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Sure, California is by far the biggest, most populous, richest and most awesome state in the union. But to the national political establishment, embedded like a tick on the East Coast, the Golden State is but a dusty outpost, useful only for extracting campaign donations and padding a meaningless popular vote total.
Few U.S. presidents have done anything in California other than beg for money and get lectured by David Geffen. Which is what made rumors – still unconfirmed – that the Obamas were buying a house in Rancho Mirage, that dusty desert Coachella-adjacent outpost, so delightful.
Of course, Obama would not be the first president to have lived in California.
Here are the five illustrious others:
5. Herbert Hoover
Widely regarded as one of the worst presidents in U.S. history (certainly in the bottom 10), Herbert Hoover's name became synonymous with the Great Depression, which struck a few months after he took office. He was the first president to have lived in California.
Hoover was born in Iowa but went to Stanford University in its inaugural year of 1891. It was there that he met Lou Henry, who was from Acton, an unincorporated town in Los Angeles County. They would marry in 1899. It was Lou who designed the couple's only permanent residence, a unique structure built on the outskirts of Stanford University. It now serves as the home of Stanford's president.
4. Richard Nixon
The first and only president to have been born in California was Richard Milhous Nixon. You can see the white bungalow he was born in at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, in Orange County. Registered as a historic landmark, the home was built by his father from a mail-order catalog.
Far more famous is La Casa Pacifica, the beachfront mansion in San Clemente that Nixon bought in 1969, shortly after taking office as president. The house served as Nixon's "Western White House," his home and office away from home, as it were. He replaced the tennis court with a swimming pool, and the Secret Service erected a 1,500-foot wall. According to the L.A. Times: "The buffer shielded Nixon's home while he entertained celebrities and world leaders, and after he resigned his office in 1974, some residents displayed signs telling the former president to 'Hang in There.'"
The Secret Service also closed the beach outside the house, which meant barring surfers from Dana Point, one of the best surfing spots in Southern California. At one point, a group of surfers approached Otis Chandler, the publisher of the L.A. Times and himself an avid surfer, to ask Nixon to reopen the beach. Chandler, a semi-regular guest at the White House, agreed. Nixon said it was impossible but told Chandler he himself could surf there anytime he wanted. According to David Halberstam's wonderful book The Powers That Be:
Otis Chandler accepted that offer and went surfing one afternoon and he was enjoying himself when a young man swam over and began to surf too. Chandler tried to explain to the young man that he had special presidential dispensation, but just then a Coast Guard cutter moved over to pick up the kid; as the young man was being fished out of the water by the Commander-in-Chief's men, Otis Chandler heard him shout angrily, "Fuck Nixon! Fuck Nixon! And fuck you too, mister," which made him feel that perhaps special surfing rights were not really worth it and he did not surf at the President's pleasure thereafter.
3. Gerald Ford
After Gerald Ford left office in 1977, he and his wife Betty commissioned a 6,316-square-foot, six-bedroom house near the Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage. Both Fords lived in the home until the days they died. Betty even founded the Betty Ford Center, a drug and alcohol treatment facility, down the road from their house. According to The New York Times:
The former president, who died in 2006, spent his time on the green, in the pool or playing gin rummy. The former first lady, whose openness about her alcoholism marked the beginning of a sweeping shift in the public understanding of addiction, was a regular presence at the center until her death in 2011.
The house was sold in 2012 for $1.7 million, after just 11 days on the market. According to Palm Springs Life, the Brady Bunch–esque house is a bit dated:
Considering the people involved, one would expect a grand, historic estate. But the Fords were "down to earth, not ostentatious," explains Nelda Linsk, who sold the property for an undisclosed sum. She would know: Linsk attended more than one intimate dinner party with the Fords and Firestones…
"The lime grows on you," Nelda states with assurance when discussing the Fords' gloriously dated décor. Green drapes, corresponding green floral sofas, and wicker chairs rest under a geometric-patterned cedar wood ceiling. The dining room continues the color scheme with a foliage mural painted on the walls and seats with green cushions and faux bamboo legs. In the Fords' children's bedrooms, patterned bedspreads and matching curtains can be described as "groovy."
2. Ronald Reagan
The Gipper was born in Illinois but lived in the Los Angeles area for much of his adult life, in quite a few different homes. At least two of them were in the Pacific Palisades, according to The Hollywood Reporter – one "a Cape Cod–style house at 1258 Almalfi Drive," the other "a more private, secluded ranch-style home at 1669 San Onofre Drive":
It had a swimming pool in the backyard and a kitchen full of gadgets, thanks to Reagan's job as a celebrity spokesperson for General Electric, which made the home into a showcase, installing ultra-modern appliances. Nancy once recalled that GE "provided us with so many refrigerators, ovens and fancy lights … they had to build a special panel on the side of the house for all the wiring and the switches."
Alas, most of that home was torn down; the house that took its place sold earlier this year for $33 million.
That wasn't the only Reagan home that sold in 2016. The house in Bel-Air that Reagan and second wife Nancy moved into after he left office in 1989 sold for a mere $15 million to billionaire Jerry Perenchio.
Two other Reagan properties of note: First, there's Rancho del Cielo, aka Sky's Ranch or Heaven's Ranch, a 688-acre yes, ranch, near Santa Barbara. The Reagans bought the ranch in 1974, just as his second term as California governor was coming to an end. It would serve as the couple's vacation home both before and during Reagan's presidency, and it would play host to, at various times, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Queen Elizabeth II and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who took the time to pose with the man who called his country the "Evil Empire" wearing a cowboy hat.
Nevertheless, Rancho del Cielo was not known as Reagan's "Western White House." That distinction went to none other than the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City. The hotel was Reagan's preferred West Coast residence – when the hotel added a new 322-room tower on Olympic Boulevard in 1984, President Reagan signed in as the first official guest, and he stayed in its penthouse quite often.
1. Donald Trump
Well, he may not be president yet, but hard as it may be to accept, that day is coming, so we may as well include him here. The Donald owns a golf course in Palos Verdes; when it opened in 2006, he said its price tag was $264 million, which would have made it easily the most expensive golf course in the world. Later, his reps would tell the L.A. County assessor that it was really only worth $10 million. So he was either exaggerating the cost to make himself seem richer, playing down the cost to avoid taxes, or both. Probably both.
Trump once owned a mansion at 806 N. Rodeo Drive, which is now up for sale again. According to the property's listing, the 15,000-square-foot, gleaming white home boasts a pool, an elevator, a spa, regulation-size basketball and tennis courts, and bathrooms with "Azul Bahia granite from Brazil and snow-white Thassos marble from Greece." It's yours for just $30 million.
He still owns a far more modest home at 809 N. Canon Drive, across the street from the Beverly Hills Hotel, which he purchased in 2007 for a cool $7 million. The house could serve as Trump's Western White House, which sure would make driving on the Westside fun. According to The Hollywood Reporter, which interviewed Trump at the house in May:
On short trips to L.A., he reportedly opts for a bungalow at the nearby Beverly Hills Hotel. Were he as president to bunk at his five-bedroom house, security could turn one of Beverly Hills' busiest corners into a logistical hellscape.
Of course, now that Trump is president, we are all living in a logistical hellscape.
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In order to connect and share your runs to RunKeeper you'll need to log into your ZombieLink account on the website.
Once logged in click on your username in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Select 'Sharing' in the drop-down menu that appears and you'll be taken to the Sharing page.
Here you'll see a card to connect to RunKeeper. Click on 'connect to RunKeeper' and you'll be directed to the RunKeeper website. If you're not currently logged into your RunKeeper account you'll need to log in and then allow Zombies, Run! posting access to your RunKeeper account. If you're already logged into your RunKeeper account all you'll need to do is allow access, and you'll then be returned to the ZombieLink sharing page.
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Here's Everything We Know About The Newest 'Bachelor,' Arie Luyendyk Jr.
Bachelor Nation's prayers have been answered and we finally have our 2018 Bachelor: Arie Luyendyk Jr. Although he wasn't the leading man fans were expecting, this Bachelorette veteran from Emily Maynard's season in 2012 seems well-deserving of his new title. Despite his memorable time on the show, fans are still asking: Who is Arie Luyendyk Jr.?
The new Bachelor was announced on Thursday morning on Good Morning America. The 35-year-old revealed to Michael Strahan: "I'll be 36 in a few weeks so for me it's time. All my friends around me have kids and are grown up, so for me, I feel like I'm the last one of my friends to take that step. And my little brother got married, and he's 24."
