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Voluntary Water Conservation
The District of Ucluelet is asking for community support in maintaining the local water supply by voluntarily conserving water. Although we are not currently at water restriction levels, recent weather conditions and Provincial forecasts have shown indication of an above average drought condition for the West Coast of Vancouver Island again this year. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) has elevated the Provincial Drought Level to Level 3 for the West Coast Region.
The District of Ucluelet's two water supplies will be impacted by this forecasted prediction. District staff have been monitoring ground water tables and creek flow levels at the community's two water sources.
Water Restrictions will come into effect this summer to maintain fire flows and system demands. As a pro-active approach, the District is asking visitors and residents to conserve water whenever possible to limit the level of water restrictions this year.
Here are some ways you can reduce consumption:
- Check faucets and pipes for leaks:
- A small drip from a worn faucet washer can waste 76 liters of water per day.
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth and shaving:
- On average Canadians use about 65% of their water in the bathroom.
- When possible replace older model toilets with a low-flow model:
- Replacing an 18 liter per flush toilet with an ultra-low flow model 6 liter can reduce water use by 30% in a home.
- Visit the Co-op to learn more about the "at cost" promotion on new low-flow toilets.
- Daily showers instead of baths:
- This can save up to 40,000 liters per year.
- Don't run the hose while washing the car:
- This simple practice can save as much as 570 liters when washing the car.
These conservation practices will have an impact on saving water. Water conservation at home is one of the easiest measures to put in place.
The District of Ucluelet thanks you for supporting water conservation for the community.


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StarParty with Campout
Hosted by Southern California Adromeda Society
August 12, 2017
Hidden Valley Picnic Area, Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park announces that it is now an official International Dark-Sky Association "Dark Sky Park" . A star party celebrating the accomplishment is set for the Peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower and will take place at the historic sidewalk astronomy site known to many star gazers as the Hidden Valley Picnic Area inside the Park.
Bring a telescope and join in the celebration

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Karma and the law of karma are two related but different concepts. Let us see both of them.
Karma is a Sanskrit word meaning "action", or "act". All human beings perform actions. No one can escape acting. In other words we are always doing something. For example: I am sitting, writing, thinking, breathing, etc.
Each action has a cause and an effect.
Independently from the cause, the way an action is performed can also vary: I could write this text in a more or less careful way, trying to reach (or not) our Western culture, trying to correct (or not) my misspelling errors, etc.
I can actually control the way I act! I can do my best, or be completely careless, among numerous other possibilities.
But, I CANNOT control the results! No one can! The website may have a problem that will not allow me to publish the text; if I publish it, you can react in several ways…I can't control that.
I am sure you can think of situations when all the details were well planned and for some reason suddenly everything changed.
This is the reason why it is said that "we are the masters of our actions but not of their results". So, the best thing to do is: do things the best we can and try to detach from the results. Everybody knows this is difficult, especially when it gets to detaching, but it is the way to go, at least in terms of yoga.
So far we saw that actions have causes and produce effects. We did not say much about these effects. So let's have a look at them now.
The first thing to be considered is that if, let's say, I am nice to someone, it is very likely that the person will be nice to me, as well. But if I am rude to someone, usually that person will not be pleasant to me.
I may see this immediately, or it may take some time. And it can take so much time to see the result, that I may not be able to connect it to the action that caused it.
Now is the moment to realize something important: the effects of our actions can affect the others … and do affect ourselves.
Taking the previous examples: if I am nice to someone and the person is nice to me, I will have part of the fruit - a pleasant one, because the person was nice to me. In the other case, if I yell at someone, that person may do something very unpleasant to me and I will feel it.
However, most of the time things are not so evident. Among the difficult things to understand is the fact that we are not going to receive exactly the same act we produced: if I yell at someone, it doesn't mean I am going to be yelled at. But I will go through some situation that will have the same kind of energy. Using the same example, it also does not mean that the person I hurt will hurt me. I can receive the effect via anyone.
Things are simpler if you think of a human being as a system. We were taught the law of conservation of energy: in an isolated system the total energy does not change. Think of our motivation to produce an action as something like energy - some energy that we modulate in a certain way (with tenderness, fear, happiness, envy, etc.) When we act, we will "throw" that kind of energy out of our system, creating a sort of vacuum in it. This vacuum will attract the same modulated energy. It does not matter from whom, or when. It will come back.
This is the reason why people say that whatever you do, you will receive back. This is known as the "karma law". For me, it seems like a natural law. It is not for sure a punishment, or a reward. It is just the return of what we did. Knowing this should make us feel responsible for whatever happens to us, instead of blaming "fate", "luck" or even God. And it should also allow us to find patience to go through the consequences of our "not so illuminated" actions.
What must not happen is to use this concept to perform an act against other people, using "their" karma as an excuse! In other words, you cannot go and steal a chicken from your neighbor with the excuse he stole another from you in the past, so it is his karma! If you do this, you will be attracting the same energy back to you in a never ending painful and hostile chain!
Let's go back to the other example: I yelled at someone. Let's suppose that person responds in a way that hurts me. Maybe I will understand that it is not a good idea to yell at people. This very simple example illustrates another thing: anything happening to us should teach us something. If we are humble enough we will recognize what "life" teaches us and we can avoid doing actions in the future that will have painful results. Patanjali says that "the suffering yet to come CAN and MUST be avoided"!
Now, think of all the actions everybody does, all along their lives, and all the results… It is very complex! You may think: "How can this be true? I have seen so many people doing wrong things and having no trouble at all as a consequence…" Yes, sometimes it seems so. But each person has his/her own process and we are only aware of ours.


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A man named Jesus Christ has been sentenced to home detention after a burglary spree.
Emmanuel Jesus Christ Prasad, 27, broke into 13 of his neighbours' Massey homes and took food and things he could sell to pawn shops.
He was yesterday sentenced to 10 months' home detention at the Waitakere District Court for the "spree" by Judge Kevin Glubb who said he needed to deter burglaries but accepted Prasad had mental and physical health issues which contributed to his offending.
"The impact that burglaries have on members of our communities is huge - it unsettles them in terms of their sense of security and causes them to really reflect on the safety of their homes and their properties," the judge said.
"Frankly, when I look at offending such as this and the spree, burglary is becoming a scourge in our community and you are contributing to that scourge - it must stop."
13 houses within 1km of house
Prasad's burglary spate started in December last year and over the next six months he broke into 13 houses and garden sheds within 1km from his house to take things he could on-sell at Cash Converters and Dollar Dealers.
One night he was caught in the act by a woman who was sleeping in the lounge because of renovations.
According to the summary of facts, about 11.30pm Prasad went to the home on Keegan Drive and tried opening the back door but when he couldn't get in, he moved to the front of the house.
He eventually got in the door and shone a torch into the house, but the woman was woken by the locks being rattled and shouted at him: "Get out of my house".
Prasad told her he thought someone else lived there and left, without taking anything.
Another of his victims told the Herald the burglary has left her feeling unsafe in her own home and emotionally unsettled, especially because the first time it happened it was during the afternoon when she was home.
Jennifer Skelton, who also lives on Keegan Drive, said Prasad broke into her husband's truck to take power tools then returned later to take her son's BMX.
"How do you explain to little children that someone's been coming to our house and taking our stuff - they were really paranoid, they were really scared about it."
The family is now looking at moving because of how unsettled they feel in the area.
Throughout his spree Prasad mostly took power tools and food, including kilogram blocks of cheese, tins of baked beans and spaghetti, wine and frozen meals totalling about $14,815 worth of food and drink.
After being arrested following a police team tasked with checking secondhand dealers for stolen property, Prasad admitted his crimes and said he burgled for the money and "also for the excitement of being in people's houses".
Sentencing in court
Yesterday, the court heard how when his mother was hospitalised for a serious illness and Prasad was left to take care of his younger sibling and relative, his offending spiked - he took food to eat and items to sell.
A psychiatric report prepared for the sentencing said Prasad suffers from serious physical health issues and mental illness but he also had an entitled attitude towards others' property - especially when he considered he was in "financial need".
"That mental health report provides significant insight into what I observe to be a sad, dislocated and challenging life that's confronting you," Judge Glubb said.
However, there was considerable planning and premeditation to the burglaries because he went out and found suitable targets, the judge said.
It was also repeat offending and while many of the crimes didn't include entry to the houses, at least five times it did, and almost all the burglaries were committed late at night.
Judge Glubb started with a sentence of three years in prison before giving discounts for his mental health and guilty plea, leaving an end sentence of 21 months which he converted to 10 months home detention with special and standard release conditions.
An unusual name
The Department of Internal Affairs, which deals with registering birth names, said it doesn't comment on individual cases.
However anyone whose birth is registered in New Zealand must comply with legislation that states the name or combination of names must not:
• cause offence to a reasonable person
• be unreasonably long
• (without good reason) be, include or resemble an official title or rank


