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A Passionate Photo Narrative Inspired by My Time with #OccupyDC
I'm rarely at a loss for words. However, as I sit before the screen, attempting to distill the intensity of my experience at #OccupyDC, a single thought keeps repeating: I'm going to fail.
See, as I walked briskly down K Street, making my way toward McPherson Square, I did not understand how the collection of tents that winked in the distance would change me. I was not prepared, a stone's throw from the White House, for how the people with whom I would speak and the scenes I was about to witness would so transform me.
I did not understand.
Which is precisely why I don't understand exactly how to do this, how to give you a window into the profound impact McPherson Square has made upon me as a writer, as a political activist, as an American.
I'm going to fail – I accept this. And yet I will attempt to express what Occupy DC is and what it may become. I'll start by showing you this:
This is one of the first images I witnessed: a young man in fatigues sleeping beneath the statue of McPherson, a Union general no longer surveying a Civil War battlefield, but instead looking out upon a group of activists gathered on the grass discussing issues of racism in America.
And I thought, as McPherson gazed upon the crowd, that he would be pleased. That he would approve. That he would see everyone gathered on the grass, feel the man sleeping at his feet, look upon the tents and think, Yes, this is the country for which I fought.
McPherson Square, like many occupations that have sprung up around the country, has turned into a makeshift village. There's a library, a staffed kitchen, an information center, neighborhoods full of temporary, canvas houses and a medical tent.
It was the latter that I found in the shadow of General McPherson:
The medical tent is staffed by nurses from National Nurses United, a union that has thrown its weight behind the Occupy Wall Street movement. The two nurses I met, Amber Jamil and Huong Le, were there helping individuals on their own time as volunteers, just as all the nurses who help with the medical tent so do.
These are professionals who believe that there is a lack of economic justice in America which translates into a lack of affordable health care for the populations they serve in a professional capacity.
Technically, they offer basic first aid to those in the park. But their presence means more than bandages and pain killers. Their presence is a testament to the broader coalitions of Americans who are lining up in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
I turned from the medical tent and watched Stan Marsh prepare and distribute food to individuals lined up at the "People's Kitchen."
He served freshly baked pumpkin bread prepared by a local resident, rice balled into aluminum foil packages donated by a local Japanese restaurant and an assortment of fresh produce. And he served these items to anyone who lined up, including occupants of the camp and the homeless who were filtering through the park, seeking sustenance.
No questions asked. People were just being fed.
Marsh told me that they had donations streaming in by the hour –from canned goods and spices to offerings from local eateries. He said nobody would go hungry.
Near the kitchen I found the "People's Library," a canvas-covered space with bookshelves filled and voices reverberating:
Not far away, tucked beside some tents near K Street, I found a group of four gathered on the grass. As chance would have it, they were the Library Working Group.
As I sat on the grass next to them, Ed, Jon, Lisa and Hillary were eager to speak about their involvement in the Occupy DC movement, and did so candidly.
They spoke of the transformational character of the movement – of how inspirational it was to be a part of this direct democracy effort, of how this participation was having a ripple effect as it touched more people, and how the corruption they were united in fighting had created the type of activism that some baby boomers have been dreaming about for decades.
What struck me about these individuals was this: none of them were permanent occupiers. They were mostly professionals donating their time after work and on the weekends. And I thought: it's precisely this type of involvement – busy professionals with jobs and kids and outside responsibilities – which has transformed Occupy Wall Street into a popular, undeniably cross-sectional movement.
A friend of mine, Noah Smock, decided that – after listening to them speak – the library would be a good place to share a short story he'd written as a small offering:
I found Ryan Gomez in front of the information tent, a smile perpetually etched across his face as he answered an array of questions from curious tourists, occupiers and residents strolling through the park.
I was most impressed by the numbers of people crowding around Gomez, asking questions about the movement.
They asked about the protesters' demands and message. They asked about policy positions. They asked whether the occupiers can make it through the winter.
They asked, and as they did, I knew one thing: this collective curiosity in America is only strengthening because it's not solely a voyeuristic curiosity.
No, it is a curiosity driven by a longing for things in our country to change. It is a curiosity generated by those standing on the outside of Occupy Wall Street who are looking in and wondering, Can these people really change our country?
I've marched with and sat among occupiers in Pittsburgh. I've covered and witnessed occupations around the country from afar. So I should not have been surprised by what I saw.
However, my time at Occupy DC has changed me profoundly.
Perhaps it was because the halls of power stood within such close proximity. Perhaps it was because of the grit and intelligence of those I encountered in the park as the chilled air reminded us that winter was approaching and their words reminded me that they could care less. Perhaps it was because of the images that I found everywhere which told me that a once-a-generation movement was afoot.
Perhaps it was the realization, leaving McPherson Square, that what I saw was not just a place, but a poignant representation – in our nation's capital – of a movement that has spread across our country. A movement that is capturing the imagination of more and more Americans who feel that their representative government has wholly failed them.
A movement that is not going to end anytime soon.
Author's Note: I am often asked about messaging. Questions such as, What is the message of this movement? What do they want? What's the point of protesting if there are no specific demands?
I'm often perplexed by such questions, particularly when the "message" to me could not be clearer. That said, here is how I often respond to such questions (knowing that others have very different ways of answering):
First, here is the message: we live in a country in which corporate CEOs make, on average, 200 times more money than the average American salary. And those CEOs, who comprise our nation's richest 1 percent, use their influence to buy off our politicians and purchase legislation that ensures such ridiculous gaps of wealth will be maintained. So the message is this: the 99 percent of us who remain will no longer stand for this corruption that benefits the wealthiest 1 percent.
Second, messaging aside, the point is to protest. Plain and simple. In an organic, democratic and leaderless movement, it's a bit strange to expect immediate and cogent policy positions to emerge (even though many have). I elect leaders who are supposed to be wise enough to understand how to craft legislation that will fairly represent the needs of all Americans, not just those who fund their campaigns. And so the point is to protest, broadly, to let them know they had better do better or risk being replaced at the ballot box.
Editor's Note: This story originally published Sunday, October 23, 2011 at DailyKos.com
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This Juvenile Pallid Harrier turned up on Monday afternoon and is only the 3rd record on scilly . Unfortunately I couldn't get any closer than 2 fields away so only record shots.
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The Spirit of Detroit Mercy: Alumni Achievement Award was established to recognize the University's distinguished graduates, from each of its colleges and schools, who have excelled in their chosen profession, demonstrated outstanding leadership in their work, and benefited the wider community through their support. Award recipients reflect the University's mission of excellence and service and bring pride to their alma mater.
