text: U.S. Supreme Court - Where Big Business Wins and the Injured Lose Wednesday, July 24, 2013By Richard Alexander By Richard Alexander For years no institution has held the confidence of a majority of the American population, except the Supreme Court. For years the public believed that the Supreme Court was the voice of the Constitution. The Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United, which allows big business unfettered rights to unleash millions of dollars for political candidates and lobbying, is starting to change the public view of the Supreme Court. Since the beginning of the country when Justice John Marshall wrote Marbury v. Madison, we have accepted the rule that the Supreme Court can overrule acts of Congress. Currently the Supreme Court has pushed itself beyond that limit. Today the Court decides what it believes is good public policy, creates a rule and applies it to the case before it, often on 5-4 decisions. It is hard to respect the Supreme Court as an institution when five separate and irreconcilable theories reach a conclusion that becomes the law, even though there are four dissents. That is especially the case when much of this decision-making is not in the interests of protecting the weak and the injured, but in the interest of big business avoiding accountability and paying the bill for the damage it has caused. Here are some examples of Supreme Court decisions that are not good for you unless you are a drug or medical device manufacturer. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February, 2008 in the case of Reigel v. Medtronic that medical device manufacturers were insulated from being held accountable in state courts for personal injuries and wrongful deaths caused by their products. Current law supports the right of an injured person to sue drug manufacturers for personal injuries caused by a manufacturer's concealment of adverse reports or promotion of "off label" use with serious side effects. However, Reigel holds that state laws allowing injured people to sue when injured by a defective product do not apply, and those cases must be thrown out of court once the manufacturer has obtained Food and Drug Administration Pre-Market Approval. The court's decision relied on the FDA's alleged role as the sole protector of the citizens, ignoring the FDA's obvious ineffectiveness and fumbling attempts to supervise a number of medical devices such as defibrillators, pacemakers, stents and morphogenetic proteins, such as InFuse used in spinal surgeries, that have injured innocent patients. Drug manufacturers similarly rely heavily on the protection of the FDA when products are mislabeled, arguing that such cases must be preempted, nullified and dismissed, because the content of any label is exclusively controlled by the FDA. This defense has been used even when the manufacturer has not complied with federal regulations. In 2011, the decision in Pilva v Mensing held that generic drug manufacturers were protected from lawsuits filed on behalf of people injured by side-effects of prescription medications—even if the manufacturer failed to provide adequate warnings. On June 24, 2013, the Court once again ruled that injured medical patients were not allowed to sue in state courts after suffering injuries. In the case of Mutual Pharmaceutical Company v Bartlett, taking general pain medications led to the disfigurement of a woman. Under the ruling, this woman, or anyone in the future, will not be allowed to sue the makers of generic drugs for flaws in the product design. Generic drugs make up approximately 80 percent of all prescriptions filled in the United States. The Supreme Court has given generic drug manufacturers a free ticket that they do not deserve to avoid accountability and places profits over the injured. These Supreme Court decisions in favor of medical manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies make it clear that today's legal system fails to protect the injured and supports profits before people.


