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Introducing the MARVEL COMICS app, a revolutionary new way to experience the Marvel Universe on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, featuring the world's most popular super heroes! Download hundreds of comic books featuring your favorite characters -— including Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine and more — on your mobile device with the touch of a button. You'll experience Marvel's greatest series and stories like never before, with your choice of guided view (an animated, panel-by-panel path through the comic), or by using regular device controls to zoom and pan your way through pages of sizzling story and amazing artwork!
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XKCD Comic Reader allows users to view the XKCD webcomic over a cellular (iPhone only) or WiFi network without Safari. The comic title, image, number and mouseover are displayed on the main page of the application in an organized, easy-to-read manner.
The main page also features navigation buttons to progress forward or backward by one comic, or to jump to the very first or most recently added comic. Shaking the device will display a random comic.
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DAY6 will be coming to North America for a Live & Meet this October!
They are hitting up Los Angeles, Austin, New York, Detroit, and Toronto from October 20 to October 29.
- Los Angeles (La Mirada Theatre) – Oct 20
- Austin (Emo's Austin) – Oct 22
- New York (The Town Hall) – Oct 24
- Detroit (Music Hall) – Oct 27
- Toronto (John Bassett Theatre) – Oct 29
The event will be hosted by SubKulture Entertainment, who is also bringing co-ed group K.A.R.D for their second round of their U.S. tour.
More details about the tour will be released soon.

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Normal business activities involve exposure to credit, commodity market, interest rate and liquidity risk. Eneco's policy is designed to minimise the adverse consequences of unforeseen circumstances on its financial results. The aims formulated to this end are derived from the company's strategic objectives. Procedures and guidelines have been drawn up in accordance with these objectives and are evaluated at least once a year and, if required, adjusted.
The Board of Management is responsible for risk management. In this context, it sets out procedures and guidelines and ensures they are complied with. Authority to commit Eneco is specified in the Corporate Authority Manual. Mandates have also been drawn up for all business units, including Eneco's purchasing and trading department and sales channels, to manage commodity (electricity, gas, heating, emission rights and fuels) risks.
The Board of Management and senior management regularly review the results, key figures such as changes in working capital and the trading position, the principal risks and the measures to manage them. Stress tests are developed for the principal identified risks and incorporated in the long-term financial plan. This clarifies the impact of risk on operations. Senior management reports to the Board of Management by means of an In Control Statement every year.
The internal Audit & Risk Committee, Commodity Risk Committee and Investment Risk Committee are in charge of the formulation and application of the company's risk policy and advise the Board of Management accordingly.
The Supervisory Board exercises supervision over the course of business and risk management by conducting reviews of strategic plans, budgets, critical performance indicators, forecasts and results.


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Reminiscence and Life Review Group for Elderly People
Shane Hyde
Jane Westervelt
University of Idaho
Reminiscence and Life Review Group for Elderly People The population of the United States is rapidly aging, and as it does, concerns for the mental health and life satisfaction of the elderly is growing. The U.S. Census Bureau projects a 29% increase in the overall population from 2000 to 2030. In contrast, the number of people 65-84 is expected to grow by approximately 100%, and the number of those 85 and older is expected to increase by 125%. Counselors will increasingly be called upon to meet the unique needs of this older population. One type of group that is gaining more attention for its ability to promote the …show more content…


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use FFTW_MT;
Multi-threaded FFT computations via FFTW (version 3)
This module defines Chapel wrappers around key FFTW routines
supporting multithreaded execution. It builds directly on the
FFTW module, inheriting all of its functionality, so refer to
that module for documentation on the transforms themselves.
To use this module:
- Ensure that FFTW (version 3) is installed on your system with
multi-threaded support enabled and that the header and library
files (e.g., fftw3.h, libfftw3.*) are either installed in a
standard system location or that your C compiler's environment
variables are set up to find them (alternatively, the Chapel
-Lflags can be used to specify these locations).
- Add
use FFTW_MT;to your Chapel code.
- Compile and run your Chapel program as usual.
The steps to making multi-threaded FFTW calls are:
- By default, the module will initialize itself to use
here.maxTaskParthreads per locale when calling
plan_dft*routines. This auto-initialization can be disabled by setting
autoInitFFTW_MTto false at compile-time and calling
plan_with_nthreadsmanually. At any time during program execution, the number of threads to be used by FFTW can be changed by calling
plan_with_nthreadswith a new value.
- Create, ...
- execute, ...
- ...and destroy plans as in single-threaded uses of
- Call
cleanup_threadsto release the memory used by FFTW's threads and
cleanupas in single-threaded uses of
Note that where the main
FFTW module is a single-locale
module, this one is multi-locale in that, once it is initialized,
any locale can create and execute plans, though those plans will
only be valid on that locale. Calls to
plan_with_nthreads and
cleanup_threads will take
those actions across all locales.
config param
autoInitFFTW_MT= true¶
By default, this module will call
plan_with_nthreads()as part of its initialization. Setting this to false at compile-time will disable this auto-initialization, requiring these calls to be made manually.
Initialize the
FFTW_MTmodule. This has the effect of calling the FFTW C routine
fftw_init_threads()on all locales, halting the Chapel program if any of the calls generate an error.
plan_with_nthreads(nthreads: int = 0)¶
Register the number of threads to use for multi-threaded FFTW plans on all locales. If fewer than one thread is requested, each locale will default to
here.maxTaskParthreads. Note that this routine can be called multiple times, overwriting previous values.
Arguments: nthreads : int -- The number of threads to use.
Clean up the memory used by FFTW threads on all locales.


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What are my chances of being approved? You'll want to be very clear about how long you're on the hook for, and also how to terminate your merchant account without being charged an ETF. 200,000 annually, you'll certainly want to skip this plan and negotiate an interchange-plus pricing plan that's customized to your needs. If they're not, you'll have a much more pleasant (and less costly) experience with a highly-rated provider such as Dharma Merchant Services (see our review) or Payment Depot (see our review). If not, this needs to be debunked and not mess with people. They work together and help people flow through the process — be it the Customer Service desk, the checkouts, or the "pretend to count your items" process at the door. Also read: The Physical And The Mental Check the laws in your state and, if it's allowed, explain to the door attendant that you are buying non-member goods. TODAY reports that Instacart, which is a same-day grocery delivery service, will be delivering Costco goodies right to your door.
- Member's Mark Adult Beach Towel 40″ x 72″ – Sale Price: $8.98 | Reg. Price: $11.98
- No annual fee
- Best Buy
- 4 percent back on gas, on the first $7,000 per year, then 1 percent after
- The United Kingdom (26)
- Sofas & Couches
- Call the contact number on the back of the Gift card
- Shop at Walmart
Still, even members shouldn't waste their money on these things you should never buy at Costco. 60.00 each. Executive Business members can take advantage of savings on services such as check printing, payroll services and identity protection. 120.00. The Executive Gold Star Membership includes a free household card and provides the same 2 percent annual reward that executive Business Members enjoy. Members can use the "Click 'n' Pull" feature to pick items to get pulled and picked up at their nearest Sam's Club location. Of course, that leaves the obvious problem of relying on that friend to get you in. Also read: Amazon Coupons For Valentines Day Shopping Discount This site might actually be very useful if you have a technical problem with one of Clover's products, but obviously won't help you if you have a more serious issue such as an account freeze or a billing problem.
One Day Sam's Club Pass
Unfortunately, we've seen many complaints alleging rude or incompetent customer service, so be aware that you might be in for a rough experience if you have to deal with something other than a simple technical problem. If you've had a positive experience with the company, please leave a review in the Comments section below. Providers leave themselves open to this claim by failing to disclose all their fees on their website, with some even claiming "no hidden fees" as a means to entice merchants into signing up for an account. Citi confirmed that the Costco Anywhere Visa Card will give 4 percent at merchants classified as gas stations. Costco will refund your membership fee in full if at any time you are not satisfied.
What Is AVS For Credit Card Processing?
The tricky part is that Costco only allows members to buy and refill the cash cards, getting your hands on one gives you the flexibility to shop on your own time. If you're looking for higher rewards rates, the Chase Freedom (reviewed here) offers 5% cash back on specific purchase categories that change each quarter — and one of the 2016 categories was wholesale clubs. 10 with cash or a debit card. What Is AVS For Credit Card Processing? For a more in-depth explanation of these fees, see our Complete Guide to Credit Card Processing Rates & Fees. Also read: Toilet Paper Quick Facts And Figures They'll offer true flat-rate processing rates and won't add any additional fees just to maintain your account. The app lets members create lists and add items from their list right to their virtual shopping cart, read and write product reviews, view upcoming events at their local Sam's and shop an extended selection of "online only" products.
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100.00. Advantage Plus members enjoy early shopping hours, starting at 7:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday, 8 percent off name-brand prescriptions and 40 percent discount on a number of generic prescriptions. The app also offers a helpful notepad where you can keep a running shopping list. The business card, which is the same price as a savings card, allows you up to add up to eight cards and also offers early shopping hours. Sam's Club Merchant Services uses the same contract as First Data, which usually comes with a standard length of four years. Costco offers four membership types, all of which are annual. And because we had four "new membership" coupons, it was necessary to — you guessed it — page a manager.
Note that non-members can also buy booze from Sam's Club (and other membership warehouse stores such as Costco). You can go online & quickly reorder items you use regularly. Costco members can get the app at no charge and use it to shop, find Costco locations, get prescriptions refilled, upload photos and send them directly to the Costco Photo Center and renew their membership. Also read: Free & Inexpensive Family Activities When Advantage Plus members use the "Click 'n' Pull" to order online by 5:00 p.m., their order will be pulled and ready for them the next day. Q. What is Free Shipping for Plus Members? You must bring in the order print out for a full refund and shipping and handling expenses are not included in the refund.


