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Yes, Xemnas still has this connection with Aqua as he is basically nothing but a Xehanort copy, therefore he also consists of remnants of Terra. Still it is true, just as the body of Ansem still reminds of Terra, there basically was still a small part of Terra left. For the sake of simplicity heart-wise they never made it too hard as in "well, his consciousness still had this heart connection with the body even though he was in his armor already, et cetera". Basically Terra had no chance in that body therefore what was still left or linked to it was fairly insignificant when Xehanort became a Heartless. Just as a Heartless is basically nothing but the heart corrupted by darkness and the consciousness controlled by the drive to find hearts, except for strong-willed people/Heartless like Xehanort, Sora, et cetera who still had control, once he became a Heartless this whole "Terra VS Xehanort" thing no longer was a thing. Actually even way earlier as we can see as there was basically nothing left of that inner fight after Xehanort fought Aqua in the final episode. So Xehanort had complete conscious control while Terra remained in the armor and even without the control on the surface Xehanort had to live in a body that deep within had those leftovers of Terra like the connection to Aqua which leads to the scene of Xemnas looking at her armor et cetera.
So long version short: Yes, there were links for Terra and leftovers in his original body but since Xehanort was too strong he never regained control and therefore the Somebody split affected Xehanort's being "and only those remnants of Terra like body, a few memories, et cetera" while Terra's essence remained safe in the armor.


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The big guns in the Android development/mod community (these guys are more than mere hackers) have had a week to look at the T-Mobile G2, and study the is-it-a-rootkit-or-not mess -- and one of Android's most respected and beloved developers has spoken. The problem with getting (and keeping) the G2 rooted correctly is because of a bug. According to Cyanogen (aka Steve Kondik), there is no fail-safe to reload the system, there never was such a fail-safe, and in his own colorful way claims we were lied to all along. He lays it all out in technical terms right here, but I'll try to break it down a bit.
The controller that writes files to the "disk" really isn't writing anything to the disk, but reports that is has done so. The NAND (that's what I'm calling a disk here) is locked the same way as every other HTC phone is, and no new system to protect the end user is in place. This is the exact opposite of what T-Mobile has told us. Whom to believe? Well I think you all know my answer to that one. [via @Cyanogen]

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Instagram VS TheWorlds50Best: food bloggers' list of top chefs and restaurants disagrees with food pundits
Instagram challenges the ranking of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2015: Joel Robuchon, Thomas Keller and Heston Blumenthal are the most tagged chefs on the social network of photographers. Jean Georges, Eleven Madison Park and Nahm divide the podium of restaurants.
Joan Roca, whose El Celler de Can Roca is first among the World's 50 Best, falls to 18th place. Massimo Bottura, 2nd, maintains a 7th place while René Redzepi went from 3d to 13th .
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Electronics giant Samsung has had its fair share of hits over the years, including a fair number of cell phones that have done pretty well internationally by cramming in as many features as possible into a slim and svelte form factor, while their line of LCD TVs have wowed audiences everywhere, not to mention a wide range of electrical appliances that serve millions of homes faithfully worldwide. How about hard drives? Well, Samsung is making a splash this time round with the S2 and S1 mini portable hard drives that is meant to end up with a road warrior and not to sit down idly at the desk in your home.
First off we have the S2 external hard drive that takes in a 2.5″ hard drive, while the S1 mini is much smaller at just 1.8″, so you can tell that the latter won't be able to store that much data while you're on the go, although that doesn't mean it has diminished performance. Using a USB controller inside the conventional hard drive, Samsung has managed to churn out devices with a smaller case footprint compared to its competitors, while the on-board technology will see a reduction in weight as well as power consumption, helping your notebook battery last much longer while you're out on the road with the S1 mini/S2 connected. Nice to know Samsung has furthered green technology in both models, boasting a power savings intelligence program that monitors the drive's use. This technology will coerce the drive into a low power "sleep mode" whenever the drive is left idle for 10 minutes or more.
You will be able to pick up the 2.5″ Samsung S2 in 160GB, 250GB, 320GB and 500GB capacities. Just in case you're interested in a size comparison, the S2 will be 17% smaller in terms of form factor compared to the rest of its competition. As for the 1.8″ S1 mini, that model is available in 80GB, 120GB and 160GB capacities. Look out for both in the US sometime in the fourth quarter.
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"Last push! We're almost done! This is the final ticket, everyone!" Janice chanted. "Yes, chef!" Mako rushed the black cod to the pass. "Behind, behind!" "Chef, I'm following with the garnish!" Jackie shouted, holding a small pan with hen-of-the-woods mushrooms. "Okay, service please!" Janice handed the completed dishes off to the services. "Yes! Last ticket! Can we start breaking down our station, chef?" Jackie looked at her, eagerly. "Yeah, go for it!" She smiled as the line cooks started cleaning up. What sucked about being on pastry was that Valerie had to wait for all of the savory dishes to be sent up before she could even start plating her own desserts. So she had to watch the other cooks clean up while her pastry team awaited the tickets. "Okay, so we have three panna cottas, one black forest, followed by two chiffon cakes and three rhubarb doughnuts." She began listing off the dessert orders after what felt like an eternity to the pastry cooks. The wait was at first annoying for Valerie, but she eventually got used to it. "Alright, let's go team!" It was her last service as executive pastry chef before she had to take her leave of absence for Warrior Chef: All Stars. She wanted this last service to end with a bang. "Yes, chef!" Megan and Daphne chanted.
"I like how your best service ever was also your last." Janice laughed. She was proud of how far Valerie had come under her wing. "Thanks, chef." Valerie beamed. It was bittersweet, leaving the restaurant. "We also have something for you!" Megan, Joseph, and Daphne walked into the walk-in pantry. "Close your eyes, okay?" Jackie laughed. "It's going to be a surprise." Mako teased. "Here it is!" The three chefs walked back out, carrying a large cake. "Holy crap!" Valerie was taken aback. She was expecting a good-bye gift of some kind, but she did not think it was going to be an entire multitiered layer cake. "When? How? What?" She never once saw that cake in the kitchen. When did anyone have time to make or even store it?" "We had it stored in Janice's fridge in her office, originally. But then we moved it into the pantry when you weren't looking." Joseph laughed. "Congratulations, kiddo. You're going to kick some major ass on Warrior Chef. Bring it home for us, okay?" "Will do!" She was almost crying at this point. "Come on, now is not a sad time! Let's all eat some cake and celebrate!" Janice began pouring champagne into the wine flutes. "Wait, I'm underaged-" "It's only to toast. Besides, you're a college student. Live a little!" Jackie chuckled. "To Valerie! May your future in our industry be a bright one!" They all clinked glasses. The team at Wish has been like a family to her. Valerie, trying her best not to cry, drank the bubbly white wine, ignoring the slight burn of the alcohol.
Meanwhile, Tarou and Timmy were in the library, studying for their final exams. The school year was wrapping up and that meant that they had to sit down and begin memorizing every little detail from each lecture and powerpoint that the school provided them. Somehow, both of them were doing well in school, despite all of the external drama in their lives, but that did not mean that they could slack off now. "Finals, finals, fucking finals." Tarou rolled his eyes. This was only the second "college finals" season he was experiencing, and like with his first time in the fall, it was just as unpleasant. Last semester, Tarou and Timmy had to pull all-nighters to land on the Dean's List, and because of how little of a focus school had been for both of them this semester, it felt that much more daunting for them to study and perform consistently regardless. Realistically, it was the stress affect both boys. But they both knew once their finals were behind them, that was one less thing that either of them would have to worry about.
"It feels like it's been forever that the three of us were studying together." Nate sighed. He was with Timmy and Jeffrey, in a classroom that they rented out to continue studying. It was the next day, and finals were just two days away at this point. "But yeah, how have you been doing?" "I've been good." Timmy smiled. "I heard about all of that Asian community drama from Gary." Jeffrey frowned. The two of them were in the same fraternity. "Are you okay?" "Yeah, it's all good now. It sucks that I'm no longer on e-board for any clubs, but at the same time, I have time to focus on my academics and myself." He smiled. "That's a great way to think. Also, Vincent was telling me the other day. You haven't really been volunteering lately, have you?" Nate pointed out. Nate was double majoring in computer engineering and business, so he had classes with Timmy, Jeffrey, and Vincent. "Oh, shoot, you're right." Timmy gasped. He had completely forgotten about Y.E.S. Between all of his personal drama and ACU, he lost touch of the things he was genuinely passionate about: helping others. "Well, I'm here all summer, so I'm definitely going to volunteer there more often." Timmy chuckled. "I'll be sure to let Vincent know. I didn't realize that he missed me." The Taiwanese boy joked. "Yeah, say it exactly like that to him. I'm sure he'll be real happy." Nate rolled his eyes.
