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In order to qualify for financial aid each upcoming academic year you must complete a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each calendar year.
You can complete your FAFSA online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. In order to apply you will need your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Please remember to include our school code, E00773, when completing your FAFSA and keep in mind that the school name will be listed as Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Awarding for the new academic year typically begins mid to late March. Continuing students will receive a award notification email after this time if the FAFSA applicaiton is complete. FAFSA applications received after the start of the awarding period will be processed within 1-2 weeks.
The Department of Education has created a series of YouTube videos called FAFSA: Apply for Aid for an easy to understand step by step guide to the FAFSA process. The links to each video are below:
Your financial aid award will be less than the financial aid package you received your 1L year. Please read the below and if you need to make changes please emails us with the required information below.
These are the awarding differences going from 1L to 2L:
Please note, the Office of Financial Aid cautions students against borrowing up to the Cost of Attendance limit.
In order to receive federal financial aid at Chicago-Kent College of Law you must meet certain enrollment criteria. Students that do not meet these criteria are not eligible for federal financial aid. The enrollment criteria are as follows:
We understand that you may be close to graduation and not need as many credits as in past semesters. However, you must still demonstrate at least half time enrollment to maintain your federal financial aid eligibility. If you do not meet the enrollment criteria your options are make to payment arrangements with the Student Accounting Office or to apply for a private educational loan (tuition only).
Scholarship Eligibility
If you are taking less than the minimum credits required for your program and are in your last semester, your scholarship eligibility will be reviewed by the Admissions Office before it can be applied to your student account. Please contact the Office of Admissions for further confirmation.
The Department of Education has implemented a wind-down policy for the Federal Perkins Loan Program. The Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act extends the program through September 30, 2017. This will terminate the loan program. In order to be awarded a Perkins Loan for the 2016-2017 aid year a student will need to meet all the criteria below:
1. Attended Chicago-Kent College of Law when received the most recent Perkins Loan.
2. Received a Perkins Loan disbursement before October 1, 2015.
3. Expected Family Contribution (EFC) under $4,000. This comes from the financial information on your FAFSA.
Students that are awarded the Perkins Loan and want to borrow these funds are encouraged to accept the loan on the myIIT portal as soon as possible. Students that have not been awarded a Perkins Loan did not meet all of the criteria above.
There is a new eligiblity requirement for Federal Work Study (FWS). The cut off EFC (Expected Family Contribution) from the FAFSA will be $9,000. You can view your EFC on the FAFSA Student Aid Report sent to you by the Department of Education after you complete the FAFSA. Students that have an EFC over this amount may not be eligibe. This is in addition to all other criteria:
1. Complete the FAFSA
2. Answer "Yes" to FAFSA question 31.
3. Accept the FWS award on the myIIT portal.
See website for more information.
Notice: If you have regsitered for additional courses since the time of your awarding, your award will not automatically be increased to reflect your additonal enrollment. If you need to increase your loans as a result of taking additonal credits, please email our office with the total credits you anticipate for the summer and the amount of the loan increase you are requesting. The deadline for summer financial aid is June 15th.
Students who plan to take summer term courses at Chicago-Kent College of Law, or at an approved visiting school may be eligible for either federal or private loans. Students that plan on attending a summer study abroad program sponsored by Chicago-Kent or another school are encouraged to check in with our office. In order to be eligible you must have completed a 1516 FAFSA and have completed all required documents. We encourage students who are eligible for federal loans to accept these loans before considering private loans. Please note that anticipated loans and scholarships for the upcoming fall semester cannot be used to pay summer tuition.
At Least Half -Time Status
If you are registered at least half-time for the summer term (3 credits), you will be automatically offered federal loans. Once you accept your award(s) we will automatically process the federal loans under your current federal loan promissory note, as long as we have received your correct FAFSA information.
If you have already used your entire $20,500 Federal Stafford Loan eligibility during this past fall and spring semesters, you can only be offered the Federal Plus Loan up to the cost of attendance budget limit for the summer term. If you have remaining Stafford Loan eligibility, this will be offered to you first before a Federal Plus Loan is offered up to the cost of attendance limit. Students will be awarded based on a cost of attendance budget that equates to approximately 3 months of living expenses plus summer term tuition charges.
Awarding for summer typically starts in mid to late April of each calendar year. Following that, approximately one week after you register for at least half-time you will be offered a summer term financial aid award package. You will receive an email award notification that will direct you to the myIIT portal to view and accept your award(s).
Less Than Half-Time Status
If you are registered less than half time for the summer term (less than 3 credits), you are ineligible for federal loans. You will not be offered an award if you are registered less than half time. You may apply for a private loan on your own if you wish or make payment arrangements with the Student Accounting Office. Some lenders offer private loans to students that are in less than half-time status during the summer term. In order to receive a private loan you must apply for the loan directly with the lender of your choice and inform our office in writing via email that it is your intention to use a private loan for summer term. Private loans are not automatically renewed. To apply for a private loan online with the lender of your choice, please visit our website for private loan information.
Federal Stafford and Federal Graduate Plus Loan Procedures
Once you have accepted your loan(s) via the myIIT portal, we will automatically process the loan(s) using your current promissory note(s) from the previous Fall and Spring semesters. If you have not borrowed a Federal Stafford Loan at IIT Downtown Campus, you will need to complete the loan requirements listed on our website. Even though you may not be required to complete a new promissory note, the Department of Education may be required complete a new credit check for the Federal Plus Loan, if your initial loan was approved more than 90 days ago. Also, if your initial Federal Plus Loan has an endorser, you will have to complete a new Master Promissory Note (MPN) and your endorser will need to complete the endorser application in order to receive the loan funds. See our website for Plus Loan credit information.
Summer Disbursement Schedule
Summer Loans will disburse according to the following schedule:
Summer Full Scholarships
Full Time Scholarship recipients have been awarded their scholarship based on the number of credits. Our office will be adjusting scholarships again after the add/drop period is over. You will receive a revised award notification email once it is updated to match your updated enrollment.
Summer Course 169
Students registered for only course 169 are not eligible for loan increases at this time, as the course ended on May 20th. We are unable to process any loans after the last date of attendance in a given semester. Students may apply for a private educational loan if they have remaining eligibility. Click here for more information about private loans. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
Summer Deadline: June 15th
This is the deadline to accept federal loans, or put in a request for a loan increase. Any request submitted either via the myIIT portal or email after this date may not be processed.
Bar Examination loans are intended to assist students in paying for bar preparation courses and meeting other financial needs while studying for the Bar Exam.
Students may submit the application for the Bar Exam Loan funds during their last year before graduation. The terms, conditions, and credit criteria for Bar Examination Loans are similar to those for alternative loan programs. Unfortunately, students with negative credit ratings are generally not eligible for Bar Exam loans.
To apply for a Bar Examination Loan, review the Bar Loan Information, on our website. Once you are approved, the lender will contact our office to certify your loan. The funds will be disbursed directly to you from the lender.
See our website or stop in the office for more information.
If you still have not accepted or declined your loans, please do so as soon as possible using your myIIT portal account. We recommend that students accept their loans by July 1st. This is jut a preferred deadline. If you do not accept your loans, we cannot process them. That is why we urge you to accept them now to avoid delays with disbursement.
Please select one of the options below on the myIIT portal at: https://my.iit.edu/cp/home/displaylogin.
Accept: If you wish to receive any portion of the loans still listed as offered, you must accept the funds. Also, please be aware that you may be required to complete a Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Counseling with Direct Loans at studentloans.gov before the funds can be disbursed. Please refer to your 'Requirements' section on the myIIT portal, and see our website for more information about loan requirements.
Decline: If you do not wish to receive any of the funds still listed as offered please decline the loan(s) using your myIIT portal. You can still accept loans later in the academic year. If you decline them now you will need to simply email our office to reinstate them. If you leave them in the offered status you can go back to the myIIT portal and accep them later in the academic year. Please keep in mind that tuition is due to the Student Accounting Office when classes start according their billing schedule.
Click here for deadlines to accept loans for each semester.
In order to determine if your study abroad program/course is eligible to receive financial aid please stop by the Office of Financial Aid. If you've been granted permission to study abroad through Chicago-Kent College of Law and are borrowing educational student loans to meet your educational costs, please contact the Office of International Law and Policy and you will be provided an electronic application to complete via Google Docs. The financial aid process for the study abroad program can take 4 to 6 weeks.
If credit is approved by home school (Chicago-Kent), the student may be considered enrolled at the home school for financial aid purposes. You must still follow the same eligibility criteria as if you were taking classes at Chicago-Kent. You must complete a FAFSA, be enrolled at least half time, be degree seeking, and the credits must count toward the required credits required for graduation. Student registered in credits over the graduation requirement (87 credits) may not be eligible for federal financial aid for those credits. See the headline, "Information for 3L Students". Please be aware that your Cost of Attendance during your study abroad term will be based on the living expenses and tuition charges of the program, not the standard Chicago-Kent budget. Additonal fees may be charged by the program.
