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New Course of Rheumatoid Arthritis Prescription drugs Can Bring A lot-Desired Relief
Several of my people have been identified with rheumatoid arthritis, a discouraging issue in which the immune program commences to battle its very own system as if it had been a illness. In accomplishing so, the physique develops a severe, chronic inflammatory reaction in striving to heal it. This inflammation can flare in all the important joints of the physique.
Classic therapy selections for RA have been DMARDs (disease modifying antirheumatic medications), or SAARD (slow performing antirheumatic medicine), and have been pretty productive in treating early identified RA. Nevertheless, not all people with RA responds to them and they do have aspect consequences very similar to all those of NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication).
In the very last ten a long time, nonetheless, a new class of RA prescription drugs has arrive on the scene, the "biologics", or BRM's (biologic response modifiers) and have demonstrated larger accomplishment in people who have not accomplished perfectly on the conventional medication. If you have RA, I might like to share with you what I notify my very own sufferers about the BRM course of RA drugs to support you manage your RA superior.
Dealing with RA with Biologic-Type Drugs
Like my people, if you check out tv, you may perhaps have seen commercials for a couple of of the new biologic-type RA prescription drugs, Enbrel, Humira, Orencia, and Simponi. You may well have required to question your medical professional about the possibility of most likely making an attempt one particular of these RA remedies.
These RA medicines are basically developed from human genes, proteins, and are designed to inhibit the inflammatory reaction that the immune technique will cause. These medicine were particularly produced for these individuals whose RA does not respond very well to additional regular therapies and have been tested to gradual progression of the disease. They vary from the more mature kind medicine in that the biologics zero in on unique pieces of the immune system as an alternative of broadly treating the complete immune method, therefore lessening facet effects.
Advantages to Taking BRM Type RA Medications
Even however BRM's will not overcome RA, and these who just take them however have signs and symptoms of stiffness and soreness, they have much a lot less signs than these who do not take them, according to modern investigate done by just one of the biologics company, Centocor Ortho Biotech, Inc. The prescription drugs help strengthen high-quality of everyday living, operating, and potential to productively perform, protecting against a lot of the incapacity that accompanies RA.
Are There Side Results/Down sides of Biologics?
As I explain to my clients, whenever you consider a chemically centered drug, there are probable some facet effects, and this is correct of the biologic-sort RA medications as perfectly. On the other hand, there are not as lots of, or significant, as with the additional regular variety RA medication. The most frequent side impact is rash at the injection web-site but with any drug that suppresses the immune method, there is generally the hazard of other facet outcomes. These consist of:
Susceptibility to infections and other illnesses acquiring
Can not receive vaccinations (flu, etc) when having biologics
Pre-present well being disorders like numerous sclerosis or congestive coronary heart failure excludes their use. They could also irritate an underlying situation of tuberculosis. Everyone who desires to get a biologic-kind RA ought to be tested for TB just before getting them.
Effects on unborn fetus not evidently regarded – pregnant gals need to use with warning.
Ought to be taken by injection, or intravenous infusion. Nevertheless, an oral biologic-RA drug is on the drawing table so probably one particular will be available soon.
Biologics have to very clear from procedure prior to surgical treatment as open wounds with a depressed immune system can increase the risk for major an infection.
What You Can Do For Your RA
In addition to most likely having biologic response modifier-kind RA medication, there are many things you can do for by yourself that will even more assist your signs or symptoms these types of as:
Regular aerobic training: 30 minutes, five times a 7 days. Swimming is one particular of the very best types of exercise as it can take effect of joints. An elliptical machine is also good as it far too will take the worry off of joints. Tai chi and yoga are also handy.
Frequent rest: We all will need at minimum 6 hours of snooze for each evening, but if you have RA, you probably will need additional sleep. This also combats creating fibromyalgia which can accompany RA.
Tension regulate: Anxiety can bring about stiffness and suffering in individuals who will not have RA. In these who do, it can greatly worsen or intensify current symptoms. Obtain ways to decompress like meditation, exercising, or conference with good friends.
Alternate remedies: I have often referred my RA people for acupuncture, acupressure or reflexology (needle-no cost massage based mostly acupuncture), tai chi physical exercise, hydrotherapy. These therapies can be completed in addition to using BRMs or DMARD/SAARD. In addition, organic anti-inflammatories as white willow bark, bromelain, capsaicin, Boswellia, glucosamine, MSM, to title a couple of. Look at with a pharmacist about probable drug interaction if you are using prescription RA medications.
Diet plan: Quite a few men and women with RA do improved on gluten-absolutely free diet programs as wheat and oats can contribute to swelling. Be positive to dietary supplement with anti-oxidants.
RA is a affliction that afflicts more than 1.5 million Us citizens. Early diagnosis of it is crucial to receiving the correct cure for it ahead of disabling joint problems starts. If you have symptoms of RA, severe soreness and stiffness in the early morning climbing from bed, and/or soon after sitting, be sure to call your health practitioner and be evaluated for RA. What ever drug procedure you and your health practitioner decide on, making the appropriate, organic life style variations will also enable you remain cellular.


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I have two pieces, Absence Is Greater Than Presence and $$$$$.included in the Glenhyrst Biennial Juried Exhibition. Caitlin Sutherland, Director at the Hamilton Artists Inc. and Deirdre Chisholm, Director/ Curator at the Norfolk Art Centre, juried the show.
Exhibition runs May 28 – July 24th, 2016. Opening Reception is Saturday June 4th 7:00-9:00pm. Hope to see you there!


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Head to Mount Baw Baw these school holidays for two weeks of fun and Christmas in July celebrations! The snow is fresh on the ground so come up and enjoy our holiday activities. The village will come alive with activities both on and off the snow whilst sparkling at night.
The school holiday fun will begin on Saturday 28th of June with an outdoor radio broadcast from 10am – 2pm with Huw & Stacey from 94.3 Star FM featuring the Big Wheel which will spin with giveaways galore. Soak up the atmosphere while warming up with a complimentary BBQ before hitting to the slopes.
Race Santa on Saturday 5th & 6th July 2014 at the Santa Toboggan Race*
Delight in a spectacular alpine Fireworks display on Saturday 5th July.
Daily Kids Activities will include:-
- Santa Toboggan Racing at the Village Square.
Registrations from 12 noon daily.
- Snow man building fun
- Face painting
- Marshmallow toasting
- Colouring in competitions
- Christmas Movie afternoons
Celebration Dining Options:-
- Breakfast with Santa – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
- Christmas Feasts – Lunch and dinner daily at The Village Restaurant.
For all details head to www.mountbawbaw.com.au.


