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Debra Fileta
Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, relationship expert, national speaker, and the author of True Love Dates, Choosing Marriage, and Love in Every Season. Debra is also the creator of the popular relationship advice blog, www.TrueLoveDates.com as well as the Love + Relationships Podcast, reaching millions of people with…
Ellen Graf-Martin
Ellen Graf-Martin started her marketing career in 2000, hosting global mission leaders for the launch of the internationally-acclaimed, Operation World. In 2008 at the height of a national recession she opened Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Since then, she's enjoyed the privilege of launching countless brands, films, books, and working with several…
Sue Wigston
Sue is committed to making an impact in all she does. She is currently the CEO of Givesome, a digital, mobile, web-based platform that lets donors see the difference they make when they give. She is also the EVP of Strategic Growth at Eagle's Flight, a company committed to changing…
Art Kung
Art has been serving as a Campus Chaplain with University Campus Ministries (UCM) in Calgary for over 15 years, currently with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). UCM's mission statement goals are to be "Relationally mentoring and equipping university students as they serve Jesus on their campuses in their…
Chris Chase
Chris Chase is a husband, father of two, avid shoe collector and is currently the lead pastor of the Newmarket Parish of The Meeting House. With over 18 years of ministry experience, Chris has been privileged to lead and teach in diverse settings across Canada, aiming to make much of…
Tryphena Perumalla-Gagnon
Tryphena grew up as a second generation immigrant in Toronto, where she was surrounded by good food and people from every walk of life. It's no surprise that people feeling known and loved is the ethos by which she desires to live her life today. That life has changed a…
Esther Lysakovsky
Esther is a Senior Advisor with Alpha Canada and is a life-long learner with a passion to know Christ and to make Him known. In addition to her full-time work in both the not-for-profit industry and as an entrepreneur, she has always had a deep love for the local church,…
Dr. Merry C. Lin
Dr. Merry C. Lin is a psychologist, podcaster, and speaker with over 25 years of clinical expertise. A wise counsellor and respected speaker, she can be heard on her popular podcast, The Fully Lived Life, with her friend, Coach Gillian, where they speak about life, love and purpose through the lens…
Matt Vincent
Matt stepped into church leadership somewhat reluctantly in 2002, but has always strived to follow the invitation of Jesus. This had led to many wild adventures and new opportunities. Most recently, Matt stepped away from his role with The Meeting House (a large multi-site church in the GTA) to plant…
Cheryl Nembhard
Co-Host, Segment Contributor "Love Decoded"
Speaker, author, and Social Justice advocate Cheryl, will share her passion in exploring and tackling Social Justice Issues in Today's Society and the Role of Christians beyond the Church.
Joanna la Fleur
Co-Host, Segment Contributor "Good Word"
Speaker, podcaster, and communications consultant, Joanna will share biblical teachings relevant in today's times, as we discuss topics that challenge and encourage us.
Brooke Nicholls
Co-Host, Segment Contributor "Song + Story"
Brooke Nicholls is a Worship Leader and Songwriter from Toronto, Canada, where she serves as a Staff Worship Leader at a multi-site Church called Sanctus. When she's not at her home Church, she's leading worship at different Churches and Ministries across Canada and beyond. Brooke has been named the Female…
Jo Saxton
Segment Contributor "Ready to Rise"
Host Melinda sits down with Author, Leadership Coach & Speaker, Jo Saxton every month to tackle real-life issues—from harassment and sexism to self-doubt and loneliness—that can discourage and derail women from leading in the areas God has called them to. With insights from her own journey and powerful biblical examples, Jo offers practical advice to empower and equip women to transform their communities.
Addison Bevere
Segment Contributor "Becoming More Than Christians"
Author & Speaker Addison Bevere helps us discover who God created us to be and awaken to the life we were meant to know. Using Scripture and stories from his own experience, Addison Bevere makes a compelling case that the life you desire is found in the mystery of this sacred identity, of being a SAINT.
Angie Peters
Segment Contributor "Bystanders, No More!"
Poverty is not a statistic, it's a human experience. When we say that we can't end poverty we are saying that there is nothing that we can do to help women, children, immigrants and minorities experience justice. One person can't end poverty, but together we can! The Good News is, we can stop being a BYSTANDER and we can choose to do ONE THING that is a part of the solution! Angie will guide us each month toward a practical solution that we ALL can participate in to end poverty!
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Segment Contributor "Identity, Cultural Agility and Mentorship"
Frances is a second-generation Korean-Canadian who serves as Director of Envision (envisioncanada.org), a start-up initiative focused on emerging leaders within the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada. Prior to Envision, she served on the pastoral staff of her local church leading Pastoral Care and Administration and has also worked in…


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A plan by state lawmakers to require public hearings when health insurers raise rates drew cheers from consumer advocates and small businesses Thursday.
For 85 years CR has worked for laws and policies that put consumers first. Learn more about CR's work with policymakers, companies, and consumers to help build a fair and just marketplace at TrustCR.org


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EuroBasket's main event today – France vs. Spain for a berth in the 2016 Rio Olympics – comes later in the afternoon. Serbia and Lithuania will meet tomorrow with the same prize on the line.
In the meantime, Greece and Italy continued their pursuit of Olympic bids with victories today.
Greece beat Latvia, 97-90. Italy beat Czech Republic, 85-70.
The wins guarantee Greece and Italy will be among 18 teams vying for three Olympic spots at next year's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. The France-Spain and Serbia-Lithuania losers will also reach the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.
Latvia and Czech Republic will play tomorrow for the fifth and final guaranteed berth in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament from EuroBasket.
Italy (Andrea Bargnani, Danilo Gallinari and Marco Belinelli) definitely has the talent to win a Qualifying Tournament and reach the Olympics. So does Greece, especially if Giannis Antetokounmpo makes major strides this season.
Really, both teams were good enough to finish top two in EuroBasket this year and secure a 2016 Olympic appearance. They might be kicking themselves about the missed opportunity, but at least they'll have another chance next summer.


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Following our last post about virtual engagement, here are our tips to add some vavavoom to your Zoom. Whether you're running a workshop, leading a training event or getting the team together for a social…
- Get the tech right
Before you start, check the technology. Do you have a good broadband connection? You'll need both a fast upload and download speed if you plan to share films, for example. Ask a colleague to let you know what you look and sound like. You may need to upgrade your camera or microphone.
- Look good
There are some simple things you can do to improve how you look online. Make sure a light or window is facing you, rather than behind you, otherwise you may appear as a silhouette. Better yet, invest in a selfie light to brighten your face on-screen.
