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I was nervous. The kind of anxiety that puts the "butterflies in your stomach" to shame. This was more like a hundred hummingbirds on crack fluttering about in the pit of my tummy. The significance of the event in no way justified the feeling. I was completely overreacting to the fact that a celebrity chef would be cooking us dinner tonight. Make that two celebrity chefs, Tyler Florence and Michael Chiarello. It wasn't as if Bradgelina invited us to a private dinner where Shilo and Pax would be baking us chocolate chip cookies for dessert.
But, there was something about meeting a celebrity chef, leaders in my field, that made me want to vomit, which would have been a significant waste of their exquisitely cooked meal.
We were invited to a demo cooking event at NapaStyle in Yountville where Michael Chiarello would be assisting Tyler Florence in demonstrating a recipe from his new cookbook, Family Meal. I was never so grateful to be greeted at the event by a glass of Florence's, not yet released, Cabernet Sauvignon. Aaah…we have just downgraded to butterflies. We took a seat, fourth-row center and munched on complimentary salumi as we waited.
Celebrity chef Tyler nonchalantly entered, ignoring the flashes from the dozens of cameras. For the first half hour he took us on a whirlwind journey of his life, ending with where he is today.
He could have stopped there and I think everyone would have been satisfied, but not only had we come to get a glimpse of this pretty boy in person, we wanted to see him cook.
He eloquently taught us how to make Seared Salmon and Brussel Sprouts with Yukon Chips. Midway through the demo another celebrity chef entered, Michael Chiarello, saying, "Hey, what are you doing in my kitchen?" From there on, it was a humorous bantering between chefs that was more entertaining than the actual dish they were cooking. We stayed after the demo for the meet & greet that followed hoping for the perfect photo op as proof that I had actually been there.
As if this wasn't enough excitement for me, we all headed across the way to Michael Chiarello's restaurant Bottega where the two celebrity chefs would be cooking a prix fixe meal for all that was in attendance. Needless to say, dinner was a fabulous treat, only to be followed up by the handsome pair showing up table side to see how they had done. I was starstruck and speechless, like a silly teenager who had just run into Justin Bieber. Oh…why hadn't I prepared something charming and witty to say? Why hadn't I complimented their cooking techniques or at least how good-looking the duo was? Why? Why? Why?
Have you ever met a celebrity chef?
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At the Jerusalem Municipality, the Israeli Regional Construction and Planning Committee has approved a plan to construct 650 housing units in the settlement of Pisgat Ze'ev. The settlement, first constructed in 1985, is built on land belonging to the residents of the villages of Beit Hanina and Hizma, north of Jerusalem. Khalil At-Tafakji, a Palestinian expert in maps and settlements, reported that the plan was officially approved and that the construction project was published in Israeli papers under project #11647, for appeal purposes.
Tafakji stated that these units are part of a larger plan that aims at constructing 58,000 units by the year 2030, after the deadline was originally 2020.
He said that the plan also includes malls, public facilities and institutions, in addition to hundreds of apartments and homes for the settlers.
It is worth mentioning that the originally approved Industrial Zone was voided, while the 300 Dunams (74.13 Acres) of Palestinian lands in Hizma and Beit Hanina that were allocated for the Industrial Zone will be used for the construction of hundreds of residential units.
The lands in question will be used for the benefit of the illegal Pisgat Ze'ev settlement, close to the Hizma military roadblock.
Tafakji said that Israel is going on with the work on Road #20, an issue that is leading to more confiscation of lands that belong to the Palestinian residents of Beit Hanina; the road is planned to be completed within six months.
As part of the construction of Road #20, Israel built two sections of the bridge that will be used as a link between Pisgat Ze'ev settlement, and settlement road #443 (Modi'in-Tel Aviv).
Road #20 divides Beit Hanina into two parts and illegally grabs large areas of Palestinian lands. The road is meant to allow the settlers faster access to and from the settlements.
Settlements are illegal under International Law and the Fourth Geneva Convention, which Israel is a Signatory to.

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Atlantic Nature Wonders
"Flores and Corvo stand in front of each other, separated by a fifteen-mile watercourse. The high cliffs scattered villages, Monte, Fazenda, Cedros, Ponta Ruiva, between the rounded hills and the moors of the hydrangeas dividing the fields.
The coast is approaching with protrusions and blackness, and the tender green of the herbs increasingly tender, standing out from the thick mass, where the increasingly dark peaks emerge. Sunshine falls from heavy clouds, dissolves in dust on the first piano, while the other remains smoldering. Heavier is the mass of the mountains, the clipping of the cliffs; only the water of a bright green shudder at my feet. "
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For a country where owning a home is not easy, every first time home buyer is understood to be skeptical about making decisions. I have seen a lot of families fall into the trap of making wrong decisions and ending up not satisfied about their purchase that's why it is important that you have a clear vision of what you want... Visualize your dream house and lot!
Buying a home is both a big investment and a long time commitment so this decision can never go wrong. Here's an additional real estate tips for those who are in the process of searching or buying their home. Do not be lost along the way; this list is here to guide you.
A vision board of different house models and properties can also be a big help. You use the flyers given to you or you can also come-up with a digital version so that you always see it. Like in my case, I particularly love the house models in South Forbes so I put it in my vision board.
I think in your search for your dream house, it is important that you make as many inquiries as you can. Embark on as many site tripping's as you can, they are for free. Go the extra mile; after all, it is your dream house that we are talking about here. Explore as many options as you can. Different developers will offer you different types of houses in various prices. Do not be afraid to ask questions so that you would know if a certain house unit will fit your needs.
Don't forget to read my previous blog posts for affordable house and lot properties which you might want to consider.
- Townhouses for less than 1 million pesos
- House and Lot for less than 10k per month
- You might also want to browse properties in Bulacan, Laguna and Cavite
Keep your dream alive. Let us say you have achieved your goal of finding your dream home. You were approved for a housing loan and everything else in process went smooth. A housing loan is a long term commitment. Do not forget to pay your dues on time and be responsible enough to keep your monthly payment updated. Remember that even though you have already been approved for a housing loan, you can still be penalized or worse get your property foreclosed.
You may Text / Call me at
0917 739 8227 if you're interested to know about the properties featured in my House Hopper blog. I can also connect you to the right Driven real estate agent who will assist you in getting your dream house and lot. :-)
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Our volunteers are what make KeithFest possible. We are looking for volunteers for the evening of June 2nd and festival day on June 3rd! As a thank you, all volunteers will get free admission to the festival!! All shifts are two hours long and we have a bunch of different times available.
We have shifts working the Children's Area, Admissions, Merchandising, Set-up Crew (Friday June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd), Pick Up Drivers for Hospitality Tent (Saturday), and Tear-down and Clean Up Crew (Saturday 4PM-9PM).
If you can help out send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or contact any committee member. Thanks!!!!


