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Kate Bush took to her blog this week to write a letter in support of one Liam Tamne, a contestant on the UK version of The Voice. Tamne was voted off the show by resident musical antichrist will.i.am, despite a performance that seemed objectively better than that of his competition, to much voluble protest from his fans. Frankly, if will.i.am doesn't like you and Kate Bush does, you're probably doing something right, and Tamne will hopefully go on to have a successful and productive career. What it all boils down to is more proof that the most interesting thing about shows like American Idol, The X Factor, and The Voice is rarely the winners.
The victors of these shows are a perfect example of a why choosing things by committee is rarely a good idea, unless you enjoy answering "medium" to every question you're ever asked. The oddballs and genuine personalities are generally weeded out early on, rejected in favor of the sort of homogenous "talent" that's guaranteed to sell a medium amount of records to a medium amount of people, ensuring a medium return on a medium investment. The people who win talent shows are everything that's bad about the music industry in 2013 — dull, formulaic, designed to maximize commercial appeal and minimize artistic risk.
This isn't only a problem artistically; it ultimately doesn't work — it's been well documented over the years that the winners on such shows tend to go on to relatively underwhelming careers, while runners-up and other notable contestants often flourish. As Flavorwire's Jason Bailey argued a couple of weeks back in relation to the movie industry, "you can't predict what audiences will and won't respond to, because — whether [producers] want to admit it or not — moviemaking is an art, and when making movies, one must give at least some limited power to artists. You can't just combine a pleasing menu of ingredients and assume success, as though you're making energy drinks."
So it goes with pop stars, also, and it appears that the general public is just as tired of the talent show production line as jaded, despairing music journalists — their ratings have been declining for years. This year's American Idol, for instance, attracted some 17.93 million viewers, less than half of the 37.44 million it attracted at its peak in 2007. The pattern is repeated across the spectrum of reality talent quests — the audience for the second season of the US version of The X Factor declined 30% from its debut season, and last year's America's Got Talent was down 32% from its peak the year before. This isn't just happening in the US, either — the UK X Factor peaked three years ago after almost a decade of steady growth, and has been in freefall since, shedding 32% of its audience since 2010. The same pattern is reproduced across the globe.
But, ratings decline or not, the talent quest isn't going anywhere — these shows are super-cheap to make, and even if, say, American Idol never approaches the crazy audience numbers of its halcyon mid-'00s days, it remains a decent risk/reward proposition for Fox, especially in uncertain times. Advertisers love them, too — when even notorious producer Nigel Lythgoe is tiring of the level of product placement, you know the show's appeal to sponsors remain undimmed.
So talent shows are here to stay. And maybe, just maybe, that's not an entirely bad thing. For a start, there's an argument to be made that for all that they're often underwhelming, they're still a cut above most other reality TV endeavors, which tend to range from the morally questionable to the flat-out wrong. If stations are gonna make cheap TV, they might as well make cheap TV that a) is not actively, offensively fucking horrible and b) at least has some chance of providing the world with genuinely worthwhile culture, accidentally or otherwise.
The latter point isn't as unlikely as it sounds — because for all that the unconventional talents tend to get voted off shows early, they still get an audience that they would probably never have otherwise had. The most prominent example of an unconventional talent getting a leg-up to stardom from reality TV is Susan Boyle. Sure, it's easy to make fun of her, but it's also genuinely heartwarming to see someone who has an amazing voice and an appearance that meant she would almost certainly have otherwise had no shot at success making it big because she had the guts to get up on stage and sing. (And her first audition on Britain's Got Talent is still genuinely spine-tingling stuff.)
Still, even if they're not all Susan Boyles, reality shows have given the world some truly memorable oddballs. There's something of the freak show of the early rounds of American Idol, et al, but even so, they provide a few rare moments when you see people on television who aren't conventionally attractive, who may be mentally ill, who come from backgrounds that are rarely represented on TV. Some of them are genuine talents — like the homeless Leneshe Young and her pretty great self-penned audition.
And of course, some of them are, well, just kinda weird; it's hard to imagine what the viewers of Middle America made of "General" Larry Platt the first time they saw his performance of the idiosyncratically awesome tune "Pants on the Ground," for instance:
Or the mildly terrifying Quazon and his burlesque song:
Or the apparently endless parade of strange white dudes who somehow came to believe it was an awesome idea to audition with a Pussycat Dolls number:
You can argue that it's exploitative to put people like this in front of the camera. At times, you'd definitely be right — there's something genuinely uncomfortable about, say, this, or this. The judges tend to treat the worst and/or weirdest contestants like a joke, and hell, sometimes they are a joke.
Sometimes, though, they're both talented and weird. Take this guy, for instance, who made it through to the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent by rearranging the Star Wars theme song to rid it of trumpets:
How else would a strange Star Wars obsessive ever find himself on national television in a flying saucer? Or these two gentlemen, who apparently have a talent for… um, well, just watch for yourself:
There's a curious dichotomy about reality TV talent quests — in celebrating homogeneity and formulaic music industry dullness, they also provide a platform for the genuinely strange and idiosyncratic. In that respect, at least, they're worthy of celebration, as are the, um, unique talents they bring to the world. If we're stuck with reality TV — and we are — then we should at least rejoice in the fact that it also allows the expression of some of our most unconventional talents. Sometimes, you have to take the good with the bad, eh?


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Included below are photos of teachers, students and staff receiving their "Thanks Giving" gifts from Dollar General representatives. Their excitement and cheer are why we continue to stay dedicated to our mission of Serving Others every day!
Barnsdall Elementary School in Barnsdall, Oklahoma
"This was such an AWESOME DAY," exclaimed District Manager James Whitehead. "To be able to promote the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and support local schools in my district is definitely one of the top moments for me in my 15 years with this company. The school put together an assembly for us to present the gift; however, no one knew what they were receiving. It was a total surprise and shock to the kids and faculty. Numerous teachers were in tears."
Blanchard Elementary School in Columbus, Georgia
From Left: District Manager James Swanson, Blanchard Elementary School Principal Dawn Grantham, Store Manager Michele Dushane, Region Director Goerja Murphy and Muscogee County School District Media Specialist Kristine Mitchell.
"I want to thank Dollar General for allowing me to be part of something so special and wonderful," noted District Manager James Swanson. "We could not have picked a more appreciative school than Blanchard Elementary. Everyone was so emotional and overwhelmed with joy. This was one of the best experiences in my retail career!"
Eastbrook North Elementary School in Van Buren, Indiana
Pictured: The Marion Distribution Center team presented Eastbrook North Elementary School Principal Chris McKim with the school's check.
Fremont Elementary School in Bakersfield, California
Pictured: HR Manager Paul Porter with Fremont Elementary School children
Gadsden Elementary School in Gadsden, Tennessee
"The experience was amazing," exclaimed District Manager Annette Todd Nabaa. "Gadsden Elementary School Principal Foust was in tears and the teachers and students were all smiles. The school has 142 students, Pre K through Grade 5, and it is located in a rural community that does not receive a lot of funding. They were super excited to receive the grant. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity."
Houck Elementary School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Pictured: Distribution Center Director Keith Nicholson presented the donation to Pedro, Houck Elementary School's principal.
"Pedro was stunned," noted Senior HR Manager John Zappacosta. "At one point, he was rendered speechless. It was truly a great day. It is a pleasure to work for a company that gives employees an opportunity to be a part of an interaction like this one, especially one that leaves a community leader speechless."
Indian Bayou Elementary School in Rayne, Louisiana
Pictured Left to Right: Rayne store manager, School Administrator Honey LeDeaux, District Manager John Exell and members of the Indian Bayou Elementary School fifth grade class
Irby Elementary School in Alachua, Florida
Pictured: Irby Elementary School Principal Valdenora Foster and Alachua Distribution Center Director Alain Arrendell posed with several members of the Irby Elementary School administration.
Jackson Elementary School in Janesville, Wisconsin
Jackson Elementary School Principal Kristen Moisson was excited to receive Dollar General's "Thanks Giving" contribution to help the school's literacy and library initiatives.
Jonesville Elementary/Middle School in Jonesville, South Carolina
"The visit to Jonesville Elementary/Middle School went very well," noted Senior HR Manager Shawn Johnson. "The principal was appreciative of the donation and our continued support!"
Kanawha Elementary School in Davisville, West Virginia
Pictured: District Manager Rich Fullmer visited Kanawha Elementary School to present Kanawha Elementary School Principal Stephen Null with the school's "Thanks Giving" contribution.
Madill Elementary School in Madill, Oklahoma
Pictured: Senior HR Manager Erin Ann Oakes, Ardmore Distribution Center Assistant Director Brian Tinsley, HR Representative Odeht Robaina, Ardmore Distribution Center Director Riley Seals and Madill Elementary School Principal Devin Birdsong
"The presentation went very well! I was honored to be able to participate," commented Senior HR Manager Donald Campbell. "The principal was a little caught off guard because he didn't expect the donation."Mesopotamia Elementary School in Mesopotamia, Ohio
Pictured: Mesopotamia Elementary School students and teachers joined by the Dollar General field team
Northview Elementary School in Gas City, Indiana
Northview Elementary School in Gas City, Indiana, is part of the Marion Distribution Center community.
San Jose Elementary in Pomona, California
"Store Manager Cheryl, the store team and I are very thankful to Dollar General for the opportunity to serve our community here in Pomona," said District Manager James Perez.
Schaefer Branch-San Antonio Public Library in San Antonio, Texas
Sinai Elementary School in South Boston, Virginia
Pictured: South Boston Distribution Center Director Scott Quesinberry and Sinai Elementary School Principal Dawn Miller at the distribution center
Sunflower County Freedom Project in Sunflower, Mississippi
Pictured: HR Representative Carmen Hill, Indianola Distribution Center Director Chris Murabito, Executive Director of the Sunflower County Freedom Project Kate Gluckman, and two Sunflower County Freedom Project participants
"Thank you so much for the generous donation to the Sunflower County Freedom Project," cheered Sunflower County Freedom Project Executive Director Kate Gluckman. "Your gift will be put to immediate use. Dollar General's community-minded philanthropy really makes a difference to our organization and our students."
Toys for Tots in Fulton, Missouri
Pictured: Melissa Barnes from Toys for Tots and Fulton Distribution Center Director Steve Gibson
Waukomis Elementary School in Waukomis, Oklahoma
Pictured: District Manager Robynn Winter and members of the local store team presented the "Thanks Giving" contribution to Waukomis Elementary School Principal Brandon Bookout.
Westhills Elementary School in Lewisburg, Tennessee
Pictured: Westhills Elementary School students assembled in the gymnasium to meet District Manager Adam Stranahan and receive the "Thanks Giving" check.
Zane Grey Elementary School in Zanesville, Ohio
Pictured: Zanesville Distribution Center Director Brian Braglin, Zane Grey Principal Mark Stallard and Senior HR Manager Sandi Byers
Not pictured at time of publishing:
Durant Elementary School in Sumner, Iowa
Friends of the Henry M. Seymour Library in Indianola, Mississippi
Jackson Elementary School in Jackson, Georgia
North Jackson Elementary in Glasgow, Kentucky