The Office of Financial Aid does not determine the Cost of Attendance for study abroad programs. For this reason, it is very crucial for each student to thoroughly research the programs charges and costs of living prior to their departure. It is the students responsibility to budget themselves until their financial aid is processed.
If you have been granted permission to study at another law school for credit toward your Chicago-Kent law degree and are borrowing educational loans to meet your educational costs, you must notify the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible. You must complete the Financial Aid Request Form to Visit Another Law School, if you wish to use federal student loans.
We will ask the host school's Financial Aid Office to complete a Consortium Agreement with cost of attendance amounts, and their Registar's Office to provide enrollment verification with dates of attendance, and credit hours.
Once we receive all the required documentation from the visiting school, we will finalize your financial aid award, and you can accept the loans you wish to borrow on the myIIT portal. The funds will be scheduled to disburse to your student account according to your enrollment period at the visiting school. If you are expecting a refund, the Student Accounting Office will process it. It is the student's responsibility to pay tuition at the visiting school. Please be sure that you have set up direct deposit of your refund.
The Office of Financial Aid does not determine the Cost of Attendance for host schools. For this reason, it is very crucial for each student to thoroughly research the host school's charges and costs of living prior to their departure. It is the students responsibility to budget themselves until their financial aid is processed.
The Opportunities to Improve the Financial Capability and Financial Well-being of Postsecondary Students report describes current efforts to enhance financial education among students to help them make informed decisions about choosing where and how to finance postsecondary education, and to aid students in making sound financial decisions when enrolled and beyond. Key topics include:
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My photos look great on my monitor, but when they are printed, the color is not as vivid. I have an HP monitor and use a Kodak printer. What can I do to get prints closer to what I'm looking at on my monitor?
My photos look great on my monitor, but when they are printed, the color is not as vivid. I have an HP monitor and use a Kodak printer. What can I do to get prints closer to what I'm looking at on my monitor?
Usually it's because the the photos are in a wide-gamut colourspace like Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB, and the printer can only handle sRGB (if you can post one of the images here with EXIF data in tact then we might be able to tell more). Apart from that, you start getting into the realm of colour managament where you really need to consider investing in a colour management system to calibrate & profile your monitor and profile your printer.
What software are you using for your post processing and printing?
Printer can handle sRGB and Adobe RGB. Don't know what EXIF data is. Just getting into Photoshop, so the most I've done is played a little with brightness and contrast. I have attached one of the that looks absolutely great on my monitor, and printed it looks great, but the color is different. I'll also have to investigate a "colour management system"......I'm new to this whole precision aspect of photography, printing, etc. so please be patient.
Look at your second Magenta flower for a moment and ask yourself "How does the monitor generate the image ?" Answer, it is emissive - it generates light. The Magenta of the flower comprises Magenta light, as the intensity of the Magenta increases, the brighter the Magenta light becomes.
Now, look at your print, oops, look at a plain unprinted sheet of your photo paper. It's white and what happens as ink, of any color, gets applied, it gets darker. More ink means a darker color. The white that you start out with will be as bright as it can get, the rest is down hill.
Now, how do you suppose that high intensity Magenta in your file gets handled ? The monitor will emit stronger and stronger intensities of Magenta light as the intensity value increases. On, paper, it will be reversed, as more Magenta ink gets applied to the paper, the darker the Magenta will be.
Irregardless of color management, monitor calibration, enhanced or reduced gamut, the nature of how the image is generated on paper and on screen WILL differ. What you need to do is become use to the presentation on screen and when printed so you can know in advance how photoshop manipulations will impact the print and work to get the final form of the image, printed or on screen, to how you need it to be.
OK - 2 things ...
1. Printers struggle to reproduce strong reds because they don't have red ink (unlike your monitor which has a red LED) (the printer has to mix combinations of cyan, magenta, and yellow (and black)). Is it just flowers that the printer struggles with?
2. EXIF Data is data ABOUT the photo that's included WITH the photo - in the case of your first photo (I didn't check the second), the data was there, and it was in sRGB Colourspace (which is what I was looking for). For strong colours like this you MAY see an improvement by shooting in the Adobe RGB colourspace, and keeping this colourspace right through your workflow.
What camera are you shooting with, and are you shooting RAW files or JPEG files?
Thanks. Nikon D60.....shooting raw.
All of this aside, I'd recommend investing in a colour management system - without it the colours your both seeing and printing can be very much a lottery.
Just checked my camera....set to NORMAL......not RAW. Sorry about that. Any suggestions on color management systems?
In terms of colour management - personally - I use a Spyder III Studio Elite, although I think that exact package has been superceeded by the Spyder III Studio SR kit. For learning about colour management, the industry standard book is Real World Colour Management, 2nd edition by Fraser, Murphy, and Bunting.
Thanx a bunch! I'm going to do a lot of experimenting based on these comments, and will check out the color mgmt book.
Downloaded the Kindle version on my iPad. Plan to get into it while having my brakes repaired tomorrow. Thanks again.
Good night.
Just be aware that the book will make your brain hurt though - so just take it slowly, and don't be afraid to ask more questions here ... there's definately a lot of "practice" that needs to be added to what's presented in the book.
Hi Kalimah,
One thought that crossed my mind, and it hasn't been mentioned yet, it is my impression (I may be wrong) that pictures appear brighter printer on glossy paper, not matt, silk, etc. Of course, it may be irrelevant if it was Kodak glossy paper you were using anyway.
Another thought, looking at the two examples here, is that a print will look brighter if it has some bright 'speculars' (white glints) in - the easiest way to get those on this kind of shot is to get some 'dew drops' on the blooms, however; drop size/spacing, magnification and lighting will all have an effect on the outcome and it may take some experimentation to get it looking natural.
Good luck,
Hi Kalimah,
I think Dave has nailed it. Go down to your local drugstore and get a cheap plastic travel atomiser (the type of thing you put your eau de cologne in) give the flower a few squirts of water from that and it makes all the difference. You'll have to experiment with distance and the number of squirts to get the quantity and droplet size the way you want it, but it won't take long.
I have a Kindle app on my iPad and use it when I download books where color is important. I use my regular standard Kindle for reading when color is not important. by the way.....am reading the color management book and the brain doesn't hurt at all....rather very stimulating reading. Thanks again.
I am going to try this and see what happens. This is just! I am learning so much.

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Sterilised cutlery? Spotless kitchens? Immaculate culinary presentation? Forget it! Food is real and raw. It comes from the ground and grows on trees. So what better way to enjoy it than out in the open air, around a campfire, a barbecue or a simple gas burner? The Cool Camping Cookbook, from the publishers of the Top 5 Travel Bestseller Cool Camping: England, combines a passion for the outdoors with a love of food. And the result is a cookbook unlike any other. Illustrated with hundreds of refreshingly candid photos it dishes up fresh ideas for campers, walkers, picnic lovers – or for those who just want to cook al fresco in the back garden. With innovative recipes for barbecue or burner, simple comfort food for a rainy day, delicious meals to cook over a roaring fire and squidgy, sweet things to get stuck in your teeth, this book sticks two grubby fingers up to the Nanny State! Learn how to cook calzone pizza directly onto an open fire, bake muffins in orange peel, roast fish in a pile of salt, or create your own fresh and flavoursome 'boil in the bag' meals to take with you on a trip. It's great food for the great outdoors!
- Author: Tom Tuke-Hastings
- Format: Paperback (flapped)
- Publisher: Punk Publishing
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ACREM is a volunteer non-profit emergency communications organisation whose primary role is the monitoring of the CB band emergency channels. Incorporated in New South Wales under the Associations Incorporation Act, ACREM is the only Australian CB monitoring body that is also registered under the Corporations Act as a Registrable Australian Body. This means that ACREM is legally able to operate throughout Australia and its territories, including the operation of offices outside of NSW.
ACREM is the only CB monitoring organisation in Australia that is established to operate in more than one state. Currently ACREM operates members in NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
How can ACREM help you?
ACREM can help the community and event organisers with:
- Monitoring of CB emergency channels, relaying calls for help to the authorities
- Communications Support & Emergency Communications during emergencies
- Safety Communications for community events
- Car Parking and traffic control for events
- Security & Safety services to keep events and participants safe
CB Emergency Channel Monitors
ACREM Monitors can contact such services as Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigades, Rescue, Coast Guard and Coastal Patrol, NRMA, Towing & Recovery Services, and many more, in a matter of minutes. They can relay messages, maintain a safety listening watch for your scout or guide camp-out, or provide street directions for lost travellers.
