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October 1, 2017
Christ the King
Luke 19:28-40 (NASB)
After He had said these things, He was going on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When He approached Bethphage and Bethany, near the mount that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples, saying, "Go into the village ahead of you; there, as you enter, you will find a colt tied on which no one yet has ever sat; untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' you shall say, 'The Lord has need of it.'" So those who were sent went away and found it just as He had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?" They said, "The Lord has need of it." They brought it to Jesus, and they threw their coats on the colt and put Jesus on it. As He was going, they were spreading their coats on the road. As soon as He was approaching, near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen, shouting:
"Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord;
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples." But Jesus answered, "I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!"
Jesus Christ entering Jerusalem on a colt as King of kings is a prophecy, a parable and a proclamation.
- Jesus entering Jerusalem on a colt is a prophecy of the Messiah.
A colt is a young, male donkey (e.g. "never ridden"). A donkey is a cousin to the horse and zebra. When Alexander the Great conquered the world, he rode Bucephalus, a beautiful black stallion. When Jesus enters Jerusalem as the King over all kings, including Alexander, He rides a donkey. "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey" (Zec. 9:9). I have a book in my library written in 1728 by John Gill entitled The Prophecies of the Old Testament Respecting the Messiah, Considered; and Proved to Be Literally Fulfilled in Jesus. The prophets state: Christ would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2); John would be a forerunner of Christ (Malachi 3:1); Christ would enter Jerusalem on donkey (Zec. 9:9); Christ would be betrayed by a friend (Ps. 41:9); Christ would be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver (Zec. 11:12); 30 pieces of silver would be used to buy a potter's field (Zec. 11:13); Christ is silent while on trial (Is. 53:7); Christ would be crucified (Ps. 22:16). 353 prophecies in all. The odds of just 10 being fulfilled in one man are 1 X 10100 - A GOOGLE.
- The odds of being struck by lightning in a year = 7 x 105 or 1 in 700,000
- The odds of being killed by lightning in a year = 2 x 106 or 1 in 2,000,000
- The odds of becoming president = 1 x 107 or 1 in 10,000,000
- The odds of a meteorite landing on your house = 1.8 x 1014 or 1 in 180,000,000,000,000
- The odds that you will eventually die and face the King of kings = 1 in 1
- Jesus entering Jerusalem on a colt is a parable about salvation.
In Job 11:12 the Scripture compares a human being to a "wild donkey's colt." In the Bible, a donkey is called an ass. A male donkey is called a "jack" and a female donkey is called a "jenny." Christ takes possession of a wild jack ass (King James Language) and takes up residence on it.
- Two messengers are sent to untie the colt – Jesus sent out evangelists "two by two" (Luke 10:1).
- This wild colt pictures unsaved man – "a wild ass…sniffs wind at her pleasure" (Jer. 2:24).
- There is a change of nature in the colt – "and they brought him to Jesus" (Luke 19:35).
- The burden of Christ is light – "Come unto me…My yoke is easy, My burden is light (Matt. 11:30).
- The praise is for the Master, not the beast – "Not many among you… are mighty" (I Cor. 1:26).
- Jesus entering Jerusalem on a colt becomes a proclamation for the King of kings.
The Pharisees told Jesus to keep His disciples quiet. But Jesus said unto them, I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!" There will always be people who declare praise of Jesus. "I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together" (Ps. 34:1-2).
The Lord Jesus Christ must and will be worshipped and praised as our Savior and King of all kings. There is coming a day every person and all creation will bow and worship Him (Rev. 4, 5). But why the rocks? Why not something else? The Stone the builders rejected is the Cornerstone. Rocks are symbols of judgment throughout the Scriptures. The Spirit is like water; and rocks are made smooth by the flow of water. However, unpolished, jagged stones become a symbol of death. Stones were thrown at the rebellious, including the prostitute (John 8:7); and even Jesus (John 8:59). Those who refuse Jesus as their King will one day find God's judgment upon them (Matt. 11:25-26).
You can view the video for this sermon HERE.


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So, one of the doctors, Amanda Scott, is actually not in (at least in a Read more →
It has been an exciting election year in Ohio! Issue 2 garnered national attention, as voters had the chance to repeal Senate Bill 5, which, among other provisions, eliminated collective bargaining rights for all public sector workers. Senate Bill 5 ignited a movement that organized protests at the Statehouse in the spring, collected almost a million petition signatures to get the issue on the ballot, and resulted in the largest voter turnout in an off-year in two decades ultimately overturning the bill by a 61-39 margin. What does this defeat mean for politicians in Ohio, specifically Governor John Kasich who championed the bill, and for potential Republican presidential candidates, and thus President Obama in 2012? A recent public opinion poll conducted among 2011 Ohio voters provides some clues.
The news is not good for Republicans. An opinion poll conducted by the Democratic firm Hart Research Associates offers insight into who voted against Issue 2, as well as how voters perceive Governor Kasich and potential GOP Presidential candidates. As expected, Democrats voted overwhelmingly against Issue 2 (94% voted no), but 57% of independents and 30% of Republicans voted no as well. Responses to additional questions reveal that Kasich's approval rating among those who voted for him in 2010, but voted against Issue two, is a dismal 28%. In the GOP Presidential arena, 49% said they would be less likely to support Mitt Romney, and 51% said they would be less likely to support Rick Perry after hearing that both Romney and Perry strongly supported Issue 2, (these percentages rise to 73% and 78%, respectively, among only those who voted against Issue 2).
However, all is not lost for the GOP. A somewhat less publicized outcome of this election was the passage of Issue 3, an amendment to the Ohio constitution championed by conservatives. The amendment is intended to exempt Ohioans from any "individual mandates" to purchase healthcare, part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed by the Democratic Congress and considered a significant achievement of President Obama's administration. The language of the amendment has been criticized by progressives as being dangerously vague, and the vote is viewed by many as symbolic because the legality of the ACA will be decided by federal courts, very likely the Supreme Court. Nonetheless, Issue 3 passed by a whopping margin: 66 to 34.
As it stand in Ohio today, a majority of voters favored one cause championed by Democrats, and another championed by Republicans. Surely, public opinion polls in the coming months will attempt to uncover what issues are most important to voters and how these attitudes and emotions relate to their voting intentions. When conducted properly, opinion polls can predict voters' actions quite accurately, as well as determine what messages are most persuasive, and thus are a valuable tool for political candidates and organizations. Today both parties appear to have opportunities, and it will be up to them to harness the key issues in ways that will successfully win over voters. And at least in Presidential elections… "as Ohio goes, so goes the nation."
Governmental entities, nonprofit agencies, or their private-sector communication partners often want to learn 1) the psychological "hot buttons" that may generate a desired response (e.g., "Give time/money!" "Vote yes on Issue X!") and 2) the psychological "red flags" that may generate an undesired response.
We find this type of research fascinating and oddly exciting. However, confidentiality agreements limit our ability to talk about most of the work we've conducted in this capacity.
Just last week, however, we became aware of survey results from the independent Quinnipiac University Polling Institute regarding a highly contentious issue in Ohio: Senate Bill 5. These results have the potential to guide communications strategy, and because we are a neutral party to the issue*, we are able to comment on it.
For those who may be unaware, Senate Bill 5 calls for major changes to Ohio's labor laws. As may be expected, the passage and eventual signing of Senate Bill 5 led to a strong outcry from those who are most likely to be negatively affected by the legislation, including state and municipal employees and teachers. Over the past few months, hundreds of thousands of Ohioans have signed a petition with the intent to repeal this law, with a major political fight brewing for November 2011.
In Quinnipiac's poll of registered voters, we noticed there were two questions asked of respondents that demonstrates how research has the potential to affect communications strategy.
Half of the 1,600+ respondents were randomly selected to hear the following question:
As you may know, there is a new law in Ohio that would limit collective bargaining for public employees. Do you support or oppose limiting collective bargaining for public employees?
The other half of the respondents were asked a slight variation of the same question:
As you may know, there is a new law in Ohio that would limit collective bargaining rights for public employees. Do you support or oppose limiting collective bargaining rights for public employees? (emphasis added)
How much difference can one word make? As shown in the chart below, including the word "rights" leads to changes in the percent of individuals who say they oppose this law – changes that approach statistical significance (meaning the difference is unlikely to have been caused by chance alone). This effect is strongest among registered Democrats, most of whom report a desire to oppose the legislation.
Although this pattern is small, it shows how quality research has the potential to influence communications strategy. In other words, if these polling patterns remain stable or become stronger through the rest of the summer, I would expect those groups that oppose Senate Bill 5 (and who favor its repeal) to position the repeal issue in terms of worker rights that are threatened. Time will tell.
* The Strategy Team, Ltd. has not been retained by individuals or groups on either side of this issue. Like the majority of Ohioans, we're interested observers.
A recent Cincinnati Enquirer/Ohio Newspaper Poll reveals Republican John Kasich is ahead of Democrat Ted Strickland by 4 percentage points in the race for Ohio's governor. Why the dramatic difference between this poll and the Columbus Dispatch poll published September 5th, which found Kasich ahead by 12 points? No extraordinary news event has occurred since then to potentially harm Republicans or help Democrats.
As discussed in our previous post, nonresponse bias, a particular problem in mail surveys, likely played a role in inflating Kasich's lead in the Dispatch poll. The new poll was conducted over the phone – utilizing both landline and cell phone numbers – with a representative sample of 852 likely voters. I'd be more confident in the numbers produced by the latter methodology than a mail survey.
Plenty of time remains between now and November 2nd for Kasich to widen his lead or Strickland to build a comeback. But for now, it seems both candidates still have a chance to win the race.