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IIM Kashipur Admission Applications Invited for Fellow Program
Applications are invited by IIM Kashipur (Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur) for admission to full time residential Fellow Program in Management (FPM) offered in Operations Management & Decision Sciences (Operations Research/Statistics), Organizational Behavior & HRM, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology & Systems, Business Policy & Strategy, Economics & Business Environment and Business Communication for the academic session 2016.
Eligibility Criteria for IIM, Kashipur
Candidates must have one of the following qualifications to be eligible:
- A master's degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average with a bachelor's degree/ equivalent qualification. Or
- Five year integrated master's degree program in any discipline with at least 60% marks, obtained after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent. Or
- A professional qualification duly recognized by UGC/AICTE/AIU equivalent to master's degree (like CA, CMA, CS) with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average. Or
- 4 years/ 8 semester bachelor's degree (B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch etc.) with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade point average.
How to Apply for IIM, Kashipur:
- Candidates can apply online.
- The printed copy of filled application form along with necessary documents should sent to the Admission Office, IIM Kashipur, Bazpur Road, Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar , Uttarakhand -244713 through speed/registered post only.
- Application fee of Rs. 1000/- can be transferred to Institutes account through RTGS. Beneficiary Name: Indian Institute of Management Kashipur, Beneficiary A/c No: 005394600000021, A/c Type: Saving bank account, IFSC Code: YESB0000053, Beneficiary Bank: Yes Bank Ltd, Bank Address: 257, Ramnagar road, Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand-244713.
- Application fee can also be paid through bank draft of Rs 1000/- issued in favour of "Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur" payable at Kashipur (Uttarakhand).
Selection Procedure for IIM, Kashipur:
Shortlisted applicants will be called for personal interview. Short listing is based on scores obtained in CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ GATE/UGC-JRF in relevant discipline.
Scholarships at IIM, Kashipur:
The institute will provide substantial infrastructural and financial support to FPM scholars. Currently each scholar is given the financial support as follows:
- Year 1: Rs 25,000 p.m.
- Year 2: Rs 27,500 p.m.
- Year 3: Rs 30,000 p.m.
- Year 4: Rs 33,000 p.m.
- Contingency grant: Rs 25,000 p.a.
- Equipment grant: Rs 50,000.
Important Dates:
- Last date for submitting filled application form: Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
- Date of personal interview: Friday, April 08, 2016.
For more details, please check IIM Kashipur's official website: Click Here
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Our School of Languages Director Nergis Uyan Becomes the first EAQUALS Board Member from Turkey
Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality in Language Services (EAQUALS) has elected Ms. Nergis Uyan, Director of our School of Languages, as its board member. EAQUALS is an international accreditation institution whose mission is to foster excellence in language education across the world by providing guidance and support to teaching institutions and individuals. This is the first time a board member is elected from Turkey to EAQUALS, a world wide accreditation institution.
Pursuing its vision to develop the best Academic English Program in Turkey, the School of Languages was awarded with the EAQUALS accreditation in 2016 for all three of its programs (English Preparatory Program, Undergraduate English Program and Modern Languages Program), marking a first in Turkey.
About EAQUALS:
Institutions which apply for the EAQUALS accreditation are responsible for proving that they are committed to excellence in all stages of their language education and instruction, and, to that end, they go through a challenging inspection process. Founded in 1991, EAQUALS is the leading accreditation body in Europe, committed to attest quality in language teaching and learning. EAQUALS collaborates with the Council of Europe as well as several other international institutions on language instruction. The main aims of EAQUALS are to improve the experience of language learners by developing quality standards for the teaching of modern languages, to deliver accreditation against these standards for providers of language education, and to develop practical resources, and offer training and support for those working in the field of modern languages.


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Job Description
About The Role
The Independence Team is responsible for ensuring the company and Ireland are in compliance with the auditor independence rules and regulations imposed by external regulatory bodies (eg FRC, SEC, IESBA, EU) and by the company in relation to the conduct of the firm's auditing business. This also includes ensuring that new audit clients and engagements accepted by the firm do not result in an independence conflict.
The Independence Team (led by the Independence Partner for UK and Ireland) forms part of the UK&I Risk Management Group ("RM") which reports directly to senior management. There are currently 20 members in the Independence Team (including conflicts) and a combined total of around 50 individuals within RM, most of whom are located in the firm's London office and are supported by approximately 20 individuals in the Global Delivery Services functions in India and Poland.
The Independence Team currently has a permanent vacancy for a Personal Independence Manger, based in London (More London Place). This is a unique and fantastic opportunity to join a wonderful team, very much central to the firm.
Changes in the audit market as a result of a new regulatory landscape and growth strategy have placed significant additional demands on the Independence Team. A core part of this requirement is ensuring partners and staff are in compliance with the personal independence restrictions that apply to them.
Key Responsibilities
You will primarily assist the partners and client facing professionals with Independence queries. This will primarily focus on Personal Independence matters. You will also be expected to manage and assist with various Personal Independence projects and processes. Key responsibilities will include:
Handling a broad range of personal independence, investment product and pension consultations
Managing the partner and staff personal independence testing process, liaising with the individuals and reviewers involved, analysing results and any resulting matters to address
Assisting in the resolution of potential Independence breaches
Co-ordinating updates to regulations and report on the performance and impact on the current systems and controls.
Responding to regulatory requests and findings from practice reviews by preparing appropriate reports and action plans, followed by implementation of the proposed actions.
Overseeing and monitoring systems, processes and procedures ensuring that are meeting requirements and delivering quality at the highest levels. Setting clear targets and monitoring performance and progress against timetable.
Managing and developing the personal independence team
Supporting the business with Independence due diligence in respect of potential acquisition targets
Supporting Independence Partners and Directors on Independence related initiatives/campaigns
As part of the Independence team's broader remit, you may also have the opportunity to be involved in non-audit service queries, supporting audit tenders and/or advising the business in respect of business relationships
Skills & Experience
Proven leadership and team management skills
Strong project management skills and proficiency at driving projects to a close
Good analytical and interpretation skills, the ability to think strategically and handle complex concepts
Experience of working in a large, matrixed organisation
Ideally, you may also have
Working knowledge of FRC, SEC and IESBA independence rules and their interpretation
Experience working in an audit practice
Proactive and commercial approach to resolving complex and difficult independence challenges while ensuring compliance with the internal/external regulations
Experience working in a professional or financial services organisation
Ideally you will also have:
Working knowledge of FRC, SEC and IESBA independence rules and their interpretation
Experience working in an audit practice
Proactive and commercial approach to resolving complex and difficult independence challenges while ensuring compliance with the internal/external regulations
Experience working in a professional or financial services organisation
Person Specification
The ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels including delivering tough messages to senior leaders within the firm
Capable of working using own initiative, with excellent communication and organisational skills
Good analytical and interpretation skills
Adaptable and flexible with good team working skills and the ability to multi-task.
Ability to build strong working relationships
Ability to work to pre-determined deadlines and meet objectives under pressure