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Drawing on a collection of rare pamphlets from mid-19th-century America, the Christoph Keller, Jr. Library at The General Theological Seminary has opened an exhibit running through October 15, 2015 that offers a glimpse into the political and theological debates surrounding abolitionism and sectional conflict. "Onward, Christian Soldiers: Exploring Civil War America in the Keller Library's Collections" marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the rebellion and celebrates the recent election of the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Bishop of North Carolina, as the first African-American Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.
The show is guest-curated by Charles Calhoun, a historian and biographer who put together last spring's much-visited exhibit, "Thomas Cromwell and the English Bible."
"This show doesn't have the visual impact of the Tudor-era books – most of the printing is 'quick and dirty' – but it offers a fascinating glimpse into the pamphlet war that raged in antebellum America," Calhoun said.
"We found a range of other material – from Confederate prayer books to a pocket-size guide of infantry tactics – that wonderfully evokes a war in which both armies, as Lincoln noted, thought God was on their side."
The heart of the exhibit, he added, is the display of a small sample of the Library's collection of sermons and tracts debating whether slavery was an offense to Christian morals or a divinely sanctioned "positive good."
"It's a debate," Calhoun said, "that reminds us that slavery was the root cause of the war – and that race remains the central issue in American history."
Many of the pamphlets were part of a collection, bound in more than 1,200 volumes, which was donated the library in the mid-20th century by the Diocese of Maryland. They range from the 1790s through the 1880s, Calhoun said, and are a rich and largely untapped resource for the social, political, theological, and ecclesiastical life of the time, as seen from a border-state Episcopalian point-of-view.
The Keller Library is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A majority of the pamphlets are individually catalogued and searchable online.


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Edo Election: Disregard Any Results on Social Media – INEC .
#EdoDecides: The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned Nigerians to DISREGARD every result on social media as ONLY the INEC or its designated officials can announce the results.
This is especially necessary as various social media sources revealed that PDP's Ize Iyamu has already won the election. See INEC Statement Below:


