text:
JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 47
JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 3547
by Sandy Simpson
May 1, 2014
According to Wikipedia:
"Karma means action, work or deed; it also refers to the principle of causality where intent and actions of an individual influence the future of that individual. Good intent and good deed contribute to good karma and future happiness, while bad intent and bad deed contribute to bad karma and future suffering. Karma is closely associated with the idea of rebirth in some schools of Asian religions. In these schools, karma in the present affects one's future in the current life, as well as the nature and quality of future lives - or, one's saṃsÄra. With origins in ancient India, it is a key concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Shintoism, Ching Hai and others." (emphasis mine)
Mirram-Webster defines it this way:
the force created by a person's actions that is believed in Hinduism and Buddhism to determine what that person's next life will be like: the force created by a person's actions that some people believe causes good or bad things to happen to that person
Given the definitions of "karma" above, this same idea, usually without the reincarnation aspect in Christian circles, has been taught for decades in New Thought movements such as the Positive Thinking/Positive Confession teachings of Norman Vincent Peale & Robert Schuller, the Word of Faith ideas of Essex Kenyan, Kenneth Hagin, Kenneth Copeland and Benny Hinn, the mixture of Eastern Mysticism and Christianity by Korean false teachers such as the "force of faith" Paul Yongii Cho, and newer renditions and fusions by people like Joel Osteen, Joseph Prince, T.D. Jakes (recently agreeing with Oprah Winfrey who teaches karma on her WHO network), and others such as Ernest Angley, John Bevere, Markus Bishop, Juanita Bynum, Morris Cerullo, Kim Clement, Paul Crouch, Creflo Dollar, Jesse Duplantis, Marilyn Hickey, Brian Houston, Rodney Howard-Browne, Larry Huch, Bishop Eddie L. Long, Clarence McClendon, Joyce Meyer, Myles Munroe, Steve Munsey, Mike Murdock, Rod Parsley, Peter Popoff, Fred Price, Oral Roberts, R.W. Shambach, Robert Schuller, Karl Strader, Robert Tilton, Paula White, Ed Young and many others.
The teachings of Positive Thinking/Positive Confession in the Word of Faith movement have been supported and fostered by unbiblical teachings such as the phrase "judge not lest you be judged". This saying of Jesus, taken from Matt. 7:1, is yanked out of context and applied to everything in life in order to get people to not say anything negative. And yet a few verses later in the same message Jesus warns people to "watch out for false prophets".
Matt. 7:15Â "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep"s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
Matt. 7:1, in context, is speaking of one specific type of judging, namely hypocritical judging; judging someone else for something of which you are guilty. Yet this teaching has made the rounds of many denominations and many Christians are quick to bring this idea up if you have the audacity to prove their Christian "idol(s)" are teaching heresy. They are quick to say: "Judge not; you are so negative; you are just a heresy hunter". I refer you to my teaching on how we ARE to judge in my article "How To Discern, Test and Judge Rightly". The fact is that we ARE called to judge, particularly those inside the churches.
1 Corinthians 5:12-13Â What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. "Expel the wicked man from among you."
But to an adherent of the new Christian "karma" you are not allowed to say negative things about another person. The reason is twofold: (1) rebuking someone does not fit the postmodern relativist paradigm of positive thinking and not judging and (2) if you do rebuke people you will have negative things happen to you. To prove my point that these teachers are teaching karma, I offer a smattering of quotes from some of these teachers who have mixed the New Age with Christianity.
He wants to fill your life with "new wine," but are you willing to get rid of your old wineskins? Will you start thinking bigger? Will you enlarge your vision and get rid of those old negative mind-sets that hold you back? (Joel Osteen, LeSea broadcasting Joyce Meyer, July 19, 2007)
"You can cancel out God's plan by speaking negative words. God works by laws." (Joel Osteen, "Speaking Faith Filled Words," Tape # 223. Daystar Television, May 2, 2004)
"Why did God take away the voice of Zacharias? (Luke 1:11-20)Â Because God knew his [Zacharias] negative words would cancel out His [God] plan." (Joel Osteen, "Speaking Faith Filled Words," Tape # 223. Daystar Television, May 2, 2004) I need to show how silly this all is. Zacharias was judged by the angel because of his disbelief in the message - not because of what he would say later. Can anything man says cancel what God ordains? (Preaching A False Positive With A Smile by Mike Oppenheimer)Â
"If you develop an image of victory, success, health, abundance, joy, peace, and happiness, nothing on earth will be able to hold those things from you" (Joel Osteen, Your Best Life Now, p. 5).
"The first step to living at your full potential is to enlarge your vision. To live your best life now, you must start looking at life through eyes of faith, seeing yourself rising to new levels. See your business taking off. See your marriage restored. See your family prospering. See your dreams coming to pass. You must conceive it and believe it is possible if you ever hope to experience it" (Joel Osteen, Your Best Life Now, p. 4, emphasis his).Â
"You will produce what you"re continually seeing in your mind… If you develop an image of victory, success, health, abundance, joy, peace, and happiness, nothing on earth will be able to hold those things from you… Start anticipating promotions and supernatural increase. You must conceive it in your heart and mind before you can receive it… You must make room for increase in your own thinking, and then God will bring those things to pass" (Joel Osteen, Your Best Life Now, pp. 5-6).
"Whatever your mountain is, you must do more than think about it, more than pray about it; you must speak to that obstacle… Start calling yourself healed, happy, whole, blessed, and prosperous. Stop talking to God about how big your mountains are, and start talking to your mountains about how big your God is" (Joel Osteen, Your Best Life Now, p. 124).Â
"The moment you speak something out, you give birth to it. This is a spiritual principle, and it works whether what you are saying is good or bad, positive or negative" (Joel Osteen, Your Best Life Now, p. 129).
Kenneth Copeland states the faith formula this way: "All it takes is (Taken from The Secret DVD) seeing or visualizing whatever you need, whether physical or financial; (Hank Hanegraaff, Christianity in Crisis (Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 1993), p. 74, 75.) and staking your claim on Scripture; and speaking it into existence." (Ibid., p. 80.) (Gary Gilley, Joel Osteen and the Prosperity Gospel, 10/12)Â
Paul Yonggi Cho, pastor of the world"s largest church in South Korea , borrowing from the occult, has developed what he calls the "Law of Incubation." Here is how it works: "First make a clear-cut goal, then draw a mental picture, vivid and graphic, to visualize success. Then incubate it into reality, and finally speak it into existence through the creative power of the spoken word." (Ibid., pp. 83, 84) (Gary Gilley, Joel Osteen and the Prosperity Gospel, 10/12)
(Charles) Capps has gone so far as to teach that Jesus was the product of God's positive confession: "This is the key to understanding the virgin birth. God's Word is full of faith and spirit power. God spoke it. God transmitted that image to Mary. She received the image inside of her....The embryo that was in Mary's womb was nothing more than the Word of God....She conceived the Word of God." (Charles Capps, Dynamics of Faith and Confession (Tulsa, OK: Harrison House, 1987), 86-87; cf. Charles Capps, Authority in Three Worlds (Tulsa, OK: Harrison House, 1982), 76-85)
"Job tapped into the negative side of the faith force by a negative confession …" [Benny Hinn, Adapted and/or excerpted by permission from the 2/94 The Berean Call (P.O. Box 7019, Bend, OR 97708, and from a 1992 Media Spotlight Special Report (P.O. Box 290, Redmond, WA 98073).]
Hogwash! Job made one of the most positive confessions, not to improve himself, but of his faith in God.
Job 1:21 (Job) said: "Naked I came from my mother"s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised."
(Essex) Kenyon's teaching about "the power of words" and his warnings never to make a "negative confession" [Kenyon and Gosset, Confession, pp. 129-36, 152-55, 182-85, etc.] deeply influenced Hagin and many others who are recognized today as leaders of the word of faith/positive confession movement. Kenyon also taught that man is a little god "in God's class" and therefore can use the same faith-force that God does. [E.W. Kenyon, What Happened from the Cross to the Throne? (Kenyon, 1945, 5th ed.) pp. 62, 173-76.] We allegedly create our own reality with the words of our mouth: "What I confess, I possess." [E.W. Kenyon, The Hidden Man: An Unveiling of the Subconscious Mind (Kenyon, 1970), p. 98.] (http://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/word-faith2.html)
I could cite many more quotes, thousands from those listed above and others. But the fact is that New Age and Eastern Mysticism has been ladled into many Christians and churches by these false teachers. These unbiblical ideas trace their origin back to the original lie of Satan in the Garden … that men can be "like God". Please read my article called "They Will Believe the Lie" to see just how far the devil has penetrated the churches and individuals from the beginning. The idea that we can create our own reality and things we want "ex nihilo" as only God can do shows that those who believe and teach the ideas of "Positive Thinking/Positive Confession" have indeed believed the BIG lie.
Latest from
- Muddy Waters: The "Church of Christ"
- The Islamization of Britain in 2014
- JORGE MARIO BERGOGL alias POPE FRANCIS THE RELIGIOUS CHARLATAN WHOSE HYPOCRISY KNOWS NO APPARENT LIMITS
- JORGE MARIO BERGOGL alias POPE FRANCIS THE RELIGIOUS CHARLATAN WHOSE HYPOCRISY KNOWS NO APPARENT LIMITS
- Is Allah Almighty God?
Leave a comment
Make sure you enter all the required information, indicated by an asterisk (*). HTML code is not allowed.