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(garnet – clear quartz)
Are you looking for a exceptional present for your loved one, a wedding gift for very good friends or for a Valentine's Day surprise? Or would you like to bring a little more fire in your everyday life? Blazing, scarlet red garnet is described as a symbol for sensuality and passion. This powerful, energizing stone is perfect for lovers!
(sodalite - clear quartz)
"You're not sick, you're thirsty" states F. Batmanghelidj, M.D. in his books. Water is your body's principal component. It flushes toxins out of vital organs and carries nutrients to your cells. Even mild dehydration can drain energy and make you tired. Experts recommend 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. Do you drink enough? Many people have lost their natural feel of thirst. Regain this feeling! Your body may thank you with unexpected positive effects.
(amethyst – aventurine quartz – rose quartz)
Beauty emerges from within. Of course, we grow older but we don't have to look old. Fresh, smooth-looking skin is a sign of youth and health. Plenty of sleep, a balanced diet and sufficient pure water are essential to maintain your skin's elasticity. This blend is perfect for those who want their inner beauty to radiate out into the world. Numerous beauty salons have integrated this special vial as a permanent part of their beauty program.
(rose quartz)
All you need is ... water. And when you add rose quartz, the quintessential stone of love, anything is possible! Rose quartz is used by experts to release emotional wounds and traumas, to balance emotions and bring peace and calm. This balance is said to relief stress and ease anxiety. For water lovers, this is the perfect blend. However, we won't be held responsible if you find love of self and love of life. In order for the heart to beat, it needs water.
(diamond slivers - clear quartz)
Diamonds are a gemwater lover's best friend. The most precious gem on earth was believed to channel divine energy and was reserved only for kings and queens. Our customers say that no other gemwater tastes as intense and apollonian as this exclusive blend. Try it once and you'll never again drink ordinary tap water. It makes a perfect gift for that special someone you treasure most in your life – it is as unique as a diamond ring. It is jewelry for your water!
(red jasper - magnesite - clear quartz)
Along with exercise and a balanced diet, nothing supports an active lifestyle better than enough fresh water. Drinking water first thing in the morning is an easy way to speed up your metabolism. Lots of people confuse thirst for hunger, so staying hydrated could help you avoid overeating. Make a start, put on your running shoes and fill a bottle with "Fitness" gemwater! Include this blend in your workout schedule and get ready for a surprise!
Five Elements
(amethyst – chalcedony – petrified wood – rose quartz – ocean chalcedony)
Traditional Chinese medicine has developed over 5,000 years and recognizes health as a harmonious balance of five elements: Wood for growth, water for reflection, earth for grounding, metal for strength and fire for passion. Every person is a unique blend of these elements. Following this ancient philosophy, we have included one kind of gem for each element in this blend to reflect each attribute. Get your life in balance. Experience this ancient wisdom.
Golden Moments
(rhinegold – halite salt - garnet)
In Golden Moments we pause for an instant, reflect the things that truly matter and leave everyday's worries behind. Those precious moments cannot be weighed in gold. The astonishing beauty of the crystal image taken by taken by the HadoLife lab, left us deeply moved. It's crystalline silhouette reflects its unique ingredients: hand-mined gold from the river Rhine in Germany, exotic Halite Salt (the "Salt of Kings") and a piece of fiery, blazing Garnet. We'd like to excite you to enjoy more Golden Moments!
Inner Purity
(aquamarine - clear quartz)
Gemwater is the true elixir of life! Your body needs well functioning cleansing processes for stable health. No other beverage than water – pure, vital, and free of harmful substances – is better to support these extensive tasks within our body. Aquamarine means "water of the sea" and this gently blue stone is said to be calming, soothing, and cleansing, just like a refreshing swim in the ocean! Not to forget its great sideeffect: Inner purity is also visible on the outside.
(lapis lazuli - rutilated quartz)
Change the world with your creativity and break fresh ground!Get inspired by enjoying a glass of gemwater from this enchanting combination of the captivating rutilated quartz and the deep, celestial blue lapis lazuli – a symbol for spirituality in ancient Egypt about 6,000 years ago. Your brain is made up of about 75% liquid. Research has revealed that drinking water when we feel thirsty boosts our brain's performance. Feed your brainpower with this very special blend.
(red jasper - sodalite - orange calcite - agate - aventurine quartz)
The percentage of water in our children's body is more than 70 %. Especially during phases of growth, drinking a sufcient amount of healthy water is imperative. A kid's sensation of thirst is not fully developed. It has to be regularly reminded to drink. Drinking enough fresh water enhances concentration and the ability to learn.
(chalcedony – moss agate – milk opal)
Alternative practitioners recommend this blend to strengthen your inner flow and to gain and maintain your momentum. Discover your inner peace and harmony again. In this fast paced, complex world we often tend to forget that our mind sometimes needs to rest in order to be able to focus on what is really important. Settle down for a minute, forget everything around you and indulge yourself with a glass of gemwater to get fresh wind in your sails.
Tea Time
(moss agate - rock crystal)
Tea lovers know: It's not just premium leaves that make a tea taste special. A great tea also needs vital and pure water. Would you prefer to prepare your tea with water fresh from the spring or some tap water? Savor the moment in which the flavor unfolds in the water and open your senses to the delicate fragrance that wants to be discovered by you. Green moss agate is known as the gem of mindfulness and creates valuable moments of silence and serenity. Because of its special abilities it helps to unfold the full flavors of tea like no other gemstone we know. Furthermore, it is said to improve the sensation of taste. Moss agate arises from hot magma. Although this process has taken place millions of years ago, it has remained in the memory of the stone and explains why moss agate can help to relax and to calm down.
(carnelian – halite salt)
VitaJuwel strives to raise people's passion for vital water. The beautiful crystal image taken by the HadoLife lab, impressively resembles that passion. We blended vibrant Carnelian, "Stone of Life" in Ancient Egypt, with Halite, the "Salt of Kings". Carnelian plays a leading role in the famed crystal healing tradition of 12th-century abbess Hildegard of Bingen. Like no other stone it symbolizes the joy of living. Open yourself to his exquisite blend and absorb its radiating joy with every passionate sip of gemwater.
Sunny Morning
(orange calcite - clear quartz)
Get your very special, personal ray of sunshine and shine from within! Can you remember the last time you enjoyed the beauty of a sunrise over the ocean or in the mountains? How it lifted your spirits in a very special way? How it moved you to the core? The energy of the beaming orange calcite is all about joy and stands for everything that makes you smile! Start every day - even cloudy and rainy ones - with a glass of this special blend and re-live those precious moment!
(noble shungite – clear quartz)
"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision." - Dalai Lama. Jet black Shungite is truly a visionary stone Like diamond, it is a form of elemental carbon. It is mined in the remote Russian region of Karelia, where Czar Peter already made use of Shungite's purifying properties. Discover water completely anew with this gem from another world and its fascinating crystal image, taken by taken by the HadoLife lab. Share our vision to make gemwater an enlightening experience for everybody.
(emerald - clear quartz)
St. Hildegard declared nearly 1000 years ago: "All the green of nature is concentrated within the Emerald." This lush crystal has been a source of fascination in many cultures and was considered a symbol of eternal life in ancient Egypt. Louis Pasteur said: "We drink 90 percent of our illnesses." Your body needs a sufficient amount of fresh water for well functioning cleansing processes and a stable health. It's a natural way to help you leading a better life. Become vital!
(rose quartz - amethyst - rock crystal)
This basic, well-balanced composition was used to inspirit water for hundreds of years. Experts claim that amethyst stimulates and soothes the mind and that rose quartz fosters tranquility. Having this vial in a VitaJuwel decanter on your dining table will let you experience water totally anew. Customers find gemwater with this harmonic blend to taste smooth and mild. If you're unsure, with which blend to start your VitaJuwel collection, choose this one!
Balance (Revised)
(sodalite - chalcedony - clear quartz)
Sodalite is traditionally used by crystal healing experts to support mental balance, calmness and inner peace. It's said to support expressing your thoughts and is therefore also known as the Poet's Stone.This attribute is wonderfully complemented by blue chalcedony, which is also called the Speaker's Stone. Wise men (including the great Roman speaker and philosopher Cicero) used it when they carefully had to measure their words. Chalcedony also stands for reflection and meditation. What could be more useful in these hectic times with all its misunderstandings and haste?
Love (revised)
(rose quartz - garnet - clear quartz)
All you need is … water. And when you add rose quartz, the quintessential stone of love, tenderness and sensuality, anything is possible. Fair and lovely rose quartz is a talisman for relationships and is used in crystal healing to release emotional wounds and traumas and to bring peace and calm. Fiery Garnet adds a wonderful component of sensuality and passion to this blend. Combined, they create a unique emotional dynamic - LOVE. For those who love water, this is the perfect gift. In order for the heart to beat, it needs water.
Forever Young
Water is the elixir of life! The gemstone blend is designed to attract clarity, purity and fluidity like a natural mountain spring on a crisp clear day. If your personal detox practices are important to you in these hectic times, the Forever Young blend offers an additional dimension of energetic cleansing. Aventurine has been used for regenerative and reviving purposes, aquamarine for cleansing and smoky quartz for stress relief. In the natural healing arts, this combination of aventurine, aquamarine, and smoky quartz provides an invigorating cleanse of body and mind.
New ideas, mental strength and inner growth require an open mind. This intense blend has been created to neutralize everything negative. Whether it comes from working or living in a challenging environment or just bad vibes from our fellow humans. In natural healing traditions, grounding black tourmaline stands for protection and safety. In several publications, Amethyst has been named the perfect companion for black tourmaline to create a powerful, natural shield against negativity. Clear Quartz adds a good portion of clarity. Use GUARDIAN as a screen and enjoy the freedom you'll gain.
Do you feel that you could use a little more joy in your life? Then choose this blend! It has been designed to inspire and attract all that is positive and good. Natural healing traditions tell us this combination of beaming orange calcite and brilliant carnelian (the "Stone of Life") form a vibrant aura of openness, eloquence, and optimism. And to top it off, we've included beautiful jade. This "Dream Stone" is said to bless whatever it touches and has been famous over the last 6,000 years for attracting good luck.
As the name suggests, Luna is strongly connected to the energy of the moon, making it first and foremost, a women's stone. In traditional healing practices it is used to help strengthen a woman's intuitive sense, open the heart and to get in balance with the natural cycles of life. Wise women know about the effects of the moon on their body. Vibrating with the light of a full moon, rainbow moonstone provides a reflective, calming energy. Even men are said to benefit from empowering their gentler, more feminine side.
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James River Regatta Results 2018
This weekend the Crew team traveled to Richmond to compete in the James River Regatta, competing against 16 other teams and over 170 boats.
The Mens First Varsity Eight and Second Varsity Eight both took First Place in their races and were the Top 2 fastest boats overall.
Also bringing home First Place Finishes:
Women's First Varsity Eight
Womens Freshman Eight
Mens First Varsity Four
Mens First Lightweight Four
Mens Senior Quad
Varsity Mixed Eight
Bringing home Second Place Finishes
Mens Freshman Eight
Mens Novice Four
Womens Senior Quad
Bringing home a 3rd place finish
Womens Novice Eight
No one finished lower than 4th place!
Congratulations to the Woodbridge Crew Team for bringing home more medals than any other team at the regatta!


