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5 Things to Know Before Buying an Engagement Ring
Sponsored: From carat to clarity, these are the 5 things you need to know before buying an engagement ring.
Having no idea how to pinpoint the perfect engagement ring can deter even the most eager proposers of marriage. So we teamed up with Tiffany & Co. to break down the most important points in their proprietary diamond guide. All you really need to understand: the "four Cs" of evaluating any diamond — cut, clarity, color, and carat weight — and the unique-to-Tiffany & Co. quality of "presence." Check out the cheat sheet on those below; then go get a superlative ring with confidence.
This is the most critical factor in sizing up your diamond. Tiffany & Co. describes cut as "the precise positioning, shape and angle of a diamond's facets," which cumulatively impact its brilliance. Cut precision and shape go hand-in-hand, as the former can greatly enhance the latter. Speaking of shape, here are your options: cushion, square, emerald, oval, princess, round brilliant, and pear. Learn more about the anatomy of a diamond's cut and the different shape varieties. Then shop by shape.
Unlike with your would-be fiancé(e), being a tough critic is a good thing when diamond shopping. And looks definitely count: A "ten" in human-desirability standards is to "flawless" in diamond clarity. According to Tiffany & Co., truly flawless stones are extremely rare, and must show neither internal flaws (known as clouds, feathers, and pinpoints) nor external imperfections (scratches, picks, nicks) under 10-power magnification. Compare perfect clarity with the subpar below. Then exercise your newly trained eye.
Diamonds are clear, right? Well, a beautiful, classic-diamond engagement ring should be. But, as "minute impurities" can give stones a slight tinted effect, there's actually a scale for color-grading them. "D" signifies "colorless," while "Z" means "saturated." Tiffany & Co., naturally, is a stickler in this category, only accepting diamonds that are categorized as "I" (near colorless) or better. Find out how Tiffany & Co. uses UV light to weed out "milky" stones. Then see some winners.
Here we're talking about a diamond's weight. Despite the air of flashiness around the term's use, a diamond isn't valued on carats alone. (Ones with equal weights may vary significantly cost-wise.) Notably, at Tiffany & Co., carat weight comes second to brilliance, which they amplify by how they cut each diamond. As the brand puts it, "beauty trumps size every time." See the results of Tiffany & Co.'s higher standards.
After 130 years of making standard-setting, obsessively sought-after, and just-plain stunning engagement rings, Tiffany & Co. knows something about what elevates one above all others. So, fittingly, the brand's ultimate litmus test for any diamond goes beyond the fundamental four Cs. This exclusive quality, presence, is a testament to the precision of the cut, its symmetry, and polish, all contributing to the stone's brilliance, dispersion, scintillation, and overall appearance, says the jeweler. And if you're looking for the best of the best, here are some other considerations to take note of.
- Craftsmanship
The art behind a uniquely designed, hand-cut, hand-polished engagement ring shows. (Tiffany & Co.'s are crafted by devoted, highly skilled artisans.)
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Simply, make sure you're making a strong investment. An exemplary route: Tiffany & Co. rejects 99.96% of the world's gem-grade diamonds in favor of the scarce elite.
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A beautiful diamond should be a responsible one. Transparent sourcing and crafting Tiffany & Co. rings in-house allow for a positive environmental and social impact.


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Ecole Jeannine Manuel
Ecole Jeannine Manuel is a co-educational bilingual international day school for pupils aged 3 to 18. The school welcomes 360 pupils representing over 40 nationalities. A UNESCO associated school established in the heart of Bloomsbury, the school is approved by the French Ministry of Education and registered as a Cambridge International School.
Pupils follow an ambitious bilingual core curriculum through Year 11. For their final two years, they choose the course of studies (IB or French-international track) that best suits their tastes, strengths, higher education aspirations and cultural preferences. Both tracks are recognized by the most selective universities in the world.
Non-French speakers are welcome at every stage. If they come early, they quickly join our bilingual core; if not, they follow an English-driven curriculum leading to the IB Diploma Programme, but are still expected to attain a high level of French proficiency.
Ecole Jeannine Manuel is a young school in London (2015), but its Paris namesake is one of France's top schools, ranked first for the past five years by l'Internaute, one of two major French league tables. While we are proud of our pupils' academic achievements, our school's ethos is first and foremost student-centred, focused on each child's overall development and well-being. These aims are supported by an international team of passionate educators, all native speakers in their language of instruction. Our pupil/teacher ratio is 9:1.
Supporting pupils' higher education ambitions is a key feature of education at Ecole Jeannine Manuel. University counselling begins in Year 10, focusing primarily on the UK, the US, France and Canada, but also reaching the growing number of English-taught programmes in Europe and in Asia. Although London pupils have not reached Year 13 yet, our Paris sister school sends more graduates to Ivy League colleges in the US, to Oxbridge, and to Russell group Universities in the UK than any other school in France.
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Young children are in for a real treat as funding secured by West Lancashire Borough Council will provide new play equipment at three popular sites within the Borough.
The scheduled work will take place in Coronation Park, Ormskirk, Richmond Park, Burscough and playing field in Westhead.
Work has already started in transforming the 5-12's play area in Coronation Park to provide a new selection of exciting equipment for children to enjoy including basket swing, multi play unit, unique style multi-use spring mobile. New traditional swings will also be installed.
The winning design was chosen by children from St Anne's Catholic Primary School and Aughton Christ Church CE Primary School were consulted for their ideas.
Works were scheduled for mid September to cause minimum disruption during the very busy summer months with a view for the task to be completed as early as possible in October. The installation is well underway and now expected to be completed ahead of schedule. We apologise for any inconvenience caused but hopefully the end result will be felt worthwhile.
Following consultation with the residents of Westhead new equipment will soon be installed on Westhead playing field. This will compliment the existing equipment with priority towards the under 13 age range. Tree planting and creation of an access footpath around the edge of the field will also be installed. Work is scheduled to begin by mid–October.
Children from Lordsgate Primary School have provided ideas for the new 5-8's play area in Richmond Park, Burscough the designs of which have now been submitted by a selection of Play Companies.
The children will have an opportunity to vote for the design they like best. It is intended for the successful Play Company to begin installation by the end of October.
