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With Magic in the game could there be effects that grow the characters you date like be or gts wise. I really like to see that as a event or magic skill.
Faulty Apprentice
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
Faulty Apprentice is wholly supported by generous donations. Any loose change if you have any to spare is deeply appreciated~
Chapter One features the first week of the in-game timeline or 7/20 of the overall days. Chapter Two has begun on Patreon!
- Brief nudity with censorship option
- Mature comedy situation.
Support Faulty Apprentice on [ Patreon ] and get access to Game Dev notes, Work In Progress, and Uncensored Arts!
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- Brief nudity with obvious censor.
- Mature comedy situation.
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Current build: v.2.0.1 May 7, 6:45PM
|5 days ago
|In development
|Windows, macOS
|AGL Studios
|Visual Novel
|2D, Anime, Comedy, Dating Sim, Erotic, Fantasy, Romance, Story Rich, Western
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- NSFW Demo is Free to play!33 days ago
- Faulty Apprentice July Update80 days ago
- Faulty Apprentice Release Date91 days ago
- Faulty Apprentice June Update 2Jun 24, 2019
- Limited time Summer Wallpaper Pack!Jun 18, 2019
- May Update 3May 25, 2019
- Faulty Apprentice Devlog - May update 2May 14, 2019
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Hey JetGhost! I'm sorry but I'm not understanding your question. Relationships with characters are built around the choices you make when Talking. Some will have requirements (stat wise) but Magic Spells do not affect Relationship Paths.
Thanks for playing Faulty Apprentice! -din
Does magic in the game make your romance interest have height growth?
No, the magic is mainly used for combat situations.
This seems like a game i would love to play! If i had money to buy the NSFW version...
You should try playing Faulty Apprentice anyways! A little censorship never hurt anyone (=
Only game I've paid for so far...well, pre-ordered ^_^ Just about to play the demo now!
I tried the game on steam. I download the Fantasy visual novel, then I try to purchase the NSFW content and am told to download the Fantasy Visual Novel. I click the link, and it takes me back to the fantasy Visual Novel I just downloaded.
Hey Ronehjr! The NSFW version is available here: https://dinmoney.itch.io/faultynsfw
Since you already donated $10 on this page, I can email you a download code for the NSFW. Please expect it very soon from AGLstudioArt. Thank you for playing!!
I would appreciate that. Thank you for your prompt response.
Sent to the email you use for your itchio account. Cheers!
I have received nothing yet.
Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com plz
Found a bug with Ram. When you talk with her about the cat, two of the answers cause her to run through every possible response and neither effects morale. The only one that reacts normally is, "I couldn't either. They're too cute!"
Hey good catch! Thanks for letting us know!
Another problem, the game seems to lock up near the end. Two lines after the dark elf insults the magic instructor, the game stops doing anything. It just stays stuck on the screen of her.
Review :
The Chapter 1 was FABULOUS
So much you can test in the game and explore.( me myself invested 8-9 hours in the game already only for chapter one to explore the different paths.)
I only can recomment this game to every one who want play a good game with ,good story and art disign.
I can´t wait on the second Chapter.
this game gets 10 points, out of 5 possible achievable points.
Thank you for the kind words and support, Akuma! On behalf of the team, we are happy to see you enjoying Faulty Apprentice: Chapter One and look forward to sharing more with you in the future! -din
I have a problem, the stats keeps changing at random. I can gain intelligence then come back to have it back at zero.
On it! Thanks for the report!
Hey Newgman! Found the issue. Good news is the bug is in the meter only, so all your stats are still being saved! Should have a patch to fix that within the hour. Cheers and thanks again for playing Faulty Apprentice! -din
Thank you. Should the guards have their relationship meter shown in their conversation page? It's shown in the status screen but not there. It's shown for the instructors, alchemist, head guard, and Mavie.
While you can affect the Morale of castle guards and their ending in the Final Battle, you cannot build an official Relationship with them at this time. However, the Bunny Guard was upgraded to the datable character roster thanks to the generous folks at Kickstarter. (=
Cheers! -din
so chapter 1 download when? am I right that its today and would it be up yet?
Disappointed that the demo was removed :(
Haha you won't be when you see whats replacing it! https://dinmoney.itch.io/faultyapprentice/devlog/61041/faulty-apprentice-chapter...
Cheers! -din
You are the artists that create whatever you want, however I feel the 'touching' (or more accurately, creepy groping) mechanic is something that should be relagated to trashy Japanese/Korean/Chinese imported games rather than ones created by an indie team with actual talent and creativity.
You're better than that. I know you are. If you still want to leave it in then that's up to you but I don't think there are enough of your customers who would go crazy if the feature was left out of the final version.
Alternatively, a separate build without the 'creepy groping' feature please? Much appreciated and would mitigate the 'OMG Censorship of Creepy Groping' crowd that comes out of their caves to yell at clouds.
I've got absolutely zero issues with any of the other remaining cheesy/sexy artwork. All the lovely ladies look adult(ish) and that's much better than most VNs :)
I think you might actually like the touching then, because of the consequences of not being in Relationship with that character. I won't spoil the fun though so you'll just have to try it when you feel daring XD We want to keep the touching though in both versions so you can pet Animals and interact with the environments too (=
We appreciate the honest feedback either way and are glad to hear you are looking forward to Faulty Apprentice Chapter One!
Cheers! -din
I appreciate the mature response to reasonable feedback. I'm glad you all are wonderful indie devs :)
I've got a bit of a backlog but this game is going to be put on there as soon as all these wonderful game releases slow down a bit.
Although I'm not a fan of groping mechanics (done poorly), I look forward to seeing how this game does it differently.
Take care and may the odds be ever in your favor <3
I'm crying. It's almost there... (T_T )
RIP Demo
This is some nice voice acting
Hahahah yeah, you have to play longer than 5min to see oppai =P
Is there a way to skip the mindless fruit ninja section? It is an *astonishing* waste of time. Given how long it goes on for, it makes me really doubt there is anything else to the game.
Hey Deudanann, was the Sword Training is the only minigame you have issue with? What do you think we could do to make it more interesting? The purpose of this training demo is solely to test the minigames, so we appreciate the feedback!
Does this contain romance? What's the game's genre?
There will be implied romance situations in full game, you can only build relationships so far in this demo. Genre is fantasy dating sim with rpg elements. Hope you like it! More updates coming soon =D
Hey thanks Raithias! Glad you enjoyed this old demo! Look forward to some awesome updates soon (=
- din
When will the game be finished?
The artwork in this game is spectacular!
I look forward to a full screen option!
If full screen is forthcoming, I'd love to feature Faulty Apprentice in a YouTube video "Let's Play" (censored as required). I hope you won't object. Let me know.
We have a new update coming next month with Full Screen option and some other long over due upgrades! Thanks for letting us know your interested, and be sure to link us the video when you're done so we can check it out! -Din
I was so enamored with the game I just couldn't wait to get started recording play. I normally like to capture in 1920x1080, but have begun this capture in 1440x960. It looks pretty good. Got a date yet for the next release?
Next public release will be in one month, but for specific date would be best to follow us on Twitter @AGLstudioArt
Glad its still looking good! Can't wait to see the video (=
I like the look of the game but I have a big problem with it and that is that there's no options button. If you add that in sometime I will be glad to play and maybe support it. What I would want the options to have is the usual: adjustable texspeed and sounds, choice skipping and full screen or window mode and all the usual stuff you find in VNs.
100% agree! We have already begun rebuilding the game and adding the options you mentioned. Thanks for checking out Faulty Apprentice and please look forward to an updated demo in the next few months (= Cheers! -din
Yikes, not sure about that... Hopefully since we are rebuilding the game in Unity, the problem will resolve itself. Let me know if you have any more questions. Thank you for playing Faulty Apprentice!
Cheers! -din
I gotta know, is there any hope of maybe in the future, possibly, sometime, adding the guards (or maybe one or two specific ones) to the list of romanceable characters?
Don't get me wrong, I'll be throwing my money at the full version of this as soon as I can, and the sword instructor / potential romanceable Alchemist (I couldn't figure out if that was unlocked or not, seeing as the others were blue but that was brown even though the amount was over that stretch goal) are both, as far as I'm concerned, solid choices each; but I can't help feeling sorry that poor Doll guard or Marine guard will never be more than a friendly face XD
Hey Cerviathrax! Currently no plans to have datable guards other than the Bunny, but glad you have some favorites! We did reach the final stretch goal Kickstarter but it was in the final minutes and the page locks so we couldn't edit the image. Thanks for playing Faulty Apprentice and have a great holiday season! (=
Ok, this is either a review or a bug report. First run-through, mostly playing by the seat of my pants. Just finished the third Sword training session, I think 4th or 5th day. First Guard (the redhead one) shows up, tells Sword Lady to run off to the library. Sword Lady leaves. Redhead guard chews me out for not taking things seriously, and then murderizes me into a wall. Game over, roll credits. On the one hand, I'm quite frankly shocked my useless human-disaster ass survived that long. On the other hand, I'm not sure if it's a bug or a feature (given that the Big Hotshot Wizard had a scheduling conflict between a wet tunic contest and something called The Final Battle, and decided to send an untrained farm boy to deal with the latter, I imagine there's plenty of dying involved). Looking back, it might be related to the healing potion-related quest I accepted from the redhead guard (I think) a day or two before that.