text:
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Stocks in Asia mostly rose Wednesday as U.S. economic data and comments from Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke helped lift the mood in global markets.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index HSI, +2.17% advanced 0.3% and China's Shanghai Composite 000001, +0.13% rose 0.9%.
South Korea's Kospi 180721, +0.66% climbed 0.2%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 XJO, +0.97% advanced 0.7% and Taiwan's Taiex XX:Y9999 added 0.2%, while Japan's Nikkei Stock Average NIK, +0.71% defied to broad trend to decline 1.3%.
Setting the stage for gains in Asia, shares climbed in the U.S. Tuesday, after housing data was well received. Additionally, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke defended the U.S. central bank's monetary policy, sending a strong signal on ongoing asset purchases. Read: U.S. stocks build gains on housing data.
"In the current economic environment, the benefits of asset purchases […] are clear," Bernanke said in remarks to the Senate Banking Committee. Read: Bernanke: QE benefits clear, risks manageable.
"Markets welcomed Bernanke's Congressional testimony, in which he put himself firmly on the dovish side. ... His comments reduced concerns over early withdrawal of monetary stimulus in the U.S. and provided hope that easy financing available for emerging market assets will remain in place," said Dariusz.Kowalczyk, strategist at Credit Agricole.
Most regional stocks had suffered on Tuesday after Italy's general election ended in stalemate, triggering concerns about another flare-up of euro-zone debt woes.
"As the political problems in Europe are likely to be prolonged, the U.S. sequester discussions are set to heat up and markets have had a very good run, volatility may persist for several weeks," said Matthew Sherwood, Perpetual Investment's investment market research head.
Japanese stocks continued to struggle as the dollar USDJPY, +0.00% reached 91.72 yen, down from ¥91.88 in late North American trading on Tuesday, and well off a level of more than ¥94 reached intraday on Monday. Read: Dollar gains after upbeat data, Bernanke.
Exporters came under selling pressure in Tokyo. Panasonic Corp. 6752, +0.24% US:PC declined 1.8%, while in the auto sector, Nissan Motor Co. 7201, +0.70% NSANY, +0.65% lost 1.5% and Honda Motor Co. 7267, +0.55% HMC, -0.04% fell 2.5%.
The rest of the region advanced, however, with AIA Group Ltd. 1299, +2.96% AAGIY, +3.20% jumping 4.1% in Hong Kong after the insurer posted solid results for 2012. Read: AIA's 2012 profit rises 89%, beats estimates.
China Construction Bank Corp. 939, +0.70% CICHY, +0.01% rose 0.2% among banks, while in the property sector, Hang Lung Properties Ltd. 101, +1.70% HLPPY, +2.50% climbed 0.5% and New World Development Co. 17, -0.38% NDVLY, +1.53% added 3.8% to retrace some recent losses.
Hong Kong's financial secretary John Tsang said Wednesday that the city's gross domestic product was expected to grow by between 1.5% and 3.5% in 2013 as the global economy gathers strength, Dow Jones Newswires reported. GDP grew 1.4% in 2012, just exceeding government forecasts for 1.2% growth.
In stock action on the mainland, Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. 601288, +0.29% ACGBY, -0.26% rose 2.1% and Poly Real Estate Group Co. 600048, +3.10% higher by 3.9% in Shanghai.
Aiding the South Korean stock market, Kia Motors Corp. 000270, -0.23% KIMTF, +0.00% advanced 1.7% and Hyundai Motor Co. 005380, +0.00% HYMTF, -6.67% added 0.7%.
In Australia, building materials group Boral Ltd. BLD, +0.40% BOALF, +5.74% climbed 4.2% after Tuesday's U.S. housing data.
Rival James Hardie Industries PLC JHX, -0.22% JHX, -0.65% reversed early losses to trade up 1.6%. The firm reported a 7% drop in nine-month net profit to $115 million.
Utility AGL Energy Ltd. AU:AGK jumped 4.5% after reporting that its first-half net profit more than tripled to $373 million.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Espresso Coffee of the Month
Espresso lovers will be happy with this Espresso Coffee of the Month Club gift! Each month, for six months, we send one of our Espresso or rich Dark Roast coffee selections (8oz whole bean bag) to your gift recipient. Whether producing espresso shots or a pot of exquisite rich, dark and robust coffee, your gift recipient will be thrilled with this choice of gift. The Espresso Coffee of the Month Club makes an excellent gift item for every occasion.
Keywords: Espresso coffee Gift for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, All Occasions birthday holiday month club whole bean shot dark roast
Add Comment:
Please login or register to add your comment.


text:
Kaid Benfield
Kaid Benfield is the director of the Sustainable Communities and Smart Growth program at the Natural Resources Defense Council, co-founder of the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, and co-founder of Smart Growth America.
A bad economy hurts sustainability, in part because sustainability requires new approaches that must be funded, frequently with money from investors willing to take chances, or from local governments whose revenues are tied to declining property values or spending.
I suppose a saving grace may be in the case of real estate development. This persistent economic slump has hurt sprawl worse than it has hurt smart growth: the market for close-in living is clearly stronger than the market for living on the fringe, and that pattern holds for commercial development as well. Changing demographics will likely ensure that the trend toward a preference for more urban environments remains even if we have a full economic recovery.
But, in any case, the economic slump is not distributed evenly across the country. And, in some places, it's a lot more than just a slump. Take a look at this map:
Courtesy: Louis Ferlenger, Alternet
The areas marked in red are those where unemployment has remained at least two points worse than the national average for 20 years or more. Those marked in green are those where unemployment has been at least two points better (i.e., lower) than the national average for 20 years or more. The other color-coding is indicated according to the length of time that a particular area has had unemployment significantly above or below the national average.
Surprised? I was. Louis Ferleger, the author of the map, writes on AlterNet that there may be little to no recovery in places of persistent high unemployment:
There are 216 defined metropolitan (metro) and micropolitan (micro) areas—with populations ranging from 10,000 to 4 million—that have had unemployment rates at least two percentage points higher than the national average for either 20, 10, or 5 years. These are America's dead zones. Here employment growth is stagnant or non-existent and high levels of joblessness dominate. Some areas were once prosperous while others have recently experienced economic distress. In these communities paid work is hard to find for those who have not given up looking, and widespread involuntary idleness is the norm.
Poor employment prospects are not related to periods of recession or prosperity; these communities have not had substantial and sustainable increases in employment for lengthy stretches. America's dead zones cannot be described as containing 'weak labor markets' because many have had long term unemployment problems that are more than weak and not temporary. Even in zones with only 5 years of high unemployment, the prior years were hardly marked by robust job growth.
Ferleger observes that the "dead zones" of persistent high unemployment seem to be evenly distributed throughout the U.S. except for the Upper Midwest and New England. Meanwhile, the "prosperous zones" are "almost entirely comprised of the Upper Midwest down to Northern Texas and New Mexico."
He suggests that the low levels of unemployment in the Upper Midwest may be explained by low population levels, and therefore a low supply in the labor market. He also notes that prosperous zones tend to be defined by a single strong dominant industry.
Ferlenger concedes that the labeling of the zones, based on sometimes large metro areas, can mask intra-regional differences that can be significant.
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what all this means for the recovery of cities, especially with respect to the more urban parts of cities and regions. One possible outcome might be that the differences we are seeing in home values and other market indicators with regard to the ascendance of urbanism over sprawl may be even more pronounced in weak-economy regions. It may be in the "prosperous zones" where there remains a stronger market for suburbia, because city locations can't build fast enough to meet demand, making them less affordable (or perhaps only seemingly so, if you also consider transportation costs).
The map may also suggest where green there is both a need and a ready labor market for green jobs in clean energy and other environmentally-friendly industry.
M.E.J. Newman, U of Michigan/Creative Commons License
In any event, I was also struck by how the unemployment map compared to the red/blue political map from the 2008 election. It's far from a perfect match, but there is a lot of blue in the "dead zones."
Read all of Ferlenger's analysis, some of which seems counter-intuitive to me, here. His article contains tables listing the regions in the various categories.
This post originally appeared on the NRDC's Switchboard blog.
Looking at the population and job growth of large cities proper, rather than their metro areas, uncovers some surprises.
Uber drivers in Europe and the U.S. are fighting for access to their personal data. Whoever wins the lawsuit could get to reframe the terms of the gig economy.
The largest transit agency in the U.S. is building a mixed-use development next to a commuter rail station north of Manhattan.
New technologies like dockless e-scooters can generate unexpected harms—but regulations aren't always the answer.
The argument over whether electric scooters belong in Old Town Alexandria reflects an age-old rationalization against change.


text:
The official Wealdstone Youth FC app
Wealdstone Football Club Grosvenor Vale Ruislip Middlesex HA4 6JQ View with Google Maps
This website is part of the Pitchero Football network. Create your own free Football club website with Pitchero.
Digital advertising by Minute Media
© Pitch Hero Ltd 2008-2019
Pitch Hero Ltd Registered in ENGLAND | WF3 1DR | Company Number - 636 1033


