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Defeat and attack at Kleidon
On July 29 a very long time ago as we now reckon these matters, in 1014, Byzantine emperor Basil II crushed a Bulgarian army at the Battle of Kleidon. It would be just one more dang thing in the depressingly long list of things that can't end well. The entire concept of a cycle of Byzantine–Bulgarian wars, I mean. Except for one curious grimly almost uplifting note to this episode that deserves discussion.
After winning the battle the emperor, possibly in a fit of rage or possibly just because he was a cruel and evil man, had 15,000 Bulgarian prisoners of war blinded, with the exception of every 100th man who was left with one eye to lead the others home. That's not the noteworthy episode, though. It's just more of our all-too-typical savagery that makes you wonder who coined the word "humane" and why.
Here's the thing that's almost uplifting. When the blinded men returned home, Tsar Samuil of Bulgaria evidently suffered a heart attack that led to his death within months. And I wonder why more leaders are not similarly afflicted personally by the misery that results from their decisions.
I'm not blaming Samuil, mind you. He is widely remembered as a hero in Bulgaria and apparently with reason, though mostly for his efforts to defend its independence (which collapsed ignominiously amid intrigue and murder four years after he died) because war kept him too busy to have much of a domestic record. It was an unequal struggle in which he did a great deal better than one could expect before finally succumbing. And while I value Byzantium as a long-standing barrier to Ottoman expansion into Europe I don't have much good to say about its government otherwise. I think Samuil was right to fight even knowing that it exposed his men to injury, death and even deliberate mutilation. (And for what it's worth, he had personally suffered a crippling injury in an earlier battle, in 996.)
So what I really want to know is why Basil II didn't die of remorse at what he had done, instead of strutting about proud of his new nickname "Bulgar-slayer". I'm all for understanding that war is hell. But we wouldn't be safer, or better off morally, if good men and women collapsed in horrified remorse at the savagery and loss of war or even shrank from contemplating it, while bad men and women reveled in it. Or more exactly, we aren't better off because they do, as is so often the case.
Still, the fact that Samuil keeled over in shock at the sight of his mutilated troops even though he was right to send them into battle speaks well of his character. That's the almost uplifting part. The fact that Basil didn't, and rolled over Bulgaria with a smirk in the aftermath, is the grim part. And regrettably it's also the familiar one.


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Saturday, December 17th
Aberdeen v Hibernian (12.30pm)
Home win: 11/10 Draw: 21/10 Away Win:13/5
Key stat: Of the last six meetings between these two, Hibs have won just once.
Betting tip: With Aberdeen full of confidence after their first away win of the SPL season on Tuesday night, expect the Dons to make it six points from two games. When these sides met last December, Aberdeen were 2-1 winners, the same scoreline that they beat St Johnstone with on Tuesday. A 2-1 home win in the lunchtime game is 31/4.
Kilmarnock v Dundee United (3.00pm)
Home win: 7/5 Draw: 11/5 Away win: 37/20
Key stat: Kilmarnock's last two games have been home wins to nil.
Betting tip: After a 1-0 win over Rangers and a 2-0 result against Aberdeen, Kilmarnock will hope to add a third home win to nil and are 31/10 to do so.
Motherwell v St Mirren (3.00pm)
Home win: 22/25 Draw: 11/5 Away win: 13/4
Key stat: Motherwell have scored just once in their last three home games.
Betting tip: Expect this one to be a low-scoring affair, given that the last two meetings between these sides have been decided by just a single goal. A bet on under 1.5 goals, at odds of 2/1, could be worth a look.
Rangers v Inverness (3.00pm)
Home win: 23/100 Draw: 9/2 Away win: 21/2
Key stat: Inverness have no clean sheets from their 19 games this season.
Betting tip: Rangers should have little trouble hitting the back of the net against Terry Butcher's men and should be backed at 83/100 to win in a match containing over two goals.
Hearts v Dunfermline (3.00pm)
Home win: 11/20 Draw: 13/5 Away win: 11/2
Key stat: Dunfermline have lost their last three away matches 2-1.
Betting tip: A bet on a fourth 2-1 away loss in a row for Dunfermline is given odds of 29/4 and is well worth a look.
Sunday, December 18th
St Johnstone v Celtic (3.00pm)
Home win: 21/4 Draw: 29/10 Away win: ½
Key stat: Celtic have won their last two matches 1-0.
Betting tip: While Celtic are expected to see off St Johnstone to keep up the pressure on Rangers, their low-scoring form of late could continue and a 1-0 result, the score the last time St Johnstone hosted the Hoops, is very possible. This outcome is priced at 11/2.
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It's in the newspaper, it must be truePosted by Kyle at 1:33 PM
Only 3 days...I'm excited! Anyways, The topic du jour seems to be Tom Boswells amazingly insightful and thorough article on how the Nats are really just baby Yankees. That we're going to harvest the money trees Kasten planted on his estate and soon Kansas City will be selling out games because the Nats are in town. While I too look forward to the days when the Nats are considered among the games elite, you've got mix a little reality with that fantasy.
Does Mr Boswell really believe his own words when he says that the Nats are going to have bounds of money to spend simply because they're cutting the salary of the current team? We all know that how much money you can spend is really based on two things. How much money does your team earn? And how rich is your owner. While I can only one day dream of making the coin that the Lerner's make, in the grand scheme of major league baseball, they're average. Add to that fact that the nationals don't have the earnings clout of teams like the Yankees, Cubs, and Red Sox, and there's really not much reason to believe Washington will ever dominate the free agent market (Not a bad thing).
Another thing to consider is the history of the major teams in Major League Baseball. When was that last time the Yankees/Cubs/Sox all had quiet off-seasons, none of them really splashing the cash. It just doesn't happens. The big teams will keep on spending, and the small-market teams won't. The bright side is that the Nationals have the market and the resources to become one of those big things. And that's the exciting part!
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Zeus explains to Yui and the other Gods that they are basically stuck in the world until they have all cooperated enough with Yui to fill up a huge ball of emotions. This idea however doesn't please most Gods, who decide to ditch the student entrance ceremony and refuse to obey Zeus' laws.
This post is incredibly late! I apologize for this, I promise it won't happen again. University was slapping me in the face pretty badly…
Now that I've felt bad enough, let's move on and talk about this episode. Was it incredible? No. was it Masterpiece quality? Definitely not. Were the guys hot? Yes. And that, my friends, is all I care about when I watch Kamigami no Asobi, as long as the main character keeps talking the way she does.
My opinion remains absolutely unchanged for most of what I said previously in my First Impression. I still don't expect much out of the storyline, since it seems fairly basic, but I still like the original premise of the show because it seems fairly original overall. The concept of having a tyrannical God ruling over all others can definitely spice up the story, and from last episode I also expect to see some crazy last boss showdown, either against Zeus or against some other creature which could destroy the world.
As for the character routes, so far Balder seems the easiest to get; in fact, I almost found him too easy to get. He really is gentle, kind and his clumsiness makes him totally adorable, but I truly felt like his jealousy fit was a bit too early in the show for it to make any kind of sense. No one falls in love after two meetings… Or at least, they don't get comfortable enough with the girl to say it so quickly.
Aside from that, all I can say about the other characters is that I still really don't like Apollon and I still feel that he's way too cheesy and fabulous for my taste. In fact, the cheesy vibe is probably what will bother me the most about the show, just as it would bother me with any other Reverse Harem; I wish they'd come up with one good enough to entertain even story-whores like me, some day… But I guess that won't happen, huh…
So far, the only big problem I see with the show is its length compared to the size of the harem; for a 12-episode show in which we haven't really started any conquest yet, I feel like having 6 routes might be a little bit overkill and cause everything to go into a trainwreck.
The way things are going, we'll either get way too many small conquests, which would make the show become terribly paced, plot-less and with poorly built characters – unless the producers spend an incredible amounts of time on the show, which I'm aware they didn't because of the genre. The other route available to the producers is to have one main conquest (in this case, Apollon) and all the others simple flickering around enough for people to want to follow their route in the original game; this would make the anime better, but unfortunately for the show I hate Apollon and wouldn't be able to withstand the show if they went towards that route. Finally, the producers could also go the neutral route: giving favour to no character at all in order to focus on the main storyline would definitely make the show much more solid than a scattered bunch of bullshit, and would solve the Apollon-is-terrible problem. But of course, that's just wishful thinking… I hope not, but my hopes aren't high.