TLDR: Loving the game so far, excited for the final version, feel like I should know whether the murderously disciplinary redhead is a bug or a feature (if only so I know what I'm laughing at).
Hey Daring Steel! Don't worry you're not the only Apprentice she's gotten =P
You have to do an Urgent Job by Friday afternoon or the First Guard will kick you out for being a Faulty Apprentice XD
Glad you are enjoying the game so far! Demo has 3 endings and 1 bad (not including game overs). Ends when you see "To be continued..."
Thanks for playing!
- din
So I'm just a little confused here. I am very interested in your game. However is it an adult game (NSFW) or is it not? Because steam has issues with that sometimes. Also if there is a separate page to support the NSFW version can you direct me to it??
And when will the game be done so I can download it in all its glory? Thanks!
Hey Hugzie! You can find a link to the NSFW version of the demo at the top of the page, but here is direct link. The NSFW version features mild nudity and adult themes. Planning to release late spring 2018.
We have a Patreon if you are interested in being a part of the development process (=
Also be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for news and updates!
Thanks for being interested in Faulty Apprentice!
ok great! So does the Patreon support both versions of the game?
Yes and more! Patreon gives you access to all of our games, so you will get not only Faulty Apprentice game builds, but our halloween game Paramedium2 as well! Thank you for considering to support us (=
So how does the Beta through Patreon differ form the demo on this page?
This demo is same, Patreon just gives you access to it. But as a Patron you get access to development art, wallpapers, and new builds like the Traveling Merchant beta we released today (=
So...You ask for 5 dollars for the NSFW here then you create another page to force people to pay again?
Why don't you put a pre-order thing here?
Would like to pay one time for full game and not one bazillion of times /:
I don't use Patreon...
We had to separate the demos for various reasons. The finished game will be released on Steam. Just closed preorders after extending the deadline several times. Sorry you missed it.
If you do not wish to support us on Patreon, plz follow us on Twitter or Facebook for updates @AGLstudioArt
Thanks for answering ^^
So the finished game is going to be Steam only?
No itch.io DRM free version?
I love to keep my games by genre at the same place,I use Steam mainly for multi and AAA games.
My VN are from DRM free sites (Mangagamer,Jast,itch.io)...
Thats a good question. We are planning a DRM free version to release here on itchio, but might have to be a separate page as well. We'll have to see what is best option when we are closer to release. Cheers!
You can preorder here: bit.ly/preorderFA Deadline is in 4 days at: 11/07/17!
Price will increase after the deadline since the game is expanding, thanks to our Kickstarter campaign!
Man, I wonder what Falty Apprentice default name would be like? Probably something with a deep meaning like "Roland" a hero of France who hold a legendary swords "Durandal". ;)
Hahahahha if you press the button without entering a name, you can find out! Might be sliiiiiightly less epic than "Roland" though XD
Cheers and thanks for playing Faulty Apprentice!! (=
When full game is out ?
Hey Osmigos! Yea the Faulty Apprentice demo doesn't allow full screen for some reason (was supposed to be scaleable), but we are working on fixing it in the full game. Apologies for the inconvenience, but I appreciate you giving FA a chance. Cheers!
On 3rd sword minigame need make 5 strike combo xD. Made pass 3 hit combo bug but 5 hit combo no way :(
Hey sorry for delayed reply! The bugs in sword training are pretty random, but rest assured will be fixing it in the final game.
Thanks for giving Faulty Apprentice a chance! Hope you enjoyed what you were able to play (=
LINUX. will we ever get it on Linux ? or is it just a dream ?
Its on the maybe list, but we'll do our best!
that's the spirit! a spirit is the husk of a meaningless person that died ages ago but still lurks around to see if anything can save it.
I'm liking it so far! I didn't know this was intended to be a NSFW game going in, but I'm really glad you provided a SFW version ^^ Dunno if I'm able to (or if I WANT to for the entire demo), but for now I'm going for an intellect-focused path. Kinda glad I did though, cause I want to get to know the cat lady better ><
I also made a let's play, and plan on continuing it until I complete the demo. I linked back to this page, so I hope it helps!
Hey, loved your video! Glad you are enjoying the Faulty Apprentice demo! Thanks for letting us know about the audio being low for you. Best of luck, Apprentice Doodrun! Look forward to more videos (=
Has your team put an estimated time on which quarter the game might release? I can't find an answer in the FAQ but I'm sure it has been asked before.
Hey Chinpa! Estimating development time of up to one year. For early access to test builds and game art, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Cheers!
Heya, I'm supporting you on Patreon now, where can I download the latest releases?
I seem to having issues with the minigames, most specifically the sword training. The second day "Make a three hit combo" is nearly impossible, since it doesn't seem to register clicks and the target seems to flicker in and out of existence. I also sometimes get the message "Label 'hit' could not be found" or somesuch.
Edit: It seems that if I do hit the third combo, the game freezes completely.
Hey Akhatost! Thanks for playing Faulty Apprentice! Those are known issues we are fixing in the full game, which will be in Unity. Thank you for your patience and understanding (=
For updates and more info, please follow us on Twitter, cheers! -din
Hey there, I just wanted to inform you of a little bug in your Extended Demo. On day 3 I was given the opportunity to do urgent jobs at the Alchemist's but I didn't have enough Courage for that, so I decided to do them the next day. When I returned to my room at the end of the day, I was surprised to discover that I had 2 memories with the Alchemist available ("Speedy Spiders" and "Frugal Flowers") despite doing no jobs to unlock them. It's not that I mind it but I guess it's not intended.
I also unlocked the memory with the Archery instructor the same day, in case it matters http://imgur.com/a/mmek3
Thank you for this awesome game. I've played through the Demo countless times over the past several months and enjoyed every second. Finally I decided to purchase the NSFW version and a few wallpapers at gumroad.com. I ended up spending 15$ in a matter of seconds :D No regrets! I was just wondering if I will have to buy the full game when it's released (after having bought the Demo, I mean). Thank you so much again. I would love to see you guys succeed with this project.
Hey Sindweller!
Thanks for bringing that to my attention! Based on your in-depth description (thank you btw, more info than less in these situations are priceless) I know whats happening. Unlike the Instructor Memories, the Alchemist ones carry over into new games. However, the Memory screen doesn't give you access, until you make a new memory, so that should be why you unlocking the Alchemist memories alongside the Archery one. If that doesn't sound right though, let me know and I can look further into it.
I know its odd only hers carry over, but the memories were actually a very last minute addition to extended demo and I was testing how to carry over stats. Full game gallery will be more refined and all images will carry over. Cheers! -din
It's funny that you mention the memories carrying over into new games because just right before this playthrough I downloaded the latest version of the Extended Demo and deleted all the previous files, including saves, altogether. So it's definitely something different. Honestly, I believe it's not something game breaking and you probably have more important things to do, so I just thought that I would bring it to your attention :)
Ok good to know! I'll keep it on the bug list, and I can imagine why no one has reported it till now hahah! Appreciate you bringing that to my attention, cheers Sindweller! If you find anything else let me know (= Cheers!
Almost forgot to answer your other question. Full game will be available for purchase on Steam or DRM free on our Website. The demo here on itch.io is separate and donations will not carry towards the final game. We appreciate all the support here on itchio and gumroad, your gold is helping us develop Faulty Apprentice!
Being forcefully put into bondage by multiple women, just to be left alone in a dark room with more women, one of whom is scantly clad, ALSO in bondage, and trying to take advantage of me. Oh, game, you truly do understand me! XD
this game is cool help me to create a game like this but the Kenyan way please email me
When they told me to reach out and touch someone, I never thought I would take it this far. I'm excited, and yet terrified at the same time! Ha HAAAAA....I'm gonna die, aren't I?
Another great video! Already watched it half a dozen times haha! ! haven't had a chance to implement the grammatical error fixes yet but got them on the list. You are in the home stretch now, one more video should do it. Thanks again for all the support Rock, really appreciate it. Glad you got sone touches in too, we'll add that feature to all the characters in the full game, but for now only key characters have it. Looking forward to next Sunday, cheers!
Glad to see this is progressing well, I shall wait patiently for the full version. There has been quite a bit of interest for this game on the channel, please keep me in touch if you would like me to record it.
Yup! We're working hard trying to make Faulty Apprentice happen. Be sure to check out the Kickstarter if you haven't yet. Glad to hear FA is generating interest on your channel, Fellowplayer! We will definitely want play throughs when we release so will definitely keep you in mind. You're going to flip seeing the progression since that alpha you played, cheers bud! (=
Got this one recorded immediately after Episode 2. All I wanna do is make friends with the Sword Instructor, but the game won't let me. NOTICE ME, SENPAI!! :(
AAahhh!! I almost thought sword training was going to work for a bit there!! TAT
So brutal dude, but maybe its for the best so you can save her path for when you play the full game. We already started remaking Faulty in Unity and are working to beef up the mini-games (=
Good plan for Day 5, Archery training in morning so you can do Alchemist Urgent Job in afternoon. I want to see you make it to the end of the demo, good luck! Thanks again for making these videos, they are helping us spot typos and areas to improve, really appreciate it! We are thinking of holding a play through contest on twitter so keep an eye out and post your videos.
Ps. If you touch certain characters in different parts of their body you might get different reactions! XD