While fans got to know Arie during Emily's season of The Bachelorette, there's plenty that's happened to America's latest heartthrob in the past five years; here's everything we know.
Arie was first-runner up on Emily's season and a clear fan favorite. It was speculated that he would become The Bachelor immediately after this season, however, Sean Lowe took the spot.
According to his professional Instagram page, he's currently working as a realtor in the Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.
He's also a race car driver, and he's the son of two-time Indie 500 winner, Arie Luyendyk.
He speaks Dutch.
He's a lover of memes (an aspect equally as important as his day job in today's society).
While Arie was not the man Bachelor Nation expected, people are definitely looking forward to the new season. Fans have been gunning for Peter Kraus to be the next Bachelor since he left Rachel Lindsay's season. However, in contrast to Peter's clear commitment issues, it sounds like Arie is ready to get married ASAP.
Hopefully, Arie's season ends with a proposal and a Neil Lane engagement ring that will be the envy of the nation.


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Choosing Happy: M/M Romance (More Than Friends Book 3) by Aria Grace
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Archive for January, 2021
Jati Transport feted tops sales and long service staff
In 2020, the brand with the three-pointed star increased its unit sales by 12% and taking the top spot for the luxury automobile segment in Brunei.
More than half of the Mercedes-Benz sold by Jati Transport in 2020 were compact cars, with CLA being the best-selling model in this segment followed closely by the A-Class. With the introduction of the all-new GLA and GLB in the third quarter of last year, the growth within the compact cars segment is expected to continue.
In the performance automobile segment, the company delivered more than 50 units of Mercedes-AMG to customers in 2020, setting a new record and making Mercedes-AMG the number 1 performance automobile brand in Brunei. The growth was mainly due to the increased in demand for the AMG 35 and 45 model series.
The number 1 position in the premium luxury automobile brand was a result of the strong support of their valued customers and the great teamwork of their dedicated staff. Jati Transport took the opportunity to honour their top sales executives and long service employees at the Star Performer Awards ceremony.
The Top Sales Awards were presented by the Executive Chairman of Jati Transport – Yang Mulia Pg Anak Haji Ja'afar Ibni Al-Marhum Pg Pemancha Pg Anak Hj Mohd Alam.
The long service awards were presented by Mr. Andrew Chiam, Executive Director of Jati Transport.
Top Sales Awards
- Top Sales Overall Winner – HAJI MOHAMED FITZILA BIN HAJI MOHAMED YUNUS
- Top Sales Overall Runner Up – LUQMAN HAKIM BIN ABDULLAH
- Top Sales (Mercedes-AMG) – IVAN CHIA IK VOON
- Top Sales (Mercedes G-Class) – CHIEW YAN YAN
Long Service Awards
- 30 years – PG HJ SALLEHUDDIN PG BATARA
- 30 years – STEVEN CHONG MENG WATT
- 30 years – ZAIKIAH HJ ABDULLAH
- 20 years – LAW SIEW LANE (ANGELLA)
- 10 years – JERONIMO G CASTRO
Mercedes-Benz New Year Open Haus
Jati Transport Sdn Bhd is hosting a three days new year open house celebration at Mercedes-Benz Autohaus from 10am to 5pm this weekend (8th January to 10th January) inviting their customers and fans of Mercedes-Benz Brunei.
Apart from the celebration, Jati Transport introduces their latest offers on the Mercedes-Benz S 450L, E 300 and C 300.
The S 450L comes with numerous assistance system that keeps you safe on the road at all time. DISTRONIC Active Proximity Control and Active Steer Assist now provide even more comfortable support for the driver to keep a safe distance and steer. The speed is now adjusted automatically ahead of curves or junctions. This is complemented by Evasive Steering Assist, a considerably improved Active Lane Keeping Assist and also the additional functions of the Active Emergency Stop Assist. Also included in the Driving Assistance package is PRESAFE PLUS®, which additionally takes into account dangerous situations caused by traffic following behind, such as a rear impact for example.
The interior of the S-Class sets new standards when it comes to comfort and well-being. The extended ambient lighting showcases the interior like a work of art by composing 10 colour worlds from a total of 64 colours.
The E 300 is available in two equipment line, the AMG Line and AVANTGARDE. The AMG line is distinguished by its brawny AMG bodystyling that enhances the sportiness and sophistication of the vehicle. It carries the modern luxury hallmark and exclusivity made possible through Mercedes-Benz craftsmanship.
While the AVANTGARDE line demonstrates your extravagant leanings. The distinctive front bumper immediately attracts attention, while design elements in chrome and aluminium add dynamic highlights.
The interior of the E 300 embodies the synthesis of emotion and intelligence. It includes two brilliant next-generation high resolution displays. Beneath their shared glass cover, the two displays visually conflate into a wide-screen cockpit that seems to be hovering in thin air, creating a central element that emphasises the horizontal orientation of the interior design. As the instrument cluster, this wide-screen cockpit contains a large display with virtual instruments in the direct field of vision of the driver as well as a central display above the centre console. The driver can choose between three different styles to select their preferred look for the wide-screen instrument cluster: "Classic", "Sport" and "Progressive". As the entire cockpit is fully digital, the driver is free to configure the information and views and thus create their own personal cockpit.
The C 300 combines emotionality with intelligence. The vehicle's appearance is defined in particular by its front end and the design of the headlamps and tail lights. The C 300 comes with the AMG Line that features the diamond radiator grille as standard.
The C 300 adopts the control and display concept from the SClass and comes with a fully digital instrument display with three individually selectable display styles. It's has the touch-sensitive controls in the steering wheel. The infotainment system can additionally be operated via the touchpad with controller in the centre console or by means of LINGUATRONIC voice control.


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By Max Borders
Voice & Exit Video Manifesto: Criticize by Creating
Simon Sinek is famous for admonishing organizations to "Start with your why."
So what do you do when your why is big — you, know really big? It's not easy, after all, just to turn Voice & Exit's why into a tagline. You have to talk about it.
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Zendaya looks so epic in this orange and pink dress while attending the Âme jewelry launch on Thursday night (December 13) in Los Angeles.
The 22-year-old singer and The Greatest Showman star shared a photo on Instagram of herself in the dress and jokingly captioned it, "The invitation said cocktail casual."
Earlier in the day, Zendaya took to Twitter to promote the new movie If Beale Street Could Talk. She wrote, "Got the privilege of watching it this past weekend. Absolutely breathtaking, every shot. I can't wait to see it again [tomorrow] when it's out. Congratulations to the brilliant cast and @BarryJenkins ✨."
FYI: Zendaya is wearing a Marc Jacobs dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Âme jewelry.
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|Apex :
|A very nice, comfy bed.
|Avian :
|This is very comfortable place to rest my feathers.
|Floran :
|Floran ressst in great bed.
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|Pleased. This bed looks very comforatble.
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|A great bed. Should easily be able to get some rest here.
|Hylotl :
|Very decent build quality. I like this.
|Novakid :
|I'll bet I could rest easy in this.
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I bought shirts and pants from Amazon several weeks ago (before 17 Tammuz even) — and had them sent to a friend in NY, because they had agreed to bring them when they fly to Israel. They will be arriving in Jerusalem Tuesday — during the nine days. Can I pick up the clothing from the hotel desk during the nine days? I'm not sure if I have an alternative, as they are not staying until after Tisha B'av.
Is it okay l'chatchila to pick up/receive new clothing that was purchased before the 3 weeks & 9 days, or is this bidieved? We are Ashkenasi
If you post this shyla, please don't use my name.
L'halacha it is permitted since you didn't buy it now. If you feel that getting the item will give you simcha and you don't want to do it, that is a nice thing, but it is allowed.


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Fertility problems are more common than you might think. Although many people are hesitant to talk about their struggles with infertility because of stigma, some celebrities have paved the way for these discussions to take place. The point is, if you are having fertility challenges, you are not alone. Here are 10 celebrities who have openly discussed their experience with fertility issues and successfully had babies through various different pathways:
1. Tyra Banks:
The supermodel and former America's Next Top Model host opened up about her experiences on a segment of her talk show FABLife, which she hosts with fellow celeb Chrissy Teigen. "I am so tired of seeing on my social media, 'Why don't you have kids? Why don't you have kids?' You don't know. You don't know what I'm going through," the star said in September 2015. Banks underwent IVF treatment, but she and her husband became parents when they welcomed their son in January 2016 via surrogate.
