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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is the best game of the trilogy
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-You must support your argument using features of each game, whether they are good or bad.
-Use solid reasoning. Don't just say, "FNAF 1 because Foxy is hot" or whatever.
That being said, I will begin my argument:
Reason 1) Variety- Five Nights at Freddy's 2, without a doubt, offers the most variety out of any game in the trilogy. There are 4 toy animatronics , 4 regular animatronics, (which are distorted a way that gives me a creepy vibe, and I like to see tese kind of things in a Five Nights at Freddy's game) Balloon Boy, The Puppet, and various hallucinations like Golden Freddy, Purple (or Shadow) Freddy, Shadow Bonnie, a recolored Balloon Boy hallucination, and probably even more that I missed. Five Nights at Freddy's 1 has Bonnie, Chica, Freddy, Foxy, and Golden Freddy. Five Nights at Freddy's 3 has only one legitimate animatronic, and that's Springtrap. The Phantoms are simply hallucinations, and since they are not real, they cannot kill the player. This ruins the mood, thus, killing the scary vibe involving animatronics actually trying to kill you. More characters can build up the plot more, and make the gameplay challenging and enjoyable as a whole.
2) Difficulty- Five Nights at Freddy's 2 has the perfect balance of entertainment value and difficulty.
FNAF 1 was rather easy for the 1st 4 nights, and Five Nights at Freddy's 3 was way too hard. (with the exception of Night 1, since it was boring and had no action)
3) Plot- Five Nights at Freddy's 1 had a good plot, however, it doesn't even compare to Five Nights at Freddy's 2 in terms of quality. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 has a lot of mini games that tell you about events in the storyline, and how they happened. Five Nights at Freddy's 3 only showed 4 of the main animatronics get torn apart, a rather anticlimactic ending, and mini games that involve giving cake to children.
FNAF 1 is too small and could've had a little bit more features, and FNAF 3 is way too complicated and downright confusing.
When CON sets up his/her argument, I must ask if you can state which FNAF game is your favorite.
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Verbal abuse is just as damaging as physical abuse.
DEAR Mr Dad, how bad is it to scream at kids? My next door neighbours have a couple of teens and they are constantly yelling at them, every single day. I'm talking top-of-your-lungs kind of stuff. Besides being really unpleasant to listen to, I'm worried about how that might affect the kids. Still, should I say something to the parents or just keep my mouth shut?
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me" is right up there with "I'm rubber, you're glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you" on the list of top annoying childhood sayings.
It also happens to be completely wrong. Screaming at kids is plenty bad. In fact, a new study has found that yelling at teens may do at least as much long-term damage as hitting.
Ming-Te Wang, a psychology professor at the University of Pittsburgh, led a team of researchers that tracked 976 13-year olds from two-parent families for two years. Among the findings was that the negative effects of "harsh verbal discipline" on the teens were comparable to the negative effects seen in children who had been physically disciplined.
And by "harsh verbal discipline" I mean yelling, screaming, swearing, humiliating, verbally intimidating and/or calling the child dumb or stupid.
Even though teenagers can sometimes be challenging and frustrating and infuriating, screaming at them may backfire and could even make problem behaviour worse.
At the beginning of the study, 45% of mothers and 42% of fathers admitted they had used harsh verbal discipline on their children at some point in the previous year. Over the course of the next year — between ages 13 and 14 — those teens were more likely than kids whose parents had NOT used harsh verbal discipline, to act out. They were also more likely to exhibit symptoms of depression and to report feeling worthless, useless, unwanted or unloved.
In a way, the connection between parents' use of harsh verbal discipline and their teens' behaviour is a chicken-and-egg kind of thing.
"It's a vicious circle," said Wang. "... problem behaviours from children create the desire to give harsh verbal discipline, but that discipline may push adolescents toward those same problem behaviours."
Now, as to your question of whether to say something to the parents or keep your mouth shut. Sadly, we're living in a world where a critical comment — no matter how well-meaning — could get you shot, knifed or just punched out. So unless you're confident that your neighbours won't react violently, I'd opt for keeping your mouth shut — at least to them.
Reporting them to the authorities is an extreme step, which you shouldn't take unless absolutely necessary.
Instead, you might tape a copy of this article (minus your question, which would give away who you are) to their front door. Hopefully they'll get the message. – McClatchy-Tribune Information Services


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Paula Shaw, grief expert shares another excerpt from an interview she did with nutritionist LoRayne Haye about the energetic link to Breast Cancer.
LH: When a woman with breast cancer comes to you what can you do for her?
PS: "Balance and expand the flow of her energy, which is usually vastly depleted and congested. I teach her how to keep it at a higher, more consistent level, through some simple Energy Psychology processes that strengthen and amplify energy via visualization, breath work, chakra/meridian work and through the setting of daily intentions for health and wellbeing. I also help her shift the depleting energy created by grief, limiting beliefs and a lack of self-nurturing.
"These women are often in a state that is akin to having low blood sugar when we are hungry. You know how you get irritable and more emotional when you have gone too long without food? In that state you are much more vulnerable to the surrounding events. Everything seems to impact you in a big way. This is very much how women become when life is filled with constant demands and pressure.
"Coming into the present, and getting calm and centered, makes everything look and feel better, much the same way that having a meal when you are hungry, gives a feeling of satiation, stability and well-being.
"When you are in the present, you aren't concerned about what took place in the past or what's going to happen in the future, so a state of bliss becomes possible. I teach women to just be in the moment. Those moments become 'deposits in the Bliss Bank.' Shifting to this more present state of consciousness is no small thing, as most of us have been taught to be everywhere but in the present.
"Teaching a woman how to quiet the mind, breathe deeply and shift her energy, can work wonders for lowering stress hormones such as cortisol. Look at what we do when we're stressed! We hold our breath and tense up our muscles. Stress is a very contracted state and in that state, we end up holding in and pushing down our emotions. I find that expansive breathing, calming techniques and the opportunity to express and dissipate suppressed emotions, are some of the most critical tools we have to help women create a total mind-body-spirit environment that is conducive to health and healing.