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Wait for it, Wait for it...Carly...tick-tock
Hawkinson's 3 (plus an adopted uncle)
Omaha Ready to Play:
The mature Omaha AAA U16 is ready for battle. The parent banter behind the glass included the concern that the Omaha "men" all had dropped their children off at day care, so they had nothing but lots of free time on their hands to battle our boys.
Bench anticipates WIN with seconds left on clock!
In seconds, Thunderbirds defeat Honey baked. THE #1 Ranked team in the nation, (pretty much since the first hockey rankings came out this year). This victory is very, very, very sweet
Goal Honeybaked...We will have a response for that... in just a minute.
Hawk Takes another Stinger with a Blocked Shot...again!
A lot of sympathy and compassion shared by teammates for Hawk.
Everyone, don't be alarmed, he's all right, just rub some dirt on it, it's fine.
There it is! A Well Deserved Team Celly!
"Wisconsin Dump"
Has a whole different meaning here.
Chris was absolutely team MVP in my book. This kid played 16 periods of solid hockey (4 games plus 4 OT's) Points were low but the excitement was high.
D-fense Sandwich..Denied.
Response: "GOAL T BIRDS!"
Yay. That's MY kid!
Proud Bro. Proud Sissy!
Oh no, someone messed with Anea's helmet
Hell have no fury like Anea pissed when his helmet is twisted.
Oh yea! Oh Yea! We've got Maria Dodero!
Honeybaked has a reputation for having a lot of $$$$ poured into their program. They can't buy a Maria Dodero! NOT FOR SALE!
Yooner & Ferrario
Predominantly Young '98 D core were marked by most teams. They ALL worked together & proved themselves and then some this year! Bravo boys. Something to smile about.
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It's time for the Spring Wood Gas Newsletter… Hooray!
Welcome and thank you for taking a few minutes out of your day to stay updated on our favorite gas, WOOD GAS! I have some tutorials for you, new stuff & prize winner announcements.
First order of business
Yes! Blower motors are back in stock
I have made shipping free for everybody all over the world. You can order blowers in the builder area on the top right:
Next I want to share a tutorial video with you that explains why the blower is so important and all the suction sources I have used and experimented with so you don't have to endure that yourself. Blower specs now in builder's area.
Blower Tutorial
Combustion Tutorial
Here is a video discussing the inner workings and heat ranges inside your reactor's hearth.
A Word About Gas Grading
There are basically two grades of gas you can make with your gasifier depending on your feedstock type and preparation.
Grade 1- Engine grade. This is a clean gas made from wood chunks and thick wood chips. Wood is ideal because of it's low ash content. Wood breaks down from a solid, to oil vapors, to pure gas and small carbon molecules that are filtered before reaching the engine.
Grade 2- Heating grade. This is a more energy dense gas, but it has impurities that can foul an engine, like tar, a cooled oil vapor. Tar is no problem when you are just burning gas for heat. And you can use a wider range of feedstocks including chipped wood and some biomass. Chipped wood tends to stick together so be sure to have a stirring mechanism to keep it from clumping. Biomass is best gasified at lower temperatures to avoid fusing the silica into small stones called clinkers. To make this happen, you can use a slightly larger choke plate hole opening. Consider that tarry gas can foul your blower motor, so use a suction blower to start (10 min) and then switch to a push blower to maintain gas flow after start-up.
Wood Chunk Sizing to Engine Size
Your engine size will determine how much air passes over the charcoal in your gasifier. The more air there is, the faster it will eat up the charcoal, so with larger engines you can use larger wood chunks and with smaller engines you must use smaller wood chunks.
Wood sizing is also key in making the char reduce to a size that will pass through the opening in the choke plat in your hearth.
Rule of thumb for new users (newbies)
1″ sq./round chunks for 2 cylinder engines, kohler type
2″ sq./round chunks for 4 cylinder engines, generac type
2.5″ sq./round chunks for 8 cylinder engines, ford industrial genset type
For hardwoods you can reduce the size 15% because of the higher density.
Community Question
Which engine should I use when I get started making woodgas for stationary power?
Well, there is no one size fits all answer, but if it were me these would be my priorities:
- Spark ignited genset. Gasoline, natural gas or propane.
- At least 2 cylinders, but I would definitely prefer a 4 cylinder engine. Plenty of suction to keep the gasifier hot, but not so big it will eat a ton of wood a day. The wood is free, but your time isn't.
- How much power do you need? Take the genset rating and half it for woodgas, ex. 20kw natural gas to 10kw woodgas.
- Price. Don't spend an arm and a leg. Get something good and used with low hours. You may dirty up your engine while you learn this woodgas thing, so start with something affordable and tough. Something that you can sell for the same price you bought it for.
Based on that and a quick search of ebay I found this listing:
Hard to beat $3,000 for a good, solid, slow speed (quiet) water cooled genset. Just my 2 cents.
Woodgas Contest Prize Winners
My sincere apologies for taking so much time to get this announced. I was going to do it at Christmas time, but I was out of country volunteering and everything was on my big computer back home. When I came back I found my ex-wife was plotting shenanigans and walked into a shit storm of manufactured drama involving my kids that has side tracked me considerably. I bless and thank her for the work she did at Victory Gasworks back in the day, but enough is enough, let it go darling.
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We have redesigned the book owners area to be easier to navigate and we added specs on the blower, software code and a bill of materials in excel based on your feedback. Plus a brief snippet on the 2 different grades of gas. Thanks! www.woodgasifierplans.com/builder-resources
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If you didn't get your book or need to renew a download link, please contact us. That being said…
After providing free tech support via email for the last 18 months, answering thousands of questions that are already answered in the Builder Area, FAQ, Wood Gas Crash Course, Free Report and the Wood Gasifier Builder's Bible. I am informing everybody that I am not providing tech support any more. There is a solid body of work to get you going.
Most real world problems come from people going outside the specs of the book, using coal, small chips, tire chunks, etc. as feedstock or not using the specified blower and dealing with weak suction. If you want to trail blaze that's awesome but you have to be your own guide.
Thank you for understanding. I am just too swamped with email and it slows everything down to answer questions that are already answered in our abundant free resources.
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A pupil of Ketu Adiye Owe Primary School in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State was killed yesterday when a wall collapsed.
Four others were injured.
The wall of a classroom located in an erosion-buffeted area collapsed while the victims were playing during the break period.
Those injured were first taken to a private hospital and later transferred to the General Hospital, Ota, on the instruction of the Local Government Council Chairman, Rotimi Rahmon.
Rahmon, who rushed to the school shortly after the incident, directed that the walls of the affected classroom be brought down immediately.
He visited the family of the deceased to commiserate with them.
In a statement, Rahmon told head teachers in the council to remove structures and object that can endanger pupils from schools.
Lamenting the incident, he said the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) rehabilitated a block of two classrooms in the school earlier in the year.
Rahmon said: "SUBEB built 15 new classrooms and rehabilitated 71 others in the council as part of the over 500 classrooms constructed across the 20 local governments in the state. Twelve water closet toilets were also built in the council for primary school pupils."
He assured the parents of the injured that their children will get adequate treatment, adding that the council would take measures to forestall a recurrence.


