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Night of Truth @ GR Church in Grand Rapids
Pastor, Author and Speaker Stephen Black with Coram Deo Ministries from Oklahoma City shares testimony and Biblical Truth in God's Divine Intent in Human Sexuality and looking at the roots of LGBTQ+ chaos.
"No one Born Gay" - Largest Study Ever Conducted Finds No Genetic Link
How the "born gay" fiction changed social perception of homosexual behavior Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -- There's no such thing as a single "gay gene" that drives a person's sexual behavior, concludes the largest genetic study ever conducted on the issue. Nearly half a million genetic profiles from the United States and the United Kingdom found no causality between genetics and same-sex attraction.
The Power of Humility and Confession: Characteristics of Freedom Realized
Synopsis article from my book Freedom Realized
Prophecy of Pride
The Prophecy of Pride article written by Stephen Black, is revealing how the so-called "rainbow banner" is the pride banner which is a cursed banner revealing the spirit of this age of destructive sexual perversion in pride which is bringing destruction. Time is short!
"The Falling Away" in Our Day
I am deeply concerned at the lack of personal love and devotion towards Jesus Christ, and the lack of desire for the Word of God and devotion towards The Church of Jesus Christ. Prayer and witnessing because of the Joy of Salvation is missing with many. Fear and immorality are made normal in our day, and we are experiencing a great falling away of the once believers.
Six "Supremes" Vote for the United States to Make LGBTQ+ Behavior Equal to Race and Sex
The Six "Supremes" - The Black-robed 'gods' of the United States try to legislate from their unholy bench making LGBTQ+ behaviors equal to race and sex/gender. The tragic ruling -- Bostick vs. Clayton County -- June 15, 2020
Southwest Prophecy Ministries - Freedom Realized Interviews
Southwest Prophecy Ministries' President, Dr. David Schnittger Interviews Stephen Black, Executive Director of First Stone Ministries about Freedom Realized and the continued corruption of LGBTQ+ chaos infiltrating the Church.
Gone Too Far Press Conference at The Press Club in Washington, DC
The Gone Too Far Press Conference Videos from the Press Club Press Conference, February 6, 2019 in Washington, DC
Is Oklahoma Ready to Ban Counseling and Therapy for Sexually Confused Youth?
Is Oklahoma Ready to Ban Counseling and Therapy for Sexually Confused Youth? Oklahoma HB2456 by Rep. Jason Dunnington, who is being used by the LGBTQ community to further their obvious goal of recruitment of binding children into LGBTQ+ chaos. People who have common sense can see this goal. The goal has always been recruitment and the normalization of homosexuality. Laws banning therapy and counseling for youth are clear, they demand that sexually confused children to enter the ranks of the LGBTQ+ community and not find any resolve of traumas or true freedom. The bills are truly the "MUST STAY GAY!" bills being forced on our youth across our nation. Unfortunately, there are few bold pastors or courageous leaders willing to call attention to this erosion. This is tragic in our day. Don't be naive folks, this really is about recruitment and lust.
Believe or Not to Believe -- University of Central Oklahoma Forum on Spirituality & Sexuality Discus
The student organizations: Valid Worldview, S.A.F.E - Student Alliance for Equality, and UCO- The Center - Women's Research Center BGLTQ+ Student Center invited: Trey Witzel, Associate Pastor, First UMC of Edmond, and Kris Williams with Q Space LGBTQ+ Facilitator, NorthCare, VS. Dr. Robert A.J. Gagnon, Professor of The New Testament, Houston Baptist University, author of "The Bible and Homosexual Practice (Abingdon Press) and Stephen Black, Executive Director, First Stone Ministries, author of "Freedom Realized - Finding Freedom from Homosexuality & Living a Life Free from Labels" (Redemption Press), all to a forum discussion debate. The invitation was to have a civil discussion and debate on LGBTQ issues and what the Bible says. This was Monday, October 15, 2018, located in Constitutional Hall, Nigh Student Center, University of Oklahoma, Edmond Oklahoma. The Moderator was Dr.David Macey.
No One Is Born Gay!
I like Camilla Paglia's statement: "Homosexuality is not normal. On the contrary, it is a challenge to the norm. Nature exists whether academics like it or not. And in nature, procreation is the single relentless rule. That is the norm. Our sexual bodies were designed for reproduction (by God, I would add). No one is born gay. The idea is ridiculous. Homosexuality is an adaptation, not an inborn trait."
Media Meltdown: Why Truth Matters
As a Christian communicator, you have an advantage in today's crazy world. You know the Source of truth. What a powerful idea. We face many who are like Pilate and cannot discern truth when it is right in front of them. This is willful blindness. Our job as communicators is simple; tell the truth.
Repenting from Incomplete Teaching and Statements Concerning Holiness
Stephen Black publicly repenting from communicatiing a statement that leads to dumbing-down the real goal of holiness.
Freedom Realized Book Review by Dr. Bill Muelenberg
Author and Culture Warrior Bill Muehlenberg exposes the evidence of cultural decline, the erosion of values, the decline of civility, the denial of truth and the elevation of unreason. He is devoted to exploring the major cultural, social and political issues of the day. His books offer reflection and commentary drawing upon the wealth of wisdom found in the Judeo-Christian tradition in addressing several areas of corruption in our culture. Bill offers reflective and incisive commentary on a wide range of issues, helping to sort through the maze of competing opinions, worldviews, ideologies and value systems. Therefore he is astute in giving a clear evaluation of a book like Freedom Realized. Bill says, This important new book can be roughly divided into three sections: the amazing story of Stephen Black; how churches and Christians should respond to the issue of homosexuality; and lastly, the testimonies of 16 other ex-homosexuals.
Imagine With Me A Different Kind of Missionary: The Ex-Gay Minister
I wanted to give some insight to the "Different Kind of Missionary" found in those who give of their lives for Jesus in an "ex-gay" ministry. I want you to really think about what the ministers in "ex-gay" ministry are facing in this day as a very different kind of mission! First Stone Ministries, along with 40 ministries like ours, and several counseling agencies within the Restored Hope Network, are laboring together in helping individuals, churches, families, and friends to process through all the cultural ambiguity, misunderstandings, and lies about the sexual revolution of all things LGBTQ+. It is overwhelming!
God is Sovereign! A Reminder From An Art Katz Quote
Reminded of the prophecy concerning Art Katz. He gave a warning in 1980 about Exodus International. A really good reminder that God is sovereign and HE KNOWS!
Two Interviews with Arthelene Rippy on the Home Keepers Program
Stephen Black was interviewed on the Arthelene Rippy Home Keepers Program on January 5, 2018 in Tampa, FL. The two segments were aired on January 23 and 24, 2018. The interviews are about "Freedom Realized - Finding Freedom From Homosexuality & Living A Life Free From Lables."
Americans For Truth About Homosexuality Banquet and Teach-In Day
Stephen Black presented at the Americans For Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH) Banquet and Teach-In.
Deliverance from Shame through the Power of the Holy Spirit
Shame, that is, toxic shame that puts a believer in bondage must be released in confession, receiving prayer and release in the power of the Holy Spirit. On November 5, 2017 Dr. Sam Storms, Senior Pastor at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City gave a powerful message on freedom of toxic shame.
Freedom Realized Book Interview, Stephen Black Interviewed by Peter LaBarbera
Peter LaBarbera interviews Stephen Black on his new book, Freedom Realized, Finding Freedom From Homosexuality And Living A Life Free From Labels
What Would St. Paul Say to The Church Embracing "Gay Christianity" & "Spiritual Friendships"?
A Biblical answer to what St. Paul would say to the American Church Embracing So-called "Gay Christianity" and "Spiritual Friendships" in our day. "Gay Christianity" is being promoted at an alarming rate in several places in the Church worldwide.
"Gay Christianity" is Coming Into The Church
Radio Interview and Article on so-called "Gay Christianity" infiltrating the Church. Janet Mefferd interview airing August 24, 2017, and the article content address a critique on "Single Gay Christian" book by Gregory Coles.
FSM Staffs' Adventure To The National Restored Hope Network Conference
First Stone Ministries' Staff traveled by SUV across the Southwestern part of the USA to San Diego, CA to participate in the Restored Hope Network Conference. This is an update about our adventure there and back.
Overview of Homosexuality
This message (on an "Overview of Homosexuality") was shared with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma's SKOPOS - Tightrope Session in 2014. Joseph Thiessen, FSM Office Administrator also shares his testimony.
A Thorough & Scholarly Video Presentation of The Bible and Homosexual Practice by Dr. Robert Gagnon
Enjoy these thorough and scholarly videos on the subject of the Bible and homosexuality. Dr. Robert Gagnon, Associate Professor of the New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary gives an amazing presentation at Skyline Church in San Deigo, CA. Based upon Dr. Gagnon's fantastic work, "The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics", this excellent video presentation is presented here to give clear answers from the Bible texts and Bible hermeneutics.
Trying to Appease Critics? ~ A Devotion from Proverbs 5
Trying to Appease Critics? ~ A Devotion from Proverbs 5
I originally posted this on Saturday, April 5th, 2008 after I read and listened to Proverbs 5. I could not stop thinking about it. It was an unusually experience. I read it in eight versions of the Bible. I was in my car listening to the audio in the NET version of the Bible. My spirit was stirred and the Lord gave me the following for me personally, but also for anyone who reads this, especially for those entangled with debating those in op...Read More ➔
Who's Tracking Proposition 8 Contributors? Why and to What End?
Who's Tracking Proposition 8 Contributors? Why and to What End?
Watching Bill O'Reilly on the Factor tonight this story broke on his policing the Internet segment. Who is tracking Proposition 8 contributors with an interactive GoogleMap online database? This is very disturbing! Financial contributors to campaigns are a part of public records and are there for accountability, as they should be. But, what is the purpose of the anonymous person and/or group who developed the Prop 8 Maps site, with Google's help to post this inf...Read More ➔
Eternal Pleasures from God's Hand
Eternal Pleasures from God's Hand
"The world is fading away. But if you do the will of God, you will live forever." 1 John 2:17 NLT Everything that is worthy of your time, attention, devotion, and affection comes to you from God. His voice will bring you healing words, His hand will give you good things, and His presence will give you eternal pleasures. The world has nothing new to say to you that your heart needs to hear, nothing new to give to you that your heart needs to rece...Read More ➔
"Hannity & Colmes" ~ ENDS ~ It Now Becomes "Hannity"
"Hannity & Colmes" ~ ENDS ~ It Now Becomes "Hannity"
I have been watching the last segment of Hannity & Colmes (FoxNews.com) this evening. I was very impressed with Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes in how they ended their show tonight. They were both very professional, spent time actually blessing one another, recalling the last 12 years and airing highlights, they were very complementary of one another, even admiring each others differences and ended the show with a fun gift exchange. They seem to actually enjoy one...Read More ➔