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Someone likes to record his or her life by writing down notes on iPhone and these notes can remind them of something important or precious. However, what if we want to change to a new iPad and would like to know how to transfer notes from old iPad to new iPad. How to transfer notes from iPad to iPad? Today, I would like to introduce this guide to show you how.
As for how to transfer notes between mobile devices, read the article below:
How to Transfer Notes from iPhone to Android Phone
How to Transfer Notes from iPhone to iPhone
3 Ways on How to Transfer Notes from iPad to iPhone
Part 1: How to Transfer Notes from iPad to iPad via iCloud
To transfer notes from iPad to iPad, iCloud does a favor. It can back up your iPad contents like notes, photos, mail, contacts, reminders, etc. to iCloud to prevent iPad information from losing accidentally. To transfer notes from iPad to iPad, we need first to transfer notes from iPad to iCloud and then restore notes to your new iPad. Detailed steps on how to transfer notes from iPad to iPad are shown as below.
1. To transfer notes from iPad to iCloud, you have to ensure your old iPad connected to Wi-Fi. After that, you should go to "Settings > Apple ID > iCloud". Scroll down and locate "Back Up Now". In this way, you transfer notes from iPad to iCloud. This step will back up all old iPad information to iCloud.
2. Take SIM card out of the old iPad and insert it to your new iPad. Open new iPad and on the screen, you will see "Slide to set up". Follow the instructions to set up language and country and decide whether to enable "Location Services". You will be also asked to choose Wi-Fi network.
3. When you see "Set Up iPad", tap on "Restore from iCloud Backup" and enter iCloud account and password to continue.
4. Choose "Next" and a pop-up prompt will ask you to agree "Terms and Conditions". Select "Agree" and choose the latest backup from the list. You need to enter iCloud password again. Enter it and restore notes to new iPad.
Note: remember to connect iPad to Wi-Fi device. It will take some time to finish transferring notes from iPad to iPad.
Part 2: How to Transfer Notes from iPad to iPad via Leawo iTransfer
Leawo iTransfer offers a good solution to transfer notes from iPad to iPad. With easy-to-use and user-friendly interface, Leawo iTransfer helps to move 12 kinds of varied contents like apps, movies, notes, bookmarks, TV shows and so on between iOS devices, iTunes and PCs. Different from iCloud, Leawo iTransfer allows you to select specific items to transfer. In other words, you don't have to transfer all data to iPad, which is good for saving storage on your new iPad. Furthermore, Leawo iTransfer is able to transfer purchased and non-purchased items without limits. Now let's see how to transfer notes from iPad to iPad via Leawo iTransfer.
Leawo iTransfer
☉ Transfer files among iOS devices, iTunes and PCs with ease.
☉ Transfer up to 14 kinds of data and files without iTunes.
☉ Support the latest iOS devices like iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, etc.
☉ Play back, view, and delete data and files on iOS devices.
1. Run Leawo iTransfer
Insert new iPad and old iPad to computer via USB cable and launch Leawo iTransfer. These two devices will be automatically detected. You can see their libraries in the left sidebar.
2. Select notes to transfer
Head to "iPad > LIBRARY > Notes", then hold "Ctrl" and select notes in the right interface. Click on "Export" at top middle.
3. Choose an output directory
Choose an output directory from your computer and click "Save" on the pop-up dialogue to save notes on computer.
4. Transfer notes from iPad to iPad
Now Go to "new iPad > LIBRARY > Notes" in the left sidebar and click on the "Import" icon at top middle to import notes we exported from iPad to your computer. A pop-up dialogue will ask you if you want to replace all contents in current notes and it can't undo. Choose "Yes" and Leawo iTransfer will begin transferring notes from iPad to iPad. Isn't it easy to fix how to transfer notes from iPad to iPad with Leawo iTransfer?
Part 3: How to Transfer Notes from iPad to iPad via Gmail
Another way to transfer notes from iPad to iPad is via Gmail. Gmail is superior in a large storage to store different contents like contacts, notes, etc. You can also take advantage of Gmail to realizing transferring notes from iPad to iPad by following these steps.
1. On your old iPad, open the Settings app on the screen.
2. Scroll down and find "Notes". Tap on it and choose "Account > Add Account" to add Gmail account. Enter Gmail account and password. After that, toggle "Notes" on and your iPad notes will be synced with Gmail.
3. Open "Notes" app on your screen and you can see a folder under "Gmail". If you would like back up notes to Gmail so as to transfer them to another iPad, you need to move notes to Gmail notes folder.
4. Now on your new iPad, go to "Settings > Notes > Account > Add Account" and log into Gmail with the same account. Turn "Notes" on and you can get iPad notes from old iPad.


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Big, bold and…green! Our newly renovated office has been rooted with a living plant wall thanks to Tropex Plants. This special new feature will not only oxygenate the space to create a cleaner, more natural environment, but it also looks eco-incredible. Local green builder, Rock Solid Construction Group, has been at the helm throughout the process, putting all the pieces into place in what has been, not only a successful project, but a great collaboration as well.
Behind this window lies a larger, more airy and open space that has been modernized with the usage of lighting, colors, flooring and fixtures. Stay tuned for the BIG FINALE! Coming to you shortly.


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17. Social Media Blackout
Oh, hold on let me go like 13 photos on Instagram, check out all my friends Snapchat stories & drool over Pinterest recipes before I tell you about this podcast.
But that's kind of how it goes right? How often do you get lost in the black hole of social media forgetting to tick off your to-do list? Which, I'm not promoting the busy life. I think that's being glorified right now too. But what I am promoting is a fruitful life full of the things you love to do.
And as much as you may say you love doing Instagram, I just can't accept that as an answer. I, too, enjoy Instagram as much as the next person. But I don't want my every day filled with looking at other people's lives. I want to create MY life and memories. Don't you?
I recently read an article from The Everygirl about not having any hobbies in this social media crazed life. And it hit home, hard. Because I'm just as guilty as the rest of us for spending my free time buried in my phone. I do it at dinner, when I visit my LDR guy, or right before bed. I do it all the time.
Recently, I started picking up my hobbies again. Journaling, reading, blogging, creating. And it feels good. So-damn-good! And I encourage you to do the same. If you need a bit of a reality check about the truth behind some of the social media accounts you may envy, take a look at Essena O'Neil's social media confession. I just watched it again and it still makes me shake my head.
(sidenote: there have been quite a lot of talk about whether Essena O'Neil's confession is a hoax or not. I don't really have an opinion either way. I didn't know her. I'm not here to judge. But nonetheless, she's not been the only girl to come forth and talk about the glossy side of social media. Whether she's completely fooling us or not, I'm not sure. The video still sparks something in me & I feel it's worth watching.)
Social media is taking over our lives. And, only if we allow it. It's up to us to put down our phones and pick up a hobby. I promise you that THAT type of life is memorable. And you don't even have to Instagram it because you'll never forget it.
If you're tired of social media, want to take a break from it, find yourself getting really envious of certain accounts or just want to hear my thoughts on social media, this show is for you.


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What a wonderful arrangement of performance we saw last Wednesday evening by our music, drama and dance kids across all years in our school. This was a chance for our kids to put themselves forward to create performance pieces that exhibit their skills and passions in performing arts. So many parents and students on the night enjoyed the variety and the talent in what was a fantastic and intimate school community event.
CREATE is about student choice, planning and delivery of performance and for the second year in a row has proven to be a quality and inclusive way for our kids to shine among families and friends. This event clearly highlights the outstanding support our students receive from our performing arts staff – Dr Hastie, Mrs Johnson and Ms Osborne. It also highlights that we have a school, smaller than most that allows and enjoys seeing everyone participate, give things a go and have the opportunity to really shine in such a nice way. Congratulations to all our students who were part of this evening as crew or as a performer and to the family and friends in support.


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We open Friday! We repeat: we are opening on Friday, December 7 with 7-day-a-week operations!
We anticipate operating both the Tamarack Express and Summit Express lifts. Those lifts will offer access to the northern portion of our summit including Tango, Upper Serenity, Panorama, Adrenaline and Wildwood Way. We will have Waltz open from mid-mountain to the base plus the Discovery Chair will be open for a learning area and terrain park features. Other than Waltz and the Discovery area, no other lower mountain terrain is projected to be open. Our team will continue to make snow as temperatures allow and skiable terrain could change. Be sure to read our snow report to stay current on all available terrain.
All skiers and riders should be ready for early season conditions which may include thin coverage in some areas along with unmarked obstacles.
Of course, all of our services will be available including dining, lodging, retail, rental and ski school.
Tickets will be offered at a discount until more terrain is added. Prices will be $39 for adults (18+), $35 for Military, $29 for Teens (12-17) & Seniors (70+), $19 for Juniors (7-11), and children ages 6 and under are free. No half day tickets will be available.


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Did British Blunder Cause Hong Kong's Handover?
HONG KONG -- Here's a thought: The return of this British colony to Chinese rule on July 1 might just be the result of one of history's biggest diplomatic blunders.
That's the gist of a long-ignored, unorthodox version of history recently endorsed by a surprising source. According to this theory, China's leaders didn't really plan to take back Hong Kong on July 1, 1997; the British made them do it.