text: West Des Moines Back Pain Prevention with Exercise12/18/2018What's the first thing you do if you are in pain? Stop moving. Most West Des Moines back pain sufferers stop, too. That's sensible; however, moving is good for healing. Exercise helps back pain sufferers in the long term with strength and back pain prevention…and in the short run, too! The body should move to heal and to strengthen the spine and to ease the return of back pain. Executive Chiropractic of Iowa typically encourages movement and exercise to West Des Moines back pain sufferers to decrease their West Des Moines back pain. EXERCISE HELPS BACK PAIN ALONGSIDE West Des Moines CHIROPRACTIC Exercise options from walking to running, from light weight to heavy weight, from high intensity to yoga and Pilates contribute to healthier lives and stronger spines. One study describe the benefits of Pilates, a gentler exercise approach that is quite effective for back pain relief. Likely owing to its core muscle activation and lumbopelvic rhythm improvement, Pilates performed better than extension-based exercises for pain reduction, range of motion improvement and physical disability improvement. (1) Additionally, administering active interferential current therapy before Pilates reduced28 pain quicker than a placebo current: 30% reduction in one session, 50% in two, 100% in three. That is statistically significant! (2) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa often blends therapies and exercise options to enhance clinical relief for West Des Moines back pain patients just like this! LACK OF EXERCISE LEADS TO MORE BACK PAIN EPISODES Interestingly, one concern that sets women up for more frequent back pain episodes is a lack of vigorous physical activity. Obesity and depression are also influential issues. (3) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa is very aware that there are slight discrepancies between men and women when they visit to Executive Chiropractic of Iowa for West Des Moines back pain relief and is prepared to help with different tactics! PERSONALITY TYPES AND West Des Moines BACK PAIN Low back pain upsets all sorts of people, women and men the same! Low back pain is not fussy! Introverted, not very assertive folks tend to suffer a bit more. They describe higher levels of pain, disability, and depression and seek more health care services. (4) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa benefits all types of West Des Moines back pain sufferers discover back pain relief with the Cox® Technic System of Back Pain Management. Executive Chiropractic of Iowa helps West Des Moines back pain sufferers find ways to control and avert future West Des Moines back pain episodes, too. HEALTHCARE OPTIONS FOR BACK PAIN Visiting a chiropractor first for an episode of West Des Moines back pain leads to a reduced [[chance| of having to undergo West Des Moines back surgery: 47.2% visiting a surgeon vs 1.5% visiting a chiropractor. (5) Make an appointment today to see your West Des Moines chiropractor! CONTACT Executive Chiropractic of Iowa Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Dan Satinsky on the Back Doctor's Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson. He presents cases of back pain patients helped with by Cox® Technic to return to active lifestyles. Cox® Technic physicians like yours at Executive Chiropractic of Iowa really do see West Des Moines patients as whole people requiring whole body care which includes exercise! Schedule your West Des Moines chiropractic appointment now to keep you moving and healing and out of back pain as best as possible! Executive Chiropractic of Iowa appreciates being part of your healthcare team! « View All Featured Exercises"This information and website content is not intended to diagnose, guarantee results, or recommend specific treatment or activity. It is designed to educate and inform only. Please consult your physician for a thorough examination leading to a diagnosis and well-planned treatment strategy. See more details on the DISCLAIMER page. Content is reviewed by Dr. James M. Cox I."


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Country Clones Blog Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
Today, May 1, 2018, marks one year since we launched countryclones.com.
Whether you follow us on social media, are visiting countryclones.com for the first time, or are a return visitor, we can't thank every single one of you enough for your support!
Last April after Tortuga Music Festival, we decided to embark on this adventure of starting our own blog to create an online destination where country music fans all over the world could discover country music festivals, new country artists, get style tips, and find ways to attend more festivals by traveling on a budget.
Thanks to your support on the blog and on social media, we have been able to offer ticket giveaways and bring you country music content at festivals from coast to coast.
The most rewarding part of this journey has been meeting you guys at festivals across the United States and hearing your personal stories about how much country music means to you. It's truly remarkable to see how much of a family country music is, and we are so grateful to be part of this family.
We are looking forward to bringing you more giveaways (products and tickets), festival coverage, travel tips, must-have style items, exclusive behind the scenes footage at festivals and with folks in the country music industry, and more!
If there is a topic you want us to cover on countryclones.com, don't hesitate to email us or send us a message on Instagram.
We hope to celebrate many more anniversaries with you!
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All the way back in 240BC, a Greek mathematician named Eratosthenes calculated the Earth's circumference using nothing but a stick in the ground. How did he do it? Check out the video below from Business Insider for the answer.
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SAP JAVA Adding server node/process
You can add additional server nodes in a JAVA only system or a dual stack system (ABAP +JAVA) to add additional power to Java stack. Adding a server node is an easy task but demands more attention.
How to add server nodes:
Pre-work :
1.Make sure you have additional memory available on host to handle new server nodes.
2.Plan for a downtime as adding server node require restart of instance.
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1.Log on at OS level and launch configtool.
2.Select the instance for which you want to add the server node.
3.Go to "Server" ->"Add Server" (as shown below) and press YES.
4.This will create a new server node under the instance selected. Now you have to make sure that all JAVA parameters are copied to the new server node.
If few of the parameters are missing, copy it from other server node of the same instance.
Once you save the changes ,it will confirm you that new server node is added and will be in effect after instance restart.
5. Now restart you SAP instance and verify that new server node is up and running using JCMON.
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Perry Bellegarde to run for Assembly of First Nations leadership
The Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is now in the running to lead the Assembly of First Nations.
FSIN Chief Perry Bellegarde announced this morning that he will be on the ballot when 633 chiefs vote for a new AFN leader in Winnipeg in December.
- Shawn Atleo agreed to 'substantive amendments' to First Nations education bill
- Ghislain Picard to seek top job at Assembly of First Nations
Ghislain Picard, the Chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador, announced his intention to run for the leadership of the AFN last month.
Picard has been doing the job of national chief since July, when First Nations leaders chose him to replace Shawn Atleo following his sudden resignation last May.
Bellegarde says his 25 years of experience and ability to get things done make him the strongest candidate.
"We've talked about treaty implementation since they were first signed and we still don't see that. We've talked about recognition of aboriginal rights and title, we still don't see that," Bellegarde said. "I always say you've got to have a legal strategy, a political strategy and an on-the-ground activist strategy."
Bellegarde identified the following points in a press release as the areas he would focus on if elected National Chief:
- Establishing processes for self-determination, including revenue sharing, ensuring environmental sustainability, adherence to the duty to consult and accommodate and international standards such as free, prior and informed consent
- Establishing a new fiscal relationship with the federal Crown
- An immediate action plan and inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
- Revitalization and retention of indigenous languages
Bellegarde also told reporters that he intended to fight for the rights of First Nations, describing the federal government's approach to aboriginal issues as 'adversarial'.
"We have to avoid the pitfalls of divide and conquer," Bellegarde stated. "We have to avoid the struggles because government would just love that, to see the Assembly break up. They would just love that, to see our FSIN break up, or tribal councils break up, or fights in the community, and that stuff is not on. Our people are going to see the need to stay united, strong and collected."
Bellegarde said he will use his vacation days and take a leave of absence from the FSIN —his term as Chief is up in October— so he can tour First Nations throughout the country for the next two months.
Bellegarde ran against Atleo in the 2009 AFN leadership contest. He is the former Regional Vice Chief for the AFN.


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Hey Chicago What Do You Say? The Cubs Are in The World Series Today!
The last time the Chicago Cubs played in the World Series was 1945. The last time they won the World Series was in 1908. Tonight the Chicago Cubs will finally play in their first World Series in 71 years and are looking to end their 108-year World Series championship drought and break their fabled "curse."
The Cubs will be facing off against the Cleveland Indians, and the first game is Tuesday night, October 25 at 7:00 pm central time.
According to Sports Illustrated, the "curse" was placed on the Cubs in this 1945 series that they lost to the Detroit Tigers. During this series, the Cubs, who were led by then league MVP Phil Cavarretta and a pitching staff that had the second best ERA in baseball of 2.98, had won 2 out of the first 3 games.
During game 4 at Wrigley Field, an owner of a Chicago bar called Billy Goat Tavern, Billy Sianis, was asked to leave the game because he had brought his pet billy goat, Murphy, with him. The smell from the goat was bothering other people around them. Sianis left, but before leaving said, "Them Cubs, they ain't gonna win no more." Chicago would go on to lose the series, and the curse of the billy goat had begun.
The Cubs haven't been back to the World Series since that season. Until tonight that is.
Many people in the Quincy area are very excited to see their Chicago Cubs get back to the World Series. It has caused a lot of excitement around the area, and especially on campus at Quincy University.
One of these people is Dr. Barbara Schleppenbach, Associate Professor of Communications at Quincy University. Schleppenbach has been a Cubs fan her whole life. Her daughter, Meg Bates, even lives 2 blocks away from Wrigley Field, where Schleppenbach loves to spend her summers away from school.
When asked how it will feel to see her Cubs win the World Series, Schleppenbach simply answered that statement with one word.