2. Chrissy Teigen:
Before her conversation with Tyra Banks on FABLife, Teigen talked to E! News about her fertility struggles. "I just wanted to talk about it for so long," Teigen said, "It didn't feel right to tweet like, 'Ugh, doing my IVF shots again.'" Since going public with her story, Teigen and her husband John Legend have received massive public support. "John and I have been going through this for years and it's something that has been a part of our lives and our friends have known… So it's nice to have all my social media friends know and have them share their stories, too," she said. Teigen gave birth to her daughter in 2016, who was conceived with the help of IVF treatment.
3. Angela Bassett:
Angela Bassett: The actress and film director spoke to Jet magazine about her decision to use a surrogate mother in order to start a family. "After trying and trying, I unfortunately couldn't have my babies. It was my reality. I heard about the surrogate option and it worked out beautifully," she said. In January 2006, Bassett became a mother to twins.
4. Mariah Carey:
ABC News reported that the singer's journey to motherhood was difficult in October 2011. Carey described going on progesterone every month: "[When] I was pregnant, I had to stay with the progesterone for 10 weeks… It minimizes the chance of miscarriage by 50 percent." At the age of 40, Carey became pregnant with twins, who were born in April 2011.
5. Céline Dion:
The Canadian singer underwent five rounds of IVF treatment and became pregnant with twins on the sixth attempt. Dion spoke to People Canada magazine about losing a baby while she was pregnant. "The doctors said to me if there's something wrong, nature takes its course," the singer said. Dion's sons were born in October 2010.
6. Jimmy Fallon:
The comedian told TODAY in August 2013 that he and his wife had tried to start a family for five years before having children via surrogacy. "I know people have tried much longer [than we have], but if there's anyone out there who is trying and they're just losing hope … just hang in there," he said. "Try every avenue; try anything you can do, 'cause you'll get there. You'll end up with a family, and it's so worth it. It is the most 'worth it' thing." Fallon now has two daughters, born in 2013 and 2014.
7. Hugh Jackman:
The actor revealed that he and his wife tried to have biological children with the help of IVF treatment in an interview with TODAY in December 2012. "To be clear, Deb [Jackman's wife] and I always wanted to adopt…We didn't know where in the process that would happen but biologically obviously we tried and it was not happening for us and it is a difficult time," Jackman said. "We did IVF and Deb had a couple of miscarriages. I'll never forget it the miscarriage thing — it happens to one in three pregnancies, but it's very, very rarely talked about." Now, he and his wife have two adopted children.
8. Kim Kardashian:
Kardashian discussed her fertility problems with Glamour magazine in June 2015. "It's been really emotional," Kardashian said. "One doctor told me I would need my uterus removed after I had another baby—I could only have one more. One was like, "You should get a surrogate." The other one was like, "Oh, no, you'll be fine." Then I called my doctor, and he's like, "You know what? I believe—we'll get through it." Kardashian gave birth to her daughter in June 2013.
9. Jaime King:
The actress was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis. She miscarried five times, went through five rounds of IVF and 26 rounds of in uterine insemination before becoming pregnant with her son, who was born in October 2013. "I was hiding what I was going through for so long, and I hear about so many women going through what I went through," she told People magazine. "If I'm open about it, hopefully it won't be so taboo to talk about it."
10. Mark Zuckerberg:
The Facebook CEO shared his story of fertility struggles after trying to have a child for a couple of years. After his wife miscarried three times, Zuckerberg wrote about the ordeal in a public Facebook post in July 2015, in the hopes of starting a conversation. "When we started talking to our friends, we realized how frequently this happened — that many people we knew had similar issues and that nearly all had healthy children after all… We hope that sharing our experience will give more people the same hope we felt and will help more people feel comfortable sharing their stories as well," Zuckerberg wrote. Zuckerberg became a father in November 2015.


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Ever since I got to play with the original Zhiyun Crane at Photokina 2016 I've wanted to put one of these things to work and see how it handles. I've used a number of smaller gimbals for phones, but the ability to load up a DSLR or mirrorless camera offers huge benefits. I almost never invest in the first generation of anything, but then they released the Zhiyun Crane 2.
GearBest got in touch with us to see if we wanted to check one out for ourselves and how it might help with the content we create here on DIYP. With The Photography Show and other events coming up where we need to shoot video, it seemed like a great opportunity to give it a good workout and really put it through its paces. But it's quickly become one of my favourite video creation tools.
As I mentioned, I've used several other smaller gimbals in the past, including Zhiyun's own Smooth-C. So, I already had some idea of how to work with a gimbal for my own style and workflow. But when stepping up to something as beefy as the Zhiyun Crane 2 I had to relearn it all over again.
This is mostly down to the weight of the entire system. The Zhiyun Crane 2 has a load capacity of 3.2kg (7lbs), and the unit itself weighs a further 1kg. And you might have a microphone, external monitor, follow focus unit, or other things on top of this. So, while the theory of using is the same as those smaller gimbals, the weight increase means it's not quite as easy to work with. One has to adapt.
You have to have a much stronger grip on the gimbal, which can transfer more vibration and movement to the camera than you'd like. The Crane 2 compensates well for that vibration, but the movement is something you can only fix with practice. And that added weight means that using it can get much more tiring more quickly, too. The dual handle grip can help to ease both of these issues, though. And the supplied tabletop tripod makes it very easy to set the gimbal down in between takes.
Another thing you can do to help ease the load a little is to mount it to a monopod. Underneath the gimbal handle is a 3/8-16″ socket with a 1/4-20″ adapter (for the tabletop tripod supplied with the Crane 2). This way, instead of having to hold it all the time, you can transfer the load to the ground and you're just holding it upright.
One of the great things about the Crane 2, though, is the battery life. So, if you start the day with a fully charged set of batteries and you do have to set it down regularly, then it's not going to die quickly. It's powered by three 18650 batteries which Zhiyun say offer up to 18 hours of continuous use. This will, obviously, depend on the weight of your camera and how well it's balanced.
If you want to make life a little easier for yourself, I'd suggest getting the dual handle grip I mentioned earlier. This allows you to more easily smooth out your movements, as well as to better spread the load over both arms, making it easier to handle and get longer shots.
As well as more battery power the Crane 2 has stronger motors than its predecessor, capable of holding up to 3.2kg (7lbs). Zhiyun claim they have 50% more torque with less noise. For most of us, that capacity will more than satisfy our needs. I've typically been using it with a Nikon D800 and 28-70mm f/2.8 lens. It's a decent weight, but nowhere near the Crane 2's capacity, so it had no problem handling it.
The Crane 2 can also handle relatively light systems, too. I also use the Crane 2 quite often with a small Nikon D5300 and 18-55mm kit lens in order to shoot b-roll as it shoots 1080p at 60 frames per second for a little slow motion. Some Sony users have reported that you need to add some extra weight when using such small cameras, but I had no issues with that on the D5300 and it was extremely easy to balance. You will need to adjust the motor power to account for your camera weight in the menus, though.
When using it, there's an OLED on the front of the handle to show you the mode it's currently in. And there are three of those. You've got follow, pan follow and lock mode. More modes, such as the new POV mode on the Crane Plus may be added in the future through firmware updates. This OLED also shows exposure information with Canon cameras. There's no connectivity at all with my Nikons, and it doesn't show exposure settings with Panasonic cameras. I haven't had the chance to test Sony yet. It will let you stop and start recording via the handle's UI with Canon, Panasonic and Sony, though.
Also with Canon, you get to use the follow focus wheel. This is supported natively in the camera through Canon's USB protocol. I tried this with the 5D Mark IIII briefly and it works very well. With Panasonic, Sony, Sigma and other camera brands (or when using manual focus lenses), the wheel will talk to Zhiyun's new follow focus unit. I don't have this, but I will definitely be adding it to the kit in the coming weeks.
The Crane 2 also offers Bluetooth connectivity to your phone or tablet. Personally, I've had mixed experiences with this. As firmware and apps update, things can break or be fixed on any given day. And sometimes certain features will work through the Android app but not the iOS app. At other times, it's the opposite.
So, I'd say if you have a device that's giving you the features you need with the app & firmware version you've got, don't update right away when new ones come out. Wait and see if people complain about it in the Zhiyun Crane Facebook Group first. When it works, though, the remote control features, especially for timelapse, are extremely useful. And you will want to fire up the app at least once to fine-tune the speed settings when you first get it. This way, when you're working in follow or pan follow mode you can get the smoothest results.