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We've just had an amazing week with our four One Week Career Course students. Two had travelled all the way from Dublin to join two Glasgow locals. We tried to cram in everything we know about the business of flowers including tons of designs, business advice and creative spirit.
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Perfect Your Tamp Skills
Whether you are a seasoned barista, a beginner setting up your very first espresso machine, or somewhere in between, you have likely had "channeling" when pulling a shot of espresso. This is most obvious when using a bottomless (or naked) portafilter, and is characterized by little jet streams that spray every which way. Channeling is frustrating and affects flavor by resulting in a very sour and/or bitter shot (not to mention the mess it leaves). Channeling is described by Daniel Harrington in the Espresso Coffee Guide as "…the undesirable effect of the espresso machine's hot, pressurized water passing too rapidly through some parts of the puck – the roasted, ground coffee in the portafilter – while not passing sufficiently through other parts of the puck. When this occurs the shot will be under-extracted, and the stream coming out of the portafilter will show blond streaks."
With that in mind, the question is how can channeling be avoided? We will go through the fundamentals of distribution and tamping and include a few tips and tricks.
1. Distribute the coffee grounds
We historically taught the Stockfleth method of coffee distribution. While it has been found to be very effective, it is also more difficult to master. As such, we have switched in our classes to the "tap technique". Don't quote us on the name, but that's what we call it. Give a few light taps on the side of the portafilter to ensure that there is an even bed of coffee throughout the portafilter. Once even, a quick tap on your tamping mat and you are ready to go.
2. Create a compressed puck
Tamping establishes a coffee bed that's uniform and free of cracks and fissures. If you tamp well, the coffee bed puts up uniform resistance to the significant force of pressurized brewing water for an even extraction.
Hold your portafilter firm and level on the tamp mat or stand (it's important that the portafilter basket is flat, and that you are not tamping at an angle). Grasp your tamper as if you are shaking hands with a doorknob, and apply light, even, and equal force to the coffee bed. Use the sides of your thumb and forefinger to gauge if the tamper is level with the basket's rim. The amount of pressure is not nearly as important as your consistency and ability to keep the tamp perfectly level. Our friends at Barista Hustle conducted an interesting experiment to measure the difference between a comfortable tamp and a very heavy tamp and there was only a 3% difference. So remember - no need to be overly forceful – comfortable and firm are best.
Some baristas then polish the tamp by lightly spinning the tamper – a matter of style, not a necessity. Wipe away any grinds that have fallen on the ears of the portafilter and basket rim.
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As a pastor and fellow student of God's Word, I have been asked this question countless times, and of course, I have asked it myself. Thousands of books and sermons have attempted to answer this question, but there is really only one book that's needed—the Bible. The full answer spans from the front cover to the back. In one sense it's a simple answer, on the other it's complex.
Recently, I had the incredible privilege of visiting Israel. This was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream that I believe God placed on my heart back in my early teenage years.
I'm not exaggerating when I say that I wish I could pack every member of the church on a plane and fly them out to Israel! Here are ten reasons why I believe a tour of the Holy Land is well worth your time and investment.
If I were to challenge you to quickly give me a list of biblical sins, would you include flattery? When we think of the many different kinds of sin noted in scripture, we often overlook the sin of flattery because it's subtle, sounds positive, and makes the hearer feel good. Yet flattery is indeed a sin. Why?
Life is not meant to be a carnal competition between spiritual siblings. We all serve a unique role in the body of Christ, so let's not undermine, discourage, or attack each other. Let's not be jealous of one another's gifts and ministries, as if we're adversaries playing on opposing teams.
Our enemy wants to divide and conquer us, but may we never allow him the satisfaction.
Man does not have the right to unjoin what God has joined. Only He has the right to undo what He has done, and that happens when one of the marriage partners steps from this life into eternity.
As Christian men and women we must be vigilant to protect our marriages and not allow unhealthy influences to drive a wedge into the relationship, or to allow ourselves to sabotage the union.
We've all heard or seen the phrase "not of this world" or a similar statement that we are "in the world, but not of the world." These catchy phrases look great on t-shirts and bumper stickers, but what do they really mean, practically speaking, in the life of a believer?
The power of kindness demonstrating the love of Christ to another person is available to each one of us because the Holy Spirit dwells within us.
As those who are loved by Christ and have received His grace and mercy, we have the privilege and responsibility of shining that love out to the world!
We are to be conduits for God's love to the people around us. Why? Because as Second Corinthians 5:14 states, "For the love of Christ compels us."
Being swayed by the impatience of a "majority" is a dangerous place to be, especially as a Christian.
Often, impatience is simply the fruit of unbelief. We must be careful that we do not become impatient with God's timing and that we don't allow ourselves to be affected by the impatience of others.
God does not succumb to the will of the majority and neither should we.
Our God is truly faithful. In fact, He is the very definition of faithfulness.
People may come and go in our lives, but God never leaves us. He is always standing by us in the good times and bad.
The enemy wants us to believe that God has turned His back on us, but God wants us to know that He is standing by us, no matter what.
Many years ago, a friend of mine who is a pastor invited me to his church to visit. He wanted me to be present to listen to a guest speaker who was gifted in prophecy.
I still remember what he prayed over me because everything that he told me would happen has indeed come true.
Yet, even this experience pales in comparison to something far greater!
Have you ever tried grasping for the wind? It's an exercise in futility because it will leave you empty-handed every single time.
Solomon had done it all, seen it all, had it all and realized in the end that everything temporary that the world offers ultimately leads to disappointment. So is there anything available to us that won't leave us feeling empty-handed?
Some would say that love is a feeling, an emotion, or perhaps just a chemical reaction in the human brain. Others would say that love is a frame of mind, a commitment that is chosen to be lived out day after day.
Yet, despite an abundance of thoughts and opinions, this is a question that continues to mystify mankind because we all have a sense that love is greater and better than the answers the world presents to us.
What does the Bible say regarding fearing God? It says in Proverbs 1:7 that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." To be wise we must fear God first. It's the first step toward attaining godly wisdom. And what is godly wisdom? Simply put, it is wisdom that brings us to a deeper knowledge and understanding of who God is and how He wants us to live our lives. But what does fear have to do with it?
Every person is challenged by worry and anxiety in their lives. Yet, worrying does not change our circumstances and can actually cause us emotional, physical, and spiritual harm. Worry always robs us; it never adds anything of value to our lives. So how do we overcome it?
Have you ever felt that there was no way God could use someone like you?
You may think that people don't ever listen to what you have to say, or maybe you don't have the right background or education; maybe you think you've made too many mistakes, are too young or too old; or perhaps you're a baby Christian.
Do you think your limitations limit God?
Marriage isn't easy. I know from firsthand experience. I spent nearly the first decade of mine trying to figure out why I couldn't seem to get my own way. I often wondered, Why isn't this working out the way I expected?
Then one day it hit me like a ton of bricks. Marriage isn't supposed to be about me.
A new year means new resolutions. How about reading through the ENTIRE Bible? That may seem like a daunting or even impossible goal, but it's far easier than you may think. You just need to approach it the right way...
Years ago, when Juanita and I were first dating, I was in a rush to deliver the Christmas gifts I had bought for her. Unfortunately, less than a mile out of the driveway my truck began to overheat. I had a tough decision to make, but I knew what I needed to do. I cranked up the heater full blast and drove thirty-five miles to Juanita's house!
Next time we sit down with our families to exchange gifts—whether it's for Christmas, a birthday, or whatever the occasion may be—please be reminded of the most precious and beautiful present of all, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May He be the only treasure that our hearts truly desire and seek.
Thousands of years ago, wise men sought Him. Today, may wise men (and women) seek Him still.
Bitterness leads to hatred, revenge, and even death—the death of joy and relationships.
It can even lead to diminished physical and emotional health, or cause a person to make dangerous decisions that may put their very life at risk. Job 21:25 says a "man dies in the bitterness of his soul." So how do we deal with bitterness?
Imagine you are a witness to the last meal that Jesus shared with His disciples the night of His betrayal. Not long before, multitudes were praising Him shouting "Hosanna!"
Suddenly, Jesus stands up from supper, picks up a towel, pours water into a basin, and begins to wash their feet. Can you imagine the look of shock on the disciples' faces when Jesus, their Lord, stoops down to wash and dry their dirty feet?
It is no coincidence that the Bible begins early on with this statement regarding marriage—"Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh" (Genesis 2:24). The imperative tone and the order of the verbs in this verse are not a coincidence. In God's wisdom and sovereignty, He has spelled out the sequence of actions necessary for establishing and maintaining an amazing marriage.
I think we can all agree that it's easy, even natural, to thank God during seasons of goodness and abundance, but what about during the hard times? Do we only thank God when we "feel" like it, or do we maintain a constant mindset of gratitude?
Life is certainly a combination of positive and negative experiences, the good and the bad, but the secret to maintaining a thankful perspective in difficult circumstances may surprise you!
One of the most remarkable verses in scripture tells us that "without faith it is impossible to please Him [God], for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Clearly, we can see what a high value God places on faith. So much that not only will God be pleased when we exercise faith, but He will also reward our faith!
Do you ever get discouraged when you observe people who don't care for anyone other than themselves seemingly experiencing continued success? Then there are the nameless masses who often go unnoticed, whose random acts of kindness appear unrewarded or unrecognized. It gets even more discouraging when it seems that God isn't paying attention either.
Although we can never forgive as completely or as perfectly as God does, we are required to follow the example He has set. In our natural strength we will always fail because such humility and compassion do not come naturally, but we are still expected to extend the same mercy to others that Christ continually extends to us. After all, how can we so willingly receive God's mercy, yet be unmerciful to others? Jesus was very clear that if we want to be forgiven, we must forgive others.
There are just some scriptures whose depth of meaning baffle my very understanding. Of course, the reason is that as a human being, I naturally tend to view the world in the context of my own personal experiences. Yet so much of what God wants us to learn through His Word defies human experience.