Schleppenbach believes this Cubs team has a good chance to actually win this series and end the curse.
"They look ready to move on," Schleppenbach stated. "Beating the Dodgers, especially Clayton Kershaw in game 6, gave me a big boost in believing."
One of these people is Quincy University student, Brandon VanCamp, who has been a Cubs fan for as long as he can remember.
"I have been a Cubs fan since I was able to walk and talk," VanCamp said.
His love for Cubs is something that special to VanCamp It stated with both sets of his grandparents. He has lost three of them in the last 18 months and it will be very touching for him to know that they will be rooting for his Cubs in heaven. His Grandma Dixie loved buying him Cubs gear for his birthday and Christmas every year. His grandfather, Jerry Shank, who was actually a Cardinals fan, taught him a lot about the game of baseball, and even took him to roughly 100 Cubs and Cardinals games in his lifetime.
"I will be thinking about them and how they have shaped my life and my love of baseball," VanCamp said.
A Cubs World Series victory is something that VanCamp thought may never be possible and isn't sure how he will react if they win.
"I'm not really sure how I will celebrate. I'm a grown man, but I'm sure I will probably cry, laugh, yell, and high five everyone within my grasp," VanCamp said. "I'm still in shock we are in the World Series, let alone have a chance to win it."


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Hi everyone! My name is Kelsey and I am the founder of Finding Eco.
If you've found your way to this page, you're probably at least a little curious about why I started this adventure, who I am, and what I'm doing!
I am a 22 year old student with a passion for the ocean.
I have always been an avid sailor and traveler. To me, the ocean is the most beautiful thing on this planet and no one can convince me otherwise. But I was always amazed at the amount that humans have polluted it.
I started to realize that purchasing power is a vote towards what you believe in and what you support. Want to see less plastic in our oceans and landfills? Stop buying plastic.
This is my reasoning for creating Finding Eco!
When I started my plastic free journey in college, (I said journey not instant change. It is something I fail and improve at everyday), I was filled with overwhelming joy at how much those around me admired the eco-friendly tips, tricks, and tools I was using and how curious they were to adopt similar changes.
I want to help others who want to make more eco-friendly choices but don't know how find simple alternatives that they can adapt to help stop plastic waste in their life.
Finding Eco is all about sharing my experiences in how I aim to live a healthier, less wasteful, and more meaningful life.


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President Obama went to the Middle East with hopes of stamping his signature on the stalled peace process, but comes home claiming another diplomatic victory as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the Gaza flotilla incident.
According to senior administration officials, after Obama's needling Netanyahu phoned Erdogan for the first time since 2009 and apologized for the Mavi Mara flotilla incident and acknowledged "operational mistakes." Erdogan accepted the apology.
The officials said Netanyahu made the call from a trailer at the airport just before Obama took off. At some point, Obama hopped on the phone in the 30-minute conversation.
One official called a "first step" toward normalization of relations between the two countries and both added it had been a topic of talks with Obama this week.
"I welcome the call today between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Prime Minister Erdogan. The United States deeply values our close partnerships with both Turkey and Israel, and we attach great importance to the restoration of positive relations between them in order to advance regional peace and security," Obama said in a statement.
"I am hopeful that today's exchange between the two leaders will enable them to engage in deeper cooperation on this and a range of other challenges and opportunities," he added.
Nine activists were killed, including eight Turks, and 10 Israeli commandos were wounded in the 2010 raid of the six ships intending to breach the blockade of the Gaza Strip.


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The longitudinal study, which is being undertaken by academics in the Animal Behaviour and Welfare Group at Bristol Veterinary School, is seeking to sign up prospective dog owners, or those seeking to add another dog to their family, between now and the end of August 2020, so if you are considering a new canine companion (even if you are still undecided), Bristol Vet School's UK Dog Project needs you!
The researchers will follow owners and their new family members over several years, from before they even get their dog and then throughout the dog's life, to gain a deeper understanding into the special relationship between dog and owner.
The study hopes to discover what affects people's decisions to get a dog in the first place, and how the dog owner relationship then develops over the following years.
The ultimate aim of the study is to better understand these relationships and the factors that affect them.
Dr Nicola Rooney , Lecturer and research group supervisor, said: "This is an exciting new study that promises to tell us much more about the lives of dogs and their new owners. We are extremely keen to get as many people involved as possible, so if you, or anyone you know, have any thoughts of getting a new dog, please do fill in the questionnaire."
If you are considering becoming a dog owner and are interested in taking part in this study, please go to UK Dog Project questionnaire .
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Man… Aaron posted this story 1 year ago and the cops are just now getting around to locking this girl up??
She pulled one of the dirtiest pranks I have seen in my years of internet usage. The concept was simple – finger blast herself and make random people smell it by saying it was perfume.
Here was the original video:
Girl Who Finger Blasted Herself Then Had Random People Smell It Face Charges pic.twitter.com/azvRBdOowB
— ButImJustSaying (@ButIamJustSayin) November 26, 2016
Her and her boyfriend are accused of making pornographic videos involving the woman at various Eau Claire businesses and selling the videos to adult websites.
Amy L. Lew, 19, address unknown, and Erio S. Oliver, 27, are each charged in Eau Claire County Court with two misdemeanor counts of lewd and lascivious behavior and three misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct.
A warrant was issued for Lew's arrest. Two types of pornographic videos were made by Lew and Oliver in March and April 2015. One type of video involved the woman touching herself sexually, then asking unsuspecting males to smell the scent of her new "perfume."
Lew was using the name of "Whitney Wisconsin" on the videos.
Lew was interviewed by police on April 10, 2015, after she was found at an Eau Claire hotel room Oliver was renting. Lew told police that she and Oliver are engaged. She admitted that making the pornography was her idea. Oliver filmed her during the making of the videos.
Lew was ordered to appear in court in May 2015 but didn't show up. Attempts by police to locate her were unsuccessful.
Oliver was located by police in Florida and extradited to Eau Claire County this year for felony child pornography charges.


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COVID-19 Update
Keeping Clients & Colleagues Safe
As of June 1, 2022, Worktank has returned to business as usual.
May 1, 2020 -- Worktank remains open and committed to serving our existing clients, as well as prospective customers, during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the safety of our team members and clients remains a top priority. To keep everyone safe and minimize the spread of the virus, we have adopted the following temporary changes to the way we do business:
- All Worktank employees are working remotely and all onsite video production has been halted. We will not resume until Washington's governor rescinds the 'Stay at Home' order.
- In the meantime, we are still using our decades of virtual event and video production experience to produce broadcast quality communications from the safety of everyone's homes: presenters, clients, production team, and Worktank team. (After all, there are few companies better suited for a remote work environment than one that specializes in virtual communications!)
- For a few events – supporting mission critical communications for our clients – we are producing events from our office space. This work follows recommended safety protocols, including 6' distancing, the wearing of PPE equipment while onsite, and prohibiting entry to anyone with signs of illness.
In addition to protecting our clients and colleagues, Worktank is commited to supporting those in our local community who are struggling with illness and separation by donating meals to the local Ronald McDonald House.
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Data Element Catalog
The Data Element Catalog (DEC) was an eCQM value set metadata file in use from August, 2012 through May, 2017. NLM no longer creates the DEC file as of September, 2017. NLM Value Set Authority Center (VSAC) replaced the DEC with a more detailed metadata file called the Binding Parameter Specification. The DEC metadata file identified data element (value set) names required for capture in CMS eCQM electronic health record (EHR) technology certified under the 2014 Edition of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Standards and Certification Criteria.
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Complete Catalog: a comprehensive list of data elements from the entire Stage 2 EHR Incentive Program Clinical Quality Measure set. This file contains the following fields for each CMS Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM):
- Measure Title
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- CMS eMeasure ID, NQF ID, eMeasure GUID
- eMeasure Type (EH, EP), eMeasure ID, eMeasure Version
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires reporting the supplemental data elements for each measure:
- Tax ID Number (TIN)
- National Provider ID (NPI) (Eligible Professional measures only)
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Compressed View: list of unique eCQM data elements (value sets),; this file facilitates an easier global view of the DEC. This file contains the following fields for each CMS Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)value set (data element):
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Wednesday, April 13, 2016
CCDD 041316—Protein Hydra
4/13/2016 - This art begged to have Protean Hydra's head-regeneration effect but I couldn't differentiate the card enough, so I found another execution.
