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Your adventure begins with two quintessential experiences in China's capital of Beijing. Off limits to commoners for 500 years, the Forbidden City was once considered the cosmic center of the universe (and for good reason, as you'll see for yourself). Peking Duck is another cultural gem you'll get to experience today, a complex dish originally prepared for Chinese emperors. The political and cultural capital of China and home to more than 20 million people, Beijing exemplifies everything visitors find most intoxicating about China: Spectacular ancient monuments contrast with ambitious modern high-rises, and traditional crafts flourish alongside booming international businesses. Exquisite art, stunning UNESCO sites, serene parks, and teeming streets all contribute to the unique flavor of this astonishing city.
Featured Excursion:The imperial heritage of China's capital—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Peking Duck lunch with afternoon Temple of Heaven visit and Tai Chi class
The imperial heritage of China's capital—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Peking Duck lunch with afternoon Temple of Heaven visit and Tai Chi class
Delve into the mystique and majesty of China's imperial legacy today, beginning in Tiananmen Square. The center of contemporary civic life in Beijing, the square was first laid out in 1651 during the reign of the first Qing emperor. Over the centuries the enormous square has been the scene of imperial ceremonies, political demonstrations, parades and, in 2008, the Olympic opening festivities. Now surrounded by Communist monuments, including Mao Zedong's mausoleum (note the long line of people waiting to get in for a brief glimpse of the Chairman's remains), it is the gateway to the Forbidden City. Take a moment to pose with your fellow guests for a complimentary group photo to commemorate your visit.
As you pass through Tiananmen Gate, also known as the Gate of Heavenly Peace, you step into one of Beijing's treasures, the Forbidden City. For over 500 years the Forbidden City was home to the emperors and empresses of China, a place none could enter without imperial permission (hence its name), but in 1925 it became the Palace Museum—an institution noted for its unparalleled collections of Ming and Qing Dynasty treasures. The UNESCO-designated palace complex, with its temples, pavilions, courtyards and gardens (covering some 100 acres), offers visitors a glimpse into the lives and rituals of China's imperial families, as well as some of the world's most outstanding architecture and design.
Relax after your exploration of the Forbidden City with a festive lunch of Beijing's succulent signature dish, Peking Duck. Emperors were the first to enjoy this classic preparation of slow-roasted, crispy-skinned duck; in fact, the first mention of this delicacy dates back to the imperial kitchens in 1330, and it became eponymous with Beijing—or Peking, as it was then known—in the 1450s. After lunch, the Temple of Heaven, the largest and best-preserved Taoist temple in Beijing, is on the agenda. Built in 1420, this breathtaking temple complex was where the emperors of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty would hold the Heaven Worship Ceremony each year. While you're there, you'll have the opportunity to join in on a tai chi class—the ancient Chinese tradition of meditative exercise.
Today is a Bucket List Moment kind of day, as you stand at last atop China's most iconic site—the Great Wall. The views are spectacular! You'll also have tea at a traditional teahouse and take a rickshaw ride through the city's ancient hutongs—historic neighborhoods that date back to the 15th century—where you will have lunch with a friendly local family at their home.
Featured Excursion: Culture, history and intrigue—hutongs, teahouses and the Great Wall
Culture, history and intrigue—hutongs, teahouses and the Great Wall
Expand your experience of Beijing's amazing culture with a visit to the hutongs, the historic residential neighborhoods that developed around the Forbidden City during the 15th century. Traditional multigenerational homes built around courtyards line the narrow lanes, along with tiny shops selling everything from luxury goods to everyday necessities. Not only are the sights along these winding streets fascinating, but you'll get to see them in the most traditional way—via rickshaw. What's behind the doors of these homes? Find out as you join a local family for a typical Chinese luncheon in their home.
You'll then be invited to a traditional teahouse in a 600-year-old Ming Dynasty-era Bell Tower. This teahouse boasts a collection of the best tea from each region, which you'll get to sample when you partake in a traditional tea ceremony.
Though the Great Wall stretches 5,500 miles through northern China—for comparison purposes, remember that the United States is about 3,000 miles wide—part of it is surprisingly close to Beijing. You'll head off this afternoon to see the longest man-made structure on Earth. The wall was begun in the third century BC as a way to keep out hostile invaders from the north; it proved so stalwart a defense that generations of warlords and emperors maintained and extended it, although it was never a continuous barrier. The section north of Beijing, on your itinerary for today, dates mostly to the Ming Dynasty. Now that its military purposes are firmly in the past, you may clamber up the steps and take a memorable walk along this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its stone and tamped-earth pathway offers an extraordinarily peaceful and awe-inspiring setting with expansive mountain views.
Leave the hustle and bustle of Beijing behind today and head north to the serenity of the Summer Palace, home to one of China's most beautiful classical gardens. From there, plunge into the past in China's first capital, Xi'an, where you'll be treated to a traditional (and incredibly labor intensive) dumpling banquet. You have one more special excursion to enjoy in Beijing this morning, then you'll fly to Xi'an for the next leg of your Chinese adventure.
Featured Excursion: Grace and art—Beijing's Summer Palace and Xi'an's traditional dumpling banquet
Grace and art—Beijing's Summer Palace and Xi'an's traditional dumpling banquet
Even emperors suffered in Beijing's summer heat, so they built a lake just north of the city and then added a series of palaces and pavilions on the banks of that lake (it also provided water for the city), where they could enjoy cool breezes off the water. Over the centuries emperors turned their Summer Palace into one of China's most beautiful gardens, incorporating elements from myth (the three islands in Kunming Lake represent the three divine mountains in the East Sea), philosophy and other exquisite gardens, including those in Suzhou. Stroll along the Long Corridor, decorated with some 14,000 paintings, and step aboard a small boat to float out onto the serene waters of Kunming Lake. As you take in the views of Longevity Hill, with its temples and pavilions, and the 17-arch bridge, you'll see a perfect example of Chinese garden design.
Leaving Beijing behind, you will fly south to Xi'an, China's first capital, home to the Terra-cotta Army—and to one of China's culinary pleasures.
Your introduction to the ancient capital of China starts with a gustatory encounter with Xi'an's famous dumplings. Enjoy the delights of a traditional Xi'an dumpling dinner in the city widely considered the home of this savory tidbit. Traditionally reserved for special occasions (perhaps because making them can be so labor-intensive), each little dumpling is a delectable work of art—and, after all, your visit to Xi'an is surely a special occasion, so you deserve every one of the 16 different kinds of dumplings that will be served.
Xi'an's famous terra-cotta army has been called the 8th wonder of the world, and it's certainly the most extraordinary archaeological find of the 20th century. Prepare to be amazed! You'll also enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty dinner show with fabulous food, music and flamboyant costumes. The imperial capital for 10 ancient dynasties, Xi'an achieved its greatest renown under the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), when it was a great international metropolis and the eastern terminus of the legendary Silk Road. Today it is the capital of Shaanxi Province and most famous for a museum devoted to the Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses.