Councillor David Sudworth, portfolio holder for Leisure, said: "I am really pleased we are looking to do these schemes for children in different parts of West Lancashire and I am sure that many will have a great time playing on the new equipment."
Councillor Martin Forshaw, portfolio holder for Planning and Development, said: "I am very pleased we have been able to provide exciting new play equipment for children to enjoy."
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Conversations Outside My Head
A little different take on Monday Musings....
Me: (with camera draped around my neck) Does my necklace look too ostentatious?
Co-Worker: Well, it is a little flashy.
Me: I think it's supposed to rain this weekend.
Co-Worker: Whatever. You can keep dry on the couch.
Ole Boy: (putting gas in my car) I miss the old way of getting gas.
Me: When they pumped it for you?
Ole Boy: Syphoning.
Me: I feel like I'm late if I'm not at work by 7:40.
Cousin: I feel like I'm late if I get there at 8:01…because uh, then I am!
Friend: Me first!
Me: OK.
Friend: Never mind. If you're letting me, it can't be good for me.
Four year old Samara: (showing me a band-aid on her toe) I was getting a big fingernail off my toe. I made it sore.
Me: Why didn't you get someone to clip that "fingernail" off your toe?
Samara: Because I was chewing it.
This is the kick off week for the ABC's of My Town Photo Challenge. I'm off this week and had planned to get some good shots…but I don't think the weather is going to cooperate! If, by chance, you plan to participate in posting pictures of your own, please drop back by here and leave a link to your blog! Click HERE for a sample entry!
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- AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Hahaha. love these. And aren't conversations with four year olds just the best?!ReplyDelete
Re: pictures. I'm hoping to take a picture of a picture of the Aquatorium in the cetner of my town and then take a picture of what it looks like now (Just because I have a thing about following rules exactly).
The picture of the picture thing is because it was taken when it was green here. Right now everything still looks like it's been burnt black and not making much of a comeback. As I write this it's 27 degrees out. At 11am. sighhhhhh.
Come on, SPRING!!!!
- AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Syphoning. HaHaHa.ReplyDelete
I REALLY like Ole Boy.~Mary
loved Samara's! all funny ones though; Ole Boy might have had a past with syphoning gas??ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 12:54 PM
I love what Samara said.That is so cute.ReplyDelete
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Construction work is dangerous and countless construction workers in Massachusetts and the rest of the country are injured or killed on the job each year. Because the work is so inherently dangerous, it's even more important that employers and third-parties uphold the highest safety standards and practices. It's when safety is compromised that construction accidents occur.
According to reports, a construction worker from the Boston area was killed in a work-related accident at a construction site in New York over the weekend. Officials said that accident took place at a construction site in upstate New York and involved a Dorchester, Massachusetts, man.
Police reported that the fatal accident occurred when a 40-foot, 1,700-pound pipe came loose from a flatbed truck, fell 8 feet and crushed the 24-year-old worker. The worker had been holding onto a guide rope at the time as the pipe was being lifted from the truck by an excavator.
An ambulance immediately transported the worker to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. Several agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating the accident for further details. If safety hazards are determined to have played a role, the construction company could face OSHA fines as well as a wrongful death lawsuit.
Of course, no amount of money could ever take away the pain caused by losing a loved one. However, wrongful death lawsuits often provide suffering families with the financial support they need to get through this difficult time.
In order for a wrongful death claim to be pursued against an employer or third-party following a fatal workplace accident, the employer or third-party must have been guilty of negligence. Typically, wrongful death lawsuits against employers involve safety hazards that the employer knew about or should have known about. Negligent third-parties can also be sued for defective products or other negligent behavior.
Source: WCVB.com, "Boston construction worker killed in N.Y. accident," April 14, 2013


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Widow Care's founder and executive director, Eric Stewart found his calling through the back door. As a young drama major in college, Eric had the unique opportunity of performing the Book of Ruth, the biblical journey of a stalwart widow. Inspired by this story and other verses in the Old and New Testament referencing the commandment to 'care for the widow,' Eric was introduced early on to the needs of widowed individuals.
Eventually, Eric changed paths and pursued a career in real estate. Over his 30 years in practice, he met hundreds of widows (and widowers) - many in his own community - and became acutely aware of the challenges faced as they transitioned into their "new normal" of widowhood status. He also realized that most of these widows were overwhelmed with grief and the stark reality of having to face life's demands alone.
Eric identified two recurring needs among the widowed population: 1) emotional support and 2) assistance with practical tasks such as budgeting/financial management, home and garden maintenance, and household organizing. He determined that he could address these needs and make a difference in the lives of widows throughout Montgomery County - and eventually beyond - by offering a "go to" website repository for widows. With that vision in mind, Eric launched Widow Care in 2014.
Since its inception, Widow Care has matched widows with volunteers, offered social events, and been a hub for information and referral. While as with most budding organizations Widow Care has experienced small shifts in its programming direction, its mission of restoring confidence, independence, and stability in the lives of widows has remained unwavering. Eric looks forward to continuing his support of widows as they adjust to their new lives.


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Basically there are the various garden types which can be applied by the general people that want to create a garden in their outdoor area. Among the other garden type, the Japanese garden is one of the popular types of the garden which absolutely can be chosen by the general people. The Japanese garden is one of the types of garden that have beautiful concept. For the people that want to have the Japanese garden, they will need the Japanese garden design. This is one of interesting garden design ideas. The Japanese garden design ideas absolutely will be completely needed by the people that want to have the Japanese garden in the home. The Japanese garden is one of the beautiful gardens which are created with nice concept; therefore it is not wondering when there are so many people that try to apply Japanese garden design to have this beautiful and stunning garden.
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In the tenth week of pregnancy your baby will measure between 27-33 millimeters from crown to rump. He/she will weigh almost 4 grams. His hands, fingers, toes and legs are fully formed. External ear, joints and upper lip have developed and external genitalia appear. Your baby at the tenth week can also move vigorously, breathe amniotic fluid and urinate. But it is still early for the mother to feel the baby's movements.