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The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts. ~Aristotle
One of the challenges we face with society today is the "it's all about me" mentality.
All across America, people are struggling quietly. Whether it's a battle to put meals on the table, find encouragement during difficult emotional times, recover from an injury or just find their way in life… so many Americans are going about their lives in need of support or even just a friendly smile.
If we could step back from the "it's all about me" mentality for a minute and look…truly LOOK… at others… could we help?
Could a couple unexpected extra bucks in a tip make sure that a mom could pay for formula?
Could picking up the tab for coffee for the guy behind you in line help lift a man's spirits who was stressing about his upcoming work review?
Could stopping to change a flat pull someone back from the brink of suicide?
And when these seemingly unexpected and random acts of kindness occurred… what if they could be used to inspire others to do good as well?
Enter: Random Acts of Whiskey Patriots.
Soon we'll be launching the membership side of our family.
When an individual joins The Whiskey Patriots family, they'll receive a packet of 52 "Random Acts of Whiskey Patriots" cards as part of their welcome packet. We'll ask them to commit to one simple act of kindness each week. No fame. No glory. But the opportunity to help … and inspire others.
Instead of taking thanks or a reward or even leaving your name, you'll leave behind a simple card from The Whiskey Patriots Family letting the recipient of the good deed know that there's an entire family out there for them.. watching, protecting, praying and supporting them.
When a business joins The Whiskey Patriots Chamber of Commerce, they'll also receive a packet of 52 "Random Acts of Whiskey Patriots" cards. We ask their business to do the same.
On the card, we encourage the recipient to share the story of what happened to them and hashtag #WhiskeyPatriots so we can track the stories, inspiration and hope and share it with others.
Imagine the power of a million Americans doing one act of kindness per week. That's 52 MILLION acts of kindness per year.
That's lives saved… families helped… individuals touched.
So in anticipation of opening up the platform for others to help… we're going to get this kindness party started.
Each week, we're going to commit to a random act of kindness. It could be desperately needed cash. It could be prayers. It could be something else. But we need you to help us find those needs.
Fill out the form below and nominate someone. We won't share their name publicly – or yours. They might just be the person picked this week.
God's angels have lots of work to do. Let's take some of it off their plate so they can focus on more important things.


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81st Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture
We had an amazing time meeting new friends this weekend. I had my lovely wife, Marissa helping with selling. It is great because she models and can sell. There were so many amazing artists around that the show was full of future inspiration. Thanks all to came out. The monsoon clouds hung over flagstaff, but did not create any problems for the outside entertainment.


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Heirloom Highlight: Gold Edge Thank You Card Sets
We each have little habits that we hold onto dearly. For me, it's showing gratitude and appreciation for others. In fact, when I was working full-time as an executive coach, I would often spend entire sessions with company leaders talking about the importance in their showing appreciation to staff. Organizations often think they need to thank employees with giant bonus checks or fancy gifts, but often, the most meaningful gift is a sincere note of appreciation, a quick slice of pizza, or getting to go home early on a Friday.
My husband I had a few months of change - we sold our first home, purchased a new one, went to Italy, and I left my full-time job. We received house warming gifts, congratulatory gifts, goodbye gifts, and neck-squeezing hugs during our time of transition. The support and love we felt was huge, and I wanted to make sure to thank each person in my favorite way - with a beautiful thank you note.
I wanted the cards to be sweet, simple, and really special. I also needed them to be printed quickly, which is why I decided to have them digitally printed, versus letterpress or foil. The cards feature the simple sentiment of "thank you" on the front, and have a delicate blush and white polka dot pattern on the back. To add that touch of something truly special, I printed them on thick felt paper and hand-painted the edges gold.
Since these cards are so special to me, I decided to make enough so that I could also share them with all of you. They are now available in boxed sets of 6, 12, 18 or 24 and come with white envelopes. They make lovely gifts, or you can keep them on hand for yourself. I truly hope you'll enjoy writing sweet notes of gratitude on these cards, I know I have. Click here to visit the shop and get your own gold edged Thank You card set.


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Glasgow is a vibrant colourful city and we know you'll be eager to explore its hidden depth during your stay here. Even if you're a permanent resident, there may be parts of Glasgow you're yet to discover, so we've come up with a short list of must have places to visit, so you can get to know Glasgow better.
We've come up with 6 places we think you'll enjoy so read on to find out more:
1 If you want to see Glasgow in style and you'd like to get out of the car, then why not get on your bike? Or perhaps one of Glasgow's bikes. The city has a Nextbike scheme which helps you to explore the city in all its glory. You'll get to see the sites and the route is simple and easy to follow. You'll get to see Glasgow in autumn in the best possible way.
2 If you like astronomy then The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory should fire up your imagination and enthusiasm. It runs most weekends with anything from firework displays and meteor showers which are at their peak in October. No matter how cold and dark it is now the nights are drawing in, there's still fun to be had during the all-too exciting stargazing season.
3 Why not try some waffles at Union Waffles, because here you'll have a warming dessert that cleverly combines chocolate and marshmallow to create something truly delicious. It's the super waffles sandwich, and it's going to warm you up nicely during the autumn months.
4 You could try visiting Pollok Country Park where you run through some autumn leaves, and of course give yourself some photo opportunities, and take pics you won't forget in a hurry. Pollok Country Park has many gorgeous trees, so as you can imagine, there's plenty of them shedding their leaves – for your pleasure of course!
5 Yes, summer is over and winters on its way, but why not use autumn to create an amazing toned new you, to help cope with winter's onslaught? Why not pay a visit to Infinity Yoga? You can have a really relaxing session before facing the outside world again.
6 As well as the waffles why not try some hot chocolate with the kind of trimmings to get you salivating at Jellyhill, you'll get the works, whipped cream and marshmallows to keep you warm for the rest of the day. Finish that off once you're warm enough with a visit to the Glasshouses of the Botanic Gardens, you'll be warmed up nicely and you can escape the cold outside.
Finally, an extra one – Escape Glasgow! We highly recommend a visit to our escape games in Glasgow. Here, you'll find plenty to keep you amused as you attempt to escape a locked room with 60 minutes to get out. Can you solve the cryptic puzzles and clues? Contact us today to find out today. Can you even find them? Forget autumn, think escape, use your grey matter and get out fast as you can!


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Daily NCAA College Fantasy Football QB Picks – Week 10
I've left a few guys off my list this week only because I'm not convinced their matchup is the best. Tajh Boyd doesn't have the worst matchup (Virginia) but hasn't had more than 2 TDs in 3 weeks, plus he tweaked his knee last week, so that makes me nervous. Devin Gardner faces one of the best passing defenses in the country (at Michigan St.) so I don't really want to risk that much $$ on him too. So my strategy is to roll with one of the 6 guys I mention here at the top, then go with a risky option below in 2 QB formats.
Johnny Football – vs UTEP
This is a game where Johnny should try to rack up some stats so he has a better chance at winning the Heisman at the end of the year. This matchup is so lopsided that some DFS have taken this game off the board. O/U is 76 and Johnny's team is a 46 point favorite – about all you need to know. If you don't want to pay up for Johnny, consider getting the WR's or RBs in this one.
B.J. Denker – at Cal
Cal is basically one of the worst passing defenses in College Football, and virtually every QB has looked good against them. Denker was solid last week, only got 1 TD, but had 265 yard throwing and 192 yards rushing! O/U is 66 and AZ is 'only' a 16 point favorite = Green Light.
Brett Hundley – vs Colorado
Remember when Hundley was doing really good at the beginning of the season?? Well, he was playing teams that pretty much sucked on defense, and the last few weeks he's faced harder teams. This week he gets another cupcake. O/U is 58 and UCLA is a 27 point favorite … so it might be time to get him back in.
Braxton Miller – at Purdue
Appears to be back at full strength and some daily fantasy sites have him as the #1 option at QB this week. He will likely play 3 quarters like he did last week, but managed 5 TDs in that time span. O/U is 56 and OSU is a 32 point favorite – against one of the countries worst defenses.
Jameis Winston – vs Miami
I really don't love this matchup, but the stats are a little skewed because Miami has only played a few good teams and only 1 currently ranked team. The coach of FSU is going to try and get this guy the Heisman trophy. FSU is a 21.5 favorite and the O/U is 61, but this is a rivalry game, so expect Miami to be ready.
Nick Marshall – at Arkansas
Arkansas defense is probably a little overrated in the press based on the stats I've seen, but they aren't horrible. Nick Marshall came out of last weeks game – but appears to be fine. He's a running QB that can throw when he needs to. O/U is 54.5 and his team is a 8 point favorite – so he rates to stay in the game as long as he's healthy.
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P.J. Walker – at Rutgers
Rutgers pass defense sucks, but they are pretty good against the run … so I expect Temple's gameplan will be through the air. Walker has had solid-to-good weeks the last 3 (against weak teams). He had 5 total TDs last week – and has a chance to have another good game throwing this week. He's only $5,250 on this site, which is below average and below what other DFS have him ranked.
Brandon Mitchell – vs North Carolina
Basically the definition of a sleeper here. Played week 1 and got hurt. Then came back and played a tough Florida State team and got worked. Now he plays UNC who has an OK passing defense, but they struggle against the run, which is this QB's forte. Only $5,576 on this site, which is over $10,000 less than mid/top tier QBs.
Gary Nova or Chas Dodd – vs Temple
These guys are locked up in a QB battle this week to see who gets to start. There are rumors that the coach might play both QBs during the game (likely). Be sure to search the internet before Saturday's game (9:00 am EST) to see which guy is going to start. This is a RISKY play, but Temple's pass defense SUCKS (a freshman had like 5 TDs last week against them).
Tommy Armstrong – vs Northwestern
Only $2,750 here, which is basically nothing. You need to check Taylor Martinez's injury status on Saturday (3:30 pm EST kickoff) to see if Tommy is starting. He hasn't lit the world on fire in his starts – and I think your upside is only 2 TDs, but Northwestern is a pretty weak defense – and you could stack your team with studs elsewhere at this price.