Many people helped each year do not even own a CB Radio, they simply flagged down a vehicle or truck with a CB antenna and asked them to call for help. This makes the services of ACREM of value to everyone, not just CB owners. CB's are still widely used in the community and, unlike mobile phones, don't require a monthly or even annual fee to be paid and, whilst a mobile phone will let you ring the required service direct, what happens if the phone fails or the network is out of range?
Emergency Communications & Support
During the 1989 Newcastle earthquake and the 1994 NSW bushfires, many people realised that the mobile and land-line based telephone networks can fail, even if only temporarily. The network that ACREM, and many other CB emergency monitoring groups, offer can operate totally independent of telephone and electricity services. As many trucks, cars and even homes are equipped with CB, we can offer a wide range communications network during times of need, relaying calls for assistance or information on road closures. Members also utilise private VHF frequency allocations to enhance the communications network as well as VKS-737 and our own HF frequencies for long distance communications, when needed.
But our service depends on volunteers and funds. To provide an effective and ongoing emergency service, we need members to supply the ever important communications network, and money to fund the expansion and operations of our services. All donations are used to help expand our services throughout NSW, Queensland and Victoria, and keep our Members trained and ready to assist the community when needed.
Members, who are entirely voluntary and receive no payment, provide a monitoring service on the CB emergency channels, relaying calls for assistance to the required authority or service.
In addition, the Group also serve the community through:
- broadcasting Severe Weather Warnings over local road channels, as issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (these include Severe Thunderstorm Warnings/Advice's, Severe Weather Warnings, Gale Warnings and Fire Weather Warnings);
- participating in the Australian Tsunami Warning System
- broadcasting emergency road closures, due to accidents, fires, etc, over road & highway channels;
- involving members in the Bureau of Meteorology's 'Storm Spotter Network';
- providing communications support for community programmes such as Safety House, Neighbourhood Watch and other such programmes that benefit the community;
- providing a safety watch for scout, guide or camping groups on outings, etc.
ACREM's primary objective is to provide a volunteer monitoring service on the CB emergency channels, and such other local channels as may be appropriate for each community (e.g. a local repeater may be utilised by the community to obtain assistance more than the emergency channel). Whilst some other similar groups provide manpower support to emergency services during some major incidents, ACREM believes that during these major incidents having monitors on-air ready to answer calls from the community should be far more important than supplying volunteers to answer telephones or supplement internal communications. ACREM's commitment to the community is that the provision of monitoring services will always remain the primary objective, especially during major emergencies when the community may indeed need these services even more.
Safety Communications Network
Depending on member availability ACREM can however provide personnel for safety communications for some events, and personnel to assist on barricades or traffic control (on private property) when required by event organisers. ACREM Members can sometimes provide a donation based service offering radio communications between safety or check points for events such as fun runs, carnivals, cross country events, etc. Following a major incident ACREM Members may also be called upon to set up and operate radiocommunications links so that isolated communities can summon help using CB channels. ACREM is in the process of building 3 transportable repeaters for use on the UHF CB emergency channels for just such an event.
ACREM volunteers have also provided low-risk security & safety services for various community events. As ACREM is staffed by volunteers, who do not get paid for their work, and as ACREM does not charge a fee but rather asks for a donation, ACREM members can provide "security" services without the need for a security or Master licence. This works the same as when SES or RFS provide security for various community events, including the Sydney Olympic games. In an email from the NSW Police Force Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (SLED), it was stated:
"The exemption previously offered to your organisation still stands as under section 4 of the Act, volunteers are excluded from requiring to hold a security licence."
Many ACREM members have past experience working in the security industry, so they know what needs to be done. Event organisers that do not necessarily need licensed security on site can have ACREM volunteers perform the tasks. In past years ACREM has provided "security" for the Cancer Council of NSW for various Relay for Life events around the Hunter Region.
How to call ACREM
To call for help simply follow this procedure:
1) Select the emergency channel on your CB – Channel 9 AM or USB on 27 MHz sets (channel 5 if it is an old 18 channel CB), or Channel 5 on the UHF Band (select 'Duplex' or 'Repeater' mode if in range of a channel 5/35 emergency repeater, otherwise use 'Simplex' mode – i.e. turn your Repeater or Duplex button OFF).In some country regions, emergency Monitors may monitor other local UHF repeaters in addition to, or instead of, the emergency repeater. If no response is received, try other local channels.
2) Call "Any emergency monitor, this is (give your call-sign or first name) calling any emergency monitor"
3) Give the Monitor time to answer! If no response is received within 30 or so seconds, call again.
4) Respond with the nature of the incident, exact location and other information. Don't worry if you aren't sure what information to give, the Monitor will ask you for the information that he/she needs in order to notify the required services.
5) IMPORTANT! Emergency Monitors can NOT offer first aid or medical advice over the radio under any circumstances. If absolutely necessary, they will contact the Ambulance Service or a Doctor and relay any advice they may have.
NOTE: There may be times when an Emergency Monitor is not available, or can not hear you. Atmospheric conditions can do very strange things to radio signals, and a local Monitor may not be able to hear your call above the level of interference being received at his/her location. If no one answers your call on the emergency channel, try other channels, especially UHF Channel 40 or HF Channel 8 (Road Channel) or other local repeaters (UHF Band).
REMEMBER! Emergency Monitors are volunteers often using their own radio equipment to listen for people needing help. It is impossible for any volunteer group to guarantee 100% coverage 24/7 without a large number of volunteers and funds. ACREM is constantly seeking new members and/or donations so they can expand operations and provide better coverage on the emergency channels, especially during major incidents. CB does save lives so if you have a CB at home and some spare time, no matter how little or how much, or even just a couple of dollars, why not help us to help you! Contact us for more information.
Emergency 000
In the past mobile telephone users would need to dial 112 for emergency contact, as this number provided enhanced features not available to 000 (e.g. contact via any service provider, etc.) These days almost all (if not all) mobile phones and networks offer the same enhanced services by dialing Triple Zero (000). These enhanced services include:
- Contact through the network with the strongest signal
- Contact through any network even if your provider has no signal
- By-pass keypad lock
- Contact even if no SIM card is inserted, or SIM card is damaged
If you have no signal from your own service provider, but there is a signal available from another provider, your mobile phone should display "EMERGENCY", or "EMERGENCY ONLY". This simply means you can still call Triple Zero (000) even though you can't call anyone else. Note that in order to call Triple Zero (000) from your mobile phone you MUST have a signal from a mobile telephone provider (e.g. Telstra, Optus, Vodaphone, etc.) Dialing 112 does NOT allow your mobile phone to call via a satellite, as some people believe! (see Calling 000 from a mobile phone for more information).
Using the telephone to contact Triple Zero (000) allows you to speak with the required service directly rather than via a relay. This can save time if they need to ask you questions regarding the incident. So remember, if you have a telephone close by, and you can use it, then please contact the emergency services that way. However! If you do not have a telephone at hand, you have no phone coverage, you are unable to use the phone you have (e.g. can't stop the car, etc), or you need to go and search for a public telephone, then please try the CB emergency channels immediately. The key to any emergency situation is to obtain help as quickly as possible, so if you have immediate access to a telephone use it, but if you don't or can't, then use your CB!
If you would like further information on the triple Zero (000) emergency telephone service in Australia:
- Australian Disaster Information Network: Triple Zero (000) – Australia's Emergency Call Service
- Australian Communications & Media Authority: Emergency Calls FAQ
- ACMA : Calling the Emergency Services from a Mobile Phone
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Prevention is far better than cure so build the best you can, board up if a storm approaches, keep a fire extinguisher in your house for fires, and use common sense in storing flammable materials such as paint and gasoline. Also when you consider a location for building - be honest with yourself about the natural drawbacks of that location, and if it is dangerous, perhaps consider another spot. If you cannot consider another spot, don't invest money you cannot afford to lose, as nature will win in the end.
After doing those common sense things discussed above, and if your budget allows, buy property insurance. You can select from several good local insurance companies. Each has it's own set of charges and items for which you can be insured, so it makes sense to shop around. Some companies do not cover wood houses others do (same for thatch, etc.). For some reason, most companies don't let you read their policies before you pay for them - I have asked and asked, but that is just the way they do it. Some of the local agents are quite knowledgeable and can tell you most of the details about the coverage, but in the end you are the one who should read and approve of the items you buy - so try to locate a standard copy of a policy by asking a friend who is insured, and read it through. If that doesn't work, most companies have a custom whereby they will refund your money if you don't like the policy after it is issued and you have received your own copy. Don't let this little quirk stop you from buying insurance.
Generally you begin with a standard "Fire Insurance" policy and to that policy you add special "riders" that cover other events. You can be insured for many things you may never have thought about. "All Perils" riders include some or all of the following potential disasters: Hurricane, Flood, Riot and Strike, Malicious Acts, Airplane Impact, Explosions and Volcanic Eruptions. None of them cover acts of war, or intentional acts of destruction by the property owner or insured party themselves (so DO NOT set your house on fire just because you want money for a new one ... ).