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Krystal Keith Breaks Out Her "Dance" Card
Viral Hit Available On Sheet Music As Wedding Season Begins
Singer-Songwriter Set To Perform in Norman, Okla On May 5
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Before the first single from her acclaimed debut album Whiskey & Lace was released, powerhouse vocalist Krystal Keith had already watched as one of the album's songs became a viral sensation. And now the tune she wrote for her own wedding as a surprise for her father, superstar Toby Keith, is building up to another big wedding season.
"Daddy Dance With Me," No. 5 song on The Knot's list of father-daughter wedding song ideas, is available for the first time in sheet music. A piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of the tune by writers Keith, Sonya Rutledge and Mica Roberts can be purchased here. And the song's popularity shows no sign of waning as its video quickly approaches 5.5 million online views. Watch it here.
As the Cleveland Plain Dealer wrote, "It's a great father-daughter dance tune just for weddings, and I suspect once word gets out, she's gonna make a killing on the royalties. Or she should, anyway."
Krystal explained the song's origin to The Oklahoman: "I had planned on recording a song for him [and I to dance to at my wedding], I just didn't know what song. And I was looking for all these songs and couldn't find one that fit my situation or that I felt really strongly about. And I was like, 'I'm a songwriter, what am I doing?' I decided to just write the song."
In other news, Krystal performs May 5 at the Sooner Theatre in Norman, Oklahoma, her first performance since the birth of now four-month-old daughter Hensley. She is also in the midst of writing and recording her sophomore album for Show Dog Nashville. Her Barnyard Bistro blog highlights her other passion, cooking, as featured in last year's Plate By Plate series on Scripps websites including DIY, HGTV and GAC.