Consider your backdrop, make it professional and appropriate, take the time to find the right space or upload a virtual one. Create and share a branded backdrop or use a photo of the office you used to share. It will save you having to tidy up at home and help to bring you all together as a team.
- Be time appropriate
Design your session so it's broken up by lots of opportunities to engage with people. Create a series of micro-learning bursts and use break out rooms, polls, questions and discussion prompts. There are plenty of apps that you can use to help you do this.
Be practised and prepared. Know the design of your meeting inside out, exactly how to share material and stick to the timings. Make sure a colleague has your presentation and can take over if you lose your connection!
- Consider your employees' wellbeing
Have your team been online all morning? Have they had a break? Are they really present? Include a 'wellbeing moment' at the start of each sessions where you check in with your team, see how they are and remind them to switch off distractions, close documents etc.
Encourage everyone to turn their video on. Eye contact is one of the most powerful ways to feel recognised, understood and validated.
- Perform!
As the presenter, make sure you look and feel the part. You need to be energised and enthusiastic. You're a small square on a computer screen so you need to think about how you are coming across.
You will need to be bigger in your performance and easy to watch, so try raising your laptop up (a pile of books will work) and delivering the session standing up! If you need a quick confidence or energy boost, consider a 'Power Pose' before you jump on screen. Give yourself a 1,2,3 and jump into a strong superhero stance that projects you into the mental space required to motivate and engage people.
Want to see all of this in action?
Register for the next in our series of Virtual Forum Masterclasses, where we will share best practice examples of how to keep a virtual audience engaged.
We will talk about a TV-style live streamed conference for a
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10.00 – 10.55 GMT, Wednesday 11th November
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As retail RFID mandates promise to force more small- and midsize manufacturers into the radio-frequency identification business, NCR has put together an IT Cliffs Notes for RFID, featuring basic software, an RFID printer, a bar-code scanner and "a startup supply" of Gen2 RFID labels.
The NCR RFID Retail Compliance package will sell for about $12,000 to $15,000, depending on options selected, said Terry Massey, an NCR sales and marketing director. The $12,000 versions will come with just the printer and software "to do the basic retail mandate," Massey said, while the $15,000 version "starts getting into handheld readers and fixed readers."
The NCR package also includes one year of software telephone support along with installation wizards for configuring printers, software and tags that will allow users, according to an NCR statement, "to avoid costly project management or other custom services."
Massey said its designed for small and medium-size manufacturers because "the Wal-Mart 100, they already have this. Theyve either developed it on their own or they partnered."
Various industry groups have said that 2006s RFID growth—especially for the core applications in pallet and case tracking—has been much slower than expected. But most reports conclude that industry dynamics will still force RFID to grow in almost all segments, albeit more slowly.
"RFID is indeed happening slowly in the marketplace," NCRs Massey said, but with Wal-Mart planning to add about 700 more suppliers to its RFID program by the end of 2007, RFID growth isnt going to stop. Wal-Marts RFID moves are almost certainly going to be mirrored by competing retailers. In response to Wal-Mart, "were seeing other retailers getting bolder about enforcing their own retail mandates, which will cause a ripple effect."
Asked about general RFID market softness, Massey blames much of it on unrealistic expectations. "People got caught up in the hype," he said, citing the one-size-fits-all fallacies that one form of RFID would be the technology panacea for all retailers and manufacturers. "Weve seen some companies that swear theyre going to make UHF work for everything."
Although the answer cant be to force 15 additional infrastructures on a manufacturer, multiple approaches might be appropriate for complicated businesses. The onus then would fall on integration and interpretation to make the different approaches appear as homogeneous as possible.
Retail Center Editor Evan Schuman can be reached at email@example.com.


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Vintage exhaust for Suzuki Maxi (Morini M101) mopeds. Stock looking with secrets hidden inside!
What would ordinarily be a series of baffles and restrictors is now a simple expansion chamber with a new baffle attached at the end. Perfect for secret blasters! New old stock inventory!
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Happy Thursday, everyone. Saban spoke with media yesterday, and the offensive line battle was, ahem, front and center.
Shortly after Alabama wrapped up preseason practice Wednesday, Saban was asked what he's seen from a progress standpoint from top centers like Chris Owens and Darrian Dalcourt.
"I think we've gotta get a lot more consistency at the position — consistency in snaps, consistency in blocking," Saban said. "We do have competition at the position, no doubt about that, and both guys are making progress but both guys are competing. Both guys have been a little banged up at times, so there hasn't been that consistency that we'd like to see in terms of them being able to go out there and do what they've gotta do.
— On TE Cameron Latu, Saban said he's making progress (after a long pause). Consistency is huge "and that's for every player on the team," Saban said.
— Saban said Bryce Young's knowledge of the offense, feel in the pocket are among the things that impress him. Now they need to fine tune the timing of the passing game with a number of new receivers in the program. "We just have to get the players around him to play a little better," Saban said.
Saban was being a little ornery, complaining about consistency and execution. This usually means that the season is getting close, and he feels like he has a good team that is capable all of its goals. We will be keeping an eye on both center and right tackle. Both of those jobs seem to be hotly contested. Landon Dickerson and Alex Leatherwood left some big shoes to fill, but there are multiple good options for both. Entire press conference is embedded at the bottom.
Dennis Dodd notes that Bryce Young thrives on the pressure of playing QB at Alabama, and Pat Forde has him as the most intriguing player in the nation for 2021.
Before he throws a pass as a starter, Young's name, image and likeness fame is already assured. Saban said last month his quarterback was earning close to $1 million in NIL endorsements. Surprised? Don't be. Young is part of the same firm (Creative Artist Agency) that represents his coach. Saban has been with CAA's Jimmy Sexton for years.
Membership in a dynasty has its privileges.
"There's obviously expectations," Young said. "For me, regardless of what happened in high school or any past experience I've had, coming to Bama is where you come for pressure and where you come for expectations."
1. Bryce Young, Alabama quarterback. He hasn't started a college game or even seen any crucial playing time, yet by late July, Young had NIL deals worth what coach Nick Saban said is "almost seven figures." The heir to a position that has produced consecutive top-15 NFL draft picks, is Young ready to become Alabama's next great quarterback? The sophomore is leading an offense that is nearly as inexperienced as he is, which will require him to be ready in a hurry. However, this Bama team figures to rely more on its defense (especially early in the season) than the past few editions.
He also has Evan Neal on the list.