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Act 1: Michael Moyer will never forget the time he met Mel Brooks, the comedy film director, screenwriter and actor. Moyer was observing a rehearsal for "The Producers" during its 2001 pre-Broadway run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago's Loop when Brooks, the musical's creator, plopped down three rows in front of him.
Moyer greeted Brooks.
"How do you know me?" Moyer recalled Brooks saying playfully. Moyer casually said he had seen him around. "He laughed," Moyer said.
Five years earlier, Moyer and the Van Kampen family, which made its fortune in the mutual fund industry, had bought the Cadillac Palace Theatre from the Wirtz family, owner of the Chicago Blackhawks. They restored the 1926 building, reopened it in 1999 and still own the venue, considered one of the city's premier institutions for live events.
Act 2: These days, Moyer, 55, is leading an investor group planning a $55 million restoration of another '20s-era building, the Congress Theater in the Logan Square neighborhood.
The Congress operated as a live music venue until it closed in 2013 after a string of code violations. It occupies a relatively lonely stretch of Milwaukee Avenue.
"When I originally did the Cadillac Palace, I looked at it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Moyer said. "Now I have two once-in-a-lifetime opportunities."
Dominated by a three-story entrance visible from the Blue Line, the Congress is one of the most intact neighborhood movie "palaces" in Chicago from the boom years of the 1920s, according to the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. By the end of that decade, Chicago had more than 30 such movie palace theaters, but, by 2000, fewer than a half a dozen had survived. In 2002, the Congress Theater was designated a landmark by the city of Chicago.
"They just don't make buildings like this anymore," Moyer said, the 6-foot-6 Seattle native stressing each of the eight words in the sentence. Moyer plans to be a long-term owner of the Congress along with other investors he declined to name, but said the group doesn't include members of the Van Kampen family.
Moyer said the first person he walked through the Congress with was Mike Faron, chairman of W.E. Oneil, the general contractor that will orchestrate the restoration. The Chicago-based construction firm also worked on the Chicago Theatre and, with Moyer, the Cadillac Palace Theatre.
"They're versed in old buildings like this," Moyer said. Faron and Moyer spent about two hours walking around. "He sees things that I don't see.''
A major part of the renovation will be the domed auditorium. "A year from now this whole room will be scaffolded," he said while giving a tour to a reporter. The theater once had more than 2,900 seats; they were removed years ago. Moyer doesn't plan to reinstall seats on the main theater floor, which will resume hosting live music. Without seats, the room's capacity is 4,900 people.
Moyer said he's working with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency to also get the Congress on the National Register of Historic Places. His team includes MacRostie Historic Advisors, a consultant that helps clients get the government certifications needed to qualify for local, state and federal historic tax incentives.
Moyer said he's talking to local and national theater operators to run the facility when it reopens. Woodhouse Tinucci, the architecture firm Moyer has hired for the Congress restoration, has done renderings of the project.
The proposed purchase of the property, for what a source says is about $15 million, looks increasingly likely to be consummated since litigation was settled involving the theater's current owner, and a lawsuit brought by a concert promoter was dismissed last month.
"This is going to happen," Moyer said. "The Congress will reopen.''
Moyer expects the purchase to close by the end of April and work to start in June. He expects the theater to reopen in 2017.
The proposed restoration calls for an inn with about 32 rooms and the redevelopment of the street facade to include restaurants and retail. The new venue will also include a rooftop lounge. What are currently 14 apartments will be spruced up and operated as affordable housing, Moyer said.
Most of the storefronts on the block are bereft of retail, restaurants or services.
Norma Gomez, who has run an insurance agency, Acceptance Agency, on Milwaukee Avenue for 19 years, is one of the few occupants of a storefront on the block. "I'd like to see them restore the storefronts along" Milwaukee, she said. "It's a beautiful building,'' she said of the Congress. "It just needs to be taken care of."
Intermission: Moyer's conviction that the project will come to fruition is based in part on two legal rulings last month.
On Jan. 22, as part of a 2012 lawsuit the city of Chicago had brought against the current property owner over code violations, Cook County Circuit Judge Pamela Gillespie signed an "order to vacate the premises," meaning that residents living in the property's apartments must leave by April 1. She said the city made its case that there was "an imminent threat to health, safety and welfare of tenants" at the property.
Eddie Carranza, who owns the Congress, said he has "worked very closely with Mr. Moyer and his team and I absolutely believe he will close on the transaction."
He said lawsuits with two concert promoters have been settled, and he has "fully cooperated with the city's Law Department and they have been very helpful in my efforts to prepare the building for the change in ownership," he said. "I believe my attorneys and the city attorneys have been coordinating the notification to tenants in terms of how and when those will go out."
Act 3: Lair Scott, a tenant, isn't pleased about having to move. "I feel scammed by the city that suddenly the building is sold and then condemned?" Scott said. "Some of us will face homelessness, including me, in attempting to find rental properties that accept pets and are within my" income.
Raymond Valadez, chief of staff to 1st Ward Ald. Proco "Joe" Moreno, said the alderman's office gave Scott a list of affordable housing resources and a list of developments that have affordable units available. One project is in the 1st Ward, but the rent may be above the price range that Scott was seeking, Valadez said.
Curtain call: Donald Dionesotes, 85, who came all the way from Bensenville to attend an open house at the Congress in late January, said he has been interested in architecture "all my adult life.'' The retired manufacturing manager and limousine driver said of Moyer: "I applaud this gentleman" to do $55 million in repairs.
Stage notes: Michael Moyer holds a bachelor's degree in business and a minor in economics from the University of Puget Sound, and master's degrees in accounting and political science from Washington State University. Hobbies include fly-fishing, particularly in Alaska. He lives in Inverness.
In 2008 and 2009, he pursued investments in Iraq, working with the government of Iraq and international investors. He said he took 12 trips there over 18 months, though he didn't end up making any investments because of security concerns.
Health scare: In 2010, he had an "aortic dissection," or tear, that sidelined him for about a year. "I'm lucky to be alive," he said. He was in surgery 16 hours and was initially given a 5 percent chance of survival. "Everything that needed to go right did," he said. He was in the hospital for two weeks and didn't leave his home for about two months, and his full recovery took about two years.
Moyer began his career at Price Waterhouse in its Seattle and Anchorage, Alaska, offices. He started working with the Van Kampen family in 1994 when he moved to Chicago to become a consultant at Kenneth Leventhal, which was later bought by Ernst & Young; he later helped the Van Kampen family find real estate investments. Moyer was a former finance vice president for Melvin Simon & Associates, now publicly traded Simon Properties, whose properties include Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. The entity that owns the Cadillac Palace Theatre is PalMet Venture, of which Moyer is managing member.
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Spanning from 1988 to 2010, Codemasters' F1 2017 features 12 different cars from five different teams. It's the first time classic cars have featured in an official F1 game since the 2013 edition and needless to say, we're pretty excited. Here's a rundown of the old school cars you'll be able to drive when the game comes out for PS4, Xbox One and PC on 25 August.
The combination of a Gordon Murray-designed chassis, an effective Honda turbo engine (no, really) and the best two drivers in the sport helped the MP4/4 to win 15 out of 16 races in 1988. Ayrton Senna won his first World Championship despite teammate Alain Prost actually scoring more points – but thanks to the dropped scores system that was in place it was Senna who came out on top.
(Initially this car is only available if you pre-order the game, but it will be available to buy separately at a later date).
Senna won his third and final championship in 1991 driving a McLaren MP4/6, powered by a sonorous Honda V12 engine. With Gerhard Berger in the other car the team also won the Constructors' Championship.
One of the most technologically advanced F1 cars of all time thanks to its active suspension system, the Williams FW14B allowed Nigel Mansell to finally secure a World Championship and marked the beginning of Williams' dominance of much of the 1990s.
Of all the classic cars featured in F1 2017, the Ferrari 412T2 is the least successful. It only won a single Grand Prix in Canada – the sole victory of Jean Alesi's career – but with Alesi and Berger in the driving seat and F1s last ever V12 in the engine bay it's become just as iconic as any title-winning car.
Damon Hill finally got it together in 1996 and won the World Championship driving the FW18, though rookie teammate Jacques Villeneuve pushed him harder than he would have liked. Will you enjoy driving this car, or will you have to stop because you've got a lump in your throat?
Rule changes for 1998 saw cars made narrower and grooved tyres introduced, and Adrian Newey got the rule changes bang on with the MP4-13. The car was dominant in the early part of the season as Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard looked untouchable. Michael Schumacher and Ferrari clawed some of the advantage back, but in the end it was Hakkinen who came out on top to win his first championship. Incredibly, this is the last McLaren to have won the Contstructors' Championship.
This is the car Michael Schumacher won a record-equalling fifth championship with in 2002. Once it was introduced at the third round in Brazil the car only failed to win at Monaco. Schumacher never finished lower than second with the car and he wrapped up the championship in France, with seven races still to go, whilst Rubens Barrichello finished second in the title race with four wins.
In fact the F2002 was so good that Ferrari continued to use it in the early part of 2003, with Schumacher able to win the San Marino Grand Prix.
The Ferrari F2004 was so utterly dominant that Schumacher won 12 of the first 13 races of the 2004 season en route to his seventh and final championship. Ferrari also won it's sixth consecutive Constructors' title with the car. Let's hope it's more fun to drive it in the game than it was to watch it at the time!
Fernando Alonso took his second and most recent championship (sorry, but saying that sounds so weird!) with the R26 in 2006 after a fierce duel with Schumacher's Ferrari. The car was built around the 'mass damper' system, and once it was controversially banned mid season the cars' competitiveness faded. But between Alonso (seven wins) and teammate Giancarlo Fisichella (one win) it was still good enough for Renault to secure a second consecutive Constructors' championship.
In 2007 Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was able to win six races and the championship in an incredibly closely-fought season with McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and a rookie Lewis Hamilton. Raikkonen pipped the troubled McLaren drivers by a single point, and with Felipe Massa in the other car winning three races Ferrari won the Constructors' as well.
It's a pity Timo Glock's Toyota isn't one of the classic cars, because then we could all recreate the famous move on the last corner of the last lap of the last race of the 2008 season which ensured Hamilton beat Massa to the title in his second year of F1.
It's scary enough that cars from the 2000s are now being considered classics, but one from 2010? There's no arguing the awesomeness of the RB6 though – the team won nine races and both championships, with Sebastian Vettel winning a thrilling four-way title decider to become the youngest ever champion and kicking off four straight years of Red Bull dominance.


