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Lush. Exotic. Untamed. This is no polite, garden-variety green: Emerald pulses with life and vitality. In its depths beats the heart of the rain forest, its shadows alive with promise, expectation...even danger.
More valuable than even diamonds, fine quality Emeralds of significant size are among the world's most bewitching jewels. Their incomparable green color is produced only under extremely rare conditions. Because these conditions also result in tiny cracks and cavities in the stone, inclusions are allowed in top quality Emeralds.
Ancient history records Emerald mines near the Red Sea. Known as "Cleopatra's Mines," the Egyptian Pharaohs gathered gems there between 3000 and 1500 B.C. The Incas and Aztec of South America once worshiped Emerald as a holy stone. And Maharajas of India, who believed the gem brought luck and restored health, had multitudes of Emeralds in their treasure vaults. The hue of nature itself, Emerald enjoys appeal year-around: an ideal accent for Spring wardrobes, a highlight of Summer designs, an Autumn complement and the perfect hue to dispel Winter.
Hardness 7.5-8 Emerald is rated "fair to good" for everyday wear.


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Building a media centre is a killer way to watch or stream your favourite movies and TV shows. If you miss being able to watch live TV or want to record it so you can watch it later, you can turn your XBMC box into a personal video recorder (PVR). Here's what you need to do.
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Mac OS X: Yesterday we looked at turning your computer into a personal video recorder and Lifehacker reader IronSyndicate mentioned that Mac users have a better option for downloading feed-based content: Automatic. It's a really nice option and so we thought we'd highlight it today.
Video content is readily available online for you to download, but the download process isn't always as simple and automated as using something like a TiVO to simply schedule the content you want to watch. Fortunately, there are some great tools to help you do that with both BitTorrent and Usenet. Here's how to set them up and turn your computer into an internet PVR.
2010 has been the first year where shows we've recorded to watch later have been included in official ratings. It's no surprise that drama tops the list of shows we want to catch even at a distance, but the figures are still far from complete.
Foxtel subscribers have been able to download programs to view on their PC since last October. By this October, the pay TV provider will also offer download services for its iQ PVR, as well as scheduling from PCs and iPhones.
To date, TiVo's main offering in the video-on-demand space has been movies in partnership with Blockbuster. That's about to expand dramatically however, with the release of new higher-capacity TiVo-branded PVRs and a host of download options.
Recording one channel while watching another is one of the main advantages of a PVR like Foxtel's iQ2, and iQ2 owners will shortly be able to double their pleasure. The 'Four Tuners' software update, which Foxtel will begin automatically rolling out to subscribers from this week, allows two different programs to be recorded while a third is being watched live. I've got to admit there aren't many occasions when there are three things on that I want to watch, but it's good to know that the update capabilities on the iQ2 are being exploited early in its life. Can you find a schedule clash that necessitates recording two stations at once? Share it in the comments.
The Aussie implementation of Tivo has only just gone on sale, but the developers of the PVR technology are already talking up forthcoming features. Nick Tabakoff at the Australian reports that Tivo should offer free viewing of YouTube clips from early next year, with earlier plans to charge for the feature now apparently dumped. We imagine it'll only be a matter of time before someone comes up with a hack to allow saving YouTube downloads onto the Tivo. YouTube free on Seven's Tivo
With the recent launch of the Foxtel IQ2, the imminent (and much-delayed) appearance of Tivo in Australia next month, and Sony promising its own PlayTV personal video recorder (PVR) option before the year is out, there are more big-name PVR choices for Aussies than ever before. Getting your favourite TV programs automatically recorded for playback at a time that suits you is an obviously appealing concept, but despite the arrival of these new entrants, you still have two basic choices: a fairly pricey system that works well but is hard to customise, or a much cheaper and more flexible option that may not deliver on the simplicity and reliability front.
Although Foxtel started installing HD-equipped iQ2 boxes in early June, the company has set June 22 as the official date for the launch of the Foxtel HD+ service. The occasion will be marked with an HD broadcast of the World Cup qualifier between Australia and China.According to Foxtel, more than 15,000 homes have already had the iQ2 box installed. We'd love to know how many wanted HD, and how many just wanted the iQ2 itself (320GB is a lot of shows). But what we're really looking forward to is seeing how people tweak the iQ2 as it becomes more widespread.
If, like me, you've been waiting for a plug and play PVR then our pals at Gizmodo have a lot of interesting news to share. First up, Seven has confirmed that TiVo is definitely launching here, but not until August.(I was turned down for the TiVo beta - first beta I've ever been knocked back for! sob!)And if you're PlayStation inclined, Sony have announced we'll get its PVR addon for PS3, PlayTV sometime in the 4th quarter.I've never been a huge fan of pay TV, but I've been enjoying the Foxtel IQ lately.My question to you is, have you found a PC-based PVR that "just works"? I've heard good things about MythTV but never tried it. I've only used Microsoft's Media Center to play music. Yes, I'm pretty much a noob.
Grr I hope the rumour that Seven may dump TiVo before it even reaches the market here is wrong. Nick over at Gizmodo pointed out an SMH report which said Seven may give up on importing the cult American PVR in favour of joining forces with the other free to air stations and their "Freeview" PVR which is being mooted to go up against Foxtel's IQ. Let the consumers decide, please, not a consortium. :(
A story in yesterday's Age has reported that free to air industry group Free TV has confirmed all networks will provide EPGs (electronic program guides) by January 1, but they are still trying to use legal action to stop PVR manufacturers from using ad-skipping.
The writeup in the Age says channels 9 and 10 and the ABC have already started broadcasting their EPGs, while 7 will come online by January 1. While it's supposedly an "open" EPG the legal action being taken by Free TV is trying to restrict EPG access to the manufacturers who don't use ad-skipping in their PVRs.
PVRs bought in the last 3 years should automatically start receiving the EPG broadcasts as the channels come online. So has anyone started using the EPG for new additions channels 9 and 10? I'd be interested to hear how it's working out.


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Everyone wants clear, impurities-free skin. Unfortunately, not all of us were blessed to have the model- look beautiful skin that we always wanted. People are always bombarded with those various skin disorders and we are always flocking to our drugstores to buy the latest miracle cure for that naturally beautiful skin.
Some Facts:
Fact number one. The cosmetic industry makes billions of dollars from the public quest for great skin. They use the money to advertise and perpetuate their products. Do not be fooled by the hype.
Fact number two. There are many factors that contribute to the clogging of pores: like dehydrated skin, improper cleansing, excessive oil production, excessive build-up of dead skin cells, hormones, excessive sweating, dirty work or play environments, genetics, makeup, fingers on the face, allergic reactions, a diet high in sugar content and many others.
Fact number three. Most skin impurities are due to clogged pores, so the best way to have that beautiful skin is to unclog your pores.
Common Acne
5 Steps to unclog your pores
Avoid oil-based products such as facial lotions, wash and cosmetics. Look for products that are "non-comedogenic," it means it will not clog your pores.
Do not wear tight headbands, baseball hats, and/or helmets when you exercise or play sports, and make sure you wash the sweat-soaked things each time you wear them.
Keep the skin hydrated and moist so your cells can function properly. Moisturize your face with mild, non-comedogenic moisturizers to keep it hydrated. Moisturizing is a necessity. Again, the product with the least amount of chemical additives is the best. Always use a light moisturizer on your face after cleansing.
Cleanse your pores with a toner or skin conditioner on cotton balls. Do not try to scrub harshly or you will strip and damage your skin. Even after rinsing your face, if you do not remove the remainder of cleanser and loosened debris residues, you are only going to imbed that debris deeper into the pores as you layer serums and moisturizers on top. The absolute best way to perform this deep pore cleansing is with a salicylic acid toner or skin conditioner on cotton balls. There's no need to harm your skin by vigorous scrubbing or harsh treatments, simply wipe with toner damp cotton balls until the last cotton comes away perfectly white.
So there are 5 easy steps to eliminate or lessen your problem. Start today - beauty starts with your skin.
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To ensure the best quality of care, we will meet you and your pets the first time for a free meet and greet . We will assign a dog walker/pet sitter that fits best with your personal needs. Once we have created your pet's personalized care plan including our Client Information Sheet, you will be all set to go!
Upon arrival, your dog walker will check in on our handy mobile tracking system which allows you to see that your dog's walk has started. You will be able to GPS track your dog's route and time, as well as receive updates and photos about your dog's day. Upon completion of the walk, your dog walker will make sure your dog is comfortable, safe and has water back at home. You will receive a check out notification and receipt upon completion of the walk.