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At the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, we are working to fully integrate climate change into the current update of our State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). To that end, the Climate Science Program has developed a SWAP climate working group to pull together resources and expertise that will inform the update process. This page provides materials that will be useful to CDFW staff and partners during the revision as they address climate change issues in their respective ecoregions and across California. If you wish to submit suggestions or would like more information on the working group please email email@example.com.
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In one of the nuttiest holidays of the year, National Grab Some Nuts Day entices people to go for those round, salty, portable snacks. While it seems a bit squirrelly, nuts are quite nutritious for you! In fact, experts exclaim just 12 almonds a day can increase weight loss, boost your energy, improve your skin, and more! Grab a few of your favorite nuts or a lot!
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Kompany Worn and Signed Manchester City Walk-Out Jacket
The Prize
This auction is for an official walk-out jacket worn by football player Vincent Kompany, before the Southampton match at the Etihad Stadium in October. Every player wore this jacket over the kit to walk out of the tunnel, handshake with the opponents and officials and then removed it before the match started. The jacket has been signed and comes with certificate of authenticity on the inside label and matching certificate card.
- Manchester City Badge at the back
- Hand signed by player
- City in the community logo at the back
Manchester City FC has donated this item to support City in The Community.
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A sublimated throw depicting a map of Ness' hometown from the classic SNES game EarthBound, also known as Mother 2.
Choose from our standard medium and large size blankets (50" x 60" & 60" x 80" for our Polar Fleece and Coral Plush, 60" x 54" & 70" x 54" for our High Definition Woven). The image is imprinted with our dye sublimation printing process to ensure vibrant, edge-to-edge color that will not fade over the life of the blanket.
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Align yourself with what is good,
with what speaks and moves through you,
Spirit, God, Truth, Light, Joy.
You will be wise.
Do not align yourself with what you think you know
with what you have learned, heard, or remembered.
with what the teacher says,
or that which comes from saints or holy texts
You will be false.
Align yourself with what is present now and moves within
unique in response to every newborn moment.
You will be used for Love
you will be a fountain of Compassion
you will heal,
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A business recommendation letter is a formal in nature, usually business to business letter that is used to refer a business entity to a potential client or as a recommendation of a person intending to get into a given business industry.
Some of the letter's main uses include: serving as an endorsement of a given entity to a potential client for a quality of work done in the past or even act as a verification for claim of efficiency in a particular line of service provision by an applicant for a given job engagement.
Contents of a Business recommendation Letter
Being a formal letter in nature, it should be written in a professional tone and should include the following contents:
- The date of writing of the letter.
- The information of person or business entity that is being recommended in the recommendation letter.
- The purpose and scope of the recommendation letter.
- The contractual agreement services, previously provided by the given entity or person being given recommendation in the recommendation letter.
- The contact information of the intended recipient of the letter.
A Sample Business recommendation Letter for a Company
Name of person sending the letter ………..
The Name of the Company ……………
The Address……………………………..
The zip code…………………………
The date of letter writing…….
Ref/………………… (give a recommendation as to why the letter is being addressed to the given recipient)
I am writing this letter to you as a recommendation for the services provided by (the name of company being recommended). For the past few years i have worked hand in hand with (name of company being recommended) to assist us with numerous services including (list of services being recommended). At no one time have they failed me, and they have always been on time, making them a reliable partner to us.
My first engagement with (name of company being recommended) was on a project of marketing (or one of the services provided by the company being recommended). The company brought along good expertise that involved targeting the right clientele through use of print media like brochures and electronic media like cold emails for pitching. The feedback and results were phenomenon compared to our previous marketing strategies. It is through the use of their marketing services that i have been able to transform our business model and double our sales and profits.
I would like you to consider (name of the company being recommended) for your marketing (or any other service offered by the company being recommended) needs. I have had a good experience with them over the past few years for the services they have rendered to us. I therefore strongly recommend their services. Let me know if you need any previous working record regarding (name of the company being recommended).
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Name of the sender of the letter……………….
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Some Key Tips To Remember While Writing A Business Referral Letter Include:
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- Begin and end with the appropriate formal salutations.
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Ryan, through Giant Bomb I've been introduced to many facets of gaming and game culture that I would never have run into otherwise. Videos which you made an appearance in are a joy to watch and your enthusiasm and zest for living life is contagious. Giant Bomb been a conduit for me to feel a strange connection to individuals I'll likely never meet but who have helped me during rough parts in my life. Even with your passing you're still affecting people, which is an awesome legacy. I never met you, but I feel like you're my friend. Thank you for creating Giant Bomb, there will always be a bit of you in it.
Chris Kostelec (@ChrisKostelec)
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What's Happening At St John...
Young Adult Ministry
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 8:00 p.m.
Join the Young Adult Cluster, this lively group of young professionals between 21 and 35 years old, as we deepen our faith, engage in fellowship, and celebrate life to the fullest!
For more information contact Kimmy Hilson.
Grief Share Ministry Support Group
Every Thursday in April at 12:00 p.m.
Grief Share is a free seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. Join us for a journey from mourning to joy! The seminar is open to all anytime during the 13 weeks! The course is free, however the required workbook can be purchased ($15) when you come.
For more information email Rev. Ostein Truitt or call 410-992-6977 ext.1007.
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Saturday, April 14th, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Please join us for an informative panel discussion.
Learn proven techniques to aging gracefully.
Continental breakfast will be served!
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Adult Bible Study
Tues., April 17th 7 p.m.
Wed., April 18th 12 noon
Adult Bible Study: Book of Job Part II
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For more information contact Rev. Ostein Truitt at email@example.com.
Faith Forum Conversation CirclesTues., April 24th 7-8:30 p.m.
The Forum was just the first step in having an on-going dialogue around racism and patriotism. The next step includes Conversation Circles which will be held on the 4th Tues. April 24, and May 22, 7 – 9 p.m. We are one of 6 faith communities that the Circles will be held on those dates. If you are interested in joining a Circle here at St John, go to Eventbrite and register. This will be an exciting opportunity to move from conversation to action.
For more information contact Sis. Va'sama Williams at 410-992-6977
SJBC 5K Run-Walk-Stroll
Sat., April 28th, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Registration Fee:
$15 Ages 5 – 17
$30 Ages 18 – 54
$25 Ages 55 and above
On line registration begins Sun. Mar. 18 and ends Sun. Apr. 11
Walkers, Runners, Strollers: people in wheel chairs and canes are encouraged and welcome to join us on a modified course!
If you don't want to run walk or stroll, please consider volunteering on race day, sponsoring a participant or making a donation. Proceeds will benefit SJBC G.E.M.S. (Girls Eagerly Maturing Spiritually & SJBC B.A.S.E. (Boys Acquiring Spiritual Equipment)
For more details contact Bro. Bob Hilson or Sis. Amber Hodges.
Rebuilding Together Howard County
Sat., April 28th
Get your tool belts out, St John! St. We are assembling a team and "adopting a house" for Rebuilding Together Howard County's National Rebuilding Day. They provide free home re- pairs to low-income families in Howard County. No home repair expertise is required. If you are handy with a hammer or would like to come out and help someone in need, please contact Sis. Cynthia Bailey.
Young Adult Ministry
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 8:00 p.m.
Join the Young Adult Cluster, this lively group of young professionals between 21 and 35 years old, as we deepen our faith, engage in fellowship, and celebrate life to the fullest!
For more information contact Kimmy Hilson.
Power Hour Anniversary
Yoga ClassSat., May 5th 10:00 a.m.Come experience the many benefits of yoga: It improves health, restores balance and flexibility and teaches us how to quiet our busy minds.Needed: A Yoga mat, available at local stores for $5.00 – $10.00 $10.00/person payable at the door (cash only)
For more information contact Rev. Ostein Truitt 410-992-6977 ext.1007 or email@example.com
Pastor's 25th Anniversary
Sat., May 5th, 6:00 p.m.
BWI Airport Marriott
1743 Nursery Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Tickets are $75.00 per person. To purchase tickets, click here.
For more info contact: Sis. Lynda Jones-Burns, Sis. Laura Boone, or Sis. Michelle Enceneat
Celebrating Rev. Turner through Worship
8 a.m. Sr. Pastor Kirk Byron Jones, Zion Baptist Church, Lynn, MA
10:15 a.m. Rev. Michael Walker, Dallas, Texas
12 noon Rev. Dr. Clarence Newsome, Charlotte, N.C.
Love offering envelopes will be available for anyone wanting to celebrate Pastor Turner's 25 years & Service!
Faith Based Forum & Dialogue
Mon., June 4th, 6:30 p.m.
Join us June 4th for a Faith Based Forum & Dialogue – RACE, FAITH & BIAS!
This event is hosted by Congressman Elijah Cummings
Featuring Del. Vanessa Atterbeary and Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner
Facilitator: John Sarrouf, Essential Partners
Please join us for an engaging and empowering community event. For more information contact Rev. Ostein Truitt at 410.992.6977 x1007.
This event is funded in part by a grant from The Horizon Foundation
SJBC Women's Ministry Anniversary
Fri., June 8th, 7:00 p.m.
Join us June 8th for a movie night in Fellowship Hall.
Mentoring Program Awards & Recognition
Sat., June 9th, 10 a.m.
Join us for the Mentoring Program Awards and Recognition ceremony in Fellowship Hall.
Mentoring Program Gala Celebration
Sat., June 9th, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Join us for the Mentoring Program Gala Celebration dinner!
Columbia Sheraton
10207 Wincopin Circle
Columbia, MD 21044
For more details please contact Sis. Carolyn Gayle 410.992.6977, Sis. Barbara Miller, or Sis. Yolanda Speights.
Golden Hearts: Trip to the National Museum of African American History & Culture
Wed., June 20th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Round trip transportation is $25. Departure time from St John Baptist Church parking lot is 10 a.m. and will return by 3:15 p.m. For more information, contact Sis. JoAnne Sellers.
MAN-POWER Hour
Wed., June 20th, 7:00 p.m.
Calling All Men" Inspirational Speaker, Rev. James E. Golden, Jr., Pastor Christ Spiritual Temple of Faith
SJBC Pre-Men's Day "MAN UP" Generations BBQ – CANCELLED
Sat., June 23rd, 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This event has been CANCELLED
SJBC "Man UP" Men's Day
Sun., June 24th
8:00 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Anthony Moore
10:15 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Donte Hickman
12:00 p.m. – Rev. Kenneth Barney, Jr.
Spiritual Deepening through Walking Prayer
Sat., June 30th, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Rain of Shine)
Bon Secours Outdoor Prayer Labyrinth 1525 Marriottsville Rd. Marriaottsville, MD 21104
Participation is free but registration is required http://discoversjbcevents.eventbright.com or access through SJBC website.
Registration closes, Mon., June 25, 5 p.m.
Optional Breakfast will be served between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. ($10 paid onsite).