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Are Jesus and the Father the same being?
Who is Jesus Christ? Who is God? Nickel for your thoughts?
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Are Jesus and the Father the same being?
** Moderated - Dec 7, 2005** - Spun off from the following thread:
Praying directly to Jesus?
Think of this. When you pray to the Father you pray to Jesus because they are one in the same.
Holy Spirit lead me on, Give me Strength when things go wrong.
Praying directly to Jesus?
Think of this. When you pray to the Father you pray to Jesus because they are one in the same.
Holy Spirit lead me on, Give me Strength when things go wrong.
one being in the Godhead?
Are you suggesting that they are the same being? If so, we should probably ask the moderator to spin this off into another thread.Doug wrote:Think of this. When you pray to the Father you pray to Jesus because they are one in the same.
Before responding, I would encourage to look over the following articles:
http://www.insearchoftruth.org/articles ... deity.html
I commend you on the above listed articles. every verse I could think of was cited. It is one of the best describitions of the God Head I have read or heard of. I as Sit and ponder this paradox...I think...who are we to define what God is? yes I agree these debates should take place about God, but how can we with our finite minds grasp the nature of infinite God?
the secret things...
In some measure, I agree with your observation. How can the lesser comprehend the greater? Moses' statement seems apropos here:Doug wrote:who are we to define what God is? yes I agree these debates should take place about God, but how can we with our finite minds grasp the nature of infinite God?
Many secret things remain hidden, which are not for us to know. They are of no concern for us, for now. However, whatever has been revealed about God's character is given to us to both know and understand.Moses, the Old Covenant lawgiver, wrote:The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. (Deuteronomy 29:29)
Even though we may are incapable of discovering the secrets of these mysteries, if God reveals them to us, then we may understand them. The Scriptures claim to do this very thing (Ephesians 3:3-5; II Timothy 3:16-17).Paul, an inspired apostle, wrote:... how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets (Ephesians 3:3-5)
I am unaware of any passage in the Bible that specifies man's intellectual capacity as being the limitation in understanding God's revealed Word. In fact, it is generally regarded as a sort of stumbling stone, because intelligent people must humble themselves before God (I Corinthians 1:22-31; James 4:6-7). Most of the time, Jesus referred to "hardeness of heart" as being the principle reason for people being "slow to understand". It is our reluctance to accept "all the Scriptures" that prohibit us from comprehending the full, revealed picture (Luke 24:13-27). For what it is worth, I believe that generally, we need more faith in accepting Scriptures than intellect in deciphering them. Beyond that, the secret things will remain secret until God reveals them (Ecclessiastes 3:11; 7:23-24; 8:16-17).
Re: Are Jesus and the Father the same being?
In some sense, they are the same, in that they have the same nature. Both Jesus and the Father are divine, deity. The scriptures use the word, Godhead or Godhood, which describes the state of being peculiarly "God". Compare it to similar words, "man" -> "manhood", "brother" - > "brotherhood", "neighbor" -> "neighborhood", etc.Doug wrote:Think of this. When you pray to the Father you pray to Jesus because they are one in the same. ... Ahhh that is the question isn't it? I suggest they are they same but are not the same. Its kinda like water. Water has three forms, Solid, Gas, Liquid. Each has a different properties but is in fact still Water.
However, please note that Jesus is not the same being as the Father, because Jesus prayed to the Father (Matthew 26:53; John 14:16; Hebrews 5:5-7). How can one pray to himself, or ask himself for help? Moreover, how can one deny his own will by submitting not to his own will but instead to his own will? (Yep, you read that right...)Paul wrote:That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. ... Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. (Colossians 2:2-10)
How is this possible, if they were the same being? How could Jesus deny His own will by submitting His will to the Father, if they are one and the same person?Luke, recorded the following prayer of Jesus and wrote:And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done." (Luke 22:41-42)
Re: Are Jesus and the Father the same being?
you and your son are two different beings and yet one as human beings - your son is as human as you are - it is the same with Jesus and His Father who are two different beings but the son is just as much a divine being as His Father - twinc
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jesus also said'', 'I am ascending to my Father and YOUR Father and to my God and YOUR God.'"
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Oak trees, tall pines, ponds and tidal marshes dot the course.
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This tennis-loving community is home to a vibrant club led by its PTR Certified Professional and organized into USTA leagues for all levels of men's, women's and mixed doubles. Group and private lessons are available for beginner to advanced players. Send me more information about Moss Creek!
And to the Creeks
You'll find the Hilton Head area's only private mainland marina at Moss Creek Plantation. Offering access to the Intracoastal Waterway, the marina accommodates 75 wet slips and 125 dry slips, along with three kayak racks and water and electricity at docksides.
The marina offers Intracoastal Waterway access & 75 slips.
The Moss Creek Community Pools are located at Bostwick Point. This popular complex features a 4,200-sf beach-entry pool, a 16-foot kiddie pool, a fine lap pool, with comfort facilities and a snack bar for convenience. Send me more information about Moss Creek!
Fit & Fun
The fitness center is equipped with top-of-the-line cardio and weight training machines overlooking the marina and salt marshes. A variety of classes are offered as well as personal training to help members accomplish their fitness goals.
The Fitness Center is where you can fulfill your fit dreams.
The Pavilion serves as a meeting place for the community's activity-theme groups. It is equipped with a kitchen and outdoor grills, banquet tables and chairs.
Lots at Moss Creek start at $60,000, homes range from $200,000. See the real estate section below for more details. Send me more information about Moss Creek!
Real Estate
Enjoy the Lowcountry style at Moss Creek Plantation .
- Community member-owned and managed
- Three of four owners make permanent residence at Moss Creek
- Single-family homes from the $200,000s to 1.2 million
- Homesites from $60,000 to $400,000
- Send me more information about Moss Creek!
Current Listings
Featured Listing
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The marhsfront pool is the perfect spot for a lazy afternoon.
- Private, master-planned golf & marina community
- Championship Golf
- 6,885-yard South Course at par 72 by George Fazio
- 6,555-yard North Course at par 72 by Tom Fazio
- Golf practice range with putting and chipping greens
- Golf professional shop and expert instruction
- Send me more information about Moss Creek!
- Clubhouse with grill, dining and meeting rooms
- Two separate nature preserves
- Fitness center with top-of-the-line equipment and varied classes
- Aquatic center
- Two adult pools
- Kiddie pool and snack bar, changing facilities
- Equestrian center with barn and riding rings
The equestrian center comes complete with barn & riding rings.
- Yacht Club with special annual celebrations
- Bostwick Pavilion with playground & community library
- Send me more information about Moss Creek!
Awards & Honors
- Hole No. 7, Devil's Elbow Course named to GolfCourseHome 'Dream 18 Great Residential Golf Holes,' 2011
Discovery Package
> Moss Creek Plantation, Hilton Head Island SC has a full array of Member for a Day opportunities. "Golf Devil's Elbow" provides a round of golf plus lunch in the Grill Room ($45 per person) or dinner in the Grill Room ($55 p/p).
There is also a tennis version with lunch or dinner variation, priced at $25 and $35, respectively.
Finally, there is a fitness-center version of the offer, priced at $45 and $55, and including an hour of fitness facility usage along with a half-hour personal training session. Send me more information about this package!
Nearest Airport
- Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, 30 minutes away