Featured Excursion: China's first capital—Terra-cotta Army and Tang Dynasty dinner show
China's first capital—Terra-cotta Army and Tang Dynasty dinner show
In 1974, a farmer digging a well stumbled upon one of the 20th century's most astonishing archaeological finds: a massive army of terra-cotta figures that stand guard over the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BC). Though thousands of members of this army have been excavated so far, many more remain; work uncovering the tomb complex continues, with the emperor's tomb chamber itself yet to be revealed. Terra-cotta acrobats, musicians, and officials were also created to accompany the emperor in the afterlife; all are now on display at a museum devoted to this incredible find. Each life-sized figure is unique—no mass production for those ancient craftsmen!—and as you explore the museum, you'll be amazed by the intricacy of the workmanship. This terra-cotta army was by no means Qin Shi Huang's only bequest to China: It might be fair to say that he created the nation of China itself. He unified a vast swath of the country and established the administrative systems that governed China until 1911. In fact, he even gave his dynasty's name to the nation. Qin is pronounced "chin," and it is from this name that the modern word "China" comes.
End your day with a colorful entertainment that pays tribute to the city's history. Xi'an reached its apex during the Tang Dynasty, when Tang emperors laid out a city that became a model for Chinese urban development, so the era holds a special place in the hearts of Xi'an's citizens. A traditional Chinese dinner, complete with a milky rice wine that is served warm, is accompanied by a lavishly staged cultural performance that draws on the music, folk dance and beautiful silk costumes of the Tang era. The performance you'll see is rooted in early folk celebrations that honored the harvest, and it blends ancient music and movements to visually express the splendor of the Chinese civilization.
Intrepid explorer Marco Polo called Hangzhou the greatest city he'd ever seen, but don't take his word for it—judge for yourself as you get your first glimpse of this ancient Chinese capital today, celebrated throughout the centuries for its extraordinary natural beauty.
Featured Excursion: Jade Factory visit
Jade Factory visit
Before you catch your flight to Hangzhou, you have one more expedition: a visit to the Jade Carving Center, or Jade Factory, as it's also known. Jade has been cherished in China for 10,000 years; it is valued for its intrinsic beauty, of course, but it also has tremendous symbolic meaning. Watch artisans carving intricate designs and learn what to look for when buying this special stone.
An ancient capital that grew up around its lake, Hangzhou's historic beauty and prosperity owed something to famous poets—not because they celebrated its beauty but because they were good governors who nourished the city's success. Marco Polo called it the greatest city he had ever seen. These days Hangzhou is still a prosperous city in a lovely setting; West Lake is its most famous scenic treasure but by no means the only sight worth seeing. You'll arrive in time to stroll through the area around your hotel, the Shangri-La Hangzhou, taking in some of the sights.
China's classically designed gardens and landscapes are a cultural treasure revered around the world, and you'll see one of the best examples today at Hangzhou's idyllic West Lake. Another highlight: Lingyin Temple, one of the country's oldest Buddhist sites, providing an intriguing glimpse of the serenity and grace of the 5,000-year-old Middle Kingdom.
Featured Excursion: Poetic vision—Lingyin Temple and Enduring Memories of Hangzhou show
Poetic vision—Lingyin Temple and Enduring Memories of Hangzhou show
A millennium of landscape design has created one of China's most idyllic visions—West Lake, where wooded hills, colorful pagodas and placid waters lure you to breathe in its serenity, and Lingyin Temple (the Temple of the Soul's Retreat), one of China's oldest Buddhist shrines, adds to your soul-soothing pleasure. Come nightfall, the lake becomes the stage for an open-air show of light, dance and music.
After days of iconic sites and timeless Chinese landscapes, Shanghai and its futuristic skyline can be something of a shock to the system. Yet beyond the building boom and the avant-garde architecture, you can still find traces of Shanghai's colorful and fascinating colonial-era history. Enjoy a taste of both old and new today, including the city's famous delicacy, dim sum. Today you'll head to Shanghai, China's largest city. An international economic hub, it has drawn entrepreneurs from all over the world for 150 years. But while Shanghai may be the "city of the future," you can still find remnants of its history in Old Town and the area known as the Concessions, which were controlled by European interests in the 19th century.
Featured Excursion: Glamour, skyscrapers, art deco gems and famous dim sum
Glamour, skyscrapers, art deco gems and famous dim sum
Call it the once and future boomtown. Shanghai, China's onetime window to the West, is once again its commercial capital, and this morning's tour will take you to some of this engaging city's most impressive sights. Begin with a ramble through Old Town—the original walled city, where you will find traditional tea houses, temples, narrow alleyways and markets—for a taste of historic Shanghai. When you stroll along the Bund, Shanghai's famed waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River, you encounter the heart of the old colonial concessions: Buildings here pay tribute to the English, French or German consuls and businessmen who owned them. A plethora of art deco buildings demonstrate why Shanghai was known as the Pearl of the Orient in the 1920s. Today's Bund features exuberant street life as well as beautiful architecture. It's also an ideal spot for admiring the views of the Pudong district and its spectacular skyscrapers, among them the tallest building in Asia.
What would a visit to Shanghai be without a traditional dim sum lunch? Follow your tour with a delectable meal of savory dumplings, steamed buns and rice noodle rolls with a variety of fillings.
Today you have the luxury of an entire day to explore Shanghai however you wish. Tonight, experience yet another cultural highlight of your journey—a thrilling performance by the dazzling and gravity-defying Shanghai Acrobats. Spend the day exploring Shanghai on your own. If you have a taste for heights, step out onto the Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower's glass-floored observation deck—some 1,100 feet above the Pudong district. Browse through the shops on Nanjing Road or see what China's modern artists are creating at the China Art Museum.
Featured Excursion: Spectacular Shanghai Acrobatic Show
Spectacular Shanghai Acrobatic Show
After dinner on your own, experience spinning plates, flying knives and whirling hula-hoops as agile acrobats dance across swaying tightropes and perform death-defying leaps. You'll be truly dazzled as the famous Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe performs their astonishing, gravity-defying routines.
From Shanghai you'll fly to Yichang.
Featured Excursion: School visit
School visit
Arts, sciences, languages, athletics—Yichang International School, Longpanhu, aims to give its students a strong and broad educational base, with the goal of creating citizens of the world. English as a second language is a major focus of the curriculum, so the school partners with schools in the United States, with American students visiting the Chinese campus and Chinese students visiting US campuses in California and Texas. Your visit to the campus will encompass a wide range of classroom experiences: everything from science to ceramics and calligraphy, and you will have a chance to meet and chat with some of the articulate and bright high school students here. The campus itself is beautiful, but the personal encounters with the students will be even more enchanting.