"Two other components that I feel are essential to health and well-being are: setting intentions about where a woman wants to go in her life and doing daily visualization work. Quantum Physics has taught us that energy shows up in accordance with the expectation of the observer, so it behooves us to let the energy know what we want it to do.
"Secondly, we now know that the brain thinks in pictures and it doesn't know the difference between what we visualize and what we actually experience. Therefore, visualizing ourselves in the healthy state we ideally desire is one of the most powerful things we can do, in helping ourselves to stay healthy or to heal. We are far more powerful than we think, and my goal in working with women, is to really be sure that they know this and that I give them the tools to help them utilize their power to heal themselves.
"There is so much preventative action we can take to assure ourselves that we will never end up in the oncologist's office hearing the words, 'You have Breast Cancer.'"
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PAULA SHAW, CADC, DCEP is an author, Energy Psychology specialist, therapist, speaker, Reiki Master and Grief Counselor. For more than 20 years, Paula has been passionate about empowering people who are dealing with profound loss, so they can reap something truly beautiful from their pain. She also helps clients who are going through major life transitions or seeking freedom from self-destructive addictions. She has degrees in Education and Communications from Long Beach State University, as well as graduate counseling credentials from Loyola Marymount University. She is one of the founding members of the Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology and currently serves on its board of directors. Paula is the author of Chakras, the Magnificent Seven (2002), as well as "Grief...When Will This Pain Ever End?" Finding Your Way out of the Pit of Despair After Profound Loss.
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VO3-01-01, Lingkaran SV, Sunway Velocity
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel : 603-2710 6020
FB : Take Eat Easy Gastrocafe Sunway Velocity Mall
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Mon – Sun 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Thanks to the wonderful invitation, I recently went to Take Eat Easy Gastrocafe which is located inside the Sunway Velocity Mall to sample some of their delicious signatures.
It looks like a simple cafe from the outside, but what you get inside is an experience to be remembered, with gorgeous decor and plush sofas. You will definitely want to spend your entire lazy day curled up on one of their sofas to lounge on.
Aimed to establish itself as the destination of choice to many residents of the Kuala Lumpur Centre and Cheras areas, Take Eat Easy Gastrocafe offers quality delicious food without burning a hole in your pocket, with varieties like Asian Local, Western, Sandwiches, Burgers, Pasta, Pizza, Waffles and Desserts.
Take Eat Easy Gastrocafe offers a great environment for customers to hang out even just for a casual meeting. They have wide choice of beverages like Tea Mocktails, Smoothie, The Tapping Tapir Natural Sodas, Cold Infusion, Coffee and Tea to go along with your lively conversation with family or friends.
I had the Cholestrol Reducer (RM15), a refreshing combination of Green Apple, Celery, Guava and Mint Leaf to help reduces cholesterol, clears uric acid and antioxidant. You can also take the unique bulb bottle home if you like it.
I love my Mushroom Soup (RM18) a lot! It has a thick creamy texture flavoured with truffle oil for that amazing aroma and taste. The golden puff pastry on top is also a plus point for me, creating a wholesome dining experience at Take Eat Easy Gastrocafe even on its own. Highly recommended.
Charcoal Sesame Otak-Otak Sandwich (RM13), something unique to me from Take Eat Easy Gastrocafe's menu that worth to try. It is chef's modern twist on the savoury old-time Muar otak-otak, where he sandwiched it in between the charcoal sesame bun, fried egg and mayo, creating a dish where tradition meets creativity and exciting flavours.
The menu at Take Eat Easy Gastrocafe features delicious spreads of culinary innovations from the East and West coupled with familiar tastes. I ordered this Char Kuey Teow (RM18) under the Asian delicacies menu. Wok fried flat rice noodle in Penang styled with chilli, soy sauce, sprouts, chives, prawn, fish cake and duck egg, this classic dish has surely captured the taste buds of Malaysians well with its wok hei flavour.
Dishes at Take Eat Easy Gastrocafe are bound to cultivate delights in every bite with surprise elements, like this Baked Cheese Rice (RM25), oven-baked butter rice with Australian mixed cheese, pongteh chicken mushroom and broccoli. What a tantalizing combination, I never had pongteh chicken with cheese before, I was truly impressed.
Attractively presented, the Shibuya Toast (RM18) consists of toasted honey brick toast with varieties of sweet stuffs like ice cream, macaron, cookies, popcorns and strawberries, a big portion of dessert perfect for sharing with your loved one.
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the food looks delish! Would love to visit some time ^^
My, I love how the chef reinvents old time favourites into a modern fusion of dishes. This is one cafe that I will definitely visit when I have the opportunity.
the food look delicious. time to go check it out
that char koay teow is calling my name… love the light bulb drinks also….
The Shibuya Toast looks to yummy! Their portion of food are huge! Need to visit here next time =)
Baked cheese rice looks good but prices are on the high side
All the food look so delicious. Drinking from a light bulb bottle is so unique.
I want the cholesterol reducer haha also all their platings are soooooo nice!
Sure seems like a must visit. Will jot it down on things to see list:)
I love their pizzas. Yummmz
you make my stomach sounds crazy.. haha..just kidding.. i will try this restaurant when i travel nearby
OMG I was just there yesterday! Really love their lightbulb drink. It's so cute


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The first years of the 21st century have seen unprecedented changes in the roles and demands on corporate and nonprofit directors. Board members now cope with ever-fuller agendas, greater potential liability and demands by shareholders, regulators, activists and the government. This seminar discusses the legal and ethical responsibilities of Directors and the special responsibilities of Audit Committee members.
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The 21st Century Director: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of Board Members
- Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of corporate and not-for-profit directors.
- Identify and assess ethical issues as a director
- Understand how the failure to make ethical decisions affected recent business failures.
- Understand the role of the audit committee and the audit committee financial expert.
- The changing role of directors
- The impact of constituent activism on ethical and legal responsibilities
- The impact of recent business failures, Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank
- The meaning of "Fiduciary Duty" and its impact on responsibilities
- The "Business Judgment Rule"
- The importance of directors and officers insurance and what to look for in policies
- Responsibilities of various committees
- Audit committee qualifications
- The Audit Committee "Financial Expert"
- The skills and experience needed for new board members
- How to work with your organization's board
- How to be the best director you can be! Cases and Group Discussion: This seminar includes group discussion of eight case studies.