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While the Pixel and the Pixel XL boast some impressive specs, there's one painfully-obvious missing feature: Waterproofing.
Other premium smartphones -- notably, Apple 's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus and Samsung 's Galaxy S7 and Galaxy Edge S7 -- can survive a sudden rainstorm without issue, but the Pixel and Pixel XL are only certified to withstand a small amount of dust and moisture.
Related: How water-resistant is the iPhone 7?
What does IP53 really mean?
The Pixel and the Pixel XL are IP53 certified. IP stands for International Protection (sometimes called Ingress Protection), and the numbers after IP indicate how protected a device is against intrusion by foreign objects such as dust particles and water. The first number (5) indicates how protected the product is against dust, while the second number (3) indicates how protected the product is against water.
A dust rating of 5 means that the Pixel is protected against dust. It's not completely sealed (that would be a rating of 6), but it is protected enough that any dust that happens to get inside will not affect the operation of the device. In other words, the Pixel should continue to operate well even if you end up trapped in a sandstorm in the middle of the Sahara (though it will get some dust and sand inside it).
But the dust rating isn't the issue -- the water rating is. A water rating of 3 means that the Pixel is just barely waterproof -- it should be able to withstand "water falling as a spray at any angle up to 60 degrees from the vertical," and it must pass a test that involves being sprayed for at least five minutes. In other words, you'll be fine if you're caught in a light shower with this phone, but you shouldn't go running in the rain with it. Dropping it in the sink or toilet is a no-go, and you should definitely not have it anywhere near a pool.
To compare: The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy Edge S7 are both rated IP68, which means that they should be able to withstand full immersion in one to three meters of water for more than 30 minutes; and the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are both rated IP67, which means they should be able to withstand full immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. (Though this is not always the case in practice.)
Waterproof your Pixel
Option 1: A waterproof case
Good news: If you happen to be a clumsy aquatic ape like the rest of us, you can still pick up the Pixel or the Pixel XL and waterproof it yourself...with a case.
Lifeproof has already tossed up versions of its waterproof cases for both the Pixel and the Pixel XL on its website -- Lifeproof's cases, when properly applied, will make your device submersible in 2 meters of water for up to one hour.
The cases cost $90 each, but they also add drop protection for drops of up to two meters.
Option 2: A waterproof pouch
If you're looking for a quick and cheap waterproofing solution, you can pick up a waterproof phone pouch like this $8 universal phone bag from Moko. It's not as attractive as the Lifeproof case, but it'll get the job done. And if you're really in a pinch, you can just use a Ziploc bag (though I suggest you check it for leaks and only use it once or twice before recycling it).
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Toys For Tots Collection At UW Football Game Saturday
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Fans attending the Wyoming-Colorado State football game on Saturday in Laramie will have the opportunity to help make the holidays better for someone.
The University of Wyoming Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the Laramie detachment of the Marine Corps League will be collecting Toys For Tots at the game.
Toys, checks or cash may be donated at all entrances to War Memorial Stadium. Donated toys need to be new and unwrapped.
Saturday's game is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m.