The delayed trigger prevents it from attacking every turn—which may not be necessary on an eight mana rare—but it also prevents you from sacrificing it infinitely to the likes of Blood Bairn. If Dev was okay with that, I'd be happy to have it return immediately, tapped.
…and I just figured out a better solution:
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The first execution reads so much better to me.ReplyDeleteReplies
If the second could track itself across zones, would that tip the scale?Delete
"Whenever Protein Hydra dies the first time each turn, return it to the battlefield tapped, with as many +1/+1 counters on it as it had, plus one."
I had to start writing a comment before I realized you don't actually have to put +1/+1 counters on this for it to do something. I'm not sure why!Delete
Definitely agree with Havelock. I think the delay reads as flavor, where the "named" reads as exposed mechanics.Delete
Sweet. Good to know, Pasteur, Havelock.Delete
Tommy, do you think Skullbriar tech would help? Did anyone else read it this way?
Yeah, my first thought was "it had no way of getting counters", but I realised that wasn't the case. Maybe just saying "one plus the number" rather than "the number plus one" would help, not sure.Delete
"When ~ dies, return it to the battlefield. Then put X +1/+1 counters on it where..."Delete
Oh yeah, nice idea.ReplyDelete
I wonder if it should be a bit smaller, say 6/6, so the size change matters more?
It could possibly also be templated as "don't remove +1/+1 counters from this when it changes zones", I don't know if that would be better or worse.
You could say "at end of turn" instead of "at upkeep" if you don't want the delay. I can't decide which is better: the delay means killing it actually has an effect, which fits the idea better; but "attack every turn" seems reasonable for a giant green rare. I guess the trouble with "attack every turn" is it's pretty strictly better to chump it than to kill it...Replies
A 6/6 for six would be much more relevant, I agree heartily. Went with 8 just to match the art. Wouldn't want to go as low as 4/4 for four, for instance, as that would gum up too many games.Delete
Ah! Matching the art hadn't even occurred to me. I parsed that as "lots of heads" not "eight heads" :)Delete


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Oran Berry (Japanese: オレンのみ Oran Berry) is a Pokémon Tool. It was first released as part of the EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion.
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This card was released in the English EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion, first originating from the Japanese Expansion Pack. In Japan, it was reprinted as a promotional card and awarded as a prize to anyone who participated in the regional Autumn 2003 Battle Road tournaments. This print has a gold foil "Battle Road Autumn★2003" stamp in the bottom right corner of the card. Outside of Japan, it was awarded as a prize to those who attended the Pokémon e-League throughout March 2004. The standard prize bears no difference to the EX Ruby & Sapphire print, whereas winner versions have "Winner" in the bottom right corner of the artwork. Jumbo versions of the winner print were also distributed as prizes, though were fewer in number due to cost reasons. It was later reprinted in the English EX Emerald expansion and the Japanese Master Kit.
- This card is similar to the Berry card from the Neo Genesis set. This similarity is based on the fact that the Oran Berry in Generations III and later has the same effect as the normal Berry in Generation II.
- Of the handful of Jumbo winner cards produced during the 2003-2004 Pokémon League season, Oran Berry was the last to be produced due to their production cost. It is also the only winner card to have a non-foil "Winner" stamp, present on both the regular and Jumbo versions.
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Biography of Margaret Ferguson Gartshore OBE
Margaret Ferguson Gartshore graduated MA from the University in 1919, fours years after her sister, Janet Kennedy.
She was born at Brownsville, Jamaica, daughter of Reverend John Ferguson Gartshore, a United Free Church of Scotland missionary.
Gartshore enrolled at the University in 1914, taking courses over five years in History, English, Logic, Scottish History, Geography, Political Economy and French, the latter to honours level.
On her return to Jamaica, Gartshore became the second Headmistress (after her sister) of the St Andrew High School for Girls. According to the School's history, Miss Gartshore "diminutive in stature was a giant and memorable leader. Standing on a footstool she trained and conducted the school choir, establishing the tradition of the School's participation and excelling in National Performing Arts Festivals competitions."
She served the school for 31 years and in 1957 was awarded an OBE for her services.
Gartshore died on 2 June 1980 at Cheadle Hulme, England.
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Margaret Ferguson Gartshore OBE
Born 21 September 1894.
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Spec Ops Global Review
If tactical and military gear are your bag, then look no further than the niche subscription box from Spec Ops Global. Not only do they stuff their boxes with gear that any tactical nerd would lose his mind over, the items come from military and police suppliers from around the globe, so you can see what the elite use outside of the U.S. of A. The items provided are all manufactured in the very country whose forces use them, so you know they're the real deal. Want molle gear from the Ukranian Spetsnaz special forces? How about goggles by the Brazilian Comando de Operações Especiais? You just mind find them in your next Spec Ops Global Box.
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- All products are serious gear items made with excellent quality
- No gimmicky items
- Good online account management
- Some products are pointless unless you're in the military or law enforcement
- The type of gear limits their customer base
- Top-level sends will price out most customers
The Review
What Is Spec Ops Global?
Spec Ops Global is truly niche in the kind of gear it provides. Not only does it specialize in military/law enforcement equipment, the sheer variety of equipment in the genre and their originating countries makes every month a pleasant surprise. Even if you don't have any background where this equipment is familiar, your weekend warrior status in survival games or paintball will get a serious boost with a subscription such as this.
Intro to the brand, the service: Spec Ops global is brought to you by
Best for (person type, experience, gifting etc): current and former police officers, military, first-responders or just big fans of tactical and emergency gear.
What it typically include (samples, how many items, etc.): There really aren't any sample items or trinkets. Every item included can be used practically and in the field. The two boxes we received at the Elite level included between 7 and 8 items.
When and where does it ship (delivery date): Shipping is monthly, but no specific date is provided on the website.
Number of subscribers: this information is unavailable
Unboxing Spec Ops Global
Spec Ops Global sent us two subscription boxes at the top tier Elite level, one from March of 2017 and the other from April.
The March box, themed "The Resourceful First Responder" consisted of the following items: Rapid Application Tourniquet with accompanying instructions (USA); tourniquet pouch (Russia); Petzl headlamp (France); drop leg platform (Russia) (a semi-rigid, thigh mounted platform to spread the load bearing of gear without obstructing movement); Molle compatible holster (Russia); Door Jamm (USA), used to secure doors and gates in the open position; stylus light (USA), morale patch (USA), which shows law enforcement solidarity via the thin blue line emblem.
The April box, themed "Looking East", included tactical gear from Eastern Europe: Ultra-thin magazine pouch (Poland); a pack strap (Poland) is meant to increase your carrying capacity on a load-bearing vest or belt; CLASH Hook (USA) adds carrying capacity to webbed/strapped gear; STICH Profi UTactic utility pouch (Ukraine) for medical items and EDC gear; The Bayonet Belt Company adjustable bayonet belt (Poland); STICH Profi Molle-compatible Combat Belt (Russia); STICH Profi Load Bearing Vest (Russia)
Opening the box is easy, but that doesn't mean it's not all well-secured. Spec Ops Global takes the time to pack their stuff well, and virtually all of the equipment is well-packaged and insulated with paper packing materials to protect all the items. Unboxing it is pretty much a surprise since none of the items are revealed prior to receiving them. It's truly a handsome package that delivers a good deal of subscriber anticipation.
The Review
As far as tactical subscription boxes are concerned, Spec Ops Global is at the top of the heap. You can easily tell that virtually all of their curated gear is highly specialized and not meant to tickle the fancy. There are plenty of gear subscription services that provide sample sizes or trinkets, but Spec Ops Global isn't one of them, as far as we can tell from the boxes we received for review.
