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Camtree Hunt Handheld Camera Cage
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SKU: CH-A7-HCCamtree Hunt camera cage for SONY a7, a7 II, a7S, a7S II, a7R, & a7R II is the only form fitted cage compatible with all six versions of the Sony a7 camera series.The cage is custom-designed to protect and stabilize your Camera while providing access to all ports and controls. Ergonomically designed adjustable Top handle enhances handheld operations.CNC machined aluminium constructed cage offers strength & durability and multiple mounting threads allow you to attach variety of accessories.It comes with a dovetail base plate with 15mm rod adaptor and a pair of 15mm rods for enhancing mounting capabilities. Our Camtree Hunt cage enables the possibilities of shooting anything anywhere.
Quality Construction
Hi Strength CNC machined aluminium constructed camera cage provides stability and adds protection to the camera.
Sony A7 Series Compatability
The camera cage is custom-designed to perfectly fit the complete range of Sony a7 camera series. The cage adds security and safety to the camera set-up while shooting.
NATO Adjustable Top Handle
Top handle can be oriented either on the front or on the top of the cage and can be easily adjusted to fit your audio unit. It also offers numerous 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 threaded holes and a cold shoe mount for accessory mounting.
ARRI Standard Rosette Mount
Durable ARRI Standard Rosette gear is mounted on the side of the cage for using compatible handle.
Camera Strap Access
Features metal clamp for your camera strap on the cage which adds extra support
Cold Shoe
Metal cold shoe mount provides you the option for attaching various accessories on the cage.
15MM Rod Adapter Clamp
15mm rod adapter clamp securely locks and unlocks the camera cage with the help of locking lever.
HDMI Plug Protector Clamp
HDMI clamping mechanism locks your cable securely and prevents accidental disconnects.
15MM Threaded Rods
Includes Aluminum black anodized 15mm industrial standard female threaded Rods.
Lens Support Adapter
Lens support system is integrated into the baseplate which provides support to large and heavy lenses. You can adjust the height of the lens support to match your lens requirement.
Quick Release Baseplate
The Quick Release baseplate design provides secure and sturdy mounting of your camera cage. It allows the cage to quickly & easily attach or detach from the baseplate. The Quick Release base is compatible with Arri BP8 and Arri BP9 Bridgeplates.
Easy Battery Accessible
Cage offers Quick and Easy access to the battery without removing the camera from the cage.
Versatile Shooting Platform
Fully functional camera cage is designed to allow camera operators to quickly and easily switch from handheld to shoulder mount or tripod mount.
Mini Quick Release Plates
Two specifically designed mini plates are provided considering the difference in design and base connection points for mounting any A7 series cameras. Attach the compatible plate to the camera for quick mounting and dismounting on the base plate.
- CNC MACHINED ALUMINIUM CONSTRUCTED CAMERA CAGE provides stability and adds protection to your professional SONY A7 / A7S / A7S II / A7R / A7R II camera
- TOP HANDLE offers numerous 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 threaded holes and a cold shoe mount for accessory mounting
- THE QUICK RELEASE BASEPLATE DESIGN PROVIDES SECURE AND STURDY mounting of your camera cage
- CAGE OFFERS QUICK AND EASY ACCESS to the battery without removing the camera from the cage
- INCLUDES Aluminum black anodized 15MM INDUSTRIAL STANDARD FEMALE THREADED RODS
- Construction: CNC aluminum
- Compatible : A7 / A7S / A7S II / A7R / A7R II
- Accessories mounting: 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16
- Tripod mounting: 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16
- Camera mounting: 1/4"-20
- Product weight: 1.80kg/3.96lb
- Internal Dimension W x H : 130mm x 93mm
- Camtree Hunt Handheld Camera Cage
- Top handle
- Cable clamp
- Rod adapter
- Dovetail Plate
- 2 x 300mm Female threaded Rods
- Foam Packing
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Knock Knock
Knock Knock is your community service to get familiar with your area, to start meaningful interactions with the people around you and to kickstart a long friendship with the community you belong to.
Amogh Lux
(Irene) Yueh-Ling Liao
Walsall housing Group
The future of urban living
Knock Knock is a project worked on in collaboration with whg. This project explores how we can build stronger social layers in communities across the UK by increasing local social opportunities available to current and future residents. This is because social alienation, isolation and disconnection has become an urgent issue among individuals in urban spaces although population density is getting higher. This can partly be as a result of living digitally invaded lives, a highly commercialized approach to development and the psychological barriers to developing trust and channels which allow people to share, connect and collaborate. Knock Knock addresses this by providing a socially enabled resident experience. In light of the existing global pandemic these issues demand an urgent response. The emerging and increasing needs of society and industries during and following the COVID-19 pandemic include; addressing cohesion, increasing social connection, and enabling greater access to existing assets within communities for improved resilience and increased opportunities for collaboration, sharing and support.
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There is a need for a socially enabled resident experience
By 2050, 70% of the world's population will live in a city. We're going to experience the highest rates of population density. Unfortunately, this is also causing an alarming decrease in our ability to connect with our communities. 27% of UK residents feel a sense of loneliness and isolation. We partnered with an influential stakeholder in the urban ecosystem, a housing group; whg, with a portfolio of 24,000+ homes who are keen on improving community cohesion. We also interviewed a range of residents to gain their perspective. "I feel quite lonely since I just moved into my building and I don't know how to meet more people" said one Walsall resident. Similar sentiments were echoed by others who felt it was difficult to interact with other residents. So we asked ourselves, "can the future of housing services be a socially enabled resident experience with increased opportunities for sharing, collaboration and support?"
Engaging with your neighbours and community promotes social cohesion
At the core of this problem is the fact that there might be a missing component in the resident experience that allows residents to connect with their community members and informs them of assets and resources available to them for increased sharing, collaboration and support within the community. Through intensive co-creation and collaboration with residents in Walsall and stakeholders from whg we were able to unpack the resident experience to identify key touch points to design for a socially enabled resident experience. Based on our qualitative research, our hypothesis suggested that a conscious approach to introduce people to their communities and integrate them with the space will promote stronger social cohesion. Social cohesion can be measured based on the strength of social relationships, characterized by the presence of trust and participation among individuals within that society. So, how might we design an enabling experience that meets resident needs?
Providing social opportunities for residents
Knock Knock provides two tools, a social kit and a digital platform. The social kit contains fun items and activities to help you approach your neighbours, explore the area and establish a relationship with your community. Residents can opt in to the social kit and it will come with default items that include challenge cards and community postcards. This allows residents to engage with their neighbours indirectly through various nudge strategies. We also offer a digital platform that provides practical information and access to other community activities like a drop-in tea session to meet other residents or our treasure hunt to explore the area and its community assets like local businesses, outdoor activities and more.
Co creating and building on existing resident behaviours and needs.
Through our prototype session with 25 residents in Walsall and London, we learned that there were nuances to delivering a socially enabled resident experience. We learned that while people have a high level of motivation to connect with other community members, they need to support to realize this. Importantly our service needed to provide social opportunities with disguised social intentions, allow people to opt in based on their needs, be resident led and not seem forced. Our concept received positive feedback from both whg stakeholders and residents who were passionate about bringing this concept to life with us. We are now in the middle of blueprinting early stage pilot programs with 40+ residents in 4 high-rise apartment blocks to improve the feasibility of our concept and allow it to seamlessly integrate into whg's operational model. You can check out our prototype website here https://futureoflivingserv.wixsite.com/knockknock
Impact and value creation
Knock Knock aims to help housing associations and letting agencies foster a sense of belonging for the residents in their communities and augment community cohesion. Through access to Knock Knock's tools, community stakeholders, housing groups and residents will be able to co-create their path to higher community cohesion through increased ownership of their community experiences and increased sharing, collaboration and support amongst stakeholders. We believe that enhancing customer satisfaction will lead to better sharing of operational burden with fewer residents depending on organizational support to solve problems. From our research we've also identified that this can increase residents' tenancy lengths, creating a win-win situation for both residents and housing service providers. We also speculate that Knock Knock's extended community partnerships with local businesses, local council services and local community activities like clubs will improve wealth circulation in the local economy and make communities more resilient to change in the long run.
special thanks
A special thanks to those stakeholders who supported our project by providing constructive feedback, sharing their unique perspectives, and contributing their time during this pandemic. Key players Richard Haynes - Innovation Manager whg Andrea Edmunds - Our Tutor Clive Grinyer - Head of program Nick de Leon - Executive Education and Knowledge Exchange Lead whg Advisory Robert Hughes Paul Dockerill Chris Denby John Bedford Hazel Edwards Ravi Chonk Dorthe Jones Duncan SmithDuncan Smith whg Stakeholders Connie Jennings Nicki Dilks Craig Jewkes Nadine Ramsey Danielle Purshouse Lisa Sylvester Vanessa Pritchard Sarah Humpage Michelle Wiggin Rogena Dee Valentina DiLorenzo External Stakeholders Thomas Wagner Chris Roche Tom Manwell Penny Clark Giulio Ferrini Harriet Gore Edward Jezeph Katinka Schaaf Ruchi Chakravarty
students involved on the project
Amogh Lux
(Irene) Yueh-Ling Liao
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A Guide to Marrying Abroad
Some of the most popular getting married abroad choices for couples include Mauritius, Saint Lucia, the Maldives, and Antigua. The report also found that Santorini and the Malcesine Castle on Lake Garda were two of the most romantic places for couples to marry abroad.