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While puberty in girls brings obvious changes, including breast development and the onset of menstruation, the changes boys experience may be less obvious. As a consequence, parents may wonder when to talk about puberty with their sons. And when they do tackle the topic, they might be unsure of what to say.
In our Dad Issue, Dr. Lewis First, chief of pediatrics at University of Vermont Children's Hospital, discusses the pubertal changes that boys undergo and how and when parents — of any gender — can broach these sensitive subjects.
KIDS VT: Why is it important to have a conversation about puberty and sexual development?
LEWIS FIRST: According to a recent study, at least half of all high school seniors and college students surveyed say that their parents never talked to them about sex or puberty, and, for those who did, the conversation lasted less than 10 minutes. That's a problem because kids are exposed to so much misinformation about body image and sexuality, so separating fact from fiction becomes a critical parental responsibility. The problem is, your child is not going to ask to have "the talk." So I encourage parents to have these conversations not once but continually throughout childhood.
KVT: At what age should these conversations begin?
LF: The best time to start is during toddlerhood, when parents should teach kids the anatomically correct names for body parts, including their genitals. It makes these discussions much more natural. Once kids move on to preschool and early school age, that's a great time to broach the subject of consent, "good touch" versus "bad touch" and where babies come from.
KVT: When should parents broach the subject of puberty with boys?
LF: Male puberty tends to begin between ages 9 and 14. From ages 6 to 9, kids are old enough to understand puberty, so parents can start teaching boys the basics of the changes they should expect. It's much easier to have this conversation before age 9 because pre-pubertal kids are usually curious and willing to listen and learn. Once puberty sets in, a discussion about it can become more awkward, especially if their friends are experiencing changes that they are not, or vice versa.
KVT:What topics should parents cover?
LF: Parents should tell boys that their voice will change, that the size of their penis and testicles will change, and that they'll start to get body hair and body odor. Even if kids laugh or don't want to make eye contact, 6- to 9-year-olds are going to listen intently. You can have the conversation while riding in the car because neither person needs to look at the other. Also, it may be useful for parents to tell their own story, such as, "I struggled with it, and I don't want this to happen to you." Or, "I want you to know that you can always talk to me about anything, even if it's confusing or embarrassing.
KVT: What are boys' most common fears or concerns?
LF: Typically they include involuntary erections, breast enlargement (which can transiently occur in about two thirds of males but is often not as visible as it is in girls and usually disappears a year or two after the onset of puberty), changes in penis and testicle size, masturbation, acne, and nocturnal emissions or "wet dreams." Boys should be told that all these changes are caused by rising hormone levels, so they don't need to worry about them or call unwanted attention to them in others. Wet dreams may cause boys some anxiety but they should be told that they're normal, most common during puberty and generally subside. When parents talk about these topics nonchalantly, it normalizes these experiences and makes them less embarrassing.
KVT: How can parents broach the subject of penis size?
LF: A parent might say, "I have friends who tell me their sons worry about the size of their penis. If that's a concern for you, it shouldn't be, because by the time puberty is over, everyone's penis is about the same size." Boys should be taught that size is determined largely by genetics and that what a penis looks like erect is very different from what it looks like flaccid. Boys should also know that no product on the market will increase the size, length or girth of their penis, and that none of the drugs they may see advertised for erectile dysfunction are appropriate for children. If they have further questions or concerns, they can speak to their health care professional.
KVT: Are there issues parents should discuss with kids that weren't a concern when they were growing up?
LF: Yes, the importance of privacy. As puberty hits, parents should talk to their kids about social media and make sure that kids understand that posting pictures online of anything related to their own or others' sexual development is not a way to respect themselves or others.
KVT: Anything else?
LF: It's important that when parents talk to boys about what they experience, they should also talk about what girls experience — menstruation, breast development, growth spurts that occur earlier than in boys — because it further promotes the idea of mutual respect for bodily changes. If mothers talk to their sons, they can be just as effective as fathers. And if a mother doesn't feel comfortable discussing these things with her son, she should ask his father, a relative, pediatrician, coach or another male friend. It's also critical that parents ask their kids' teachers what they're being taught in school. Parents should familiarize themselves with the curriculum and its timing because this is a great time for parents to insert their own values into the conversation. Finally, whatever they do, parents should never tease a child who's going through puberty. The best thing is to be matter-of-fact and provide honest and intelligent answers.

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Review: Strong cast confronts challenges of 'Doubt'
"When in doubt, abstain." Thus spake Zoroaster in 700 B.C.
"Doubt requires more courage than conviction does, and more energy." So said John Patrick Shanley in 2004.
The playwright chose "doubt," that place between belief and disbelief, certainty or distrust, for the title and theme of his darkly funny Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play set in 1964.
North Fork Community Theatre
Old Sound Avenue, Mattituck
Performances continue Jan. 27 and 28, Feb. 3 and 4 at 8 p.m.; Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 at 2:30 p.m. The Jan. 28 performance is followed by a talk-back with director and cast.
For tickets, visit nfct.com or call 298-6328.
The plot dramatizes the balance of power between Sister Aloysius (Marilee Scheer), a nun who is certain even if truth is not, and Father Flynn (Alan Stewart), a young priest whom she suspects of molesting one of her students. The battle is between the fierce, forbidding school principal and the priest who preaches love and who wants to be believed. As written, they crash into each other, their perception clouded by paranoia like two semis blinded by fog on the expressway.
The clash on the Mattituck stage, while perfectly functional, attractive and well turned-out, lacks the combustion of human anxiety and urgency.
The excellent Marilee Scheer continues to amaze and delight with her ability to feel and project the heart of each one of the varied characters she plays. Alan Stewart is a skillful director as well as actor, but somehow the struggle between them is never death-defying. As film folk say, "The chemistry is wrong."
Or perhaps the role of Father Flynn is not written as clearly as one might wish. Mr. Shanley's writing was enormously successful with the ebullient screwball comedy "Moonstruck," for which he won an Oscar. It seems less so in this subversive narrative. His old-fashioned storytelling is as clear and direct as Arthur Miller's and as full of local color as Horton Foote's. But it never has the poetry of Tennessee Williams or the musicality of August Wilson, and for all the wonderful prose in the world, it is the poets who shape our lives.
One of the great satisfactions for the audience at this production is the appearance Deborah Morgenstern, who plays the mother of the boy who may or may not have been involved to some degree with Father Flynn. In just one scene, this actress presents a whole woman, integrity intact, and we know her and care what happens to her.
The other role in the cast is the self-effacing Sister James, whose nature is to submit to Sister Aloysius in all things. When the principal asks what class she is teaching, Sister James answers, "Art," and suffers a bull's-eye put-down, "Waste of time!" Rebecca Mincieli has the challenge of being yes-woman to her boss and at the same time projecting a person in her own right.
One of the play's themes is the treatment of women's lack of power in the Roman Catholic Church and Ms. Scheer handles this beautifully. So does Mr. Shanley, who also hints that what led to the church's scandals regarding young boys was the "doubt" people had about what was right and what was wrong.
We are all familiar with the fear and/or courage involved in making decisions, in taking sides and the irrevocability of certain choices. The play "Doubt" helps us understand and, like all really good theater, allows us to see we are not alone.