30 Minutes-One dog-$20-Each Additional Dog, same household-Add $3
60 Minutes-One dog-$30-Each Additional Dog, same household-Add $3
Monthly Discount Package - (must be paid in advance) 3-30 min walks per week
$220-One Dog or $$250-Two Dogs. Call for quote on more than two dogs-same household.
Private walks are perfect for dogs that prefer one-on-one attention or have special needs. Private walks are also good for young puppies and senior canines that may not be able to keep up with the big dogs. Your dog will be able to sniff, smell, walk and jog on his own exclusive private walk or with his housemates.
30 Minutes-One dog-$20-Each Additional Dog, same household-Add $3
60 Minutes-One dog-$30-Each Additional Dog, same household-Add $3
Monthly Discount Package - (must be paid in advance) 3-60 min walks per week
$320-One Dog or $$355-Two Dogs. Call for quote on more than two dogs.
Our Group Dog Walk is a fun, social, power walk. All dogs learn to wait at the curb before crossing the street and they must all sit before putting on their leash and walking out the door. We believe in positively reinforcing dogs for good, calm behavior so that they are not only getting walked, but also getting mentally exercised as well.
One dog-$35-Each Additional Dog, same household-Add $3
Monthly Discount Package - (must be paid in advance) 3 hikes per week.
$380-One Dog or $$405-Two Dogs. Call for quote on more than two dogs.
Is your dog high energy and walking just isn't enough to tire them out? Let our athletic employees take your dog(s) on a leashed hike on one of the many trails we have here in Valley Center! We will pick your dog(s) up from home (Escondido,Vista, Valley Center & Bonsall areas only) and transport them to the trail of choice for that day. If your dog is dog friendly, then we may include up to 5 dogs total in our group. Total hike time is 1 hour, not including drive time both ways.
One Hour Private Session - $50
5 Session Discount Package - (must be paid in advance) $235
A one-on-one session with our trainer! Does your dog pull on leash, bark and lunge at cars, people or other dogs? Do you dread taking your dog on a walk because you can't control him/her? Our trainer will work with your dog's particular issues in your own neighborhood. With consistent leadership and guidance, your dog will learn how to walk properly on a leash. Once your dog has acquired new habits through consistency and leadership, our trainer will teach you and your family members how to handle your dog in public, from exiting the house, during the walk, and re-entering the house.
Our exceptional team provides dogs in our community with a home away from home to play, learn, and relax in safety and comfort; and gives their human families peace of mind while they are away from them.


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This is the first time that I've felt like my master's degrees really counted for something. I thought a lot about how hard my parents and their parents had to work to give me this life. And here is this young man, wanting the same opportunity that they had. I can't even imagine the struggle that he will have to go through, the effort he'll have to put in if he truly want to attend college in the US. Lazaro asked me to write my advice down tonight, and give it to him in the morning.
I felt suddenly conscious of the example I was making for all the scholars and children. How I act matters. I cannot be afraid to speak in public, because then the children will see that an educated American woman is afraid to speak. I cannot look like I am not working, because the children will see that, too. I am a role model here, whether I wish it or not. The responsibility is real.
Today we had another dance party, and a more organized demonstration of Maasai dancing. I stayed on the sidelines this time, remaining an observer. It was a choice, as is everything these days. Later, we Americans taught more Cotton Eye Joe, as well as the YMCA dance. At the end, people gave speeches to say thank you for the wonderful week of summer camp. I'm not sure why, but watching the elder staff give their speeches made me want to run home to my family and especially to my grandparents. I miss them, I miss their wisdom and calm demeanors, I miss the wisdom and grounding that they represent in my life.
We climbed ngahari in the afteroon, the twin peaks of Loibor Siret. In the distance, under an immense baobab, was a pair of elephants. The sun was hot. I am half awake from chai and dancing and half exhausted from hiking and sun exposure. I don't know what is next; I am constantly startled by this place.


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This year, the global auto market outlook is not optimistic. The global demand for automobiles is less than expected, this includes the Chinese auto market, one of the major auto markets. The industry is facing problems and challenges with the trends that traditional cars are moving towards electrification, automation and car sharing. Therefore, when talking about auto sales, how to reform to adapt to the changes is an inevitable topic.
OEMs and dealers are under great pressures because of the intensified competition. The change in consumer spending habits, the role of innovation in automobile sales and marketing, and the important role of big data in automobile marketing are all sources of pressure that force the OEMs and dealers to enhance their efficiency of marketing and sales.
On June 8th, the 8th Global Automotive Forum convened. This session addressed the topic of, "Automotive sales and marketing: a low-growth strategy", Shu YouXing, the general manager of BYD sales company; Chen Hao, VP of Sales Department, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company China, Liao Xionghui, Vice President of Hanteng Autos, General Manager of Hanteng Autos Sales Co., China and Marco Hecker, Automotive leader, Deloitte China discussed how to formulate innovative and effective marketing & sales strategies in this new environment.
Change of Environment Forces, Transforming Marketing Strategies
China's car market has experienced dramatic changes in the last few decades. From the perspective of Liao Xionghui, Vice President of Hanteng Autos, five major changes have happened in the Chinese auto market: "First, the fragmentation information, the variation of products, and the increasing number of competitors all lead to the segmentation of information; Second, good quality and low price is no longer the only value coveted by customers, which lead to greater cost competitions amongst dealers; third, cars are no longer only a means of transportation, they are a mobile tool that combines entertainment, and livelihood,which has its own system.
So, he believes that in order to survive in the competitive auto market, and seek a permanent foundation, the mere pursuit of "quantity" is no longer workable.
Chen Hao, VP of Sales Department, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company China, said that " we are focusing on, changing from the mere sales growth to growth that embodies more inner meaning, changing from the pursuit of fast production to the improvement of quality, changing from the striving to to dominate the market to the focusing on core competitiveness. Today's Chinese car market is less of a 100-meter dash, and more of a marathon."
Chen Hao believes that "To know how to achieve healthy long-term growth is very important. Marketing should be considered at the end of the whole enterprise value chain, the ultimate goal should be to maximize the company's long-term interests. Focus on long term development, making marketing more stable, and focusing on the growth of the system to increase sales naturally and healthily.
Differentiation is a Great Weapon in Competition
Like war and water, everything is in a dynamic changing environment. In terms of how to win in a changing world, Chen Hao believes that the key is to use the strategy of "simultaneous attack and defence". He especially talked about different methods of "defence" and "attack": The former is to channel the root of enterprise, achieve mutualism, and become more resilient and dynamic. Then the company will be more competitive. The latter is service, which is the foundation of the enterprise, meeting the expectation of consumers is the root of enterprise development."
As one speaks of "attack", Chen Hao said the first "attack" means to offer exciting technology and products. Today, the demand of car products of younger consumers is becoming more individualized. The second "attack" means to offer pleasurable experiences and to interact with consumers.
Shu Xing, the general manager of BYD sales company, thought that in the gloomy period, companies need to scrutinize their own work, strengthen their marketing theories and practices, and reflect on what shortcomings can be improved. He put special emphasis on the homogeneity and differentiation of products across the market. He thought, although everybody's products look different, it is only the appearance, there is still homogeneity of the inner systems. He also announced that "in the fierce competition, we need to keep doing research on the customers' needs, and to constantly make the products more differentiated and more satisfying for them."
Marco Hecker said the biggest change is from the consumers. The younger generation of consumers who have a lower degree of loyalty are willing to try new things with various brands. He said that, "We should try our best to popularize products, but we can also change the way we interact with customers. Maybe, if they do not use our cars, they can use our mobile services."


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MYTHOLOGY of Greek & Roman
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Zeus (Jupiter)
Parents of Zeus
Zeus is the son of Cronus and Rhea. In the prophesy, it said that a son of Cronus would overthrow him in future. In order to prevent the prophecy coming true, Cronus ate all the child Rhea bear instantly after she gave them live. However, Rhea was not happy with the arrangement. Therefore, when she born Zeus, she decided to save his life. She wrapped a stone which was cut in form of a baby in clothes and gave it to Cronus to swallow.
Zeus was nursed by nymphs and spirits in his childhood. And when he was in his manhood, his mother gave some medicine to Cronus. The medicine caused Cronus to vomit the baby he swallowed before. Zeus and his brothers and sisters joined together with some creatures, such as Cyclopes and Prometheus to fight against Cronus, Zeus's father and the Titans.
The prophecy came true for Zeus did overthrow his father and became the Lord of Universe.
Lovers of Zeus
Zeus has many lovers, both immortal and mortal apart from his wife, Hera.
Zeus and his lovers led to many stunning legends, for example, Semele, Leda and Metis.