None of the items are what could be considered cheap imitations or facsimiles of tactical gear. For instance, there's nothing like decorative carabiners or cheap flashlights, only high-grade items that can be relied on in tough situations, and that makes this subscription box worth the money in our opinion. The real question remains as to whether or not most men will even make use of all the items provided. We're guessing no, since most folks we know don't have the kind of background or occupation that would warrant their use. But for those who are in law enforcement, military or emergency services and need to supplement their current gear, Spec Ops Global could be an invaluable resource. It can also serve as a vehicle for the non-seasoned subscribers to learn new skills and or plan effectively and supply one seriously badass bug-out bag for emergencies.
Whatever your reason for subscribing, Spec Ops Global does an excellent job of providing great, truly unique items that should hold up very well over time. We love the fact that they don't attempt to entertain but rather outfit, and in a world of junk subscription items, this company stands out.
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Pricing options and range
JROTC Box ($24.99/month): 2-3 "battle-tested" items
New Recruit Box ($49.99/month): 3-5 "battle-tested" items
Seasoned Non-Com Box ($99.99/month): 4-8 "battle-tested" items
Spec Ops Elite Box ($149.99/month): 6-10 "battle-tested" items that includes one Elite level item
Month-to-month Subscription $24.99-$149.99 per month based on level chosen
Six-month prepay subscription $143.94-$863.94 per month based on level chosen.
One Year prepay subscription $275.89-1,655.89 per month based on level chosen.
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Onboarding process to SpecOps Global: Just create a login and password, select the subscription level and payment plan, and then enter your billing information.
Site or app: Subscription is via the website only.
Time from starting to subscription process to waiting for box: You are billed on the 28th of every month for month-to-month subscriptions. All boxes ship the next month. No information is provided on the length of time for the shipment to arrive at your door. The FAQ is limited.
Managing Your Subscription
Onboarding process: Just create a login and password, select the subscription level and payment plan, and then enter your billing information.
Site or app: Subscription is via the website only.
Time from starting to subscription process to waiting for box: You are billed on the 28th of every month for month-to-month subscriptions. All boxes ship the next month. No information is provided on the length of time for the shipment to arrive at your door. The FAQ is limited.
Is Spec Ops Global Worth It? The Verdict: Mostly.
Is Spec Ops Global worth it? Mostly. Since the reviewer has a law enforcement background, our assessment is that the gear provided in this niche subscription box makes for a good investment. All the gear is well made and purposeful, none of it comes across as gimmicky or silly. Remember, these items are actually used by police, military and special forces groups across the globe, so they have to pass muster on a very high level. We have yet to see the variety of gear over the course of a longer subscription experience, but our assessment is that they choose their stuff carefully. Those with no background or interest in tactical gear might actually still find useful equipment here for EDC.
Spec Ops Global Competitors
- Read BattlBox Review
- Never Enough Tactical
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Legend of Sleepy Hollow (audible edition)
2019: I skipped listening to this one the last couple of years, so it's with great delight that I've returned to it for the "Sleepy Hollow" square on my bingo card. My 2016 and 2013 updates are below.
As an aside, the new boy that I mention in the 2014 updates is now my daughter's fiancee and will become my son-in-law in just over a month!
I'm doing my yearly listen to this wonderful narration of Irving's classic tale of humor and horror.
"He was tall, but exceedingly lank, with narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves, feet that might have served for shovels, and his whole frame most loosely hung together. His head was small, and flat at top, with huge ears, large green glassy eyes, and a long snipe nose, so that it looked like a weather-cock perched upon his spindle neck to tell which way the wind blew. To see him striding along the profile of a hill on a windy day, with his clothes bagging and fluttering about him, one might have mistaken him for the genius of famine descending upon the earth, or some scarecrow eloped from a cornfield."
This is my third time through, and it is just as wonderful as the first time I listened. Actually, it might even be more wonderful, because it has taken on that patina that only the best and most comforting of reads ever acquires!
Yes, that is Tom Mison, who plays Ichabod Crane in Sleepy Hollow - one of my absolute favorite television shows.
Several weeks ago, someone pointed me in the direction of a free audible version of Washington Irving's classic short story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (title links to audible page), brilliantly read by Tom Mison.
I had a chance to actually listen to the story on Friday, when I had a several hour drive to pick up my daughter at college and bring her home for the weekend. I am not sure that I had ever actually read this classic story, although I do remember seeing a play that had been adapted from the story.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a fantastic listen, with its arcane and beautiful language, read in Mison's buttery British voice. If you are a fan of the show, there is an enhancement in hearing him, with his agile and gorgeous voice, doing the reading (it always amazing to me how much a good narrator adds to the experience of listening to a story).
This isn't horror, though. It is gently comedic slice of American life stuff - the narrator tells the story of Ichabod Crane, gangling school-master and social climber, humorously, making a bit of fun of him. There are meditations on geography, local ghost stories, farming, teaching, women, and, most of all, food. Ichabod is more than a little obsessed with filling his belly, so the discussions of pie and cake are seemingly endless. The end is amusing, and just vague enough to make one wonder.
I loved it. My daughter - who was riding with me - was less amused, taking the position that out of the one hour and fifteen minute story, the last five minutes was the only part that really mattered. Of course, she spent most of the ride texting a new boy with whom she is smitten, and she doesn't really like pie, so who asked her anyway?
It is only an hour and fifteen minutes long, and is totally free on audible. I found it completely delightful.
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The Amazing Parallels and the Theory of EverythingThis is the first feature in the GodSaidManSaid series, "The Amazing Parallels and the Theory of Everything." Contrary to Darwins hopes, the more science discovers, the more God and His Word are certified. Einstein and his followers sought and seek for what they call the unifying theory of everything. Youll be amazed at what they are finding. Their scientific discoveries are consistently bringing the discussion back to the Bible--the childrens bread.
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I John 2:22:
Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
I John 4:3:
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
II John 1:7:
For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
Believing that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh requires one to believe that God's Messiah for mankind, His only begotten Son, came to the earth through the virgin Mary, preached the gospel of redemption to the world, was rejected and crucified by the authorities for the sins of man, resurrected the third day, and ascended into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father. It requires that we believe he will return in the clouds to receive his church, and then ultimately return at the battle of Armageddon to save the remaining Hebrew people and establish his thousand-year reign upon the earth. The fact of the matter is that we must believe upon all of God's Scriptures, for Revelation 19:13 reads, concerning Jesus: "...and his name is called The Word of God."
You and I are being tried on whether we will believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ or not. Faith is the only possible way to please God. Without faith we are bereft of any good eternal blessing. God did not choose beauty, political power, muscle, wealth, IQ, etc. The one common denominator that all men must have to please God is faith in Christ Jesus. Have you believed that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh? Is it possible that you could be an antichrist? Settle the issue today. This is your valley of decision. Believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ. Click onto "Further With Jesus" for childlike instructions and immediate entry into the Kingdom of God. NOW FOR TODAY'S SUBJECT.
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13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
MAN SAID: Forget God. All we need is time and chance.
Now THE RECORD. It was Darwin's belief that with man's future advancements in science and the unearthing of multitudes of missing link fossils, that it would become abundantly clear that time and chance have fathered all life, and not God as recorded in Genesis 1:1:
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
...or Exodus 20:11:
For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
At the end of time, we find the following in Revelation 10:5-6:
5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:
Darwin postulated that time and chance would prove the irrelevance of God, but the opposite has been the case. No matter where they look in all their presumed sophistication, they only come knocking at the door of the childlike, but they can't come in. Today's science has discovered amazing things that consistently SHOUT GOD! Scientists have concluded that:
● There was an actual beginning.
● There was light before the sun.
● All of today's population is the product of one mother, and they call her "Eve."
● All of today's population is the product of one father, and they call him "Adam."
● Adam's rib does have relevance.
● It has been confirmed that three quarters of the world is covered in flood strata.
● There are fish fossils on the world's mountain peaks, and so on.