"Alexa, how do you feel about Lodging?" Valerie was referring to the course the two of them were currently enrolled in. "I'm thinking we're fucked, but that's just me." A slim African American girl laughed. She was one of Valerie's few friends at NYU. They were currently studying for Lodging, but had no idea how to study for it because the professor had been not teaching the correct material for the entire semester; rather than talking about hotels, he instead focused on architecture and hotel design, despite testing them on hotel terminology, making the class unusually difficult. "Well, I'm sure you've got this. Ms. Valedictorian." The Singaporean girl poked fun at her. Alexa currently had the highest GPA out of anyone in the hospitality school, and one of the top five highest overall at NYU. "This is what I love about having smart friends. You make me want to get smarter so that I'm not the dead weight in this friendship." Valerie laughed. "Oh, shut up. You're great company." Alexa insisted, beaming. "Everyone in Hospitality tends to be fake. You're the most real person in this school." "Aw, thanks, boo." Valerie chuckled. Being around Alexa was fun, because despite her intellect, she was good company to have around between her great humor and love of baking.
"Tarou, can you read that book a little slower? I want to take pictures." Sarah looked at the model, holding up her phone. "Uh… I'm trying to study." The model pointed out. "Sh! You look so cute like that! Hold that face for me, please?" The Japanese male just rolled his eyes at the remark. Finals season was going to suck if it was going to be this unproductive. He was with Enya, Sarah, and Melissa at the performing arts library. And naturally, the three girls were busy fawning over the model and not taking their studies seriously. "How is it that the three of you made it on Dean's List last semester like this?" He sighed. "It's because we actually pay attention in class. Work hard, party harder." Enya grinned cockily. "Yeah, you just need to spend more time with us, and understand our ways." Melissa eyed Tarou, who rolled his eyes.


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Maryland hopes to bring home first championship since 1975
BALTIMORE – If there was one thing that could be expected when Duke and Maryland took the field at M&T Bank Stadium, it was a close, hard-fought game between two teams that had shown themselves to be well-matched.
When the teams first met on March 5, a goal by Duke's Zach Howell with three seconds left in regulation sent the game to overtime, where the Blue Devils claimed victory on a goal by Jordan Wolf with less than three minutes to go. When they faced off again in the ACC championship game on April 24, the Terrapins needed to score four of the last five goals to leave Durham with an 11-9 victory and the team's first ACC title since 2005.
In the third meeting, though, Maryland didn't leave any room for doubt. Senior attackman Grant Catalino led the offense with three goals, freshman goalkeeper Niko Amato stopped 13 of the 17 shots he faced, and the Terrapins stormed into the NCAA championship game with a 9-4 win against the Blue Devils.
"Maryland was too physical, too strong and too athletic today," Duke head coach John Danowski said, "and I think it showed. I loved the fight of our guys. We got knocked down a whole bunch and got right back up and right back into it, but not enough poise in the clearing game in the second half."
Duke went 12 for 17 in clearing attempts, including four of eight in the fourth quarter, as the Terrapins ran their lead from 6-3 to 9-3 before Christian Walsh closed out the scoring with just over two minutes to go. That, combined with 11 faceoff wins in 17 attempts, gave Maryland a leg up on the Blue Devils that proved vital to the victory.
"To hold them to 12 of 17 clearing," Maryland coach John Tillman said, "that's five possessions, and then facing of at 11-of-17, that's another five more possessions. That's 10 possessions in a big game."
Maryland needed the extra chances after turning the ball over 17 times – "I'm not sure, from an execution standpoint, that we were better than a C tonight," Tillman said – but it's hard to argue with results, and Maryland's results have been getting better and better of late.
Having played in NFL stadiums against Notre Dame and Syracuse already this season, Duke wasn't about to be intimidated by the size of the venue or the pro-Terrapin bent of the crowd. – "Once you're in the game, you kind of tune it out," sophomore midfielder David Lawson said – but as Maryland got physical with the Blue Devils, the reactions of the crowd amplified the impact of the hits.
"I think there's a few plays throughout the game, whether it was a ride, or a slide on defense, where we got a few good hits on them," senior attackman Grant Catalino said. "Those are always difference-makers throughout the game, that swing the momentum either back in your direction or more in your direction. When players step up and make those big hits, physical plays, it's huge for a team, especially with the crowd behind us. That just magnifies it even more. When you hear that roar after a big hit, that's a heartbreaker for the other team."
The Terrapins will look to make that crowd roar even louder on Monday, when they face Virginia for the NCAA championship. Representing a state that embraces the sport of lacrosse so emphatically, the opportunity to win a championship in the state's largest city is something that Tillman has learned to appreciate very quickly in his first season as the Terrapins' head coach.
"We look at what we have going for us," Tillman said. "The tradition that we have, the alumni that we have, a state that loves lacrosse so much, we look at it as a source of strength for us. It would mean so much to everybody that it makes us play harder and work harder because we can make so many people happy. It would be so great for the people in this state to have a championship in any sport, but for the sport of lacrosse, when almost every high school plays, it would be amazing. We run out behind that [state] flag, and not many teams do that, so we do play for more than ourselves."
And on Monday, the Terrapins will run out behind that flag one more time, looking to bring home the program's first NCAA championship since 1975.
"It's kind of a feeling that you're playing for the teams that played here the last 30 years," Catalino said. "It's not every year that a senior class gets to play on Memorial Day weekend for the championship. There's a lot of guys that wish they could be in our spots, but they're out in the stands cheering us on. They've supported us all year, and it'd be awesome to go out as a senior winning it."


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I look after Brad's departing back and stumble forward when a backpack makes hard contact between my shoulder blades. I search around for who nailed me and it's Brock the Jock.
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A da Vinci Goodbye
Sadly, our Curator of Special Exhibitions, Karen Lacy, is leaving us. For the past five years, she has helped bring our collections out from the basement and into the light of the galleries. Recently, she has been an integral member in the preparation and implementation of our special exhibitions. Before The Science of… Aliens moved in, Karen oversaw the construction, implementation, maintenance, etc. (you get the idea) of The Da Vinci Experience. So, we thought that the best way to say goodbye would be recreating one of da Vinci's most famous works. She did not want to be the center of attention, so we luckily had a back up. Take a look and see if you can tell me which piece of art we have recreated.
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Princeton Presbyterian Church (EPC) Sermon # 1326
Dr. Ed Pettus November 12, 2017 Deuteronomy 30:15-20
(This is an extended outline, not a verbatim transcript.)
"Why Do Bad Things Happen?"
The Problem of Evil
Why do bad things happen? Perhaps more poignantly, why do bad things happen to good people? It is the kind of question where we struggle with answers and with lack of sufficient answers. But, we are not alone. This has been an unanswered question since Genesis 2 & 3. In the garden of Eden there was this tree. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Adam and Eve were told they could eat of every tree in the garden. Trees full of fruit. Trees full of nuts and berries and everything they would need. But, we know how the story goes. The serpent, the devil, tells Eve that this one tree is better than all the other trees. The question is posed, "did God really say not to eat?" The temptation was great, to become like God and know the difference between good and evil. But the consequence of disobedience brought with it all the problems of evil in the world.
Evil is real. We see it everyday. We see it to extremes from time to time. We know its cruelty and senselessness. We've recently seen eight people killed with a rental truck in New York and 26 killed in a church by a gunman. We've seen in history millions killed in gas chambers or in what were called the killing fields in Cambodia. We've seen or heard about other evils that may not include killing – assaults of all kinds, arson, theft, political corruption, and on and on and on.
This is the problem of evil, the problem of sin, the problem of suffering. The technical term is "theodicy". This word comes from two Greek words, one for God and one for justice. The problem of evil is often couched in the problem of a just God in an unjust world. Why do such bad things happen if God is just, good, and powerful? The problem of evil is easy to see in the world, but much more difficult to understand in relationship with God.
Some philosophers and theologians have characterized the issue this way: They say that we can say that God is powerful, God is good, and evil is real. What we cannot do is say all three with any sense of coherence. If God is powerful and evil is real, then God must not be good. If God is good and evil is real, then God must not be powerful. If God is powerful and good, then evil would not exist. One other person added to those three that "God exists" and you can't hold all four of those statements together. However we might choose to frame it, the problem of evil brings us lots of questions about God and the world and justice and evil. Some atheists argue there is no God precisely because of this problem. Since there is so much evil in the world, and this so-called God has done nothing about it, therefore, no God.