Pregnancy symptoms at this stage include slight morning sickness, fatigue, tenderness in breasts and frequent urination. Constipation is also a common symptom but laxatives are not advised. Eating a high fibre diet and drinking lots of water combined with exercise will prevent further health problems.
Iron supplements can also cause constipation but you should not stop using them without consulting a health care professional.
Many women also experience headaches at the tenth week of pregnancy but intake of aspirin or ibuprofen are not recommended. Relaxation techniques and applying a balm to sooth your headache or other natural remedies can be undertaken.
It is also important to understand that a pregnant woman requires twice the calcium intake than a normal woman. Not taking enough calcium supplements might lead the baby to take its requirements from you and will lead to osteoporosis later on in your life. Even soy milk, cheese products and non fat yogurt will help you get the calcium you need during the ninth week of pregnancy.
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Got a few things to show you! My Nfu Oh's arrived and I found out that Priceline is now stocking Essence! I am also throwing in some outfit photos that I had up on instagram. My name is @poisonzombii if you wish you follow me, and I also have webstagram if you don't have an instragram account, but wish to still see my posts.
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Ok! Nfu Oh's first! Sorry I have the flu and very little energy so please excuse the lack of explanation.
Nfu Oh 52, a blue/green shift flakie in a blue jelly base. I put this over Baptise and it looked gorgeous.
Nfu Oh 58, orange/green/blue shift flakie in an orange base. I swatched this over Illamasqua Whack and it looked like fire.
Now the Essence. I wandered into Priceline to see if I could get Revlon 'Facets of Fuchsia' aka 'Scandalous' but they did not have it, but I did spot a Essence stand! I picked up these 2 polishes and the nail tip guides for $7. So cheap! They even had 2 bottles of Blue Addicted, which is the Deborah Lipmann Across the Universe dupe!
Space Queen is a holo glitter in a pink base. It might as well be in a clear base, as the pink isn't pigmented enough to show, which is fine by me, I just wanted a holo glitter to use in sparkling up a mani.
Where Is The Party is a duochome polish that you don't need undies for! 2 coats for opacity and it shifts green/purple/blue/gold.
Anndd tip guides! I grabbed these because they where $1.50 and would be easier to use than trying to cut an even curve with nail scissors and electrical tape when I want to just paint my nail tips.
Now the outfit spam. All of these where originally posted on my instagram @poisonzombii.
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SYDNEY, 24 September 2013: Ricoh IT Services, a leading managed IT services, engineering solutions and technology procurement provider and a division of Ricoh Australia, today announced it is now a registered supplier with the NSW Government ICT Services Scheme.
The NSW Government ICT Strategy 2012 sets the path for government agencies to identify, source and procure ICT goods and services and is aimed at fostering supplier partnerships between government and the ICT sector.
Ricoh Australia acquired IMC Communications, an IT Services company, in October 2012. The acquisition bolstered Ricoh's global strategy to be a complete technology services-based organisation and expanded its capabilities to include managed IT services.
As an 'Advanced Registered Partner', Ricoh IT Services is now able to bid for government contracts over $150,000. Matthew Dixon, Head of Ricoh IT Services, is optimistic that the ICT Services Scheme will generate new business opportunities for partnerships with government agencies. "Achieving registration as a supplier to the NSW Government's ICT Services Scheme is an endorsement of our ability to service the ICT needs of the NSW government."
"With government agencies increasingly taking advantage of cloud-based IT solutions, we are focusing on making our established Managed Service capabilities available to government and adding additional managed services to our portfolio. Through our Sydney-based data centres we have addressed key issues relating to data sovereignty and security that government agencies have identified as they look to utilise 'as-a-service' solutions."
Ricoh IT Services is expanding its capabilities in hosted services to deliver solutions such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and Managed Backup. They also have extensive experience implementing complex projects for large Australian organisations so are well placed to cater to all government ICT needs.
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The Rose field in central California produces oil from the McLure shale, a low permeability overpressured quartz-phase siliceous shale interval at 8,000 ft depth. The field has been developed with horizontal wells, completed with an uncemented liner and a single hydraulic fracture treatment to cover the average 2,500 ft lateral length. Based on initial vertical well experience in the adjoining North Shafter field, this horizontal well strategy greatly improves the ability to place hydraulic fracture treatments, and improves well economics by accessing a greater volume of reservoir rock per well. However, the half-mile-long completion interval and the uncemented liner unavoidably add uncertainty to fracture treatment distribution along the lateral.
Using limited entry perforation strategy, does the completion technique effectively stimulate the entire target lateral interval? To assist with answering this question, the fracture diagnostic of surface tiltmeter fracture mapping was used to evaluate fracture growth during the nine fracture treatments. Tilt results include fracture orientation and the approximate location and volume distribution of fracture components along the lateral.
The original intention of the uncemented liner strategy in the McLure shale was to align the wellbore with the preferred fracture orientation, thus resulting in the initiation and propagation of a simple longitudinal fracture along the entire lateral. However, the actual fracture growth pattern was found to be much more complex, with vertical fracture components in two orthogonal directions, and a significant horizontal fracture component. Considering overall averages, about 45% of fracture volume was contained in transverse fracture components (N60°W), while 35% of fracture volume was in longitudinal components (N30°E), and the remainder in horizontal fractures. This complex multiple-component fracture growth is believed to be due to a small in-situ stress bias, combined with the impact of the completion technique and the naturally fractured character of the McLure shale.
Fracture orientation and approximate component distribution along the lateral are compared and discussed for the nine treatments evaluated. Although the uncemented liner technique did not achieve the original intent of longitudinal fracture dominance, reasonable lateral coverage was achieved. Based on one-year cumulative production, the limited dataset is suggestive, but not conclusive, that horizontal and transverse fracture growth is preferable to longitudinal fracture growth.
Author(s): C.B. Lackey, W.A. Minner; StrataGen Engineering, J. Du; Pinnacle Technologies Inc., B.L. Ganong, EOG Resources Inc.; S.L. Demetrius; C.A. Wright; Pinnacle Technologies Inc.
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Coral Springs overviewVisitors to Coral Springs can take time to see places like Plaster Carousel and Coral Springs Museum of Art. Make it a point to see sights like Stage Door Theater and Saveology IcePlex. If you're looking for a new favorite getaway, look no further than Coral Springs.
