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There is a countdown rolling along at thesurvivor2299.com and hopefully it's counting down to something good. Recent copyright records show that Zenimax, the parent company of Bethesda, as the domain owner for the new site.
The date the countdown is moving toward is December 11th, which will probably be the day of some sort of teaser or announcement.
If 2299 is the year, that would put the game a few years ahead of the last Fallout game and line up with most gamers expectations that it would be the next RPG from Bethesda. Several audio files have names that match up with areas in Connecticut/Massachusetts, where the game is rumor to be set, such as Bridgeport and Falls River. Plus there is a script running on the page titled fallout.js.
So I would say on the 11th of December we will get some sort of basic news and possibly even a teaser for Fallout 4.


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Less than six months after the shocking death of his wife, Juliet, the General Overseer of Voice of His Word Ministry (Word Bank Church), Apostle Bolaji Akinyemi, has commissioned a foundation in her honour.
Friends and well-wishers last week gathered to witness the inauguration of The Juliet Akinyemi's Foundation For Cerebral Palsy (JAFCEP).
The foundation will fund the Jehovah-Nathan Home For Cerebral Palsy (aka Mephiboseth Care Centre) in Lagos.
Akinyemi said the centre, which is a ten-unit home, in Abule Egba suburbs of Lagos, was initially designed to be a residential building but was converted when his wife died on June 27.
The first specialised cerebral palsy centre in Africa, the centre will cater for children with the disorder, a passion Mrs. Akinyemi, who died in her sleep, lived for.
"Our last child is affected by cerebral palsy and she was passionate about her welfare. So, when she died, we decided to start the centre in honour of her passion," Akinyemi stated.
On how he recovered from her demise, he attributed it to the grace of God.
He said: 'It's still like a dream. But God helped me to realise no amount of mourning or sorrow will bring her back. The best we can do now is to carry on with her good works."
He said the centre will be a residential and educational facility that will seek to cater for children with the disorder.

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The campaign, which broke Wednesday and runs through late October, features new words to the tune from the TV show Green Acres. Featuring actress Morgan Fairchild, the spot shows a barn and tractor and promotes its $15 to $20 painters pants for men and boys.
The Rugby Bunch
Old Navy's back-to-school campaign, also starring Ms. Fairchild, backed its rugby shirt collection with a take-off on the TV show The Brady Bunch called "The Rugby Bunch."
The painters pants spots will run on more than a dozen network and cable channels, on programming such as The West Wing, Friends, Fear Factor and Nascar races.
The spots were created in-house under the supervision of Dennis Leggett, vice president of marketing and creative director.
Old Navy, like the rest of Gap stores, has been struggling for more than two years with declining sales at stores open for more than one year, a key retail indicator.


text: Newsweek – The cellphones of dead people were still ringing inside the Pulse nightclub on June 12 when Cathy Lanier, chief of the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., got a message from her counterparts in Orlando, Florida. First reports were that a terrorist had carried out "the worst mass murder in American history" there. Continue reading


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South Africa and Australia will lock horns in the first T20 of the three-match series at the Kingsmead in Durban, Friday.
The Proteas may not have produced pleasing results in Tests of late, but they have done exceedingly well in the shorter formats of the game.
Faf du Plessis & co. will take on Australia, who are looking to get back to winning ways in T20 cricket ahead of the ICC World T20, which starts from March 8 in India.
Click here for the complete schedule.
South Africa and Australia are not part of the same group of the ICC World T20 2016, which means they will not meet until, at least, the semifinals.
But a T20 series just ahead of the World T20 will be good practice for players from both sides. Most of them will look to find their best form before they fly to India to participate in the ICC World T20.
Click here for the complete Squads.
Australia have played only eight T20 games since the last ICC World T20 2014, which was held in Bangladesh. Recently, they were thrashed by India at home and they will look to forget that and move on.
Click here for the 1st T20 schedule.
Steve Smith, who replaced Aaron Finch as the captain of the Australian T20 side earlier this year, will look to find his best combination for the World T20.
"We want to win every series that we play, hopefully some guys get some runs and take some wickets and we'll put on a good fielding display before the World T20 in a week's time," Smith was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo.
Meanwhile, Du Plessis feels that his side is devoid of any weakness and ready to take on Australia.
"It looks like we're ticking all the boxes as a team. There's no area in our team where I feel it's a weakness. I feel every gap has been plugged and that's very nice to have," Du Plessis said.
When asked about the opening combination, Du Plessis said that they will try all possible combinations ahead of the ICC World T20.
"We are looking to give everyone in the squad a go in this series to try all the combinations of Quinny (Quinton de Kock) and AB [De Villiers) or Hash (Hashim Amla) and AB. Obviously both of them have done really well and are in good form," Du Plessis added.
"It's great that we can have more depth in our squad going to the World Cup. I don't see it as a problem. The more options, as a captain, the better."
Expected XI: South Africa: Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis (C), AB de Villiers (wk), Rilee Rossouw, David Miler, JP Duminy, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, David Wiese, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir.
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Shane Watson, Steven Smith (C), David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, James Faulkner, Mitchell Marsh, Peter Nevill (wk), John Hastings, Josh Hazelwood, Ashton Agar.
Where to watch live:
The 1st T20 of the three-match series between South Africa and Australia is scheduled for a 6 p.m. local time (4 p.m. GMT and 9:30 p.m. IST) start with live coverage in India on Ten Cricket and Ten HD. The live streaming option will be available on Tensports.com.
Viewers in South Africa can watch South Africa vs Australia 1st T20 live on SuperSport 2 and CSN. The live stream option is on SuperSport Live.
Australia viewers can catch the live action of South Africa vs Australia 1st T20 on Fox Sports 1. Foxtel Play will provide the live streaming of the match. Cricket Australia official website will live stream the T20 series worldwide.
Audience in UK can watch South Africa vs Australia T20 series on Sky Sports 3 and Sky Sports HD 3. Live Streaming option will be available on SkyGo.
Viewers in US can watch the South Africa vs Australia T20 series on Willow TV. The games can also be live-streamed on Willow TV online.


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text: Krystal and model Ahn Jae Hyun cozy up for 'Puma' f(x)'s Krystal and model Ahn Jae Hyun cozied up as a couple for sportswear brand 'Puma'! The two got cuddly on a chair with their arms wrapped around each other and looked like a cute campus couple in their preppy outfits. If Krystal's smile wasn't enough to win you over, Ahn Jae Hyun threw in a wink which added to the sexy charms shown in the pictorial. The brand's marketing director commented, "In order to raise awareness of 'Puma's unique color to young consumers, Krystal and Ahn Jae Hyun have been chosen as the brand models. Through [their promotion of] Puma's various campaigns and modeling of products, we anticipate a synergy effect." Although those still under the spell of the recently concluded drama 'Heirs' might be more appreciative of a pairing between the idol and CNBLUE's Minhyuk, it's hard to deny that she and Ahn Jae Hyun look good together as well!


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This Birthday in Buffalo Sports History: Tom McMillen
(Born May 26, 1952) -- Tom McMillen didn't just have an interesting career in professional sports. He had an interesting life. It included a stop in Buffalo.
McMillen certainly is the best basketball player to come out of Mansfield, Pa. He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated then, one of the few prep athletes to have that honor. McMillen landed with the University of Maryland, where he was part of some great teams under coach Lefty Driesell.
McMillen graduated in 1974, and was a top player coming out of college. By chance, Braves' owner Paul Snyder's hometown was also Mansfield. Everyone figured the 6-foot-11 forward would be a good fit for the Braves, and that's where he went in the NBA Draft. Buffalo outbid the Virginia Squires for McMillen's services.
The forward didn't come to Buffalo for a year, accepting a Rhodes scholarship instead. He averaged about 5 points per game in a season plus 20 games here, and then was traded with Bob McAdoo to the New York Knicks for John Gianelli and a pile of cash. McMillen went on to play with Atlanta and Washington in an 11-year career.
McMillen went on to serve three terms as a Congressman. He is believed to be the tallest member of the House of Representatives in history. At last report, McMillen was the chairman of Homeland Security Capital Corporation.
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The games shortcomings are offset by everything that Ruffian gets right: the masterful way the developers have turned simple neighbourhoods into set-pieces; the moments where nightfall triggers neon signage that reveals a hidden pathway up the side of a skyscraper; the way in which a chain of seemingly random Agility Orbs picks out a perfect racing line of superhero bounds from one chimney to the next and off into the horizon. The cliché regarding this sort of game is that it changes the way you view your own world.
If you need any indication of Crackdown's brilliance, that's surely it, right? If you seek its monument, look around you.
With a review like that - so full of superlatives - I wonder why thy only gave it an 8/10.