But we would argue that we only know about evil because God is good! We would not know that evil is evil without goodness. We also confess that God has done something about evil by sending his one and only Son to die on the cross and be raised from the dead, that sin, death, and evil might be destroyed. Jesus is indeed victorious over all the problems in this world. One day we will know that redemption in its fullness, but for now we only see in part.
The Problem of Coherence
One of the problems is the problem of coherence. By that I mean trying to understand what the Bible affirms about life and what we experience in the world. Traditionally the biblical understanding of the world is that the good get blessed and the wicked get cursed. A classic example of this is from Deuteronomy 30:15-20 – 15 "See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. 16 If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. 17 But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear, but are drawn away to worship other gods and serve them, 18 I declare to you today, that you shall surely perish. You shall not live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to enter and possess. 19 I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, 20 loving the Lord your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them."
Psalm 1 also proclaims this notion of coherence.
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 4 The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; 6 for the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
There is a blessing in obedience. There is prosperity in delighting in the Torah. The wicked will be driven away and perish. This is exactly what we would expect in a just world with a just God. But we also know that the world has also suffered the consequences of sin and evil. The Bible will occasionally cry out against the injustices of our world. It will protest the apparent incoherence between the faithful affirmation that the good get blessed and the evil get whacked.
Jeremiah 12.1 is one such protest, "Righteous are you, O Lord, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive?"
Or Job 21.7, "Why do the wicked live, reach old age, and grow mighty in power?"
Psalm 73 also shows the struggle that God's people have had when the wicked seem to prosper and the righteous suffer. The Psalmist is envious of the arrogant, they have no pain, they prosper, they even curse heaven yet they have no troubles. Now, the Psalm does not end there, but comes to affirm that God will give them justice in the end. Perhaps that is all we can hope for is some justice in the end, beyond this life.
One of the strongest laments about evil in the world is from Psalm 44. It ends in this way, 23 Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever! 24 Why do you hide your face? Why do you forget our affliction and oppression? 25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust; our belly clings to the ground. 26 Rise up; come to our help! Redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love!
In dealing with the problem of evil and the problem of coherence, we must remember to whom we continue to pray. The Psalms of lament and protest are still prayers to the God in whom the pray-er has faith. If evil and sin and suffering were to drive the Psalmist away from God, we would not have prayers like this. But we have them because even when the wicked prospered and the righteous suffered, God is the one who is addressed in prayer. Faith is still practiced. Prayers are still offered.
What We Cannot Say
The Westminster Confession says that God is not the author of sin. We cannot say that God is the author of sin, based on James 1.13-17 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. 18 Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
1 John 1.5 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Psalm 5.4 For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you.
Our Confession says… "the will of created beings and the freedom and contingency of secondary causes are established by [God]" (WCF, Chapter 3). The confession recognizes that evil is a consequence of our free will, that evil does not come from God but is a result of our sinful desire and choices.
The Westminster Confession seeks to clear up the issue of the source of evil and sin in the world. The Bible sometimes seems to muddy the waters on who is to blame! Three claims are made in various places in the Bible. God causes/allows it. We decide for it. Satan did it.
(God) Isaiah 45.7 might be used to lean toward God as the cause, "I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the Lord, who does all these things."
(Us) James 1, read earlier, indicates it's our poor choices.
(satan) 1 Peter 5.8 tells us to "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour."
Presbyterians have tended to lean more toward the poor choices we make in our depravity. Other traditions talk a lot about the devil made me do it. And still some think in terms of God allowing evil to happen for one reason or another or for reasons we simply cannot understand. We might consider any of these three depending on the situation. But we really don't know for sure at any time.
What We Can Say
What we can say is that we don't know how to solve the problem of evil. Our best biblical effort is in the book of Job and Job 38-41 basically say that we are not God. We are not privy to the creation of all things or the inner workings of all that God has done and is doing and will do.
In the end what we can say is that God is with us through the evils and suffering of this world (Matt. 28:20).
What we can say is that Jesus died on the cross to redeem us from the evil of this world (Col. 1:20).
What we can say is that there will come a day when the fullness of redemption is realized with a new heaven and new earth (Rev. 21:1).
What we can say is that Jesus suffered for us that we might be forgiven (Eph. 1:7).
What we can say is that we will continue to trust in the mysterious God of the Bible (Heb. 2:13a).
What we can say is that we, like Job, don't know all the answers (Job 38-41).
What we can say, in not knowing all the answers, is that we walk by faith and not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7).
What we can do is weep with those who weep (Rom. 12:15).
What we can say is that we hold on to hope in the midst of suffering (Rom. 5:1-6).
What we can say is that God uses all things for His purposes (Rom. 8:28).
A Peace That Surpasses Understanding
Yes, bad things happen. Yes, we affirm God is good. We affirm God is powerful. We affirm that we don't know all the answers. But we know that God works in our hearts to bring forth faith, hope, love, and peace even in the midst of evil and suffering.
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Phil. 4.6-9
In the end we want to affirm that God gives us a peace deep within our hearts that surpasses our own understanding. In the end we want to affirm that the God of peace is with us through the evils and the sufferings and the hardships of this life. God's peace will guard our hearts and minds! That is, the Bible keeps telling us, do not fear. Do not fear because God is with us, because God will give peace, and because God is God. So we settle our lives in God's presence, with all our questions and all our complaints, we still maintain covenant with the One who sees it all as we see in part. And we weep with those who weep as God weeps with us.
We can give thanks that God is patient even in this broken world.
God is patient to give people time to repent...but at least one generation will not get as much time. 8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:8-9
Is all this enough for us? Is it enough to say that God is with us through injustice? Is it enough to believe that God has set the wicked on slippery places? Is it enough to know that God is patient? Is it enough to know that justice will prevail, someday? Yes it is! Because we know that God who is God. We know God's love, God's redemption, God's mercy, and all that the Bible reveals and promises.
We must be prepared to bring the peace of God into the lives of those who suffer, into the lives of those who have experienced evil. We can bring that peace by weeping with those who weep and being present as God is also present. We can bring a non-anxious presence to fearful situations and to the problem of evil, sin, and suffering. There is good news in Jesus Christ and therefore help for life in this world of darkness.


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Provides server version information to a plug-in module.
The csICalendarServer interface implements two methods:
Get the calendar server version.
Confirms that the interface was found and registered.
Plug-in modules can query the csICalendarServer interface to get version information about the running instance of Calendar Server. The object is valid for the full lifetime of the client, so Init does not return a reference.
Provide plug-in module with server version information.
PRUint32 GetVersion (PRUint32& aMajorValue, PRUint32& aMinorValue)=0;
The method has the following two parameters:
On return, contains the major version number.
On return, contains the minor version number.
NS_OK on success, non-zero error code on failure.
Use this method to identify the server's major and minor version number. The number is always greater than or equal to 1.0.
Confirm that the interface has been registered.