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Lo and behold springtime may want to make an appearance. A nice bonus with sunshine and warm temperatures near 60! Didn't think that was coming ... neither did anyone else. Good surprises ... are ... well ... GOOD!
Good News: No snow today. It is snowing above us (see radar picture) but it is evaporating before it reaches the ground. Yea!
Bad News: This means it is chilly outside (although it will "warm" up some to upper 40s … still chilly for the time of year with temperature averages approaching the middle 50's)
Good News: Cold push of air is strong and will not allow Saturday's storm to, "round the corner" and organize until it's too far SE of our area. Yea!
Bad News: This means it is cold outside.
Good News: Monday/Tuesday's storm may be pushed to our south also.
Bad News: It means it is chilly outside.
Good News: It tries to warm up later next week into next weekend.
Bad News: It looks like it will fall short and remain on the chilly side overall.
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Pastor Terry. He received his bachelors degree in Meteorology from the State University of New York at Oneonta, in 1994. The education continued as a hobby by reading the blogs of some of the best forecasters in the business. Although forceasting the weather is an imperfect science, it is a pleasure to follow what the Creator has made.
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Just as every generation needs a revolution, so too does it need a new SEGA Genesis Collection. The first 28-game package arrived on PlayStation 2 in 2006; three years later we received the excellent Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection on PS3 and Xbox 360, packing a much meatier 48.
Now here we are with the latest bundle, SEGA Genesis Classics, collecting 53 little pieces of our childhoods (those of us born in the '70s and '80s, at least). It's a good selection, featuring a variety of absolute bangers (Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage) and some cult favorites (Shining Force, Landstalker), though some glaring holes in the lineup prevent it from feeling comprehensive, but this is the best way to sample the SEGA Genesis library today without the actual original console, CRT television, and carts.
I revisited all 53 games for this review and found that about 90% of them are still fun to play today. There is a nice variety on display here, showcasing several different sides of the Genesis' personality – brawlers, platformers, RPGs, puzzle games, and, um, whatever Decap Attack is.
Here's the full game list:
- Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
- Alien Soldier
- Alien Storm
- Altered Beast
- Beyond Oasis
- Bio-Hazard Battle
- Bonanza Bros.
- Columns
- Columns III: Revenge of Columns
- Comix Zone
- Crack Down
- Decap Attack
- Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
- Dynamite Headdy
- ESWAT: City Under Siege
- Fatal Labyrinth
- Flicky
- Gain Ground
- Galaxy Force II
- Golden Axe
- Golden Axe II
- Golden Axe III
- Gunstar Heroes
- Kid Chameleon
- Landstalker
- Light Crusader
- Phantasy Star II
- Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
- Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
- Ristar
- Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
- Shining Force
- Shining Force II
- Shining in the Darkness
- Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
- Sonic 3D Blast
- Sonic Spinball
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Space Harrier II
- Streets of Rage
- Streets of Rage 2
- Streets of Rage 3
- Super Thunder Blade
- Sword of Vermilion
- The Revenge of Shinobi
- ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron
- ToeJam & Earl
- Vectorman
- Vectorman 2
- Virtua Fighter 2
- Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
- Wonder Boy in Monster World
Highlights include Shining Force 1 and 2, which are a couple of the finest turn-based strategy games ever made. Streets of Rage could shake down Double Dragon. Gunstar Heroes and Dynamite Headdy are run-and-gun classics from one of the greatest action developers of the '90s, Treasure. Similarly, the obscure run-and-gun affair Alien Soldier, another Treasure joint, makes its North American debut here. Phantasy Stars 2 and 4 are still terrific JRPGs – you could kill 50+ hours with just these two quests. Beyond Oasis was SEGA's attempt at a Zelda clone, but it really stands on its own as a charming action-adventure game. And Landstalker is a clever isometric action-RPG.
But while there's plenty of meat on the bone, fans will no doubt find many of their favorites missing. For example, there's nothing here from Capcom or Konami. That means no Strider, Ghouls & Ghosts, Contra Hard Corps, or Castlevania: Bloodlines. Nothing from Disney, so the best version of the Aladdin platformer is in a whole other world. There are also no sports games in the mix, which is a bit of a surprise considering the Genesis' positioning as being the 16-bit console for that genre.
Those absences can be explained away with licensing complications, but there are also some notable and confusing first-party exclusions. Sonic 3, Sonic & Knuckles, and Ecco the Dolphin are all absent, despite being present for previous collections.
The "This Should Have Stayed Dead Award" goes to Virtua Fighter 2. This is not the respectable arcade version – it's the Genesis version, which never should have been attempted as the console simply cannot handle the 3D graphics. Instead, it spat out what IGN's 2007 Virtual Console review called a "nearly unrecognizable port that failed to capture even a hint of the magic of the arcade original."
The charming menu screen is presented as a '90s kid's bedroom with Golden Axe and Shinobi posters on the wall and a pretty radical Sonic the Hedgehog rug. You've got your game library displayed next to your TV, but I really wish we could see the box art – instead, we can only see the spines. There are some nice emulation settings, meta game challenges, and online multiplayer for 21 of the 53 games that aims to drag these '90s kids kicking and screaming into the twenty-tens. From Streets of Rage to Golden Axe to Altered Beast, now you don't need a friend IRL to play with (although you can still do that, too).
Note: This review was written several days before release and I haven't had a chance to try out the online multiplayer. I'm assuming it works since these aren't exactly the most high-tech games today, but if it turns out to be a disaster we'll update this review accordingly.
In addition to trophies/achievements, there are challenges for performing very specific feats in certain games. In Columns, you must start with a mid-game save and reach a score of 5,000. In Flicky, you're asked to complete round 10 in under two minutes. The collection tracks your number of attempts and gives you another goal to shoot for besides game completion or high score. I appreciate that this isn't a bare-bones pile of old games – SEGA gave us a little something new to chew on. (Speaking of high scores, there are online leaderboards for comparing your scores with the wider world of SEGA fans.)
As for emulator settings, there are various options for pixel smoothing and scanlines. One really nice feature allows you to slightly distort the edges of the screen in order to simulate the curved shape of a CRT television. Several different borders are available to frame your 4:3 gameplay with, including a few themed after Streets of Rage and Sonic.
Some of the adventurous emulator settings include a switch to disable the sprite limit. In theory, this would override a limitation built into the SEGA Genesis that prevents too many sprites from appearing on screen and slowing down the action, but a warning advises that it may cause "other graphical glitches." So have fun! I flipped the switch but didn't notice any discernible difference.
Then there's Mirror Mode, which reverses all gameplay and text on screen. Virtually every side-scrolling game ever created sees you walking right, but now with this revolutionary feature, you can walk to the left. All joking aside, it's a cool way to experience a game like, say, Streets of Rage 2 that you've played a million times in a fresh new way.


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Angelika Villa & Villa Frohsinn delight as part of the Spa Hotels Gastein!
The Villa Angelika is located opposite the Hotel Alpina and has 3 apartments between 35 - 110 sqm. 2 to 6 people can be accommodated in the apartments. Each apartment has its own kitchen.
For breakfast and/or dinner, you can book and is served in the Hotel Alpina. During your stay you can enjoy all the stated hotel services at the Hotel Alpina, and of course, the spa. The "Gingerbread House", next to the Hotel Alpina, is an absolute must! Book now in the holiday wonderland of Bad Hofgastein or give us a call and find out more!
The villa Frohsinn is about 20 meters from the Hotel Alpina, has 5 double rooms and 1 single room and 1 apartment with kitchen, living room, bedroom and child's bedroom. Breakfast and dinner are served in the Hotel Alpina. During your stay you can enjoy all the stated hotel services at the Hotel Alpina. Charm. Tradition. Welcome. Enjoy. Joy. As its name says ... in the Villa "cheerfulness" it can be holiday wonderful. We will see each other in Bad Hofgastein!


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Sweden's largest fuel company
Preem is the largest fuel company in Sweden, with a refining capacity of more than 18 million m³ of crude oil every year. We refine and sell gasoline, diesel, heating oil and renewable fuels to companies and consumers in Sweden and abroad.
Preem supplies more than half of Sweden's industrial companies and one third of the small companies with heating and energy products. Preem has a nationwide service network with some 570 fuel stations for private and commercial traffic.
Preem has over 1,500 employees, of which 950 work at our two refineries in Gothenburg and Lysekil, Sweden. Including personnel at distributors and partners, over 3,000 employees meet our customers under the Preem brand. Preem had a turnover of SEK 93 billion in 2018.