When you woke up this morning, you didn't know that you simply had to see Nick Saban covering the Aflac duck today. Now you know.
Nick is taking full advantage of that bionic hip.
Bill Connelly is talking chaos behind the ESPN+ paywall.
• Sept. 2: Ohio State 69% win probability, per SP+, at Minnesota
• Sept. 4: Clemson 57% win probability vs. Georgia in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• Sept. 4: Alabama 72% win probability vs. Miami in Atlanta
• Sept. 11: Alabama 69% win probability at Florida
• Sept. 11: Ohio State 72% win probability vs. Oregon
Oklahoma has an incumbent QB in Spencer Rattler and a pretty soft early slate (the Sooners' lowest SP+ win probability in September is 86% against Nebraska), but the other three top contenders all face some hurdles. They're favored in the five games above, but SP+ gives them only a 14% chance of winning all five, and top-ranked Alabama gets only a 50% chance of surviving both Miami and Florida — preseason No. 14 and No. 13, respectively — unscathed.
Last, somebody needs to remind Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones that defensive coordinators have families.
Jalen Hurts today vs. the Jets:
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) August 25, 2021
13/17, 5 TD, 0 INT, 1 Rushing TD #Eagles
Mac Jones was a surgical 35 of 40 against the Giants defense in practice, including a stretch of 18 consecutive completions. Jones hit Jakobi Meyers for a 50-yard TD against double coverage in the final two-minute period. With temps approaching 90 degrees, it was an intense day.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) August 25, 2021
Remember when people said that Alabama couldn't produce any quarterbacks?
That's about it for now. Have a great day.
Roll Tide.


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Boston Whaler 240 Vantage
Boston Whaler will be debuting their new 240 Vantage at the show. With versatility and comfort the top priorities, the 24-foot, two-inch dual console (8' 6" beam) has an array of amenities enabling fishing, cruising, beaching, watersports, and entertaining. It joins the Vantage series with a new flared hull for sharper entry and a redesigned bow available with both windlass and boarding ladder. Convertible port-side lounge seating adjusts to multiple configurations, and the port console hides a head and sink. Fishing features include rod storage accessible via the bow, a centerline fishbox, and an optional aft livewell. A cockpit prep center is another option as is the integrated hardtop. Power is courtesy of a Mercury Verado engine ranging from the standard 250 horsepower up to 400. bostonwhaler.com


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Last week Raider Nation was in a state of euphoria. The Raiders were coming off two straight wins, each huge and a bigger win than the one before. That along with the Chiefs losing two straight had the fan confidence through the roof.
The 81% confidence level was this highest it had been at any point this year. Not this season, this calendar year. Then came the trip to Green Bay and one of the worst looking performances by the Raiders this season.
That loss landed a hard blow to the confidence of the fans, dropping it 27 points to 54%. And you can understand the discouragement. When your defense can stop nothing and your quarterback is making the same devastatingly bad decisions he has made multiple times already in his career, that can be disheartening.
Confidence in this team right now is by no means the lowest it has been this season. It was lower than that AFTER the win over the Colts (49%). That's because the two previous losses were so ugly that the fans rightfully needed to see more before they were convinced. The win over the Bears convinced them that this team had turned the corner. Then they faced an elite QB in Aaron Rodgers and all the old questions and concerns came back.
There is clearly still some hope among the fans. After all, one big loss should be treated the same as one big win. You wait and see if it's a one-off thing or a sign of things to come.
Next up is the 4-3 Texans in Houston. A team that beat the Chiefs two weeks ago only to lose to the same Colts team last week which the Raiders beat this season. So, there's reason to hope the Raiders have a chance to win it.


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A new roundtable series from Reset the Table and The Food Group will address the current inequalities within the foodservice industry and what it will take to create sustainable change. The first virtual roundtable focusing on Diversity and Inclusion will go live on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 2:00 pm ET, and can be registered for at Reset the Table's website.
The new digital series will bring together leading chefs, decision-makers at the nation's largest restaurant chains, manufacturers and more to openly discuss the industry's biggest challenges and what it will take to resolve them. Each roundtable will highlight a specific and timely issue like Diversity and Inclusion, Gender Equality, Community Support and more.
The Diversity and Inclusion roundtable will feature:
- Selassie Atadika, chef/owner of Midunu and policy change advocate
- Kamillah Knight, co-founder of Éclat Culture LLC
- Michelle Robinson, director, early talent and frontline for Sodexo
The mission of the new roundtable is to bring together a network of strong industry leaders to inspire measurable actions toward the progression of equality, representation and leadership within the profession.
"We want to shine a light on the women and men striving to level the playing field and give otherwise unheard voices a chance to speak up," says Pam Bevilacque, senior vice president, client service and strategy, The Food Group. "We have asked leaders in the foodservice industry to share their personal experiences and insights so that we can start to understand what changes need to be made and take the necessary steps to evolve the industry forward."


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SDC – The HMRC Challenge
Three ways the Revenue raises the SDC hurdle
There are actually additional hurdles to overcome on this SDC test that make things even trickier, rendering the above definition as only half of what you need to know. Three of those hurdles include:
- Any person can subject you to SDC and therefore set you up to fail the test, and this means anyone not just the end user.
- If anyone even so much as has the "Right of SDC" to hang over them, you may fail the test, it doesn't even have to be pursued or enforced but merely be an existing power.
- Pay close attention to the language and you'll see the word "or" rather than "And" between the aforementioned terms. This means just one of three by itself could cause you to fail their test.
'DSC': Despondency, Simplicity, Clarity
These three troublesome terms in this law bear the appearance of having left many contractors despondent, giving up. The same can be said of even broad comments made by HMRC in the recently closed document on SDC. For example HMRC makes the following claim:
Where there are procedures, methods and instructions which must be followed, it is likely there will be SDC over the manner in which the services are provided."
This is a very two-dimension and oversimplified view at best. Just briefing your workers should not be grounds for the one briefing to be allowed enact SDC over that individual. You can see this for example in Staples vs. the Secretary of State for Social Services. There are other cases that shed light on this problematic legislation, which you'll see more of below. Before you give up all hope, however, remember that the HMRC has asked for comments about their SDC definitions. Further consultation on this matter, HMRC clarifies that these contractors' arrangements will be considered in terms of both contractual and actual work performance, similar to IR35. This is good news and welcome clarification.
