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I want you to win the election.
I want you to win because I think that the present administration is taking the United States of America down a path which Alexis de Tocqueville so eloquently described 200 years ago.
He said, "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the world's greatest civilizations has been 200 years."
You must remind the American people that we are not a democracy, we are a republic.
We are not 300 million people ruled by a single government in Washington D.C.; we are fifty sovereign republics united under a constitution which gives only limited, necessary powers to those who conduct the affairs of our national union.
You were the Governor of Massachusetts. Remind the American people that every state has its own history, its own economy, its own weather, its own people and its own politics.
De Tocqueville told us that there are two things democracies find hard to do: start wars and end them.
Remind us that our constitution was made to provide for the common defense, not to police the world, nor export western style democracy.
Tell it like it is: we can afford to maintain the strongest military force on the planet for our defense, but we cannot afford to underwrite the military occupation of hostile nations all around the world.
Have the courage and integrity to tell the American people that you will bring the troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan on your first day in office.
Have the courage to tell the American people that we need to reform our Congress; amend the constitution to prohibit omnibus bills, require that every bill address only one subject, require members to read what they vote for.
Governor, everyone keeps saying that this is the most important election in our lifetime.
It is not so important just because you are a more skilled and experienced executive than your opponent.
This election is important because we are inching down the road to become a one party nation, ruled by a political establishment with a collectivist mindset, abetted by a concupiscent media which coddles its heroes and impales dissenters with ridicule and scorn.
It the name of national security, your opponent assumes the power of life and death, maintains a Presidential kill list, authorizes indefinite detention of suspected troublemakers, and tolerates wholesale violations of the Bill of Rights.
You have to say so.
You have to tell us that when you take the oath of office to support and defend the constitution, you mean the constitution as it was written and ratified by the people, not some unwritten constitution that is supposed to have evolved because nobody objected.
This will be the most important election of our lifetime only if you make it a contest between a Republic and a Democracy.
A contest between freedom and collectivism.
De Tocqueville wrote: "Liberty cannot be established without morality, nor morality without faith."
Ronald Reagan fought for Christianity against Godless collectivism.
So should you, Governor, so must you.


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Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in America, killing about 600,00 people each year. Up 20% of these deaths could have been avoided if the person had made changes in their lives such as dietary changes. Living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to remain healthy and live longer. Another good way is to get a preventative health screening, such as one offered by Life Line Screening.
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Cardiovascular disease is called the silent killer for a reason. People don't even realize they have it because there can be no symptoms of it until it's progressed to the point that it's life-threatening. For some people the first indication is a fatal heart attack.
There are two ways that getting a Life Line Screening for this disease is important. First, their cardiovascular screen can catch the problem early during which time lifestyle changes and weight loss can go a long way towards preventing further problems. The other way is research has shown that even when the results of the screening are good people that have been screened nonetheless make healthy improvements in order to keep it that way.
Life Line Screening was involved in a study that had 3,000 individuals in it. Most of the people were women and additionally most were over the age of 50. The individuals in the study were split into two groups, those who had a cardiovascular screening in the past and the other group which had not. The point of the study was to see if motivation played a role in people making lifestyle changes.
The study showed that those who had a cardiovascular screening made better choices when it came to their health than those who had not. They were also motivated to keep doing so in the future. Furthermore, their test results didn't matter when it came to these motivations.
Life Line Screening is a company that was founded in Texas in 1993. They offer a wide range of health screening tests, not just for cardiovascular disease. People who attend one of their events can find out the current state of their health. After the event they receive a report which they can take to their primary care physician if any issues are uncovered. The three types of screens they offer at Life Line Screening are electrocardiograph, finger stick blood tests, and ultrasound screenings.
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Mathematical modelling is an established tool for planning and monitoring vaccination programmes. However, the matrices describing contact rates are based on subjective choices, which have a large impact on results. This paper reviews published models and obtains prior model probabilities based on publication frequency and expert opinion. Using serological survey data on rubella and mumps, Bayesian methods of model choice are applied to select the most plausible models. Estimates of the basic reproduction number R, are derived, taking into account model uncertainty and individual heterogeneity in contact rates. Twenty-two models are documented, for which publication frequency and expert opinion are negatively correlated. Using the expert prior with individual heterogeneity, R-0 = 6.1 [95% credible region (CR) 4.3-9.2] for rubella and R-0= 19-3 (95% CR 4.0-31.5) for mumps. The posterior modes are insensitive to the prior for rubella but not for mumps. Overall, assortative models with individual heterogeneity are recommended.
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Jess Glynne - I Cry When I Laugh
- Written by Zoe Wallbank
Jess Glynne has already established herself in the pop and dance genres, so, well... it's surprising that her debut album isn't even out yet! Released on August 21st, it contains the hits she's already known for such as 'Rather Be' with Clean Bandit on the deluxe version.
Glynne has become known for the big fun upbeat hits and there is no short supply of them on this album. Both 'Hold My Hand' and 'Don't Be So Hard On Yourself' have been singles and both are becoming massive hits. 'Gave Me Something' embodies this tone yet still tells a strong story through the lyrics "you found me hiding with my heart hanging on the wall"; as does 'You Can Find Me' which tells the story of a long distance relationship and contains lyrics like "I'll be your shadow when you leave alone", proving that she's not compromising her lyrics or talent for big hits.
Despite being full of big summer hits, this album still has emotional and heartfelt slower tracks. The opening track 'Strawberry Fields' is a short yet interesting opener, with an emotional but nostalgic tone to it. 'Take Me Home' is an emotionally charged track in which Glynne is asking for help and contains beautiful imagery lyrics such as "wrapped up so consumed by this hurt" and "will you take the wheel if I lose control." 'Why Me' and 'It's Ain't Right' are both tracks that are emotional yet the beat creates a more serious tone, the other tracks are largely still happy or about finding yourself, they have a tone of "It's going to be OK!" whereas these don't. The lyrics thus feel more heartfelt, in 'Why Me' the use of backing vocals creates the impression of her screaming out.
Another type of track are the tracks that have a throwback retro vibe such as 'Ain't Got Far To Go', 'Love Me' and 'No Rights, No Wrongs', they are all upbeat tracks and add something new and refreshing to the album.
The deluxe edition of the album is 20 tracks long, and can feel just too long, it seems as though she has tried to include her whole discovery into one album. However, a lot of the tracks have already been successful in their own right and don't need to be included again, which makes the album appear even longer.
Overall, it's a really good album. Glynne has established herself well and the album is what you expect to hear from her: big summer hits with emotional lyrics.


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I see the stars shining brightly at night.
They are so bright they light up the night sky.
Brighter than city lights they spread apart.
Distancing each other like people do.
Stars bring together romantic date nights.
They always bright people close together.
Glitters sparkle in the eyes of loved ones,
Giving off the effect of joy to all.
Wishing on the brightest star for some hope,
Believing that something new will happen.
Every night we all look up to the sky,
As we count every star shining to bright.
We try to count as many stars as we can,
Before their brightness fades into darkness.