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As an automotive fan, a significant portion of my income is spent on automotive magazines. Among the myriad magazines you can find at the book stands, one of those magazines I never miss each month is Live Life Drive. Personally, I appreciate the creativity, wit and style of writing and it also serves as an inspiration for how I frame my articles and pictures. No, this is not advertorial or endorsement for the magazine but I just wanted to let you all know why I often state references in relation to them. For example, the Forte Koup article HERE starts of by mentioning about them. I thoroughly enjoy their issues and if you have a chance, give them a try.
Now, coming to the topic at hand, their most recent publishing (Issue # 36) had a writer, Ahmed Shahriman commenting about how much he disagreed with Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh, the Managing Director of Perodua in considering to produce compact sedan vehicles. Mr Shahriman accused Datuk Aminar Rashid of not caring for the brand. To quote the writer " by line-extending his solidly built small-car brand into the forays of the extremely competitive sedan segment, he will almost undoubtedly cause an erosion of Perodua's brand's strength, built over 20 years of hard focus." It is the writer's opinion that branding-wise, Perodua is a specialist company, a focused company, a small/compact car company. Venturing to other segments is seen a brand dilution, particularly when Perodua is synonymous with small/compact cars such as the Kancil, Kelisa, Kenari, Viva and of course, the national's best seller, the MyVi and Mr Shahriman proceeded to present his case with marketing quotes and examples to make his point.
Well, with all due respect, I disagree and find his examples to be a little off the mark and inappropriate.
First of all, let's talk a little about the history and development of the national car project. The National Car Policy was first introduced in 1983; it's primary purpose was to put Malaysia on the world map as one of the most developed car manufacturing centres of the world. Eventually, came another master plan where 5 local companies would specialize in 5 different vehicle segments; Perodua on specialist small car, Naza on sedans, Proton on luxury sedan, Inokom on MPV/van and HICOM on trucks and by ensuring each company focusing and improving on each segment rather than spending resources manufacturing similar segment vehicles and end up fighting each other for the same pie. This way, the pie can be grown as a whole.
A brilliant plan …. you can have a young Malaysian who just started his career and needs an inexpensive & fuel efficient vehicle with minimal maintenance cost. He then finds the girl of his dreams and despite his modest beginnings, they hit it off well & decides to get married and expects their first child soon. The compact hatchback then makes way for a compact sedan with similar criteria as the first car. The first kid comes, the guy gets promoted and the couple plan for a second child. Compact sedan becomes a C or D segment sedan and as his career (and family size) advances, may move to an MPV or other luxury segments.
In a perfect world, the government would want that person to start with Perodua, then go to Proton/Naza/Inokom (Hyundai). Think of it like this; you start off with a BMX bike, then upgrade to a larger BMX bike before going to a Raleigh bike and ending up with exotics like Audi e-Bike which has an electric motor that allows you to outrun a cheetah at 80kph.
The problem is Proton has compromised on quality and reliability so much that a large number of Malaysians would rather place themselves in higher debt and get other makes instead of a Proton if they can afford it. There is a disconnect in the transition between brands and money just flows elsewhere (and we're talking about the country as a whole. Don't forget that ultimately, Perodua, Proton, Naza, Inokom and DRB Hicom are 5 different companies whose individual P&L means as much as crap to each other). So much for the master plan.
So here you are, happily cycling your upgraded BMX bike to some remote jungle before sh*t happens and the chain snaps, the handle bar breaks, the brakes fail and you're left stranded in the middle for nowhere. That one incident will probably ensure you'll never grace your butt on a BMX anymore (sorry BMX for comparing you against Proton, this is purely for illustration only). To make it worse, you Facebook/Tweet/9gag the entire world and instantly, the bad publicity spreads faster than lice on an unclean dog. The only good thing is, Proton's reputation, as much as they have indeed improved, is still so bad, their isn't much worse you can do by stepping on it more (we're talking about Proton as a business so please don't bring the national-pride-ego into this discussion). It's indeed sad for a 28 year old company when everyone, even their own staffs say "it's a Proton, what did you expect?"
I find it most amusing that in Mr Shahriman's statement about Perodua being good for small and compact cars only, there was an Alza picture right next to it. As a matter of fact, Mr Shahriman conveniently ignored Alza existence in his entire article despite it selling more than 20,000 units for the first half year of 2012 (Motortrader Jan-May statistics and CBT June statistics), making it one of the most popular vehicles in Malaysia. When it was introduced, many analyst looked at the Alza in disfavor …. like Mr Shahriman, they were like thinking WTF is Perodua doing stepping out of its expertise and making compact MPVs? Haven't they learn from the Rusa failure? What more, it's pricing is very close to the Proton Exora which beats the Alza hands down in terms of space and specification. Yet today, the Exora continues to trail behind the Alza in terms of sales (until May 2012, Exora sold 10,721 units vs Alza's 16,397. Source: HERE).
The Alza represents an anomaly to Shahriman's logic. By his argument, the Alza should NOT exist, not to mention should not even top the best selling 5 models in Malaysia. Yet it sells out as fast than your favorite nasi lemak at a famous food stall and continues to lead by a reasonably large margin month after month compared to the Exora.
Why? I believe the answer lies in the point that most Malaysians believe Perodua = Japanese technology. While no company can claim all their cars are 100% problem free, Perodua has been a lot more consistent in producing lemon-free units that are economical to run and maintain. Doesn't help that most Proton vehicles aren't particularly well-known for their fuel consumption so with the threat of higher fuel prices constantly looming on the horizon, the demand fuel efficient vehicles will be on a constant high. In this aspect, Proton stands at the losing end.
Both Proton and Perodua has not been particularly innovative in producing new technology and this is particularly damning for Proton which many have harbored hopes that one day it will be a serious player in the international automotive circuit. Unfortunately, despite all the years of protection from the government, Proton has been the butt end of jokes and, like everything else that goes online, its negativity gets amplified once published. Despite whatever has been said, Perodua still has a stronger reputation here in Malaysia and banking on that, Perodua has successfully introduced the Alza and judging from the response, I'd say they're ripe to try something else.
So, would Starbuck open a tea parlour shop simply because there's a lot of tea drinkers in the market? Of course not …. but that has not prevented them from coming up with a range of tea menu for non-coffee drinkers. And please, don't bring up the example of Harley-Davidson venturing into the car business … that is a totally different segment. The appeal (and function) of a motorcycle is as different as durians and rambutans. You can spawn various species but you can't exactly say shifting from a lifestyle bike to a car an upgrade, can you? Or moving from a HICOM truck to an MPV. They fulfill totally different functions and needs of their users so this example is rather ludicrous.
Ultimately, everyone will need a bigger car …. why let others gain the business when your core values represents so much more to the consumer than just a small/compact hatchback car manufacturer? Perodua can be developed into a full fledged profitable global business if not for the excessively protective stance of the government in fattening Proton to a state of obesity until they can't stand on their own two feet without the intervention of the government …. but on the other hand, perhaps it's because of this very reason that Perodua had to learn to be independent on their own a lot sooner.
So yeah, why not give it a shot, Perodua? You can't do any worse than a Proton Juara
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A good counter point against En. Ahmed Shahriman's opinion. Malaysian driving enthusiast should be given more options.
Dear Kensomuse,
Great comment! I really appreciate it! Its actually surprising that anyone read my article, and in fact, bold enough to leave a comment! Well, let me respond to you a bit, so that perhaps you can see that I'm not so much off the mark as you may think, ya?
First of all, I'm not against any company that wants to give us, the consumers, an option to our purchases. In fact, its great that they do want to! It gives us better insight towards our purchases, and if the product/service does help us use/buy better goods/service, then great! So, in fact, I am all for new products & services!
What I actually mean in the article is NOT that Perodua shouldn't give us an option, but should NOT do that USING THE BRAND Perodua. That's why the Harley/Starbucks examples were given. You'll see why a bit later on.
You see, Kenzomuse, when it comes to branding, what the name means to us, the consumers, is very important. It helps us choose what is right for us. And, each brand name also tells not only what the product is about, but also the "status level" of the product. Lets do a quick test here:
What does Louis Vuitton mean to you? Handbags? Shoes maybe? Leather goods? Really expensive? High class? Prestige? Well, in a nutshell, LV does evoke the meaning "prestige", doesn't it? What about Audi? Mercedes? Ferrari? They all share an equally strong connection to the word "prestige", albeit in different but unique ways.
Ok. Now lets go to the other end of the spectrum. The 'cheap' spectrum. Anything comes to mind when you think of cheap? Immediately, mine goes to 'Mydin'. They sell so many 'cheap' things there its ridiculous! What about you? I'm sure you can conjure up a few brands that evoke 'cheap' for you. If you've lived in Europe like I have, you'd be really surprised that brandnames like IKEA, ZARA and even Volkswagen evoke the meaning of 'cheap' to most Europeans!
Ok, just another wee test before I get to my answers to your well written critique. Mentally, just picture the answers to what the brand names I'm about to list down to you in a bit mean to you, ok? Here you go:
Ok, I'll stop. Now, if you're an average Malaysian joe like me, your mental answers would be something like this:
Maggi = instant noodles
Milo = instant chocolate drink
Panadol = fever medicine
Nescafe = instant coffee
Pampers = baby diapers
Dunhill = cigarettes
Correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, rather immediately, you've associated the abovenames to 'something' in the real world, right? But, do these names mean something else too? For instance, is the Maggi brand 'exclusive' to only instant noodles? No, right? Maggi (actually made by Nestle) also makes tons of other stuff like tomato ketchup, chilly sauce, seasonings etc, right? But how come when we say the word Maggi, instantly we think of instant noodles? Have you ever gone to a mamak stall and ask him "Maggi satu" and he comes back with a large bottle of tomato ketchup? Or a packet of food seasoning?
No, right? So, no matter what Maggi makes (or what is branded Maggi, to be more precise), we Malaysians still think that Maggi = instant 3 minute (souped) noodles. What if a wise-fella at Nestle decides that they should now start making cars by the name of Maggi? What do you drive? I drive a Maggi! You'd probably be really dumbfounded, wouldn't you? Or laugh your head off! Having a Maggi car brand, just like having a Harley-Davidson car, just screws with your head, doesn't it.
Ok, lets get to answering your critique now. I've done my fair bit of work on the brand name Perodua, and the thing is, it means, to most of us Malaysians, a small/compact car company. And in fact, like I mentioned in my article, the people working at the Perodua company has done its work in defending that "thought" for over 20 years now – we make great small/compact cars (just don't go and ask Jeremy Clarkson about it, though). In doing so, they have made a statement to us Malaysians, that they are SPECIALISTS in making small/compact cars.
Now, isn't that good? Its like when you have chest pains or a heart attack, you're rushed to IJN (if you don't yet know what this means, you better – its Institut Jantung Negara) instead of a clinic specializing in ENT (ear, nose and throat).
Being a specialist is good! In fact, its great! That's why I urged Perodua to keep making small/compact cars (under the brand Perodua simply because its now a 'specialist' name in the market) in my concluding argument. Unlike Proton. In fact, Proton tried to make everything – small cars, small MPV (yes, the Juara), big MPV, and yet, its only real "success" (if you want to call it a success) lie in the sedan market. You want to know why? Because Proton first entered into our marketplace (and most most importantly into our MINDS) with a sedan – the Saga. And Perodua? With a compact (even micro, by my standards) car – the Kancil. And you know what? Saga is still the best selling model for Proton, despite all the hoohaa with the rest of its lineup. In fact, it is the bread-and-butter for Proton.
And no, the Alza is not an anamoly to me, my dear friend. Alza IS a compact MPV. So, as long as Perodua makes anything within the "compact" category, fine then! It is a compact car company anyway. Proton has actually got no business playing in the MPV category. The brand name "Proton" is synonymous to 'cheap sedan maker'. That's why they're struggling with the Exora. They think, hey, there's a market for cheap MPVs. Let make MPVs then! See what happens when a company does that to us the consumers? We get lugged with half-past cooked goods and services, when we should be getting great products at great prices.
When you say my examples of Starbucks and Harley are ludicrous, actually, perhaps you may be closer to understanding it than dismissing it, without even knowing it! So you say that Harley is a motorbike company, right? Now, would you buy a car with the same brand if they were to make it? You'd probably say – hey, Harley is a bike company. Why would they make cars?!? Just like you said, Starbucks would perhaps not open a tea-parlour. Serving tea for those who don't drink coffee at their current premises is enough, right? But do you know how many tea drinkers actually go to Starbucks? And, what is the cost of serving a cuppa tea, really? I'd say not that much.
Now yes. Perodua intends to make sedans, right? You may be thinking – they make cars, they're quite good at it, they've got Japanese backing, etc etc. Yeah, maybe they'll make good sedans. Its in the same segment – making cars (just to follow your kind of thinking). But, Kensomuse, making a whole new car isn't like serving tea on the side, my friend. Its a whole lot of investment! Tens of millions of ringgit, my friend. Knowing Malaysian businesses, the losses Perodua may suffer would eventually hit us, the consumers.
Just to wrap up, I just don't want to see Perodua make the same mistakes they have done before, and also the mistake others like Proton have done (like from your example, the Exora). Sure, Perodua should grow. But growth in our extremely competitive modern world nowadays doesn't necessarily have to mean "growing out of your own skin". In business, the CORE VALUE of a company means everything. Who are you? What are you? And due to that, a CORE VALUE must mean one thing, and one thing only. It cannot be many things at once.
Finally, I agree with you that Perodua can be developed into a full fledged profitable global business, but unfortunately, not in the way you suggested. FOCUSING on one segment of the global business should be the way forward for Perodua. They are already a specialist in making small cars. At least here domestically. That you agree, right? So, why not expand that vision globally? Being strong in one segment is better than being mediocre in many segments. Being a specialist in one area is better than being a generalist in many areas. Just ask how much a cardiologist earns as compared to a normal doctor.
The world is headed towards specialization, my friend. In fact, that's why Hyundai and Kia are doing well, because the Korean government has realized the need for their chaebols to specialize rather than doing everything under one brand name. Did you know Samsung also makes cars? And that LG also has car-making capabilities? Would you wanna buy a Samsung car? Well, unless you live in Korea, you won't be able to. And so will Koreans as Samsung will no longer make cars. They are focusing on telecommunication devices.
That's the power of FOCUSING, my friend. And that's the whole point you've missed out on my article!
personally, I am on 50-50
first 50, most likely perodua already have the japan-made candidate which can be rebadged or transformed into a compact sedan with good FC, not to mention better build quality than proton (in this case saga) thus giving us 'compact-pocket' consumers more options.
second 50, if the first 50 going to materialize, it would bring serious challenge or threat to proton, who are still struggling after 28 years with quality issues even with recent preve thus it would be a sad case for the 1st national car company to further losing their already-small share of the pie.
i don't know about other ppl, but the Perodua brand to me stands for better quality and reliability at an "acceptable" price. In absolute terms, you don't get better value than buying a Proton, but you'd probably be paying for other "unseen" benefits like better fuel consumption, reliability etc.