PRUint32 Init()=0;
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text: Your top 10 pregnancy worries solved Pregnancy Your 9 months 0 Midwife Anne Richley shows you how to beat those pregnancy complaints – and when to seek help. Nausea, tiredness and headaches – being pregnant can be daunting. Midwife Anne Richley looks at how to deal with pregnancy's 10 most common complaints and worries, and when you should talk to your midwife. 1. "I'm feeling so sick" "I was delighted nausea disappeared at around 12 weeks of pregnancy but now it's returned – six weeks before my due date. My midwife explained it's because my stomach – along with everything else – is getting squashed." Claire, 24, 34 weeks pregnant What's going on? Approximately 70% of women suffer from nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, particularly in the first 12 weeks. But don't worry, because normal pregnancy sickness won't harm your baby; she'll still get what she needs from you even when you're feeling awful. How can I ease it? Eating little and often. Getting plenty of liquids. Even if you can't face eating, try a fruit smoothie or an ice-lolly. Acupressure bands that are available at chemists or supermarkets – often used for travel sickness. When should I see my midwife? Despite adjusting your diet, you continue to vomit several times a day, have upper abdominal pain, are losing weight, feel generally unwell or are not passing much urine. This could mean you're becoming dehydrated or have an underlying condition. 2. "I'm tired all the time" "I've never known tiredness like this. By 2pm I can't keep my eyes open any more. It's as though I've been drugged." Gabby, 21, 10 weeks pregnant What's going on? In the first few weeks of pregnancy, your body works incredibly hard, so it's no wonder you're exhausted. You'll have times during your pregnancy when your body tells you to rest, and that's exactly what you should try to do. How can I ease it? Power napping. Even 10 minutes helps. Eating little and often. When should I see my midwife? You also feel breathless or light-headed as you may be anaemic and need iron supplements. 3. "I've had a bleed" "I had a very small bleed around 8 weeks and then around 12 weeks. It was very light, a bit like the end of a period" Liz, 32, mum to Macey, 3, and 32 weeks pregnant What's going on? A small amount of bleeding in the early weeks occurs in around a quarter of pregnancies. Often the cause is unknown, and women stay healthy to full term. There's an increased blood supply to the cervix in pregnancy and you may experience a little spotting after sex. If you're ever concerned, contact your midwife, who can reassure you or arrange further investigations if needed. How can I ease it? Avoiding sex if you've had a significant bleed during your pregnancy. When should I see my midwife? You have any bleeding as she can reassure you or arrange further investigations if needed. 4. "I'm all puffed up" "I wear sandals as my feet are swollen by lunchtime. Now I can't wear my wedding ring as my hands are swelling, too." Tina, 30, 37 weeks pregnant What's going on? Accumulation of fluid (oedema) is normal in pregnancy. Women mainly get it in their hands, ankles and feet but it can also occur in your face and abdomen, particularly at the end of the day or during bouts of hot weather. How can I ease it? Raising your legs when you're sitting and making circular movements with your feet from the ankles. When should I see my midwife? You have a sudden increase in fluid, particularly if you've had high blood pressure, as it can be a symptom of pre-eclampsia. 5. "My skin is itchy" "My bump gets incredibly itchy, especially at night." Laura, 32, mum to Nancy, 6, Bertie, 2, and 28 weeks pregnant What's going on? This is a very common problem, so don't worry. Lots of women find that their skin is itchy during pregnancy – particularly on their abdomen as it becomes stretched. How can I ease it? Moisturising daily with mild body lotion. Applying soothing calamine lotion to relieve the itching. When should I see my midwife? The itching spreads from your abdomen or becomes severe. There's a pregnancy condition called obstetric cholestasis, caused by a problem with the liver. It causes unbearable itching, often including the palms of your hands and soles of your feet. Mum's story "I had really itchy palms and soles" "In the last two months of pregnancy, the soles of my feet and palms were very itchy. When I mentioned this to my midwife, she sent me straight to the local hospital. I was put on a foetal monitor to check the baby and blood tests checked how my liver was working. Thankfully, everything was clear but I had more tests later in my pregnancy to check again." Nicolette, 35, mum to Bon, 3, and Catalina, 3 months By Anne Richley, midwife 0 Comments Share Like this article? Showing of Uh-oh! You need to be logged in to do this... Sign In Sign Up Load more posts Write a comment


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Creation as Science: A Testable Model Approach
to End the Creation/Evolution Wars
Hugh Ross
291 pages, $21.99
Few individuals are better qualified than Hugh Rossminister with a Ph.D. in astronomyto apply a balm of common sense to the increasingly heated debate over creation and evolution.
His newest book begins with a much-needed reminder that "God has revealed himself to humanity in two books, the written record [the Bible] and the record of nature." In other words, we should never be forced to reject science in order to embrace the Bible, or vice versa.
Ross is also adept at reclaiming the theological implications of accepted scientific theories, such as the Big Bang. In addition, he chides certain Christians who engage in evolution-bashing without offering "a definitive explanation or evidential defense of their own beliefs about life's origin and history."
So does this book fulfill its promise to "end the creation/evolution wars"? Not really.
Readers on both sides of the line will argue with Ross's creation model. And those looking for specific, scientific experiments to support his theory (as I was) will be disappointed.
Still, Creation as Science opens the door for meaningful dialogue between proponents of creationism, evolution, and Intelligent Design.
And that is definitely a step in the right direction.
Related Elsewhere:
Creation as Science is available at ChristianBook.com and other retailers.
Hugh Ross is founder, president, and director of research at Reasons to Believe, an organization "established to communicate the uniquely factual basis for belief in the Bible."
A video of his lecture on "Creation as Science" is at Google Video.
An excerpt from Creation as Science is available from NavPress.1


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Finally, after a week of hiatus, now I am getting my time back.
Last week was filled with meetings and had a flu which didn't even want to leave after several days of medication.. Left me with no energy. *nyawanyawaikan lol
Now can slightly *goyangkaki
Today started off with a final meeting of the quarter. Headed of to Kota Damansara and took two wrong turns and thank god we arrived on time. #mondayblue
Then when going back, my waze's work place turn became OUG instead of Cheras. Was like eh why going to Old Klang Road one.. #mondaybluegamestrong
Now got a ticket for double parking. #mondayblack Hahaha didn't even bother move my car.
Oh well only looking forward for lunch.
Does this look like eating clean meal? #macamyes
I really like the panfried chicken. Just a really simple marinate, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt. Simple and yummy.
Did you see my geometric vase? That's my Taobao loot, only RM20 plus. Pretty le.
Back to Monday blues.


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Entertainment Trailer Of Atizaz Hasan's Biopic 'Salute' Is Out By Sidra Ayaz Published: Sep 8, 2016 ShareTweet 1 SHARES Theatrical Trailer of Shahzad Rafique's upcoming Pakistani biographical film "Salute" is finally out. Photo Facebook The story revolves around the life of martyr Aitzaz Hasan, who sacrificed his life while preventing a suicide bomber from entering his school of 2,000 students at Ibrahimzai village of Hangu, on 6 January 2014. Photo Facebook Here's the trailer, Salute is directed, written & produced by Shahzad Rafique. The film stars Ali Mohtesham, Saima Noor, Ajab Gul, Nayyar Ejaz, Pervaiz Kaleem, Adnan Khan, Rashid Mehmood, Jalal Haider, Mahnoor and others. ShareTweet 1 SHARES RELATED STORIES 1 Entertainment This Photographer Made People Recreate Picture They Took Years Ago By Mani Published: Nov 16, 2016 0 2 Entertainment Disney Princess Re-imagined As Curvy Women Are Gorgeous By Ahmed Akhtar Published: Nov 9, 2016 0 Comments Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * You may use these HTML tags and attributes:   <acronym title="">
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Image caption: here is a typical "finish him" message in Mortal Kombat that appears when you have knocked out your opponent's health bar 2 rounds in a row. Note that Liu Kang has the option to perform a brutal fatality on Kano if the person playing him chooses to do so. The Mortal Kombat series is one of many twisted games out there.
In my years growing up and seeing the evoloution of gaming, I have noticed a very interesting trend these days: there have been many different twisted games out there and some of them are surprisingly popular. In this blog I will talk about a few of these games. I have at least 7 games in mind, though this post will be too long if I talked about them all on one post, and so I will break up this article into several posts. The first two games I will talk about are the Mortal Kombat Series as well as Grand Theft Auto.
Disclaimers: 1)given the mature nature of these games I am about to talk about, this post may be offensive to some (though the idea with this post is to give a commentary about these titles), and 2) never try anything you see in these featured games (especially) at home. Ever! No fights to the death, jacking cars or anything like that (unless if you are trying to go to jail as doing stuff you see in these featured game in real life will certainly land you in hot water for sure).