DESIGNED FORThis seminar is for those who serve, or aspire to serve, on a board of directors, or finance professionals who work with the boards of their organizations. The seminar discusses public, private and not-for-profit boards.
- Business Mgmt & Organization
- Regulatory Ethics


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Learning to ride a bicycle for the first time can often be a scary, sometimes even traumatic, experience filled with trial and error as you learn to coordinate your balance. The SkyCycle at Okayama Prefecture's Brazilian Washuzan Highland Park takes that fear to a whole new level, as you terrifyingly cycle through the sky.
Combining aspects of cycling with a roller coaster, the SkyCycle literally takes you through the skyline of Okayama. While the ride is on a track, it is entirely powered by your cycling, and you are held in only by a seat belt around your waist. While it may seem like the ride would not be all that scary, these pictures might just change your mind.
The view from the SkyCycle is quite impressive.
Passengers control the speed of the ride, as it is depends on how fast you are cycling.
At first it might not seem so scary.
But only a slim seatbelt holds you in to this tiny cart.
Since you control the speed, it is your responsibility to not run into another cart ahead of you.
Going around corners like this can be extremely terrifying.
Some of the trees have grown large enough to brush against the tracks.
At some points, the ride is extremely high up.
I'm not sure I could handle this...
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River of Bones
Author: Angela J. Townsend
Published: October 30th, 2013 by Clean Teen Publishing
Word Count: 50,000
Genre: YA Horror
Recommended Age: 14+
When 17-year-old Dharma Moore moves to Bayou country so her scam artist mother can work as a Paranormal Investigator, she discovers more than ghosts haunt the abandoned plantation they now call home. Centuries ago, a voodoo curse was placed on the swamp waters surrounding the old plantation by a murdered slave. A terrible curse that snares Dharma. To save herself, she must face the terror of the haunted waters, find the dead woman's skull and convince the slave's soul to release her from its torments. However, there is more to this curse for Dharma personally than anyone else knows as she discovers an ancient secret that links herself to the property—a secret kept from her by her own family. To survive, she must accept the help of locals and to learn to embrace the truth—that magic is not only real, but that it can be very, very deadly!
About the Author:
Angela Townsend was born in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Missoula, Montana. As a child, Angela grew up listening to stories told by her grandparents, ancient tales and legends of faraway places. Influenced by her Irish and Scottish heritage, Angela became an avid research historian, specializing in Celtic mythology. Her gift for storytelling finally led her to a full time career in historical research and writing. A writer in local community circulations, Angela is also a published genealogical and historical resource writer who has taught numerous research seminars. Currently, Angela divides her time between writing, playing Celtic music on her fiddle, and Irish dancing.
Angela's first novel, Amarok, was published through Spencer Hill Press in 2012. Her newest novel, Angus MacBain and The Island of Sleeping Kings, was signed for publication with Clean Teen Publishing and released in September 2013. Her most recent young adult horror novel,
is scheduled to release late October 2013. River of Bones
Angela resides on a ranch, in rural
Northwestern Montana,
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Angela's first novel, Amarok, was published through Spencer Hill Press in 2012. Her newest novel, Angus MacBain and The Island of Sleeping Kings, was signed for publication with Clean Teen Publishing and released in September 2013. Her most recent young adult horror novel,
Angela resides on a ranch, in rural
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|Tuesday, July 11, 2017 04:00 AM
OSHA offers industry-specific resources for heat illness prevention, including printable materials and a smartphone app. There are also videos available in English and Spanish to show your crews.
OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide. OSHA, (2011). Also available in Spanish.
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Beyonce's new album release stuns the marketing and business world and solidifies the POWER of social media as the new way to get out a message. That's right, Beyonce released her new album with just one sentence, "Guess what, Beyonce has a new album." The album has is already number one on iTunes and is climbing up the Billboard charts. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, Beyonce said she was bored with the old model of album releases and she wanted to do something that spoke directly to her fans. Well, in doing so Beyonce has proven to the world that social media is the new media and it has become a powerful and dominate way to speak to an audience.
This speaks directly to what I have been saying for the past couple of years and what I will continue to say to small business owners, which is that you need to "build your audience" and you need to do that using social media, which has changed the game. Social media is a game-changer that is NOT going away anytime soon. And while you may not have a Beyonce level of fame, you can still build an audience of hundreds of thousands, even millions of people who love you for what you do and frankly even more so for what you have to say and for the level of quality content that you bring to the marketplace.
Beyonce's new album marketing delivered on her own terms
Another fascinating thing about the way Beyonce released her new album was the marketing and how it was delivered on her own terms. She forced her raving fans to buy the entire album for $15.99, because the singles weren't released until a later date. She released only 30 second previews of every video. Her album sales will far exceed the 1 million mark, and she will pick up more once the singles are dropped, so you do the math. It's pure genius.
So what can a small business owner learn from this. Well, it's pretty simple and it's like I've always said, social media has created a medium in which the average person can achieve above average results. All you have to do is build an audience and create a presence online in your niche. Once you create that audience your job then becomes to cultivate the audience by creating quality content that is not only useful, but is 'shareable.' Having content that is shareable is key because your audience will begin to grow on a viral and organic basis. Doing this not only positions you as a leader, but also an expert on your topic. But here is where the real benefit comes in and why what Beyonce did was genius. She cut out the middleman. I mean really, why spend millions of dollars on an ad campaign when you can simply send a tweet or write a one sentence post? By doing what B did she saved millions of dollars. You can save money too, buy marketing and promoting to your own audience the same way she did. Let me give you an example of this:
Say you're a writer and you want to write a romance novel. So you build a Facebook fan page for romance lovers and you begin to post all types of things about romance books and your fan page grows to over 100,000. Then you write and publish your book and put out a post saying it's available to your audience and you sell 1,000 books in one day! Wouldn't you say that this is a powerful concept? Well, trust me this is happening everyday on social media, why not make it happen for you and your business.
To learn more about this powerful concept, pick up a copy of my course, the Ultimate Facebook Mastery course. You won't regret that you did.