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Reviewed by: Shakera Rahman, Resources Committee, 7th November 2022
Next Review: Autumn 2024
This policy has been written following the guidance set out in 'Whistleblowing – Guidance for Employers and Code of Practice' DFES March 2015[i].The School is committed to conducting its business with honesty and integrity, and expects all staff to maintain high standards in accordance with their contractual obligations and the School's policies and procedures.
However, all organisations face the risk of things going wrong from time to time, or of unknowingly harbouring illegal or unethical conduct. A culture of openness and accountability is essential in order to prevent such situations occurring or to address them when they do occur.
This procedure is not a substitute for normal line management processes but an addition to them. Staff should always first consider using normal line management for raising concerns. This procedure is only for the purpose of raising concerns about wrongdoing and is not a substitute or alternative for existing procedures such as the Grievance, Disciplinary Procedures for staff or the complaints procedure.
This procedure should only be used where all other existing internal procedures are felt to be inappropriate or when a member of staff, for whatever reason, feels inhibited in going through the normal line management. As an example, therefore, if a member of staff has a personal grievance then it must be raised through the grievance procedure; it would not be appropriate for it to be raised through this procedure. The existence of this procedure does not prevent staff from raising concerns through their trade union if they so wish. The procedure is therefore not a route through which employees can raise concerns about mismanagement which may arise from weak management rather than malpractice.
Aims of Policy
- To encourage staff to report suspected wrongdoing as soon as possible, in the knowledge that their concerns will be taken seriously and investigated as appropriate, and that their confidentiality will be respected;
- To provide staff with guidance as to how to raise those concerns;
- To reassure staff that they should be able to raise genuine concerns in good faith without fear of reprisals, even if they turn out to be a mistaken.
Whistleblowing law is located in the Employment Rights Act 1996 (as amended by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998). It provides the right for a worker to take a case to an employment tribunal if they have been victimised at work or they have lost their job because they have 'blown the whistle'.
This policy does not form part of an employee's contract of employment and is not intended to have contractual effect. It is provided for guidance to all members of staff at the School and the School reserves the right to amend its content at any time.
This Policy reflects the School's current practices and applies to all individuals working at all levels of the organisation, including the Governors, Headteacher, members of the Senior Leadership Team, employees, consultants, contractors, trainees, part-time and fixed-term workers, casual and agency staff (collectively referred to as "Staff" in this policy) who are advised to familiarise themselves with its content.
What is whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing is the disclosure of information which relates to suspected wrongdoing or dangers at work. This may include:
- criminal activity;
- child protection and/or safeguarding concerns; * See note at the end of this policy
- miscarriages of justice;
- danger to health and safety;
- damage to the environment;
- failure to comply with any legal or professional obligation or regulatory requirements;
- financial fraud or mismanagement;
- negligence;
- breach of the school's internal policies and procedures including its Code of Conduct;
- conduct likely to damage the School's reputation;
- unauthorised disclosure of confidential information;
- the deliberate concealment of any of the above matters.
A 'whistleblower' is a person who raises a genuine concern in good faith relating to any of the above. If you have any genuine concerns related to suspected wrongdoing or danger affecting any of the School's activities (a whistleblowing concern) you should report it under this policy.
This policy should not be used for complaints relating to Staff's own personal circumstances, such as the way you have been treated at work. In those cases you should follow the Grievance Policy and Procedure.
If Staff are uncertain whether something is within the scope of this policy they should seek advice from the Headteacher and if the matter is in relation to an alleged wrongdoing by the Headteacher or Headteacher then Staff should seek the advice of the Designated Governor.
Raising a whistleblowing concern
The School hopes that in many cases Staff will be able to raise any concerns with their Line Manager, speaking to them in person or putting the matter in writing if they prefer. They may be able to agree a way of resolving a concern quickly and effectively. In some cases they may refer the matter to the Governing Body.
However, where the matter is more serious, or you feel that your Line Manager has not addressed your concern, or you prefer not to raise it with them for any reason, you should contact one of the following:
- The Headteacher
- The Governor with responsibility for Whistleblowing matters
The Headteacher will arrange a meeting with the 'whistleblower' as soon as practicable to discuss their concern. They will record sufficient details to enable the matter to be thoroughly investigated. As a minimum the Headteacher will record the name of the employee but also indicate whether the individual wishes his or her identity to remain confidential, if possible and the nature of the concern. In some cases it will not be possible to maintain confidentiality and the Headteacher should explain this to the employee. In such instances the employee will have the choice of either withdrawing or agreeing to his/her identity becoming known to enable the concern to be effectively dealt with.
Staff may bring a colleague or trade union representative to any meetings under this policy who must respect the confidentiality of the disclosure and any subsequent investigation.
The School will take notes and produce a written summary of the concern raised and provide the 'whistleblower' with a copy as soon as practicable after the meeting. The School will also aim to give the ''whistleblower'' an indication of how it proposes to deal with the matter.
The School hopes that Staff will feel able to voice whistleblowing concerns openly under this policy. However, if a member of staff wants to raise his or her concern confidentially, the School will endeavour to keep his or her identity secret in so far as it is possible to do so when following this policy and procedure. If it is necessary for anyone investigating that member of staff's concern to know the 'whistleblower's identity, the School will discuss this with the member of staff first.
The School does not encourage Staff to make disclosures anonymously. Proper investigation may be more difficult or impossible if the School cannot obtain further information. It is also more difficult to establish whether any allegations are credible and have been made in good faith. 'whistleblower's who are concerned about possible reprisals if their identity is revealed should come forward to one of the contacts listed above and appropriate measures can then be taken to preserve confidentiality.
If an individual misuses the policy and procedure e.g. by making malicious or repeated unsubstantiated complaints against colleagues this could give rise to action under the School's Disciplinary Procedure. If the Headteacher knows or has a suspicion that an employee comes into this category then s/he will take advice from the Designated Governor who will help to determine what action should be taken.
If you are in any doubt you can seek advice from ACAS, information can be found at:
Acas Helpline: Call our Helpline on 0300 123 1100 from Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm and Saturday, 9am-1pm for free support and advice.
Concerns against Governors
If a concern against a Governor is received then this will be treated in the same way as any other concern. It will receive the same serious consideration. The concern will be raised by the Headteacher with the Chair of Governors who will decide how it should be dealt with.
If the concern is against the Chair of Governors then clearly this process cannot be followed. In such circumstances, the concern will be taken directly to the Headteacher who will decide in consultation with the Headteacher and the Governor with responsibility for Whistleblowing matters how it should be dealt with. In normal circumstances such a concern would be referred to the Department for Education for action.
External disclosures
The aim of this policy is to provide an internal mechanism for reporting, investigating and remedying any wrongdoing in the workplace. In most cases Staff should not find it necessary to alert anyone externally.
The law recognises that in some circumstances it may be appropriate for Staff to report their concerns to an external body such as a regulator. It will very rarely if ever be appropriate to alert the media. We strongly encourage you to seek advice before reporting a concern to anyone external. The independent whistleblowing charity, Public Concern at Work, operates a confidential helpline. They also have a list of prescribed regulators for reporting certain types of concern.
Whistleblowing concerns usually relate to the conduct of School Staff, but they may sometimes relate to the actions of a third party, such as a service provider. The law allows Staff to raise a concern in good faith with a third party, where the member of staff reasonably believes it relates mainly to their actions or something that is legally their responsibility. However, Staff are encouraged to report such concerns internally first. Staff should contact one of the other individuals set out above for guidance.
Investigation and outcome
Once a member of Staff has raised a concern, the School will carry out an initial assessment to determine the scope of any investigation. The School will inform the 'whistleblower' of the outcome of its assessment. The member of staff raising the concern may be required to attend additional meetings in order to provide further information.
In most cases a panel of three Governors will investigate any issue. In rare cases the School may appoint an investigator or team of investigators including Staff with relevant experience of investigations or specialist knowledge of the subject matter. The investigator(s) may make recommendations for change to enable the School to minimise the risk of future wrongdoing.
The School will aim to keep the member of staff informed of the progress of the investigation and its likely timescale. However, sometimes the need for confidentiality may prevent the School from giving specific details of the investigation or any disciplinary action taken as a result. The member of staff is required to treat any information about the investigation as strictly confidential.
If the School concludes that a 'whistleblower' has made false allegations maliciously, in bad faith or with a view to personal gain, the 'whistleblower' will be subject to disciplinary action under the School's Disciplinary Policy and Procedure.
Whilst the School cannot always guarantee the outcome a particular member of staff is seeking, the School will try to deal with the concern fairly and in an appropriate way. If a member of staff is not happy with the way in which his or her concern has been handled, he or she can raise it with one of the other key contacts outlined above.
There are no rights of appeal against any decisions taken under this procedure. However, an employee or the Headteacher will have the right to refer any particular case to the Designated Governor for review.
Any member of staff raising a concern under the procedure will be kept informed of progress by the Headteacher, including, where appropriate, the final outcome. However, in certain circumstances, e.g. where disciplinary action under the School's Disciplinary Procedure has resulted from the concern, it may not be appropriate to provide specific details due to the confidentiality and sensitivity of such matters
Protection and support for 'whistleblower's
It is understandable that 'whistleblower's are sometimes worried about possible repercussions. The School aims to encourage openness and will support Staff who raise genuine concerns in good faith under this policy, even if they turn out to be mistaken.
Staff must not suffer any detrimental treatment as a result of raising a concern in good faith. Detrimental treatment would include dismissal, disciplinary action, threats or other unfavourable treatment connected with raising a concern. If a member of staff believes that he or she has suffered any such treatment, he or she should inform the Headteacher immediately. If the matter is not remedied the member of staff should raise it formally using the School's Grievance Policy and Procedure.
Staff must not threaten or retaliate against 'whistleblower's in any way. Anyone involved in such conduct will be subject to disciplinary action.
All Staff are responsible for the success of this policy and should ensure that they use it to disclose any suspected danger or wrongdoing. Staff are invited to comment on this policy and suggest ways in which it might be improved. Comments, suggestions and queries should be addressed to the Headteacher in the first instance.
If a member of staff suspects that there is a serious safeguarding issue that they feel that the Headteacher is not taking seriously or that they believe there is a serious safeguarding issue involving the Headteacher they should in the first instance contact the Designated Governor.
Appendix 1
Don't think what if I'm wrong – think what if I'm right
Reasons for whistle blowing:
- Each individual has a responsibility for raising concerns about unacceptable practice or behaviour.
- To prevent the problem worsening or widening.
- To protect or reduce risks to others.
- To prevent becoming implicated yourself.
What stops people from whistle blowing:
- Starting a chain of events which spirals.
- Disrupting the work or project.
- Fear of getting it wrong.
- Fear of repercussions or damaging careers.
- Fear of not being believed.
How to raise a concern:
- You should voice your concerns, suspicions or uneasiness as soon as you feel you can. The earlier a concern is expressed the easier and sooner action can be taken.
- Try to pinpoint exactly what practice is concerning you and why.
- Approach your immediate manager, Head Teacher, or the Designated Child Safeguarding Officer.
- If your concern is about your immediate manager/Head Teacher, or you feel you need to take it to someone outside the school contact The Local Authority
- Make sure you get a satisfactory response – don't let matters rest.
- You should then put your concerns in writing, outlining the background and history, giving names, dates and places where you can.
- A member of staff is not expected to prove the truth of an allegation but will need to demonstrate sufficient grounds for the concern.
What happens next?
You should be given information on the nature and progress of any enquiries. Your employer has a responsibility to protect you from harassment or victimisation.
No action will be taken against you if the concern proves to be unfounded and was raised in good faith.
Allegations made frivolously, maliciously or for personal gain will be seen in a different light and disciplinary action may be taken.
Self reporting
There may be occasions where a member of staff has a personal difficulty, or perhaps a physical or mental health problem, which they know to be impinging on their professional competence. Staff have a responsibility to discuss such a situation with their line manager so professional and personal support can be offered to the member of staff concerned. Whilst such reporting will remain confidential in most situations, this cannot be guaranteed where personal difficulties raise concerns about the welfare or safety of children.
Further advice and support
It is recognised that whistle blowing can be difficult and stressful. Advice and support is available from your line manager, HR department and/or your professional trade union or the ACAS helpline detailed above.
[i] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/whistleblowing-guidance-and-code-of-practice-for-employers