John M. Everly, '65, '67 — College of Business AdministrationRandal T. Murphy, '59 — College of Engineering & ScienceDavid F. Claeys, '99, '03— College of Health ProfessionsThomas E. Page, '71, '76 — College of Liberal Arts & EducationLouis 'Gino' Rossetti, '59 — School of ArchitectureMary Sue Stonisch-Monahan, D.D.S., '87 — School of DentistryThe Honorable Gregory E. Mathis, '88 — School of Law
Michael J. Brenner '67 — College of Business AdministrationCharles E. Lucas, M.D., '59 — College of Engineering & ScienceMary Maurita Sengelaub, RSM, '49 — College of Health ProfessionsJohn P. Hayes '71 — College of Liberal Arts & EducationRainy Hamilton, Jr. '78, '79 — School of ArchitectureCarl E. Misch, D.D.S. '73 — School of DentistryCharles R. Rutherford '53, '57 — School of Law
James H. Timberlake '74 Partner, KieranTimberlake Associates Philadelphia, PA School of Architecture
Phyllis E. Peters Look '51 Retired Director of Professional Standards Deloitte & Touche College of Business Administration
Meredith R. Phillips '94, '97 Chief Information Privacy & Security Officer Henry Ford Health System College of Health Professions
Michael A. Carter Sr. '72, '78 Managing Partner Pinnacle Construction Partners, LLC Nashville, TN College of Liberal Arts & Education
Henry A. Nickol '55 Retired Vice President & General Manager for Vehicle Operations,North American Operations Ford Motor Company College of Engineering & Science
Eugene A. Gargaro, Jr. '67 Legal Counsel and Officer Richard and Jane Manoogian Foundation School of Law
Richard M. Golden, D.D.S. '71 President & Chief Executive Officer Dr. Golden Laser Dental School of Dentistry
Brian D. Cloyd '73, '76 Vice President, Global Corporate Relations, Steelcase Inc. College of Liberal Arts & Education
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John C. '79 and Nancy G. '83 Kennedy President and CEO, Autocam Medical Quality Analyst, Autocam Corporation College of Business Administration
Jeanette Wrona Klemczak '65 Retired Chief Nurse Executive, State of Michigan College of Health Professions
Walter Knysz, Jr., D.D.S. '75 Chairman of the Board, UnifiedSmiles School of Dentistry
Dr. Derrick M. Kuzak '73, '74, '76 Retired Group VP, Global Product Development, Ford Motor Company College of Engineering & Science
Steven M. Pagnotta '74, '76 President & CEO, Bradford Companies School of Architecture
Emil Brolick '69, '72 President & CEO The Wendy's Company College of Business Administration (See related Detroit Free Press article)
John DiBiaggio, DDS, '58 Former President Tufts University, Michigan State University, University of Connecticut School of Dentistry
Philip Kinsella, '58 Partner, KRJDA, LLC Architects School of Architecture
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By Dave Ruden October 19, 2018
(Photos: Kayla Heber)
WESTPORT — Two teams looking for growth on different levels of the football chain met tonight in Westport.
Staples, looking to make the move to an elite team and possibly skate into the state playoffs in the process, got its lesson two weeks ago, pre-bye, with a 24-0 loss to Darien, which is trying to finish as the No. 1 team in the state for the fourth straight year.
"The kids were disappointed that they didn't win but they were proud how they played," Staples coach Phil Treglia said. "I think Darien is a great team and we played well that day. There's just some execution that we have to work on. We did in practice and today was another example of things we have to work on and get better."
Treglia was referring to the Wreckers' 40-20 win over Norwalk. Quarterback Jake Thaw ran for four touchdowns and threw for another, while running back Tim Luciano rushed for 150 yards and a score.
The Bears, meanwhile, are looking to get to where the Wreckers currently sit. They broke some big plays and kept coming back when it looked like they were on the verge of a humbling loss. They were unable to match Staples' physicality for four quarters, but it was not for lack of effort.
"I hope these are the type of games our kids during the offseason just say I am sick of this," Norwalk coach Sean Ireland said. "They're in the weight room and they're not worried about anything but getting better for football. Hopefully that's the case."
The Wreckers are the FCIAC's wildcard team. They started the night in the eighth and final spot for the Class LL Tournament.
They had their chance to make a statement against the Blue Wave, and played them tough for a half. But much like what happened to Norwalk tonight, the Wreckers got worn down in the second half.
"We didn't get the outcome that we wanted," said Dean Gendels, the Wreckers' outstanding two-way lineman. "They're the defending state champions and we're just looking to get better every day. We were disappointed with the loss. It is just executing. Work on the penalties, the turnovers. Just play smarter football."
Save for yielding several big plays, the Wreckers got back on track tonight to improve to 5-1. Thaw and Luciano did a good job with their lightning and thunder approach. Thaw scored to put Staples up 13-0 late in the first quarter.
After Khalil Eason's short scoring run for Norwalk closed the gap to 13-6, Thaw answered with two more touchdowns, the second an athletic bob and weave from 40 yards out.
"He's a dual threat quarterback and they're the hardest to prepare for," Ireland said.
Treglia gave the same analysis of his team's offense as he has following many of their wins.
"They played well tonight and left some points on the board as well so we have to get better in practice and refine it as we move forward into the colder months and when different challenges arise," Treglia said. "We ran the ball pretty well. We did what we're supposed to do."
Thaw's touchdown pass sailed 28 yards to Kevin Rabacs, who was all by himself in the left corner of the end zone.
"Jake played unreal, our O-Line played really well," Gendels said. "Our running game, our passing game, it all came together."
Norwalk is now 3-3. Ireland has very few seniors on his roster. Most of his important players are coming back. Ireland hopes they will be in a situation to compete and beat the heavyweights.
Eason had a long kickoff return for a touchdown after Staples went ahead 33-6 and were on the precipice of getting a running clock for the remainder of the second half.
After the Bears recovered a fumble, Kyle Gordon threw a 16-yard scoring pass to Jake Elliott. They would not go away quietly.
"They played hard," Ireland said. "That's a good football team over there. They are 5-1 for a reason. They beat very good teams and they hung in with the No. 1 team in the state. We didn't give up."
The one game before Thanksgiving that could flip some dominoes comes in two weeks. The Wreckers, after facing Fairfield Warde, will host St. Joseph, with a chance to prove they are indeed one of the power brokers or a rung below.
"St. Joe's is a big game but we're just trying to take it one game at a time and not look too far ahead," Gendels said. "We definitely can compete at that level. This bye week showed tonight we're a little bit rusty. It was nice to have a little bit of a break. We're just looking to come back against Warde next week."


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I recently saw a man wearing a "buy my home" sandwich board outside a local Internet café. He had photos of his house plastered on both sides of the board. As he handed flyers to passers-by, many of them stopped to view his walking billboard. It was one of the most clever real estate marketing strategies I have ever seen.
I have witnessed a lot of crazy 'buy my home' marketing schemes throughout my career as an investor. Recently, I boarded a charter bus and traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada. This wasn't your typical gambling trip. Instead, it was a road show for investors and buyers to visit multiple homes for sale.
It's rather surreal to pull up in the middle of a cul de sac and witness homeowners parading around in their front yard carrying picket signs and shouting, "Buy my home, buy my home." These people work it too. They have their children manning lemonade stands and offering freshly baked cookies.
Homeowners are going to great lengths to sell their house fast. Some offer pairs of tickets to sporting events and concerts. Others are willing to leave their household furnishings, big screen TVs, and even their pets. As they say, desperate times call for desperate measures.
Are homeowners being forced to go to extremes in order to sell their house below market value? The answer depends on how desperate they are to sell their home.
Many sellers are willing to sell real estate under market value in order to obtain financial relief. Others have obtained short sale approval and need to sell their house fast or face foreclosure. Some sellers need to move immediately due to job transfers or aging parents who require additional care.
With the massive number of foreclosure houses many homeowners find they cannot sell their property. Between the housing slump, skyrocketing unemployment and credit crisis few people qualify for a mortgage loan. Those that do must possess a high FICO score and the financial means to produce a large down payment.
Every homeowner is painfully aware of the stiff competition in the real estate market. They realize they must either sell their house considerably under market value or possess valuable real estate that buyers are willing to pay full purchase price for.
One little known secret for selling a house fast is to seek out private real estate investors. Nearly every state has investor networks which can easily be found via the Internet or through realtors and real estate brokers.
Most private investors buy houses with cash. There is no need to enlist the services of a realtor; however, experts recommend hiring a real estate attorney to ensure legal documents and title transfers are properly executed. Selling house for cash expedites closing and saves both parties money in closing costs and escrow fees.