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Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah:
The business part of show business is in full swing at the Sundance Film Festival, where film buyers are cutting deals to distribute movies playing at the independent-cinema showcase.
Showtime snapped up "History of the Eagles," director Alison Ellwood's two-part documentary about the pop super-group. It will air Feb. 15-16.
HBO acquired television rights for another music-related documentary, "Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer," Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin's profile of the punk-rock group, whose activities resulted in imprisonment of three members over an anti-Vladimir Putin protest in Russia's main cathedral.
A24, a distribution outfit founded last summer, picked up North American rights to James Ponsoldt's teen drama "The Spectacular Now," featuring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley.
North American rights to Michael Winterbottom's "The Look of Love" went to IFC Films. The film stars Steve Coogan, Anna Friel, Imogen Poots and Tamsin Egerton in the true-life story of British adult-entertainment tycoon Paul Raymond.
Sundance Selects bought North American rights to Richard Rowley's "Dirty Wars," a documentary examining the use of drone strikes, torture and covert operations by U.S. forces in the war on terror.
The topic of conversation was black filmmaking and the creative challenges African-American artists face in bringing their vision to the screen at a special dinner on Sunday night during the Sundance Film Festival.
Last year, filmmaker Ava DuVernay became the first black woman to win best director at Sundance for her acclaimed film, "Middle of Nowhere." This year, DuVernay held court at the restaurant Silver as BET and the African American Film Festival Releasing Movement, which is devoted to getting more black films in theaters, held an intimate dinner that included some of the top black talent attending the festival.
The conversation centered on the struggles and triumphs of black filmmakers over the years and also whether the pressures of reaching more mainstream audiences interferes with the creative process. There are a handful of films by black filmmakers at Sundance this year, from the Alicia Keys-produced, George Tillman-directed "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete" to "Mother of George," directed by Andrew Dosunmu.
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In a never ending pursuit for profit, American companies like Kellog, Kraft and General Mills continue to use dangerous food dyes despite reports linking the chemicals to some types of cancer and causing childhood problems like hyperactivity, bed-wetting, and more. EU regulators require foods containing chemical food dyes to carry a warning label. Since that would deter customers, the US food giants gave into the demands of proven safety in Europe and eliminated the chemical dyes from their products sold overseas, replacing them with natural food dyes made from plants.
These companies find it too hard to part with the half-penny per box profit they generate by keeping the dyes in the US food supply and protect consumers and children by using plant based dyes like those sold in the UK.
"In Europe manufacturers need to prove an ingredient is SAFE beyond a shadow of a doubt for it to be approved for use.
In the US, researchers need to prove an ingredient is DANGEROUS beyond a shadow of a doubt for it to be banned."
United States food giants have the blessing of our government's administration to use the chemicals, as the FDA gives dyes a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status. The FDA even words the status loosely, "generally" recognized as safe; that word indicates a lack of certainty on the matter since the dyes have never actually been proven safe. This green light from the FDA is why consumers' intake of food dyes have increased five times in the last 30 years. Interesting how in the last couple decades, as marketing colorful foods to children became regular practice for these companies, childhood behavioral disorders has skyrocketed. That's convenient for the corporate giants as now drug companies can market mind numbing pills to our children with the promise to quell this new surge of troubled youth inflicted with the dreaded ADD.
As I left the supermarket today, there was a box of food dye sitting out of place near the checkout; I couldn't help but imagine who was going to buy it, knowing someone would unknowingly be loading their family up with these chemicals in holiday sweets. While you can't go around putting poison stickers on every prepackaged fake food product that sits on grocer's shelves (which was a fleeting thought as I stood in line waiting to check out) you can take measures to protect your family by offering them a diet of whole, organic foods and educating your friends and extended family who may be unaware of what lurks inside processed foods.
~Health Freedoms
When most shoppers reach for Kellogg's strawberry-flavored, Nutri-Grain cereal bars, they likely assume that the snacks get their hue from, well, actual strawberries. Or if that alluringly red fruit filling didn't come from real berries, it must at least be the result of other natural ingredients, right? Unfortunately, shoppers would be wrong in making both of those assumptions – in America, that is.
Check a box of strawberry Nutri-Grain bars sold in America and you'll notice that the treats contain synthetic food dyes like Red 40, Yellow 6, and Blue 1 (pdf). Shoppers on the other side of the pond buying the same products, however, will see that their bars get their colors from all-natural beet root, annatto, and paprika extract.
Kellogg's Nutri-Grain bars are hardly the only American food products whose ingredients differ from those of their European counterparts. A Fanta soda sold in the States gets its shockingly orange hue from Red 40 and Yellow 6. U.K. consumers can thank pumpkin and carrot extract for creating the bold-colored beverage. McDonald's strawberry sundaes sold in the U.S. rely on Red 40. In the U.K. those sundaes get their red sauce from – gasp! – actual strawberries. And while America-sold Tostitos Hint of Lime chips contain Blue 1 and Red 40, the snack's U.K. version lists no food colorants whatsoever.
While countless U.S. foods contain synthetic food dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, these goods' European counterparts regularly get their colors from all-natural extracts. "Food safety officials in Europe have moved much more quickly to protect children from artificial dyes," the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) said in a press release. "The British government has urged companies to stop using most dyes, and the European Union requires a warning notice on most dyed foods. As a consequence, the Kellogg Company, Kraft, McDonald's and other American companies that do business in Europe use safe, natural colorings there – but harmful, synthetic petrochemicals here."
The difference in ingredients comes at the expense of American consumers' health. Studies link artificial dyes like Red 40 to behavioral problems and hyperactivity in children. Some synthetic dyes – like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 – contain cancer-causing compounds, while others have been linked to allergic reactions. As Europe cracks down on the use of these noxious, processed colors, America's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fails to regulate their use despite mounting evidence that these dye cause health problems. So while some companies like Kellogg have ditched synthetic food dyes from their European products, they continue to pump American-sold foods full of artificial colors in order to maximize profits. It's a discrepancy that's caused Americans' intake of artificial dyes to skyrocket to five times more than the amount folks consumed 30 years ago.
While Kraft, McDonald's, Kellogg, General Mills, and Mars continue to use millions of pounds of synthetic dyes every year, some companies are voluntarily eliminating these chemicals. According to CSPI, Starbucks doesn't use artificial colors in any of its beverages or pastries, while famed candy maker NECCO ditched dyes from its wafers. Frito-Lay is also experimenting with dye-free foods.
The FDA recently said it would (finally) examine artificial dyes' potential impacts on children's health, but restricting these harmful chemical could still be awhile off – if this kind of regulation ever happens. In the meantime, it's up to consumers to demand that companies rid their products of dangerous dyes. It's clear that safe alternatives exist because food producers are already using them in Europe.
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A new look at a big question. Inspired by The Calling, a PBS mini-series.
Sandra Rhodes Duncan is the owner of the
Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, a family business that just marked its 127th anniversary this year, making it one of
the oldest mortuaries run by African-Americans in New Orleans. In her What's Your Calling? interview, Mrs. Rhodes Duncan talks about damages that the funeral home suffered during Hurricane Katrina and how the business and the community has come back in the years since. (Greta, Louisiana)
Interview & Camera by Danny Alpert / Editing by Matt Lauterbach / Produced by Rachel Pikelny