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Okay, I might be a tad bit early here with daisies but if you're perchance planning a summer wedding I promise it will inspire. And, it might just get you thinking about a Summer of Love or Field of Daises theme. For me Daisies evoke youth, sunlight and whimsy. The daisy was prominent in 1960s fashion and became one of the the symbols of peace and love . . . .
Top photo: Daisy hat by Amy-Jo Tatum Bride
Daisy shoes and purse photo via tumblr/ Daisy Dress and earrings
Daisy floppy-brimmed hat and belt by Amy-Jo Tatum
Daisy hair photo/ bouquet by Heavenly Blooms
Daisy cake photo via Pinterest/ Daisy bouquet from Ruffled Blog via Pinterest
Daisy cupcakes via Daisy Pink Cupcake Blog/ Daises in bike basket photo via Pinterest
Table setting photo via Stone Gable Blog


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Since 1951, Zyliss has been creating kitchen tools and gadgets to meet the growing need of consumers worldwide.
Behind every Zyliss kitchen tool is the ""design to delight"" principle. The belief is that all Zyliss products
should not only do a brilliant job, simply and efficiently, but also make customers smile every time they use them.


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Bath Art
Hey people,
Whats up? I'm doing good just chilling and enjoying my weekend while it lasts because once next week starts everything is going to be moving by really fast and I am going to be overwhelmed with tests and projects. So in honor of all the craziness that is going to go on the next couple of weeks I just wanna share some images that I took, about some bath art from the bath's that I recently had. So enjoy these beautiful pictures hopefully they bring you as much joy and happiness as they do to me.
Love, Miss Talks xoxoxoxo


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EU40, in partnership with a coalition of civil society organisations, is pleased to present the event "GIRLS SPEAK OUT in the European Parliament" in light of the European Week of Action for Girls (EWAG).
EWAG brings together youth advocates from around the globe and opens space for influencing at EU level.
The organisations involved in EWAG will provide youth advocates with tools for advocacy and collective action to ensure their voices are clearly heard at the beginning of this new European Parliament's and Commission's mandate


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Heavy-duty, 2 mil reclosable bags 3 wall construction has a reclosable bag for specimen and a separate pouch for paperwork. Used for the disposal or transport of infectious waste and bio-hazardous specimens. The pouch has a flap cover to ensure that paperwork stays in place at all times for fast access. Bags are clear and imprinted with red biohazard symbols to avoid any possible confusion.
Safe Storage and Disposal
In the medical field, you can NOT just throw things away haphazardly. Things need to be put in and taken to the proper places for disposal. Say you were to throw something contaminated in a trash can and a child happens to walk by and decide to touch it, now you've put everyone at risk because you didn't safely dispose of what you needed to. Biohazard bags are the global standard for contaminate storage and disposal. These bags are a heavy gauge, you should be able to put just about anything in them securely without worry.
Quality Specimen Transport
You cannot cut corners when it comes to your specimen and sample transport needs. You need something that's going to stand up to the stress of transport and keep your samples safe for when you need them. Our transport bags are nothing less than quality. Not all specimen bags are made equal, and you want to have the highest quality gear you can get. It's also important that your bags be marked as biohazards to avoid any unwanted contact, prevention is always a better approach than fixing something after the fact. These heavy gauge bags are extremely sturdy and you know you can count on them to keep your samples secure.


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David Strathairn Joins Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln'
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Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated actor David Strathairn has just been cast as Secretary of State, William Seward in Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, which will star Daniel Day-Lewis at the legendary 16th President of the United States. The film is aimed at a late 2012 release. Read more after the jump.
Spielberg, who plans to shoot the film "this fall in Virginia with an anticipated fourth quarter release in 2012" had the following to say about Strathairn:
Throughout his career, David Strathairn has consistently delivered performances of strength and character. That's why I am so pleased that he will portray the Secretary of State, who became such a dominant figure in Lincoln's 'team of rivals' cabinet.
Seward was a Governor of New York, United States Senator and Secretary of State under both Lincoln and Andrew Jackson. He's best known as "an outspoken abolitionist and one of the most loyal members of Lincoln's wartime cabinet. " Here's how he's described by Doris Kearns Goodwin, the author of Team of Rivals, the book on which Tony Kushner's script for Lincoln is based:
A celebrated senator from New York for more than a decade and governor of his state for two terms before going to Washington, Seward was certain he was going to receive his party's nomination for president in 1860. The weekend before the convention in Chicago opened he had already composed a first draft of the valedictory speech he expected to make to the Senate, assuming that he would resign his position as soon as the decision in Chicago was made. His mortification at not having received the nomination never fully abated, and when he was offered his cabinet post as secretary of state he intended to have a major role in choosing the remaining cabinet members, conferring upon himself a position in the new government more commanding than that of Lincoln himself. He quickly realized the futility of his plan to relegate the president to a figurehead role. Though the feisty New Yorker would continue to debate numerous issues with Lincoln in the years ahead, exactly as Lincoln had hoped and needed him to do, Seward would become his closest friend, advisor, and ally in the administration. More than any other cabinet member Seward appreciated Lincoln's peerless skill in balancing factions both within his administration and in the country at large.
Strathairn was nominated for an Oscar for his work in George Clooney's Good Night and Good Luck and won and Emmy for his performance in HBO's Temple Grandin. Never one to stray away from either a very independent or very big budget film, it'll be fantastic to see Strathairn opposite Day-Lewis, discussing war, slavery and more.
Add this to Sally Field, who'll play Mary Todd Lincoln, in addition to rumored roles to be filled by Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph Gordon Levitt as well as possibly Hal Holbrook, James Spader, John Hawkes, Tim Blake Nelson, Bruce McGill, Joseph Cross and more, and Mr. Spielberg is certainly going for a very distinguished feel in the film.
As we get closer to the release of Tintin, and the shooting of this, we're sure to find out much more. As it stands now, we have a solid cast, and a obviously solid script by Tony Kushner, based on the Kearns-Goodwin book. Here's the Amazon review of that book just for an idea of what to expect:
The life and times of Abraham Lincoln have been analyzed and dissected in countless books. Do we need another Lincoln biography? In Team of Rivals, esteemed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin proves that we do. Though she can't help but cover some familiar territory, her perspective is focused enough to offer fresh insights into Lincoln's leadership style and his deep understanding of human behavior and motivation. Goodwin makes the case for Lincoln's political genius by examining his relationships with three men he selected for his cabinet, all of whom were opponents for the Republican nomination in 1860: William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, and Edward Bates. These men, all accomplished, nationally known, and presidential, originally disdained Lincoln for his backwoods upbringing and lack of experience, and were shocked and humiliated at losing to this relatively obscure Illinois lawyer. Yet Lincoln not only convinced them to join his administration–Seward as secretary of state, Chase as secretary of the treasury, and Bates as attorney general–he ultimately gained their admiration and respect as well. How he soothed egos, turned rivals into allies, and dealt with many challenges to his leadership, all for the sake of the greater good, is largely what Goodwin's fine book is about. Had he not possessed the wisdom and confidence to select and work with the best people, she argues, he could not have led the nation through one of its darkest periods.
Ten years in the making, this engaging work reveals why "Lincoln's road to success was longer, more tortuous, and far less likely" than the other men, and why, when opportunity beckoned, Lincoln was "the best prepared to answer the call." This multiple biography further provides valuable background and insights into the contributions and talents of Seward, Chase, and Bates. Lincoln may have been "the indispensable ingredient of the Civil War," but these three men were invaluable to Lincoln and they played key roles in keeping the nation intact.