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If you're hungry for a role that will allow you to stretch your skills and develop your knowledge, there's every chance we'll have a development programme to suit you. Whether you think your future lies in management or you're more cut out for a specialist role in engineering or Finance, you can be sure of one thing. With us, you'll never be seen as just a number. Or even as just another graduate. You're coming in to keep our success story moving forward. In all kinds of new ways. And that's why we have a different graduate programmes to choose from. Whichever programme you choose, you'll have access to a fantastic support structure, line managers, mentors and a buddy who'll all be there to help you make your training mean more for your career.
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2019 Annual School Surveys
Each year, the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District conducts surveys about perceptions of our schools. Your opinions are important to us. Participation in this survey opportunity is available throughout the month of June. Participation is voluntary. The information gathered will help us understand what our important school stakeholders think about the overall school experience in our Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District.
The survey is not intended to be evaluative in nature, and the answers will be strictly confidential. Answers will be combined to provide an overview, with no identifiable respondent information included. (Parents at Mary Shoemaker, please feel free to assist our young students with their survey.)
As an incentive to participate, parents and guardians have the option to include their name and phone number to be entered into a drawing to have breakfast with our Superintendent. As an incentive to participate, students have the option to include their name and phone number to be entered into a drawing to have lunch at school with our Superintendent. Thank you for your participation!
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The Mediator as Medium
Reflections on Boxes: Black, Transparent, Refractive, and Gray
By Wayne Brazil
At the close of a mediation in a business case not long ago, one of the lawyers told me that my approach was new to him. He said other mediators he had worked with tended to remain "black boxes" -- meaning that what they were thinking (about the case, about how to move the negotiations toward a deal) remained largely a mystery. He had been surprised (maybe even unnerved) by how
freely I disclosed and discussed what I was thinking, what I thought was happening in the negotiating process, and how various behaviors or moves the parties were considering might affect the health of the mediation process.
The metaphor was new to me, and it got me thinking about the pluses and minuses of degrees of openness by mediators.
When you mediate, are you a "black box" in the eyes of the parties? Or, at the other end of the metaphoric spectrum, are you a "transparent box?" Or does the way you handle your role fall somewhere along the continuum between those extremes, so the parties see you as a "gray box" or a "refractive box?" Do you try to adjust the degree of your transparency from case to case, depending on the personalities and conduct of the parties? In some mediations, do you become different boxes at different junctures -- and, if so, why and to what effect?
After considering this for some time, I think how "open" or "closed" we are is one of the most important variables determining the nature of our role as a mediator. This essay is intended to help explore the pluses and minuses of degrees of openness by mediators -- and, along the way, to enhance our understanding of ourselves and how our behavior can affect mediation dynamics.
Two facts should be acknowledged at the outset. The first is that no mediator is a completely black box or completely transparent box all the time. None of us discloses nothing -- or everything -- about what we are thinking or doing. These are matters of degree,
of location along a spectrum.
The second reality is that our ability and inclination to be transparent (or inscrutable) is a product of some blend of our personalities, our philosophy of mediation, our strengths and weaknesses (analytical intellect,
emotional intelligence, experience), and our sense of what parties want from us (which can vary from case to case and from moment to moment). Shaped by influences from so many sources, the degree of our openness is not something over which we have, or should have, full control. But the degree of openness matters, and we should try to understand how. I have found that using the box metaphors has deepened my understanding and elevated my honesty about how I am doing my job.
Much of the discussion that follows assumes a mediation that includes at least some caucusing, but some of the observations about mediation dynamics could apply in any mediation setting.
Black-Box Mediators
Black-box mediators keep their cards close to their vests. They rarely, if ever, disclose their views about the legal viability of the parties' positions, what other parties are communicating to them in caucuses, or the participants' underlying interests, personal values, or long-range goals. These mediators listen but disclose little. They absorb what they are hearing, but very little light passes through them.
Apparently many sophisticated lawyers and clients are comfortable with the black-box approach. They engage only mediators whose worldliness and negotiation-wisdom they have confidence in. They want their mediator (not the parties) to remain in control of the process because they believe that it is by capitalizing on the mediator's experience that they have the best chance of striking a deal. They view the negotiation process as a ritualized game, a chess match in which no one expects either the neutral or the other parties to be fully forthcoming, even in private caucus.
They want a mediator who has developed good instincts about what is going on beneath the verbiage and about how much play there might be in the positional joints. They want mediators who can "read" carefully between the lines, who can spot and accurately interpret subtle, oblique (sometimes unintentional) signals, who will "hear" everything parties tell them in caucus with a skeptical, filtering ear, and who simply will not believe what parties say their bottom lines are.
Parties who are acculturated to the black-box approach don't expect (or even want) their mediator
Shaped by influences from
so many sources, the degree of our
openness is not something over
which we have, or should have, full
control. But the degree of openness
matters, and we should try to
understand how.
to explain what she is thinking or what informs her approach at any given juncture. In this view, a mediator who shows her analytical cards is merely creating opportunities for parties to use perceived or feigned fault with her reasoning as an excuse for refusing to change their offers or demands.
These negotiators even welcome being pressured by an evaluative or directive mediator -- because they expect their mediator to pressure the other participants. They believe that it is only by exerting sustained pressure on all parties that their mediator will be able to reliably identify, for them, the real limits on the parties' willingness to compromise.
In short, they hire mediators who will do whatever it takes to keep the parties in the game well into extra innings and who will push well past the points the parties have told them they would ever be willing to go. They want their mediator to keep pressing until the deal gets done -- or until everyone finally concludes that there is zero chance the parties will reach an agreement.
Gaming the Mediator
Black box techniques can be more threatening (to prospects for sustaining and succeeding in a fragile mediation process) when negotiators believe that some or all of the parties and their lawyers will be trying to "game" the mediator.
Gaming can include actively misleading the mediator (by lying or otherwise) about anything that might be a factor in the negotiation dynamics. It can include efforts to play on a mediator's emotions, personal values, ambitions, or needs. A gamer might, for instance, allude to his firm's interest in hiring the mediator in other cases or to the likely need for a second (paid) mediation session in the case at hand.
When negotiators believe that gaming is infecting the process, they will worry even more that mediators will harm prospects for settlement if they insist on interjecting their own substantive analysis into the process or on purporting to explain another party's views or plans.
Transparent-Box Mediators
"Transparent-box" mediators would, in theory, freely disclose and discuss what they are thinking, what they see happening in the negotiating process, and how various behaviors or moves the parties consider might affect (positively or negatively) the health of the mediation process.
Adherents to even the purest forms of transformative/facilitate mediation, however, are likely to find it very difficult to be completely transparent. In mediations that include any caucusing, the mandate of confidentiality can be one challenge. As mediators move between caucuses, parties may ask them to keep certain information confidential. Parties who understand that their mediator is bound to honor confidences will assume (even when it is not the case) that their mediator is not disclosing the full relevant contents of her mind.
Fear of being misunderstood, or of having to take too much time off the mediation clock to make sure that the motive behind or the implications of their messages are not misunderstood (e.g., as reflecting bias or a formed judgment), also can push back a mediator's pursuit of transparency.
The transparent ideal can be further compromised by the advocate's conduct. Parties often assume that the people in the other caucus are not telling the mediator everything relevant to their case valuation or to their settlement decisions, or that they are
Parties who are acculturated
to the black-box approach don't
expect (or even want) their mediator
to explain what she is thinking or
what informs her approach at any
given juncture.
telling the mediator things that they don't really believe or that are based only on unsupported hope. Repeat players in commercial mediations may be likely to assume that the other side is manipulating the flow of information to the mediator to try to influence her thinking not only about the merits of the dispute but about the limits on the offers or demands they would even begin to view as credible or worthy of response.
In these senses, each side may believe that the other side is trying to manipulate the mediator to gain leverage in the negotiations. Thus, each side assumes that the other side will remain, in some measure, a black box to the mediator. So even if the mediator's promises of confidentiality did not limit (and thereby possibly distort) the light that flows through her from one side of the dispute to the other, each party might well believe that the managed and manipulated `flow' of inputs to the mediator makes the promise of transparency a mirage -- and a potentially dangerous one, at that.
Counter-productive Transparency
I aspire to be a transparent mediator, but I realize that ironically, some means I use to try to illuminate the negotiation process might push its reality deeper in darkness, at least when the parties are self-consciously examining the negotiation process and looking for ways to find leverage in it. In pursuit of transparency (and on the theory that productivity of negotiations varies with the amount and quality of the information that moves across party lines), I often try to explain or describe to the people in one caucus things that have happened, sentiments that have been expressed, or moods that have prevailed in the other caucus. In effect, I say, "Here is what you need to know about what's going on in the other room to make the best decisions about how you could advance the negotiation ball with your next communication or your next move."
Being more open about the situation in the other room than a black-box mediator would be, however, could have the perverse effect of making each group I caucus with less open with me. Each group might fear that I will disclose too much or disclose something whose sensitivity or implications I don't fully grasp. Or parties might fear that I would unintentionally
mischaracterize or misread conversations that feel private but that under my rules about confidentiality often aren't -- because no one has attached the label "secret" to the communications I share or because it has not occurred to anyone to ask me to keep secret something as nebulous and variable as the tone or mood in a room. So, savvy and cautious negotiators who watch me talk more openly than other mediators do about the situation in the other room might well react by trying to disguise their actual thinking or true feelings or retreating into non-communicative modes.
The "Refractive-Box" Mediator -- Ubiquitous and Valued But Not Transparent
Regardless of where on the spectrum between black and transparent boxes they might place themselves, most mediators are likely, at least some of the time, to act as refractors -- bending light that is too bright, too hot, too linear, and ultimately too simple as it moves through them from one caucus room to the next. The dictionary definition of refraction is: "1: the deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (as air) into another (as glass) in which its velocity is different. 2: the change in the apparent position of a celestial body due to bending of the light rays emanating from it as they pass through the atmosphere; also: the correction to be applied to the apparent position of a body because of this bending."
So understood, "refraction" is a term that attaches with uncanny exactitude to roles mediators very often play: redirecting, reframing, and reducing the velocity of some emanations from one party to another; adding curvature to and de-energizing some communications; even electing not to permit some emotions, words, or characterizations to pass through them at all in order to reduce the destructive force with which they would otherwise strike the other side.
The refraction function is perceived as essential and invaluable by many participants in mediations in litigated cases. Refraction is an assumed, expected, even demanded feature of the skilled mediator's role in commercial cases. Even if they are not fully aware that they are doing so, parties often may choose mediators because of their skill in refraction.
The assumption (by the parties) that their mediator is performing her refraction function can further cloud a transparent box. Even parties who have no experience with, or who would have no affinity for, the black-box approach often expect and want their mediator to refract. They expect their mediator to have a better feel than they do for the personalities and dynamics in the other room, and, therefore, to be in the best position to determine which kinds of messages would be most productively received at which points -- and how to adjust their delivery. They expect their mediator to be in the best position to decide what to emphasize, how to lubricate communications that might generate friction, and how to soften the landing of heavy shells. They expect their mediator to know what to say and what to leave unsaid, and through all this "management of messages," to smooth edges, blunt knives, and prevent grievous wounds (to parties or process) from being unintentionally inflicted.
I expect no less of myself. But when I take on this responsibility, I now realize that I darken the hue of my box, distancing myself even further from the transparent model to which the foundational philosophy of the mediation movement and my conscience make me feel I ought to bear allegiance.
When Black-Box Negotiators Meet "Transparent" Mediators
How are lawyers and clients who have been acculturated to black-box approaches likely to react when they encounter a mediator who plays his or her role with greater transparency, a mediator who, in caucus, tries to engage with them in analysis of law and evidence, explicitly tries to explore underlying interests and concerns, and asks at multiple intervals for their suggestions about how to manage and structure the negotiations?
Some negotiators probably are most comfortable with a black-box approach by their mediator because they know they -- and the other side -- also will be black boxes. As noted, above, when each side
anticipates that the other will keep important secrets from the mediator, e.g., secrets about their analyses and about what is driving their negotiation strategy, neither side expects the mediator to be a reliable source of information about the other negotiators. Parties who expect their "opponents" to "manage" the flow of information to the mediator and to limit what the mediator can communicate may place little value on analytical openness by the mediator.
Such parties might even fear a mediator's analytical meddling. A mediator who offers substantive feedback to the parties (e.g., about the strengths and weakness of the case) that is based on intentionally incomplete or misleading inputs from both sides might end up unintentionally skewing the negotiations in a direction for which no one is prepared, thus upsetting the artificial balance necessary to make parties feel comfortable enough with final offers and demands to make a deal.
There also is a distinct possibility that parties who have been "acculturated" to the black-box approach will view a mediator who adopts an open style as naive -- and not as a reliable source of worldly wisdom about any factor that bears on settlement strategies or decisions. In other words, there is a substantial risk that when parties who are accustomed to a black box encounter an open approach, they will infer that their mediator doesn't understand how negotiations among sophisticated parties in big cases really work, what their signals, silences, and moves really mean, or what kinds of terms might be "business viable." Ironically, this fear of naivete could make negotiators more distrustful (of the wisdom) of a transparent-box mediator than they would be of a black-box mediator whose approach they have become comfortable with.
Lawyers who think of themselves as sophisticated negotiators and have had considerable experience negotiating in similar kinds of cases with similar kinds
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of adverse parties might also feel that their ability to capitalize on their skills and instincts would be compromised by an intellectually open and energetically engaged mediator. They might assume that a black-box mediator is much less likely to interfere with the "natural" negotiation dynamic between sophisticated opponents -- and thus less likely to disrupt its rhythm.
Cynical negotiators might even fear that a mediator who is purporting to use a transparent style is actually just using different techniques to game them. Lawyers accustomed to working with black-box mediators might view transparency and inclusiveness by the mediator as calculated and disingenuous, as a cover for a subtle effort to get inside their heads and manipulate them into a settlement. Stated differently, they might fear that the mediator's transparency is a device for gaining access to their most sensitive and pivotal information and concerns, a verbal smoke screen intended to hide what is in fact a form of black boxism. Parties who fear this kind of subtlety are likely to be even more secretive about their real views and positions.
Thinking about my role as mediator through these box metaphors has helped me understand more clearly that lawyers and clients can have a wide range of expectations and preferences for mediator behavior -- and that part of my job is to identify the place on the box spectrum or the blend of approaches and techniques that the participants in each mediation will be most comfortable with and that they will find most productive.
My "mediator box" usually is a blend of partly cloudy transparency and refraction. It is not perfect, and I am not perfectly comfortable with it, but on my best days it is a product of an active dynamic between my experience and views and the expectations and wishes of the parties I try to serve. When it is rooted in this kind dynamic, my box is as consistent as I can make it with the fundamental values that animate our field.


