, Carolyn plans to start fresh in a new city attending a school of her choice. Currently, Carolyn's everchanging favorite quote is: "The wreckage of stars – I built a world from this wreckage" from philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche 'Through the Circle of Dionysian Dithyrambs.'


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Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla has been banned for eight games and fined £60,000 for racist comments made to Charlton winger Jonathan Leko.
Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla has been banned for eight games and fined £60,000 for racist comments made to Charlton winger Jonathan Leko.
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is expected to be out of action for up to a month with a hamstring injury, says manager Pep Guardiola. Laporte, 25, was forced off in the first half of Wednesday's Champions League win at Real Madrid – having made just eight appearances this season. "He has a hamstring injury. Three weeks out more or less – a month," Guardiola said on Friday. "Unfortunately this happens after four or five months out." Laporte returned in City's 1-0 Premier League victory over Sheffield United in January, following surgery on a knee injury in August 2019.
China's three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang has been banned for eight years for missing a doping test in September 2018. The 28-year-old was initially cleared of wrongdoing by FINA, the swimming federation, in January 2019. Following an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the decision has been overturned. An eight-year ban was imposed on Sun because this was his second offence. He had served a three-month suspension in 2014 for taking prohibited stimulant Trimetazidine. Sun told China's Xinhua news agency that he plans to appeal against the decision.
FIFA is set to discuss whether to prevent domestic league games being played in another country. A Stakeholders' Committee, meeting in Zurich on Thursday, will debate whether to recommend making an amendment to the rules of football's world governing body. The idea of a '39th Game' was first mentioned by Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore in 2008 but was eventually shelved due to widespread opposition within the game. However, the concept of matches being played abroad has been taken up more recently by Spain's La Liga, who have twice in the last two seasons been denied the chance to host official matches in the USA. The committee itself can only advise the 37-member FIFA Council which would ultimately make any decision to block overseas matches.
Double amputee Blake Leeper has launched an appeal to run at the Tokyo Olympics after he was banned from competing by World Athletics. Leeper runs with prosthetic blades and qualified for the 2019 World Championships but was not allowed to compete while his case was reviewed. He has now appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to aim to qualify for Tokyo. Paralympian Oscar Pistorius won a similar appeal in 2008.
Istanbul Basaksehir vs Copenhagen
Olympiakos vs Wolves
Rangers vs Bayer Leverkusen
Wolfsburg vs Shakhtar Donetsk
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Sevilla vs Roma
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LASK vs Manchester United
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The wave of change that swept through Europe in the 1930s shaped much of the world we know today. The Weimar Republic and the Spanish Republicans fell and the March to Rome saw Benito Mussolini become the then youngest Italian Prime Minister ever. The rise of nationalism in the era would see the intertwining of football and politics cemented forever.
It seems obvious to us now that the cores of fascism and football share a similar reliance on the collective, on promoting the team over individuals, and on propagating myths that promote your group over everyone else. That twinning was born in the late 1920s in Italy with Mussolini's National Fascist Party. No political leader before him understood the promotional value of sport more than Il Duce.
Understanding the unifying power of the sport Mussolini placed football at the heart of his government. Though he wasn't much of a fan, he was ever aware of the appeal of the sport to a country he saw as one nation ripe to be ruled by one man. Italy had been on the winning side of World War 1 but had felt slighted by its allies in the aftermath. The ill feeling had caused successive problems for governments leading up to Mussolini seizing power in the 1920s. With the rise of both communism and fascism, there was a sense of a country at psychological war with itself and its neighbours. It needed a catharsis, something to pull it together. Mussolini saw that in the Azzuri.
Mussolini's governing fascist party took to moulding the sport in their spirit almost immediately. The Viareggio Charter in 1926 banned foreign players and legalised professionalism in football. This in turn led to the official formation of Serie A in 1929 as a means of developing better players and fostering nationwide both the unity and divisiveness that is still recognisable to anyone who supports football. Money was given to local authorities to develop stadia to lease to clubs, a situation that remains a problem for Italian football to this day. The national team were not entered in to the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay for fear of losing and breaking the emerging spell, a tactic Joseph Stalin would copy in the Soviet Union for any sport he felt his country could not win.
All of this had one goal in mind, hosting and winning the 1934 World Cup. The first part came to fruition in 1932 when Fifa's executive committee chose Italy over Sweden to be the first European nation to hold the tournament. A huge budget was given to help make it a success, some three and a half million lire. Italy was ready and, thanks to the oriundo policy, so too were the team.
