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Wait Entertainment: There were no outside Monsters for our wait, but we were there early, at open
Length of Event: It was about 15 minutes give or take, due to obnoxious girls in front of us that were refusing to go forward
Actor Performance: the actors did their best, but we missed alot of the scares due to the Girls that were in front of us that refused to keep moving. That was kind of a downer. Not the Monsters fault at all though. Clown in the secret window scared me, and the grabber of the ankles got me too! I hate my ankles being grabbed, freaks me out.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: Again, that was not good, I was diappointed that those girls screwed up scares for us. We should have just passed them up & went ahead of them.
Appropriate Ages: 12 & up
Props / Special FX: These guys are doing really well on the atmosphere. Alot better that years past. The decor is getting close to Clinton's Terror on washington street BRAVO!
Costumes / Make-up: Every one seemed to be costumed well.
Summary: I think it was good, we had a good time. I wish there had been a scare at the end outside though, it was kind of a buzzkill to just be done when you went out side. The little skeletn in the bloody trailer at the end inside was good, he ran up & scared the crap out of me!
Wait Entertainment: Good
Length of Event: about 14 minutes
Actor Performance: Great overall
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: nice- your by yourself- did not meet up with anyone
Appropriate Ages: 12 +
Props / Special FX: Great Special effects
Costumes / Make-up: nice job on both sides
Summary: Very scary. Would recommend this be your last stop of Haunted Housing.. This one scared the crap out of our group. Nice zombie and horned devil. Freaky Clownshow!!!
Wait Entertainment: Good, entertainers going up and down the line
Length of Event: Around 12-14 minutes, depending on how slow you go.
Actor Performance: Very Good. The actors seem to take their job very seriously. Most stay in character very well. Sometimes can hear talking before entering room, but not that big of a deal to me.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: This is Self guided. They space out very well. Did not run into anyone
Appropriate Ages: 12 and up, pretty intense for those younger than 12
Props / Special FX: Good mix of props and sfx. Fog machine, strobes, excellent props. Really took a lot of time to make each room individual.
Costumes / Make-up: Good mix of costumes and makeup.
Summary: This haunted house gets better every year. Definitely worth the money. The clown room, the Room upstairs, the trailer, all are excellent. Numerous doors to go through, strobes, dark, this house has it all. A very good house for the money.
Wait Entertainment: We had to wait in line an hour but it was well worth it. Then we found out that there are no guides and you dont have to go in groups so thats probably why is took a little bit.
Length of Event: 10-15 minutes
Actor Performance: I thought they were all very good. One guy kinda of chuckled when he scared the living day lights out me! I found that funny.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: I was running basically the entire time and was stopped once for a little bit but never ran into anyone.
Appropriate Ages: I would say 10 and up
Props / Special FX: I liked it all.
Costumes / Make-up: good!
Summary: I liked the entire thing! I love haunted houses and this one scared me the most! I like it better than Creatures Crypt. My boyfriend and I were able to go through it by ourselves which i think adds another level of scary! At the end, they had me running for the car! It was great!
Wait Entertainment: Two guys walking through the crowd. One guy at the door was dressed in a scary looking jeepers kreepers costume complete with cat eye contacts. The only down side was that we waited over a hour and it was raining.
Actor Performance: The actors were popping out everwhere. Every time you turned around somebody was jumping out at you.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: I never ran into the group in front of us. I did hear other people in the house screaming.
Appropriate Ages: 12 and up
Props / Special FX: Fairly good. Didn't quite inderstand the room with the soap bubbles was all about.
Costumes / Make-up: I thought that the costumes were very well suited for the rooms they were in.
Summary: This house was very scary. I really liked the setup and how things were decorated. There was a couple of things that really scared me about this house. Micheal Meyers was in this house and he scared the holy crap out of me. The clown room scared me to because you never can tell which one of the clowns are fake and you never reallt know which one the them is going to jump at you. My girlfriend hated chainsaws and the guy with the chainsaw scared the living crap out of her.
Wait Entertainment: Gosh- where to begin. I took my daughter and her friends and they were terrified from the two creatures out front. The zombie would sick the winged demon on people.
Length of Event: 15 min.
Actor Performance: Great. Everyone was in character and stayed that way. The zombie we saw out front somehow made it to the middle of the house and scared the srap out of my group. Great clowns, and the two guys in just the white masks, voodoo woman- yikes- she is crazy
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: We did not see another group in the house. It was great. we could hear other people screaming which was awesome.
Props / Special FX: These guys really push the limits. I love that in a house. Nice door scene and what were they thinking about with that trailer. Jeeze I thought I was in some slasher movie.
Costumes / Make-up: Great effects overall
Summary: This was definetely a must see. Even though it was raining it was worth getting wet and being cold. Casey's was across they street so snacks and coffee near by. Will be back next weekend with some people from out of town. Great Job!!!!
Wait Entertainment: Great- there were two actors walking up and down the lines, and they were VERY entertaining- see costumes/ makeup.
Length of Event: 15-20 minutes
Actor Performance: Amazing- probably the best acting I've ever seen at a haunted attraction. There are people you will see that are pretending to be animatronics that seem to come to life. Usually this doesn't work, but they definitely fooled me at this house- more than once. The voodoo lady, which I thought sounded cheesy, was an awesome actor! Good work! The actors in this house also really have their timing down.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: Awesome! We didn't run into any other groups & it isn't even a guided tour! (which is something you barely see anymore). Plus, they allowed my group of 3 to go without any other groups, and this was VERY appreciated.
Appropriate Ages: 13+. There are some really messed up and freakish scenes in this house! I loved it!
Props / Special FX: Awesome props! I can't stress this enough. Every room in this house was extremely detailed. It was actually designed to look like a house too, which is my favorite type of haunted attraction.
Costumes / Make-up: Great! There were actually people who wore makeup under their masks to make the whole face blend together, and they also wore contacts that made their eyes appear to be strange colors. They really went all out in this category.
Summary: I am a haunted house enthusiast, and this is one of the best attractions I have ever been to. All of the rooms are extremely detailed and interesting, the actors are doing exceptional work, and the costumes are very well done. We showed up a little late, so the line was a bit long, but it was definitely worth the wait. There are sections of the house where you will have to duck and crawl, which I think is a lot of fun. I don't want to give too much away, but my favorite rooms involved a freakish child with a white face, a rat-like santa claus, and a bunch of deformed and mutilated babies. Haha. This house really pushes on the boundaries of good taste in a couple of areas- and I think that is great! Good work guys! I was impressed, and I'll probably be coming back!
Wait Entertainment: Had one actor roaming the line, he scared a few people but was also pretty humorous. They could have used some more wait entertainment since the wait was so long.
Length of Event: About 8 minutes. It was pretty short, but deffinately worth the $7 ticket price.
Actor Performance: Some actors were really great, others were lacking. I saw two actors talking before we got to their scene, which was a little disappointing. Almost all of them had really good timing however.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: Really cool setup here. The largest group they allow at once is 4 people (I believe), and I went in with only my girlfriend! We saw the group ahead of us, but they do a really good job of spacing the group out. It's hard to regulate perfectly since the entire thing is completely un-guided.
Appropriate Ages: 12+ unless they are not easily frightened.
Props / Special FX: They could use some more moving props, but the rooms were very detailed and well decorated.
Costumes / Make-up: Great makeup and costumes pretty much throughout.
Summary: This haunt did a lot of things I had never seen before such as a part where you crawl, and some tricky doors. It was really different, and I loved pretty much every moment of it. It wasn't one of the more scary houses I have been to, but it is a must see in my opinion for their originality. Great show guys!
Wait Entertainment: Great old scary building- makes you wonder what is in there
Length of Event: about 20 minutes
Actor Performance: Very Good- did an excellent job staying in character
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: did not meet up with anyone
Appropriate Ages: 10 and up
Props / Special FX: Great lighting and a great effect with some kind of ashy substance. Nice webs too!
Costumes / Make-up: Overall very good looks like they had half and half.
Summary: Would highly recommend this attraction. Kept my group jumping and at one time the chainsaw guy appeared from no where and my one of my girlfriends ended up pushing all of us out of the way to get away from him!! Top notch!!!
Wait Entertainment: There were two roamers that kept the crowd entertained while we waited.
Length of Event: 7-10 minutes
Actor Performance: Very weak. The characters didnt really do much.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: I'll just say we never saw the group ahead of us...just heard the girls screams.
Appropriate Ages: all ages
Props / Special FX: Rooms, props, and anything in between were amazing. ALot of time and effort went into the detail of the rooms and props.