With a whole globe to explore, the options are endless, and your special day can be exactly how you've always dreamed — not hindered by the UK's lackluster weather.
Planning is essential when it comes to any wedding, at home, or marrying abroad. However, with a wedding abroad you need to put some extra considerations on a place. You must also be aware of getting married abroad legal requirements for a hassle-free wedding.
Angelic Diamonds have provided a useful getting married abroad guide on how to prepare for tying the knot in some of these top destinations!
So here are some tips on how to get married abroad on some of the most exquisite destinations.
It's no surprise that Mauritius is such a popular option for couples who are chasing the sun for marrying abroad. Its idyllic stretches of sandy white beaches are picture-perfect.
While the climate is categorized as 'mild tropical,' temperatures are prone to change across different regions of the island.
As for picking the right month for marrying abroad in Mauritius, October tends to boast the most favorable ceremony weather forecast, with plenty of daylight hours and low rainfall.
November and December are peak summer months, so you can whisk your guests away to paradise just as winter takes its hold at home.
Once you've set a date, be prepared to research your venue in further detail. Some package options ask for a minimum stay in the lead up to your wedding, from one to seven days in most cases.
This does give you the optimum time to scout out the beauty spots for your wedding photography.
If you are traveling to a church for a blessing ceremony, then this is also a good opportunity to test your timings — the roads tend to be narrow, so the bride could end up being a bit more than 'fashionably' late!
The legalities of getting married in Mauritius are important to be aware of, as the long-haul nature of the destination means there'll be no rushing back if your partner forgets a copy of their birth certificate on the day!
Both partners will need to provide certain documents, such as passport photographs, birth certificates, and any legal documentation that you may have relating to any previous marriages or name changes.
These should be supplied to your wedding hotel or resort at least eight weeks before your big day. Plus, you'll need to have original versions with you at your ceremony.
It's a legal requirement for you to sign affidavits before marrying abroad in Port Louis, hence why enjoying a few lazy days at your chosen resort beforehand can come in handy.
Pack plenty of SPF and prepare for marrying abroad in paradise if you make this your ceremony destination!
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For traditional, crisp white church buildings and a shimmering emerald sea, take your wedding ceremony to Greece.
Include the best aspects of this breath-taking country when marrying abroad, from the traditional cuisine to the music and dancing that the country is renowned for.
Civil and religious ceremonies are permitted in Greece, so you can live your Mamma Mia! Dream of taking your nearest and dearest up a winding path to a hilltop church.
As with marrying abroad, you'll need to allow for plenty of time — there is a waiting period for religious weddings, and depending on where you choose to apply to marry, you could have to wait anywhere between a week and a few months.
For civil weddings, there's only a seven-day period to wait for most marriage applications. In Greece, it is also a requirement for couples to place their intent to marry in either a local newspaper or at the town hall at least eight days prior to your ceremony.
After you've supplied all of your necessary documentation to the town hall or the president of the community, you will be issued with a wedding license, which allows you to submit an application stating where and when you'd like to marry — save the date!
Stay on the right side of the law by applying for a marriage certificate within 40 days of your wedding, or you could incur some costs, and your marriage might not be legally valid!
Need some venue inspirations when marrying abroad in Greece?
Check out Navagio Beach, a stunning secluded cove which features its own shipwreck, Panigirakis Castle, a mythical site with surreal views, or even Corfu old town.
Are you tempted to add some local traditions into your ceremony? From sweet treats to make the marital bed, there are plenty of touches to add to your big day as a nod to Greek culture!
Serve up some koufeta (sugar-coated almonds) — they are usually wrapped in tuelle and handed to guests after the ceremony.
Encourage your guests to kick their shoes off and start a Sirtaki, which is a dance where everyone makes a circle, joined by hands.
When the end of the night is looming, participate in the Greek ritual whereby your friends and family make up the bed sheets — a sentimental symbol, but if a baby is rolled across the bed, then it is also a blessing of fertility!
Asia boasts some of the most panoramic views in the world, and when you set your heart on marrying abroad in Bali, looking back on your wedding photography will be a lifelong treatment.
The sheer beauty of the island will add to the romance of your day, and your guests will be transported to an exotic haven to watch you begin your married life together.
You can keep to a simple Western, blessing-style ceremony or, if you prefer, marry in true Bali style with traditional costumes and a local priest to oversee proceedings.
The best months for marrying abroad in the vibrant Asian island fall is anywhere from May to August, when locals revel in an abundance of low humidity, blue sky days.
If you want to capture the perfect sunset picture with your new husband, have your photographer with their camera at the ready around 6:15 pm to 7 pm, and you'll be blown away by the outcome!
There are plenty of dedicated resorts for marrying abroad where you can hold your ceremony. If you'd prefer to have an official priest present, then you can request this in advance.
You could, of course, consult help from a wedding planner to ensure that your day runs smoothly, as with an increase in holiday weddings this service has become widely available.
One of the most important documents that you'll need is a Letter of No Impediment to Marriage, obtained from your embassy or consulate.
You'll receive your marriage certificate within 10 days of the ceremony, ensuring that your union is legally binding.
Traditional Balinese weddings are a real spectacle, full of bright colors, eclectic costumes, and rife with religious symbolism.
As Balinese weddings follow traditional Hinduism, they do have some interesting rituals rooted in historical, symbolic meanings.
One which is particularly significant for couples is Madengen-dengen, a ceremony which cleanses and purifies the couple, banishing any bad energy and blessing the couple with a prosperous future.
So, you've exchanged engagement rings, and now you're beginning the planning process! Use this ultimate guide to getting married abroad and make the dream of marrying abroad a reality — we're sure your big day will be perfect no matter where your chosen destination is!
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Did you know that the delicate-looking dandelion's name is derived from the French words 'Dent de lion' meaning the 'Lion's Tooth'?
If you think that was an amazing fact, these floral herbs called Dandelions have many more facts to amaze you! Read on.
Dandelions are perennial plants native to Europe that thrive on nitrogen-rich soils and are a favorite among home gardeners.
The primary reason for the latter is obvious- the plant is trusted for its medicinal properties, so much so, that these are used as effective herbal remedies to treat kidney and liver problems.
Let's find out more, shall we?
Dandelion, The Herbal Multihealer
Every part of the plant has two things in common- lactiferous ducts that produce non-poisonous latex and safe-to-use individual healing properties.
These properties are the manifestations of its richness in compounds like taraxacin and taraxacerin, glycosides, sterols, amino acids, tannins, inulin (up to 25 percent), mineral substances, rubber (caoutchouc), and provitamin A, vitamins B and C (in leaves).
The Root
The most active part, the root, is a taproot that is generally sturdy and lengthy.
This can be easily used as a caffeine-free coffee alternative by simply drying, roasting, and grounding it out. Above the ground, these emerge into a basal rosette of leaves with jagged edges, after which the plant gets its name.
All About the Leaves
While these pinnately arranged leaves prove to be highly medicinal when collected before the plant blossoms, at any given time, these make for excellent additions to a salad.
These leaves, along with Dandelion stalks, are also well-known for their juice extracts that help in the treatment of warts.
Here's What You Need to Know About the Stalks
The hollow scapes emerging out of the leafy rosettes bear floral heads at their terminal end.
These stalks start protruding in early spring and towards the end of flower shedding, the terminal floral heads convert into spherical seed heads that stores their spiny fruit, achenes.
Extremely fine, hair-like pappus keeps the achenes attached to the long stem or beak.
What's So Special About the Dandelion Flowers?
Dandelions bloom between April to October in the Northern hemisphere while the flowering season returns to the Southern hemisphere between September to April.
These months see the blossoming of several yellow florets that are encircled by two series of bracts on the floral head.
The inner row is characterized by the erect nature of the bracts until maturity, while the outer ones are identified by their reflexive downward bend.
You can utilize dandelion flowers in a variety of ways.
A fine choice for making wine, these flowers can also be boiled with sugar and turned into effective cough syrups.
These flowers owe most of their healing properties to the carotenoids and triterpenes that they are replete with.