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I started something I wanted, and I figured I was a pretty good representation of what people want," said Mc Kool. We stopped in to chat with Mc Kool nearing 2pm during the week and the restaurant was near capacity, and the drive-through was busy.Mc Kool said she was working on her second location, and very feasible that a Start could pop up in cozy neighborhoods across the country.
The salad is bountiful and packed with great flavors.
The color and variety of ingredients fills you up both body and soul.
There are plenty of interesting items on the menu that will drive you back to Start including the wraps.
After he was born I realized there was this niche you couldn't find.
There were no fast food places to dine that were healthy.
I had a few go to places like Zoey's, but you still had to deal with parking.
You couldn't go do a drive-through if you had someone asleep in the back.
by Steven Doyle The fast casual restaurant Start opened its doors back in August to a very eager and hungry crowd and has been busily creating a special menu of "good for you" foods that do not taste like diet fare.
Start was conceived by Erin Mc Kool who also created the menu and used her own recipes from home.
This meant buying all the very best ingredients such as grass-fed beef, local honey and produce.
"Before my son was born I knew I was going to start a restaurant.


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Which of these professional or Life skills do you possess that makes you unique
I strongly believe that each one of us has at least one of these qualities mentioned below that makes us unique in our own way.
People, i.e all of us are GIFTED. Some are gifted:
- Genetically: As in with great genetics. They have good or even great health, wonderful immune system, they are active, healthy inspite of their routine or lifestyle. They can eat and or drink what they want and go and do what they want and generally have excellent health. They never had to work hard or exercise or be athletic to have good height, be thin, be healthy, fit etc. They are simply put, genetically gifted.
- Socially: As in with great set of social skills. These are people who are quite popular and can make friends easily wherever they go. They can connect with people effortlessly irrespective of what kind of an environment they are in. Usually, they have a great support of family and friends all around them too who love, care for them always and in the form of a beautiful circle, that aura becomes a quality of such individuals. They are the likable kind.
- Financially: As in born into families or circles of great wealth, money and or prosperity. They did not have to see the struggles of life at any point of time. 'Things' were always 'available' when they needed it. Money was never an issue. They have enough of it at all times, even when they themselves have probably never worked for it even for a single day, which is why it's called, gifted.
- Intellectually: As in things come easy to them in terms of learning, upgrading skills, understanding newer concepts, technologies, skill sets, languages and so on. The list is endless. They don't seem to be ever struggling with learning anything new. It always comes just too easily to them.
Of course, there are many more qualities as the ones listed above, but these are some of the most basic skills necessary to survive and even qualities which enable us to accomplish things in life. Why because they cover the core aspects of life in terms of "health, wealth, intelligence, family and friends".
We look around and we see our friends, peers, family, even strangers, make or break the news day in and day out.
Some succeed through life, some crash, some stay as it is, some evolve into a better version of themselves, few others end up becoming exemplary examples of greatness and motivation for those around.
But, I don't believe in any of the above. Why?
Because more often than not, when most of the time someone is "categorized" into any of the above criteria, its based on our presumptions of what is important in our life. We hardly ever take into account the fact that may be that's not what they are looking for. May be they are simply happy with the way their lives are.
Let me give you an example. I was at a social gathering recently wherein a group of known peers were discussing about someone else in the group. It seems, that said individual had just shut down his business and had joined an organization.
So many of the peers around were giving him all sorts of feedback on how or why he shouldn't have quit his business. When they asked me to intervene, I said, "He knows what he wants better than anyone else, so I have no comments." They found it surprising because apparently as an entrepreneur since almost seven years of a reputable company, they expected me to come up with persuasive reasons for why his decision was not correct.
One thing that business and entrepreneurship has taught me over the years is to "mind my own business".
The fact of the matter is, in life, people will love you, hate you, adore you, dislike you, invite you, ignore you, diss you, respect you and none of it will in reality have anything to do with you. So at all times, keep your focus on!
Life on its own is unpredictable. People react to people (well at least most of them do), based on how they feel at that particular moment in life. And the sad part is, most of us take it personally and it affects business, personal relationships etc to a great extent.
Which is why it is all the more important today for us to focus on, which among the above mentioned QUALITIES do we posses. We need to understand that well and then work towards making it even better.
Professional and life success will then follow!
Because when you do something you are already good at, you only become better at it.
Because, in life, it's not the awards, accolades, peers wishing you success and your family or friends validation about you that makes you stand out. Rather it's your innate quality that makes you truly unique.
So whatever you do, always be yourself!
The only thing we need to be in life is better than what we were fifteen minutes ago.
Have a wonderful week ahead.
Be Well
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Hard to imagine the horrors endured by these people, Janaline. Good for you for making more people aware. I didn't know that so many children were imprisoned and tortured.
The best way to spend a rainy day in Santiago is by visiting one of its many museums that are dotted all over the city. The Museum of Memory and Human Rights is a chilean museum dedicated to commemorate the victims of Human Rights violations during the Military Regime that took place between 1973 and 1990. I thought this would be the ideal place to learn a bit about the Chilean history and maybe get to understand them a little better.
Arriving early morning the place was quite deserted and peaceful. I decided to sit outside a bit and just enjoy the peace and tranquility of the courtyard so ordered a cappuccino and took a seat. What arrived was a small coffee topped with load of cream, enough sugar to wake me up for the day!!
Walking into the museum I am greeted by a wall covered in photos displayed like a world map. These photos were taken all over the world and depict different human rights violations that happened in different countries. Armed with an English audio guide I started my tour of this museum and its striking images.
The first exhibition area shows the events that took place on September 11. Here I got to watch a short film of the troops surrounding "La Moneda" (the Presidential Palace) and bombing it while listening to Salvador Allende's final speech before killing himself. This set the tone of the whole museum that is filled with disturbing images and stories of what went on between 1973 and 1990.
I continued on to the exhibition about the victims of violence. Here I learned the shocking fact that among the victims there were also many children who suffered in different ways. Some witnessed the kidnapping of their parents, some were detained along with them, and some were even tortured, killed or just "disappeared". According to the Truth Commission, 150 minors (under the age of 18) were executed for political reasons or killed in protests, 39 "disappeared" and 1,244 children were imprisoned and tortured.
Halfway through the museum I got to the candlelight memorial. Here I sat looking out over a huge wall filled with pictures of people who were killed or who simply "disappeared" during this time. Sitting within this area I was surrounded by electric candles which offered a peaceful atmosphere for people to remember and reflect.
This museum also houses memorabilia of torture devices used during the Pinochet dictatorship, letters to family members by prisoners in detention centers, newspaper clippings and even testimony from survivors.
After my visit to the museum my mood matched the grey rainy weather outside. It is quite shocking getting to not only see but also hear about what really went on during the period of Chile´s dictatorship. I never realized it was this bad in Chile. I assume that most of the time the rest of the world only finds out about the severity of atrocities committed after the fact. I do hope that this is the case as if the world knew about it while it was going on the fact that someone didn't then try and help Chile is just to horrible to think about.
Hard to imagine the horrors endured by these people, Janaline. Good for you for making more people aware. I didn't know that so many children were imprisoned and tortured.
Thanks Ruth. Usually when I think of war and other political atrocities committed in places I do forget that there were children involved. But I never expected that children would actually be part of the group of tortured people. It was quite shocking and a real eye opener to what depths human kind can sink.
More great photos, and a very thought provoking piece of writing. You really touched me with this sad post….why does humanity ave to be so cruel?
Thank you. It is always shocking to see how cruel people can be to each other. I think memorial museums like these are a very important tool in showing the wold what really went on. It might make people think twice before committing these atrocities again!
Those church photos are beautiful.
Thanks!! I do love taking photos of all the lovely churches that I pass on my exploration!
I am really enjoying your posts about discovering Santiago. Thanks for sharing so many beautiful photos and your thoughts during the transition.
Thanks Lisa, glad you are enjoying it!! My exploration of Santiago has been very interesting and fun filled. Santiago has such stunning scenery and art that it is hard to walk down a street here without stopping to take a photo of something.
I agree w Madhu, so sad that this has happened so many times in so many places.
I agree with you both…it is really sad and shocking. It is as if people don't learn and as if there is no limit to the awful atrocities that people can or do commit to each other.
The weather matches the mood of your post Janaline! Saddening to learn how many countries have such brutal histories!
It is very shocking! Visiting this museum was a bit disturbing but I think I now understand Chilean people a bit better.
Another fascinating post – thank you.
Thanks Ray, it was a great yet very disturbing experience.
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Fashion Cake Smash Photography Session
I'm so excited to share this fashion cake smash photography session! This was my first time creating a hand-drawn custom backdrop. I love the way it turned out! I don't consider myself an artist when it comes to drawing, so creating this from scratch was stepping outside of my comfort zone. I would love to do more backgrounds like this for my clients to make them truly one of a kind. The subtle fashion sketches in the background were the perfect complement to this beautiful girl in her stylish dress! The cake was delicious, her outfit was adorable, and the whole outcome of this fashion cake smash theme cohesively came together. Cake smash sessions can have themes or be simple. We collaborate with our clients to make them anything you want them to be!
We always start with pre-cake portraits. These can be in your favorite outfit for baby or something extra special. For this session, Mom brought a few favorite books to capture her first birthday milestone portraits. This sweet girl was all smiles when we turned on the music. Her grin and dancing were so cute!!
Milestones are so important to capture and look back on with your little ones in the future. We love canvasses, framed photos or albums for one year session keepsakes to show off this once in a lifetime occasion.
Cake provided by Sweet DC. Dresses from Little Trendsetter.
To plan and schedule your upcoming cake smash call us! We specialize in custom sessions and cute babies. We are excited to plan your cake smash photography session with you and your family!