Costumes / Make-up: MAintly masks
Summary: In my own personal opinion it wasnt a good attraction. Unless little kids scare you...not very scary. Very friendly staff. Rooms were well thought of and designed
Wait Entertainment: eerie to look at
Length of Event: 15 to 20 minutes
Actor Performance: Great- tons of Great Scares. Chainsaw saw guy scared the crap out of me, I still don't know where he came from: as did the voodoo woman. I don't know what she said but I know I don't want to hear it again
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: We did not run into anybody
Appropriate Ages: 10+
Props / Special FX: Great use of special effects, lights, bubble machine
Costumes / Make-up: Great use of both masked characters. Liked that they did not have the usual Freddy, Jason, etc. used too much
Summary: Overall definetely worth the wait and money. This was the 2nd stop out of 3 Haunted Houses that we visited that night and was the best out of the 3. Will be back last weekedn of October with friends and hopefully scarier yet.
Wait Entertainment: Too very scary characters tormented us
Length of Event: about 20 minutes or so
Actor Performance: Very scary- all the actors did a great job. Not a dead space in the attraction
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: We did not meet up with other groups.
Appropriate Ages: 10 +
Props / Special FX: Great Special Effects- loved the lighting effects
Costumes / Make-up: Great make up on the zombie guy. Great monsters and ghouls thoughout the house.
Summary: Went with a couple of friends and we were generally scared outside waiting and inside the house. We seemed to have death grips on each other. I would recommend stoping by the Halls of Horrors for a great scare.
Wait Entertainment: They had a couple costumed people in the lines working the outside, one which was really cool looking. Also had some sort of concession stand.
Length of Event: 15 minutes.
Actor Performance: I thought that did a really good job. Most of them had really good timing with the scares and all of them stayed in character.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: The flow was good. We caught up to the group in front of us but that's because my girl friend was trying to run through the place.
Appropriate Ages: 12+
Props / Special FX: They do a good job with the props. Great attention to detail. Special FX were good too with the lighting, strobes, music, and other creepy sounds.
Costumes / Make-up: I would like to see a little more make-up and cut back on the random masked monsters, but the ones that had make-up were really good.
Summary: This is a really good haunted house. I've been the last 3 years and they're always changing things up and getting better. I thought last year was awesome, I think this year was as good if not better than last year. It's cheaper than a lot of haunted houses and better than most of them so it's definately worth your time and money. I'm probably going to go again later this month because it'll probably get even better.
Wait Entertainment: There were a few characters outside for wait entertainment. Unfortunately the groups that were in line did not seem to get scared. I felt that they were there more as crowd control.
Length of Event: It only took our group about 5 minutes to go through the haunted house.
Actor Performance: They were obviously short staffed. There were several actors/actresses that really got into their part. One woman in particular played her roll as a voodoo woman extremely well. BUT there was not a scare in this room. I didn't know how it fit in with the rest of the haunted house, or with a haunted house at all. Also, there were several younger people in the haunted house, maybe 12 and below, and unless they are playing as a clown, I personally do not find them to be scary.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: They spaced the groups out very well. We did not run into the group ahead of us and when we had some difficulties finding our way through the haunted house the actors helped us through.
Appropriate Ages: Any age.
Props / Special FX: The props and decorations in this haunted house were done very well. I felt that they spent a lot of time on the details, which does help. They had snow machines which can create an awesome visual and they had everything set up very well.
Costumes / Make-up: I was slightly disappointed with costumes. It seemed like the majority of the characters were just a random mask with a black cape/sweat suit. Personally, I get scared from people like Michael Myers and Jason...not some random masks.
Summary: Overall I was slightly disappointed. The fact that they were understaffed hurt the scare factor. There weren't any really good scares. And the biggest disappointment was that there was not a single chainsaw in the entire thing. The ending definately needed some work, you just crawled out and you were done. I will say that their attention for detail was amazing and that they had a decent set-up.
Length of Event: 15 minutes
Actor Performance: Great!
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: Great, did not run into anyone.
Appropriate Ages: 8 +
Props / Special FX: Great lighting effects
Costumes / Make-up: about 1/2 and 1/2 I think- great make effects on the ones I could make out.
Summary: Very scary over all. Took my 4 daughters, they love this house. Would recommend! Loved the "What do you want for Chrismas", line. Will be taking another group through towards the end of the month.
Wait Entertainment: Awesome Zombie guy and some winged creature. Really put the fear into you what was going to happen inside.
Length of Event: About 14 minutes
Actor Performance: Overall very good. Some person scared the crap out of me when she told me to crawl while some creature was coming up behind me.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: Very Good- only waited about 15-20 minutes
Appropriate Ages: 10 on up.
Props / Special FX: Great Special Fx.
Costumes / Make-up: Nice make up and masks. The Zombie guy had great make up and eyes!
Summary: One of the scariest clown rooms I have been through in a long time. I thought it was never going to stop. Lots of great scares. One of the girls with me about half way through said she had enough and just wanted it to end. Would recommend checking this one out. Great ending scene. The guys have outdone themselves once more this year. Only comment would be for ticket people to dress up!


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A BID to preserve one of the last hangars at the former Burtonwood airbase has been bombed out by the government.
Members of the Burtonwood Association are bidding to ensure an original building gets listed status as a lasting memorial to the base near Warrington.
The association was formed to uphold the memory of all the thousands of US Servicemen who served at the base, which was visited by numerous Hollywood celebrities during the war, including James Stewart, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.
Glen Miller made one of his last performances at the base before his mystery disappearance.
Only a few original buildings remain, including three hangars and the Headder House warehouse, once the biggest supply depot in Europe, which is due to be demolished within the next five years. The hangars include murals painted by former GIs.
In response to a plea for a hangar on the Limekiln site to be listed, a spokesman for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, said: "Only the most important examples relating to aviation sites are a candidate for listing.
"Burtonwood's integrity as a site has been undermined by the intrusion of the M62 and subsequent development.
"English Heritage has concluded this particular design is better represented by other examples."
But defiant association secretary Ian Murphy said: "We will not give up our campaign.
"There may be better examples elsewhere, but these are the only ones in Burtonwood.
"Burtonwood is an important landmark and we feel something should be preserved here."
Members of the association have already held talks with Defence Secretary Jeff Hoon about Warrington having its own military war museum when he looked at plans for a new urban village on the base.

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<armenzg> Callek: why do you still use your head's ram for memories? we were supposed to be writing to head disk which is not volatile
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<armenzg> did you order the brand new "brain non-volatile storage 2.3"?
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It is impossible to understand a different country, culture or religion from the outside looking in. In order to truly appreciate and form an opinion on people or places unlike one's home it is essential to have personal experiences. This is particularly true when a place or culture is misunderstood or judged – in 2016 there are few identities more misunderstood and judged than the Islamic religion. Therein lies the important of travel. Through travel, those unfamiliar with Muslim countries and culture can gain a better understanding of Islam, and hopefully humanity.
One of the most visible signs of Islam is the place of communal worship, the mosque. Like the churches of Europe and temples of Southeast Asia, the mosques in Muslim countries are beautiful, interesting and often a great source of insight on the religion. Often visiting a mosque includes a tour or distribution of pamphlets on Islamic prayer and beliefs. As well, there are normally volunteers available to answer questions and provide more information.
There are differing views on whether non-Muslims are allowed to enter mosques, but most of the larger mosques allow non-Muslims entry under certain conditions. Appropriate and respectful dress, and no entry during prayer times are some of the basic rules. However, each mosque has etiquette and rules in place for non-Muslim visitors, which should be respected by all.
A few mosques that really showcase the beauty and wonder of Islamic architecture are: the Sultanahmet Mosque or Blue Mosque in Istanbul, the Hussan II Mosque in Casablanca (which is one of the few mosques in Morocco that allows non-Muslims to enter), the Sultan Mosque in Singapore and the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Brunei.
The gorgeous architecture is a great compliment to the beautiful works of art created by Islamic peoples. Often museums that showcase Islamic art will include different mediums and types of craftsmanship. The development of calligraphy and ornately written Qur'ans provide particular insight into the history of Islam and its relationship with art.
There are Islamic art museums all over the world, with different sized collections and works of art. A few not to miss on your travels are: IAMM: the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia housed in a beautiful building in Kuala Lumpur, the Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin, which is home to over 16,000 objects, and Museum of Islamic Art in Cario, Egypt. Additionally, the Khalil Islamic Art Collection is the largest privately held Islamic art collection in the world (with over 500 copies of the Qur'an alone), and often pieces from the collection are displayed around the world in exhibition and loan exhibitions.
Certain travel experiences are about an attraction or museum, but quite often the best ones are engaging in daily life. A visit to a predominantly Muslim country, like Malaysia or Morocco, is a great opportunity to see and experience how Islam shapes daily life in these cultures.