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SALES DRIVEN: Nissan Motor Co.'s January-March profit more than doubled to 75.3 billion yen ($941 million) as the Japanese automaker achieved record sales despite production disruptions from last year's tsunami.
CHARGED UP: Nissan, which makes the Leaf electric car and Infiniti luxury model expects to sell 5.35 million vehicles this fiscal year, a 10 percent increase. It also raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending in March.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: CEO Carlos Ghosn said Nissan held up well, desite a slowdown in Europe, and was banking on solid demand in China and other emerging markets.


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|Reviews for Pugs Gets Prankified
| Mouser124 chapter 20 . 1/19/2016
HA! I've always loved this fic, but the ending was just wonderful. It was high time Pugs got some revenge, and the setup was wonderful. Thanks for wrapping up this amazing doc with an amazing chapter.
| Fanatic97 chapter 20 . 12/29/2015
DAn VS WOOO~!
| Mouser124 chapter 5 . 8/7/2015
Please update! This is what got me into Fangface. It's a good portrayal of the characters and I really like it when you write yourself as a character. Plus I like reading about Puggsy getting pranked. I mean, who doesn't?
| oliviafaith chapter 19 . 7/24/2013
Oh my god. PLEASE make another chapter!
| Tracker78 chapter 19 . 5/9/2012
ROFL...we got him good, hahaha
| NarniaCrazyGirls chapter 19 . 5/9/2012
WG what happened to your evil kitty? Scoobycool9 and I have been wondering that one... Ideas,ideas. Hmmm How about looking him in the bathroom with some chipmunks and the tartunlas? Don't worry Puggsy i have a spare bat. Great chapter..i love torturing Puggsy
| Scoobycool9 and LuckycoolHawk9 chapter 19 . 5/9/2012
The irony in the whole chapter is that I actually wear glasses... (Twiggy/nightclaw whispers) Ngthclaw I eblieve that is an ingenius idea. Okay we redoracte puggsy room with pictures of fangface while Nightclaw and claw distract him... WITH PERMANANT GLUE. After that we use the new remote control to show the adventures of the gang from the tv show and remind puggsy of everything. Puggsy the magic word is taruntula cakes today...it changes every day
| Tracker78 chapter 18 . 5/7/2012
lol, got a suggestion, i think it's time that Fangface, Storm, and Hunter pulled a prank together. Hunter can distract Pugsy while Storm and Fangface stuff tarantulas into Pugsy sheets. When Pugsy goes to bed the spiders will climb up on his legs and web him to the bed, then Hunter and Storm will take feathers and perform tickle torture on Pugsy.
| NarniaCrazyGirls chapter 18 . 4/27/2012
Claw ...be nice to fangpuss. Onward to the prank idea and boy do I ahve a lot but first I need to be included in the story. so prank 1, you need soem glue, Puggsy bed sheets, and a broken tv re,,ote. First you glow the sheets to the ebd while he is slepeing and wire the broken tv remote to the tv so that it is so loud that he can't get up or stop it. todaloo
-Alexia luna the electric princess
| Scoobycool9 and LuckycoolHawk9 chapter 18 . 4/27/2012
Well looks like this was fun but I did nothing :(. Fangouss i will have to admit you have a nice daffy duck impersioantion and claw your darth vader made me laugh... Prank ideas, well I am fresh out by Aleexia might have some,,,so beware Puggsy.
| Scoobycool9 and LuckycoolHawk9 chapter 17 . 3/28/2012
May Erica/CKaw and I join in on the insanity? Oh I just built a torture Puggsy button which tortures him automatically.
| Tracker78 chapter 16 . 3/21/2012
I pick q, but have a suggestion, storm hasn't gotten a chance to prank puga yet, how about letting her in on it?
| StormBringer128 chapter 16 . 3/21/2012
I think I know what you'll go with either way but I would do C or A first, and B last out of those three.
| Scoobycool9 and LuckycoolHawk9 chapter 16 . 3/20/2012
i pick Q.
| Scoobycool9 and LuckycoolHawk9 chapter 14 . 12/7/2011
why thank you and hmmm how abou ta trap which makes fngface at a cafe which a billion diffeerent moon and sun pictures which would constantly make him change a;long with a giant buffet and a radio recording the word sandwhich over and over oh and amke puggsy tied to the table to make no escape. time to go bye


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Roger Soler is celebrating 20 years of business for his store Soler's Sports with in-store sales and what else – endurance events.
On Saturday, Soler's Sports in Helotes will sponsor a run of as long as 20 kilometers at 9 a.m. before it hosts a vendor fair until 4 p.m. Food, music, drinks and games will be provided along with information from the various fitness vendors.
Beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, the Helotes store will sponsor a 20-mile bike ride as part of the celebration.
In addition, Soler's three stores will offer in-store savings for a stretch of 20 days that began Friday.
"Come by and visit one of our three stores and see how much we have grown in 20 years," said Soler, a 1984 Olylmpian who ran the 5,000 meters for Peru, where he was raised.


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That is a LOLCAT. I will be adding them frequently..mainly for entertainment..not for lessons one should learn