Where to stay in Coral SpringsWhether you plan to stay for a night or a week, Coral Springs has the right accommodation for you. There are 8 hotels in Coral Springs and you can shop as many as 1486 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 50%. Our room prices start at 29 USD per night and below you'll find the number of hotels by star rating in Coral Springs as well as in the surrounding area:
- • 16 5-star hotels from 189 USD per night
- • 221 4-star hotels from 109 USD per night
- • 322 3-star hotels from 79 USD per night
- • 72 2-star hotels from 64 USD per night
How to get to Coral SpringsFly into Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.), 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from central Coral Springs. West Palm Beach, FL (PBI-Palm Beach Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 30.8 mi (49.5 km) away.
What to see around Coral SpringsArt, live music, and theaters are top draws, along with cultural places like:
- • Stage Door Theater
- • Broward Stage Door Theatre
- • Tamarac Theatre of Performing Arts
- • West Boca Performing Arts Theatre
- • BB&T Center
- • Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital
- • Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area
- • Tradewinds Park
- • Fern Forest Nature Park
- • Trade Winds Park South
- • Coral Square Mall
- • Promenade at Coconut Creek
- • Festival Flea Market
- • Old Towne Village Shopping Center
- • Oakland Shopping Center
- • Plaster Carousel
- • Saveology IcePlex
- • Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital
- • Coral Springs Aquatic Complex
- • Coral Square Mall
When to visit Coral SpringsIf you're starting to plan your trip, you might be wondering when's the best time to visit. Here are the seasonal norms to help you decide when to go:
Seasonal temperature averages
- • January-March: 81°F day, 58°F night
- • April-June: 90°F day, 65°F night
- • July-September: 91°F day, 75°F night
- • October-December: 87°F day, 59°F night
- • January-March: 9.88 inches
- • April-June: 16.18 inches
- • July-September: 21.34 inches
- • October-December: 11.22 inches


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Fibrous dysplasia is a bone disorder in which fibrous tissue develops in place of normal bone. As the bone grows, the softer, fibrous tissue expands, weakening the bone. The abnormality causes uneven growth, brittleness and deformity in affected bones.
Any bone can be affected by fibrous dysplasia. Some patients have only one bone involved and other have numerous bones affected. The most common sites of disease are the thigh, shin, ribs, skull, facial bones, upper arm and pelvis. Fibrous dysplasia is not a disease that spreads from one bone to another.
Physicians may use an x-ray, MRI or CT scan to detect abnormal bone tissue. A bone scan may also be ordered.
Mild cases usually cause no signs and symptoms. More serious cases may result in bone pain, deformity and fractures. It is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. If the disease involves more than one bone, it is more likely to produce problems before the age of 10 years. Fibrous dysplasia is found equally in males and females and does not appear to vary in incidence among the races.
If a patient does not have any symptoms of fibrous dysplasia, treatment may consist of long-term observation by a physician. For patients who do exhibit symptoms, medications or surgery may be recommended.
Drugs being used to treat osteoporosis are used to treat fibrous dysplasia they help to prevent breakdown of bone. Surgical treatment for fibrous dysplasia involves removal of the affected bone, followed by a bone graft from another part of the body. For people who have fibrous dysplasia of the skull base, surgeons can use the expanded endonasal approach (EEA). The EEA is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a nostril as a natural corridor to reach the lesions.
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Sunday, September 7, 2014
Fall with Friends
It is unanimously agreed upon out west that September is the greatest month of the year. One could easily write a post every day of the month and never run out of material for what makes this time of year special. Our summer in SWMT had just gotten rolling when September decided to come a few weeks early. This cold front accounted for the 2nd day that I have worn my waders in August in the last 6 years, as well as the 3 biggest trout that I have caught this summer, all within 2 days. It's just something about that quick change that makes them snappy. And its nearly the same week every year. The only thing that made it even better is I got them with two of my favorite groups of friends that come out every summer.
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Well, it's time for another one of those posts where I talk about hospitals (I'm making a habit of it). As you may know I was in hospital for 5 weeks before Christmas, than again for a couple of days at the end of March, and since then I have been waiting. Well I am going to rant a little about still waiting.
I was told at the start of April that I have an issue affecting one of my kidneys. It's minor, and they wanted to look at it again before deciding what to do about it. So they gave me an appointment to repeat some tests in July. July came and went. All I got was a letter to say it had been rescheduled until the start of September. I later found out that it was because my consultant had been called away for a time. It happens. I wasn't entirely happy but I persevered.
The start of September came. I got a phone call going through the standard 101 questions that would be asked time and time again, was told that it was going ahead and all was good. Then I got another phone call saying that the theatre wasn't available for when I was scheduled and it was postponed again. I couldn't really give out to the admissions secretary, as it was not her fault, but I was quite annoyed. I think that is understandable for me to be unhappy. Having it cancelled once is unfortunate. Having it cancelled twice is a pain.
Well, let's figure out what is about to be said. It's the 24th, and I'm writing this about an appointment for the 22nd. You can guess that it was cancelled yet again. This is just getting ridiculous. Again after being told it was all good and it was going ahead, I got a phone call. About 12 hours before I was due in the hospital I got a call from the on call registrar calling it off. He told me that he would have called me sooner but there was difficulty finding my contact details, and that because of a number of cases arriving in over the weekend mine was cancelled.
The trouble I have isn't solely with it being cancelled again. It's with what it is doing to my head. I am sick of waiting for this. I am sick of getting myself ready, being told that it is going ahead, only to have it called off. I am sick of what feels like being fobbed off with excuses.
Is it too much to ask for to actually get things done? To know that there is further work required or that it is something that can be left as is? I want to be able to get myself sorted out, back doing something, and not just waiting around waiting to do something.
All I know at the moment is that the appointment has been rescheduled for early October, yet still another 2 weeks away. Again I have been told that it is not going to be cancelled, but bitter experience has taught me that until I'm actually there, that being told it's not going to be cancelled means nothing.