Areas Zeus governs & Symbols of Zeus
Zeus is the chief God. Thus, he judged between the Gods. Also, he is the God of Sky and he rule the universe.
Zeus's symbol is the thunderbolt.
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MOUNT POCONO -- A man is facing charges he ran a marijuana grow operation from his family's home in Mount Pocono.
Police say Paul Ward, 26, of Mount Pocono, was running the pot operation and using heroin at 128 Knob Road in Mount Pocono.
"I'm surprised about that because this is a very quiet area," said Connie Quintero, a neighbor.
Police say they got information about the drugs in the home and last week, they went into the place where Ward lives with his sister, his mother and 6-year-old nephew.
According to court papers, investigators found an active marijuana grow operation inside with equipment, fertilizer, lights, cloning methods, 18 mature plants, and 18 younger plants.
They say they also found heroin paraphernalia and two weapons belonging to Paul Ward.
"We just don't need it in this neighborhood. It's been a quiet neighborhood but all of a sudden these tenants came in and he has a problem," said Alice Makla of Mount Pocono.
Makla's family owns the home Paul Ward and his family rent and live in. She was shocked by the charges but says she believes Ward has a serious problem. She says he's been stealing from her.
"He was taking money at night while I slept. He would come to the house, open the window, and go in," she said.
Police say Ward admitted the drugs were his, telling them he had the marijuana grow operation for years. He told investigators he learned about it and took it over from his father after he passed away several years ago.
"Fine, how stupid. Should have buried it with his father," said Makla.
Ward was jailed in Monroe County on $100,000 cash bail.
As for the house police say he used for his grow operation, the owners say the Ward family will move out and the house will be torn down.


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So would it be right to say to reduce the artefact would either be to turn defer off and render everything scanline (would need more atmos samples etc) or raytrace everything (very expensive)?
I guess the best solution would be to render separate terrain and atmos passes?
Is the motion blur problem in your actual shot more serious than in the images you posted?
time-varying occlusion
Quotetime-varying occlusionWhat is that? Do you mean by separating out terrain and atmospheres you would be essentially rendering with scanline (terrain) and raytrace (atmosphere) and the motion blur / occlusion will be different?
I call it "time-varying occlusion"
I see what you mean, I guess it could be fixed by varying the motion blur position, but for a fast moving shot I'd say it would be hard to spot.


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I cannot belieeeeeve we are on empties #29! Kinda embarrassing that I've gone through this many products over a short period of time!
This concealer is raved about so much in the beauty world that I had to see what all the fuss was about. Every time I have seen this they have only 3 shades of white, whiter and whitest. I went for the darkest shade on offer which was 'Nude' which was still veryyyy light for me. I used this and then applied a matte bronzer over the top just to get rid of the paleness. Tbh I'm not that impressed. I finished the entire thing and it was just kinda okay.
Nothing great, but not rubbish enough to stop using. I did have to go to that extra length to make it work on my shade of skin and the product didn't even make the effort worth it. It's a twist up product and it comes out of the dome shaped sponge applicator at the top. This kinda got a bit janky over time and I wasn't super keen on applying the sponge directly on my face just because of how it looks.
2/5 - would not repurchase due to the product itself and poor shade selection.
E.L.F - HD Lifting Concealer
I am such a fan of E.L.F's products and I love all the concealers I've previously tried from them. The HD Lifting Concealer was no exception! A small square tube with your standard doe foot applicator with some great shades to choose from.
This concealer had a really nice light to medium coverage, it felt really hydrating and blended into my skin really nicely.
4/5 - would repurchase
Kat Von D - Tattoo Liner in Trooper
Probably one of the most talked about eyeliners recently in the world of beauty. I'm personally not a fan of pen liquid eyeliners as I like to be able to control how much liquid is coming out and I find I have more control with a dip brush and pot. This pen liner is a little different in that it has a brush tip rather than felt tip.
The shade Trooper is super super black and I actually really liked the brush tip as it was easy to control and glided onto the lids really nicely. I had a mini version from a set that I was gifted and the original large on. I wear liquid liner near enough every day and these lasted me for aaaages. The only thing is I can never do a wing with this. I found it dragged on my lids quite a lot (I have creasy eyelids so that's why I much prefer a dip pot and brush applicator). When it dragged it would go into the crease of my lids and it was just a hot mess.
4/5 - would repurchase but just for my eyelids
And that's it for today! Have you tried any of these products? What did you think?
If you have any questions or suggestions feel free to drop me a comment!
Empties #29: Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser, E.L.F HD Lifting Concealer, Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
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Capitalism requires humans to exist within self interest only — so that the corporations can continue to manipulate people's self interest to capitalize on manufactured desires, dreams, hopes, self definitions, ideals and values which are catered to with the creation of endless products for people to become obsessed with, so that the few can continue to have control through control of money, and the masses remain mere robots that do whatever it takes to make money to be able to 'buy stuff' to apparently 'have a life'. Products which are actually the product of humans' accepted and allowed self definitions, values, desires, dreams, wants, tastes which have been introduced over time by those with the understanding of how to manipulate human self interest to make a profit.
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Puzzlejuice | iOS Game of Champions.
Totally agree with its tag line, "Puzzlejuice is a game that will punch your brain in the face." Stupid Starbucks free app of the week.
Puzzlejuice | iOS Game of Champions.
Totally agree with its tag line, "Puzzlejuice is a game that will punch your brain in the face." Stupid Starbucks free app of the week.
Play Wonderputt, a free online game on Kongregate.
Fantastic original mini-golf game. You have to keep playing to just see what happens next.
Man, that's a lot of work. I need to find me some of this 'free time' stuff that all these folks are always talking about.
I've been a little bit of video games recently. Not on a console, or computer, but the Mrs' iPad. I sneak in bits of Carmageddon (with the sound off, naughty language) when I need to blow off stress. Running over helpless pedestrians is a great mood booster.
Recently I picked up Doodle Truck 2.
Simple, fun, and retardedly addictive.
And finally, Real Racing 3. Freaking, amazing. I'm doing the career mode, starting off driving a Focus ST. Graphics are excellent, and steering by tilting the iPad works way better than you'd guess it would. The sound is also very well done; as you're tooling along you can even hear the turbo spin up.
Now, for the real kicker. Total outlay for those 3 games? $0.00. Carmageddon was rollout freebie (but totally worth the $3.99 to buy it now.) Doodle Truck 2 was a Starbucks pick of the week. RR3 was a limited time freebie right on the app store. Good stuff!
Maybe its time to add a second iPad to the Crowther house?
Oh yeah, MacHeist came with some Steam games in the bundle. Unfortunately, Bejeweled 3 was one of them. Home productivity surrenders. Its an incredibly simple matching game, but very addictive.
Ok, let just see how this game works on Steam. Zip, there's an hour gone. Damnit.
Nothing beats a 3d racing game where you have three ways to win:
Yep, that's Carmageddon, the 'Racing Game for the Chemically Imbalanced' in a nutshell. I've been a fan since version 1.0. The newer editions are fun, but the I think the original is still the best. I could play all day, everyday.
Unfortunately, until recently, I haven't been able to get it run on Windows XP. The game was originally released back in the days of DOS and Windows 95. It seems to install OK under Windows XP and begins to fire up under XP, but goes down in flames before the first race begins. Probably some time of graphics or extended memory problem.
Enter Glidos, a 3dfx driver wrapper for Windows XP. It was primarily designed make the original Tomb Raider work on Windows XP. Not only does it make Carmageddon playable, but you also get the high quality 3dfx version graphics. Even nicer, you can run it in a window. Its not 100% perfect, it locks up every now again; but, working most of the time is better than none of the time. The $10 registration fee was a no brainer.
So, if you'll excuse me, I gotta get back to smashing things… hehe.
Geez, how much fun can you have with flash game that uses only 1 button? Check out Leo Steel to find out. Great way to kill a few minutes or hours. Good thing I didn't find that at work.
Ah, harkening back to the days of my youth, I remember the Nintendo Entertainment System had a ton of cool alternative controllers like the PowerPad (kinda the grand daddy of the Dance Dance Revolution), the PowerGlove, and the funky Uforce (infrared motion detectors). I thought some of the controller ideas were kinda neat, but they never really had great game support in my opinion.
O'reilly Make (which I really need to subscribe to soon) has a fun article about turning these wacky controllers into MIDI musical instruments. Cool idea! With some interface hacking and some glue code built a pretty cool instrument. I'd really like to see a video of some real time music creation.