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Spring awakens our desire for nature-inspired design
09 October 2016
Spring has arrived, and with it — vibrant colours, fresh collections and excitement for next year's interior and furniture design trends.
Industry predictions for 2017 reveal a trend towards vibrant, nature-inspired colour palettes, grounded by strong, sculptured lines and warn metallic accents in gold, bronze and brass.
Dent Suspension Lamp Small by Miniforms
Embrace this season's statement furniture or strikingly imperfect lighting.
Darker tones of timber and marble are forecast to emerge – softened by indoor plants, tactile wallpapers, decorative fabrics and raw textiles. In 2017, the juxtaposition between natural and manmade elements will create a sense of balance and serenity in the home.
Acco Coffee Table with Aladino Rug by Miniforms
Our design collective has already begun to introduce the forecast elements into their creations, with designs that mimic natural curves, embrace organic form and celebrate forgotten colours.
But our curated collection does more than that — it provides an opportunity for our customers to merge the styles of our high-end range to create an aesthetic that is both in-vogue and complements their personal energy, mood and connectivity with their homes.
Our collection offers customers the freedom to create, to live their way, and live it in style.
Tina XXL Armchair and Pezzo Stool by Miniforms
Though we expect the trend towards nature-inspired design to continue well into 2017, our design collective will continue to evolve, refine and remain instinctual to the needs of our design savvy customers.
For now, we invite you to bring the outside in and relish in this exquisite season.
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Hugo Beck
Hugo Beck - One of the leading manufacturers in the fields of post press processing and film packaging.
Since it was founded in 1955, Hugo Beck has remained a private, medium-sized company with headquarters in Dettingen / Erms, south of Stuttgart. Currently, 135 employees work at the location to develop, produce and distribute state-of-the-art machines and additional facilities for further post press processing, finishing and film packaging - "made in Germany".
With a presence in approx. 50 countries and the two lines of business, film packaging and post press, Hugo Beck offers the broadest system spectrum worldwide in the areas of finishing and packing.
The machines are implemented in various sectors of the consumer goods industry, for the film packaging of wood parts, household articles, foods, textiles, office supplies and building-materials. The machines for the post press processing are found in the printing industry, bookbinderies, Letter shops, shipping services, publishing houses and in the medium industry sector. The capacity range of the machines spans from 3,000 to 18,000 cycles per hour.


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Seville™ successfully blends a beautiful arctic-grey pool frame with a dynamic gray and blue painter's brush-stroke pattern to create a pool model designed to fit any backyard.
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Jonathan Rachman
As one of the Bay Area's most celebrated interior designers, Jonathan Rachman brings an international story to all of his work. Born in Sumatra, Jonathan developed an appreciation of Indonesia's natural beauty and attention to detail in the craftsmanship of their furniture, textiles, and sculpture. An education in Switzerland afforded him the luxury of traveling across Europe to some of the best antiques markets in the world. Living in Paris, he frequented its famed flea market and developed a keen eye for collections, something for which he's now well regarded. Rachman is also known for the buying trips he takes with clients around the world. His knowledge of other countries, their markets, and their languages gives him confidence to lead clients to the best each place has to offer. He opened his first antiques and floral design shop in the heart of San Francisco. It became a favorite of design enthusiasts and the media alike, and Rachman began giving patrons advice on interior design. That led him to start his own design firm.


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Foundation of Iranians of Connecticut, inc. celebrates YALDA, the longest night of the year and the beginning of winter. Your presence will add to our festivities.
Date: Saturday. December 22, 2018
Place: The Italian-American Civic Association (Westwood)
Address: 85 Chase Lane West Haven, CT 06516
Time: From 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Food: Persian Dinner
Ticket Price:
Members (2 old years & up): $35
Non-Members (2 old years & up): $45
College Students: $35
Non-Member and College Student tickets may also be purchased online. Click here to Purchase Tickets Online
"Please send your checks by December 15th , 2018 to the address below"
FIOC, Inc: P. O. Box 901 Farmington, CT 06034-0901
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In this post, I am taking the broad view of global health to encompass the actual health of the globe and the unfortunante but constant scenes of litter I have seen throughout my travels. Stretching down from Mexico through Guatemala to El Salvador and now Honduras, I have seen far too many roads covered with trash and refuse, and rivers filled with garbage. I keep watching in horror as people wantonly litter their bottles and trash out the bus windows or merely drop their garbage in the streets. It makes me cringe, and I chide the offenders as best and respectfully as I can. It is shocking to see people so carelessly toss garbage into fertile fields. The children of those who worhipped the earth as gods now fill her with plastic bottles and trash.
I wrote an earlier post on a Mexican domestic public diplomacy campaign to socialize better environmental awareness. People seem to have simply been socialized not to care or not to think that they shouldn`t toss their litter out. There is some serious work to be done in this regard in this entire region, and I quickly becoming aware of its urgent necessity.
The fact is that the majority of the trash I have seen tossed out bus windows and littering the side of too many roads are plastic bottles. The cheap disposable soda bottles are ubiquitous. Yet irony is that there is nary a glass bottle on the road. In fact, most little stores, shops or kiosks won`t even let you keep the soda bottles, and either dump the contents in a bag to drink or make you drink the bubbly on the spot. That is because there is value for the returned bottles but no value to recycling the plastic bottles.
Perhaps if there were a recycling campaign to provide some return for the plastic bottles, people not only would not toss them casually but spend their time on the roads picking up such sources of wealth. Between an organized recycling campaign to provide a modest return for the plastic bottles as well as a modest public diplomacy campaign to socialize behavorial norms not to litter, there could be some progress to curbing such practices and curing this malady.


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<Sublime> is looking for additional experienced and skilled players to progress trough current and future content!
Check further for the classes we are recruiting.
► Guild: Sublime @ www.sublime-guild.net, a 4 day 25man raiding guild.
► Realm: Silvermoon (EU-PvE).
► Faction: Alliance.
► Language: English.
► Battlegroup: Cyclone.
► Ex-Realms: Magtheridon, Grim Batol, Haomarush.
► Sublime in a nutshell:
A well organised guild that has been around for over 5 years. Raiding 4 days a week and doesn't push raidhours too hard.
We want to compete with the best guilds in the world while having fun and enough time for other things in life.
► Currently progressing on:
- All clear so farming Firelands and preparing for Deathwing!
► Previous achievements:
- On Magtheridon:
- 9/12 in vanilla Naxxramas.
- Killed M'uru pre-nerf.
- On Haomarush:
- Realm First! Fall of the Lich King! / Halion Hard.
- Realm First! Nefarian.
- Realm First! Al'Akir.
- Realm First! Lady Sinestra.
►► Recruitment Status:
- Death Knight - DPS◄
- Druid - Restoration◄
- Hunter - Closed
- Mages - Open◄
- Paladin - Holy, Prot ◄
- Priest - Closed
- Rogue - Closed
- Shaman - Restoration, Enhancement◄
- Warlock - Closed
- Warrior - Closed
- Tank any class ◄
► Why Sublime?
- 5 Years of experience, raiding since January 2006!
- Stability.
- Steady progress.
- Officers are equal to members.
- Permanent guildbank support.
- Fun and effective raids, 4 nights a week.
- Home-made DKP system, that is fair to everyone. Immune to favouritism.
► Requirements:
- You are dedicated, skilled and most importantly responsive and aware.
- Gearwise you are ready to make your way trough the content we are currently progressing on.
- You know your class, from the inside out and you have knowledge of game mechanics.
- You are a quick learner.
- You prepare yourself for every boss we are doing. We don't want to waste time on avoidable mistakes.
- Your gear is max. gemmed and enchanted for PVE purposes.
- You have the best professions available for your PVE character. That means in most cases no gathering proffs.
- You enter raids with a bunch of flasks, pots and food in your bags.
- You can attend ALL of our 4 raiddays.
- You can handle extremely bad and lame jokes, seriously..
Don't let this list of requirements scare you off too much! We are a very friendly bunch. If your comfortable about your skills, there is no reason to be scared!
► Raiding Schedule:
- Wednesday: 19.00 - 23.00
- Thursday: 19.00 - 23.00
- Sunday: 19.00 - 23.00
- Monday: 19.00 - 23.00
We only raid 4 nights a week, meaning we offer alot of room for real-life, next to being in a steady progressing guild.
In many situations we aren't using all these days because of the lack of content, but normally the schedule will be like this.
Make sure you can attend all of these though! We like to keep our roster small, so attendance is very important to us.
You think you are the exceptional player we are looking for? Post or send an application on our forums.
For more info and a link to our forums, check our website!
► Check Sublime on YouTube!
Thanks for showing interest and we hope to see you soon!