But even without the timelapse and other features of the app, and even without camera control to my Nikon cameras, the Crane 2 is an absolute joy to use. As with other types of motion control systems like sliders, or with other stabilisers, there is the risk of going overboard with it and shooting everything with it. But as long as you can keep that balance between gimbal, tripod, slider and other shots, it's a very valuable tool to add to your arsenal.
It's also, somewhat, compatible with many other items one might find in their video arsenal, too. The camera mounts to the Crane 2 using a standard Manfrotto video plate. During The Photography Show, the video tripod I was using was also a Manfrotto. So, I had the plates from the tripod and the gimbal on the underside of two cameras and could freely switch either of them between tripod, slider and gimbal without any messing around switching plates.
And that's been the biggest thing for me with the Crane 2. The time it saves. Not just switching out the camera to other devices, but to prevent the need for them all together. It allows me to get a pan of a scene, so there's no need to even switch to a tripod. And it can even simulate a slider move with a little practice. That means less time spent, and it also means less gear I have to carry to a location.
- Takes a whole lot of weight to handle bigger camera rigs
- Excellent battery life
- Handles cameras shooting higher FPS
- Fantastic OLED display
- Manfrotto video tripod plate for quickly shifting the camera to other devices
- No live view on/off or start/stop recording with Nikon from the Crane 2 handle (although it's Nikon's fault, really)
- No focus control on non-Canons without spending more money
- It gets pretty heavy quite quickly.
That last con isn't actually as bad as I initially thought, really. I got to have a brief look at a prototype of DJI's new Ronin-S at The Photography Show last weekend, and overall it felt much heavier than the Crane 2. So, despite the weight, the Crane 2 may ultimately turn out to be the lightest handheld gimbal that can handle this kind of load capacity.
Thanks again to GearBest for sending this for us to check out. The Zhiyun Crane 2 is available to buy now for $749, and they have others available, too. but for this kind of load capacity and responsiveness, especially with the OLED display, the Crane 2 may be the only one you want to look at. It's come with me on every video shoot I've done since I received it, and it's become an extremely valuable tool in my kit.
Ultimately, though, whether you need a gimbal is up to you and your needs. But if you do need one, the Crane 2 is an amazing option – if you can live with the iffy firmware and mobile app updates.


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Love it or not, Apple's Animojis, the new talking emojis that has your voice and facial expressions are a hit. Ever since Apple unveiled this new iPhone feature on the iPhone X, every one of us wants to know how they work and what we can do with them. Here we have got you covered.
Less than a week later, Animojis are proving to be a fun way to communicate through iMessage and beyond. Once you learn a few tricks, they are a lot more flexible and fun than just sending an iMessage to your friend.
What is Animoji?
Animojis are the custom, animated versions of popular emojis that speak in their owners' voices and mimic their facial expressions. Apple described Animoji as "custom animated messages that use your voice and reflect your facial expressions."
Which devices support Animoji?
It appears that, for now, the feature is limited to the iPhone X thanks to its more sophisticated front-facing True Depth camera and facial recognition technology.
Anyone with iOS 11 can receive and view Animoji, but to create and share them, you will need an Apple device that can do Face ID. Right now, that's only the iPhone X.
Which emojis are available as Animoji?
Apple hasn't made every emoji into an animated 3D emojis. So far, only a dozen animoji characters were added. They are: alien, cat, chicken, dog, fox, monkey, mouse, panda bear, pig, poop, robot, and unicorn. We assume more characters will be added soon.
Where do I find them?
To begin using animojis, open the iMessage app, built right into iOS 11 on the iPhone X. Just launch Messages, and then start a new message or open a thread to reply to someone.
Next to the App Store icon will be the animoji app icon. Select it. A few seconds later, you will notice that the animated character begins tracking your facial expressions. Hold your iPhone X in front of your face, press the red button to record and begin moving your eyebrows, lips, or eyes to allow the animoji mimic your movement.
Scroll through the list on the left side to change characters. Tap the up arrow to make the Animoji app window bigger, so you can more easily see all the available emoji.
How does Animoji Work?
Apple uses the iPhone X's exclusive built-in facial recognition technology to create these lifelike characters, which you can share with your friends (only Apple users) through Apple's Messages app in iOS 11.
First, you choose from one of the 12 animoji characters. You then speak into the phone, dictating the message you want to send. If you make a facial expression, like a pout, shaking head or a raised eyebrow, the phone will notice and recreate the expression on the Animoji character. So, as you move your face and talk, they will do the same, in real-time. Right now the Animoji technology can recognize more than 50 facial movements, according to Apple.
In short, Animoji takes advantage of the TrueDepth camera system used for Face ID as well as the A11 Bionic chip to capture and analyse more than 50 different muscle movements in your face.
Apple's new Animoji feature works very similar to Snapchat filters, only instead of being based on custom masks developed by Snapchat, they are based on popular emoji.
How to send/share Animojis?
After you have made your recording, you can then send the animojis as video messages or stickers in iMessage, which will be sent to your friends as a looping clip.
Don't like what you captured? There's a Redo button that will show up once recording has stopped. Tap the blue button when you are ready to share it.
How long can an Animoji recording be?
Animoji recordings are limited to just 10 seconds. That's enough for a quick message to your friend, but not nearly long enough to sing a song, or deliver one of your favorite movie monologues.
How do I save my Animoji recordings?
Once you have sent an Animoji message, or if you receive one, tap on it to play it. You will then notice a 'Share' button in the lower left. Tap on it. Then tap 'Save Video' to save your Animoji masterpiece.
To use Animoji in other apps, you will do the same thing as the above step, only instead of pressing Save Video, you will press the share icon of whatever social media or another app you want to use.
Can I use Animoji as a Sticker?
Yes. Just bring up the Animoji interface, pick your character, make a face, and drag the Animoji up into your conversation to create an animoji sticker.
Does Animoji use my Face ID data?
NO. No apps can use your Face ID data. The operating system doesn't even have access to it. It's locked away in the Secure Enclave on your iPhone (a separate piece of silicon from the main processor) and is never sent to Apple nor shared with any apps at all.
But developers do have access to the TrueDepth camera through the ARKit interface, which takes the regular front-facing camera input and combines it with a course 3D mesh of your face. However, developers can't use this information to unlock your phone or analyze it to produce a set of data that could unlock your phone. In practice, it's not really more dangerous than taking a selfie.
Texting is about to get a lot more fun now!


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History of Money
The economic system which
functions without the use of money is given the name of barter
system. In other words the economy which lacks any
monetary media and the goods are exchanged with goods directly
is a representative of barter system.
With the passage of time the
barter system lost its efficacy. Hence it was thought for some
commodity which could be used to represent the values of goods
and services. Moreover such commodity could be acceptable to the
trading parties with out any hesitation.
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"Money is a commodity which is generally
acceptable as a medium of exchange and at the same time it acts as a measure and
a store of value".
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According to classical economists money is just a medium of
exchange and it can not influence the income and employment
of a country.
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According to Keynesian Economists money has an other role to
play which is as a store of value. They said that due to this
role of money a link is established between present and
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The monetarists which are known as modern friends of
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representative money or modern money, the following
types of money remained in operation:
Barter system was furnished with the
situation of non-existence of double coincidence of wants. The
trade under barter system could only take place if there existed
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We know about barter system and its demerits.
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inventing money. Therefore, the importance of money can be judged from the
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The money as medium of exchange played an important role by
having put to an end the demerits of barter system. But if we observe the
present day problems we find that money also played an important role in
creating and promoting these problems.
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The main objective of money is to arrange transaction between different
people and business organizations. The money and incomes are closely related. As
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Pentagon Sees Future in Cyborgs
"The ability to link human brains to machines, create new life forms and build Star Trek-style disease detectors will be the focus of a new Defense Department office soon," Defense One reports.
"The new office, named the Biological Technology Office, or BTO, will serve as a clearinghouse for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, programs into brain research, synthetic biology and epidemiology. The office will cover everything from brewing up tomorrow's bioweapon detectors and connecting humans to computers to designing entirely new types of super-strong living materials that could form the basis of future devices. Here are the key areas in more detail."


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The winter is coming and while we may not be seeing any dragons in the skies (hopefully), we're likely to see quite a few slots featuring winter and holiday themes. Microgaming is the first to break the ice this year with their Icy Gems slot, a game developed exclusively for them by Just For The Win (JFTW).