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Remember those childhood skipping ropes we used to play with, skipping all day till our legs hurt, reciting rhymes at the top of our lungs…doing this everyday throughout the school holidays? That was also a time when we could eat anything and not put on fat. Skipping is a great way to be active and it is not just for kids.
Skipping helps you tone your upper and lower body, build or improve stamina, keeps the heart in good condition and of course you burn calories, which helps with weight control.
If you're a beginner, a few minutes of skipping might have you out of breath and tired, while an experienced skipper can manage 20 or 30 minutes with ease. One of the great things is flexibility: if you're able to skip for 10 minutes but want to exercise for 30 minutes a day, try 10 minutes of jumping rope in the morning, afternoon and evening to reach your goal.
Skipping: often thought-of as "just for kids", it could really be something worth trying, no matter your age.
This page includes the chance to record your skipping (skips per day) – the form is on the right.


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If you're looking for weekend things to do in Durham, North Carolina, keep in mind that you'll have to come back because there's more than enough for a couple of days. Thanks to awesome restaurants and breweries, outdoor options, history, and more, your weekend in the Bull City is going to be jam-packed with fun. So let's see exactly how you can enjoy it.
Check via Trip Advisor or Hotels.com for the best prices on places to stay in Durham!
Weekend Things to Do in Durham
Stay Somewhere Fun
There are some really nice hotels in Durham and more keep popping up as the city grows as a travel destination. If you're looking for a place to stay Downtown, check out The Durham Hotel. It's an amazing representation of our city and we even featured it here after a staycation. We included the Arrowhead Bed and Breakfast in our favorite hotels in North Carolina because we loved it. Oh, and it's where we were married! If you're looking for somewhere specific, take a look via Trip Advisor or Hotels.com at the best places to stay in Durham. If you're like us, you'll fall in love with the area are start looking through all the available homes for sale in Durham.
Explore the Food and Drink Scene
The Durham food scene is hard to encapsulate in one small section and we've broken it down at Travel Through Life. One great way to sample Bull City restaurants is via a Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tour. It's a great way to eat, learn about the city, and meet like-minded foodies!
If you've got some time and want to dig into Durham, here's a quick rundown of places to eat and when:
Coffee: Cocoa Cinnamon (Lakewood Location), Bean Traders, or Parker & Otis
Breakfast: Silver Spoon, Beyu Caffe, or Rise Biscuits & Donuts
Lunch: Picnic Durham, Toast, Ninth Street Bakery, the Tamale Factory and Tequila Bar, or Watts Grocery
Brunch: Grub, Hope Valley Diner, or Vin Rouge
Dinner Out: M Sushi or NanaSteak
Dinner In: Thai Cafe, Randy's Pizza, or Mediterra Grill
Food Trucks: Sympathy for the Deli, Pie Pushers, or Chirba Chirba
Beer: Fullsteam, Ponysaurus, or Sam's Quick Shop. Both Fullsteam and Ponysaurus featured in our guide to North Carolina breweries.
Cocktails: Alley Twenty Six
Dessert: Locopops or The Parlour
Looking for a low-key night out or some international fare? Check our guides to casual restaurants in Durham and our favorite ethnic restaurants in the city. Our North Carolina food section also covers spots beyond Durham, if you're going to be sticking around the state for a while.
Going Out in Town
For a view of the city, head to the top of The Durham Hotel for a nice panorama. A big part of Durham's revitalization happened around the American Tobacco Campus, which is a treat if you get a chance to walk around. Main Street cuts through Downtown Durham and is nice for walking around and checking out the city.
Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment
If you're around during baseball season, please catch a game at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. It's a beautiful new stadium and there's hardly a bad seat in the house. If you're in Durham during the winter, camp out in front of Cameron Indoor Stadium and you might be able to get a ticket to see the Duke Blue Devils. Seeing them play against UNC is one of the most unique things you can do in North Carolina. There's a bit less demand for Duke football, but Wallace Wade Stadium is a nice place to watch a game. If the weather is not cooperating or you're in the mood for something indoors, the Carolina Theater, DPAC, and multiple other venues have shows playing throughout the year.
We included a few of these things in our guide Winter Things to Do in North Carolina!
Duke & NCCU
There's also Duke University, Duke Chapel, and Sarah P. Duke Gardens that everyone talks about. Both are an awesome sight if you're fortunate enough to walk on campus Duke is not the only school in town, as North Carolina Central University is also here. Known as the nation's first public Liberal Arts institution for African-Americans, NCCU is known as a campus that gives back, as all students are required to perform community service before graduating. Check their campus calendar for more info if you're interested in stopping by or doing a tour.
Bonus Fun Fact: Don't assume everyone is a Duke basketball fan because you're in Durham. You're still in the state of North Carolina, where most people root for the Tar Heels and even Wolfpack over Blue Devils.
Street Art, History, and Family Fun
Downtown Durham even has some cool street art, centering on the civil rights era like the one pictured above, which you'll find at 120 Morris Street. There are also some cool murals dedicated to civil rights leader Pauli Murray throughout the city. Stop by the NC Mutual Life building and take yourself back to times when Durham's "Black Wall Street" rose during the early 20th century. The Museum of Durham History can also give you insight into the city's origins through modern times. There are also quite a few family-friendly places to explore, like the Lemur Center and Museum of Life and Science, where you and the kids can explore for hours. There's much more but that one stands out above the rest.
We included MLS and some other Durham favorites among the best of North Carolina's awesome museums.
Outdoor Things to Do
We can name off quite a few Outdoor things to do in Durham. Our personal favorites include Eno River State Park and Duke Forest. Of course, there's Sarah P. Duke Gardens that I already mentioned. That beautiful collection of trees and flowers hosts quite a few events and weddings throughout the year. The Duke Wall is a nice long path as well, though I recommend visiting during spring when the massive magnolias start to blossom. There are many more city parks in Durham and we suggest you explore them when coming here.
Duke Gardens was a big part of our Spring Things to Do in North Carolina and Eno River State Park featured among our favorite places to find fall hiking trails in North Carolina!
Day Trips from Durham
If you have time to get away from Durham for an afternoon, there are some pretty awesome small towns nearby. Some of our favorites include the small town of Hillsborough, which is fun for all travelers. Stay in the Bull City and you're within a short drive from Durham to Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and the nearby Triad area that includes more North Carolina cities like Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. Another great thing about Durham is its proximity to the mountains and the coast, both within a few hours drive.
Our Thoughts and Yours
So, do you see that a weekend in Durham is not enough? Regardless, please come and check out this wonderful city. There's so much to see, do, and especially eat in the Bull City, so what would you do first? Ever been to Durham? We'd love to know what you think in the comments section below.
This guide is part of our series on Durham Travel and Places to Visit in North Carolina. It was originally created on July 30, 2018. It has been maintained and updated on our blog (as of December 29, 2018) to reflect current viewpoints and travel trends.


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Annelien Pienaar is an expert in cheese making as well as sourdough bread baking. In 2009 she started her successful Cookery school for the Food Hobby market in an old dairy stable on their farm close to Hartebeespoortdam.
Her first knockout cookbook was published with the title: Boerekos met 'n Twist. The book is aimed, like her website and social media accounts, to educate, save time, money and to take care of your family's health. The book now in it's second edition will soon be available in English. From the success of her book follows the TV show Boerekos met 'n Twist, on VIA TV, channel 147, where she continues to imprint the theme: To Live from the land…fresh from the garden to the table…no to all processed foods filled with preservatives. Annelien's enthusiasm shines through in her voice and her smile as she speaks about her subject matter.
We are thrilled and privileged to have her in our kitchen sharing her tremendous wealth of experience and knowledge of the food with our guests.
12:00 Arrive at African Relish and settle in to accommodation.
13:00 Light lunch prepared by Annelien and our resident chef Camilla Comins. Meet the team and discuss schedule.
14:00 Basic cheese making principles. Making yoghurt and buttermilk as well as flavoured butter. Demo of sourdough ciabatta baked in our wood fired oven.
18:00 Ghost walk and village ramble with Ailsa Tudhope, historian and story teller, a journey back in time with tales of ghosts and village rogues from the past.
20:00 Welcome dinner at African Relish.
08:30 Visit to Saturday market for some local flavour.
09:00 Breakfast at African Relish.
10:00 Advanced cheese making principles. Making feta, cheddar / gouda and mozzarella. Straining curds of yoghurt and buttermilk for labnah and cottage cheese.
13:00 Light lunch prepared by the African Relish Team.
14:30 Advanced cheese making principles continues. Chef Camilla and her team will prepare a showcase 3 course meal with cheese as the hero ingredient. Wine pairing.