The first time you hear the call to prayer in Marrakech or Istanbul or Amman it is mesmerizing.
What has travel taught you? Have you had any travel experiences that reshaped your view or opinion of a culture? Let us know in the comments.
Kate Bross is an American freelance writer and wanderlust junkie. She loves to travel for the unanticipated adventures and the unexpected friendships made along the way. She previously lived in Cambodia and is currently based in Melbourne, Australia. She will spend the next few months exploring all ends of Australia and blogging the many adventures on www.thetriptonowhere.com
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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Stuttgart
Cheap flights from Phoenix to Stuttgart
The medium price of a flight from Phoenix to Stuttgart is $1,688. For a PHX-STR flight travelers may gain an average 10 thousand award miles. A flight from Phoenix to Stuttgart will be circa $1,077 during low season whereas it gets higher at the time of high season. Good to know that the cheapest rate found for the same route was $983, it was a Lufthansa flight discovered by our visitors on Cheapoair.com.
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My client required assistance with SEO, marketing and UX/UI web design. I provided design consultation to enhance the websites interactiveness, optimisation and usability – UX & UI Tester. Through several meetings we worked on some of the pages to determine what could be improved and changed to get more traffic and make the users experience better. I provided information on back-linking, marketing tools, video embedding, web friendly copy and images. I also looked over the links, tags and overall search optimisation.
The client's main goal was to: improve the SEO ranking and learn more about how to make it user friendly.
I provided constant evaluation and recommendations to enhance the website.
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CoBank: Controlled Environment Agriculture Experiencing Rapid Growth
USAgNet - 05/16/2018
Technological advancements and consumer demand for fresh, local and year-round supplies of high-quality produce are growing the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry across the U.S., according to a new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange Division.
CEA, a technology-based approach toward food production to use optimal growing conditions, often indoors, occurs in all 50 states, but the vast majority of the large facilities growing tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are in the Northeast, West and Southwest.
"The rising demand for local, high-quality food-and the need for a year-round supply of it-is creating market opportunities," said Christine Lensing, senior analyst for CoBank's KED. "Although there is a steep learning curve, high cost and other barriers to CEA, this segment is likely to continue growing for the next five years."
Those barriers are not stopping CEA growers from entering the market at high rates according to the report, partially due to the realization of price premiums and significantly higher yields that the technology, such as hydroponics, provides.
"What has happened with tomatoes over the last 20 years, where about 50 percent of all domestic tomatoes are grown using CEA, is starting to happen in other industries," said Lensing. "There are significant opportunities in leafy greens, microgreens, herbs and other novelties such as turmeric and ginger. However, as new ventures are coming online, they must be very aware of three things, the high cost of operating, fluctuations in the market and competition in this growing space."
According to the report, CEA is an efficient way to produce food locally, save on costs like transportation, meet consumer demands and diversify current operations. This technology will not likely take place of the conventional agriculture of the future, but all indications point to it being an important tool for meeting rising consumer demand for quality produce year-round.
For a brief video synopsis of "Controlled Environment Agriculture: Farming for the Future?" visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uaS85mpvgE&feature=youtu.be . The full report is available at cobank.com.
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Exodus 17:14-16
Now, we finish the amazing account of how the Israelites overcame the Amalekites in Exodus 17:8-13—
The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, "Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands." So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword.
Two elements were to be operating in this battle: THE SWORD in Joshua's hand that symbolizes the Word of God and THE STAFF in Moses' hand that symbolizes prayer. Both are the staff and sword are placed in human hands. Here Divine sovereignty and human responsibility are linked in carrying out the will of God.
Note that Joshua did not completely destroy the Amalekites. The Hebrew word translated OVERCAME means TO WEAKEN or DISABLE or PROSTRATE, that is to force an opponent off his feet. The flesh will never be destroyed or eradicated in this life.
In 1 Samuel 15, we read that King Saul's sin was in refusing to destroy completely the Amalekites. Saul's disobedience led to God rejecting him. Ironically, 2 Samuel 1:16-10 reports that one of the Amalekite soldiers that Saul spared, claimed to have killed Saul on Mt. Gilboa at the king's own request. Of course, this was a lie since Saul committed suicide.
Saul's making provision for the Amalekites, is man's problem. Romans 13:14 asserts—
Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature [in other words, make no provision for the flesh, to fulfil its cravings].
The staff was no magic wand. Aaron and Hur helped Moses by holding up his hands as a symbol of appeal to God for divine help and empowerment. Because of the faith and courage of all these men, Israel overcame the Amalekites, and Moses was told to write down the account of the battle so that it would never be forgotten. Exodus 17:14—
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write this on a scroll as something to be remembered and make sure that Joshua hears it, because I will completely blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven."
WRITE THIS ON A SCROLL AS SOMETHING TO BE REMEMBERED. What is to be remembered? The LORD gains the victory over Amalek—the sinful nature in the believer's life. But this victory is realized only as the believer walks in the Spirit by faith relying upon the Word of God and prayer.
This battle is a reminder to be strong and very courageous because God is on our side. Paul asks in Romans 8:31—"If God is for us, who can be against us?" The answer is NO ONE! That's what this battle teaches!
What an amazing command from God! MAKE SURE THAT JOSHUA HEARS IT. At first glance, this appears to be a strange command. Joshua commanded the Israelites in the battle. Certainly, he saw what happened!
Moses wrote the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible and this is the first recorded command by God to write Scripture. Every time there is a first in the Bible, there is an important principle to be learned. The all-important principle here is that one's experience is always to be measured by the written Word of God.
It would have been easy for Joshua to overestimate his role in the battle. He might have seen the victory as his, not the LORD'S—thus falling victim to the very enemy which was defeated—the prideful—sinful nature!
Moses is commanded to make sure Joshua hears it so he will test his experience against Scripture. The tendency of people who walk in the flesh instead of the Spirit is to test doctrine by experience instead of the reverse. Ironically, the Charismatics, who claim to have a special anointing by the Spirit, are often the most guilty of violating this basic principle.
No matter how spectacular the experience, it is no test of biblical truth. Rather biblical truth stands in final judgment on experience.
The test of anything calling itself Christian is not its significance or its success or its power, though these make the test more imperative. The test is truth. Spiritual experience by definition is an internal awareness that involves strong emotion in response to the truth of God's Word, amplified by the Holy Spirit and applied by him to us personally.
Faith begins with the preaching of the Word of God according to Romans 10:14—
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
The Devil understands this according to Jesus' Parable in Luke 8:12—
Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.
Faith is a result of hearing the Word of God, not experience!
At this point, Joshua is young and an ordinary man but the LORD is preparing him for an extraordinary task that is ahead of him. Where does preparation of a young man for God's work begin—In the Scriptures!
Parents, do you want your children to serve the LORD? Make sure they hear it! Good parents do not let their children neglect their school studies. Godly parents do not let their children neglect the Scriptures.
Psalm 119:11 is paramount in the war against the sinful nature—
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Unless God's Word is hid in your children's heart, they will be overcome by the sinful nature. They will either walk into the battle against Amalek with empty hands—without the Sword of the Spirit—or fall victim to a sneak attack.
The Bible says in Deuteronomy 25 that the Amalekites CUT OFF ALL WHO WERE LAGGING BEHIND. Are any of your children lagging behind in their knowledge of the Scriptures—ready to be picked off and fall victim to the flesh? What efforts do you take to have your children succeed in their school studies, sports and other activities?
The editor of the York Daily Record lamented about the number of parents who are attending sports events of their children, even the practice sessions, but the same parents will not show up for a parent-teacher meeting or take their children to events of greater value.
Is not eternity far more important than the things of this world? Jesus asks this piercing question in Matthew 16:26—
What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
At the crossing of the Red Sea, Moses assured the people that the LORD would fight for Israel. After God brought Israel safely across the Red Sea, made bitter waters sweet, fed them with manna from heaven, and opened the rock to give them refreshing streams in the desert, then came the Amalekites and their defeat.
Joshua was the hero in the eyes of the people; his name was on every lip. However, God wanted it to be clear to all, including Joshua, which victory depended upon Himself. If the celebration were left to the people, they would have had bronze statue made of Joshua and placed in the center of the camp. They might have even worshiped Joshua as the victorious hero.
Instead, we read in Exodus 17:15-16—
Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner. He said, "For hands were lifted up to the throne of the LORD. The LORD will be at war against the Amalekites from generation to generation."
Joshua's name did not so much as appear on a memorial. Instead of a memorial, there was an altar and it was called YAHWEH-NISSI.