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Finnish Culture
It is not without reason that Finland is called the thousand lakes. Wherever you decide to rent your holiday cottages in Finland you will be greeted by lakes, rivers, canals and islands among forests and mountains. The lakes are spread throughout Finland, but particularly in the east you will find many large lakes. During your stay in one of our hand-picked holiday homes will be amazed by the natural beauty here and immediately see why Finland is called the thousand lakes. The beautiful scenery will no doubt be the focal point of your self-catering holidays in Finland. Finland is a wonderful holiday destination for both winter and summer holidays in Northern Europe; for skiing or an active holiday in the scenic landscape. NOVASOL offer everything from small cabins in the woods to large luxury homes near the lakes, many properties even come with their own sauna. Book your Finnish holiday cottages today and enjoy the countryside, learn about the country's culture and history or try the Finnish cuisine.
Holiday cottages in Finland - Lifestyle and culture
Nature is a big part of Finns' lives and they have a rich culture of outdoor sports and activities. If renting your holiday homes in Finland in the summer, you will find that many people enjoy recreational fishing, primarily fishing for pike. Another popular Finnish pursuit when it is nice weather is to go berry-picking. In the forests, one can easily find læklre berries and lovely mushrooms that you can take back to enjoy in your Finland cottages. Most of NOVASOL's self-catering holiday homes in Finland are located in the beautiful countryside, therefore are perfect to get close to nature and maybe even see bears, moose and wolves.
Year-round self-catering Finland
In summer there is daylight nearly around the clock and the west coast of Finland is one of the sunniest regions in Northern Europe, but in winter the temperature drops drastically and darkness takes over. As completely dark as it gets, the spectacular Northern Lights light up the landscape in a fantastic way; definitely a once in a lifetime sight to see if renting your holiday cottages in Finland in the winter months. In winter, large parts of the lakes freeze solid and you can go ice skating or try ice fishing during your holidays self-catering Finland. Children are also sure to enjoy a trip to Lapland!
Unique Finnish culture
When many of us think of Finland, we think of saunas - and there is good reason for this! It is estimated that there are 3 million saunas in Finland, which is incredible considering that there are only around 5 million Finns! Saunas are therefore an important aspect of Finnish culture and it is one of the country's favourite past times, with saunas being used in Finland for over 1,500 yeas! Many of our Finland holiday cottages come with their own private sauna; there is surely no better way to unwind during your stay in one of our self-catering holiday homes in Finland - and for the brave of heart it is traditional to then immerse yourself in the cool water of the lakes.
Active holidays - self-catering Finland
Finland is a wonderful destination for family holidays in Northern Europe and provides the perfect setting for an active holiday for both children and adults. If you choose to rent your Finland accommodation in Northern Finland, there is ample opportunity for skiing at one of the many ski resorts. Here there are slopes for all ability levels, so you can safely take the kids skiing in Finland whilst staying in one of NOVASOL's comfortable self-catering holiday homes. Finland also great conditions for fishing, if you want to catch the evening meal yourself!
Activities in Finland
At many of these lakes can also rent canoes and kayaks if you want to experience the landscape from the water. The country is also dotted with huge forests, parks and a wonderful wildlife that invites memorable afternoons spent hiking and biking during your self-catering holidays in our Finland accommodation, which is really an opportunity to get away from everyday hustle and bustle and surround yourself with new experiences for all senses. Therefore, Finland is perfect for those in search of activity during their holidays in Northern Europe, as the country offers something to do for children and adults at all times of the year.


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Nourishing Our Whole Selves
"The difference between a good meal and a great meal is time—how long we linger at the table—whether it be a special occasion or a Sunday supper of leftovers. To break our schedule as we break bread is an opening for the Spirit."
—Milton Brasher-Cunningham, Keeping the Feast: Metaphors for the Meal
It had been a long week, and I was so. tired. After being cooped up at work all day, my partner and I decided to take a walk to a local burger place to grab some tasty food that didn't require much work on our part. As we were getting ready to walk out the door, I realized that what I really wanted to do, more than anything, was to eat a burger and fries while I read my book...but that felt a little rude, given that I was headed to dinner with my partner who I hadn't seen all day, and who I really enjoy spending time with.
But I also did really want to read my book.
So, despite the fact that it went against all the conventions of politeness, I told him that what I really want to do was go out to dinner with him and then completely ignore him while I immersed myself in the novel I was reading. And because he totally gets me, he agreed, and we traipsed down to get burgers, my book in my hand.
I could have, of course, come home to read my book after dinner, in the quiet of my own house, on my comfy couch, under a blanket—which might sound like the perfect reading environment. But ever since I was a kid, lingering over a meal with my book has felt like a luxurious experience. There is something magical about not having to leave the table as soon as I finish eating, about prolonging the experience of the meal and just doing something indulgent.
And reading while I eat is a specific pleasure for me, differing from lingering at the table in conversation. The joy of reading nourishes my soul and mind in a distinct way that feels particularly satisfying, and combining that with the physical nourishment of my body refreshes and rejuvenates my entire being.
I can't tell you what I ate that night, or what I read, but the feeling of sitting in the restaurant with my book has stuck around.
Spirit of Life, help us to remember that our souls and minds need sustenance as much as our physical bodies. May we delight in the ways we find to provide this nourishment to our whole selves. Amen.


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Hazelight Studios, the indie development studio behind A Way Out, has announced that the title has sold over 1 million copies in just over two weeks. As an EA Originals title, this has apparently even taken Electronic Arts by surprise as according to industry sources, their estimates has the title only selling 900,000 copies over its lifetime.
We just found out that #AWayOut has sold over 1 million copies, in just over two weeks! Words cannot describe how much this means to us. Thank you to all of you for your support!
— Hazelight Studios (@HazelightGames) April 13, 2018
Our Take
Given A Way Out being an EA Originals title, this is excellent news for both the industry and Hazelight Studios. We hope that Electronic Arts continues to greenlight smaller titles so they can potentially achieve this level of success and therefore make more unique games.