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Backyard Clean-up
To celebrate the new year, we bought a shovel and trimming shears from Home Depot and set to work cleaning up the backyard. We only had enough time to get our hands dirty for an hour, but it felt so good to start making progress. Everything is incredibly dead, dry, and brittle, so every little bit of uprooting helps.


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This column sums up my feelings on the subject:
We live in a world in which oral sex is now second base.
In which the kids you see at the airport this weekend heading for spring break will wind up topless in Girls Gone Wild, Fort Lauderdale '07 videos.
Are you cool with this?
Frustrated American Christians aren't. They want girls to sign purity pledges in which they promise to stay virgins.
They're against mandatory immunization of girls against sexually-transmitted viruses that cause cervical cancer because they're afraid it'll encourage promiscuity.
These are heavy-handed solutions. But I understand the impetus behind them.
Yeah. When did dressing like a stripper become female empowerment? Why does my seven-year-old daughter need to buy clothing with words written on the ass? Why do little girls play with toys that stress the importance of "how hot you look"? At the risk of sounding too much like my grandfather — what is the world coming to?
Read the whole column — perhaps this pendulum will start to swing back to the center.


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Sometimes it's good, and sometimes it's not, but it's always new.Read More
So what's it like in all those campgrounds? No idea.Read More
When it comes to the bucket list, you don't know what you don't know.Read More
Despite everything, this trip is going really wellRead More
A few more details about our life in a van.Read More
Time to explain the radio silence.Read More
We continue our health regime despite the many obstacles in our pathRead More
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We experience time differently depending on where and what we are doing. DrC and I have already slipped into a different mode of living.Read More
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Meet Charles Zuckermann
A proud Vancouverite, a professional photographer, a longtime friend, and a loyal client of Mosh Framemakers. We took some time to chat about inspired creativity, his experience at Mosh, his unique collection of one of a kind frames – and why handmade eyewear is worth the investment. Read on!
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
This is always a tough one for me. I never know what to say. I am a Montreal expat who's made his home in Vancouver for over 30 years. I am a portrait & commercial photographer, and the proud dad of a 23-year old man.
I like honest people, great food, good conversation and all the creative arts. And yes, I like long walks on Kits beach at sunset. I'm just an old fashioned guy revelling in a modern world.
See Charles' incredibly creative work through his social profiles:
How would you describe your individual style and personality?
My style is like my personality, simple but statement making. I am not a label guy, but I love sleek lines and quality design.
I am an outgoing and gregarious person, but I don't like talking about myself. I let my style and body of work speak for me. Each pair of my Mosh frames does this perfectly. Because hey, they were designed for me! Sara has inexplicable ability to capture the particular personality of each person she makes frames for. I am no exception.
How did you meet our visionary and owner, Sara Moshurchak, and become introduced to Mosh Framemakers?
A mutual friend introduced us some years back when I was running a digital marketing agency. In the beginning my team was assisting what was then known as Eyeland Framemakers, with their social media strategies. Sara and the team caught on quick and our role became obsolete, as it became obvious that the creative energy in house was doing a far superior job.
Through out the entire experience Sara and I became friends, which isn't hard, because she's such a beautiful and generous soul. I have such a great respect for her as both a fabulous human and as a creative artist.
How many pairs of MOSH frames do you currently own?
I own 3 pairs of handmade Mosh frames that I helped in designing, alongside Sara's expertise and vision. 2 pairs of regular glasses and one pair of sunnies. All of them…. head turners!
What is your favoUrite pair of Mosh Frames and why? What is the inspiration, or story behind the frame?
No questions asked, my Mosh1967's. A classic, thick black framed pair that is curved to wrap around my face. Other than that, they're all angle.
I wanted frames that would play off the curves of my bald head, and make a bold statement - but I didn't want anything too over the top. A fun twist on old classic and my favourite frame!
What has been your experience in working with Sara, and the Mosh Team?
Sadly, my words won't do it justice. You have to have the experience of developing and designing your frames with Sara and the team to really know what it's like. It's truly one of a kind.
Sara's a real listener who takes it all in. She really wants a sense of you, before she starts work on your frames. The whole experience is so personal. Sara is genuine, so like your frames each experience is designed just for you.
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Anyone who wears glasses already knows how much a statement your frames make. Even more so than the clothes you wear, they step in the room before you do. Wearing glasses can also be an awkward experience for a lot of us. There are many stigmas attached. Many self-imposed. Comfort and style are so important when it comes to making the decision about your frames.
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Why would you recommend MOSH Framemakers to friends, family, and colleagues?
I do all the time. Almost every day I am asked where I got my frames. I think that speaks for itself!
To picture perfect, one of a kind frames!
- Sara, and the Mosh Team