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Pregnancy started off tough for me, but has definitely gotten easier. I feel more energetic now the majority of the morning sickness has gone, and am enjoying the comfort of feeling baby Zeke's kicks – knowing that he is safe and strong.
It's been a while since I've updated – 14 weeks in fact! It's crazy. The time has gone by so fast. So, what is happening for me now?
Every time we see the doctor, Baby Z is growing well and healthy with no abnormalities. I am so very thankful. I see what other families go through with their sick children and my heart goes out to them. I really am so thankful to be growing a healthy baby. When I see him moving on the screen or feel him kicking inside me I feel so reassured.
Currently, the scans indicate that he is already around 1 kg (2.2 pounds in weight). I don't know, but that seems pretty big to me. I can feel the strength in his kicks increasing almost daily. Sometimes his kicks make me laugh because they kind of tickle (kind of like popcorn popping?), and sometimes it kind of is uncomfortable. There are times when my belly pops out from his kicks! He loves to kick me in the ribs. I can imagine that'll be fun in a few weeks time (not)!
I love feeling my baby kick from inside me. It is helping me realise how amazing my body really is. I am more appreciative of God's perfect design – how a body can expand so drastically and go through so many changes, yet be so strong. I am growing more in awe of His creation every single day that I carry my little boy. I am growing a person inside of me. That is amazing. #baby #bump #babygram #pregnant #pregnancy #25weeks #secondtrimester #God #faith #creation #life
I basically have no morning sickness now (hoorah!), but the morning sickness has been replaced by a very squashed stomach. Every time I bend over or squat down I can feel everything being squashed together inside. I'm only 26 weeks – so I imagine that's only going to get worse!
I can tell you, I am looking forward to having my body back to myself. I love that my baby is healthy, and I wouldn't want to do anything to jeopardise his health, but still – I can't wait for normal clothes and for my baby to be on the outside!
I am enjoying new-found energy and strength this trimester, and so have been strength training 2-3 times a week consistently. It feels so good to lift weights again, even if they are a bit lighter! Honestly, for the first few months, I was kind of afraid that I was going to hurt the baby, but after reading the book, "Exercising During Pregnancy," my mind was put at ease. Now I know, I'd love to be able to help more mums have the confidence that I was able to find!
See two of my sample prenatal workouts here:
Quick Workout for the Busy Mum-to-Be #1 (15 minute HIIT circuit, whole body)
Quick Workout for the Busy Mum-to-Be #2 (30-40 minute gym circuit, hamstrings, glutes, back, and biceps)
Here's me deadlifting at 25 1/2 weeks:
Feeling strong! Deadlifting at 6 months (25 weeks) preggo. 50kg (110lbs including the bar) for 8 reps (not very heavy, I know – but I'm pregnant, remember?) 💪😉. I love that I can still lift at 6 months (even if it is a bit lighter). That bulletproof coffee I had before definitely helped. ☕ Baby loves it too. He kicks between sets. ❤ #pregnant #preggo #belly #bump #baby #babybump #babygram #weights #womenliftweights #chicksthatlift #bulletproofcoffee #coffee
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Pregnant lady (22 weeks) doing squats. No, they're not very heavy – but they are just perfect for baby. I'm loving the new found energy my second trimester is giving me! 👶❤😍 …now time for food. 🐷🍴 #pregnant #squat #squats #fitness #pregnancy #baby #chicksthatlift #bump #womenliftweights #lift #secondtrimester #gym #preggypiggy #paleo #food
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At the moment I have been craving:
- Scrambled eggs (as always)
- Grilled haloumi
- Grapes (particularly red, seeded ones)
- Watermelon
- Strawberries
- Natural yoghurt
- Homemade oats with maple and cinnamon
- Rice cakes with cheese, freshly cut tomatoes, salt and pepper
- Homemade chocolate chip cookies/brownies (I don't know why!)
The spicy cravings have backed off, especially since the squashed tummy brought on heartburn and indigestion. No fun! I have been able to enjoy about a coffee a day though, since the morning sickness went away. That has been wonderful. I really missed my coffee kick!
I am feeling a lot better than I was, but I have to admit, there have been a lot of times where I have struggled with being pregnant and in another country. The attitude towards pregnancy and health is so different here, and sometimes their comments cut me. I know they love me, and I know they don't mean to hurt me with their words – but they do. Afterwards I can laugh when I think about what they have said – but mostly because it's just so strange to me. Where I am from, a pregnant lady is always beautiful and can do whatever she wants!
Culture shock is being experienced to a whole new degree for me – and I'm having to hold myself together and distract myself so it doesn't overcome me. I know this'll just make me stronger if I push through.
The best ways I find to overcome culture shock:
- Stay busy
- Learn something new and challenging
- Find people to talk to in your host culture who don't make you feel rubbish
- Find people to talk to who understand your situation (for me, other missionaries), but aren't going to help you throw a pity party (you don't need help to throw one of those!)
- Try to tell the people who are insensitive (if you have a good relationship with them) you don't appreciate their comments in a tactful way so they know to be more sensitive
- Do something/go somewhere you particularly enjoy at least once a week
- Keep doing everything you know is good for you (e.g. going to church, exercising, eating well, etc.)
- Keep a gratefulness journal, or do a "100 days of happy" on social media
I also remind myself that I'm pretty strong and healthy for a pregnant woman. There aren't many pregnant women deadlifting 50 kgs (110lbs)! Plus my baby is healthy. I would rather me and my baby be healthy than be healthy than tiny any day. I hope to help other women to stay healthy through pregnancy in the future.