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TORONTO, ONTARIO - April 27, 2006 - Romios Gold Resources Inc. ("Romios") (TSX VENTURE:RG) is pleased to announce that it has entered into option agreements with the Galore Creek Syndicate of Vancouver, British Columbia to earn a 100% interest in each of the Trek Property and the Royce/Porc Property. Romios also has a right of first refusal to option the "JW Property". These properties (Trek, Royce/Porc and JW properties) may encompass gold-copper porphyry systems thought to be the same age as the Galore Creek intrusions which host the Galore Creek and Copper Canyon porphyry deposits.
Romios can earn a 100% interest in the Trek Property, subject to a 2% Net Smelter Returns Royalty in favour of the optionors, by paying a total of $115,000 in cash option payments, issuing a total of 500,000 common shares and expending an aggregate of $2,000,000 on the Trek Property over four years. Romios must pay $15,000 and issue 50,000 common shares on closing and spend $150,000 in the first year on the Trek Property. Romios can earn a 100% interest in the Royce/Porc Property, subject to a 2% Net Smelter Returns Royalty in favour of the optionors, by paying a total of $110,000 in cash option payments, issuing a total of 500,000 common shares and expending an aggregate of $1,000,000 on the Royce/ Porc Property over four years. Romios must pay $10,000 and issue 50,000 common shares on closing and spend $75,000 in the first year on the Royce/Porc Property. Romios can option the JW Property on the same terms as the Trek Property.
The transactions set out herein are subject to approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.
The Trek Property consists of 5 land tenures which cover 2,693.27 hectares of land (approximately 26 square kilometers) in the Liard Mining Division. The property is located in the Galore Creek area of northwestern British Columbia and lies within the large parcel of land which houses NovaGold Resources' Galore Creek Project (13.75 million ounces of gold, 156 million ounces of silver and 12 billion pounds of copper as per the NovaGold website). The Trek Property expands upon property previously staked by Romios which is bordered on three sides by NovaGold ground and also encompasses two prospective NovaGold claim blocks namely, the five Sphal claims and two Kim claims.
During the period 1988 to 1990, grid-based geochemical and geophysical surveys, geological mapping and basic prospecting resulted in the discovery of a number of potentially important copper-gold occurrences on the Trek Property, identified as the Grey, Heel, West and Gully Zones. Grab samples collected across a width of 1.8 meters on the Grey Zone assayed 4.2% copper and 1.13 grams per tonne gold. A second sample across a width of 1.5 meters assayed 4.9% copper and 1.34 grams per tonne gold. A grab sample collected across a 5 meter width at the Heel zone assayed 1.1% copper, 7.6 grams per tonne gold and 117.0 grams per tonne silver. The West Zone occurs in very close proximity to NovaGold's Sphal Claims but extends onto the Trek Property where a single sample collected across 1.5 meters assayed 3.0% copper and 5.83 grams per tonne gold.
The only drilling carried out on the Trek Property was in 1993 when Warner Ventures Ltd. drilled 6 short holes into the Gully zone, a semi-massive sulphide shear vein system. Two of these holes intersected significant gold-copper mineralization but the lack of funds at the time prevented Warner from carrying out further drilling to evaluate the significance of this mineralization. Hole TRK93-1 intersected 10.4 meters grading 1.49% copper and 1.5 grams per tonne in gold and Hole TRK-93-4 intersected 6.0 meters grading 1.26% copper and 3.1 grams per tonne in gold. Surface chip samples of massive pyrrhotite and chalcopyrite across a true width of 3.6 meters from the surface exposure of the Gully Zone assayed 5.31% copper and 8.77 grams per tonne gold. No further work has been carried out on the Trek Property since 1993.
The intersections and grades referred to above have been derived from reports provided to Romios by the Galore Greek Syndicate. A qualified person has not confirmed any of the results referred to above and the assay results may not be in compliance with NI 43-101. The data is relevant to the property interest being acquired by Romios but may not be reliable.
The Royce/Porc Property is located within the NovaGold claims and consists of 2 land tenures which cover 1,320.613 hectares of land (approximately 13 square kilometers) also in the Galore Creek area of the Liard Mining Division. In 1989, Royce Industries Inc. acquired operation of the PL 7 to 11 claims and carried out property-wide mapping and prospecting. Gold mineralization was discovered in three zones, namely North Creek, Split Ridge and Split Creek canyon. The PL 12 and 13 claims were staked by the joint partners in February, 1990 to cover the drainages that yielded anomalous samples on the north side of North Creek and the projected trend of gold-zinc mineralization northwest of Split Creek canyon. During the 1990 field season, Royce Industries Inc. extended geological and geochemical coverage and evaluated the known showings. The results of this work enhanced the Split Ridge showings. Hand trenching discovered lode gold mineralization at the "JEFE" zone on Split Ridge and a float sample containing 769.2 grams per tonne gold was discovered 400 meters north of the Jefe zone that led to the recognition of the "ROLLS ROYCE" zone.
The analytical results of detailed litho-geochemical sampling at the Jefe zone extended the gold mineralization southerly for approximately 70 meters. The highest gold values, such as those returned from samples 9103-38 (13.10 gpt or 0.382 opt gold in trench number Tr91-100) and 9103-42 (10.23 gpt or 0.298 opt gold in trench Tr 91-06) are associated with sulphide-rich quartz veining with gold values generally diminishing with the vein widths. High gold values correlate with elevated values of copper, zinc, silver and arsenic. Lead values are erratic and antimony values are consistently low.
The intersections and grades referred to above have been derived from reports provided to Romios by the Galore Greek Syndicate. A qualified person has not confirmed any of the results referred to above and the assay results may not be in compliance with NI 43-101. The data is relevant to the property interest being acquired by Romios but may not be reliable.
In addition, the Company has a right of first refusal to option the JW Property which lies to the northwest of NovaGold's Galore Creek Project and is completely within the NovaGold ground.
Romios intends to carry out a combined, helicopter-borne magnetic and electromagnetic survey during the forthcoming field season followed by a detailed ground exploration program to assess the significance of the known copper-gold occurrences on the properties and to evaluate any geophysical anomalies identified in the airborne survey.
For the purposes of the disclosure in this press release, Garth Kirkham, P.Geoph., a director of the Company, is the Qualified Person ("QP") in accordance with NI 43-101.
To find out more about Romios Gold Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RG) visit our website at http://www.romios.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This Press Release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those factors discussed in filings made by us with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties, such actual results of current exploration programs, the general risks associated with the mining industry, the price of gold and other metals, currency and interest rate fluctuations, increased competition and general economic and market factors, occur or should assumptions underlying the forward looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Romios Gold Resources Inc.
Tom Drivas
President and a director
(416) 221-4124
Romios Gold Resources Inc.
Thomas Skimming
Vice President and director
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New Breckenridge development would add workforce housing units
A proposed development just outside of Breckenridge could create new workforce housing in the Upper Blue. Officials are still hashing out the details, including a rezoning and potential density bump to the privately owned plot.
Currently zoned as agricultural land, the forested property at the intersection of Baldy and Sally Barber roads is one of few locations previously identified by the county as an appropriate site for affordable housing. At a mild slope, the 23.4-acre parcel has town water and sewer access and is near an existing bus line.
"We had a very productive worksession with the Upper Blue Planning Commission last week, and we are working diligently to revise the proposal in order to reflect the comments and suggestions provided by the UBPC, staff and all referral agencies," said Jeff Francis, a Breckenridge resident involved with the project.
The Trails at Berlin Placer would include 10 single-family lots, 20 duplex units and 20 deed-restricted townhome units. In total, 40 percent of the total units will include some sort of deed restriction.
The units would help meet housing needs in the Upper Blue River Basin, based on Summit County's 2013 Housing Needs Assessment. While the assessment will be updated again this summer, it previously identified a need for 101-161 for-sale units targeting households at 80- to 120-percent AMI.
"Generally, we're very supportive," Summit Housing Authority executive director Jennifer Kermode said. "Whatever number of units they want up there — put them in. We can always use more."
She added that she approves of the floor plans for the deed-restricted townhomes ranging from two to three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
"It certainly fits for families," she said. "It looks like a very nice project."
trails and taps
As it is currently zoned, only one unit of density would be allowed on the property. Once rezoned as a planned use development, Summit County's Transferrable Development Rights Program could bring in the needed density from rural, backcountry areas. The land would still remain within the county's jurisdiction, and Breckenridge would provide public water to the project.
"They're interested in receiving water from us and getting the tap fees waived for deed-restricted units in the process," Breckenridge assistant community development director Mark Truckey said. "We have done that on numerous projects before. Council did indicate they would be potentially interested in doing that."
During a Tuesday, Aug. 9 work session, Breckenridge councilmembers said they would be open to the possibility, if a few changes to the development were considered.
"We would recommend reversing the number on the affordable units," Breckenridge town manager Rick Holman said.
Town council echoed his request to see a larger proportion of workforce housing units on the property, with 60-percent deed-restricted and 40-percent market-rate instead of the inverse.
Breckenridge Mayor Eric Mamula said he would consider waiving tap fees for the property if the workforce housing units were integrated among the other properties on-site.
"I don't like how the affordable units are tucked next to the road, and the rest is spread out," he said.
"I really, really dislike how they have the affordable separate from the market (units)," Councilwoman Elisabeth Lawrence added.
Town council's recommendations matched those suggested a few weeks prior by the Upper Blue Planning Commission. Specifically, commissioners agreed the site was appropriate for affordable housing, but that they would like to see reduced density, more clustering of single-family lots and a higher ratio of affordable housing overall.
Nearby homeowners, on the other hand, had their own list of concerns. Several requested a reduction in density to protect area wildlife and allow more privacy for the surrounding neighborhood. One Baldy Road resident even requested the property be disallowed entirely.
"Besides the quality of life that we enjoy in this home, our property values will undoubtedly be drastically affected," he wrote. "I am well aware of the current growth in this area, and that residents and workers need a place to live. This 60-unit plan seems like an unusually massive project for this area."
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported the area is a sensitive habitat for wildlife species, including mule deer, elk, moose and black bears. The developer has proposed setting aside open space throughout the parcel, including around the Barney Ford Trail, which crosses through the area. A separate parking area near the trail and Sally Barber Road is also on the books.
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When is an operation necessary on an ectatic aorta?
Submitted by Norbert on 11/19/2014
Many factors determine the need for surgery on the aorta. The degree of expansion is a prominent factor. The anatomic location of the ectatic segment is also important. The decision regarding surgery should be made by a cardiovascular surgeon experienced in aortic surgery who will be familiar with the patient and his entire clinical condition.