Steps you can take to stop SDC
Contractual review
This requires careful examination of every contract that you take on. This means that you'll be dealing with upper and lower levels of your contract, however, contractors are generally not allowed to see the upper level because of the confidentiality issues it holds. Because of that it is imperative to make sure that you insist that whoever you're working with inserts a special clause that requires upper and lower level arrangements to match exactly. You must further assert that you'll be allowed to sue if this agreement is not honoured.
The best advice we can give them is to draw a sort of SDC-Specific document that confirms all of your arrangement with every contract. This will help clarify the SDC matter concisely. This works by specifically outline in all your contracts that SDC provisions do not apply in your current arrangements. This could become a standard CoA document signed by both the contractor and the client every time.
Another useful document to keep in stock might be a full "Anti-SDC" kit of sorts. This will also double as your "Anti-IR35", think of it is bureaucracy repellent. This would include all email interactions between you and the client especially those in which the client requests "urgent" or emergency services that go beyond your standard contract. This will help show that you won't just be moved around at your client's whims. You should also keep any documents handy that describe your requirements and specifications in the work you do for the client. Keep these vital documents around for any contract you engage in end clients and/or agencies.
If you're willing and able to pay you can build up an additional layer of dense with insurance that they may help protect you from mishaps with this in the future. At least look into available insurances especially see as how any requested withdrawal from tax relief based on expenses for these SDC contractors will fall under the jurisdiction of a PAYE investigation.
Finally, it's always important to arm yourself with the knowledge of case law. There's surprisingly quite a bit of a case based on these precedents to show the contractor's side of the issue. It also shows how rarely, especially specialist contractors can be controlled as SDC and HMRC are trying to insist upon.
Take for example the case of Morren v Swinton & Pendlebury Council where the judge recognised that supervision and control could hardly be used for a contractor with highly specialized skills and experience as a test. The ESM7025 manual laid out by HMRC itself states: "control over how a job is done can only be exercised where there is scope for it."
A large number of tax tribunals in 2011 also involved this control test. Marlen Ltd, a Mr Hughes (a contractor) at JCB had received briefs by his appointed project manager and this supervisory figure outline the exact specifications of every that they were going to build. The engineering manager even stated that their project leaders would brief the contractor and there he would be under their control.
The only control exercised, however consist of occasionally checking to oversee the project and check on its current progress. Mr. Hughes was forced to report daily for specifications and instructions from the senior designers. He was also only working on a small piece of the overall project to be completed. It had to be coordinated with the other efforts in order to fit into the final product, which could have been achieved by strict control and direction from management. It was ruled then that the degree of control had to considered based on the actually work that was being done.
Finally consider the case of Primary Path Ltd where the judge once again explained how the idea of control could be a complicated issue in the case of someone with specialized skills working as a specialist. It was decided then that the contractor could only be subject to control to the point where it was absolutely necessary for the completion of the final product according to management specifications. Meaning then that the level of supervision or control exercised did not exceed what someone should expect when hiring an independent contractor. So once again HMRC lost.
Taxman can't be a law unto himself
Of course tax tribunals alone are not enough to set a solid legal precedence. They can offer of a useful set of guidelines, however, it is the courts who interpret and answer the question of control, which is tied into SDC terms. The good news is that this department won't be able to simply apply and interpret these guidelines to suit their own case. The courts would never allow it.


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Chow Chee Keong was born on 26 November 1948 and died on 21 February 2018.
He was a Malaysian football goalkeeper who played in Hong Kong.
Chow Chee Keong's nickname in Hong Kong was Asian Steel Gate (Chinese: 亞洲鋼門) and Crazy Sword (Chinese: 神經刀).
Keong was a Malaysian Chinese.
Keong represented the Malaysian in under-20 level as a 13 years old during 1963.
Two years later, he joined the Malaysia national football team as a 15 years old. At that point, he was the youngest ever Malaysian international player.
Chow Chee Keong was on the playing staff at Bedford Town FC 1967/68. From 1966 to 1970, Keong was voted by Asian Football Confederation as the best goalkeeper for 5 straight times.
In the year 1968, Keong came to Hong Kong with a Malaysian Chinese selection side and many Hong Kong clubs took notice of him.
After two years he joined Hong Kong Rangers FC for three guest matches.
Following that, Keong joined Jardine for a salary of HK$2,500 per month which was the Hong Kong record at that time.
But after a year, Jardines withdrew from Hong Kong league.
Keong then decide to relocate to South China AA where his career started to take off. During the following three seasons with South China AA, he won many trophies and personal awards.
During 1974, Keong went to Tung Sing. T that point Keong's salary was HKD 7000 per month plus housing.
During 1977, Keong returned to South China AA.
Then a year later, he started to play in both Hong Kong league and the Malaysian league simultaneously.
In 1979, he left Hong Kong, but returned in 1981.
Keong spent a short time again with South China AA before moving to Hong Kong Rangers FC.
During 1982, he finally returned to Malaysia and played for Malaysia national football team for three years then retired from football.
In his later years, Keong became a golfer after retiring from football.
In the year 1991, he eventually earned a coaching license. Chow first started to teach in Malaysia. During 1995, he relocated to a golf club in Shenzhen, China. During 1997, Chow returned to South China AA as a golfing instructor.
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Vise tightens around the Turów coal mine as German authorities join the Czech Republic in calling for justice, Roberta Arbinolo reports.
The German town of Zittau, members of the Saxon State Parliament and the District of Görlitz have filed an official complaint to the European Commission about the damage caused to the whole region by the controversial Polish mine.
Located a few kilometres away from the border and the Turów open pit, Zittau is caving in as the massive pumping of groundwater operated by the mine causes the land it sits on to fall on itself.
The mine, operated by the Polish state-owned energy group PGE, withdraws 40 litres of water per second, with devastating impacts on water resources across the German and Czech borders.
Back in October, a study showed that the mine had already caused groundwater in the region to subside by 100 metres, with a further fall of 20 metres expected. Soil subsidence has already dropped by one metre, and is also expected to drop a further 20cm.
The study also revealed high concentrations of sulphate pollution in the Lusatian Neisse River, and warned that near-surface groundwater in the region should be presumed contaminated by acid mine waters.
While residents are concerned by structural damages and loss of value to their houses, regional authorities also fear that the further lowering of the groundwater level could jeopardise agriculture in the region in the coming decades.
Against EU laws and ambitions
Yet Turów's water grab and contamination continue, in breach of EU laws. The mine has operated illegally since May 2020, when PGE obtained a six-year licence extension from the Polish government despite failing to carry out a public consultation or a proper environmental impact assessment.