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45 percent of customers say they're more likely to visit businesses that respond to their reviewsOnline Reviews Survey
The de facto assumption is that a promotional effort will bring your business positive results in the realms of branding, profit, and online reputation.
By and large, these assumptions are well-based, and the majority of businesses benefit tremendously from any type of promotional outreach, where basic considerations have been taken to guarantee the delivery of goods or services offered in the promo, in a manner that meets or exceeds customers' expectations, and without thoughtlessly impacting your overall revenues.
Read our case study visiting how social deals can impact your online reputation.
Sometimes, however, things go wrong, and when they do, expect for your customers' voices to snowball into a social media and online reputation disaster. If you are planning a promo and want to have all your bases covered, or you found this article while looking for the means to handle a PR crisis playing out in third-party review sites, social media, and the press, then we want to give you some preemptive advice as well as tried and true ways to handle a crisis once it happens. Join us as we explore how to avoid and how to handle a promo gone wrong.
Assess Your Delivery Capacity and Worst-Case Scenario Before Rolling a Promo
Just because you receive a pitch for a social promo through a third party, or you just saw a competitor do a promo, it does not mean you can follow suit.
Before you push a promo with added value or lowered pricing structure, measure your financial and operational capacity to deliver what you are promising, while maintaining the highest quality standards and without breaking the bank.
If you have been in business for a while, then you probably remember the cautionary tale of the cupcake Groupon gone wrong. Sit down with your operational and financial team, and estimate how a promo is likely to affect you if you have a high redemption rate. In a similar vein, don't make profit assumptions based on a promo unless you have historical data to support it.
Don't Corner Yourself: Include Small Print
If you are rolling a promo, then make sure you spell out the terms and conditions in a way that is clear, fair, and provides your business a way out should you experience challenges executing as promised. Include redemption alternatives and, if necessary, the option of full face-value refund to ensure a customer does not feel double-crossed by your business.
Avoid a Culture of Loss Leader-Based Promos
Unless you have sufficient consumer data to support the value of a promotion, where your business stands to lose money or barely break even, try to avoid it as much as possible. A well-designed promo includes terms that require the customer to engage with a variety of products and services at regular price in order to obtain the promotional service or goods.
By forcing transactional diversity, you reduce the risk of impacting your bottom line. There will certainly be occasions where there is marketing value in losing revenue, such as when you are introducing a new product or brand. In this case, the loss should be adjudicated to your marketing budget, and your success should not be measured directly by revenue. Instead, you should look for metrics of engagement to better understand the impact of your promo. Let us reemphasize that loss-leader promos cannot be the totality of your long-term promo and marketing strategy.
Google Yourself at the First Sign of Crisis
Now that your promo is rolling, if you suspect something has gone wrong, be on alert and continuously conduct searches in association with your business. If someone is talking about you in a negative light, then you want to be the first one to know about it in order to quickly engage in corrective actions. Whether it is a blogger or the press, you need to understand the severity of the message in order to properly address it operationally, and to take care of the customers already impacted by it.
Always Have Real-Time Review Monitoring Tools in Place
You might think we are asking you to duplicate tasks by Googling yourself and having tools for online review monitoring, but the reality is that when it comes to crisis management, time is of the essence. A well-designed, comprehensive review monitoring platform like ReviewTrackers will allow you to efficiently tackle customer-generated opinion where it is most likely to happen. With features like HootSuite integration, you can get real-time alerts to your mobile while remaining engaged in operational matters.
Be Honest: Your Customers May Just Cut You a Break
It is a well-known fact that when it comes to small businesses, local customers appreciate integrity above all. Don't try to hide the reality of things. Sometimes, a little transparency can buy you a ton of rapport, and many of your regulars will even cut you a break. Don't underestimate the value of relational integrity if you are dealing with a promo gone wrong.
Don't Hide Your Head in the Sand
The crisis will not disappear by hiding it, or hiding from it, or simply ignoring the facts. Take a deep breath and tackle the situation one customer at a time. Make customer commitment and resilience your motto, and just make the next move. Many businesses have failed, not by having a promo gone wrong, but rather by having a case of paralysis when it came to dealing with the snags.
Engage with Customers at a Personal Level and Provide Viable Solutions and Alternatives
As a businessperson, you might be evaluating the crisis as a collective concept, but we ask you to make sure you don't collectivize the situation. Treat each customer affected by the shortcomings of your promo at a personal level, and find solutions and alternatives that make sense to the individuals. Do not use templates when it comes to review responses, and whenever possible, contact the customer privately to offer remedy and options to right a wrong.
Keep Track of Your Successes and Failures and Optimize Future Promos Based on Your Learnings
Entrepreneurship is about learning. A promo gone wrong can be extremely costly and discouraging, but let's look at it from the bright side. Take note of the details and learn from them. In the same way, you need to take a look at your most successful promos and identify how they have positively impacted your revenue, brand reach, and online business reputation. Whenever possible, you should seek to eliminate the bad and duplicate the good as you work toward optimizing your business processes in a way that is both sustainable and scalable.


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Welcome to Carpets & Rugs of New Zealand
Creating New Zealand's finest Rugs & Carpet since 2002.
Since 2002, 'Carpets & Rugs of New Zealand', CRONZ, has been creating magic with Pure New Zealand Wool, right here on our back doorstep in Cantebury. The sheep are virtually up the road, and with a bit of genius, modern technology and old-worldly craftsmanship, rugs and carpets are made to the world's highest standard.
That's how we do things in Kiwiland.
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The Prosecutor's Office is committed to vigorously prosecuting crimes against elderly citizens. Protecting our community's most vulnerable members is a top priority. That's why we're pleased to announce that a budget increase has led to the expansion of our Elder Abuse Unit, allowing for us to prosecute all types of cases involving elderly victims.
NEWS: Prosecutor's Office secures grant to fight elder abuse
Pierce County has been awarded $370,985 from the Department of Justice, which Deputy Prosecutor Erika Nohavec was instrumental in securing, to support a comprehensive approach to addressing elder abuse. The Prosecutor's Office, which secured one of nine nationwide grants, is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies and victim service organizations to increase and strengthen training, form a community response team and access to victim services.
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Particularly Vulnerable Victims
These cases require special attention because of the vulnerability of the victims. The elderly are often targeted because they are trusting, have declining health and memory, and are hesitant to report abuse.
Teaming Up for Justice
Our office has seen an increase in case referrals from police. This doesn't mean, though, that crimes against the elderly are on the rise. Rather, it tells us that our community awareness efforts are working. Law enforcement is better trained and equipped to respond to elder abuse, so we receive more cases to prosecute.
The Elder Abuse Unit has been building a network of professionals including doctors and nurses, financial experts and police officers, to provide assistance in their cases. The professionals contribute to a deeper level of investigation than would typically be necessary in cases involving non-elderly victims. For example, by doing an in-depth analysis of an elderly victim's bank accounts and spending history, investigators might discover that the victim was frugal and routine with his/her money until meeting the suspect. Prosecutors can use this research to help dispute a claim by the suspect that the victim knowingly gave the suspect large sums of money.
Heavy Penalties
In a recent case, the 74-year-old defendant volunteered to serve as the protective payee for a 65-year-old developmentally disabled man after his previous payee was caught stealing. She used her position of trust to steal approximately $8,000 from the victim. Much of the money was used to pay the defendant's bills and to take a trip to Disney World. Our Elder Abuse Unit took the case to trial and the defendant received a sentence of 26 months in prison.
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21 March, 2013
So, while I was away, I've been listening to some new shows via Mixcloud. Neil Debham (of Broken Shoulder) turned me on to the wonderfully eclectic Crow Versus Crow, while an offhand tweet from Rough Trade led me to their weekly Counter-Culture program. From these stellar shows - and, as usual, from Dandelion Radio - come today's diverse selection.
Laurence Made Me Cry – the brainchild of Jo Whitby, Welsh songstress and producer. Her first LP, Diary of Me, is what one might consider "folktronica", that curious combination of heartfelt songwriting fused with electronic touches. In this album, though, these dashes of synth – where they occur – serve only to supplement, even enhance, the magic already present in Whitby's earnest, unadorned voice. Her wide-eyed wonder – most present in her precious single, "Between Destinations" – is absolutely refreshing: "Is it only me / that wonders through the window / just how magical this world can be?"
Besides, hardly every track is tinged with keyboards; "All That Patience Brings", the opener, features crisp and trickling acoustic guitars, and the serene "Last To Know" glows with beautiful backing vocals and is underscored by a simple piano line.
Where it does occur, though, the electronic aspect of Laurence lends intriguing texture and atmosphere, without stealing the spotlight. "Paper Chains" is a fantastic example – an odd static sound provides an irregular beat that grows and drives the chorus, yet does not obscure the lovely guitar pickin' underneath. And there's the surprising "Blentot a Moi", sung in French and accented by playful trumpets. Yet the most impressive track, at least to me, must be "The Intelligent Mr. Toad", a swirling and uplifting tune interlaced with a babbling stream of analog sound.
Diary of Me is available on Laurence's Bandcamp page as both a pay-what-you-want digital download and (what I'm saving my monies for) a £9 digipak.
UPDATE: If you did as I asked and bought that digipak, you are now the proud owner of a rare album. This issue contained a misprint, so Jo re-released the LP in jewel cases.
Helicopter Quartet - Trailblazers of the soundscape into unknown realms of your brain. Oh, yeah. This is experimental, all right, but don't think for a moment that Helicopter Quartet's self-titled EP is merely "ambient". Hell, no. "Frida" starts innocently enough – until 50 seconds in, when a burst of electric violin shatters the calm. Seconds later, however, a waltz of sweet fiddles emerges from the wreckage. This is what Helicopter Quartet excels in: shattering expectations, abandoning form, and shifting moods swiftly and violently.
For the most part, though, this EP does create an atmosphere – tense, alien, remote, and far below the surface of the planet. For nearly four minutes, the violin in "Afternoon Nightmare" whines and hums a singular note, while an eerie echoing sound peals out from a deep abyss. As the tune progresses, a quiet acoustic strum yields to a mammoth electric beast, and a shrill sound trills out with increasing agony. Sounds like the perfect soundtrack for a chilling Lovecraft tale, no?
These, and two other mind-displacing tracks, can be found on Helicopter Quartet's Bandcamp page. It's yet another pay-what-you-want EP – but a quality headtrip like this is worth more than a few quid!
Parquet Courts – After hearing these dudes on heavy rotation for about nearly two weeks on my local radio station – and THEN hearing them yet again on Rough Trade's Counter-Culture program – I realized that a write-up was inevitable. Parquet Courts is a slice of Americana DIY, drawn from the likes of the Minutemen, Camper Van Beethoven, and Sonic Youth. Tight beats, irreverent vocals, and mischievous riffs dominate their first proper LP, Light Up Gold. A solid release, I guarantee ya – its devil-may-care energy is crazily addictive.
All throughout, Parquet Courts delivers strong, memorable melodies, supplemented by brilliantly lazy observations and satire. From the get-go, "Master of My Craft" sets the mood, with its deliberately recalcitrant "Fuh-get about it!"s. "Stoned and Starving", a rambunctious track about, well, being stoned and starving, already sounds like a bona fide classic. "Light Up Gold II" and "Disney P.T" are also hilariously rambunctious.
Elsewhere, though, there's the more low-key "N Dakota", a rumbling satire of the pastoral state. "No Ideas" is another slow highlight, with a ridiculous contrast between the wistful verses and the jerky chorus. The true standout of the album, however, may indeed be the closer "Picture of Health", with its heavy-handed riffing and longing vocals.
Having listened to this album yet again, I think I understand why Parquet Courts has enjoyed so much attention – it harkens back to a simpler rock ethos, the ol' "slacker" mentality which seems to have receded in the indie soundscape. Hop over to their Bandcamp page and see what you think; if you love it, buy the digital download for $9.
If you REALLY love it, hunt down the CD release - it's been selling like hotcakes at respectable record label stores everywhere.