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United States - Other Security Related Flight Information and Procedures
The FAA publishes the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) which provides basic flight information and air traffic control (ATC) procedures for use in the National Airspace System (NAS); and an international version, the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), which contains parallel information to the AIM. For ease of search, certain sections of the AIM and AIP are highlighted throughout this website. The AIM and AIP, in their entirety, are located via the following links:
National Security and Requirements for Civil and Foreign State Aircraft Operations in United States Territorial Airspace
Comprehensive requirements for civil and foreign state aircraft operations to or from, within, or transiting United States territorial airspace, are located in the National Security sections of the FAA's Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). The AIM and AIP National Security sections are located via the following links:
- AIM (National Security Chap 5 Section 6
- AIP (National Security Section ENR 1.12)
- Updated Contact Information for Diplomatic Clearances (PDF)
The above links for the AIM and AIP National Security sections include information on the following requirements:
- Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
- DVFR flights
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Advance Passenger Information System (APIS)
- Diplomatic clearances
- FAA/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airspace waivers
- TSA aviation security programs
- FAA flight routing authorizations — FAA flight routing authorizations may be required for certain aircraft operations from the following countries as designated by the U.S. State Department: Cuba, Iran, The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), The People's Republic of China, The Russian Federation, Sudan, and Syria
National security in the control of air traffic is governed by 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 99, Security Control of Air Traffic that can be found via the following link:
Interception Procedures
In an era of increased national security threats, it is important to be aware of the possibility of being intercepted by military aircraft, particularly if entering U.S. airspace from abroad. Pilots should be familiar with intercept procedures located in AIM and AIP and be prepared to readily comply. Be advised that non-compliance may result in the use of force. Current NOTAMs should be checked for any updated intercept procedures. Interception procedures are located via the following links:
Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA)
Pilots must be aware of the Washington, D.C. Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) and use caution when flying in airspace within 60 nautical miles (NM) of the DCA VOR. Pilots must complete the mandatory FAA online course for special awareness training on the DC SFRA/DC FRZ prior to flying within 60 NM of the DCA VOR. It is strongly recommended that all pilots flying VFR within 100NM of the DCA VOR also complete this training. The FAA's DC SFRA special awareness training course can be found at the following link:
The inner airspace of the DC SFRA is the Washington DC Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ), consisting of highly restricted airspace that includes prohibited areas P56A and P56B. Additional requirements apply to pilots flying within the DC FRZ. Aircraft suspected of making unauthorized entry into the DC SFRA may be alerted by laser lights directed at the aircraft by the Visual Warning System (VWS). More information pertaining to the DC SFRA, DC FRZ, and the VWS is located via the following links:
- FDC NOTAM 9/1811 (UAS special security instructions DC SFRA/FRZ) (PDF)
- FDC NOTAM 9/1812 (special security instructions DC SFRA) (PDF)
- FDC NOTAM 0/0053 (special security instructions DC FRZ) (PDF)
- FDC NOTAM 0/3929 (special security instructions Leesburg Maneuvering Area) (PDF)
- Visual Warning System Information
Special Use Airspace and Other Airspace Areas
Pilots must remain aware of airspace where flight operations may be limited, restricted, prohibited, or where special flight rules are applied, such as Special Use Airspace (SUA) and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) areas. Pilots must review Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)s in areas of their intended flight operation route to determine impact. The FAA provides other sources of information via the following links:
- AIM SUA Section 3-4-1
- AIP SUA. Prohibited Restricted and other areas
- FDC NOTAM 0/0367 Special Security Instructions for Sporting Events (PDF)
- FDC NOTAM 6/8818 – Special Notice (Overflight of Nuclear Power Plants, etc) (PDF)
- FAA SUA website
- FAA TFR website
Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT)
Under 32 CFR 245, Plan for Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT), procedures may be implemented to identify and control air traffic within a specified air defense area in the event of air defense emergencies, defense emergency, or national emergency conditions. When emergency conditions prompt implementation of ESCAT, flights will be required to comply with any airspace and/or flight restrictions that may be issued in support of National Defense or Homeland Security initiatives. Information pertaining to ESCAT is located via the following links:
- AIM ESCAT Section 5-6-12
- AIP ESCAT Section ENR 1.12-1.12 (PRN website)
- ESCAT Advisory Circular
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General Operating and Flight Rules in United States Airspace
Flight rules that govern the operation of aircraft in United States territorial airspace, including pilot responsibilities, airspace rules, aircraft requirements, and other flight-related regulations is located via the following link:
Subpart H, in the above link, addresses foreign aircraft operations and operations of U.S.-Registered Civil Aircraft Outside of the United States including the following specific regulations:
- Part 91.703 Operations of Civil Aircraft of U.S. Registry Outside of the United States
- Part 91.711 Special Rules for Foreign Civil Aircraft
- Part 91.715 Special Flight Authorizations for Foreign Civil Aircraft
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FAA flight plan guidance for both domestic and international filers
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Because Mexico spans several climatic zones and a diverse topography, its cuisine varies from region to region. As such, it's grossly unfair to stereotype Mexican food. It's true that until recent years, most of the Mexican restaurants in the Albuquerque's area featured the cuisine of the border state of Chihuahua, Mexico, typified by menus offering refried beans, enchiladas, chiles rellenos and the like. The past decade or so, however, has seen the influx of Mexican restaurants serving mariscos, the surprisingly fresh cuisine of the Mexican states bordering its coastal waters.
The 2008 introduction of Dahlia's Central Mexican Cuisine in Rio Rancho was therefore intriguing. My hopes were that Central Mexican cuisine might mean the cuisine of Oaxaca and Puebla, two regions renown for moles. Alas, the family who owns Dahlia's is from Guadalajara, the largest city in the state of Jalisco which borders the Pacific ocean and is not, as the restaurant's name might imply, centered geographically in the nation of Mexico. A common misperception might be that the menu would then include, if not specialize, in mariscos, the incomparable seafood prepared so well in the Mexican states bordering the Pacific.
Mariscos do indeed have a prominent place on the menu, but so do several house specialties not commonly found in other Albuquerque area Mexican restaurants. It isn't, as we found out quickly, necessarily any regional cuisine or specialty that makes Dahlia's Central Mexican Cuisine a special restaurant. What makes it special is the operating principles by which this family owned restaurant operates.
Those principles center around preparing healthy and delicious meals for their customers with the use of all-natural ingredients such as grain-fed, hormone-low meats. Many meals featuring meats are prepared by using marinades of limes, grapefruits and oranges to kill off enzymes. The restaurant prides itself on not using trans-fat oils on any of its meals, all of which are prepared fresh on a daily basis. That includes the seafood which is prepared using wine butter and self-ground spices for flavor.
In no way does all natural mean dietary and bland. Dahlia's family has been in the restaurant business for more than a decade and is well-versed in pleasing hungry patrons. The recipes used have been passed on from generation to generation and are intended not only to nourish the body, but to please the palate. If you want a variation to something on the menu, accommodating cooks will prepare your meal to your exacting specifications.
Also prepared fresh daily are the blue, red and yellow tortilla chips made on the premises from white corn. The chips are made throughout the day and are kept crisp and fresh on a dual warmer. They are served with a fiery salsa which is complementary. It is a delicious salsa, the type of which you will devour two bowlfuls of before your entrees are brought to your table. Fresh onion, cilantro, garlic and jalapeño are its constituent ingredients, but deep flavor is its byproduct. The chips are crisp, thin and low in salt.
To wash down the salsa and chips, Dahlia's offers traditional horchata and offered sandia (watermelon) until the vendor proved unreliable. That's too bad. It actually tasted like natural watermelon not like an overly sweetened fruit punch.
The menu features several appetizers fairly typical of Mexican restaurants in the Albuquerque area. Opt instead for a cup or bowl of albondigas, a light and delicious Mexican comfort soup with hearty vegetable chunks and meatballs. Instead of several rice-filled meatballs, Dahlias cup-sized rendition includes only one meatball, but it's a large meatball, the type of which you might find served with spaghetti.
The vegetables–celery, carrots, tomatoes, red and green peppers–are cooked to perfection and the broth is lightly salted. There is a lot of flavor emanating from a steamy cupful–even with the slight whiff of cumin, a spice I'm not particularly fond of.
From among the house specialties, you'll find several not commonly found in Albuquerque area restaurants including banderillas. The term banderillas itself is quite interesting. In Spain and Mexico, bandilleras are the barbed metal tipped spikes that bullfighters drive into the bull's shoulders to subdue them before the kill. In Spain, bandilleras are the most common form of tapas. Essentially, this tapa consists of skewering sundry ingredients on a toothpick.
Fortunately, the banderillas at Dahlia's are gruesome only to vegetarians and the word is an offshoot of bandera, or flag. In fact, the menu calls banderillas "our patriotic dish, likely because some of the ingredients are the same colors (red, green and white) as the Mexican flag and because the skewer can be equated to the flagpole.
Seafood lovers will salute the camarones (shrimp) or scallops banderillas which are served with grilled bell peppers. onion, tomato and smothered with sauteed mushrooms on a bed of rice. This is a dish warranting a salute or two. For one thing, Dahlia's uses real scallops, not the imitation scallops some restaurants serve. Prepared in wine butter, the scallops are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that coalesce beautifully. The vegetables are all grilled to absolute perfection. The sauteed mushrooms impart their fungi flavor onto the rice, making it moist and flavorful.
Carnivorous cravings will be sated by meat or chicken banderillas. A skewer of tender and flavorful meat banderillas is pictured below literally covered by fresh vegetables, a grilled pineapple slice and fresh guacamole. Each meaty chunk is roughly an inch cubed and grilled to the peak of flavor. Honestly, the meat on these skewers is as flavorful as some of the best steak in Duke City area steakhouses.
Another Dahlia's specialty not frequently found in Duke City area Mexican restaurant are Enchiladas Suizas. Many of us don't think "melting pot" when considering the nation of Mexico, but the truth is, Mexico is a multi-cultural country. Any dish in Mexico labeled "Suiza" can be attributed to the country's Swiss immigrants, many of whom gravitated to the dairy country where they produced cheeses, yogurt and a unique version of creme fraiche called crema Mexicana.
Enchiladas Suizas are among the richest and most delicate in Mexico. Dahlia's version features rolled enchiladas topped with a green cream-based sauce topped with avocado and sour cream and imbued with the distinctive hint of lime. These enchiladas are not piquant in the least, but they are very flavorful and delicious. They are served with rice and beans.
Still another mouth-watering entree involves camarones (shrimp) wrapped in bacon and served with a cheesy rice, a grilled pineapple slice and a tangy, smoky barbecue sauce. The shrimp is kissed with the flame of a well seasoned grill and has a faint smokiness. The bacon is fried just enough so that it wraps completely around the shrimp. The barbecue sauce is a surprising complement to the sweetness of the shrimp.
Guadalajara, the second most populous municipality in Mexico, has much in common with Rio Rancho. Both are situated at an altitude just above one mile. Guadalajara is known as Mexico's "silicon valley" in recognition of its strong electronic industry. It is considered Mexico's high-tech capital on account of its leadership in software and informatics development. Rio Rancho, as many New Mexicans know, is situated on the "silicon mesa" along the middle Rio Grade valley.
Dahlia's Central Mexican Cuisine
2003 Southern Blvd., Suite 116
Rio Rancho, NM
LATEST VISIT: 14 February 2009
BEST BET: Enchiladas Suiza, Banderillas, Salsa and Chips, Aguas Frescas, Camarones


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Salatia was the Roman Goddess of salt water and Neptune's beautiful bride. Her name means "the salty one", a fitting name as all the worn seashells used in this collection were beach combed along the Atlantic Ocean at Neptune Beach in Long Beach, New York.
The Salatia collection is made from various worn seashells; the constant lapping of the ocean's waves wore down the seashells for years creating a striking, natural honey comb that is both beautiful and complex. The use of patina draws attention to the striking texture of rustic nooks and crevices in the seashell.