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I am feeling so excited about my new Epaga Floral boots. The day I wore them I was jumping up and down as you can see in the pictures. It is the first time that I own a pair of rain boots so I'm sure you can imagine how I feel. I adore the color and the floral detail added in the front. To me, they are all about having fun and wearing them with different outfit styles. Can't wait to wear them again, especially under the rain. Yay! :))
Epaga Floral Roma Boots


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FormLabs will ship you a call free sample 3D printed with their Form 2 Desktop SLA 3D Printers. Available samples include an interactive Hidden Butterfly, an anatomical heart, a character model, as well as a variety of other engineering and even dental models. To claim the sample, click "Get Freebie" below, complete the form, and they'll ship you a sample part 3D printed on a Form 2 desktop SLA 3D printer. The sample part will help you visualize what you can create with a Form 2. Explore the materials to discover the one that fits your needs.
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Valentine's Day Party
I love hearts, however I'm not a huge fan of Valentine's Day. I'd like to think hearts are holiday neutral, however 'tis the season of love, romance and all things pink and red.
Our youngest daughters birthday is in the summer (in fact both of our girls are summer babies) so planning birthday parties when no one is around is a challenge. I try to organize one soon after school starts however last Fall, one month turned to the next and the next and here we are, February. What a great reason to throw a Valentine's themed party to celebrate friendship and have a lesson from a fabulous pastry chef on making everyone's favourite, cupcakes!
It was a big success. They really got into understanding all the ingredients, measuring with a scale and being meticulous with the icing and decorating. I was so impressed! I highly recommend throwing a Valentine's themed party if you have younger kids. Heck! Throw one for you and your girlfriends. (Just add wine)
Here are some tips if you'd like to throw a similar party:
A small group is perfect for this type of party. We had five, age 10/11 girls.
All of the girls were comfortable in the kitchen so we wanted to make something that would challenge them outside of what they might normally make. We made red velvet cupcakes from scratch, weighing ingredients on a scale for precision, then topped them with Italian buttercream icing and candy treats. Yum!
Plan for 3.5 hours minimum, 4-4.5 if you plan to eat or have other activities organized.
Have plenty of sprinkles and a variety of cupcake toppings available as I did find more went into their mouths than on the actual cupcakes.
Each guest made their own batch of cupcakes amounting to at least 6 to take home and share, a great way to say thank you for coming to my party instead of the traditional "loot" bags. !
So cute, fun and yummy!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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A 46-year-old man from south-east London has been charged over a video posted on social media that showed a cardboard effigy of Grenfell Tower being burned.
Paul Bussetti, from South Norwood, was charged on Friday with two counts of sending, or causing to be sent, grossly offensive material via a public communications network.
He was one of five men who handed themselves into a south London police station in November after the video appeared online.
It showed a cardboard model marked "Grenfell Tower" being placed over a fire in what appeared to be a back garden in which an England flag was mounted on a pole.
Bystanders could be heard saying, "Help me, help me!" and "Jump out the window!" One of them waved a cutout of a person in a window, several of which appeared to have been coloured brown.
Seventy-two people died as a result of the blaze at the 24-storey block in North Kensington, west London, on 14 June 2017.
Bussetti is due to appear at Westminster magistrates court on 30 April.


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There are many reasons to starting a business in Australia. As long as you follow the rights steps for setting up your business, then you will set yourself up for success. There are three main types of businesses you can start in Australia and certain benefits to each. I have seen many new business fail miserably, and I have seen some start-up Aussie businesses become very successful. The thing that the successful Australian businesses have in common is that the founders were passionate and, therefore, motivated. Don't start a business out of the sole desire to make money. Donald Trump and Warren Buffet have both said do what you love and the money will follow. If you love to cook, then open a restaurant. If you're a lawyer, then don't open an online store. Got it? Get it? Good!
First, think long and hard about what you love to do. Later on you can figure out how to make money from the one thing you are truly passionate about. If you're an artist, then paint or practice whatever medium of self expression you love. If you're smart enough to follow your dreams, then you will be smart enough to figure out how to make money from it.
A good place start looking around for business ideas is in your own house. Go ahead, look around the room you're in and find an area that has a problem that needs to be fixed or causes irritation or frustration. That unorganized stack of business cards in the corner, CD's everywhere (itunes, ipod, etc.), dirty window, shelves that are too high, pile of laundry in the middle of the floor, etc. Everything has potential for the next great thing.
Next, you will want to decide which type of business to open in Australia. You can chose from sole trader, partnership, and company. These are the three ways to start up a business in Australia and here are the tax benefits of each.
A sole trader is the least expensive and easiest business to start in Australia. A "sole trader" status business is not a separate entity for tax purposes. Therefore, you are taxed at the same rate as your personal income tax. This may be good or bad, depending on how much you earn with your business. In Australia the business tax is a flat rate of 30%, while personal income tax is a progressive rate system. The highest rate for personal income tax in Australia is 45%. If you would be in a higher tax bracket, then it makes sense to form your own company, but if you don't plan on making much money the first year then register your business as a sole trader so you pay less taxes.