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Lil Filmmakers Inc.'s mission is to train young underserved artists to use media and the arts as a tool to overcome societal and personal barriers and prepare them for career opportunities in the arts and media industry.
In our current digital age, the art of filmmaking has become widely accessible. Lil Filmmakers provides young leaders a focused shift from consuming technology to creating professionally produced short and feature-length narrative films that address their issues, concerns, and aspirations to ignite social change in their personal lives and larger communities.
What We Offer
Reading/Literacy Enrichment: Reading comprehension enhancement and creative writing skills through interactive literacy activities, screenplay writing, and story development.
Media & Performing Arts Training: Knowledge of how to properly use digital video technology and exercises in communication skills with public speaking, acting techniques, and marketing/community outreach.
Personal Development Opportunities: Improve the quality of life by offering youth art and technology-related job training skills for post-secondary or vocational education. With an emphasis on developing social skills such as leadership, responsibility, teamwork, and problem solving, students build self-esteem through the accomplishment of goal-oriented, collaborative projects.
Community Leadership: Students are encouraged to think critically about films, filmmaking and are challenged to examine the effect they want to have on an audience and their communities by producing films that are socially responsible as well as fun and entertaining. Being mindful of the communities they care about, students become advocates for positive social change by addressing concerns and proposing creative solutions.


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The Secrets of Quantum Physics
Jim Al-Khalili traces the story of arguably the most important, accurate and yet perplexing scientific theory. The story of quantum physics starts with early 20th-century scientists trying to better understand how light bulbs work. This question led them deep into the hidden workings of matter, into the sub-atomic building blocks of the world around us. Here they discovered a realm in which things can be in many places at once, and where reality appears to exist only when we observe it.


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This place is on the verge of turning loose. The fish are in that little post spawn funk and you can mark them but they just aren't firing up like they should. Everyday I head out I feel it could be the day that the big schools turn loose. They seem a little spooky and when you catch a few I feel they scatter and they just don't stay going for a long period. Hopefully this afternoon will be they day I am waiting for. There are more and more showing up daily and when they go it will be like…Continue
Added by Curt Staley on April 27, 2014 at 12:21pm — No Comments
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Fishing in New Orleans this week has been very productive. I've had the pleasure of meeting a bunch of new people and catching up with some returning customers. All in all a good week of fishing in Lafitte. We fished all over this week and fished diferent styles of fishing . It just all depended on what Ole Mother Nature handed me to work with . Catching everything from the big bull reds in the pass with crabs to good…Continue
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This post is just to put some more of the pictures that I spoke about in my last post. We are catching fish on pretty much everything we fish and in a variety of depths from 2 to 4 and out to 15 foot. Some days we have caught 40 to 50 fish a day and some days are a little slower with around 20 per day but everyday we have caught some good ones.
I have some days available this month still and some for May if anyone is wanting to get out.
I have had several…Continue
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What a busy week of catching fish here in Lafitte . I've been
fishing red fish and catching a few trout in the process. Mostly fishing with
artificial swim baits, trolling and casting to the the banks and covering a lot
of ground. The red fish have been averaging 20″-29″ and the trout have been
13″-19″. Looks like I have another busy week ahead of me and I look forward to…
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The fishing the past few weeks has been really up and down along with the weather. We have had several days where we have caught 40 to 50 fish a day and then the next day we catch 20 or so. With the lack of grass the fish aren't staying in one place for long periods like years past. We have caught fish on everything we have fished. All plastics, crankbaits, swimbaits, jigs are working and everyday is different on what they want the best. We have had a lot of big fish lately and I have so…Continue
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"fishing new orleans""fishing in new orleans""new orleans fishing charters""fish new orleans" Here are a couple pics from my New Orleans Fishing Charters this past week . I wanna thank Capt Roy and Capt Mike for helping me with a couple of these trips ..I also wanna thank everyone for "COMING FISH A NAWLINS GOOD TIME " with me and New Orleans Style Fishing Charters. Ive been booking tripd daily and still have some openings . I look forward to fishing with everyone in the up coming week .…Continue
Added by Capt Jason Shilling on April 7, 2014 at 10:00pm — No Comments
You could say that catching a bass is one of the most exciting freshwater fish you can hook into, but I tend to differ with that thought process most of the time.
However, on this one fine spring day in March of 2014, I actually got to experience…Continue
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TONY Mowbray has dropped the biggest hint yet that he may take up Albion's option to keep Sherjill MacDonald.
The 22-year-old striker is on loan from Dutch side AGOVV Apeldoorn until the end of the season with a permanent deal already agreed if Albion decide to keep him.
Mowbray has been impressed by his few appearances as a substitute and he believes MacDonald can make the same impact at Albion as Michael Kightly has at Wolves.
"In a year's time MacDonald will eat this division if he's still in it," said the Albion boss.
"The power, the pace, the technique he has is exciting.
"When you haven't got #30million to spend you have to find these diamonds, like Mick McCarthy has with Kightly from Grays.
"If you pick enthusiastic, athletic, technical players from teams that need the money then it's a challenge and it's one I'm not afraid of."
Mowbray recalled the impact that Ivan Sproule made at Hibernian.
"Ivan Sproule was a fitter in Northern Ireland and couldn't get a game for them but he joined us and within a few months we got offers of over #1million for him because we played to his strengths," added Mowbray.