The oriundi were non-Italian players who qualified to play for the country when certain criteria were met. First, they had to be able to prove that they had Italian blood in their family. They also had to be plying their trade in Italy and they could not play against any country they had already represented. This situation led to three of the losing Argentine team of 1930, Luisito Monti, Raimundo Orsi and Enrico Guaita, turning out for Italy in 1934. However, the Azzuri coach Vincent Pozzo ably countered criticism within the country by referring to conscription laws at the time, '"if they can die for Italy, they can play for Italy".
For Mussolini, it did not matter that they were not homegrown Italians. All that mattered was the symbolism of an Italian victory on home soil. As the 1934 World Cup neared, visiting journalists were shown around new stadia in Trieste and Turin, in Naples, Bologna, and in Florence, and told here was the rise of Mussolini's nation. Here was proof that Italy slow to industrialise in the early part of the Twentieth century, could now compete with France and England. Everything off the field was prepared for and perfected. That side of the World Cup would go off without a hitch; all that remained was to win the trophy on it.
The Italian side that marched out for their opening game against the United States were hugely talented and would have been among the favourites regardless of Mussolini's spin machine. Coached by Pozzo, a man compared by many to a dictator style coach and believed to be a huge supporter of the National Fascist Party until papers found in the 1990s showed that he aided the anti-Fascist resistance movement and, later, Allied soldiers. As well as the rehomed Argentine trio, the side contained talented players like Angelo Schiavio and Gianpiero Combi. Pozzo's authoritative managerial style worked and the Azzuri played as the unified team Mussolini had envisioned. They dominated that first match and ran out 7-1 victors, moving on in the round robin tournament to face a pre-Franco Spanish side. Following a 1-1 draw and a replay, Italy would progress to the semi-finals through a single goal victory. Here they would face the tournament favourites, an Austrian side led by arguably the greatest player of the 1930s and 40s, Josef Bican.
Bican was a very modern footballer by our standards. As fast as a sprinter and able to use both feet he scored 607 goals in 406 games at club level in his career. The Austrian side he was part of had been nicknamed the Wunderteam, due to their attacking style of play and thumping victories over some of their closest rivals. They had already defeated Italy 4-2 in the final of the 1932 Central European International Cup, a predessor to the European Championship, and were thought to be the greatest obstacle in Italy's path to glory.
The game, however, played out to the disbelief of the Austrians, as the deciding goal in the 1-0 Italian win came through Guiata, standing in an offside position and following a clear push on the Austrian goalkeeper in the build up. Bican himself maintained it was fixed up until his death, pointing out that the ref had even headed a cross of his to a waiting Italian player. Many share the opinion, as it's rumoured that Mussolini had met Ivan Eklind, the Swedish referee for the match, the night before for dinner and a talk about football tactics. Italy had progressed to the final in Rome to face Czechoslovakia and Mussolini would be in attendance. The referee chosen for the match would be the very same Ivan Eklind.
The build to the final betrayed some of the nerves felt in Italy and the regime. There was no lavious pre-match ceremony, the likes the world would witness in Berlin for the 1936 Olympics, and the first half echoed that timidity. The second half started much the same before finally coming to life in the closing twenty minutes, as first Puc of Czechoslovakia gave his side the lead on the seventy-first minute and then Orsi, one of the oriundi, equalisied ten minutes later. The goal was indisputable; the team's naysayers had to accept it. The game went to extra time where, five minutes after the restart, Scvhiavio netted the winner. This time there was no push on the keeper or offside call. Italy had achieved all that Mussolini had demanded they would. They had played in front of a combined 193,000 people in Milan, Florence and Rome and proved that they were the best in the world.
To celebrate the famous victory Il Duce had a secondary trophy created to tower over the Jules Rimet. The Coppa del Duce, named in honour of Mussolini himself, was built to be six times the size of the coveted world trophy. Allegations of match fixing remained but the objective of the Italian National Fascist Party's vision had been realised. The country had been united under the banner of football and Mussolini had transferred that fixation and love on to himself. Both the Italian team and the nation were on top of the world and, unbeknownst to them, both were heading for a showdown with the rest of the world via France by the end of the decade.


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A First Class welcome awaits you even before take-off. A selection of refreshing and absolutely fresh fruit juices is offered while the rest of the passengers board. Shortly after take-off, cardamom-flavored Arabic coffee and succulent dates are offered to all First Class passengers, a sign of welcome and of more good things to come.
The traditional Arabic greeting "Ahlan Wasahlan" sums it all "Welcome. My home is your home!"
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All seats are equipped with special monitors that may reach up to 23" in some aircrafts. A remote control will provide you with complete flexibility for your personal entertainment during the trip.