Next, board your elegant ship, the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, to begin your journey along the legendary Yangtze River. The next few days will offer unparalleled visual splendor as you pass through some of the most extraordinary and dramatic landscapes in the world.
The Three Gorges Dam was a hugely expensive and controversial undertaking, a project that involved relocating entire villages threatened by the rising waters of the Yangtze. The dam itself is an engineering marvel that you can see from a breathtakingly up-close perspective today. The Yangtze is the third-longest river in the world (only the Nile and the Amazon are longer), and the days you spend onboard your ship will show you some of its most beautiful sights. Limestone cliffs, sheathed in greenery, loom above the water; mountains, wreathed in mist, tower in the distance. The river itself, deep and powerful, busy and serene, will work its enchantment as it carries you past bucolic fishing villages, hillside rice paddies, ancient cliff carvings and historic temples. Relax and prepare to be dazzled.
You are invited to a Captain's Welcome Reception before dinner. Later, enjoy evening entertainment.
Featured Excursion: Powering China's future—Three Gorges Dam
Powering China's future—Three Gorges Dam
Get an up-close view of a contemporary man-made wonder as your ship navigates the five-stage locks of the massive Three Gorges Dam, located in Yichang. Known the world over, the dam harnesses the power of the mighty Yangtze in order to provide electricity to ever-growing China; it is the largest hydropower project ever undertaken. Talk of building such a system first began in 1919, but it wasn't until 1992 that the Chinese congress gave it the go-ahead. It opened in 2006, with the final generators being installed in 2012. The dam is also intended to control flooding on the Yangtze, which has been a severe problem for many centuries. It has not been without controversy, but it is an unparalleled expression of national ambition and a major new national landmark.
Today is destined to be a highlight of your journey—a full day cruising the Yangtze River's mystical, beautiful and completely mesmerizing Three Gorges, with scenery that has captivated artists and poets for thousands of years.
Featured Excursion: The magical Shennong Stream
The magical Shennong Stream
This morning, early-bird tea and coffee are available in the Explorer Bar. Before today's activities, you can partake in traditional Chinese exercises before savoring an international breakfast buffet. After, climb aboard a sampan—a traditional longboat rowed by expert Tujia boatmen—for a unique ride along the Shennong Stream, a tributary of the Yangtze that flows through some of the most magical scenery in the Three Gorges region. Pristine waters shimmer and bubble between the sheer cliffs and verdant landscapes that rise overhead. Mysterious traces of ancient peoples appear in the cliffs' façades, including coffins suspended among seemingly unreachable rocks. Many people believe the goddess of the stream created some of the ravishing peaks, which you'll see from your boat. Does Feifeng Peak look like a phoenix about to drink from the stream's water? Legend has it that the goddess transformed a golden phoenix into the mountain.
While you ponder these ancient myths, you'll make your way to a traditional trackers' village. Here, you'll get a one-of-a-kind look at life in a rural Chinese community and its denizens' mud huts, basic kitchens and more.
Today you will visit the 816 Underground Project nuclear installation near Fuling.
Featured Excursion: Fuling—816 Underground Project
Fuling—816 Underground Project
Venture to the site of the 816 Underground Project, a giant nuclear installation, that the military started constructing in the mountains in the 1960s as the world's superpowers set off on a nuclear arms race. For years, this top-secret plant remained hidden by dense forests and mountainous landscapes, only having been revealed to the public in recent years. It boasts 17 man-made caves, more than 130 roads and tunnels and an almost 262-foot-high cave where the nuclear reactor was placed. More than 60,000 soldiers of the People's Liberation Army helped build it, with at least 100 dying in the process. The project was abandoned in a nearly finished state in 1984 before the manufacturing of plutonium-239 began. Following an in-depth preparatory talk on the military, political and cultural background of this time period, guests will explore Cold War history by traveling down into this hollowed-out cave.
Note: The White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum and a local market tour will be offered as an alternative in the event of a closure.
Today, you will disembark in the busy port of Chongqing, where you'll be transferred to the train station to board a First Class bullet train to Chengdu.
Featured Excursion: People's Park and Kuanzhai Alleyway
People's Park and Kuanzhai Alleyway
Take in the tranquility and charming landscape of Chengdu's People's Park, which combines cultural relics, entertainment and lush green spaces. Wander through any of the park's famous scenic spots, such as the Gold Water Stream, Goldfish Island and the Potted Landscape Garden. When you're not busy admiring the unique landscape, you are sure to enjoy any of the performances taking place on Rockery Square, a visit to Heming Teahouse or a show at the famous Chrysanthemum Exhibition.
Kuanzhai Alleyway consists of several charming alleys, each with their own distinct flair. The Kuan (wide) alley showcases nostalgic treasures and architectures dating back to the Qing dynasty and early Republic of China, boasting old lodges and ancient teahouses that remind modern Chengdu of the city's storied past. The modernized Zhai (narrow) alley is filled with courtyards teeming with stylish shops, bars and restaurants favored by locals and tourists alike.
Today in Chengdu, you will visit the Panda Breeding Research Base and Sanxingdui Museum.
Featured Excursion: Panda Breeding Research Base and Sanxingdui Museum
Chengdu's Giant Panda Breeding Research Base is a sight to behold, as it's home to the city's most famous residents—giant pandas. This nonprofit research and breeding facility has replicated giant pandas' natural habitat in order to give them the best possible environment for breeding, complete with a fodder room, sleeping quarters and medical station. The base also cares for more than 20 other species of rare and endangered animals, such as black-necked cranes and white storks, which you'll also get to see on today's visit.
Interested in diving deeper into Chinese Shu culture? A trip to the Sanxingdui Museum will provide you with the answers about the ancient Shu people. Here, you'll see an impressive collection of well-preserved cultural relics that were unearthed at the Sanxingdui archaeological site. The discovery of these Bronze Age artifacts changed the course of Chinese history.
Today you'll board a plane to fly from Chengdu to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong presents a dizzying juxtaposition of East and West, ancient and modern. This bustling, glittering, multicultural city is famous for its soaring skyscrapers, fabulous shopping, Star ferries crisscrossing Victoria Harbor and the lingering traces of its British colonial past. This vertical city, with its hundred-story skyscrapers clinging to the shore of the deep harbor that first attracted international merchants, blends East and West, modern and ancient, in truly unique ways.
Featured Excursion: "Pearl of the Orient"—Hong Kong's highlights
"Pearl of the Orient"—Hong Kong's highlights
Reunited with China in 1997 after years of British rule, dynamic Hong Kong reinvents itself constantly. A commercial center that attracts entrepreneurs from all over the world, a shopping mecca offering everything from Gucci handbags and custom tailoring to disposable cell phones, Hong Kong never sleeps. Take a trip to Victoria Peak, the "Mountain of Great Peace," featuring the world's steepest funicular railway, to get a not-to-be missed panoramic view of the city's glittering skyscrapers, colonial buildings and romantic harbor. Then ramble through the Aberdeen Fishing Village on the south side of the island for a look at Hong Kong's traditional fishing life, which still survives there.