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Industrial relations
Ensuring that there is a good working relationship between employees and various groups of employees is one of the jobs of management. If working relationships are poor then low employee morale and disagreements and conflict can occur. For example, if employees are displeased with their remuneration and working conditions, the employer-employee relationship will worsen to the point where industrial action such as strikes can occur. Poor working relationships can thus have a negative effect on the performance of an organisation through lost sales and output. Representatives working on behalf of employees and employers attempt to prevent and resolve disputes in the workplace on behalf of their members.
Employer and Employee Relations
Conflict resulting from different objectives may be inevitable between labour and management within business. How can these conflicts be resolved or at least reduced so that the disagreement is not so great that it prevents all forms of coordination and working together? How can positive cooperation be achieved between these two groups for the benefits of business and all stakeholders?
The methods used by employees and employers to achieve their objectives will depend on the relative 'strength' of each side. Much also depends on the culture and legal structures of the country in which the organisation operates, as well as the culture of the business itself. In some countries, trade unions are still illegal or their operations are strictly controlled. At the other extreme, in the European Union, workers' rights over minimum pay levels, security of employment and working conditions are protected by laws that restrict quite substantially the independence of management in deciding on such issues.
Key Terms
Collective bargaining: The negotiations between employees' representatives (trade unions) and employers and their representatives on issues of common interest such as pay and conditions of work
Trade unions: An organisation of working people with the objective of improving pay and working conditions of the members by providing them with support and legal services
Industrial action: Any of the measures taken by the workforce or trade union to put pressure on management to settle an industrial dispute in favour of employees.
Trade union recognition: When an employer formally agrees to conduct negotiations on pay and working conditions with a trade union rather than bargaining individually with each worker
Single union agreement: An employer recognises just one single union for the purposes of collective bargaining
No-strike agreement: Unions agree to sign an agreement with employers not to strike in exchange for greater involvement in decisions that affect the workforce
Conciliation: The use of a third party in industrial disputes to encourage both employer and union to discuss an acceptable compromise solution (mediation)
Arbitration: Resolving an industrial dispute by using an independent third party to judge and recommend an appropriate solution
Strike action: The organised withdrawal of labour from a firm by a union
Employers' Associations: Represent the views and interests of businesses within a specific industry
Industrial relations: The negotiations and relationship between trade union members and their employer
South Africa: Really?
US Labour Union Decline
A toxic employer and employee relationship: Wal-Mart
The documentary 'The High-Cost of Low Prices' is an eye-opening introduction to the tensions between labour and capital that define much of employer and employee relationships in many organisations.
Why join a trade union?
Why capital dislikes unions
Reasons workers join unions:
Benefits to employers of the unionisation of its workforce:
Achievement & Teachers' Unions
The power of strike action
A 40 per cent pay rise!
The secret of Germany's success?
Unions Industrial action
Industrial action taken by employers
Collective bargaining - the NBA
Airline Company Lock Out
If all else fails, kidnap the boss!
Teachers on a Go-Slow
Wal-Mart: Union Busting
Strategies to reduce conflict:
Fast food workers on strike
margaret Thatcher and unions
Employer and Employee Relations Case Study: ACAS
Employer and Employee Relations Case Study: Unison
Managing change
Key stages in successful change management:
Here is a checklist of essential points that managers should consider before attempting to introduce significant changes in an organisation:
Factors causing resistance to change:
1. Fear of the unknown
2. Fear of failure
3. Losing something of value
4. False beliefs about the need for change
5. Lack of trust
6. Inertia
Overcoming resistance to change
Eight stage process of promoting change :
Exam Tip!
When discussing effective management of change, focus on the positive benefits of change to the stakeholders most affected by it. it is very easy to be too negative about change
Kotter's six change approaches
Human resource strategies for reducing the impact of change. Based on scientific research, Kotter describes six change approaches to deal with change resistance:
Summary Notes: strength of unions and employers
Theory of Knowledge
Unless we become capitalists ourselves, we need to sell ourselves into the service of someone else; so this begs the question ...
To what extent is mankind still forced to trade his freedom to enrich his masters?
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You have below, a range of practice activities, flash cards, exam practice questions and an online interactive self test to ensure you have complete mastery of the IB Business and Management requirements for the Human Resources 2.6 Industrial/Employee Relations topic.
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Applying can seem daunting,
but it's more straightforward than you might think
The best way to make a decision about applying is to come and see St John's for yourself. Every year we run Open Days, as well as subject "Taster Days", where you can meet Directors of Studies and current undergraduates. For a list of upcoming events and to book a place, please click here.
You can also contact our Admissions Team by email at any time or drop in during opening times, or book on to one of our Admissions Clinics with the Admissions Tutor.
Applying can seem daunting, but the process is actually more straightforward than you think. To find out more, take a look at the information below.
When assessing applicants, we look at both the individual subjects that they are studying and the combination of these. Some courses require qualifications in certain subjects, so check the course requirements before you apply.
Typically, our minimum conditional offer is A*AA at A2 (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) for arts subjects, and A*A*A at A2 for sciences. There are, however, no set rules, and we will take individual circumstances into account.
If you feel that you have what it takes and are uncertain about your subject choices or predicted grades, contact the admissions team for advice.
If you are doing something other than A-Levels, don't worry. We regularly make offers based on other qualifications, such as Scottish Advanced Highers, or the International Baccalaureate.
English language requirements
It is essential that your English language skills are good enough for you to undertake an intensive and challenging academic course that is taught and examined in English. Therefore, if your first language is not English, you may be asked to achieve one of the following formal qualifications as part of the conditions of your offer:
- IELTS - normally a minimum overall grade of 7.0, usually with 7.0 in each element
- EU students - a high grade in English taken as part of a leaving examination (eg the European/French Baccalaureate, Abitur etc) may be acceptable
- GCSE in English Language / IGCSE English Language (as a first language) - grade C or above
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English - grade A
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - grade A or B
The University Language Centre runs an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme for students who aren't native English speakers. Designed to help improve English language and academic skills relevant to your course through workshops and individual supervisions, attendance on the programme may be included as a condition of entry to the University.
How it works
Applications to St John's are usually made through UCAS, and there is other information that should be submitted alongside this. Your UCAS form should be submitted by 15 October for entry in October of the next year, or for deferred entry the following year. To go to UCAS Apply, please click here.