There is no need to walk around town advertising your home. Nor, should you have to endure a busload of people walking through your house. Instead, seek out credible real estate investors and leave the marketing antics to your neighbors.


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There are designated days for just about everything. And February 4th it World Cancer Day. A day to stand up and declare, we need to give more money for more research so more cancer treatments can be found. And someday there will be a cure — but wait we need more of your money.
Meanwhile, where does all this money go?
Well, every organization needs money to operate, so we need to fund the expenses first. And all CEO's need a salary, and the officers of the company need their paychecks, and the employees too and don't forget the benefits or retirement plans. A nice building, nice offices within the building, landscaping and company cars. Now, these are just the organizations that are collecting the money. We haven't even gotten to any money, if there is any left over, to give to a research lab.
Research labs. Most research is done at universities, their work is usually funded by state and federal or government loans, grants and other funding by business funding programs for charity or tax write offs and Pharmaceutical Giant corporations. The labs exist, the researchers are employees of the universities and their projects are usually well funded, especially if they are focused on a new drug for cancer treatments.
Big Pharma likes to control things, one pharmaceutical corporation or another will have their profit calculators working overtime when a university announces they are 'onto something' regarding cancer treatment. If it looks like something big in terms of profits made when the new drug is on the market – you can bet Big Pharma money is there to pour money into the project and push legislatures to get the project through the red tape and onto the market. Big Pharma will project the profits and if it looks like a huge money maker, money will pour into that project.
So the fundraising money from the American Cancer Society, the Cancer Research UK, Susan Komen, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and the list goes on is not really needed at all. The awareness they all do in raising the funds is needed for the Pharmaceuticals and the Modern Medical Industry because they to have kept their customers [cancer patients ] hooked on their treatments. Insurance companies are required to cover only those treatments deemed 'safe' for cancer treatments by the FDA or equivalent. It is a perfect money plan with the cancer patient as the sacrificial lamb.
Corporations produce products to make cancer, corporations make drugs to just treat cancer [but no cure], corporations draw in customers through hyped up fundraisers, insurance companies pay for only those treatments deemed approved by the big corporations. Everyone is making money, the cure is out of the question and the patients are just the poor little lamb being slaughtered.
What about a real cure? Is it out there? If it is why wouldn't it be in every hospital? Every doctor would know about and tell their patients…..right? WRONG! How many times have people said those words if there was a cure everyone would know. The Modern Medical Industry has completely brainwashed people into thinking we need more money and more research, that cancer is this elusive disease that keeps fooling doctors, there is no cure yet but it's coming with more research and they figure it might be a virus, no it might be a fungus, no it might be good cells gone bad, no it might be… what next – Superman disease? It IS a result of the toxins put into our bodies through products and environment, making the body create an out of control immune response. But that truth will never be told.
Are there cures? Of course, cures exist. And it is not too good to be true. The Modern Medical Industry taunts you with – "if it is too good to be true it is" The fact is logic tells us a cure is quite possible, in fact, it is more impossible that there is no cure.
The Modern Medical Industry wants everyone to follow them like little sheep, line up to get sheared and sacrificed. The real cures are out of your sight, kept there by the Pharmaceutical gatekeepers. Meanwhile, the little lab operated by an independent researcher in some distant land with enough knowledge and open-minded forethought has discovered a way to kill cancer. A big funding check will not arrive from any fundraising corporation, cures are not important.
A world without cancer is our dream, it is not the dream of the Modern Medical Industry. Believe in in hope, believe in the cure, trust those that work for the real dream; find the cure. Don't become a sacrificial lamb.


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Erin and the Wildfire
Erin and the Wildfire
with The Broadcast and Morgan Wade & the Stepbrothers
Powerful vocals. Infectious hooks. Sensual harmonies. Snacks.
Erin & the Wildfire combine elements of funk, soul, and R&B into a unique experience for fans. The band features the core four: Matt Wood (bass), Ryan Lipps (guitar), Nick Quillen (drums) and Erin Lunsford (vocals) – who've been together since college, evolving their sound for six years – and a rotating menagerie of talented musicians out of Virginia.
E&TW have been making waves since their inception and have been featured on some of the Commonwealth's biggest stages including: LOCKN' Festival (2015, 2018), FloydFest (2017, 2018, 2019), Roosterwalk (2016, 2017, 2018) and many more.
Their 2017 release, "Thirst", brought the first full-length album to fans of the Fire, and showcased not only the evolution of their sound, but also the fun and humor they thrive on for live shows. "The album takes listeners on a sensory journey, as space, textures and grooves waft from track to track. "Thirsty for Your Love" opens with sounds reminiscent of stalactites dripping in caverns, seeping into jazzy horns, guitar and drum riffs, while Lunsford croons, "Ache in my temple / there's a throb in my chest. / Just one little sip / and I'm obsessed." - Cville Weekly
The lyrical content comes from Lunsford's life, loves, and the passions of her and the rest of the Wildfire – including those of female solidarity, body positivity, and pizza. The demanding presence of Lunsford's voice, combined with the talent and charm of Quillen, Lipps, and Wood, makes for a high energy, inspiring performance that stays with you until the next time.
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Jesus Definitely Wearing Air Max '97s When Walking On Water – Historian Confirms
Matthew Lucas, one of the world's leading bible historians, has claimed that Jesus Christ was "definitely wearing Air Max '97s" when he walked on water.
Lucas went onto claim that the biblical miracle was the world's first instance of guerilla marketing and a huge PR stunt by the American sports brand.
"It's only now, in the times of social media and viral content, that we can truly appreciate marketing stunts like this", Lucas claimed earlier. "If Jesus walked on water in a pair of air Max '97s today, the whole world from Timbuktu to Guatemala would know about it by lunchtime."
"But, back in the days before the Gregorian Calendar, in the year 97.3, when Jesus actually performed his marketing miracle, the chances of going viral were a lot smaller", he continued. "If 200 people in Galilee had heard about it at the time, it would have been considered a success, and over the years it has become more well known, eventually going viral with the production of the King James Bible in the 17th century. It's genius."
According to a Nike spokesperson, anyone with Jesus's exact body shape can use a pair of brand new Air Max '97s to walk on water.
"If you're between 1.56 and 1.58 meters tall and 61 and 62 kg in weight, a pair of box-new Air Max '97s will give you just enough buoyancy to walk on water", the Nike executive claimed. "To prove it, we're doing a full reenactment at Labyrinth Open Festival, in Omis, Croatia, where the conditions are almost exactly as they were for the original walking on water stunt."
Sources within Labyrinth Open have confirmed that festival headliners, Amelie Lens and Dubfire, who both fit within the parameters of the stunt, have agreed to walk on water at the festival, and may even do a back to back DJ set on a floating DJ booth, five meters off the coast."
"It's very exciting times to have DJs walking on water at our festival", our Labyrinth Open source claimed. "It's just one of many unique experiences we have lined up for our guests at this year's festival. It truly is going to be a party of biblical proportions."
If you would like the chance to watch DJs walk on water, or simply party at one of Croatia's top dance festivals, click here for more information.


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I am recruiting on behalf of a long-standing client who are going from strength to strength in their South East regional office.
What am I looking for?
I am looking for a BMS Service and Commissioning Engineer who has a keen eye for detail. Has a willingness to learn new systems; can get stuck in with technical jobs and has a commercial head to spot opportunities. You will be from a BMS background ideally working on Tridium, Schneider StruxureWare or Siemens PX Location & Territory. This role will require you to work within London, South of the River Thames and in Kent on various sites, mainly working on hospital PPMs and upgrades of legacy systems. You will also be required to work on commercial buildings, universities and schools etc. You will home based.