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How to Create a Photo Book in Photoshop Elements 13
You can design the creations you make in Photoshop Elements 13 for printing locally to your desktop printer or for uploading to a professional print service. The professional services offer you choices for covers, assembly, paper stocks, and so on, as well as opportunities to distribute the printed material to friends and family.
Photo books follow a sequence of steps that are the same for other creations you make in Elements. Follow these steps to create a photo book (the same steps are used for creating greeting cards, photo calendars, and photo collages):
1Select files in the Organizer and click the Create tab. Or, open several photos in the Photo Editor, select the open files in the Photo Bin, and click the Create tab.
You begin working with creations following the same procedure. You first select files in the Organizer or photos in the Photo Bin in the Photo Editor and then click the Create tab in the Organizer Task Pane or Photo Editor Panel Bin. Ideally, you might start with an album containing the photos you want to use for your photo book.
You can then just click the album to display the album photos in the Organizer window and easily select all the photos or select an album directly in the Photo Bin in the Photo Editor.
To select all photos shown in the Organizer's Media Browser or the Photo Editor Photo Bin, press Ctrl+A (Command+A on the Mac).
2Open the Create drop-down menu and choose Photo Book.
Whether you're working in the Organizer or the Photo Editor, the Photo Book option is available in the same Create drop-down menu in the Panel Bin. When you click the Photo Book menu item, a wizard opens, and you can make choices for the output and the design of your creation. The same wizard opens for other creations, such as greeting cards, photo calendars, and photo collages.
3Choose an option for outputting your creation.
In the left pane shown, you make a choice for either printing your creation or using the Shutterfly online service. For both Print Locally and Shutterfly, you have options for choosing the size of your output.
4Select a theme.
In the middle column, choose a theme for the photo book design. When you click a theme, the preview pane on the right side of the window displays a preview of the selected theme. Elements uses an Adobe Flash interface where you see photo book pages automatically scroll using the selected theme.
At this point, click different themes and observe the Preview pane for a dynamic display of the respective theme. Take a little time to look over all the wonderful options you have for a photo book design.
The first time you use a Theme or other asset in the Graphics panel, Elements downloads the Asset to your computer. The assets are stored on Adobe's website. You must wait until the download finishes before you can continue.
5Type the number of pages in the Number of Pages text box.
By default, Elements adds a title page and two additional pages no matter how many photos you select for your album. Count the total photos you intend to use and type the number of photos in the text box. You can add or delete pages when you're in the Creation wizard.
6Click OK and then examine the pages.
When you click OK, the Create panel changes and displays three buttons at the bottom of the panel. The buttons open panes for Pages, Layouts, and Graphics. When you open each pane, you can make additional edits.
By default, when creating photo albums, the pane in view is the Pages pane. In the Pages pane, look over the total number of pages for your photo book. You can scroll pages by clicking the left/right arrows at the top of the Image window or by double-clicking pages in the Pages panel.
7Click the Layouts button and choose a layout.
In the Layouts pane, you find many choices for different layouts. At the top of the panel, a display of different layouts appears. Scroll down the panel to find additional layouts for One, Two, and Three photos per page.
To change a layout, double-click the layout choice in the Create panel. When you change layouts, you need to populate the placeholders. Drag photos from the Photo Bin to a placeholder, and Elements fits the photo in the placeholder frame.
When you see arrows pointing up or down in any of the panes in the Create panel, you can click them to collapse/expand items in the individual panes.
8Adjust a photo in a frame.
If you change a layout or add more photos to placeholders, or even if you let Elements populate a layout, you may want to make adjustments for individual photos within placeholders.
To edit a photo within a placeholder, double-click the photo. A toolbar appears above the photo. From left to right on the toolbar, you can
Zoom in or out of the photo by dragging the slider left and right.
Rotate the photo by clicking the blue icon. (Each mouse click rotates the photo 90 degrees.)
Get a new photo to place in the frame represented by the folder icon.
Commit the current operation. You click the green check mark to accept your edits.
Cancel the current operation. Click the last icon above the image to cancel your edits.
You can also size a photo within a frame by clicking one of the handles on the selected image and dragging in to reduce size or out to size up. Move the cursor just outside a corner handle on a selected frame, and you can rotate the image and frame together.
If you double-click a photo in a frame, you can open a context menu (right-click or Control-click a one-button mouse on a Macintosh) and choose from some transformation options that include scaling, perspective, and distorting the photo. Choose a menu command and drag a handle to perform the operation.
You can skew an image by pressing Ctrl or Option (Mac) and dragging a corner handle.
9Click the Graphics button and use artwork.
Click the Graphics button. In the Graphics pane, you can change the background design and frames and add graphics.
To change the background or frames, double-click a background and/or frame in the Graphics pane. To add a graphic, click and drag the graphic to the Image window where a photo page is displayed.
10(Optional) Switch to Advanced mode to edit images and the layers.
Click the Advanced Mode button to open Advanced mode, where you find more editing options. You can edit the layers for further customization of the photos in your photo book. To do so, you need to know a lot about working with layers, layer styles, and layer effects. Also, you have access to the Expert Photo Editor Tools panel, where you can apply edits to images as well as have full access to menu commands.
11Click the Basic Mode button if you're in Advanced mode and look over the project.
Now you're ready to take the last steps to finish the project.
12When your project is complete, decide what you want to do with it.
Click the Print button to open the Photo Prints pane in the Create panel.
Click the Save button if you want to save your project and return to it later for additional editing. You can also save your creation as an Adobe PDF file. You can then exchange the PDF with friends and family.
Click the Close button to close the project.


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Information to help you to help your child make sensible choices about alcohol.
Alcohol is a HOT topic and children and young people won't fail to notice news stories and the storylines in the popular soaps like Eastenders or Coronation Street.
They'll also be influenced by your drinking habits and what you have to say about alcohol.
Just like us all, at some point they'll begin to wonder...
- Is drinking good or bad?
- What will alcohol do to me?
- Will it make me sick?
- What does it taste like?
- Will I like it?
- Why do people drink?
This booklet Talking About Drinking should provide some further advice.


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Based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' time-honoured novel, Queensland Ballet's Artistic Associate and world-renowned choreographer Liam Scarlett breathes life into this sultry tale in a world premiere production. Set amongst the aristocratic elite of late 18th century France, this evocative and vivid work will scintillate audiences.
With a story that has captivated audiences around the world for over 200 years, Dangerous Liaisons is a hedonistic tale of love, virtue and humanity, reimagined into a dramatic new ballet for mature audiences.
Dangerous Liaisons contains adult themes and is not recommended for children.
A co-production between Queensland Ballet and Texas Ballet Theater.
|The Story
Based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' 1782 novel, Les Liaisons dangereuses, which was written as a series of letters.
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|From the Choreographer
This is a story of the rich, the deceitful and the corruption of all those that stand in their
After selected performances at QPAC, a panel of creative artists and dancers discusses aspects of the ballet you've just seen.
Informative, keepsake programs are distributed free-of-charge at all performances. You can also view the program online before the performance. Cast sheets will be available online following the performance.
Choreographer Liam Scarlett
Composer Camille Saint-Saëns
Musical Arrangement Martin Yates
Conductor Nigel Gaynor
Music performed by Camerata - Queensland's Chamber Orchestra
Costume & Set Designer Tracy Grant Lord
Lighting Designer Kendall Smith
The performance lasts for approximately two hours,
including one 20-minute interval
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TUESDAY — THURSDAY (Premium)
Adult $100
Concession $85
30yrs & under $65
Child $55
FRIDAY — SATURDAY (Premium)
Adult $115
Concession $95
30yrs & under $75
Child $60
A transaction fee of $7.20 applies per transaction. Selected ticket delivery methods may incur an additional charge.
Discounts apply for season ticket packages. Create your own ballet package by choosing just three or more ballets.
Concession: Full Pensioners, QLD Government Seniors Card, Industry (MEAA) Members, Full-time students over 30, Unemployed. National Seniors Card not applicable.
30 yrs & under: Aged 30 years old and under at the time of booking.
Child: Aged 13 years old and under at the time of booking.
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text: February 02, 2015 If you like winning, Boston isn't a bad place to live. February 02, 2015/ Landon Howell via MADDIE HEINSOHN Not everyone is thoroughly familiar with New England-area sports. From today's Daily Mail, a UK publication... via DYLAN BLEDSOE & Mary Reagan Did you know that Madden 2015 accurately predicted the score and outcome of Super Bowl XLIX?via mashable