text:
October 2010
Researchers transplanted the genomes of Mycoplasma capricolum bacterium into Mycoplasma mycoides bacterium in 2007. They later accomplished the same feat with a synthetic genome in 2010. Photo: J. Craig Venter Institute.
Scientists have succeeded in developing the first living cell that is controlled entirely by synthetic DNA. The team, led by Dr. Craig Venter of the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI)—with offices in Rockville, Maryland and San Diego, California—published their work in the influential journal Science, on May 20, 2010.1 The advance has been hailed as a scientific landmark, but it has also led to an intense debate at the highest levels of U.S. government. The Committee on Health and Commerce of the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing on May 27, 2010, to examine the impact of developments in the field.2
Additionally, President Obama rapidly directed his Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues to undertake a six-month review of the implications of this scientific milestone and other advances that may lie ahead in the emerging field of bioscience research known as synthetic biology. The first meeting of the Presidential Commission was held on July 8 and 9, 2010, in Washington, DC.3 This leads us to wonder: what policy challenges have led to this unusually high degree of scrutiny, and how can we address them?
What is synthetic biology?
Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary field of research at the intersection between life sciences and engineering. Several key enabling technologies have been critical to the emergence of the field over the past decade. Most notably, improvements to technologies for reading and writing DNA (sequencing and synthesis) have created the potential for cost-effective, large-scale genome engineering. Synthesis technology (the ability to write DNA) is now catching up with sequencing technology (the ability to read DNA); the latter of which enabled the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in the early 2000s.
The various types of scientific research captured under the broad heading of synthetic biology can be divided into three main objectives:
- Construct DNA-based devices to develop biological components that are functionally discrete and capable of being combined in a modular fashion easily, which draws on the engineering principles of standardization, decoupling, and abstraction. The resulting biological parts—called BioBricks—are available online in an open access library called the Registry of Standard Biological Parts. BioBricks can be used to create genetic circuits using, for example, logic gates, and oscillators (showing the explicit analogies drawn with electronic engineering);
- Engineer genome-driven cells to focus on whole genomes, which involves either the removal of excess DNA from existing genomes to make a more efficient chassis (framework) that could form a basis for new synthetic organisms, or de novo [Latin for "from the beginning"] synthesis of microbial genomes—for example the polio virus4;
- Create protocells to attempt to recreate living cells—for example, by inserting molecular components into lipid vesicles5 using existing genes and enzymes6 or novel synthetic components.
There are also more revolutionary research approaches, with no clear applications currently—including attempts to create an alternative genetic alphabet with new nucleotides beyond the four found in natural DNA.7
Many of the short-term, evolutionary applications of synthetic biology build on existing techniques of genetic engineering, and use more rapid development methodologies that are accessible to a wider range of people. Long-term, revolutionary visions involve highly innovative biological systems designed to produce a range of practical interventions in health, energy, and the environment; although, the application areas are far less certain than for the first-generation developments.
Dr. Venter's team used digitized genome sequence information to synthesize an artificial bacterial genome, which was then inserted into an existing cell from another bacterial species, and then it was induced to take charge of its metabolism. The synthetic cell is an organism with a synthesized natural genome—rather than a new life form (or artificial life form) created from scratch. This bacterial transformation is an impressive technical feat, even if it does not quite represent the creation of artificial life. The authors of the Science paper anticipate that "this work will…raise philosophical issues," and Dr. Venter has described the work as "a philosophical advance as much as a technical advance" and "the first self-replicating species we've had on the planet whose parent is a computer."8
Emerging benefits and risks
Synthetic biology challenges our everyday understandings of nature, and the place of humans within it; however, philosophical and bioethical issues are not the only ones that need to be addressed.9 Concerns about creating novel life forms are not necessarily related to religious and philosophical anxieties about allowing humans to play God. There are also practical and political concerns about the ability of organizations and regulatory systems to manage the risks from synthetic organisms. Synthetic biology may offer the potential for economic growth through trans-sectoral impacts, in areas such as energy, health, and the environment. Developments currently envisaged include10:
Green energy companies are using the nascent field of synthetic biology to modify bacteria into creating hydrocarbons for gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Image: Treehugger.
- environmental applications, such as detecting environmental contaminants using biosensors and removing such contaminants using specifically tailored plants or microorganisms;
- health-related applications, such as diagnosing, monitoring, and responding to disease conditions in humans and animals and developing and manufacturing new drugs and vaccines;
- industrial applications, such as employing plants, microorganisms, and specifically tailored enzymes for developing biofuels, as well as devising more efficient biomanufacturing and synthesis processes using chemical technology.
At the same time, many concerns have arisen about the risks of synthetic biology. Emerging risks tend to be discussed under four main headings: biosafety; biosecurity; intellectual property and trade; and ethical concerns. Some of these issues include:
the release into the environment of novel, genetically modified organisms—either accidentally or deliberately (e.g., for bioremediation)—potentially resulting in harmful consequences for ecological systems and/or human health;
the possible misuse of synthetic biology for bioterrorism—including the construction of modified or novel microorganisms with lethal or incapacitating effects. The synthesis of several pathogenic viruses from scratch, such as poliovirus and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), has led to concerns that the current level of regulatory oversight is not commensurate with the risks;
the increasingly routine nature of many synthetic biology procedures, which makes them more readily accessible to those without specialized training;
the ability to recreate existing, extinct, or eradicated pathogens of humans, animals, or plants;
patenting strategies, potentially creating monopolies that could inhibit basic research and restrict product development to large companies;
trade and global justice issues, such as preventing the exploitation of indigenous resources by enabling the chemical synthesis of valuable products in industrial countries (e.g., the production of the antimalarial drug artemisinin in genetically engineered bacteria rather than extracting it from a plant source);
claims that synthetic biology is involved in creating artificial life, raising philosophical and religious concerns.
In considering these emerging risks, it is important also to pay attention to potential benefits and to make a balanced assessment of the costs (and benefits foregone) associated with different approaches to risk governance, including setting standards for research practices or for product or process safety. Another important consideration is the extent to which new developments could render some current risks obsolete (for example, through the more rapid development of new vaccines).
There is currently ignorance or uncertainty about the risks of synthetic biology among all stakeholders (including scientists, regulators, and citizens). As with other life sciences, it is also difficult to disentangle beneficial and hostile applications at the level of basic research—a phenomenon known as the "dual-use" dilemma. How can policy makers begin to address the challenges raised by synthetic biology and make informed decisions at such an early stage of development and in the face of incomplete knowledge?
The appropriate risk governance of innovative technologies
The success or failure of any innovative science, and the products and processes developed from it, will depend on the outcomes of a complex series of interactions among11:
- scientists, professionals, and engineers developing the technology;
- policymakers and regulators involved, either in promoting science and innovation, or in regulating its products; and
- citizens and advocacy groups with concerns—either positive or negative—about the implications of the technology concerned.
In the early stages of development, policy and regulation can influence the future development of the science, guide product development, and either generate or diminish conflict among the stakeholders and the public. A key issue, for example, is how and when to reach closure on a particular regulatory framework, as this will be one of the factors shaping future patterns of innovation. Decisions taken in the early stages may have unforeseen outcomes that are then difficult to change and may close down options too early. There is the danger of compressed foresight, whereby highly uncertain futures are presented as imminent and known.12
Policy and regulatory responses should ideally be based on the concept of appropriate risk governance to ensure a balanced consideration of relevant risks and benefits. This approach integrates the in-depth understanding of:
- science and innovation strategies in public and private sector organizations;
- regulation and governance of new technology; and
- public and stakeholder perspectives.
An appropriate approach to risk governance can be defined as one that is enabling of innovation, minimizes risk to people and the environment, and balances the interests and values of the public and the stakeholders.13
Decision-making needs to be informed by an understanding of how risk governance and engagement approaches interact with innovation processes. In addition to the usual focus on the science and potential risks, the optimal form of debate about technologies such as synthetic biology may include discussions about innovation and regulatory processes. The emphasis is on the need to base risk governance as far as possible on evidence of harm, and to consider the values and interests of all societal groups. In a heterogeneous field with many potential applications, reliance on a single risk reduction or prevention principle would restrict the scope for choice among a range of technology options.
The potential benefits, potential risks, and speed of emergence of new developments in synthetic biology mean that it is a prime case for concerted international consideration of the three elements described above and the systemic interactions between them.14 Policy makers need to support the development of internationally applicable principles to avoid the difficulties that arise from piecemeal and divergent national approaches to the governance of innovative technologies in the life sciences. Although specific governance mechanisms will vary according to local and regional contexts, the need for international harmonization is particularly urgent with respect to biosafety and biosecurity risks.
The International Risk Governance Council (IRGC) has recently published a concept note on synthetic biology and is developing policy recommendations.15 There have also been reports from other national, international, and non-governmental bodies, and the debate will intensify following the recently reported advances in the field.16 Due to the wide range of potential applications, synthetic biology will be subject to different forms of oversight, using standards and guidelines, as well as legally binding instruments. It is impossible to predict how the field will develop; nonetheless, the pace of change in life science research is rapid. Appropriate governance mechanisms should be knowledge-sensitive and include effective provisions for the ongoing revision of risk assessment and management practices based on new evidence.
© 2010, American Institute of Biological Sciences. Educators have permission to reprint articles for classroom use; other users, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com for reprint permission. See reprint policy.


text: This ceramic switch plate is completely handmade and fired at high temperatures to give its hardness. It will fit a standard plate size covering the opening and leaving an opening about 1/2"" diameter. This particular design is painted in a very rich combination of different colors, each one delimited by a black line. Actually, most of the Talavera ceramic items are painted first hand with white, then on top of the white the foreground decoration is drawn on top of it. For a hacienda, Spanish or South-Western style this plate will make a unique accent into your place. All of our Talavera Mexican switch plates come with ivory-painted head screws.


text:
Looking for design inspiration? Browse our curated collections!
Join our billboard contest! Enter by July 31st.
Shop our new kids collection!
by Marty Koch
Crystal Falls by Marty Koch - 8" x 10"
Luster Photo Paper
Rolled in a Tube
Assembly Charge
Crystal Falls poster by Marty Koch. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Ships Within
2 - 3 business days
There are no comments for Crystal Falls. Click here to post the first comment.
All prints ship in durable cardboard tubes.
Pixels is one of the largest, most-respected giclee printing companies in the world with over 40 years of experience producing museum-quality posters and prints. All of our posters are produced on state-of-the-art, professional-grade Epson printers.
We use acid-free paper with archival inks to guarantee that your posters last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Posters ship within 3 - 4 business days in durable cardboard tubes.
Average Rating (4.92 Stars):
Barbara Leveritt
August 17th, 2019
Christina L Cook
August 17th, 2019
Vivian Romero
August 17th, 2019
Margaret Vonderfecht
August 17th, 2019
I was not satisfied with my recent purchase. I ordered a print and it arrived with printing that was not clear and hard to read. I was told I could rip up the print and send a picture of torn up print for refund. I still wouldn't have a print that was clear and that could be easily read. I also do not have the computer skills to submit a picture of a torn up print.
Crystal Falls in central Washington state.
Marty is a retired park ranger from St. Louis, Missouri. He has traveled extensively to the wild areas of America photographing nature's beauty. He is a photography instructor and freelance writer with may published articles and photographs. He has authored two books of his photography and is working on a third. He enjoys hiking, camping, canoeing and of course, nature photography. One of his specialties is office decor. His fine art photo prints adorn the walls of hundreds of offices throughout the Midwest. Click on one of the galleries below to view the available images. Once you select an image you can order just a print or a framed and matted print ready to hang. Your choices of size, mats and frames appear on the left...
Our return policy is very simple:
If you're not happy with a purchase that you made on Pixels.com, for any reason, you can return it to us within 30 days of the order date. As soon as it arrives, we'll issue a full refund for the entire purchase price. Please note - Pixels does not reimburse the outgoing or return shipping charges unless the return is due to a defect in quality.
Pixels sells thousands of pieces of artwork each month - all with a 100% money-back guarantee. We take great pride in the fact that hundreds of thousands of artists have chosen Pixels to fulfill their orders, and we look forward to helping you select your next piece!
All posters ship from our production facility within 2 - 3 business days of your order.