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15 Tulips MixedProduct Code: 0212
Order this bouquet today and we deliver FREE GIFT together with it! This is the great bouquet to convey every shade of your passion or just positive emotions. Every color has its meaning. So why choose the right meaning? Just mix them up and present this colorful bouquet of 15 tulips to your special one.
- This price proposition includes the arrangement made from 15 imported tulips of 40-60 cm (about 20 inches) in height.
- Arrived fresh directly from the field with bud closed, tulips will open in 1-2 days revealing full beauty and fragrance.
- A vase is not included in the cost of arrangement and can be ordered additionally.
- Each bouquet is hand-designed by our florists, so exact color, size of stems and buds may vary.
- We deliver the freshest tulips only.
This bouquet of tulips will win the heart of the recipient with its fragrance and freshness. But, please, allow us to propose You to add something special to these tulips. For example, some chocolate gifts or genuine quality perfumes. All of these items can become the set which will try to convey your sincere feelings to the dearest person. Please do not forget to add text to the greeting card, which will be delivered together with your order for free of charge.
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Hillary Clinton is right to warn us about Wikileaks
- Author: Jon Douglas Oct 17, 2017,
Oct 17, 2017, 0:13
"Look, the whole Russian Federation thing was an excuse for the Democrats losing the election, and it turns out to be just one excuse", Trump said. The emails were released during a four-month period in the lead-up to the United States election.
During a heavily political interview, with the questions asked by Radio 4 presenter Jim Naughtie, Clinton spoke for more than an hour in an attempt to set out just what did happen.
She also said Russian President Vladimir Putin was condescending towards women.
It was also the day the Washington Post published the 2005 Access Hollywood recording of Donald Trump's lewd comments about sexually harassing women.
Clinton was complaining about WikiLeaks' publication during the 2016 election campaign of politically damaging emails from the Democratic National Committee.
The admission comes weeks after her newly released booked What Happened detailed how uncomfortable she felt being followed by a man during the debate, who two days before had been exposed for his infamous "pussy-grabbing" statement on tape.
In September she told David Remnick from the New Yorker that she believed the Australian founder of WikiLeaks may be "on the payroll of the Kremlin".
Trump told journalists during a conference on Monday: 'I think she's wrong.
"He's like a lot of the voices that we're hearing now, which are expressing appreciation for the macho authoritarianism of a Putin". Despite a Swedish prosecutor announcing in May that he was no longer the target of an active rape investigation, Assange remains in the embassy for fear of extradition to the united States on charges over WikiLeaks' aggressive publication of thousands of pages of classified US government documents.
"That may sound dramatic, but we know that they probed and tried to intrude into election systems - not just the social media propaganda part of their campaign", she added, with a warning message that the Russians are "not done".
Speaking on Sunday at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, sponsored by The Times, Hillary Clinton briskly described Wikileaks as an arm of Russian intelligence. "A cold creepiness rarely seen", he said. Something much darker rides along with it.


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Physiotherapy For Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that is characterized by a decrease in bone density, leading them to become increasingly porous and brittle, leading to higher chances of fracture. This makes it a major health threat across the globe.
Osteoporosis is often referred to as a silent disease because there are no early clinical signs or symptoms. Often, no symptoms are present until bone loss is advanced enough to result in a fracture. Common locations of fracture include your proximal femur, vertebrae, hip, pelvis, proximal humerus, distal radius, and tibia. Proximal femur and vertebrae are the two most common sites. Therefore, mild to severe constant back pain may be a concern when there is no history of injury or falls. Hip fractures are usually not detected until a fall has occurred.
Types of Osteoporosis
There are two types of osteoporosis: primary and secondary.
Primary osteoporosis is unrelated to other diseases or conditions and is the more common of the two. Though it occurs commonly in post-menopausal women or older men, it can occur at any age.Secondary osteoporosis occurs as a side effect of medication or secondary health issue to another condition or disease.
The main reasons why people develop osteoporosis are genes, age and gender.
Other risk factors include smoking, drinking more than three units of alcohol a day and being inactive.
Common signs and symptoms of osteoporosis are:
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapy can help you strengthen your bones, as well as your muscles. It can prevent bone thinning, reduce falls and help you manage any pain. When you see a physiotherapist, they will assess your problem, give you advice and give you physical treatment.
Physical therapy for those who wish to avail of it includes
Simple, effective exercises include
On the spot walking
- Check your posture and tighten your abdominal
- Walk on the spot, keeping your toes on the floor.
- Lift your arms with each step.
- Continue for two minutes
Arm Press
- Stand facing a wall, about 50 cm away from it, with your feet slightly apart, arms bent at the elbows and hands at shoulder height.
- Lean your body forwards towards the wall by bending your elbows in a controlled movement.
- Push your body back to the starting position.
While exercises for osteoporosis are easy to do at home, it is advisable to set your exercise schedule with help from a physiotherapist.
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Similar to the Grand Marimba, the Marimba is big enough for 4 people to come together and make music. Great for impromptu and improvised performances, Marimba is a fun way to explore music.
The Marimba has 15 keys which are held by heavy duty nylon coated galvanised steel cable. The notes are made from GRP and are tuned to the diatonic scale of C Major. When hit with the beaters they make a warm, rich sound.
The Marimba is a great musical instrument for parks and school playgrounds. Virtually maintenance free, it offers great play value and creativity.
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Marimba Musical Instrument in action
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IIOT technology has evolved to the point that self-serve solutions are easier to configure, with your own display mash-ups and data analytics.
Who needs that data scientist? Or system designer? No one!
Uh oh, not so fast. There's a flipside to this build-your-own-world. You still need good design and data management to make the content meaningful. But now, that role has been pushed out to the end user. The flexibility of the new self-serve technology is both its strength and its weakness.
Factora has delivered strong capability in UI (User Interface) design over the past 20 years. We've seen, repeatedly, the improvement in operator take-up and plant performance that comes from systems with an intuitive interface.
Over the past twelve months we have been expanding our UX (User Experience) skills to meet our customers' needs as they deploy IIOT technology. A number of Factora consultants have completed UX formal training, reviewing the principles and discussing the latest advances.
UI vs UX – which is which?
But first, a review for those who find the distinction between these two confusing – as many do.
- UX is the big picture, the blend of design, usability and architecture. It means designing for users, for people, making the end-to-end experience intuitive and thereby pleasant to use.
- UI is what you see, the front-end look and feel. The UI implements the UX design.
- A UX can work effectively with a terrible UI! You can have an application with a stunning design that is painful to use (good UI, bad UX). You can also have an application that has a poor look and feel, but is highly intuitive to use (poor UI, good UX).
Moving past UI to UX
Manufacturing software evolved its approach to design as technology advanced. When displays were simply about graphics (tanks, valves motors), UI was the main design criteria and skillset. Today, as new capabilities around big data and advanced analytics evolve, software firms are hiring UX design and data scientists to create their applications.
Most major companies that use advanced analytics now have their own data scientist resources – an nearly unheard-of practice only five years ago. In the same way, as data sources and displays of many new and legacy systems are connected into a common IIOT display framework, UX skills are needed to develop a common user experience – rather than replicate multiple disjointed screens in a single frame.
UX at Factora
At Factora we work with UX design companies to train our delivery teams in the methodical approach to UX design. The good news is that UX is a science, not an art. You can train people. It's just a different approach to the engineering-focused classic UI approach. It considers more factors; it raises the bar.
Factora engages with many customers in designing and blueprinting IIOT solutions. These customers come to us because:
- They want to leverage our experience to get it right first time
- They lack the resources for this aspect of the IIOT build-your-own-world
- They've tried doing it on their own and have been unsuccessful. Just recently I was speaking to a company who had been trying to build their own IIOT displays for nine months – without a defined UX and standards approach! Not surprisingly, they were going in circles, building aggressively but not able to complete anything. We are now helping them on their journey.
Interested in learning more about UX? I can recommend:
- This enjoyable video on The Norman Door
- This article, which includes an excellent, comprehensive list of what UI and UX are all about.
- This article from one of our UX partners, recommending you "think beyond just creating another app for that, and instead design something that is literally better integrated into their environment."
And if you'd like to discuss UX in regards to your current or planned systems, or just have a discussion on the topic, feel free to reach out to me directly.