20 Lines of Frosty Gems
Icy Gems features 20 paylines situated on the standard 5x3 grid. The game was clearly developed with the mobile play in mind as it performs equally well on desktop computers and various phones and tablets, which is a trend we've been seeing a lot lately.
Like the name suggests, reels of Icy Gems are filled with colorful gems of different shapes and sizes: green emeralds, red rubies, purple amethysts, and blue diamonds. There is also the game logo, which is the highest paying symbol in the game, as well as the wild symbol, replacing for all other symbols to form winning combos. Of course, there are also playing card symbols (A, K, Q, and J), filling the lower-paying tier of the pay table.
Collect Symbols for Big Wins
The Icy Gems slot doesn't feature any traditional free spins or bonus rounds. Instead, the game revolves around collecting symbols in the Symbol Storage located to the left of the reels. With every winning combination, the symbol from that combination is added to the storage.
The goal is to fill the storage by hitting three consecutive winning combos, which triggers one of three possible Superspin features.
- Silver Superspin is triggered with three different symbols in the storage, with reels featuring only these three symbols.
- Gold Superspin triggers with two different type symbols in the storage.
- Big Win Superspin is initiated with all three symbols of the same type and with reels featuring just that particular symbol, guaranteeing a big win.
Coming out just in time for the festive season, developers hope that Icy Gems will pique interest of the players. The game may lack traditional bonus features but its fast gameplay and constant action certainly stand to offer an exciting playing experience.


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26 Feb Trump-Kim summit: Round 1 was a big boost for 'Brand Singapore' [CGTN]
"Seeing the leaders of two countries meet historically for the first time and to have been able to play that role, stood Singapore in very good stead in terms of increased interest and focus on the country," Nicholas Fang, the director of security and global affairs at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, told CGTN.
Fang believes the historic meeting changed the way the world saw the country. Prior to the summit, there was an awareness of Singapore, "but potentially not that depth of knowledge when it came to the country's history and the country's current role in the global environment."
Excerpted from the full article: Trump-Kim summit: Round 1 was a big boost for 'Brand Singapore' [CGTN, 25 February 2019]


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Truex, Larson top Friday Sonoma practices
SONOMA, Calif. — Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Larson topped the two practice sessions for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway Friday (June 21) at the 2.52-mile road course.
Truex, the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series winner at Sonoma, posted a lap time of 95.168 seconds (95.326 mph) in the first practice.
Ryan Blaney, Chris Buescher, Jimmie Johnson and Michael McDowell rounded out the top-five drivers in the first practice session.
Every driver posted at least four laps in the first session.
Larson posted a lap time of 95.026 seconds (95.469 mph) in practice No. 2, earning the top spot in the session.
Kurt Busch, Aric Almirola, Clint Bowyer and Matt DiBenedetto rounded out the top five in the second practice.
Joey Logano, the 2018 series champion, posted the 12th-fastest and 13th-fastest lap times in the two practices respectively.
Qualifying is tentatively set to start at 3:10 p.m. ET Saturday for the Toyota/Save Mart 350.
The race will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 Sunday (June 23) at 3 p.m. ET.
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What does taking a shower, running your dishwasher, and using your laundry machine have in common? If you guessed hot water, you're right! We rely on water heaters daily, however, when there's an issue with the system you have to make an important decision — do you have to replace it?
It's important to consider the age, severity of the problem, and how much money a new energy efficient unit will save and we've identified a few tips to help you with that decision.
- AGE: The average lifespan of a water heater is anywhere from eight to 12 years. If your water heater falls in that range, it might be more cost effective to replace the system instead of repairing it. As the water heater ages, it loses its efficiency and will become more prone to failure.
- HIGH ENERGY BILL: We've seen some water heaters last nearly two decades, which isn't necessarily a good thing. The older the water heater, the more energy it takes to keep the system running. In many cases, a water heater can account for up to 25 percent of your home's energy use. Installing a new energy efficient model will decrease energy costs.
- LESS HOT WATER: Have you noticed your water heater isn't able to deliver as much hot water as it used to? The most common thing that affects water heaters is sediment buildup, especially as the water heater get older. When water is heated, limescale and any other minerals, form along the sides of the tank and the burner. If these minerals are not filtered out of the water heater, they form a sediment barrier that will settle on the burner and seriously affect your water heater's performance.
- LEAKAGE/RUST: We suggest you do a visual inspection of your water heater, especially around the base, fittings and plumbing connections. If there is water, sludge, or corrosion, there is likely a leak and it may be time to get a new tank.
Whether you're interested in a gas, electric, or tankless water heater, our experienced technicians can provide you with information and the benefits of every option available.
If you notice any of these signs happening with your water heater, don't wait — call Len The Plumber for service today. We're able to provide you with Same Day Service, 7 Days a Week!


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A complete What's On guide for Condado de Alhama so you can plan your days and nights out!
Find out what events, shows , entertainment and activities are taking place around the resort and in the local area in our What's On guide.
Coming up soon on Condado de Alhama..
Get in touch if you want anything listed here!
These events take place every week on Condado..
- Ladies Coffee Morning. Every Monday at 11.30am. Various locations.
- BOKWA class. Every Monday from October 3rd at Bokao's. Call Lorraine to book on 0034 676 545 436.
- Jelly Beanz Parent & Toddler Group at The Clover Bar. Every Monday from 10am to 12noon.
- ZUMBA in The Condado Club function room every Tuesday at 6.30pm and Thursday at 10.30am.
- Indoor Market at The Condado Club. Every Sunday Lunchtime from 1pm to 6pm.
- Kids Entertainment at The Condado Club. Every Monday at 8pm through summer.
- Cocktail Making with an experienced mixologist at The Condado Club. Every Monday through summer. Starts at 5pm until 7pm.
Things going on in the local area..
- Alley Palley indoor market. Every Friday, Camposol B. Starts 9.30am until 2.30pm.
Lots of stalls, ladies fashion, bags, bling, scarves, cards, underwear and much more!
- Adult Football. Every Wednesday, El Pareton Sports Centre. Meet at 6.15pm prompt. Kick off 6.30pm
Everybody Welcome (age 18 to 60+). Tel 630455336 for info
Help expand this guide..
If you know of any entertainment, events, shows or activities taking place on or around Condado de Alhama then please let us know so we can include it in our next What's On guide.


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Welcome to Tadesse Kiros Law Office
Welcome to Tadesse Kiros Law Office
As a fast-growing economy, Ethiopia is striving to provide a conducive environment for investment by introducing new laws and institutions and revising or transforming existing ones. Navigating through the intricate set of new legislation, regulations and evolving practice can be challenging and that is where we come in.
At Tadesse Kiros Law Office, we do our utmost to establish close working relationships with our clients to solve their transactional needs effectively and expeditiously, while controlling costs.
We are an independent Law Office but we collaborate on a non-exclusivity basis, with a number of global and regional law firms. We work as a relationship firm in Ethiopia for Allen Overy, Baker McKenzie, Clifford Chance and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. We also work closely with other international and African law firms as well as networks including Addleshaw Godard, Dentons, Pinsent Masons, ENS Africa, Webber Wentzel, Andersen Tax, Meritas and NextLaw.
Ethiopia's New Investment Framework – The Regulation
Ethiopia's new investment framework has been further updated with a detailed implementation regulation (the "Investment Regulation" or the "Regulation"), published on September 2, 2020, in the Negarit Gazette. It follows the launch of the new investment proclamation (the "new investment law" or "IP") earlier in 2020.1 The Regulation, unlike in previous rounds of investment laws, is broad in scope and covers a number of issues previously treated at primary law level. Therefore, appraising the full potential impact of Ethiopia's new foreign investment framework requires an assessment of the Regulation, which is the subject of this briefing, prepared by Anthony Giustini and Nadezhda Varbanova (from Clifford Chance)2and Tadesse Kiros and Habtamu Hailemeskel (from Tadesse Kiros Law Office, Ethiopia).read more
Ethiopia's new investment law – what does it mean for foreign investors?
The Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives adopted Investment Proclamation No. 1180/2020 on 30 January 2020, which replaces Proclamation No.769/2012. We have produced a briefing paper, in partnership with Clifford Chance, analysing key aspects of the new law that we deem to be relevant for foreign companies planning to invest in Ethiopia or conducting business with Ethiopian parties. The briefing paper can be download using this link.read more
Tadesse Kiros Law Office Co-hosts Seminar on the Ethiopian Power Sector
Tadesse Kiros Law Office, in partnership with Baker McKenzie, hosted a seminar on the Ethiopian power sector and lessons that could be learned from other markets. Representatives from both the private and the public sectors such as Siemens, General Electric, IFC, ENGIE, the Ethiopian Energy Authority, Ministry of Finance, and Investment Commission were in attendance.read more


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By Angeline Barnes, Outreach and Education Coordinator
These holidays I want my kids to experience a kiwi summer that resembles the summer break I had as a child. Move over 'life inside glued to a screen' – it's time to get childhood back on track.