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Calgary's Caribbean festival is hosted annually by the Caribbean Community Council of Calgary. This Saturday Nov.19.2011 is the AGM for Calgary's Carifest. If you are interested in taking part in next year's festival, becoming a vendor, helping out behind the scenes, or simply volunteering, then drop by.
Antigua and Barbuda Association of Calgary,
Sat. Nov.19th 2011
115-3208 8 Ave NE, Calgary
Nov 17, 2011
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Mobile Deposit
Have a check but unable to make it into a branch? Make a mobile deposit to your Palisades checking account through our Palisades app! Simply sign into the app, click the menu icon in the top left corner of the screen, and select check deposit to begin. This fast and easy way deposit is a great option when visiting a branch is not.
- Endorse "For Mobile Deposit Only at PFCU" on all mobile deposits.
- Sign full first and last name on mobile deposit.
- When prompted take clear pictures of both the front and back of check.
Any deposit totaling more than $5,000 will exceed the daily mobile deposit limit and will need to be deposited at a branch.
Bill Pay
Stop wasting money on sending out payments by mail.
Save time. With Bill Pay, you can receive and pay your bills online, all in one place. That means no more visiting multiple websites to pay bills or trips to the post office to mail checks. In addition, smart features such as recurring payments allow you to automate regular bill payments.
Save money. Paying bills online saves on postage, envelopes, late fees and checks.
Stay organized. Your payment history is stored in your online account, so you won't have to sort through paper receipts or visit multiple websites to access past transactions.
Gain peace of mind. Paying bills electronically means no risk of mailed checks getting lost or stolen. Plus, you can stop worrying about missing a bill payment when you set up reminders and automated recurring payments.
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Accessing your bank accounts:
When you're away from your computer and far from a branch, you can still get immediate access to your accounts.
- Get a balance: Find out your balance and available balance any time, wherever you are
- Pay bills or transfer money: Make a payment or transfer at your convenience
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Android@I/O: Just press Play
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Really? Samsung is the phone of your choice? You should have thought about HTC.ReplyDeleteReplies
You are right HTC is better than SamsungDelete
Samsung with cut technology hardware seems to be a joke.why are you not actively working with motorola the best mobile company with best hardware.ReplyDelete
HTC makes such a solid device (borderline miraculous). I concour, Goggle has to begin working with other companies.ReplyDelete
There's still more to come they r testing us this time I can tell lol. They want us all down then all of a sudden bam there ya go lol.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 6:38 AM
All you folks commenting must have been living under a rock. HTC fell asleep 2-3 years ago. Samsung delivers a better product, hands down. Do some researchReplyDelete


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BTS Dating? Suga Reveals How He Thinks ARMYs Would React
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, BTS were asked about their music, their thoughts on discrimination, and much more, including romantic relationships.
Are you dating anyone? Over the course of their eight-year career, BTS has answered this question in a number of ways. Oftentimes, the members inform inquiring minds that they are too busy to date. Even in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the entire world to a standstill, BTS was hard at work creating their GRAMMY-nominated single "Dynamite," and their 2020 album BE.
BTS's intensely loyal and loving fandom, ARMY, has been by the group's side since debut, through thick and thin. Are the members worried about how ARMYs will react to dating news? Suga tackled the topic in his typical direct, matter-of-fact way.
"I have a hard time understanding this question," he told Rolling Stone. "ARMY is a diverse group. In this hypothetical situation, some may accept it, some may not…"
"Whether it's dating, or something else," he continued. "they're all individuals, and they will understand things differently."
For more, find out what V told Rolling Stone about being BTS's hidden member, or read RM's insights below:
BTS's RM Speaks Out About Xenophobia, Music, And Masculinity
BTS's Jungkook Unveils Second Concept Photos For Digital Single "3D"
Netizens Praise South African Actress Nomzamo Mbatha For Her Actions Toward BTS's Jungkook At The "2023 Global Citizen Festival"
Popular American Singer Surprises Fans By Confessing Her Love For BTS
BTS's Jin Unexpectedly Shares How Much He Texts With J-Hope During Jungkook's Livestream


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We prosper because of our imaginations. Our imagination allows us to be childish and curious, which helps in conceptualizing fresh ideas. It is critical in our successes in innovation and the comforts we have today. We can use our imagination to reach a world of possibility, in which we can turn our dreams into things and share our stories. Our creativity soars high due to our unlimited imagination. The more we use it, the more we can create a better world than yesterday, in which it is like a muscle that strengthens through practical exercises.
Our imagination enables us to picture out things we want to do. Some people will create vision boards to some extent, believing what they put into it will happen. I remember back in high school that one time our teacher ask us to create our vision board. I still can remember what I put into are, some of which, like having a job related to inventing and publishing a book. What I have mentioned came true. I am in engineering and did publish a book. I may not believe that it will happen, and I think it is coincidental due to my hard work, but I guess being able to picture it out helps solidify what we want to achieve. One vital point is, imagination is a key to our success.
Creative people used imagination to some great extent. They write outstanding novels that charm their readers, paints that speak emotion visually like how renaissance master did, while others compose music that even time could not bury its existence. All of which start from mental imagery that we called as imagination. It is not just the creative artist and writers who benefit from it. Scientists and engineers lead a revolutionary concept that occurred first in their wildest thought experiment, like Einstein's relativity and Hawking's black holes. We can believe that things stand out when we work with our imagination, which gives us good stead of experiencing creating ideas.
We may interact with our subconscious mind through good mental pictures through imagination. If we think our dreams can come true, we will strive harder to make them a reality. Some philosophers solidify that our imaginations are essential in thriving. When we were kids, we were incredibly imaginative and inventive. Some believed that when we harness the creative kid inside, we can create better designs and systems. Some inventors, artists, and architects used their imagination and the inner child to have fresh, even bizarre or peculiar, takes on outdated concepts that may slingshot new contemporary ideas as a new design revolution.
We usually attach Surrealism to arts and not really into architecture. Surrealism aspires to change the human experience by delving deep into chaos and latent urges that we can imagine. It also calls for embracing irrationality and having crazy dreams to unlock our creative mind to its full potential. Surreal artists express that their work as a philosophical movement often juxtaposes bizarre subjects pieced together.
Surrealism may appear difficult to understand; hence it doesn't confine itself to a distinct theme of shape and form. It thrives with creative imagery, experimental artistic style, and subconscious-inspired subject matter. Surrealist Salvador Dali would describe that people love it due to its mysteries and ingenuity. Surrealism seems outside the box in terms of talking design, which often people see as bizarre but pleasing.
We can relate Surrealism to automatism and biomorphism. Automatism is a literary method that we depend on our subconscious for inspiration. It opens up for the art form with their dream-like writings. On the other hand, biomorphism relates to art forms that are organic and biological. The aesthetic approach of Surrealism mixed what was absent in previous art styles and design philosophies, combining aspects from each.
Andre Brenton provided resources for surrealist thinking that encourage us to examine its role in architecture and how it forms our reality. Brenton's views destabilize the boundary between dreams and reality, influencing how we design built space. Surrealists are fond of creating interiors for architecture that are sometimes unsettling and peculiar. Several artists gave their surrealist touch on the built environment, from haunting dreamy urban spaces to melting planes. Even Dali has a take on surrealist architecture.
Salvador Dali transforms a living space that resembles Mae West's face. He accomplishes it together with architect Oscar Tusquets. They let the furniture with glossy red cover be her lips, her nose is the chimney, and the abstract image hangs in the wall as her eyes. The blonde hair-like curtain resembles West's hair. Le Corbusier's curiosity and imagination give us some of the peculiar architecture we knew to date. Aside from his profound and distinct architectural design philosophy, Le Corbusier has a take on Surrealism too. He designed Maison de Beistegui Apartment Roof Garden. The roof garden has fanciful furniture, a missing ceiling, and a useless fireplace.
Le Corbusier also designed Notre Dame du Haut in Ronchamp, having timeless appeal due to its sculptural form and curvy roofs. The chapel stands out due to Le Corbusier's interpretation of a sacred place with the quirkiness that plays with our spatial perception. Xavier Delory's paper-thin skyscraper draws out an imaginative building design that, at a glance, seems ordinary. Delory's skyscraper symbolizes vanity and fragility, which is a form of criticism of contemporary architecture that dishonors the history of the lace by renovating it to look modern despite the design has no connection with the existing one. Delory's work only left the facades and demolishing the others. His take on this project put the building facade as a canvas of a surrealist painting.
Our contemporary architecture takes a lot of influences from classical movement and even Surrealism. We may not associate architecture to the surrealist as to what we do to the arts. But Surrealism thrives within the prism of architecture, and we can see how it influences new bizarre and peculiar architectural styles in these contemporary times. Many artists and even architects continue the Surrealist legacy with their dreamy representations that inspire our design.
Again, our imagination permits us to be playful to come up with fresh ideas, like how surrealist master paints captivating imagery despite, at a glance, seems peculiar and bizarre. It enables us to reach a realm of possibilities to turn ideas and our stories while dozing out into tangible design and tale. Some become revolutionary. Surrealism never stops at the laps of Dali. It propagates to influence the built environment in which we live. When we encounter bizarre facades, we can tell ourselves that our imagination and creativity are limitless. Again, the more we utilize it, the more we can make our world a better place.
Alice Yoo, The Art of Surrealist Architecture, The Modern Met
Kelly Richman-Abdou, Exploring the Experimental and Avant-Garde Art of Surrealism, The Modern Met
Evan Pavka, How Surrealism Has Shaped Contemporary Architecture, Archdaily
Photo Descriptions and Credits
Le Corbusier's Notre Dame du Haut in Ronchamp wearing the timeless appeal due to its sculptural form and curvy roofs. | Photo from Gili Merin
The Melting Building in Paris | Photo from Reddit
The interior design of a Surrealism suite at Malmaison Hotel | Photo from Malmaison Hotels
Salvador Dali's Mae West (which can be used as an apartment) | Photo from Torrenegra, Delaina Haslam
Rene Magritte's Time Transfixed, which shows a train coming out the walls | Photo from EMR
Xavier Delory's paper-thin skyscraper | Photo from My Modern Met