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4°C Blood Bank Refrigerator 268L
Keeping cool whole blood and/or its components, it is a delicate matter. It is important to have the right temperature, measurements, structure, cooling system and control system. This Blood Bank Refrigerator YR-939 and YR-941 offer you these fundamental features, an excellent alternative for store blood and its components.
It is important that you know the measurements for both models, first the YR-939 model measures 70 cm x 63 cm x 166 cm with a total storage volume of 268 L. The second model is YR-941, which measures 80 cm x 76 cm x 198 cm and has a total storage volume of 588 L. Another important feature to keep in notice is the temperature rating, which is +4°C adjustable.
Blood Bank refrigerator use
The blood bank refrigerator temperature ranges 4±1 degrees Celsius with a microprocessor-based temperature controller and a temperature printer standard. This model also has a large screen LCD display of temperature with a display accuracy of +/- 0.1 degrees Celsius. To wrap up the list of great characteristics this blood bank refrigerator has audible and visual alarm for:
- High or low temperature.
- Door ajar.
- System failure.
- Power failure.
- Low battery.
Blood bank refrigerator specification
About the structure, the blood bank refrigerator specification is the upright type. The exterior is made from painted steel plate and the material inside is ABS or stainless steel. You should also know that it has a lockable three-layer glass door with a heater around so that there are no ice leaks. In addition, is lockable. Moreover, there is an interior fluorescent light with a switch control. You should also know that this model comes with 4 caster units under the bottom, in order to make it more manageable.
Blood bank refrigeration system
This is a specialized refrigerating equipment for blood (whole blood) storage application, which has been used in medical industries as well as cold storage of pharmaceuticals, biological products, vaccine, and so forth. It is a suitable model for hospitals, blood banks and sanitation and anti-epidemic stations. In addition, this model has integrated compressor and fan motors. It also comes with a forced air circulation system. In addition, to top it all off, this blood bank refrigerator has a high effective air cooled condenser and a fin-type evaporator.
Features of the 4°C Blood Bank Refrigerator 268L
- Microprocessor controller, temperature range is 4±1°C, with temperature printer standard.
- Large screen LCD display of temperature, display accuracy is 0.1°C.
- Audible and visual alarm.
- Upright type, Exterior made from painted steel plate,Inside is ABS or 304 stainless steel. Four units Caster are mounted under the bottom.
- Three-layer glass door with heater around to prevent ice leak, lockable.
- Interior fluorescent light.
- The high-effective air-cooled condenser and the fin-type evaporator.


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Well done to the fifty-five students who successfully completed the two-day assessed expedition on Friday 6 July and Saturday 7 July!
On Saturday 30 June, 55 Duke of Edinburgh's Award students completed their final training walk up Moel Famau. Click on the picture above to see some amazing pictures.
Scroll down to learn about the training walk on Saturday 9 June:
As part of their expedition training, 47 students attended the first full DofE bronze-award training walk near to Helsby on Saturday 9 June. The three groups were required to carry full expedition equipment (including sleeping bag and additional clothes), exactly as they will be expected to do during the actual assessed expedition in July.
The day started with staff weighing each student's full rucksack to ensure it weighed no more than a quarter of their body weight and checking that the minimum amount of safety equipment was in place. Following a 20-mile drive our intrepid adventurers assembled at Dunham-on-the-Hill to start practising navigation and cross-country skills.
Mr Cross said: "Each team performed fantastically, coping with changing weather conditions (the forecast was for less than 5% chance of rain but that 5% managed to find us!) and navigation issues along the route. The students became more confident working as a team and making decisions about obstacles that cropped up, including an unexpected group of horses on a public right of way and a full field of cattle, blocking off the only direct way forward. All of this resulted in everyone walking a little bit more than the required eight miles – staff pedometers clocked the walks at 9.5-10 miles – but only finishing 20 minutes later than planned."
The teams returned to school tired but pleased at completing a successful day and keen to attend the next training walk on Saturday 23 June which will take place around Delamere.
Click to read about the group's initial training walk in May 2018.