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Work, School and Community : Make sure emergency procedures are in place for your workplace or school.
Talk to your employer about emergency plans for the building where you work. Think about other places that you and family members regularly spend time, like your child's school. Talk to administrators at those places about their emergency plans as well.
Ways to be safe at work and school:
- Make sure evacuation routes and tornado shelter locations are marked on a map and posted in the building.
- Hold emergency training and drills.
- Help create an emergency kit for the facility.
- Know where fire extinguishers and Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located.
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A Call to Action for Mathematics Leaders
It's TIME-Themes and Imperatives for Mathematics Education is a mathematics leadership framework that articulates a set of leadership imperatives and presents a systemic framework to convert our shared vision into a reality of consistently high levels of mathematics learning for all students. The framework summarizes the imperatives that constitute the call to action for successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) and high levels of student achievement.
This call to action provides the focused leadership strategies, resources, and insights necessary to significantly improve the productivity of the mathematics education system. Our mathematics leadership actions must:
- impact every student and every teacher in every classroom
- build the capacity of both people and systems
- follow the guiding mantras that this call to action is a joint effort and we can make a difference together
- recognize the systemic nature and interrelated components of the educational enterprise, and recognize that change of this magnitude takes time


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Centre High School will sponsor a benefit golf tournament April 26 at Herington Country Club golf course. It is a fundraiser for the sophomore class with proceeds going toward its junior prom.
The four-person scramble will begin at 9 a.m.
The entry fee is $45 per person or $180 per team and includes the green fee and lunch.
Prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third-place teams in each flight.
Individual side games will include longest drive, closest to the pin, and longest putt.
Mulligans will be available.
Registration deadline is April 23. Registration and checks payable to Centre High School may be sent to Greg Wyatt, Centre High School, 2374 310th Road, Lost Springs KS 66859.


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A FORMER police officer who "trawled social media" for under age victims has been found guilty of rape and a series of sick sex offences.
Officers who searched Mohammad Arshad's home found images of teenage girls on his phone and computer, along with social media messages he had sent to potential victims.
The Luton resident was found guilty of 17 charges, including nine counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, three of sexual activity with a child and two of meeting a child following sexual grooming.The vile sex attacker was also convicted of one count of rape, one count of causing a child to watch a sexual act and one count of paying for the sexual services of a child.
Deputy Chief Constable Mark Collins said: "This case shows how vigilant we must all be when it comes to social media and protecting our young people from harm.
"Mohammad Arshad effectively trawled social media sites for young girls, befriending them and grooming them in order to meet and then sexually abuse them for his own gratification.
Arshad was training to become a police officer in 2014 before he was suspended following the brave testimony of one of his victims.
The 35-year-old will face sentencing on April 15 for the crimes – which relate to 12 victims over the space of two years
Meanwhile Bedfordshire Police have reviewed their vetting process following the shocking revelations of twisted criminal activity within their ranks.
Collins added: "Once the allegations were passed to us, we were able to act quickly to arrest him and ensure he was remanded in custody and therefore unable to commit any further offences.
"We worked closely with Luton Borough Council to identify and safeguard potential victims and I would like to commend all of the girls who have given evidence in this trial for their incredible bravery to come forward and help bring Arshad to justice.
"Since this case we have reviewed our vetting policies and procedures in order to ensure they are as robust as possible to prevent anyone involved in criminality from joining the force and thus further protect the people we serve."
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Since 2013 we have worked with various partners including British Blind Sport, Tennis Foundation, Herts Sports Partnership, Cambridge City Council and Herts Sports Partnership. These projects have been aimed at both adults and children.
Inclusive PE event
Living Sport and Sandra King from Inclusive Sport, invited Vision 4 Growth to deliver a VI tennis session at Ivan Hoe School, Peterborough on Wednesday 23 November 2015.
It was a chance for PE teachers, parents and students to find out more about visually sport. Included in this event were Cambridge Dons (add link to Facebook page), Cambridge Cricket (add link to ws) and Blind Football (add roy email). British Blind Sport and Cambridge Sensory Services were also part of the event.
Project Ability
In conjunction with HD Herts Sports Partnership and Gosling Tennis Centre we ran a visually impaired tennis session for children in Stevenage.
A project lead by Broxbourne Council, this encourages children and young people to explore local activities. These are images from 2016.
Cambridge Disability Day
On a Saturday morning, a young persons disability group is offered within Cambridge. Over 20 youngsters took part in this event.
Support 4 Sight
In partnership with Support4Sight and British Blind Sport, Vision 4 Growth delivered a number of sessions at their Chelmsford based event.
Move week – The Dancing Gardner
Encouraging local residents to engage in various activities this project combined gardening and dancing.
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Youth Week with Broxbourne Council
Working in partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Foundation blind footballs and VI tennis was delivered to a number of youngsters.
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Ashley Judd recently responded to the criticism that she was facing in the media/celebrity blog sites/tabloids/magazines/everywhere. It was criticism not on her acting, choice of projects, humanitarian aid strategies, pursuit of a Masters degree, or various other actual activities. People were criticizing the 'object' that is Ashley Judd, the public face, and they were determining all the things that could be wrong, or surgically modified, or too fat. Judd has had enough. She writes:
"The Conversation about women happens everywhere, publicly and privately. We are described and detailed, our faces and bodies analyzed and picked apart, our worth ascertained and ascribed based on the reduction of personhood to simple physical objectification. Our voices, our personhood, our potential, and our accomplishments are regularly minimized and muted…. The dialogue is constructed so that our bodies are a source of speculation, ridicule, and invalidation, as if they belong to others—and in my case, to the actual public…"
Please read her response to the body policing and objectification here.
I know (and Ashley Judd knows) that celebrities are public faces and will thus face some criticism, but what is the source of that critique? What is the basis for ripping down famous women? Bodies. Faces. The flesh and bones that keep these women walking around. I am no supporter of celebrity worship or hype, but if we're going to do it, I so wish it revolved around what they did, not what they looked like. Judd would seem to agree. When celebrities speak out, they talk back to a culture that has done so much speaking for and about them. Using their fame to bring attention to the media's cruelty is so important.
Kate Winslet is also well known for calling the media on their unrealistic demands on women's bodies. When she was photoshopped outrageously, she said so and complained that, "I don't look like that and I don't desire to look like that." This kind of message is critical, because celebrities are so often trapped in the position where their bodies are policed harshly by the public as well as their employers, making their careers reliant on conforming to the beauty standard. Their conventional beauty is often what gets them fame and fortune to begin with. But if the winners of the beauty game are pointing out that it is rigged, that it is unfair, maybe it will be harder to deny. Maybe the rules will change. As people who both benefit and suffer under the current body standards, celebrities are uniquely placed to speak up. Now, if only we would all listen.