The list goes on and on. It's enormous, staggering, and overwhelming, but those who are ignorant choose to be ignorant still — but not the children.
This is GodSaidManSaid feature article #511 that contends for the faith and certifies, once again, that God is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). These features are all archived in text and streaming audio for your edification. Every Thursday eve, God willing, they grow by one. Welcome to GodSaidManSaid. We are honored to have your company.
This is the first feature in the GodSaidManSaid series, "The Amazing Parallels and the Theory of Everything." Contrary to Darwin's hopes, the more science discovers, the more God and His Word are certified. Einstein and his followers sought and seek for what they call the unifying theory of everything. You'll be amazed at what they are finding. Their scientific discoveries are consistently bringing the discussion back to the Bible — the children's bread.
One of GodSaidManSaid's most visited features is the 2002 article, "Is There Life in Outer Space?" Since that feature, several other articles have been published here that address man's insatiable quest to search the heavens for extraterrestrial life, but to no avail. This should be settled, but academics continue to stand in contradiction to the children's common knowledge. We will highlight some of their new, but not so new, chatter.
There surely is life in outer space. The Apostle Paul spoke of his experience when he was taken up into the third heaven — a place beyond the stars: outer space. God, His Christ, His angels, the fallen Satan and his angels, as well as a host of other celestial creatures hail from outer space.
God is a Spirit, and His angels are ministering spirits that are invisible to the natural eye unless they choose to be seen. The results of the deeds of the spirit realm can be seen, but the source remains unseen. Jesus spoke to Nicodemus in John 3:1-8, where we find the following:
1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
Through the born-again experience, the eyes are opened to perceive the hand of God and other flesh- spirit interactions. Carnal men mock the principle of the invisible, but they should know the following:
Romans 1:20:
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Colossians 1:16:
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
I Timothy 1:17:
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Later in this series we will address the issue of the invisible and the fact that science has long come to the conclusion that the universe's most powerful forces are found to be invisible. Astronomer and author Sten Odenwald wrote, "We are forced to confront the fact something hidden in the Void is controlling not just the subtle properties of matter but the destiny of the universe."
In the December 2010 issue of Popular Science, the sub-head of the feature, "Deep Freeze," reads, "A science experiment in South Pole ice searches for clues about how the universe—and dark matter—works." A few excerpts follow:
Every December since 2004, engineers have flown to the South Pole to drill 8,000-foot- deep holes in the ice. The team lowers cables, each strung with 60 disco-ball-size light sensors, into the holes and lets them freeze over. So far they have completed 79 such holes, set in a grid half a mile on each side, and plan to drill the final seven this month. The result will be the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a cube of ice packed with 5,320 sensors looking for cosmic particles.
IceCube's size allows it to measure ultra-high-energy neutrinos, particles that pack as much energy as one of Roger Federer's serves, says Spencer Klein, a physicist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory who will monitor IceCube's output. The sources of these neutrinos, he says, are mysterious. The main suspects are super-massive black holes that spit intense jets of particles, or collisions involving a neutron star and a black hole. "Or maybe something unknown," Klein says. "It's hard to explain how you get such energetic particles, but it's clear that they exist."
The unknown something, he says, could be dark matter, the invisible mass that makes up 90 percent of the universe. [End of quote]
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is trying to discover what makes the universe tick.
On the cover of the November 2010 issue of Discover, the major headline reads, "Did Life Begin in Space?" The headline of a four-page feature inside reads, "Is Anybody Out There?" The sub-head reads, "As astronomers uncover a bewildering array of planets orbiting distant stars, four top researchers in the field reveal their plans to study these exotic worlds and search for signs that we are not alone in the universe." [End of quote]
I will spare you the details, but in this interview the astronomers are fielding questions regarding their search for life in outer space. The last question and answer in the feature follow:
Audience member: We've made our planet noisy with radio signals that could be detected light-years away. Other advanced civilizations might be doing the same thing. Are we looking for these signals?
Basri: Yes, SETI, which we mentioned earlier, is broader now, but it began with radio waves. People are looking for exactly what you're talking about. The Allen Telescope Array at Berkeley is engaged in that; Pal Allen gave $25 million for that purpose. There are about 60 radio telescopes scanning the skies for these signals right now. That would be the definitive answer to the search for life: If you get an intelligent signal, then you know for sure. [End of quote]
Concerning SETI and its search for extraterrestrial life, consider the following excerpts from the GodSaidManSaid feature, "Speaking to Extraterrestrials:"
Evolutionists are looking for extraterrestrial life — anything that may give credence to their antichrist positions. This search provides much of the motivation for the world's space projects.
On November 16, 1974, in an attempt to contact life in outer space, the $60,000,000 project utilizing the Arecibo Radio Telescope was commissioned. The undertaking that the world's largest radio telescope was commissioned to do was known as SETI, an acronym for Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. I have news for Arecibo, "We've been contacted!" The shocking truth is that extraterrestrials are operating and have been sighted all over the earth, and the Bible, which was authored by the ultimate extraterrestrial, God almighty, documents it. Concerning extraterrestrial operatives among us, Hebrews 13:2 records:
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Concerning evil operatives, John the beloved records in Revelation 12:7-9:
7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. [End of quote]
The evolutionists have been contacted. They simply don't have ears to hear, or eyes to see.
The following information was lifted from a 2008 issue of Answers Update. The article is titled, "Talking to Aliens:"
The U.S. federal government, through groups like SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), has spent hundreds of millions of dollars searching for evidence of aliens so that scientists can contact and communicate with them.
An article on the website of the University of Wyoming (a tax-supported school) states: "English 4050/5560, otherwise known as 'Interstellar Message Composition,' is the first class to enlist creative writers in a potential cosmic conversation. Funded in part by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Wyoming Space Grant Consortium, it's designed to fill a practical—if extremely theoretical—need." [End of quote]
Science is looking for a language with which to speak to extraterrestrials. This should send a shock through the halls of higher learning, although you should expect they won't be listening: there is a language with which man can speak to extraterrestrials directly. Isaiah the prophet speaks of this extraterrestrial language in chapter 28:11-12:
11 For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
12 To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
I Corinthians 14:21 quotes the passage from Isaiah, referring to the supernatural ministry of speaking in tongues. It is estimated that as many as 585 million, or one out of four, of the world's confessing Christians speak in unknown tongues, which are supernatural languages that the persons who are speaking do not understand. But, God does.
I Corinthians 14:2:
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
Imagine: such a phenomenal ability to be able to speak in this marvelous language.
I Corinthians 14:14 reads:
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
Romans 8:26-27 speaks of this supernatural benefit:
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
This ability is obtained by believers when they receive the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, as they did on the day of Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2:1-4:
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Jesus said the following concerning the ministry of the Holy Ghost in Mark 16:17:
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Those of you reading this feature that would like more information on this glorious blessing should click onto the following subjects:
Holy Ghost (Part One)
Holy Ghost (Part Two)
Holy Ghost (Part Three)
Holy Ghost (Part Four)
Holy Ghost (Part Five)
Scientists Study Speaking In Tongues
Baptism With Holy Ghost Update
It must be noted, of course, that believers also communicate with God through standard prayer and meditation as well.
Science wants to learn to speak to extraterrestrials. The born-again already can. [End of quotes]
Men can drill into the ice of the South Pole. They can listen with the ears of SETI. They can scan the skies for extraterrestrials. But the fact is: the world has already been contacted, but only the children of faith can communicate. Are you interested in the theory of everything?
GOD SAID, Colossians 1:19:
For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;
MAN SAID: Forget God. All we need is time and chance.
Now you have THE RECORD.
Authorized King James Version
Brandon, J., "Deep Freeze," Popular Science, 12/2010, pp17-19
Plait, P., "Is Anybody Out There?" Discover, 11/2010, pp46-49
Schwartz, G.E., The G.O.D. Experiments, Atria Books, 2006, p119
Additional Audios
- The 6,000s (Part 4: Adam & Eve Found; They Are Young!)