Game #1- Fight to the death (literally) in The Mortal Kombat Series
Fighting games have been around for quite a while, with early titles including Mike Tyson's Punch Out, Double Dragon, Battletoads, as well as the classic Street Fighter series (especially Street Fighter 2), with modern hits beign titles like Street Fighter 4, Wii Sports Boxing, and Soul Calibur. In most fighting games, the aim is to knock out the opponent and win. Usually the fight goes the best of 3 rounds and you win either when you wipe out your opponent's health bar 2 rounds in a row or when time runs out. Of course, there is also the Mortal Kombat series, which puts fighting games into a whole new ball game. On the surface, the Mortal Kombat series will appear to be much like any other typical fighting games out there. The fights lasts 2 to 3 rounds and the objective is to wipe out your opponent's health bar. However, one huge thing that sets Mortal Kombat appart is that upon defeating your opponent in the final round (unless if time runs out first), the game's narrator (Shao Khan?) will say "FINISH HIM!" and when that happens, you basically have the option to literally kill your opponent (if you know the right button combination as well as the distance of course). Every character have their own unique personalities, moves as well as fatalities (the classic fatality for Scorpion, for example, is to take off his mask, revealing his skeleton self and fry his opponents). Some characters have relatively quick and painless finisher moves (such as decapitations), while others may have more brutal moves (such as Nightwolf in his Animality finisher where he transforms into a wolf and mauls his opponent to death). Of course, if you prefer not to kill your opponent, you can always just knock out your opponent with an uppercut or in some games, perform a friendship move, where your character becomes "friends" with his/her opponent and lets the defeated foe lives.
video caption: here is a fatality demonstration from Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 that Igi40 posted on youtube. Warning: this video may be offensive to some (though it does go to show the twisted nature of the Mortal Kombat series)
So, there you have it with the Mortal Kombat Series. Despite the brutal nature of the game, it hs been surprisingly popular since it's debut back in the 1990's and has produced many sequels (with the latest ones being MK Deception, Armageddon and Shaolin Monks), 2 movies, as well as a short lived cartoon series that was on USA Network back when cartoons were being showed on it (networks like TNT and USA network used to have lots of cartoons on them before Cartoon Network came into being). Perhaps my favorite in the series was probably Mortal Kombat Trillogy (which is a spin off from the Ulitmate Mortal Kombat 3 game). By the way, does this game remind anyone of how it was at the time of the Roman Gladiators? Because, fights to the death were a real sport back in ancient rome, where Gladiators (usually slaves and other outcasts of the roman empire) would fight either other Gladiators or beasts (like lions) in fearsome death matches. Sometimes public executions were also performed in the colliseum as well. Thought that I would ask.
Similar titles and games:
- Celebrity Death Match from MTV (this was the hit series on MTV where celebrities fight each other to the death)
- Killer Instinct (no mercies replace fatalities here)
Game 2 - Become a common criminal in Grand Theft Auto 4 (and other GTA games for that matter)
video caption: here is a short video I made a few months ago via a flip camera showing my guy going on a short and cheesy rampage in GTA 4 (I got wasted both times of course) just for fun. This video shows one of the many things you can do in GTA 4, as well as the twisted nature of this game.
Ever wondered what it might be like living the life of crime? I've only been to the Los Angeles area twice since moving to the Seattle area and though I did grow up in Chicago, I lived in the suburbs near the Wisconson border, and so I am not familiar with living in rough neighborhoods. Even medium cities like Seattle do have gangs and rough neighborhoods (such as Rainer, Capitol Hill and White Center). Anyways, if you are looking for a good game where you get to be a common criminal without becoming a real life criminal, you do not have to look much further than the Grand Theft Auto series, with the latest one being GTA 4. The grand theft auto series has evolved alot since its inception back in the '90s and has a huge storyline to follow and has gotten lots of good reviews in gaming magazines. Of course, there are lots of common themes throughout the series:
- you control a thug (such as Niko in GTA 4) who does jobs for various criminal masterminds (ranging from petty thefts to assasinating deliquent business contacts that the your boss has developed a grudge against).
- there is an open ended universe out there. Even if you don't want to play the storyline missions, you can always go on a rampage in the game, hang out with girlfriends (in GTA San Andreas, for example, CJ can have up to 6 girlfriends provided he has met special requirements), explore the huge map that the games cover (especially GTA San Andreas where you have 3 cities to operate in instead of one, with a huge country side seperating each city).
- The primary mode of transportation (besides walking) is to steal cars from unsuspecting people (usually by car jacking) and driving off with them. Even if you wreck one car, you can always steal another one.
- There are no rules on the road. You can drive like a maniac and nobody will care. Police officers will only go after you if you either hit them, hit another car in their presence, if you already have a wanted level, or if you are driving drunk (in GTA 4).
- You can go around killing people and commit other crimes (such as committing arson with Motogiv Cocktails in GTA San Andreas). Of course, as you commit crimes, your wanted level will rise represented by wanted stars and police officers will try to bust you or kill you. The more wanted stars you have (usually up to 6), the more officers will come after you and try to either kill or bust you (3 stars, for example will cause a swat police helicopter to spawn and hunt you down). Of course, if you get busted, cops will simply arrest you, strip you of your weapons, take some money from you as a bribe and release you at the nearest police station, after which you can go around committing more crimes, and then when you get busted, the same routine happens: basically catch and release (even if you commit the most henious crimes in the game). Unrealistic isn't it? Try crimes like the ones you see in GTA in RL and you are probably going to be looking at lenghty jail sentences or worse in real life. Also, if your guy gets killed, he will simply respawn at the nearest hospital.
- If you do storyline missions, you will get involved with organized crime, whether it is working for the mob (as is the case with GTA 4), join in a gang war system (such as the Grove Street gang in San Andreas), work for corrupt police officers (such as Frank Tenpenny in GTA San Andreas, as well as other criminal masterminds doing various quests.
- In later games like GTA 4 and San Andreas, you can also get multiple girlfriends (and other girls will usually not care if you date more than one in the GTA universe). This is unrealistic too, since if you try to take on more than one girlfriend in real life, they are bound to get jealous and break up with you (sometimes even the slightest act of disloyalty such as cheating can produce disasterous results in your relationship).
Well, this list goes on, but you get the picture, and the m rated nature of these game have spawned lots of criticisms and controversies from parents, law makers, as well as other opponents of these games. Interestingly the Simpsons Game (which was released for the Xbox 360, PS 3 and Nintendo Wii not long after the Simpsons movie) has a huge parody of the GTA series, with Bart wanting to get Grand Theft Scratchy and Marge, being a typical mother (no offense intended, though I know my mom does not like the series for example), wants to have the game banned (there is even a level where Marge and Lisa will find themselves in the Grand Theft Scratchy universe and try to make Grand Theft Scratchy world "G" rated instead of "M" rated by cleaning up the 'hood to say the least). By the way, never try anything you see in the GTA universe (i.e., stealing cars, joining your local gang, going on rampages, etc) as that will certainly land you in hot water (to say the least) if you do.
Similar works:
- other titles in the GTA series
- Scar Face (GTA Vice City seems to have gotten its inspiration from Scar Face)
- Saints Row
- Simpsons Game (has a few parodies of the GTA universe)
I will talk about more of these games on a later post.
Have a twisted game you want to share? Feel to post it in my comments thread.