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• Basic salary £35k - £40k
• Overtime – x1.5 and x2 on Sundays
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Road to BlizzCon 2019: HeroMarine (#6 WCS Circuit)
Big If Trueby Soularion
When HeroMarine made his first major splash on the WCS Circuit with his run to the semifinals of WCS Summer 2016, it almost felt like a joke. Who was this kid, a foreign Terran at that, taking advantage of the WCS region lock to dare take a semifinal spot? Before that, he hadn't even qualified for a WCS event in Legacy of the Void, and had been bounced from the Ro32 in the last WCS Circuit tournament of 2015. Headed into WCS Summer in 2016, he hadn't even qualified for any of the other Circuit events that year.
Now, HeroMarine is attending his second straight WCS Global Finals. "Big Gabe" is also one of the most popular memes of the WCS Circuit, surpassing even Juanito's Doritos. Oddly, that might be the biggest sign that this region-lock thing worked out, even more so than the BlizzCon runs made by other Circuit players. It means that you don't have to annihilate everyone like Neeb in 2017 or Serral in 2018 for people to care about you—if you consistently play well, it turns out people will pay attention and appreciate it (being a prolific streamer probably helps, too). While that may seem like an obvious thing to state, it wasn't always something you could take for granted in the foreigner-verse.
It would've been easy for "Big Gabe" to never happen. After WCS Summer 2016, HeroMarine really did seem like a flash in the pan. He didn't break through the qualifiers for a single WCS Circuit event in 2017, and didn't even attempt to brave the open bracket.
WCS 2018 started out just as poorly, as HeroMarine went 0-4 in the first European regional qualifier, losing to both Elazer and Harstem. But it was just his luck that the first WCS Circuit tournament happened to be in Leipzig, giving the German Terran a chance to fight his way up from the open bracket. Starting from the bottom, HeroMarine got his revenge on Harstem, defeated Nerchio, and even stole a game off Neeb on his way to a Ro16 finish. That result ended up being the spark he needed to start his transformation into the consistent force he is today. It gave him the confidence to test the open bracket at WCS Austin as well, though it would become a moot point as he would earn a paid-for flight by breaking through the European Challenger tournament for the first time. HeroMarine would one-up his Leipzig performance by reaching the quarterfinals at Austin by beating DnS, a result he would again improve upon by reaching the semifinals at WCS Valencia with a victory over uThermal.
While HeRoMaRinE was making major personal progress, he was also rather unlucky. He frequently found himself crossing the Circuit railroad tracks when the Serral hype-train was passing, and their matches were some of the more brutal ones on the Circuit (HeroMarine went 1-13 against him on the year). And yet, despite those inopportune run-ins, HeroMarine was consistently strong against just about everyone else, finishing off his 2018 Circuit campaign with a top-eight finish at WCS Montreal to secure his first ever spot at the Global Finals. That experience didn't go so well—he was whooped by sOs and Zest on his way to a 0-4 elimination in the group stages. It was an apt summation of his year: for better or for worse, he beat everyone he was supposed to, and lost to everyone he was supposed to.
2019 has been a mixed-success attempt to raise that ceiling. Did you know that HeRoMaRinE actually ended his losing streak against Serral by beating him 2-0 at the round robin for WCS Winter Europe this year? It was largely overshadowed when Serral subsequently adapted and 3-0'd him in the playoff gauntlet, but it was an important milestone nevertheless. He straight-up out-macroed the macro-king in that BO3, joining INnoVation as the only Terran to defeat Serral in 2019.
However, HeroMaRinE's experience on the 2019 Circuit also felt like a bit of a hamster wheel, running in place en route to consistently high, non-finals finishes. Most importantly, he found a new roadblock to surmount in Reynor. At WCS Spring, he rode a fortunate bracket to the Ro16 before being just barely thwarted by the Italian Zerg. HeroMarine achieved his best finish of the year at WCS Summer by reaching the semifinals, where he was again thwarted by Reynor (not so close a match that time around). At WCS Fall, he defeated ShoWTimE in one of his best performances of the year, only to run into Serral on the warpath. He slipped from the 5th seed last year to 6th this year, despite only ever being eliminated by Serral and Reynor at WCS Circuit stops.
The other area for improvement in 2019 was matches against Koreans. While SpeCial has come through in the past with big upsets at BlizzCon, HeRoMaRinE still bears that dreaded mantle of 'foreign Terran.' These are the players who clearly possess supreme talent and perform excellently in competitions among their regional peers, but cannot seem to overcome the dreaded Koreans in matches that really matter. HeroMarine's showing at HomeStory Cup 19 really encapsulated all of this. He placed second in a tough Ro32 group with Zest and soO—not because he beat either of them Zest—but because PtitDrogo beat Zest, and then HeroMarine beat all the other foreigners. He actually stomped Reynor at that tournament, but was ultimately eliminated by Zest in the playoffs.
Other tournaments have begotten more mixed results. At Assembly, he eliminated fan favorite TaeJa and then scored an upset over GuMiho in an initial group stage match, only to lose the rematch to GuMiho in the group decider. At IEM Katowice, he was eliminated in the open bracket with losses to KeeN and Dear, but managed to eliminate Cure himself. Most notable of, he played Trap to a vaguely competitive 1-3 loss at GSL vs. the World, a textbook glass-half-full/empty scenario that fans of foreign StarCraft are quite familiar with. The team-match at GSL vs. The World added another wrinkle to how we perceive HeroMarine. His relative stature among fellow progamers was laid bare when he was picked last in the team draft, but he offered a strong retort by defeating Trap to in the deciding game of the showmatch.
All that goes to say that HeRoMaRinE is not doomed to an eternity of toiling under the great players of his time. Many players have looked like they might be stuck in that position, before finally breaking through. Elazer was primed to be in much the same position at 2017, but seized the opportunity to become a champion at WCS Valencia. Trap wore the consistent-but-unremarkable badge for most of LotV, before flipping a switch and becoming a legitimate title contender this year.
In the case of HeroMarine, he hasn't even been in this zone for long for us to say he's even 'stuck.' It could just be a temporary pit stop before he makes a leap. Think back to the start of 2018—he was minuscule; a scattering of mediocre, forgettable runs, surrounding one bright showing—until he grew to become something else entirely. Last year's Global Finals was something that was never meant to happen, an unexpected surprise that carried no expectations. This year, we'll see if there's more to it than just being happy to be there—if we're about to see the biggest Gabe performance yet.
Road to BlizzCon 2019
WCS Circuit
Serral - Reynor - Neeb - SpeCial - TIME - HeroMarine - Elazer - ShoWTimE
WCS Korea
Dark - Trap - Classic - Maru - soO - Rogue - herO - Stats
Serral - Reynor - Neeb - SpeCial - TIME - HeroMarine - Elazer - ShoWTimE
WCS Korea
Dark - Trap - Classic - Maru - soO - Rogue - herO - Stats
Credits and acknowledgements
Writer: Soularion
Editor: Wax
Images: Igor Bezborodov via Starladder
Writer: Soularion
Editor: Wax
Images: Igor Bezborodov via Starladder


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Exciting News – Orchid Island Brewery
Alden & Val's microbrewery & tasting room will officially be open for business this Sunday! They sell by the pint glass, and have growlers for those who want to take beer home. Soon, they will be bringing in (to the taproom) other craft beers and styles from other FL breweries. You've all tasted their delicious beer at our parties, now go sample it at their fabulous new location on Ocean Drive.
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Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful." (Proverbs 16:20 NLT)
King Edward III of England and his army crossed the English Channel in 1346, pillaging the French countryside before Philip VI of France caught up with them near the village of Crecy. With 11,000 longbows from England against France's 40,000 infantry, it should've been a quick fight. But against Philip's wishes, his troops advanced right into death and one of France's worst battlefield losses.