18:00 At leisure
20:00 Dinner at African Relish where we enjoy the fruits of the day's culinary endeavours.
09:00 Overview. Making Haloumi.
Breakfast, hands -on cooking session with Annelien and resident chef Camilla.
Price: R5950.00 per person inclusive of all meals, a master class, ingredients,
recipe booklet. A special African Relish apron and take-away hamper of freshly made cheese.
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對教義大綱之我見(Origen, On First Principles, Preface & Book 1, (ANF IV))
Philip Yim Kwok Hung
Course Title : Church History
Date : November 11, 1985
播道神學院 Evangel Theological College
(now Evangel Seminary)
通過比較俄利根(Origen)與新柏拉圖主義(Neo-platonism)來強調他受此主義的影響.根據教義大綱(De Principiis)的內容.試圖分析他的假設,並進而批評這些假設.最後,再以積極的角度來看他的神學之價值.
內容大綱 Content
I. 俄利根的神學與新柏拉圖主義比較 p.1
II. 教義大綱中的假設與批評 pp.1-4
III. 他的神學之價值 p.5
Text quotations from De Principiis
附註 EndNotes
Full text of De Principiis can be found in these two sites: ANF, meta-religion ;留意,教義大綱原文為希臘文,但因為不少譯本是譯自拉丁文譯本的,所以要小心其中的分別.加上不少關於俄利根(Origen)的資料皆是來自他的敵人;所以大家要分辨一下.
本文所用的希臘文主要使用SPIonic font.
俄利根生於亞歷山大城(主後185年).父母皆信主.早年已為信仰大發慹熱心;並險些跟從父親殉道.主後203年接續革利免(Clement of Alexandra)作校長.他是有名學者,但因亞歷山大主教壓逼,而出走至巴勒斯坦的該撒利亞(Caesarea).建立一學院.有傳說,他在此地於主後251年殉道;也有說是254年,死於推羅.
他著作甚多;耶柔米(Jerome)估計他至少有2000年件作品.最著名有Hexapla(舊約六種譯本的平行比較),Contra Celsum (與Celsus的筆戰),De principiis(第一本系統神學). (註1)
1. (on rational creatures) "...or as falling away form good through the freedom of the will, ..." (Book 1, Chapter 5.3, De principiis.) 他主張因有自由意志,天使也會犯罪;並他也主張不是全部天使犯罪.這些觀點與新柏拉圖主義是相同的. (註2) [另參新柏拉圖主義對fate的看法.]
2. 他對新柏拉圖主義一樣相信復活是沒有肉體的.(註3) [留意:這是基於 a general Platonic worldview. ]
3. 他也認為肉體是神用來懲罰靈魂的方法.(註4)
4. 俄利根有一種三分法:他將神,天使,人分成以下的情況:神---聖父,聖子,聖靈(Book I, Chapter I, II, III)
天使--聖潔的,敗壞的,兩者之間的(Book I, Chapter 5.1, Chapter V.-On Rational Natures. Chapter VIII.-On the Angels. ) [full text of Book I, Chapter 5.1 see here.]
人---Spirit, Soul, Body
"There are two fundatmental trinity of divine principles, consisting of the Absolute or Godhead, which he calls indifferently the One and the Good, spirit and soul. The other is the tripartite division of man into spirit, sould and body." (註5)
5. 除了以上四點之外,還有不少類同之處.在此我從畧.(註6)
1. 他看見腓羅(Philo)用希臘哲學來演譯,解釋猶太教相當成功.他深信基督教同樣有效.他借用寓意解經法將兩種思想連合在一起,而以新柏拉圖主義作為基礎思想.正因為此連合,與我們信仰不合的思想也引入在他的神學思想,中偏差是在所難免.歷代的神學家有嘗試用當代思想解釋信仰時,也容易犯上類似的問題.因此的確要小心排除其他不合用的假設.正因如此,我相信他並非有心引起偏差,只是未能排除不合用的假設.〔註:現代詮釋學正是提醒我們這個過程特性.參本網的釋經前設及先見,詮釋架構.〕
2. 因為他過份使用寓意解經法(Allegorical method);甚至認為每節經文,皆有屬靈的解釋.他甚至將樂園(Paradise)也靈意化失去歷史性.因此他的解經法引起不少困難:
a) 所謂屬靈解釋有些是牽強附會,是強解聖經.
b) 並且也完全破壞聖經的歷史性.
3. 他視父上帝(God the Father)為萬有的源頭和歸宿,超越理性和存有本身;例如:他說:"God is incomprehensible, and incapable of being measured." (De Princ. 1, 1, 5) 另外,父上帝(God the Father)是完全的單子(Monad),千真萬確的神(au)to/qeov),唯一非生發(a)ge/nnhtov).從生發的觀念開始,他解釋聖子和聖靈的來源.(註7)
但他最大的問題是隸屬論.他認為父是千真萬確的神(au)to/qeov),而聖子卻是神( qeov ) [= a god, or divinity; 參本網Greek course: Lesson 8 : Case of Noun / Definite Article] ,而不是唯一的神(The God, o( qeov ).也就是聖子有性,但與獨一的真神有別.子和父相比之下,子配得次等尊榮 (De Princ. 1, 2, 13).而且父,子,靈的影響範圍也有分別 (De Princ. 1, 3, 5).
4. 他相信道成肉身, 但不認為聖子的人性是永久或本質上的.他甚至相信耶穌的人性,漸漸被其神性所吸收.不單如此,他心目中真正的中保不是神-人耶穌基督(God-Man Jesus Christ),而是道(Logos,Logov ).他雖然不願因太強調神性,而變成幻影說(Docetism),但他也不願視耶穌的肉身為自然肉體;只好解作自然肉體與魂之間的實質.(註8)
5. 他的神學中十分忽略聖靈,而且也限制祂的能力:〔留意這個限制是相對於聖父而言,他並非不視聖靈為神.〕
"I am of opinion, then, that the working of the Father and of the Son takes place as well in saints as in sinners, in rational beings and in dumb animals; nay, even in those things which are without life, and in all things universally which exist; but that the operation of the Holy Spirit does not take place at all in those things which are without life, or in those which, although living, are yet dumb; nay, is not found even in those who are endued indeed with reason, but are engaged in evil courses, and not at all converted to a better life. " (De. Princ. 1, 3, 5). 他相信聖靈的工作只存於聖徒當.中聖靈也是創造主(創1:2),因此絕對不只在聖徒當中運行,祂是充滿萬,有並且在未信的人心中運行,感動他信主.所以,限制祂的影響範圍是有問題的.實質上,整個救恩計劃,聖父,聖子,聖靈同榮同權的一同參與,只在推行時的角式有不同.另一方面,他也認為基督只管理有理性活物(rational beings).同樣,也是影響三位一體同榮同權的問題.耶穌基督在馬太福音28章18-20節提到 [18]耶穌進前來,對他們說:「天上地下所有的權柄都賜給我了。
[18]And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power (or authority) is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
[19]Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
[20]Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
他宣稱有所有的權柄,然包括非理性的實體;而 the name( to\ o!noma ) 是單數,也就是同榮同權,因為神的名字是代表權能,特性的.(註9)
6. 他認為神是絕對慈愛,公平;所以他強調人的自由志來解釋人的犯罪與被刑罰(指被放在肉身中).他的推理如下:
(a) 神是慈愛的,所以刑罰不是從祂而來;而是因活物(creatures)的罪.
(b) 活物因有自由意志(free will),因此便會不穩定,以至犯罪.
(c) 因犯罪而被放在身體(body)之內.〔這觀念來自新柏拉圖主義〕
(d) 因為有身體(body)便暗示有犯罪;因此復活時是沒有身體的.
在他的推理中,引起最大問題是(c) 點開始的推論.如果有身體(body)便暗示有犯罪,那麼亞當在未犯罪之前必沒有肉體,而且基督的復活必是沒有肉體的.這兩點明顯是與聖經相違背.但歸根到底是因引入了(c) 這個假設.這正是這推理中的至命傷.
另外,他相信有未出生存在的靈魂(pre-existent soul),因犯罪而被罰之想法,也是借自新柏拉圖主義.
7. 他相信基於神的慈愛和新柏拉圖主義的假設,他拒絕接受地獄的存在.也因為如果撒旦尚存在,便反映救贖不完全.因此撒旦必然,最後也得救.其他所有一的一切活物終必得救.因為也相信創造是不完全的,而且需要通過受苦,而使靈魂得救,更新.中包括有一斷演進的觀念.
(a) 神是慈愛的;
(b) 創造與世界之末必是合一的(unity) or 有序的(orderliness):有靈魂不得救反映神不慈愛.而且撒旦在地獄中代表有勢力反對神,便是不合一了.