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Award-winning Boulder Cabin minimizes energy use and material waste
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Boulder's reputation as an environmental leader is upheld in this eco-friendly home overlooking views of the metropolitan Denver valley. Jackson-based firm Dynia Architects completed Boulder Cabin, a contemporary home with an emphasis on sustainability. Clad in weathering steel and lined with timber, the modern cabin sits lightly on the land to minimize site impact. Winner of a 2011 AIA Wyoming Merit Award, the 2,500-square-foot Boulder Cabin is modern and minimalist to match the "disciplined lifestyle of the owners." The site-specific design is optimized for solar and panoramic views. To the east, clerestory windows let in early morning light, while the west facade is punctuated with nearly full-height windows to frame the best views of the iconic Flatiron peaks. The roof extends over the west wall to protect against solar heat gain and glare. The home opens up on the south side to a shaded outdoor terrace. Related: Affordable Boulder is a tiny mobile home that's big on contemporary style To minimize site impact , the Boulder cabin was built with a size well below the allowable area. Any landscape that was disturbed during excavation and construction was quickly revegetated. The limited materials palette of timber, concrete, and weathered steel cladding minimize material waste and help the home blend in with its surroundings. + Dynia Architects Via ArchDaily Images © Ron Johnson
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Genius elevator bed slides vertically on rails to maximize space in Alaskan tiny home
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Ana White , a self-taught carpenter in Alaska, has built a number of impressive tiny homes . But her latest project literally takes her craft to a new level. In keeping with her client's request for an open and airy space, Ana built an 'elevator bed' that slides vertically on rails with just a touch of a button. White's client for the tiny home design requested that interior of the compact 24-foot-long, 8-foot-wide space be as open as possible. This challenged her to find space for the bed when not in use. As a stroke of space-saving genius, for just $500, she installed the bed on vertical rails using hardware from a garage door system. At the touch of a button, the bed slides up and down on the rails and is held in place by pins drilled into the wall. When not in use, the bed is lifted to almost ceiling height, and the sofa underneath, which also opens up into a guest bed, becomes a comfortable lounge space. Related: Missouri community is building 50 tiny homes for homeless veterans https://youtu.be/lHjJd4tkvSU Additional space-saving techniques are installed throughout the home. Storage nooks were custom created in virtually every corner, leaving no space unused. Almost all of the furniture has been created to be multi-use, including wooden box footrests that can be used as coffee tables, guest seating, and storage bins. Even the lids pull double duty as lap desks for laptops or serving trays. Additional features include a lateral shelving unit that runs the length of the large window, which provides optimal natural light . The storage shelves underneath are covered custom-made sliding barn doors that can be propped up to use as work space or dining area. In the kitchen, more sliding features include a cereal cabinet, and a beautiful barn door that separates the kitchen from the bathroom, which has a composting toilet . The closet space is also built on rails, and slides into the shower stall when not in use. + Ana White Via Treehugger Images via Ana White
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Germany's environmental ministry nixes meat, fish at official functions
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The German equivalent of the Environmental Protection Agency is saying yes to sauerkraut, no to bratwurst—officially, at least. Barbara Hendricks, minister for the environment, announced last week that the Umweltbundesamt , Germany's federal environmental arm, will serve neither meat nor fish at state events. She cited as a reason the inordinate environmental burden they pose on the environment, especially in the case of livestock farming, which studies show generate more greenhouse-gas emissions than transportation. This isn't a novel stance for the ministry. In 2009, the Umweltbundesamt counseled Germans to return to the prewar tradition of eating meat only on special occasions, if not for their health, then for the sake of the planet. "We must rethink our high meat consumption," said then–environment minister Andreas Troge. "I recommend people return to the Sunday roast and to an orientation of their eating habits around those of Mediterranean countries." A nation that offers hundreds of varieties of sausage may not be so easily swayed, however. Germans consume a lot of meat—about 60 kilograms (132 pounds) per capita per year, according to some estimates . Unsurprisingly, Henrick's pronouncement has already drawn criticism, with one political rival accusing the minister of "nanny-statism" and forcing vegetarianism on people. "I'm not having this Veggie Day through the back door," said Christian Schmidt, minister of food and agriculture. "I believe in diversity and freedom of choice, not nanny-statism and ideology. Instead of paternalism and ideology. Meat and fish are also part of a balanced diet." A member of Bavaria's conservative Christian Social Union party, Schmidt previously called for a ban on giving meat substitutes names like "vegetarian schnitzel" and "vegetarian sausage" because they are "completely misleading and unsettle consumers." Infographic: The true environmental cost of eating meat He also censured German schools for eliminating pork from the menu out of consideration for Muslim students. "We should not restrict the choice for the majority of society for reasons of ease or cost," he said. Meanwhile, Hendricks's detractors have dismissed her a hypocrite, since meat and fish will still be offered in the staff cafeteria. "The ban only applies to a handful of guests, not to 1,200 employees," said Gitta Conneman, a senior minister from the Christian Democratic Union. "This is pure ideology, a 'people's education' for the diet." But, at least for now, the environment ministry isn't budging. "We're not telling anyone what they should eat," it said in a statement. "But we want to set a good example for climate protection, because vegetarian food is more climate-friendly than meat and fish." Via ThinkProgress Photos by Marco Verch and Oliver Hallmann
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Duke University researchers use light to convert carbon dioxide to fuel
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What if the carbon dioxide building up in our atmosphere could be put to good use as fuel ? For years chemists have chased a catalyst that could aid the reaction converting carbon dioxide to methane , a building block for many fuels – and now Duke University scientists have found just such a catalyst in tiny rhodium nanoparticles . Duke University researchers converted carbon dioxide into methane with the help of rhodium nanoparticles, which harness ultraviolet light's energy to catalyze carbon dioxide's conversion into methane. Rhodium is one of Earth's rarest elements, but according to Duke University it plays a key role in our daily lives by speeding up reactions in industrial processes like making detergent or drugs. Rhodium also helps break down toxic pollutants in our cars' catalytic converters. Related: Scientists create a new kind of matter called time crystals The fact that the scientists employed light to power the reaction is important. When graduate student Xiao Zhang tried heating up the nanoparticles to 300 degrees Celsius, the reaction did produce methane but also produced an equal amount of poisonous carbon monoxide . But when he instead used a high-powered ultraviolet LED lamp, the reaction yielded almost entirely methane. Jie Liu, chemistry professor and paper co-author, said in a statement, "The fact that you can use light to influence a specific reaction pathway is very exciting. This discovery will really advance the understanding of catalysis." The scientists now hope to find a way to employ natural sunlight in the reaction, which Duke University says would be "a potential boon to alternative energy ." The journal Nature Communications published the research of seven scientists from Duke University's chemistry and physics departments online this week. Via Duke University Images via Chad Scales/Duke University and Xiao Zhang/Duke University
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White symbolizes truth. Pureness and innocence. Don't you see my innocence? My undying love and admiration for you? Open your eyes baby, don't hurt me anymore. I have gone through hell for you, I bore your every mood without complaining and don't I have a right for your love?
I love you so so very much and I miss you so very much…
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Want to know more about working with an interior designer and the process? Get answers to questions about interior design services from Beautiful Habitat.
Want to know more about working with an interior designer and the process? Get answers to questions about interior design services from Beautiful Habitat.
We start with a phone conversation to gather initial information and determine if Beautiful Habitat may be able to meet your design needs. If we both agree to move forward, we will have a "meet & greet" meeting. The goal of this meeting is more about the relationship, not design solutions. We will discuss your wants, needs, wish list, goals and budget. But we spend a lot more time determining how we will work together. If we both agree that it is a good fit, Beautiful Habitat will present a proposal for the design work.
Once a contract is signed, work begins. Depending upon the scope of work, we will lay out specific timelines, steps, and expectations.
Before the meeting, have an open dialog between household partners. Discuss the scope of work, priorities and goals and ensure there is agreement on the points that are important to each partner. Make a list to discuss with us to ensure nothing is forgotten in the excitement of the moment during our meeting.
It's not essential, but capturing visuals of rooms, design elements, colors, or pieces that you like or are drawn to is really helpful. Pinterest and Houzz are both great tools for capturing ideas for your project. You can also pull ideas from magazines and books. Sharing these with us in advance of, or during the meeting is beneficial.
Have a discussion about budget and know what you are willing to invest in the project. Ensure you are both in agreement on that amount. Most marriages have a spender and a saver, so it is very important to have this discussion prior to our initial meeting.
We have some hard news for you: the budget is not what you hope it will cost. The budget is what you actually have to invest in your project. You have a certain amount that you are willing and able to invest in your home. It is our job to take that specific amount of funds and best allocate them to fulfill your needs. At the end of the day, things cost what they cost. We maximize that amount based on your specific scope of work and priorities.
To help set you investment amount, it is best to prepare by writing a list of your top priorities. Separate items as needs, wants, and nice to have.
We can work with you in different ways, from consultancy to concierge level service. We typically classify projects as Remodel/New construction or Interior Furnishings & Décor and many plans encompass both.
We provide 3 levels of Service: Full Service, Design-Only or Consultation.
Remodeling: Remodeling projects involve construction; Kitchen or Bathroom design through to additions and full home remodels or new construction. We create the detailed plans for the products and finishes that will be installed into your home: flooring, cabinetry, plumbing and smart lighting plans. We work with the necessary team including architect, engineers, and contractors to create the full remodel and construction plans.
Interior Furnishings and Decor: Selecting furniture, fabrics, window treatments, colors, art & accessories, even flooring and wall treatments. We pull together a comprehensive plan and work with the appropriate craftsmen to bring it to life.
Most projects are full service design, meaning we create a comprehensive design plan and follow through the implementation of the plan. For design-only, we create a comprehensive design plan and our clients handle the purchasing and working with the contractors and installers.
In addition, we offer Color and Design Consultation; design advice, tips and color analysis for the adventurous Do-It-Yourselfer or for smaller projects. We arm you with the information and direction and you execute the project on your own.
When you purchase interior design services, you are purchasing the expertise that comes from education, years of experience, and natural abilities. In many ways, you are purchasing peace of mind. We save you time, money and headaches while brining your dream home to life.
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In addition, Tennille Wood provides a unique edge to Colorado clients. Her International education has given her a broader approach to design solutions, along with a pool of European products and vendors.
Tennille Wood is the Principal Interior Designer at Beautiful Habitat and she is supported by Jennifer Ognibene, Associate Designer, and with help in administration, accounting and expediting. The Beautiful Habitat team is rounded out by some of the region's top contractors, installers, craftspeople, drapery workers, cabinetry makers, and other specialists. We also have a strong relationship with showrooms and manufacturer representatives who help us to get the best service on products that are ordered.