Each company has a slightly different way of structuring coverage and payments, but in concept these methods are quite similar. Basically, there is a "deductible" amount per occurrence, and then a percentage of the insured amount that is paid to the policy holder depending on actual levels of damage. Some people have no insurance at all and there are others who buy too much coverage.
Buying too much coverage results
when you 'include the total value of
your home, including things that have
little potential of being destroyed -
such as concrete underground foundations. Assess your own home or
building and buy coverage adequate
to replace the part of the property that
is actually vulnerable to destruction.
You can also buy insurance to cover
the potential loss and damage of your
"personal items", such as your
refrigerator, stove, tools, computer
and t.v. This is called "contents"
insurance and can be issued separately to people who rent an
apartment or house, or can be added to
the master policy for a property you
own. When you decide on that
coverage, first go through the house
and list each item you wish to insure,
except for art and jewelry which
require separate appraisals and policies. Then put a replacement cost next
to it, and take a good look at the item
- ask yourself if the item is old and
worn out. If it is, the insurance
company isn't going to give you
enough money for a brand new item to
replace it, so perhaps this item is best
left off your list. Once your list is
complete it will be attached to your
insurance policy. You should also
take photographs of the listed items,
and include a copy of the photos in
that "safekeeping" package reviewed
in last week's column. Send the
negatives to your friend who is
keeping copies of your important
papers and have that friend put the
negatives with your insurance papers.
Review your insurance policies annually, and see if you need to change any of the items covered. If you do need to do some updating, be sure to do it BEFORE hurricane season. Note on a calendar when your next payment is due, so you keep current and covered.
Last but not least plan ahead. If
a storm is headed your way the
insurance companies will NOT sell
you last minute policies. Planning
ahead is always the best "insurance"
........ whether for insuring your home,
or for many other things in life. So
think about it and as always, if
you have a question. just ask. Next
week have you done all you can
to secure your home???
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December 25, 2017
A Chinese human rights activist who went by the online name "Super Vulgar Butcher" and made public shaming of officials a raucous art form was sent to prison for eight years after a court declared him guilty of subversion on Tuesday after an earlier, secretive trial.
The activist, whose real name is Wu Gan, became renowned among rights advocates for helping organize boisterous protests outside courthouses and government offices to support plaintiffs and defendants who accused officials of abusing their power. Mr. Wu, easily recognized by his shaven head and goatee, relied on social media, a wide and fluid network of online supporters and abrasive mockery to spread his message.
The verdict underlined how under President Xi Jinping, determined activists like Mr. Wu, who once survived at the edges of official tolerance, have come under concerted attack from the police, prosecutors and courts, with the state news media often acting as a cheerleader.
http://tj2zy.chinacourt.org/…/det…/2017/12/id/3139456.shtml (CHINESE)
http://www.liberation.fr/planete/2017/12/26/chine-un-dissident-condamne-pour-l-exemple-a-8-ans-de-prison_1618888 (FRANCAIS)
http://www.rfi.fr/asie-pacifique/20171226-chine-le-celebre-militant-droits-homme-wu-gan-condamne-8-ans-prison (FRANCAIS)
http://www.boursorama.com/actualites/un-militant-chinois-des-droits-de-l-homme-condamne-a-8-ans-de-prison-5f9430c7466e6fb3d4d194c970b88887 (FRANCAIS)
http://www.repubblica.it/esteri/2017/12/26/news/il_blogger_cinese_wu_gan_condannato_a_8_anni_per_sovversione_del_potere_statale-185212633/ (ITALIANO)
http://www.tgcom24.mediaset.it/mondo/cina-otto-anni-di-prigione-ad-attivista-wu-gan-per-sovversione_3114022-201702a.shtml (ITALIANO)
http://www.wradio.com.co/noticias/internacional/el-popular-activista-y-bloguero-chino-wu-gan-es-condenado-a-8-anos-de-prision/20171225/nota/3674096.aspx (ESPANOL)
http://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2017-12/china-wu-gan-ultra-vulgar-butcher-gefaengnisstrafe (DEUTSCH)
https://noticias.uol.com.br/ultimas-noticias/efe/2017/12/26/ativista-e-blogueiro-chines-wu-gan-e-condenado-a-8-anos-de-prisao.htm (PORTUGUES)
https://www.dn.pt/lusa/interior/ativista-chines-condenado-a-oito-anos-de-prisao-por-subversao-9009006.html (PORTUGUES)
http://wiadomosci.onet.pl/swiat/chiny-wyjatkowo-surowy-wyrok-dla-antykorupcyjnego-aktywisty/445y434 (POLISH)
709 案迄今最重判刑
By far the heaviest sentence in the 709 Crackdown
2017年12月26日上午,吴淦颠覆國家政權案一審公開宣判,天津市第二中級人民法院 判犯颠覆國家政權罪成,判處有期徒刑八年,剝奪政治權利五年。
Wu Gan, activist and staff member of the Beijing Fengrui Law Firm, has been sentenced to 8 years imprisonment and deprivation of political rights for 5 years by the 2nd Tianjin Intermediate Court this morning, by far the heaviest sentence in the 709 Crackdown. We was detained in 2015 and was trialed in August this year for subversion of state power.
(ChinaHumanRightsLawyersConcernGroup/中國維權律師關注組 Facebook)
Our positions on the trials of #WuGan (#SuperVulgarButcher) and #XieYang. And the heavy sentence imposed on Wu Gan is deplorable.
China: Stop contemptible trials of human rights activists timed for Christmas holiday
Reacting to the news that human rights activist Wu Gan had his verdict and sentenced to eight years' imprisonment on 26 December in Tianjin while human rights lawyer Xie Yang had his trial reconvened and was exempt from punishment in Changsha on the same day, Amnesty International's China Researcher Patrick Poon said:
"It is disgraceful that the Chinese authorities have chosen the day after Christmas to deal with two of the remaining people left in legal limbo from the unprecedented July 2015 crackdown on human rights lawyers and activists. Carrying out unfair trials and politicized sentencing of human rights defenders at the very time when diplomats, journalists, international observers and the general public are less likely to be able to respond reeks of a cynical political calculation".
"By trying to avoid scrutiny from the press and the international community, the Chinese government betrays the fact it knows well these sham trials cannot withstand scrutiny".
"Both Wu Gan and Xie Yang should never have been detained for merely exercising their right to freedom of expression."
China has a history of engaging in politically-motivated actions against well-known activists during the Christmas holidays. Prominent Chinese dissident Hu Jia was detained on 27 December 2007. Liu Xiaobo, who would later win the Nobel Peace Prize but deceased in detention in 2017, was sentenced to 11 years on Christmas Day 2009 on the charge of "inciting subversion of state power". Both the cases of Xie Yang and Wu Gan received considerable attention in China and abroad.
On 9 July 2015 the Chinese government launched an unprecedented crackdown on human rights lawyers and other activists. Over the following weeks, almost 250 lawyers and activists were questioned or detained by state security agents, and many of their offices and homes were raided. In addition, family members of those detained were also subjected to police surveillance, harassment and restriction of their freedom of movement.
Wu Gan has been detained since May 2015 while Xie Yang was detained in July 2015 and was released on bail after he admitted to the offences at a trial in May 2017.
Lawyer Xie Yang was exempt from punishment as his behaviours didn't cause serious social harm and he admitted to the offences earlier
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Continual Guidance 2
Psalm 37:23: The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
I don*t give very much thought to my steps and I doubt if you do. Our steps are natural and automatic. They take us to places that we HAVE thought about. When I go to the refrigerator, depending upon where I am in my home I probably take on average about 15 steps to and fro. One goal and 15 steps. When I go to the mailbox I probably take about 200 steps to and fro. One goal and 200 steps. The Lord obviously plans and orders a whole lot more than we know about. If the Lord takes responsibility for 200 times more than we do, we REALLY need Him. We probably need Him a few million times more each day than we know about. That truth should humble us and make us truly grateful to Him.
Psalm 37:24: Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
God knew before the foundation of the world all about my mistakes and times of disobedience. I am so thankful that He even makes allowance for those. He forgives them and continues to guide.
Isaiah 58:11a: And the LORD shall guide thee continually. . . .
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text: When you meet a bar with 40 different gins, a gin and tonic is not just a gin and tonic. That's what you're going to find at this restaurant and bar in the Metropolitan by COMO hotel. With its art deco decor and seafood menu, plus creations from the master chocolatiers, you're sure to find something you'll like, but let us not forget: 40 different gins.


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Tomatometer-approved publication
Since the movie is set in the decades before Escobar's prime, it lacks the kind of narco sheen western audiences have flocked to, but it's very much an analogy for that era, the lives it took and the shame it's left behind for the survivors.