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The BMW E39 exhaust is a sturdy structure. Large solid pipes can last a long time but a combination of condensation, both in the exhaust gas and from the outside, along with road salts can cause premature failure. A leaking exhaust is noisy and also can cause a failure of a state emissions inspection program. In this tech article we will go over all the steps to remove the resonator and muffler in a "Cat-Back" system.
To get adequate access to your exhaust you need to jack up and support your vehicle. See our tech article on jacking up and supporting your vehicle. Put it up as high as you safely can to give you more room under the car.
This photo illustrates under the middle of the car from the right side of an 8 cylinder E39. Use a jack stand to support the front of the Â"Cat-BackÂ" system. Note, the silver sleeves (green arrows) you see in this picture may not be mounted on your car. You may just have the straight metal pipes of the original exhaust, but for the moment just support the front of the exhaust. Even if you have the 6 cylinder still support the heavy exhaust.
This photo illustrates the back of the car looking at the muffler. Support the back muffler with a jack and a block of wood. This is for preparation when you remove the muffler mounts.
Working under the middle of the car again you may have these muffler sleeves if exhaust work has been done already or you may have a straight pipe. If you have the muffler sleeves loosen the rear two clamping bolts (green arrows). You should not have to loosen the two front clamping bolts (yellow arrows) to remove the muffler.
If you have original straight pipe measure from a reference point like this weld at the beginning of where the two pipes come together (yellow arrow) to the front end of your new exhaust muffler. Then measure from the same reference point (yellow arrow) on your existing exhaust and mark the measurement on the front of the original pipe (green arrow). Cut across both pipes with a hacksaw. Wear eye protection because as you cut metal bits will be flying off.
This photo illustrates underneath the middle of a 6 cylinder model. This car has the original exhaust so there are no existing breaks in the pipe. Somewhere in between the red arrows the exhaust has to be cut to match the length of the new exhaust that you are installing. Measure where your replacement cat-back system begins and match that measurement on the existing exhaust. Cut the existing exhaust at that point with a pipe cutter or hacksaw and use an exhaust sleeve to join them together.
This photo illustrates the back of the car looking up at the front end of the muffler. Remove the 13mm bolt (green arrow) and allow the jack to support the weight.
This photo illustrates the right side wheel well looking at the right side of the Â"VÂ" shaped resonator. Remove the rubber exhaust hanger (green arrow) from the bottom pin so the rubber hanger stays connected to the car.
Lower the jack and allow the muffler to drop down in the direction of the blue arrow. Remove the front jack stand and slide the muffler out of the back of the car. This is a heavy, sturdy, unit so you may want to have a helper help you pick it up and move it.
If you had to saw your original exhaust you will need to install these muffler sleeves and tighten down on all four 17mm nuts to clamp down on the exhaust. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Install exhaust sleeve between you old catalytic converter and your new exhaust system. Fit the hanger on the Â"VÂ" shaped resonator and jack up the rear muffler to install the fastener for the muffler mount. Start the car and check for exhaust leaks.
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GreenShift Corporation today announced the completion of its investment in Ethanol Oil Recovery Systems, LLC.
MOUNT ARLINGTON, New Jersey — GreenShift Corporation today announced the completion of its investment in Ethanol Oil Recovery Systems, LLC ("EORS").
EORS is the inventor of a new patent-pending technology for the cost-effective conversion of corn oil into biodiesel fuels. EORS has agreed to transfer its technology to a new development partnership called SunSource BioEnergy, LLC, that is comprised of and managed by some of the ethanol industry's leading producers, including VeraSun Energy, Glacial Lakes Energy, KAAPA Ethanol, and Golden Grain Energy. EORS owns an 18% stake in the SunSource BioEnergy partnership.
"Our technology is an innovative and unique approach. After considerable research, development and testing, we are pleased to contribute the technology to the SunSource BioEnergy industry partnership," stated David Cantrell, chairman and founder of EORS.
Biodiesel currently comes mainly from soybeans as well as other plants and animal fats. Corn has historically not been used because conventional extraction processes were not capable of producing a high enough grade of oil. The new technology extracts crude corn oil from the evaporation area of dry mill ethanol facilities. SunSource BioEnergy plans to finance the construction of a 50 million gallon biodiesel production facility that will refine the crude corn oil and convert it into biodiesel fuels. By extracting the corn oil, ethanol facilities gain a new revenue stream and reduce costs through the improved operating efficiency of certain of their distilling processes. SunSource BioEnergy additionally plans to offer the technology and oil purchase agreements to other ethanol producers across the industry.
Recently cited by President Bush as "one of our nation's most promising alternative fuel sources," biodiesel is a clean burning alternative fuel that contains no petroleum. It can be blended at any level with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend, it can be used in diesel engines with little or no modifications, and it is simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.
Over 37 billion gallons of petroleum diesel are used for domestic transportation each year in the U.S. The total demand for diesel fuel approaches 50 billion gallons per year when construction, farming and other off-road uses are considered. The current production of biodiesel in the U.S. is about 30 million gallons per year.
Kevin Kreisler, GreenShift's chairman and chief executive officer, said that, "This technology is an excellent example of how we can and should be using our natural resources better, and how an incremental advance in technology can enable quantum environmental gains. In addition to generating additional revenue and decreasing costs, SunSource BioEnergy's production can be expected to benefit the environment by offsetting demand for fossil fuels, and by reducing the generation of greenhouse gases since biodiesel is a cleaner burning fuel as compared to traditional fossil fuels. We are proud to add EORS to our portfolio of environmentally proactive companies."
The new SunSource biodiesel facility is expected to be completed in 2007. Under the terms of its agreement with EORS, GreenShift is acquiring a 15% stake in EORS for about $1.2 million. The investment in EORS is expected to produce an annual return to GreenShift of in excess of $1.5 million once the new facility is operational.
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St. Johns River State College will accept applications for the respiratory care program through Sept. 15. Classes will begin in January and are based on the St. Augustine campus with selected clinical courses scheduled in health care facilities within the regional area.
Students will be trained in the skills needed to work in areas such as pediatric care, nursing homes and in hospitals. Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer and pneumonia are some of the conditions that require the care of a respiratory therapist.
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- adj. Of or pertaining to radiography
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Your child should not have certain radiographic contrast media 24 hours prior to the exam.
At the recent ACR or American College of Rheumatology meeting, we presented data across the rheumatology indications including long-term radiographic inhibition data.
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Short-term radiographic appearance is gratifying and long-term follow-up is ongoing. "
Success was defined as radiographic evidence that the implant or treated tooth was still present in the mouth and there were no signs or symptoms requiring intervention during the follow-up treatment period.
The primary purposes of the new AAO-HNSF guideline, for patients 18 years and older, are to improve quality of care and outcomes for BPPV by improving the accurate and efficient diagnosis of the condition, reducing the inappropriate use of suppressant medications, decreasing the inappropriate use of ancillary tests such as radiographic imaging and vestibular testing, and to promote the use of effective repositioning maneuvers for treatment.
"Focusing on 'time to event end-points,' such as radiographic progression of disease in prostate cancer, may aid in determining which therapeutic drugs move onto Phase III development.
Medical records containing radiographic scans or genomic data for cancer research are transferred from corporate offices and university connections over the long-haul network.
Not being sedated and is or is not receiving radiographic contrast, then there are no special preparations for your child to follow.
If your child has a noted allergy to radiographic contrast, additional preparations may be necessary.
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- Keywords > access to essential medicines
- Keywords > access to medicines
- Keywords > access to medicines - ethnic subpopulations and migrant groupings
- Keywords > access to medicines - local and international disparities
- Keywords > affordability
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- Keywords > community pharmacy service provision - minority communities
- Keywords > ethnic-minorities
- Keywords > social pharmacy practice and research
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In the previous SMR Editorial we highlighted in the broadest sense the widening gap between pharmacy practice activities in the Global North and South. In this Editorial we take the opportunity to think about the ethnic-minorities residing in high-income countries. In many ways these groups are similar to populations in low-income countries.
The struggles that challenge health systems in developed countries with respect to innovative high-cost medicines are some of the challenges the Global South face when accessing essential medicines. Asthma is one such example in which access to essential medicines may not be a big problem in high-income countries but that compliance and optimal use may be similar to low-income countries, for some cohorts of the population….


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"I think there are innumerable gods. What we on earth call God is a little tribal God who has made an awful mess. Certainly forces operating through human consciousness control events."
"I suppose that the media and their portrayal of Islam and the almost tribal separations and divisions of the Muslims are the greatest issues confronting Muslims in the United Kingdom."
"The wish to lead out one's lover must be a tribal feeling; the wish to be seen as loved is part of one's self-respect"
"I think the tribal council should make it the highest priority. That would mean the election results would be a true representation of what tribal members want. As it stands, the election process is tainted."
"World Vision was able to respond to the tribal leaders' appeal because we have demonstrated expertise in responding to emergencies and gaining credibility and access to remote areas."
"All of the protesters left after conducting a tribal ceremony. There is no more blockade and all access to the mine is normal."
"It's a privilege as well as being exciting. The fans are extremely tribal, very parochial, very supportive, and it's one of the huge highlights so far of my coaching career."
"With Versailles (the treaty) in 1919, we viewed the Arabs as largely tribal, bedouin, backward. They couldn't govern themselves... the French, British, provided the stable government that allowed commercial transactions.... As a consequence of our lack of confidence in them, we've communicated that democracy is a vital, difficult option for everyone but them."


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Have you ever lived with a mentally ill person who refuses to get help? Not just mentally ill, but potentially violent
Yes, and I had to pack up my kids and run and hide. He said if I didn't give them up for adoption he would make me watch them die. That wasn't the worst part of it. He said once I got over the sense of loss, I'd thank him for relieving me of the burden. He thought he'd be doing me a favour.
It was a scary time in our lives, but it was 35 years ago, and we are all fine. I often wonder about his subsequent victims, though. He was a classic narcissistic sociopath.
Whoa **** that is scary. Glad you are ok now.
Time really does heal somethings. We all lived. That was the important thing.
I haven't but I know someone who did. If they refuse to get help all you can do is help yourself. Get away from the violent person and protect yourself. Later if they are willing to get help you can help them but not until then. Good luck and protect yourself.
If there's a threat of violence then you have a right to seek help and possibly having them committed, for your own safety as well as theirs. I think you should talk to a professional, a psychologist, and ask for their advice. It;s a tricky situation, especially if this person threatens violence.
call the police on them if theyre being violent
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Celebrity chefs divulge little morsels of their kitchen prowess in live demonstrations and Q & A presentations. Over the years we have attended many events with icon chefs including the likes of Alice Waters, Emeril Lagasse and Susan Feniger.
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Several years ago, three chefs appeared at a South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa to open a new mall restaurant concept for Macy's. Nancy Silverton of La Brea Bakery was there. Her renowned bakery that opened in Los Angeles in the late 1980's now supplies grocery stores and restaurants across the country.
View from the Table
In a Q & A, Ms. Silverton was asked about the short shelf life of preservative-free breads. Her response was simple and astute. She reminded the audience that in Europe, where refrigeration is limited, home cooks typically shop every day. They buy a loaf of bread to serve with dinner, toast a couple pieces in the morning for breakfast and bake off any leftover pieces for crustini and salad croutons. A little bit of sage advice, evolved into a "waste-not, want-not" practice in our kitchen. Quality, preservative-free loaves are seasoned and dried out in our oven for the most flavorful bits of goodness for our salads.
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I LOVE these croutons! I just made these the other night, and they were amazing! I made mine with left over hotdog buns because that's what we had on hand and they turned out great! I definitely prefer these when they are made out sourdough, but it's great recipe no matter what bread you use!