Beautiful Habitat uses different drawing programs based on the specific needs of the project. Drawings may be done in Sketchup, Minutes Matter or 20-20 Designs. Sketchup is a 3D program and preferred for remodeling projects, including kitchen or bath designs, space planning and furniture layout. Minutes Matter is the best program for designing window treatments and furniture pieces or arranging artwork groupings.
Sample of a Sketchup drawing for a fireplace remodel with built-ins.
Sample of a Minutes Matter drawing for custom window treatments.
Beautiful Habitat uses a program called Studio Webware to manage and communicate design projects. Clients have access to a "Client Portal". All products and project drawings are loaded to the portal, where clients can access them anytime, add comments, "like" or "dislike" choices, view the budget, see all proposals and invoices, as well as pay invoices online. In addition, Beautiful Habitat creates a client binder which allows clients to keep hard copies of all drawings, product spec sheets and samples of fabrics, paint chips and other finishes. This is a tactile business and it's important to touch and see the actual samples. The binders are also great for contractor meetings and confirmation of details at job sites.
After nearly a decade in the industry, we know that every job faces an unexpected challenge along the way. We've developed systems to handle some of the more common problems. This knowledge and experience helps us prepare to handle the other problems as they arise.
Tennille Wood is easy-going by nature, which helps in the management of design project issues. "If I don't panic, it helps you not to panic." In addition she says "When a problem is brought to me, I will produce at least 1 solution before presenting the problem to you. You've hired us to manage this project so you can focus on the things you enjoy. We'll ensure that problems are handled with minimal disruption to you."
Before we begin work, we ask a lot of questions about your investment amount. Not only the specific dollar amount you have to invest, but also your comfort levels within that amount. For example, if you have $35,000 to invest, are you comfortable with spending $10,000 on one piece? Would it make you nervous to have a piece that expensive? We discuss several of these comfort levels before any work begins.
Beautiful Habitat uses a program called Studio Webware to manage and communicate design projects. Studio Webware includes budgeting tools allowing us to allocate budget amounts to the total project and each individual piece within a project. Our clients can access and track this budget through their Client Portal at any time. If you choose to splurge on one piece, we will discuss adjustments to other pieces to bring the budget back in line.
We like to say the relationship between Beautiful Habitat and our clients is a marriage, not a date. We are going to be working together for a while and we'll get to know quite a bit about each other.
In general, remodeling projects can take six months or longer to complete, while a decorating project will take closer to 3-4 months. The duration of the project is not set in stone and hinges on many factors. If you make decisions quickly, if you are available and responsive, the project will be completed sooner. If you need a little bit more time to mull things over or have limited availability, it could increase the time necessary to complete the project.
It is best to contact us as early as possible to discuss your potential project.
I often hear clients say they are looking for a designer that "matches their style", meaning they look at portfolios and choose designers that have rooms with a "look" that the client wants. What I'd like them to know is that a good designer can design in any style. What is more important is choosing a designer based on a good personality fit and comfort level. This is a long term relationship and you want to ensure you can work well together.
Beautiful Habitat accepts cash, check , credit cards or paypal payments. Each project requires an initial deposit to begin work.
Beautiful Habitat has been in business for over 10 amazing years and we look forward to 10 more!
What 5 Questions should you ask of an Interior Designer? Find out here: 5 Questions to Ask an Interior Designer Before you Hire.


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TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian online gambling company Amaya Inc AYA.TO said on Tuesday that proposed board nominee Paul McFeeters was unable to serve due to personal reasons.
McFeeters cited reasons unrelated to the company, Amaya said in a press release. The company's plan is for media and broadcast industry consultant David Lazzarato to fill the role.
Amaya, which owns the gambling website PokerStars, is weighing its future after its former chief executive offered to take the company private.
McFeeters' name will remain on the ballot because Amaya already sent the management circular detailing the board election process to shareholders.
The meeting is scheduled for June 28.
Investors will be expecting an update from Amaya on the proposal from former Chief Executive Officer David Baazov, who took an indefinite leave of absence in March to defend himself against insider trading charges filed in Quebec.
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KIMLIN MANSION is a Freehold apartment located at 43B Jalan Arnap in District 10 (Central - Tanglin / Holland / Bukit Timah) - Core Central Region in Singapore, KIMLIN MANSION comprises of 0 units the highest block in KIMLIN MANSION has 1 floors.
The nearest MRT/LRT station for KIMLIN MANSION is NS22 Orchard which is about 0.6 km away. There is also an upcoming MRT TE13 orchard boulevard 0.45km away. There are 19 bus stops near KIMLIN MANSION. There are 2 taxi stands near KIMLIN MANSION.
There are 2 supermarkets near KIMLIN MANSION, the nearest is at 11 cuscaden road #01-01 tanglin shopping centre s(249727) by Cold Storage, around 0.48 km away. Nearest shopping mall for KIMLIN MANSION is Far East Shopping Centre, around 0.5 km away.
There are 1 private institutes near KIMLIN MANSION.
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March - I feel like I've been busy, and like March started a loooong time ago! I participated in my first read a thon, wrote a scholarship essay, kept up with school work, babysat, helped around the house, and watched more TV than is normal for me.
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Remnants Season of Fire by Lisa T. Bergren
Standing by China Dennington (Blog Tour)
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Thirteen years ago, Rivaldo scored a stunning overhead free-kick in injury time to register not just a hat-trick, but ensure Barcelona would play Champions League football again the following season. Cristiano Ronaldo's volleyed flick against them was not as dramatic, but just as spectacular, and it could prove to be the defining moment in Real Madrid's La Liga season.
Trailing Valencia 2-1 in the 92nd minute, Ronaldo outdid himself when he nonchalantly backheeled Angel di María's cross past Diego Alves to equalise.
Following Barcelona's draw with Getafe and Atlético Madrid's defeat at Levante, the fate of the title was in Madrid's hands. However, they fell behind when Jeremy Mathieu nodded in before Sergio Ramos levelled with his third headed goal of the week.
Dani Parejo's restored Valencia's lead, only for Ronaldo to have the last word. Again.


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Baby corn sabji recipe
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook time: 25 mins | Serves: 2
Onion - 1,chopped
Tomato - 2 ,chopped
Capsicum - 1/2 ,cubed
Green chilli - 2 nos
Red chilli powder - 3/4 tsp
Coriander leaves - 2 tblsp
Turmeric - 1/8 tsp
Salt & water - As needed
To temper
Jeera - 1 tsp
- Cut the baby corn to your desired shape and boil it with salt and turmeric until done.
- Heat a pan with oil and temper with the jeera. Add onion and green chillies and fry till transparent.
- Add the cooked baby corn and red chilli powder and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tomato and capsicum and fry for 2-3 more minutes in medium flame.
- Top with coriander leaves and drizzle with some ghee if you want,gives a nice touch…
- You can add finely chopped ginger along with onion if you like.
- You can also pressure cook baby corn instead boiling.


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Opinion: Rebuilding the White House, Literally
Author Robert Klara on the Truman administration's controversial reconstruction of the White House. Photo credit: Getty Images.