text:
June 08, 2005
LOS ANGELES—A recent survey on retirement savings conducted by three UCLA undergraduate students presents a surprising revelation about young adults and their conceptions of personal finance. Results from the survey of 100 UCLA undergraduates revealed that given today's economic conditions, college graduates, due to lack of basic investing knowledge, might not be sufficiently prepared to handle the financial aspects of retirement planning when they enter the workforce.
When asked which of three statements best describes a bond, here is how the students responded:
- 42 percent chose: An I.O.U. from your brokerage firm promising to yield a certain return on your investment over the long term.
- 29 percent chose: Stock in a company that is less risky than that of the overall stock market.
- 29 percent also chose the correct answer: A type of loan in which the borrower promises to pay a certain amount of interest each year until the loan is paid in full.
"We were amazed at the results," said Jenny Blake, a fourth-year political science and communications studies major at UCLA, who conducted the survey with fellow UCLA students Beau Gillman, a freshman economics major, and Kellen Herrera, a freshman physics major and accounting minor.
"Keep in mind that if students were to guess randomly—as many admitted doing—they would be right 33 percent of the time," added Herrera.
The three students conducted the survey as part of an assignment for a UCLA Fiat Lux Seminar on the Psychology of Investing. UCLA's Fiat Lux Seminars provide valuable forums for students and faculty to engage in critical thinking together. Students discover how to learn through dialogue not only with the seminar instructor, but also with each other.
Another question asked students to describe a Roth IRA account, which is a popular investment vehicle for young workers saving for retirement. Here is how they decided among three choices:
- 42 percent chose: An account where you pay taxes on withdrawals but not contributions.
- 28 percent chose: An account through your company, which may or may not match your contributions.
- 30 percent chose the correct answer: An account where you pay taxes on contributions but not withdrawals.
"By investigating the issue of retirement savings among our peers, we had an opportunity to explore one of the numerous paths to knowledge pursued at a major research university like UCLA," noted Gillman. "In the process, we've helped ourselves and our fellow students understand the need and urgency to become investment savvy."
The issue of retirement savings for young adults is especially timely given this time of year when thousands of high school and college students prepare to graduate and enter the workforce. This issue is further exacerbated by United Airlines' recent decision to turn over its pension plans to the Federal government and by the Bush administration's ongoing push to partially privatize Social Security.
The UCLA Student Survey on Retirement Savings suggests that the President's controversial plan, which would enable wage earners to invest a portion of their payroll taxes into private retirement accounts, would not bode well for most students graduating today, as they lack adequate financial education.
When asked at what age people should start saving for retirement, here's how the 100 UCLA students responded:
- 40 percent chose: 30-34 years old
- 22 percent chose: 25-29 years old
- 27 percent chose: 20-24
- 10 percent chose: over 35 years old
When asked when they themselves would start saving for retirement, some 23 percent of the students said they would wait until they were over the age of 35. According to the three students who conducted the survey, those respondents could likely suffer serious shortcomings in their retirement savings by not taking advantage of the benefits of compound interest. They noted that someone who invests $3,000 a year, starting at age 30, with an average 10 percent rate of return on their investment would accumulate approximately $987,000 at age 65. If they started 10 years earlier, they would retire with about $2.6 million.
A majority of the respondents had clear misconceptions of Social Security. Here's what respondents thought the Federal government safety net would provide them in retirement:
- 50 percent expect Social Security to provide over 20 percent of their retirement income
- 51 percent expect Social Security to provide 0-19 percent of their retirement income
- 35 percent expect Social Security to provide 20-39 percent of their retirement income
- 14 percent expect Social Security to provide more than 60 percent of their retirement income
"The expectations of these students are unrealistic, given that the average Social Security check totals a little over $8,000 a year," said UCLA Anderson School of Management professor Shlomo Benartzi, a renowned expert in pension plans and 401 (k)s who led the Fiat Lux Seminar on the Psychology of Investing. "I hope the efforts of these students and their ongoing dialogue will help them and their peers better prepare for their financial futures."
Through research he has conducted with a colleague, Prof. Benartzi, who also serves as co-chair of the Behavioral Decision Making Group at UCLA Anderson School of Management, has identified some ways to help individuals save more of their income in retirement accounts and to better diversify their retirement accounts. His award-winning research investigates participant behavior in defined contribution plans, such as 401 (k)s and 403 (b)s.
"In exploring these issues, the students really bring to light the shortcomings in investment knowledge that perpetuate in our society," added Benartzi.
About UCLA
California's largest university, UCLA enrolls approximately 38,000 students per year and offers degrees from the UCLA College and 11 professional schools in dozens of varied disciplines. UCLA consistently ranks among the top five universities and colleges nationwide in total research-and-development spending and receives more than $750 million a year in research contracts and federal and state grants. For every $1 state taxpayers invest in UCLA, the university generates almost $9 in economic activity, resulting in an annual $6 billion economic impact on the Greater Los Angeles region. The university's health care network treats 450,000 patients per year. UCLA employs more than 27,000 faculty and staff, and has been home to five Nobel Prize recipients.


text:
Saturday August 1st, We present a Backyard style BBQ competition. Anyone interested in late sign-ups, call (209) 668-2452 and get more info. Also, please visit our website at www.greenleafbbq.com
The contest will feature pork ribs – you decide how best to season and BBQ them. Set up begins at 7:30 am and judging begins at 4:00pm. Join us if you can!


text:
I mean, look at that cover, it's a masterpiece of laziness. It goes beyond just half-hearted design into something absurd and beautiful. Even Beggars Banquet (the label who were shortly to bring us the font of eye candy that is 4AD) knew it. Within a year of the release of Tubeway Army's eponymous 1978 debut (the singles from classic albums Replicas and The Pleasure Principle dominated TOTP in 1979), frontman Gary Numan would be the biggest pop star in the country, prompting a hasty reissue and a rethinking of that much-derided blue cover.
Yep. Nice work, guys.
It's up there with the first Megadeth LP for facepalm.
In more recent years, Replicas and The Pleasure Principle have been issued in deluxe multi-CD remasters, accompanied by big sold-out tours that cemented Numan's return to critical (and commercial) acceptance.
He probably won't ever tour Tubeway Army, the fantastic original synth-pub rock incarnation of which kind of scanned like if Philip K. Dick had done for Dr Feelgood what Michael Moorcook did for Hawkwind. And I know what you're thinking: speculative fiction-conceptual late Seventies pub rock. UH OH. I didn't spend eight years rewiring my taste neurons to the caprices of this blog just so you guys could tell me to go and listen to Dr Feelgood! But it's totally as good as Wire, and everyone loves them, right?
Numan's (or 'Valerian' as he originally credited himself) lyrics rewrote the 1970s London punk scene into a paranoid Naked Lunch-meets-Neuromancer dystopia, populated by junkies, male prostitutes, and (yes!) lonely androids.
(STOP. Now read Terre Thaemlitz' writing on Numan. CONTINUE.)
Everyday I Die from Tubeway Army is a very overly-earnest song about a subject close to the hearts of many young men, the lyrics of which have been known to raise eyebrows in polite company ("I unstick pages and read. I look at pictures of you. I smell the lust in my hand.").
But very much a favourite of Gary's. He reworked it for later live performances with big pop star synths.


text:
MAJOR LEAGUE SERVICE TIME: 16 Years
CAREER: Has been a full-time member of the Major League staff since 2004...was named one of the umpires for the 2011 All-Star Game in Arizona, working third base...has worked the Wild Card Game (2013-14) and 2015 (Replay); the Division Series (2005, 07, 09, 11-12, 17); the League Championship Series (2010, 13, 14-Replay, 15); and the 2012 and 2017 World Series...was one of the umpires who represented Major League Baseball during the 2006 Japan All-Star Series...worked the Toronto round of the 2009 World Baseball Classic, as well as the 2017 WBC...worked his first Major League game on August 20, 1999 and worked American and National League games that year...previously umpired in the New York Penn League(1992-93), South Atlantic League (1994), Carolina League (1995), Texas League (1996-97) and International League (1998-2003).
PERSONAL: Born in May 1969 in Connecticut...resides in Georgia...married to Denise Lynn...has two daughters: Madeleine and Victoria...graduated from St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Trumbull, CT...received a B.A. in English from the University of Connecticut in 1991...plays the bagpipes...has given time to helping such causes as the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Burn Camp for Kids; the Fire Department of New York's "Lil Bravest" organization; and Team Joe Kelly (TJK) in Connecticut....TJK, which provides financial support to families with children who are battling cancer, was created in memory of Joe Kelly, who died from brain cancer at age 14...Dan is active with the Cobb County (GA) Police Athletic League.« Back to umpire roster


text:
\nSummer is over (tear), and things are getting a little crazy—you're probably working longer hours and running around more. Thing is, you still want to sit down with your guy or maybe invite a date to your place, chill out, and enjoy a great dinner together. Okay, here's your solution: Instead of picking up something precooked, make this shockingly doable, delicious menu. The food is ready in 15 minutes, start to finish; no joke.
Chicken With Prosciutto and Cheese
This is so good, you'll want seconds.
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
4 basil leaves
4 slices prosciutto
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices provolone cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place each chicken breast on a piece of parchment paper or paper towel. Season with salt and pepper, then top with a basil leaf and a slice of prosciutto.
Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Pick up each chicken breast by the paper, and slap it prosciutto slice down into the skillet. Remove paper. Let cook about 3 minutes, until the prosciutto is crisp. Flip, and top with a slice of provolone. Transfer to oven, and bake about 4 minutes, until chicken is cooked and cheese is bubbly.
A great go-to side—you can add any kind of herb you like.
4 cups water
1 cup instant polenta
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced chives
Bring water to a boil. Whisk in polenta, and reduce heat to low. Stir occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in butter and chives, and season with salt and pepper.
Swiss Chard With Raisins and Almonds
Spicy, sweet, and savory
1 pound Swiss chard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
¼ cup thinly sliced almonds
¼ cup golden raisins
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Zest of half a lemon
Juice of half a lemon
Soak chard in cold water, and drain. Repeat until water is free of any dirt. Remove stems from chard, chop, and set aside. Cut chard leaves into 2-inch pieces.
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, almonds, raisins, and red pepper; sauté 2 minutes. Add chopped stems, and cook 3 minutes. Add leaves, lemon zest, and juice; toss with tongs until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Baked Apples With Caramel Yogurt
Pretty and simple-simple
2 apples
1 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Cinnamon, for dusting
Core apples, and dust with cinnamon. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Mix yogurt with brown sugar. Top each apple with yogurt mixture.
All recipes serve 2.