Here we have another compound name for God: YAHWEH-NISSI—the LORD IS MY BANNER. The uplifted staff was a BANNER OF THE LORD. NISSI means BANNER, EMBLEM, WAR FLAG. It is the emblem of victory, which gleams after the battle is fought and won.
This name of God is associated with the conflicts of His people. It was YAHWEH-NISSI who won the battle. The altar is the place of sacrifice and this event certainly points to the victory at the Cross.
Onward, Christians soldiers! Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the Royal Master, Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, See His banners go!
At the sign of triumph Satan's host's does flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory!
In the name of our God, we must always lift up our banners: He should receive all the praise for He is source of victory. We have our victory not through our own efforts but through Christ according to 1 John 5:4-5—
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
The fact that God ordered His people to fight their enemies on the field of battle has often caused consternation to readers of the Bible. Many have charged God with being cruel and blood thirsty, and others have tried to dissociate the OT God of wrath from the NT God of love. However, God's love appears throughout the OT and His wrath is found often in the NT, especially in the Book of Revelation.
God's patience runs out with sinners when they persist in rebelling against Him. And if they eventually pass the point of no return by crossing over God's line of mercy and grace, they bring about their own destruction and their doom is sealed.
Although God is patient and slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, he does not leave the guilty unpunished. He sometimes uses the battlefield as an arena of judgment against those who, like the Amalekites, are persistent in their refusal to fear Him.
According to Deuteronomy 25:18, the Amalekites refused to FEAR GOD and that is why God was at war with them from generation to generation. A person or nation that does not FEAR THE LORD is opposed to Him.
Amalekites drew the wrath of God on two counts. First, they failed to recognize the hand and plan of God in Israel's life and destiny. Second, they invoked the curse of the Abrahamic Covenant found in Genesis 12:3—
I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
Imagine how they stirred the anger of God, when the first targets of Amalekites became the sick, aged, and tired of Israel, who lagged behind the line of march. Yahweh had declared to Pharaoh that Israel is His firstborn son. To touch God's son is to invoke His wrath.
Ironically, Psalm 83 includes the Amalekites' motive with those of other nations, who said, "Come, . . .'let us destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered no more." Now God will see to it that the Amalekites are remembered no more. The mills of God's justice grind slowly but surely. 1 Chronicles 4:43 reports that in the days of King Hezekiah: five hundred of the tribe of Simeon killed the remaining Amalekites who had escaped and were living in the hill country of Seir.
God measured out to the Amalekites what they intended for Israel. And what an ending it was! Remember that scoundrel named Haman who lived at the time of Esther. Haman was a descendant of Agag, the king of the Amalekites, whom Saul spared.
Haman hated all Jews and especially Mordecai the Jew. At a time when the Israelites were weak, Haman plotted to destroy them. Just when it looks like Haman's plot to destroy all the Jews is about to succeed, Queen Esther, Mordecai's cousin comes to rescue. The tables are turned and Haman is hanged on the seventy-five feet high gallows that he had made for Mordecai.
With Haman the Amalekites cease to exist! If it were not for God's Word, their memory would now be blotted out from under heaven. Much like the retelling of Holocaust, the Amalekites are not forgotten. But as a people they cease to exist, and that is what is meant here.
Let's consider the two statements made at the end of Exodus 17:14 and 17:16—
I will completely blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.
The LORD will be at war against the Amalekites from generation to generation.
For generations God battled against the Amalekites on behalf of His people and finally they were wiped out with the hanging of Haman. Likewise, God enters the war against the flesh on behalf of the Christian through the Holy Spirit, the Word of God and prayer.
How is God going to blot out the memory of the flesh from under heaven? 1 Corinthians 15:52 supplies the answer—
In a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.
1 Corinthians 15:42-44 explains the end of the flesh—
So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.
If the LORD took the church to heaven as it is now, without changing it, heaven would be just like this old earth because we would wreck the place with our old sinful natures.
There are three important things to remember.
First, God is going to blot out the memory of Amalek under heaven. In other words, God is going to get rid of our sinful nature.
Second, the LORD will never compromise with the sinful nature. He will war with the Amalek from generation to generation.
Third, the constant conflict of the Spirit and the sinful nature will always war against each other as long as we live in this body. It is by the Spirit of God, the Word of God, and prayer can we overcome the flesh.
Having crossed the Red Sea, the people faced crises-tests that came from the LORD and each were met by Him. The bitter water of Marah was made sweet, lack of food was supplied by manna from heaven, and water from the Smitten Rock at Horeb gush into the dry wadi at Rephidim. These three crises-tests picture our salvation in Christ. The battle with the Amalekites pictures the Christian walk—the war that takes place between our sinful nature and the Spirit in our life.
The ALTAR erected as a memorial to YAHWEH-NISSI was soon forgotten. The people were slow to learn that God is indispensable in the battles of life. After, about one year, at Mt. Sinai, Israel came to the edge of the Promised Land. Spies were sent into the land, and when they returned, there were divided opinions in their reports. Because of the evil report of the majority, God announced that all those twenty years and upward would die in the desert, expect Joshua and Caleb.
However, early the next morning the people insisted upon going into the land. Moses warned them that the Amalekites were there and that Israel would be defeated. Numbers 14:44-45 reports—
Nevertheless, in their presumption, they went up towards the high hill country, even though neither Moses nor the ark of the LORD's covenant moved from the camp. Then the Amalekites and Canaanites who lived in that hill country came down, attacked them, and beat them down all the way to Hormah.
THEY PRESUMED. They said, "We defeated them a year ago, and we can do it again." But no matter how hard they fought, they could not conquer the Amalekites this time. They were helpless before the enemy, simply because they were fighting in their own strength. YAHWEH-NISSI was not with them. The people had not learned an important lesson, namely, spiritual battles cannot be won with worldly weapons or in human strength.
Christ is our BANNER. Jesus, the Captain of our salvation is YAHWEH-NISSI. As we look to Him moment by moment, we are assured of the victory declared in the NT—
In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ . . . and God always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ (Romans 8:37; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 2:14).
Lest we forget Christ is the One who gives us the victory; He instituted a memorial of remembrance for us to observe.
The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."
In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
When you come to THE TABLE OF REMEMBRANCE to celebrate Christ's past victory at the Cross over the world, the flesh and the Devil; the present victories He gives you over these enemies; and His ultimate future victory over them when He comes again.


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It all started when we decided to get her to stop sucking her thumb. I don't know why. We had a reason before, but I don't remember it now. Life was so different back then.
If you've had a child who wanted to drop a nap before she was really ready to, you will intimately know the mind-shredding frustration of this transition.
"NO! This can't be happening!" I would scream into my fists before calmly walking over to the 3-year-old and asking her to go back to bed. "You've only been lying down for 10 minutes."
"But I'm not tired," she says.
Oh, yeah? Tell that to the 13 meltdowns you'll have between now and the time your father gets home. Please, please, get home…
I can't duct tape her down. I can only promise so many new toys. There is another child sleeping peacefully in their shared room, so "quiet time" isn't an option.
Cue the Mystery Mailman!
My amazing mother gave me the idea. She used it on me when I was young, because, as it turns out, getting out of bed runs in the family.
Get a shoe box. Let the child decorate it to her heart's desire. Repeat after me:
"OK! So this is a little mailbox just for you! Every time you go to sleep, like naps and bedtime, if you stay in bed the WHOLE TIME, the Mystery Mailman will come to leave you a treat! But, if you even get up once, he will know and he won't come to leave you a treat. We are trying it out today, and I'm so excited to see if you will earn a treat!"
Leave the mailbox in the front room, or somewhere outside the child's bedroom, with easy access and visibility so you — I MEAN, the MAILMAN — won't forget to give the treat after each nap/night.
Is it bribery? Maybe. But I feel better because it's the Mystery Mailman doing it, not me. We also only leave very small treats (one jelly bean, for example). There has only been one night where she got up, and that was to ask us to close the window, so I don't even think that counts. IT'S WORKING!
I have incredibly fond memories of waking up and running to the box to see if the Mystery Mailman had left me something. We are still using him for our daughter, but I'm not sure what we'll do when it's time to drop it. Some kind of phasing out and hiding the mailbox might work. But for now, I'm just happy that we have our naps back. I mean, ahem, HER naps back.
Has your child dropped a nap? Is he or she about to?? Let us know — what do YOU do?