It pays to listen to our leadership, but especially to God. We don't like advice because it makes us feel incapable of succeeding on our own. But words from those that have "been there & done that" could save us from a worse humiliation.
Be a person that can receive advice as well as giving it. Learn the habit of hearing wise words from trusted lips and a more trusted Savior to help you live well. France can't hide from the debacle at Crecy, but you can avoid it! You are loved today!


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In our discussions with customers, each was surprised how a lower quality image, was not so much low resolution as they imagined!
Given that quality of image is also crucial to conversions, marketers take a stand that image quality before all else. But, it is worth looking at in more detail.
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Most marketers do not consider this option – citing image quality as a very important criteria for purchasing decision.
But we found that marketers do not understand the meaning of low quality in jpeg confusing for example with low resolution.
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The Forgotten Temple is a location from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It is a large building found at the northernmost end of Tanagar Canyon. The Temple is filled with numerous Decayed Guardians very close to each other, which require Link to deflect their laser beams to defeat them. Koroks can be found inside, around and on top of the temple. The Forgotten Temple also features updrafts that Link can use to glide.
Near the back of the temple is the Rona Kachta Shrine. Upon entering the shrine, Link will receive a "blessing" trial. Along with the Shrine, just behind the temple stands a massive Goddess Statue that is still smaller than the Statue of the Goddess from Skyward Sword. The statue is active and may be used to trade Spirit Orbs.
Once Link has completed all 120 shrines, the "Hero of the Wild" armor set will appear before the statue as part of side quest "A Gift from the Monks".
Theory warning: This section contains theoretical information based on the research of one or several other users. It has not been officially verified by Nintendo and its factual accuracy is disputed.
Sealed Temple ruins
The Forgotten Temple may be a reference to the Sealed Temple from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. This is supported with very distinct Loftwing statues at the entrance and engraved into the pillars inside, as well as the Goddess Hylia Statue indicative but not identical to the Statue of the Goddess on Skyloft. In Skyward Sword, this statue was originally part of the Sealed Grounds where the Sealed Temple was later used by Link to destroy The Imprisoned and after making a wish with the Triforce and reunited with the Sealed Temple.
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Schenectady County Dedicates the Hon. Karen B. Johnson Schenectady County Public Library
The Schenectady County Legislature was joined today by the Schenectady County Library Board of Trustees and members of the Johnson Family to officially dedicate the Honorable Karen B. Johnson Schenectady County Public Library. The former Central Branch is named for County Legislator Karen B. Johnson who passed away earlier this year.
"Mrs. Johnson dedicated her life to the betterment of our community and had a profound effect on the residents of the city and county that she loved so much," said Anthony Jasenski, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature. "It is our honor to permanently recognize her commitment and dedication to the mission and programs of the Schenectady County Public Library System by naming the central branch in her name, The Honorable Karen B. Johnson Library."
Mrs. Johnson came to Schenectady in the late 1960's with her husband and immersed herself in civic life and volunteerism, joining various boards and organizations whose purpose was to improve the life of Schenectady's citizens. She was an original organizer of the Kids Art Festival and the summertime weekly Jazz on Jay concert series.
Accompanied by her two energetic young boys, Mrs. Johnson would often visit the public library, stating, "Every mother needs a place to go with their kids to take a break." She became an active member of the Friends of the Library and served as the group's President.
"Our mom truly loved the Schenectady County Public Library and some of my brother Eric's and my first memories are of our trips to read and take out books," said Kent Johnson, Karen Johnson's son. "While she wasn't someone who liked special recognition for the work she did, I do know that she was extremely honored to have the Central Branch named after her and touched by the Legislature's recognition."
In 1975, Mrs. Johnson became the first woman elected to the Schenectady City Council and in 1983 became the first woman elected as Mayor of the City of Schenectady. Mrs. Johnson was elected to the Schenectady County Legislature in 2001 and became Vice-Chair of the Legislature in 2011. As Chair of the County Legislature's Education Committee, Legislator Johnson was instrumental in advocating for the library system and focusing on literacy as one of the Library's core missions. She played a key role in the expansion of the Main Branch and the Children's Library and advocated for the construction of the Phyllis Bornt Branch in Hamilton Hill and the new Mont Pleasant Branch on Crane Street.
"Karen was passionate about literacy. She understood the impact that public libraries have on education and a community's well-being," said Carmel Patrick, Chair of the Library Board of Trustees. "All of us on the Library Board of Trustees miss her wisdom and support. We are proud to be part of this tribute to a great woman, and great public servant, who gave so much to this library and our community."
At the dedication a plaque was unveiled honoring Ms. Johnson that will be permanently displayed outside the main entrance of the library facing towards City Hall where she started her elected service.
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
Revanche (Revenge) is the private plane of Verte Vipere (see "Verte Vipere-Revenge for the helpless") that she uses in her fight against evil.
The high powered engine can reach speeds in excess of 200 mph. Synchronized twin .30 cal Browning machine guns are mounted above the engine.
While Revanche also carries four fifty pound bombs on her wings her main killing weapon is the powerful Zarkoff Death Ray.
The Zarkoff Death Ray is conveniently mounted in front of the pilots seat. It fires a deadly bolt of energy up to 1/4 mile.
Revanche is a 1/72 scale plastic model of the US Army Air Corps P6 Hawk biplane that I modified into this monoplane.
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Labels: 1920's-30's Pulp Fiction, Airpower
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A great conversion, full of character thanks to the Death Ray!ReplyDelete
And I appreciate the refined detail that Vipere Verte is obviously of French (-speaking) ascent!
What's the heraldic name of the 'winged hand holding a sword'? It's also the beret badge of French paratroopers.
Thanks for the nice comments abdu666. The winged sword is actually from the Warhammer 40k Dark Angles Ravenwings. I felt that it really had the right look for Revanche.ReplyDelete
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What We Believe
- We believe... The Scriptures are Inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
2 Tim 3:15-17; 1 Thess 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21
- We believe... There is only One True God. Revealed in three persons... Father,Son,and Holy Spirit. (Commonly known as the Trinity)
- Matt 28:19;Lk 3:22; 2 Cor 13:14
- We believe... In the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ as God's Son. Jesus was both human and divine.
- Matt 16:16; 1 Cor 15:3-4; Heb 1:3
- We believe... though originally good, Man Willingly Fell to Sin ushering in evil and death; both physical and spiritual, into the world.
- Gen 3:6; Rom 5:12-19
- We believe... Every Person Can Have Restored Fellowship With God Through Salvation. (trusting Christ, through faith and repentance, to be our personal savior). Jn 3:3; Rom 10:13-15; Eph 2:8;Titus 3:5-7
- We believe... and practice two ordinances 1.)Water Baptism by Immersion after repenting of ones sins and receiving Christ's gift of salvation, and 2.)Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation.Matt 28:19; 1 Cor 11:26
- We believe... the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a Special Experience Following Salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times.