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Over the past 10 years as a close partner of BCE Inc., we have cultivataed strong ties with many leading service providers, technology providers and "thought leaders" throughout the world - a growing eco-system of key technology partners, early adopter customers and potential market channel partners. We have worked hard to develop and maintain a global network of individuals who have become increasingly helpful to us in making more informed investment decisions and creating shareholder value.
Our external network of relationships has become essential for sourcing new investment opportunities, assisting in our due diligence process, assisting our portfolio companies, and providing strategic insights to help us make successful investment decisions.
Our team is continuously developing and nurturing strong industry relationships in the global communications technology ecosystem. This includes relationships with entrepreneurs, other venture capital firms, leading technology vendors, service providers, enterprises and industry professionals throughout the world.


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Why did the blogger (who doesn't drink coffee) cross town to visit Axil Coffee Roasters in Hawthorn?
No, not to get to the other side. Because Axil Coffee Roasters do more than just roast coffee – they put on a magnificent spread from the kitchen, 7 days a week starting from the wee hours of the morning.
The signage outside the venue is understated and you wouldn't imagine that behind the awning there's a vast warehouse space filled with a black walls, polished concrete, greenery and timber. Not to mention a coffee roastery and barista training school too – all behind glass so you can have a gawp on your way to the loos.
This is one serious cafe.
Anyway, it goes without saying that the coffee must be excellent (the cafe won Best Coffee in The Age Good Cafe Guide 2013), so let's switch to the food. It was pretty adventurous fare and made it difficult to choose.
Because I'm a huge smoked salmon fan I went with the housemade salmon pastrami ($20). It was a generous mound of thinly sliced and lightly spiced raw fish draped over a tangy yellow pickled zucchini and some crunchy celeriac croquettes. The wobbly poached egg on top oozed yolk so luckily for the spoonful of beetroot relish cutting through the richness. It was a beautifully presented tower of breakfast with lots of bright hues and vivid flavours.
Not content to try just one breakfast dish I ordered a breakfast dessert – red velvet pancakes. These are cupcakes disguised in pancake form! Three ethereally light deep crimson pancakes topped with a decadent mix of raspberries and a cream cheese ganache instead of the usual cream cheese frosting ($16.50). The cherry on top was the inky black sesame icecream which added a cool intensity to the mix. These spectacular pancakes are not to be missed if you have a sweet tooth!
I was delighted with the service at Axil Coffee Roasters too. They didn't raise an eyebrow when I declined to order coffee and brought me newspapers and the food very promptly. As I was leaving the tables were starting to fill up with cyclists and young families doing the early morning shift.
With a reputation for good coffee and food of such excellent quality, no doubt Axil Coffee Roasters will continue to attract people needing that hit of caffeine and/or interesting, well-priced meals.


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Design: Giorgio Manzali
Bontempi has this swivel stool adjustable in height with a modern design, clean and simple. The
chrome frame and footrest bar, sustain the seat with a lightly curving; Gas is original and unique in
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Anderson Dentist
Most patients who are interested in using orthodontics to correct the position and alignment of the teeth can be considered as candidates for Invisalign®. Adults and teens who are equally interested in a discreet and low-profile alternative to traditional braces may be particularly interested in Invisalign®.
By providing a clear and virtually invisible alternative to traditional brackets and wires, your cosmetic dentist can help you to gracefully achieve your ideal smile. A series of clear, customized aligners are used to gently position your teeth into alignment without impacting your outward appearance.
Though the outward appearance may be a popular advantage for Invisalign® candidates, there are a number of functional advantages as well. The aligners can be removed for eating and drinking as well as brushing and flossing. This means that there are no restrictions for eating and your oral hygiene can be properly maintained.
There are also no sharp edges, rubber bands, or metal bands to irritate your tongue, lips, and cheeks. Essentially, your dentist can use Invisalign® technology to make your orthodontic experience much smoother and more comfortable.
It is easy to recognize the many ways in which Invisalign® technology is vastly different than traditional orthodontic methods. Still, you can be assured that many of the same orthodontic conditions can be successfully addressed:
Other likely candidates for Invisalign® include those teens and adults who have already undergone traditional orthodontics. Without an adequate retainer, it is common for the teeth to shift apart or crowd together again. Invisalign® is often used to retreat limited areas in order to regain proper positioning without the need for inconvenient brackets and wires.
We now offer Propel Orthodontics. Commonly called "Fast Invisalign", Propel Orthodontics can help with accelerating orthodontic treatment. Learn more from the video below or visit propelorthodontics.com to learn more.
For more information and to see if you are a candidate for Invisalign®, Invisalign Teen®, or Propel "Fast Invisalign" Orthodontics, contact Anderson Dentistry. We serve the community at our Colleyville office, 817-485-2111, and our Bedford office, (817) 571-4200.


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Immigration Activists Occupy KY Senators' Offices
WASHINGTON - Calling the nation's broken immigration system a "moral crisis," activists occupied scores of congressional offices Wednesday - including those of Kentucky's Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul.
A press release from one of the many groups taking part said it was targeting 35 "hard-line" Republican representatives and senators. Julie Karant, a spokeswoman for the Service Employees International Union, was with a group occupying one of the offices and spoke by cell phone as a migrant from El Salvador sang a psalm about justice for the poor in the background.
"Hundreds of people flooding through Capitol Hill offices right now as we speak," she said. "They can no longer ignore it. It's hurting our economy and it's tearing hard-working families apart."
Some of the protest leaders were arrested by Capitol police, but most of the protesters were removed without incident.
Opponents of immigration reform say amnesty would reward people who break the law. Congress has been unable to pass comprehensive immigration reform, and Republican hardliners now also are threatening to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security over a presidential executive order. That order would remove the threat of deportation from many law-abiding migrants who are here without permission.
Some of the immigration activists say the opposition to that is rooted in part in resentment.
"We're not going anywhere," said Jaime Contreras, area director for the Service Employees International Union. "We're going to see this fight through, whether it's today, tomorrow or next year, or to fight until they do the right thing."
Contreras says the idea of refusing to fund the DHS is profoundly wrong.
"We're outraged that they're trying to undo this executive or passing a clean funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security," he said. "It's just un-American."