(c) 他相信不斷創造(continuous creation).有演進的觀念.
他的推理中最引起問題的是(c) ,而且加上他深信神是慈愛的,所以應該全部得救.但撒旦因犯罪而受罰,所以不能得救,這也是他的矛盾.事實上,他要解決的問題的確不易.因為一方面在世界終局萬物皆必在神面前,但神又要按各人,各活物所行報應各活物.當然也有地獄.這個問題的解汏不能在此詳談了.
〔編者註:在(a) 神是慈愛的也有一個問題;他的概念是完全慈愛,沒有公義.所以,推論才會出現問題.因為神是同時慈愛及公義,這個才是聖經的教導.要解決這個問題,可能要參考光的波粒二元同時存在的特性.波和粒是完全不同概念,在不少情況皆是不可以同時存在的;而光卻可以.這個引伸使人相信神在萬有之外,更有可能同時存有我們認為矛盾的特性.〕
8. 總括來說,他的問題產生於完全引用新柏拉圖思想作分析基礎,而引起寓意強解聖經,隸屬論,有肉體代表犯罪,復活無肉體,普救論,放棄地獄之說等偏差.事實上,一個人的確難排除自己思想上的假設來分析事物.特別是以哲學思想為分析基礎的系統神學.〔編者註:現代詮釋學正是提醒我們這個過程特性.參本網的釋經前設及先見,詮釋架構.〕
在談到他的神學貢獻之前,我想先談新柏拉圖主義之價值.首先我相信不應因為它是非聖經的(non-Biblical),便否定它的價值.它可說是歐洲哲學的高峰傑作.它影響超過一千多年,一直到十三世紀也有影響;而它對付了二種哲學系統--物質主義(materialism), 懷疑主義(scepticism),和二元論( dualism).(註10)
Book I, Preface
8. Then, finally, that the Scriptures were written by the Spirit of God, and have a meaning, not such only as is apparent at first sight, but also another, which escapes the notice of most. For those (words) which are written are the forms of certain mysteries,(13) and the images of divine things. Respecting which there is one opinion throughout the whole Church, that the whole law is indeed spiritual; but that the spiritual meaning which the law conveys is not known to all, but to those only on whom the grace of the Holy Spirit is bestowed in the word of wisdom and knowledge.
The term a)sw/maton, i.e., incorporeal, is disused and unknown, not only in many other writings, but also in our own Scriptures. And if any one should quote it to us out of the little treatise entitled The Doctrine of Peter,(14) in which the Saviour seems to say to His disciples, "I am not an incorporeal demon,"(15) I have to reply, in the first place, that that work is not included among ecclesiastical books; for we can show that it was not composed either by Peter or by any other person inspired by the Spirit of God. But even if the point were to be conceded, the word a)sw/maton there does not convey the same meaning as is intended by Greek and Gentile authors when incorporeal nature is discussed by philosophers. For in the little treatise referred to he used the phrase "incorporeal demon" to denote that that form or outline of demoniacal body, whatever it is, does not resemble this gross and visible body of ours; but, agreeably to the intention of the author of the treatise, it must be understood to mean that He had not such a body as demons have, which is naturally fine,(16) and thin as if formed of air (and for this reason is either considered or called by many incorporeal), but that He had a solid and palpable body. Now, according to human custom, everything which is not of that nature is called by the simple or ignorant incorporeal; as if one were to say that the air which we breathe was incorporeal, because it is not a body of such a nature as can be grasped and held, or can offer resistance to pressure.
On God: Book I, Chapter 1 , 5
5. Having refuted, then, as well as we could, every notion which might suggest that we were to think of God as in any degree corporeal, we go on to say that, according to strict truth, God is incomprehensible, and incapable of being measured.(12) For whatever be the knowledge which we are able to obtain of God, either by perception or reflection, we must of necessity believe that He is by many degrees far better than what we perceive Him to be. For, as if we were to see any one unable to bear a spark of light, or the flame of a very small lamp, and were desirous to acquaint such a one, whose vision could not admit a greater degree of light than what we have stated, with the brightness and splendour of the sun, would it not be necessary to tell him that the splendour of the sun was unspeakably and incalculably better and more glorious than all this light which he saw? So our understanding, when shut in by the fetters of flesh and blood, and rendered, on account of its participation in such material substances, duller and more obtuse, although, in comparison with our bodily nature, it is esteemed to be far superior, yet, in its efforts to examine and behold incorporeal things, scarcely holds the place of a spark or lamp. But among all intelligent, that is, incorporeal beings, what is so superior to all others-so unspeakably and incalculably superior-as God, whose nature cannot be grasped or seen by the power of any human understanding, even the purest and brightest?
On Christ : select Book I, Chapter 2, 13
13. It remains that we inquire what is the "image of His goodness; "and here, I think, we must understand the same thing which we expressed a little ago, in speaking of the image formed by the mirror. For He is the primal goodness, doubtless, out of which the Son is born, who, being in all respects the image of the Father, may certainly also be called with propriety the image of His goodness. For there is no other second goodness existing in the Son, save that which is in the Father. And therefore also the Saviour Himself rightly says in the Gospel, "Them is none good save one only, God the Father,"(54) that by such an expression it may be understood that the Son is not of a different goodness, but of that only which exists in the Father, of whom He is tightly termed the image, because He proceeds from no other source but from that primal goodness, lest there might appear to be in the Son a different goodness from that which is in the Father. Nor is there any dissimilarity or difference of goodness in the Son. And therefore it is not to be imagined that there is a kind of blasphemy, as it were, in the words, "There is none good save one only, God the Father," as if thereby it may be supposed to be denied that either Christ or the Holy Spirit was good. But, as we have already said, the primal goodness is to be understood as residing in God the Father, from whom both the Son is born and the Holy Spirit proceeds, retaining within them, without any doubt, the nature of that goodness which is in the source whence they are derived. And if there be any other things which in Scripture are called good, whether angel, or man, or servant, or treasure, or a good heart, or a good tree, all these are so termed catachrestically,(55) having in them an accidental, not an essential goodness. But it would require both much time and labour to collect together all the titles of the Son of God, such, e.g., as the true light, or the door, or the righteousness, or the sanctification, or the redemption, and countless others; and to show if or what reasons each one of them is so given. Satisfied, therefore, with what we have already advanced, we go on with our inquiries into those other matters which follow.
On the Holy Spirit: Book I, Chapter 3, 5
5. Nevertheless it seems proper to inquire what is the reason why he who is regenerated by God unto salvation has to do both with Father and Son and Holy Spirit, and does not obtain salvation unless with the co-operation of the entire Trinity; and why it is impossible to become partaker of the Father or the Son without the Holy Spirit. And in discussing these subjects, it will undoubtedly be necessary to describe the special working of the Holy Spirit, and of the Father and the Son. I am of opinion, then, that the working of the Father and of the Son takes place as well in saints as in sinners, in rational beings and in dumb animals; nay, even in those things which are without life, and in all things universally which exist; but that the operation of the Holy Spirit does not take place at all in those things which are without life, or in those which, although living, are yet dumb; nay, is not found even in those who are endued indeed with reason, but are engaged in evil courses, and not at all converted to a better life. In those persons alone do I think that the operation of the Holy Spirit takes place, who are already turning to a better life, and walking along the way which leads to Jesus Christ, i.e., who are engaged in the performance of good actions, and who abide in God.
On rational creatures: Book I, Chapter 5, 1
1. After the dissertation, which we have briefly conducted to the best of our ability, regarding the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, it follows that we offer a few remarks upon the subject of rational natures, and on their species and orders, or on the offices as well of holy as of malignant powers, and also on those which occupy an intermediate position between these good and evil powers, and as yet are placed in a state of struggle and trial. For we find in holy Scripture numerous names of certain orders and offices, not only of holy beings, but also of those of an opposite description, which we shall bring before us, in the first place; and the meaning of which we shall endeavour, in the second place, to the best of our ability, to ascertain. There are certain holy angels of God whom Paul terms "ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation."(90) In the writings also of St. Paul himself we find him designating them, from some unknown source, as thrones, and dominions, and principalities, and powers; and after this enumeration, as if knowing that there were still other rational offices(91) and orders besides those which he had named, he says of the Saviour: "Who is above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come."(92) From which he shows that there were certain beings besides those which he had mentioned, which may be named indeed in this world, but were not now enumerated by him, and perhaps were not known by any other individual; and that there were others which may not be named in this world, but will be named in the world to come.