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When angels visit us, we do not hear the rustles of wings, nor feel the feathery touch of a the breast of a dove; but we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts. Oh, may you feel this touch, - it is not the clasping of hands, nor a loved person present; it is more than this: it is a spiritual idea that lights your path! The psalmist says: "He shall give His angels charge over thee." God gives you His spiritual ideas, and in turn, they give you daily supplies. Never ask for tomorrow: it is enough that divine Love is an ever-present help; and if you wait, never doubting, you will have all you need every moment. What a glorious inheritance is given to us through the understanding of omnipresent Love!
More we cannot ask: more we do not want: more we cannot have.
This sweet assurance is the "Peace, be still" to all human fears, to suffering of every sort.
From 'Miscelleanous Writings' by Mary Baker Eddy, discoverer and founder of Christian Science


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Discover the best top things to do in Omihachiman, Japan including Hachiman-bori, Azuchi Castle Ruins, Himure Hachimangu, Omishonin Street, Mt. Hachiman Ropeway, Shimmachi Street, Nobunagano Yakata, Chomeiji Temple, Ruins of Mt. Hachiman Castle, Kannonshoji Temple.
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My wife wanted to see this location after seeing many NHK drama's . Make sure you get your english explanation from the tourist information before departing by bus to give yourself some of the historical background. The main canal along which the merchants houses were located fell in to disrepair in the 1950's and was scheduled for landfill. However some citzens resisted the landfill and tarted cleaning up the canal. Walk along the canal and get a feel of the Edo period it represents. Riverboat tous are also available although we did not take one.
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There are so many rebuilt castle keeps in Japan, but the keep of this castle has not been rebuilt, although the castle was originally built by one of the most famous warlords of Japan. Actually, the fact attracts many Japanese castle maniacs. If you have been to some Japanese Castles and tired of ferroconcrete castle keeps, this one may be interesting. The admission costs JPY500 and it takes about one hour to see everything. The castle keep ruin is located on the top of 199 meters-high Mt Azuchi, so be prepared for many steps. It is a good idea to make a side trip to Hikone Castle, which has an original castle keep.
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This temple has some amazing festivals held here. I attended a Taiko (drum) festival as well as Sagicho (a float, fighting, and fire festival. For a video I helped make about it follow this link: http://youtu.be/vmYFAjv67uA but even when there isn't a festival going on, this is still a beautiful place to visit. There is also a really nice hike behind it!
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The views from the Cable Car are worth the trip to the summit, so if you visit Omihachiman and the weather is wonderful take the return trip and enjoy the view. From the top of the mountain you can see the street grids developed by Toyotomi Hidetsugu and you can also enjoy the beautiful view of Azuchi Mountain, Lake Biwa and the water canals. The cost of a return ticket on the cable car was about 800 yen.
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This street is one of the main ones where merchant families lived (like the Ban family), and the city has some museums dedicated to them. The Ban House is interesting, there are kimonos, folding screens, etc., and an overview of the history of the house. This place also holds links with Michigan and Kansas, so it's more interesting to me. An English tour is available and so are multiple building passes.
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As part of my cycling tour around Ōmihachiman, I stopped at Chomeiji Temple and decided to climb up the stairs which is something you shouldn't do (at least when it's summer). However, climbing the stairs will reward you with a view of Lake Biwa and the temple features some beautiful pagodas. Everyone is really friendly too, and didn't mind bantering with me in Japanese.
3.5 based on 36 reviews
All that seems to be left of the castle is the remnants of a stone wall so it was quite disappointing to find that there is nothing of the castle itself, but the ride in the Cable Car and the view is worth the visit. We also visited the shrine that was on the summit. The town itself is also worth a visit as there are some lovely preserved streets here and you can ride in a boat along the waterway that was pleasant on a hot summer day.
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I recently did a week-long juice fast at a wellness center. Upon arrival, I was handed a questionnaire asking about my eating habits and how often I suffered from each of a long list of ailments.
"I'm really struggling here," one of my fellow fasters confided one day. "It might be because I lied on my questionnaire," she confessed. "They asked how often I had headaches, but the only options were never, often, very often, or constantly. I get a headache once or twice a month. That's not often! So I just checked never."
I immediately saw a ramification of poor questionnaire design: An unclear scale leading to confused respondents leading to inaccurate data leading to the wrong actions being taken.
Whether you're doing an academic study or a simple intake questionnaire, scales are serious business! People take information from a scale just like they do from a question. A survey interested in measuring people's drinking habits might use a scale like this:
How many alcoholic drinks do you consume in a typical week?
None * 1-2 * 3-4 * 5 or more
Someone who has 7 drinks a week might be hesitant to put themselves in the uppermost category, thinking it implicates them as a heavy drinker. This scale might lead to more comfort on the part of respondents and more accurate data:
Fewer than 5 * 5-8 * 9-12 * 13 or more
Whether and how scale points are labeled (is it 1-4 or "excellent, good, fair poor"?), the number of points, and even the spacing of scale points can all impact data dramatically— and making sure all respondents can accurately place themselves on a scale is critical!
Lesson learned: When it comes to respondents giving accurate, actionable data, scales are as important as the question wording!


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I decided to see how many different butterflies I could spot and identify today – on just a short stretch of wild flowers on the roadside, I spotted these three…. And a few more that flew off before I could get a photo of them!
This butterfly refused to open its wings further out, so I'm not absolutely certain on the full markings. It could possibly be a Small Heath, but there's probably several other butterflies that look similar!
This one was a little easier to identify – it's a Ringlet, which is commonly found in woodlands. The large circular pattern on the wings seems to be unique to this type of butterfly, although apparently the actual number and distribution of the rings can vary.
I think this last one is either a Gatekeeper a Meadow Brown. Apparently they are very similar, with the main distinguishing feature being a row of white dots on the hind wing. Of course the hind wing wasn't visible from this angle, so I can't be certain.
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By Sarah Klein
Mayoral candidate Brian Bowman outlined on Wednesday what his first 100 days in office would look like.
His first orders of business would be to evaluate CAO candidates and meet with outgoing Mayor Sam Katz on transition issues.
"Winnipeggers need a mayor who can hit the ground running after election day," said Bowman. "This 100 day plan clearly outlines my priorities for our city and it's something that I want the citizens of our city to hold me to. It's our plan to create an effective council, tackle our crumbling streets and roads, and to bring real accountability back to city hall."
From October to November, Bowman would review senior administration staff positions, post his meeting schedule online, meet with construction industry officials to discuss infrastructure and implementation of tendering changes, as well as meet with the premier, Minister Chief, and senior federal minister regarding Winnipeg's FairShare and BuildWINNIPEG partnership.
December and January would be spent meeting with post-secondary stakeholders about establishing a research chair for infrastructure research, and meeting with Tourism Winnipeg to look at making it an independent body. Bowman would also hold regular council meetings to introduce several new motions, start visiting other jurisdictions to promote Winnipeg and hire a new CAO.
A town hall meeting would be held to report on Bowman's 100 day progress.


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The Marion Master Urban Farmer Workshop Series is an intensive educational program developed by OSU Extension.
This series of evening workshops is designed to help individuals learn how to produce and market all kinds of food products in an urban environment. While the workshop content will be introductory, individuals who already have some experience growing or marketing food products will benefit from participating.
There is no cost to the community but registration is required. All congregations, community members, and interested farmers are welcome!
Week 1 Introduction to Urban Farming & Site Selection
Week 2 Pest Management
Week 3 Soil Health for Urban sites
Week 4 Hydroponic & Aeroponic Production
Week 5 Fruit & Vegetable Production
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The SKWAWKBOX would like to wish all its readers a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous 2017. Sadly, under this government, all too many of us will not enjoy either of those things.
Record numbers of people in this country, including over 120,000 children, will have no home of their own this evening to wait for Father Christmas. Disabled people are preparing for a £1500 cut to their income, imposed by a Tory government happy to spend hundreds of millions on refurbishing Buckingham Palace.
Many people in work are struggling because of low hours and poor wages, demonised for claiming benefits in spite of working hard to try to make ends meet, while in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and many other places, children go to bed each night – if they're lucky enough to have a bed – not knowing whether the house will be blown apart on top of them. Those escape the war-zones arrive to be vilified and kept in camps, treated as – and called – vermin.
So here's a Christmas carol for the country and world we live in, written by Andrew Weeks, a consultant at a cash-strapped, understaffed Liverpool hospital. I hope it doesn't apply to you as you read it – except for the last verse, which needs to apply to all of us.
Silent night, holy night!
Sleeps the world, hid from sight.
Homeless laid in alleyways bare
Rich men pass, full of Christmas fare
To sleep in uneasy peace,
Sleep in uneasy peace
Silent night, holy night!
Children cower, cold with fright
Scared of all that the darkness might bring
Bombs, or conflict, or beatings that sting
Where's the heavenly peace?
Where is the heavenly peace?
Silent night, holy night!
Comes the morn, warming light
Rouse in us transformative zeal
With resolve to truly make real
Justice this Christmas time!
Peace at this Christmas time
Justice this Christmas time!
Peace at this Christmas time
May the heads of those responsible rest uneasy on their pillows tonight. For the rest of you, God bless you and may the new year bring better.
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Don North was a war correspondent. A bang-bang man, up there with the very best of that elite breed.
He came out of Vancouver, worked at CTV, Global and CBC in Canada, and ABC, CBS and NBC in New York.
He reported from more wars and insurrections than most of us can name or remember. Vietnam, Cuba, Borneo, Cambodia, Afghanistan, El Salvador, Egypt, Israel, the Gulf, Bosnia, Kosovo and Iraq.
Last time I saw him he'd just come back from reporting on some war somewhere and was working on Inappropriate Conduct: Mystery of a Disgraced War Corespondent. It's a fine and angry book about how the Toronto Star betrayed its own correspondent, Paul Morton, back in World War ll.
Don hated injustice.
As the years slipped by and wars were won and lost, most of Don's colleagues retired gracefully to play bowls or go fishing.
But not Don.
He could never resist the thunder of the guns. The thunk-thunk-thunk of the 'copters and the noisy, gritty, urgent camaraderie of soldiers and journalists joined in battle.
When news came to Fairfax, Virginia, of yet another war in yet another foreign field, the old warhorse would casually mention to his lovely wife Deanna that he was thinking he might take his camera, drop over there. Just for a look. Maybe file a story or two back to the networks.
Don't worry, he'd tell her, I'm too old for all that battle shit. So I'll just hang around some safe hotel and work on backgrounders and forecasters. Nothing too risky. Nothing too dangerous.
Don was lying, of course.
Don, and war correspondents like Don, always want just one more battle. To go back where they belong. With all the other men and women who go to war, not to fight, but to report and risk their lives and hang out in hotel bars and swap stories of past triumphs and disasters and smell napalm In the morning.
And toast their many, many colleagues who died in the line of duty. Roughly one every week of the year for the last decade.
The lovely Deanna would know Don was lying about staying safe and smile sadly and remind him that he'd promised that the war he's just returned from would be his last.
But she understood.
Because she knew that Don— whatever else he was doing, however old he got — was always at heart a war correspondent.
And war correspondents, both by nature and choice, answer the call of the bang-bang because they must, because they have no choice.
If there's a heaven for journalists, I know Don will be there at the bar of an evening and they'll argue about wars and other things that matter and order another round and toast their comrades gone and those still working the honourable craft back on earth and remind them to get it first, but first get it right.
Don North died in bed at 80. He was a gentleman, a fine and decent man of considerable integrity.
And a first class bang-bang man.
Don and I worked together at ABC News in New York, later at CBC News in Montreal.