text:
Search Results
Note: For optimum printing results we recommend using an up-to-date browser such as Internet Explorer 9+, Firefox, or Google Chrome.
You are here: Advanced Search » Search Results
Your search returned 17 results
0 items selected.
Select : All | None | You have selected all 12 items on this page. | Select all 17 items in the search results | results are selected. . | Clear selection


text:
Corporate Event Management Company Lahore
When a man and a woman first get together it can be going along nicely and as soon as things start to become a little more serious, a man can begin to pull away. This is naturally going to be confusing for the woman and may make no sense whatsoever.
And it can depend on how connected the woman felt to the man, as to how she responds to what took place. If everything was going well and there was the potential for so much more to occur, then there is higher chance that there will not only be anger and frustration, but also a sense of sadness and even loss.
It could be devastating and the consequences could be severe; especially if this is something she has experienced time and time again. A one off may be dismissed, but to continually attract a man who is unavailable could be overwhelming and hard to comprehend.
There is often said to be a whole range of reasons as to why a guy would pull away. And these can include a guy that is: not fully interested in the women, is at a stage where he is not ready to settle down or doesn't want to lose his freedom, amongst other reasons.
These can sound reasonable and may settle a women's mind. However, if they are with a man who is into them just as must as they are into him, these are unlikely to really answer a woman's questions.
As it was going well and flowing along nicely, it would be clear that the interest is there. And while the man may not be ready to settle down, if he has met someone he has clicked with, surely he would be open to going further. Certain freedoms may be lost, but other freedoms would be gained along the way.
At first these reasons might settle a woman's thoughts and emotions, but based on the human need to connect with another human being, it is often more about someone's level of emotional maturity that it is about these other reasons.
In The Beginning
From the start the man could come across as being fairly interested or he could across as being extremely into the woman. And if the man was extremely keen in the beginning, it is going to be more of a shock when he pulls away.
This could be man that is in regular contact and one who wants to spend as much time as possible with the woman and take her to places. Or in the case of a guy who is fairly interested, this might just include wanting to see her on a regular basis and to keep everything fairly consistent.
So at one moment, a woman can feel that the man is into her and everything is going so well. And the next moment, the man can become: cold, distant and completely unavailable.
Hot And Cold
While the above could be what happens, it could also be something that goes in cycles. So it is not a case of the man being available and then not being available and that's the end of it. The man could be available and then unavailable and then after a while become available again and the cycle then continues.
When this happens, a woman could end up being taken advantage of and compromising, if she hasn't got strong boundaries. The man could then be pursued and come to conclude that his behaviour is acceptable to the woman.
And if a woman is constantly attracting these kinds of men into her life, then it could be a sign of her own fear of intimacy. Consciously there may be the desire to connect with a man and to avoid being abandoned and at a deeper level; there could be a fear of being engulfed by one.
The Unavailable Man
So as he is available at first and then shortly after becomes unavailable, it is likely that he has a fear of intimacy at a deeper level. The reason he comes on so strong at first could relate to his conscious fear of being abandoned.
And as the relationship grows stronger, his deeper fear of being engulfed arises. When he pulls away and this deeper fear settles down, the fear of being abandoned can arise once more and the interest can reappear.
These fears are not necessarily problems per se, what can lead to problems are when these fears are reacted to, instead of faced, processed and healed.
One of the primary causes of this type of behaviour and these inner fears that causes it is the relationship a man had with his mother as a child. This could have been a mother that was emotional undeveloped and so used her son to take care of her own needs and wants.
And as she was not aware of her own behaviour and out of tune with her sons needs, she ended up smothering her son in the process. The son would have wanted his mother to fulfil his wants and needs, but would have feared being smothered if this took place.
Whether he got attention or not would therefore lead to the experience of pain. To be left would cause the feeling of being abandoned, but if the mother was available it would result in the feeling of being engulfed.
These inner fears are creating conflict for the man and until they become aware of them, there is unlikely to be any real change. These fears and emotions, that have remained trapped in the body since those early years, can be released with the assistance of a therapist or a healer.
When a woman feels completely comfortable with intimacy, it is unlikely that she would be attracted to a man who is not. So a woman may also have some letting go to do.
Author -
If you are going to attempt for Microsoft MB-330 Exam then you shouldn't put your efforts to the wrong direction but should consult a proper source and guidance. One such source is RealExamDumps which is not only providing complete study material but also offering qualified experts' guidance. Their best product is Microsoft MB-330 Practice Test Dumps that has shown very good results by giving bright futures to so many IT professionals. It can be downloaded easily with a simple process. We have tagged the price that we know is affordable for every student. Furthermore, you can choose a payment method of your choice among multiple methods. Experts have combined their efforts to form MB-330 Practice Question Answers. This is a short series of questions and answers that gives good enough quantity of knowledge with high quality. You can further download free demo version that will make your view about the overall study material. Before any other thought, you can see our myriad of services that can make your results more attractive.
Smart Handbook With Immense Field Knowledge
You are supposed to pass your exam just by first attempt if you sincerely prepare from MB-330 Practice Test. It is a smart guide that tells you about every topic of your course outline. Definitely, if you are having all the required knowledge about what you are going to be tested. Good thing is that you can easily remember all the information because you are not overloaded with unconcerned information. You can better recall your memory if you have finely put all the data. Once you take this guide it would be surprising for you and you will end up with your desired grades.
Free Access To Demo Version
You are not compelled to buy Free MB-330 Practice Test Dumps in confusion so we are offering free demo version for quality confirmation. You can see through this free trial that how you are going to prepare from this useful concise handbook. In this free version the real quality of original dumps is well demonstrated. You will get good results up to your expectations.
Company Of Qualified Experts
When you are preparing for a technical subject, directions matter a lot. We have given you the opportunity to get guidance from our experts while studying from MB-330 Practice Test Questions. They will be examining your performance constantly and will be approachable for any advice or suggestion. It makes a big difference when you have someone to guide you. Under the guidance of our experienced experts, you will easily go through the stuff getting every bit of knowledge.
Ace Your Certification With MB-330 Questions And Answers
It also matter that how you get your preparatory stuff. Our experts have done great work in this regard. You will get all the stuff in the format that is the format of final exam. In this way, you can feel more confident and relaxed during your exam. Further, this method of teaching helps students remember the lessons and they can quickly recall relevant material. Questions and answers categorize the concepts and present them in easy-to-recall format. When you will get all this in PDF format it will be more convenient to go through the material.
Repeat Finely With Online Practice Test
In fact, you are going to have a great learning experience on our platform. After one reading of MB-330 Practice Test, you will practice your learned concepts on online practice test. This practice test will give you another kind of exposure and you will ace your exam at the first attempt. When you will get paper you will feel as if you have already attempted the paper.
Download MB-330 Dumps With Money Back Guarantee
The most interesting thing about this short study material is the surety of success with money back guarantee. RealExamDumps.com is offering really amazing offer that confirms your success at such suitable price. Just visit the site now and take a free trail and then go for PDF download of original file. You can get answers for all your questions from firstname.lastname@example.com Our representatives are always available for quick responses.