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Episode 189 - Lauren & Joe Grimm, Grimm Artisanal Ales
Happy Monday, Thieves! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We were thankful to sit down with Lauren and Joe Grimm recently to talk about their new tasting room and brewery in Brooklyn. We had Joe and Lauren on a few years ago and were super excited to have them back. Tune in and let us know what you think!
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James Weldon Johnson Quote
The Southern whites are in many respects a great people. Looked at from a certain point of view, they are picturesque. If one will put oneself in a romantic frame of mind, one can admire their notions of chivalry and bravery and justice.
The Selected Writings of James Weldon Johnson: Social, political, and literary essays (ed. Oxford University Press on Demand, 1995) - ISBN: 9780195076455


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Who knew that as time progressed and new inventions were made, the fashion industry had to update our winter accessories to keep up with our everyday gadgets? Now we have tech gloves so that our texting, emailing, posting, and sharing isn't interfered with by a non-recognizable layer of wool. Let's not forget our reliable earbuds—all the better to hear our Spotify playlists with. Sure, there's been a slew of earmuffs with built-in headphones to solve this cold climate conflict. But I think it's safe to say that the majority of us prefer a beanie to keep our head warm and our ears free of frostbite. And Eureka! Built-in speakers into a cozy knitted hat! That's twice the coverage if you really think about it. Now turn up that new Gaga album on your iPhone.
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Flamenca/Flamenco On The Freeman Stage
Time: 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
The Freeman Stage at Bayside
31750 Lake View Drive
Selbyville, DE 19975
Event Description: The director of Flamenco Aparicio Dance Company, Edwin Aparicio, brings to the Freeman Stage the fire and grace that made the art of Flamenco one of the most mystifying and ancient celebrations of emotion and music in modern history. In this new work, Aparicio continues to explore gender themes in Flamenco by interpreting the duality and complexity of the genre through firey footwork and grace. This engagement of Flamenca/Flamenco is made possible through funding by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, and the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware.
The Freeman Stage at Bayside is located just 4 miles west of Fenwick Island, DE at the intersection of Route 54 and Route 20. Turn into the Bayside community and proceed straight on Americana Parkway. The Freeman Stage is located on Town Lake at the intersection of Americana Parkway and Lakeview Drive. For those who would prefer to enter the address of The Freeman Stage at Bayside directly into their GPS, the address is: 31750 Lake View Drive, Selbyville, DE, 19975.


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Daniel Sage
St-Saveur-en-Rue - Ardeche
For many years at our Fête du Vin in Chassignolles Daniel would come to taste and enjoy the party. He would always bring a bottle of wine he had made from the vineyard he had taken over in Ardèche and this he would quietly taste out to the winemakers in attendance and absorb the feedback. Now his wines are some of the most sought after and for good reason. Daniel has small amounts of Gamay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay and Viognier. Most come from his vineyards in the hills of the northern Rhône and he buys some grapes from his friend Jean Delobre and from other growers further south. Daniel's takes on these well-known varietals from a seemingly well-known area are extremely expressive.


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MINI and Jaguar Land Rover are looking for apprentices to work a their Oxford and Birmingham factories. MINI needs 32 new recruits to take up places at the Oxford Plant in August, as well as a further 13 places available at Swindon and Hams Hall, near Birmingham.
MINI's apprenticeships will last between three and four years and cover a wide range of skills from human resources and business to electrical maintenance and engineering. The training leads to an NVQ level three qualification and some apprentices will have the opportunity to progress right through to degree level.
Technical apprentices will attend Plant Oxford's newly opened training school, featuring state-of-the-art classrooms, dedicated computer study areas and a fully-equipped workshop. Business and IT apprentices will attend Abingdon and Witney College in conjunction with Oxford Brookes University to help deliver the programme. The new apprentices will join more than 160 existing apprentices across the company's production plants at Oxford, Swindon, Hams Hall, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited in Goodwood.
Meanwhile Jaguar Land Rover has launched a campaign to recruit more than 150 apprentices to join its 2013 training programme. This includes approximately 90 Advanced and 60 Higher Apprenticeships. The scheme is open for applications now and will close on 31 January 2013.
Apprentices will then go on to fulfil roles in a variety of manufacturing and product development functions at Jaguar Land Rover's sites in the West Midlands and the North West. This includes Jaguar Land Rover's £355 milllion new advanced engine manufacturing facility currently under construction in South Staffordshire.
Details of the apprenticeships along with other current vacancies at Jaguar Land Rover can be found at www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com and potential MINI candidates can apply for an apprenticeship through a new Facebook page, which can be found at www.facebook.com/BmwCareersUK, or via the plant's website at www.miniplantoxford.co.uk.
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
PROVERBS FOR MONSTERS Wins a Bram Stoker Award!
PROVERBS FOR MONSTERS, by Michael A. Arnzen has won a 2007 Bram Stoker Award in the category of Superior Achievement in a Collection. This is Mike's fourth win and am I thrilled to have played a small part in his victory. Creating the cover and interior illustration was a return to my hand-drawn style after a long hiatus in the digital realm. I do foresee more hand-drawn, organic work on the horizon. (Maybe even some comics...)
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Aspen Pilgrimage
Claudia and I made our annual pilgrimage to Colorado to see the aspens, with a short detour into some Utah canyons. We've actually been traveling for three weeks, and just got home. During our trip we got up before sunrise almost every morning, and stayed out until after sunset nearly every evening. I kept thinking that I should post some photos, but there always seemed to be some interesting weather, and photos to be made, and barely enough time to eat, sleep, and then get up at 5:30 and do it all over again.


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Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project)
This is a gallery from Rwanda - a beautiful place with a broken past and a hopeful future. Enjoy these pictures as you pray for this place.
I am doing 15 photo-journalism projects this year (in 2015 ... get it?) This is number 2. Number 1 was posted several weeks ago. Keep an eye out for more to come!)
This gallery can be more easily viewed on the gallery page.


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Norman Thomas (NTHS) Class of 1966 Alumni List
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The Bible was the top movie in theaters in 1966, with a lifetime gross of over $34,900,023. Among TV shows in 1966, Bonanza was the most popular of the year.
Hit Songs From 1966
Psychotic ReactionCount Five
Good Lovin'Young Rascals
Red Rubber BallCyrkle
Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?Lovin' Spoonful
Zorba The GreekHerb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass
Love Makes The World Go RoundDeon Jackson
Good VibrationsBeach Boys
HungryPaul Revere and The Raiders
Love Is A Hurtin' ThingLou Rawls
See You In SeptemberHappenings
Hit Movies From 1966
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Courses offered by ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) provide International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and as such, are accepted by the Michigan Department of Human Services, Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing, to meet annual in-service training requirements. For additional information regarding the acceptance of CCEI's coursework in Michigan, contact the Division of Day Care Licensing at 866.685.0006.
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Daybreak Games Tricks and Treats 2015 — Game Card Giveaway!
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Ghosts and goblins, pumpkins and poltergeists, bats and broomsticks… it's Halloween time here at Daybreak! We've got special themed in-game activities, new Marketplace treats, and a chance to win some Daybreak Cash – no tricks!
Daybreak Halloween Promotion: $25 Daybreak Cash Card Giveaway!
New Daybreak game cards will be hitting the shelves of U.S. retailers this month, and we want to give some away! We'll randomly select ten (10) winners to each receive a $25 Daybreak Cash Card.
Here's what you need to do:
- Take a Halloween-themed screenshot or create a Halloween-themed video of your character in any Daybreak game enjoying this year's events/items/in-game NPCs and decorations.
- Submit your entry. You have two options for submitting:
- Upload to the official Daybreak Halloween Promotion site here.
- Follow @DaybreakGames on Twitter and tweet your entries using the hashtag#DaybreakHalloweenPromo. You MUST be following @DaybreakGames, and include the channel AND the hashtag for your entry to be valid.
Already have the perfect submission? You can submit starting NOW!
Not quite in the Halloween spirit yet? That's okay – you have until Monday, November 2 at 12:00PM PST* to get your submissions in!
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Please note: Daybreak Cash is usable in any Daybreak Games PC Title. Daybreak Cash cannot be used on the PS3 or PS4.
Also a bit about Nights of the Dead…
In EverQuest II, the [Nights of the Dead] event will return to Norrath on October 8th. The annual event will feature new illusions, rewards, and a new recipe book for tradeskillers. There are also returning favorite quests and earnable achievements from previous years. [The] Marketplace is [also] getting ready for Nights of the Dead! New items are available beginning October 1.
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Look – we all get mad. The question is what are you going to do about it? Anger directed towards people is rarely productive. In fact, seeking revenge out of anger is decidedly counterproductive.
On the other hand, righteous anger about injustice can be channeled into really productive actions to alleviate the injustice. And there lies a critical difference. Anger towards people often results in bad emotions and bad outcomes. Anger towards a bad situation can spur people to action. And if channeled properly, towards good actions that alleviate the problem.
What you want to avoid is getting angry at the people causing the injustice. Because getting angry at people rarely helps you solve your problems.
So, to recap: if you are angry, focus on solving the problem and try not to get too angry at the people causing the problem.