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... I ... the ... welcome back to Opinion Journal I'm Mary Kissel you're looking in a beautiful shot of the White House ... we talk about the White House a lot on the show ... but you might not know that the structure you're looking at ... was guided ... by the Harry Truman it ministrations why I've got author Robert Clary here he's got a new book out ... on the gutting of the White House that ... appeared in our history we don't hear alot about Robert ... why didn't really and and and basically take apart ... what's the whole structure is ... very very good reason for doing it ... came very close to collapsing on his family ... and killing them ... and so he revealed to the five S had a chance to do that yet you know a lot of really great fun the Nets I in in this book its ... reply sure to read a aam ... and what involving a piano in Adelaide fell through the floor indeed yes that was one of the many warning signs that ... made the chairman's aware that the house the living and had some serious structural problems and Margaret Truman ... was an accomplished pianist ... and she had left two pianos and her room over the summer when the family was away ... and well they work on the rock the wooden floor gave way ... and the piano Lakeland rate to the floor ... and into the dining room below and so that that was it they said we we have to fix the constituted what we would probably come on ... ok out there a lotta characters in the book to many of whom would not be familiar to our viewers why no one in particular is a man named John McCain tells LaVette about John McCain his day ... in the forties and fifties I went by the moniker the man who built Washington ... and that he was a contractor one of the biggest in the country at the time ... these claims to fame include building the Jefferson Memorial and the Pentagon ... he built the Pentagon in fourteen months if you can ... turn into a semi new heady get things done ... and when the White House job lined up for bids ... John McCain was one of the bidders ... he'd been on the one hundred thousand dollars on the job which would ensure that he would make no money on it and he knew that ... he didn't simply for the prestigious getting the chance to rebuild the house ... she didn't reporting for this book does anybody still living today that participated in the renovation lie to you know it's funny you you mention that I just the other day I was ... I received an email from a woman whose father had actually done some of the woodwork ... in the house and I had the pleasure speaking with him ... his name is Earl ... of Surrey urban rhetoric he's ninety two years old ... I had the pleasure of speaking to sister Pauline McShane is John McCain's daughter ... and other than that I don't believe there's anyone left and so to answer your question ... I spent a lot of time and misery at the Truman Library ... buried in paperwork ... okay ... well it's called the in the White House on Sir Robert Clara ... thank you so much for joining us


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Friday, September 28, 2012
The Gather Online Shop
Gather has had some travelling visitors from all over the countryside and from beyond the ditch. For those who can't get over to Napier to see the new Spring display of knitted birds, butterflies and beasties, marvel over the knitted cacti , ooh and aaahh over creamy plump wool cushions and blankets, and stroke the dreamy organic cotton summer knits, I've done my best to transport this magical tactile world of mine into an online store, The Gather Shop, which opens next week. And along with this, a sale of NG samples & seconds, + my new summer collection. Get ready to shop, most products are one-offs only.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS…JUST OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR. Running, strolling, hiking, relaxing or pushing a swing. The out-and-about side of Five Knolls is all kinds of fun. Look around and you can find the perfect place to take it all in. From The Club at Five Knolls to the new Golden Valley Park, plus the five signature knolls that characterize the community, there's always an open invitation to connect with neighbors, friends and nature.
WELCOME TO EVERYTHING This exclusive hideaway just for Five Knolls residents is a haven for all things fun. Splash in the pool or relax in the spa. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor gathering spaces that will play host to wine tastings, post-game wrap-ups and all kinds of get-togethers that flow naturally.
NATURE COMES INTO PLAY Golden Valley Park features a mix of open spaces and social gathering spots surrounding playful open turf area. The picnic enclaves are ideal for special family celebrations or quaint gatherings with friends. The spectacular shaded playground is sure to be a crowd favorite. With the basketball half-court and the big and small dog parks, everyone has a welcoming place to play.
WHAT'S BETTER THAN CALLING SANTA CLARITA HOME? It's one of California's safest cities and offers vast opportunities for great shopping, dining, theme parks and art and culture.
FUN AND SHOPPING Santa Clarita's 130-acre Central Park and Sports Complex with skate park, aquatic center and activity center offers dozens of different adventures. And, with Santa Clarita's 25-plus parks, you're always just minutes from an outdoor oasis. If you're a thrill seeker, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor can satisfy the need for speed. With everything from high-fashion shopping at Valencia Town Center to old-fashioned fun at the Old Town Newhall Library, this is the place you'll want to be.
TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT To live at Five Knolls is to know the luxury of convenience. The Metrolink and Metro Red and Orange lines can get you where you need to go and I-5 and I-14 make just about everywhere accessible. That kind of connectivity makes life a little easier, and that's something we can all appreciate.
WE'RE CONNECTED Connecting Golden Valley Road all the way through to Bouquet Canyon is a landmark moment for Santa Clarita residents. Now you can enjoy a faster, more direct route to even more great shopping, dining and entertainment in the Santa Clarita Valley.
AT BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL, we strive to create the Best Places to Call Home. Our team has the passion, the expertise and the local knowledge to craft homes and neighborhoods that speak to homebuyers at every stage of life. We are an award-winning homebuilder and industry leader with an exceptional reputation for quality, design and customer service.


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Tomb Raider's recently rumoured multiplayer has been officially unveiled by Crystal Dynamics.
The upcoming reboot will feature a team deathmatch mode pitting Lara's shipmates against the island's scavengers, as well as 'Rescue' mode in which one team must deliver medical supplies while opposing players make kills.Gaming: Tomb Raider ScreenshotsThe game is also likely to include an exploratory multiplayer mode called 'Cry for Help', which places an emphasis on discovery and collection, according to Official Xbox Magazine.
Maps will contain destructible elements, booby traps and climbable surfaces. There is said to be a deep roster of characters, melee and projectile weapons, as well as a wide variety of stats and loadouts.
The news comes after retailer GAME temporarily listed a "variety of multiplayer modes" in the game's product description.
Tomb Raider is a reboot of the classic series, where Lara Croft finds herself shipwrecked on a hostile island in a story that shapes her into the heroine seen in the original games.
Developer Crystal Dynamics confirmed earlier this year that the Tomb Raider reboot is not just a single game, hinting at future titles in the series.
Scribe Rhianna Pratchett, the lead writer on the game, has said she wants to bring a "depth and credibility to Lara".
The game will also have timed DLC that will be set after the events of the main campaign.
Tomb Raider will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC worldwide from March 5, 2013.
> 'Tomb Raider' preview: Three hours with Lara Croft's first adventure
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It had a woman-flower image which is a rare high-style Art Nouveau icon. Belle Epoque was the preferred style for perfume presentations at this time. The style tended to be traditional, cluttered, very elegant and very French. The oil can be mixed with any of various other binding agents such as oatmeal, and used as a cleansing and healing mask to smooth on the skin of the face and shoulders. A few drops of almond oil applied directly on the skin is a beneficial and inexpensive aromatherapy tool. Since such a limited amount of the oil is needed to accomplish positive results, it cannot be blamed for clogging the pores as some other types of oil products do. The freshly prepared mixture is patted onto the skin. The mixture is removed through gentle rinsing after approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
This helps us to detoxicate harmful bacteria from our system and the massacre that cause acne. These boxes would fit inside a pocket and could be taken out and inhaled at any time. Porcelain was used in the Thirteenth Century. Many highly decorative bottles were created. Sometimes, these are rarer and are worth more than their larger counterparts! You never know when a vintage perfume bottle convention could be coming to a town near you. These are great opportunities to learn more about perfume bottles and find some really great deals and unique bottles. Exfoliate: use a scrub that contains small beads, or opt for a chemical peel once a month. Exfoliating is a great way to reduce the signs of aging. Ingredients are a whole other issue that we won't go into depth here.
Perfume bottle collecting has also become very popular. Most collectable perfume bottles come from French perfumes and date from the 19th and 20th centuries. Modern day perfume bottles are expected to give the feel of the fragrance. After World War I, many American Soldiers brought perfumes back to the states from Paris. This greatly influenced the perfume market in the United States. The perfume industry expanded rapidly, and many new perfume companies emerged. Each bottle was gently crafted and designed to be worn, or displayed on a table. Small wooden boxes were created to hold a sponge soaked with perfume. It was a very modern presentation. The box was covered with painted leather with a ceramic plaque. It was one of the most luxurious presentations for perfume. Baccarat perfume bottles were designed using superior quality crystal. The bottle was a very simple design.
Some ingredients might also prove harmful to your skin in the long term. We want products that improve our skin and give enduring and lasting health for years. After the war, the perfume industry was re-established, and many new perfumers emerged. Christian Dior and Nina Ricci both presented works of art that strongly influenced the perfume industry. Dior used a classic look that was elegant and luxurious. Inside the model of the ship was a crystal bottle of perfume. Cleansing, Exfoliating and Toning the Skin Fleshy fruits like papaya and mango can work wonders for the skin. The skin of these fruits is as good as the fruit itself. Use this as a facial mask as above but make sure you use it right away and throw away any unused mixture.
It had a silver case shaped like a lighthouse, and the perfume bottle was held inside of the case. The Oriental Movement in Paris began in 1910 by Paul Poiret, a famous French fashion designer. You also want to inspect how the form in secured/glued to the mask. Check for a solid glue job with no corners or seams unattached. Lens When looking through the mask; make sure that the lens area provides enough side vision. Sunscreens help to prevent other problems related to sun exposure including aging skin and precancerous growths. For more useful tips and hints, points to ponder and keep in mind, techniques, and insights pertaining to Internet Business, do please browse for more information at our websites. Paintball Masks – Keeping Your Face Safe! Salvador Dali designed the bottle for "Monsieur Marquay" by Marquay.
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text: Panexis Technologies. is a Sydney-based IT company founded in 2016 and focused on providing Australian business owners with IT services. As IT professionals, we focus on cybersecurity, identity and Cloud services and we were continually reminded that everyone should have the comfort of knowing they are reasonably protected with the best IT systems possible.