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- 0.1 Reduce on the uptake of the most recent towel baby diaper fad.
- 0.2 After welcoming towel I rapidly found out that:
- 0.3 Somewhat hesitantly, I determined to try fabric diapering as well as rapidly found that I ENJOY it!
- 0.4 No Baby diaper breakout with fabric.
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Reduce on the uptake of the most recent towel baby diaper fad.
I have to admit … for everything else I do that is all-natural and natural, I was late getting on the towel diapering bandwagon … and I'm kicking myself for it now.
For our very first 2 kids, I made use of disposables as well as really did not think anything of it. I thought fabric diapering was a thing that our mommies and grandmas did due to the fact that they didn't have a choice, and also the scary stories of wringing out diapers in the commode as well as countless tons of laundry had no interest me!
A number of years and also numerous of youngsters later, I chose to review the diapering topic, at the idea of some buddies (thanks girls!).
After welcoming towel I rapidly found out that:
There are now FAR BETTER choices for cloth diapering compared to when our moms and grandmas were doing it
There are a LOT of chemicals in traditional diapers (you believe that magic gel stuff that takes in 100 times its weight in pee is natural?).
Cloth baby diapers (even the first-rate ones) save money, especially if you have greater than one child.
Fabric diapering could really be very easy!
The brand-new cloth baby diapers are ADORABLE!
They actually leak much less than disposables. I have actually only had a number of leakages in the 7 months I've been fabric diapering our youngest, and no attire ruined by yellow infant poop!
There are a great deal of brand names of diapers that could fit child from birth to potty training, so it saves room as well!
They hold their value, so you can market them to another person when your children run out baby diapers, if you take great care of them.
Somewhat hesitantly, I determined to try fabric diapering as well as rapidly found that I ENJOY it!
I'm definitely not a professional (though perhaps some of my good friends who are veterans will certainly use some advice in the remarks section) but I have actually found a couple of pointers that have actually assisted in the process. If you have not considered towel diapering, I 'd certainly advise looking into it!
The Advantages of Cloth Diapering.
From a monetary point of view, I have actually checked out that each child costs about $2,000 to baby diaper as well as can contribute regarding 600,000 diapers to the land fills. You could get a pair dozen really high quality (even organic) cloth diapers for under $500 and they could last via numerous children if you deal with them.
If loan is really limited, it is also possible to totally towel baby diaper from birth to potty training for around $100 (some people invest that a month for disposables!).
No Baby diaper breakout with fabric.
An additional big advantage that I've noticed is that my kids that I've cloth diapered have actually gotten NO diaper rashes, which despite having an excellent diet plan, were a regular point with disposables. With my first infant, I discovered within a week that Huggies diapers produced a horrible rash, and also the majority of generic brands did as well. Pampers were alright, yet obviously, more costly.
One drawback is that you can not utilize diaper cream (unless you make it yourself) with fabric diapers, yet I have not required it!
For my 7 month old, I could place double linings in her baby diaper and also she could go all night without it leaking and without it irritating her skin …
Another benefit is that kids typically potty train previously in towel diapers due to the fact that (a) they are extra aware of the dampness and link the sensation quicker and also (b) mother gets tired of washing out the diapers as well as is extra inspired to potty train (cough …).
For all the advantages, the something that in fact encouraged me to fabric baby diaper, was this …
reasons to cloth diaper See, as much as I recognized the benefits as well as what does it cost? healthier fabric baby diaper are, I recognized that regarding the moment that the poop actually began to obtain awful and needed to be rinsed in the commode, I 'd probably be expecting.
And also morning sickness incorporated with sticking my hands in the toilet to wring out baby diaper … not happening.
Video: Cloth diaper in Bayboro
This baby diaper sprayer is what actually persuaded me to fabric diaper.
Basically, it is a sprayer that linkeds into the tidy water on your bathroom (before it goes into the commode) and uses a high powered stream of water to clean up the diaper without you touching any poop.
I likewise discovered that if you are exclusively nursing, you don't even need to wash out the baby diapers (also poop!) in all until you begin providing child solids.
The most significant advantage, in my viewpoint, is that you are minimizing infant's exposure to chemicals. Disposables are plastic as well as contain chlorine, polyacrylate, as well as various other chemicals that have not been verified secure for usage on any individual, especially children!
There is likewise an expanding movement back to cloth diapering and a lots of support. If you don't have local friends that are towel diapering as well as can lend support like I do, there are online assistance areas like Diaper Pin as well as others, where you can locate evaluations, washing assistance, special deals, and even people selling their carefully made use of towel diapers.
My Diapering Arrangement.
There are as numerous means to towel diaper as there are types of fabric diapers.
We have a mix of BumGenius, Fuzzibunz and also GroBabys (typically aren't those names cute as well?). I like the simpleness of the GroBabys however they leakage a whole lot a lot more. Over all, I favor the BumGenius and also Fuzzibunz, as well as have concerning 2 lots, which is enough for 2 kids if I wash each day (which i highly recommend!).
I make use of a plain plastic wastebasket for the wet/dirty baby diapers. Often I use an old pillowcase as a lining (it gets cleaned with the baby diapers) as well as often I simply placed them straight in.
I do not cover the trash bin, or put any kind of kind of fluid in it, though many people have unique covers or a liquid method. I've never ever had much difficulty with smell in this manner, however it definitely is an issue or individual preference.
I utilize self-made non reusable wipes (omit the almond/olive oil) or utilize my homemade wipe option on fabric child wipes (baby laundry fabrics function great as well as you can generally find them at garage or consignment sales).
To launder: I make use of a 1/2 cup cooking soda in a chilly pre-wash cycle that I let saturate for Thirty Minutes. I then use an all-natural cleaning agent like Rockin Green or Charlie's soap, or my very own soap (alternative) to clean. Periodically, I make use of Dr. Bronners Sal Suds to remove the baby diapers.
Typically, I run another cool rinse cycle at the end making sure all the detergent is out.
I run the liners with the clothes dryer as well as hang the covers (outside in the summertime, inside in the wintertime) to extend the life of the flexible.
For spots, the sunlight (summer particularly) is fantastic at whitening! As quickly as our dog isn't really rather so much of a teething pup, I'll be hanging them outside again.
I just save the baby diapers in my little wood cage (see over) as well as make use of like routine diapers. They function just like disposables, and are a lot cuter! There are also musician series "designer" diapers as well as some get on sale right now.
Other Notes.
Find out just what diapering system works for you.
If you are thinking about towel diapering, I would certainly urge you to do your very own study and also discover exactly what kind of baby diapers work best for your family.
I have a pair loads that are mainly bumGenius as well as some Fuzzibunz (and a few Grobabys, which are now GroVias). You could purchase them by the dozen and also save a great deal of money. You can even discover natural all in-one diapers which are extremely very easy to use as well as clean, and which will certainly fit baby from birth to potty training!
I also truly highly suggest a diaper sprayer given that it will certainly save you time as well as gross aspect!
Some baby diapers even have flushable linings, so you could just dispose them in the bathroom and they prepare to wash.
If you haven't taken into consideration fabric diapering, please a minimum of look into it. It's so much far better for child's skin and also isn't actually much added benefit you. I'm still new at it as well, yet we can learn together.