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After finishing eleventh in Melbourne (and promoted to ninth following Sauber's exclusion) Adrian Sutil spoke to Force India's website:
Q: There has been a lot to talk about this weekend. What's your overall verdict?
It was quite an interesting weekend, I think! Everybody thought it was going to be challenging with new tyres, the wing, all the buttons, and everything that you had to do. But it turned out to be a normal race as usual.
Q: What did you think of the Pirelli tyres?
The tyres worked very well, and you could even do a one-stop strategy and it really worked! I had a similar feeling when I was on the soft or hard, the tyre was just lasting and lasting. It was really good. It was surprising, but I think it was a good job from Pirelli. Let's see how it is in the next race in Malaysia. That's going to be a little bit different on tyres, with extreme heat and high speed corners it is always challenging.
Q: What was your own tyre strategy?
I did option/prime/prime. I felt very comfortable on the prime all weekend, I could switch them on really well, so I decided on that strategy.
Q: How would you sum up the team's weekend?
In general it was a good weekend for us. The car was not so bad. We expected the worst as the pace wasn't there in Barcelona during testing. But here it was much better in qualifying, and in the race both cars finished, so it was a good result in the end.
Q: How did things go from the start?
I lost a little in the first corner. It looked like I was going to gain a little bit, but in the end there was a bit of a mess! The fight for position got a little too close for me and I did not want to lose my front wing, so I had to back off, and I lost three or four places. Then I thought, 'OK, wait a few corners, they're going to eliminate themselves anyway,' and that's how it happened. There were three or four cars out of the race and I was there where I wanted to be. So from that point of view it was quite good. I've had quite a few shunts in the first corner here, and I know if you just try to stay in the race you're going to be well placed in the end.
Q: How did your race unfold after that?
It was OK, but I think I missed a position. I was fighting against Buemi at the beginning, once I fought past other cars. I was right behind him, and I went into the pits a lap later to have the extra lap advantage on new tyres. But the pit stop wasn't so good, as we lost around four seconds with a problem with the left rear. I went out of pits still in front of him, but with new tyres you're so slow in the first sector, and he passed me by going completely off track. Then Paul passed me, and I had to get past Paul again, and Buemi was gone.


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I am on Christmas break...so I'm not even going to try to forming paragraph-type thoughts. You get what you get and you don't get upset.
I'm basically tagging anyone who I have perceived has some interest in Narnia, however remote. So that status you liked or that comment you made or that conversation you heard me have or had with me on the subject is getting you a tag on this note. ;)
Anyway, here is a review (bullet-point style) of VoDT:
- The 1940's sequences were wonderful. Of course, I love all things 40's. There were some pretty funny moments involving Edmund and Eustace here, too. Georgie Henley's acting wasn't at its peak (she was definitely better later on), but the other two were great. And there's the first of two appearances by Susan in this sequence, so I am happy. :) <--that's a happy face.
-I loved the sequence when they actually go to Narnia through the portrait...very inventive.
-The Dawn Treader--the actual ship--was GORGEOUS. I would like to sail on it, please.
-I was sort of disappointed that Lucy didn't get any other costume than the pants and shirt she borrowed from Caspian...but Isis Mussenden (costume designer, obviously) did a great job making it look good on her.
-About the music: all I can say is that I miss Harry Gregson-Williams. David Arnold was a great composer, don't get me wrong--but I missed the original feeling the Gregson-Williams gave to the film. There were parts of the VoDT soundtrack that reminded me a little too much of Charlotte's Web. However, I was glad to hear that Arnold recycled the original Narnia theme (duuum, dum dum duuuum, dum dum dum dum dum duuum!) quite a bit. :)
-The new actors were stellar; they picked the perfect person for Eustace and Drinian was pretty awesome...in a Yul Brynner, kill-joy sort of way.
-Narnia-movie-haters-yet-fans will be relieved to know that, true to the book, Peter and Susan don't actually go back to Narnia.
-They did add a couple of themes to the plot, nothing too huge though. A green mist was the biggest one, laying seven swords was the other. If you think about the latter, though, it's not too far-fetched from the book, since it also involves seven things. They also 'added' on the theme of temptation, if you can call it an addition. There's plenty of temptation in the book.
-The special effects were good...for the most part. I think they changed the shape of Aslan's face and the color of Reepicheep's eyes, so I wasn't happy about that, but otherwise, they did a great job animating Coriakin's garden and house and all the various interesting creatures. All the creatures except....
-The Sea Serpent. They overdid it, IMHO. The battle with it was very intense, and the creature itself was gruesome and uuuuugly. If you see it in 3D, that is going to be a VERY frightening part (what a magnificent understatement that was....)
-Ramandu makes no appearance, but his daughter does. She is blue, and I thought she was a little dizzy. But then that might just be because all girls hate her anyway...
-Caspian was good...of course. Improved: hair, accent (especially accent...British now) and overall acting (according to some. I personally didn't have much of a problem with him in the first movie but that's just me. I guess ;).
-I'm not going to commit the grave offense of giving away a spoiler (in writing, anyway. I have told a couple people..) but a very important scene from the end of the book was left in...a scene you'd never have thought the secular world would cut in. One of the perks of having Michael Apted direct, maybe?
-I had to stick the word "epic" in here somewhere. Might as well be at the end as a summary. ;) Here: EPIC!
I have talked to a number of people and read some reviews ..if you didn't like the other two (I understand how a purist wouldn't like PC, I can't process how anyone could find sonething wrong with LWW), don't rule out Voyage of the Dawn Treader. People who hated the other two (especially PC) are saying that this one is a vast improvement. Go see it. It's so different from the other two that chances are, you'll surprise yourself and love it.
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Last month, London Society members had an exclusive tour of the Globe's Jacobean theatre, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Project Architect, Oliver Heywood of Allies and Morrison explained the challenges of authentically constructing an archetypal indoor Jacobean theatre within a shell built in the mid 1990s. Abi Spooner reports on the visit:
Backstage theatre tours are always fascinating, and this was one with a difference. Oliver Heywood of Allies and Morrison, who led the project to build a Jacobean theatre, delivered so many fascinating angles way beyond the theatrical.
When the reconstructed Globe was built at the end of the last century, architects allowed for an indoor theatre according to Inigo Jones's plans. It turned out, when this project started years later, that these original plans were actually designed by John Webb, his protege in 1668 – not a Jacobean! Each different element of the playhouse is based on architecture of the period – the arcades from the Bodleian, a Scottish painted ceiling destroyed by fire, and the shape of the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford.


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Gluten is the name given to the protein in wheat, rye, barley and oats. It is a composite name representing -
gliadin in wheat
hordein in barley
secalin in rye
avenin in oats
The current laboratory tests can only measure gliadin, hordein and secalin - not avenin as it is a slightly different protein.
When gluten free oats are discussed, it means they are free from wheat contamination (gliadin, hordein and secalin).
Avenin is an essential part of oats and will never be truly gluten free even if they are described as being gluten free.
Research by our patron Dr Robert Anderson has shown that approximately one in five people with coeliac disease react to pure, uncontaminated oats.
Since we cannot determine who is the one in five is who react to pure oats and we know that gut damage can occur even without symptoms, the advice of both Dr Anderson and Coeliac New Zealand is that oats should not be consumed. The only exception is if you receive a gastroscopy/biopsy before commencing eating oats, and after you have been consuming them for a time. This is currently the only test that can say whether it is safe for you to consume oats on a gluten free diet.
Note: Under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, oats and their products are not permitted in foods that are labelled gluten free.