The energy giant now aims to expand it and re-licence its operation until 2044 – a plan which is incompatible with EU laws, namely the Water Framework Directive, the Environmental Liability Directive, the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive, and the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive.
The expansion of the mine is also at odds with Europe's zero pollution and climate ambitions. The project would allow PGE to mine an estimated 10 million tons of lignite per year, which would result in the emission of about 10.3 million metric tons CO2 per year.
While governments across the EU commit to climate neutrality, Poland is supporting a plan which will contribute to a lock-in of unsustainable coal-fired energy in the country, in direct opposition to the necessary transition towards decarbonisation. The Turów plant is already among the 16 worst CO2 emitters in Europe, according to a report by the international campaign Europe Beyond Coal.
PGE's coal-fired power plants are also among Europe's most 'toxic ten'. Europe Beyond Coal estimates that air pollution from Turów came at the price of € 3.4 billion in health cost and 1180 premature deaths in 2016.
Member of the European Parliament Anna Cavazzini told META:
"It is important that the people of Saxony turn directly to the EU with this complaint. Especially in border regions, EU law serves to protect citizens. Emissions, water and air pollution – all this does not stop at the border."
A turning point
This is not the first time the Turów case is brought to the attention of European institutions. Last March, regional authorities and impacted communities from the Czech region of Liberec, who are facing severe water shortages caused by the mine's operations across the border, handed the European Parliament a petition signed by more than 13,000 Europeans against the expansion project.
At the end of August, citizens, campaigners and politicians from Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland gathered at the tripoint border to protest the mine's impacts, and released a joint statement signed by national and European policy makers, local authorities and civil society groups, calling on the European Commission to start an infringement procedure against Poland.
Back in October, the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs filed an official complaint against Poland with the European Commission. The Commission replied by acknowledging the infringement of EU laws on environmental impact assessment, access to information and access to justice, thus setting the ground for the Czech government to take the case in front of the European Court of Justice.
The European Environmental Bureau is investigating on why the breach of the Water Framework Directive has not been recognised.
"We have no more time to lose", commented MEP Cavazzini. "After the Commission confirmed violations against EU law, we want to finally see consequences, and the Commission must initiate the infringement procedure against Poland".
On the Czech side, the Ministries of the Environment and Foreign Affairs are planning the next steps. The Czech minister of Foreign Affairs Petříček declared that the government will decide on filing the lawsuit in the coming weeks, and promised to make use of all available options to protect Czech citizens and the environment.
The Polish government acknowledged the Commission's findings, claimed that concerns are being addressed in new draft legislation, and declared its readiness to clarify the issue with the Czech counterparts.
Riccardo Nigro, Campaign Coordinator on Coal Combustion and Mines at the EEB, told META:
"After months of campaigning for environmental justice in Turow, we are at a turning point. EU institutions and Poland can no longer turn a blind eye on PGE's breaches. It's time to put people's right to water and a safe home before coal's greed, and ensure a just transition beyond coal for the whole region".


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Careem has suspended its services in Palestine, company's CEO Mudassir Sheikha announced in a Facebook post today. The services that were launched only five months ago have been suspended at the request of Palestinian authorities. The exact reason for suspension of operations was not shared.
"Yesterday, with a heavy heart, we had to suspend our services in Ramallah at the request of the Palestinian Authority. We continue to engage with them on ways to improve mobility infrastructure and work with local taxis (which we are delighted to bring onto our platform), but wish these discussions could have happened while we had remained operational. At stake already is a daily source of income for a few hundred local youth and seamless mobility for thousands of people, both of which are impacted by this suspension." said Mudassir in his Facebook note.
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Ramallah update: crossed 100+ trips a day. First hundred is the toughest. #growingfast #creatingjobs #feelinggood @CareemPAL
— Mudassir Sheikha (@MudassirSheikha) June 22, 2017
It's not the first time for Careem to get into these issues. They've had similar fate in some other markets too, including Abu Dhabi where both Uber and Careem remained suspended for few days. The company was able to bring back the services in every market where they faced suspension and as their CEO said in his Facebook post, they're determined to be back in Palestine as well.
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The Forum > Article Comments > Sydney the stage for human rights activists' defence of small farmers > Comments
Sydney the stage for human rights activists' defence of small farmers : Comments
By Alana Mann, published 17/11/2010In Australia small to medium scale farmers are in retreat unable to secure the human right to grow their own food.
200,000 suicides in a decade is an astonishingly large number. I would be interested to see Dr. Shiva's research and what India is doing about this issue.
Now to the Colombia part of the article...I am not sure if during the editing process the spelling was changed, but Colombia (all "o's") is the country. Columbia (with a "u") is the famous university in NY; record company; sportswear brand etc... Further, interesting to see how the Green Left Weekly (do a search...not many other results appear) praises Poveda but glosses over the FARC's contributions to the internal displacement of people in Colombia: http://www.greenleft.org.au/node/46076 Though, if death squads go around killing union officials for the sole reason that they are union officials, then that is also a tremendous problem (but I have to say that as it is so casually reported in the GLW article that union officials are helping to organise coca farmers, I wonder if the druglords are also not playing a part in the killings?) http://currentglobalperceptions.blogspot.com/ Posted by jorge, Wednesday, 17 November 2010 5:29:11 PM
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Alana says:
"Eco-feminist Shiva and trade unionist Salazar share a common goal" Oooooh yes..indeedy they do! "World Socialism and communist utopia" but of course they don't SAY that directly....do they? Nope..that would definitely be a flie in the teapot. Nope..they couch their nefarious and insidious quest in 'helping the poor farmers' language... and the Bible has something to say about that: II Thess 2 9 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, 10 and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. Of course they only 'help the farmers' until they have power...THEN it all breaks loose, the true REPRESSION of Socialism/communism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Terror#Industrial_workers On 16 March 1919, Cheka stormed the Putilov factory. More than 900 workers who went to a strike were arrested. More than 200 of them were executed without trial during the next few days. Numerous strikes took place in the spring of 1919 in cities of Tula, Orel, Tver, Ivanovo, and Astrakhan. The starving workers sought to obtain food rations matching those of Red Army soldiers. They also demanded the elimination of privileges for Bolsheviks, freedom of press, and free elections. All strikes were mercilessly suppressed by Cheka using arrests and executions COMMENT: These communist wolves in "save the small farmers/environment" sheeps clothing are only fighting 'oppression' until THEY have the power...to do the oppressing themselves. History is never wrong. Posted by ALGOREisRICH, Thursday, 18 November 2010 5:28:40 AM
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And this is all happening to our Australian farmers in a so-called "democratic way". Same principle different method of government sponsored theft. Save the Liverpool Plains.