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You buy bras that fit on the tightest clasp
Instead, choose bras by how they feel on the loosest hook. As the bra ages and the band stretches, you'll have the option of tightening its grip.
You haven't been fitted in years
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Your bra size can fluctuate from year to year with changes in weight, muscle tone, pregnancy, and age. Get fitted in person, suggests Christina Faraj, a professional bra fitter in Beacon, New York. "There are charts that will tell you how to fit a bra, but they're not fool proof," she says. "It's a very individual process." If you can't get fitted, start with the standard bra-size formula: 1) Measure your band size by looping a measuring tape from your back to front directly under your bust and across your rib cage. If you get an odd number, round up to the next even number to get your band size. 2) To find your cup size, measure loosely around the fullest part of your chest and subtract your band measurement from this bus measurement. The difference calculates your cup size (a one-inch difference is an A cup; a two-inch difference is a B cup, etc.).


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The feeling of needing to do it all is suffocating.
But doing it all? It's a myth.
Here's what you actually need to do: Find out what lights you up. Do those things. Leave "it all" behind.
So here's what I do:
Create clear, smart content small business owners and solopreneurs
I apply my background in small business marketing strategy, my degrees in English & Communications and years of honing my writing skills to help you tell your story in a way that sounds like you, is meaningful to your audience and supports your business goals.
Oh, and I especially love working with mompreneurs.
Learn more about my content strategy + copywriting services.
write. Just…write.
I'm a seeker. I want meaning and purpose. I want a vibrant life. Writing has always been my way to understand myself, the world, and beyond.
Read my writing that's been published elsewhere, or browse my writing published here on my website.
And here's how I got here:
For ten years, I wrote copy + developed marketing strategies for clients from Fortune 500 companies to small mom & pop businesses. It was a good career, and I loved spending my days writing & strategizing, but it never felt quite right, like a shoe that was just a bit too small.
Then I gave birth to my daughter and everything changed.
Becoming a mom was not an easy transition for me. I struggled through the first eight weeks of my daughter's life like a bear that was woken from hibernation too early and was REALLY pissed off about it. Coffee didn't even begin to touch the exhaustion. I cried a lot. And even though I was probably not in a place to make life-altering decisions, I was certain that I did not want to leave my daughter to go back to a job that made me miserable.
So I didn't.
Doesn't that make it sound so simple? It wasn't. I was scared. SO. FREAKED. OUT. But…
Fast-forward to now and I have found a life that I never imagined when I called my boss to say I wasn't coming back.
Back then, it didn't fully occur to me that I could build my own business. I didn't give myself permission to write.
Back then, I didn't know I'd face soul-deep struggles over the next few years and find myself breaking down, completely lost and uncertain of how to find myself.
And I didn't know that I would find my way through all of it, and emerge ready to use my words to guide others to light it up in the ways I know they can.
A little more about me...
I have a daughter (age 5), son (3), and a very supportive husband. Holy guacamole I am filled with gratitude for how they have shaped my journey in life.
I fully embrace my nerdy side and am fine with admitting that curling up with a good self-help or spirituality book can meet my criteria for a great Saturday night.
I love making things. This might mean a little art project for my house, some homemade lip balm or a new recipe, depending on my mood.
I love seeing the world through the eyes of my kids. They have given me a new perspective on everything from birds (how fascinating!) to self image (let's all just love ourselves & do the best we can).
I don't strive to be better than anyone else, but I always work hard to be better than my previous self.
I'm a writer. A seeker. A deep thinker. And I love to laugh at myself.
Are you on Instagram? Me too. Let's connect.
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French Country Manor
Sophisticated French Normandy country manor built in 1928 with ocean and island views on nearly 2 acres of lawns and gardens, includes a wonderful floor plan, generous room sizes, 7 fireplaces, great outdoor entertainment patios, separate guest apartment, separate cottage, pool and spa, two 2 car garages, and lots of privacy. Designed by the architectural firm Soule, Hastings, and Murphy, this is one of the original estates built in the golden age of Santa Barbara's historic architecture.
Bedrooms: 5
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There are now less than three weeks until the FootieBugs and DanceBugs Christmas Holiday Camps in Solihull return! Both of the camps will feature some fantastic festive themed games and activities, making sure all children are excited and in the Christmas spirit ready for the big day!
The FootieBugs Christmas Holiday Camp in Solihull offers three days packed full of children's favourite football games with a Christmas twist! Some of the activities will include; Rudolph's red nose target competition, reindeer races, Santa's workshop circuit!
Children will earn points for their teams ahead of the special 'Christmas Cracker' Competition Day on the Friday at the camp. Once in their festive themed teams, they will compete in lots of different games and activities to try and win some fabulous prizes! All children attending the Christmas Cracker Competition Day will leave with a medal and certificate!
The DanceBugs Christmas Holiday Camp in Solihull combines not only a variety of dance styles, such as freestyle, ballet and acrobatics, but also singing and acting. Children will use their imaginations to create their own unique Christmas themed show, which they will then perform to their parents at the end of the camp!
There will also be more festive themed dance games including; Rudolph's travel, a Christmas Hunt following a trail left by Santa and also musical elf statues! Children will also design and make their own Christmas cards, as well as having the chance to dress up in Christmas outfits!
Both the FootieBugs and DanceBugs Christmas Holiday Camps in Solihull are running on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of December at the Solihull Sixth Form (B91 3WR). The camps give parents the opportunity to get some last-minute Christmas shopping done at Touchwood Solihull!


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Pouring water on an Induction Motor may stop it working, due to the lowering of the insulation resistance of the internal motor coil windings.
The coil windings are located inside the metal case of the induction motor, and are what generates a magnetic field, which makes the motor turn.
This article will focus on what are known as 'three phase' Induction Motors, which have three sets of coil windings inside the motor.
The internal motor windings are wound together in a component known as a 'Stator'.
Each winding is electrically separated by an insulation layer on the copper wire that makes up a stator winding.
Therefore there should be a high level of electrical resistance between each of the three coils.
This 'Insulation Resistance' is typically above 2 Mega Ohms in a correctly operating Induction Motor.
However if the coil windings became wet, then the insulation resistance would drop to a low level, which would prevent the motor from operating, due to a short circuit between the coil windings.
The good news is that induction motors can usually be dried out, and therefore returned to having a high insulation resistance between the Stator coils.
Drying out the stator coils can be done with gentle heating methods.
It is of course vital that the motor is disconnected from the electricity supply, and that only a qualified person carries out the work.


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Executive Pastor of Organic Outreach International
Walt's primary pastoral responsibility is to lead the team for Organic Outreach International. This Ministry partners with church leaders of varied denominations and with other Christian organizations to equip believers around the world to share the gospel in ways that are natural and relationship driven. Walt has enjoyed a broad career path including roles as a chef, naval officer, woodworker, physics teacher, and insurance company executive. He left the corporate world to join the Shoreline team in 2016.
Walt received a B.S. in Math, Engineering, Physics, and Psychology from Regents College and a Masters in teaching from Seattle Pacific University. He feels blessed to be in a position where he can bring all of his past experiences to bear in growing God's kingdom. Walt and his wife Liz have three children, Hannah and Will who live with them on the Monterey Peninsula, and an adult son, Stefan, living with his wife Katie in Seattle.
Walt is a non-voting member of the Shoreline Church Leadership Team and a voting member of the Finance Team.