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If you would like to get started in any of the breeds I have, please send me a message and I will let you know as soon as I have something available! If you are interested in using any of my bucks that are not up for stud, I probably forgot to put him up so just send me a reminder! I am willing to lower prices on rabbits for sale and stud if you are low on coins.
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Thursday, August 06, 2009
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booksM J Hyland lived in Melbourne long enough for us to call her "An Australian Author" and the book is published by Text. It cost me $36 in Melbourne to bring with me to read.
I hadn't read any by the time we got to Schiphol (Amsterdam) airport, possibly not the cheapest place in EU to buy books, where it was available for 16 euros = aus$27.50.
I do hope that extra 31% or $8.50 the Oz version costs for each book goes to the author as Tim Winton and others seem to suggest.
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The Resolutions Committee considers and formulates resolutions based upon the thinking and concern of the diverse membership, the recommendations of authorized units, and the deliberations and actions of the Delegate Assembly, committees and the Board of Directors. The committee also solicits and presents with recommendations to the Delegate Assembly resolutions which state the principles, policies and goals of the Association, and resolutions which direct action or state the position of the Association on educational matters.
Featured Member
Charlotte Mendoza, Chair (2021)
Linda Austin, Board Liaison (2020)
Members: Jalene Potter (2019); Craig Hammonds (2020), Angela Hooser (2020), Qiang "Andy" Cheng (2020), Tim Richards (2020); Justin Adcock (2021), Maika Yeigh (2021), Alicia Mendoza (2021)
ATE Position Framework and Resolutions
Members of the ATE Council of Unit Presidents, the ATE Legislative and Government Relations Committee, and the ATE Resolutions Committee collected resolutions passed by ATE prior to 2004 and developed a Position Framework. Following are links to resolutions that have been approved by ATE's Delegate Assembly from 2004 to the present. Number refers to the year the resolution was approved by the Delegate Assembly.


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Just 9 miles from downtown Chicago, the Oak Park Area is a popular destination for everyone from foodies to architecture buffs. But families shouldn't overlook this historically rich, conveniently located collection of communities when planning activities this summer: the Oak Park Area is brimming with museums, attractions and restaurants that offer memorable and engaging experiences for children, with plenty to relish for parents too. Here are the top sites for families to check out in and around Oak Park.
Brookfield Zoo | 8400 31st St, Brookfield IL
Brookfield Zoo is one of the most popular family-friendly attractions in all of Chicagoland. Home to more than 3,000 animals representing about 420 species, Brookfield Zoo inspires families every day with extraordinary connections to the world around them. Hands-on experiences, like the penguin encounters or the walks with wallabies, allow your kids to interact with animals like never before. Parents and children alike will love the largest indoor parakeet aviary in North America, where guests hand-feed hundreds of these yellow, green and blue birds. Other popular exhibits this year include Dinos & Dragons, featuring 17 roaring animatronic creatures and a chance to get up close to a real Komodo dragon. Fridays and Saturdays during the summer, see the zoo in a whole new light with live music, a beer garden and a dazzling laser show at Summer Nights.
Go Ape Treetop Adventure and Zip Line Course | 1100 Ogden Ave, Western Springs IL
See the lush Forest Preserves of Cook County with a birds-eye view at the Go Ape Treetop Adventure and Zip Line Course, a seven-acre park home to some of the most exhilarating outdoor experiences in Illinois. Catch your breath as you soar across five breathtaking zip lines. Let out a roar while swinging on the Tarzan rope, and don't look down as you traverse a suspended obstacle course. Scared of heights? The staff has helped hundreds of visitors conquer their fears while having a blast. There's also a Go Ape Treetop Junior course, which gives younger children the chance to experience the thrilling action a little closer to the ground. Please note: Go Ape is a seasonal attraction open to the public from April through November.
Hal Tyrell Trailside Museum of Natural History | 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest IL
Get back to nature at Hal Tyrell Trailside Museum of Natural History. Housed in a stunning mid-1870s Victorian mansion, the museum is nestled among live native animals, colorful local flowers and winding hiking trails for tykes and adults alike. Kids will love the captivating story time programs, building a fort amid the trees in the museum's yard, and exploring the oak woodlands and ponds that dot the banks of the Des Plaines River. After learning about the native flora and fauna, unwind next to the wildflower gardens with a picnic.
Oak Park Art League | 720 Chicago Ave, Oak Park IL
Get crafty this summer at the Oak Park Art League, located in the center of Oak Park's historic district and one of the nation's longest running non-profit arts organizations. Its dedication to art education allows the whole family to get hands-on and express their artistic side. Summer camps are offered for ages 5-13 and feature sculpting, painting, papermaking and metal working classes. Teens and adult classes include beginner's mixed media, watercolor painting, 2-D and 3-D fiber paintings, and sculpting, giving learners with a range of interests the chance to find their inner artist.
Galloping Ghost Arcade | 9415 Ogden Ave, Brookfield IL
No quarters are needed at the Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield. Your entry fee gets you and your family access to the largest video arcade in the world, named one of the state's top offbeat attractions by Best Things Illinois. Featuring nearly 600 arcade games spanning from the 1970s to 2000s, more than 180 world records have been set at the Galloping Ghost Arcade. Your kids will enjoy seeing what life was like before "Candy Crush" and "Angry Birds" on arcade hits including "Donkey Kong" and "Dungeons & Dragons." Relive your childhood with a round of "Frogger" and "Michael Jackson's Moonwalker," or bond with your kids in a "Mario Kart" race or a "Ms. Pac-Man" showdown.
Cernan Earth and Space Center of Triton College | 2000 Fifth Ave, River Grove IL
The Cernan Earth and Space Center of Triton College offers a literal out-of-this-world family experience. See the spacesuit worn by astronaut Gene Cernan on the Apollo 10 mission, one of the first space missions to orbit the moon. Admire the replicas of the Space Shuttle, the Apollo-Soyuz spacecraft and the Explorer 1 dangling overhead, and be swept away by the dazzling laser light show. The Cernan Earth and Space Center will also enthrall the little archeologists and paleontologists in your family with the Brachiosaurus bones display and the full-scale model of a prehistoric fossilized footprint. Don't forget the Tully Monster—a fish fossil and one of the most famous in Illinois because of its bizarre trunk-like snout and claw-like mouth.
Vault Escape | 3234 Harlem Ave., Riverside IL
Put your family's brainpower to the test at Vault Escape. Teams have 60 minutes to work together to figure out how to escape a themed locked room by finding hidden clues, decoding riddles and solving puzzles. Each room has a different theme accommodating between 2-8 players, and the hints are delivered in a story format to ensure everyone is engaged until the clock runs out. 15, 30, and 60-minute portable games are also available for larger groups, perfect for a family reunion or party!
Wonder Works Children's Museum | 6445 W. North Ave, Oak Park IL
Unleash your kids' creativity at the Wonder Works Children's Museum, a 6,400-sq.-ft indoor playground loaded with interactive games and activities. Watch them put on a play in the Lights, Camera, Action! exhibit, home to a working stage and kid-sized set. Take a seat and watch the show as your kids dance, sing and perform onstage, or admire their technical skills as they operate the spotlights and backdrops. The nearby Build It! exhibit allows them to develop their spatial awareness and cooperation skills while constructing cities and buildings with other children. Your kids will be so entertained, they won't realize they're learning!
Oak Park Conservatory | 615 Garfield St, Oak Park IL
The Oak Park Conservatory is a diverse and picturesque collection of exotic plants and wildlife, considered one of the top historical sites in Oak Park. See what's on display in the Fern Room with its rotating collection of aromatic orchids and begonias, take in the vibrant colors of the exotic flowers and palms in the Tropical Room, and warm up with the cacti and succulents in the Desert Room. Kids will relish interacting with the chatty parrots that call this conservatory home, while parents will appreciate free admission to visit.