The entertainment system provides 24 stations of video on-demand in some aircrafts, and up to 40 stations on others. In addition, the system has over 12 audio stations, and many video games for to choose from.
The "airshow" allows you to chart your flight's progress which will indicate the direction of Al-Qiblah. This constantly updated map reads information directly from the aircraft's navigational system and displays it on your screen for you to follow. In addition, the entertainment system allows you to enjoy stunning views through the forward and downward facing cameras, a true "pilot's eye view".
And finally, The SkySales catalogue facilitates the delivery of your purchases to your mailing address through our systems.
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Without a doubt, SAUDIA' First Class cuisine is among the best in the air, served on fine china with a choice of multinational dishes including Arabic, Western, a dish from the destination country and a vegetarian option.
There are assorted hors d'oeuvres including two hot choices. Soup is also offered with multiple choices of entrees with accompaniments to suit. As a fitting finale, there is a choice of hot and cold desserts or fruits, and of course a wild selection of teas and single origin coffees, including espresso and cappuccino , and serving selection of international ,local sparkling and still water . also we do offer Bellini as signature drink, along with moktails, antioxidant, smoothie, fresh and natural juices, coconut water and Laban.
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Belgian singer best known as a member of the band Milk Inc.. The band became popular via chart-topping singles like 2000's "Walk on Water".
She spent two years at beauty school training to be a hairdresser.
She appeared as herself on the Flemish comedy show "Lang Leve..." in 2013.
Her mother and father are of Flemish and Tunisian descent respectively.
She and Milk Inc. covered the track "Tainted Love", made popular in 1981 by Soft Cell, of whom David Ball was a member.


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A WEE COUNTY woman's tireless work in promoting the rights of local tenants with "passion, dedication and energy" was recognised by the queen.
June Anderson, chair of Clackmannanshire Tenants and Residents Federation (CTRF), was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) after she was named in the New Years Honours list.
The Tullibody woman has been a member of the federation for eight years and is currently chair of the board.
She is a fierce advocate of tenants' rights and works closely with the council to ensure people's voices are heard during decision making processes.
June is also a founding member of the Menstrie Mains Residents Association and a former chair of Tullibody Community Council.
One recent idea saw her set up a tenants roadshow across the Wee County to offer access to housing information, discussions and advice from local authority and housing experts along with a chance to meet others who might be facing similar circumstances.
As a volunteer, she represented tenants in meetings as well, leading to constructive interventions and solutions.
June has championed many local causes, including care for the elderly and disabled, community resilience, homelessness, domestic abuse and community safety.
Her work has not been restricted to the local authority either as she has also contributed to national housing policy.
Craig Miller, vice-chair of the federation, said: "Everyone at CTRF would like to offer June our warmest and sincerest congratulations on her BEM award from the queen.
"I have known June for many years and I remain in awe of her passion, dedication and energy to helping so many people solve their housing issues.
"She is well-known and respected for never giving up on an issue – especially when a person is facing an injustice that needs put right."
Often, June would step in to support people in dire times of financial hardship or other difficulty.
She was "overwhelmed" to have received the award and said: "As a volunteer, I have never sought award for the work I do and the work of CTRF, but it is gratifying when it is recognised.
"Over the last weeks, I have been humbled by the messages of congratulations and well wishes that I have received from across Clackmannanshire and further afield.
"I am truly grateful for people's kindness.
"It is so lovely to hear from the many organisations I am, and have been, a member of over the years."
The rights of tenants have always been a top priority for June, who hopes to make sure everyone at CTRF takes their roles seriously.
She added: "The group works tirelessly to make sure they have a strong voice representing their needs and issues.
"There is still much to be done and I look forward to continuing my team and I's efforts in raising the profile of our federation, locally and nationally.
"We are currently recruiting for new board members and I hope that people will consider joining our Board and contributing to housing policy and rights of residents."