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3 Stocks Fueling Today's Dow Surge
The market climbed steadily through trading today, with all three indices closing well into the green. The strongest index today was the Nasdaq (INDEX: ^IXIC) , which was largely fueled by Apple's (NAS: AAPL) blowout earnings last night. The company posted a ridiculous 73% rise in top-line revenue, managed to skate past last year's already impressive gross margins, and posted a $118% gain in net income.
Here is a look at how the broad markets fared.
Index | Gain / Loss | Gain / Loss % | Ending Value |
Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEX: ^DJI) | 82.64 | 0.65% | 12,758 |
Nasdaq | 31.67 | 1.14 | 2,818 |
The stars
Apple wasn't the only company that wanted to push an index higher, though. DuPont (NYS: DD) , Caterpillar (NYS: CAT) , and Alcoa all recorded sizable gains that pulled the Dow higher.
DuPont rallied for a 2.4% gain today. The company announced a 10% decline in fourth-quarter sales volumes and mentioned that demand may not turn around until the second quarter. Even so, the company has had quite a rally in the beginning of 2012 and has posted a 10.5% gain already year to date.
Caterpillar was the strongest Dow component today, with a 2.6% win. The company is trading up ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings tomorrow morning. Analysts expect earnings of $1.73 per share on sales of $16.05 billion, a performance that outpaces last year's fourth-quarter earnings of $1.47. Caterpillar has beat three of the past four quarters, so if history is any indication, tomorrow could be a big day. Despite a weak 2011, Brendan Byrnes thinks 2012 could be a great year for the equipment maker.
Alcoa was the first Dow component to report earnings this year and opened the festivities with a fizzle. The company quickly reversed course, though, and is already up 21% this year. Today's 2% pop is a nice addition to the recent streak. Today the company announced that it plans to expand aluminum lithium capacity because of aerospace demand. Look for good things out of this company in 2012.
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By Rev. Mark Creech
Christian Action League
November 4, 2022
The late Dr. Billy Graham, the world-wide renowned Christian evangelist, asked, "What is heaven? It's the home that God created, and he possesses. His throne room is his headquarters from which he issues his commands, directions, and prophecies."
In Revelation chapter 4, the apostle John is lifted on high to the throne room of God, where the Lord is about to show him what will happen during the earth's last days.
Around God's throne, John sees other worldly things – 24 elders with crowns on their heads – lightning and thundering and voices from the throne – an emerald rainbow – seven torches burning – a sea of glass like crystal – and four creatures.
The Scripture reads:
"In the center and around the throne were four living beings, each covered with eyes, front and back. The first of these living beings was like a lion; the second was like an ox; the third had a human face; and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. Each of these living beings had six wings, and their wings were covered all over with eyes, inside and out. Day after day and night after night they keep on saying,
"'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—
the One who always was, who is, and who is still to come.'
"Whenever the living beings give glory and honor and thanks to the one sitting on the throne (the One who lives forever and ever), the twenty-four elders fall down and worship the one sitting on the throne (the One who lives forever and ever). And they lay their crowns before the throne and say,
'You are worthy, O Lord our God,
to receive glory and honor and power.
For you created all things,
and they exist because you created what you pleased" (Revelation 4:6-11).
The four creatures around the throne remind us of characters from a Marvel Comic book, but they aren't fictional or cartoonish. These beings are real and of great significance and power. Otherwise, they would not be central to God's place of government.
In Reveling Through Revelation, the late Dr. J. Vernon McGee, radio Bible teacher extraordinaire, says:
"These creatures, of the highest intelligence, are in God's presence. They resemble the cherubim of Ezekiel 1:5-10; 10:20 and the seraphim of Isaiah 6:2. 3. Are they a new order of creatures in heaven that have not been revealed before in Scripture?"
It's a bit difficult to nail down. However, their appearance suggests they function as witnesses to Christ's fourfold ministry throughout eternity.
One has the face of a lion, a symbol of divine majesty – the same portrait of Christ given in Matthew's account as the lion of the tribe of Judah – the King of kings – the Messiah of the world.
Another has the face of a young ox – a calf – the same picture presented in Mark's account of Christ as Deity condescending to graciously serve humanity – the one who "came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:45).
Still, another has the face of a man – indicating intelligence and purpose – the same image of Christ in Luke's account, which traces our Lord's ancestry back to Adam, where mankind fell. It also shows Jesus as the Second Adam who redeems all who believe. It speaks of his identifying perfectly with humanity. God has a human face in Jesus Christ.
The fourth face is that of an eagle, which communicates Deity as seen in John's account of Christ. Like an eagle, the Lord sees everything we do from on high. Like an eagle having six mighty wings with multiple eyes, he can move swiftly to execute judgment. Nothing is hidden from him. John recorded Christ saying God "has given him [Christ] authority to judge everyone…"(John 5:27). This redeemer is the Supreme Judge of the world.
Revelation 4 says these heavenly beings with incomparable supernatural powers call out:
"Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—
the One who always was, who is, and who is still to come."
John Phillips, in Exploring Revelation, has beautifully written:
"These lofty ones employ the resources of their intellects, the deep emotions of their hearts, the ceaseless drive and dynamic of their powerful wills – and they worship. It is the one great, supreme, dominating activity of their lives. All else is counted worthless when compared with the supreme activity of worship. With all their heart, mind, soul, and strength, they worship him that sits upon the throne."
Who is it that sits upon the throne? It can be none other than Jesus because the one they worship is said to be "the creator of all things." Isn't this what Colossians 1:16-17 reveal about him? Those verses of Scripture say:
"For through him, God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him. He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together."
This point is crucial because we live in a time when Christ is being rejected as God incarnate, that he was born of a virgin and sinless.
Barna Research says most American adults believe Jesus did exist. However, "[m]ost adults—not quite six in 10—believe Jesus was God (56%), while about one-quarter say he was only a religious or spiritual leader like Mohammed or the Buddha (26%). The remaining one in six say they aren't sure whether Jesus was divine (18%).
Barna Research also says Americans are divided over Jesus' sinlessness.
"About half of Americans agree, either strongly or somewhat, that while he lived on earth, Jesus Christ was human and committed sins like other people (52%). Just less than half disagree, either strongly or somewhat, that Jesus committed sins while on earth (46%), and 2 percent aren't sure," Barna reports.
Words from H.A. Ironside are quite appropriate here:
"In a day such as ours, when his [Christ's] glory as the Eternal Son is so often denied, when his true Deity, his virgin birth, his sinless humanity are all alike flouted by apostate teachers as so much traditional lore to be rejected at will, how refreshing to the soul to turn from earth to heaven and contemplate the glory displayed there as his and the unhindered adoration of his own as they prostrate themselves before his throne. If he [Christ] be not God, then heaven will be filled with idolaters…."
When the four living creatures give the cue praising and worshipping, Revelation says the twenty-four elders also fall before the Lord worshipping and casting their crowns before the throne.
These crowns, which the elders have previously been rewarded for their faithfulness in service, they remove from their own heads and present to the Lord. They know their faithfulness was predicated on his faithfulness to them. All the glory belongs to God and God alone.
After posting an article on Facebook titled, Will There Be Gradations, Rank, a Higher Existence for Some in Heaven? -a few folks said in the comments section that they disagreed with my conclusion there would be places of position and rank in heaven based on rewards given at the Judgment Seat of Christ. I argued the twenty-four elders next to the throne of God wearing crowns is a good example.
One lady commented, "If I have no rewards, I will be eternally grateful for the blood of Jesus." Another person said, "I'll be content just to be a door greeter, like at Walmart." Still, another wrote, "My reward is heaven with him. That's all I want. My obedience brings all the rewards I need."
I appreciate the sentiment, but such an approach to heavenly rewards is not biblical. If rewards aren't important to the believer, then what will we present at Christ's feet to the glory of God? God wants us to work diligently for Christ and to attain rewards so they might be presented to him as an act of worship when we get to heaven. The rewards are not so much for exalting us as they are for giving honor and praise to God. Shall we be empty-handed before his throne?
Revelation chapter four underscores for us the necessity of worship. If the heavenly beings, the twenty-four elders, the saints, and the multitudes of angels bow down before Christ in adoration – resignation – submission – and worship – so must we. All of life must become an act of worship.
John A. Broadus, who was long recognized as the "Dean of American teachers of homiletics" and served at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, once said:
"When anything lifts us up, then we want God as the climax of our exalted thought, and our thought itself is imperfect without it. If you will look in the early morning light, upon the glory of the autumn woods, bright and so beautiful; if you gaze upon the splendor…the nightly skies; if you stand in awe before the great mountains, snow clad and towering…if you go and gaze in the silence of the night upon the rush of your own imperial river, or stand by the seashore, and hear the mighty waters rolling evermore, there swells in the breast something that wants God for its crown and for its completeness. There are aspirations in these strange natures of ours that only God can satisfy. Our thinking is mutilated fragments without God, and our hearts can never rest unless they rest in God."