I finished the book I talked about last time, "Women of the Word." I definitely recommend it to all discerning women who want to know more about how to really study the Word. I've come to realise more and more how very many wishy-washy devotional books are out there for women to "study." We really need to just get back to basics and glean truths for ourselves in a systematic way. I echo the sentiments of the author:
Don't fall into the trap of wanting instant gratification when you engage in Bible study. Patience is a long-lost virtue in today's society. While we can get almost anything we want instantly at the click of a mouse or a drive thru window, we neglect to realise that not everything comes easily. Some things take work. In fact, almost anything that's worth eating, having, or achieving takes work. Have patience. "[…] sound Bible study is rooted in a celebration of delayed gratification […] The Bible does not want to be neatly packaged into 365-day increments. It does not want to be reduced to truisms and action points […] By all means, bring eagerness into your study time. Yes, bring hunger. But certainly bring patience–come ready to study for the long term." ~ Jen Wilkin, Women of the Word #truth #bible #Christianity #study #learning #scripture #godlywomen #godsway #thinkaboutit #womenaftergod #womenoftheword #patience #nojunk A photo posted by Chantelle Marie Swayne (@happyhealthyholyhome) on Apr 5, 2015 at 6:44pm PDT
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So far as new study, I've started a Proverbs course that my husband is offering on Wednesday nights. It involves attending on the Wednesdays, memory work, exams, and a term paper. It's been a great study so far. I am so blessed to have such an incredibly godly husband. I've also been engaging in a self-guided, in-depth study of the book of James, as well as a re-visit to my Minor prophets notes from Bible College.
I'm starting to get things back into balance, and it is feeling good.
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One thing is clear – timely delivery of goods or services with a realistic profit margin is key to beating your competition. How do we help you accomplish this? Startup Connection's Operating Profit Model Template. This special tool lets you understand in a simple manner how different factors interact to affect profits. We are able to deliver your executable (you will use this!) profit model in about 48 hours. Our goal is to help you get better results, avoid mistakes, operate with greater efficiency and become profitable in less time!
Briefly review the model in the attachment below and don't worry if you are uncomfortable developing some of the parameters. It minimally helps you to establish some preliminary assumptions. I then personally work with you, (for free initially), to develop and test this customized model to evaluate the potential of your business. Call me at (914) 632-6977 to start the process.
Bert Shlensky's Quick Business Analysis System
"Will I raise, and make enough money to survive and be profitable?"
In the 3,000-plus startups and small businesses that I've mentored over the years, this is everyone's big question.
Startups frequently have excellent ideas, enthusiasm, uniqueness, and energy, but lack the understanding and programs to execute, and which will make money.
To address that specific issue, I have developed a pretty right-on and flexible evaluation system that quickly establishes a number of "base projections" (AKA, early stats of profits and losses) for startup and small businesses. These projections are more realistic, doable, useful, and, best of all, refreshing in the eyes of investors. Keeping in mind that it can be customized, this evaluation system covers the following key points:
- The sales volume goals.
- The average selling price by product and distribution channel.
- The cost to produce one unit.
- The marketing costs to achieve the desired volume.
- The costs for labor and administrative functions.
- The profit over different time frames.
These estimates have been integrated into a simple and flexible model. The model provides evaluation of alternatives, an understanding of what drives sales and profits, and ways to develop effective strategies to modify estimates in order to develop a more viable business. It is also designed to be simple to use. For example, it avoids the complexity of many accounting-based models by using general industry standards for expenses and keeping the focus on the basics.
Startup Connection has also developed 50 or so templates which can be used for different businesses and which focus on variables like multiple products, distribution channels, marketing efforts, cost structures, selling direct (Amazon versus your own web site).
Timing is Everything!
The turnaround time for your personalized model is not months, or weeks, but typically within 2 business days. I can do so because of my years of careful research, and particular expertise.
The following is one of our simplest examples, and the most useful. It's tailored for entrepreneurs who bill by the hour or project. It shows how variances in "hourly rate" and "hours worked," and other costs, affect income.
Annual Earnings for Service Professionals
Earnings chart for a 38 hour work week over 48 weeks per year. You can change the percentage of dollars per hour and total annual hours as you see fit.
at 1,459 hours (80%) based on $150 p/h you will earn about $ 218,880
*1,824 is the average number of hours per year (40 hours for 48 weeks)
Another key advantage of the model is the ability to analyze alternative volume, marketing and pricing components. It allows clients to view the consequences of various alternatives when there's a great deal of uncertainty.
To summarize, we consider the system to be Startup Connection's secret weapon. It's an easy to understand model that focuses on key parameters that affect sales and profit. However, the real secret is that it is also customized; we work hand in hand to help business owners understand the parameters, potential and challenges their business faces. The system can also estimate parameters and immediately see what might work, and what might not. Finally, after a little help, the client can easily take over and modify and test any changes.
Please Download this Excel Spreadsheet as part of this lesson:
Bert Shlenskys Quick Business Analysis Worksheet.xls
Contact Bert at (914) 632-6977 or firstname.lastname@example.com to start the process. Thanks!


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On this week's 99 Friendship:
- Holy macaroni, that ancient Twitter header that we only just stopped using on our Twitter account is finally relevant! Not only did Jaclyn Sawicki (right) score last week but she made her first Japanese first division start this past weekend, while Amy Pietrangelo (left) is not only starting but scoring in the Frauen-Bundesliga! It's a great time to be a Canadian soccer fan.
- But we don't start talking about that of course, we start by talking about sexy curlers.
- Elsewhere, in less inspiring corners of the Canadian women's soccer world, Christine Sinclair is scoring and Stephanie Labbé is taking a leave of absence for the rest of the season. We hope she does okay.
- French woso makes me crazy. Why is the one who doesn't really know French trying to look up French woso? Look don't nitpick us.
- Val Sweeting, Canada's princess, won the season-opening event in the Sportsnet Pinty's Fake News Bonspiel Sextet, while Chelsea Carey, Canada's something-else, got to the final of the Sportsnet Pinty's Fake News Second Division Bonspiel. There was man curling as well but nobody cares because Alberta didn't do brilliantly. Kevin Koe is transparently only doing this to golf.
- Finally, we comment more on the physical appearances of professional athletes.
Sorry about episode 54 being so late. But rest assured, episode 55 will be even later, as half of the team will be wandering around the woods in the rain feeling sorry for himself all week. Normal service will resume whenever it does.