Your tour also includes a nearby gem factory, where you can see artisans at work creating jewelry, and a stop at Stanley Market, the bustling street market long renowned for its excellent bargains.
You've been on the adventure of a lifetime with your grand China tour; today, you will be transferred to the Hong Kong International Airport for your flight home, carrying marvelous memories with you—and perhaps some wonderful souvenirs as well.
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Today's Scripture: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. Proverbs 21:23
"Kara has such a bad attitude when the teacher corrects her. She is so immature," said sixteen-year-old Amber.
"Yeah, you're right. She really needs to grow up," added Jake.
"Guys, we are not being very mature either. I think we should stop talking about her," said Nathan. "If we cannot think of something good to say about her, we shouldn't say anything."
When one of our close friends or co-workers begins verbally putting down someone else, we are faced with one of two options:
- We can vent our own personal frustration with that person by joining in.
- We can put a stop to the negative conversation by saying something positive about the person mentioned.
Only we can decide whether our reaction will glorify the Lord or give place to the devil. By contributing to conversations which degrade others, we will not only hurt our testimony, but we will also open the door for a bad attitude to creep in. In contrast, God's Word tells us when we keep our tongues, we will save ourselves much trouble.
When your boss cuts corners on his responsibilities, yet holds you to a strict standard, do you verbally tear him down when you are alone with your co-workers? When a member of the congregation reacts irrationally to correction, do you gossip about their faults to your friends? Save your soul from much trouble. Purpose to keep your tongue.
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Greggs was due to open this Friday (September 22) but the launch has now been postponed for undisclosed reasons.
Shop-fitters are in the premises but The Chronicle understands there have been problems getting the shop hooked up to the electricity supply.
A Greggs spokesperson said: "Our new shop at Chester Greyhound Retail Park will now open in October, a little later than originally planned. We look forward to welcoming customers in a few weeks' time."
The shop will offer freshly prepared savouries and sandwiches, as well as a range of confectionery products. Those looking for a lighter option will be able to sample the Balanced Choice range; a selection of sandwiches, salads, soups, porridge and fruit – all for less than 400 calories.
There will be seating for those who wish to relax and enjoy their purchases inside.
And customers will be able to enjoy a wide range of hot drinks, including freshly ground coffee made with a unique blend of 100% Fairtrade Arabica beans and rich-tasting Robusta beans.
Greggs, which already has an outlet in Frodsham Street in the centre of Chester, has more than 1,760 shops nationwide and recently launched its first ever drive-thru in Salford.
Starbucks will launch in the adjacent unit on Monday, October 16. The company already operates outlets in Northgate Street, Chester, and alongside the BP petrol station on Parkgate Road at Saughall .
Florent Arcin, operations manager Queensway Coffee Houses Ltd, said: "We are excited to announce that we'll be opening the doors to our new Starbucks store on the Greyhound Retail Park this October.
"The store will be operated by Starbucks franchise partner Queensway Coffee and will create 15 fantastic new local jobs and a new opportunity to enjoy our 100% Arabica coffee for everyone in the local community."
The retail units will generate increased competition for Subway which opened a nearby sandwich shop on the other side of Greyhound Park Road only last year and Costa which has run a successful drive thru coffee shop on the retail park since 2012.


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We've completed our latest fine dining search for the world's top restaurants, and we have a new top list, now headed by the Inn at Little Washington. Spectacular food. Incredible ambiance. Perfect service. Yes, you read that right. Perfect. Friendly, with timely jokes and a great sense of humor, the wait staff is meticulous in every detail. In fact, the entire hotel displays a service-forward attitude that can not be improved on. The wine list (and sommelier Lindsay) are wonderful, and the three tasting menus offer a wide variety of options that you are welcome to tailor to your desire. As if that wasn't enough, after dinner we were offered complimentary 40-year-old port, and a meet and greet in the kitchen with chef Patrick O'Connell, who is uber friendly and personable. They operate around the clock with 38 chefs. What a wonderful experience.
Here are the fine dining restaurants we have visited so far in 2016. Each has received five stars based on my own rating system.
Inn at Little Washington – Washington, VA
Marcel's – Washington, DC
Plume – Washington, DC
Corduroy – Washington, DC
Kinship – Washington, DC
The Lafayette – Washington, DC
noma – Copenhagen, Denmark
Argent – Oslo, Norway
Ekebergrestauranten – Oslo, Norway
Arroyo Chop House – Pasadena, CA
Playground 2.0 – Santa Ana, CA
Michael's on Naples Ristorante – Long Beach, CA
Mar'sel – Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Steven G. Jackson August 3rd, 2016
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World Renowned Musicians-Friday 13th July
Published on April 19th, 2018 | by Admin20
Friends of the Eversden Churches
St Mary's Church in Great Eversden is now open and looks and sounds magnificent.
The Friends of the Eversden Churches hope over the coming months to present a programme of events and performances that will make full use of this beautiful space.
So on Friday 13th July at 7.30pm we are welcoming Edwardian performance practice experts and world renowned musicians Patricia Hammond and Matt Redman.
They will take us on a journey through the freewheeling world of 1910s music, with a focus on songs that were popular in the First World War. Offering an unparalleled insight into everyday concerns on the home front, these songs illustrate the humour and reflection that kept up morale as well as the impact of war on families and friends at home.
Matt plays a host of instruments from the time, including a zither banjo that went to the Western Front, a 1911 Gibson guitar, and bouzouki, mandolin, accordion and piano. In songs that are well known and lesser-known, Patricia's hauntingly beautiful voice and Matt's instruments provide a unique insight into what life was like during the First World War.
Note: You may not get away without joining in for a few choruses.
If you are interested in tickets for this or in finding out more about the Friends or supporitng the work they do, then please do email the chairman, Robert, on firstname.lastname@example.com


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We've witnessed a dramatic rise in use of food banks across Fife over the past year – and a change in the demographics accessing them.
Volunteers report more and more pensioners are coming forward seeking help, because for many elderly residents they face a stark choice between eating and heating over winter.
According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation pensioner poverty dropped from 28 per cent in 1994 to as low as 13 per cent by 2011 thanks in large part to Gordon Brown's help for poorer pensioners. But, since welfare changes were introduced in 2015, pensioner poverty is increasing again.
Labour is determined to fight any attempt to scrap the triple lock for state pensioners – a move which would see the poorest pensioner lose around £800 a year.
It's not difficult to imagine the misery which fuel poverty brings and the asthma and heart conditions which can result for vulnerable people living in a cold, damp environment. Low indoor temperatures contributed to a tally of 2,720 people who died in Scotland over the winter of 2016/17.