You'll then be asked to supply extra information through a Supplementary Application Questionnaire (SAQ), which ensures that we have complete and consistent information about applicants. More information about the SAQ can be found here.
Everyone with a realistic chance of being offered a placeis invited to interview in December. Take a look at the interviews section below to find out more about this part of the process.
Our final decision will be based on the interview, your academic record, the reference provided by your school, and your performance in any admissions tests. We'll tell you about our decision before the end of January.
There are three possible outcomes of the application process:
- Your application is successful and you receive a conditional offer to study at St John's.
- Your application is "pooled". This means that we feel that you are suitable for a place at Cambridge, but cannot offer you a place at St John's. If this happens, you might be asked to interview at another College, or receive a place there without being interviewed at all.
- Your offer is unsuccessful.
Whatever happens, don't let the fear of being unsuccessful put you off – we can't offer you a place if you don't apply!
Applicants outside the EU
As well as a UCAS application, applicants living outside the EU will need to submit a Cambridge Online Preliminary Form (COPA). You can find further details and information on the University website here.
Once you have submitted your application, you will be contacted via email with a request to complete the SAQ as well, and you will need your COPA reference number to do this.
Application forms
COPA (Cambridge Online Preliminary Application)
The COPA is a required part of the application process for applicants from outside the EU, or for anyone wishing to be considered for an organ scholarship. Details can be found on the Cambridge University website.
SAQ (Supplementary Application Questionnaire)
The University of Cambridge requires all applicants to complete and submit this Questionnaire shortly after submitting their UCAS form. Be sure to do this by the deadline. The SAQ helps us to ensure that we have complete and consistent information about all applicants. You can read more about it here.
ECF (Extenuating Circumstances Form)
The University wants to admit the very best students regardless of their background. The Extenuating Circumstances Form is a University-wide initiative designed to ensure that Colleges have the information they require in order to accurately assess applicants who have experienced particular personal or educational disadvantage. You can find out more about it here.
UCAS form
Applications to St John's are usually made through UCAS. This is done online using "Apply" – the web-based application package. To go to UCAS Apply, please click here
Personal statements
As part of a UCAS form, you will be asked to complete a personal statement. This is an opportunity to impart specific information about yourself that you feel it is important that we know. This could be detailed reasons for why you want to study your chosen course, what motivated you, your hobbies and interests outside school, or your future aspirations, to name but a few.
The person conducting the general part of the interview at St John's will not be a Teaching Fellow in your subject, and may rely heavily on your personal statement to discuss subjects about which you feel comfortable talking at length. Make sure that you include information that you are happy to discuss!
In general, we find that most personal statements are made up of two-thirds information of a more academic nature, and one-third information about extra-curricular interests. That said, it's a personal statement, and that means it really is up to you.
This year, we envisage that most interviews will take place between Friday 30th November 2018 and Wednesday 12th December 2018, so keep this period clear! We will publish specific dates for each subject as soon as they become available, but this may not be until November.
Most applicants will have two interviews, although some subjects have more. One will be conducted by the Tutor for your chosen subject, and will be of a more general nature. You will also have at least one subject-specific interview conducted by at least one of the Teaching Fellows in that subject, usually the Director of Studies. Here the interviewer(s) will not be as interested in your capacity to recall facts from your courses, as in your ability to think on your feet and reason coherently and intelligently.
You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of your own; for example concerning the University course (Tripos) or life in College. We will try to make the occasion relatively informal and hope that when it is all over you will be able to look back on your two interviews as discussions where you were given every encouragement to demonstrate your ability, your interests and your motivation towards your chosen subject. The important thing to remember is that your interviewers want you to do well, and will do their very best to help you get the most out of your interviews.
More information on interviews for each subject is available on the subject pages.
Accommodation for candidates attending interviews
St John's College has a limited number of single rooms available for candidates to use whilst attending their interviews. These rooms will be offered for one night only and be allocated on a priority basis by the College. Consideration is given to travel time, mobility requirements, and finance, as stated in a candidate's application.
Please note that accommodation is only offered to candidates, except those travelling with their registered carer. Guests or candidates who would like to stay in Cambridge but do not meet the above criteria may find this website useful when booking accommodation in Cambridge.
EU referendum
Tuition fees for undergraduate EU students who are already studying at Cambridge, or who will start their studies in 2018 or 2019, will be the same as UK students.
St John's College can confirm that EU students who start studying at the University of Cambridge this year or next year (2019) will not be subject to the overseas fee rate at any point during the course of their studies.
The UK or 'Home' rate for undergraduate students is currently £9,250 for each year but that fee may be subject to annual increases in line with inflation.
If you are thinking about applying to the College, and are uncertain about how the Referendum might impact on your decision, you are always welcome to contact our friendly admissions team. If you are thinking of applying from the EU, you can find information about your eligibility for financial support and your fee status by clicking on this link.
Further Information
A number of different types of application can be made to St John's. Some are defined by place of residence, while others are defined by age, or timing of application.
Others have specific requirements for scholarships or because the applicant already holds a bachelor's degree. Some deadlines, fees and forms will be affected by the application type.
To find out more about the different applicant types, and the specific requirements and process affecting each type of applicant, visit this page.


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The last Chute Out of 2014 was held Sept. 25th at the MD Chute. The lack of rain meant that the level would be low, 2.7ft to be exact. That meant that retentive moves would be hard to come by at the MD Chute. The lack of daylight would also force us to get the event started early, which wouldn't be a problem.
Some folks would be basking in the Gauley afterglow ( I know I was ), and we were not expecting a big crowd due to that and the water level, but seven hardy competitors showed up nonetheless on an overcast, drizzly, kinda fall like day.
We all managed to have a great time and wrapped up the Chute Out Series on a high note. To reward the folks for participating, we had a double round of the raffle, so everybody won a couple items= sweet! Thanks to all our sponsors who donated prizes for the raffle= Jackson Kayak, World Kayak, Astral, Shred Ready, Immersion Research, Kokatat, Mountain Khakis, Smith Optics, Chaco, GoPro, Rapid Transit, Stoneyboater, and Ninkasi Brewing. The folks loved the prizes !