Posted Feb 15, 2019
Ruben Brandt, Collector (2019)
The visual influences are found in museums, with characters and backgrounds lifted from Manet and Picasso, but the storytelling style is straight out of Mario Bava, with a cinematic philosophy more akin to Brian De Palma's Hitchcockian pastiches.
Posted Feb 14, 2019
Donnybrook (2019)
Has that morose aesthetic and grim determination, but the plot and pacing are too aimless to sustain much interest, even for these relatively brisk 101 minutes.
Posted Feb 13, 2019
Reminds us that her particular brand of perspicacity is as vital and as necessary now as it was when she covered the 1968 Democratic Convention or watched George W. Bush rocket from the Texas governor's mansion to the White House.
Posted Feb 12, 2019
Happy Death Day 2U (2019)
Transforms the original high-concept slasher into a ambitious and witty sci-fi treatise on alternate realities and the cinematic significance of personal growth in sequels.
Posted Feb 12, 2019
Isn't It Romantic (2019)
One of those satires that wants to have its Valentine's chocolates and eat them too.
Posted Feb 12, 2019
Untogether (2019)
At its chill, observant best resembles what a left coast, smart-satiric-serious kind of romantic comedy might look like going forward as we wean ourselves of the influence a certain bespectacled New York comic auteur has had over the genre for decades.
Posted Feb 7, 2019
What Men Want (2019)
Like the original film, except its themes more directly address real-life bias in the workplace by giving its female protagonist the permission to be cutthroat, self-obsessed, sexual, and completely unapologetic - and we still want to root for her.
Posted Feb 6, 2019
To Dust (2019)
First time feature film writer-director Shawn Snyder dives right into the nitty gritty of science, loss ,and faith, and delivers a charming, quirky, human and, at times, macabre, film.
Posted Feb 6, 2019
The Prodigy (2019)
Tips its hand so early, and provides so very few twists, that the film quickly runs out of material.
Posted Feb 6, 2019
The Gospel of Eureka (2019)
It's as if Eureka Springs isn't about religion, but rather a religion itself. Come join us. It's subtle, but it's like a friendly knock on your door met with a bottle of cognac and a book of hymns. It's good-natured and all, but should we still drink it?
Posted Feb 5, 2019
Berlin, I Love You (2019)
It's important to stress that these storylines simply happen and don't actually unfold. In other words, scenes aren't allowed to breathe or to be processed. They merely arise.
Posted Feb 5, 2019
A lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship that produced some of the gifted songwriter's most indelible songs.
Posted Feb 4, 2019
Think of it as the film version of the final albums made by Leonard Cohen and David Bowie, who made wrenching final statements that they likely knew would be their last.
Posted Feb 4, 2019
Where's My Roy Cohn? (2019)
Makes a pretty strong case that the New York lawyer and power broker was about as corrupt and mendacious as they come.
Posted Feb 4, 2019
The Edge of Democracy (2019)
A powerful document of a wave of nationalism sweeping both Europe and the Americas in recent years.
Posted Feb 4, 2019
The Souvenir (2019)
Among other things, a coming-of-age tale for grownups who still keep the essence of their formative years in a cigar box somewhere.
Posted Feb 3, 2019
Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)
The result is a prismatic portrait, a movie that sits at the intersection of long-form journalism and riveting documentary.
Posted Feb 2, 2019
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Her sunny disposition is refreshingly unusual in this type of sci-fi, but her lackadaisical attitude towards her past life does sap the narrative of its urgency. If she doesn't care who she used to be, then why should we?
Posted Jan 31, 2019
Paradise Hills (2019)
Overflows with concepts and intricate attributes, which range in levels of efficacy but are always tantalizing to the eye.
Posted Jan 31, 2019
Blinded by the Light (2019)
Corny, silly, as overblown as one of Springsteen's grandest anthems and damn near irresistible.
Posted Jan 31, 2019
Arctic (2019)
Though it's not anything new in terms of dramatic representation, in its solidly visceral execution - stressing a belief in filmmaking's basic tools of storytelling that's almost refreshing - it earns its place among the genre's stalwarts.
Posted Jan 31, 2019
Miss Bala (2019)
While Dunnet-Alcocer tries to give Lino some humanity, with a backstory to explain why he chose the cartel life, the script forgets to give Gloria the same consideration.
Posted Jan 31, 2019
Piercing (2019)
As much an interesting subversion of how sex workers have been depicted in film as it is an off-putting erotic drama that falls apart at the seams.
Posted Jan 30, 2019
Relive (2019)
Never touches on the contrast of a black cop with an ex-con brother, despite the cultural discussion and deeper exploration of the relationship of the two brothers that could have been provoked.
Posted Jan 29, 2019
Fighting with My Family (2019)
Brings to life both Paige's outward image of strength and her deep connection to her roots - particularly her ability to see the strength within her brother, even though it takes her longer to fully appreciate her own.
Posted Jan 28, 2019
Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)
A deliciously vicious satire unafraid to use campy gore to assert its commentary on commodified art.
Posted Jan 28, 2019
Premature (2019)
It's difficult, it's scary, and it's heartbreaking at times. That's what Howard's beautiful performance conveys.
Posted Jan 28, 2019
Cold Pursuit (2019)
Both the action and the comic elements in "Cold Pursuit" work reasonably well. Neeson can do justifiable homicide in his sleep by this point, but it's still fun to watch him dispatch goons and scumbags.
Posted Jan 28, 2019
High Flying Bird (2019)
An exhilarating think piece about the tantalizing possibilities for a game that's meant so much for its predominantly black athletes, but is still mostly run by a wealthy, white class resistant to change or to sharing power.
Posted Jan 27, 2019
Them That Follow (2019)
The filmmakers let the story slither at its own rhythm, so that the magnitude of the psychological control can be fully exposed.
Posted Jan 27, 2019
Luce (2019)
This cumulatively unnerving psychodrama, where everyone harbors a deep secret, couldn't be more relevant to today's America.
Posted Jan 27, 2019
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Posted Jan 27, 2019
Fragility remains taboo for men particularly around other men, but Talbot's movie warns about the destructive consequences of labels that restrict people from being fully themselves.
Posted Jan 26, 2019
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Posted Jan 26, 2019
We learn that "everything in this film is strictly based on the available facts." If you appreciate the passive aggression of that deceptively mild "available," this is definitely the movie for you.
Posted Jan 26, 2019
Untouchable (2019)
What director Ursula Macfarlane's film does best is place the Weinstein scandal in context...
Posted Jan 26, 2019
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Politics, gender issues and race are at the forefront of this female-centric comedy that has a clear message: Women should take matters into their own hands.
Posted Jan 26, 2019
Though documentary re-enactments can come across slapdash, Georggson's attempt to create an authentic portrait of his subject with period-appropriate production design and costuming results in a mood not unlike a David Fincher film or a Larsson novel.
Posted Jan 25, 2019
Honey Boy (2019)
There's a specificity to the proceedings, unfurling like a film written by someone who's spent three decades trying better to understand his father and, in turn, himself. LaBeouf's recreation is nothing short of miraculous.
Posted Jan 25, 2019
Native Son (2019)
A gut-punch of a debut that examines race relations in America with unabashed force, Johnson's present-day interpretation proves, disgracefully, how pertinent Wright's text remains.
Posted Jan 25, 2019
King of Thieves (2019)
The script (by Joe Penhall, based on a magazine article by Mark Seal) runs in fits and starts, but the camerawork from Danny Cohen keeps the mood lively during any lulls.
Posted Jan 25, 2019
A shrewd response to bigotry, packaged as a spooky adventure achieved through the integration of artisanal and digital techniques.
Posted Jan 25, 2019
With its passionate contributors and lofty ideas, "Memory: The Origins of Alien" demonstrates that, if nothing else, the study of a film can be as exciting as the film itself.
Posted Jan 25, 2019
Apollo 11 (2019)
While you wouldn't be in the theater if you didn't know how it ends, they manage to throw in enough small surprises and inventive touches to keep a familiar story from flagging.
Posted Jan 25, 2019
After the Wedding (2019)
The rare remake that honors the original but also finds its own reason for existing.
Posted Jan 25, 2019
Serenity (2019)
The best twists make you reevaluate everything you've seen before, and reveal new layers of the story that make the whole film stronger. The twist in Serenity makes you reevaluate everything you've seen before, but now it all makes less sense.
Posted Jan 24, 2019
The Invisibles (2019)
Räfle's docudrama approach comes with the risk of disjointed storytelling. But he handles each element with a sure hand, bringing us both a fascinating documentary and a suspenseful drama.
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Egg (2019)
It's nice to see Palka embracing the messiness of feminist theses as she progresses in her career, and if she continues delivering a movie a year, someday we'll likely be able to examine the full life of a woman through the entirety of her body of work.