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A presentation on the design of the California high-speed-rail system has been moved from 3:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. The meeting will take place in the Menlo Park City Council chambers.
The earlier meeting time was arranged to allow for more discussion with rail officials, according to Starla Jerome-Robinson, Menlo Park's assistant city manager.
At the meeting, rail officials are expected to present and discuss preliminary information on how high-speed trains could run through Menlo Park and the surrounding area. The rail agency held a similar meeting in Palo Alto on Feb. 9, and is expected to release a formal analysis of the design options for the rail on the Peninsula March 4.
Both Menlo Park and Atherton have asked rail officials for the tracks to run underground, in either a trench or a tunnel.
People from neighboring communities, such as Atherton and Palo Alto, are welcome to attend and ask questions, the city said.
The council chambers are located in the Civic Center complex, between Laurel and Alma streets.


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A 24-year-old man was arrested and could face several charges.
Man stabbed trying to break up a neighbourhood dispute
A man in his 40s was was stabbed by what appears to have been his attempt to break up a fight between a man and a woman late Friday near Liébert and Baillargé Sts., in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
Police were allerted shortly before midnight and upon arriving on the scene, found the victim with a stab wound to his upper body. He was taken to hospital. The injury is not life-threatening.
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Is My Health Insurance Policy Right For Me?
Understanding the complexities of different health insurance policies is not always easy. You don't have to feel overwhelmed. The advice and information in this article is regarding health insurance. An organized system will help you compare your health insurance plan options and the cost of each. Make the most of all the information you have.
When you are considering an insurance plan that is offered by your employer, think about the health of yourself and your family. You might be drawn to buy insurance with a lower premium if none of you have any health issues. While you can save some money now, it is a huge risk because a problem could develop, and then you will have to pay much more.
When it is time to renew your policy, evaluate your needs carefully. You may need more or less coverage than the previous year and changes may need to be made in your coverage. Open enrollment offers you the ability to change vision and dental coverage, too, if you have that option.
If you, or any of your family members, have vision issues, then it is a good idea to get optical insurance. A portion of eye doctor visits as well as corrective lenses are covered. You do not have to have vision insurance, and some choose to save money by not buying this coverage.
A cheaper alternative to comprehensive insurance is catastrophic coverage. Catastrophic coverage is for emergency visits and hospitalization, while comprehensive coverage help pay the cost of doctors visits, prescriptions and mental health care.
Generic prescriptions are a great way to reduce cost, regardless of what type of insurance policy you have. Generics are available in most cases and contain the exact same ingredients as a brand name.
Choose which type of health insurance policy works best for you. Select between a HMO, POS and PPO company. Each company has a variety of plan options you can compare before settling on one. Just be sure to go with one that lets you keep your current physician.
Read your policy to ensure you know exactly which prescriptions are covered and which are not. Since this prescription list changes often, you should be sure to check it when you enroll again.
Talk to all your health care providers before changing insurance companies. Some doctors may not accept your new insurance. Check your new insurance provider's website. Often, insurance companies post a list on their websites of doctors or health care facilities that accept their plans.
You would do well to thoroughly digest all written material regarding your health insurance policy. Providers send booklets that cover the details in your policy. Read the whole thing so you'll better understand your benefits. It may be tedious reading, but it is important that you know all the information that it contains.
Many people make the mistake of assuming health insurance is difficult to comprehend. It can be easy to understand health insurance if you take the time to educate yourself. The information in this article has provided the first step in gaining a great knowledge base about different, important facets of health insurance.…


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Training for Strength and Agility
Invented in Russia and used for decades by weight lifters, kettlebells are cannonball-shaped weights with built-in handles. They come in a variety of weights just like standard dumbbells, ranging from two pounds to over 100 pounds.
Where kettlebell training differs from standard weight training is in the handles. When lifting one by its handle, you use essentially your entire body. Doing a controlled lift with a kettlebell forces the major muscles in your core to contract as a group while you use your arms shoulder and back as well. Add your leg muscles into the mix and the training becomes a true total body workout that not only builds strength but also increases stability.
Kettlebell training is an option for just about anyone—whether you're a bodybuilder or a couch potato looking to get back into shape. this style of training is a particularly good option for anyone who already does weight training on a regular basis and may be getting a bit bored.
One of the standard kettlebell exercises that you can incorporate into your at home workouts is the basic swing. The basic swing involves hoisting a kettlebell from between your legs up to either eye level, shoulder level, or head level. This exercise engages the hamstrings and glutes using a relatively heavy weight. A 12 to 25 pound weight is recommended for a woman while a 25 to 35 pound weight is recommended for a man.
A kettlebell figure 8 is another typical exercise. The figure 8 works the abs and hamstrings as a lifter bends over to transfer a kettlebell between his legs, alternating hands.
As with regular dumbbells, there are exercises to tone and strengthen every part of the body. (See resources section for descriptions of more kettlebell exercises.) It is recommended that you seek guidance from a personal trainer to learn proper kettlebell exercises and form.
Buying Cheap Kettlebells for at-Home Workouts
You can buy relatively cheap kettlebells for your at home workouts from a variety of sources including sporting goods stores, online, or local gyms. Prices will be comparable to those of iron weights, increasing in price as the weight increases. Bargain hunters may find the cheapest ones by calling local gyms who may be discarding equipment.
When you shop for cheap kettlebells, look for weights with smooth, comfortable handles that you can grip easily. If you're new to kettlebells, you may want to go to a sporting goods store and actually try out the weights.
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City Guide: 7 Ways To Survive Winter In NYC
With the city hit by offensively cold temperatures (aka #bombcyclone) last weekend, it felt like the perfect time to share what I've learned about the foreign concept of "winter" since moving to NYC.
Growing up in Southern California, seasons felt like a social construct that just gave people the excuse to wear fur coats once the temperature dropped below 70 degrees. The warmest jacket I owned was a little beach windbreaker and I didn't understand why anyone would even consider wearing wool. Seriously...it's so scratchy. But lo and behold, this California girl somehow found herself on the east coast—a magical place where seasons actually exist.
I've been in NYC a year and a half now and although I survived one particularly mild winter, we're entering into a second that already appears to be much less forgiving. So, for anyone else out there who has moved to the city completely unprepared for their first snowy season, here's what I've learned—through sheer trial and error—about surviving winter in NYC.
7 Tips To SurvIve Your First Winter in NYC
1. Invest In An Ugly, Yet Functional Coat
I will be the first to admit...I really hate my winter jacket. But honestly, it was the best I could do on a budget, and even the more expensive alternatives were still kind of depressing. Dropping $1K for a puffy coat that no one looks that great in seems like a hard sell to me. That said, if I had unlimited spending money and wasn't already saving up for a new DSLR camera, I would totally splurge on one of Mackage's down coats to at least look like a chic marshmallow.
I'd also highly recommend buying a few lightweight down jackets to layer underneath your coats for added warmth. Uniqlo has some great options in their "Ultra Light Down" collection; I currently own a down bomber and mid-length coat from them that I wear all the time.
In terms of layering, here are my rules of thumb:
50-60 degrees - "trendy" wool coat or leather jacket
40-50 degrees - heavy wool coat (love my Everlane Cocoon Coat) + sweater
35-40 degrees - heavy wool coat + sweater + down layer
20-35 degrees - puffy coat + sweater + down layer
Under 20 degrees - plan a vacation or just pay the $1k for that nice winter coat—thought I had multiple times last weekend as the temperature dropped down to 1 degree. ONE.
2. Bundle Up With Cashmere Accessories
Continuing the trend of "investment" pieces, my cashmere hat and scarf have saved me as the temperatures start to drop. I still struggle with the itchiness of wool, so cashmere accessories have become wardrobe staples. I snagged my favorite scarf from Everlane's West Village pop-up last year (similar here) and have been wearing Madewell's black beanie nonstop. Note: make sure your beanie is extra snug to keep out the wind chill! Trendy slouchy beanies will not cut it in actual winter...
If I was extra fancy I would also buy cashmere gloves, but for now I've settled on these fleece-lined ones from Aritzia.
3. Buy Winter Boots You'll Actually Wear Out
New Yorkers are famous for the 2 shoe trick: one pair for the office and one for the road. However, I don't love keeping things in different places (aka anything left at my boyfriend's apartment is lost forever) so this strategy doesn't work for me. Instead, I found a pair of winter boots that aren't ridiculously clunky and still look somewhat chic with normal clothes. So, if you are in need of some solid winter boots, these UGG boots are my go-to. That's right, I wear UGGS now. Who would have thought!?
4. Combat Building-Controlled Heat With A Humidifier
Another thing people don't tell you about living in a New York City walk-up: building controlled heat is both a blessing and a curse. PRO: My apartment never gets that cold—aside from the freezing draft coming from my closet. I'm convinced there is a ghost in there...a story for another time. CON: I often find myself uncomfortably hot during the coldest days of the year. The worst part is, the heat makes the air so dry that I have actually woken up feeling sick. To counteract the dryness, I bought this humidifier from Amazon and turn it on whenever the room is starting to feel especially dry. Your skin (and voice) will thank me later!
5. Fight The Winter Blues By Becoming A Plant Lady
I'm not going to lie, the winter blues are real. Last year, by February the dreary weather was really starting to get to me. Luckily, most corner bodegas and flower shops stay stocked with houseplants year-round to help combat the inevitable case of seasonal depression. So, I went a little crazy and bought 3 new potted plants (my adult version of "impluse" shopping?) to make my apartment feel more spring-y.
If you are looking to buy some affordable plants in bulk, check out the NYC Flower District on 28th street between 6th and 7th Ave. I found my prized fiddle leaf fig tree for a great price at Starbright Floral and am now a proud #plantmom.
6. Find Your Go-To Winter Bars
The upside of never-ending winters is the never-ending number of cute and cozy bars in the city. While some spots flourish in the summer, others feel like they were made to help people survive the colder months. My list is endless, but if I had to choose I'd say you can't go wrong with a hot toddy at Wilfie and Nell (hint: go on off hours to avoid the "finance" crowd...unless that's your thing), a glass of red at Chumley's, or apps and beer at Cafe Select. Also, if you ever find yourself craving a cozy meal in the middle of a snow storm, Carroll Place is 100% blizzard approved and probably one of the few places that'll actually be open.
7. Think Of Snow Days As Mental Health Days
As a SoCal kid, I obviously never had a Snow Day—I genuinely thought they were just something that happened in movies. So, imagine my surprise when the first blizzard hit last year and...I kind of liked it? Despite being cooped up in my 300 sq. foot apartment all day, there was something freeing about knowing I simply couldn't go to the office.
Working from home every once in a while helps me feel more centered and generally just improves my well-being. So, I'd like to think of a Snow Day as a mandatory "WFH" Day that aids in all of the above.
Case in point: there is literally nothing better than seeing this^ outside and knowing you get to stay in your pajamas all day.
So, there you have it. My tips for making the next few months a little more bearable. Although I only have one NYC winter under my belt, I'm hoping these tips will help me stick around for many more.
And just remember: while it's not always pretty or fun, the city is still magical—rain (snow) or shine.