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With the opening of SJ's Crawfish, you can now get Louisiana-style crawfish, boiled in a bag with spices, from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. There are several levels of heat. "Mild plus" gives a slight tingle but is still plenty flavorful, with a touch of cinnamon, says PegS. The crawfish are fresh and good quality.
Eight pounds of crawfish, a pound of clams, three sausages, and three ears of corn came to $124 before tip.
SJ's Crawfish
2335 Irving Street, San Francisco
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Jenni Lee can't wait to strip off for you!
Jenni Lee slides her hands down over her tight stomach!
Jenni Lee spreads those legs wide as she shows off her tits!
Jenni Lee slides those panties down over her ankles!
Jenni Lee knows you want to lick that twat!
Jenni Lee flips over to show off that mouth watering ass!
Jenni Lee loves to be the center of attention so when that camera starts rolling she just can't help herself from showing off! Just watch as she spreads those legs and starts to tease with that delicious tight pussy getting dripping wet!


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The evolution of a heart attack, by rosemary
Pay attention; this is important. It is a long post, but I hope just one person will read it through and realize they need to see a doctor.
In the beginning about 15 years ago it was high blood pressure. Then high cholesterol followed with triglycerides so far off the charts other lab values couldn't be read. A diet was followed and over the counter red yeast rice and niacin were added hoping to avoid those dreaded statin drugs. Lots of food label reading was done.
I felt good, was active and the cholesterol and triglycerides slowly went down.
Eventually.....I fell off the wagon and started eating things like pizza when I didn't feel like cooking. I could eat fettuccine and garlic bread three times a day.....I didn't but I could.
The first weird feeling happened in January or February; I didn't pay much attention. It was a weakness that ran across my chest to my shoulders and made my arms feel weak....it went away in a few seconds. No big deal. It happened several times after that but I didn't get nervous about it until I was in of all places....WallieWorld!!! I had to sign their electronic check gadget and there it was...the feeling. I couldn't hold the pen and when I finally wrote my name it looked like a squiggle. So, I started keeping track of the weird feelings.....May 13th, May 19th and the next day too. I was going to make an appointment to see the doctor; really, I was.
Tuesday we decided to go to PetSmart with the three dogs. Wesley needs a harness and Mimi needs canned food. We left at 1. Right before I went downstairs I had "indigestion." I took a big drink of sprizzly water...felt a bit better. By the time we were about 20 miles out of town the indigestion got worse. It was in my right breast and went through to my back. I thought my gallbladder was spasmodic and pissed off. But, I couldn't take a deep breath, I was coughing, the indigestion was horrible, I was sweating and antsy in the truck seat. About half way to the store I told Steve to pull into the 66-Conoco station. I wanted a root beer. Yup, that would fix this icky feeling. As soon as I stepped out of the truck I knew something was really wrong. I went into the mini-mart, got the soda and by the time I got back to the truck it felt like the proverbial elephant was sitting on my chest with a ton of bricks added.
I have never, ever felt pain like that; never been so afraid and Steve was in freak-out mode. Did anyone come over to see what was wrong? I was screaming that something bad was happening, Steve was trying to hold me up and dial 911 at the same time. No one came over or asked if we needed help.
The ambulance arrived in just a few minutes and I was hauled onto the gurney and whisked away. I couldn't breathe, I wanted to throw up, I was miserable. Half way to Kootenai Medical Center the ambulance stopped. I thought I was dying and they were just not going to take me the rest of the way. What they did was meet a Medi-Vac bus and the medic got into my ambulance and we were off again. I was given 4 aspirin to chew, NTG was sprayed under my tongue three times, I was stuck for IV's and given morphine. Nothing helped.
After I got into the ER I was pumped full of morphine without relief, met with the cardiac surgeon, had my clothes cut off, had a chest x-ray and was taken to the cath lab. I had my hoo-haa shaved, was wiped down with a cold blue liquid and given a push of Versed. Finally I was happy (yup, that Versed is happy juice alright) and didn't care that I was in the middle of what would be called a "moderate insult to your heart with moderate damage."
It was actually cool to watch the monitor as the dye was injected and the balloon inflated; two stents were placed. I didn't get to see that.
I spent one absolutely miserable night in the Cardiac Critical Care Unit with my cut off clothes under me, four blankets piled on my feet, a phone in the bed, various wrappers, needle sheaths and a tourniquet under my arm. I was not allowed to move, had to keep my right leg flat and straight and was told my incessant (my word) crying would put stress on the cath injection site.....so would coughing, sneezing, laughing (not much of that going on) and pretty much everything else but breathing. The man in the next room was confused and kept pushing his bedside table away from his bed into the wall. He actually managed to get it out the door and it hit a Pixis unit. The nurses kept putting it right back next to his bed.
I was transferred to the Progressive Cardiac Unit Wednesday morning. I arrived with a blood clot at that damn cath site and had to have pressure on it for hours and the flat crap was enforced once again.
Eventually I was able to get out of bed, eat what turned out to be pretty decent food and walk the halls to be sure my heart could handle the load with activity. I was discharged today.
It has been a miserable time. Here is what this event has left me with:
Anxiety about every little twinge I feel.
Fear of dying in horrible pain.
Never seeing Steve, my kids or grand kids again.
I still have a vessel that is 70% blocked....the doc is going to "watch" it for now and possibly do another cath in a month or so.
An appreciation for the little things; walking the dogs, seeing the ferns in the forest, being able to look out my bedroom window at 2AM and see trees, talk to my family on the phone, touch Steve when he is asleep.
Stupid and embarrassed that I was a nurse and absolutely knew better.
Food is not everything.
I am on those damn statin drugs after-all...plus prescription strength Niacin, more heart and blood pressure meds, potassium and big script bills.
My heart is fucked up and I could have prevented it by being an adult.
Luckily I never smoked and I don't drink or do drugs.
I can still sit at my computer and write a blog post.
Pay attention. It could happen to you.
Thank you to all of you that left comments. I love you and getting those comments on my cheesy, POS phone made my days so much better...you have no idea.


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Faith of Jesus Daily Devotional - Day 3
Previous Context: devotion:Matthew:1:18-25
Quoted resource: strongs 'G3097'
What is God doing?
- One thing/the same thing - Bring about the fulfillment of a HIS promise by a now well preannounced/described Messianic seed of Eve crushing the rule of Satan to set things right.
- At sometime previous had planted enough of the truth in a foreign religion to secure their awareness and watchfulness for HIS soon Messianic fulfillment.
- Using the testimony of local shepherds and foreign Magi to alert Shepherd-less Jerusalem to the birth of Messiah.
- Preparing to use the blindness/hardness of HIS chosen oracle carrying people as a vehicle of proof and transmission to the greater Gentile world as a whole.
What is man doing?
- Many things/all corrupt in some aspect - whatever is right in own eyes
- Manufacture a covering for self
- Using science, magic, astrology and mysticism as replacements for the "given" faith.
- Using even the truer forms of religion as a shield against the actual movement of God's intentions.
- Using political authority as a check against God's movement.
Just as the elite and religious of Jerusalem saw the caravan of Magi as an potentially troublesome intrusion, an invasion of something other, we can see Messiah's entrance (even as a speechless infant) as an invasion into the rule/headship of Satan. It is as a city and a captain that God's Eve seed has been sent to crush. But first, this Serpent must snap at His heel. By this coming venomous strike we prophetically know that the greater Messianic fulfillment is approaching near.
At this time Holy Jerusalem is the picture of what the slight of the deceiver can do even with the truest God given forms of faith given man's rebellious heart. It possesses all the appearances of it's intended holiness, all appearances of it's zeal and fanaticism, but it's heart is far from it's professed Lord. All signs should tell them that for more than 500 years they have been distant and off the mark. They see it though as the privilege inherent in God's election of their people to suffer such things, not as God's stern rebuke and sovereign preparation.
The world at large is in no better of a state. It soon will be no less repelled by the present occurrence of Christ. Having long observed though what God has in times past done upon and through HIS chosen nation/having some acquaintance with what had been long prophesied/having strongly observed this people's hardness and hypocrisy/disbelief and murmur against the very God that they profess, well some Gentiles in this present dark world will see what is obviously a much different light and become convinced that it is of God's hand; they will be drawn of God to follow this now infant child soon resurrected Messiah for millennia to come.
What does this passage tell us about the about the commands and faith of Jesus that saints are to keep/guard?
The slight and subtly of our accuser is extraordinarily pervasive. It's way of thinking is more familiar and appealing to us. It is well suited for the masses. Not always does it attack the holy in direct blows; frequently it is over a long time slowly bending.
Thereto as followers of Christ, it is quite easy to slip off track yet be totally unaware of it just as it is to not see the warfare what it is preferring to see it as something much less. Often it takes something completely intrusive and foreign to get us to think somehow differently, to re-examine, to more deeply seek out. Questioning convention is at all times encouraged, but in the same respect not abandoning those things divinely proven is urgent.
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Salman Khan's true blue Hollywood movie, MARIGOLD, which also features Ali Lartar, Nandana Sen, Gulshan Grover and Helen, has been in the news right from the day of its launch. The music of the Willard Carrol directed film was in focus last year, when one of the composers of MARIGOLD, Shankar Mahadevan talked highly about some unique tunes and sounds.
With so many Bollywood links and our very own Farah Khan, Remo and Vaibhavi Merchant doing the choreography and Anuradha Singh the editing, it was but obvious that MARIGOLD would be dubbed in Hindi, something denied earlier.
The film has been complete for a while and there is a lot of curiosity about its likely release date. So here we are, as per the latest information available with us, the English and the dubbed Hindi version of MARIGOLD is likely to release around mid July.