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Vacant Land
- $11,900 price
- 4214938 mls id
Beautiful corner parcel in the prestigious Lake Joseph Community. Build a home among some of the most beautiful in the County and enjoy and enjoy the pristine 250 acre lake for for great fishing, swimming and non-motor boating. Also for your pleasure is the club house at the beach, tennis courts and swimming pool. Still one of the most private communities in Sullivan County, yet only minutes from Bethel Performing Arts Center, Monticello Raceway and Racino, Monticello Motor Club , Resorts World Casino and the new indoor Water Park. Many fine restaurants, some lakeside on the many other lakes in the area, quaint towns for shopping and finding antique treasures , all a short drive from Lake Joseph. Only 90 miles from New York City. Pretty in All Seasons.
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Office Phone: +18457915280
Listing Agent: Marilyn Block
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Years ago i officiated a wedding in the midst of what was once a convent. The outdoor chapel, surrounded by stones placed just so and willowed arches allowed the birds voices front and center, even above the vows. Along with interior great halls of this hundred year old building, celebrated in fine mahogany woods, deep and wide walk into fireplaces and glorious still shining floors that told stories; I was deeply and divinely fed. As the post ceremony celebration began, my heart sang as i alone stood against the winding stone wall surrounding the massive out door flagstone patio – overlooking a duck pond, sloping terrain and trees as old as my soul; hence, New England at its very best. I was imagining how i must have once lived here, in one of my previous lives as a nun, being in service, opening hearts and wounds to Gods love, sustaining the energies of grace for the community – along with 50 or so of my fellow devotees. We would have lived in silence, scrubbing the hand laid floors, preparing meals from the gardens, praying, being, singing, guiding. I was gloriously in joy of my private dreams ……..as the six foot four inch towering father of the bride appeared beside me, in his boisterous and very Irish voice; "My God, this quiet would drive me nuts, i can't stand it…….what about you?"
Dennis Patrick Slattery, in Grace in the Desert, touches on and then dives with humble abandonment with all senses; into ones quest for freedom from imprisonment of our wounds. He shares his own quest, seeking silence to stop the gerbil wheel of a too busy and constantly moving lifestyle. What truly happened was his relationship with his own wounds were discovered, revealed, unearthed…..in the midst of the silence of the woods and monasteries.
He eloquently shares page after page of his heart journey. In one monastery library, where silence was prevailing, a man entered who held a transistor radio to his ear the entire time. Even in the midst of free will to enter the quiet, one will protect ones heart with outer noise.
I have a pet peeve. Folks who say they are on retreat, but posts selfies, text and use phones and other social media gadgets to commune with the outside world. These gadgets should not be with you; period. Leave phones in the car or back pack; available for required emergency use if you are stranded, but not to call home and create exterior connections.(Good, i have said it, i feel better!)
Until we have met our own wounds, silence is not our friend. And yet, we must be in the silence to hear them clearly, to meet them, to forgive, to love them free, to let go of the hold we allow them to grip us with. It is in the silence where we meet ourselves, our hearts, our stories, our self. It is also in the silence where we meet God, the Supreme Beingness.
I highly recommend Grace in the Desert. https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Desert-Awakening-Gifts-Monastic/dp/0787971049 Incredibly profound, written as a mystic, especially good for men, written as a memoir, awesome for those brought up in an alcoholic homes, beneficial for any devout seeker. Each sentence a quote, each page illuminating.
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Tina Fey's biography… an interesting choice, you say. Well (I say) you're not wrong there.
I thought I would be interesting, and delve into biographies. At the same time, I wanted to take a soft approach and not be bored out of my mind by some old guy's memoirs.
Well, unfortunately I was a little disappointed here. I guess it's my own fault. I never really connected with 30 Rock, as the humour is not quite my style. So – bad call, Steph.
To enjoy reading a biography, I think you need to have a genuine interest in the person. Also, if that person is a comedy writer, chances are you are not going to get much out of what you're reading, except a few chuckles.
Did I take anything away from this? Not much. I appreciate Tina Fey's candidness and how real she is. I like how she approaches body image, and being a female in a male dominated industry (fighting aginst the statement that 'girls aren't funny'). However, I don't feel like much of it is going to stay with me.
It was interesting (and confusing) to experience so much sarcasm in writing. I almost feel like sarcasm doesn't have a place in written form, because it's really difficult to convey.
Don't get me wrong – Tina Fey is entertaining, witty and clever. I got a few good laughs out of this.
Here's an example of the style:
I feel about Photoshop the way some people about abortion. It is appalling and a tragic reflection on the moral decay of our society… unless I need it, in which case, everybody be cool.
All in all, in short, to sum up – sure. I read it. It was somewhat enjoyable.
I think next time I'll read a more serious biography, of someone I'm actually really interested in. And that should be more enjoyable.
But, if you like cussing, the comedy scene, and people being straight up with you – you'll probably love this.
(Sidenote: I'm a little bit terrified Tina Fey will read this and be offended and then write a mean response to me in another of her books. Heheheh as if. But nevertheless, I will just note that I think she's an excellent human who has done great things.)
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Here is a few more! Because why not?!
More of Little Davis
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Newborn photos
Here is a few more! Because why not?!
Is he not the cutest little guy you've ever seen!? I was so excited that I was able to take pictures of sweet little Davis on Sunday. I have to say, he was a trooper. I think he might have a future in modeling with that little face of his :)


text: Tennessee VW workers challenge UAW objection to plant votePetition says union and employer are forcing unionization on workersBy Bernie Woodall/Reuters02/26/2014|labour-reporter.com|Last Updated: 02/26/2014 TENNESSEE (REUTERS) — Five Volkswagen workers moved on Tuesday to undercut the United Auto Workers' appeal to an election that resulted in the union's failure to organize VW's Chattanooga, Tennessee plant earlier this month, an anti-union group said. In a petition to the National Labor Relations Board, the workers asked to intervene in the UAW's appeal by saying the union and VW are in collusion to bring unionization to the Chattanooga plant.Not allowing them to intervene "would be akin to allowing two foxes to guard the henhouse" a petition filed on behalf of the workers by the National Right to Work Foundation says.The UAW on Friday filed the objection to the result of the Feb. 12-14 election, in which VW's Chattanooga workers rejected the union by a 712-to-626 vote. The UAW claimed that outside interference led by politicians such as Republican U.S. Senator Bob Corker improperly influenced worker-voters.The workers claim that if they are not heard, the company and the union will not present a defense of the vote's result, according to a copy of the petition to the NLRB's regional office in Atlanta that was provided by the National Right to Work Foundation."The employee-intervenors must be permitted to intervene because their employer and the UAW are colluding to force unionization onto them and their co-workers," said the petition to the NLRB.The National Right to Work Foundation is offering free legal assistance to the five workers.RELATED ARTICLESRegistered nurses from Carewest Glenmore Park in Calgary join unionQuebec highway patrol constables affiliate with PSACNorthwood Lodge Home for the Aged workers unionize"Any interests the UAW or Volkswagen possess are secondary to those of the employee-intervenors and their fellow employees who voted against unionization," and they "must" be allowed to intervene, the petition says.The five workers are among eight who filed charges with the NLRB last fall against the UAW, saying that the union coerced and misled workers to sign cards supporting the UAW. The NLRB's staff dismissed those charges on Jan. 23.In the petition, the National Right to Work Foundation's attorneys appended the agreement between Volkswagen and the UAW to hold the secret ballot election at the Chattanooga plant, citing it as an example of the collusion between company and union.The UAW and VW signed the agreement Jan. 27 to hold the election. The agreement calls for, if the VW Chattanooga workers approved the UAW, the establishment of a works council similar to the ones VW had at all of its major wholly owned plants around the world.Such a works council would include both the blue-collar workers whose wages and benefits would be collectively bargained for by the UAW as well as white-collar workers who would not be in the union.The works council would help decide some work rules at the plant but would not negotiate wages and benefits. Most labor lawyers agree that in order to establish a works council in the United States, a U.S.-based union is needed to keep it from being deemed a company union, which is prohibited under U.S. labor law.VW's management from Chattanooga to the company's headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany still wants to set up a works council at the plant. On February 14, minutes after the UAW loss was announced, Frank Fischer, the top-ranking VW official at the plant, said the company wanted to set up an "American-style" works council in Chattanooga. Add Comment * Title * Name * Email Anonymous * Comment