text:
As Egypt unravels, Team Obama increases support for Muslim Brotherhood
- Image 1 of 2
- Image 2 of 2
The news from Egypt is grim.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood president, Mohammed Morsi made international headlines this week as he appointed Adel Al Khayat as governor of Luxor, an ancient Egyptian city that is key tourist destination.
The problem with Mr. Khayat? He just happens to lead the "political" arm of a terrorist organization that massacred tourists in Luxor in 1997. The details of the attack are beyond grisly, with many of the dead disemboweled and notes "praising Islam" placed inside their mutilated bodies.
And that's not all.
On Tuesday, the New York Times reported on the rise of blasphemy prosecutions since Morsi ascended to power.
In recent cases, Egyptian courts have sentenced a writer to 5 years in prison for allegedly promoting atheism, sentenced a lawyer to a year in prison for allegedly insulting Islam in a private conversation, and fined a Christian schoolteacher $14,000 for allegedly insulting Muhammed in her classroom.
These recent revelations pile on top of the "old" news, including violations of the peace treaty with Israel, failing to protect our American embassy from attacks, and launching systematic crackdowns on Egypt's Coptic Christian community.
Against this backdrop of Shariah and jihad – and hidden behind the blanket news coverage of the Obama administration's other scandals – the White House has decided to increase its financial support for the Muslim Brotherhood, quietly clearing the way for the U.S. to give Egypt $1.3 billion in military aid.
On May 10, the very day that Lois Lerner issued her contrived apology for the IRS targeting conservative groups, Secretary of State John Kerry formally waived – on national security grounds – statutory requirements that he certify that Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood government was "implementing policies to protect freedom of expression, association, and religion, and due process of law" before providing any further American military aid.
Think about this for a moment: The Obama administration threw the Mubarak regime (for all its flaws, a stalwart American ally that kept peace with Israel) under the bus ostensibly because of its human rights violations but is waiving human rights conditions to prop up a more brutal jihadist government.
Let's not forget the motto of the Muslim Brotherhood: "Allah is our objective. The Prophet is our leader. The Koran is our law. Jihad is our way. Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope."
That is the organization that we are empowering – that we are arming – at American taxpayer expense.
In the coming days and weeks, secular and Christian opposition leaders are planning nationwide protests against a Morsi regime that has proven competent at implementing Shariah law but not at running an economy.
Morsi's jihadist allies plan a crackdown, and if and when they succeed, you may see the terrible sight of American-made and taxpayer-purchased tanks and other armored vehicles literally crushing the Christian opposition.
The saying goes that there is "no better friend and no worse enemy" than a United States Marine.
The Obama administration has turned this on its head. -- When it comes to the Middle East, we have proven to be the worst of friends and the best of enemies.
We sat on our hands during Iran's Green Revolution, when the Mullahs were briefly in danger of being overthrown.
We similarly sat on our hands in the early days of the Syrian uprising against the brutal, Iran-allied Assad regime, before jihadists had taken over the Syrian opposition.
But we acted quickly to support the Egyptian uprising, tossing aside a longtime ally.
Across the Middle East, jihad is ascendant. The Mullahs remain comfortably in power in Iran (busy building a bomb), Syria's opposition is dominated by Al Qaeda-affiliated militias, and Egypt is firmly in the hands of the Muslim Brotherhood.
And now we're arming Egypt and considering arming jihadist rebels in Syria.
The Obama administration is doubling down on failure – at the expense of Egyptian Christians and the American taxpayer.


text:
Archive for November, 2010
Episode 7
Clouds, rich with the promise of snow, were spread out overhead like ghostly fingers wrapping around the sky. On the station's dock, the gun fight only proved to be a momentary distraction. Passersby who had reasonably taken cover to watch the fight between the three shipmates from the Brass Griffin and the dockside gang slowly returned to work as the excitement died off.
Fifteen yards away aboard the Brass Griffin, Thorias tugged at the canvas medical bag slung over his shoulder, then adjusted his gray woolen frock coat in a futile attempt to stave off the cold. He rushed out the door of his tiny doctor's office and over to the ladder that spilled out to the deck above. Tonks Wilkerson, dressed in a ragged brown long coat over his vest, white shirt and trousers, was already there, waiting for him.
"I heard gunshots," The doctor said with a determined look.
"That ya did," Tonks said casually. "Nothing to worry with. Just the Cap'n and the rest gettin' acquainted with the locals."
Dr. Llwellyn glanced up the ladder, then back to Tonks, who kept his arm resting on the ladder, barring the doctor's way. Tonks shook his head.
"Don't even consider it," The pilot said, "besides, I already checked. They were tossed about, but only the dock rats that came after them are leavin' battered and bloody. If you go rushing out there to bandage someone, most likely someone will see ya, and it'll be harder to lose anyone who tries to follow us."
The doctor let out an exasperated sigh, "I know. It's instinct at this point. Hippocratic Oath and all that. I'll try to keep it in check."
Tonks nodded, "good ta hear. Save it up for when we find them missin' people. Odds are, they'll need the attention the most. Lets get up there and take a look about."
At the top of the ladder on the main deck of the ship, a sharp, cold wind picked up, racing along the deck to jerk at everyone in its path. Rigging shivered, and even the ship's gas bag looked a little deflated from the icy temperature.
Thorias blew on his hands to keep them warm. "Confound it, I forgot my gloves. It wasn't quite this cold at the last station we stopped at."
"I didn't notice. The sight of all them zombies runnin' about kept me blood up enough to keep any chill away," Tonks quipped dryly. The pilot walked from the hatch to the railing, and looked around at the activity along the dock and the boardwalk beyond. Dr. Llwellyn followed a moment later.
"Anything?" Thorias asked, while trying to appear casual while leaning against the railing, rubbing his cold hands together.
Tonks frowned while he casually seemed to take in the scenery, "not so much a twitch." Suddenly, the corners of the pilot's mouth turned up in a sly smile. "Ah, then again. Oh, he's a clever bugger, that one."
"What?" The doctor asked, starting to turn around to look.
Tonks subtly tapped the doctor on the elbow to stop him. "No, don't look. Last we want is for him to realize we've found his hiding place."
"How do we know he's watching us?" Thorias asked. "He could just be watching the ship, or any of the ships along here."
Tonks stuffed his gloved hands into his coat pockets. "Just a feelin'. He's got himself tucked back between some crates and the shadow of a warehouse. He's a thin bloke, almost gangly. Nothing too remarkable, looks like he's just standing about, waiting for his mates or just passin' the day by. The way I figure it, he'd be warmer over in that patch of sunlight and out of that cold shadow, not to mention I caught him glancing our way."
The doctor nodded ever so slightly, then resumed lounging against the railing. "Surely he sees us, how will we get off the ship?"
"Its for sure he's seen us by now," the pilot admitted, his thoughts turning rapidly like a well-oiled clockwork drill. Tonks' eyes scanned over the boardwalk where small, scattered groups of pedestrians walked briskly on their way in the chilly air.
Suddenly, the crash and clank of metal caught his attention. To his left, on the dock where they were moored, a team of five men were unloading a stack of lumber and crates from a neighboring cargo ship. Amid the men lumbered a C.A.S.S., or Clockwork Augmentations Suit, a dangerous device resembling the nightmarish brass and steel skeleton of giant.
Sitting inside the ribcage of the vehicle, bundled up in a warm coat, a dock worker was strapped by his arms and legs to the corresponding limbs of the device. Casually, the worker flexed his own arms and in turn the device responded, pulling the crate to him. Then with expert control he flexed his legs, causing the ungainly vehicle to turn neatly around without toppling over. Once he faced the boardwalk, he began his noisy trek to deliver the crate where others like it had already been placed.
As the clockwork-powered skeleton lumbered away, a steam-powered loading crane trundled up in its place on spidery metal legs and squatted down. Officially sold under the name 'Multi-Articulated Ambulatory Crane' – or MAAC for short – it was a common fixture where cargo ship's moored. Once the MAAC had settled into place, a gaunt dock worker with a handlebar mustache reached down to manipulate a pair of levers on the back of the device.
No sooner had he done so, a metal hatch popped open allowing a long metal arm that ended in a metal, vulture-like claw to rise up and extend. Using this, the man was able to pick up a bound stack of lumber from the cargo ship and deposit it onto the pier.
Tonks turned and grinned at the doctor.
Thorias raised an eyebrow, "you've an idea?"
"Close enough to one. We'll just blend in," the pilot replied, pushing away from the railing, "follow me."
"'Blend in'?" Thorias echoed, staring at Tonk's retreating form in amazement. "We're on an ice cold dock, three miles above the North Sea. Blend in with what? Icelandic gulls?"
When the pilot's only answer was another grin, obviously meant to be reassuring, the doctor rolled his eyes and quickly fell in step.
The pair made their way down the gangplank, then onto the dock proper. Thorias stopped once he reached the bottom, but Tonks kept walking. He kept his brisk pace until he reached the knot of workers.
The five men only briefly glanced at Tonks, preferring to remain engrossed in their work of unloading the lumber. Without a word, Tonks hefted one end of a stack of boards, and a charybdian man, bundled up in a heavy woolen coat, grabbed the other.
Dr. Llwellyn quickly joined the group as Tonks and the dock worker shifted the boards to their shoulders for ease of carrying.
"Grab some boards Thorias, lets give these lads a hand," Tonks said cheerfully. "Better to get 'em out of the cold."
Thorias glanced at the growing stack of wood, then back to Tonks as the full implication of the idea around 'blend in' dawned upon him.
"Certainly. It's not fit for man or beast out here," the doctor admitted, squatting down to grab the end of another stack of wood.
One of the dock hands, a burly man topped with a bright orange-yellow woolen cap and wrapped in a woolen great coat grinned broadly, "Aw, its quite all right 'guv. Ya get used to it. We appreciate the help, though. Me name's Henry."
The doctor smiled, "well, it's pleasant to meet you, Henry. I'm Thorias."
"Ready?" Henry asked.
Thorias nodded, and the two men lifted the ten-foot long boards, carrying them in tandem to the end of the dock. As Henry and Thorias dropped the lumber onto the growing stack of wood, Tonks, who was standing nearby, glanced over his shoulder towards the shadowy corner where he had first spotted their observer.
Unfortunately, a stack of crates blocked the pilot's view of the man that had been watching them. Henry walked past Tonks to the end of the dock, just out of earshot, leaving the two alone for a moment.
"One trip, maybe two, ought to take care of it," Tonks admitted to the doctor, "then he'll be bored enough to stop watching."
"Just what are ya two blokes playin' at?" Henry asked suspiciously, catching them both unawares when he walked over to them. "Like I told ya, we appreciate the help, but it be as plain as the sun above that yer both dealin' in a bit of mischief." Henry folded his arms over his chest. "So, out with it, or I get the dockmaster."