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Rings Film Disappoints Fans
February 15, 2017
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Japanese-horror hit the Northwest in early 2002 when Gore Verbinski's film The Ring was released. With a sudden burst in sales, the film grossed over 249.3 million U.S dollars worldwide (boxofficemojo.com) and doused the sub genre of psychological horror with a wave of new fans after the Japanese pop culture inspired film set a foundation for all movies to come. J-Horror is distinctly different from western horror as it focuses heavily on the psychological aspects of fear, playing into folktales, religion, and traditional ghost stories. The Ring franchise attempted to grow when The Ring Two was released in 2005, grossing over 161.5 million USD less than the previous film. This would not be the last disappointment for The Ring fans.
Fans of The Ring and horror movie fanatics are in for a major let down when watching the third instalment of the series, titled Rings. Released on February 3rd, 2017, Rings grossed only 30.2 million USD worldwide. With not much to expect after the trailer was not received positively by fans, the disappointment in the theatre was bearable and almost expected. Films inspired by Japanese horror typically use a minimalistic approach to slowly build a sense of dread before any type of shocking image gives a jump scare, all while avoiding gore but not shying away from the giving the audience the unexpected. Rings does none of these.
The original story of an unexpecting victim finding a cursed videotape that eventually leads to their death is seen through a modern day filter, and relies heavily on technology. Having the characters spend a majority of their time in front of a computer watching said video makes for a very uneventful film, but it was by no means boring.
A scene halfway through the film shows the two main characters in stereotypically suspicious small town trying to solve the mystery of why the tapes are haunted in the first place in hopes to put the angry spirit to rest. Visuals lacking anything near terrifying would have put the audience to sleep if it wasn't for the completely predictable dialogue that gave those watching a better laugh than any comedy released in the past year.
Rings has not received positive reactions online either, and has been given a 5% rating on RottenTomatoes.com over the few short weeks it has been in theatres, which is depressingly low in comparison to the original film that has kept a 72% rating. The Ring featured skilled actors that portrayed believable terror with minimal overacting, while Rings suffered from their inexperienced cast, as it was the first major film for the lead actress, Mathilda Anna Ingrid Lutz. Many films benefit from having up and coming actors to add another layer of shock value, yet the lack of raw talent in the small cast of Rings was very apparent.
The cinematography in Rings is the only thing able to keep this film from being a complete disappointment. During the opening scene, the two main characters lay in bed with the sun filtering through the curtains, and it is quite visually appealing. Later on when the tone shifts from a happy couple enjoying each others company to a race against a ghost girl and her cursed videotapes, the rain and ominous clouds are an unfortunate cliche that still has a somewhat captivating affect.
Aside from the carefully chosen lighting and unintentionally hilarious dialogue, Rings is a film not worth seeing unless having a good laugh is the goal. Walking into this film with the idea that it is supposed to be a horror that leaves the audience shocked and afraid is not ideal. Accepting the overload of stereotypes mixed heavily with lack of original thought and simply enjoying Rings for what it is can allow for some enjoyment and good laughs.