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- My Secret Life at the CIA
- The Underground Internet You've Never Heard of
- Succeeding When You're the 'Odd Woman Out'
- Bad Bosses
- Be Your Own Security Advisor – Security Tips from a Counterterrorism Expert
- Be Your Own Security Advisor—Small Decisions are Big Decisions
- Recruited—How I Got Into the CIA
- When you're not just "The Wife"
- Incredible India: Rhinos, Rats, Potholes and the Taj Mahal
- 4 Steps to Survive an Active Shooter Scenario
- Sexual Extortion on the Internet: Blackshades
- Craigslist, Sex, and One Woman's Intuition
- Healing the Blind in North Korea
- 5 College Safety Musts to Discuss with Your Daughter
- Exposing Fraud: Melanoma or Just a Mole?
- I'm Tired of Being Scared
- I couldn't get a job … until I finally got hired by the CIA.
- Interview With A Female CIA Operative
- The EQ Factor
- Escape from ISIS
- 3 Things to Remember About 9/11 and America
- 13 Things You May Not Know About Nice People
It's one of the biggest threats that no one thinks they are vulnerable to until it happens to them: online exploitation.
Nasty people are peeking into our very homes and capturing images we would rather not have floating around the Internet. Sound crazy and unlikely?
Tell that to Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf who discovered in 2013 that someone had captured images of her while she thought she was in the privacy of her own bedroom—through the camera on her laptop computer. Then, the stranger emailed her threatening to release the images online unless she sent salacious photographs of herself and/or "performed" for him online via Skype. After an extensive investigation, it turns out that the blackmailer was someone she knew: 19-year old Jared James Abrahams, a computer science student who was Cassidy's former high school classmate.
Everyone thinks that to protect yourself online you need to have the skills of a hacker and high-tech cyber knowledge. But you don't have to be a technology wizard to protect yourself or your family. Here is one significant thing you can do to prevent unknown assailants from capturing photographs or videos of you or your loved ones without your knowledge. Wait for it. Wait for it … Scotch tape. All you have to do is to "go all MacGyver" by placing a small piece of scotch tape over the camera. Simply remove the scotch tape each time you want to use the video feature on Skype, etc. and replace when finished. Problem solved. Oh, and I should mention that you need to have a quick conversation in which you explain this and then watch while your teenager/wife/sister does the same. We love low-tech methods for protecting the family and this is one you can implement immediately– Because you're just that smart and just that cool (wink)!
Technical Note for Non-Technical People: This particular hacking strategy is enabled by Blackshades remote access malware which allows someone to hack into your computer and access documents, record keystrokes, and activate the webcam (yikes!!!!). The software is activated when someone clicks on a malicious link, often from social networking sites. Once you click on the attachment or image, the software is downloaded and you no longer have privacy—everything in your computer is now at someone else's fingertips. It is so easy to fall into this trap it's ridiculous. Since the software is known, your anti-virus software should prevent this unfortunate event from happening to you, so make sure your anti-virus software is updated and current.
According to the FBI, more than a half-million computers in over 100 countries were infected by this software which was being sold by its two creators for only $40 a pop. Those guys are now sitting in prison: one is a 24-year-old Swedish man who was arrested in Moldova and is currently facing extradition to the United States. The other is 23-year-old Michael Hogue of Arizona, who pleaded guilty after his arrest in June 2012. As of May 19, forty FBI field offices had conducted approximately 100 interviews, executed more than 100 e-mail and physical search warrants, and seized more than 1,900 domains used by Blackshades users to control victims' computers. In the global investigation that involved 19 different countries, over 90 arrests have been made so far in this massive take-down of cyber-criminals. Now that's a well-coordinated operation.


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24 x 36, acrylic on canvas. There's rumblings of our office being painted & rearranged, with the goal of more shelf-space. I'm all for that! We're also in the process of creating a more proper website for my paintings. The blog will still be here, but now there will be an easier way to look at all my work without scrolling all over the place. Stay tuned!
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Here is a video for you to look at about what NOT to do in Presentations.
I created the following presentation to share with educators as a how-to guide. It's not going to mean much without the notes that accompany it, but that is exactly the point.
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Two families and a workbag at the Iris.
Megan's in The Rectangle!
Two weeks pretending I'm still a Lander local.
One of the best arguments for moving back to Lander.
Sinks Canyon over Spring Break with Ken and the Gypses.
"Yeah, we're done for the day. It's too windy." "I'm jealous. We drove up from Laramie and don't have that option. We're getting
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I'll start off with a promise that the videos are coming. I've uploaded literally hundreds. The issue is that I haven't had a chance to censor/edit them. Knowing the JJ is bound for greatness, I can't let the power of the internet tarnish his reputation this early on. Furthermore,I need to ensure he's clean, manicured, and smiling in every shot and that my clutter, underwear, and what not are not in view. Capiche? I was kidding about all of that except the underwear.
The recurring theme at the moment is that JJ has gotten simultaneously easier and harder to take care. On one hand, he constantly wants attention and a play buddy. He climbs on us, gets in things he shouldn't, and tirelessly explores everything, On the other hand, he pretty much has a schedule that he sticks to and we know what to do pretty much by the clock. Obviously, it's a mixed blessing. I've said it before, but I miss my boy that used to just sit on my lap and chill with me. I obviously know he's growing up and I enjoy being part of the process, but he just won't sit still anymore and I miss that bonding time.
FOR THE NEW OR EXPECTING PARENTS OUT THERE, everything gets better. Claire and I aren't as tired anymore. We're not zombies and we smile a lot now. Comparing our 9th month as parents with our first month as parents, you wouldn't recognize us. There's no doubt that parenthood takes a toll on you, but to a degree you get used to it, grow into your role, and things just get better. I remember when JJ was a newborn and I was talking to my younger cousin whose daughter was 9 months old at the time. She was talking about how her daughter was sleeping 12 hours a day and to hang in there and that we'd get there eventually. At the time, we were doing feedings almost every 2-3 hours and were definitely zombie-like.
I didn't see how things would ever improve. I swore we were destined for sleepless nights for the rest of our lives and that we would just be miserable. We were just trying to survive and do our best as parents while trying to ingest as much information as we could while sorting the good advice from the bad. She pleaded with me and told me to just hang in there and it'll all get better. The whole time I was thinking that she's just telling me that to make me feel better and yet,here I am many months later and I can declare confidently that she was telling the truth. Things get better!