text:
Think Musclecars Are Just RWD? Think Again
Though not terribly organized, we at Mopar Muscle do have an archive at our office. Sure, it's filled with old issues from long cancelled rags and periodicals, but they still hold within their pages cool old photos and original timeslips. While doing research we've come across all sorts of images of front-engine dragsters, flip-top funny cars, and coverage of vintage drag racing. As enjoyable as our little journey down memory lane was, we were disturbed when we came across press releases of some of the coolest musclecars in America's history. We like to think that original Hemi, four-speeds, and 440 Six-Packs were the fastest asphalt-pounders to ever hit the streets. But it turns out that in stock factory trim, these mighty Mopars were equally matched with Super Sport Camaros and Boss Mustangs. Even the smaller A-Body Dodges and Plymouths with the high-performance 340s and larger 383s did nearly as good. Sure, factors such as gearing, poor tires, and weather conditions need to be considered, but for the most part, most of the American selection in 1969 and 1970 were all pretty much the same–stuck in the mid-13s.
Of course, you know the story. As soon as the papers were signed and the keys handed over, those restrictive manifolds were yanked, gears swapped if they didn't already come with 4.10s or 4.56s, and those big ugly clocks were exchanged for a large diameter Sun Tach in the dash.
DaimlerChrysler's smallest contender–the '03 Neon–stood up against even the mightiest of 1968's best. The aluminum, 2.4L, four-cylinder, four-door passenger sedan was given a kick in the shorts with a factory restyled header piped into a turbo and waste gate, with an intercooler mated up to a short-throw manual shifter. The made-by-the-manufacturer tuner car was able to turn in quarter-mile numbers equal to Z28s and Mach 1s.
Since that time, kids and not-so-young kids have been wrenching on these 21st century hot rods. Mind you, the geometry of front-wheel-drive vehicles leaves much to be desired when it comes to hard acceleration. Wheel hop and traction plagues these domestic "rice rockets" and require considerable modifications to amend it.
Gary Howell of Keyser, West Virginia, knows all about that. He's a self-proclaimed "parts pusher" and proprietor of Howell Automotive. Gary started with a stock SRT-4 and dove straight in. wanting to keep the Neon planted on all fours, Gary had large Vogtland adjustable coilover shocks slipped in behind each wheel, with a larger diameter sway bar in the rear. Gary swapped out the stock differential and traded in a Quaiffe unit for positraction. Beefy Wilwood 123/4-inch rotors with aluminum calipers clamp the front wheels down to a dead stop. Massive 18-inch Velox rims with g-force KD rubber keeps the SRT in place on the track.
Gary opted to leave the interior alone because there were more important things to worry about. Gary pulled the plant and removed the balance shafts. Eagle rods were married to J&E pistons at 9.0 to 1 compression with dual roller cams on the single factory aluminum cylinder head that had been ported for improved flow. A Zzapp Motorsports throttle body was put in the place of the stock one. Gary kept the already stout factory manifold, but plumbed it into a Mitsubishi TD05LR turbo with a 3-inch collector. Mutually large 3-inch stainless exhaust tunnels all the way out the back through a Thermal R&D muffler. The manual was almost totally untouched save for a prototype Hurst shifter made specifically for the SRT-4. In addition, a 10-inch SPEC clutch was mated up. Howell Automotive build the 'banger's powerplant and kept most of the work in-house except for the striking paint and body work.
Mitch's Collision Center out of Keyser, West Virginia, was hired to repaint the little bomber. Since the Neon was pretty much brand-new, little bodywork was needed except for incorporating the custom rear wing into the deck lid. A slight variation of the high-impact blue was used, as well as an iridescent lime green provided by Sikkens Paint. The final combination of the blue with green makes for a striking sight.
The final product of all this work did not go quietly into the night. Rather, Gary put his SRT-4 up against some of the best local tuners in the area. In an invitational shootout hosted by Car and Driver magazine, Gary's Neon put out hard mid-13 quarter-mile times compared to other tuners, such as an Elise Lotus, a PowerWorks Focus, a Skunk2Racing Civic, a HKS Evo RS, and many more. Not too shabby for what was a once considered a "cute" commuter car.
Fast Facts
Owner: Gary Howell, Keyser, WV
Car: '03 Dodge Neon SRT-4
Color: Blue and lime green
Engine: 2.4L, four-cylinder, aluminum head, ported, Eagle rods, Jamp;E pistons, Crane roller cams, Crane valvesprings, SBI rocker arms, Zzapp Motorsports 60mm throttle body, Screaming Demon coil pack
Transmission: Manual five-speed, Hurst prototype shifter, SPEC 10-inch clutch
Rearend/Differential: FWD, Quaiffe positraction differential
Suspension: Vogtland adjustable coilovers, larger rear sway bar, Wilwood 12-3/4-inch rotors, aluminum calipers (front)
Wheels/Tires: Velox 18×71/2 rims
Tires g-Force KD's P225/45R18
Quarter-Mile: 13.4


text:
It could be that pretty pregnancy glow, but whatever it is, actress Paula Patton looked stunning last night in an orange Carolina Herrera gown at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony.
Makeup artist Mylah Morales (for CoverGirl) shares how she created Patton's makeup look:
"For Paula Patton's Oscar beauty look, I started by applying Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil to clean up her skin and create an ideal canvas for foundation application.
Next I applied Giorgio Armani Foundation and set the foundation with a sheer layer of CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Pressed Powder followed by CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer for a gorgeous, bronze glow.
To accentuate and enhance Paula's stunning orange dress, I focused on gold and brown shades for her eyes. I applied gold powder shadow in the corners of her eyes followed by a layer of CoverGirl Smoky ShadowBlast in Bronze Fire over her lid for a gorgeous red carpet eye look. I completed her eye look with a few swipes of CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara for dramatic, ultra-long lashes.
For Paula's lips, I kept them pretty natural and used a peachy shade of gloss that matched her natural lipcolor. To complete Paula's overall look I applied NARS Blush in Taj Mahal followed by Shu Uemura Facial Hydration Mist to lock-in Paula's makeup and help it last her through the night."


text:
Ghd Classic Straightner Gold V Iron
Ghd Classic Straightner Gold V Iron
Glimmering gold accents and plates and an enhanced design give the ghd V gold classic styler a luxe feel. Smoother gold plates glide effortlessly through the hair to make straightening on all hair types and lengths even quicker and easier, while their contoured edges help to create perfect curls and waves, all with a high shine, salon-style finish. A handy protective plate guard also allows you to pack up your styler straight after use while an automatic sleep mode is activated if the styler isn't used for 30 minutes. Universal voltage ensures youll get the same styling performance wherever you are in the world, making this styler a great choice if you travel frequently.
Price Includes
ghd V Gold Classic styler
Protective plate guard
Free delivery available
Product Features
Professional Finish
Smoother plates
Cooler, lighter body
Ceramic heaters and contoured plates
Sleep mode
Buy with Confidence
Guarantee: 2 years manufacturers guarantee
Payments: Secure online payments
Authenticity: Guaranteed


text:
Our Ethics Policy
Reviewed maintains a strict ethics policy for all its staff and contributors. This strict ethics policy is intended to separate the editorial function of the website from any inappropriate influences such as advertising or any other monetary interest. These policies insure that the content on Reviewed is independent, unbiased, accurate, and based solely on the merits of the products we review.
- Gifts, Bribes, other Monetary Compensation
- Full time members of the editorial staff, part time members, freelancers, contributors, or anyone involved with the editorial process are strictly prohibited from accepting any gifts, bribes, prizes or monetary compensation from any companies or the surrogates of such companies who we cover or may soon expand to cover.
- Trips
- All Reviewed editorial staff, part time members, freelancers, contributors, or anyone involved with the editorial process are strictly prohibited from accepting any trips or press junkets sponsored by companies whose products are covered by our website. If it is necessary for Reviewed to participate in press junkets or a trip organized by companies covered by Reviewed, we absorb all associated costs in full.
- Social Events, Press Functions, and Meals
- Reviewed believes it is necessary to attend industry social functions hosted by manufacturers to develop contacts and sources and to raise industry awareness of our website. Reviewed editorial staff are permitted to attend social functions, press functions and associated meals hosted by the companies we cover. We only allow participation at these events if attending the function furthers the development of a source, contact, or story which is critical for developing quality content on Reviewed.
- Recommendations
- All recommendations posted on Reviewed, made by Reviewed editorial staff in the media or in public must be based solely on the editorial product analysis process. We will not permit our recommendations to be influenced by any outside biased party who seeks to put their self-interest over the credibility, integrity, and independence or our reviews regardless of a perceived advertising or business relationships advantage which might accrue to Reviewed. Further, recommendations are not made for the purpose of marketing Reviewed. Our inherent value is our independence, credibility, and integrity. All our recommendations placed in marketing materials must be based upon the editorial product analysis process and nothing else.
- Advertising and Editorial Separation
- Reviewed will at all times have strict separation between any advertising and editorial activities. Any employees or contributors that are in any way involved with the editorial process are strictly prohibited from engaging in advertising sales. If any member of the editorial team is approached about advertising they must immediately redirect the contact to the advertising team. Further, Reviewed, its holding company, and any partners will make every effort to separate the advertising and editorial functions, both in the nature of its business relationships and the physical location of different departments.
- Advertising Labeling
- All advertising on Reviewed is separated from content. When advertising is placed in content, it is to be clearly labeled as advertising and must in no away attempt to deceive the user into believing that it is not advertising. Advertising which appears like content, otherwise known as "advertorials" is prohibited from the site.
- Product Loans
- Reviewed receives short term loans of products for evaluation. All products loaned to Reviewed are returned expeditiously to the manufacturer. In the rare case where the manufacturer does not want the product back, the product is given away to charity. Under no circumstances may the product remain in the possession of anyone on the editorial team.
- Investment and Employment
- All Reviewed editorial contributors are prohibited from direct investment in any of the companies which are covered by the website. Editorial contributors may not be employed, consult to, or receive any compensation from any company which we cover while employed by Reviewed. In the event that an editorial team member is offered employment by any company which we cover, they must immediately disclose such an offer to our management.
- Potential Bias of Any Form
- Reviewed editorial staff and anyone involved with the editorial process are strictly prohibited from engaging in any business or personal relationships which might possibly create any source of inappropriate bias towards one company or another. All editorial staff and anyone involved with the editorial process must immediately disclose any relationships, dealings, or anything not covered by this ethics policy which may have any potential for creating inappropriate bias. These potential conflicts will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in order to remove any potential inappropriate influences on the editorial process.