A special thanks to all the folks who attended the Chute Outs and competed, helped out running the events, or just spectated. We couldn't done it without you!
Here are the results of the Sept. Chute Out, with the 2014 Final Results below=
1st-Jim Buley
2nd-Erik Bailey
1st-Jordan Poffenberger
1st-Tracey Currier
1st-Nathaniel Francis
1st-Rich Lowe
2nd-Joe Scoresby
Here are the Final Point standings for 2014=
1st- Jim Buley
2nd- Matt Springer
3rd- (tie) Danny Stock and Jake Jarnik
5th-(tie) Danny Kaufman, Erik Bailey, and Jules Krinsky
8th- Josh Ellis
9th- Tyler Uthus
10th-Bruce Uthus
1st- Adam Carson
2nd- Jono Sirovatka
3rd-Rich Lowe
4th- Howard Moreland
5th-Payton Kulina
6th- Dan Young
7th- Chris Hren
8th- Joe Scoresby
9th-(tie) Ryan Johnson and Mike Connelly
11th-Taylor Kash
12th-Erik Bailey
13th-Eric Friedenson
14th-Jimmy Chernega
15th- David Nasser
16th- Keith Kimmel
17th- Daniel Allig
1st- Kaelin Friedenson
2nd- Nathaniel Francis
3rd- Jacob Marmelstein
4th- (tie)Jordan Sherman and Tyler Pittman
6th- Tom Doland
7th- Tyler Uthus
8th- Henry Bergen
9th- Chris Valcone
1st- Tracey Currier
2nd- Chris "Topher" Butler
3rd- Desiree Porter
1st- Jordan Poffenberger
2nd(tie)-Seth Chapelle and David Goodwin
4th- Ned Poffenberger
Thanks for a great year of Chute Out fun!
See you the last Thursday in April for the first 2015 Chute Out
Jim Buley
Valley Mill Kayak School


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Investment consultants and plan sponsors continued to express the strongest interest in the geographies of ACWI ex-U.S., global and emerging markets in September, according to a prominent institutional investment database.
The latest analysis of eVestment Alliance's internal data highlights the sustained trend of asset diversification, both by geographic sector and the increased interest in all-cap products.
"What we're seeing is consultants plan sponsors are moving to the more diversified categories," said Ben Olmstead, vice president of new product innovation for eVestment
In its monthly analyses, eVestment tallies the products that its customers, which comprise more than three-quarters of the top 50 global consultants, are searching for and presenting them as groups by universe.
In September, the leading universe was the ACWI ex-US All Cap Core Equity, with the average product therein garnering about 24 unique searches. eVestment positions its search data as a predictive indicator of fund activity, noting a correlation between search activity and asset movement, with a lag time that varies among fixed-income products and equities.
One of the strongest recent gainers has been the relatively new global balanced / TAA segment, with two universes -- the Global Balanced - Hedged and Global Tactical Asset Allocation -- generating heavy interest over the past year.
"As it gains traction we've sort of seen it snowball," Olmstead said. Though he pointed out that over the trailing three months interest in the global balanced universe has somewhat "plateaued," the attraction of global equities as a diversification play shows no signs of abating. "Everything that we have seen points to that continuing. We've seen a significant inflow of assets into global equity."
In addition to the broad shift toward diversified products, many plans, with billions of dollars in play, have been vesting managers with greater agility to move assets in response to the jarring fluctuations that lately have been a mainstay of the markets.
"What we're seeing across the board is a move to places where managers have more freedom," Olmstead said. "It makes sense when you consider the volatility that you're seeing."
The search data eVestment reported keeps in step with recent asset flows. Last year, ACWI ex-U.S. equity gained $33.4 billion in institutional assets, while global equity flows increased $33.2 billion and global debt picked up $37.8 billion. Institutional asset flows to the emerging markets debt universe gained $70 billion, according to eVestment.
Indeed, the No. 2 universe on eVestment's most-searched list for September was Emerging Markets Fixed Income - Unhedged, while global and ACWI ex-U.S. filled out most of the rest of the top 10. At the same time, the trend lines indicated that interest in emerging markets among consultants and plan sponsors has waned in recent months, though the segment still remains an attractive opportunity for many investors compared to the U.S. and Eurozone geographies.
"The flows for the first half of the year have slowed in emerging markets," Olmstead said. "But 'slowed' means you're driving at 60 miles an hour instead of 100 miles an hour."
"The perception in the market is there are areas that could be overbought," he added.
While ACWI ex-U.S. products continue to draw strong interest among consultants and plan sponsors, the news is not all bad for the U.S. equities sector. After several years of massive institutional asset outflows, U.S. equities have bounced back in the first half of 2011, posting net asset gains that, while little more than a rounding error when viewed in light of the global market, still represent hopeful signs of stability.
"The bright spot is the outflows appear to have slowed the United States," Olmstead said. "The fact that it's flat is a significant improvement."
Meanwhile, with markets roiling as EU countries grapple with harsh proposals to recover from the banking crisis bail out the Greek economy, many institutional investors actually began unloading European debt holdings about two years ago, leaving them fairly well insulated from the current volatility, according to Olmstead.
"It's interesting how far ahead of the curve they were from what we're seeing today," he said.
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then,when you eat rice with lauk ayam ke,ikan ke make sure you add some vegetables and eat fruits as a dessert.
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already know yang coconut milk ni contains high cholestrol,so prevent from eating foods that contain coconut milk such as nasi lemak,kuih muih,and etc etc..the best choice is you can take steamed foods or grilled ones..daripada memilih makanan yang digoreng coz ia akan menyerap minyak yg merupakan kolestrol,kan?
when we talk about steamed foods,there a lot of it.steamboat,laddu korea,and more makanan steam yang kita boleh dapat kat Malaysia ni,mudah sajaaa!then a lot of peoples said eating steam foods for diet.