Like other families, screen time, whether it's time on a tablet, computer or television screen is a desirable activity in our house.
We know that 'screens' are the way of the future, so they have a place in our house. But the challenge for me, and all parents, is to balance a child's digital and physical worlds. In other words, balance their 'screen time' with their 'green time'.
To help kiwi families keep track of green and screen time this summer, DOC has produced a simple fun colouring chart.
On the chart, you will find sketches of seven native animals and seven screen/box images scattered amongst a tree. These sketches represent a chunk of time spent outdoors or on a screen. The goal is to record your time by colouring in the sketches and keep your tree balanced.
Over the last few weeks, my family has been testing the tool with great success.
How it worked for us:
We decided each box was worth one hour of time – so for every hour of 'green time' my kids enjoyed they coloured in one native animal on the chart, earning them 'one hour' of screen time. Once redeemed, they coloured in a screen box on the chart, our tree was in balance!
We also agreed on a 'green time family treat' as a reward for completing our chart that week – we shared a fabulous day at Zealandia, hanging with the takahē, riding the boat and giggling at the silly kākā.
I learnt was this chart was a powerful motivator for my children. When I first introduced this, they were motivated to rack up their 'green time' purely because it earned them screen time, hard for me to accept; but a reality.
As time passed, interesting things happened. The more 'green time experiences' they had, the more they wanted, their motivations changed and the light bulb went on! It was through their outdoor experiences they realised how much fun they could have outside exploring the natural world.
Our charts took pole position on the fridge and served as a reminder to get outside and explore. At last check, our charts were out of balance, ooops! But not as you may expect; the native animal sketches were coloured in and the screen boxes remained empty. Bingo!
Our green time activities were varied, some facilitated by me and others came from young curious minds.
By my definition, time in the natural world is not only about visiting parks and reserves; it's time in our garden at home, a trip to Zealandia or a swim at the beach. It's lying on the grass watching clouds; it's picking strawberries before the birds get them and the smell of freshly cut grass. It's making mud pies, studying insects and the more hours spent up a tree or hanging upside down on the monkey bars the better.
Time spent in nature is vital for children's physical, mental and emotional development. It is also essential to ensure another generation of kiwi kids experience what we had and build positive childhood memories that one day they too will pass on.
Use the chart, it's free, fun, and simple to use. It's easily adapted and is ready to print right now over on the DOC website. Enjoy!


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Healthy Every Day
120 delicious and nourishing recipes for energy and good health
In Healthy Every Day, Pete Evans shares his favourite recipes for good health and vitality. Inspired by a 'paleo' way of eating, these are the meals he cooks for his family every day, featuring loads of fresh veggies, nuts and seeds, sustainable seafood and meat, and free of gluten, sugar and dairy. Drawing on his love of the cuisines of Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam and Morocco, he shows you how to make lighter, healthier versions of your favourite breakfasts, salads, curries and burgers. And while you won't find any sugar, there are some delicious gluten- and dairy-free treats, such as young coconut ice cream and raspberry mousse cheesecakes. Healthy Every Day makes it easy to change the way you cook and eat, inspiring you to create delicious meals that will make you feel (and look!) fantastic.
"My Restaurant Rules judge Pete Evans lives his mantra of using fresh organic food, packed with nutrition – but his clever recipes remain mouthwateringly delicious."
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Blessings to you on this very bright, sunny and hot day in July, 2020. A few days ago I was watching a teaching on the patterns in Exodus that will likely repeat in these LAST DAYS. This is exciting stuff because the time is so near. We see some of this already unfolding before our very eyes!
The Exodus (mass departure) is the 2nd book of the Bible that details Israel's mass exodus out of slavery in Egypt. If you've ever seen the movie "The Ten Commandments", you probably have some idea of what "The Exodus"is all about.
At the time of "THE EXODUS", the Hebrew people had been enslaved in Egypt for over 400 years. God heard their cries for MERCY and raised up His Servant Moses to lead them out of Egypt. God did indeed lead them out in SPECTACULAR fashion, so much so that all the peoples around the region heard of what mighty things the God of Israel did for HIS PEOPLE. How did God do it?
The Egyptian Pharoah was a tough customer, and did NOT want to let God's people GO. For this reason, God called down 10 plagues to convince Pharoah to release them. The plagues started out as more of a nuisance and got increasingly severe as Pharoah STUBBORNLY dug his heels in and REFUSED to FREE God's people. Besides, he liked the cheap labor. Pharoah believed himself to be a "god" and did not want to consider the fact that he was just a man. God's Mighty plagues embarrassed Prideful Pharoah, who thought himself to be the most powerful "god" in the world. Pharoah's dark heart was hardened.
God SEPARATES the WHEAT and the TARES
The first 3 plagues affected EVERYONE, both Egyptians and Hebrews. However, by the time the 4th plague arrived, God made a DISTINCTION between who was HIS and who was NOT. Why does this matter for these END-TIMES?
Ecclesiastes 1:9: That which has been is that which will be,
And that which has been done is that which will be done again.
So there is nothing new under the sun.
Our God has always worked in patterns and Cycles. The Exodus was the ORIGINAL MASS DEPARTURE of God's people out of slavery. The next EXODUS will be a MASS DEPARTURE of God's people from a world that is enslaved to sin. Like the original EXODUS, the next EXODUS will be a DIVINE RESCUE, coming at a time of DIVINE JUDGEMENT on a wicked world. We're of course speaking of THE RAPTURE of the CHURCH. It's not a fairy-tale, it's not "wishful thinking"…it is Biblical and it will happen. God has not appointed His children to WRATH.
1 Thessalonians 5:9: For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
We can expect the conditions of the END-TIMES EXODUS to follow a similar pattern to THE ORIGINAL EXODUS. This does not mean that the end-times plagues and judgments will be IDENTICAL to the first EXODUS, but it means that we can expect SIMILAR PATTERNS to emerge PRIOR in the FINAL EXODUS. If we saw plagues in the first Exodus, we'll see PLAGUES again. If we saw a DISTINCTION being made between GOD'S PEOPLE and THE WORLD, then we can expect to see this again. If we saw MIRACLES happening during the first EXODUS, then we'll see this AGAIN. IF we saw the waters part and God's people REMOVED in a MIGHTY and SUPERNATURAL WAY, then we'll see this again. There is nothing new under the sun, and yet, God can and will do something completely NEW in these LAST DAYS that we wouldn't believe even if we had been told.
Habakkuk 1:5: "Look among the nations and watch—
Be utterly astounded!
For I will work a work in your days
Which you would not believe, though it were told you.
Isaiah 43:19: Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.
The first three plagues affected both the Israelites and the Egyptians equally. God made no distinction during the first three plagues. However, God did not allow the 4th plague to affect His people. They only looked on with their eyes and saw the recompense of those who were not protected by God's Covenant umbrella. You see, to be in Covenant with Almighty God is to be under His Divine Umbrella of protection.
Exodus 8:21: For if you do not let My people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies on you and on your servants and on your people and into your houses; and the houses of the Egyptians will be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground on which they dwell. 22 But on that day I will set apart the land of Goshen, where My people are living, so that no swarms of flies will be there, in order that you may know that I, the Lord, am in the midst of the land. 23 I will put a division between My people and your people.
In these Last Days, where might we see this distinction or division being made in the book of Revelation? Where might we see God making a distinction between those who are HIS and those who are NOT? Jesus, Himself stated that although the wheat and the tares (weeds) are supposed to GROW up TOGETHER until the time of the HARVEST, He would eventually SEPARATE them. Only Jesus can truly tell the difference between a wheat and a weed because only Jesus can see the heart.
Could this separation be happening now? Do we SEE those who stand for God's truth and His ways being SEPARATED from the world? Even within "the Church" we find that there are those who remain steadfast and grounded in the Word of God being SEPARATED from those who seek to be CULTURALLY RELEVANT, who deny the inerrancy of God's Word and who CLAIM that God approves of ALL lifestyles. There are also those who cling to legalistic – works based Christianity. This is not the "conservative Church" vs the "liberal Church"...this is the TRUE BIBLICAL church vs the SEEKER-SENSITIVE/APOSTATE Church.