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TARGET 8: Audrain County family claims mentally ill do not receive proper treatment
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AUDRAIN COUNTY - Gov. Jay Nixon began his mental health initiative in 2015 in order to establish more resources for people suffering from mental illness. The initiative includes a community health mental liaison program and a crisis intervention team program.
One Audrain County family said despite these new programs, there are still not enough resources and proper treatment for people suffering with mental illnesses.
Terri Brown, the mother of 36-year-old Jeremy Behlmann, said her son has been dealing with mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia since he was 19 years old. Brown said any time the family has reached out to law enforcement for help, Behlmann was arrested rather than offered the psychiatric help he needed.
"When we've asked for help, most every time when we've involved the law, they've always arrested him and found charges for him," Brown said. "He's sick. He's not a criminal, and he doesn't mean to hurt anybody."
Brown said there are times when she cannot reason with him and even though he has made threats, he has never hurt anybody.
"That's frightening to us because we love him, you know, we want to see him stay out of jail," Brown said.
Brown said Behlmann was deemed incompetent by the state in September 2015 but was later declared competent by the court.
Laura Heitmann, Audrain County mental health liaison, said Montgomery and Audrain counties came together to form a crisis intervention team council in December 2015. She said part of the program sends law enforcement officers to a 40-hour training session to learn how to handle different situations.
Heitmann said the ideal training would include 40 hours for every officer but that is not possible.
"Is it realistic to take a law enforcement officer off the street for 40 hours? You can as long as you have the dollars and resources to pay the overtime for that spot," Heitmann said. "This is going to happen slowly."
Heitmann said she has trained more than 150 law enforcement officers so far.
"The training is always very well-received because they are faced with these situations almost daily," Heitmann said.
When KOMU 8 News reached out to Audrain County Sheriff Stuart Miller about Behlmann's case, he responded with an email:
"Behlmann committed a crime. He was arrested, determined competent by the Court to stand trial, convicted and sentenced. While in jail, he was charged with threatening a judicial officer, and that case is pending in court."
According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, the 2015 profile of the institutional and supervised offender population showed 45.3 percent of incarcerated offenders had some type of mental illness as of June 30, 2015.
- 28.8 percent showed mild impairment
- 15.2 percent showed clinic care/medication
- 1.3 percent showed serious functional impairment
- 0.1 percent showed severe functional impairment
Brown said after filing a commitment in October 2014, Behlmann was supposed to be picked up by law enforcement. She said the law enforcement officers waited down the road and surprised Behlmann. She said he did not realize he was being followed by police, drove away and was then charged with resisting arrest.
"Instead of coming right away, knowing he was extremely psychotic, they sat down the road," Brown said.
She said she does not believe law enforcement thought about what could happen if they did this.
"I know my kid, he's always been a runner. All they had to do was park behind his vehicle and none of this would be happening," Brown said. "But nobody thought of that, including the police, so he was charged with resisting arrest."
Brown said Behlmann did not realize police were chasing him or he would have stopped.
Terry Mackey, CEO of the Arthur Center Community Health Center, said it is not always easy for law enforcement handling an incident to know what type of issues a person may have.
"I think folks that have bipolar disorder or schizophrenia maybe are at a disadvantage because law enforcement doesn't always understand who they're dealing with," Mackey said.
He said there is always room to educate law enforcement and the new crisis intervention training hopes to do that.
"I think it's an issue that we've certainly been addressing, but it is true that it really has just been the last couple of years that we've really had a focus on working closely with law enforcement," Mackey said.
Brown said she does not understand how it has been so difficult to get help for Behlmann.
"It just doesn't make sense to me," Brown said. "Why do you not help them? I mean there is help out there."
Mackey also said it can be difficult for families to attempt to get help for their loved ones when that person does not want it.
"Of course a family member is much more interested in that happening sooner than later, whereas the person probably wants to maintain control of their life," Mackey said.


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Travelling for business can often feel like a chore, especially if you have an already jam-packed schedule and barely have time to prepare for your trip. Want to know how to improve your business travel experience? We've compiled some helpful advice to make your next trip more enjoyable.
Pack Light
If you're able to just take a carry-on, then do! You'll thank yourself later when at the end of a long flight you don't have to hang around baggage claim and are free to head straight for your next meeting. So keep it minimal and pack only the essentials. If you're a frequent flyer, why not create a go-to tick-list on your phone that you can have to hand every time you need to pack for business travel.
Recommended app: Wunderlist
Switch-Off After Take-Off
We know it can be easier said than done when you've got a pressing deadline or work you need to prepare before you reach your destination. But why not make the most of your flight time during your business travel and properly switch off? It's not often in this day and age, that we get time to ourselves away from the distractions of modern life – particularly if you're on board a plane with no wi-fi! – so, why not embrace being switched off from everything and get some rest. We recommend trying a mindfulness app to truly indulge in your time offline, when you reach your destination you'll feel refreshed and raring to go.
Recommended app: Headspace
Keep Important Information To Hand
When travelling for business it's important to be as prepared as possible, in case of any number of eventualities it's a good idea to keep a list of important numbers to hand. These could include but aren't limited to, the number of the airline you're flying with, the number of your Travel Management Company, and a contact for your accommodation. It's also a good idea to be aware of your rights as a passenger just in case your flight is delayed or cancelled – these can be changeable from airline to airline. We recommend keeping a copy of these and a photocopy of your passport in The Cloud, if your passport ever goes missing then you'll easily be able to access a digital copy.
Recommended app: The Cloud or Google Drive
Choose Accommodation Wisely
When it comes on deciding where to stay, we recommend being as picky as possible! It's important to choose somewhere which is not only going to make your trip more straightforward, but also more enjoyable. Whether you'd like to opt for someone close to the airport, or perhaps close to an office or conference location, figure out what will make your life easiest on your business travel, and choose accommodation accordingly.
Recommended app: YourTrip by Gray Dawes (If you would like to find out more about our brand new booking tool, speak to a member of our team.)
Comfort Over Style
To truly make your business travel experience enjoyable, we recommend taking every step you can to make your trip as comfortable as possible. If you're able to, opt for business class, book an airport lounge, or choose extra leg room. All of these little additions can make a huge difference in the enjoyment of your trip.
Recommended app: LoungeBuddy
Make Time For Down Time
Try and incorporate a little bit of leisure time into your business trip, something that truly allows you to switch off from a day of business – just like you would do if you were at home. Being able to switch off in-between meetings or at the end of the day is just as important when you're travelling for business, as it is on any typical day. Why not find a nice route for a run, try a fitness class or source out a local bar.
Recommended app: Like A Local
Bring Some Home Comforts
Whether you're planning on being away from home for a few weeks, or even just for an overnight stay, having a few home comforts around you can help you settle into a 'normal' routine much quicker. This could extend to anything from bringing along your favourite tea bags to enjoy in the morning to bringing along framed photos of your family to put up in your room.
Recommended app: Facetime
Next time you're travelling for business, we hope you'll find this guide useful to help you make your business travel more enjoyable. If you'd like to find out more about the business travel management service we offer, take a look here.