- Fasting and Prayer--The Power that Breaks the Yoke
- The Worms from Hell
- Meditation Rebuilds Grey Matter in 8 Weeks (My Soul is Continually in My Hand)
- Dead Men Talking About Life After Death
- Heaven--Looking for Proof? (Let There Be No Doubt!)
- Why the Blood of Jesus?
- Wicked Thoughts and How to Deal with Them
- Sodom and Gomorrah
- Forty-Eight Hours In Hell
- Science and Life After Death
Power Verse
1 Samuel 15:22 (KJV)
And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.


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Confession time: I am OBSESSED with Hamilton. Like, not even Harry Potter got me as hooked so quickly as Hamilton has. Another confession: I haven't actually seen it (yet).
Hamilton is based on the life and history of Alexander Hamilton, the youngest Founding Father. The twist is that the music is all hip-hop and R&B style, and the cast is as diverse as our country is now. Lin Manuel Miranda (Tony Award winner for In The Heights) started writing the show after reading a biography of Hamilton while on vacation, not your typical poolside read. And seriously, the man is a pure genius.
Miranda wrote the book, lyrics, and music for the entire show and is starring as Hamilton, so he is a quadruple threat in this show. He portrays the surprisingly dramatic development of our country and the personal life of the face of the $10 bill. The lyrics and rhymes of the show are incredible, and at so many moments you get blown away by the skill Miranda has at writing raps and music. The show also has so many connections throughout and foreshadowing, you will need to listen to it multiple times to get all of them.
My favorite character is easily Angelica Schuyler (middle) and her song 'Satisfied' is definitely one of my favorites from the show. In the show, she falls in love with Hamilton but she knows she cannot pursue, so she introduces him to her sister Eliza (left). It's an interesting love triangle story among the political drama, and she is just an interesting character that I found relatable.
Other key characters are Aaron Burr (below), Thomas Jefferson (above), Lafayette, George Washington, and Maria Reynolds. And without spoiling too much, the personal life outside of the politics gets pretty steamy and serious.
The entire show is sung all the way through, so you really only need to listen to the cast album to get the story. However, if you get an opportunity to see the production live, you should take the opportunity because I sure as hell would. And I sincerely hope that it wins some Tony's, otherwise I will never be satisfied.


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Franklin's political lineage begins with his recommendation to West Point by neighbor (and Congressman) James Buchanan. He had a high level of political visibility working on the dome during the Buchanan Administration but seems not to have been at all politically active.
With the departure of Buchanan from government, Franklin seamlessly acquired a new, more active patron and collaborator in Treasury Secretary Salmon Chase. Franklin was always at hand while supervising construction at Treasury and in his vast assumption of military responsibility, Chase needed germane advice.
In his biography of Franklin, Mark Snell paraphrases our old friend Timothy Reese: "...within days after Sumter's capitulation, President Lincoln personally appointed the three man committee ... Lorenzo Thomas, Major McDowell, and Captain Franklin." This committee was to design a "new organizational structure" for the army. Lincoln put Chase in charge of this matter. This is the formal beginning of McDowell-Franklin, which would in no way be limited by a single task or charter.
Lincoln's patented outside-the-chain-of-command shenanigans appear here to be on full display and are worth a couple of quick remarks. Recall that the War Department was divided by Calhoun's reforms between an operational side, headed by the senior general, and a bureau side, headed by individual bureau chiefs. Army organizational design is here a bureau matter and by putting Lorenzo Thomas in the mix, Lincoln ratifies that publicly. Rather than another example of Lincoln's anarchy, this is a piece of good order, except for Chase's involvement. The anarchy follows the order, however, when Thomas absents himself from most or all of the meetings and when McDowell-Franklin becomes an operational planning center used by Salmon Chase for all sorts of activity "owned" by Winfield Scott.
There is a sketch of McDowell in Whitelaw Reid's Ohio in the War that includes a summary of the full-bore chaos in a nutshell. Where it says "McDowell" or "the major," substitute McDowell-Franklin:
The major was consulted about almost everything - about the calls for troops, the assignment of regular officers, the number of generals needed for the new troops, the organization, pay - in a word, about the multifarious details of a complex military organization ...McDowell had for a time, perhaps, the most potent influence exercised by any of our military men.Reid unconvincingly states that McDowell had the full support of Scott in this. This is true only insofar as the orderly appointments go, such as Lincoln's committee. Scott was a stickler for good order, chain of command, frequent communication from his subordinates as to what was going on, and acting within charter. In the wildly informal hurly-burly of the Lincoln Administration, McDowell, in his ever-shifting activities, should have been sending a stream of updates back to Scott and/or Cameron. There are none in the record and their possible existence is not hinted at by what is in the record.
McDowell-Franklin was a rogue unit taking on ad hoc assignments that belonged in military channels. It was an extra-legal, extra-military action team under the control of Salmon Chase occasionally consulted by Abraham Lincoln. McDowell-Franklin prototyped the long-term bypassing of General Scott and the Secretary of War in planning and executing military projects. If the secret plan to relieve Fort Pickens was the one-off prototype for this kind of subversion, McDowell-Franklin offered an institutional model.
Of McDowell's political origins we have written earlier. In sum, he was the relative of Republican Ohio Gov. Dennison, who wanted him to command Ohio's troops; he was a known Republican abolitionist; he was sought out by Chase from the moment of Chase's arrival in DC (Reid says); his general's rank was made by Chase. He was also a member in good standing of Scott's staff, unlike Erasmus Keyes who had fallen afoul of the old general.
Scott was a deeply committed Whig who surrounded himself with Whig or Republican officers like McDowell and Keyes. According to Reid, McDowell served on Scott's staff from 49-51, 53-56, 57-58, 59-60, again in 60, and in the War Department under Scott in 1861 until the time of McDowell's army command in Scott's second coordinated offensive. Scott, bypassed, showed a higher tolerance for the McDowell-Franklin circumventions than for McClellan's.
We come now to the question of the larger picture, the political context.
Lincoln, for reasons I do not understand, assembled a cabinet hostile to William Seward. Let's put that another way: his cabinet displayed the very odd characteristic of having no politicians (except Cameron) who benefitted from the money or support of the Seward-Weed machine and it included people hostile to Seward such as Blair and Chase. You have heard it said that Seward aspired to be chief of cabinet. This aspiration could not have survived the period of cabinet appointments when the writing appeared on the wall of Seward's future influence.
Gideon Welles recounts Montgomery Blair's assertion that Cameron owed his place in the Cabinet to Seward's intrigues and that shortly after appointment, Cameron switched allegiance to Seward's archenemy Chase. This would explain Cameron's willingly sharing workload with Treasury.
Seward began his period as Secretary of State with indirect control of the War Department, through Cameron; with control of military operations through his political protege Winfield Scott (Weed and Seward made the Scott candidacy for President on the Whig line); and control of the bureau system of the War Department through his military proteges Thomas and Meigs, who would make their wartime rank through Seward.
McDowell-Franklin represents the creation of an alternative military center outside of Seward's influence. The War Department bureaus are under divided influence: Chase's friend Cameron formally controls them but Seward indirectly controls them through military patronage. On the operations side, Seward's protege Scott formally controls military movements but Chase has set up an alternative to Scott, the McDowell-Franklin team to propose and eventually control movements. It is serves political ends through military work.


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The Man Who Leaves Roses on Edgar Allan Poe's Grave Every Year Has Disappeared Poe Toaster a No Show in 2011
For the second year in a row, the mysterious Poe Toaster failed to celebrate Poe's birthday in the traditional manner. Is he dead?
One of the best pieces of arcana of American letters is the man known as the "Poe Toaster." Every year on January 19 (Edgar Allan Poe's birthday), the toaster appears in the Baltimore graveyard where the author is buried and leaves a half-empty bottle of cognac and four roses. No one knows his identity or his motives. Last year, for the first time in 60 years, the mysterious man did not show up. Last night, he failed to show up again, leaving many to think that the tradition is now over.