The thing about a wheat and a tare (weed), is that while they grow up together they look pretty similar…until the harvest, when they can finally be clearly differentiated.
Matthew 13:30: Allow both to grow together until the harvest; and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather up the tares (weeds) and bind them in bundles to burn them up; but gather the wheat into my barn."'"
Revelation 7: 1: After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, so that no wind would blow on the earth or on the sea or on any tree. 2 And I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having the seal of the living God; and he cried out with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the sea, 3 saying, "Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees until we have sealed the bond-servants of our God on their foreheads."
4 And I heard the number of those who were sealed (sphragizō), one hundred and forty-four thousand sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel:
Most pre-Tribulation Rapture proponents BELIEVE that the sealing of the 144,000 (Jewish remnant) is done AFTER the Great Departure (Rapture). However, if we are following the same PATTERN as the ORIGINAL EXODUS, this distinction /separation between God's people and "the world" occurs BEFORE the EXODUS (GREAT DEPARTURE/Rapture).
We think that this SEALING will be COMPLETE at the time that the dead in Christ rise first…the TRANSFORMATION of the FLESH…or what is known as the RESURRECTION. Although we cannot know for sure until it happens, we believe that there is a small gap of time in-between the dead in Christ rising (RESURRECTION) and the catching away (RAPTURE), for the purpose of the great last days harvest of souls. When the Apostle Paul wrote "the dead in Christ rise first", he was not speaking about those who have "fallen asleep" in Christ (physical death), but of those who are currently living in these fleshly tabernacles of our human bodies. The human body made of clay is "dead" because of sin, but will be transformed from "death" to LIFE at the RESURRECTION.
Romans 8:10: If Christ is in you, though the body is dead (nekros) because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness.
1 Thessalonians 4:16: For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead (nekros)in Christ will rise first.
The HOLY SPIRIT is the SEAL OF GOD. The word seal (sphragizō) means to "confirm, authenticate, stamp with a signet ring, security from satan. All born again believers in Yeshua (Jesus) are sealed with God's Holy Spirit, who lives and abides within the believer's heart. The Holy Spirit quickens or transforms our human spirit, bringing it from death to life. This is the born again experience where we become a NEW CREATION IN CHRIST JESUS.
Ephesians 4:30: Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed (sphragizō) for the day of redemption.
Romans 8:10: If Christ is in you, though the body is dead (nekros) because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness.
However, we humans on this earth are still living in our "bodies of death" (clay tabernacles). When the Last Trump sounds, and the dead in Christ RISE first, THEN…our "dead" BODIES will be instantly TRANSFORMED into the something LIKE JESUS' RESURRECTED BODY….
1 Corinthians 15:51: in a moment, in the twinkling (blink) of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead (nekros) will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed (allassō/transformed).
Philippians 3: 21: who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself.
Romans 8:23: And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.
All believers in Jesus are sealed with God's Holy Spirit, and yet Revelation 7 makes it clear that God will not allow any Destruction from the Trumpets of God to occur on the earth until the sealing is complete. God is making a distinction or separation between those who are GOD'S and those who are Satan's. There is no middle ground. Either we belong to Jesus Christ and receive GOD'S SEAL or we belong to satan and receive THE MARK OF THE BEAST. Those who REFUSE God's FREE GIFT of GRACE belong to Satan, whether they know it or not. Even the Jewish people will eventually be required to make this determination as God will not allow their partial blindness to continue forever. Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision.
Romans 11:25: For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in
As we follow the pattern of the ORIGINAL EXODUS, we expect this distinction to be made PRIOR TO the catching away (RAPTURE/HARPAZO). Currently we see the Corona Virus plague affecting both Christians and non-Christians alike; however, once the last Trump sounds, and the Dead in Christ RISE (transform) into IMMORTAL bodies, they will not be AFFECTED by LAST DAYS plagues.
In Revelation 7, the angel shouts "do not harm the earth or the sea UNTIL we have placed the SEAL OF GOD on their FOREHEADS"!
The phrase "SEAL OF GOD ON THEIR FOREHEADS" is an interesting one. The Greek word for forehead, metopon [met'-o-pon], is taken from the word meta [met-ah'] which is defined as "in the midst of, amid, denoting association, union, accompaniment ". This is also the same phrase that is used for those who take the mark of the beast on their FOREHEADS".
Revelation 13:16: And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead".
The SEAL of GOD AND the MARK of the BEAST on the forehead denotes UNION…ONENESS. We can either be UNITED with GOD or UNITED with THE BEAST (antichrist). The fact that this seal or mark is on the FOREHEAD indicates it is HIGHLY VISIBLE. Currently, believers in Jesus have the SEAL OF GOD within us, but when the DEAD IN CHRIST RISE, and the flesh is TRANSFORMED from mortality to immortality, the SEAL OF GOD will be HIGHLY VISIBLE. This will be a supernatural event that will shock the world. The mark of the beast will also be highly visible. During the final 3.5 years only those who take the mark of the beast will be able to "buy or sell" (conduct commerce) and yet they will eventually break out in loathesome, malignant UGLY BOILS (Rev. 16:2) when God pours out His bowls of wrath. Those with the SEAL OF GOD will not be affected by the LAST DAYS PLAGUES. We believe that the group of sealed individuals from Revelation 14 will be taken in the Rapture (EXODUS) prior to any of the Trumpets in Revelation being blown (Rev. 12:5). The group of 144,000 from Revelation 7 (Jews) will not be taken in the Rapture, but they will be TAKEN to the wilderness (EXODUS), where God will protect and provide for them during the final 3.5 years (Rev. 12:6 ).
Revelation 12: 5 She bore a male Child (tfj: body of Christ) who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron. And her Child was caught up (Rapture) to God and His throne. 6 Then the woman (tfj: Israel/Jews) fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, that they should feed her there one thousand two hundred and sixty days.
PRIOR to the CATCHING AWAY (RAPTURE)…. God is making a distinction between who are HIS and who are not. Those who take the mark of the beast, will SADLY, forever be united with the beast…and therefore not eligible for forgiveness, God's mercy, or the Kingdom of God. We believe that the mark of the beast will utilize technology and will ultimately change the DNA of those who take it FROM the IMAGE OF GOD into the IMAGE OF THE BEAST…thus making their 'HOUSES' PERMANENTLY DESOLATE (uninhabitable by the HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD).
God is HEALING and RESTORING HIS PEOPLE
This actually leads us into the next PATTERN from the ORIGINAL EXODUS that we expect to see again in the FINAL EXODUS. In the original EXODUS, the Israelites were completely HEALED and RESTORED prior to the Exodus (DEPARTURE). After the Israelites RECEIVED the PASSOVER LAMB, and spread the blood on their doorposts and lintels as a SIGN that that they were COVERED by God's COVENANT of PROTECTION, they were then completely HEALED and RESTORED so that they could make the LONG TREK in the WILDERNESS to the PROMISED LAND. In-fact, we discover that when Moses died at 120 years old, his body was in perfect health.
Psalm 105: 37: He also brought them out with silver and gold,
And there was none feeble among His tribes.
Deuteronomy 29:5: And I have led you forty years in the wilderness. Your clothes have not worn out on you, and your sandals have not worn out on your feet.
Deuteronomy 34:7: Moses was one hundred and twenty years old when he died. His eyes were not dim nor his natural vigor diminished
When the dead in Christ RISE, and the fleshly body is TRANSFORED from mortal to immortal, those who RECEIVE this TRANSFORMATION will be young, healthy, and fully restored. Aging, sickness, death are all part of the CURSE that is now on all mankind. HOWEVER, the BLOOD OF THE LAMB changed EVERYTHING! Two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ began to RESTORE what mankind had LOST at the FALL when HE WENT TO THE CROSS and paid for the SIN that is eating away at the fabric of our SPIRITS and our BODIES…. There is POWER in the BLOOD OF JESUS! Once the LAST TRUMP SOUNDS, the TRANSFORMATION will be COMPLETE, and our bodies will be CHANGED! Like Moses, our eyes will not be DIM…nor will our natural youth be diminished. However, unlike Moses, the TRANSFORMED BODY will not be subject to the physical death.