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So White Boutique Suites is a luxury hotel situated on the beautiful Golden Beach of Ayia Napa. It's worth to mention that this hotel was designed by one of the best designers in the World.
This Ayia Napa boutique hotel offers to its guests luxury bungalow suites with VIP features; guests can choose between units with private pools or hot tubs, while all units include spa shower cabins, complimentary Wi-Fi, in-room lighting and wide-screen LCD TVs.
Next to the stunning tropical gardens, is the all-white swimming pool featuring colour-changing moods and a unique sky-effect as a backdrop. Watersports, snorkelling and scuba diving options are available on the beach.
Dining options include the main restaurant BLU serving breakfast, lunch and thematic dinners. The open-air lounge offers finger food platters and flavoured Nargile, while the new beach restaurant bar offers exotic fruit juices and freshly made sushi.
The cosmopolitan nightlife centre of Ayia Napa is located only 2.2 miles from the hotel, and is fast and easily reachable by bus and taxi. Private limousine transfer from and to the airport is provided upon request.
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Drive along Staten Island's Todt Hill Road — and there is little doubt Michael Grimm has a lot of fans.
"Yea, he's, I'm voting for him, and I know a lot of other people will," said one Staten Islander. "I think he did a good job."
As spring approaches, bright blue lawn sights supporting the former Congressman are sprouting all over the borough.
A reminder of what is likely to be a close race against incumbent Dan Donovan in the Republican primary this June.
"They definitely stand out; the color, the flags on it shows his patriotism, and we got them on every corner over here," said another denizen of Todt Hill Road.
"Here" is just blocks from Grimm's New Springville home.
Our cameras captured plenty in shorefront neighborhoods where Grimm has secured support from Sandy victims who credit him with helping them after the storm.
In fact, if lawn signs could predict elections Grimm is the favorite, despite serving seven months in federal prison for tax evasion — a conviction that led him to give up his seat three years ago.
"If it came today, I'd vote for him."
Unfortunately for Grimm, lawn signs are not a predictor of electoral success. Although they can offer some insight into campaigns.
"I think it speaks to the intensity of his support, I think that he's got a really, lot of hardcore supporters; whether that converts to a victory on primary day is another question," said politics professor Richard Flanagan, of the College of Staten Island.
In what is likely a strategic move, many of the homes where we found Grimm signs like this one had more than one on the property:
"Visually, it can be very powerful, and I think when you see a clustered sign, it stands out more in your mind than if you catch a glance driving by," Flanagan said.
Our cameras captured many Donovan signs, too, though not nearly as clustered as Grimm's.
A Donovan spokeswoman says his campaign has "more than 500 signs spread across the district with more to come."
She added, "Our campaign focuses on putting signs on the properties of actual voters with a message about solutions and results. Everything we do in our campaign is to remind voters of Dan's 20-year record delivering for Staten Island."


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Congratulations to the following five people each of whom is the winner of a pair of stand tickets for the Hurling Championship Qualifier, Tipperary V Kilkenny, as drawn among 2013 paid up adult members. See below for details on how to join up and be entered in the next draw.
Joan O'Gorman, Shanbally, Ballypatrick, Clonmel, Co. Tipp.
Joseph Fitzpatrick, Golden Grove Road, Roscrea, Co. Tipp
Cormac Healy, 25 Castleknock Avenue, Castleknock, Dublin.15
Sean Mulrooney, Mill Park, Roscrea, Co. Tipp
Richard Lyons, Tullahay,Grangemockler, Carrick On Suir, Co. Tipp.
With the Senior, Intermediate and Under 21 teams already preparing for Championship games ahead Tipperary Supporters Club is asking all supporters to join up again this year. Membership is €30 and includes car sticker, membership card, gift in 2013 will be a soft feel 100% Acrylic wool Hat specially produced in the traditional Blue & Gold Colours of Tipperary and featuring The Tipperary Supporters Club Official Logo. Current members will be entered in a draw for five pairs of stand tickets for all Tipperary games in the current Senior Championships, and also be included in a Star prize draw for an All Ireland SH Final weekend with accommodation for 2 people in the Four Star Louis Fitzgerald Hotel with Match Tickets included.
Membership is available on www.tippsupportersclub.com, from the Tipperary GAA Shop, from your usual local sellers or by sending a cheque/postal order to Jim Reidy, 13 Castleknock Close, Dublin 15.