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Primary and secondary schools with an education review in Terms 3 and 4, 2009, were evaluated on their progress, including:
As with ERO's two previous reports on schools' readiness to implement The New Zealand Curriculum, evidence gathered in the schools was collated and analysed on a national basis. Both quantitative and qualitative information was included.
In each school, ERO made an overall judgement on how well preparations for implementation had progressed. This information was used to present a national overview of schools' readiness to give full effect to The New Zealand Curriculum.
The evaluation had two overarching questions:
ERO developed indicators based on The New Zealand Curriculum and the Ministry of Education's Best Evidence Syntheses. These were used by reviewers to assist them with their judgement. These are shown in Appendix 3.
Appendix 2 shows statistics of the schools in the sample for this evaluation: type, size, decile and locality.
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Dual-Core Performance and COM Express Form a Winning CombinationBy Jennifer Zickel, Product Marketing Manager - Com E, RadiSys
With the rising popularity of dual-core processors, embedded-systems designers are gaining extra but necessary computing horsepower at attractive price points. Such horsepower is helping them to address performance-hungry applications, such as imaging, gaming, and test and measurement systems. A key requirement to maximizing performance on multiple cores, however, is the use of dual-channel memory. In dual-channel-memory configurations, processor performance gains of more than 50% are observed for general-purpose computing tasks. Gains of nearly 30% are seen for imaging, graphics-processing, and data-acquisition applications. While dual-channel memory is a standard feature on most boards, it isn't always feasible on small modular form factors like COM Express modules.
The advantages associated with a dual-core architecture cannot stand on their own. The key to unlocking the performance potential of such an approach lies in the simple requirement for ample available memory bandwidth. Such bandwidth is needed to keep both cores from idling. A dual-channel memory architecture accomplishes this goal. Dual-channel memory capability has been a feature on many chip sets for the past several years. In addition, two channels are commonly populated on standard-size boards. In the modular-form-factor market, however, dual-channel memory is very unusual. After all, two SODIMM sockets are extremely difficult to fit on a 95-x-125-mm size board.
Off-chip memory access is key to central-processing-unit (CPU) performance gains. Without a dual-channel architecture, the true potential of dual-core performance isn't fully realized for small-form-factor boards. To increase memory-access performance in a dual-channel memory architecture, a simultaneous read and write or two simultaneous reads or writes are required.
Simultaneous read-write and write or read accesses reduce memory-access congestion. Consequently, they reduce idle CPU cycles. Simultaneous reads are of special importance to SIMD operations in which the same operation is performed on very large sets of operand pairs. Simultaneous read-write accesses speed up overall graphics performance by allowing faster access to CPU data by the graphics processor and through the memory subsystem. Such operations are very common in digital-signal-processing and graphics-rendering operations. They rely heavily on linear algebraic operations, such as inner products and matrix-matrix or matrix-vector multiplications.
A dual-channel memory controller can interleave addresses between the two channels with the switch happening after each cache line (64-Byte boundary). A second read or write requestqueued up behind the first for an address on the opposite channelcan have its data transfer completed independent of the first request. Two consecutive cache lines can be requested and retrieved simultaneously, as they're on opposite channels.
Clearly, the advantage of a dual-channel memory architecture is evident from benchmark results. The streamed benchmark is representative of the memory accesses occurring in medical and other imaging applications. For its part, the MCS benchmark is representative of general computational tasks. Both benchmarks show vast improvement in CPU performance with a dual-channel memory configuration over a single-channel one. There is nearly 30% improvement in the case of the streamed benchmark and over 50% in the case of the MCS one.
Managing Hardware and Software
The dual-core, dual-channel hardware-performance gains experienced in a COM Express module can be multiplied by intelligent software use. Designers can now mix and match multiple operating systems (OSs) on a single device with the introduction of Intel® Virtualization Technology Intel® VT. They also can consolidate multiple processor boards into a single Com Express solution. For example, a typical high-end medical-imaging implementation often has separate processor boardsone for the high-reliability, high-performance, real-time instrumentation control and another for the less critical, general-purpose computational, display, and networking functions. With dual-core processors, these multiple boards can now be consolidated into a single Com Express solution. A high-performance real-time operating system (RTOS), such as Microware OS-9, can run in one core in parallel with a general-purpose OS like Windows or Linux running on the other core. As a result, designers cut costs, simplify design, and lower power consumption.
Virtualization brings other benefits. A crash in one core doesn't affect the operation of the other. As a result, system reliability improves. If security is a concern, virtualization ensures that the software running on one core can be isolated from software running on the other core. A trusted, long-life RTOS like OS-9 can be used to run secure and critical applications on one core. Less critical or secure applications can be run on a general-purpose OS, such as Linux, on the other core. Designers no longer need to re-test and qualify critical applications with every frequent release of a new Linux or Windows update.
To target a variety of applications, the RadiSys COM Express modules bring together the power of dual-core processors and dual-channel memory in a 125-x-95-mm form factor. Such an architecture is fully compliant with the PICMG COM Express module specification. It is coupled with standard, dual-channel SODIMM memory support. This feature results in an impressive memory-expansion capacity at 2 GBytes DDR2, 667-MHz SODIMM memory per channel, or a total of 4 GBytes. The designers that are adopting the COM Express standard for their applications are seeing a number of benefits including:
- Performance scalability - Modules with higher CPU, chip-set, and I/O performance can replace older modules without a redesign of carrier boards.
- Exact form-fit-function - Carrier boards are easily designed to fit a particular form factor, allowing product differentiation and better, more functional and user-friendly designs, such as portables and handhelds.
- Long product life - Plug-compatible modules replace those with end-of-life parts without the need to change carrier board, thermal, mechanical, and software design.
- Lower development cost and risk - By removing the need to design high-speed CPU systems, product-development risks are lowered and costs are reduced. It isn't necessary to upgrade expensive CAD tools and expand engineering staffs.
- Focus on core competency - Because the host processor subsystem is generic, not much competitive advantage is gained by allocating expensive resources for its design. Instead, those resources can be focused on subsystems, which are non-generic and add true market differentiation and customer value.
- Faster time to market and time to revenue - The reduced design cost and development risk result in faster time to market andconsequentlyfaster time to revenue.
- Innovation and service - Access to an open industry standard spurs innovation in the supplier base while securing greater levels of customer service.
The combination of dual-core and dual-channel memory technology enables an emerging breed of COM Express modules. These modules provide designers of high-performance medical imaging, industrial imaging, gaming, and test and measurement equipment with unparalleled performance in the smallest available package. Dual-core processors bring unprecedented performance gains to modular embedded systems through dual-processor cores paired with large, independent, dynamically sizable L2 caches, support for SSE2 and 3 instructions, execution of up to four operations per instruction, out-of-order memory access, and support for virtual machines. Dual-channel memory is responsible for the maximization of these performance gains through the doubling of memory bandwidthwith two reads, two writes, or a pair of read and write operations performed independently of each other.
Jennifer Zickel is a Product Manager for the COM Express Product line at RadiSys. She has 20 years of experience in Product Line Manager, Product Marketing, and Product Engineering roles for component, board and system level products from the latest technology to older legacy technology products. In addition to her RadiSys experience, she has worked for Intel, Texas Instruments, and Lattice Semiconductor.