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A PIANO trio featuring three top names of British chamber music will launch a series of concerts in Warwickshire next week,
Violinist Peter Cropper, cellist Moray Welsh and pianist Martin Roscoe will be at the Bridge House Theatre in Warwick to launch the sixth season of Music in the Round on Sunday, January 25.
Music in the Round – where the audience literally sits around the musicians – is an idea championed by Peter who is always on the look-out for ways of making chamber music more accessible.
The violinist has many fans in Coventry and Warwickshire and many know him from his days as leader
of the Lindsay String Quartet which played in the area several times before disbanding in 2005.
Richard Phillips, of promoter Leamington Music, said: "Peter has been a regular visitor to Warwick and Leamington for more than 20 years and has played in so many memorable concerts here.
"It is thanks to him that Warwick has this series Music in the Round and it is no surprise that he was given a Creative Briton Award in 2000 for his outstanding vision, leadership and creativity."
The concert starts at 3pm and will feature piano trios by Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert.
Future concerts in the season will be given by the Sacconi and Navarra quartets on February 8, Ensemble 360 on February 15, Pavel Haas String Quartet from the Czech Republic on March 8 and, on March 15, a programme called Roots!, will bring classical and folk music together, again featuring Peter Cropper.
* Tickets 01926 776438 or book online www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk.
A TALENTED classical singer from Coventry has won a prestigious award.
Anna Patalong, aged 24, from Hillfields, is one of only nine classical singers across the country to be awarded the Susan Chilcott Scholarship by the Royal Philharmonic Society.
Anna studied music with Simon Philips at Southam High School before going to Leeds University.
She has also taught singing at King Henry VIII School in Coventry.
She is completing her Masters degree at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and, in September, will be taking up one of only three soprano places on its opera course. Anna was presented with her award by broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby in London.
CELLIST Jonathan Deakin will be the soloist for Elgar's Cello Concerto in Coventry and Leamington next weekend.
He will join the Beauchamp Sinfonietta for concerts at Earlsdon Methodist Church, Earlsdon Avenue South, Coventry, next Saturday and at Leamington Town Hall the next day at 3pm.
Also on the programme will be Beethoven's Consecration of the House Overture and Sibelius's Symphony No 1. The conductor will be Roger Coull. Tickets available at the door.


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Each one of these tips combined, creates your personal unique Baby Bag.
Regardless, where you are with the baby, you may need to change the diaper of your baby when the occasion calls for it. Therefore, you would require stylish diaper bags to suit your needs. It would hold baby diapers in the best manner possible.


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This Angle Iron Frame and steel, 18"h x 30"w Reflective Sign Panel is one of our most popular yard sign units. The panel features a reflective layer that makes your message visible 24 hours a day. The panel is also powder coated to prevent rust, printed with non-fade ink, and protected with a clear coat. The frame, also known as the Gibraltar frame, is formed of angled steel that is powder coated for rust resistance and a smooth finish. Strike tabs at the top of the frame, and gussets under the foot push for strength, make installation easy. Bothe the frame and panel have rounded corners and edges for your safety. The unit includes all hardware and arrives fully assembled.
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Course development
Idea, Content and Structure development
Teaching staff of University of Zagreb (associate professor Lelia Kis-Glavas, assisstant professor Martina Feric Slehan, assisstant professor Valentina Kranželić, Larisa Buhin Loncar, Ph.D., i Mirjana Zubak, BA), University of Rijeka (assisstant professor Tamara Martinac Dorcic), University of Dubrovnik (assisstant professor Tihomir Lukovic, Daria Vucijevic, BA), University of Split (full professor Arsen Bacic), and Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek (associate professor Ines Drenjancevic-Peric) worked on the development of contents (also created was an Internal Handbook for Instructors) and structure of the course as part of a Tempus project titled, ''Education for Equal Opportunities at Croatian Universities – EduQuality''.
Course establishing procedure on the University of Zagreb
Peer Support for Students with Disabilities course was positively review by Croatian and international reviewers (February 2011.), course is approved by the Working Group for Study Programs (February, 22nd 2011.), the Committee for Quality Assurance (March 3rd 2011.), Academic Area Council (March 16th 2011.) and by the Senate of the University of Zagreb (March 29th 2011.). The course now has the status of university course.
Course implementation/dissemination plan
In the academic year 2011/12. (winter semester) course will be piloted at University of Zagreb. In summer semester, same academic year, course will be implemented at University of Zagreb and University of Rijeka, followed by course implementation at Juraj Strosmayer University of Osijek and University of Zadar. From the academic year 2012./13. course will be available for implementation to all interested Croatian Universities.
For course implementation, "Internal Handbook for Instructors" was created, and course will be accessible in e-learning mode (materials for teachers, individual plans, individual plans feedback, planning the activities, supervisions).