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This week we are continuing our conversation about teaching ballet classes online during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk with Gavin Larsen, a former principal dancer with Oregon Ballet Theatre, now living in Asheville, NC, where she teaches and writes about dance. After training at the School of American Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet School, she Read More
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In light of the impact that the Coronavirus is having on the arts community, not to mention the world, we are shining some light on one of the ways that you can stay in shape during these times of social distancing. Today we are talking with friends of the pod, Francis Veyette and Lauren Fadeley Read More
(162) Erin Baiano, Dancer Turned Photographer
This week on Conversations on Dance, we talk with dancer turned photographer, Erin Baiano from the Vail Dance Festival. If you follow Vail Dance Festival on social media, it is Erin's beautiful photos that tell the story of the festival, from rehearsals to performances. Erin grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and Read More
(154) Christine Shevchenko, Principal with American Ballet Theatre
This week we are joined by Christine Shevchenko, Principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Christine was born in Ukraine, where she was chosen to train in rhythmic gymnastics and ballet at an Olympic school. At eight years of age, she moved with her family to the United States where she trained for nine years at Pennsylvania Read More
(150) Lil Buck LIVE From Vail Dance Festival
Today we are bringing you a live podcast recording from the Vail Dance Festival with Jookin superstar, Lil Buck. Charles "Lil Buck" Riley is an dancer, actor and model from Memphis, Tennessee who specializes in a style of street dance called jookin. He gained popularity after director Spike Jonze used his cell phone to Read More
(139) Michael and Zoe Zien, On Staging 'Year of the Rabbit' in Hong Kong
This week, through the magic of Skype, Rebecca talks with Michael and friend of the pod, Zoe Zien, who are in Hong Kong setting Justin Peck's "Year of the Rabbit" for Hong Kong Ballet. Michael and Rebecca danced with Zoe at Miami City Ballet for the majority of her 13 years with the company. Listen to Read More
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This week we are joined by Tegan Rich, a dancer with Festival Ballet Providence, who is currently recovering from a full rupture of her achilles tendon. Originally from Stuart, Florida she began her training at the Dance Academy of Stuart and as a teenager, she later moved to Miami to train with the Miami City Read More
(129) Herman Cornejo, Principal with American Ballet Theatre
The Vail Dance Festival has announced their dates for their 2019 festival and to celebrate, we are diving into our archives from our time last year at the festival. Today we are joined by festival favorite, Herman Cornejo. Herman was born in Argentina and began his ballet studies at the age of eight. At the Read More
(112) LIVE from the Kennedy Center: Helgi Tomasson, Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet
This week's episode of 'Conversations On Dance' was recorded live at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Our guest is former New York City Ballet principal and Artistic Director of the San Francisco Ballet, Helgi Tomasson. The San Francisco Ballet is performing at the Kennedy Center this week, from October 23 – 28, 2018. They Read More
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Though many people are busy with their lives and preoccupied other things, it is vital not to forget about nutrition. Having knowledge of nutrition is essential to getting into and maintaining good health. The following article will give you tips on nutrition that will get you and keep you on the right path.
One thing a lot of people think is that nutrition is all about food. You also want to take into account how your body uses the food you eat. You want to make sure you regularly exercise as well as to eat the right kinds of food, your body will thank you for this.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is especially true for those of us who are attempting to lose weight. Go light on the carbohydrates at breakfast for they can cause a blood sugar spike that results in a mid-morning slump. Eat mostly protein and fat at breakfast for lasting energy.
Peanut butter is a great source of protein, but you should eat natural peanut butter. The ingredients are usually just peanuts and salt. Regular peanut butter contains hydrogenated fats and sometimes extra sugar or other ingredients. Since there is no hydrogenated fat, the oil will float to the top in the natural peanut butter. You will need to store it in the refrigerator and stir it before use.
Smoothies are fun and healthy. Here is an easy way to pump up the nutritional content of your next smoothie. Try adding omega-3 oils to the mix for its anti-oxidant properties and health benefits. Cocoa powder also works. Either of these two ingredients is a winner, as they taste great and will help improve your immune function.
As stated in the beginning of this article, nutrition is important when it comes to getting into and maintaining good health. This article has given you tips on what you can do to improve your knowledge of nutrition. Hopefully, these tips will stick with you for a long time and maybe you can pass it on to other people!


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Equine fatalities at highest level since 2014 as BHA pledges action
Equine fatalities on racecourses last year were at the highest level since 2014, figures released by the BHA on Monday revealed.
There were 202 deaths from 93,004 runners at a rate of 0.22 per cent, the same rate that was recorded in 2014. There were 167 deaths in 2017, a fatality rate of 0.18 per cent.
However, the five-year average – a figure less open to variance – remains at 0.20 per cent, the lowest on record, highlighting a positive trend this century.
The BHA, which last year faced calls in parliament to establish an independent welfare regulator, has pledged to take action to lower the fatality rate and "stay ahead of public opinion".
Chief regulatory officer Brant Dunshea said: "While it is not good practice to read too much into one year – and the overall trends still point towards an ongoing improvement in our safety rate – it is clear that we must take the issue of racecourse safety seriously and further raise our ambitions in this area.
"Government has publicly said as much and we must consider the risk to the long-term future of the sport should equine injuries lead to public perception of the sport changing.