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The Windows and Mac versions of Nevermind use biofeedback technology to detect your feelings of stress while playing. When you start to become scared or anxious, the game will dynamically respond to those feelings, which in turn directly affects gameplay.
Although the biofeedback element makes for a completely unique experience, you can always play Nevermind without ANY biofeedback hardware and still have a great time. Flying Mollusk is always working toward supporting new and additional technology. Please refer to our tech page for the most up-to-date list of supported technologies.
XBOX ONE: The Xbox One edition of Nevermind is not capable of detecting and responding to biofeedback. While there are no biofeedback features available in the Xbox One version, the same adventure puzzle gameplay is fully available.
Note: This game has not been evaluated by the U.S. FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The consumer-grade heart rate sensors supported by Nevermind are not medical biofeedback devices nor should they be considered medical instruments.


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This paper aims to describe the training preparation for health visitors who took part in the intervention arm of a cluster randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of training for health visitors – the POstNatal Depression Economic evaluation and Randomised (the PoNDER) trial. A secondary aim is to make available, by electronic links, the training manuals developed for and used for the cognitive behavioural approach (CBA) and the person-centred approach (PCA) training for the health visitors. The paper is of relevance to health visitors, general practitioners, nurse practitioners, midwives, clinical psychologists, mental health nurses, community psychiatric nurses, counsellors, and service commissioners.
The trial clinical outcomes have been published, indicating the pragmatic effectiveness of the package of training for health visitors to identify depressive symptoms and provide a psychologically informed intervention. The training was associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms at six months postnatally among intervention group women and some evidence of a benefit for the intervention group for some of the secondary outcomes at 18 months follow-up.
The two experimental interventions examined in the PoNDER trial built upon promising work on the potential for psychological interventions to help women recover from postnatal depression as an alternative to pharmaceutical interventions and to address the limitations of previous research in the area.
The package of health visitor training comprised the development of clinical skills in assessing postnatal women and identifying depressive symptoms, and the delivery of a CBA or a PCA for eligible women. This was the largest trial a health visitor intervention and of postnatal depression ever conducted. We are aware of no other rigorously performed trial that has published details of an extensively tested training programme for the benefit of health-care professionals and clients.
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Statistics overwhelmingly show that your marketing design is very likely your customers' first impression of your brand or store. That being said, keeping your marketing print materials and website up-to-date and relevant is definitely in your best interest. An upgrade may mean redesigning your business card, menu, brochures, flyers, a new website, but in some cases may be just mean fixing up what you already have:
1. Your marketing print materials are out of date.
If you can't remember when you've last printed your brochure, your menu, a promotional postcard, or your business card, then it has been too long! The content on marketing materials is the reason why people visit your business and also why they choose come back again, or the reason why they may lose interest.
Your promotional prints should contain your website, social media links so that customers can locate your business easily and seamlessly. Any marketing prints that contain out-of-date or irrelevant content will affect the ability for Google and search engines to find you. The right strategy for your marketing prints goes hand-in-hand with a strong online presence. And nearly everyone uses search engines to find your business online.
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Let It Be Well With Your Soul...
When my kids are fighting over something I sing 'Let It Go'. I get down on one knee and make a fool of myself, changing the mood and making them forget what they were fighting over in the first place.
I can often have an internal argument and end up singing the song to myself… which, if you were watching me, would be quite weird…
I can be quite particular. I like to do things in a certain way; I have my routine, and a method to carry out my tasks. But I struggle to keep going if my routine gets interrupted for some reason. There is a part of me that says, if you can't do it perfectly, you might as well give up now. It might sound odd, but it can be physically exhausting. And this is where the song comes in.
I have to shift my focus from whatever is blocking me to the simple truth: God doesn't ask for perfection, he asks for perseverance. John Bloom from desiringgod.org said:
Perfectionism is a pride- or fear-based compulsion that either fuels our obsessive fixation on doing something perfectly or paralyzes us from acting at all — both of which often result in the harmful neglect of other necessary or good things.
There are things in life that are beyond our control. Schedules, situations, and people are ever changing. And while I like my to do lists and love the feeling that comes when I can cross something off one of those lists, I've had to learn that when things beyond my control hinder me from being able to achieve my tasks, that I need to let go and let God. There is a prayer that I say often:
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
This is where I thought it finished. But I have recently discovered a second verse:
Living one day at a time;
enjoying one moment at a time;
accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His will;
that I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
forever in the next.
Taking this world as it is, not as I would have it - we need to be faith-based, not fear-based, followers of Christ, accepting the things we cannot change and trusting God to make things right.
We are reminded of this in Proverbs 3:5:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
I love worship music. It soothes my heart and fixes my eyes on God. It Is Well With My Soul is a popular hymn and has been remade by many musicians, but the second verse of the original lyrics seems to connect with me:
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
Although Satan will continue to strike repeatedly, attempting to knock me off course, I can stand sure that my God loves me and gave His only son for me. (John 3:16)
Can I encourage you: whatever is holding you back or frustrating you, give it to God. Through praying, singing or writing. Let go of what is holding you to this world's lies and grasp hold of His truths that you are loved and you are worthy. Let it be well with your soul.
Keep shining, you never know whose dark day you might be lighting up!
Nix x
6/20/2018 09:31:04 am
How wonderful to know I am not the only one that wants to do it all perfect and then to realise that it all will work out if I cast and leave it there cause God is my source of grace and He knows best.
6/20/2018 08:32:22 pm
Absolutely. It's amazing how that shift in focus can relieve the pressure
Janice Cowen
6/20/2018 03:48:57 pm
😊 encouraging words x
6/20/2018 08:32:35 pm
Thanks Janice
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One of my favourite pass-times as a kid was writing. I used to make my own books and write poetry on our old type-writer. Thankfully both my writing and technology have come a long way!
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Kevin McGarrySuperstar Photographer in Scotland
Nikon D850's and a Leica SL 601
How long have you been doing photography?
I have been a professional photographer for 33 years. I am based in Scotland and working throughout the UK.
Which locations do you cover?
I have covered Opening Ceremonies at Olympics, Commonwealth Games. RoyalHigh-endParties, High-end Social Balls and Parties as well as lots of Sporting events. Just as happy taking portraits in the studio or taking the studio to the client. When I am free I take off to photograph the Landscape.
Please describe your photography style?
Hard question, if its the GigaPan images then it's about the image detail, the interactivity. I would say my Fine Art background influences my style a great deal.
Aside from taking pictures, what are your other interests?
I have run 49 marathons around the world, so running and traveling. I take inspiration from cinema and good fiction.
How does a perfect day look like for you?
Go for a run, clear the head and then be creative with my work.
Which photographers are you inspired by?
Most of the Magnum group, Jeff Wall, Christian Boltanski, recently went to Lisbon to see Pieter Hugo's show.
What is the best website to read about photography for you?
Lens Culture
Are you a member of a photography organization?
Photographers Guild and Sports Journalist Association