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Robert McCutcheon - Architecture Intern - Chicago, IL
This is Robert's first internship after completing his freshman year of college at the University of Kansas in the Architectural Engineering program. He is unsure what specialty he is gearing towards and we hope this summer working with our amazing architects and engineers will help give him some insight.
Robert is part of the Club Lacrosse team at the University of Kansas and looks forward to joining more clubs and organizations next year. Robert was born in Chicago and currently resides in the suburbs with his family. He's excited to be back for the summer and enjoys watching movies and playing video games with his friends.
Brian Frazier - Engineering Intern - Boston, MA
Brian is a junior at Wentworth Institute of Technology where he is studying Civil Engineering. He is also on the Executive Board of the Student Alumni Society at Wentworth and will be working on the Wentworth ASCE Steel Bridge team this fall.
Prior to DESMAN, Brian worked for two summers as a land surveyor and CAD draftsman at MHF Design Consultants, a civil engineering firm in his home town of Salem, New Hampshire. In his free time, he enjoys playing hockey and golf, snowboarding, and spending time with his family.
Adam Rebora - Marketing Intern - Chicago, IL
Adam is a Chicago native, born and raised in Wrigleyville. He is a current student at Illinois State University where he is working toward a major in Marketing with a minor in Mass Media and plans on graduating next spring. He is looking forward to his experience interning at DESMAN this summer.
In previous summers, Adam worked as an intern at LAZ Parking where he became familiar with the parking industry in Chicago. He is also active at school where he is President of the local Toastmasters International group, and is a member of AMA, the ISU Fencing team, and the school's award winning improv team.
Outside of school, Adam can be found performing on various stages in Chicago, making comical videos with his friends, or spending time with his family. He is a fan of comic books and movies. Like his father, he enjoys snowboarding and shoulder injuries, so be sure to keep an eye out for him this summer.
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Review: Devinci Troy Carbon 29 GX LTD | Bible of Bike Tests 2019
The Up Side
It didn't leave us gobsmacked like the Ripmo, or even the Offering, and its seat tube could be steeper, but the Troy is still a sensible, neutral climber. You can sit or stand, and it'll behave nicely. Plus, the Split Pivot's sensitivity means traction will not be an issue.
Down Time
The Troy's geometry and suspension is conservative but not pedestrian, and its stiff chassis means that it prefers to run, not walk. Aggressive riders who want a resolute frame rather than a forgiving one will love the Devinci's feel.
Dollar for Dollar
The over-forked LTD is the only one of its kind in the Troy lineup, and it's not cheap at $5,800. That's competitive with what dealer brands of Devinci's size are offering, and we didn't have any significant problems with the build, but it'd need carbon rims or a drivetrain upgrade to compete with bigger or consumer-direct brands.
It's a good thing our testers are seasoned bike describers, because the 140-millimeter-travel Troy puts up a good fight against categorization.
This is especially true for the LTD version of the Troy we tested: It comes with a 160-millimeter fork that edges its capability right up against the Spartan, Devinci's enduro warrior. Indeed, the 29-inch-wheeled Troy is a fighter in its own right. The chassis is stout, stalwart and quiet—just as we've come to expect from Devinci—at times mimicking the frame feel of a bigger bike. Therein lies what confounded testers. When the climbs started, we felt like we needed to settle in for the long haul and spin to win as if on a bigger bike. But the Split Pivot suspension also treated power input nearly as efficiently as competitors bearing Dave Weagle's more complex designs. The Ibis Ripmo and Evil Offering combat pedal bob more successfully, but the Troy is just as tractable when the climb turns technical.
Testers noted the ground-huggy disposition of the Split Pivot system, which generates plentiful traction and compliance around the sag point. The only characteristic missing from the suspension was Devinci's signature ramp, which usually begins mid stroke and increases rapidly to the point where most riders struggle to use full travel. This wasn't the case with the Troy, with at least one tester needing to increase pressure after bottoming frequently at 30-percent sag.
Still, the Troy's suspension does what most riders will expect from such a multifaceted bike—and our long-travel loop tested every one of those facets. Diving-board drops at the top of the descent pushed deep into the Troy's stroke, which responded with controlled bottom-out resistance and rebound damping once pressure settings were mastered. The Troy was also a trustworthy partner through drifty, hardscrabble corners: Its sensitive mid-stroke generated traction while providing enough support for us to push the bike into apexes.
The Troy's overbuilt feel gives it a more businesslike vibe than play-happy bikes like the Ripmo or Offering, but it was just as happy to be whipped about through vivacious trail sections. Manuals, pumps and pops are all encouraged by the Split Pivot's supportive mid-stroke and the frame's shortish rear center. Testers were reassured by the frame's resoluteness once the high-speed blockfield section of our descent began. Confident that the chassis could sustain any hits that worked past the suspension, we were willing to drop our heels and slam the bike through the chunk with more force than the Offering, Ripmo or Fezzari La Sal Peak. The suspension never let down its guard: It shielded us from hard, successive hits and didn't bog down in our sustained descent's many wheel-hungry holes.
Devinci managed to endow the Troy LTD with a surprisingly capable feel without the use of radical geometry. Its headtube angle is around 65.5 degrees in the 'low' setting, as we rode it. The reach on our size large was a reasonable 465 millimeters, but testers never felt cramped—rather, at least one thought the reach was closer to 480, likely because the 340-millimeter-high bottom bracket fosters an in-the-bike feel. We likewise weren't bothered by the Troy's relatively slack 74-degree seat tube angle, but we wouldn't complain if it were a few degrees steeper.
The suspension never let down its guard: It shielded us from hard, successive hits and didn't bog down in our sustained descent's many wheel-hungry holes.
There was one number that we got stuck on, though: 157—the Troy's rear-end spacing. Simply put, the Troy doesn't seem any better for its widened rear end. Its chainstays are only slightly below average length at 432 millimeters, and they don't leave clearance for anything bigger than the 2.4-inch Wide Trail Minion DHR that comes stock.
Perhaps the Super Boost rear end contributed to the bike's armored feel, though. If that's the case, it was worth going wide because it granted the Troy something unique: the feel of an enduro bike with the functionality of a trail bike.
Check out the rest of the Long Travel 29 class
Q&A With Julien Boulais, global marketing manager, Devinci Bicycles
The Troy's chainstays are a commendable 432 millimeters (in the low setting), but its tire clearance seems to max out around 2.4. So what did Super Boost offer that made it worth using?
We went with Super Boost simply because it gives us more flexibility in the design of our bikes. Our consumers demand adaptability and Super Boost allows for more options when it comes to the ever-changing parts available to them. That thought process includes three major frame clearance considerations:
Tire clearance
– When we say we have a 2.4 clearance it's because it clears all 2.4 tire options we've tested. It also cleared some 29×2.5 and even some 29×2.6, but since it's not all of them, we'd rather stick to saying "2.4 clearance" as it's the most accurate measure. It's also a clearance that fits the tires that are best suited to deliver the performance we're looking for in the Troy. If someone wants to run wider tires, they can get the Troy 27.5 that will accommodate 27.5×2.8 tires.
Front ring clearance
– We built this bike to be capable enough to race enduro at various levels. In fact, Damien rode his Troy 29 to a podium finish at EWS#7 in Ainsa. When racing against the clock, some riders will require a bigger front ring. The Troy clears up to a 38T chain ring.
Chainstay length
– With these bikes getting longer and slacker, it makes the wheelbase fairly long and we firmly believe that the short chainstay is a great way to keep the bike fun and playful to ride. 3- to 4-millimeter gain doesn't seem like much, but when it comes to overall feel, it's a big deal. Super Boost enables us to achieve that.
All that said, Super Boost was a worthwhile addition because it enabled us to keep the short CS (among the shortest), while maintaining good tire and front-ring clearance. The other important factor to consider is that we wanted to have this first edition of the SB+ bike retro-compatible with a regular crank (Spartan 29 is also compatible with a regular crank). This added limitations, as well, but generally speaking we wanted riders to have as many part options as possible—even with a new standard (not entirely new, but…) being brought in.
How should buyers choose between the Troy LTD and the Spartan?
The Troy is a true all-mountain bike. It is dependable, fun to ride, and efficient. It can be used for weekly night rides with friends or for backcountry adventures. It's the one bike you can bring everywhere, and you'll never find yourself in over your head. It's extremely capable, plus it pedals really well.
The Spartan is a true enduro race bike. Made to climb—to get you to the start of your next stage. But really made to go fast while going down. It has 25 millimeters of extra travel on the rear compared to the Troy, which is a great asset when racing against the clock on trails you've only seen once or twice. It's also a bike you can take to the park and still be a threat to your friends on DH bikes.
Both bikes climb well, both can handle the steeps. The main difference will be the speed at which you hit (or want to hit) rough sections and rolling terrain. The Troy shines by being versatile and fun to ride on rolling hills as well, the Spartan feels limitless pretty much anywhere you point it.
We felt like the Troy had a more forgiving suspension feel with less of Devinci's signature rampiness. Is this actually the case, or were we imagining things?
The suspension curve was dialed on the previous Troy so we wanted to keep certain characteristics, a good ramp up at the end of the stroke being a part of it. We adjusted the curve to take into account the bigger 29 wheels, as well as to adapt for metric shock sizing. We used a trunnion mount to bring even more suppleness early in the travel and increase the small-bump sensitivity. I wouldn't want to say you're imagining things, but I'm surprised you guys felt less of that rampiness. It's definitely something we considered throughout the development process. The leverage ratio we came up with is progressive enough to enable people to ride their Troy with a coil shock—without constantly bottoming out. As for the experience one of your testers had bottoming out at 30-percent sag, he likely would have been a good candidate to add a volume spacer in the rear shock (we deliver all bikes with one small volume reducer in the stock shock). We always suggest that our customers play with volume spacers in order to fine-tune the suspension feel to their specific riding style.
We're seeing bikes in this category go really long and slack, with very steep seat-tube angles. Why didn't you choose more radical geometry for the Troy?
The Troy has always been a fairly efficient pedaling platform. We even improved its pedaling characteristics on this current version, so we didn't feel the need to go extra steep on the seat angle during the design process. Also worth mentioning: Not all companies calculate seat tube angle the same way. Some companies will calculate the angle at the saddle for the average rider's seatpost length vs. angle where the top of the headtube height would meets the seatpost (with a straight line). Calculating at the saddle will of course result in slacker numbers (this is the way we do it as it's more representative of the real measure while sitting on the saddle). If we were to measure it the other way, the Troy SA would be 75.8 instead of 74.5 in the low setting. At the end of the day, the feeling while riding should do the talking.
We took a different approach on the Spartan, however, knowing that the rider would have to carry the extra 25 millimeters of travel up the hill, and because the slacker head angle would make that front wheel a bit too light on the climbs. So we steepened the seat angle to 76/76.5. It simply depends on what we want to achieve. As for head angle and reach, again we feel like we struck a good balance of capability and playfulness that makes this bike fun to ride on a wide variety of trails. It's a bike you will enjoy the minute you leave the parking lot.


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