In reflecting upon this, they obviously should. As parents, we're more confident, have a routine, have less fears, and just know what needs to be done and when. In being a parent, you just get better at it by being one. Practice makes perfect, no? Regarding JJ, he's better able to self soothe, his stomach's bigger (less feedings), and he's growing and needs time to rest his little brain and body which gives us much needed breaks.
So, don't give up. It's tough at times, but it truly is worth it. Day by day, I mentally picture Claire and me wearing Super Parent outfits underneath our clothes as we educate, interact with, play with, entertain, and just love JJ daily. We all mean the world to each other and I'm glad we didn't give up early on. The best moments are yet to come!


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October 13 & 14, 2017
Cheerleaders Philly presents 2017 Blonde Babe of the Year and Best Lap Bunny winner, Kagney Linn Karter. Catch this Texas girls high energy performance for 2 nights only when she takes over the Cheerleaders stage and see why she was named Missouri's 2007 Showgirl of the Year. Cagney was also the June 2009 Penthouse Pet of the Month and is entered in the Fame Registry list as one of the most popular adult stars*. #comeoutandplay
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Edgefield proudly hosts Concerts on the Lawn, an outdoor music series that has become a summer tradition for fans throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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In order to complete a Depreciation Schedule for your investment property Write It Off will firstly assess your property by means of a detailed property inspection.
We are happy to arrange this inspection through the managing agent for the property or directly with you or your tenants.
We will need the folowing information from you:
You will receive an electronic copy and full hard copy document (upon request for an additional fee of $15.00) that includes details of all assets we identified for depreciation, original construction cost, Plant & Equipment as well as any capital costs incurred over the life of the property. The report is calculated over the next 40 years from the date available for rent and provided in two methods, Prime Cost & Diminishing Value. At the back of each method is a summary page with a total figure for each year for the next 40 years that clearly states what the total depreciation claim is for that year.
We prepare and present the schedule in an easy to read format making it easy for your Accountant or Tax Adviser to use when preparing your tax return.
Property investors use the depreciation schedule in calculating and forecasting potential cash flow gains available through maximising the taxation allowance available on their investment property.
Buyers of investment property refer to the depreciation information in estimating potential gains of their purchase.
Certain cut off dates apply for depreciation claims relating to property investment.
As a general rule any investment building, irrespective of age, may attract a claim for depreciation of the plant and equipment items.
In order to depreciate the original construction or any subsequent additions / renovations the property must meet the construction date guidelines.
This law was passed through parliament 15/11/17 and takes effect from 1/7/17.
First thing to know is that if you entered into the contract to purchase your property on or before 9/5/17 then the old rules apply and nothing changes. You can still claim all the depreciation benefits as before. Existing rental property owners are not effected and can continue on as before if property was used for rental purposes on or before 1/7/17. Also, these changes do not effect the purchase of brand new properties purchased for income producing purposes eg: rental properties.
The change only effects properties that have been used previously to obtain a benefit either from the existing or previous owners. Examples:
New legislation now means that a new owner of a 2nd hand residential investment property can no longer depreciate plant and articles owned or installed by previous owners. This applies to property contracts entered into from 9/5/17. However any new plant and articles assets installed by a new owner of a rental property can be depreciated. This change is to stop the potential of multiple owners depreciating the same asset several times over. This applies even if an asset was installed just prior to sale and is virtually still brand new. In this case the rule still applies and no deduction would be allowed for the new owner.
The original construction cost (if built after 16/9/87) and any subsequent expenditure on capital works assets (eg: updated kitchen) can still be claimed regardless of who paid for or installed them. This has always been the largest part of any depreciation claim for a residential investment property and therefore despite changes bought about in the 2017 budget it is very worth while having a Write It Off deprecation report done on your property. The Depreciation Tax benefits are still massively substantial. Our evidence suggest the claim is still 70 – 90% of what you could have claimed under the pre 2017 budget rules.
Additionally, the government is allowing you to treat any lost depreciation under the new rules as a capital loss to help reduce any potential future capital gains tax. Write It Off will supply this information in a separate schedule if your property falls under the 15/11/17 property depreciation legislation changes.
Yes. The cost of obtaining an estimate of construction costs of a rental property by an appropriately qualified person is deductible in the year it is incurred.
Many investors are unsure if it is worthwhile getting a depreciation report done on an older property. They worry about this when the property is older than the Capital Works deduction deadline of 17 September 1987. Prior to this date, residential property investors are unable to claim for the original cost of constructing the property. However they are forgetting 2 very important points that they need to consider.
As a general guide, approximately $40,000 of capitals works assets must exist or less if the new owner has installed some new plant and article assets. For example, if the new owner spends $2,000 on blinds and $670 on a new dishwasher then only $20,000 in previous owners capital works expenditure would be required to make this a worthwhile exercise.
If you are still unsure then what about our guarantee! We will access your situation and decide if it is worthwhile. If we can't get 2 times the cost of the report in the first full year of depreciation then we promise that we will do the report for free. So what have you got to lose, not only will you get to claim our fee as a tax deduction but also at least twice that fee again as another fully legitimate tax claim.
So even if your property is 30, 50 or 100 years old it is nearly always financially worthwhile getting a professional tax depreciation report performed by Write It Off on your property.
Report comes in an easy to read format spanning a period of 40 years from the date the property first becomes "available for rent" labelled and addressed to the owners of the property.
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Payment is not required until we have completed your depreciation report but payment must be made before the report is dispatched.
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Reports are compiled to the highest standards and comply with all relevant Australian Tax Ofiice legislation.
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In my work I explore how I relate to the world around me and the people that are dear to me. It is a journey that extends into the subconscious. Making a journal is an important part of this process. The selection of images is done in an intuitive and associative manner. Some themes manifest themselves quickly while others may take a long time to crystalise.> I consider my work as a personal diary where I experiment in a stream of consciousness manner with themes like reality, loneliness, anxiety, and love. The result is a visual poem in black and white photographs.
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SEI has engineered replacement lower units for Mercury, Yamaha and Johnson Evinrude. The lower units offered by SEI are fully compatible and interchangeable with Mercury, Yamaha and Johnson Evinrude lower units.
SEI is currently producing lower units for V6 outboards. SEI's lower units replace most V6 outboards from 1980 to present.