- Lk 24:49; Acts 1:4;8; Jn 7:37-39
- We believe... The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is Speaking in Tongues as experienced on the day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles. Acts 2:4; 1Cor 12:28
- We believe... Sanctification Initially Occurs at Salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive life long process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christ-like. This is only possible as one places their faith in Christ and the Finished work of the Cross . Heb 13:12;20-21; Rom 6:3-5; Rom 8:1-4;
- We believe... The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe the church is the body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ. Eph 1:22-23; Eph 2:22; Heb 12:23;
- We believe... A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship Him with other believers, to build up and edify the body of believers- the Church, and to meet human needs with ministries of love and compassion.Mark 16:15-20; Jn 4:23-24; Eph 4:11-16; Jms 1:27
- We believe... Divine Healing of the Sick is a Privilege of Christians today and is provided for in Christ's atonement ( His sacrificial death on the Cross for our sins) Isa 53:4-5; Jms 5:14-16
- We believe... In The Blessed Hope When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth. (the second coming)At this future moment in time, all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever. 1 Thess 4:16-17; Titus 2:13; 1 Cor 15:51-52
- We believe... In The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over the earth for 1,000 years. This millenial reign will bring the salvation of National Israel and the establishment of universal peace.Zech 14:5; Matt 24:27-30; Rev 19:11-14; Rev 20:1-6
- We believe... A Final Judgement will take place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire. Matt 25:46; Rev 20:11-15; Rev 21:8
- We believe... And look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on earth. And so shall we forever be with the Lord.
- 2 Peter 3:13; Rev 21-22.


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Warning on 'heat not burn' tobacco devices
Monday February 11th, 2019
A new generation of e-cigarettes that use raw tobacco are as toxic as traditional cigarettes, researchers say today.
The new "heat not burn" devices heat tobacco to release vapours rather than using the liquids that fuel vaping devices.
But laboratory studies, conducted in Australia, suggest that heated tobacco is "highly toxic" to cells even at low concentrations. This is similar to cigarette smoke, the researchers report in the European Respiratory Journal's Open Research publication.
The laboratory tests involved epithelial cells and smooth muscle cells taken from the lungs. The researchers found that e-cigarette vapour was toxic at high concentrations, such as might be inhaled by chronic smokers.
Researcher Dr Pawan Sharma, of the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia, said: "We observed different levels of cellular toxicity with all forms of exposures in human lung cells. What came out clearly was that the newer products were in no way less toxic to cells than conventional cigarettes or e-cigarette vaping."
"Our results suggest that all three are toxic to the cells of our lungs and that these new heated tobacco devices are as harmful as smoking traditional cigarettes."
Dr Sharma added: "It took us nearly five decades to understand the damaging effects of cigarette smoke and we don't yet know the long-term impact of using e-cigarettes. These devices that heat solid tobacco are relatively new and it will be decades before we will fully understand their effects on human health.
"What we do know is that damage to these two types of lung cells can destroy lung tissue leading to fatal diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and pneumonia, and can increase the risk of developing asthma, so we should not assume that these devices are a safer option."
The European Respiratory Society said the findings added to existing concerns about the new devices.
Professor Charlotta Pisigner, chair of its tobacco control committee, said: "The introduction and vigorous marketing of new devices is very tempting to smokers who want to stop smoking and mistakenly believe they can switch to another harmless tobacco product. It is also opening another avenue for attracting young people to use and become addicted to nicotine. This study adds to evidence that these new devices are not the safe substitute to cigarette smoking they are promoted to be."
* A second report today raises concerns about smokers being too reliant on vaping.
Scottish researchers warn that vaping delivers "ultrafine particles" that can contribute to cardiovascular damage.
Writing in the Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, the researchers warn against long-term vaping.
Abhi Mathur, from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, said: "Fewer people are smoking conventional tobacco cigarettes and more people are vaping. Smokers are asking healthcare professionals whether e-cigarettes are safe and effective for smoking cessation. Debate continues regarding safety of e-cigarettes, but NHS Scotland and England have concluded that vaping e-cigarettes are less harmful than smoking tobacco."
Sohal SS, Eapen MS, Naidu VGM et al. IQOS exposure impairs human airway cell homeostasis: direct comparison with traditional cigarette and e-cigarette. ERJ Open Res 11 February 2019
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Circular No. 39 of 2007 : Meeting with Pengarah Tanah dan Galian, Melaka
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August 13, 2007
To: ALL MEMBERS OF MALACCA BAR
The above matter refers.
The office of Pengarah Tanah dan Galian Melaka will be holding a meeting with the Bar Committee on Monday, August 20th 2007 at 3.00 pm to discuss matters pertaining to the administration of land registry and land offices in Melaka.
The MMA and Bar Games 2007
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Report by Terence Chan, Gillian Tay and Jocelyn Chong
The annual games between the Malacca Bar and the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Malacca Branch was held on Saturday, 28.7.2007 at the Malacca Club Sports Complex in Tanjung Kling, Melaka. Among the games played were badminton, table tennis, squash, netball, snooker and soccer. Netball was called off eventually due to the lack of players from MMA.
The Malacca Bar started the ball rolling with an emphatic win through our first doubles in badminton where the pair of Kelvin and Muhamad Faizal won with a score of 15-9, 15-5. Malacca Bar easily thumped the MMA 6-1 and MMA won the only consolation point after defeating our last double of T.S Moi and Aloysius.
Important Announcement
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Kindly be informed that all cases fixed in Malacca High Court 1 before the learned High Court Judge from 8th to 12 th September 2007 will be postponed due to a Judges' Conference.
Please be guided accordingly.
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The Need for Intellectual Property Protection for Inventors
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Talk presented by Damian Yeo at a Seminar on Building Industry Solution's To Sustainable Development held on 7th August 2007 in Putra World Trade Centre organized by CIDB Malaysia.
I must take this opportunity to thank the organizers for allowing me to deliver this piece. This topic is of great importance but unfortunately there is a lack of awareness of its importance.
What is Intellectual Property?
We protect our tangible properties in our daily life. We install alarms in cars and houses to deter 'breakins'. We lodge caveats in the land office when we purchase property to avoid unauthorized dealings with our property. We know the boundaries and limitations in protecting our tangible properties because we are able to see, touch and feel them. So what about intellectual property then?
Almost everyone in society is a user and potential creator of intellectual property. Its protection, through a system of national and international rules called intellectual property rights, is necessary to provide incentives and financing for innovation and creation, which in turn leads to economic, cultural and social progress. Protection for intellectual property also encourages the production and dissemination of knowledge and a wide range of quality goods and services. As such Intellectual property rights add value for consumers and can provide a guarantee of where it comes from and its quality.
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5 July 2007
Dear Friends at the Bar,
The Skills Training Committee has made great efforts in organising a training session for those of you who may be interested in getting started as a criminal law practitioner. The selection of speakers, conductors of the moots, moderators and special invites to introduce and conclude the training session reflects the quality of training that we have put together for you.
We have lined-up lawyers who are exceptionally skillful and highly specialised in their respective areas of criminal practice. The team led by Mr Jagjit Singh will share their knowledge in conducting criminal trials and the issues involved. This team of lawyers, in spite of their demanding schedule would be there at the Law Faculty, University of Malaya on 24th and 25th August 2007 to share their knowledge, experience and expertise.
Circular No. 38 of 2007 : Malacca Bar Legal Directory
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3rd August, 2007
To: ALL MEMBERS OF MALACCA BAR.
Malacca Bar Legal Directory 2007
Attached herewith is a list of changes and additions for the period 1st April, 2007 – 31st July, 2007, to the Malacca Bar Legal Directory 2007, which was issued to all Malacca Bar members in April, 2007. Kindly update your copy of the directory accordingly.


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Following up this article..11,000 people joined demonstration in front of official residence of JP PM Ohi nuclear plant has not been restarted yet, but Kepco is already starting to manipulate
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Intensive research in recent years has focused on the problem of legalism and isolationism in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Several hundred ministers have left their work (and some have left the church) because they believe that the church is more committed to legalism than it is to the authentic gospel message. These realities might cause us to consider the following questions:
--What is the true definition of legalism? What is the true definition of the gospel?
--Do Seventh-day Adventists have implicit in their message a unique concept of the gospel, something which other evangelical churches do not comprehend nor proclaim?