Therefore, let us join in the chorus:
"Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—
the One who always was, who is, and who is still to come."
Do you know the Lord personally? Do you have a relationship with him through Jesus Christ? Let your worship start with confessing your sins, turning to Christ for forgiveness, and receiving the free gift of eternal life.


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As part of its Mentor Campain, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation is now accepting applications for the OREF Impact on the Patient-Physician Relationship Grant in Honor of Sigvard Hansen, M.D.
This grant provides up to $75,000 in funding and solicits investigator-driven research proposals that explore the impact of regulatory practices on the patient-physician relationship.
The OREF Sigvard T. "Ted" Hansen Jr., MD Mentor Campaign
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Mentor Campaign honors individuals who have made a significant impact in training future generations of orthopaedists. The mentor's fellows and residents are asked to contribute to an OREF research grant in a topic area chosen by the mentor.
Dr. Hansen has chosen the impact of required documentation on the patient-physician relationship as the focus of research for his Mentor Campaign.


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Casio HT-3000
The Casio HT-3000 is the full size keyboard version of the MT-700 with 20 preset solo sounds, 10 accompaniment sounds and 20 accompaniment patterns (beat + bass + chords). Additionally, 30 sounds can be programmed and 20 accompaniment patterns can be stored, so it's almost a workstation without a sequencer.
Like in subtractive synthesizers, the sound synthesis consists of a digital controlled oscillator (32 waves including noise) with LFO (5 waveforms), an analog filter (VCF) with cutoff, resonance, ADSR envelope and a corresponding amplifier section (DCA) - also with ADSR envelope and ensuring chorus effect. All 18 parameters can be altered and stored via jogwheel. 2 separate, individual sound syntheses are available for the solo sounds (upper tone) and accompaniment sounds (lower tone), which can be combined in split mode. From the 15 iconic drum sound samples. (lo-fi samples like from the Casio SK-5 / 8 / 200), you can create and store up to 20 own beats with customized bass and chords (with sounds from the lower tones).
The most interesting thing is the analog filter called JRC 2090D, which was also built into the cult devices MT-400V/CT-410V and the flagship synthesizer Casio HT-6000. This low-pass filter with a slew rate of approx. 24 dB sounds very peculiar and quite good. However, it's only adjustable in 32 steps with the digital jogwheel control, resulting in audible frequency steps, and, moreover, it wasn't laid out to be self-oscillating. So I furnished the resonance and cutoff filter inputs with individual control voltages, which can be adjusted by 2 pots.
The result is astonishing. Fluent cutoff controls and resonance up to complete self-oscillation are now possible. All in all, the machine is now a real digital MIDI synthesizer with analog filters, comparible to a Korg DW-8000 or Poly 800, with unique filters, fast envelopes and 2 real-time controls.


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Using the Adjourned Feature on Docket Entry
Appointments are scheduled … and cancelled… repeatedly throughout the lifetime of a case. Using TrialWorks' "Adjourned" feature allows you to mark a scheduled appointment as "adjourned," while simultaneously creating a new, updated docket entry for the new date. Let's see how this works!
Imagine that you've scheduled a deposition to take place on 01/31/2019, and have just received a call postponing it to 02/06/2019. From the Docket Detail window, check the box next to "Adjourned" and enter the new date in the field:
Notice the prompt: "Do you want TrialWorks to automatically create a new Docket item with the Adjourned Date?"
Type: YES! Of course, you do!
When you originally scheduled the deposition, the Docket Tab looked like this:
Now that the deposition has been adjourned to a new date, the Docket Tab looks like this:
In addition to automatically creating the new docket entry for you, using the Adjourned feature also allows you maintain the history of when and how often an appointment has been scheduled and rescheduled.
TIP: Be sure to mark the cancelled date as "completed," so that you don't continue to receive reminders for that appointment.
TrialWorks case management software strives to make your daily work life easier and more productive. For more information on this Tip or any other TrialWorks topic, please call our office at (305) 357-6500 and ask for the Training Department. Stay tuned for more Tips, make sure to check out our website for more information on TrialWorks 11!


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Gov. McCrory makes pitch for bond plan that backs WSSU project
In photo above: Gov. Pat McCrory, left, and Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Elwood Robinson speak with the media after the governor made a presentation on his Connect NC bond proposal at WSSU on June 11. (Photo by Donna Rogers)
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) stands to receive $53.9 million for a new, larger sciences building if Gov. Pat McCrory's bond referendum proposal gets on the ballot later this year and is approved by voters.
McCrory visited WSSU on Thursday, June 11, to urge administrators, educators, students and the public to contact lawmakers in the General Assembly to make sure they vote to put his $2.85 billion Connect NC bond proposal on the ballot this year. He said any measure putting the general obligation bond proposal on the ballot must be approved by June 30.
"They're just not hearing from you," the governor said when asked what the holdup is on getting the bond proposal on the ballot.
Also as part of the Connect NC bond proposal, McCrory has proposed money for road projects in the Winston-Salem area, including the proposed loop that will go around the city and hook up with Interstate 74.
McCrory brought Budget Director Lee Roberts and Transportation Director Tony Tatum with him to give specifics of the bond referendum proposal.
Connect NC consists of plans for two bonds of about $1.5 billion each. One would target roads and the other would target infrastructure, such as the WSSU building.
Voters would cast ballots for or against the bond proposal probably in November if the General Assembly passes a measure approving the ballot vote.
Over $200 million is included in the infrastructure bond proposal for major improvement plans at facilities of all five of the state's public historically black universities. Besides WSSU, the other historically black universities would receive the following:
*North Carolina A&T University would receive $99.2 million for a new College of Engineering building.
*Fayetteville State University would receive $10.6 million for renovations to the Lyons Science building.
*North Carolina Central University would receive $34 million for a new School of Business building.
*Elizabeth City State University would receive $4 million for campus-wide repairs and renovations.
WSSU Chancellor Elwood Robinson said when speaking to the media after the governor's presentation that the new sciences building is needed to train students in the 21st century.
WSSU printed material says the building will be "a hub of innovation, discovery and application that will attract and support faculty and students with diverse academic interests," such as biology, chemistry, physics and the health sciences. The material says the Biomedical Research Infrastructure Center will be in the new building so that all the sciences laboratories will be near each other. This will encourage more collaboration between faculty and students.
McCrory said the investments in the sciences, with the new buildings at the historically black universities, will help those universities train students for the challenges ahead in the 21st century and to make North Carolina more competitive in the marketplace.
"Right now, more than ever, the competition for talent, the competition for jobs is greater than it's ever been," McCrory said on June 11. He mentioned competition with Tennessee, South Carolina and Virginia.
Volvo bypassed North Carolina when it was deciding where to put a new plant operation in the United States. According to news reports, Volvo considered three North Carolina sites and sought incentives from the state for its new plant, which it eventually decided to build in Charleston, South Carolina. The plant will bring 4,000 jobs to that area.
The state's roads need attention as well as infrastructure, McCrory said.
The governor's office said the proposed bond for roads would pay for 27 permit-ready highway projects throughout North Carolina that have completed environmental documents. In addition, the bond would fund the paving of 176 unpaved secondary roads totaling 113 miles.
In the Winston-Salem area, money is proposed for the $1.417 million Winston-Salem Northern Beltway, which will connect with Interstate 74. Money also is proposed for a new medical examiner's office in Forsyth County and improvements to Interstate 40.
McCrory said he is looking at the future, which is what he says North Carolina should be doing. Lawmakers should be looking at "what we can do today to help generation after generation for years and decades to come."
The governor's office said that because of the state's fiscal strength and strong balance sheet, no tax increase is needed to fund the bonds and the state's AAA bond rating would be preserved.
"Now is the time for action," McCrory said.
For more information on Connect NC, go to www.connect.nc.gov.


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1. Nutrient Control of Genes
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What does AMPK generally regulate? 2 What are its main functions? (3) What are its specific functions?
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AMPK regulates both cell and whole body energy homeostasis.
Main function
: (1) inhibits energy consuming pathways (FA/TAG/cholesterol/glycogen synthesis)
(2) Increases oxidative pathways to increase ATP (glucose uptake, glycolysis, B-oxidation, mitochondrila biogenesis)
(3) Key modulator of lipid metabolism
: For example, inhibits FA synthesis in liver, skeletal muscle, and hypothalamus: Inhibits ACC --> reduces MaCoA substrates for FA synthesis, while decreasing block on CPT-1, enhancing B-oxidation. Also, inhibits FAS expression!! (2)
What does AMPK do in the following tissues?
Hypothalamus? (1)
Skeletal muscle/heart (4)
Liver (3)
White adipose (1)
Pancreatic B-cell (1)
Hypothalamus - increases food intake.