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Tomorrow I will post my first plan/ map for the exhibition.
Today I will just show you a mini "taking-care-of-things-that-could-be-considerd-as-waist-work" that I did today.
Baking new, fresh bread out of left overs. Three different kinds of old cookies, Grahamsmjöl with "bäst före-datum" 2004 and some regular flour....
looks good, tastes as Skogaholmslimpa :)


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Each year you can find dozens of politicians, organisations and representatives traveling to the little Danish island 'Bornholm' to have dialogues and debates on current political issues. Our Danish Team members tot he chance to attend and question politicians and government officials about gender equality and immigration policies.
WRR 2 Year Anniversary
The coming month marks Women Refugee Route's two year anniversary. We would like to celebrate this occasion with you in Brussels on 7 March from 18:30 – 21:00 o'clock at Boom Café.
Event: How Europe takes forward Refugee Compacts – A girl child perspective
Women and girls who flee conflict, crisis and natural disasters, or who migrate for other reasons, such as domestic violence or poverty, face specific threats, including human trafficking, exploitation and sexual violence and a denial of their basic human rights. Yet there is a lack of interest and understanding for the specific situation of women […]
Event: Security & Tradition or Violence against Women
Dialogue on the Istanbul Convention and the Universal Rights of Female Migrants Friday 24 November, 18:00, Copenhagen, Denmark
Women Refugee Route Forum Week, July 2017, Lesvos
The WRR Forum Week was a new concept which we carried out for the first time this summer on Lesvos island. Our goal was to make the most of our one-week stay in Mytiline and provide trainings for refugee women and volunteers, while also conducting field research and learn about the situation on the island first hand.


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Lotus Foods Organic Volcano Rice™Lotus Foods
Imported from Indonesia.
Volcano Rice is a mineral packed blend of traditional aromatic West Java rices grown on volcanic soils rich in magnesium, manganese and zinc – essential minerals so often lacking in modern diets. A colorful blend of nutrient-dense Sintanur brown rice and, whole grain red rice and lightly milled red rice that is reputed to restore vitality. It's no wonder the Javanese favor these healthy rices for their satisfying wholesome flavor. We're told that Sintanur, with a hint of vanilla-like Pandan aroma, is such a favorite with Javanese that they take it along when visiting other islands.
Volcano Rice is grown by a cooperative of Tasikmalaya family farmers using the System of Rice Intensification.
Net Wt. 15 oz.
Brown Rice, Red Rice.
- Certified Organic
- Certified Fair Trade
- Non GMO Project Verified
- Gluten- and Wheat-Free
- Vegan
- Certified Kosher
Established in 1995, Lotus Foods is a specialty rice company that has pioneered the introduction of exotic rice handcrafted on small family farms in remote areas of the world such as Bhutan, Bangladesh, and China, into the US market. Each rice varietal is distinguished by its terroir and treasured for its distinctive cooking quality, taste, texture, aroma, color, and nutritional value. Lotus Foods was founded with the intent and vision to support sustainable global agriculture by promoting production of traditional heirloom rice varieties, many of which may otherwise have become extinct, while enabling the small family rice farmer to earn an honorable living. Lotus Foods is the only US-based company with the unique vision and commitment to seek out small family rice farmers in developing countries and provide them a means of economic support through access to a global and sustainable marketplace economy.
Volcano Rice can transform any rice dish into a more flavorful and nutritious meal.


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Production Team Leader
- Recruiter
- Zest Recruitment
- Location
- West Yorkshire
- Salary
- £18000 - £22000 per annum + Overtime + Benefits
- Posted
- 03 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 31 Oct 2018
- Ref
- ZestLL3420
- Contact
- Lisa-Marie Dienel
- Function
- Graduate, Operations, Other Job Function, Production
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Work to live, live to work… It doesn't have to be that way.
There are many wonderful benefits to working at this site and the shift patterns available are just one of them!
As we approach the busy Christmas period, in line with the continued growth of this business you will join the team in the thick of the action working with premium products.
You will be working closely with your department manager to achieve targets within the production department and will actively participate and lead your team to ensure that you continue to improve processes.
You will currently be working within a Production Team Leader/Production Line Leader/Production Supervisor/Line Supervisor/Area Leader/Zone Leader/Senior Operative position and have gained valuable leadership experience that you will be able to utilise within this role.
The business are rapidly expanding, offer fantastic development and offer lots of overtime and premium rates to match!
If you feel you meet these criteria and are seeking an exceptional opportunity then please get in touch.
We appreciate that the food industry is not 9-5 so if you need to speak outside of office hours we can work around you.
Please send your CV (email@example.com) to apply or call Lisa on 01780 483 999!
Production supervisor, production team leader, area leader, section leader, line leader, line supervisor, front line manager, grading supervisor, zone leader, team captain, section manager, section supervisor, production shift manager, zone manager, area manager
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My new video card is rather LARGE, and there was only one slot on the motherboard which could accomodate it. It's VERY close to my sound card (which also cannot be moved), and I noticed a strange "ping..ping..PINGPINGPING" sound coming from the case. All the heat generated inside was making the entire video card warp slightly (this only occurs when playing Fallout 3 with LOTS of mods) and the fan was coming into contact with some of the solder points on the sound board! Yikes!
He had problems with overheating so he decided to fix it with little pieces of plastic? This should end well.


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Who are the best screenplay-director combinations in Malayalam cinema?
For those who have been following cinema closely, as a matter of fact, most Malayalees, the answer would be rather simple. For them, it could be Sreenivasan – Sathyan Antikkad, Siddique – Lal, Ranjith – Shaji Kailas, Renji Panicker – Joshy etc.
True, these are the most commercially successful, box office blockbusters that ruled the theaters for days and months. They have given all the comedy-action-romantic cult classics in Malayalam cinema – Sandesham, Ramji Rao Speaking, Godfather, Commissioner, The King, Patram etc.
There is one another director-scriptwriter duo that does not feature in the list of most movie lovers who watch Malayalam films. Even me, I have never been to watch their movies in theatre except one, their films have the least bit of comedy or action, sometimes ordinary songs, but definitely are the best remembered and the ones that capture the contemptuous malayalee society in the best possible manner on the canvas.
The only movie I remember seeing of the Hariharan – MT Vasudevan Nair duo in the theatres was Pazhassi Raja. In fact, I never liked their movies, in fact, any of them when I saw them for the first time. Most of their movies were released both when I was a child or a teenager, and it never suited my tastes, or a matter of fact, any other person of my same age group.
It never would have.
After all which teenager would have loved to see social dramas on screen which looked tad too period or melodramatic, when there was fun, comedy, action, songs and every bit of masala' in every other movie. Yes, Sir MTV Nair is one of the greatest writers Malayalam language has ever seen, but his movies seemed to people like me as nothing much more than an extension of his pretentious novels.
Things change when we congregate knowledge.
I used to never comprehend why Hariharan's and MT's movies used to triumph at the awards at state and national level. As age, mellowness and astuteness grows and mature like good old wine and the age old whiskey, we truly understand what the movies and the message were. I see them now a second time, third time, some even countless times, and they are indeed gems of a different kind.
Their movies are trinkets that are socially pertinent, a true manifestation of the malayalee psyche and consciousness, a mirror reflection of the Kerala society and the social order. Anybody, any layman who wants to understand what the Malayalee social order and culture is all about, just need to watch the movies that were born under their combination. Just that will do.
They have captured the Malayalee's history, culture, ethnicity, casteism, social evils, everything in the most picture perfect manner, which may look dull and tedious as I had felt as a teenager, but are authentic charms when we see it with the right intent.
See Panchagni, Nakhakshathangal, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Parinayam, Ennu Swantham Janakikutty, Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja and Ezhamathe Varavu. There are just some movies I can recall, and I am sure there are lots more, but all these are unique, each in its own right.
They have painted wonderful pictures of history, folklore, traditions, customs, myths and legends of our land in the most spectacular manner.
They have created the most poetic songs that have ever been heard in Malayalam through their movies. The songs like "paarvanenthu mukhi parvathi", of course written by Yusuf Ali Kecheri, is the best veneration of Parvathi and Lord Shiva one can ever hear of.
There has been no one else who have captured the essence, beauty and the magnificence of the river Bharatapuzha better than their movies. Who could forget the splendor and grandeur of the Nila in the songs from Nakhakshathangal.
In no other movies could you see an epitomization of the madness of the caste system, the farcical and preposterous way of life and human ignorance that prevailed in the society.
And only they could make a colossal villain of the northern ballads, Chandu into an unsung hero. He who was the rogue and scoundrel over the ages got transformed into an unsung hero overnight. Nobody could have done that better than the master storytelling of MT and the artistry of Hariharan.
For me, they are the best. We may laugh at the satire in Sandesham, clap at the dialogues in the Commissioner, but nothing is as original as any of MT's characters and Hariharan's illustrations.