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viki, 13 Jun 2017Received the flagship from sony today xz premium ....chrome. 5.5inch feels 5.8 or even bigger ... moreNothing special Haha really Samsung s8 has nothing special...just a big dumb screen
AnonD-219742, 13 Jun 2017Then you know what is the pathetic situation to sony in srilanka . No body buy sony in srilan... moreIm Srilankan and have many friends with Xperia devices lol..stop trolling get a life
To all Samsung and Sony fans out there. Try comparing these two flagships after one year of use. Then will you find which is the true flagship
AnonD-219742, 13 Jun 2017Then you know what is the pathetic situation to sony in srilanka . No body buy sony in srilan... moreLol who cares if Sony isn't a popular brand in your country? I mean it's not like it's a huge market for them.
And you're right, Sony's UI is much more closer to stock and has less "features", but at the same time it's way more snappy and is a lot easier to navigate around. Why do you think even the SD625 powered KeyONE outperforms the S8 sometimes (as seen in speed tests)? It's because of the bloat in Samsung's devices.
Harry, 13 Jun 2017Two reasons why I wlll not buy this handset, firstly, no FM Radio. Second, hybrid sim card slot.Your reasons not to buy this phone makes no sense, I mean who gives a damn about FM.
I'm gonna buy this mobile as fast as i can... bcz as far as i know this phone is going to beat every phones record...
Anonymous, 12 Jun 2017You have no idea about what you are talking, Sony profits far better with Playstation and Play... moreThen you know what is the pathetic situation to sony in srilanka . No body buy sony in srilankan .And sony software ui is nothing ,no features . Samsung ui is with full of features and it is a heavy ui. Samsung done it purposely cause most of us like samsung features. Now samsung features are copied by ios 11. You can check on youtube videos .And to tell you fraction of a speed does not take you to heaven & i dont buy a device to promote a brand name. I can see how desperate you are through out this comment section to convince sony is the best but it s not.
Anonymous, 12 Jun 2017Instead of getting opinions from a known Sony hater, I suggest you go check out the XZP from a... moreI have done.. unfortunately the store is so busy. no phone sounds goodie it lol.
I'm wondering about the loud speaker on calls, is it any good ? my iPhone 7 plus is rubbish at loud speaker calls
Received the flagship from sony today xz premium ....chrome. 5.5inch feels 5.8 or even bigger . nothing special instead of that super slow motion camera & 4K screen . i bought this phone because iam a sony fan . Guyz ....if u compaired this to samsung galaxy s8 if u r not a sony fan then go for samsung s8. its far better than this . even xz premium have a dual speakers sound is too low u can imagine such a poor sound from this flagship . s8 or other phones sound is far better. sound from headset is ok bt if u compaired again to s8, s8 simply wins over xzp. The Chrome color is awesome bt u have to clean it frequently becoz of finger print . Display super . slow motion camer great. xzp is difficult to hold bt s8 super . humm bt still i love sony...
Harry, 13 Jun 2017Two reasons why I wlll not buy this handset, firstly, no FM Radio. Second, hybrid sim card slot.Firstly, don't look for current flagship phones because all of them got no FM Radio. Secondly, if thats the case then don't come here, get a freaking mid ranger
Two reasons why I wlll not buy this handset, firstly, no FM Radio. Second, hybrid sim card slot.
AnonD-416007, 12 Jun 2017Guys don't be fooled with this piece of crap. I got it 24 hrs back and its acomplete loss of m... moreDude at least u got 960fps slow motion which is better than other smartphones with slow motion. WOAH, applications hanging? U gotaa be shittin me. This is the fastest processor currently and u say it hangs. The phone tear the pants, HAAHAHAH! What kind of pants u wearing? A 10 dollar pants? If thats the case I suggest u to not buy any smartphone because it "HANGS" and "TEARS" your pants. U should stay as a retarded guy who complains about phones and not be a smartphone user :)
The best 2017 phone. Hands down. It beats all phones with its smooth and faster UI. Also slow motion is superb.
AnonD-219742, 10 Jun 2017Please read this :https://www.google.lk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=/amp/kotaku.... moreThe OnePlus 3T is a great phone, I liked the capacitive buttons the most lol. Anyway, the camera was good during the day for outside pictures but I didn't bother taking low light pictures because they didn't come out as I would have liked. Front camera has high quality when you get a good shot with enough light.
Audio over headphones? very good!!!
Battery of the OP3T was alright, I expected more from that 3400mAh battery to be honest but dash charging was AMAZING so I couldn't even complain.The only issue I had with the phone was the auto brightness, I just felt it wasn't working as nice as my other devices.
The front camera of the XZ Premium is very good as well, it has superb autofocus and stabilization when recording video. As for the distortion, I can't see any.
AnonD-237370, 11 Jun 2017Just received my Xperiz XZP yesterday, it's a perfect phone but the white color is bit differe... moreNO
AnonD-219742, 10 Jun 2017I read the article. But it doesn't make any difference. Still you didn't get me. I want expres... moreIt came with a pre order gift, sony XB-20 wireless speaker. The wireless is outstanding, I put the volume at 50% because the speaker is LOUD and the quality is SUPER!
The sound from the dual speakers on the phone is CLEAR but at max volume, it is not as loud as I would have expected it to be. The speakers on my old iPhone 7 plus were louder at max volume but the ones on this phone are CLEARER.
Guys don't be fooled with this piece of crap. I got it 24 hrs back and its acomplete loss of money. I offer it online 200 bucks lower than original price. I am serious. I love sony but it can't stop disappiting it's fans. Slow motion is overrated as video resolution is so poor 720fps. All applications are hanging a lot. It's bulky shape and sharp corners can damage the pants when you put it in your pocket. I have got all z and x series and this one is the worst.
I just got my brand new xzp a few hours ago and the first impression is very positive the phone is very fast faster then my s8 which i use as back up the xzp is actually quite esay to handle with one hand the first thing i did i deactived that swiftkeyboard and instead of that i downloaded the international xperia keyboard which is miles ahead and it is a joy to text messages with that keyboard the not so good thing is when i open the the package there was only the phone inside and and charging cable and adapter and that and some userguide the good thing is it there was a fastcharger in the retailbox it charged in 20 minutes abit over 40 % that is alrigth but anyway the xzp is an overall excellent phone this is so far the best phone to date from sony
AnonD-112130, 12 Jun 2017THANKS
avoid this thenInstead of getting opinions from a known Sony hater, I suggest you go check out the XZP from a local store near your place and take a decision yourself.
However, I can assure you that there's no weird "scratchy" noises from the XZP's speakers. Sound is very clear but as usual with Sony's flagships, it's not much loud.
AnonD-647328, 12 Jun 2017Speaker volume is below average and has a scratchy, tinny sound. Its unlikely that Sony will i... moreThe Xperia XZ Premium and Samsung S8+ have almost the volume score in gsmarena review, and the ringtone score both are same 71db, but you only giving wrong information to misleading people.
here is the link for you to compare:
if you love super loud audio choose Xperia XA1 Ultra, if not dont trolling here or try to misleading people.


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1 baking potato.
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In a large piece of foil place chicken breast in foil and season to taste.
Pour 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire or A-1 over the chicken.
Wash and scrub potato. You can leave the skin on or peel it. Add 1 cup of green beans or whatever vegetable in next. Wrap tightly and place right on oven rack.
Cook in 300°F oven for about 2 hours or until potato is done.
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POLICE have seized cocaine worth £2m in a major drug swoop.
Police recovered nearly 42lb of the drug in Bexleyheath, Kent, on Wednesday.
Two men were arrested and were being questioned. A further 40lb of cocaine was later discovered in London. A National Crime Squad spokesman said the operation represented a major seizure of a Class A drug.
A MOTHER-OF-THREE was "humiliated" when a supermarket assistant told her that her bikini top was inappropriate for shopping.
Elizabeth Webster, 43, went into Tesco wearing shorts and a bikini top and was standing at the fruit counter when she was told she should cover up in future.
Mrs Webster, of Ruskington, Lincs, said "I was speechless. I was totally humiliated."
THE husband of a woman who was jailed for poisoning an eight-year-old girl with salt insisted yesterday she was innocent.
Susan Hamilton, 39, from Edinburgh, was sent to prison for four years for leaving the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, with permanent brain damage.
But her husband Neil, speaking for the first time about the outcome of the case, said, "I have no doubts about my wife's innocence in all this."
COMEDIAN Alexei Sayle apologised yesterday after making "offensive" comments about the 1989 Hillsborough football disaster in which 96 died.
The former Young Ones star was promoting his new novel at the Edinburgh International Book Festival when he
said, "The sentimentality in Liverpool is compounded by both Heysel and Hillsborough, you know. "
AN Iron Age British coin-die used to create the design on gold coins more than 2000 years ago has been found in Britain for only the second time.
A teenager found the relic at an undisclosed site near to Alton, Hampshire, earlier this year.