On rational creatures: Book I, Chapter 5, 3
3. After the enumeration, then, of so many and so important names of orders and offices, underlying which it is certain that there are personal existences, let us inquire whether God, the creator and founder of all things, created certain of them holy and happy, so that they could admit no element at all of an opposite kind, and certain others so that they were made capable both of virtue and vice; or whether we are to suppose that He created some so as to be altogether incapable of virtue, and others again altogether incapable of wickedness, but with the power of abiding only in a state of happiness, and others again such as to be capable of either condition.(95) In order, now, that our first inquiry may begin with the names themselves, let us consider whether the holy angels, from the period of their first existence, have always been holy, and axe holy still, and will be holy, and have never either admitted or had the power to admit any occasion of sin. Then in the next place, let us consider whether those who are called holy principalities began from the moment of their creation by God to exercise power over some who were made subject to them, and whether these latter were created of such a nature, and formed for the very purpose of being subject and subordinate. In like manner, also, whether those which are called powers were created of such a nature and for the express purpose of exercising power, or whether their arriving at that power and dignity is a reward and desert of their virtue. Moreover, also, whether those which are called thrones or seats gained that stability of happiness at the same time with their coming forth into being,(96) so as to have that possession from the will of the Creator alone; or whether those which are called dominions had their dominion conferred on them, not as a reward for their proficiency, but as the peculiar privilege of their creation,(97) so that it is something which is in a certain degree inseparable from them, and natural. Now, if we adopt the view that the holy angels, and the holy powers, and the blessed seats, and the glorious virtues, and the magnificent dominions, are to be regarded as possessing those powers and dignities and glories in virtue of their nature,(98) it will doubtless appear to follow that those beings which have been mentioned as holding offices of an opposite kind must be regarded in the same manner; so that those principalities with whom we have to struggle are to be viewed, not as having received that spirit of opposition and resistance to all good at a later period, or as failing away from good through the freedom of the will, but as having had it in themselves as the essence of their being from the beginning of their existence. In like manner also will it be the case with the powers and virtues, in none of which was wickedness subsequent or posterior to their first existence. Those also whom the apostle termed rulers and princes of the darkness of this world, are said, with respect to their rule and occupation of darkness, to fall not from perversity of intention, but from the necessity of their creation. Logical reasoning will compel us to take the same view with regard to wicked and malignant spirits and unclean demons. But if to entertain this view regarding malignant and opposing powers seem to be absurd, as it is certainly absurd that the cause of their wickedness should be removed from the purpose Of their own will, and ascribed of necessity to their Creator, why should we not also be obliged to make a similar confession regarding the good and holy powers, that, viz., the good which is in them is not theirs by essential being, which we have manifestly shown to be the case with Christ and the Holy Spirit alone, as undoubtedly with the Father also? For it was proved that there was nothing compound in the nature of the Trinity, so that these qualities might seem to belong to it as accidental consequences. From which it follows, that in the case of every creature it is a result of his own works and movements, that those powers which appear either to hold sway over others or to exercise power or dominion, have been preferred to and placed over those whom they are said to govern or exercise power over, and not in consequence of a peculiar privilege inherent in their constitutions, but on account of merit.
(1) 參 Bengt Haegglund, History of Theology, pp.63-64.
(2) James Hastings, Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, T & T Clark, p. 314.
Plotinus, the founder of Neo-Platonism, believes the souls inheave can sin and 'part of' the soul remain above,." Although some of the later Neo-Platonists, like Iamblichus, Proclus, Simplicus maintain that the souls come down entirely; some like Theodorus and Damascius follow Plotinus. I think Origen follow this line.
(3) Ibid, p.314. " Resurrection, he says pointedly is an awakening from the body, not with the body."
(4) Ibid, p.314. "Unrighteous souls are sent into other bodies, even the bodies of ignoarble beasts, as a punishment."
(5) Ibid, p.309.
(6) 例如,他曾引用新柏拉圖主義的觀點:
例:(a) (God is) " The term a)sw/maton, i.e. incorporeal. ..." (Preface 8)
(b) "God is incomprehensible, and incapble of being measured." (Book 1, Chapter 1.5) .其他從畧.
(7) 凱利, 早期基督教教義, 第五章, 第六節,pp.88-89.
(8) 凱利, 早期基督教教義, 第六章, 第五節,pp.106.
(9) 凱利, 早期基督教教義, 第五章, 第六節,pp.86-87.俄利根認為父,子,靈是三位格( u(posta/seiv ) .他認為這三的每一位從亙古就是不同的位格,不僅在功能裡彰顯時才如此.這想法是直由永恆生發的觀念而來.
(10) ) James Hastings, Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics, T & T Clark, p. 309.
(11) 參 亞歷山大學派選集,pp.27-37.


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You made me stand in the bathroom for 4 minutes, waiting for you to get hot; even warm would've sufficed. Nope, you're just cold. So I had to rummage through the house gathering everything I need to get ready in the morning and haul it to the gym at work so I could get some hot stuff there. At least I got today's workout in, which I didn't think possible.
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Deep threats are a coveted chess piece in the NFL. As such, a player with very good top-end speed, like West Virginia's WR Shelton Gibson, will always find themselves being pushed up draft boards. Despite some fairly pedestrian production in 2016 (43 receptions, 891 yards, 8 touchdowns) in a conference not exactly known for defense, Gibson's "stock" has been rumored to be as high as round two.
Watching Gibson's tape was tough. Even tougher was searching for a highlight reel of him to accompany this piece, with one of the results calling him the next Tavon Austin (ugh). The Youngstown State safeties he played against were mind blowingly frustrating to watch, as they blew assignment after assignment and let Gibson run free. Kansas State had similar issues with their safeties, ballooning Gibson's production. Gibson also doesn't run a full route tree, so there wasn't much else to gleam from his tape other than "these safeties suck, and he is fast". Obviously it's more nuanced than that and there were more games to watch, so let's get to the technical details…
Name: Shelton Gibson
Position: WR
Size: 5'11" / 191 lbs
School: West Virginia
Class: Junior (RS)
Comparison: TJ Graham (Buffalo Bills)
Draft Grade: 5th Round
Combine Results: 40 Time – 4.50, Bench – 8, Vertical – 32″, Broad – 118″, 3 Cone – 6.83, 20 Shuttle – 4.20, 60 Shuttle – 10.71
Positives: Lift the top off burner whose play speed is greater than his timed speed. Consistently drew a safety over top in coverage. Excellent at tracking the football on deep throws over his head/shoulder and displays very good body control/flexibility. Stacks trailing defenders effectively. Aggressive off the line in eating cushion. Gets to a cornerback's blind spot and is patient in using subtle moves to open a defender's hips. Good feet at the line to beat press. Decent RAC ability when given space. Adds return value despite suspect vision in that area.
Negatives: One-trick pony that only shows polish on deep routes. Charmin soft vs. contact. Skittish when having to make catches over the middle with oncoming contact. Can be rerouted and shut down when a defender gets hands on early. Limited separation on in breaking routes due to lacking savvy at top of route stem. Skinny frame that will struggle vs. borderline physical corners. Frugal as a blocker.
Outlook: Teams needing immediate deep speed from their WR4 should take a flier on Gibson in Day 3, but anything more is pure projection. Could be a dynamic playmaker if he is able to develop nuance in his route running, but his concerns on contact and diminishing returns as the field becomes more compressed point to a very specific, limited role.


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Daemon Deception
Daemon Series, #2
by Mariah Ankenman
Date of Publication: March 3rd 2018
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Cover Artist: Debbie Taylor
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Tagline: Who do you trust when those closest betray you?
As a witch, and one of the smartest scientists around, Celia's job is to help the Enforcers defeat evil. Her latest task is to decipher the new language of the Kakodaemons. It should be easy, but she finds it nearly impossible with the demanding, frustratingly attractive council head breathing down her neck.
Euadaemon Damien has been called tough, but he's tasked with protecting the innocent and war is brewing. He recruits Celia Dahl. Though he needs her brain, he finds much more about the sexy woman appealing.
As they work together, they find themselves engaged in more than just a working relationship. But even those closest can hide dark deceptions. Celia and Damien discover sacrifices must be made if there is hope for humanity and love.
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"What do you need?" he asked, once he reached her side, bag in hand.
"There's a vial inside. A potion I made to lessen the effects of the blood curse. I took one before I broke the spell, but I'm not sure it did much good."
As horrible as her wounds were, he suspected her potion did help. If Racine's account was accurate, the blood curse could have been a lot worse. "This?" He held up a glass tube with blue liquid inside, so bright it almost glowed in the dark room.
"Yes," she panted, clearly in pain. "Pour it directly onto my wounds."