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Gees AGOREisRICH, I am very glad my boat is better balanced than your political views on South American history. I would be relying heavily on the ePerb.
At one stage in the history (now) Bolivia, saw not one male alive over sixteen years of age, such was the bloodbath of the war of independence. Life in South America remains as usual, very transient and tragic. Long live the "Petty Republics". Posted by diver dan, Thursday, 18 November 2010 7:19:54 AM
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Thanks so much for that Alana. Great stuff!
It is amazing that protectionism has been so forgotten in the public debate. All we get is Bob Katter and some half-baked and hardly spoken concerns from the Greens about the excesses of free trade. Moderate protectionism is not communism and not extremist: It is common sense. Free trade is the extreme. Actually, I recently wrote an article about this very thing for OLO if you'd like to have a read. It's called Diversity and Self-Reliance vs Specialization and Trade. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=11202 Posted by GilbertHolmes, Sunday, 21 November 2010 9:54:15 AM
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This is Vandana Shiva's Reith 2000 lecture:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/events/reith_2000/lecture5.stm This is about restoring knowledge and autonomy to ordinary Indian farmers and peasants in the face of a globalised corporate assault on their livelihoods...nothing more, nothing less. Posted by Poirot, Sunday, 21 November 2010 11:15:40 AM


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- Will you have to get rid of the roots? Some tree types have troublesome roots systems. Some are much easier to eliminate than others.
- Their area. Are the trees near to structures or in the way of energy supplies?
- Are the trees accessible for an automobile? In some cases an automobile needs to bring equipment to the tree. Often they use the automobile to help get rid of stubborn stumps.
- How much waste to get rid of? Either the customer utilizes the mulch on their garden and keeps the logs for individual use or they must be gotten rid of from the site.
- How healthy is the tree? The tree may have numerous bugs or diseases which either require to be fixed or dealt with. It's harder to reuse diseased wood as the issue may spread to other trees.
- Range to the trees. How far does the arborist travel to the website and how far to the nearby waste centre?
What about a call-out fee?
Some tree cosmetic surgeons charge a minimum call– out charge. This can be about EUR400. However, if the go to leads to more work, the arborist will often subtract the call out fee from the last invoice.
A typical tree cosmetic surgeon's day rate charge will vary depending on the type of work. Many arborists work as a team of three, each doing different yet complementary jobs.
We'll take a look at the tree cosmetic surgeon's costs for each particular task in the following sections. In these circumstances, we'll presume there's no waste to get rid of, plus there will be a team of three persons. Unless specified, the group requires to hire no additional devices to do their job.
Tree felling expense
If you have a large tree to get rid of, anticipate the team of 3 to take between 2 and 3 days to complete. They should take care since the tree may be risky and in danger of falling throughout a neighbour's property.
Tree elimination cost
Removing a smaller tree, state a multi-stemmed birch, will be a lot easier and will probably take a couple of people about half a day to complete. The usual cost for this will be between EUR400 and EUR500.
Stump removal and grinding
You've had a large tree felled and it's left a stump which you should remove. To grind a stump expenses in between EUR50 to EUR100.
Tree cutting
Hire an expert arborist if you have a tree that needs pruning, pollarding or trimming. Cutting and other general tree work will cost about EUR120 per hour for the team of three to do all work consisting of eliminating debris. Remember that you might have to pay a minimum charge so anticipate an expense for about EUR400.
Other jobs
Tree cosmetic surgeons do not just fell trees, they trim or get rid of hedges, eliminate conifers, thin out copses and clumps, and often cover basic garden upkeep too. The hourly rates depend on the type of work you have actually inquired to do.
What is a tree survey?
Property supervisors and house owners need to make educated decisions on what changes they can make to trees on their property. The law protects numerous trees from dropping unless they are seriously diseased or nearing completion of their life. A qualified arborist carries out the survey and supplies beneficial data for the landowner, landscape designer and the regional authority. When a developer submits preparing consent to the local authority, a survey is especially helpful and undoubtedly is frequently required. You're not allowed to touch certain trees as they increase the worth of the land. But, you may eliminate other, diseased trees before they fall naturally. Certified arborists work to British Basic BS5837 which relates to trees during the building, design and demolition phases of any building and construction task.
A common tree study includes the following information on the trees currently there.
- Species of the tree.
- Physical measurement, size and height.
- A quote of age.
- Overall health.
- Life expectancy.
- Suggestions.
The expense of a complete tree survey depends on the size of the website being surveyed. Costs start at about EUR350 if the website has less than 100 trees.
How can you tell if a tree is unhealthy?
A qualified tree cosmetic surgeon has unique training to enable him to recognise a diseased and dying tree. However, there are specific indications you can keep an eye out for that will assist you to employ an expert.
- Irregularities in the bark texture. Tree bark should not have cracks or holes however ought to be continuous.
- Dead branches. These appear dry, often don't have any bark covering and they break quickly.
- Decay. Trees constantly decay from the inside out. You will just see this if there are holes or splits in the tree.
- Discoloured leaves. When leaves remain in season, they should appear healthy with excellent colour.
- Poor architecture. Every tree has a basic shape unique to its types. If the shape looks incorrect, hire a professional for recommendations.
Tree Cosmetic Surgeon Credentials, Laws & Preparation Permissions
If you're going to spend out on having your trees looked after and preserved effectively, make certain the arborists you utilize have actually recognised accreditations and certifications. There are two accreditation plans you ought to watch out for.
- The Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors.
- Trustmark.
Both these schemes supply continuous technical skills evaluation and manage business competence of tree surgical treatment business.
There are a couple of recognised credentials that your arborist ought to have, in addition to the practical experience required to do the job correctly. They probably won't have all these, however one or two will be great.
- RFS Cert Arb. This is the Royal Forestry Society Certificate in Arboriculture. It shows a high level of useful competence and technical understanding of tree care.
- ISA Licensed Arborist. They must have a high useful and theoretical knowledge of tree care.
- City and Guilds Phase II. The C&G Certificate in arboriculture supplies an examination and continuous assessments in useful and technical skills.
- AA Tech Cert. The Arboricultural Association Specialist's Certificate targets supervisors, tree inspectors and service technicians. It shows substantial technical knowledge and understanding of the subject.
- NC( Arb)/ ND( Arb). National Certificate or National Diploma are two and 3 year full– time courses. They offer both theoretical and practical understanding.