God is PLUNDERING Egypt to build HIS TEMPLE
We can expect to once again see a FRESH REVELATION of the POWER of the BLOOD OF THE LAMB OF GOD (JESUS CHRIST) along with or accompanying a MASS HEALING /TRANSFORMATION of GOD'S PEOPLE. As the Israelites PLUNDERED the EGYPTIANS prior to their EXODUS, God's Transformed Saints will PLUNDER EGYPT (the world)…in the LAST GREAT HARVEST OF SOULS. This time, the TREASURE is not "gold and silver" to build a TEMPORARY TABERNACLE, but SOULS who will be a permanent part of GOD'S HOLY TEMPLE, the KINGDOM OF GOD.
God treasures PEOPLE…and many, many will be SAVED during this LAST DAYS HARVEST.
God is raising up DRY BONES🦴
The Final pattern of the ORIGINAL EXODUS that we will likely see is bringing home the bones of our ancestors. Joseph made the sons of Israel swear that they would take his bones back to the Promised Land of Canaan from the fancy Egyptian tomb where they were originally laid. Joseph wanted his bones to be back in the place where they BELONGED.
Genesis 50:25: Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear, saying, "God will surely take care of you, and you shall carry my bones up from here."
Hebrews 11:22: By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his bones.
Over 400 years later, Moses made sure to bring up Joseph's bones out of Egypt into the Promised Land. Joseph's bones were buried at Shechem, the very place where his brothers sold him into slavery.
Exodus 13:19: Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the sons of Israel swear a solemn oath when he said, "God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones with you from this place."
Joshua 24:32: Also, the bones of Joseph, which the Israelites had brought up out of Egypt, were buried at Shechem in the plot of land that Jacob had purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem's father, for a hundred pieces of silver. So it became an inheritance for Joseph's descendants.
The courtyard of Joseph's tomb…
Ezekiel 37:3: And He said to me, "Son of man, can these bones live?" So I answered, "O Lord God, You know." 4 Again He said to me, "Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, 'O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! 5 Thus says the Lord God to these bones: "Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and YOU SHALL LIVE. 6 I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you; and you shall live. Then you shall know that I AM the Lord." ' "
Hundreds of years after being sold into slavery, Joseph's bones returned home. Our bones represent our DNA. We can expect DRY BONES to live again. We can expect that our prayers for UNSAVED LOVED ONES and FRIENDS have been HEARD by God, and that those who do NOT YET KNOW the LORD JESUS CHRIST will eventually be SAVED and BROUGHT HOME. We can expect that many, many of our JEWISH brothers and sisters will eventually RECEIVE their MESSIAH YESHUA (JESUS) and come HOME. God is bringing HIS PEOPLE HOME to the KINGDOM OF GOD.
Finally….THE EXODUS
This time, God will not part the SEAS to supernaturally remove His people…He will part THE SKIES!
Revelation 6:14: Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place.
It appears that the time of GREAT SEPARATION has begun. God is separating the wheat from the tares. This is a time of great LAWLESSNESS. Many people are demanding that the police be DEFUNDED and Pastors be ARRESTED while they fully support real CRIMINALS being released. This reminds me of the Jewish people who were given the choice…Jesus or Barabbus. Jesus was the TRUE Son of the FATHER. The name Barabbus means "son of the father". The deceived and blinded Israelites chose MERCY for the murderer and chose DEATH for the SON OF GOD. But let us also remember that God partially blinded Israel so that HE could extend mercy to the entire world.
Romans 11:11: I say then, have they (tfj: Jewish people) stumbled that they should fall? Certainly not! But through their fall, to provoke them to jealousy, salvation has come to the Gentiles (tfj: Non-Jews). 12 Now if their fall is riches for the world, and their failure riches for the Gentiles, how much more their fullness!
During this time of turmoil and separation, the world is being severely tested with extreme weather patterns (drought/flooding/storms), with global civil unrest, with lawlessness, with Christian persecution, with earthquakes in various places, with global pandemic plagues, with massive plagues of locusts, with economic upheaval, and with wars and rumors of war.
However, soon God will make a CLEAR DISTINCTION between who is HIS and who is NOT..as HE begins the GREAT HARVEST OF SOULS… After that….THE FINAL EXODUS! Expect it, WAIT FOR IT…It is COMING! God Bless!!
This bottom section is an addition that we've added detailing some of the repeating patterns of the plagues of Exodus witnessed since 2020. This is very sobering indeed.
1). Water turning to blood
Freshwater river turns blood-red 'like a biblical plague of Egypt' – in Holy Land
Already dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, it appeared Tuesday that Israel had also been smitten with another biblical plague when the water in one of the streams that feeds central Israel's much-loved Alexander River began running blood red — literally.
Plague of hail
Incredibly rare, massive hail strikes Texas, damaging cars and leaving craters in the ground, U.S, May 22, 2020.
Locusts Are A Plague Of Biblical Scope In 2020. Why? And … What Are They Exactly?
Biblical swarms of Locusts in n 2020, locusts have swarmed in large numbers in dozens of countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Eritrea, India, Pakistan, Iran, Yemen, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Death of Livestock
Thick swarms of mosquitoes are killing livestock in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura
Plague of Frogs
In the English town of Chesterfield, frogs are frightening people by emerging through sinks and drains — and sometimes just lurking on the sides of toliet bowls.
In Florida, toxic toads are invading homeowners' yards. Cane toads ooze a milky, toxic substance called bufotoxin, which is deadly to cats and dogs if they bite, sniff or lick the giant toads. The toxin is also dangerous for humans, and people should wear gloves and protective gear when disposing of the toads, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
"When we all open our front door, it's not 100 — you're talking thousands of these little baby frogs," Palm Beach Gardens resident Carollyn Rice told TV station WPTV, Channel
3. Lice / gnats.
A few months ago, a lice infestation hit Washington State University in Pullman, east of Seattle. Lice also popped up in a public school system in Quincy, Massachusetts.
As for gnats, yeah, they're here, too. "Outbreak of biting gnats, black flies in Baton Rouge," said a recent headline from WBRZ-TV.
"Unfortunately, they can't be controlled with the spraying of insecticides designed to control mosquitoes," according to a statement from the East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Center.
As we see more plagues pop up, we'll post evidence of them here. We haven't yet seen the plague of darkness; however, there is a very earie and odd type of darkness on the West Coast of the US because of the massive wildfires.
The plague of boils
Reported February 8, 2022…At least TWO lab-confirmed cases of actual Smallpox infection have now been CONFIRMED in humans, in the wild, in Yemen.
An "outbreak" of Smallpox is now CONFIRMED to be taking place in the Middle East, within the country of Yemen. It began in November 2021, just a little over two months ago and a lid was clamped down so tight on it that I only started getting info about it now.
NONE of these individuals lived or worked together. NONE of them were even living or working in the same village. Yet ALL of them have contracted this disease. And THAT is the massive problem. Technically – this cannot happen. At least not naturally.….See attached article for more information on this plague of boils…https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/world/subscribers-only-covert-intel-smallpox-outbreak-confirmed
September 8, 2020….Fears grow that the Black Death could spread into China as neighboring Mongolia reports third bubonic plague death
- Mongolia, bordered by China, reported its third victim died from bubonic plague
- A 38-year-old man died on Monday after eating marmot meat, the officials said
- Comes as most provinces across the country are declared at risk of the disease
- Fears grow that the crisis could spread into China from the neighbouring nation
- Two citizens died of the Black Death in China's Inner Mongolia region in August
The government admitted that the city was facing a potential epidemic of plague among humans. The bubonic plague, one of the four forms of the disease, is one of the most devastating diseases in history. The enteric plague, also known as the pharyngeal plague, attacks a person's digestive system and can arise as a result of exposure to infectious aerosols or by ingestion of infected meat.
The other forms of the disease are the pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection, and the septicemic plague, which affects a person's blood systems.
The bubonic plague is caused by a bacterium and is characterized by chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and the formation of black boils in the armpits, neck, and groin.
Update May 21, 2022. Monkeypox outbreak is popping up in several nations around the world, including Canada, US, and European countries.
We are in the last days! Jesus is coming SOON! A peace treaty is being signed on September 15, 2020..between Israel and the UAE (Arab nation)…This could be the beginning of Daniel 9:27, covenant with the many that….when it is confirmed (strengthened), could kick-off the final 7 years of mankind's self-rule on earth.
Daniel 9:27 And he (antichrist) shall confirm (strengthen) the covenant with many for one week (7 years): and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Eyes open! God Bless!!!👀
Abraham Accords – Is this the covenant that WILL BE CONFIRMED (Daniel 9:4-27)?