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You don't have to win to be a winner
As a Religion teacher, I have always thought of explaining the Paschal Mystery of Christ in both Biblical and Theological manners. I have always tried not to fail in explaining to my students the relevance of the PDR (Passion, Death & Resurrection) in Salvation history and in our life as believers. Yet, I have to admit that though I have thoroughly exhausted my means of "downward mobility" in order for my students to understand each and every part of this Paschal thing, part of me feels half-filled. Unsaturated by the Truth that I am holding on.
Come Sunday, April 9, this will open us up to the threshold of the Holies of Holy weeks. And I am again in a sort of dilemma, as to how to make these seven days meaningful and holy! I am again anticipating the Paschal Triduum of which activities are lined up to make this event not just meaningful but to MAKE PRESENT the actual events of Christ's life.
As we gaze on the cross of Christ we see His Paschal Mystery – a grandiose event! However, my humbled spirit has opened a door that leads me to grasp a wisdom so "ancient so new" that the Paschal Mystery as I always thought of vis a vis Christ's experience is not a grandiose act or event, rather, a self mastery of the self- it is an act, an event that is made of AGERE CONTRA in order to gain not for my self but for others.
It is my daily, voluntary dying to myself. A personal choosing over something. Say, in a dinner talk on a topic I knew by heart, I'd prefer not to dispute only to make myself heard or clarified or that I may stand correct or has made a right decision or has known something (unless with grave reason, of course!) It is paschal in itself when I voluntarily give-up and die to myself and trust in the Lord that in due time-Kairos, it will be revealed as it is or the other will see the wisdom on it.
I have come to see that it is not something outside of me either imposed upon or I am left to embrace it due to given circumstances (well, can be for a time) and as a consequence I have to choose a disposition that is appropriate. Well, it can be! However, more than that, is the daily paschal experience- a personal experience of saying No to the self and Yes to something; for some reasons, it may even cause you to "sweat like blood" as Jesus was. AGERE CONTRA. I always coil in resistance.
I am considering these three things for my self, ah! easy said than done. But its a sure way to finish lent victorious and an Easter-felt celebration:
- From being self-righteous to putting myself in other's shoes
- From being self- made person to "pretend" not to know much in order to build relationship or sees it as opportune time to bond
- From being quick to judge to becoming an understanding or discerning person
It is so relieving to know that daily I have a chance to share in Christ experience and redeemption not in exceptional moments but in ordinary events of my life.
I just have to be aware! And Choose!
Have a Holy Days of Week ahead!
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These are the configuration and settings guide provided by the game developers.
If you have any issues with these please contact our support team.
Server configuration is currently very early in development and as such you may encounter issues whilst setting everything up. We're also aware of features that are currently missing (such as an rcon-like remote admin tool). Please bear with us as we continue to develop the game as well as the community servers/tools. Currently you NEED to have the server exposed to the internet in order to connect to it. We are working on getting the LAN support up and running asap.
Map and Mode Rotation
This should now be handled by Clanforge full where you see $$maplist_$$
You just need to add any map & mode into Clanforge > Edit Profile > Maps
This will then change your rotation and end of game maps.
Server + Game Configuration
Some basics customization:
In the DefaultGame.ini search for the heading
and you should see something like:
|Change this to the name you want players to see your server as
|Add a password here if you want
|Change the name of Team 1
|Change the name of Team 2
|Set the play style of the server. Most admins will want "Arcade", however "Comp" and "Unranked" are also available. These configurations mirror the matchmaking options.
|Here you set how the server will start. You can choose between: "ReadyUp" requires all players to ready up before the game begins, "PlayerCount" waits until the number of players is bigger or equal to the "RequiredPlayers" config variable, and "Skip" which will start the server immediately.
There are quite a few variables to choose from and we will expand our documentation on all of them in the coming weeks. Each mode has its own section in the DefaultGame.ini and hopefully most of them are self explanatory.
Changing Loadouts
Locate the Loadouts directory inside the server package. Here you can create your own loadout json file (we would recommend duplicating one of the existing ones) and then reference the name inside the DefaultGame.ini.
This section will be filled out more thoroughly in the coming weeks.
Server Admin Commands
Add the line
to the defaultgame.ini in Clanforge>Edit Profile>Config
section, doesn't matter where as long as it's under that header.
The documentation has the line with quotes! But the SteamID64 needs to be WITHOUT quotes!
See below for a mix of official and dev/debug commands. Not all commands are listed and those that are may or may not exist in future versions.
All start with "Server."
|Config.<CONFIG_NAME> <VALUE>
|Change server config values
|Restart the server
|Shutdown the server
|Force end the round
|Pause the game - use again to unpause
|Force win the round
|Force lose the round
|Load the next map/mode in the rotation
|ChangeMap <MAP> <MODE>
|Change to a map + mode
|Announce <MESSAGE>
|Announce a message to everyone in the server
|Toggle to make yourself invulnerable
|GiveWeapon <WEAPON NAME>
|Give a specified weapon to yourself
|GiveGrenade <NUM>
|Give a grenade to yourself
|GiveSmokeGrenade <NUM>
|Give a smoke grenade to yourself
|GiveAmmo <NUM>
|Give ammo to yourself
|Disconnect everyone from the server
|AddBot <NUM>
|Add a bot to the server
|Kill all bots
|KickPlayerByName <NAME>
|Kick player by name
|KickPlayerBySteamID <ID>
|Kick a player by their steam id
|List all party members
|ChangeToTeam <0 or 1>
|Change yourself to team
|State <STATE_NAME>
|Change the game state to (WaitingToStart, CountdownToStart, SetupRound, PostRound, PostMatch)
Cmd.GetPlayerStats will dump out the entire session player info.
Banning, Whitelists and Blacklists
Currently you can only kick players from your server and that's it. Although it's a fairly straightforward bit of work, we simply haven't had the time to implement a whitelist/blacklist feature yet. It's definitely coming soon!
Tips + Troubleshooting
Your server will take at least one minute to appear in the list. Please make sure you wait for this period when troubleshooting issues.
Known Issues
Your server may disappear from the server list when it is transitioning to a new map. This is a known issue and will be fixed asap.


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Capacity-Building and Institutional Cooperation between Beneficiary State and Norwegian Public Institutions, Local and Regional Authorities
Norway Grants
Lithuania (LT10)
Key Facts
Strengthened institutional capacity and human resource development in public institutions, local and regional authorities in the Beneficiary States within the agreed priority sectors through cooperation and transfer of knowledge with similar institutions in Norway
Ministry of the Interior
Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS), National Police Directorate (POD), Norwegian Environment Agency (NEA),
19 April 2013
In implementation
€ 8,000,000.00
€ 8,000,000.00
PA25 - Capacity-building and institutional cooperation between beneficiary state and Norwegian public institutions, local and regional authorities
Calls for proposals
There are no further calls for proposals.
More information
Programme website Overview of projects Programme Agreement Norway Grants Lithuania country page
Programme Summary
Why is the programme needed?
A modern and efficient public administration is essential for any country. Inadequate administrative capacity at the level of regional and local authorities in Lithuania weakens social and economic development in the country. Many local and regional authorities need improvement in such areas as strategic planning, programming, fostering public-private partnership, entrepreneurship and community building initiatives. Meeting European and national targets in certain fields of sustainable energy and environment is also a challenge.
Lithuania's National system for the preparation of its greenhouse gas inventory and reporting GHG projections needs capacity building and improvement to enhance its capability to comply with international requirements.
The capacity and competence of the Lithuanian police force to fight against domestic and gender based violence needs improvement in order to comply with new national legislation aimed at preventing such violence.
What will the programme achieve and who are the beneficiaries?
The programme will enhance the capacities of Lithuanian public institutions and local and regional authorities through capacity building and human resource development and co-operation between public institutions and local and regional partners in Lithuania and Norway, allowing for the exchange of know-how and good practice experience of Norwegian institutions.
How will it be achieved?
The programme focuses on three distinct areas and will be implemented through open calls for project proposals as well as three pre-defined projects:
Increased and strengthened cooperation between municipalities and regional authorities in Lithuania and Norway
This part of the programme supports projects aimed at strengthening public and administrative capacities of local and regional authorities and their institutions, giving priority to institutions situated in problem territories and regional growth centres. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, gaining new knowledge and perfecting skills in various fields, improving the level of administrative and public capacities of local and regional institutions, promotion of life-long learning, etc. Under this focus area, at least one open call targeting partnership projects between local and regional authorities and institutions in Lithuania and Norway will be announced.
In addition, a pre-defined project is implemented by the Association of Local Authorities in Lithuania in partnership with the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS): "Sustainable energy and environmental quality management for the local level". The project promotes cooperation in the field of sustainable energy and environmental quality between experts and policy makers in Norwegian and Lithuanian municipalities.
Cooperation on a climate‐change inventory
One pre-defined project is implemented under this focus area: "Partnership project on greenhouse gas inventory". The project promoter is the Ministry of Environment, Lithuania. The project partner is the Climate and Pollution Agency (KLIF), Norway.
The objective of this partnership project is capacity building and improvement of Lithuania's National system for the preparation of a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory and reporting of GHG projections to comply with the relevant UNFCCC, Kyoto protocol and EU reporting requirements.
Cooperation and capacity building with regard to domestic and gender‐based violence
One pre-defined project is implemented under this focus area by the Police Department under the Ministry of the Interior, Lithuania together with project partner, the National Police Directorate (POD), Norway: "Strengthening of the Lithuanian and Norwegian Police cooperation and capacities to fight against Domestic and Gender-based Violence.
The main aim is to develop the professional qualifications of the police officers responding and investigating cases of domestic violence most frequently, by providing them with theoretical knowledge, and forming their skills related to efficient and effective response and decision making. Norwegian experts in this field are invited to share their experience and good practice, help train instructors from central and regional police institutions, and participate in training of police officers. A publicity campaign will be carried out to improve information and raise awareness.
How will bilateral relations be strengthened?
Bilateral relations will be strengthened through cooperation on development and implementation of projects and through building institutional relationships between the cooperating partners that will foster mutual understanding of the public sector areas involved.
All the projects are carried out in cooperation between Lithuanian and Norwegian public institutions.
Three Norwegian institutions are programme partners and contribute by exchanging experience and good practice from Norway, as well as participating in the development and implementation of the programme:
-The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS)
-The Climate and Pollution Agency (KLIF), Norway
-National Police Directorate (POD), Norway
A partner search forum will be organised before the open call for project proposals. Both potential project promoters and project partners will be eligible to participate in the partner search forum, and will get travel costs refunded.
Who can apply for funding under this programme?
Lithuanian public institutions with Norwegian partners:
– Local and regional authorities;
– Institutions of regional and local authorities (any public institution, which provides services for the community and is located and registered in a certain municipality or region, including but not limited to, schools, hospitals, youth organisations, day care centres, community centres, sports organizations, museums, culture houses, communal services providing enterprises, fire brigades, etc.);
– Not for profit public institutions, which provide educational services according to their statutes;
– Associations of local and regional authorities.
What are the partnership opportunities?
The programme supports bilateral partnership projects between Lithuanian and Norwegian public institutions. There will be at least one call for proposals for both large scale projects and smaller projects (a "small grant scheme") in 2013 which will make available €4,287,358 and €1,882,352 respectively.
The call for proposals for large scale projects will make available between €170,000 and €1,000,000 per project. The small grant scheme will make available between €10,000 and €150,000 per project.