- HNC/ HND/ FDSc. Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma are two to three year full– time courses and offer theoretical and useful understanding at a greater requirement to the NC and ND certifications. The Structure Degree has now largely taken over from this.
- PD Arb (RFS). The Royal Forestry Society Professional Diploma is a really high– level technical certification revealing considerable technical and theoretical understanding.
All tree cosmetic surgeons need to bring out their work to British Basic BS3998 'Recommendations for Tree work'. They must be mindful of the Regional Authorities' and Government's guidelines on tree conservation orders.
The Woodland Trust supplies info about trees in the UK and what guidelines cover them. Tree Conservation Orders (TPOs) secure particular trees or woodlands from purposeful damage. (with approval from the local council) you should plant 3 trees in its place if you have to fell a tree.
The Forestry Commission offers information on all aspects of tree felling and concerns licences for felling.
The Local Authority concerns TPOs, and a tree surgeon should have a licence to deal with a safeguarded tree.
Tree Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
How much do tree surgeons charge per hour?
Tree surgeons charge about EUR120 per hour for a group of 3 (EUR40 per hour each). They will also most likely use a minimum charge, which might be anything as much as EUR400.
Will house owners insurance coverage spend for tree removal?
Your insurance coverage will cover you for any damage to your house from falling trees or branches. Insurance coverage won't generally pay for tree surgical treatment and elimination or payment for damage triggered throughout maintenance by a tree cosmetic surgeon. Having said that, the Arborist's insurance coverage cover must be enough to cover any damage brought on by his craftsmanship or even by a mishap.
What is the distinction between tree cutting and pruning?
Tree trimming shapes the tree and guarantees the tree or hedge has ideal development, whereas, pruning gets rid of dead and infected branches so that the tree can thrive effectively.
How often should trees be trimmed?
Typically, you ought to trim trees every 3 to 5 years. Always ask a qualified tree cosmetic surgeon to trim your trees as they need cutting effectively according to the types at the correct season.
Should I cut dead branches off a tree?
The tree must have dead branches removed to remain healthy. You might be able to cope with a normal increased bush, constantly ask a certified tree surgeon to prune trees.
Get tree cosmetic surgeon quotes
It's a skilful job to keep trees and shrubs and requires credentials, experience and a deep understanding of how a tree grows. Constantly use a certified tree surgeon or arborist when maintaining your trees. So, finish the kind at the top of the page and you'll get 3 to 4 tree removal price quotes from professionals in your location.
All tree surgeons should carry out their work to British Basic BS3998 'Suggestions for Tree work'. Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) protect specific trees or forests from intentional damage. Insurance coverage will not normally pay for tree surgery and removal or payout for damage caused during upkeep by a tree cosmetic surgeon. It's an expert task to preserve trees and shrubs and requires credentials, experience and a deep understanding of how a tree grows. Always use a qualified tree cosmetic surgeon or arborist when preserving your trees.
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Please note: these coins contain some toning. This is a natural process which can happen to silver coins.
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2 Pounds | One Ounce | 40.00 mm | 958 / 1000 | 32.45 grams | 31.10 grams |
1 Pound | Half Ounce | 27.00 mm | 958 / 1000 | 16.22 grams | 15.55 grams |
50 Pence | Quarter Ounce | 22.00 mm | 958 / 1000 | 8.11 grams | 7.77 grams |
20 Pence | Tenth Ounce | 16.50 mm | 958 / 1000 | 3.24 grams | 31.10 grams |
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The Summit Educational Trust was born out of the NEST (new era schools trust).
Originally known as the NEST Phuting trust, then the the Summit Trust was established to own and operate the Phuting School (later renamed Summit College) accordnign to the ethos and vision of the NEST.
Below is an extract of the minutes of the inaugural meeting of what shortly later became know as the New Era Schools Trust (NEST).
So, while the Summit Trust owned and operated Summit College for 26 years (in line with the non faith, multi racial ethos of our founders), we continued to provide financial support (in the form of both bursaries from the trust and scholarships from the school) to deserving learners, making a real difference in a great many lives over more than a quarter century.
We are very blessed to have retained the services of a number of long serving NEST trustees for the better part of the past 25 years.
2016 represents a new dawn for the Summit Trust
In 2015 after having received a number of approaches from
investors the independent trust founded by NEST resolved to dispose of Summit
College to Advtech. The trustees felt
that they had completed the initial vision of NEST and the future of learners,
teachers and other stakeholders was best served under a different control.
This decision has permitted the Trust to move into a broader
area of education with a strong focus on underprivileged South Africans. The Trust has changed its name to Summit
Educational Trust and has at its disposal a significant bursary fund focused on
the Advtech Group and a further large amount of free cash that can be used for
non-tied bursaries, investment in and initiating low fee private schools and
responding to wider educational needs in South Africa.
The enlarged trust is able to service the visions of similar
minded individuals and groups who wish to make an impact of the education of
disadvantaged South African children. We
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Glitters, Shimmers, Butterflies: Mariah Carey Launches Super Sparkly MAC Collection
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With the number of recent holiday collections and collaborations between our fave celebrities and brands, this one definitely has me jumping in up and down in shimmery excitement. Thanks to Diva songstress, Mariah Carey and MAC of course, our holiday makeup options are about to get more sparkly and even more glamorous!
Mariah Carey is no newbie when it comes to holiday collections, according to the Billboard Charts, the singer's infamous hit single "All I want for Christmas" off her holiday album was the number 1 Christmas single for a decade up until last year and last year her "All I Want" MAC holiday lipstick was über successful too so it's no surprise why I have a good feeling about this one.
With the icon's own signature makeup look as the starting point, Mariah Carey and the pros over at MAC worked for over a year and a half to create an impressive 23-product lineup, spanning the spectrum from nude lips and bronzy shadows, to feathery faux lashes, blush, eyeliners and makeup tools, all of which will be for sale at MAC stores from the 15th of December.
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Clearing Misconceptions About the Bible
Both Michael and Lauren grew up in the church and were raised by Christian parents. They became believers at an early age and today work in Christian contexts. Lauren is the daughter of Steve Green, founder of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. and president of Hobby Lobby. Lauren works as the Corporate Ambassador at Hobby Lobby and travels the country speaking about faith, business ethics, and Bible engagement in America. Michael works at the Museum of the Bible bringing people together to explore the most influential book in the world. He is also a teaching pastor at the church where he met Lauren when she was seven years old.