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September 28
I have found an atonement (Job 33:24, margin).
Divine healing is just divine life. It is the headship of Christ over the body. It is the life of Christ in the frame. It is theunion of our members with the very body of Christ and theinflowing life of Christ in our living members. It is as real as His risen and glorified body. It is as reasonable as thefact that He was raised from the dead and is a living Man with a true body and a rational soul today at God's right hand.
That living Christ belongs to us in all His attributes and powers. We are members of His body, His flesh and His bones, and if we can only believe and receive it, we may live upon the very life of the Son of God.
Lord, help me to know "the Lord for the body and the body for the Lord."
–A. B. Simpson
"The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty." (Zeph. 3:17). This was the text that first flashed the truth of Divine healing into my mind and worn-out body nearly a quarter century ago. It is still the door, wide open more than ever, through which the living Christ passes moment by moment into my redeemed body, filling, energizing, vitalizing it with the presence and power of His own personality, turning my whole being into a "new heaven and new earth."
"The Lord, thy God." Thy God. My God. Then all that is inGod Almighty is mine and in me just as far as I am able and willing to appropriate Him and all that belongs to Him. This God, "Mighty," ALL Mighty God, is our INSIDE God. He is, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, in the midst of me, just as really as the sun is in the center of the heavens, or like the great dynamo in the center of the power-house of my three-fold being. He is in the midst, at the center of my physical being. He is in the midst of my brain. He is in themidst of my nerve centers.
For twenty-one years it has been not only a living reality to me, but a reality growing deeper and richer, until now atthe age of seventy years, I am in every sense a younger, fresher man than I was at thirty. At this present time I amin the strength of God, doing full twice as much work, mental and physical, as I have ever done in the best days of the past, and this observe, with less than half the effort then necessary. My life, physical, mental and spiritual, is like an artesian well–always full, overflowing. To speak, teach, travel by night and day in all weather and through all the sudden and violent changes of our variable climate, is no more effort to me than it is for the mill-wheel to turn when the stream is full or for the pipe to let the water run through.
My body, soul and spirit thus redeemed,
Sanctified and healed I give, O Lord, to Thee,
A consecrated offering Thine ever more to be.
That all my powers with all their might
In Thy sole glory may unite.–Hallelujah!
–Dr. Henry Wilson
How to go to Heaven:
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
23rd Psalm
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well please.
Matthew 3:17
Blessed is the man who maketh the Lord his trust.
Psalms 40:4
Dr John Morgan
March 5
Morning …
1 Thessalonians 5:6
Let us not sleep, as do others.
There are many ways of promoting Christian wakefulness. Among the rest, let me strongly advise Christians to converse together concerning the ways of the Lord. Christian and Hopeful, as they journeyed towards the Celestial City, said to themselves, "To prevent drowsiness in this place, let us fall into good discourse." Christian enquired, "Brother, where shall we begin?" And Hopeful answered, "Where God began with us." Then Christian sang this song-
"When saints do sleepy grow, let them come hither,
And hear how these two pilgrims talk together;
Yea, let them learn of them, in any wise,
Thus to keep open their drowsy slumb'ring eyes.
Saints' fellowship, if it be managed well,
Keeps them awake, and that in spite of hell."
Christians who isolate themselves and walk alone, are very liable to grow drowsy. Hold Christian company, and you will be kept wakeful by it, and refreshed and encouraged to make quicker progress in the road to heaven. But as you thus take "sweet counsel" with others in the ways of God, take care that the theme of your converse is the Lord Jesus. Let the eye of faith be constantly looking unto Him; let your heart be full of Him; let your lips speak of His worth. Friend, live near to the cross, and thou wilt not sleep. Labour to impress thyself with a deep sense of the value of the place to which thou art going. If thou rememberest that thou art going to heaven, thou wilt not sleep on the road. If thou thinkest that hell is behind thee, and the devil pursuing thee, thou wilt not loiter. Would the manslayer sleep with the avenger of blood behind him, and the city of refuge before him? Christian, wilt thou sleep whilst the pearly gates are open-the songs of angels waiting for thee to join them-a crown of gold ready for thy brow? Ah! no; in holy fellowship continue to watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation.
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Why I Believe in the Return of Christ
God continues to bless Sagemont Church. In the last two Sundays, over 100 people have made public decisions to make Jesus Christ Lord of their life. Pastors Chuck Schneider, Stuart Rothberg, and Jim Hastings have been teaching the scriptures as both the Old and New Testaments prophesy and proclaim that Jesus Christ is coming back to this earth again to claim and receive His children unto Himself. During the worship services, I am preaching the message and promise of the return of Christ.
One may ask, "Pastor, why do you passionately believe that Jesus is literally going to return to the earth?" These are a few reasons:
Why I Believe in the Return of Christ
- Jesus said He would! John 14:3 "I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also."
- The entire Christian view of history demands it.
- The prophetic signs found in scripture are now clearly being fulfilled.
- Earthquakes all over the globe. Matthew 24:7 – (over 20,000 since 1971)
- Hearts will fail for fear. Luke 21:26 – Suicides are epidemic.
- Great explosions of learning. II Timothy 3:7 – People cannot discern the truth.
- Immorality abounds. Luke 17:26-27 – Like the days of Noah.
Scripture clearly teaches that Jesus will come to save His children and judge the rest.
God and Churchill
I have just completed reading one of the best books that I have read in the last twenty years. God and Churchill, written by one of our newest Sagemont members Jonathan Sandys (pronounced "sands"), great-grandson of Sir Winston Churchill. Wallace Henley, staff member at Second Baptist Church, Houston, assisted Jonathan in this profound book. The purpose of the book is to make clear "how the great leader's sense of divine destiny changed his troubled world and offers help for ours." Tyndale Momentum is the publisher. The book has many profound quotes. However, there is one that has impacted my life more than many others. Prime Minister of Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher, addressing the Church of Scotland General Assembly in 1988, said "I think back to many discussions in my early life when we all agreed that if you try to take the fruits of Christianity without its roots, the fruits will wither. And they will not come back unless you nurture the roots."
One of the responsibilities of the Bride of Christ, the Church, is to keep Christianity on track and prevent the derailing of His ultimate purpose. The paganism that is engulfing us today will ultimately destroy us unless we return to the roots of our faith. "Our faith is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness." It is on the solid rock we must stand for truly all other ground is sinking sand.
Note: The book God and Churchill is available in the Sagemont Bookstore.
Our Unchanging Father
"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned." – 1 Corinthians 2:14
God made the mind of man. All true discoveries and all true knowledge in this world come from God. It is God's Truth and we do not have to be afraid of it. But that doesn't mean we are to casually stroll down the devil's lane of godless philosophies.
God's Truth doesn't change like philosophies. Malachi 3:6a says, "For I am the Lord, I change not." I don't know whether that means anything to you, but it means an awful lot to me, dear friend.
The same God who loved us enough to put His Son on the cross two thousand years ago still loves us with that same love today. We don't have to worry when we come to God in prayer that we might catch Him in a bad mood. Now, if that doesn't start your motor, you don't have one.
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Read and hear each Chapter from the Book of Revelation:
Revelation One – We are all Priests – Video & Audio
Revelation Two – Jesus Talking – Video & Audio
Revelation Three – We will sit beside Jesus – Video & Audio
Revelation Four – The Judgment of God on Earth – Video & Audio
Revelation Five – Jesus Breaks the 7 Seals – Video & Audio
Revelation Six – Tribulation Begins – Video & Audio
Revelation Seven – The 144,000 – Video & Audio
Revelation Eight – 7th Seal & 1st 4 Trumpets – Video & Audio
Revelation Nine – 200,000,000 Warriors – Video & Audio
Revelation Ten – Mighty Angel Standing on the sea and land – Video & Audio
Revelation Eleven – The Two Prophets – Video & Audio
Revelation Twelve – Satan defeated and cast down to Earth – Video & Audio
Revelation Thirteen – Antichrist and his lieutenat arise – Video & Audio
Revelation Fourteen – Christ arrives on Mount Zion – Video & Audio
Revelation Fifteen – Last 3 1/2 Years of Tribulation – Video & Audio
Revelation Sixteen – The 7 Flasks are poured out upon the Earth – Video & Audio
Revelation Seventeen – False Religious System – Video & Audio
Revelation Eighteen – Babylon Falls – Video & Audio
Revelation Nineteen – The Wedding Banquet of the Lamb – Video & Audio
Revelation Twenty – 1,000 Year Reign of Christ on Earth – Video & Audio
Revelation Twenty-One – The New Earth and New Jerusalem – Video & Audio
Revelation Twenty-Two – The Throne of God and The Lamb – Video & Audio
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1.) The beginning of anxiety is the end of Faith and the end of anxiety is the beginning of Faith. George Mueller
2.) Its not Red, Yellow, Black or White Races; Its the HUMAN RACE! Bob Lewis – June 2, 2011 (You can quote me on that!)
3.) God will NOT do what YOU can do and YOU cannot do what GOD can do!
5.) GOD is GOD alone; I am NOT GOD;
We should ALL state that to ourselves;
He does NOT need our help, we need His!
Other favorite Verses:
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.
23rd Psalm
Whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:15
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Matthew 5:8
He that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Matthew 10:22
The Lord hath given him rest from all his enemies.
11 Samuel 7:1
Thy remembrance shall endure into all generations.
102nd Psalm
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.
Philippians 1:3
He that believeth in the Son hath everlasting life.
John 3:16
I rejoice in thy salvation.
1 Samuel 2:1
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
23rd Psalm
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well please.
Matthew 3:17
Blessed is the man who maketh the Lord his trust.
Psalms 40:4
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden.
Matthew 11:28
Sleep on now, and take your rest.
Matthew 26:45
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
…Well done, thou good and faithful servant.
Matthew 25:21
I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead yet shall he live.
John 11:25
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
John 14:1
…All things work together for good to them that love God.
Romans 8:28
…Be thou faith unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Revelation 2:10
…Not my will, but thine be done.
Luke 22:42
The Lord watch between me and thee, while we are absent, one from the other.
Genesis 31:49
For with thee is the foundation of life: in the light shall we see light.
God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
1 John iv:16
Greater love than this no one has, that one lay down his life for his friends.
John xv:13
This is the promise… the life everlasting.
1st Epistle of John ii:25
For of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew xix:14
Tell everyone about the amazing things He does!"
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Few people actually want to be looking for a job. Maybe there were lots of layoffs in your company and you were just one of the many casualties, or maybe you had a blowout with your boss. Whatever the reason, here you are. While you can't change what happened, you can change your attitude towards it, which can, in turn, impact your future success. Here are five ways that you can shift your thinking in a way that will open doors for you:
Be positive. Although looking for a job can be discouraging, it is important that you don't get down on yourself. Job seekers who are optimistic tend to have more motivation and also perform better at job interviews. Celebrate your successes, get excited about this stage of your life and not only will you enjoy the ride, but you will also improve your likelihood of landing a great position.
Be responsible. The willingness to take responsibility will make you more successful in both finding and keeping a job. You need to treat your job search as a full-time job by devoting eight hours a day to it, being organized, and following up on applications. Also, if you can demonstrate in your interview that you take responsibility for your work, it will make you a lot more desirable as a candidate.
Be professional. It is important that you demonstrate professionalism in everything that you do. This means dressing appropriately for interviews and for work, being courteous and respectful to everyone you encounter, and ensuring that you always put forward your best effort in your job.
Be friendly. Your personal connections are the key to your success in any job. You need to smile and engage with people in order to build a relationship. When you are personable, you are more likely to make a positive impression on interviewers, you will have stronger relationships with your coworkers, and you will be able to build a more vibrant network.
Be determined. Looking for a job is not easy. You may work hard for weeks without hearing a peep from employers, or you might even get so close to a job that you can taste it, only to have it snatched away after the second interview. If you want to be successful, you need to be able to endure these ups and downs without it shaking your confidence. You have to believe that if you stick with your job search plan, you will get an offer.
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Thomas L. Swarek and Thomas A. Swarek v. Derr Plantation, Inc. – specific performance – – the Swareks sought to buy Derr Plantation from the German partnership that owns it and filed a complaint for specific performance. The Swareks offered $7 million but Derr wanted $10.5. There were negotiations over a lease-purchase arrangement. Eventually terms were agreed upon and the Swareks travelled to Germany to sign the documents. FOr whatever reason, the documents were not signed in Germany and a little time later Swarek wrote to Derr to correct a "typo." Swarek meant to close the purchase by February 28, 2008 and not February 28, 2007. "Swarek told Witt he intended to pay base lease payments totaling $500,000 for a total consideration of $8 million instead of lease payments of $750,000 for a total consideration of $8.25 million as stated in the February 14 document." Swarek wrote that he would increase the initial earnest money to $100,000. Swarek eventually came up with three proposals. Negotiations broke down and Derr ceased communicating with the Swareks. The Swareks filed suit for specific performance. The trial court found that the parties had failed to agree upon a contract and the Swareks appealed. The Miss.S.Ct. affirms.
Based on Swarek's communications with DPI on February 16, and subsequent thereto, there was a substantial, material variance between DPI's understanding of the terms set forth in the February 10 letter and the terms Swarek said he had intended. These terms concerned the duration of the lease and the total purchase price for the property, and were no doubt material. Swarek having informed DPI he would not perform according to the terms contained in the February 10 letter, DPI was excused from any return performance obligation(s) it may have had under those terms.
Jeffrey A. Weill, Sr. v. Karla Watkins Bailey – judicial immunity – Bailey was Judge Weill's administrative assistant. He fired he and she was hired in the clerk's office. Subsequently, in four separate orders, he included footnotes stating that Bailey had engaged in inappropriate ex parte contacts with a lawyer in the public defender's office. Bailey filed suit for libel, intentional infliction of emotional distress, etc. Weill filed a motion to dismiss based on judicial immunity and other grounds. The trial court denied the motion and Weill filed an interlocutory appeal. The Mississippi Supreme Court finds that Judge Weill's statements made in an order were immune from suit because of judicial immunity. The Court remands the case, though, because Bailey had filed for permission to file an amended complaint containing allegations concerning Judge Weill's statements made in an article in t he Clarion Ledger about the lawsuit. The Court expresses n o opinion as to whether those allegations would be subject to dismissal because of judicial immunity.
Estate of Katherine M. Lyons, Deceased: Anthony Lobred v. Larry Lyon – will contest – Katherine Lyons died in March 2014 at the age of 83. She had no surviving children. She had made a will in 2005 designated her nephew, Anthony Lobred, as executor and leaving everything to him. She made out a new will in 2012 designated her brother, Larry Lyons, as executor, and leaving everything to Larry's son, Kenneth Lyons, subject to a life estate in her residence for her brother John. Anthony and Larry duke it out over the wills and there is a question as to Katherine's testamentary capacity with respect to the 2012 will. Her doctor was Lara Clement and her records were subpoenaed. Lobred then noticed Dr. Clement's deposition to take place in the office of his attorney David Sessums. Before the deposition started, Larry Lyons' attorney Dean Andrews, Jr. arrived. While he was sitting in the deposition room, Dr. Clement walked into the room accompanied by David Sessums. Andrews asked Clement if she had discussed Katherine's medical records with Sessums. She said "yes." It turned out that it was Clement's opinion that Katherine was not competent to execute a will in 2012. Larry Lyons moved to strike Dr. Clement's opinion based on the ex parte contact she had had with Anthony Lobred's attorney. The trial court entered an order that Clement's testimony would be limited to what was in the medical records. Anthony filed an interlocutory appeal. The Miss. Supreme Court reverses. "The specific issue before the Court today is whether the testimony of the testator's treating physician should be excluded based on contact between the treating physician and a party without the opposing party's consent in a will contest wherein both parties are personal representatives of the deceased."
Under either Rule 503(c) or Section 13-1-21(1), Lobred was authorized to waive Katherine's medical privilege. Lobred's counsel's communications with Dr. Clement were not prohibited when there was no privilege left for the ex parte rule to preserve. Because no prohibited ex parte contact occurred, we reverse the trial court's order and remand with instructions that Dr. Clement's testimony remains admissible.
In the Matter of the Enlargement and Extension of the Municipal Boundaries of the Town of Terry, Mississippi: Greg Wilson, David McGuffee, Joyce Wallace, Kevin Bryant and Arthur Harvey v. Town of Terry, Mississippi – annexation – In 2012, Terry decided it needed to expand its boundaries. Terry identified five areas for expansion (south, east, west, northeast, and northwest). The chancellor, after a two-day trial, awarded Terry the east and west areas. Persons objecting to the annexation (Greg Wilson, David McGuffee, Joyce Wallace, Kevin Bryant, and Arthur Harvey) appealed. They argue that "Terry was unable to show, under the court-recognized indicators of reasonableness, that it was reasonable for Terry to expand its boundaries whatsoever. Terry displayed both poor past performance to its most recently annexed citizens brought in in 2009 and a misunderstanding of how it would or could move forward serving any new citizens post annexation." Terry, of course, disagrees. The Miss.S.Ct. affirms.
Tasha Dillon v. David Myers – election contest – The election at issue was the August 4, 2015 Democratic Primary for the Mississippi House District 98. The Pike County Election Commission on behalf of the Mississippi Democratic Executive Committee certified Myers as the winner of the primary by a vote of 2003 to 1859. Dillon contested the results with the MDEC based on various irregularities and observations, as well as the circuit clerk prohibiting a complete statutorily-provided examination of the balloting materials by Dillon and her representatives. Pursuant to MCA § 23-15-927 "within ten (10) days after any contest or complaint has been filed with an executive committee" the challenger must file for judicial review which Dillon did. The Pike County Circuit Court dismissed the action finding that it did not have jurisdiction because the Mississippi House of Representatives has exclusive jurisdiction. Dillon appealed and the Miss.S.Ct. reverses.
Prevailing in a primary election creates no right to demand of the Legislature a seat. Prevailing in a primary election creates no right to challenge another who has taken a seat. A primary election does not transform a candidate or nominee of a party into a member of the House or Senate. Prevailing in a primary merely makes one the official party candidate or nominee certified to run in the general election. Members of the Legislature are elected in general (or special) elections, not primaries; hence the Constitution granted the Legislature the right to hear legislative election contests following a general (or special) election.
Since this was not a general election, the only place to challenge the results would be in court. In so doing, the Court overrules a line of cases that held otherwise.
The Mississippi Bar v. Ivon Johnson – disbarment – Johnson, who had been a Hinds County Assistant District Attorney, pleaded guilty in federal court to a felony charge involving bribes he took while an ADA. He has asked to be permitted to resign irrevocably. The Mississippi Supreme Court so orders.