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I don't think it needs to be tied up with Maven at all, but it seems to have been done that way for ease of development (which I cannot argue with - it does make it much easier). It seems that the old Ant build files are still pretty much intact in the Torque Maven plugin (ie. It hasn't been 'Mavenized') - but I haven't actually done it that way for a long time. I would be happy to write the tutorial using Maven with side panels that show how to use Ant instead if someone would be willing to test it pretty throughly. Heh, heh - you've now been added to that list of people :). -----Original Message----- From: Bill Leng [mailto:email@example.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 2:43 PM To: Apache Torque Users List Subject: Re: (frustrated torque first timer) Please update the Tutorial This is a very very good idea. To add to it, I have been a Torque user for some time. However, I always uses Torque standalone. Now, Torque seems tied up with maven. Is this really necessary? It definitely increase the learning curve of new users and limit the spread of Torque. Since your guys are trying to update the tutorial, can your guys clear things up? thanks Bill --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: email@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Coat Closet Organizer
Cluttered entryways, closets, and storage spaces often feel smaller than they really are. These ingenious organizing tricks will help you use even the narrowest of spaces efficiently.
Take storage to new levels by adding shelves below a row of jackets.
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Hallway Office Nook
Make the most of a dead-end hallway by creating a charming corner for your home office, freeing up space in other areas of your home.
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Rollout Entryway Bins
Are your hall closets too small to contain your family's belongings? These store-bought bins, tall enough to hold a pair of boots upright, were outfitted with casters (available at hardware stores and home centers), then placed beneath a simple wall-mounted half bench in an entryway. Extra gear can be placed inside, then quickly slid out of sight, so the space looks neat in an instant.
Make more space in your linen closet by learning how to fold your fitted sheets correctly so they lie flat. (Hint: It does not involve rolling the sheet into a big ball!)
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Garage Organizer
Inexpensive brass brackets and bamboo rods are an easy way to take advantage of the unused space between the studs in your garden shed or garage.
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These shelves are positioned to fit the closet's contents, with little wasted space in between. The two center shelves accommodate stacks of folded clothing. On top, a small shelf holds collapsible bags, while the lowest shelf is designated for laundry.
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Vertical Space
The backs of doors are handy spots often overlooked -- industrial Velcro fasteners can support mirrors up to 100 pounds, as well as valet hooks to hang extra clothing.
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A Catchall for the Front Hall
The little odds and ends you unload as you enter the house can add up to a big mess on entryway tables. Conquer the clutter with a hanging plastic organizer that serves as a catchall for everything from keys to sunglasses.
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Think High, Low, and In Between
Floor-level space and top shelves can hold canvas boxes and bins for out-of-season clothing and shoes. Keep totes and handbags in sight but out of the way on the high shelf. To ensure that no space is wasted, you can even install a shelf above lower hanging rods to hold trays for scarves and gloves.
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Made for Hanging
Homemade hangers preserve the shape of tall boots and maximize space. They're created by replacing the knobs on cedar boot trees with large cup hooks, which are screwed into the tops. The trees and boots then hang from a cafe-curtain rod.
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Many things can be done for a man to be able to be different, look stylish and make fashion statements. Sporting accessories and wearing different types of clothing are some of the things men do to be able to look fashionable. There are also other things that men do these days among which growing a beard seems to be the most trendy one. Growing a beard is not as simple as it may sound to many people. This is because there has to be adequate time spent on the facial hair so as to make it look stylish. There are also products that one can use which are available in the market which can be used to groom and make the beard look as stylish as you want it to.
How to choose the best beard comb with ease?
One of the main things that one has to have in their dressing room is a beard comb. Many people wonder how to choose the best beard comb for them as there are many types that are available in the market. There are types which are used for rough hair and there are types that are used for curly or soft hair. There are also other types which are used for short hair and some types which are available for long beards. However, the best thing one can do is to assess the type of facial hair that they have and then choose a beard comb accordingly.
In case you are not clear about how to choose the best beard comb there is always help available on the internet. There are many websites which are dedicated to men and beards which is something you can look at. These websites can give you a clear idea on the type of comb that you would have to choose for the type of facial hair that you have.


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6 Alpha to Provide UXO Survey and Risk Management Advice for TenneT
6 Alpha Associates, the strategic advisor for managing high risk offshore initiatives, has signed a long-term framework contract with TenneT, the European grid operator responsible for connecting offshore wind projects to the German electricity network.
The agreement will see 6 Alpha Associates provide complex survey and risk management advice for unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk in the marine environment, working with TenneT on over 30 new grid connections over the next 10 years.
As offshore wind and cabling projects begin to proliferate in European waters, a legacy of unexploded WWII sea mines, munitions dumps and former military testing sites poses a significant threat, both to the successful and timely delivery of these developments and to the safety of the workers and contractors operating offshore.
In light of costly UXO-related delays on a number of high-profile offshore wind projects across Europe, there is a clear and growing need for project developers and investors not only to come to terms with the nature of this risk but also to manage them in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner.
The agreement will not only see 6 Alpha assess UXO risks for all of TenneT's on-going cable installation projects but the company will also develop pragmatic risk mitigation measures including designing UXO specific geophysical survey along key cable transmission routes and ensuring that they are accompanied by UXO sign-off certificates, warranting that prospective risks have been reduced to As Low As Reasonable Practicable (ALARP).
"We're regularly reminded, during the course of offshore wind construction, of the sheer size and scale of the UXO challenge," said Simon Cooke, Managing Director, 6 Alpha Associates.
"Indeed, if this is not managed correctly, the costs of dealing with UXO can escalate rapidly, as we've already seen on some early-stage UK and European projects. Retaining the right expertise at the early stage of a project, ensures that the risk can be reduced ALARP, thereby bringing down the potential for costly delays later in the project. Not only does this help manage and ultimately, reduce, costs for the industry, it also ensures that developers and grid operators are operating well within their health and safety legal requirements."
Martin Petzold, Project Manager for offshore cable installation, TenneT, added, "Having worked with 6 Alpha Associates on a number of projects over the past 18 months, we have clearly seen the value added by the firm to our operations – not only in terms of project safety but also in terms of de-risking our project schedules and generating Principal Contractor confidence. We look forwards to progressing our future projects with 6 Alpha as key partner."
6 Alpha Associates has provided specialist risk consultancy services for 75% of the UK's Round 3 offshore wind projects, four of five French offshore renewable energy projects and a number of further developments in Dutch and German waters.
In 2014, the firm, which also provides UXO consultancy services for the onshore construction industry, was selected to co-author the CIRIA guide on offshore UXO risk management.


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IDX/RETS Sites
IDX and RETS are real estate property searches that allow the general public to search listings directly on the realtor site.
Cuts out on unnecessary work if the prospective leads can do their own broswing through thousands of homes.
Helps to speed up the sells and buying process.
Buyers have more insight into properties
Realtors still have more insight into MLS information.
Customer relationship management (CRM) is an approach to managing a company's interaction with current and potential future customers.
View a video on Agent CRM for Prospective Leads
View a video on Prospective Leads CRM
To save a property the lead simply clicks on Save Property located on the listings and detailed property pages. On the screenshot below the yellow highlighted area is where they Save and the orange highlighted area is shows them that they have already saved that property. You may also view the video below this post.
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To save a Search, the lead would enter a name for the search such as the city and waterfront property (Naples, Gulfview) anything that will make it easy to recognize for them.
Save Search:
View a video on how to save properties and searches.
Landing Pages
A landing page is a webpage that allows you to capture visitor's information through a capture form – also known as a conversion form.
Landing pages should target a niche audience such as email campaigns, e-book you have published, paid per click promotion or even a You Tube video you have posted.
The landing page should always offer a win-win situation, in order to get the visitors, contact information such as an email address, you should offer something in return. Offers can include a discount, free consultation, white paper, access to a video, or even a free e-book download. Information and details should be provided about what the potential lead will receive for free to convince them to provide their contact information.
There are many pathways to finding a landing page, in addition to search engines other ways include email, social media, PPC, direct traffic all referral, links from your website, links in print or other marketing channels.
Drip email allows you to set your website user interaction on auto. You can send out an email based on a user action such as filling out a form or a time setting such as tutorials. This requires you think ahead and map out your sales approach as leads come your way. But, don't worry, you can always adjust as the data comes in to fine tune your approach.
Drip mail campaigns are normally started by placing a form on a landing page or any other call to action area of your landing page. Most businesses offer something in return for a potential clients info, such as an e-book, white paper, access to a private part of a website, free quote or even a video. Lead Landing Pages offer numerous email addon to make it easy to connect with your favorite email program. Contact us to let us know what email program you use and we will set it.