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Claire Tiltman's murderer is refused leave to appeal
Colin Ash-Smith who was jailed last year for the murder of Dartford schoolgirl Claire Tiltman in 1993, has been refused leave to appeal against his conviction. His lawyers argued that extracts from Ash-Smith's diary and his handwritten 'assault plans' should not have been shown to the trial jury because they were 'excessively prejudicial'. But his application to appeal was rejected.
Man, jailed for murdering Claire Tiltman, challenges conviction
Lawyers for Colin Ash-Smith, jailed last year for the 1993 murder of Dartford schoolgirl Claire Tiltman, are challenging the conviction at The Court of Appeal. They argue that extracts from Ash-Smith's diary and his handwritten 'assault plans' should not have been shown to the trial jury because they were 'excessively prejudicial'. The hearing continues.
Female firefighter pays tribute to Claire Tiltman
Sian Griffiths is a firefighter with London Fire Brigade and joined the brigade in 1985. She pays tribute to Claire Tiltman, the teenager murdered in Greenhithe in 1993. Claire's dream was to become a firefighter.
She used to visit her local fire station while doing her Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Claire's killer Colin Ash-Smith has been jailed for life for her murder.
Praise for family and friends after killer jailed for life
Mr Justice Sweeney said the tireless efforts of Claire's family and friends kept the pressure on to track down her killer.
He said: "The efforts of Claire's family and friends kept her murder in the public conscience, and thanks to the recent re-activation of the inquiry by Kent police, further evidence came to light and you have finally been brought to justice."
Ash-Smith's mother Linda could face criminal charges for providing her son with a false alibi for the night of the killing.
Asked about this possibility, Detective Superintendent Rob Vinson, one of the leads on the investigation, said: "We haven't considered that yet. It will need to be looked at."
DSI Vinson said Ash-Smith could have been back on the streets if he had not been charged with Claire's murder the day the parole board was to decide if he was fit for release.
He said there was a "strong likelihood" Ash-Smith would have been released for home visits and day release.
Today's sentence means Ash-Smith will be 67 before he is considered for release.
Judge Sweeney in sentencing Ash-Smith: 'you ended Claire's life which was so full of promise'
Colin Ash-Smith sentenced to life
A former milkman branded 'pure evil' by police has been sentenced to life for the murder of schoolgirl Clare Tiltman. Colin Ash-Smith was found guilty of the killing in Greenhithe in 1993, at Inner London Crown Court yesterday.
Full ITV Meridian programme: the evil killer of Claire Tiltman
The full ITV Meridian programme: After a 21-year campaign for justice, a former milkman has been convicted of the murder of schoolgirl Claire Tiltman in a 'frenzied and remorseless' attack in Kent.
A jury took less than four hours to find Colin Ash-Smith guilty of the killing in Greenhithe. Claire was stabbed to death on her way to a friend's house.
VIDEO: Change in the law brings murderer to justice
Today Colin Ash-Smith was found guilty of murder - more than 20 years after he stabbed schoolgirl Claire Tiltman.
At the time of the killing the circumstantial evidence against him was significant but not strong enough to go to trial. But a change in the law - and some vital new evidence changed that.
This report from Jonathan Marland, who covered Claire's murder from the start and investigated the case for an ITV Meridian documentary.
Diary of evil: murderer describes how he stalks women
Video report. Former milkman Colin Ash-Smith, 46, has been found guilty of murdering schoolgirl Claire Tiltman in a "frenzied and remorseless" attack in 1993. Ash-Smith kept a diary of his attempts to attack women.
We spoke to Kevin Hand, Friend of the Ash-Smiths, a victim speaking in 1997 and Nigel Pilkington, from the Crown Prosecution Service.
The dying wish of Claire's dad: find her killer
Cliff Tiltman, Claire's father, never gave up hope of justice. Shortly before he died, he gave an interview to ITV Meridian.


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Cinemax has confirmed that the next season of action-drama series "Banshee" will be the last one and it seems that the viewers are going to be left shocked when the series ends.
As reported by Collider, in the teaser of Season 4, Lucas Hood (Antony Starr) can be seen standing in front of a burning house that might have been an attempt by crime lord Proctor (Ulrich Thomsen), who has been after Lucas' life for a long time.
Though there is no hint in the teaser, which suggests that Lucas might die at the end of fourth season, there is a significant possibility of it as the previous seasons of "Banshee" had unexpected and surprising endings that often left fans in shock.
The teaser also showed the new entry in the series, Eliza Dushku, who is all set to play the character of FBI Agent Veronica Dawson. Talking about her role, Dushku said: "Veronica Dawson has a closet full of skeletons. She is a nut like everyone else on this show."
Other new cast members are Ana Ayora, who will be playing Banshee deputy Nina Cruz and Casey LaBow, who will play the wife of local Aryan Brotherhood leader, Maggie. In a recent report, it is mentioned that a new serial killer will also be introduced in Season 4.
Talking about ending the series to Crossmap, the co-creator and executive producer of the show, Jonathan Tropper, said: "While we certainly considered returning for a fifth season, I always said that when the story was told, it would be time to move on, and that time has come."
"I am grateful to Cinemax for making Banshee the great success it has been, and for supporting our creative decision to wrap things up."
Originally scheduled to premiere on 29 January, 2016, the start of the fourth season of "Banshee" has been delayed to 1 April, 2016, now.