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for the price on what i was payin u figure youll get quality! Not! next time i head down Centercity! Noisy atmosphere with loud music and poor service! Practically had to beg a waitress to come over! then after all she mustve asked us 5x that if we were done eating!
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"The term "three-self" refers to self-support (自养 – ziyǎng: autotrophy ), self-governance (自治 – zìzhì: to be autonomous]), and self-propagation (自传 –zìzhuàn: autobiography), and the TSPM is a movement within the Protestant church in China to promote these principles. It began in the 1950's in order to promote the idea that the Chinese Church is not dependent on or controlled by foreign mission bodies, that it is possible to be both a Christian and a good patriotic citizen, and that Christians should identify themselves with the aspirations of the Chinese people." (SOURCE)Like much of the leadership of New China – the "Manifesto" was ultimately signed by more than 400,000 signatories – Zhou was determined to throw off foreign influences on Chinese religious practices. While this determination applied to all Chinese religious practice, in the Chinese mind Christianity especially represented the imperialist aggression of Western powers dominating and humiliating China for centuries, prior to the founding of the Peoples Republic of China.
The Chinese government banned religion during the Cultural Revolution (1966-1977). Churches, mosques, and temples were closed – and many destroyed – and many "good Communists" were given long prison sentences for "re-education through labor." Among those subjected to this "reform" was Comrade Wu, Yaozong, the founder of the Three Self Movement. He died in 1979, never having a chance to witness the day when the TSPM was once again permitted to function as a legal church entity in China.
There was another interesting development. For more than a decade Christians who conscientiously refused to be part of the TSPM, worshiped underground in various homes – often moving in secret from one home to another, for fear of severe reprisals and imprisonment. Now even those who belonged to legitimate registered churches found themselves meeting in secret, as well. And so the Gospel continued to flourish in China – as it has to this day – through the proliferation of a vast network of "house churches."
Perhaps in part owing to the success of the house church movement, the Chinese government restored the TSPM in 1979 as the legal body governing Protestant churches in China, under the leadership of a Chinese Anglican Bishop, named Ding Guangxun. In 1980 the China Christian Council (CCC) was established – also under Bishop Ding – as an umbrella body managing publishing, theological education, and so forth. The CCC represents China in the World Council of Churches, and both entities together govern the State-sanctioned (registered) churches, here.
The following excerpt from the homepage of the ChinaAid Society – founded by Chinese exile Bob Fu – is a concise summary of the TSPM's role in the Chinese church:
"When the Communist government organized the Religious Affairs Bureau (RAB) to control religion, the TSPM was the RAB's instrument to direct Protestant affairs. All churches came under TSPM control. Surveillance was ordered for all religious leaders. Detailed files were kept. By 1958, the government had a tight grip on every church. Christian leaders who refused to submit to the TSPM were publicly accused and imprisoned.The Amity Foundation and Amity Printing Company were established in 1975. The foundation is a charitable relief organization, providing services to the poor and disaster victims throughout China. The printing company is China's largest Bible publishing house – not to mention one of the largest in the world.
During the Cultural Revolution (1966-76), all religious groups were banned. Even the TSPM vanished. Thousands of clergy and church members were shipped to labor camps. Hundreds were executed. But underground Protestantism survived and grew into the house-church movement. By 1980, the TSPM was back, under the leadership of Nanjing Bishop Ding Guangxun, a liberal theologian and former Anglican.
Today in China, the TSPM decides what buildings can be used for church services, which pastors can preach and what areas can be traveled to spread religion. Church activities are restricted to Sunday services. There are no mid-week meetings. No Bible studies. No gatherings in private homes. Religious activities are outlawed outside of registered church buildings. No one under 18 may be evangelized or baptized. Members are allowed no contact with overseas church groups and are forbidden to read foreign Christian literature, listen to foreign Christian tapes/cd's or tune in to gospel radio broadcasts. The State is the head of the Church.
The TSPM has asked the Public Security Bureau to shut down all house church meetings and arrest house church leaders and traveling evangelists." http://www.chinaaid.org/qry/page.taf?id=46
As there is generally no membership data for the number of people affiliated with either registered TSPM church, or the un-registered "house church movement," there is no way to accurately estimate how many Christians there are in China. According to one report, however, the Chinese government estimates the TSPM number to be at least 22 million, whereas the same report estimates more than 100 million house church Christians. (SOURCES: HERE and HERE)
Now to the dilemma confronting the majority-Church in China – the issue of training. As you may have guessed from Part One of this article, the house church movement in China is largely a lay Ministry movement. To be sure there is an excellent seminary system – in fact there are 18 seminaries in China – all, of course – governed by the Religious Affairs Bureau of the Central Government.
Naturally, whatever theological and Biblical training these seminaries offer, it is NOT offered to the individuals who give leadership to the millions of believers in house churches. Therefore, as the movement flourishes it is inexorably led by untrained pastors – and then perpetuated by other unseasoned brothers and sisters, appointed by the "first wave" of untrained pastors.
Please don't get me wrong: my intention here is not to ridicule the dedication and hard work of these myriads of faithful brothers and sisters – after all, the First Century church grew exponentially in much the same way as the Church is growing in China today. My point is to underscore my thinking in the first comments, when I said I have seen that the simple fundamental truth of the Gospel message can be understood, even by those who have only a simple exposure to the so-called "deeper things."
Every day I read insights from various places in the Church, "back home." So many very "deep" thoughts – so many prophetic revelations, words of inspiration, thoughts for the day, and on, and on, and on. Meanwhile, here in China the message is summed up in two words: "Read Bible." That's it. In simple terms, everything you need to have the joy of Jesus, and the life of peace and happiness that He brings is contained in those two simple words: "Read Bible!"
Sometimes I wish it was possible to give them more. Like the time I went with a group to minister to a sister who came home one day to find her father hanging from the ceiling, and her mother laying dead in the next room – ostensibly at the hands of that same father. Or when the sister asked in Chinese why, since she had accepted Christ and became His child, would He allow her brother (not a Believer) to be killed in a terrible car crash? Why didn't "Read Bible" help? What could I offer to someone who didn't have enough English to understand me – through a brother or sister who did not have enough knowledge of the "deeper things" to understand how to translate whatever hope I might offer?
Thinking back on cases like this – knowing that there are many times when, as Pastors, we must reach out to those who are hurting with words of comfort and hope – I realized that perhaps the reason God had sent me behind this wall was to be the voice calling out beyond the wall to you on the outside, begging you to pray for doors to open. Pray for the few brothers like Michael Liu, who did have a chance to go abroad to America and study in Fuller Seminary, then come back to Minister the Gospel. Pray for brothers like Bob Fu – the founder of China Aid – who got out just a few days before the British Government returned Hong Kong to control of the mainland. Pray for brothers like attorney Jiang Tianyong who has been able to testify before the Human Rights Commission in the U. S. about the human rights violations that give rise to the flourishing house church movement in the first place; and for the hundreds of thousands other brothers and sisters who are jailed, detained, persecuted, and even secretly executed for the sake of the Gospel.
Maybe that's why I'm here, and nothing more. It is certainly why I am led by the Spirit to share these precursory excerpts of what I pray will be a lager report with you my brothers and sisters in Christ.
A few days ago a delegation including Pastor Immanuel and "Brother Zhou" visited me in my home to talk about their dream of reviving the Christian Yenching University (Yanjing DaXue 燕京大学) – a Christian university created in 1919 as a merger of three Beijing Christian colleges, and closed in 1949 by the new government, after the founding g of the Peoples Republic of China. It's an ambitious idea, but maybe the door to a new beginning for Christian Education here in China.
http://www.churchinchina.com/ (Human Rights Organization)
http://www.amitynewsservice.org/index.php (Branch of CCC)
http://www.amitynewsservice.org/page.php?page=1150 (FAQ)
http://www.amitynewsservice.org/page.php?page=642&pointer= (TSPM - A Young Evangelist's Perspective)
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/index.php?loc=kb&view=b&fto=651&&sf=Y The Three Self Church
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/index.php?loc=kb&view=v&id=9120&fto=651& China's Mega-church Focus: Building Frenzy Is Underway to Build Bigger Churches. but Is it a Good Thing?
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/november/30.68.html?start=1 Christian Today: The Chinese Church's Delicate Dance
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/house.church.leaders.detained.in.china/22568.htm Christian Today: House church leaders detained in China, 18 February 2009
http://www.christianityinchina.org/Common/Admin/showNews_auto.jsp?Nid=26&Charset=big5 (China website of CLE, below: also very pro-CCC)
http://www.cclife.org/cclife.nsf/Li%20Xinyuan?OpenPage Theological Construction — or Destruction? An Analysis of the Theology of Bishop K. H. Ting (Ding Guangxun)
http://www.chinasoul.org/e/cross/script2.htm The Cross – Jesus In China
Recent movements against the House Church Movement in China
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The inspector general of police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris yesterday, claims that the former Director General of state Security service, Lawal Daura had used his former position as the head of helms of affair at the yellow house illegally when dispatched hooded operatives of the department to the national assembly. Developments that attracts protests leading to the sacking of Daura who, until what transpired was holding forth as its Director General
Ibrahim Idris, in a sterling report submitted to the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo and that which has gone viral online sought for permission to further its investigation, searching the residence of the former DG Lawal Daura and others that he may have conspired with.
Idris also confirmed in the report that Daura was being detained in a police facility in Garki and undergoing further interrogation to extract more information on how and why he ordered his men to block the NASS.
Mr. Lawal Daura, illegally used his position as the then director-general of the Department of State Services to conspire with his officers and men who wore hoods and masks to invade the National Assembly Complex, thereby preventing members of the national assembly from gaining access to the complex without any element of crime committed. "The DSS personnel acted like mercenaries hire to carry out an execution.
The IGP disclosed that Daura had told his men that he moved his hooded strike force into the NASS based on intelligence that some unnamed persons were planning to smuggle arms into the national assembly.
Part of the findings by the IGP said in the report: "The principal suspect, Mr. Lawal Musa Daura, was formally arrested and interrogated in line with the allegation made against him. "Following the interrogation by our intelligence operatives, the following facts emerged: "That on 7/8/2018, the suspect Lawal Musa Daura illegally used his position as the then director general of Department of State Security Service conspired with his officers and men who wore hoods and masks, invaded the national assembly complex thereby preventing and forcing the peaceful members and staff of the national assembly from gaining access to the complex without any element of crime committed or an invitation by the leadership of the national assembly. "That the primary suspect.
There is need to search the houses and premises of all the identified suspects. "All communication gadgets such as computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices of the suspects will be thoroughly analyzed." He accused the intelligence officer of conspiring with armed masked men to whip up sentiments against the federal government.
Idris said from the statements the sacked DSS DG made during interrogation, it is possible that he acted the script of "highly-placed politicians". Idris also appealed to the acting president to order that those who partook in the operation be released to the police for interrogation. "It is crystal clear that the principal suspect Lawal Daura may be acting the script of some highly placed politicians to achieve some selfish political goals hence his unilateral and unlawful decision to invade the National Assembly complex," he wrote.