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Residing around 620 miles off the coast of Ecuador, and slap-bang on the equator, this cluster of islands each has its own unique atmosphere, extraordinary landscape and unrivalled wildlife. This is a place where you can be face-to-face with more curiously fearless animals….
Launch of a revolutionary new Travel App – ToMyCar
There are hundreds of travel apps launched every year but there's precious few that really stand out. Enter ToMyCar, a revolutionary new car hire app developed by Europcar, the leaders in car hire services in Europe. Hiring a car when you're travelling can be a huge hassle especially when you get off your flight bewildered and jetlagged…
12 under-the-radar things to do in Paris
There is something ephemeral about walking the streets of Paris, knowing that at some point in the past Hemingway, Joyce and Scott Fitzgerald too tripped along the same cobbles. Although nothing quite takes the magic of the moment away than having to queue in long lines to catch a tiny glimpse of Mona Lisa or dodging the snaking crowds of Montmarte…
Competition: win a chance to see the beautiful Northern Lights
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You can help save the lives of abused, abandoned and neglected animals in Scotland by leaving a gift in your Will to the Scottish SPCA.
Around half of the donations we receive come from legacy gifts - without them we would not be able to rescue and find new homes for so many animals each year.
As an animal welfare charity, we receive no government funding, which means we rely on donations.
A gift in your Will to the Scottish SPCA will give defenceless animals in Scotland hope and a second chance.
With your support we will be able to rescue animals from lives of misery, give them the food, warmth and veterinary care they desperately need and find them the loving new homes they deserve.
We will also be able to make a vital difference by continuing to encourage children to treat animals with care and respect through our free education programme for Scottish schools.
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Richard B. Miller, PhD, the Director of the School of Family Life at BYU said taught about the hierarchy, power and control which exist in a family and why these aspects are so important. In some ways, the way power should be allocated in a family seems obvious, such as, "Parents are the leaders in the family," however, I believe in today's world, this may be easier said than done. Parents seem to be too controlling, or too lax. They are either trying to enforce rules too harshly and applying consequences which are too severe, or they let their children run their lives because they are afraid to say 'no' or indulge their children's every whim. In each situation, parents are not only doing their children a huge disservice by raising them in such a way they will not become highly functioning adults, but they are also undermining themselves as the executive committee of the family.
To avoid these problems, there is a better way. The Family: A Proclamation to the World states, "Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live." When I think about teaching a child in love, yelling and punishing does not come to mind, I picture softer language, more understanding, and concern. Just as well, I imagine action being taken. Teaching isn't something that is done passively, it requires paying close attention to what children need. In addition to teaching in love and righteousness, we are told to teach them to abide by laws, both God's laws and the laws of the land. If we are to teach this, surely we are expected to set an example by enforcing laws on the family level.
For parents to teach these things successfully, they must show their children a united front.
My husband and I come from very different families. There are 8 children in my family, and he only has one sister. I had a regimented schedule every day, and he was a latchkey kid. It didn't occur to us at the time of our first child's birth that these differences along with the different ways we were parented may cause some upheaval, but it hit us soon enough. Some of our children's behaviors didn't bother me at all, but enraged him, and vice versa. And once the children figured this out, they played us against each other, and they won. To remain united, parents must have a united purpose, and that purpose must include a deep love for each other, and for the children.


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Dallas' New Perot Museum of Nature and Science Unveils Summer Programs
Destination & Tourism Mimi Kmet June 06, 2013
The new Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas has unveiled its summer programs and exhibits. Among them are Recycle Reef, a temporary exhibit where visitors will help build an underwater-themed exhibit using recyclable materials and Plastiki, a 60-foot catamaran made of 12,500 recycled bottles and recyclable materials. Visitors, including members, are encouraged to purchase/reserve tickets in advance at to avoid sell-outs and waiting in line.
General admission to the exhibit halls is $15 for adults ages 18 to 64, $12 for students ages 12 to 17 and seniors age 65 and older, and $10 for children ages 2 to 11. General exhibit hall admission is free for members. During summer, admission to the theater is $5 for members and non-members. Admission to Recycle Reef is free for members or requires a general exhibit admission ticket plus a $2 surcharge per person for non-members.
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