The most recent statistics in Scotland, dating back to 2016, state that 26.5 per cent – or 649,000 households – are affected by fuel poverty.
A household is considered to be in fuel poverty if, in order to maintain a 21 degree heat in the main room heating regime, it would be required to spend more than 10% of its income on all household fuel use.
If over 20% of income is required, then this is termed as being in extreme fuel poverty.
The numbers are partly attributable to a rise in house fuel prices. For example, in 2007 the UK average for annual gas charges was £441 and electricity stood at £415.
In Scotland that annual figure today stands nearer to £640 for gas and £636 for electricity.
I have long supported a cap on energy price rises and believe we should go even further to lower bills to nationalise energy companies.
In 2016, a Competition and Markets Authority investigation into the energy market found that 70% of big six customers are on expensive default standard variable tariffs and that households paid £1.4 billion a year more for energy than they would have if the market was working properly.
Last month Energy regulator Ofgem announced plans for a new price which could save people on poorer deals £75 on but this is simply a temporary sticking plaster – it is vital that the Government also recognises the need to do much more to fix the energy market.
At the General Election, I stood on a manifesto that promised to introduce an immediate emergency price cap to ensure that the average dual-fuel household energy bill remains below £1,000 per year, while we move to a fairer system for bill payers.
If such a cap had been in place since 2010, it would have saved the average consumer over £1,149 so far and a further £142 per year in future. I also committed to bringing energy back into public ownership, to make it more affordable and accountable to local communities.
I am concerned that the Government's lack of action to tackle our broken energy market has allowed the big six to make ever greater profits, while customers continue to have to pay more.
The energy companies have failed to deliver the goods – it's time to bring the companies back into public hands.


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Raspberry PI 4 connect to Screen over RJ45
Бюджет €30-250 EUR
Hi Dear
My requirments
- I already have installed the Raspberry PI with Apache and Wordpress
- I have a screen there is Porteus Kiosk OS installed
I will connect this hardware over RJ45 i have two issue.
The Screen will connected over IP [login to view URL] and if i give them (Rasp) a fix IP the screen show me Not found request.
I search somewhere who can solve this issue.
Rasberry Pi:
- Wordpress (incl. Mysql)
- Wordpress Plugin Foyer: [login to view URL]
- Porteus Kiosk OS, over USB Stick installed: [login to view URL]
- Doku for config remote management: [login to view URL] (I have a exapmle of a config please find attached)
Thank you for you time
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Imaging Source Site (ISS) Groups are being populated and governed by par= ticipants from institutions that have provided imaging data to the archive = for a given cancer type. Modeled after TCGA analysis groups, ISS groups are= given the opportunity to publish a marker paper for a given cancer type&nb= sp;per the guidelines in the table above. This opportunity will genera= te increased participation in building these multi-institutional data sets = as they become an open community resource. Learn more about the = TCGA Gliom= a Phenotype Research Group.
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Subject Identifiers: a subject with radiology imag= es stored in TCIA is identified with a Patient ID that is identical to the = Patient ID of the same subject with demographic, clinical, pathological, an= d/or genomic data stored in TCGA. For each TCGA case, the baseline TCGA ima= ging studies found on TCIA are pre-surgical.
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EID FUN GIFT PACK Eid just being around the corner and the excitement of out little ones (kids/children) is now on the seventh sky. Eid is one of the days in the Muslim community where we give and take lots of memorable gifts. Lets make this Eid memorable for our little ones by gifting them
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There's a new drama on BBC that shows how Muslim rape gangs are targeting young British girls in Rochdale, England, called Three Girls.
The docudrama explores what has been happening in Rochdale's Islamic community as gangs of Muslims have held hostage up to 47 young white girls over the past decade.
The show is told through the eyes of the victims. Breitbart describes how the show:
Early on in the show, they meet the group of older Muslim men, who give them free food, alcohol, and cigarettes, before demanding sex in squalid rooms above a kebab house.
Girls that reported the rapes to the local police had their families threatened with murder if they did not retract the charges.
However, one girl did follow through with filing charges, and when the case came to court, the Judge said the Muslim men had treated the girls "as though they were worthless and beyond respect."
The show highlights the problem with trying to integrate people of a different religion and background into a rural English community.


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Year after year, consumers are bombarded with hundreds of holiday marketing messages. So, how can your company stand out and create a successful holiday marketing campaign? We discuss some of the best tips to follow that will help your holiday marketing message stand out and make an impact with your target consumers. Get the Timing … Continue reading Helpful Tips for Successful Holiday Marketing Campaigns
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one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible, usually represented with many symbolism and imagery. however, when studied in its original language of Aramaic referencing back to Hebrew, the definitions become crystal clear.
this has been an ongoing study culminating in the assimilation of the original languages of Aramaic and Hebrew, supplemented with the Greek and English translations. it is still in the process of development shifting from an exhaustive expansive phase to a concise distillation.
the final process will be an app that will encompass all the elements to achieve ease of use and readability, that will also include all the reference material.
for now, the studies are compiled and shared here. may each verse touch your heart as it does mine, in knowing the Revelation Of YSWA LIFE GIVER.


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Isaac Julien: Playtime
(Los Angeles—February 22, 2019) The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is pleased to present Isaac Julien: Playtime. Marking the artist's first major solo presentation in Los Angeles, the film Playtime (2014) stars actors Maggie Cheung, James Franco, Colin Salmon, auctioneer Simon de Pury, and others in a captivating critique of the influence of capital on the art market. Playtime has been exhibited at Fort Mason, San Francisco (2017), Platform-L Contemporary Arts Center, Seoul (2017); and Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City (2016); as well as other venues around the world. The exhibition is curated by Christine Y. Kim, associate curator of contemporary art at LACMA.


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From Duesenberg –
"Our semi-hollow deluxe guitar is played by many of the top players in the world. The Starplayer-TV features a greatly improved 60s style tremolo and a floating bridge with steel saddles. Our custom-wound DP90 in the neck position gives an authentic blues tone making a versatile combination with the vintage Humbucker in the bridge position. The distinctive arched spruce top and elegant flamed maple arched back has elevated the Starplayer TV to one of the finest guitars in the world."
The Starplayer TV is Duesenberg's bestselling guitar. It has a punchy, robust sound, and its retro lines combined with easy playability make the Starplayer a very versatile instrument.