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All what you miss with a light polluted sky
Make the invisible visible: 30 second long exposure of Zurich night sky with the fast wide angle Sigma 14 mm f/1.8
Facing West, do you see Corona Borealis and Arcturus (Bootes)?
The milky way above Zurich city, light pollution high to very high – level (SQM) up to 18.89 mag./arc sec2
Facing North, do you see Ursa major, Ursa minor, Perseus, Giraffe, Cassiopea and much more ?
Jupiter and its 4 moons, do you see all the 4 of them? (shot with a 70-200 mm objective)
Facing West, do you see the Andromeda constellation and its galaxy?
If you did not see the constellations, click here 🙂 Wide angle pictures shot with SIGMA 14 mm f / 1.8, 30 seconds, ISO 1250. Jupiter shot with 200 mm f / 2.8, 0.4 second, ISO 400. Click each picture to zoom in.


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New heat released today by London producer Ramson Badbonez.
"Lead by Example" is the title track from his new album out on August 27th through New Dawn Records, and the second single taken from it following last month's "Stay True" ft Reks, Ruste Juxx and Blacastan".
His debut behind the boards, the beatmaker has assembled a stellar line up of hip hop heavyweights from the US, UK and Canada as the guest featured artists, the latest joint laying down another early marker of the levels.
Driven by a soundtrack fuelled with soulful horns and smoky breaks, Ghana's finest Recognize Ali jumps in the ring like his namesake to "fly like a butterfly and spit some heavy punches" with Brooklyn's acclaimed lyrical marksmen Skyzoo and Juxx Diamondz, all taking it in turns to deliver a salvo of relentless rhymes that drop a bag full of jewels on the unsuspecting. The beat gets bodied as masters of their craft dispatch verses with precision engineering while the UK's turntablist DJ Jazz T provides the scratch sorcery. A premium cut for the connoisseur.
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The U.S. reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected Americans more than the virus itself. It's been well-documented that large percentages of businesses will fail, including some even in the medical profession due to the decimation caused shutdowns and essential procedure orders — but three of the most overlooked negative impacts of the shutdowns have been mental health, drug abuse and domestic violence.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during the time period of April-June, nearly 40% of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health of substance abuse. In a study published by the CDC on Aug. 14 due to stay at home orders, 40.9% of adults reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition, 30.9% reported either anxiety or depression and 26.3% reported having something called trauma- and stressor-related disorder (TDSR). And those numbers are just the tip of the iceberg.
The same CDC study showed that 13% of people surveyed by the CDC during the same time said that they started or increased their substance use and 11% seriously considered suicide. The Washington, D.C.-based ODMAP (Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program) reported that drug overdoses during COVID rose 18%. And a study released by Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in June showed calls to suicide hotlines are up 47% nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic with some crisis lines experiencing a 300% increase.
These statistics are horrifying — but it doesn't end there.
Not far from these numbers of increased mental health issues and substance use during COVID-19 is what the New England Journal of Medicine has labeled "A Pandemic within a Pandemic," the rise and lack of reporting of domestic violence. With schools closed and people furloughed from work, stress levels were all-time highs in the home — and with it came higher numbers of violence. Typically, one in four women and one in 10 men experience domestic violence, but because of lockdowns, there were far less options to get away for either to report the other safely to the police. Worse is for children, who with school closures, lost teachers, guidance counselors and administrators they would once have an opportunity to report abuse to.
And how have the federal and state governments reacted? Not well. Many states are still closed, exacerbating all the issues I've mentioned. And similar to restaurant and small-business closures, many Americans will never recover from the damage that has been caused.
More egregious than our government not reacting is our government doing something even worse — chipping away services that could help those who find themselves in a hopeless or dangerous place. One such service at risk is the toll-free number. When I first heard about the potential to end the concept of toll-free numbers, I honestly blew it off. I, like many people that I know in my bubble, have an unlimited cellphone plan — toll-free numbers don't come in to play for someone like me. But there are many who this would adversely affect.
Right now, the Federal Communications Commission is considering a move to eliminate the toll-free number — the aspects of which could be devastating to many underprivileged Americans who struggle mentally with drug abuse or suffer with domestic violence.
In a 5-0 vote on Friday, the FCC moved a step closer to its ultimate plan which according to them is shifting, "all intercarrier compensation to bill-and-keep, an arrangement under which carriers are paid by their subscribers rather than by other carriers to cover the cost of their networks." Which ultimately means that the bill will trickle down to the consumer. It's crazy to think, but after a once-in-a-century or more pandemic with the terrible spiking statistics that I mentioned earlier, that this would even be on the table. Currently, 25 billion, with a b, minutes of toll-free calls are made every month— and they aren't to order things from home shopping.
Many of the top 100 used include services that people need more than ever now: State unemployment agencies, poison control centers, veteran crisis hotlines, sexual assault hotlines, mental health hotlines, suicide hotlines — you get the point.
So what is our government thinking — or is not? Maybe somewhere in the middle of the pandemic, someone got a fancy free cellphone from a large telecom company, because I'm not sure how you could recognize even one of the statistics that I mentioned and consider taking away something so simple that could help so many.
In March, the first time that COVID-19 was peaking in America, President Trump in all caps tweeted, "WE CANNOT LET THE CURE BE WORSE THAN THE PROBLEM ITSELF…" It's one thing to stay locked down for weeks and months to flatten the curve. It's another to stay locked down when we see the numbers of statistics of mental health, drug abuse and domestic abuse increase to new highs for Americans. However, it hits a new level of atrocious and ignorant when our government officials take away something so simple that they may take it for granted — something that provides a much-needed lifeline for thousands.
• Tim Young is a political comedian and author of "I Hate Democrats/I Hate Republicans" (Post Hill Press).


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Finished Size 12" Finished Block (30.5 cm). Creates 12" finished blocks. Includes seam allowance and notches for easy piecing.
Die Board Size 10 in. x 24 in. (25.4 cm x 61 cm)
Item 55252
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Brand AccuQuilt
Warranty Limited One Year
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Volume: Volume 20 - 2016
Article type: Refereed article
Author/s: Pieterse, Marius
Rights are not exercised in the abstract or in a vacuum, but are rather performed in a variety of physical contexts and settings, and through a variety of physical actions and interactions. It is therefore essential that laws and policies aimed at realising rights pay attention to their geographical and 'performative' dimensions. To illustrate this in relation to socio-economic rights, this article considers the performance and actualisation of the right to have access to health care services by different inhabitants of Johannesburg. It shows how a 'performative' understanding of the right to have access to health care services dovetails with the international law approach to assessing compliance with the right to health, and points to certain features of South African socio-economic rights jurisprudence that enable such an understanding of the right. Thereafter, it considers some of the geographic aspects of access to health care services in Johannesburg, with a particular focus on the experiences of marginalised groups. Current health system reforms and urban development initiatives in Johannesburg, that relate to the geographical features of access to health care in the city, are then assessed. It is shown that, while many of these measures will have very positive consequences for the progressive realisation of the right to have access to health care services, the interaction of geographic factors with other determinants of access may nevertheless continue to frustrate access to care by certain marginalised groups. To show that this is not inevitable, two examples of target-group specific, place-aware interventions pertaining to access to sexual health services by marginalised groups in the city are discussed. Some cautionary notes for law and policy reform, particularly in relation to the rolling out of National Health Insurance, are offered in conclusion.
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