Tracking is achieved by recording a users IP and pages visited, similar to google analytical. When a user fills out a form that info is tied to the IP and you now have a lead with past activity recorded. Once you have a lead you can start to nurture it along your sales steps.
Yes! Just let us know which domain names you want to use.
Web Sites
Yes, you can. We will even move it over for you.
No worries, your site is yours and we can pack it up for you to move. You will be responsible for any plugin licenses we were maintaining and you will have to do your own upgrades and security along with purchasing your own SSL certificate.


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Sorry, not todayFrom: The Australian Prime Minister
My Dear Dr Alatas,
May I thank you, on behalf of the Australian people, for your country's most kind declaration of war, received in my office at 8pm last night. With sincere regret, I must decline your invitation to fight. If you could delay your invasion of our northern coastline until, say, 2015, I'm sure we'd be able to give you a terrific scrap. But at the moment I doubt we could even field a team.
Our F-111s are grounded again, and, because of their age (ours have the gearshift on the steering column, and those indicators that flip out of the door pillars), spare parts are available only at wrecking yards and swap meets. Also, we just can't seem to get them to run properly on unleaded. The Chinooks in Townsville are grounded, too. Losing the choppers is bad news as our fixed-wing capacity in the north is presently in tatters. Why? A slight kerfuffle over my good friend Warren Entsch's concreting business has left our RAAF base at Weipa short of a number of desirable features - like a runway.
Our Defence Minister, Mr Moore, sends his apologies, but insists that a war is presently out of the question as we don't have a Defence Secretary. Well we have one, but he's currently trying to wrestle Mr Moore to death in the Federal Court, for wrongful dismissal. It would be a little unfair on Mr Moore to begin a war while nobody in the Defence Department will speak to him.
You will probably know that the Chief of Navy isn't getting a new contract either but, even if he was, I could not possibly commit our senior service to any conflict. Our two Collins submarines, Drowning and Waving, have just returned from sea trials off Fiji to assess their design targets of silence and stealth. Every time they went into reverse, normal conversation became impossible across most of Chile and Peru. It is also disheartening that Drowning ran aground, especially as this mishap somehow snapped off her periscope. Think about it!
Not that we have enough submariners to man the boats anyway. Attracting career sailors to our modern professional navy has not been helped by recent revelations on prime time television that recruits are routinely stripped naked, smeared with food scraps and excrement, and flogged on the buttocks. I take no comfort from the flood of applications this publicity drew from Tasmania.
The army is still the bulwark of Australia's security, but even there things are difficult. Changes following the Women In Combat report, and same-sex relationship rulings, have, in my opinion compromised our flexibility. For example, both the First Heavy Armoured (Dykes With Pykes) and the Gay Fusiliers (The Queens Light Foot) refuse to fight for a fortnight either side of the Sydney Mardi Gras.
Other soldiers are insisting, these days, on owning the conflict and have begun to enrol in regular workshops to manage their aggression. High Court rulings may also mean, with no offence Dr Alatas, that we cannot engage in a battle against a racially-selected enemy force. Can you recruit a sprinkling of Europeans next time? By all means take as many of ours as you want.
It is a good indication of the quality of our Defence Intelligence Organisation that I am unable to send this transmission in code. The code books were stolen by an unstable, steroid abuser, Jean-Phillippe Wispelaere, shrewdly recruited by the DIO, and entrusted with most of our defence secrets. So now we don't have any. Mr Wispelaere sold them all in Bangkok. If you have any secrets you don't need any more, we would be most grateful for them. I should have the code books back soon. Christies are auctioning them in Havana next week. In the meantime, DIO suggests we do the old a=b, b=c, c=d code. They swear by it.
I know our refusal will be a considerable disappointment to you, but can I suggest that you consider invading New Zealand instead? Their only significant defence capability lies with their two Anzac-class frigates, Mulk and Lemb. I have no doubt you'll cream them, and I should know. They were both built in Australia.
Best wishes,
John Howard
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Executive in Residence Feb. 8-11 University of Alberta
I am pleased to be on board with Dean Joseph Doucet's U of A's
Alberta School of Business from Feb. 8 to 11. I will be giving lectures, a couple of dinner keynotes and visiting with students and faculty.
I'm very much looking forward to this opportunity, and will be staying on campus for most of that week.
My topics include: white collar crime and ethics, energy, future tech and entrepreneurship.


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Non-Disclosure Agreements
Advocating for the Rights of Plano and Frisco Employees and Employers
Workers in key positions are generally privy to confidential information, disclosure of which could severely harm the business's ability to remain competitive and viable. Non-disclosure agreements – also called confidentiality agreements – prohibit workers from sharing confidential and proprietary information about the company. A non-disclosure agreement may also be mutual — such as between an independent contractor and a client — when both parties exchange proprietary data in order to effectively conduct business.
Albin Roach assists Plano and Frisco businesses in drafting solid confidential agreements and, when necessary, hold workers accountable for violations. Our employment lawyers also represent workers who have been wrongfully accused of breaching a non-disclosure contract.
Protecting Business Secrets
Once a secret is revealed, it is no longer a secret and no longer valuable to you. The release of trade secrets can irreparably damage a company. Albin Roach urges you to consider whether you are fully protected by your non-disclosure agreements. We prepare contractual clauses that preserve your company's secrets, such as:
- Unique processes, methods, techniques, formulae, recipes and operations
- Intellectual property, including patent and copyright information
- Research and development
- Projects in the pipeline
- Customer and vendor lists and contact information
- Price lists and expense sheets
- Financial matters, including investments and stock portfolios
- Accounting, including accounts receivables and balance sheets
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Technology, such as computer programs and hardware
- Internal communications
In addition to drafting an effective non-disclosure contract, our Plano and Frisco employment attorneys can also review your current systems and policies and correct security gaps that could expose your business to harmful disclosure. By incorporating fundamental risk management methods from the beginning, you can avoid costly, time-consuming litigation and the possibility of irreparable damage arising from unintended data disclosure.
Trade Secret Litigation
If your competitor or the general public gains access to classified business information, your business may suffer substantial damage, especially if your business is built around the proprietary information. Tech companies, restaurants, manufacturing, stock trading, pharmaceutical sales and other industries rely on keeping data in-house in order to remain competitive. In some businesses, such as law and medicine, your company may be held liable for release of confidential information about your clients or patients.
Although you cannot restore the secret status of information after its release, you can mitigate damages and recover the losses caused by disclosure of proprietary information. Our lawyers take immediate action that might include:
- Sending a cease and desist letter to the employee or contractor who wrongfully disclosed the information
- Obtaining an injunction from the court forbidding the worker from further disclosure of confidential information
- Seeking injunctive relief against your competitor from acting on proprietary information
- Filing a lawsuit to recover monetary damages resulting from the unlawful disclosure
Protect Your Business with Solid Non-Disclosure Agreements and Strategic Risk Management Policies
To avoid disclosure of confidential information, consult with Albin Roach about drafting an effective non-disclosure agreement. Call our employment law firm at 214-423-5100 or contact us online to discuss your case with experienced employment lawyers in Plano and Frisco.


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Interior design isn't typically about starting from scratch. Often, clients have a budget that limits what you can do. In other situations, like this one, the client collected art and we wanted to include it in a thoughtful way.
To feature their art work, we kept white walls throughout most of the public space. They were comfortable with a pop of color so we added an orange, Italian wool for the sofa, and included various colorful throw pillows and rugs throughout. In the dining room, we installed a stark white, twig chandelier. They loved the touch of "nature" that offered a softness to the hard lines and angles.
The family room was long and narrow with a 72" TV so an elongated leather sectional was the perfect choice for a family of seven and two dogs.


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2014 & Newer Nissan Car Service Intervals
At Gwinnett Place Nissan, one of our biggest goals is to help our customers keep their cars, trucks and SUVs running at their optimal levels. That's why we've come up with a detailed Nissan service intervals plan that we highly recommend following. This list will let you know what specific items will require servicing when your vehicle hits a certain amount of miles on its odometer.
From oil changes and air filter replacements to transmission flushes and brake repair, we do it all at our Duluth, Georgia car dealership. Here, you can count on our team of highly-trained technicians to take great care of you and your car. Schedule your service appointment today, and let us handle all your vehicle needs. We look forward to seeing you!


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Entry requirements
UK Honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in any subject. If you do not have the typical academic entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant work experience and/or credits from recognised professional bodies, you may be eligible to enter this course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Available in London and Glasgow.
Capable professionals with skills in commercial management and quantity surveying are always in high demand in the construction industry. With these valuable skills, you'll play an essential role in managing costs for construction projects in the UK and overseas.