Features –
- Arched Spruce Top and Maple Back
• Bent Sides and Sustain Center Block
• American Hard Rock Maple Neck
• Indian Rosewood Fingerboard
• Scale 647 mm / 25.5″
• 22 Jumbo Frets 2.8 mm x 1. / .110″ x .039″
• Dual Action Truss Rod
• Nut Width 42 mm / 1.654″
- Neck –
Type: traditionally glued in
Wood: 1-piece maple
Width: 42,5 mm / 1.67″ (nut), 52 mm / 2.05″ (12th fret)
Thickness: 21 mm / 0.8″ (1st fret), 24 mm / 0.95″ (12th fret)
Shape: D
Fingerboard: indian rosewood
Radius: 30.5 mm / 12″
Inlays: pearloid dots
Frets: 22 jumbo
Scale length: 650 mm / 25.6″
Trussrod: steel dual-action
Headstock: black veneer
Body –
Type: Semi-acoustic with sustain block, bent sides, f-hole
Top: laminated spruce
Back, sides: laminated flamed maple
Size: 46 x 34 x 7 cm / 18.11″ x 13.38″ x 2.75″
Binding: cream
Pickguard: nickel
Finish: PUR lacquer (black leather Alligator Tolex covering top)
Hardware –
Tuners: Duesenberg Z-Tuners, "Art Diego" buttons
Bridge: Duesenberg steel saddle bridge
Tailpiece: Aluminum stop tailpiece (non-trem models only)
Tremolo: Duesenberg Deluxe Tremola (trem models only)
Strap pins: Duesenberg standard
Hardware color: nickel
Electrics –
Pickup (neck): Duesenberg Domino P-90
Pickup (middle): –
Pickup (bridge): Duesenberg Grand Vintage Humbucker
Wiring: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way pickup selector
With the Outlaw, Duesenberg has taken their Starplayer TV into the world of extreme by adding a whole new look to their deluxe semi-hollow body guitar. They've given the DTV a black leather Alligator Tolex covering that gives a new meaning to the words "Bad to the Bone."
The Outlaw's feel and tone is all Duesenberg, but with a style that says "look at me!" This is the model played by Keith Richards and is featured in the Rolling Stones Gear book.
This is a beautifully built guitar, with looks to match. Since its beginnings in the mid 80s, Duesenberg has become a brand synonymous with quality. They build fabulous looking guitars that you can actually play.
And this one plays really well, with a comfortable neck and excellent setup, it feels strong & balanced.
There's tons of tone and the pickups are perfectly suited to the semi hollow body construction. The proprietary Bigsby style trem stays in tune, and offers other tonal options.
This guitar is nearly ten years old but presents in as-new condition. There are no marks, scratches, dings or dents anywhere. The metalwork is clean and untarnished. This guitar has been well looked after, and has not seen much work. Which is a shame because it screaming out to be played, and seen. The black alligator tolex is a killer finish – a unique, sexy and stunning look.
Weight is 7.9 lbs
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To the Editor:
Re "More Cities Crack Down on Drinking Straws in Campaign Against Plastic Waste" (news article, March 4):
Your article on the international movement to ban straws and other single-use plastic food service items reflects what our eyes and the science tell us: Ocean plastic pollution is everywhere, it threatens the health of wildlife and it is finding its way onto our dinner plates.
Nearly 700 species have been affected by marine trash, most of which is plastic, including every species of sea turtle, and more than half of all whales, dolphins, porpoises and seabirds. By 2050, over 90 percent of Earth's seabirds will have ingested plastic. Ocean plastic pollution also concentrates toxins in the water, which find their way into marine food webs. With more than one billion people depending on protein from the ocean, what are the human health implications?
Twenty-two public aquariums across the United States have eliminated straws and shopping bags, and will tackle plastic beverage bottles by 2020. We are driving market demand for innovative alternatives to single-use plastic. At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, our food service operations are nearly 100 percent free of single-use plastic.
It's clear: The solution to plastic pollution is in our hands.
The writer is executive director and co-founder of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.


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Surely you've seen the of-the-moment beauty in every major fashion magazine around. She is one of the world's most transfixing supermodels. Deyn is always be my inspiration because she's got the sort of daring personal style I love to showcase.
Whether she's trying out an oversized, glittering vest, boldly buckled boots, or simply stunning with the way she mixes trends, I can count on Deyn to do something different than the average red carpet walkers (thank god).
Plus, the combination of her signature short blonde locks and unpredictable, mod outfits—and I'm quite content to stay under her spell! I've always appreciated her wardrobe selections and her undeniably statement-making style.


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Abortion opponents are also against the creation of new stem cell lines from human embryos, because potential human lives are destroyed in the process.Putting aside the scientifically flat-out wrong phrase "potential human lives" (whatever that means), note the two competing claims. Pro-lifers are against embryo-destructive research because it involves the killing of innocent human beings; embryo research advocates respond by talking about the potential medical benefits of that research. But something doesn't make sense here.
U researchers counter that embryonic cells may unlock treatments for diabetes and cancer.
If we're talking about the killing and harvesting of valuable human persons (say, all the people of a particular racial or religious group), then clearly just appealing to the potential benefits for the rest of us would not justify that moral atrocity. The embryo research advocate is presupposing that embryo killing is NOT the killing of valuable human persons -- but that's the very position he needs to defend.
Pro-lifers argue that the human embryo is a rights-bearing human being worthy of respect and protection; it is incumbent on our opponents to argue that the human embryo is not worthy of such respect. That (the moral status of the embryo) is what the debate is all about. But as the article reveals, embryo research advocates will often just assume their view, not argue for it.


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Looking to shed those calories? Bulk up? Had a doctor tell you to cut back on those cheese infilling delicacies? Or you just simply want to be fit and awesome? Then a gym/fitness center is definitely for you! But first up, FIND A GYM. That in itself is a very daunting task especially for new timer "gaijins" who have little to no Japanese ability. I was in a gym membership back in my home country so gym hunting was at the top of my priorities once I got back to Japan. My search for the perfect gym became a tedious and frustrating task especially once it became apparent that the fees were a whole lot more expensive than what I am used to, even for Japanese standards. I tried running around my neighborhood and doing home exercises but it was still not enough so the search went on until I compiled sizable information that can help the would be gym goer.
Here's a breakdown of the major gyms/fitness centers that offer the usual standard gym program plus a variety of add-ons that may or may not be useful for the average gym user. (golf in a fitness club seriously?)
• Konami Sports Club
• Tipness
• Gold's Gym (best for those who are more into free weights)
• Oasis
• Megalos
• Sports club renaissance
• Savas sports club
All of these big operators offer plenty of options that include pool facilities and classes such as aerobics, golf, water aerobics, etc. Though I am not a fan of anything outside the huff and puff of free and fixed weights, I have to admit some of these options are useful and interesting. It's Japan, the land of cool automated toilets after all!
Most of these gyms/fitness centers offer full gym memberships for around 8,000 – 14,000 yen a month which translates to roughly 80-150 USD. Generally, it depends on the location itself. If you are in one of the major cities then expect to shell out more than usual.
An alternative, and a much cheaper one at that, is to find a local government run sports center. These centers usually charge 200-400 yen per visit, yet expect the facilities to not be on par with the major gyms. If you are a student, then try to look into your school's facilities. More often than not, they will have one.