Skeletal muscle/heart - Glucose uptake, glycolysis, FA oxidation, mitochondrial biogenesis.
Liver - blocks FA synthesis, cholesterol synthesis and gluconeogenesis.
White adipose - blocks FA synthesis
Pancreatic B-cell - blocks insulin secretion
How does leptin affect AMPK? Where (2)? To do what? How? (3) What does it do in liver? What drug mimics leptin in this way?
Leptin activates AMPK in skeletal muscle/periphery to maintain insulin sensitivity by
inhibiting FA synthesis
stimulating FA oxidation
(via inhibition of ACC and activation of PPARa) &
stimulates glucose uptake
Decreases hepatic GNG.
What does Metformin do? 3
How does it activate this specific molecule?
Metformin - (1) reduces plasma lipid levels bc of increased B-oxidation, (2) increases insulin sensitivity in liver/muscle by increasing glucose uptake/glycolysis/FA oxidation & (3) reducing TAG stores.
Mildly inhibits complex 1 of ETC --> increases AMP:ATP ratio, activating AMPK.
What stimulates mTOR? (3) What inhibits it? (2) What does it lead to? (2). What is an important role of stopping mTOR?
mTOR is stimulated by growth factors (i.e., insulin), AAs, energy. Inhibited by stress/rapamycin
Leads to cell growth and proliferation
Autophagy - induction (external stimuli), autophagosome formation, docking & infusion, breakdown of autophagic vesicle.
What are the five types of gene regulation? (5)
1. Transcription factor modified by p'lation/dep'lation AND long-term regulation by fasting, high CHO, high fat diets
3. ChREBP
4. Steroid hormone super family
5. Epigenetics
- What does it stand for?
- What molecules does SREBP 1 control? (3) Enzymes? (3)
- What molecules does SREBP 2 control? (2) Enzymes (2)
- Structure? What does this structure allow for?
: Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein
: Controls FAs, PLs, TAGs (FA synthase, ACC, TAG enzymes)
: Cholesterol & LDL-R (HMG CoA Reductase & HMG CoA Synthase).
Structure: Helix-loop-helix leucine zipper - allows protein to coil around DNA.
How is SREBP-2 initially synthesized? What is it bound to?
What does it require to activate it? (3) Where does it go once its activated? What does it interact with in what region? What does it influence?
Precursor protein with 2 transmembrane domains bound to SCAP (SREBP cleavage activating protein).
(1) requires
to sense low cholesterol levels. (2) Low sterol levels transport SCAP-SREBP from ER to Golgi (3) In Golgi requires 2 protein cleavages to release bHLH-zip domain from membrane (Site 1 protease -
releases amino & carboxylic parts of SREBP).
cleaves at cytosolic side and releases bHLH-zip amino terminus domain.
bHLH-zip domain enters nucleus and interacts with SRE (SREBP-2) (sterol regulatory element) on the promoter region of the gene.
Influences mRNA for LDL-reductase, HMG CoA reductase & synthase.
What is SCAP's role? What happens if it senses low amounts of stuff?
Senses low cholesterol in ER membrane.
If senses low amounts, transport vesicle will move from ER to Golgi where it is cleaved twice.
What happens to SREBP transport if there are high levels of sterols? (2)
High sterols inhibit ER-Golgi transport of SREBP by inducing conformational changes in two chaperones: SCAP (transport protein) and INSIG (ER anchor protein).
Binding of sterols to either of these makes SCAP and INSIG stay bound, so SCAP can't enter ER-Golgi transport vesicles. High sterol levels bind to INSIG --> ubiquitination & protesasomal degradation of reductase.
How is SREBP regulated? (2)
(2) Level of sterols in ER membrane - specifically, amount of bHLH-zip in nucleus
What are the functions of SREBP-2? (3)
(1) Increases Tx of HMG-CoA reductase & most other enzymes in cholesterol synthesis pathway.
(2) Increases Tx of Glucose 6 P dehydrogenase (HPM shunt --> NADPH)
(3) Increases Tx of LDL-receptors
What happens if there is a net result of low cholesterol in the ER or a statin drug?
What happens to cell cholesterol? What happens to serum cholesterol?
1. Activation of SCAP, allowing ER-golgi transport of SREBP
2. SREBP binds to SRE, activating target genes and Tx
3. Increased synthesis of cholesterol
4. Increased LDL-R mediated entry of LDL-cholesterol.
Cell cholesterol increases a lot, while serum cholesterol decresaes a lot.
What is the function of SREBP-1? What genes does it activate?
Activated by? (1) Inhibited by? (1)
1. Increases FA/TAG synthesis
2. Activates genes encoding ACC, FAS, GPAT
Activated by insulin. Inhibited by PUFAs.
What would you expect if SREBP-1 was upregulated in liver> If it were inhibited? If you ate a meal high in omega 3s, what would happen to hepatic syn of TAGs?
1. If upregulated in liver, would see increase in FA synthesis and TAG synthesis in liver --> fatty tissue and increased VLDL.
2. If it were inhibited, liver could process more fats returned to liver from blood, decreasing plasma lipid levels.
3. A meal high in omega 3s would decrease hepatic syn of TAGs.
What makes a molecule part of the steroid R super family? Is SREBP 1/2 part of this family?
1. Receptors bind to hormones and undergo structural change.
2. Steroid receptor pairs up with ANOTHER receptr-hormone complex (dimerization) - can be identical or different (homodimer or heterodimer)
3. The dimerized receptor-hormone complex binds toa specific sequence on DNA called hormone or whatever else response element.
What are the four domains of a steroid hormone receptor?
1. DNA binding domain
2. Hormone binding domain (ligand)
3. Modulating domain (cofactor binding, p'lation, dep'lation)
4. Protein-protein binding domain (how steroid receptors dimerize).
What is the mechanism of action for hormones? 7 steps
1. Hormones or ligands enter cell (or are synthesized in cell)
2. Hormones bind to ligand binding domain of specific receptor
3. Binding causes structural change in receptor --> activation
4. The activated receptor-hormone complex pairs up with another receptor-hormone compelx (dimerization)
5. The DNA binding domain of the dimerized receptor-hormone complex binds to a specific sequence on DNA called the hormone respones element
6. Binding of dimerized receptor-hormone complex upstream of specific genes either stimulates/suppresses transcription.
7. Changes in mRNA expression alters abundance of proteins they encode, leading to changes in metabolism.
What does PPAR stand for?
Define peroxisomes
What are ligands for PPARs? Are they exogenous or endogenous?
Peroxisome proliferator activator receptor.
Peroxisome - subcellular organelles that form/metabolize H2O2 and perform B-oxidation of very long chain FAs.
Ligands: eicosanoids and PUFAs (endogenous).
What is PPAR-a? Function of PPARa?4 - what is its ligand?
PPARB/D function?
PPAR-a is a tx factor and a major regulator of lipid metabolism. It is activated under nutrient-def conditions and is necessary for ketogenesis. Also promotes uptake, utilization, and catabolism of FAs by increasing Tx of genes involved in B-oxidation in peroxisomes & mitochondria.
Ligand = FAs, so they upregulate their own oxidation.
PPARb/d do the same thing as ppar-a, but particularly in skeletal muscle to increase B-oxidation genes.
Why do PPAR-a knockout mice accumulate TAGs in liver?
Because PPAR-a is essential in B-oxidation. W/o oxidation of these FAs, there will be a buildup of TAGs in the liver.
How do FAs upregulate their own oxidation?
FAs (eicosanoids and PUFAs) serve as the ligands for PPAR-a, which activates B-oxidation in peroxisomes and in mitochondria.
What is the mechanism of action for PPAR-a? (2)
What is PPARgamma important for? (4)
What are ligands for PPARg? (3)
1. FAs enter liver and bind to PPAR-a
2. PPAR-a & FA complex bind to DNA and activate RNA polymerase for CPT-1, ACS, and other FA oxidation enzymes.
PPARgamma is requird for adipocyte differentiation: mRNA for leptin, LPL, FA transporters.
Ligands: PUFA, eicosanoids, and TZDs
What do TZD drugs treat? What do they increase? How? (3)
How do they influence insulin secretion? - 1
How do they combat atherosclerosis? - 2
Diabetes. They increase insulin sensitivity.
(1) Increase glucose uptake/use by skeletal muscle
(2) Decrease GNG and glucose output
(3) Decrease TAG synthesis by liver
(4) No effect on insulin secretion
(5) Increase tx of cholesterol transporter in foam cells and promote cholesterol efflux
(6) Decrease cytokine production
How do TZDs affect preadipocytes? How does this help with insulin senstivity/atherosclerosis? - 2 hypotheses
They induce preadipocytes to differentiate into adipocytes.