Posted Jan 17, 2019
The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)


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Just another 23 year old from Toronto who enjoys reading Adult fiction, YA Fiction and Non-Fiction. Okay I read anything I think is worth reading :).
|Cover Gushing Worthiness: The cover of Indian Horse truly captures the essence of this book. I think each image captures a specific point in Saul's life. As you read the book, the cover starts to make more sense. It literally is so Canadian and in a good way(:.
Review: I first heard about Indian Horse when I was in the car with my dad listening to CBC Radio's Canada Reads Turf Wars.As I heard an excerpt from the book I knew I wanted to read it. Ever since I was in High School I've been interested in the rights and issues surrounding Canada's First Nations people. Almost all the essays I've written in my High School and University Canadian history classes have been about First Nations people or Immigrants who have faced racism in this country. I've felt strongly about the plight of the First Nations people and I'm so glad Wagamese chose to explore one of the most brutal and appalling parts of Canada's history because it is a story that needs to be told and heard by all.
The story of Indian Horse is Saul's story from the Ojibway beginnings to his rediscovery of Hockey. In between is his painful story of losing his family and being taken to St. Jerome's Residential school which is described as "Hell on earth." It is also where Saul discovers a safe haven in Hockey, but at a painful price to his own identity. This year the only other book that stirred up so many emotions in me wasBefore I Fallby Lauren Oliver because it dealt with an issue which is very close to my heart, but this book intensified the very same emotions. My heart literally ached when I read some of the passages and it was painful to the point where I had to put the book down and take a deep breath and get back into it. I was so overwhelmed with emotion because of the injustice suffered by the First Nations People in a country which technically belongs to them. What makes me sad is that without stories like Indian Horse future generations will probably never know about the horrors of the Residential School system.
Another aspect of this book which stirred my interest was the way we define our relationship to sport. I don't watch Hockey, so I'm not familiar with most of the events surrounding players. However I'm familiar with events that take place in the world of Football (Soccer) and last year the sport was plagued with so many issues in regards to racial abuse against players and other plays throwing around racial taunts. ReadingIndian Horse reminded me of those issues again, especially this passage when Saul who starts to play for a town hockey team composed of White children and when he goes for a game this is what is being said. It really makes you wonder if people still believe a game belongs to only one group of people.
Saul's voice in Indian Horse is beautiful and tragic. His narrative just flowed so smooth and eloquently. As a reader you rooted for Saul every step of the way. You experienced his highs, his lows, the injustice and the blatant racism. The most upsetting was his despair. What do you do when everything you know shatters into a million little pieces? The despair came a long because as a reader you wanted Saul to succeed so bad; there was almost a sense of desperation surrounding you as you flipped through Saul's story. The most heart wrenching part for me during the whole story was when Saul relates his Residential School experience. Its hard sometimes to believe humanity is capable of such despicable acts. It just made you wonder how people can engage in behaviour just in order to destroy a culture of such an ancient people?
The environmental landscape Wagamese painted of Ontario was mesmerizing. The forests, lakes and rivers came alive in way that I had never experienced before. It showed how First Nations People were one in with nature and that to me was truly beautiful. It made you appreciate your surroundings in a way that I can't really put into words properly.
I really wanted Indian Horse to win Canada Reads 2013 and I was disappointed when it didn't, but I'm glad it won the People's Choice poll.
Overall Indian Horse is one of the best books I've read so far this year and it has become one of my favourites. It's a powerful story written beautifully. You will come to treasure Saul Indian Horse's voice in this book and his brutal honestly in regards to his life. If anyone wants to understand how First Nations people have been treated in Canada, I strongly encourage you to pick up this book. I will definitely pick up other books by Wagamese for sure.
This is one of my favourite quotes from the book. It's said by Saul's Grandmother
My Rating: 5/5
Would I recommend it? A Thousand Times Yes


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#15021B - Supporting theological education for serving the ministry needs of the UMC in Baltic countries
Churches in our region are small, and often not able to support financially those who come to study in the seminary, even though as they are supportive in principle, and students come to study with the recommendation letter from the church. As state universities offer free education, theological seminaries (as private educational institutions) need to find balance asking affordable tuition, and being able to cover the actual cost of providing academically and spiritually sound education. Being a post-communist country, Estonia does not have long tradition in theological education, and it is sometimes also complicated to find faculty.
The Scholarships project is a clearly stated opportunity for friends of our seminary to support our ministry in any amount available. Every supporter will know that the finances go toward educating new Christian leaders.
Provide the theological education that would equip clergy, and lay leaders for Christian ministry in the 21th century in a format that is affordable for students, and sustainable for the seminary. Keep the balance between academic knowledge, professional skills, and spiritual formation while supporting students in their faith journey as they follow their call to ministry.
As a result of educating new leaders we hope to see the church growth, and new churches planted in the region. We also would like to see the new attitude towards theological education as something valuable and needed for ministry. In the wider community we hope to see more appreciation of Christian values as our graduates live out these values in their ministry in churches as well as in chaplaincy, and in voluntary organizations.


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Andrea is passionate about cycling, her family and her career as a nurse. Before moving to the US in 2007, she raced mountain bikes professionally in Brazil for five years and was state champion for four of those years. She graduated with a nursing degree from Penn State University and now works at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center helping patients recover from cardiac surgery and stroke. Since becoming a mother, Andrea's new focus has been on getting as much saddle time as possible and improving her own Strava segments. Andrea loves traveling and going on adventures with her Kia Sportage, but really has her eye on letting her hair down in a Volvo C70 convertible.
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REGGAE artiste Buju Banton this afternoon walked out of the Pinellas County Jail in Tampa, Florida after he was granted bail in an immigration court. Banton has been in jail since December last year when he was arrested for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five or more kilogrammes of cocaine.
A member of his legal team, Marc Seitles, said the artiste was overjoyed that he gained some measure of freedom."Buju can't wait to have a nice meal and sleep in his own bed," Seitle said.
In September, Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, was left pondering his fate after a 12-member jury could not reach a unanimous decision about his innocence or guilt.
He will be retried in February next year.
Banton met the conditions bail set by US magistrate Anthony Porcelli after his friend and son of Reggae King Bob Marley, Stephen Marley, put up his US$300,000 house as collateral.
Myrie will have to wear a tracking device and will be under 24-hour surveillance from a security company. He has also signed an extradition waiver and will not be allowed to leave the Middle District of Souther District of Florida until his trial begins.
He will only be allowed to visit a doctor and his lawyer.
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Buy a product from the CCFC Superstore and you will be entered into a prize draw to have lunch with the City squad...
Coventry City fans could be in for an extra treat when they do their Christmas shopping at the club's new superstore.
Every person who buys a product from the new store at the Gallagher Retail Park between now and Christmas will be entered into a prize draw – and the grand prize is lunch with manager Steven Pressley and his squad at the Ryton training ground.
The store, which was launched in November, is gearing up for the festive period by opening late every Wednesday in the run up to Christmas and the prize draw will be an added treat for anyone who makes a purchase.
Stacie McDermott, marketing manager for the club, said: "The store is proving to be very popular and we are seeing that increase as the festive season approaches.
"We thought it would be nice to offer an additional treat to one lucky fan."
The lunch and chance to watch the team train would be organised for the New Year.
Fans making a purchase will give their details to a member of staff to be entered into the prize draw.
As well as the prize draw, the club are running a series of daily promotions on merchandise and fans are encouraged to keep checking www.ccfc.co.uk and the club's social media channels for more details. Facebook.com/coventrycityfc and @coventry_city
Competition terms and conditions
- Competition runs from 00.00 on 1st December 2013 until 23.59 on 24th December 2013
- Any person who spends any amount in the CCFC Superstore, online at ccfcshop.co.uk or via mail order on merchandise (and home tickets) and has given us their full details will be entered into the prize draw automatically.
- There will be 1 winner only and the winner will be picked at random on January 3rd 2014
- The winner be notified the week commencing January 6th 2014, at which a suitable date will be arranged for the prize to be redeemed
- The prize is for a maximum of four people to watch the CCFC Squad train and have lunch with the CCFC squad
- The prize is non transferable
- No travel, accommodation or expenses will be paid


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Verel (ヴェレル Vereru?) is the sole-survivor of the administrant race who originally inhabited ABSOLUTE. As such, he had access to the Shadow Moon and used it to construct the Gran Verel along with the vast unmanned fleet used to stage the coup d'etat in Seldar and the Central Globe in his hostile takeover.
Appearance Edit
Being the last of the Administrant race that once inhabited ABSOLUTE and maintained the Central Globe, it is unknown but presumed that all of Verel's people looked vaugely similar as he is. Verel wears a dark brown robe with 4 claw-like appendages that cling the cloth to his body. Verel has a dark complexion with contrasting white hair and wears a monocle on his right eye while a long cloth covers everything beneath his nose. Most notably, he has a pair of bat-like wings behind him.