In addition, anticipate the usual Japanese brand of service in these centers so don't be surprised if certain 'unusual' rules will come at you when you sign up for that gym membership. As with most establishments in Japan, tattoos are prohibited. Though some would require you to cover your tattoos if you have one when inside the gym. Also, indoor sneakers are required.
In the event that you decide to sign up try to bring a friend who speaks Japanese. As with most establishments, the Japanese are very thorough in their procedures so expect to spend a little more time listening to lengthy speeches on the do's and don'ts and down to the tiniest detail. One might be intimidated by the seemingly endless rules and etiquettes but that's all part of the experience. Gyms vary from place to place and country to country and Japan is no different. They take 'meticulous' to a whole new level and with all the rules, a foreigner might seem to commit a faux-pas.
All in all, the Japanese way of fitness and weight training system may be different than what you're used to but it should be seen as a unique part of the country's culture that I think should be experienced by all weight/fitness enthusiasts.
Guest post by David Balway.


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Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich(5 out of 5)
It's no secret that I love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. Many do, that's why it always hits the bestseller lists, regardless of whether or not the book was stellar or lacking. This volume, I am happy to report, is much better than the last two, in my opinion, at least.
Stephanie, as usual, gets herself into some steep crap pretty quick. Geoffrey Chubbin, a local doctor who's facing trial and accusations of embezzlement from a local senior assisted living facility, vanishes after a routine operation at the local hospital. Stephanie gets to find him, and of course that's where it gets ugly. There's a trail of missing people, hot nurses with coke habits, a pissed off wife who wants her share of whatever money he supposedly has, and no idea what's going on. Grandma Mazur, Stephanie's kooky grandma who always wants in on the action, infiltrates the home and tries to get the dirt. To add to this, Ranger calls Stephanie and offers to pay her to be his bodyguard(date) at some important function. Turns out that one of Ranger's former ex-Special Ops team is leaving threatening messages for him and a mutual member of the team, who happens to also be getting married. Ranger, being the best man in the scenario, is afraid that the nutball is going to strike at the wedding, so he enlists Stephanie to be his date(bridesmaid, etc.) for that also. The fact that Ranger, Mr. Cool-Unruffled-Feathers) appears to be scared, is, in itself, a giveaway that this is not your normal(not only that, but the taffeta overload is a hysterical scene). Of course, Morelli, Stephanie's boyfriend, isn't pleased at this turn of events. By accident, he ends up on the Chubbin case when another one of his witnesses ends up missing. What happens? Will they find Chubbin? Will they figure out where all the missing people went, and how the hospital figures into this? Will Ranger be alright, or will the hunter get his prey? Is Morelli softening in his age- worse yet, is Stephanie? Will Grandma Mazur crack the case? Will Lulu ever stay on a diet? So many questions, and the only answers will come if you read this. And if you are a devotee- you should read this!


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Air Europa has added Recife in Brazil to its network, as part of a strategy to have 25 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean by the end of next year.
London Gatwick-Recife via Madrid will launch on December 20 as a twice-a-week service, making the carrier's third destination in Brazil, and 21st in the Caribbean and Latin American region.
UK managing director Colin Stewart said: "By the end of next year we hope to be in a position to say we offer 25 destinations in Europe and 25 in Latin America and the Caribbean, so with Recife making 21 we are not far off."
Panama is a strong contender, he noted, adding that "we don't fly to Chile and the moment and that's certainly something we would consider."
The airline is unlikely to fly to Brazil's tourist hub of Rio de Janeiro, however. "We've looked at Rio but there's a lot of existing competition, with three or four big carriers from the UK. We prioritise where we feel we can add value."
Air Europa has invested heavily in Dreamliner aircraft, which Stewart said has already proved to be a "gamechanger" for the airline.
It now has eight in operation, to increase to 22 in the next three-to-four years, which will give the airline "one of the most modern fleets in the industry," he claimed.
"At the moment we have a mix of Boeing and Airbus aircraft but we will consolidate this to have all Boeing, which will give us some cost savings," he said.
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The Monster's by Samantha MacLeod
Published by: Vestal Valley Press
Publication date: January 21st 2019
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Romance
Promised to cruel King Nøkkyn's harem, Sol Eriksen is out of options, and nearly out of time.
When she meets a distractingly handsome stranger in the Ironwood Forest who claims to be a legendary monster, Sol thinks he must be a madman, or a demon. She knows she shouldn't listen to him. Or trust him. And she should not, under any circumstances, kiss him again.
As King Nøkkyn's grip around her tightens, Sol finds her last chance at freedom may lie with her mysterious new lover, the man who calls himself Fenris.
Reading books from this author always takes me a little bit out of my usual wheelhouse – but the strength of the writing and the imagination of the author in delivering these tales always makes it worth my while.
Once again, not a long book, though there is an awful lot packed within the pages. The author presents a norse fairytale filled with dark moments, told unflinchingly. But that means that the light is picked out more clearly in juxtaposition. It just works.
I look forward to reading more in the series.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Born and raised in Colorado, Samantha MacLeod has lived in every time zone in the US, and London. She has a bachelor's degree from Colby College and an M.A. from the University of Chicago; yes, the U. of C. really is where fun comes to die.
Samantha lives with her husband and two small children in the woods of southern Maine. When she's not shoveling snow or writing steamy sex scenes, Samantha can be found teaching college composition and philosophy to undergraduates who have no idea she leads a double life as an erotica author.


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Apr 12 2018 - The government and the national media will both find a new set of principles, just unveiled by a group of Commonwealth associations in London, extremely useful in protecting freedom of expression in Pakistan and enabling the media to play its due role in securing the people's right to good governance.
The inspiration for drafting these principles came from the 2003 enunciation of the Commonwealth's fundamental political values on separation of powers of the three organs of state, and the realisation that "Government transparency and accountability is promoted by an independent and vibrant media, which is responsible, objective and impartial, and which is protected by law in its freedom to report and comment on public affairs".
What expedited the effort to frame the new principles was the Commonwealth secretary general's address at a function in April 2017 in which she referred to the killing of scores of journalists across the world each year as "a serious indictment of our collective efforts to build a safer and more inclusive future". The killings of media persons, their harassment in various ways and their imprisonment made a new effort necessary to protect press freedom and the safety of journalists, uphold the rule of law and fight corruption in public life.
A new set of principles on the freedom of expression must be complied with.
The principles "are intended to serve as a set of guidelines to assist member states and their agencies, as well as Commonwealth legislatures, judiciaries, civil society and media to make appropriate contributions to promoting and developing democratic, accountable and open societies in accordance with Commonwealth values, international norms and standards and the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals".
The first of the 12 principles reiterates the fact that freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democracy and underpins good governance, public accountability and respect for all human rights, and reaffirms the UN-recognised right to receive and impart information in any form from anywhere.