Hypothesis 1
: TZDs decrease stored TAG in liver and muscle
- Released FA goes to fat cells for storage
- Resulting decrease in amount of lipid stored in liver & muscle increases insulin sensitivity in those tissues.
Hypothesis 2
: TZDs act directly on fat cells
- Increase glucose transporters and promote
fat storage
- Decrease FA release
- Decreased fat cell-derived cytokines (e.g. TNF-a) that cause insulin resistance in liver & muscle.
What does ChREBP stand for? What is it mainly responsible for? How does glucose --> fat synthesis? 2
ChREBP - Carb response element binding protein.
Responsible for why eating a high carb diet makes you fat.
Glucose --> G6P --> glycolysis --> pyruvate --> acetyl CoA
Glucose ---> PPP shunt to make NADPH.
Acetyl CoA + NADPH = FAT SYNTHESIS.
What does ChREBP behave like? What are the similarities? How does it behave like its friend?
Like SREBP-1 - bc it upregulates the same enzymes (ACC, FAS, GPAT)
Insulin (rises with high CHO) stimulates SREBP-1 which increases FAS, ACC, GPAT
Glucose increases ChREBP (rises with high CHO) in TAG synthesis tissues (liver, kidney, intestine, adipose).
Basically, both are stimulated by a high carb meal.
Where is ChREBP located?
Liver, kidney, intestine, adipose tissue.
Essentially tissues involved in TAG synthesis. Works with SREBP-1.
What is ChREBP's mechanism of action? What is its structure?
Structure: helix-loop-helix leucine zipper bHLH-zip
Binds to carbohydrate response element on the promoters of genes that encode lipogenic enzymes (ACC, FAS, GPAT)
How is ChREBP regulated? (4) What is its active form?
What is PUFAs role? (2)
Active form - dephosphorylated form (pattern of insulin)
1. mRNA of ChREBP is upregulated by insulin, glucose, and TZDs.
2. Downregulated by FAs.
3. Fasting followed by refeeding with high CHO diet --> 10fold increase in ChREBP mRNA in adipose tissue.
4. Glucose6P promotes dephosphorylation of ChREBP (and its activation)
5. PUFAs inhibit ChREBP activity by (1) increasing decay of ChREBP mRNA (2) decreasing ChREBP translocation from cytosol to nucleus (PUFAs inhibit glycolytic enzyme activity ---> results in decreased glucose metabolites).
What hormone initiated pathway do you think would phosphorylate and inactivate ChREBP?
- Glucagon.
What is the role of PUFAs in gene transcription? (4)
1. Inhibit ChREBP activity by increasing decay of its mRNA and to decrease ChREBP translocation from cytosol to nucleus.
2. PUFAs inhibit glycolytic enzyme activity --> decreased glucose metabolites.
3. Inhibit SREBP-1 (fat synthesis)
4. Serve as ligands for PPARs, which activates B-oxidation in peroxisomes and mitochondria.
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Bill Barr's meeting with Fox News chairman should be investigated
There was an interesting development about Fox News in recent days, and it wasn't just about the sudden departure of anchor Shephard Smith.
Why did Attorney General Bill Barr meet Wednesday night with Fox News chairman Rupert Murdoch, and (as the New York Times reported) do so at the media mogul's home?
Neither would publicly comment, but the meeting — between a public servant who has shown himself increasingly as a Trump loyalist, and the owner of the President's longtime favorite, cheerleading, cable news network — has raised a few eyebrows, and with good reason.
As Rep. Harley Rouda, a California Democrat who serves on the House Oversight committee, bluntly declared on my SiriusXM radio show Friday: "What the hell is the attorney general of the United States doing meeting with the head of Fox? And for what purpose could that possibly be, especially in light of the fact this is happening exactly at the same time the president of the United States is saying Fox News isn't being kind enough to him?"
Rouda added he believes it's within the purview of the House Oversight committee to investigate this meeting.
A key — and consequential — question that might be answered by the committee is whether was this a legitimate meeting concerning the government business or was it to help Trump's 2020 campaign? Recall that the attorney general of the United States, per the Justice Department's own website, serves as the "chief law enforcement officer of the Federal Government."
Barr himself testified in May, under oath, before Congress about his focus as attorney general, "I'm in the business of determining whether a crime has been committed." Was Barr investigating potential crimes in his meeting with Murdoch and if so, were they so significant that the AG himself had to travel to New York, as opposed to sending FBI agents?
Or maybe the visit with Murdoch — a Trump supporter and confidant — was about something else altogether. As he fends off an impeachment inquiry while trying to run for reelection, Trump has indeed become increasingly critical of Fox News. He slammed a Fox News poll last week that showed 51% of those surveyed think he should be impeached and removed from office.
"Whoever their Pollster is, they suck," Trump explained on Twitter.
In mid-August, he told reporters, "Fox has changed. And my worst polls have always been from Fox. There's something going on at Fox, I'll tell you right now. And I'm not happy with it."
Trump followed up that criticism with numerous similar tweets over the past few months, one criticizing what he dubbed the "new" Fox News for — in his view — allowing the DNC's communications director to appear on the network and go unchallenged. "We have to start looking for a new News Outlet. Fox isn't working for us anymore!" he groused.
More recently, in late September, Trump went after Fox News's Ed Henry — including retweeting a tweet that described Henry as a "lying shit head" — for simply asking a guest if he was OK with Trump asking Ukraine's president in his July 25 phone call to "dig up dirt on former vice president Joe Biden and his son."
One wonders whether Trump directed Barr to travel Murdoch's house to lobby for better media coverage from his favored network as the 2020 election looms. It should be surprising if this self-characterized law-and-order Attorney General risked violating federal rules that prohibit the use of governmental resources for "personal benefit or for the benefit of others," or, for that matter, ran afoul of the Hatch Act, which prohibits executive branch employees from "engaging in partisan political activity while on duty."
But Barr has a track record that makes this plausible. Recall the infamous July 25 phone call where Trump asked Ukrainian President Zelensky to "look into" the 2016 actions of Joe Biden and his son Hunter. There has been no evidence of wrongdoing by either Joe or Hunter Biden.
Trump repeatedly told Zelensky that both Barr and Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani would give him a call, which gives the sense that Trump may view Giuliani and Barr as having similar roles. Barr's spokeswoman denied that "the President has asked the AG to investigate Biden." And Rudy Giuliani? Two of his associates who were arrested last week on charges of campaign finance violations, are accused of helping Giuliani try to discredit Joe Biden, Trump's potential 2020 rival.
Barr has already shown us that he's willing to safeguard Trump. We saw that with the four-page summary Barr issued ahead of his release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report, which framed the report as far more favorable to Trump then it was.
And recently Barr determined in short order that Trump did not violate campaign finance laws in his July 25 phone conversation with Zelensky, despite Trump point-blank asking the Ukrainian president to investigate one of his leading political rivals (the President denies his purpose was political).
Perhaps there's an innocent explanation for why Barr traveled from Washington to the New York home of the head of media network Trump had been increasingly criticizing for negative coverage. And the best way for Barr to share that information is under oath before Congress. Anything else would simply not be credible.


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In the case that you may need a different kind of moving service, make sure to get in touch with us. We may be able to help you in that regard as well. We work with some of the finest interstate moving companies New York has on offer, after all.
Before you pack your bags, discover New York!
New York City or the Big Apple is known as the most densely populated major city in the United States. This astonishing city is divided into five boroughs: Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, and the best-known of all, Manhattan. There are many reasons why New York City is so famous. It has an amazing culture, wonderful architecture, appetizing food and drink, and gorgeous beaches. New York is one of the most amazing cities in the world and every corner is a popular spot. Once you come here you will realize that it will take you quite some time to discover everything that New York has to offer.
Why is New York so popular?
Once one of the best cross country movers New York relocates you here, you will soon realize that this amazing city is very easy to navigate. You can easily move around the Manhattan since it is divided into numbered streets from east to west. You can use the buses or subway, which are very handy to go to other boroughs. When you come to New York for the first time, you will want to see the popular world figure of independence – the Statue of Liberty. This breathtaking statue is built around 1886 and it still remains the iconic emblem of freedom of the United States of America.
The Big Apples is known for being very expensive, but there are also a lot of things that you can do for free. Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge is a must. Also, you can visit amazing buildings such as Grand Central Station and St Patrick's Cathedral. Of course, you can always take a walk around the city, and visit wonderful parks. Central Park is full of alluring things and has something for everyone. Central Park is the largest park in the center of the city and is one of the reasons why New York is so popular. And the best part, it's absolutely free to enjoy it! There are numerous other hotspots like that, all you need to do is go out and explore. You are bound to find something exciting every time you do.