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Common information
- Physics Engine
- Tricks and glitches
- Tricks and glitches (First generation)
- Luck
- Environment logic
- Map texturing
- Soundbank logic
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The list below shows which weapons have an article (blue links) and which don't (red links). When all weapons have articles, this list will be removed, leaving just the weapons panel instead.
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- Grenade, Cluster Bomb, Banana Bomb, Battle Axe, Earthquake
- Shotgun, Handgun, Uzi, Minigun, Longbow
- Fire Punch, Dragon Ball, Kamikaze, Suicide Bomber, Prod
- Dynamite, Mine, Sheep, Super Sheep (Aqua Sheep), Mole
- Air Strike, Napalm Strike, Mail Strike, Mine Strike, Mole Squadron
- Blowtorch, Pnuematic Drill, Girder, Baseball Bat, Girder Starter Pack
- Ninja Rope, Bungee, Parachute, Teleport, Scales of Justice
- Super Banana Bomb, Holy Hand Grenade, Flamethrower, Salvation Army, MB bomb
- Petrol Bomb, Skunk, Ming Vase, Sheep Strike, Mike's Carpet Bomb
- Mad Cows, Old Woman, Concrete Donkey, Indian Nuclear Test, Armageddon
- Freeze, Patsy's Magic Bullet
- Jet Pack, Low Gravity, Fast Walk, Laser Sight, Invisibility
- Damage x2, Crate Shower, Crate Spy, Double Turn Time
- Grenade Launcher
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TreeSpace Studio: Whimsical Hand Painted Art Cards
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Amur Equipment Finance's Mike Coon Elected to NEFA President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Press Release
GRAND ISLAND, NE – November 6th, 2017 – Amur Equipment Finance (AmurEF), a 2016 Top Ten independent equipment finance company, today announced that AmurEF's Vice President of Syndications, Mike Coon, has been elected to the position of President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA). Mike previously served as Vice President of the NEFA Executive Committee.
"I am honored and privileged to have the opportunity to serve as NEFA's President and Chairman," said Mike Coon. "I look forward to working with the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, Gerry Egan and the entire membership as we continue our impressive momentum as a first-class industry association."
Mike will serve in this position for the remainder of 2017 and 2018.
"I was very pleased when the NEFA Membership elected Mike Coon as President and Chairman of the Board," said Gerry Egan, NEFA Executive Director & CEO. "Having been on the Board and Executive Committee in recent years, Mike knows both the opportunities and challenges the association faces and has proven to be a focused and thoughtful advocate for NEFA. I've counted Mike as a friend for many years now and I look forward to working closely with him on the continued growth of NEFA."
AmurEF currently employs over 120 professionals across the United States, with key management, credit processing, underwriting, servicing, and finance functions located in its headquarters in Grand Island, Nebraska. AmurEF also has additional offices in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Texas, California and New Hampshire.
AmurEF directly serves business owners and channel vendor partners that service an array of equipment-intensive industries including: transportation, construction, commercial and industrial equipment, food service, packaging, and printing. The company offers customized finance programs, including some with same-day credit decisions and funding for its business customers and vendor partners. With a dedicated support team on staff, AmurEF handles equipment financing needs ranging from as little as $10,000 to over $2 million.
About Amur Equipment Finance
Founded in 1996, Amur Equipment Finance (AmurEF) is a nationally ranked 2016 independent equipment finance provider and Top Twenty vendor channel origination company, dedicated to ensuring that its customers and employees around the nation are equipped to grow and succeed. AmurEF offers customized capital financing programs that draw on its uniquely expansive expertise in the world's most essential industries – from transportation and technology to manufacturing and medicine – to support its network of over 15,000 vendors and other partners. AmurEF is a subsidiary of New York-based Amur Finance Company, a global diversified holding company with over $800M in assets.
For more information, visit amuref.com.
About National Equipment Finance Association
The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) is a national association serving small to mid-sized independent equipment finance companies, lessors and brokers. NEFA is a strong association offering enhanced educational programs and premium networking opportunities with broad geographic and industry segment diversity. The mission of NEFA is to provide a forum for members to pursue personal and professional growth and promote ethical business practices through advocacy, networking and industry involvement.
For more information, visit www.NEFAssociation.org or call 847-380-5050.
Media Contact:
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Amur Equipment Finance
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Friday, 03 June 2011 11:26 AM
National Football League lawyers are asking a U.S. appeals court today to reverse a lower judge's order directing them to end their player lockout.
Team owners blocked player access to coaching staffs, trainers and practice facilities on March 12 after collective bargaining talks collapsed. Players disavowed their union and sued the NFL for allegedly violating U.S. antitrust laws.
U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson in St. Paul, Minn., ordered an end to the lockout on April 25, saying it would probably cause the players irreparable harm. The NFL won a temporary stay of Nelson's order and is asking a three-judge appellate panel in St. Louis to overturn it.
"The public interest is not served by placing the injunctive thumb of an antitrust court on negotiations over terms and conditions of employment," the owners argued in a May 26 court filing.
The 32-team league, based in New York, is the richest U.S. pro sports league with annual revenue of about $9 billion. Players and owners dispute how to divide that money. They also disagree over a rookie salary cap, expanding the regular season to 18 games from 16 and health care.
Ten players, led by Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning, sued the NFL on March 11 alleging that league owners engage in anticompetitive practices.
Players and team owners held talks during the lawsuit, mediated by U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan in Minneapolis, with the last publicly announced discussions on May 17. In a joint statement yesterday, the parties said they had been meeting confidentially with Boylan. They declined to reveal any additional details.
Those meetings, which involved Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, New York Giants owner John Mara and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, took place over three days at a site near Chicago, according to an Associated Press report, citing sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the talks were secret.
In the appeal, players associations from the top U.S. baseball, basketball and hockey leagues filed a brief supporting the football players.
"The sound application of the antitrust laws in markets for professional athletes' services is critical in all major sports leagues," the associations said in a May 20 filing.
National Hockey League owners submitted a brief backing the NFL owners, asserting that under U.S. Supreme Court precedent, antitrust laws shouldn't be used to interfere with the collective bargaining process.
NFL attorneys have argued that the players' decision to disband their union was a ploy to enable them to abandon negotiations in favor of antitrust litigation, and that the dispute should be resolved under the auspices of the National Labor Relations Board.
The players say talks failed before they disavowed the union, leaving them no other recourse. Both sides are exempt from federal antitrust laws as long as they are engaged in collective bargaining.
The lower court case is Brady v. National Football League, 11-cv-639, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (St. Paul). The appellate case is Brady v. National Football League, 11-1898, 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (St. Louis).
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En yleensä tee videomerkintöjä, mutta sellaista on pyydetty minulta useampaan kertaan. Nauttikaa videosta päivitystauon ajan~!
I usually don't do video updates, but I've been asked for one for a long time. Enjoy the video while I'm busy with not updating my blog~!
The video is in Finnish but basically I just thank my readers for following my blog and promise I'll make some big updates in the future.