--What did justification or righteousness by faith mean to the apostles? What did it mean to Luther, Calvin, and other 16th century reformers? Did they understand it correctly?
--Do modern-day evangelicals understand it?
--To what extent is the pure New Testament truth of justification by faith now being proclaimed by Seventh-day Adventists?
Certainly these questions deserve attention in light of the recent experience of Seventh-day Adventists. Certainly Bob Wieland is well qualified to explore with us some answers -- and -- perhaps stimulate us to raise further questions which might merit additional research and study. Why not come and participate in this process of exploration and study?
Elder Bob Wieland received his undergraduate theological training at Southern College (formerly Southern Missionary College) and at Columbia Union College. He earned his M. A. degree from Andrews University Seminary. He has contributed twenty-four years of ministry to Africa, having recently returned from a four year term as Adventist All-Africa Editorial Consultant in Nairobi.
He has condensed the five volumes of the Conflict of the Ages Series, published by Pacific Press, and is currently condensing Christ's Object Lessons and Ministry of Healing for the Ellen G. White Estate. He has written numerous books and journal articles.
Sixteen years of pastoral service in Southeastern California Conference were interspersed among his years in Africa. For eight years he served as pastor of the Chula Vista Seventh-day Adventist Church.
His special field of research during the last 40 years has been the intriguing study of the history and theological significance of the 1888 righteousness by faith message.
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The home-educated typically score 15 to 30 percentile points above public-school students on standardized academic achievement tests.
(The public school average is the 50th percentile; scores range from 1 to 99.)
A 2015 study found Black homeschool students to be scoring 23 to 42 percentile points above Black public school students (Ray, 2015).
Homeschool students score above average on achievement tests regardless of their parents' level of formal education or their family's household income.
Whether homeschool parents were ever certified teachers is not related to their children's academic achievement.
Degree of state control and regulation of homeschooling is not related to academic achievement.
Home-educated students typically score above average on the SAT and ACT tests that colleges consider for admissions.
Homeschool students are increasingly being actively recruited by colleges.
Research Facts On Homeschooling – Homeschool Fast Facts
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My wife just made a video where she homeschools our children.
I read in the comment field several individuals who argue that: Well this is all good but what about socialization.
I understand that this is something that the school system man [I guess society as a whole] has imprinted in your minds: That if you don't socialize in school with other children you don't get socialized… you don't learn social skills and so forth…
In reality it's the opposite.
Children who are home-schooled are better at social interaction with other human beings than those in school.
In school you are not taught how to socialize with people.
You are forced to socialize with people you have nothing in common with, who are not on your intellectual level and whom you probably don't want to socialize with.
In most schools you have a class with individuals that are your own age and same thing the next year, same thing the next year, same thing the next year and you don't really socialize or interact a lot with the kids of different ages.
And what this means is that is that the maturity level of these kids it's not really stimulated so to speak.
It remains the same to a very large degree – they don't mature like they should.
If you have kids of different ages [like they do in schools in the countryside most of the time] you have the ability to mature much more.
And of course in home schooling it's the same thing because the children are not all the same age.
But I guess there are some things you learn better in school.
For example:
Contempt for weakness.
Contempt for stupidity.
Contempt for fat people, for people with glasses, for people with red hair, for people who you know have a South American mother or father.
Oh they really had it in our school.
That's the social interaction have in school: Bullying and everybody trying not to become the victim.
So they try to turn someone else into a victim real fast before somebody turns you into a victim.
A lot like prison – really the same thing.
That's not the type of social interaction I want to have my children exposed to.
Social Interaction? – Thulean Perspective – 15 Feb 2018
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|Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer in the world which represents 30% of all global deaths and it is predicted by World Health Organisation to remain the single leading cause of death globally. Cardiovascular deterioration is usually unassuming and difficult to detect. Stiffening of arteries in the form of atherosclerosis is one of the major causes of cardiovascular diseases. Hence, arterial stiffness is an important area of interest for researchers and doctors striving to counter the threat of cardiovascular diseases. Stiffness of a blood vessel is quantified by E, the Young's Modulus of the arterial wall. Measurement of pulse wave velocity (PWV) is a method to identify arterial stiffening. The objectives of this Final Year Project, is to study the relationship of pulse wave velocity with age, and hence, the relationship between arterial stiffness and age, in the normotensive population. The equipment used in this project is PulseTrace PWV PT4000. It measures PWV between two sites of the arterial tree by using a 5MHz Doppler transducer to identify the arrival of the arterial pulse to calculate the PWV. The foot to foot technique is used here, and Doppler pulses are recorded sequentially in the brachial site and the dorsalis pedis site. Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) is measured in 291 subjects of whom 158 are male and 133 females). The youngest and oldest subjects are 11 and 88 years old respectively. The lowest and highest measured baPWV are 5.6m/s and 20.2m/s respectively. The data obtained are analysed with Regression Analysis and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Using the method of sum of least squares, the proposed regression model is baPWV = 0.093*age + 5.464, with Pearson factor r of 0.791, R2 of 0.624, and significant value < 0.001. A good correlation was shown and statistical significance was proven. Based on the proposed relationship that baPWV = 0.093*age + 5.464, 91.8% of the subjects are within a 95% confidence interval, while 86.6% are within a 90% confidence interval. The measured waveform and published literature comes into agreement with the obtained readings and further improve the confidence of the results. i The elastic modulus of the artery is then derived from the Moens-Korteweg equation, C₀=/2 from the baPWV values. The plot of this derived elastic modulus against age gave a polynomial upward trend. It can be seen that a steeper rate of increase of arterial stiffness in the elderly as compared to that of the young subjects was attributed to various factors such as vascular remodelling, vascular functional changes and reduction in physical activity, all of which are more prevalent in the old than the young. Comparison made between the derived elastic modulus of men and women showed that women up till approximately the age of 50, where their arterial stiffness start to increase very rapidly, have a lower arterial stiffness than men. Such an observation was attributed to the change in hormones during menopause especially in estrogen which serves as protection against atherosclerosis. As a result, PWV is without doubt a strong indicator of arterial stiffness and thus a very useful parameter for the prediction of cardiovascular risk. In addition, the ease of measuring reproducible baPWV non-invasively and taking reading in the absence of any psychological stress on the subject make it very favourable. As such, assessment of arterial stiffness via measurement of baPWV can be very useful in both the detection and treatment of cardiovascular disorders. Hence, further development and in depth study of such a method will be very valuable in detecting and fighting against the top global cardiovascular disease threat.
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I was reminded of that phrase because we had friends stay at our house this week for a couple of nights.
Claes and Diane, friends from our college years, called a couple of weeks ago and said they were going to be in Denver then up to Estes Park to do some work with the Weekend To Remember. They were wondering if we could get together sometime when they were in town. We were able to put them up for two nights before they headed up hill.
The problem we had was that first Kyle and then Marj came down sick so I don't think they felt that they were much fun to be with. So far, however, I haven't caught it.
It was wonderful being able to catch up with them!


text: Keep up on the effort to save many California State Parks, including redwood parks, from closure by viewing The First 70, a short film about Californians uniting to develop solutions to the parks crisis. Another film, California Forever, The Story of California State Parks, is a documentary celebrating California's state parks (see the trailer). See where The First 70 and California Forever are showing this month.


text: WIP: Space Wolf Blood Claw Part 4 November 27, 2017 by J4-K3 Quick Update Worked on some highlighting the armour. I'm not too pleased with tonight's work, so I'm going to make this short and sweet… Mostly Highlights Looks ok from a distance, but close up not so much. And that's it for today.