text:
The most oft-heard beef with the old BMW 1-Series is that it wasn't different enough from a 3-Series—a little bit lighter and a little bit cheaper, but not enough to matter. To which I reply: Do you know how much Porsche would charge to build you a car that's a couple hundred pounds lighter? The typical path to that kind of weight reduction is to rip out the stereo, air conditioning and back seats, bolt on a set of carbon fiber windshield wipers and add $20,000 to the price. BMW just builds a slightly smaller car and then charges less for it. The gall of them.
The 2014 BMW M235i is about eight inches shorter than a 435i, and consequently the 4-series is the better-looking car—its flanks have enough room to resolve themselves in a gracefully tapered tail, while the M235i is forced to adopt a more pugnacious stance. The 2-Series looks like a 4-series that spent five to 10 seconds in the crusher.
The 2-Series is still uniformly larger than the 1-Series, but not distressingly so. At 174.5 inches, the M235i is exactly the length of an E36 (1995-1999) M3, a car that I maintain is the most perfect size ever. And the E36 never had 322 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque under the hood.
In fact, the 2014 M235i now boasts the most powerful gasoline motor in a M Performance vehicle—as distinct from a full-on M car, since of course those are all powered by small Hadron Colliders. M Performance is more like Cadillac's V-Sport or Lexus' F-Sport, a penultimate step before you reach the real silly machines. Giant fender flares thus remain the exclusive property of the 1M, for now.
The 2014 M235i does include a nice list of performance hardware, however. The standard car features M Sport brakes (bigger rotors, snazzy blue calipers) and M Sport suspension (stiffer, 0.4-inches lower) and a unique exhaust system. The options list includes Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers. And, if you want to build your own quasi-M2, you can upgrade the brakes and suspension from M Sport to M Performance, yet another fine-grained variant of the M-car hierarchy.
M Performance brakes net you even larger, cross-drilled rotors in a choice of three different colors. M Performance suspension is slammed another 0.4 inches and jazzed up with red coil springs. And even in its most basic form, the 2014 M235i boasts, "specific elastokinematics for the front suspension," so be sure to mention that at cocktail parties.
Staggered Michelin Pilot Super Sports are standard issue, sized 225/40 R18 front and 245/35 R18 rear. M Performance forged 19-inch wheels are optional. A mechanical limited-slip rear end is another option. It's beginning to occur to me that you could get yourself in quite a bit of financial trouble with the M235i options list. A six-speed manual transmission is one option, at least, that won't add a dime to the M235i's $44,025 base price.
I drove a car equipped with the default transmission, the excellent ZF eight-speed automatic. Predictably and somewhat sadly, the BMW M235i is quickest with the automatic, clocking 0-60 in 4.8 seconds versus the manual's 5.0-second dash. The automatic also includes launch control. BMW says its acceleration numbers were gleaned using launch control, but simply stepping on the gas seems to work awfully well when you've got max torque at 1,300 rpm.
I got behind the wheel of a 435i soon after my stint in the M235i, and I can't claim there's a huge difference in how they drive. The 2-series is noticeably more intimate inside, but when you mash the accelerator or bend it into a corner it feels a lot like the 4-series. Which is to say, it's got the best six-cylinder motor not made by Porsche, mated to a chassis that's perfectly balanced and predictable. The aloofness that crept into the 5-series is not present here.
It's been a while since I drove a 1-Series, but my impression is that the 2-series' larger footprint—1.3 inches added to width and wheelbase—makes it easier to drive fast. It's sort of a counterintuitive idea, but we've seen a few cases lately where stretching a car actually makes it quicker around a track by enhancing high-speed stability. (The 991-series 911 is the most obvious case in point.)
I'd be curious to see how an 2014 M235i fares against a 1M at, say, Virginia International Raceway, but I think I'd put my money on the 2. At BMW's Spartanburg test track there's an uphill left-hand corner that unloads the suspension and makes for an easy place to put a car sideways, and the M235i was nearly goof-proof, encouraging languid slides as the outside tires gradually regained purchase. A 1-Series, I suspect, would require quicker hands at the wheel.
But the 1-Series is old news. The relevant question is whether the 2014 BMW M235i makes a case for itself in as an alternative to the Car Formerly Known as the 335i Coupe. To which I submit that the BMW M235i may not look as pretty as a 435i, but it does knock off 0-60 two-tenths quicker and weighs probably a couple hundred pounds less (final figures aren't yet in).
So don't think of the 2014 BMW M235i as a Bimmer coupe for someone who couldn't stretch to a 435i. Think of it as the 435i CSL Lightweight with air conditioning and a $20,000 rebate.


text:
There are 2 item(s) tagged with the keyword "Pregnancy Exercise".
Displaying: 1 - 2 of 2
I know exercise is very important for the health of pregnant women as a chiropractor with a special focus on working with women during pregnancy. I am often asked by expectant women what types of exercise are safe and beneficial during pregnancy. Prenatal yoga is one of the most common recommendations that I give.
Displaying: 1 - 2 of 2


text:
I want to write this all down before I forget it even though its 3.45am. I just got home.The Twitter approach gave it a feeling of immediacy, even if it was fictional. Like the old "epistolary" novels.
Some one please tell me -- WTF did he write all of this down 'after the fact' and use multiple Twitter posts to do so?
Or like a novel written in the present tense:
Like any other literary effect, the present tense is an expressive device; but expression works by contrast.... [T]his example from Jane Eyre... works beautifully because it emerges from the context of a narrative told in the past tense. Jane's sudden use of the present conveys as nothing else could the pressure of her feelings as she recalls the high intensity of that summer evening, of her return to the house of the man she hasn't yet admitted to herself that she loves: "I see the narrow stile with stone steps; and I see – Mr Rochester sitting there, a book and a pencil in his hand; he is writing."...I emit a sudden scream. I am blogging.
But if every sound you emit is a scream, a scream has no expressive value. What I dislike about the present-tense narrative is its limited range of expressiveness. I feel claustrophobic, always pressed up against the immediate....
"If I just relate now what's happening now," the writer seems to say, "I can't be held to account for it. It's the way things are. I'm just standing close to the action as it happens. I'm not editing or anything. It's really real."


text:
Road and Bridge looking for grants
Staff writer
Road and Bridge Superintendent Randy Crawford brought two options for summer work to Marion County Commission on Tuesday.
Option one is for chip seals for seven miles of Quail Creek Road, from 290th to 360th, one half mile of Nighthawk Road west of Peabody, and for 30th Road between Old Mill Road and the Harvey County line. All of that totals $306,504 in estimated cost. Crawford also included cold mix cost for blade patching, including 340th Road for an additional $525,000. The total for option one is $831,504.
Option one was way cheaper than option two. Option two was a double chip seal for nine miles of Remington Road, from U.S. 56 to 290th Road. With the 7,000 tons of cold mix for blade patching included, the total for option two was $1,025,000.
The commission went with the first option.
"We can't pay for option two," Commission Chairman Randy Dalke said.
This reality relates to a Crawford request in the meeting. He asked if the county would consider hiring a part-time person to apply for grants for road projects. He said Remington Road, with a high amount of traffic and hazardous road condition, would be a candidate to receive grant money from either the Kansas Department of Transportation or the federal government.
"Somewhere in the state of Kansas, there has to be money available for that road," Commissioner Dan Holub said.
The request was not approved but it was not denied either. Commissioners asked Crawford to find out if any current county employees could help with the pursuit of grants.
Crawford requested part-time help two more times at the meeting. The first was for the normal summer help for the Road and Bridge Department, five or six high school or college students, a request that was approved.
Crawford also asked for a part-time employee to pick up trash along roadways in Marion County. This request was denied.
Another project for Road and Bridge could be the demolition of the old jail building. Commissioners decided Tuesday to demolish the building all the way down to the basement. The Road and Bridge Department demolished a building as a part of the building of the new jail. Dallke said the amount of steel in the jail building might make the task impossible for Road and Bridge.
Crawford was also worried about utilities hooked to the building but said he would check out the project and get back to commissioners.
Road and Bridge Supervisor Jesse Hamm spoke to commissioners about replacing the bridge on 40th Road between Mustang and Nighthawk Roads. He said replacing the bridge with fresh I beams or H beams, possible at $7,500, would possible be cheaper than sheeting over the rotten and rusted out bridge. The cost for sheet pile is $5,968 not including labor and channel iron.
Last modified Jan. 23, 2013


text:
Accident & Emergency Nurses
- Recruiter
- Thornbury Nursing Services
- Location
- South West
- Salary
- Earn up to £46ph
- Posted
- 27 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 10 Nov 2017
- Ref
- Nursing Field
- Accident and Emergency
- Function
- Clinical Nurse, Registered General Nurse, Sister
- Job Type
- Bank
Thornbury Nursing Services are searching for experienced Accident & Emergency nurses who have a minimum of 12 months within the last 18 months recent experience for temporary assignments nationwide.
Established in 1983, Thornbury delivers a renowned service to its clients. Our policy is to support our nurses above and beyond their normal expectations where career and professional development are paramount.
In recognition of your:
- High standard of clinical skills in emergency care
- Commitment to refreshing clinical skills annually
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Willingness to travel, flexible in relation to short notice assignments
- Adaptability to different working environments
We offer an attractive benefits package including but not limited to:
- Industry leading pay rates
- Travel allowance
- Holiday pay automatically paid – no need to claim!
- Twice weekly payroll
- Stakeholder Pension scheme
- Flexibility with shift patterns
- 24 hour support from a RN
- Access to free mandatory and professional development courses
Have you got what it takes to seize an exciting opportunity? Working for Thornbury Nursing is completely flexible and allows you to supplement your income at times that suit you and your life commitments.
If you would like to work with a long established and highly regarded agency, please submit the form below and one of our recruitment coordinators will call to discuss the opportunities available to you further.
Candidates must be authorised to work in the European Economic Community (EEC) and have a valid NMC registration.