He hesitated. "Will it hurt?"
She managed a small shrug. "It can't hurt any worse than it does now."
If he ever discovered the Sorcerer who created this blood curse, he would put him or her in the ground. After he made them bleed, a lot. Removing the stopper, he tipped the vial over her wounds. The blue, shimmering potion dropped into the deep gashes and started to bubble. Celia sucked in a sharp breath.
"Does it hurt?"
She giggled. "No. It tickles."
Odd, but better than hurting. If he had his way, Celia would never feel any pain again.
He watched in amazement as the potion bubbled and sparked. Before his eyes, her wounds started to shrink. The skin began to knit itself together. In just a few short minutes, those deep, raw cuts reduced to three long, thin scars. The skin remained red and tender, but the wounds had closed.
"Did it work?"
"Baby, you are one amazing Witch."
A smiled tipped her lips as her cheeks tinged a tempting pink. She rolled to her side, then winced and rolled back.
"Well, it's better. That's a start. I guess I'll have to sleep on my stomach tonight." She frowned and he found the expression adorable. "I hate sleeping on my stomach. I can never fall asleep that way. It's so uncomfortable."
He stood and started to unbutton his shirt.
He didn't answer, just continued to undress until he was down to his boxers. Then he slipped into bed with her and pulled her onto his chest.
"There. Better?"
She buried her face in his chest. "Much."
Careful of her back, he wrapped his arms around her and immediately realized his mistake. Celia was naked. He'd removed her clothes himself, but had been too distracted by her wounds to notice or appreciate her nudity. He noticed it now. Silky, soft flesh pressed against every inch of his body. Her firm breasts smashed against his chest, and he felt her nipples begin to harden. One leg draped across his groin, moving slowly back and forth. Yeah, he noticed all right. If the rising tent in his boxers was any indication, he appreciated it, too.
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RWA® Golden Heart® Nominated author Mariah Ankenman lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her two rambunctious daughters and loving husband who provides ample inspiration for her heart-stopping heroes.
Since 2016 Mariah has published seven books and doesn't plan on stopping any time soon. Whether she's writing hometown heroes or sexy supernaturals, Mariah loves to lose herself in a world of words. Her favorite thing about writing is when she can make someone's day a little brighter with one of her books.
The Book Junkie Reads . . . Interview with Mariah Ankenman . . .
How would you describe your style of writing to someone that has never read your work?
My writing style infuses a lot of humor, sizzle, and heart. I have a background in playwriting so my stories are always very character heavy. They might be fighting evil and taking down bad guys, but the heart of the story is always the characters.
Do you feel that writing is an ingrained process or just something that flows naturally for you?
I feel it is a bit of both. I have two kids at home so I have to stick to a pretty strict writing process, but I always allow change to happen if it needs to.
Do you have a character that you have been working on for a long time that still isn't quite ready, but fills you with excitement to work on the story?
If you could spend one-week with 5 fictional character, who would they be?
Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series,
Brin Ohmsford from the Wishsong of Shannara,
Rachel Morgan from the Hollows series,
Willow Rosenberg from Buffy and
Kenzi Malikov from Lost Girl. So much kickass female power!
Where would you spend one full year, if you could go ANYWhere? What would you do with this time?
I would go to a remote cabin in the woods near a river and just write, write, write.
Can you share you next creative project(s)? If yes, can you give a few details?
Right now I'm finishing up the final edits on Daemon Reckoning the third book in the Daemon series. This book deals with the continued fight against the Kako's and the High Master. It is Racine and Krista's story and I had so much fun writing it.
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To Consider As You Pray This Week…
- Vulnerable people of all ages trying to survive and endure the horrific conditions caused by current wars including in Mosul & Aleppo. All who have been bereaved because of war and those who are remembering family and friends who have served in the military
- Pray that Acts of Remembrance might play a part in deepening the commitment to be peacemakers in every aspect of life and in stirring up the courage to resist all evil influences
- Countries across the world, as well as the USA, who have had a change of leadership and for the changes in international and internal relations that result . Especially pray for clear voices for justice and compassion where there are great religious and economic pressures. Remember the people of South Sudan, Ethiopia, Philippines, Turkey, Columbia, Pakistan and across the Middle East where the stability of politics and leadership appear so vulnerable
- Those in our congregation and all who have a role to play in caring for relatives or involvement in significant family events as the balance and responsibilities of relationships shifts and changes. Pray for practical and spiritual wisdom with Christ-like words and actions
- For the people from our congregation and other local churches attending a CPAS Leaders training course. To be led more by Jesus; to lead more like Jesus; to lead more to Jesus
- Those who are under stress because of the pressure of work or considering life changes
- As building plans take shape pray for God's hand on the development of the new Riseley Primary School (September 2017) that it would become a valued part of and contributor to our community
- Wise handling of opportunities to help migrants across Europe and North Africa including young people arriving in UK. Over 4,000 have drowned in the Mediterranean this year


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One of the many benefits of playing golf in Orkney is that 'joy' of having to arrive at the golf club at 6.30am to book a slot on the first tee later that day at either 10.27am or 3.26pm is one that we are unfamiliar with. Here, we prefer the method of 'turning up and playing' and so no such booking of tee times is used. No need to worry about packed courses and 6 hour rounds either, here a fourball go round in less than 3 hours usually!
The only days which you may not get a game are on the weekends which host the larger club competitions (see Fixture List for details) and it can also be busy on weekday evenings when members competitions are taking place.
All weekday mornings and afternoons are definitely available for visitors to play.
Other details: Lunches are available in the clubhouse throughout the summer and hire clubs are available from the greenkeeper.
Stromness also welcomes larger group bookings, please contact the Secretary for more details.
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Teresa Giudice is a lot of things, but intelligent isn't one of them. That's why I think The Real Housewives of New Jersey star will make an exciting addition to the cast of Celebrity Apprentice. Oh yes, Tre's going to be on Donald Trump's show competing with other stars like Clay Aiken, Cheryl Tiegs, Debbie Gibson, and Arsenio Hall. It's going to be magical. Teresa can barely form a complete sentence -- it's going to be wonderful to watch her try and work with others. I'm confident we can expect some table flips and some hair pulling. If we're lucky, maybe she'll avoid being fired long enough to use some offensive language that will get her a knuckle sandwich from Clay Aiken. There's really so much to look forward to.
I just have one question, though. You know how on Celebrity Apprentice the contestants are there to raise money for their charities? Who do you think Teresa will be playing for? Her creditors? Her bank? I mean, she's $11 million in the hole -- she's certainly got a case if she wants to be her own charity case.
Also, the success of the contestants really depends on their ability to call in big favors and donations from some of their powerful Hollywood buddies. Who's Tre gonna call? Ghostbusters? It's not like any of her cast mates like her enough to give her money, and I doubt the Giudice family knows any legit people in high places that would be willing to write checks. One has to have bank account to do so, and I have a feeling the kind of people Joe and Teresa associate with only deal in cash.
Besides Teresa's lack of acumen and friendships, she also inadequate in her star power. She's not the first Housewife to be on Celebrity Apprentice, NeNe Leakes from the Atlanta series was the first. And NeNe killed it. She was sharp, funny, and unhinged. Perfect for TV. Teresa may certainly be bonkers, but she's dull, dim, and pitiful otherwise, that is to say, when she's not throwing an ill-informed fit. She just doesn't have the snark that NeNe has that makes us love her.
I'm a fan of the show and will certainly be watching when it starts airing in February. It will be interesting to see how far Teresa goes, but I predict she's fired before episode four.
Will you watch Teresa on Celebrity Apprentice?
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- May rarely judge others
- Might dislike physical contact
- Can be very passionate
- Difficulties in communication
- Might pay high levels of attention to the details
- Difficulties using language
- Difficulties understanding the feelings of others
- Might struggle to describe feelings and emotions
- Could be very pragmatic
- Might not maintain eye contact
- Could interpret something literally, e.g. Won't get a joke or do something you didn't mean them to do.
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Yep. Got some satisfaction today. Proved they could exert a collectivd effort to garner assists, and rebounds. Didn't allow Porzingis to beat them. Still need to step up our perimeter defense.
true, but NY shot almost as well as a team could shoot and the Lakers got the win. when they play "the right way", it sure does increase chances…
Sure stinks when the zebras come to Brady and the Pats rescue. 98 yds in penalties against the Jsgs, only 10 againstbthe Pats.
Yup, especially that highly-questionable PI call on Bouye just b4 halftime that put them in scoring position. They ALWAYS get questionable calls like that at key moments during the game, especially at Gillette Stadium.
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