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On May 6, the California Assembly Elections Committee passed two bills that ease ballot access restrictions. Both bills passed unanimously. AB 2351 makes it easier for parties to remain ballot-qualified. AB 2233 reduces the number of signatures in lieu of the filing fee in special elections, on the grounds that the petitioning period is so much shorter in special elections than in regular elections.
Two Ballot Access Bills Advance in California Legislature — No Comments
California's current restriction on a candidate expressing a political parry preference for a small party will not stand up to a court challenge based on freedom of speech.
A political party preference does not represent an endorsement by the political party, therefore the modicum of support decisions such as Storer v Brown simply do not apply. Instead decisions such as Cook v Gralike will. Under current law, the State of California requires a candidate to state a preference for one of 7 select state-recognized parties, or state that he has no political party preference.
California's only interest is that the political party preference is accurate, which can be determined from the candidate's voter registration, and that the political party functions as a political organization. This can be achieved by the political party having a name in 85 languages; a small number of registrants (100 should be enough); bylaws; officers and an executive body, which is ultimately responsible to party registrants; and financial reporting.
In essence, California should use the model of corporate registration for political parties. California does not care how large a corporation is, or what its products are, or even whether it is successful or not. It cares that it has officers and a board of directors, chosen ultimately by the shareholders, bylaws, financial reporting, and that it pays its registration fee.
AB 2351 creates "sum of the votes cast for all of the candidate
for an office voted on throughout the state who disclosed a
preference for that party on the ballot was at least two percent of the entire vote of the state".
If it passes, will Jonathan Jaech get 2 % of the vote for attorney general? As of now the only race that show a hope
of a 3rd party candidate getting the 2 % is David Curtis for S of S.
It is reasonable to expect, not just hope, that Nathalie Hrizi, Peace and Freedom Party candidate for Insurance Commissioner, and Ellen Brown, Green Party candidate for Treasurer, will get at least 2% of the vote in June. In each case, they are one of only three candidates on the ballot in their race.