Once you move…
There are so many things you need to see when you get to New York, but you also need to taste it. The culinary of New York consists of various cuisines. Therefore, if you want to taste the classic New York, and to taste the things that are the current trend in the dining scene, you will get a variety of food items. You can find pizzas all over New York, as well as pretzels that you can find at hot dog stands. Pastrami is a specialty that you need to try in New York, but it can be quite expensive. Now that you know New York better, let's take a closer look at the above-mentioned moving services.
A successful long-distance move begins with a good plan
To have a successful long-distance relocation, you need professionals who can plan it properly. A good plan is half of the success. Long-distance movers New York can handle your move from start to finish so you can have a smooth and stress-free experience. A long-distance move is a major project, and we want to make it as simple as possible. Starting from the simple quote process, packing your household or business equipment to storing your items in a safe storage solution we have all the knowledge to make every step simple and easy.
The best cross country movers New York has on offer can provide you with a personalized moving process
Every single relocation is unique. While there are many similarities between one move and another, the fact of the matter is that each relocation requires a specific "touch". The best interstate moving companies New York has to offer are all very well aware of this fact. That is why these companies offer a customized moving process to each of their customers. Some companies even offer a concierge, or a relocation consultant to further help their customers. So, if you think that your move might be too complicated to handle, think again. Top moving companies always have a solution to almost any moving conundrum! All you need to do is find the right company for the job. And that is something Best Cross Country Movers can definitely help with. Simply contact us and we will find you the perfect moving partner!
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Residential moves are one of the tasks that our moving partners handle with success!
Whether you are moving your home or business to New York, we can make it happen in an efficient way. Many people come to New York to chase their dreams, and if you are one of them, we are your best ally to make your dreams come true. We will match you with some of the top interstate movers New York has to offer, movers that can help you create an enjoyable relocation experience.
The first step is to let us help you get in touch with the right people who can help you pack and move your household or commercial items to your new destination. While they are unpacking and settling your new space, you can relax and take time to network and socialize. Make sure to meet new people and connections especially if you want to find a job soon after the move. New York offers a lot to its residents, much great entertainment, and job opportunities.
Our partners who are professionals in the industry will make sure that your move goes according to plan from the beginning till the end. This way, your family will be taken care of in the best way possible.
Business relocation is easier with the right cross country movers from New York by your side
Relocating a business is surely one of the most complicated types of moves. Simply, not only will you be making changes to the address of your business, but your employees are going to have to change their habits as well. Plus, more often than not, relocations mean changes in personnel as well. Both mean uncertainty for your employees. Therefore, this feeling of change is going to affect business performance as well. So, you should make sure to act in a smart way. Hire professionals to take care of your move and you will have done as much as possible for your business relocation.
The moving companies that we work with are some of the most trusting commercial movers in New York. They have been in the business quite long. So, for them, dealing with all kinds of commercial moves is not a strange situation to be in. So, waste no more time. Let us know what kind of moving help you need. We are going to find the best interstate moving companies New York has to offer for the job, companies that are going to make your moving dreams come true.
The best cross country movers New York will help you with moving your office with ease
Nowadays, when people live fast and work even faster, every moment is important. In the business world particularly, time is money. That is why you need professionals who will move your office in a fast manner and with efficiency. Your business should not suffer because of the relocation, and neither should you. You want one of the top interstate movers New York has to offer on your side! With their help, your business will be up and running in the shortest amount of time!
Quality and the best cross country moving companies New York are plentiful. They are here to provide you with a premium commercial moving experience. On our end, offer maximal efficiency and proficiency in combination with a minimal business interruption. And most importantly, our experienced and skilled moving partners know every corner of NYC like the back of their hand. They know all the right routes and shortcuts to avoid notorious traffic jams and deliver your belongings to a new office in a blink of an eye.
Pack and move efficiently and smoothly with the best cross country moving companies New York
Very often, people underestimate this part of the relocation process. They think packing is something they can fast and easily do on their own. But the truth is, they couldn't be more wrong. Packing is the most time-consuming part of every relocation process. Also, if you do not use adequate packing supplies and techniques, chances are your items will get damaged or even broken. You can either learn to pack on your own, as well as obtain quality packing supplies, or you can let professionals handle this task for you.
Additionally, if you need to relocate artwork or other delicate items, you will need extra protection and possibly some custom packaging. Not to mention how difficult packing furniture and odd-shaped items are. For all these reasons, you should consider leaving the packing to our partners. Hence, you will be able to spend your time focusing on more important things, such as planning your or your business' new life in New York City.
Our interstate movers in New York have equipment, knowledge, packing supplies, and tools
That's right – the interstate movers New York we list have all the right equipment, knowledge, packing supplies, and tools to pack light and efficiently for moving both to small and large apartments. So, leave all the items for our partners to pack safely and securely. They will take good care of your most important and precious items. Packing for a move to New York City requires skills and proper equipment to do it properly. Trust our best cross country movers New York and your belongings will be delivered with no damages and crushes.
Besides that, they can also help you pack your office for moving as well. They will bring their own packing supplies and pack your office furniture, equipment, documents, devices, and supplies fast and carefully. Use your time to plan new business strategies in the city that never sleeps and leave boxes and heavy lifting to the professionals.
You are just a phone call away from your new storage space in New York
Moving house is very particular because we all are attached to our personal belongings… And we want them to arrive safely at our new address. Well, you don't have to look any further. Our partners for interstate moving to New York will treat your possessions as if they were their own. They have all the skills, training, and experience in residential moving required for delivering the stress-free moving process.
Nobody knows best how to pack and settle your items into your new home. Only with professionals' help do you can be sure everything is packed correctly and transported to your new home. We can put you in touch with the people who can do it all. No matter whether you need packing fragile items, protecting your most valuable items, disassembly of furniture to finding safe storage solutions, you can count on our professional and the best cross country movers New York.
Contact us anytime for all your concerns, questions, and special requirements
We know every customer is unique, and that is why we have a unique approach to every one of them as we can help you get matched with trusted interstate movers today! So, do not hesitate to tell us all about your moving vision. We will do that is in our power to find the best cross country movers New York that can meet your expectations. The more information you provide, the better plan we will be able to make for your relocation. Whether you just need some additional information or you are ready to schedule your move, we are at your disposal. You can contact us via phone, email or you can visit us, so we can discuss your plans in person. Choose a cross-country moving company that will exceed your expectations!
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The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange recently announced they are joining forces with the Harare Receivables Exchange "for the development of a receivables financing platform".
The platform will be targeting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) because the belief within the two organisations developing this platform is that the above group of businesses "continue to face challenges of limited access to finance" and the receivables financing platform will put an end to this.
The success stories are on the basis that receivables financing through a formalised marketplace reduces the risk for potential financiers.
How will this work?
Receivables financing is an interesting concept. In the case of the platform being built by the ZSE and HRE there will be 3 parties involved; suppliers, financiers and debtors.
An example I got from a ZSE spokesperson explained the process as follows; Let's say an SME supplies Pick N Pay with a fruit juice and they are told they'll get their money in 40 days. If the SME is on the receivables financing platform they can take this invoice to ZSE and a financier (after agreeing with Pick N Pay the debtor) can pay the SME in three days instead of the initially proposed waiting period.
The SME gets their money and then the financier can later get the money from Pick N Pay.
Considering that we are in a hyper-inflationary economy one of the questions that popped up to me is how then do the financiers protect the value of the money they're owed and the ZSE spokesperson I spoke to suggested that they negotiate terms with debtors and this includes an interest rate.
The spokesperson also explained that the financiers on the platform can be banks, brokers and other liquid businesses.


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The cover story of this month's issue highlights research into obesity focused on the brain, an organ much less studied than the heart when it comes to the beneficial or harmful effects of the various types of fat on the human body. Scientific studies published in recent years present evidence that excessive consumption of foods with saturated and trans fats could produce chronic inflammation of the hypothalamus, which is found at the base of the brain. This could result in the death of neurons responsible for controlling the sensations of hunger and satiety as well as energy expenditure. Researchers at the Center for Research into Obesity and Comorbidities, one of the 17 FAPESP-funded RIDCs (Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers) are now suggesting that this brain damage could be partially reversed through the consumption of foods or compounds rich in unsaturated fat, a different type of fat that is beneficial to the heart.
One of the conclusions that can be drawn from the studies underway is confirmation that obesity ought to be viewed as a disease and not as a lack of willpower. Lesions in the hypothalamus are probably not the only cause of the problem; there are other factors that contribute to excessive accumulation of fat. The path opened by researchers will help us understand some of the complex questions that involve obesity.