History Edit
Early History Edit
For some unknown reason, Verel was put into stasis inside the Master Core room deep within the Central Globe by his peers and was left there while they fled ABSOLUTE after the effects of the Chrono Quake Bomb, a "gift" from the young Val-Fasq race that attempted to wrest control of ABSOLUTE from them. The effects were devastating and the Administrant race abandoned ABSOLUTE.
Verel was discovered in stasis by Tact and the Elsior's crew when they were able to open the Chrono Gate near Juno after their victory over the Val-Fasq. Verel was frightful over encountering the EDEN people but gladly gave them access to the Central Globe and the Master Core.
While EDEN made it their duty to help advance NEUE's technology, Verel began to think that his lone survival was sign of destiny that he remained as the sole member of his race. He thought that he should be the one to govern ABSOLUTE as its sole ruler and put Milfie in extended-stasis and forced Forte Stollen to stage a coup on the NEUE capital planet of Seldar to hide his true purposes.
Zettai Ryoiki no Tobira Edit
Verel is seen after the battle of Seldar where his flagship shrugs off the attacks of the Luxiole and the Magiic Fleet and he is revealed to be the one behind the coup in Seldar. The Luxiole and the allied fleets do not follow him and quickly resupply before they set out for the Chrono Gate near Seldar to properly chase him down. The allied fleets fight their way through his forces before Verel escapes through the Chrono Gate and deactivated it behind him.
However, Tact was able to follow him but only managed to bring the Luxiole with him. Verel is surprised that Tact managed to come this far to chase him down but nonetheless takes the opportunity to bring the Luxiole down. Verel's forces are constantly beaten back but as the Rune Angel Wing begin to tire down, Verel reveals the Shadow Moon, an enormous construct that mirrored the White and Black Moon only with a powerful stealth field that left it undetected by radar. The Shadow Moon manufactures and reinforces unmanned fleet instantaneously and the Luxiole is forced to retreat but Tact had previously sent Forte and the Moon Angel Wing to the Master Core to free Milfie. The former Angel Wing members were able to open the Chrono Gate from EDEN and the Elsior comes to assist. The Chrono Break Cannon armed aboard the Elsior proved ineffective against the Shadow Moon but the combined forces of the Angel Wing beat back Verel's troops and allowed the Luxiole to be armed with the new Dual Chrono Break Cannons. The weapon obliterates the Shadow Moon and Verel flees its vicinity and is taken down by the Angel Wing.
Personality Edit
Verel was described as being very frightened when he was first encountered in the Master Core room by the Elsior's crew and he gladly handed them the technology of his people that allowed for inter-dimensional travel. Somewhere between the time of his discovery and the advancement of NEUE, Verel became determined that his survival was a sign that he would be the ruler of the universe with his native technology in hand. While Verel had pride, he also exercised extreme caution against Tact Mayers, the one factor that could foil his plans and Verel's coup forced Forte Stollen to fight against her old friend. When his plans were indeed foiled, Verel still had a few aces up his sleeve but still regarded Tact's ability as "nothing less from the Legendary Hero". Verel thought that his Shadow Moon would prove the end for Tact and the Luxiole but he was once again able to survive thanks to the Elsior arriving and intercepting Verel's offense. Verel would mention that no matter what the situation was, he was "dancing on Tact's palm" at every step.


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|"Volcano Triangle (Passing... Heart Pattern)"
|Episode Information
|Surechigai no... Vorukēno Toraianguru
|Episode no.
|Air date
|February 19, 2014
|Theme Songs
|Opening song
|Ending song
|"Van!shment Th!s World"
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Volcano Triangle (Passing... Heart Pattern) is the seventh episode of the second season of the anime series Chunnibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai. It was broadcast in Japan on February 19, 2014.
Yuuta Togashi and Rikka Takanashi's sightseeing date is interrupted when they come across Satone Shichimiya, who had gotten separated from her own class trip after losing her purse. They manage to help her find it, but Yuuta and Satone end up getting chased by a wild monkey in the process.
When Rikka spots Yuuta receiving an arcade token from Satone, she runs off feeling Yuuta had betrayed her, eventually coming across Shinka. As Yuuta goes to search for her, Satone calls Kuzuha Togashi up, before calling Rikka to meet up with her so they can talk. Satone explains that she once fell in love with Yuuta, but threw her feelings away to hold onto her chuunibyou identity, leaving Rikka with the question of whether she intends to keep her identity forever and revive Yuuta's.
After Satone takes her leave, Yuuta reunites with Rikka and gives her a new umbrella and charm for her birthday, prompting Rikka to say "I love you."
|Love, Chunibyo and Other Delusions Episodes
|Season One
|01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13
|Season Two
|14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26
|Lite Episodes
|Volleyball • The Dawn of the Wicked Eye • My Older Brother • We'll Make Meat and Potato Stew! • The Sleeping After School Beauty • Dekomori vs. Nibutani
|Ren Lite Episodes
|Kotatsu Head • Stye, The Name of the Disease Which Infects the Eye • Wicked Eye: Storm Chapter • Dekomori vs. Nibutani 2 • My Older Brother 3: Camp Edition • Summoning an Archangel
|Takanashi Rikka Kai ~Gekijou-ban Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai!~ • Chuunibyou Demo Koi Ga Shitai Movie -Take On Me-


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Outside Sales -Truck Parts (North Metro)
Boyer Trucks has been keeping its customers on the move for over 90 years. If you have a working knowledge of medium and heavy duty truck parts, join our outside parts sales team and enjoy a rewarding comp plan, benefits, and training.
Our successful sales people do what it takes to understand the needs of the customer and don't stop until those needs are met. You will be supported by a strong manager, drivers, inside sales and warehouse teams.
Boyer Trucks - Come for the job. Stay for a career.
The primary purpose of the Outside Part Sale position is to establish and maintain strong customer relationships with existing and new customers and to increase sales and profit.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.
- Increase sales and gross profit
- Makes regular calls to established accounts at appropriate intervals
- Identifies and qualifies new accounts
- Goes above and beyond in providing prompt and courteous service to customers
- Coordinates service sales with service sales people.
- Follows up on parts orders to ensure that customers have been served exceptionally
- Stays up to date on all vendor products, merchandising programs, dealership parts order, inventory and company credit
- Works within the budget for travel and entertainment completing all reporting tasks
- Acts as a public relations liaison for the company and maintains a professional manner and appearance
- Performs other duties as assigned by the parts manager
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate's degree or higher preferred or three plus years of successful outside sales experience including developing relationships and closing sales.
- Must have a working knowledge of medium and heavy duty truck parts
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to obtain a DOT medical card (CDL is not required.)
- A passion for and working knowledge of medium and heavy duty truck parts
Benefits Include
- Rewarding comp plans
- Medical/Dental
- Life Insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- ESOP participation
- 401k
- Generous paid time off
- Nine paid holidays
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition reimbursement
Employment Characteristics:
Will need to be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization that may involve the use of computer programs such as PowerPoint.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the individual to stand, sit, bend over and lift up to 50 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractorâs legal duty to furnish information.


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Pickleball is a sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong played both indoors and outdoors.
Indoor Pickleball
Recreation Center of Highland Park (1207 Park Ave West)
Wednesday: 2 Pickleball Courts Available 10:30am-12:30pm
Friday: 2 Pickleball Courts Available 10:30am-12:30pm
Members: FREE
Residents: $5
Non-Resident: $7
Outdoor Pickleball
(Pickleball Lines Drawn on the Tennis Courts)
Woodridge Park (150 Barberry Rd.)
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Club Updates
Table Tennis Competition
Our Annual Varsity Table Tennis competition takes place on Tuesday 6th October at Catmose College.
We are looking for players for the teams below:
- U13 Girls (4 players)
- U16 Girls (4 players)
- U13 Boys (4 players)
- U16 Boys (4 players)
We will be running a trial / practice on Tuesday 29th September between 3.30pm – 4.30pm in the sports hall.
All students are welcome to attend.
Handball Competition
Our Annual Varsity Handball competitions takes place on Wednesday 14th October at Catmose (Girls) and CBEC (Boys).
We are looking for players for the teams below:
- U13 Girls (8 players)
- U15 Girls (8 players)
- U13 Boys (8 players)
- U15 Boys (8 players)
Mr Smalley will be running a trial / practice on Monday 28th September between 1.10pm – 1.55pm.
All students are welcome to attend.
Photography Club (Tuesday 3.30pm-5.00pm)
Mr James will be running another session for our new Photography Club on Tuesday 29th September meeting in LRA3 at 3.25pm.
Reminder: If you have your own camera please bring this into the session along with any leads to display pictures onto the computers.
New members are still welcome to join.