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Loads of storage space and a heavy-duty, resilient build that protects your things from even the toughest conditions. The pack features a large main compartment, a front zippered pockets, 2 side pockets, 1 hidden rear pocket for valuables and 3 more pockets inside. Padded air mesh rear keeps the pack comfortable. while adjustable side buckles let you customize the fit perfectly. This pack is great for your travel adventures or your everyday outings.
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- Height adjustable sternum strap with 2 D-rings on shoulder straps.
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Wood Bracket Wall Sconce!
Wall sconces can get super pricey, especially considering you usually need to buy two of them! We're here to help.
We've seen this super trendy style floating around Pinterest, and we've decided to DIY it today!
Wood drill bit
To make this wall sconce, you'll only need three materials! The IKEA EKBY wall bracket, a light cord, and an edison bulb. Time to start with the IKEA EKBY. The EKBY already has a hole in the top of the bracket, and so we are going to use that to thread our cord through and make the sconce! The hole already on the EKBY is a little too small, so we went ahead and used a wood drill bit to make the hole a bit longer. Next, we cut a notch into the drilled hole from the front using a hacksaw. Go ahead and sand to smooth. This notch will allow us to push the cord through and into place inside of the drilled hole.
The final step is to wrap the remaining cord around the EKBY wall bracket in whichever way you'd like! Just make sure that the cord ends up running down the back of the bracket so that it can be plugged into the wall later.
And that's it! Hang it on the wall using the holes that already exist in the bracket, and add a decorative edison bulb!
Check out the video below for more sconces! If you make any of these sconces, be sure to tag us using the hashtag #SorryGirlsSquad!


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Our LIQUID SOAP MAKING project trains our mothers in making liquid soap, which they can use in their homes as well as sell to their communities, schools and hotels . They can as well use it in their homes hence improving on their hygiene and health standards plus saving money which would have been used to buy soap for home use.
liquid soap training going on at our offices and in all the communities we work with as an organizationn,come join us.


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Five factS about sam cheeseman
1) My full name is actually Samuel Lawrence Jefferson Mark Cheeseman. (Filling out forms is not fun). My mother gave me all those names because she couldn't decide what to call me. Then, a few weeks after I was born, she decided she was going to call me 'Charlie' instead. She and my family still call me Charlie to this day. Nobody else does.
2) I'm a story nerd. I'm completely obsessed with the structure and mechanics of storytelling. Why do some stories work and others don't? What is it about the ones we love, why do we love them? I've read practically every book there is on the subject, and I'm always tearing apart TV shows, films and novels to check out their engine.
3) I recently discovered that I'm Jewish.
4) I'm the proud father of two daughters, Bluebell, two and a half, and Lyra, three months.
5) I grow yeast. I'm currently working through a sourdough starter. I like fermenting in general, next I'm planning to make ginger beer. It's fun coming home to check how your little bacteria buddies are doing.
I always wanted to be a writer. but then i became a chef.
I studied English Literature at the University of Sussex. And when I finished, found the world in a state of disarray: the financial crash.
There were no jobs, no opportunities. So I went travelling. And I ended up in Cambodia. I liked it so much there, living on the beach, that I stayed for two and a half years.
My job was 'western manager' of a restaurant. My duties? I walked along the beach and handed out fliers, and drank cocktails in the evening with the guests. It was great. It was also a complete waste of time.
So real life called. And I returned to England. Only to find the world still suffering from the financial crash. (Well handled, Parliament.)
With no jobs and no opportunities, I took an opening in a kitchen at a local pub. I'd got into cooking at university and soon found a passion ignited. Not long after, I got a job at one of Jamie Oliver's restaurants. I loved it.
But I missed Asia. And the London weather started getting me down. So I hopped on a plane to a place I knew a few people – Hong Kong.
I started off working on the opening team at Brickhouse, with my good friend and head chef Austin Fry. It was a spectacular time. We were a hot restaurant. Winning awards. Packed every night. Drinking tequila during service.
But. I saw that chef life is long and unforgiving. And how hard it is to make a good living. So, I decided to take the leap and pursue my writing again.
Armed with... no writing experience, and only a short story I'd written, I managed to land a job at a small agency in Hong Kong.
Things progressed fast. Really fast. A year and a half later I was a Brand Manager. And a year and a half after that, Associate Creative Director at Hong Kong's Agency of the Year, BBDO. It seemed I'd found my calling. I was an ad man.
It was an amazing time. Travelling the world, filming TV commercials from Moscow to Milan, working with Cannes Grand Prix winners. But with two baby daughters at home, I couldn't do the hours anymore. I wanted to see them grow up.
It was still not an easy decision to leave. But I decided to go freelance. I still do what I love. What I'm naturally good at. And I get to spend time with my family. I also get to help real businesses with real problems, and feel like I'm making a real difference.
Now hire me. I have kids to feed.


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Since you're here, I bet you're looking for wedding invitations that aren't generic and have a personal touch. If so, I'd love to help make your invitations the best ever to go along with your best day ever!
I offer two different categories of wedding invitations - fully custom and semi-custom. Which option you choose depends on your personal preferences and budget, but I'm here to help! The process is simple.
Read about each to decide if you want fully custom or semi-custom invitations.
Click the button to give me a little information about you and what you're looking for.
Receive an initial email from me within 24 hours with info on options, pricing, and process.
After that, we work together to decide what extras you want and then I handle the rest! Absolutely no stress for you and beautiful invitations that are mail-ready? Definitely the best ever.
PS - No matter which option you choose, you'll get your names written in beautiful, custom script by yours truly.
If you want to wow your guests and make your wedding truly feel like a special occasion, fully custom invitations are for you. These invitations will give your guests the exact first impression you want. From the moment they open the piece of mail, they know what your wedding will be like. Whether your theme is modern and chic with bold fonts and imagery or regal and classy with beautiful script calligraphy and hand-torn paper, these invitations will convey the message.
With this option, I will walk through all of the details up-front to capture your vision and theme. We will go over things such as paper, color, design style and more. You can show me examples of what you like and give me all of the dream visions in your head! Once I know your vision and provide a quote, I begin crafting an invitation from scratch and bring you with me along the way by providing sketches, drafts, and answering your questions. At the end of it all, you'll receive 100% custom invitations that are ready to just drop in the mail.
If you are looking for something beautiful and unique but don't want to break the budget, semi-custom invitations are the way to go. This option allows you to choose from one of my provided themes rather than creating a completely new invitation. It is still custom because the handcrafted script element, which is typically the couples' names, is created from scratch by your's truly. You also have the option to change the colors, if you desire. These special touches make your invitation truly one-of-a-kind!
Base Package Includes:
100 digitally printed invitations in chosen theme
125 matching envelopes (extra for mistakes!)
Couples' names in custom hand-lettering
Opportunity for additional services such as envelope addressing, assembly, etc.
Theme Options:
Modern Glam | This modern marble palette features bold gold-foil style script set on rich burgundy brush strokes. Perfect for the bride who likes a little sparkle and a lot of dramatic visual impact.
Soft Floral | This classic solid background features beautiful florals with a hand-drawn feel. This theme conveys that your wedding will be sweet and welcoming with very feminine and classic elements.