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The Online Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease Valle D, Beaudet AL, Vogelstein B, Kinzler KW, Antonarakis SE, Ballabio A, Gibson K, Mitchell G. Valle D, Beaudet A.L., Vogelstein B, Kinzler K.W., Antonarakis S.E., Ballabio A, Gibson K, Mitchell G Eds. David Valle, et al. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2014, http://ommbid.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=971§ionid=62667788. Download citation file: RIS (Zotero) EndNote BibTex Medlars ProCite RefWorks Reference Manager Mendeley © Copyright Tools Search Book Top Return Clip Autosuggest Results Abstract Abstract Melanoma is one of the more common cancers in the United States and has increased rapidly in occurrence. Environmental factors, particularly sun exposure, have been strongly implicated in melanoma risk. However, phenotypic differences in pigmentation between individuals are also of paramount importance in assessing risk. 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What's a Home?
Ever since I visited Petra, Jordan, I've been thinking about ownership and home. My home. The one owned by the bank back in Florida; the one that I want to be mine 100%.
I never dreamt of buying a house. The white picket fence, the backyard, and the swing under a tree were never part of my dream. I wanted to travel forever, never growing roots, never staying in a place long enough to call it home. Then, I hit the forties and with the big four came the need to own and to settle.
Petra, the over 2000-years old prehistoric settlement, situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, is a pink rock-cut city. This wonder is half-built, half-carved into the rock, and is surrounded by mountains and gorges. Its vastness and the intricacy of their architecture--channels, tombs, tunnels, dams, copper mines, temples, churches and housing—is mind-boggling. The ancient city of Petra was literally carved from the sandstone cliffs of southern Jordan, a place that some 20,000 Nabataeans called home. In my opinion, Petra is a little bit like Las Vegas inasmuch as it involves a group of people dreaming of creating something in the middle of nowhere, of a Utopian home in the heart of a barren desert, against all odds, and succeeding.
Petra means "rock" in Greek. Then, there is this house in Florida. And when I think of the wacky tiles on the kitchen counter, the wooden floors, the cathedral ceiling, the dated shower, the balcony overlooking the artificial lake, the field next door with the horses and the cows, I want to claim all of it as mine. I want to own that house, not just in my heart, but on paper. That house is my Petra.
I don't want the bank to claim the place where I faced the most daring challenge of my life: motherhood; where I discovered that I do love dogs, infinitely; and where I navigated, successfully, the perilous journey of the early years of my marriage. That's the home of my girlfriends too. Of Connie, Linda, Karen, Lisa, Jody, Susan, Shannon, Daissy, Savvy, Jaqui, Cherie, and their families. The bank doesn't care about the tears I shed one night in the backyard, looking at an eclipse, and begging the sky for some peace. The bank that owns my house doesn't know that our dog is buried under a tree, that her grave is shaped like a heart and that from it sprung blue orchids.
Ownership: Legal right to the possession of a thing.
Maybe it's the weather in this Middle Eastern country from where I write that made me nostalgic. Maybe it's looking at the pictures I took of Petra that reminded me of home. Maybe I miss a good glass of moonshine, a plate of mean redneck caviar, and the smoky smell at a Pigfest. Maybe I yearn for a brisk walk around Lake Hollingsworth with my girlfriend, or a gathering of friends under some Tiki bar where more than one secret was uttered. Or, maybe I'm just getting old; too old to still be paying a mortgage.
Jodi Kusley
4/9/2014 10:47:58 am
I understand the hold that this crazy little place in the middle of FL can wrench upon the heart. Somehow that happened to this former traveller too! Missing you, my friend!
5/5/2014 05:58:44 am
My dear Jodi,
Lisa Cantler
4/9/2014 10:53:46 am
You, my sweetest sister from another mother,will always be a part of our heart and what we call home. Living the writings of my nomadic sibling,but so very much looking forward to your return to THIS Petra!
5/5/2014 06:01:56 am
My muy loca friend,
4/9/2014 02:35:32 pm
Thank you for your blog. I'm going to Jordan this time next year. Can hardly wait. I enjoy reading your stories and look forward to future posts. I chose to follow you. Oh, and I like your template (I use it too at www.suetornai.com). Blessings to you.
5/5/2014 06:04:01 am
Hi Sue,
Toni Laas
4/9/2014 05:38:28 pm
My dear Adriana, I love your blogs. I travel where you travel, memories of a blessed life. Keep on trucking!!
5/5/2014 06:06:11 am
My dear Toni,
daissy Holt
4/11/2014 09:36:52 am
Adrianita your written transporte me to Petra's door. Thank you to your blogs, I have being able to met amazing places. Missing you but enjoying your stories. Hope to see you soon.
5/5/2014 06:07:17 am
Gracias mi Daissy por viajar conmigo....de pronto nos vemos este verano pa' que zumbiemos.
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I had to let God mend my brokenness and fill me back up, make me whole. It was not until I began to stop looking for men for satisfaction and contentment.
As I drew closer to my boyfriend, I pulled further away from God and fell deeper into sin.
Even though this wasn't necessarily a case of being "un-equally yoked", this was a case of two Christians putting God on the back burner for each other.
It was like our relationship was first and God came second when it should have been the other way around!
That means, my soul was spiritually intertwined with someone.
I had a very close relationship with that person for about 5 years and we went through the phases: "friends", "best friends", "dating", and even "engagement".
I did not have to have sex to form my soul tie but it came from my overly close an co-dependent relationship with someone.
I idolized my relationship with that person and put it above my relationship with God.
The sin that came from my soul tie included things like choosing not to devote time to God in the morning because I'd rather please my spouse in the relationship and stay up on the phone until in the morning.
And instead of presenting my body as a living sacrifice unto God, I compromised and chose to feed the sexual desires that came from my soul-tied relationship.
I often used the excuse, "it's okay we will be married soon" instead of committing myself to Jesus and finding my contentment in Him! At the time I didn't know it, but God was in control all along. When I finally became aware of my sin and what the nature of my relationship had been, I took some practical steps to finalize the spiritual work that God was doing in my soul. These steps included separating myself from that person as well as from any other things that I lived with that represented that person in any way. If the soul tie is "really deep" like mine was, you have to take into consideration the presence of mutual friends and acquaintances as well. I realized that just staying away from that person and trying to avoid things that hold sentimental value, does not fully close the gap to where the tie was broken.
Unless you find something to fill that brokenness and void, you will be running right back to your soul tie, just like I did, too many times!