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Andrea Pirlo explained his favourite free kick technique and said the Europa League is "a mini-Champions League."
The midfielder curled another trademark set piece in during the 2-1 win over Lyon, which sent Juventus through to the semi-finals.
"This is a fortunate period for me and I hope it continues," Pirlo told Sky Sport Italia.
"I try to vary the free kicks. In the first leg I was unlucky, as the wall jumped except for one player whose foot got in the way. This time I decided to go over the wall.
"The most enjoyable is always over the wall. It's a classic and I've been doing those since I was a kid."
Benfica, Sevilla and Valencia are the other semi-finalists and the draw is on Friday.
"These are three strong teams who are accustomed to the Champions League, so we can say this is like a mini-Champions League. We'll wait to see who we get tomorrow in the draw."
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College Basketball Power Rankings #25-21 (Week 16 - February 20th).
When talking polls and rankings it's essential to remain mindful of the agenda from the person(s) doing the ranking. The landscape of college athletics have changed dramatically since the moment seven-figure coaching contracts became common place.
One of the fundamentally flawed systems in use is the coaches poll and it's critical to factor in the word "agenda" when discussing it's merits (or lack thereof). Consider this: why wouldn't a coach rate the teams within his conference or on his schedule greater than their absolute value? As a result conference power rankings see a boost, strength of schedule improves, and suddenly at years end you wind up with a far greater seed in the big dance than you rightfully deserve. Glancing at the latest coaches poll I noticed Notre Dame ranked 18th!? Great story since Mike Brey is one of the nations best — and he's done more with less than anyone, but there are roughly 30 teams in the country better than the Irish this second. When large money is involved, you can bet agendas are the driving force to the end result.
Next, we have the Associated Press Poll acting as a thermometer for the general public to gauge the nation's hottest teams. No question this is the lesser of two evils, as it's comprised of local beat writers throughout the country that sit in on practices and interact with players and coaches. Can you see how that could create a bias, though? Interacting with players and coaches multiple times per week creates friendship, and within that friendship inevitable loyalties form. Another pressing issue is the dramatic time zone differences. Do you think east coast beat writers are staying up until the wee hours of the morning watching New Mexico-San Diego State? Unlikely! Do you think west coast beat writers are willing to halt their mid-day activities to watch Connecticut fight for their tournament lives? You already know the answer…
Wouldn't you love an unbiased poll? A poll where knee-jerk reactions are a thing of the past. A poll where only the proper factors are gauged in determining the TRUE VALUE of a team. Well, the sharpest sports betting minds create their own power numbers that they use daily since their lively hoods depend on them being precise. Hundreds of thousands of dollars move on games throughout the course of a season predicated on the accuracy of these power charts. There is no room for bias.
Very few of the sharpest minds are willing to disclose their power ratings, but we're at a point in the season where there isn't much harm in me doing so. These charts are compiled from all angles, with contributions from Ivy League math professors whose numbers make up a portion of the findings within the charts, but there are many other factors that go into these rankings. One syndicate group I share information with hired a respected psychology professor. This specific professor helped factor in the human nature elements that consist of highs and lows, ebbs and flows to better pinpoint specific situations to exploit, and avoid when making basketball picks. Using this on top of their power charts have proved to pay huge dividends. The aforementioned simply scratches the surface when talking about the complexity of what goes into the minds of the sharpest sports betting groups in the world.
Counting down 5 teams per day (ending this Sunday), I will uncover my Top 25 Power Ranking Numbers as of Week 16 - February 20th.
#25 - LOUISVILLE CARDINALS (21-6) BIG EAST AP Poll: 17, Coaches Poll: 17
Teams in the 35-25 range fluctuate weekly, and this is a Cardinals team that's been on the cusp all season long of my Top 25. This year's Cardinals are one of Pitino's least talented groups at Louisville in a long while, but they've bought into what Rick is selling. The Villes' calling card is their get up in your junk, man-to-man press zone defense that they rebound ferociously out of limiting 2nd chance points. It looks like a zone, yet it's very much in your face for a full 40-minutes. The kids are a close-knit group, and it's led to an overachieving season. Louisville has had one of the tougher schedules in the country, but has managed to go 6-5 against my current top 50. The Cardinals are a bit overvalued by the general public because of brand recognition attributed to their head coach however, it's not too excessive to where you can't profit off them some nights.
Next Big Game: 2/23 @ Cincinnati Bearcats
#24 - BELMONT BRUINS (22-7) ATLANTIC SUN AP Poll: NR, Coaches Poll: NR
Not many are familiar with Belmont simply because A-Sun Conference games aren't lined for wagering. The Bruins play an entertaining brand of ball scoring 82+ points per game and while it's a frenetic style, the boys share it and shoot it well. They're only (1-3) against my top 50 so they've squandered opportunities having lost to Duke by 1-point, Memphis, and split the Middle Tennessee State series. This team deserves an automatic tournament bid, although I'm obviously not convinced they go dancing without an A-Sun tournament title – which might be tough to capture on the home floor of the Mercer Bears. I'm having a difficult time fathoming the A-Sun representing March Madness with two teams, but if it's ever going to happen, this is the year.
Next Big Game: 2/25 @ Mercer Bears
#23- MICHIGAN WOLVERINES (20-7) BIG 10 AP Poll: 25, Coaches Poll: 13
First week all season Michigan's cracked my Top 25, they've been vastly overrated for a majority of the year -- and still are! It will be interesting to see how long the Wolverines stay here with a horrible situation staring them down Tuesday. John Belin is one of the greatest basketball minds I've ever spoken with, he deserves every bit of credit for Michigan's success. The Wolverines are one of the best defensive teams in the country, but they're horrific on the glass, struggle to score consistently, and don't share the ball well. Living and dying by the three allows them to upset teams like Ohio State at home, but we know how quickly that brand of ball can get you bounced in March when the confines aren't as comfy. The fact that they struggle on the road scares me, but I can't ignore the fact that they've played one of the toughest schedules, and have mustered a 7-5 record against my Top 50. Beat the Wildcats on Tuesday in their Super Bowl, and I may start believing.
Next Big Game: 2/21 @ Northwestern Wildcats
#22 - VANDERBILT COMMODORES (19-8) SEC AP Poll: NR, Coaches Poll: NR
Vanderbilt has officially been dumped by the public polls, and in that breakup process, must have scorned voters. If you remember, they were a preseason darling ranked 7th in both the AP and Coaches polls. This all goes back to the aforementioned knee-jerk reactions. Vanderbilt has faced one of the SEC's tougher schedules, and although they sh*t the bed at home against Kentucky in a picture perfect spot, they've fared well going 4-3 overall against my Top 25. This team has similar traits to Michigan, who everyone is head over heals in love with, but they are far more versatile on the offensive end — and are lead by a bevy of veterans looking to make one last tournament run.
Next Big Game: 2/25 @ Kentucky Wildcats
#21 - TEMPLE OWLS (21-5) ATLANTIC 10 AP Poll: 22, Coaches Poll: 22
Fran Dunphy has a sleeping giant on his hands, as this version of the Owls is likely his best ever! Temple is well versed and does just about everything extremely well. The A-10 is always an undervalued commodity, so the results aren't just a byproduct of bottom feeding in conference and preying on cellar dwellers like Murray State's done in the OVC. The Owls have also made the most of their opportunities when stepping up to play the big boys, knocking off Duke, Wichita Sate, and St. Louis this year. Temple plays a pro-style game with an inside-out attack and there's no reason this team can't make an Elite 8 run come March with a solid bracket draw.
Next Big Game: 2/22 @ La Salle Explorers
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Two techno heavyweights join forces for Riemann's latest Kollektion.
Riemann Kollektion have always delivered some of the very finest techno and tech-house samples around, which is no surprise when you consider that it's the brainchild of Berlin whizzkid Florian Meindl. Not only are his own packs meticulously produced and on-trend, he's also been able to call upon some high-profile pals to chip in with their own guest samples. Shlomi Aber, Popof and Christian Smith are just three of the A-list names to grace the 10-strong series so far. Number 11 sees Riemann enlist the skills of Brazilian rising star Wehbba, who contributes one sub-folder of content while the rest is provided by Meindl himself.
In the main body of the pack, Florian raids his personal sample vault again to deliver more sterling loops and hits that will have techno and tech-house producers drooling. Clocking in at 168 loops and 41 one-shots, Meindl races through deep, driving and varied basses, bristling and pleasingly sparse drum workouts, subtle chord loops (with variants and associated MIDI), haunting chopped vocals, techier synth lines and a variety of functional kick, hi-hat, percussion and clap/snare loops.
With releases for techno specialsists including Toolroom, 100% Pure and Great Stuff, Wehbba's already built a reputation for beefy, rip-roaring techno. Frankly, we'd have liked to see more of it here. At just 58 loops and 58 one-shots, Wehbba's folder feels pretty meagre. And what's there is something of a mixed bag. The drum loops folder delivers 18 kick-free loops which, whilst they possess head nodding grooves, seem to lack weight in the mid-range (just that bit too toppy). The vocals folder is the biggest but it was a shame to hear the same effects and processing applied to each phrase. It might be consistent but it lacked flair. Fortunately, the ten bass loops save the day: a selection of warm, fat and punchy lines that instantly bolster the mix in the Wehbba way.
Don't expect Riemann Kollektion 11 to capture the essence of Wehbba's sound, but if you're a fan of Meindl's more restrained aesthetic then this is still a solid package with plenty of highlights.
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Your Tempting Love
Book 5: The Bennett Family Series
Christopher and Victoria's Story
Christopher Bennett is a persuasive man. With his magnetic charm and undeniable wit, he plays a key role in the international success of his family's company.
Christopher adores his family, even if they can be too meddling sometimes… like when attempt to set him up with Victoria, by recommending him to employ her decorating services. Christopher isn't looking to settle down, but meeting Victoria turns his world upside down. Her laughter is contagious, and her beautiful lips and curves are too tempting.
Victoria Hensley is determined not to fall under Christopher's spell, even though the man is hotter than sin, and his flirty banter makes her toes curl. But as her client, Christopher is off limits. After her parents' death, Victoria is focusing on raising her much younger siblings, and she can't afford any mistakes. . .
But Victoria and Christopher's chemistry is not just the sparks-flying kind. . .It's the downright explosive kind. Before she knows it, Christopher is training her brother Lucas for soccer tryouts and reading bedtime stories to her sister Chloe.
Victoria wants to resist him, but Christopher is determined, stubborn, and oh-so-persuasive.
When their attraction and connection both spiral out of control, will they be able to risk it all for a love that is far too tempting?


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A friend of mine, Greg Fish, from Hope Church (a Free Methodist Community), shared with thought with me yesterday; "You wouldn't cheat on an eye exam. It would change the way you see everything after that." This caused me to ask a question, what eye exam could I be cheating?
At times we see things from the lens of the culture we live in. My NEIGHBORHOOD, MY STATE, MY COUNTRY or various things like that. Philosophies and actions are based on that one perspective under the misunderstanding that all cultures see from the same perspective.
At times some look through the lens of our religion or denomination. I see statements all the time like, Christians do this or should do that. They cheated their eye exam by taking the big line at the top MY PERSONAL EVANGELICAL EXPERIENCE and claims it represents all the billions of Christians world-wide.
Ephesians 1:18 says "having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you". Steven J. Cole interprets this as "praying that God would give the saints a spirit of wisdom and revelation" and let "God enlighten the eyes of your heart."
In place of cheating the eye chart and thus seeing through blurred lenses, allow the good doctor to show us the whole chart clearly and allow a complete view with our eyes and our heart.


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Now, local Mumbai matches to be telecast!
Mumbai city's cricket is set to get a significant boost with sports channel Star Sports deciding to telecast the local fixtures of the forthcoming season that take part here
Mumbai's cricket is set to get a significant boost with Star Sports deciding to telecast local fixtures of the forthcoming season.
A Kanga League match in progress at Cross Maidan last year
In a revolutionary move, local matches will be telecast for the first time in India. The broadcaster has also proposed to buy digital rights of the fixtures so that matches can be streamed live on their website.
The sports broadcast giants have proposed a Rs 1.5 crore sponsorship deal to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for one season. The offer was discussed in the MCA's Managing Committee meeting yesterday and a final meeting with Star executives will be held on August 7 to decide on the terms of agreement.
"It is a good proposal. Star is an established channel and they are involved in covering many sports. So, having them on board will provide a definite boost for our tournaments and cricketers.
"We have called for another Managing Committee meeting to discuss a few more points before finalising the deal," said Ravi Savant, MCA's vice-president.
Suraj Samat, a member of MCA's Marketing Committee who played a key role in getting the sponsorship, told mid-day: "We have some prestigious tournaments with a rich history.
Tournaments like the Dr HD Kanga Cricket League have been a stepping-stone for many great Mumbai cricketers. MCA in itself is an institution for cricket. A lot of our content (matches) was getting wasted. Hopefully, with Star Sports coming in, there will be value to it now.
"There is no dearth of sponsorship, but a right channel was required to capitalise on it. We are glad to have
done it."
MCA conducts between 50-60 tournaments and around 2,500 matches in a season. Samat also revealed that Star Sports would play a major role when the Mumbai Premier League, an IPL-style T20 tournament, is conceptualised.
Meanwhile, there's more reason for the MCA to cheer after the Gitanjali group proposed a Rs 2.5 crore media sponsorship deal with the association. "They will help us create a buzz around our local tournaments through the print medium," said Samat.