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The 7th ' Peace is …' Event at the United Nations on May 18th was a big success! The audience enthusiastically shared the spirit of Coexistence and Innovation through our ZEN-An ( the suitcase tea house designed Kuniji Tsubaki ) presentation.
The calligraphy 'Kyo Sei' (Coexistence) by Suikei Saito made beautiful harmony with ZEN-An, and our selected tea bowls entertained each ambassador with ITO-EN's green tea.
Thank you for all the wonderful team work Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council, ITO EN, TATE Hatoryu NY Japanese Sword Fight Performing Arts, and Mai Fujisawa !
( photos © 2018 Douglas Dubler and © Tokio Kuniyoshi )


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Good day! Startups work at a disadvantage against their competitors for obvious reasons. Since they're still building up their resources and catching up to what their competitors have accomplished already, startups will have to work their way up their way to the top by working twice as hard and smart. To help them get there, they should be aware of the best practices for … [Read more...] about Blogging Jobs, July 17, 2015
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Good day! Blogging is a great tool to promote your products and services, as well as reach out to your target audience. Aside from publishing on your own blog, you can also get your own content posted on other sites. This practice is called guest blogging and is covered in depth in this article at the Huffington Post. It details the step-by-step process of landing a guest … [Read more...] about Blogging Jobs, July 10, 2015


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Diabetes Weight Loss Nutrition
If you have diabetes, you ought to be very careful about what you consume. Everything that might affect your blood glucose levels has to be considered its cause-and-effect. Generally, you can do this by watching your diet, taking proper recommended prescription accordingly and getting a proper exercise.
What are the foods you can eat? There is a special food pyramid specifically meant for people with diabetes. The Diabetes Food Pyramid classifies food into 6 groups. All the way at the top of the list is fats, sweets and alcohol. Since this is the smallest group, you are advised to consume very little from this section. The next one below is milk, meat, meat substitutes and other proteins. On the pyramid, two to three servings of milk is suggested, and four to six oz of meat / protein is mentioned. Then you have your fruits and vegetables. Fruits are to be taken two to four servings per day. Veggies are advised to be taken three to five servings per day. The last group at the bottom, which you should eat the most, is breads, grains and starches.
What is Type 1 Diabetes? This type of diabetes was previously known as juvenile diabetes and is typically diagnosed in children and young adults. This is the condition where the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert starches, sugar (glucose) and other foods into energy. This is a chronic condition with no cure, but the outlook of people living with this disease is far much better than 20 years ago. Advancement in medicine, research and patient education, has much reduce disabling complications and extended the expectancies of life to those with diabetes. This is true to the extent that people with Type 1 Diabetes can live just as long as people without diabetes provided proper treatment and education are provided to those with this diabetic condition.
What is Type 2 Diabetes? With this diabetes condition, the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells just simply ignore the insulin. Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. One needs insulin in order for the body to be able to use sugar. The basic fuel for your cells is sugar. Insulin takes tje sugar from the blood stream into the cells. Due to high insulin resistivity or lack of insulin, the glucose does not go into the cells, but builds up in the blood instead. This is where the root of the problems is. The high glucose levels could potentially hurt your eyes, heart, kidneys and nerves. The most common symptoms for adults with Type 2 Diabetes include blurred vision, excessive urination, fatigue and thirst. Do you think you may possibly be diabetic? Consult your doctor. With Type 2 Diabetes, minor weight loss can greatly improve your blood glucose levels.


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The #1 Most Misleading Message That Legal Marketing Salespeople Use On Attorneys
If you are an attorney you have probably heard some salesperson or marketing consultant say, "one good case will pay for the whole thing!" This is the favorite phrase of people who sell:
- Sponsored listings on directory websites;
- Pay-Per-Click / Google AdWords Services;
- Potential Client Leads;
- Attorney Television Advertising Packages;
- ….and a whole host of other lawyer marketing products and services.
It may be true that IF you were to get that "one good case" it could possibly cover the cost of the program, product or service. But that is a BIG IF. Is that a good enough reason to do it on blind hope?
I believe that anytime you hear a salesperson say, "one good case will pay for the whole thing" you should automatically be suspicious! However this catchphrase is the hook that frequently reals in the attorney but, more often than not, fails to deliver "the big one".
Gambling On Marketing
Consider this…
Is the fact that it only takes one winning lottery ticket to bring you millions of dollars a good enough reason to quit your job and spend the rest of your life buying lottery tickets every day?
You could spend your time combing beaches. You might find gold coins that have been washed ashore from a sunken Spanish galleon. Is that a good enough reason to quite your job and buy a metal detector?
Would you cash in your retirement account and put all the money in the stock of some company that you have never heard of without reviewing its financial history or reading the annual reports?
The answer to all of these questions is a resounding, NO!!
So why would you recklessly gamble thousands of dollars on some marketing program or advertising service just because "one good case will pay for the whole thing"?
In my mind, that's not how you run a successful law practice.
Attorneys are supposed to be good at deposing witnesses; cross-examining the defendant; and getting to the truth. So why are they so horrible at dealing with lawyer adverting and attorney marketing sales people? Why do they fail to do their due diligence? Why?!
It's simply crazy.
Deposing The Salesperson: Marketing Due Diligence
When a sales person or consultant says "one good case will pay for the whole thing" that is my cue to ask more probing questions and make sure I get facts and data to support the answers.
I don't want to invest in a marketing program that might yield results…maybe…when the moon is full. I want to invest in programs that are repeatedly successful and that have a clearly measurable ROI. I want the predictability of a reliable pipeline of new business.
So I ask a lot of hard questions.
Is A Featured Listing In An Attorney Directory Really Worth It?
For example, here are some of the kinds of questions that I would ask someone who is selling premium featured/sponsored listing on an attorney directory website:
- How many visits does that page get per month?
- How did you arrive at that number?
- Is that an average over the last 12 months; last 3 months; or of the best months from last year?
- Do the numbers you just gave me factor out 'bad impressions' from robots?
- Is there 3rd party verification of your traffic numbers?
- Are you willing to give me a Google Analytics report confirming that number?
- What percentage of the time will my listing be on top?
- How many other attorney listings are in the rotation?
Then I'd do the math and ask…
- So if the page has X number of visits, and my listing appears Y% of the time then you are saying that it will receive Z number of impressions per month, correct?
- What percentage of the time do visitors click one of those top listings?
- So then my listing could reasonably expect to get clicked on X times per month, correct?
- What happens when it is clicked? Does the visitor get taken to my profile page; my website; or some other page?
- My profile page? Okay, then on average what percentage of the time do visitors to profile pages go on to click the link to the attorney's website? Or what percentage of the time do they fill out the contact form? Or what percentage of the time do they call the number that appears on the listing? Is that phone number trackable?
Then I'd make some more calculations ad ask…
- So, if the numbers that you just gave me are correct, I can expect X click-throughs to my website, Y contact forms, and Z phone calls per month? Is that correct?
- Is your company willing to put performance minimums in your contract that guarantee that I will receive that level of performance if I make a marketing investment with you?
If you throw in terms like possible and probable then you'll really melt the sales guy's brain!
Then a deafening silence falls over the conference room. Off in the distance somewhere there is the sound of crickets chirping. Then the sales guy says…
"Yea, but one good case will pay for the whole thing."
Then I wouldn't let him say another word until I ask…
- So why is this premium sponsored listing available? If it is so great then why isn't they guy who had it before still doing it?
The sales guy will likely reply with one or all of the following:
- He's winding down his law practice.
- He is dealing with an illness in the family and is taking some time off.
- He couldn't handle the number of new cases he was getting.
- He and his partners are splitting up. He'll do it when he gets his new firm off the ground.
- This is new. We just started offering this.
If "this is new" is one of the excuses then we have to go back to square one. I have to ask, "so if this is new then where did you get all those statistics that you gave me a few minutes ago?"
Silence will probably fall over the conference room again.
Attorney Know Thy Self
Do you know your own data—your key performance indicators? Do you know…
- How many visitors your firm's website gets every month?
- Do you know where those visitors are coming from?
- Do you know how many visitors submit a case inquiry via your website?
- How many pick up the phone and call you?
- How many website visitors start an online chat?
- Do you know what percentage of those potential client contacts have claims that meet your case criteria?
- How many new clients does your firm sign every month?
- What is the average attorney fee?
If you can't answer most of those questions then you can't evaluate a marketing opportunity. Without understanding your own data you can't really determine if the earlier example of a premium sponsored listing on an attorney directory website would be a good investment for your firm.
If that sales guy were to answer all of those questions and you knew exactly how many 'leads' you were going to get every month (assuming the data was accurate) from this 'great opportunity' AND you know what percentage of your potential client contacts actually turn into cases THEN you could do the simple math to determine what your POTENTIAL ROI would be from this program.
That's how smart marketers make decisions.


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