They too have wrestled with their doubts about the Bible and Christianity while continuing to read the Bible but they realize they are in the minority for their generation. Since 2013 Michael and Lauren have traveled the country together speaking on behalf of Museum of the Bible. When both of them were working for the museum they had an opportunity to work together on a new awareness campaign. They spoke at events, set up booths at conferences, and shared with communities the vision of Bible engagement for the museum. It was during this time that they met fellow millennials who fall within three categories when it comes to Bible engagement: Bible readers (people who interact with the Book frequently); Bible-open (people who were raised around the Bible but currently have no interaction); and Bible-closed (people no longer open to the Bible as the divine word). They hope to inspire other millennials to not dismiss the Bible before giving it a fair chance. The Bible is unique in several ways: (1) It remains the top-selling book year after year; (2) It seems to find a relevance and a prominence that are not only cross-cultural but transcultural, surpassing the limitations of culture; and (3) The Bible models the way of Christianity and introduces you to God, an eternal being, whom you can know personally.
Michael and Lauren understand there are fair reasons to be skeptical about the Bible. It is a difficult book to read. It is ancient. People have struggled to understand some of its meaning for centuries. Their advice, "Read it for yourself, and then form your own opinion." Reading the Bible can be wonderful and yet there are difficult passages that can be hard to understand so often times people give up reading this Book. They offer a simple pattern to help you engage with the Bible:
- Pray before reading the Bible. Realize the only way to understand this Book is with His help.
- Start reading the New Testament first. Jesus teaches all the Old Testament points in Luke which helps to bring clarification to the Old Testament and Jesus, the resurrected Messiah.
- Engage with the Bible the best you can and read it with others who can teach you more.
- The Bible is about Jesus. It is only by reading the Bible through the lens of asking how it points us to Jesus that we will begin to understand the Bible and how it impacts our daily lives.
- Be consistent. Lauren has been faithful to read her Bible and journal every day for the past fifteen years. Although she didn't start out with the goal of reading and journaling every day for fifteen years she did make it her goal to read the Bible everyday. "As with any discipline, the more you do something, the better you get at it and the easier and more rewarding it becomes," shares Michael.
In the Museum of the Bible there is a whole floor devoted to the Bible's impact. Michael and Lauren highlight three issues that represent the heart of what concerns their generation. "The value of the individual, justice for the oppressed, and the freedom to believe whatever we choose are mainstays of our generation – and, coincidentally, hallmarks of biblical ethics," share Michael and Lauren. The Bible has had a transformational effect on the culture:
- Human rights - the concept of human rights is inherently biblical. We are all made in the image of God. This is what makes our worth and our dignity inherent and inseparable from who we are.
- Social justice – the Bible reveals the moral character of God and the kind of moral character He intended for the people He created. The God of the Bible is just, condemns evil, and has compassion for victims.
- Religious freedom – Christianity is strengthened, and the Bible is in no way limited, when other religions have the same access to the marketplace of ideas that it has. It is not necessary to limit others in order to be heard.
"Whether you choose to believe the Bible or not, whether you choose to read it or not, there is little cause for doubt that the Bible continues to have an impact on our culture," shares Michael and Lauren.


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Police Looking For Reckless Dirt Bike Driver
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Officers were dispatched to Ramey Street Wednesday around 9:26 p.m. after witnesses saw a dirt bike with a child on the back racing up and down the street. Neither the driver or child had a helmet, Summerville Police David Westbrooks was told.
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Jeju coming under direct influence of year's most powerful typhoon
South Korea's southern resort island of Jeju came under the direct influence of the powerful Typhoon Bavi, beginning Tuesday evening, meteorologists said.
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said that as of 3 p.m., the eighth typhoon of the season and the most powerful to hit the nation this year, was traveling northward at 12 kilometers per hour from waters 400 km south-southwest of Seogwipo on Jeju Island. Its central pressure was 955 hectopascals, with its maximum wind speed recorded at 40 meters per second.
Typhoon Bavi approaches the Korean Peninsula from waters south of Jeju Island on Aug. 25, 2020, in this photo provided by the National Meteorological Satellite Center. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
The KMA forecast that Bavi, now classified as a very powerful mid-sized typhoon, is expected to gather strength while passing over warm sea waters near Jeju with temperatures of around 30 C, which is 1 to 2 degrees higher than usual.
It will then slightly lose strength while traveling along the Yellow Sea coasts with comparatively lower water temperatures but will maintain its powerful force before making landfall.
Due to the approaching typhoon, Jeju is to be hit by very powerful winds with speeds of 10 to 20 meters per second, or instantaneous maximum speeds of 40 to 60 mps, from Tuesday night, the agency warned.
Typhoon Bavi is forecast to be closest to the southern island Wednesday afternoon and move north along the nation's west coast before making landfall in North Korea's Hwanghae Province on Thursday.
The typhoon will also move nearest to Seoul Thursday morning, while bringing very strong winds and heavy rains to the entire nation, the KMA said.
Therefore, the southwestern coastal areas in the Jeolla provinces will be affected by very strong winds with maximum instantaneous speeds of 40 to 60 mps, or 144 to 216 km per hour, while the instantaneous wind speeds will also reach up to 35 mps in Seoul and other western and southern coastal areas, it warned.
If wind blows at speeds of between 40 to 60 mps, people cannot walk around and facilities can be blown away, damaged or broken.
The KMA cautioned that the typhoon is expected to disrupt aircraft operations in most parts of the country and deal significant damage to street and agricultural structures, among others.
With a wind shear alert already in place on Jeju, the island's airport authorities canceled six flights, including a Korean Air flight set to depart from Seoul to Jeju, as of 4 p.m. and plan to cancel almost all flights slated for Wednesday.
At a beach on Jeju, five vacationers were swept away by swelling waves Tuesday morning. They were all recovered by authorities but one of them died at a hospital later.
Central and provincial governments have already ordered all public officials to brace for the onset of one of the strongest typhoons to hit the peninsula, strengthen inspections of vulnerable facilities and ensure that the powerful winds do not disturb the ongoing anti-coronavirus quarantine efforts.
Rain will gradually expand from Jeju to the southern regions Wednesday morning and the central regions in the afternoon. Rain will continue nationwide until Thursday.
Precipitation is forecast to reach 100 to 300 millimeters on Jeju Island and in the southwestern provinces of Jeolla over the next three days, while other areas will receive 30 mm to 150 mm in the same period, the KMA said.
The agency has already issued a typhoon alert for the high seas south of Jeju and a preliminary wind-wave alert for the seas around Jeju and the southern and southwestern coasts.