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Sometimes, opposites attract. This would be one of those times.
News coming out of Jive Software this morning is like some freakish beauty and the beast episode of The Dating Game. Portland-based Jive—known for its Social Business Software that opens the power of social features to business communications—has begun a tempestuous relationship with Microsoft SharePoint—the classically unwieldy "Intranet" solution.
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Melted Ice Cream Is Your Friend
Reading through Food Network Magazine's 50 Holiday Drinks booklet, you'll notice a couple of recipes that call for melted ice cream. Homemade eggnog usually requires making a custard, which isn't difficult to do, but takes time and makes a lot of cooks nervous. Melting a good-quality ice cream is a great time-saving technique that can give you the same rich, luscious end-product as making custard from scratch. In the booklet, you'll find a French Vanilla Eggnog ( recipe #16), but with the same combination of liqueurs, you could easily replace the French vanilla ice cream with coffee or chocolate ice cream. And with a little tweaking, such as replacing the crème de cacao with amaretto, you could push the limits even further by using a festive, seasonal ice cream flavor like pumpkin pie. Choose a couple of your favorite ice cream flavors and see what kind of fancy eggnogs you can come up with . . . have fun with it!
Whisk 3 cups milk, 6 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon nutmeg in a pitcher or punch bowl; whisk in 4 ounces each brandy and rum, 2 ounces crème de cacao and 3 cups melted French vanilla ice cream.


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The Art of Hacking Exhibition
DUE TO SUCCESS EXTENDED until November 26th, 2011
September 10th - November 26th, 2011 Opening: 9th of September at 18.00
With works by: Heath Bunting, Harmen de Hoop, moddr_, Cornelia Sollfrank, The Yes Men, ÜBERMORGEN.COM and Nancy Mauro-Flude/Mez Breeze/Sara Platon.
'The art of Hacking' focuses on the artistic side of hacking. The artists in this exhibition highlight the imperfections of our surroundings and daily lives. The projects subvert, improve on or circumnavigate 'official' systems and practices and offer alternatives. Superficially, hacking is often associated with spreading online viruses and other digital attacks. Officially these criminal activities are not really known as hacking, but as 'cracking'. The real practice of hacking is done based on far more positive and artistic motives. It's a state of mind and there are elaborate ethical codes within the hacker community.
In short creative hacking combines artists' technical skills with the optimism to solve problems and the urge to overcome artistic limitations. The basis for these works lies in a technical, online methodology that spreads into the physical world through the tangibility of the artworks. DOWNLOAD here information about all the works as PDF
About the works: The British artist Heath Bunting gives insight into the networks at play that constitute an identity, like banks, health care and education. By using these different networks Bunting creates new synthetic identities. In his 'Identity Bureau' one can purchase official and legal UK identities. This project has been made possible in collaboration with SKOR | Foundation for Art and Public Domain. http://irational.org/
The American creative activism duo, a pair of notorious troublemakers The Yes Men (Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno) targets leaders and big corporations who put profits ahead of everything else in order to publicly humiliate them, a practice that they call 'identity correction'. Next to displaying a few projects by The Yes Men, NIMk collaborates on a 'Yes Lab' together with the Amsterdam Fringe Festival, the Dutch Theatre Festival, SKOR | Foundation for Art and Public Domain, and Partizan Publik. http://theyesmen.org/
The office installation "DOUBLETHINK Knowledge Bureau" reflects and demonstrates both the Austrian art collective UBERMORGEN.COM's artistic actionism as well as the necessary tools and rules for any clandestine media hacking operation today. http://www.ubermorgen.com
The Rotterdam based lab moddr_ has hacked digital 'footprints' with projects like 'Web 2.0 Suicide Machine' and continues to do so more recently with the 'Bin Lover' project; a new piece by moddr_ residence artist Philipp W. Teister. 'Bin Lover' gives trashed files a new lease of life. The piece cleverly uses the apparent security of desktops, and will be shown alongside a number of related projects. http://moddr.net
The German artist Cornelia Sollfrank presents three works in which art hacking strategies are being used to deconstruct myths about genius, originality and authorship. http://www.artwarez.org
And by using the work by the Dutch artist Harmen de Hoop, you yourself can get started as an activist by copying and spreading pamphlets containing the text ABOLI$H CAPITALI$M NOW! in the public domain. http://www.harmendehoop.com
Error_in_Time(v.t_3)_ sister0, Ko66 and Netwurker_Mez give us insight into geek space from the perspective of a female hacker. This isn't a work about identity – its about identity theft. Nancy Mauro-Flude: Artistic and Conceptual Director, in collaboration, like any good homebrewed craft, with Australian artist Mez Breeze explores environments that involve online socializations or encounters. http://unhub.com/netwurker Swedish/Dutch Sara Platon founder of www.genderchangeracademy.com deals with computers the hard way, demystify its senses, follows the busroute to the CPU and touches its innerparts. Nancy Mauro-Flude exiled co-founder of Moddr_& a Genderchanger Academy convert, is based in Tasmania and continues her performance-based collaborations & interrogations of the possibilities and constrictions of media technologies. http://sister0.tv
With: • An artist talk by Heath Bunting, Harmen de Hoop, and moddr_ on Sunday the 11th of September at 15.00 hrs. • A panel discussion on the subject of hacking moderated by Jaromil and Cecile Landman with Rop Gonggrijp, Karin Spaink, Patrice Riemens and Heath Bunting taking place in October. • moddr_ presents several workshops within the framework of 'The Art of Hacking'.
Information about these activities will be announced on www.nimk.nl and via other social media. —
Opening hours: Tue – Fri from 1100 – 1700 hrs Sat 1st Sunday each month from 1300 – 1700 hrs entrance: 4,50 (2,50 with discount)
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Re/think Re/design workshop report
Workshop Jailbreak by moddr
Thursday 27 October 2011, 13.00-17.00 — read more
Identity Bureau Workshop: How to make a new identity
20 October 2011, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM — read more
Ethical Hacking
October 19, 8 - 10 pm — read more
Hippies from Hell - 10th anniversary
October 12th 2011 at 20.00 — read more
- Artist talks
Sunday 11 September 15 hrs — read more
The YES LAB in Amsterdam
September 5, 6 and 7, 10.00 - 17.00, De Balie (Salon) — read more
Opening: 9th of September at 18.00 — read more


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Knowledge Highlights 29 November 2023
Covid-19 and the outlook for a new normal: An interview with Allen & Gledhill Senior Adviser Lam Chuan Leong, Competition and Public Policy
As of 1 July 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has infected over 10 million people and caused more than 500,000 fatalities globally. Whilst this is not the first international health crisis stemming from novel coronaviruses or zoonotic (animal-originated) pathogens, the current Covid-19 pandemic, with its global spread and high infection rates, has brought about new and unexpected challenges for the global community in the health, economic and social spheres. In this interview, Allen & Gledhill Senior Adviser Lam Chuan Leong, Competition and Public Policy, shares his insights on Covid-19, other pandemics in the past, and how businesses and governments could prepare for a new normal in the post Covid-19 world.
To read the interview, please click here.
Lam Chuan Leong
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Chuan Leong is Senior Adviser in the Competition & Antitrust Practice as well as the Public Policy Practice of Allen & Gledhill. His key areas of interest and expertise are in the application of market analysis and micro-economics, particularly in regard to sectoral regulation of monopolies and externality pricing, in the field of transport policy and market efficiency. He has been involved in the privatisation of key government sectors such as the utilities and telecoms sectors in Singapore and also the structuring and use of Public Private Partnership projects such as the Sports Hub. Prior to joining the Firm in 2015, Chuan Leong was first Chairman of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS), a position he held for close to a decade, since its inception in 2005. Throughout his career, he has also held key positions across a broad range of government agencies. From 1981 to 1984, he served as Principal Private Secretary to the then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
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Knowledge Highlights 29 November 2023