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Behind Closed Doors
Gender inequality has an adverse effect socially, economically and politically on every society, and these cross-cutting effects impact us all. The extent and the examples are widely researched, published, and have begun to be implemented in different ways globally. In the global north, there's a push for more participation of women in boardrooms of multinational companies, whilst in the global south, development sector organizations implement projects on gender mainstreaming, spreading awareness, and implementing institutional change. As much as I, a male, may read, analyze, and try to conceptualize the political economy issues within society which lead to the status quo, I haven't been through the motions of living in a patriarchal society as a woman.
I moved back to Pakistan 3 years ago after living in Australia for 13 years. I knew the move was going to be tough; language, landscape, but most of all, navigating bureaucratic institutions and corrupted mindsets. I was prepared for it; I knew I had to be pragmatic, arrive with an open mind, take everything in, but learn to accept that most things wouldn't be easy. Many who move from the north to the south do so with the 'white man's burden' – the notion that one is obliged to assist or 'save' those in the south from their plight. I was cognisant of this, and came with the concerted mindset that the only one needing assistance was me. I understood that self-discovery didn't have a pre-defined socio-economic strata or net calorie intake.
I struggled through the first 2 years – it wasn't easy, and at times, completely draining. The last year or so however, I noticed myself growing both personally and professionally at an expedited pace. My friends who form the Pakistani diaspora that I was once part of, started asking me about the transition, and sought comfort and motivation from my experiences. I told them that if they wanted to, they should return back home. What I didn't realize was that I was also advising women, not having had detailed conversations with women of my profile who had made the same transition.
In 2016 I met a woman through a mutual friend, and we developed a friendship. She struck me as very different from the average Pakistani girls that I had met. After some time I got to know her better, and I realized why. After completing high school, she had moved away from Pakistan for her education. After 5 years she returned to work in Pakistan, whilst her whole family had moved overseas. She was living alone as a single unmarried woman in her family house. Now, I had lived as a single unmarried man for months at a time in my house as well, but the cards weren't stacked against me. The notion of an unmarried Pakistani man interacting with women is well understood. A man has to earn a living, and for that he must interact with the outside world, often with women, marital status notwithstanding. To get what he wants, he may even speak firmly or even harshly - that's the 'circle of life'. For an unmarried woman however, every interaction has a supposed intent and resulting implication. My friend told me that she couldn't employ male house-help (drivers, gardeners, cleaners, etc.) as it was unbecoming of an unmarried lady. What happens behind closed doors between an unmarried man and a woman "is a matter of function", however when the tables are turned, it becomes a matter of honor. Somehow, society takes collective action to cast verdicts on female honor, which keep her from realizing her own worth.
Not being allowed to employ men was just the tip of the iceberg. Even mundane external interactions, such as getting your electricity line fixed or getting some goods delivered to the house, had to be administered in the presence of a woman, otherwise a request for a woman to visit the house to provide the service, had to be extended. After 3 years of living here, the very notion of such a social custom hadn't even crossed my mind.
My friend left Pakistan late last year. She had a good run, but Pakistan got to her. I compared myself to her. Her willpower and tenacity far exceeded mine. If I were female and had to go through the past 3 years again, in all likelihood I wouldn't have thrown in the towel a while ago. Over the past 3 years, I had pigeon-holed all adversities and bottlenecks I had experienced as standard paradigms for all Pakistani diaspora members to encounter, as part of the reverse brain-drain process. What I failed to grasp, or even consider, was that the role of gender was multi-layered and affected a vast segment of one's life. It wasn't until one experiences it firsthand or hears about it from someone in detail, that one begins to understand the brevity of the situation.
After this experience, I started paying closer attention to the gender paradigm in Pakistan. One distinctive feature was that women who had made it to the top rungs of their profession, or who showed particular ambition, were extremely dominating individuals. Men of this nature would be considered bold, this characteristic perhaps even being a precursor to male upward mobility, but for women it was considered a failing. Then I thought to myself, if women had to encounter patriarchy at their household doorstep, imagine what they went through to get to where they were in their careers. It all added up.
I now use the experience of my friend as a cautionary tale to people who ask me about my experience in Pakistan. My struggles were genuine struggles, but they didn't compare in the slightest to the struggles I would have had to go through, if I was going through the same process as a woman. Sometimes as TCKs, we box in cultures based on our own experiences, forgetting that there is such a thing as a gendered experience as well. I learnt that against my better judgement.


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A Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) is an employer-funded situation that reimburses employees for medical expenses. It is solely funded by the employer and used by the employee to pay for medical expenses. While no specific tax provisions create or define an HRA, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed its tax-exempt status.
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To be integrated with a group health plan, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement does not need to have the same plan document, file the same Form 5500 or be integrated with a plan sponsored by the same employer. However, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement must limit its use to employees enrolled in a group health plan, otherwise the HRA will fail to meet the legal requirements, exposing an employer to a $100 per day, per employee penalty.
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Retro with Joe: Want To Sell Your Video Games Professionally?
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Seacrest Show Touts Crotch Cut
In what appears to be a first in the post-Janet Jackson age of television, Twentieth Television's syndicated On Air with Ryan Seacrest is touting what it did to keep its show clean against the best efforts of one of its guests.
Former supermodel Janice Dickinson, a judge on UPN's America's Next Top Model, appeared on Seacrest's syndicated show Tuesday. After she did a "nose dive" into Seacrest's crotch, the show's director cut to a "please stand by" message. Seacrest immediately went to a commercial and abruptly ended the interview.
The producers also implemented the live show's seven-second delay for the first time since the show premiered in January.
"Earlier in the show we took a shot of Janice and she started grabbing her breasts," Seacrest said on his show Wednesday. "That was an indication that this might not go well. During the commercial, I tried to explain to her that this is a family show. But when we started her segment, she jumped out of her stool into my lap and said something sexually explicit to me." That phrase was "excuse me, I feel something rising," according to a transcript of the segment that the show circulated to the press.
During the show Wednesday, Seacrest read e-mails from fans supporting the decision to cut the Dickinson segment short.
Also on Seacrest's show, American Idol judge Simon Cowell (Seacrest hosts Idol) addressed the issue of whether he was giving fellow judge Paula Abdul the finger on Tuesday night's broadcast.
"Oh give me a break," Cowell said. "It's crazy. In England, we use two fingers."