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Rose diamond, Pretty Blue Eyes - Nice to see the girly flower
You might well have found your Soul-Mate, Domenic, in the very talented and versatile Dominica.
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Warning About Bamboo Mites
January, 2013
Bamboo Mites have become an increasingly prevalent problem here in British Columbia. We get an overwhelming amount of questions regarding this bamboo pest. Most often when asked, these infected plants are purchased through ads posted online. Many gardeners and even some nurseries are either unaware or have a complete disregard and don't recognize the bamboo mite as a concern.
Although Bamboo Mites will not kill the bamboo, they cause very unsightly damage to the leaves. Bad infestations will make the bamboo look like as if were dying. Vibrant green leaves will look yellow and pale. The true beauty of bamboo is hard to appreciate when the leaves are getting slowly destroyed. Unless treated, the foliage will always have the unsitely appearance every year.
Once a bamboo plant is infested, Bamboo Mites are very difficult to erradicate. They can infect other surrounding bamboo plants at an alarming rate. Just simple brushing up against an infected bamboo elsewhere and coming home to your garden can introduce Bamboo Mites onto your plants.
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NY Event: The Next Step in Cause Marketing - 'The Good Web' Conference During Climate Week NYC
Much like Mashable's Social Good Conference, "The Good Web" -- presented by Core Industries -- an interactive agency with a focus on sustainability -- is set to bring innovators in advertising, design, brands, and non-profits together for a full day dedicated to cause marketing. Hosted by Olivia Zaleski, environmental journalist and host of CNN Money's The Business of Green, the event will feature presentations by -- our very own -- Graham Hill, and execs from the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Demand Media, Justmeans, http://www.bcycle.com/">B-cycle, BBMG, GamesThatGive, If We Ran The World, TakePart, MTV, and more - click through for details.
Update: This event has been cancelled, as of 9/15/09.
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So What is 'The Good Web' ?
Developed by Core Industries - the goal is to explore the next generation of cause marketing with the power of viral marketing. The conference will address the "what's next?" in online strategy for building awareness and encouraging activism around causes. Essentially, the forum is meant to act "as a movement -- bringing brands, consumer, and causes together to make the world a better place," according to Daniel Schutzsmith, vice president at Core Industries.
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Where and When?
An official event of both Advertising Week and Climate Week NYC - 'The Good Web' will be held at School of Visual Arts Theatre in New York City on September 25, 2009. Visit The Good Web to read up on presenters, learn more, or register. Also, visit Climate Week NYC (September 20-26, 2009) for event listings and to get involved in the week's festivities.
More New York City Events
Brita Climate Ride Benefit Held During NYC Heatwave
NY Event: Get Yr Fix at Fixers Collective: "An Iron Chef for Broken Things"
"Age of Stupid" World Premiere to Kick Off Climate Week NYC With Live Broadcast in NY


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WWE has advertised several Money in the Bank qualifying matches to happen tonight as well as a celebration for Charlotte (ugh, why?) and the return of Seth Rollins to Raw.
Lo and behold, we're kicking the show off with Seth Rollins, who plays up to the crowd for a moment before solidifying that he's still a heel when he says he burned all of the "get well soon" fan mail that he received while he was injured. Roman Reigns comes out and Shane McMahon soon follows, announcing that they'll face off for the title at Money in the Bank, as expected.
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Sami Zayn vs. Sheamus
RESULTS: Sami Zayn via pinfall.
THOUGHTS: Kind of surprised that Sheamus didn't win, as he seemed like an easy fit to just fill up the numbers while Zayn was off feuding with Kevin Owens or The Miz (as I assumed The Miz would lose later, making room for the Cesaro feud to end). Well, there goes my prediction!
Backstage, Apollo Crews is talking to Renee Young about his upcoming qualifying match against Chris Jericho. He's attacked by Sheamus. Well then, I guess Sheamus might not be counted out yet.
The New Day come out with a cake to celebrate Raw's birthday. Big E taunts the crowd and JBL with some cake in the face. Byron Saxton is the next target, but The Social Outcasts (sans Adam Rose, since, you know, he got fired earlier today) attack The New Day to set up their upcoming match.
Six Man Tag Team Match: The New Day vs. The Social Outcasts
RESULTS: The New Day via pinfall.
THOUGHTS: The rightful team was victorious, and I'm anticipating someone on The Social Outcasts to be shoved into the cake. Yup. Heath Slater. Now I want some cake :(
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Cesaro vs. The Miz
RESULTS: Cesaro via pinfall.
THOUGHTS: Good match with, again, the right outcome that should have happened. The Miz has something else that can occupy his time at Money in the Bank and we don't need to have the Intercontinental Championship held up because the champion is participating elsewhere. Plus, Cesaro is someone the fans will get behind and could actually win the briefcase this year.
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Chris Jericho vs. Apollo Crews
RESULTS: Chris Jericho via pinfall.
THOUGHTS: Crews put up a good fight, but lost, as he should have. This was a little awkward at times, which makes me think the way WWE brought Crews up and did nothing with him and his odd nature in this match could prove that he should have stayed down in NXT for a few more months.
Backstage, Renee Young asks Sheamus what his reaction is to the match. He laughs and walks away.
A "Make Darren Young Great Again" promo airs. It's not funny.
Baron Corbin talks to JoJo about defeating Dolph Ziggler at Extreme Rules. Ziggler comes out to say Corbin can't win a "technical wrestling match" and challenges Corbin to exactly that for next week.
Big Cass comes out...joined by Enzo Amore! They cut a promo about The Dudley Boyz, who then come out.
Colin Cassidy vs. Bubba Ray Dudley
RESULTS: Big Cass via pinfall after the Empire Elbow.
THOUGHTS: Glad to see Enzo back, and I hope we get a tables match between these two teams at Money in the Bank.
Charlotte comes out to the ring with Dana Brooke and Ric Flair. A long, long promo takes place which boils down to her telling Ric to leave the ring and to fuck off. I just saved you what felt like 30 minutes of Charlotte shrieking over and over.
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Dolph Ziggler vs. Dean Ambrose
RESULTS: Dean Ambrose via pinfall.
THOUGHTS: Saw that one coming, didn't you?
Arn Anderson hugs Ric Flair backstage. Renee Young asks him to speak on the issue and he leaves the arena instead. Cue sad music.
AJ Styles cuts a promo talking about how good Roman Reigns is and says if it weren't for The Usos and The Club, he'd have won the match last night at Extreme Rules. Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows come out to call Styles out for blaming them. The Club splits up and there's tension in the air, possibly leading to some interference from Anderson/Gallows that will cost Styles his match against Owens in a few minutes.
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens
RESULTS: Kevin Owens via pinfall.
THOUGHTS: Surprised there wasn't any kind of interference from Anderson and Gallows. Broken record time for me to say that this was a good match with the right person coming out victorious.
Don't forget to call in to the live Raw Post Show on Mega Powers Radio immediately following tonight's episode and listen to the Smark Out Moment team's opinions on what transpired!


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Trump Suggests Prison for Journalists Receiving, Reporting Classified Information
May 19, 2017 – Barely noticed in a May 16 New York Times article by NewsGuild-CWA member Michael S. Schmidt was this gem: "Alone in the Oval Office, Mr. Trump began the discussion by condemning leaks to the news media, saying that Mr. Comey should consider putting reporters in prison for publishing classified information, according to one of Mr. Comey's associates."
Schmidt has written extensively on the firing of former FBI Director James B. Comey and other matters. Guild President Bernie Lunzer saluted his "heroic reporting" – and of many journalists from a wide variety of publications. He denounced "the war on journalists" and said, "We must defend the @Right2Report."