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Home Coffee Station Designs I Just Love!
Coffee station ideas and PICTURES! I am SO into having a countertop coffee station (coffee bar) in my kitchen since I got this awesome coffee maker. Folks have some of the BEST DIY ideas that it makes it hard to choose WHICH coffee station idea I want to use in my own home. I've been looking at a lot of ideas to plan my own coffee bar.
Let me show you pictures of DIY coffee station ideas I just LOVE as well as home coffee station organizer ideas and coffee station set up ideas for YOUR kitchen.
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This shelf works PERFECTLY for my home coffee station✅ See ThisLove this coffee station canister set for a more "farmhouse" look✅ See This
Home Coffee Station Ideas
Oh my, this gal has SO many great coffee station ideas – I especially love her rustic coffee bar ideas (the rustic country farmhouse look is more MY thing!)
✅ This is the wall shelf used in the coffee bar picture above.
It comes with the 4 baskets and the "S" hooks to hang your coffee mugs from.
Personally, I like this coffee bar wall shelf better – it's more my style =)
But let me just show you lots of ideas for using this coffee station wall shelf and mug rack for YOUR home coffee station, kitchen coffee bar or small coffee nook.
✅ This is the shelf in the pictures
Now, you might notice the "bad" ratings – that is only because buyers think it's too expensive (but it's a GREAT coffee station wall shelf with basket and hooks!)
This coffee bar wall rack with baskets and shelves is also a great option for a kitchen coffee station.
The baskets are really nice and it's a super cute rack that is sure to look amazing in any coffee station set up you can imagine -(see it here).
I just love all the cute and fun coffee station accessories, don't you?
I especially love all these Rae Dunn canisters!
Those coffee canisters look amazing on shelves like these in a coffee bar area:
LOVE this home coffee bar area!
The Rae Dunn canisters, the industrial pipe wall shelves, the adorable coffee mugs – all of it!
You could also use industrial pipe shelves with places to hang your mugs like these shelves here:
Here's another idea that looks like a simple do it yourself coffee station idea – LOVE the cabinet!
Home Coffee Station Organizer Ideas
Don't forget, you'll need accessories to organize all your stuff =)
If you're wondering how to organize your home coffee station, here's some ideas:
Small Coffee Station Ideas
This is great idea for small coffee station in your home. Looks great, doesn't it?
Corner Coffee Station Ideas
When you have limited space to put your own home coffee station, you have to get super creative.
Here are some good ideas for a corner coffee station in your kitchen.
Countertop Coffee Station Ideas
If you have VERY limited space in your kitchen, why not set up your coffee station on the counter?
Coffee Station DIY
When you're planning a home coffee bar, the most important thing is what are you going to set up your coffee station ON?
Here's a few ideas I really like:
And here's LOTS more inspiration:
If you follow us on Pinterest, you may have seen this picture where fellow Pinterest user, Melinda, made her own home coffee bar after getting inspiration from all these ideas.
Look how cute her home coffee bar turned out!
Coffee Station Chalkboard Ideas
Of course, no home coffee station is complete without a chalkboard – that's my favorite part!
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How about some cute canisters for your coffee station?
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Information on fellowships, internships, science careers and job search information.
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Lists scholarships and other types of financial aid programs from national, state, public and private sources.
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The Scholarship and Other Award Resources (S.O.A.R) database is a searchable tool which allows you to identify and review information on scholarships, fellowships, summer opportunities, dissertation support, research support, post-graduation opportunities, and more.
Black Excel - The College Help Network
A link to hundreds of sites; information for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Information on opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates. Geared to Hispanic students.
Educators for Fair Consideration
Lists of funding opportunities for undocumented graduate and undergraduate students.
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Comprehensive source of student financial aid information and advice.
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Free scholarship and financial aid information.
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Excellent guide on scholarships and fellowships for study and research in Germany for undergraduate and graduate students and post-docs.
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Information on NIH opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students.
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A national, searchable database with opportunities listed for physical sciences, social sciences, life sciences, and arts and humanities.
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Excellent guide to fellowships, scholarships, summer internships and post graduation opportunities for students interested in the public (government) and nonprofit sectors.
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Comprehensive source of funding information well organized by major field and by level (college and graduate school). Good information for women and underrepresented minority students.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Dear Mr and Mrs Lawson,
The members of Anonymous would like to extend our deepest regrets for the events you have experienced. It is unfortunate that some members within our organization have taken it upon themselves to take our fight into the realm of illegal activities. We condemn these actions and call for all Anonymous to restrain themselves within the boundaries of the law.
We know that we cannot truly make up for the things you have experienced, but please know that you have nothing to fear from us. We will do everything within our power to expunge your personal data released from the internet. [Note: Anonymous urges you to purchase protection from the Life Lock corporation for your wife given the release of her social security number]
In our zeal to destroy evil, we have caused collateral damage to innocent bystanders. And while, yes, we recognize the taint this has been put upon our already tainted image, this is far from being our only reason for apologizing. In allowing this attack to occur, we have allowed ourselves to become like unto what we hate. Just as the Church of Scientology has used illegal actions to suppress its opponent, so have we fallen into that trap.
However, until such a time as the Church of Scientology no longer exists in its present form, we will not put aside our fight. Instead we will strive all the harder to maintain our integrity and adhere to legal means of attack.
Our sincerest apologies,
P.S. Anonymous is still considering what reparations, if any, we are capable of making. If you hear from us again, it will not be to threaten or harass you.
32 comments:
Hello 'anonymous' army. Your cause is righteous. Your goal is good. Let not collateral damage deter you, but act prudently and be sure your actions are right.
I know you care not for your public opinion, but this campaign requires more than just anon -- you must as you say, recruit out. If you do not appear sympathetic to the ignorant you will not gain their support.
Again, your actions are good. Your goals are righteous. Do not deter. Do not do this just for lulz. There is so much at stake.
- January 29, 2008 at 8:09 PM
I'm guessing this isn't the way to "join" or is this the kind of think where your already in.
- January 29, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Paypal + We'll protect your identity and personal information for only $10 a month = Win
- January 29, 2008 at 8:27 PM
actually we do care about PR. This post was, partly PR motivated (we admitted it in the text itself). We deemed it important to stand up, admit our mistakes, and take responsibility in direct opposition to the CoS's typical reaction. (Suppression)
In fact, some of us are working to *publicize* this incident (along with our public apology)
and yes, we're considering paying for life-lock, however, upon rereading the yahoo news story, it seems such protection has already been purchased.
This has not even slowed our efforts, however, since even this apology serves to spread the news of scientology's human rights violations.
- January 29, 2008 at 8:53 PM
yeah - i think this is "the kind of think where your already in."
- January 29, 2008 at 8:54 PM
I believe in you. I believe in your explicit and implicit cause. I also believe in the form you have chosen to take - a form as necessary as it is symbolic. I am happy again to be alive in a world where the DNA of Heroes is still alive and kicking.
If there's anything I can do to help, to join, to support, to strengthen, I avail myself.
Best of success,
A believer
- January 29, 2008 at 9:00 PM
To believer, and anyone else who might wish to join our cause. There is already plenty of information out there. The key element to remember is that you are your own Anon. Find a need and fill it. BUT STAY LEGAL.
And do keep in mind, when you're doing whatever you find to do that the OSA and the RTC can have you killed. So stay Anonymous.
- January 29, 2008 at 9:06 PM
I'm glad that you have a sort of PR blog up so those of us that have been intrigued and have been following recent exploits can gain more tangible information into the goals of the organization itself.
Also, this helps clear up some qualms I was having. On one end I agree with much of the videos, even to the point of emotional outburst. However, upon witnessing other ills brought about by, what I now know are less-discerning members, I was beginning to be torn as to whether or not I was going to decided inevitably to support what you're doing or write it off as harmful trash.
This blog helps clear up my suspicions. By all accounts, I think this is a very intelligent collective.
Please keep us up to date with this. I vehemently suggest that a more centralized "anonymous" information center be constructed to act as an easier, more clarified means of understanding Anonymous.
- January 30, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I need some help. There is a Co$ cell near my hometown in Davis,CA. I want to organize a raid to happen in a couple weeks but I do not know where to go to oragnize, can you help?
- January 30, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Anonymous is not the 'internet hate machine' nor a group of 'super hackers'. Get your story and facts right
- January 30, 2008 at 4:26 AM
THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ANONYMOUS. THIS HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH g00ns, A GROUP OF WANNABES THAT FAILED.
- January 30, 2008 at 4:33 AM
This was not the work of Anonymous. This was the work of a group who call themselves g00ns.
Anonymous has no reason, nor right to be apologising.
- January 30, 2008 at 4:35 AM
Anonymous is not the 'internet hate machine
January 30, 2008 4:26 AM
cancer etc..
- January 30, 2008 at 4:35 AM
The Wired news article arrived in my inbox just this morning and I was slightly worried about whether you were being honest in your approach to tackle the corrupt nature of the Church of Scientology. However, reading this "press release" or whatever, it has dawned upon me that this is not the "pathetic group of computer geeks" or "steroids addicted hackers" that I've heard about, but a collective group of individuals. That's all. Domestic terrorists? No. That's scare-mongering upon the media or whoever's part. This blog shows that. The poor gentlemen in question was wrongfully attacked. Nothing in the world could make up for it, but that doesn't deter you from saying "We're sorry." I even hear that you're offering several hundred dollars worth of funds for the Lawsons to buy social security protection with. It's not you saying "What? We never did that. Shut up."
I apologise for the length of this comment, but I had to express my point of view. Anonymous is anonymous. No telling who's who, but there is telling what's right. If a YouTube video is posted by "Anonymous" you will know whether it's truly "Anonymous" or not by the ratings, view counts, style, comments and nature. Anything which goes against the true collective Anonymous is made clear.
So, yeah. Keep up the good work. Not the bad work.
- January 30, 2008 at 4:43 AM
don't speak on behalf of anon. i'm insulted.
- January 30, 2008 at 5:54 AM
anonymous is not subject to law.
anonymous does not forgive.
anonymous does not forget.
anonymous is legion.
- January 30, 2008 at 5:56 AM
beat the Techno Fasist,
We are anonymous !
Do it now, we still can !
because there is not yet HR 1955 !!
let use the ppl be the force and let use not be beaten by a "force"!
all or legal forces together can beat them .....
we are anonymous!!
- January 30, 2008 at 6:23 AM
- Anonymous said...
Are we schizophrenic, Anonymous, or are we united?
CoS is united, so to be otherwise is to be fail.
We are one, divided by zero, approaching infinity.
There is rightness and justice in acknowledging harm done in our name. Expressing sorrow and sympathy for others' pain is not equal to assuming responsibility for causing it.
Focus on this seemingly innocuous whitewashing of CoS. Do not allow CoS to use our actions as a PR vehicle. Do not allow them to stand unchallenged while we fight ourself.
CoS still stands. CoS still lies. Cos still kills. CoS collects money for ruining lives AS WE WRITE.
Truth cannot be copyrighted.
Knowledge is free.
We are legion.
We are coming.
Expect us.
- January 30, 2008 at 9:18 AM
Don't you think it's unfair that the Lawson's should have to purchase identity theft protection for a mistake that was made on behalf of Anonymous?
- January 30, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Don't you think it's unfair that the Lawson's should have to purchase identity theft protection for a mistake that was made on behalf of Anonymous?
Yes. This is why Anonymous is trying to make reparations for their actions. It was a mistake, and Anonymous must apologize. There is no one here for Anonymous to forgive, aside from the idiots who didn't verify their information in the first place and made a huge mistake.
Anonymous does not forgive.
- January 30, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Just because some EFGs attacked innocent people doesn't invalidate our previous criticism of C0S.
Anonymous marches on.
Be very wary of the 10th of February.
- January 30, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Whether or not Anonymous is subject to law, it is important to stay within the law. Defeat in this War will only be accomplished by not becoming that which you hate.
Partly, this is PR. Mostly, this is taking the moral high ground.
In this War, Anonymous is on the side of Right.
- January 30, 2008 at 10:07 PM
hi, if anonymous is watching or monitoring these forums, i am part of a small group of people who understand and support your cause, we would life to find you and learn from you, our skills are limited but we can learn, so plz get in touch if you can
- January 31, 2008 at 9:50 AM
is a good place to start. You don't need to find us, though. You don't need to "offer you're service" just find out what's being done and find a way to contribute. As an Anon no one will be giving you orders anyway. Stay Anonymous, read the basic principles, and contribute any way you can.
remember it's all about KCW (Keep Chanology Working ;-D )
- January 31, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Please consider contacting local senators and representatives regarding investigating the CoS's function as a NPC (Not for Profit Corporation).
- January 31, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Previous Anonymous of Davis:
Check out the list of scheduled raids on the 10th on the Insurgency Wiki, looks like a small band of Anons from Davis want to join in on the Sacto raid. That should lead you in the right direction. I'd say see you there, but then again, due to the nature of being anonymous, I hope not!
Go Anon Go!
- February 1, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Can anyone explain why Mr. Lawson, who says he doesn't even know how to use a computer, has a Comcast IP in the first place, and possibly a wireless router?
Just curious.
I applaud the direct approach to this issue, but I think we ought to at least wonder about this contradiction.
- February 1, 2008 at 3:15 PM
- Dream's End said...
I posted this at Wired:
Well, let's think about this like the g00ns should have. Why would an attacker with the skill to hack a server like that NOT anonymize their IP?
I can think of only one reason...it was a setup. I suppose Mr. Lawson, who can't use a computer, could have been given a laptop and a wireless router and a Comcast account as a gift and he's just now learning to surf the web or something.
So his wireless router likely is NOT secure and maybe "The Regime" just drove around with their own laptop in order to find an unprotected router. If so, it was likely to provoke exactly this kind of reaction.
BTW another article calls him a "field clerk" (for the power company PG & E)
I'm not that familiar with that job title, but if you google it, you'll find descriptions of jobs with that same title REQUIRING computer knowledge. Here's the DOE's definition of "Field Clerk"
Whaddya think? Anyone carrying out that job without computer knowledge?
I don't mean to assume he's lying...only that I'd like to see some real reporting on this.
- February 1, 2008 at 3:41 PM
- Anonymus said...
Please consider contacting local senators and representatives regarding investigating the CoS's function as a NPC (Not for Profit Corporation).
Please don't simply consider this, do it and do it often! Co$ no more deserves Not For Profit status than General Motors. The achieved NFP by INTIMIDATING official at the IRS and filing hundreds of spurious lawsuits.
See.. http://www.xenu.net/archive/oca/irs.html
Write your representatives, write daily and use your own words!
- February 1, 2008 at 9:14 PM
We are organizing a Tokyo demonstration against Scientology on Feb 10 at 11:00am. Scientology will face its D-Day. Those who can not attend are encouraged to flood the office with email, phone calls, and fax
Email email@example.com
Leave Japan!
Signed Anonymous Japan
We are legion, we do not forgive, we do not forget, expect us!
- February 9, 2008 at 5:31 AM
Anonymous will be victorious. We are more then them and we are greater in all possible values (intellect, physical power, creativity, amongst other values). We compensate for each other, we are not one, we are all!
- March 7, 2008 at 3:53 PM
This is good work, my fellow Anon. But we must inform people of the other side of Anonymous the darker side that the Church will use against us, people need to know us from them, or all our credibility will be lost. Take this seriously this is important stick to the name and symbolism, it seems to be mainly under the mask of Guy Fawkes, keep it this way, symbolism grants power, symbols do not die, this will make us strong. Please refrain from the pink afros and the like from the protests, if we don't take it seriously no one else will, Anonymous can be a force for good, and it's about time. I will be reachable at email@example.com, for the next 15 minutes, at which point the email address will cease to exist. Remain Vigilant Anonymous.
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September 12, 2006
Encouragement for Today
Principal #1
"Yes You Can"
Wendy Pope, Coordinator of Development, Speaker Team Member
Key Verse:
Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." (NIV)
It is amazing to me how, from a very young age, children come to believe whether they will be successful or not. Some children are brimming with confidence, and some need encouragement at every turn. I have one of each. My son never assumes that he will fail. He never lets his size or his age affect his belief in himself. My daughter, on the other hand, got her confidence from her mother's gene pool. She will quickly give up on something just because it is not going well.
This started during her preschool days. When the puzzle piece would not fit, or when the shape would not go into the sorter, the first words out of her little mouth were, "I can't do it." Knowing that I had grown up being a slave to this lie, I was determined to set a new pace for my children.
I started this new pace by teaching her to ask for help when she got frustrated. I had her say, "Mom, I am having trouble, will you please help me?" After many months of training, this became second nature. As she would come to us , we would help her, but we would also direct her to God's Word (and today's key scripture). After many years of teaching this principle, she is finally beginning to believe she can do all things through Christ.
Has the enemy robbed you of potential success in an area of your life by convincing you that you cannot do it? It grieves my heart to think of the time I wasted giving the enemy victory in the area of self-confidence. I have spent the latter years of my life choosing to overcome the enemy's lies by defending myself with Scripture and, like my daughter, asking for help. I am now able to live free and enjoy life by daring to try new things.
My Prayer for Today:
Lord, help me to believe your words. Help me to overcome any unbelief. I know my confidence and competence comes from you. Enable me to live like it. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Application Steps:
Make a list of some things you do well. Thank God for your abilities.
Make a list of things you struggle to achieve with excellence. Ask the Lord for help.
Reflection Points:
Is there an area of my life where I am giving into the enemies' lies?
How do I react when I am having trouble succeeding at a task?
Who do I call first when trouble comes my way?
Power Verses:
2 Corinthians 3:4, "Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God." (NIV)
2 Corinthians 3:5, "Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes form God." (NIV)
Ephesians 2:10, "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." (NIV)
Additional Resources:
What Happens When Women Walk by Faith, by Lysa TerKeurst
Scriptures for Battling Fear, ETC Corner May 2004
Radically Obedient, Radically Blessed by Lysa TerKeurst