GCU's MSc Quantity Surveying is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The programme is available at both the London and Glasgow campuses for full-time, part-time and distance learning.
The curriculum is practical and career-focused, making you a more competitive candidate for leadership roles in construction.
Expand your frame of reference and your understanding of construction economics and project management
Explore topics like risk and value management, quantification and costing of work, financial management and construction economics
Investigate sustainable design and construction
Learn how to handle construction contracts and disputes
Connect your expertise to the real world with industrial case studies
Complete a dissertation to integrate your knowledge and develop subject expertise
As the University for the Common Good, GCU's community emphasises real ways to make a positive impact. We work hard to excel at what we do so we can drive change in our communities and in our world. We're doers and builders. We hope when you graduate, you'll take that spirit with you, no matter where you go.
As a construction professional, you'll help build cities, businesses and homes; you also have the power to build the common good.
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IELTS score with an overall score of 6.0 with no single element below 5.5; or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements, you may be eligible for the English for University Study programme.
International students who do not meet the academic requirements may be eligible for the International Graduate Diploma programme. Successful completion of this INTO course with the required grades means guaranteed conditional offer of a place on the degree programme at Glasgow Caledonian University.
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Monkey GO Happy Ninja Hunt 2. Find 30 ninja monkeys in each stage and unlock the secret box to make the Monkey GO Happy! Tap on objects and locations on the screen. Drag items to specific spots to complete puzzles. This game is one of the puzzle games at Round Games.
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Familiar face takes on new job
n engineer who played a key role in developing and rationalising Victorian water authorities in the 1990s has returned to chair the group managing the controversial Connections project.
The $2 billion irrigation upgrade, formerly known as Foodbowl Modernisation, is implementing new technology and rebuilding channels around thousands of rural properties in northern Victoria.
The project, overseen by Goulburn-Murray Water, almost stalled several years ago and had to get a major reboot from the Victorian Government to get it back on track.
Former Goulburn Valley Water technical services director Peter McManamon has been appointed chair of the project control group, following the departure of inaugural chair Mike Walsh.
It's his job to deliver the project on time and on budget.
Mr McManamon, 63, has read something of the history of the project and is not fazed by the challenge in working towards the 2020 completion date.
He said he had managed difficult projects, knew something about working in rural areas and still had some good contacts in the industry.
''I like a challenge,'' Mr McManamon said.
''Before I took this on, I looked at it. It has 'good bones'. It was starting to recover.
''It's not like taking over a basket case. It was on the mend, had good prospects going forward and we could over-deliver on the outcomes.''
Mr McManamon was working in Queensland when former chair Mike Walsh contacted him.
''Mike had plans to move on and he rang me and told me he was going. He said, 'Do you know anyone interested?'
''I thought it was something I could add value to.
''It was an interesting project for me. It was a great region to live in. I have friends here. It's still very close to my heart.''
He will be reporting to both the Goulburn-Murray Water board and Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville, and said he was comfortable with the arrangement.
He doesn' tseea 'two masters' problem.
''When you run a project like this and the PCG, you have to run it as a project, not necessarily as a bureaucracy; that sort of reporting line makes sense, we know we have to fit within a G-MW strategy and a state government strategy.
''In Queensland I reported to two ministers.''
The project control group includes Pat McNamara representing G-MW, Richard Anderson from the VFF and senior bureaucrat Campbell Fitzpatrick.
Mr McManamon is confident of meeting the 2020 completion date and will be doing his best to finish early.
He had almost retired Connections Project Control Group's new chair Peter McManamon is no stranger to the Goulburn Valley. after a hectic five years on a Queensland project.
He worked for Goulburn Valley Water between 1990 and 1999 when the former Shepparton Water Board was changing from a single city water authority into a regional body.
GV Water eventually enveloped a large number of smaller towns, upgrading treatment plants and introducing efficiencies, tackling historical issues and transforming water and waste in northern Victoria from Wallan to the Murray River.
He had the opportunity of working with former GV Water chief executive officer Laurie Gleeson, who had a reputation for driving more efficient authorities.
Mr McManamon recalls learning a strong work ethic, persistence, listening to people and getting an outcome for your business or organisation.
''He loved his staff and looked after his people. He was super passionate; managed his own business effectively and wanted to give the best for the Goulburn Valley.''
After GV Water, Mr McManamon went to Grampians Water in his first role as chief executive officer.
''It was said to be among the worst performing authorities in Victoria and I thought, 'I couldn' tdo worse!','' he recalled.
Part of his role was supervising the Wimmera Mallee pipeline construction, which was crucial for many farmers and residents, and was a 10-year program delivered in five years.
''We had to merge two businesses there and so ended up managing a rural and urban business.''
After Horsham he moved to Queensland, where the south-east region was grappling with drought and there was a multi-billion dollar attempt to bolster the water supplies.
He set up a special purpose body, Link Water Projects, constructing about $4 billion of infrastructure over about four years.
After constructing the project it transitioned into a statutory authority to manage bulk water delivery for the region.


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Update on Change the World Wednesday
Last week, Reduced Footprints challenged us to Close the Loop by not only recycling, but buying recycled products.
This is something I've been meaning to pay more attention about for ages.
I admit, when it comes to toilet paper, I tend to go for the product I like, rather than its recycled counterpart (having kids kinda changes things 'down there' for ever and comfort is paramount!).This week, however, with all eyes on the challenge I found something wonderful in my Health food shop.
Not only did I find 'Eco Leaf' 100% recycled paper, but I was delighted to see it came in compostable wrap, rather than polythene.
This means, if the wrapping is as good as it says, I can compost the wrap and the cardboard inner tube afterwards at home; which makes it a truly sustainable product!
After the challenge to stop using Kitchen Towel, I hardly buy any of that. I still have some left from many months ago, but when I need to replace it, I will be looking for the Eco Leaf brand to see if they make kitchen towel as well.
I tend to buy recycled printer paper and notebooks where possible anyway; so that's most of my paper products accounted for.
Next on my list will be aluminium foil. I don't buy much, but I do use it in preference to clingfilm and I line a couple of baking sheets with it as well. Unfortunately I've never seen that locally, so it means I will need to buy in bulk from a food co-op, which doesn't really excite me. I use so little of it, it will be hanging around for years.
But as I recycle foil, I need to close the loop, as Reduced Footprints reminds me, so I'll do what I can.
How about you – do you recycle products and ensure you close the loop by purchasing recycled items?
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4 November, 2016
ExxonMobil and partners say discovery of deeper pay zone with Liza 3 well pushes resources over 1 billion barrels
4 Nov 2016 01:00 GMT Updated 3 Nov 2016 02:18 GMT
PARTNERS in the massive Liza oil discovery off Guyana may increase their estimates for the resource potential of the field after successful exploration of a new, deeper pay zone in the Liza 3 appraisal well.
The Liza 3 well hit around 200 feet of net pay "in the same high-quality reservoirs" as the first two Liza wells, according to block partner Hess.
The drillship Stena Carron drilled Liza 3 to a total depth of 18,100 feet in 6000 feet of water about 4.3 kilometres from the Liza 1 discovery.
Operator ExxonMobil deepened and sidetracked the well to test the potential of a deeper formation that had not been tested yet in either of the two previous Liza probes, ExxonMobil secretary Jeff Woodbury said.
"On the Liza 3 well, we did go ahead and deepen it — we were targeting a higher-risk deeper interval that had not previously been penetrated on the block," Woodbury said.
"What I would share with you is that the results were positive, and it does support the presence of oil-bearing sands deeper in the section."
Woodbury also said the supermajor had found the oil-water contact in the deeper sands, which should help the partners understand the reservoir better ahead of any full field development.
ExxonMobil now believes Liza holds more than 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent of recoverable resources, up from a previous estimate of 800 million to 1.4 billion boe. Hess officials said they believe Liza's recoverable reserves to be in the "upper end" of the range as well.
"It has given us confidence in terms of areal extent, the reservoir quality and thus our communication that we believe we're in excess of 1 billion barrels now," Woodbury told investors. The Stena Carron will now move about 16 kilometres to the north-west to spud the Payara wildcat.
"It is a similar reservoir section to Liza — also a stratigraphic trap," Woodbury said.
The partners do not plan further exploration drilling on Liza at this point, Woodbury said, and the 2017 drilling campaign will focus on exploration work.
Current plans call for Exxon-Mobil to bring Liza into development via a 100,000 barrels per day floating production, storage and offloading unit beginning in 2020.
Source: http://www.upstreamonline.com/hardcopy/1187307/liza-estimates-growing-following-new-appraisal