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Im that kind of person where they'll do anything to play video games. I cant live without them or else i go whoohoo in the head if you know what i mean. My fav movie is KUNG FU PANDA!!! My fav TV show is Spongebob/ Fairly odd parents. My fav video game is tied between a bunch, but problably Final Fantasy X. My fav food is either mac & cheeese, or tacos. Maybe chicken or pizza. The first time I played chess, i became ubsest wit it. My sister taught me how to play and the first time i played, I beat her!!! The reason I play chess is that my grandfather that passed away in 07 played chess with me sometimes. I wish he was still around. Im 11 years old turning twelve in August. Im lazy, sometimes very energetic and active. And i get in trouble a loooooot. 4 stupid reasons though. My names Brandon Havens ( Moneybagsmonkey8897) and im in sixth grade. My fav thing to do is play video games, watch TV, play with legos, or play outside or play with my sister. Also hanging out with my friends.


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TITLE: The Message of the General Epistles in the History of Redemption: Wisdom from James, Peter, John, and Jude
AUTHOR: Brandon D. Crowe
PUBLISHER: Phillipsburg, NJ: P and R Publishing, 2015, (240 pages).
Scallywags is about how the world views Christians as according to 1 Peter. Amid the accusations of the world, Christians are exhorted to do the right thing, in accordance to the truths of the gospel. The audience have been displaced from their homes and exiled to the foreign lands and strange cultures. Readers are treated to an initial string of theological underpinnings before exhortations for Christian living in our modern world. He uses 1 Peter to compare and contrast the exile experience of the believers with those in the Old Testament. Key to understanding salvation is how Jesus conquered the forces of darkness and the power of sin. Jesus is the true King. He is the Messiah. Having the hope of Jesus as Saviour and Lord encourages believers going through the trials and tribulations. Exiles are persecuted because of their conviction of true faith. The elected are redeemed. Salvation comes from God in Three Persons. God the Father has the foreknowledge; the Holy Spirit sanctifies; Jesus' blood cleanses. There are theological themes about the People of God; the priesthood of believers; Christ's suffering and future glory; and many more. The redemptive part is that while believers are "scallywags" to the world, they are beloved of God. Redeemed people will live holy lives.
Scoffers distort Scripture, which are issues dealt with in 2 Peter and Jude. Believers are called to be holy and to stand firm in the truth. Redemptive themes from 2 Peter include how believers are partakers of the Divine; how in Jesus we have been saved; and the importance of looking forward to the Return of Christ. We can "scuffle the scoffers" by recognizing the characteristics of the scoffers; distinguishing the wolves among the sheep. In Jude, we learn how to remain in God's love while avoiding the errors of heresy. We are people called to repentance, and our response is a work of God. We are people who are beloved of God and this identity assures us that we belong to God. We are people kept for Jesus till He comes again. Along the way, Crowe shows us the "seven warnings of destruction" in 1) the Exodus passage where unbelievers choose to resist God; 2) the sins of angels; 3) the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah; 4) sin of Balaam leading others astray; 5) sin of Korah who mutinied against Moses and Aaron; 6) sins of Cain; 7) The prophecy of Enoch. He leaves the optimistic part toward the end, where he then shows us how to live in the light of false prophets and heretic teachings, that these are signs of the last days, and that we must persevere in hanging on to the truth.
Schisms are used to understand 1-3 John where love is the overarching theme with Christ as the centrality of all. The Incarnation of Christ is the reality of Christ coming to earth, where the early disciples have seen and heard, interacted with and touched. The ministry of Jesus is full of love, mercy, and justice. Christ's death on the Cross shows us the ultimate form of love. Yet there are people who deserted the disciples. Schisms occur when some like Demas loved the world and forsook the disciples. Sin is ever present. Heresies too. Redemptive teachings come across in four ways: 1) The Work of Christ (Atonement); 2) The Promises of God; 3) Evidence of Salvation in a Christian's lifestyle; 4) The Holy Spirit at work.
On James, Crowe moves away from the S alliteration toward Wisdom. The author is convinced that these letters deal substantially with the topic of salvation. We are saved by the Word of God in Jesus. It is a gift. We are saved through faith in Jesus. As a result, we are doers of the Word and good works. We are free in Christ. We are justified. Crowe then contrasts wisdom with temptation, with worldly favouritism, and with human wisdom. The difficult texts are dealt with at the end of the book.
So What?
This is no ordinary commentary. It is a broad commentary that begins with redemption in Christ. It rides upon the high promises of God and at the same time, wary of the sins and temptations that lurk up close and personal. The use of scallywags, scoffers, and schisms, are nice pedagogical tools to help readers understand the general orientation of the general letters. Instead of a verse by verse format, Crowe prefers a thematic format, going deep into the letter from the lens of redemption. It is a creative way of studying the epistles of John, Jude, James, and Peter. I like it for three reasons.
First, it brings about a whole new appreciation of the general epistles, relatively unpopular compared to the other New Testament books. There is a lot of material and theological themes we can glean from the letters. This commentary gives us an additional resource to dig, to discuss, and to be discipled. Second, the indicative-imperative structure is a very helpful hermeneutical tool. By indicative, we learn about the original contexts. In the imperative, we are armed with what to do. Together, they give us a good handle to study and to apply. Third, the book reminds us of what faith is really about. For Christ came to save sinners, and in the process died for us. This message must never be diminished. In fact, it should always be magnified, expanded, and lifted up for all to see. This book helps us do exactly that.
Rating: 4.5 stars of 5.
This book is provided to me courtesy of P & R Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.


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I'm home after a morning at DH and I'm pleased to say that, despite all, we've had a successful December. Two days at home now before we open again (... another day off would have been nice!!!) ...
Thank you all for your support during my first 9 months at the helm of Dairy House Antiques. It's been a steep learning curve, but one I'm so glad I have attempted. Thanks also to everyone who has supported Vintage to Victorian - both the blog and the website.
I'm now ready to wrap the prezzies (with a little festive spirit to help me along), decorate the 18" high Christmas tree (a real one with roots), and set the table ready for tomorrow. Mum and Gillie are coming to us. (Han and Rob are in Cornwall for the week and, by all accounts, having a wonderful time with a group of friends. It's the first time they've not whizzed from family to family and I'm so pleased they decided to be brave and have Christmas by the sea!) I then hope to prepare all the veggies - we do loads of different ones as Mum is vegetarian. I always do more than enough so that there is plenty for bubble & squeak on Boxing Day, and for a 'doggie bag' for Mum to take home. There is usually more left over than is eaten on Christmas Day, but that's how we like it. It's a tried and tested recipe for success. I've been doing it for 31 Christmases now and it seems to work!!
May you receive all you wish for, and give to others as you would like to be given. Have a wonderful time and no doubt we'll be catching up with one another again in a few days' time!


text: Okay so I loved loved this book. I might be bias but because the main character's name is Gabby and they sometimes call her Gabs which is my sister's name I love the book....AND there is a Veronica in the book and she also goes by Roni..hehehe....Anyways I love the relationship between Bradley and Gabby. Can I have Bradley? :) Also the closeness that Gabby has with her sister Sam is great. This is how me and my sister Gabby are and we tell each other everything and talk everyday. So their relationship is something I can understand completely. I love Sam and how protective she is with her sister. She would do anything for her and that's a bond that nobody can break. Gabby becomes stronger and strong throughout the entire series and she finally becomes brave enough to face her fears from her past. I can't wait for the spin-off from this series that will be about Sam Gabby's sister. Also, I believe there is going to be one that also includes Veronica and Ian. So excited and I'm glad I was able to read this as an ARC.


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Here Comes The Sun
This is the time I would preserve in a big canning jar, when waters finally recede and the sun commands the world to morph.
And the world complies, pulling shaggy green over everything, reclaiming the flotsam left to rot everywhere by the humans and their ridiculously temporary antics.
I'd open the jar and spread This Time across the windowsills after the gardens submit to the cracklingly inevitable steam-heat of summer: Fresh salsa and caprese all around for another two weeks, a month, until the jar runs out.
Yeah I sure would.