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As we gear towards our Sunday service launch (approximately late September), many things are necessary to make a smooth church service happen. And one of those things is a committed praise team that can serve on a weekly basis to lead worship in song.
Grace City LA is now looking for a few committed musicians to serve on the praise team. This team is vital to our Sunday services. We are looking for Christians who are gifted to play on either the keyboard, guitar, and/or drum. Strong vocal abilities preferred, but not necessary.
The key qualifications are simple, but important: you a born again believer, can submit to the doctrinal statement, can make Grace City LA your home church, and are coachable in working with the leaders concerning the direction and choice of music for services.
This is volunteer and non-paying, but is an excellent opportunity to serve at a biblical church with a great mission and vision, along with gaining experience that could be used for future resume. If you want to be part of an exciting new ministry that is committed to preaching the inerrant Word of God to Downtown Los Angeles and reaching the inhabitants with the gospel, then contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com. We will reach you back as soon as we can to set up a meeting or invite you out to a group orientation.
We pray that the Lord will lead you in this endeavor as you seek to use your gift to serve the church in wherever He leads.
10 Crucial Steps of Discipleship
We are currently going through the ten most important steps that characterize a Christian disciple. These are ten areas that every Christian must consider and excel in in order to excel in Christlikeness, which is important for glorifying God and being a powerful witness in this world. These ten steps are also what any Christian can take with them in order to disciple another believer who is either new or slow to grow in the Christian faith.
Come join us on Sunday at 1 pm to start learning what it means to be a genuine disciple of Christ!
2017 VACATION BIBLE School
It's that time of the year again! Sign your children up for VBS - three days of snacks and games, getting to know other kids, and most of all, learning about the Bible.
This year's theme is DISCOVERING THE GOD OF THE UNIVERSE, based on Colossians 1:15-16. Kids will learn more about the mystery, wonder, and love of God, as well as the blessed hope of eternal life that is found in the gospel of Christ. The event begins on Thursday July 20 and ends on Saturday July 22.
For more information or to sign up for this summer event, contact us at 213-481-2779 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Serving our Neighbors
Necessities for Neighbors is our local outreach program to help our neighbors in need. The program was started when we discovered that there are certain basic necessities that people cannot buy with Food Stamps. Each month, we distribute toilet paper, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, and diapers to over 300 local families.
First Sunday of each month, doors are open from 3-4pm.
If you are coming to receive necessities, please have an ID and something with your current address on it.
Ways to help
Bring toilet paper or feminine hygiene products
Volunteer for Saturday morning set up at 9am the day before distribution
Volunteer for Sunday's distribution – greeter, registration, personal shoppers, and product specialists
Congregations in the Sioux Falls area can participate by collecting Necessities items and helping at a distribution. If your congregation would like to participate, Contact Jackie Bailey (email@example.com or 361-3683) or Pastor Chris Matson (firstname.lastname@example.com or 361-3683).
Everyone is welcome to be a part of Necessities for Neighbors, including families with children.


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Welcome to Czech Glass UK, the UK's premier specialist supplier of quality Bohemian glass products.
We supply to select retailers, galleries, department stores and companies. If you would like to stock the finest quality Glass, then contact us today.
A small selection of our portfolio is can be found here on this website. For a more comprehensive look at what we have to offer and details of our excellent support services, contact us today.
We have established relationships with many of the worlds best Czech Artists to bring a stunning collection of unique products to the UK.
Czech Glass UK supply hand crafted, individually designed glass art and functional glass products to galleries in the UK and to select retailers. In addition, our ability to bring the best in design and style allows us to work with some of the worlds largest companies to produced specially commissioned works for corporate customers.
Our selected retailers can expect to receive professional support from our company. We offer both online and in-store assistance to our customers, providing specialist marketing and sales collateral.
Distinctive functional and decorative glass art
and design for occasions when only the best will do. Now available to
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I have not watched the news on television in over 40 years. Obviously there has been the odd time when I have been waiting somewhere and the television had news on and I ended up watching a bit of the news. I will watch sport news sometimes – but catching the sports highlights is not really watching the news. Sports news is not serious, like "real" news. When people get into arguments about Fox News, I am silent – I don't watch CNN, CBC, MSNBC, BBC, Al Jazeera, Fox News or YouTube News – so I do not join in the argument about Fox. While we are on this subject, I do not listen to the news on the radio either, unless I am driving and don't want to change the channel because I am waiting for the traffic update. Why do I do this – or maybe I should say, "Why do I not watch or listen to News?"
Blame it on an eccentric, brilliant Frenchman by the name of Jacques Ellul. He lived 1912 to 1994. He was a Christian philosopher, sociologist, and theologian who taught for many years at the University of Bordeaux in France. While I was in university doing my undergraduate degree, I carefully read several of his books, most notably "The Technological Society" and the book "Propaganda: The Formation of Men's Attitudes." By the way, I had no idea if these books still read well, or if they are very dated. Be that as it may, I found these books very insightful and they have probably affected my thinking in too many ways to notice. One impact the books had on me was I stopped watching or listening to the news. As often as possible, I try to get all my news by reading.
There are many problems with television and radio news, but the main one is that it is too easy for them to manipulate the viewer/listener. The visual or audio segment appears to be "real" and "objective". It moves quickly and seamlessly along. It touches us emotionally. But these are all problems not advantages. Written work can also be manipulative propaganda, but a written story is slower. It is far easier to go back and check something written earlier. You notice the by-line and writers and sources far more easily.
Please note, I am not saying that "print" or "written" news is more accurate or wiser. I am saying the very medium of print is less manipulative, and so it is far more possible to read critically and with discernment. It is more likely, not guaranteed, but more likely that you will think about what you read, analyzing what is said. Visual images and sound effects quickly by pass the intellect – unless you are disciplined and careful.
I have shared before the if I had a "life verse", it would be our memory verse for this week, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." (ESV) I know the bible does not talk about television and radio and social media directly. But the bible is concerned with what is forming you. The Lord wants you to be free from idols and free to truly live and love to the good of people and the glory of God. So consider stopping doing what easily manipulates you.


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An early start to photograph the charming Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX. The brief was a 'strong' portrait with an iconic Brighton background.
I guess we'd been photographing for no more than 3 minutes before the heavens opened……Still, I really like this, one of the first shots I took. I shouldn't complain – as a photographer in Brighton I normally get just really good weather – for heaven's sake – it's snowing up north!