text: Blog Blog takeover with Cartoonopolis star Lewis Bray Ladies and gents, meet Lewis Bray Written by Lewis Bray The lovely people at Kirkgate Arts have asked me to write a blog post about myself, as I'm going to be bringing Cartoonopolis to Cockermouth on the 16th of June! A little about me I'm just a normal kind of actor bloke that is really interested in listening to people's stories. I feel that this is what makes us human: the stories that we tell and how we help inspire each other. It's really why I wanted to be an actor. I have a massive interest in hip-hop music (although I do not possess any rapping skills, ha). I was a part of the Liverpool Everyman's Young Everyman Playhouse (YEP) where I did my training as an actor. And this is where I earned the support of the Everyman's Ignition project to develop Cartoonopolis. How Cartoonopolis came about When I graduated from YEP I was awarded the Ignition funding. I approached two directors (Matt Rutter and Chris Tomlinson) at the Everyman to help me create Cartoonopolis. I remember saying that I wanted to give my brother a voice and create a platform to do this. I wanted to create this show not just to raise more awareness of autism but to really kick ass and bring a new positive outlook to it! I want to empower not only Jack but every person who is on the spectrum to be the best that they can be, showing them that it's okay to not be afraid to use their voice. For too long people like Jack have been told, "Well you can't because you're on the spectrum". I just couldn't stand it anymore. I honestly was just fed up of seeing, not only my family, but countless families getting trodden on. I had to write something to help people understand autism better and bring people together to start to create the change we want. Getting creative That's when the creative work all began... We spent months researching and developing the project meeting many different people. When Matt and Chris first came to the house, after the introductions were done, I remember Matt mentioning he might be looking for a tent for the summer. My Dad offered to sell them our tent and various other household items to go along with it. I think it was at this point Matt and Chris where sold on doing the project! We then spent hours in Jack's imaginary world asking him how he wanted his story to be told. And with all that wealth of information we set to writing the play. The response Since the start of the project we have had an outpouring of messages on social media, saying how much they were inspired by the show. Families, doctors, nurses and teachers have all messaged me telling me how they are going to change their practice towards autism and disability in general. I also had a message from one family, saying that they sat in the car after the show and their son had said, "Is that all that you go through for me?" and his sister said, "I'm so glad I'm autistic because it helps me understand my brother in a way nobody else can." I can't tell you how incredible messages like this are to me and the team. One young man came with his Mother to the show, who, like Jack, is autistic and has a love for cartoons and an American accent. I could hear him half way though the show say "THIS SHOW IS JUST LIKE ME!" It was a very special moment for me. I sat and spoke to him after the show and as he went to get his coat his mum said "Thank you for helping him understand." >>> Huge thank you to Lewis for doing a great job with our first guest take over. Grab your tickets now to see the show live here at the Kirkgate on the 16th June at 8pm. Don't miss it!