Four impostors showed up, each leaving the roses and the cognac. But Jeff Jerome, the curator of the Poe House and Museum, who watches the grave in secret from the neighboring church, said none of the claimants gave him the special signal that the real Poe Toaster gives him every year, nor did they arrange the roses correctly.
In fact, the Poe Toaster already passed on his legacy to his sons, but they never seemed to have taken it seriously, and now may have just given up entirely (it was very cold last night):
In 1993, the visitor began leaving notes, starting with one that read: "The torch will be passed." A note in 1998 indicated the originator of the tradition had died and passed it on to his two sons.
The sons didn't seem to take the duty as seriously as the father. One left a note in 2001 referencing the Super Bowl and another in 2004 implying criticism of France over its objections to the U.S. invasion of Iraq, upsetting many of the traditionalists. When the Poe toaster didn't show last year, Mr. Jerome theorized that the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth in 2009 might have been considered the appropriate stopping point.\n
I like to imagine the sons of the Poe Toaster feeling incredible guilt and meeting some sad punishment for not carrying out their father's legacy, as would befit people tied up in a Poe story. As is, you have to imagine the impostors will continue. Perhaps we can anoint one of them the new Poe Toaster, as this tradition is simply too poignant for us to give up. And, really, the poor soul needs his cognac.
Image, of a 2009 imposter's attempt, via Wikimedia Commons.


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Eliminating and Preventing Forced Labour: Checkpoints app
This mobile app allows business managers and auditors to create interactive checklists that will help them ensure a forced labour-free operation. There are 38 checkpoints in total – each one provides best-practice recommendations for taking action.
Download the appPDF file.
Who is the app for?The app is designed for use by professionals responsible for ensuring that company operations remain forced labour-free.
- Access detailed descriptions of the 38 checkpoints
- Create custom checklists, prioritize the checkpoints and make notes
- Date-stamp and export your checklists and notes


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WiFi LoRA 32 (V2) ESP32 | Overview | Introduction
Today we talk about WiFi LoRA 32. This a board based on ESP32 with WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa.
WIFI LoRA 32 (V2) overview:
- WiFi + bluetooth + LoRa – Support WIFI802.11 b/g/n/e/i ,Traditional bluetooth and BLE low-power dual-mode bluetooth. Provide exclusive LoRaWAN protocol source code running on ESP32 and provide technical support.
- Highly integrated – Integrate the functions of MCU, SX125x LoRa chip, radio frequency loop switch, radio frequency circuit, lithium battery management, USB to serial port, etc. Users only need a Micro USB connection to get complete wi-fi, bluetooth and LoRa functions.
- Better low power consumption design – The ESP32 chip has a high level of low-power performance in the industry, including fine resolution clock gate control, power saving mode and dynamic voltage regulation.Designed for mobile devices, wearable electronics and Internet of things applications.Resting current 800uA ± 50uA(the instructions executed by MCU need to be read from the FLASH chip used on the board, so the power consumption cannot be reached to the limit)
- More stable performance – The new version of WIFI LoRa 32 has redesigned the circuit part and upgraded the safety and stability of the circuit on the premise of keeping the pin order and the previous generation unchanged.Including better impedance matching and more scientific power supply circuits. Work at 30 ° C to + 80 ° C temperature range.
- Perfect for the LoRaWAN protocol – The LoRa + LoRaWAN protocol is the most mature and stable narrowband Internet of things communication technology.
- The long distance – LoRa spread spectrum communication has the characteristics of long communication distance. Under the premise of good impedance matching and sufficient power supply, in the open area, our communication distance can reach 3Km.
- The large capacity – On the premise of cooperating with LoRa Gateway,A gateway can communicate with more than 1,000 nodes.
- Security – LoRaWAN is the first Internet of things to propose double encryption, preventing the possibility of radio eavesdropping.
- Low power consumption – On the basis of the LoRaWAN source code provided by Semtech, we made a lot of improvements to the low-power part of the code. Within one transmission cycle of the system, only a few milliseconds were in the working state, and the rest of the time was in the deep sleep state.For example, if my application sends a set of data in 8 hours, the whole system runs in milliseconds during those 8 hours, and the rest of the time is in deep sleep.This can greatly reduce the use of batteries.
Heltec successfully transplanted the LoRaWAN protocol to the ESP32 + Arduino platform, using internal RTC, and supporting deep sleep.Users only need a simple configuration to complete the application of LoRaWAN.
- Frequency: 240MHz
- FLASH:64M-bits
- The processor: 2个Tensilica LX6 + 1个ULPThe processor
- Main control chip:ESP32
- LoRachip support frequency band: SX1276(868-915、923MHz);SX1278(433-510MHz)
- Open communication distance:3KM
- Computing power:As high as 600 dmips
- Dual mode bluetooth: Traditional bluetooth and BLE low power bluetooth
- The development environment:Perfect support for Arduino
- Working voltage: 3.3v~ 7v
- Operating range temperature:-40~80℃
- Receiver sensitivity:-139dbm(SF12, BW125KHz)
- UDP continuous throughput:135Mbps
- USB-to-UART bridge chip:CP2102
- WIFI Support mode:sniffer、Station、softAP和Wi-Fi Direct
Recommended : Dynamic WLAN configuration for ESP32 Board | AutoConnect
Installation Instructions using Arduino IDE
Based on Arduino source codes and toolchain for WiFi_Kit_series made by HelTecAutomation. Visit this github link https://github.com/Heltec-Aaron-Lee/WiFi_Kit_series.
Tested on 32 and 64 bit Windows 10 machines
- Download and install the latest Arduino IDE
Windows Installerfrom arduino.cc
- Download and install Git from git-scm.com
- If you don't install Git,you choose
dowload zipfrom the home page and Unzip the file to
/Documents/Arduino/hardware/heltec,Skip steps three to step four
- Execute the command under the \Documents\Arduino\hardware path Start
Git Bashand run through the following steps:
- Input
git clone https://github.com/Heltec-Aaron-Lee/WiFi_Kit_series.git heltec
- Input
- Open
/Documents/Arduino/hardware/heltec/esp32/toolsand double-click
- When
get.exefinishes, you should see the following files in the directory
- Plug your ESP32 board and wait for the drivers to install (or install manually any that might be required)
- Start Arduino IDE
- Select your board in
Tools > Boardmenu
- Select the COM port that the board is attached to
- Compile and upload (You might need to hold the
PRGbutton while uploading)
How to update to the latest code
- Open
/Documents/Arduino/hardware/helteccreated start
Git Bashand input
git pull!
- Wait for git to pull any changes and close
Git Bash
- Open
/Documents/Arduino/hardware/heltec/esp32/toolsand double-click
Installation instructions for Debian / Ubuntu OS
- Install latest Arduino IDE from arduino.cc
- Open Terminal and execute the following command (copy->paste and hit enter):
sudo usermod -a -G dialout $USER && \ sudo apt-get install git && \ wget https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py && \ sudo python get-pip.py && \ sudo pip install pyserial && \ mkdir -p ~/Arduino/hardware && \ cd ~/Arduino/hardware && \ git clone https://github.com/Heltec-Aaron-Lee/WiFi_Kit_series.git heltec && \ cd heltec/esp32 && \ git submodule update --init --recursive && \ cd tools && \ python get.py && \ cd ~/Arduino/hardware/heltec/esp8266 && \ git submodule update --init --recursive && \ cd tools && \ python get.py
- Restart Arduino IDE
- If you have Arduino.app installed to /Applications/, modify the installation as follows, beginning at
mkdir -p ~/Arduino...:
cd /Applications/Arduino_*/Contents/java/
mkdir -p hardware && \
cd hardware && \
git clone https://github.com/Heltec-Aaron-Lee/WiFi_Kit_series.git heltec && \
cd heltec/esp32 && \
git submodule update --init --recursive && \
cd tools && \
python get.py && \
cd /Applications/Arduino_*/Contents/java/hardware/heltec/esp8266 && \
git submodule update --init --recursive && \
cd tools && \
python get.py
WiFi LORA 32 V2 Pinout Diagram
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