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On the fence
in this modern-day
of technology
recognition can be,
as loud as a tag
as discrete as someone
speaking metaphorically..
to be of courage
and a spiritual lover
apparently now
is so outdated,
we can't stand for the unknown
we want only right now
and we will make a fit
as if we never have waited…
things are so instant
entitlements are self approved,
a kinky text at midnight
is considered todays candle light dinner for two…
there's so many things
that people get a way with,
does love not deserve to be faithful
or is okay for understandings to be played with?
I'm hanging out
on the side of the fence,
I've been hurt before
and I've guarded my heart
every chance that I get…
Am I denying my self-love?
I don't know, its possible…
But I'd rather have a gun pulled out in front of my eyes
then be shot with a blind fold…


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Wouldn't It Be Great If.......................
MarkInTexas posted a question in E-Benefits QuestionsWouldn't it be great if they forced the VA to increase a veteran's rating 1% for each month that the VA took to process a claim after their magical 125 Day response time. 1% might not sound like much, but even under the VA's mysterious rating system, added up, it would definitely make a difference. Plus, it would compel the VA to process claims much more effeciently, knowing there is a 1% penalty per month hanging over their heads. I know it'll never happen, but I had an extra strong cup of coffee this morning, so my brain is in overdrive. Good morning, y'all. Mark


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KDKA reported today that Our President Trump would make an appearance at the Shell Cracker Plant near Monaca, PA.
They went on to mislead the public by saying the Cracker Plant will produce plastic out of Natural Gas.
The Truth is that Ethane will be cracked using the heat source provided by Natural Gas to Crack Ethane into Plastics.
The reason the word Ethane can't be used is that PA has been told they only have Natural Gas, no Oil or Natural Gas Liquids that include Ethane as one of the constituent parts.
The World Class Volume of Ethane available in the Ohio Valley comes from the State of Ohio where these very expensive NGLs were taken without a Severance Tax, without a dime in NGL Royalties realized, and Ohio's Oil and Natural Gas Royalties were reduced by NGL Overinflated Processing fees, after the NGLs were sold at the Well head per the producer, effectively requiring All Ohio Citizens to pay Oil and Gas Producers for the theft of their NGLs.
To right this wrong, let me give a big "Hat's Off" to All Ohio Citizens who have patiently stood by in Wonder for the past 9 years and those who have made this injustice a way of life in the Buckeye State.
Know that there are actions in progress to correct this Biblical Theft. Soon my Friends, Soon.
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Yeah, I laugh, but unfortunately someone who talks the way he does, and is illogical or stupid enough to believe the things he does really shouldn't own firearms... which he has suggested he does. It's a scary world we live in.
Yes, The virtual Kool Aid appears just as dangerous and it's only a few clicks for the next drink. The really scary thing is there is a lot of people out their with their head in the same pitcher. I think it all started when the medical community said eggs were bad for us. Folks started telling their docs they didn't trust them and bring up eggs. Today, the world over people don't trust experts, governments, scientists, the educated or even their own neighbors but many will put their total trust in a single politician and whackos with a YouTube podcast. We are hollowing out NOAA, USDA, EPA, R&D etc. and picking winners and losers with tariffs and subsidies the way communist nations do, all while sounding the future communist alarm. When a big event does happen everyone will be asking what happened to all the folks trained in this field. They are being fired as if they are the "swamp" as the swamp only gets murkier. There is a lot of scary out there but an equal amount of good.
Good Luck to us All
To Dan
The problem is that many of us grew up to be church goers. And many of us believe everything that is written in "THE GOOD BOOK"! But if you really understand what is being said, I think that any thought a person could have either pro or con might just be proven to be correct if you just look closely enough.
None of us really know what is going to take place. All we can really do is to hope for the best and express our opinion!
Granddad Ladd
Granddad Ladd,
I agree but I also believe where you are looking is where you are heading. And....just because something is unreal doesn't mean that it is not real to some folks. What ever anyone thinks real or not you can pretend to verify your beliefs with a whole community of other people with social media today. Not very empirical though. I will say the earth is round because I have traveled by plane and ship and it seems to match past knowledge. I can't say the earth is hollow or not because I haven't traveled to the North Pole or have the knowledge or equipment to determine it isn't, so I won't call out "Hollow Earther's" as being wrong but I will say "Flat Earther's" are wrong and a lot of the BS posted lately here on GMS is not true and at the very least has nothing to do with O&G interests. There are plenty of rip off and conspiracy forums for that stuff. All the crazy crap is scaring folks away from posting and replying to pertinent discussions. "THE GOOD BOOK!" Is used by many to prop up their "BAD" BS. A person saying their BS is from God doesn't make it so. There are other forums for religion too. That is my opinion.
AMEN. The amount of errors and lack of understanding is rather amazing. I've never seen anything like this in an O&G blog before
Good morning Dan,
Possibly you have been misled by my posting. Let me clarify. As a little kid my mother took me to church services. It was a huge church. Here I was a little boy surrounded by many many large people. Someone was telling about hell fire and other such painful sufferings. Next thing I knew a huge pipe organ blasted out and everyone stood up and started singing....mostly a ear splitting noise!
Being a little boy of maybe 4 or 5 years old, this experience was TOO much! I wanted nothing more to do with anything having to do with religion.
But then this little boy grew up and learned do "HIS OWN THINKING"! And not just taking anybody's words as absolute truth!
Thinking negative thoughts seems to bring out a much bigger negative experience. On the other hand, thinking POSITIVE THOUGHTS brings out bigger and more satisfying experience and results!
I think you and I are pretty much on the same "Page" in our opinion's.
Constantly Shifting and grating gears and reversing, ( A TONGUE IN CHEEK COMMENT), a vehicle can only tear apart an otherwise good car
Have a great day
Granddad Ladd
Yes. You too Sir!
Good morning OLD TIMER!
I was afraid you were gone for good since I could not find any of your postings! Normally I do not get into religious beliefs or political discussions. It is a bit dangerous to even quote what might be said or posted. Angry words can often spill out of an otherwise intelligent person and destroy his chance to have any kind of positive influence!
my main interest is what are the plans for Westfield Township and Flat Castle?
Granddad Ladd
Totally understood my friend! Usually what happens is such a person often gets careless and unknowingly sticks a foot in his mouth.
Hang in there OLD TIMER!
Granddad Ladd
We are hoping Tilden gets some good wells here in Gaines.
Tioga land prices still pricey ..... Seems unrealistic ....
Are there enough pipes to get gas to market?
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This is proposed schedule for our YPI program at approved schools. The number of sessions and type can be adjusted according to the need of the school and the judgment of the YPI leaders.
Fall semester
Session 1: Introduction to the program + Emergency Room I
Session 2: Life of a Doctor: Medical Case I
Session 3: Medical School Preparation I
Optional Session: College preparation
Spring Semester
Session 4: Life of a Doctor: Emergency Room II
Session 5: Careers in Medicine
Session 6: Life of a Doctor: Medical Case II + Graduation
Optional Session: Experiences in Medicine II
- Discuss a set of medical emergencies and how to triage them.
- Learn about the process of diagnosing medical problems in ER setting.
Session 5: Careers in Medicine
- Expose members to various careers in medicine.
- Learn about new trends in medicine.
- Session will include speaker from the medical field.
Session 6: Life of a Doctor: Medical Case II + Graduation
- Discuss a mock medical case.
- Introduce students into the process of diagnosis and learning about medical tools.
- Students will be awarded a certificate of completing the program after minimum of 6 sessions.
- Ask to fill post-survey (member page)
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- YPI students (fellows) who complete graduation survey will be eligible for clinical opportunities.
- Our clinical partners provide experiences for selected and approved YPI students.