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Something new is becoming quite popular in genetic studies all over the world: the DNA editing technique called CRISPR-Cas9. The system consists in using a protein guided by an RNA molecule that cuts DNA strands at specific points to repair genetic material, deactivate genes or insert alterations. Highlighted by the journal Science as the greatest breakthrough of 2015, the technique, discovered in 2012, continues to be developed and holds great potential for use in medical applications. In Brazil, before geneticists could get to work, they needed to learn more about it. Researchers from São Paulo then traveled to laboratories abroad – using FAPESP-funded scholarships and grants – to learn how CRISPR-Cas9 works, before returning home to pass their knowledge along to other geneticists.
Several lines of research are now using the technique to study diseases that range from leukemia to Marfan syndrome, with actors that range from Trypanossoma cruzi to Aedes aegypti. Studies in Brazil began not long ago and are still in their infancy but are expected to increase in volume and significance in just a few short years. Given the ease in working with the system, the procedures are within reach of most Brazilian genetics laboratories. As with all major innovations in the field of genetic engineering, the development has brought with it ethical obstacles that need to be resolved – one of the as-yet-unproven possibilities of CRISPR-Cas9 is its use in producing designer babies.
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The latest novelty in the field of social sciences and the humanities comes from the past. With binational coordination at the University of Campinas (Unicamp) and the University of Versailles-Saint-Quentin, in France, a comprehensive project has revisited the intense cultural exchange that existed between Brazil and Europe in the 19th century. It was a kind of two-pronged globalization that involved the circulation of printed works such as books, newspapers, journals, pamphlets, librettos and scores. It's a forgotten piece of history that is well worth learning about.


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You'll love these hearty breakfast scones filled with oatmeal, nuts and dried fruit. Great if you're looking for a healthier breakfast or snack. Awesome right out of the oven but still amazing if you need a snack on the go.
I am one of the few people who really doesn't like sweet breakfast food in the morning. muffins and soft cinnamon rolls with frosting are great for brunch or an afternoon snack, but I don't want them first thing in the morning.
Taylor brought a friend home to watch football and I experimented on them with this hearty scone recipe.
They have oatmeal and toasted walnuts and I added dried blueberries, but any dried fruit will work. Finishing them with a little turbinado sugar added just enough sweetness for me.
While I love the light and fluffy scones like fresh blueberry scones, this version is great if you're looking for a heartier breakfast or snack. Not too sweet but still buttery and delicious. If you have a little more time try making an apple oatmeal bread filled with apples and walnuts.
These look a little more rustic which is how I think scones should be. You can add any type of dried fruit or nuts. I've tried dried cherry scones which were awesome too.
Why you'll love breakfast scones
- These hearty scones will fill you up without giving you that sugar rush
- You can change up the dried fruit, pick your favorite
- Perfect for a quick breakfast on the go.
- Make some to enjoy, freeze a batch for later!
You may be wondering if there is any difference between a scone and a biscuit. My Southern biscuits are very similar to a breakfast scone. However, you wont find oatmeal, or whole wheat flour in a Southern biscuit, it will make it too dense and you won't get the light and flaky layers.
While you might add fresh fruit to biscuits, like with blueberry biscuits and strawberry biscuits, adding dried fruit and nuts will also weigh down a biscuit.
What you'll need
- Dried fruit – try dried blueberries or cherries, but cranberries, or apricots or raisins will be delicious add ins.
- Oatmeal – you will need the old fashioned type
- Walnuts – toast the walnuts first to bring out their flavor. You can substitute pecans.
- Buttermilk – as with biscuits, buttermilk gives these a great flavor and texture.
Pro tip: If you're out of buttermilk, you can make your own with just two ingredients. Here are three different methods for how to make your own buttermilk.
- Butter – you'll need 2 ½ sticks of cold butter.
- Turbinada or Demerara sugar – these are coarse sugars that are great for topping breakfast scones.
- Flour – I used both whole wheat and white. Using all whole wheat makes them too dense but adding a mixture adds flavor without sacrificing the texture.
- Pantry staples – sugar, baking powder, soda, cinnamon an egg.
Pro tip: As with biscuits, you want the butter to be very cold and you want to handle the dough as little as possible.
How to make dried fruit scones
Step 1
Similar to making biscuits, combine the dry ingredients and add very cold butter. Use a food processor or pastry cutter to incorporate the butter so that it's about pea size, then add oatmeal and dried fruit and nuts.
Step 2
Combine cold buttermilk and an egg and barely mix it with the dry ingredients.
The dough should barely be mixed together.
Now you have two choices depending on how you want your scones to look. Use an ice cream scoop to place it on a cookie sheet. Brush with a little of the buttermilk/egg mixture.
Or you can shape the dough into a circle and cut it like a pie into triangles.
Step 3
Bake for a few minutes at 400º then reduce the temperature to 375º, they should be a beautiful golden brown.
You'll want to let these cool for a few minutes on a cooling rack before serving.
Give these a try if you're looking for a healthier breakfast or snack. They freeze great so you can take one out of the freezer the night before and have a fabulous breakfast that you can eat on the run or enjoy with your tea or coffee.
What to serve with scones for breakfast
Since scones with oatmeal are pretty hearty, they're a breakfast all by themselves. Although, I can't resist adding a little honey butter when you are eating them warm right out of the oven. To make honey butter, just combine an equal amount of soft butter and honey.
MORE breakfast ideas
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Breakfast Scones with Oatmeal
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- ⅔ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ¼ cups butter cold and cut into ½ inche pieces
- 2 ⅓ cups oats
- 1 cup dried fruit
- ¾ cup toasted walnuts chopped
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- turbinado sugar
- Preheat oven to 400º. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda and process until they are combined. Add butter and process again until the the butter is the size of peas. Transfer to a large bowl and add oats, fruit, and walnuts stirring until just combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Remove ⅓ of the mixture and set aside. Pour the remaining liquid over the dry ingredients and lightly and briefly stir them together, just until everything is moistened. Don't over mix , it should look shaggy.
- Use an ice cream scoop and scoop dough onto baking sheets. Don't try to press them down or squeeze them together. Using a pastry brush, dab the reserved buttermilk mixture over the tops and sprinkle them with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 15 minutes reduce heat to 375º and bake for 5 minutes longer until deep golden brown on both the top and bottom. A toothpick in the center will come out clean. Remove from the pan to cool on a wire rack. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Barbara's Tips + Notes
- You can substitute any type of dried fruit.
- Pecans will work instead of walnuts.
- Make sure the butter if very cold and handle it as little as possible.
- Do not over mix the dough.
- If you want triangle shaped scones, pat the dough into a circle and cut it like a pie into triangles.


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Outro : The Wormhole Lyrics - ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) |
Outro : The Wormhole Lyrics of ENHYPEN (엔하이픈)'s one of the Latest English Songs are actually penned by Wonderkid. Outro : The Wormhole song is starring Unknown . This song is sung by ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) and music is given by Wonderkid.. This song is from BORDER : CARNIVAL Album.
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Outro : The Wormhole Lyrics - ENHYPEN (엔하이픈)
It's the rip tide
The grain of a strong gale
One ridge of a rugged universe
Feet leave no prints
And vision is without sight
And yet when most I wink
Then do mine eyes best see
The unknown
As we commit our bodies
We become absorbed
Multiple dimensions wait for us
There might be a world
Where day and night coexist
Beside an ornamental flower
A tree stretches out its hideous branch
The perfectly square mirror
Reveals a twisted scene
In that dream
I face a completely different me
Thy fair imperfect shade
Through heavy sleep on sightless eyes
Doth stay
And when we wake at this tunnel's end
What vision awaits?
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Song Details:
Song Title: Outro : The Wormhole
Singer: ENHYPEN (엔하이픈)
Lyrics: Wonderkid
Music: Wonderkid
Starring: Unknown
Film/Album: BORDER : CARNIVAL
Label: Belift Lab
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The Red Sox continue to struggle in August, with September now just a day away. The playoff chase is very much on, so what do their chances look like at this point with a month to go? (Steve Hewitt; Boston Herald)
Among the many issues for this team, and most prominently of late, has been the bullpen. So John Tomase takes a look back at what the team did and did not do at the deadline to address that area of the roster. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
Alex Cora has talked recently about how he feels Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts get underrated in national conversation. As Rob Bradford points out, what's important is the Red Sox properly valuing them. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
Ryan Brasier is with the team in Tampa and should be back on the roster soon, and perhaps as soon as today. He talked with Peter Abraham about his road back. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
Hunter Renfroe should be back with the team tonight as well. (Alexandra Francisco; NESN)


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Post by Wisconsin State Sen. Julie Lassa, D-Stevens Point, represents the 24th Senate District.
As a member of the Wisconsin Council on Workforce Investment, the group charged with drafting the state's workforce development strategy, I'm pleased to see that helping persons with disabilities successfully enter the job market is a key part of the discussion. It's an issue I have worked on for some time now, because I know that programs that help people with disabilities find rewarding jobs pay major dividends, not only for disabled workers themselves, but for our entire community.
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