The second principle describes the nature and scope of restrictions that can be imposed on freedom of expression. These must be in accord with international human rights law, covenants and treaties. Where warranted by incitement to crime etc, the curbs should be prescribed by law and must be necessary and proportionate. The Commonwealth states are urged to revise their press legislation and sedition laws that criminalise free speech. Truth and public interest should be accepted as adequate defence, and sources of information as well as whistleblowers should be protected.
The third principle upholds the right of access to information and urges member states to enact and implement the right to information legislation and construe regulatory and restrictive laws narrowly and subject to the public interest test.
The fourth principle calls for open, two-way flow of information between parliament and the media. All elected bodies should encourage maximum media coverage of their proceedings and respect the media's right to comment on their performance.
The fifth principle calls upon the judiciaries to promote open justice, and facilitate fair and accurate media coverage of court proceedings. Criminal law and contempt proceedings should not be used to restrict legitimate debate on the judiciary's affairs. Courts, judges and lawyers must not be threatened or abused.
The media's right to cover electoral processes is the subject of the sixth principle. Election commissions and other officials should ensure impartiality of electoral processes and equitable access to the media for all parties and candidates.
The seventh principle urges member-states to put in place effective laws and measures to ensure a safe and enabling environment for journalists to work without fear, intimidation and interference. Journalists should be trained and equipped to work during emergencies.
A call to end impunity in cases of killings of or attacks on journalists and to respect the UN plan of action and Unesco's requests for judicial follow-up to killings of journalists is the theme of the eighth principle.
The ninth principle calls upon the media to set its professional standards and observe its code of conduct and instal a mechanism to address complaints against itself.
The 10th principle defines the limits of plans to regulate the various media forms without interfering with their rights. The last two principles, 11th and 12th, stress the observance of these principles and the upholding of Commonwealth values.
These principles cover some of the ground with which journalists have long been familiar, but they also address their concerns that are of recent origin, such as killings of media persons, demands of duty in conflict areas, and matters related to elections, the judiciary and impunity.
The principles discussed here are more relevant to Pakistan than many other countries of the world. This country has long been identified as one of the most dangerous places for journalists. It is about to hold a general election that is likely to determine the form and substance of democracy the state may be able to practise.
Corruption in public life and administration is endemic, and the state has yet to display the will and capacity to defeat the monster. Neither the much-touted development projects nor the campaign against extremism and militancy meets the minimum standards of transparency and accountability. The national media has a heavier than normal responsibility. It must help both state and society overcome the challenges confronting them with as little pain as possible. It is difficult to find any among the 12 principles that is not applicable to this country.
The government would thus do well to take definite steps to ensure the fullest possible compliance with these principles and support their adoption and implementation by fellow members of the Commonwealth.
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Much of our picture of the story is based on the mistranslation of a single word: the Greek "kataluma," which was translated as "inn," when a far more accurate translation would have been "the guest bedroom." We actually have a pretty good sense of just what a kataluma is, because the only other time the word is used in the New Testament is to describe the room where the Last Supper takes place, which Mark describes as "a large upper room furnished and prepared."
So that's a great description of where they didn't get to stay, but we all know where they did end up, based on the fact that Jesus was laid in a manger -- i.e., a feeding trough for animals. However, just because there was a manger doesn't mean they were in a stable. See, the first floor of homes at the time (remember, there was no room for them in the "large upper room") were akin to large kitchens, where animals would be brought inside at night for heat and protection. Consequently, the lower floor of the house would have had a manger -- the Bible isn't saying that innkeepers are dicks and Jesus was born in a barn. It's saying that they stayed with the in-laws and had to crash on the downstairs couch with the pets -- a time-honored Christmas tradition most of us practice to this day.
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They probably raided the fridge at midnight and watched cartoons till dawn.


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February 18, 2015
The White House recently stated that President Obama is willing to discuss with Republicans a measure to limit the growth of Social Security benefits, a proposal that Mr. Obama didn't even include in his fiscal 2016 budget plan after it drew a hostile reaction from Democrats.
For the second straight year, Mr. Obama failed to include in his budget the so-called "chained CPI" proposal, which would change the inflation formula used to determine cost-of-living increases in Social Security checks. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has said it would save more than $230 billion over a decade and reduce deficits.
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OTA welcomes Ford's Making Ontario Open for Business Act
TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is welcoming Ontario Premier Doug Ford's position on Bill 148, and the Making Ontario Open for Business Act.
"The Ontario trucking industry's hundreds of thousands of workers need a healthy, viable economy in a province that is open for businesses to thrive," said OTA president Stephen Laskowski. "We think the Making Ontario Open for Business Act and the general direction of this government sends a positive signal to businesses that this is a good time to invest and expand."
The OTA was concerned about Bill 148's treatment of scheduling and payment practices.
"We had many questions about these issues that were never fully addressed by the previous government. We are satisfied to see these provisions eliminated during the government's review," said Laskowski.
The Bill also holds minimum wage at $14 an hour until 2020. The OTA wants to see mandated increases align with inflation.
"While truck drivers, who make up the vast majority of the trucking industry's workforce, are paid well above minimum wage, we are demand-derived business and when our customers are hampered by unnecessary red tape and costs, we as an industry are affected as well," said Jonathan Blackham, OTA director of policy and public affairs.
"OTA believes a healthy economy requires balance," added Laskowski. "Certainly, the province needs a workforce that is paid a fair living wage that increases over time. This new direction seems to find a much better equilibrium between that reality and how quickly and efficiently businesses can be expected to absorb increases."
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Sermon Outline, Rahab's Red Rope, May 5, 2019
Rahab's Red Rope
Joshua 2, 6:17, 22, 23
Grip God's Existence!
Acknowledge God's Person.
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who
comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who
seek Him.
Psalm 14:1 The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are
corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; There is no one who does
Acknowledge God's Omnipresence!
Hebrews 4:13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but
all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom
we have to do.
II Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the
earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. You
have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will surely have wars."
I John 5:14-15 14 This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we
ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He
hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we
have asked from Him.
Grip God's Sovereignty!
Trust God's Control!
Revelation 4:2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne was
standing in heaven, and One sitting on the throne.
Trust God's Goodness!
Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us
all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?
Grip God's Power!
Trust God's ability to Save!
Mark 16:16 He who has believed and has been baptized shall be
saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.
Acts 3:19 Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away,
in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;
Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe
in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved;
Mark 16:16 He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but
he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.
Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the
name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the
gift of the Holy Spirit.
I Peter 3:21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal
of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God [a]for a good conscience—through
the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
II Thessalonians 1:8-9 dealing out retribution to those who do not know God
and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,
Trust God's ability to Honor Faith!
Psalm 1:1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the
wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!
Psalm 1:6 For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the
wicked will perish.
Hebrews 11:39 And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did
not receive what was promised,