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The winner of this year's Mayor of London Entrepreneur Award is WithLula, the inventors of a biodegradable sanitary product which is quick and easy to dispose of and doesn't cause harmful waste. The Imperial College London graduates behind the product have won £20,000 investment in their start-up from the Mayor of London.
WithLula beat nine other shortlisted projects to the prize in the final of this year's Mayor's Entrepreneur Competition at City Hall. Entrants were asked to create a business idea which tackles one of the big environmental challenges facing the capital – from reducing plastic waste to increasing public access to drinking water.
They winners will invest the money in developing their product: zero-waste, fully-flushable sanitary products delivered directly to customers. Aaron Koshy of WithLula said: "We're so excited to have won the Mayor's Entrepreneur competition. With the £20,000 funding we'll be able to start small-scale manufacturing and have the product available for Londoners by the end of the year through our website. We can't wait to work with the team at City Hall to get our business off the ground."
As well as the main prize, as part of the Mayor's gender equality campaign #BehindEveryGreatCity, ten women who entered the competition will be selected for mentoring to help them take the next step in their careers.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: "I congratulate WithLula on their success. Their product is an innovative concept and I look forward to seeing this project develop in the future."
This year saw a total of 675 students from 37 higher education institutions enter the competition. The shortlist of ten finalists represented seven London universities; Imperial College London, Kingston University London, London School of Economics and Political Science, Royal College of Art, University College London, University of Greenwich and University of Westminster.
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The 2003 Television Season: There's Reality and Reality
Every year around this time I indulge in an orgy of tv watching. I winnow through the new offerings, hoping against hope for a bright glimmer of diamond among the boulders.
So far, this is not promising.
Last week Whoopi premiered. Funny in a "I'll-say-what-you-are-thinking" sort of way. And Ms. Goldberg can deliver the one-two verbals like nobody else. But with a sympathetic..ahem...persian... as a very visible part of the cast, who knows?
But truth to tell, I don't watch comedies much. A while ago I discovered that I don't have a sense of humor, at least not one easily reachable by sitcom writers. Mostly, I cringe when the silly bodily function references and prurient little digs are trotted out. So I skipped most of the new laugh-track garbage.
Tonight was the first of the big drama premieres. Threat Matrix debuted on ABC. The premise: every day the president receives a report called "the threat matrix". He decides what needs to be dealt with and someone who surely behaves a lot like the press secretary but seems to be part of the security apparatus summons the leader of a super-secret unit of the Homeland Security agency to deal with it.
The team: an uber-competent blonde who can sew up her own wounds without anesthesia but keeps getting herself captured or shot; her ex-husband, the young Clint Eastwood type (for the sexual frisson, natch); a super geek who can access any computer in the world in minutes (I think he's also "the good arab"); another geek with linguistics skills to shame the most brilliant polyglot; a deaf woman;and another guy, who I think was a japanese-american, who didn't seem to have much to do but did it energetically. Oh, at some point a general who seemed to be an expert in facial reconstruction appeared to explain how the terrorist had changed his appearance (and why these amazingly skilled intelligence gents did not know anything about one of basics of spy trade is not explained).
This show pushes three very tired television memes: one, that the government, in spite of how it appears in our daily news, is actually competent; two, that there is "out there" in classified land such amazing technology that everyone else in the world is hopelessly outmatched; and three, that all these things must be kept secret, so as not to warn our enemies (or, for that matter, reassure the American public).
No wait, four memes: that Americans will always DO WHAT IS RIGHT AND SAVE ONE OF OUR OWN. At the end of the show, several terrorists are released in trade for the uber-blonde. Dialog (paraphrased):
Husband: They will come back to haunt us.
Press Secretary: Maybe. But I didn't want to lose her too.
This turkey should have been called "reassurance matrix." It all but pats us on the head and sends us to bed with milk and cookies, singing the lullaby from Porgy and Bess: there ain't nothing gonna harm you, with yo mama and daddy standin' byyyyyy. There's more reality in an 8 minute segment of Survivor and The Bachelor than in an hour of this dreck. Add muddled scripting and lousy acting and Threat Matrix is in trouble.
One small kudo: the deaf woman thing is handled very well. No stupid explanations or patting on the back by someone. She's deaf, she's a competent agent, and that's that. But, knowing how this type of show goes, watch out for a "explaining the deaf woman" episode soon.
The winner and still champeen of all the "super-secret-agent" shows, to my mind, is Mission Impossible. I recommend reruns.
Late Night Thoughts...
The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance; which condition if he break, servitude is at once the consequence of his crime, and the punishment of his guilt. John Philpot Curran
Thursday, September 18, 2003
The 2003 Television Season: There's Reality and Reality
Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Libraries and the Freedom to Read in Peace
I have spent all but four years years of my adult work life in academic libraries. I am proud of what I do: contribute in some small way to the education of the next generations and to the preservation of knowledge--not to mention old books, my sentimental favorites.
But the real heroes in the library world are the public librarians. Once upon a time I worked two years in the reference department of one of the largest branches of one of the United States' largest public library system. I watched as women (and some men) dealt calmly and sympathetically with everything from a high school student's homework to the sweet old lady who dressed as a nun and sent letters to heads of state informing them of how God wanted them to conduct their affairs. They provided access to government assistance information, handled queue lines for the latest bestsellers, served as unofficial babysitters for all those parents who dropped off their kids in the morning when they went shopping and picked them up in the afternoon, taught literacy classes, showed 80-year-old immigrants how to use yahoo e-mail to communicate with their relatives "back home", and helped hopeful entepreneurs to get their businesses off the ground. They worked long hours for fair-to-middling money (in rural and smaller systems I would say for crap money), to provide people from all socio-economic classes equal access to information.
And every week, month in and month out, someone wanted their scalpels on a pike.
There was the Christian religious group who was offended that we had purchased The Last Temptation of Christ, not to mention, gasp!, the works of that notorious demon-worshipper, J.K. Rawlings; there was the Islamic group who really, really hated that we had copies of the works of "that awful Indian man who calls himself a moslem"; the old ladies who frowned at Kenneth Clark's The Nude; the Republicans who hated liberal writers and the Democrats who hated conservative writers; the "just say no" campaigners who hated the teenage-market books that dealt with drug use in the inner city; the literati who looked down their noses at the romance readers; the luddites who hated "their" money being spent on computers; the geeks who hated "their" money being spent on those silly paper things with covers...
The one thing all these folks had in common was their desire to re-create the library in their own image. Librarians have developed ways of handling them diplomatically and more often than not the whole thing is settled with a minimum of fuss. But the government...well, that's something else altogether. The government can bring an incredible amount of pressure to bear, both financial and legal, on a library, or a county or state government.
For those of you who are not in my profession, here's a quick run down. Library patrons' records are protected by law in 35 or 36 states. Even in those that are not, there's an unwritten custom that says the government cannot request a patron's records without a search warrant, as an individual's reading habits are considered to fall within his or her "right to privacy". This is not to the liking of the federal agencies, who like to cast a wide net into the general population in the course of their investigation.
The Patriot Act is not the first attempt to get into library records. In the eighties, the FBI ran the "Library Awareness Program", which essentially meant recruiting librarians and libray staff to spy on patrons in order to override state privacy laws. Basically, they wanted information on anyone with an Eastern European name, or someone with a foreign accent, or anyone coming from a country considered "hostile to United States' interests" (remember, these were the dying days of the Great Red Scare). Being the FBI, they went about it with all the finesse of Inspector Clusseau, including investigating over 200 opponents of the measure to see if they were part of a Soviet plot to discredit the Bureau (the whole story can be found in Herb Foerstel's Surveillance in the Stacks, published in 1991). Libraries and their allies fought them off. But now, in the "post 9/11 world" the Patriot Act will give federal agencies the right to access the library records of anyone they desire, without their knowledge.
Americans, badly frightened by the attacks, seem mostly indifferent to the Patriot Act's assault on their privacy. They reassure themselves--and sometimes try to reassure me--by saying things like "if you're innocent you have nothing to hide" or "if you're innocent nothing bad can happen to you". Unspoken is the other, ultimate, reassurance: "I'm the right kind of American, it can't happen to ME."
Me? I'm scared shitless. Not because I care what the government learns about my reading--I publicize it often enough in this blog and other places--or even about my bad habits. I am scared because I DO NOT TRUST GOVERNMENTS TO KEEP THEMSELVES TO THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW. Give a government, even the best government, power, and IT WILL USE IT.
For those of you who pooh-pooh my "liberal scaremongering" let me ask to to consider this logic exercise:
(1)the war on terror will be an ongoing effort THEREFORE
(2)these provisions will be part of our legal arsenal for some decades to come AND IF
(3)the fickle public wants a change and elects a Democrat to the White House....
(4)the Democrats will control the Homeland Security edifice.
So, you sure you want Hillary looking over your reading list?


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