Often SEI is asked about the quality of our lower units and how the company is able to offer such a product at a fraction of the OEM price. SEI's Lower units are assembled at our factory in Clearwater, Florida. The parts come directly from suppliers around the world made to SEI's exact and precise specifications. Eliminating the middleman reduces SEI's costs and these savings are passed on to the customer. SEI also avoids using distributors thus reduces the company's costs at getting the product into the hands of the boat owner. As for quality, SEI's Lower units are thoroughly tested for both performance and endurance. SEI operates one of the world's only research lakes dedicated to the testing of marine propulsion systems.
SEI's Lower units come with a three-year, fault-free warranty which means that the lower unit will be covered for any failure that requires the lower unit to be replaced or repaired. This is truly a remarkable warranty. Hit a rock, suck up some fishing line, drag the lower unit up the boat launch by mistake, it does not matter, the lower unit will be covered by SEI's fault-free warranty.
SEI has been in the stern drive business since 2003. The company was founded by Greg Pickren. Mr. Pickren also is the owner and founder of the company Short Block Technologies (SBT) which is the largest supplier of Personal Water Craft engines in the world. Justin Webb is the General Manager of SEI and was previously employed by Konrad Marine and GLM.
SEI is also working on producing lower units for smaller 3 and 4 cylinder Mercury, Yamaha and Johnson Evinrude Outboards.
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On Sunday 21 May 2017, 24 members enjoyed a six and a half mile walk from Sapperton. Conditions were warm and dry, if somewhat overcast. Starting from St Kenelm's Church, Sapperton (constructed in stages between the 12th and 15th centuries) the walk began with a steep descent down Church Lane. This was followed by a steep climb and passage through Dorvel Wood. Shortly after this, the group walked along the edge of the attractive Daneway Banks Nature Reserve, home of the rare Large Blue Butterfly.
Following a short stretch of road walking, the ramblers then made their way through fields to Oakridge Farm. Shortly after passing the farm buildings, many walkers admired or took photographs of a Gloucester Old Spot pig and a litter of young piglets in an adjacent field. Field paths then took the group into Oakridge Lynch where splendid views could be enjoyed across the Frome Valley to Frampton Mansell and the perimeter of Aston Down Airfield. A refreshment stop was taken on the Oakridge Lynch village green close to the Primary School.
Following this coffee stop, the group commenced a steep descent through Three Groves Wood to Frampton Place. After a short stretch of road walking, they joined the Thames and Severn Canal towpath which took them back to Sapperton via the historic Daneway Inn. Now a thriving country pub, it was originally built in 1784 to house the navvies involved in the construction of the canal.
Before arriving back at Sapperton, the walkers had the opportunity to admire the stonework of the portal of Sapperton Canal Tunnel, which had the distinction of being England's longest tunnel from 1789 to 1811.
Making our way through Siccaridge Wood
The walk continues through the Daneway Banks Nature Reserve
Coffee stop on the green in Oakridge
Some of piglets and cygnets encountered on the walk
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The volatile moves in gold prices are impacting exchange traded funds tracking single countries that are big producers and consumers of the precious metal, according to an ETF industry strategist.
"Investors interested in gaining exposure to gold, and expressing views on it, usually trade the commodity itself, or trade gold producers, which are the companies that operate gold mines," said Russ Koesterich, global chief investment strategist at BlackRock's iShares business.
"Investors, however, should be aware of less explicit gold exposures in their portfolios that come from trading funds tracking equity indices of countries that are consuming gold and of countries in which gold mines are located," Koesterich wrote in a blog post this week. "Possibly due to the strong sentiment that has supported the gold rally in recent months, the sensitivity of these country indices to gold price movements has become more pronounced."
ETFs that track physical gold prices moved higher Tuesday on worries over the Eurozone debt turmoil. [Gold ETFs Back on the Move After Margin Hike]
"The link between gold consuming countries and gold prices is pretty straightforward," Koesterich said. "The valuations of these countries tend to suffer when gold prices rise, as consumers in such countries face incremental pressure from rising gold prices."
Single-country ETFs tracking the largest net gold consumers include iShares S&P India Nifty 50 (NasdaqGM: INDY), iShares MSCI Germany (NYSEArca: EWG) and iShares MSCI Switzerland (NYSEArca: EWL).
Meanwhile, country funds indexed to the largest net producers include iShares MSCI Australia (NYSEArca: EWA), iShares MSCI South Africa (NYSEArca: EZA), iShares MSCI Russia (NYSE: ERUS) and iShares MSCI Peru (NYSEArca: EPU).
"Gold producer companies are often listed in countries other than where the mines are located, and any benefits of the mines to the local economy depend on highly idiosyncratic local leasing and labor contracts," Koesterich added. "But while the valuations of countries with gold mines may not always be fundamentally linked to gold prices, investor perception likely helped drive up the sensitivity of such countries' valuations to the metal."
The opinions and forecasts expressed herein are solely those of John Spence, and may not actually come to pass. Information on this site should not be used or construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any product.


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Time and Purpose
It has been a sad week where three of our members have gone to be with the Lord. Christine was only eleven; Keith was in his seventies and Paul early eighties. They we each one special people.
We all know that we only have a limited time on this earth. American Pastor T D Jakes says. "Time is born with a twin called purpose. It is a waste of time to live without purpose." There is a time for every purpose in heaven. The Psalmist says in the Bible; "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Why does he say this? It is so I realise I have a limited time for purpose, it's to stop me from wandering and to stay focused in life on what is important. If you are going to fulfill your purpose you are going to have to do it in a certain window of time. Time and purpose go together.
Our team is in full swing getting ready for our annual Elim conference next week. I love our conference and have never missed one in twenty eight years; it is one of the highlights of church each year. Marilyn and I even celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary one year at conference. That made it special.
We have a great sense of family in Elim New Zealand and this is the time when we get together. Caleb and Tash are leading the youth in our City campus and Mike leads the main conference in the East. David Ireland our key-note speaker pastors a great church in New Jersey USA. David is also preaching in the East on Sunday morning.
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Pastor Luke Brough
Senior Minister for Elim Christian Centre Auckland.