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In series:Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes: Peer Reviewsview more titles
Published on March 16, 2015
This report contains the 2014 "Phase 2: Implementation of the Standards in Practice" Global Forum review of the Cook Islands.
The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is the multilateral framework within which work in the area of tax transparency and exchange of information is carried out by over 120 jurisdictions which participate in the work of the Global Forum on an equal footing.
The Global Forum is charged with in-depth monitoring and peer review of the implementation of the standards of transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes. These standards are primarily reflected in the 2002 OECD Model Agreement on Exchange of Information on Tax Matters and its commentary, and in Article 26 of the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and on Capital and its commentary as updated in 2004, which has been incorporated in the UN Model Tax Convention.
The standards provide for international exchange on request of foreseeably relevant information for the administration or enforcement of the domestic tax laws of a requesting party. "Fishing expeditions" are not authorised, but all foreseeably relevant information must be provided, including bank information and information held by fiduciaries, regardless of the existence of a domestic tax interest or the application of a dual criminality standard.
All members of the Global Forum, as well as jurisdictions identified by the Global Forum as relevant to its work, are being reviewed. This process is undertaken in two phases. Phase 1 reviews assess the quality of a jurisdiction's legal and regulatory framework for the exchange of information, while Phase 2 reviews look at the practical implementation of that framework. Some Global Forum members are undergoing combined – Phase 1 plus Phase 2 – reviews. The ultimate goal is to help jurisdictions to effectively implement the international standards of transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes.
Key Findings
The Cook Islands was rated as Largely Compliant. The Cook Islands has adequate laws requiring the availability of and access to information. In practice, the Cook Islands has effective systems in place for the monitoring and enforcement of these obligations. The Global Forum recommends that the Cook Islands clarify its legislation governing the maintenance of underlying accounting records and to monitor the effectiveness of the new accounting record keeping obligations. The Cook Islands has answered all requests for information from treaty partners in full and timely manner and peers are very satisfied with the Cook Islands as an exchange of information partner. Given that the Cook Islands has received a relatively small number of requests in the review period, the Global Forum recommended that the Cook Islands monitor its exchange of information capacity. For further information on the exchange of information practice of The Cook Islands and to read the full report click here.


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What is the affiliate marketing?Well, I think the definition of the affiliate marketing is not so important to us. A clear concept on affiliate marketing is the most important thing to be a successful affiliate marketer. Still if you want to know the definition then here we go-
According to Wikipedia, the affiliate marketing is-
Affiliate marketing is a type of performance-based marketing in which a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought by the affiliate's own marketing efforts.Now the conception is- in affiliate marketing, people will earn a certain amount of commission by promoting or selling other's products (called affiliate products) over the internet.
Therefor the first lesson we should learn to get into the affiliate marketing is- how to sell other's products over the internet;
It is the fundamental and the most vital task to establish a successful affiliate marketing business.
Selling other's products on the internet;In order to sell other's products using the internet, we should always remember that- Customer and seller never meets each other face to face on the internet. A customer always considered three things before buying a product using the internet.
1. Quality 2. Price 3. Security
So, before going to sell a product you need to be sure that your selected product will pass those three tests.
After that, you have to make convince your customer to buy the product from you, not from the merchant site directly! To perform this task, you may write a good content bout your product like- product reviews or something like that. It is best to have a blog or website to perform that task.
And finally you have to apply a seance in choosing your affiliate products by targeting your customers.
Remember! Your first step will decide the future of your business...


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8 Dec 2008, 8:37 AM
I'm getting the cannot have "'<' character" error which means I have a conflict with my jsb file and the one from SVN. I have a ".mine" file now too. How do I rectify this?
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Psalm 46 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)
46 1 A song of triumph or thanksgiving for the deliverance of Jerusalem, after Sennacherib with his army was driven away, or some other like sudden and marvelous deliverance by the mighty hand of God. 8 Whereby the Prophet commending this great benefit, doth exhort the faithful to give themselves wholly into the hand of God, doubting nothing but that under his protection they shall be safe against all the assaults of their enemies, because this is his delight to assuage the rage of the wicked, when they are most busy against the just.
To him that excelleth upon [a]Alamoth, a song committed to the sons of Korah.
1 God is our [b]hope and strength, and help in [c]troubles, ready to be found.
2 Therefore will not we [d]fear, though the earth be moved, and though the mountains fall into the midst of the sea,
3 Though the waters thereof [e]rage and be troubled, and the mountains shake at the surges of the same. Selah.
4 Yet there is a [f]River, whose stream shall make glad the City of God: even the Sanctuary of the Tabernacles of the most High.
5 God is in the midst of it: therefore shall it not be moved: God shall help it [g]very early.
6 When the nations raged, and the kingdoms were moved, God [h]thundered, and the earth melted.
7 The Lord of hosts is [i]with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
8 Come and behold the works of the Lord, [j]what desolations he hath made in the earth.
9 He maketh wars to cease unto the ends of the world, he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear, and burneth the chariots with fire.
10 Be [k]still and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the heathen, and I will be exalted in the earth.
11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
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I feel better now, not only because I can still claim some sort of ambiguous moral superiority by not using a word that I loathe, but also because I have acknowledged that the word exists, which makes me fair and balanced. Thanks, Rebecca, for making me see the error of my ways.
So healthful is not one of my favorite things. But being healthy is. I just love it. So I set a healthy goal for myself in order to increase my daily amount of health: try to eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day. This is so much harder than it sounds, but I am making a healthy effort.
In other favorite things news, Team in Training running starts tomorrow! This is a favorite thing for a number of reasons:
- It involves running. Enough said.
- Meeting new people! I cannot wait to meet other people who are training for a marathon or a half-marathon!
- It is raising money for research on Leukemia and Lymphoma. Don't forget that you can be a part of this too, just click here!


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Michigan mom charged with mutilating son's corpse
DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan woman charged with mutilating and illegally removing a corpse after her 32-year-old son's body parts were found in bags along two rural roadways was his legal guardian when he died, a judge told The Associated Press Monday.
Donna Scrivo petitioned Macomb County's probate court last May for "temporary guardianship on an emergency basis because her son was suicidal and despondent over the illness of his father," who later died, Probate Judge Carl Marlinga said.
"The original hearing had two clinical certificates from doctors stating he did suffer from psychosis and that he was a danger to himself, and that he had expressed suicidal thoughts," Marlinga said. "There was obviously sufficient evidence to consider emergency guardianship.
"He consented to having a guardian appointed and his preference that it would be his mother."
Marlinga isn't involved in the criminal case against Donna Scrivo, who was arraigned Monday in St. Clair Shores District Court.
The mutilation charge is a felony carrying up to 10 years in prison upon conviction. The second charge, removing a body from the place where death occurred, is a one-year misdemeanor.
Prosecutors said Ramsay Scrivo's mother filed a missing person's report on Jan. 27, claiming he had left his St. Clair Shores home and failed to return.
Three days later, someone reported seeing a woman dumping trash bags from an SUV along roadsides in China and St. Clair townships in St. Clair County, about 50 miles northeast of Detroit.
Police found body parts inside the bags. The FBI later identified the body as belonging to Ramsay Scrivo through fingerprints.
A cause of death has not been released.
Surveillance video from a business near where the bags were found showed Donna Scrivo was in the area at the time, a prosecutor said during her arraignment Monday.
A search of the man's home in St. Clair Shores found "blood evidence" and "bleach stains," the prosecutor said.
District Judge Mark Fratarcangeli on Monday ordered Donna Scrivo held on $100,000 bond and said he would appoint an attorney for her. Her next court date is Feb. 11. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 14.


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Hi for four years now I have been in so much pain , Pnduel nerve entrapment, this mean for me and others like me we have pelvic pain so when you sit down you are in so much pain.
I have had several types of medication now I am taking 300 mg Gabapentin 3 times a day , today is my big increase on this drug.
I recently found on line that Tameside Hospital is the best place for nerve ending pain and so now I have started new injections there.
Its hard to explain to people (so I dont ) so here I feel I am not alone anymore as lots of people just understand pain ,, we may have different types of pain but its awful in many ways .
I am waiting to visit friends but cant do long journeys and panic is wedding are coming up etc , they thought of the sitting its scary.
I wonder if anyone else does have the same type of pain I have.
I walk every day and no pain there , standing very little pain odd I know unless you are one of the rare people like me if have this .
Only two consultants in England deal with this type of pain , so thin on the ground.
And has my new consultant told me its very hard to treat and that was from someone who is dealing with this .