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It's only been a decade since the first iPhone came out. That's weird, because it's difficult to imagine the world without it. I tried last week after reading a bunch of old articles predicting that the device would flop, many of which weirdly penned by people who still write professionally. Would Uber exist? Would Facebook have survived? Would we still have keyboards on our phones, like the Samsung BlackJack II I stupidly bought instead of the original iPhone? Would—
Where were we? Oh, right, my review of Arizer Solo II, a new portable loose-leaf vaporizer from Canada. It's been about half a decade since this type of vape hit the market, but we've not yet reached consensus on the vape's ideal form the same way we have with smartphones. Rather than just create a Pax knock-off, vapemakers are constantly tinkering with the shape, size and format.
The Solo II (about $225) is a weird one. It's a big 'un, the size of a slimmed-down soda can. It loads from the top but doesn't have a traditional mouthpiece. Instead, after loading your finely ground cannabis, you have to insert one of the two included glass tubes.
Assembled and ready to toke, it's about as tall as a standard paperback, but topped with a fragile glass spire that can tumble loose if you try shoving it in your pocket.
The Solo II comes with a little belt carrier of the type your uncle used to carry his Motorola flip phone in, but do you really want to holster your vape when there are so many others that'll fit in your pocket? The charger is not USB, meaning I had to find an old-school power outlet to plug it into.
So, as a portable vaporizer, this portable vaporizer is not great. And if you're going desktop—err, tabletop—there are cheaper, more powerful options.
But, after spending some time with the device, I came to appreciate the things the Solo does well. That larger size means it feels nice in the hand and gives it room for a nice, big battery. (I'm still on my first charge.) The oven is wide and large, and you won't feel like you're performing a root canal while working the pick on it. Obviously, that glass tube means the vapor that hits your mouth is nice and soft. The device heats up very fast, and updates you on its progress on a basic digital screen without the need for an app or Bluetooth pairing.
Despite the name, the Arizer Solo II is not a device I'd use solo, or on the go. Rather, I've come to think of it as a very nice "porch piece." If you're having some friends over for a session in the backyard, this device is almost purpose-built for your needs.
The smooth vapor, long battery life and large oven are all ideal in that situation. And the glass mouthpiece is not only reassuring to people who are used to a bong, it can be quickly disinfected with a lighter, the old-fashioned way. The draw comes easy—no sucking required. There's even a water pipe attachment available for a very reasonable $15 and a session timer that allows you to specify how long you want it to keep toasting your flower.
As I said, for a portable loose-leaf vape this baby leaves something to be desired. But as a party vape, it's pretty much ideal. And since it's large and rather ungainly, you don't have to worry about it walking off with someone.


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The natural decomposition of human remains is dependent on burial methods and soil composition. Human remains decompose at various rates and depending on the environment that are buried in. Many ancient and modern burial practices focus on preservation of the body. Some remains, however, are naturally preserved with no human intervention. The unusual condition in peat bogs offer outstanding preservation of human remains.
A peat bog is a swampy area with an unusual set of attributes. A large percentage of these areas are found in Europe. The temperatures of the bogs are quite low, creating an ideal environment for preservation. These areas also lack oxygen which is necessary for remains to fully decompose. Further, the bog water is extremely acidic. Aldehydes, as well as organic acids are usually found in a peat bog. The environment for peat to form must meet certain criteria. Northern European bogs are usually located near a salt water source. The salt in the air aids in the formation of the bogs. A cold climate and low drainage abilities are also an important factor. All of these characteristics combined contribute to a unique type of preservation that can make ancient remains appear to be recently deceased.
The bogs of Europe are home to thousands of bodies. The origin of their deposit in the area is constantly debated by archaeologists. Cultural standards in the area during the Iron Age are thought to have included some sacrificial routines. The bogs would have served as the dumping ground for these individuals. This conclusion comes from the appearance of similar wounds on a large number of bodies. There are also much older bodies. One is theorized to have originated in the stone age. Bog burials, in some cases, are thought to be a sign of suicide or another sin. These actions would have caused a refusal of burial in the common church area. Lack of burial resources may also have been an issue. This correlates with common financial issues concerning modern burials. Deaths in the bog also include soldiers on foreign soil. The historical significance of the bog bodies is complex and crosses many cultures.
Skin and Bones
Preservation in the bogs allows for skin, hair, and organs to remain intact. The skin takes on a leathery appearance, with the facial features discernable. Some clothing and accessories are also preserved with the bodies, especially leather goods. The acidic nature of the bog, however, does not help to conserve the skeletal remains. The bones tend to breakdown under the harsh acidic conditions. The calcium phosphate present in the skeletal material is broken down by the chemical composition of peat bogs.
The reverse, however, is apparent in North American bogs. Florida houses some similar bog areas. These bogs host a more diluted form of similar chemical makeup. The increase in water, and high salt content, preserve the bones better than the outer material of the remains. Thus, in Florida, the facial features, hair, and organs would be further depleted. This can be helpful in research situations, as skeletal remains help define many characteristics of the deceased. In either situation, bog bodies are generally more preserved than bodies found in traditional burial sites.
Mistakes early on in the study of bog bodies caused some changes to be made in the lab. The first few specimens were removed from the bog with good intentions. Accelerated decomposition takes place when the bodies are suddenly exposed to oxygen and other environmental factors. Temperature changes are an issue, as well. The physical state of a bog body is dependent on its environment.
Research methods have since changed, The bog atmosphere has been replicated, to some degree, in the lab. This assists with learning how the preservation process works in a bog. These replicas are used to mimic the preservation of organic material under observation. This can give scientists a better understanding of the timeline involved in the process.
Peat bogs hold many scientific and historical secrets. The bodies give a glimpse into cultural rituals and events of the past. The chemical mix in a bog also gives evidence of nature's preservation abilities. The resistance of decomposition allows for the observation of details normally absent from ancient remains. The bogs of Northern Europe and America are unique in chemical composition and allow for excellent research opportunities.


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In The Field
Series Trailer
In the Field is a new podcast show hosted by Radhika Viswanathan and Samyuktha Varma.
In each episode, we delve into an issue India is trying hard to overcome. We hear from the researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, bureaucrats, activists and development practitioners shaping its solution and find out how we can all be a part of it.
If you've ever wondered how the hard work of making a difference happens and wanted to know what you can do, this is the show for you.
In the Field is supported by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
Music by Hollis Coats. Sound by Third Eye Studio.
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General News of Friday, 7 December 2018
Source: kasapafmonline.com
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Ghana Police Service, David Asante-Apeatu, has sent a strong message to land guards and vigilante groups saying the Police will ramp up efforts to arrest the rising incidence of the activities of these miscreants in the coming days.
"Any act of land guards and people calling themselves vigilantes that will infringe upon the laws of the land shall be met with the full might of the Ghana Police Service", the IGP made this known during the launch of 'Operation Father Christmas' on Thursday, 6 December 2018 at the Police Headquarters in Accra.
The activities of these land guards has left innocent citizens either maimed or brutally murdered by some of these Land guards, while the disturbing trend of vigilantism in the political scene has been a serious national security issue in the country.
Political parties in numerous occasions have been cautioned against empowering vigilante groups mostly affiliated to the two major political parties-NPP, NDC.
But Police recently said it is not overwhelmed by the wave of vigilantism seen under the current New Patriotic Party(NPP) government.
"…As and when they come we deal with it, but if the case is in court then it is out of the hands of the Police Service. We're not struggling to deal with it," the CID Boss told host Bola Ray on his Personality Profile Show- Starr Chat weeks ago.
According to her, 5 related cases of vigilantism has been recorded so far of which three of the cases have been dealt with by the court while two are currently being investigated by her outfit.
Her account on vigilantism however was in sharp contrast with that of an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dr Benjamin Agordzor, the Director of Transformation Programmes Office, who recently intimated that the current constitutional arrangement of appointment and removal of the police leadership did not embolden police chiefs to act impartially asking the government to consider amending the 1992 Constitution to give the Ghana Police Service (GPS) independence to operate and protect the citizens from violent groups.
"You cannot tie the hands of the Police and expect us to work professionally," ACP Agordzor said at a roundtable discussion held on the theme: "Breaking the Cycle of Vigilantism in Ghanaian Politics," organised by the Institute for Democratic Governance in Accra.
Also former Deputy Minister, Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Emmanuel Habuka Bombande, has blamed the incessant attacks by vigilante bodies in the country on government and its interference in the management and service of the police.
He finds it surprising that political parties or some authorities in the country, for personal reasons, 'take it easy' on these sects when they misbehave and yet turn around to blame security personnel for their sluggishness in handling issues.