"The BHA takes a leadership role on this issue and, as ever, we will drive the process of looking at our injury data this year and see what else could be done to make racing safer. The sport will work together in this regard, and we all share a communal responsibility.
"Our industry is full of people who love their horses and who are phenomenal when it comes to offering those animals the best possible care. The standards that we set in this industry are already exceptionally high, but changing public attitudes mean we have to do even better in the future.
"We must stay ahead of public opinion, and we cannot simply regulate our way to success – we all need to work together on this issue."
The breakdown between the two codes saw Flat and jump racing deaths increase in 2018, with 65 on the Flat, up from 47 the previous year.
There were 137 fatalities in jump racing last year compared to 120 in 2017.
The five-year average fatality rate of 0.20 per cent is significantly lower than 20 years ago when it stood at 0.29 per cent.
Current welfare initiatives
A phased trial using fluorescent yellow for all hurdles and guard-rails and fluorescent white for take-off boards in five training grounds across the country following research into what colours horses see best, alongside the roll-out of padded hurdles.
Research project to develop a predictive model for identifying risk factors for all jump racing
Gathering medication data to evaluate any link between fatalities and recent medication.
Developing a BHA-controlled thoroughbred database combining information gleaned from 30-day foal notification, throughout a horse's racing career and post-retirement.
Assembling a cross-industry welfare board in 2019 which will have responsibility for developing the sport's wider strategy, including further measures to enhance safety.
One factor which may have contributed to the increase in deaths last year is the exceptionally dry summer and the impact this had on the turf across British racecourses.
Faster turf means faster races which may lead to increased risk and the BHA will be assessing data – such as month-by-month statistics – to determine whether the hot summer had an impact.
The BHA's director of equine health and welfare David Sykes said: "We're looking to see what factors might have contributed to the safety record in 2018.
"This includes working closely with our racecourses to identify measures that could be taken to improve safety at every course, in particular those where the injury rate has been above the national average this year.
"This annual process frequently leads to changes to track layout, turf management and many other factors which contribute to safety."
One major project being undertaken is the development of a "predictive risk model" for jump racing, identifying risk factors, including non-course factors such as the horse's history and their rider.
This was a recommendation included in a 67-page report into the Cheltenham Festival's six on-course fatalities in March. The report contained 17 recommendations for all Cheltenham fixtures and across jump racing as a whole.
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Kali 1.06 64 bit install problems
I've successfully installed in Kali 32 bit several times but in 64 bit I get dependency issues. libarchive1 and libss10.9.8 both say they are not installable. Have tried both apt-get install and aptitude install. Appreciate any tips, been fighting this for hours.
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- Solved
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- Solved by:
- Daniel Richter
- Solved:
- 2014-04-01
- Last query:
- 2014-04-01
- Last reply:
- 2014-03-30
|Kyle Fields (anon-wv) said :
Exact message:
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Some packages could not be installed. This may mean that you have
requested an impossible situation or if you are using the unstable
distribution that some required packages have not yet been created
or been moved out of Incoming.
The following information may help to resolve the situation:
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
grub-customizer : Depends: libarchive1 (>= 2.0.25) but it is not installable
E: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages.
|Kyle Fields (anon-wv) said :
Exact message aptitude:
The following NEW packages will be installed:
The following packages are RECOMMENDED but will NOT be installed:
0 packages upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
Need to get 855 kB of archives. After unpacking 2,720 kB will be used.
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
grub-customizer : Depends: libarchive1 (>= 2.0.25) which is a virtual package.
The following actions will resolve these dependencies:
Keep the following packages at their current version:
1) grub-customizer [Not Installed]
Accept this solution? [Y/n/q/?]
Not accepting yields, "no more solutions"
I don't know why it's working on i386 while not on amd64, but that's the problem of compiled packages. They are less compatible. There are too much differences between ubuntu package versions and kali package versions.
So you have to compile from source:
|Kyle Fields (anon-wv) said :
That has its own set of issues....
# cmake . && make
-- checking for module 'gtkmm-3.0'
-- package 'gtkmm-3.0' not found
-- Configuring done
-- Generating done
-- Build files have been written to: /home/*
[ 1%] Building CXX object CMakeFiles/
In file included from /home/*
compilation terminated.
make[2]: *** [CMakeFiles/
make[1]: *** [CMakeFiles/
make: *** [all] Error 2
I do have glib.h, its at /usr/include/
libgtkmm-3.0-dev is missing.
|Kyle Fields (anon-wv) said :
Thank you! All set.
|Kyle Fields (anon-wv) said :
Thanks Daniel Richter, that solved my question.