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RV Tenant's Past Sours Mayor on Tax Phase-In
July 12, 2010 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on RV Tenant's Past Sours Mayor on Tax Phase-In
Allan Kauffman, mayor of Goshen, Ind., announced Friday afternoon (July 9) that he was vetoing a tax phase-in approved for local businessman Carl Van Gilst after the facts of his proposed tenant's criminal history came to light in the days following the Goshen City Council's decision, the Goshen News reported.
"The reason that I'm vetoing it is because in the resolution, it states that one of the findings that's in the state statute that the council has to make is that the jobs being promised can be reasonably expected to happen," Kauffman said, "and I have to question that had the council known everything before the meeting that they're learning now, would they have decided that they could reasonably expect these jobs to occur."
The mayor said that if Van Gilst still wants to pursue the phase-in and the council wants to override the veto or reconsider the phase-in in another fashion, members would at least have more information with which to make their decision.
"If they still decide to give the tax abatement, I won't stand in the way of that," Kauffman said.
Van Gilst's proposed tenant, Ray Belcher, 50, who recently relocated from Goshen to Warsaw, was convicted in 2008 of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his last company, Sturgis, Mich.-based Cikira RV. As part of his sentence, Belcher was ordered to pay more than $652,000 in restitution and barred from having any debt, either through credit cards or loans, and must even use a pre-paid cell phone.
Belcher said Friday he has worked out a payment plan and is not worried that it might interfere with his abilities to create a successful new company.
"Everything was taken into account with the business plan, and if anything, this will aid my ability (to pay the restitution)," Belcher said.
Belcher said his past has not and will not cause any problems and has no problem with the public knowing about it.
"I think people deserve to know," he said. "And as far as vendors that I have talked to and dealers that have known me from the past, they are aware of my background and it doesn't seem to affect their wanting to do business with me.
"Probably the majority of those people I've done business with for more than 20 years and they continue to offer support."
City Council president Tom Stump said he is willing to look at the issue of Belcher's ability to create the 25 jobs and investigate it further. Should the council hear positive information, he said, he could support still awarding the phase-in.
"We need to have somebody tell us — that's knowledgeable about these things — that yes, under these circumstances, this man stands a good chance of succeeding in this business or no, he doesn't," Stump said. "At this point, I don't know who that person would be."
Stump said he suggested both to Van Gilst and to Goshen City Council member Darryl Riegsecker that if Van Gilst would provide a gentleman's agreement or promise to return the money to the city and other taxing units if the jobs are not created, it would make supporting the phase-in much easier.
"If he would be willing to do that, I think that would provide an incentive for the council to go ahead and overturn the veto or provide another resolution," Stump said.
Riegsecker is Van Gilst's stepson and also the acting Realtor for the 2502 Dierdorff Road property. He was absent at the last council meeting and said he wouldn't have voted on the issue even if he was there due to a conflict of interest.
Riegsecker was notified of some of Belcher's history by Goshen city attorney Larry Barkes before Tuesday's council meeting with the intention of having him relay the information to Van Gilst. None of the information, however, was mentioned at the meeting.
"I didn't bring anything up because I was out of town during the meeting and I didn't know whether the attorney was going to say anything or not, what they were going to bring up," Riegsecker said. "We really didn't know a whole lot. We knew he spent some time in jail for embezzlement, but to me he served his time, he got out of jail. So are you guilty your whole life?"
Riegsecker said what people need to understand most is that the phase-in is for Van Gilst, not for Belcher.
According to Kauffman, the reason Barkes didn't mention anything at the meeting was because with the limited information available at that time, he didn't feel it was the city's responsibility to insert itself between two private individuals and their agreement.
"Now maybe if we had known everything ahead of time, Larry might have felt differently about that. I don't know," Kauffman said.
Stump said he will take the weekend to think more about the issue before calling the other council members to find out how they each feel.
"Maybe we need a special meeting to work some of these things out," Stump said. "Maybe the council members feel so adamant against it and there's no need to investigate it further. I haven't talked to anyone but Darryl and I haven't thought it through completely."
For Belcher, the mayor's decision to veto the phase-in was not a negative since the council would be looking deeper into the issue.
"I think that's fantastic, I really do," he said.
Belcher said his main problem is that the focus is not where it should be, in his opinion.
"The Goshen City Council made a positive move to bring business to the Goshen community and … it's unfortunate that things would focus on me and not the importance of what happened at the City Council," he said. "It is my past, and I think there will be some fantastic things that come out of it."
Vixen to Start Production by Summer's End
January 25, 2010 by Bob Ashley · Comments Off on Vixen to Start Production by Summer's End
Vixen Composites LLC, a sister company to privately held Dicor Corp., Elkhart, Ind., plans to start manufacturing lightweight composite side panels and structural components for the RV and other industries by the end of summer.
"Our intent was to determine if we could scale up technology to a size that had applications in not only the RV industry but other markets that use similar structural and aesthetic components," said Dicor President Gregg Fore, who also is president of Vixen.
Vixen last week received $224,000 in property tax abatement over five years from the Elkhart City Council. Approval of the tax abatement also made Vixen eligible for $320,000 in state incentives, including tax credits and training grants.
Vixen, which will occupy a vacant industrial building on Elkhart's northwest side, will employ 34 people by 2012 after $6.1 million in equipment is installed later this year.
"It's all about being lightweight," Fore told RVBUSINESS.com. "The target was to be 10% lighter than current product that is being used. On wall panels, we've exceeded that target."
He said Vixen sidewalls will be marketed to RV manufacturers and others that make high-gloss finished products.
"The same basic product that can be produced off this equipment has applications in the marine industry, step van and commercial truck markets and the military," Fore said. "The common denominator is that it's a lightweight structural product that has no wood, will not absorb water and will not mold. It fits a lot of applications because of that. There are identifiable differences between this product and what other products do."
Installation of equipment will be completed by the end of the second quarter.
"It is primarily existing technology that has been scaled to a size with some new technology mixed in," Fore said. "We don't know that any company anywhere is producing it on this scale. If we had found someone who was, we would have bought the company."
Dicor is a supplier of synthetic roofing and related components to the RV industry in addition to decorative wheel covers. Another "associated" company, United Shade LLC, manufactures and distributes interior window coverings to the RV industry while another company, Alta Resources LLC, markets windshield wipers for the construction and agricultural markets along with remote motor controls.
Yet anothr Dicor-assocated firm, Seal Design LLC, designs and distributes a wide variety of sealant products to the step van and RV builders.
All Dicor-affiliated companies are located in Elkhart.
"If you look at our products, you don't see a lot of them that are related," said Fore, who is on track to become chairman of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) in October. "We look for opportunities in markets that we understand and then find the right people and partners to move ahead."


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I also managed to finish my February sweater over the weekend:
OK, it is a baby sweater, but it still counts. I made it as a shop sample for Pleasant Run Peddlers, to showcase the yarn (Brown Sheep Serendipity Tweed, again for those who care). It worked, too: I stopped in on Saturday to show the store owner, Linda, my progress and someone immediately bought two skeins of the yarn to make the same sweater. I love, love, love this yarn, a cotton/wool blend, especially the way it worked up in all its tweedy goodness. I may have to make myself a sweater out of it, if I can find just the right pattern.
My apologies for the completely unimaginative and uninspiring pictures of my knitting. I try, I really do. But my camera (let's blame the camera, shall we?) always makes the right quarter of the frame out of focus. And it is absolutely pathetic at close-up shots. I spent the better part of thirty minutes trying to document the cuteness and perfect-matchingness of the Peter Rabbit buttons I found for the sweater. Here's my best result:
Yes, it does indeed appear that Peter is missing his right arm while shoving a carrot up his nose. You'll have to take my word for it (or stop by the shop yourself to see it in person) that the real buttons are considerably more charming than my camera would have you believe.