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After almost two years of Mister Weekender taking me around the world, you would think I'd have my packing techniques under control. Well, um, not exactly. But I realised it's less about my packing skills and more about the bag I was using. If you follow me on Snapchat (you can find me at 'misterweekender') I have been giving readers a behind the scenes look into life as a travel blogger. And most recently, I was given a new carry-on bag from the lovely team at Victorinox, which I shared to my utter delight on Snapchat. It's white, minimalist and has four wheels, which means it is ridiculously good looking and functional.
Even though I am an over the top organiser, I often fail at packing. But not anymore because I am totally inspired to not only think properly about what I pack, but also learn to travel with just a carry-on bag. What a challenge!
Over the last few trips, I have been using my new carry-on bag and have instantly noticed many benefits. I completely avoid baggage fees, I don't have to stress when I nervously wait for my bag to appear on a carousel hoping it didn't get lost (my worse nightmare), and I don't have to drag around a big suitcase up and down stairs. I can breeze past other travellers and jump straight into a taxi. Hurrah!
But with this new approach, I have also experienced a few new learnings. So for those of you who, like me, struggle to with packing, here are a few step by step tips to show you how to pack lightly every time you go on holidays. And please feel free to add your own tips and advice in the comments section below. I love hearing what you guys have to say!
STEP ONE At least one week before you travel, open your carry-on bag and quickly check, is it regulation size like my carry-on from Victorinox? Then check the weather and culture of the destination/s you be visiting.
STEP TWO Think about what you wear at home and what you could possibly wear at the destination you are travelling to. Is it different to your home or will it be the same? Grab every item you think you might need and put them into the carry-on bag. Throw everything you could possibly want to wear whilst you're travelling; skirts, pants, shoes, tops, accessories.
STEP THREE Once you have finished, then take everything out and lay it on your bed so you can see everything. Right away you will notice you have way more than you need.
STEP FOUR Sort the clothes into three piles – what you absolutely need to pack, what you maybe will wear and what you most likely won't wear. Immediately eliminate the last pile. If you cannot commit to wearing something now, you won't wear it on your travels. Trust me.
STEP FIVE Look at what you have left and gather your basics. This includes one pair of pants, two or three tee shirts, one pair of shorts, one skirt, one jumper or anorak, one day to night dress, and one or two seasonal items, such as a swimsuit or snow gear. These basics should be in a neutral colour palette such as black, white, grey, navy, khaki green, and denim.
STEP SIX Now it's time to focus on shoes. These can weigh the most so I suggest to pack carefully! For the girls, you only need one pair of trainers, ballet flats or summer sandals, and a nice pair of heels if you have plans to go somewhere nice. For the guys, you only need one pair of trainers, flip flops and dress shoes, if you also have places to go somewhere nice.
STEP SEVEN Let's look at your accessories. For the girls, you only need two bags. One which you can use during the day, I prefer a backpack, and one for the evening, I prefer my Celine Trio handbag which I received from my parents as a gift three years ago. For the guys, well you don't usually use bags but if you want to, a backpack is the obvious choice. Then one hat, one pair of sunglasses and one watch.
STEP EIGHT Now the trick is to fit it all in your carry-on bag. And so goes the argument do you roll or fold? To be honest, I think rolling is better as you can roll clothes nice and tightly. But I honestly don't think it matters which method you choose. Firstly, you need to place shoes and bulky items (like hair straighteners) in the bag first. Use the space of closed in shoes by placing toiletries in the shoes.
STEP NINE Fill the spaces in between with smaller items, like tee shirts, socks and underwear. Then layer bigger ticket items such as your anorak or day to night dress.
STEP TEN The top layer should consist of the layers you will need to access during your flight, such as pyjamas, a jumper, toothbrush/paste and your 100ml liquid bottles.
STEP ELEVEN Your passport, wallet and travel documents should be the easiest to get to and store. So these should be packed safely at the very top.
And now you're ready! Safe travels!
Bonus Tip: I always take my laptop with me when I travel, but it can add some serious weight. So this is the little trick I use. Before I go to the check-in counter or before I am about to walk onto the plane, I hide my laptop in my pillow case on my long haul flights, or I wrap it up in a jacket or coat on my shorter flights. Also, if I am going somewhere warm and need to pack a couple of heavier coats, I wear one on the plane and carry the other in my hand.


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No official press release yet, but soon Brock and I will be able to share some details about the upcoming Emily Edison book. Show off the cover and maybe a few finished pages. We'll update you on pre-order and release dates.
A few things I can mention:
1. Brock is working his ass off right now, and producing some great work.
2. Brock and I will be at STAPLE on March 4th and CAPE on May 6th to promote Emily Edison. There's some excited news, but let's wait.
3. We're looking into A-Kon and of course the San Diego Comic Con.


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Associate Director, Political Affairs
- Employer
- AbbVie
- Location
- D.C Washington, DC, US
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2018
- Ref
- 1804446
- Discipline
- Marketing, Marketing/Corporate Communications, Product Development/Management, Public Relations
- Hotbed
- Ideal Employer
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
The Senior Manager, Political Affairs is responsible for operating and managing the AbbVie PAC, employee education and outreach on Government Affairs issues, and supporting lobbying efforts of the Federal Government Affairs team. This includes planning and directing all AbbVie PAC activities including strategic planning, coordination of PAC Board activities, PAC member development, solicitation and recruitment strategies and day-to-day operation of federal and state PAC activities in accordance with AbbVie PAC policies. The Senior Manager will manage third-party vendor management and ensure cross-functional coordination and alignment with internal AbbVie functions. The Senior Manager will provide support to AbbVie lobbyists by conducting legislative research, attending congressional hearings, and monitoring legislative developments of interest to AbbVie.
Core Responsibilities
Key Stakeholders
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and implement solicitation and PAC member development strategies, including speaking at internal town hall meetings and developing PAC Captain and PAC Champion programs to drive enrollment and revenue growth.
- Direct and manage all day-to-day AbbVie PAC management and operations including budgeting, check requests, disbursements, member event planning, communications and compliance reporting. Assist the AbbVie PAC Chairman in all aspects of governance and operations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors and organizations to provide AbbVie with necessary technology, tools, services and infrastructure necessary to support political operations and recruitment.
- Leverage employee and facility presence in key states and legislative districts to enhance the company's reputation with elected officials through facility visits and collateral materials. Develop and implement employee engagement in the political process through Get-Out-The Vote (GOTV) activities.
- Coordinate collection of lobby disclosure information for quarterly submissions. Develop quarterly financial filing under the direction of External Affairs Finance and the Director, Operations and GA
- Communications, including drafting descriptions of lobbying activities for review by legal.
- Develop and oversee compliance matters related to the AbbVie PAC including filings with the U.S. Federal Elections Commission and relevant state agencies. Coordinate legal reviews of AbbVie PAC materials with counsel to ensure compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.
- Coordinate departmental education and outreach opportunities with employees including tele-town halls, issue briefings, etc.
- Support advocacy activities of Federal Government Affairs by attending congressional hearings and third-party briefings, drafting summary memos, conducting legislative research, and contributing to legislative strategy development.
- 7-10 years' experience in government relations, either on Capitol Hill or in the private sector, public policy with a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in political fundraising and/or political action committee management. Knowledge of health care sector and pharmaceutical industry a plus.
- Requires a demonstrated understanding of FEC and state laws governing corporate political activities. Required demonstrated understanding and practical experience in compliance related procedures associated with the Federal lobbying disclosure laws.
- Candidate must possess strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, the ability to speak and write persuasively and with clarity, strong organizational skills, flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements, resourcefulness and creativity, strong attention to detail, a proven track record of being able to work under deadlines and an ability to work collaboratively in a fluid organizational environment.
- Must be an individual who works well in a team environment and enjoys working in a collegial, yet highly demanding culture. Must be able to work collaboratively with business leaders and other internal stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in related field such as political science, public administration or policy required. Advance degree preferred.
- Candidates must also have comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, LDA software, and FEC reporting software.
- Domestic travel (15 percent) required.
Key Stakeholders
- Internally with a range of management up to senior executives including ELT. Externally with Members of Congress, staff and third-parties.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled


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WhatsApp app has finally announced that it's adding support for stickers and releasing sticker packs created by its own designers and a handful of other artists. To make sure that its sticker store will continue to grow, the Facebook-owned application has also released APIs and interfaces that will allow third-party creators to design their own packs.
WhatsApp has provided a dedicated Stickers Store from where you can download new sticker packs for free. There are 12 sticker packs provided by WhatsApp. Additionally, there is a link to download distinguished sticker packs directly from Google Play. You can also use stickers directly from the WhatsApp Web after you'll get it on your smartphone.
"From emoji and camera features to Status and animated GIFs, we're always looking to add new features that make communicating with friends and family on WhatsApp easy and fun. Today, we're excited to introduce a new way for people to express themselves with stickers," the company said in a blog post.


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Betting: Munster with fighting chance to top Champions Cup pool
Munster head coach Johann van Graan
THE rugby season cranks up a gear this weekend with the start of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Munster are currently fifth favourites in the betting list to land a third European Cup next May. Johann van Graan's side are available at 12/1 to be crowned champions, with Leinster topping the market at 15/8.
High-flying Saracens are second favourites at 3/1, while Munster's Pool 2 rivals Exeter are available at 15/2. Munster kick-off with a daunting trip to Sandy Park to face Exeter Chiefs this Saturday, 3.15pm.
Unsurprisingly, given their form in the Premiership through the opening weeks of the season, Exeter top the betting on which club will top Pool 2 priced at 4/7. Munster are next best at 2/1, from 5/2, while Castres have been chalked up at 12/1, with Gloucester also on offer at 12/1.
On paper, at least, Munster's trip to high-flying Exeter this weekend is the most difficult of their pool assignments. Should Munster take even a losing bonus point from the game, the side will be well in the running to top the group. The run of pool fixtures in kind to Munster, so the 2/1 on offer on topping the pool looks good value.


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In fact, just one week after he won the competition, Amundson's friend approached him with a business idea. He wanted to open a coworking space in Manhattan, Kansas and he needed help.
If you've been thinking about starting up a business or somebody has said, 'You ought to start a business,' this is the place where you'll get more support than you've ever got in your entire life," Honeywell said after launching StartUp MHK, which will include a pitch competition for entrepreneurs.


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There are lot of positive news in the cryptocurrency community to thrill crypto lovers, this is even as the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) reportedly gave its seal of approval to Coinbase Custody Trust Company LLC, to run as "a limited purpose trust company".
It is interesting to note that Coinbase Custody is owned and operated by Coinbase Global Inc. Following the seal of approval, Coinbase Trust will now commence custody services for cryptocurrency assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), XRP, Ethereum Classic (ETC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
While this is such a huge news in the crypto community, what many are surprised about is the fact that Coinbase would be providing custody services for XRP even though it has not officially listed the token on its exchange platform. With this development, many are already bracing up for a possible listing.
What this approval means is that Coinbase will now function almost like a bank. For people who have no idea, custodian services, allow firms to hold money on behalf of its customers with the aim of protecting customers' investments from theft or loss of funds. It would be recalled that Coinbase officially kicked off its custody service in July with the sole aim of attracting institutional players while providing them the opportunity to participate in the cryptocurrency space.
According to the company:
"Coinbase Custody is a combination of Coinbase's battle-tested cold storage for crypto assets, an institutional-grade broker-dealer and its reporting services, and a comprehensive client coverage program."
After receiving approval, COO Asiff Hirji couldn't hide his excitement and noted that that the NYDFS has been "a strong advocate" for the "responsible growth of the cryptocurrency industry."
Speaking further, the president noted that "Since 2014, the New York Department of Financial Services has proven itself to be a strong advocate in its support for the responsible growth of the cryptocurrency industry. The New York State Limited Purpose Trust charter, which now enables Coinbase Custody to act as a Qualified Custodian for crypto assets, builds on our unparalleled success as a crypto custodian while holding the company to the same exacting fiduciary standards and oversight of other, mature financial institutions operating in New York. We applaud the leadership Superintendent Vullo has shown to guide the responsible growth of the cryptocurrency ecosystem and look forward to working with their offices in the future,"
Following the approval, Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo indicated that:
"New York continues to be a leader in creating, fostering, and responsibly regulating a financial services marketplace that promotes innovation, safeguards the industry and protects consumers through strong supervision. Today's approval further demonstrates that the state regulatory system is the best arena in which to responsibly supervise the growing fintech industry within a sound and compliant framework."
With the cryptocurrency industry continuing to woo lots of institutional players, many cryptocurrency startup are beginning to delve towards providing custodian services. In September, cryptocurrency powerhouse BitGo received approval to operate its own custody services for digital assets.


text: SOP, or standard operating procedure, is a detailed, written instruction to achieve uniformity of the performance and appearance of a specific function. In the military the sop is suppose to be a reference for soldiers to consult whenever they have doubts about their knowledge on the proper way to complete an action. They have both operational and technical components, and they are essential to the development and deployment of solutions, as well as daily operations. My introduction to the Barracks SOP was when I arrived here at DLI. During Ph IV, I was told that to survive here or anywhere in the Army I needed to know the Barracks SOP from front cover to back cover. I did take the time to learn how my barracks room was to supposed to be …show more content… Another section covers area of interest, which lays out the departments or jurisdictions to which the SOP document applies. Additional sections, which are specific to the SOP's respective applications, may include visual aids, chain-of-command, objectives, procedures, materials and equipment and documentation requirements. The final step in the process of creating a SOP document is experienced reviewers, who did not author the document, review the SOP for clarity and ease of use. The review process may also include testing to make sure that each procedure in the SOP document works as expected. After review and testing, an immediate supervisor, such as a unit commander or executive officer, approves the SOP document for distribution and use. Whenever procedures, materials or available technologies change, authors should review and revise the SOP document to ensure that it remains current and applicable. The agency or unit should also conduct periodic reviews every one or two years to ensure that the SOP is current and applicable to modern needs and available resources. The Army also uses the SOP to establish uniformity throughout the service and all of the different army posts. One of the most important environments for the SOPs to be implemented is during the IET stage. This will help to guarantee Army-wide cohesion for the next generation of soldier if we are taught the same processes. To my experience this seems Show More


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- +310207530781
- http://lcdh-amsterdam.com/
CigarCities wird leider nicht mehr weiter gepflegt. Mehr infos hier.
CigarCities will not be maintained anymore. All data might be outdated and is only kept for historic reasons
About: Specialist store inside the luxury Conservatorium Hotel.
Inventory: Handmade Cuban cigars: Cohiba, Montechristo, Upmann ad so forth...
Smoking: There is the posibillity to smoke inside the shop, the only thing is is that you have to be a member to do so.
Ambassadors opinion: Personally I'd prefer the smoking lounge to be an open place where people can meet others and not to be limited to the 'in-crowd' members. For as far as I know it is not possible to get a one-time membership.
Inside or outside location: Inside
Added by: Matthijs van Heerikhuize
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