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Dear Stupid Parents,
My next door neighbour is a pretty cool chick. 'Chick' isn't normally a word I would use to describe a woman but for her, it fits. She's laid back, good craic, loves a drink – the epitome of a cool chick. The other, almost incongruous thing that makes her so cool, is the fact that she wears crocs. Yea, the shoes. I'm not saying that crocs are suddenly cool, (my husband has a pair, it makes me weep) but my neighbour makes them work – when she wears them gardening, they work. When she wears them with her yoga gear, they work. When she wears them with her actual clothes – yep, you guessed it, they work.
I could never figure out how the hell she manages to pull of crocs when so many others can't, and then recently, she told me herself. She was round at ours for a barbecue, crocs in tow, and I began my customary piss-taking (because when you buy crocs, it's to be expected.) She's never ever phased by me pointing and laughing at her feet and she always has an arsenal of pretty zingy come-backs. On this particular day after the onslaught had begun, she said to me, "the thing is Steph, I don't wear crocs ironically, I love them, I make the choice and I own it."
Shit, I thought. That's it, she makes them work because she wears them unashamedly, she's not embarrassed, she makes that choice and she owns it; it's that simple.
I've thought about her response a lot since then and I've come to the conclusion that if we all just owned our choices a bit more and didn't feel the need to justify them, we'd be a lot happier. Or at least a lot more content. As a parent, I'm more judged and more scrutinised than ever before; everyone is an expert on how to parent whether they have children or not and that leaves all the choices I make up for extreme critiquing by every Tom, Dick and Harry.
Sometimes, I admit, I feel the need to justify my decisions – like I should explain why my son owns a pink water bottle (because it was the only one on the shelf not because I'm trying to make a point about gender stereotypes.) Or I should let people know why he has an unusual name (because he was named after the poet who made me love poetry, not because I want him to get bullied.) Or I need to justify why he goes to nursery even though I'm on maternity leave (because he has friends and a routine and people who can focus on him properly, not because I want to hang out with my pals undisturbed, drinking innumerable lattes everyday. Although….)
The thing with parenting, is that there are SO MANY choices to be made day in, day out, that it's impossible for anyone else to agree with all of them or for any one parent to make the exact same combination of choices as another. With that in mind, I've decided to do parenting like my neighbour wears crocs – loud and proud and with a big ol' dollop of who gives a shit?
So here we go, confession time – these are some examples of how I've survived the nonsense of parenthood so far:
1 -When we go to a cafe, the digital nanny comes out in full force. Sometimes, YouTube is firing up even before the toddler has given any sign that he might kick off – I just mitigate against that shit. In that moment, as he watches back to back episodes of whatever, while I have a conversation and/or eat with both hands, it might look like he's neglected and under-stimulated. In that moment, there are no clues about the many books we read, the songs we sing, the jigsaws we complete and the endless, endless block building and block-knocking-down we do. But that's ok because the digital nanny allows me to talk/eat/stare into space undistracted, and sneak bits of food into his mouth. The digital nanny is a fail-safe way to save lunch time and I'm owning it.
2 -When Toddler Boy was 4 months old, we came to a mutual agreement that our breast feeding journey was over; he'd been getting a bottle of formula before bed each night from he was about a week old and at 4 months, he apparently decided he preferred that and refused to feed from me. I was beyond relieved. Despite really hating breastfeeding for a number of reasons, I was hoping to make it to 6 months but when it became clear that he'd rather go hungry than take the boob, I happily stocked up on tubs of formula. When telling another first time mum about this, her response was "well, at least you made it to 4 months," as though I should have been upset. I wasn't upset and I told her so – I owned it.
3 – Second time round, funny enough, I'm really enjoying feeding Baby Boy. He's almost 7 months and we're still going strong. Interestingly, I've now started getting the other breastfeeding question(s); 'why are you still feeding him?' And, 'when are you planning on stopping.' My answer? 'Because I like it, it's handy, it's free' and 'no idea.' Maybe in a month, maybe when I go back to work, maybe when he turns 1. Whatever, not fussed, and I'm owning that decision. Or more accurately, that indecision.
4 – And while we're on feeding, let's go back to Toddler Boy – the boy who doesn't eat, who used to take up to 4 hours to finish a bottle, who survives on more or less snacks and snacks alone. A popular school of thought is to give a 'fussy eater' one option and one option only at meal times because if they're hungry enough, they'll eat. Well, if that works on your child, trust me, you and I do not have the same problem. He's a classic example of someone who eats only to survive and has been known to go to bed with a rumbling tummy and still refuse food. I'm not going to lie, weaning him and coming to terms with his teeny tiny appetite has been so stressful, I've torn my hair out and cried in frustration trying to figure out how to get food into the boy but in the last few months, I've decided to stop that madness. If he doesn't want to eat, I'm not going to force him. I've realised that if he has half a slice of toast at breakfast, he's had enough. If he has two spoonfuls of dinner, he's had enough. I've no intention of pinning him down and force-feeding him peas until I decide – based on nothing at all – that he's eaten an adequate amount. I also, don't intend on refusing him a biscuit or icecream after dinner just because he hasn't eaten what I randomly consider to be the right number of spoonfuls. This is a contentious issue and I'm sure lots of people would like to tell me how wrong I'm doing it, how every child needs to eat X amount, how I'm the parent and need to assert my authority. I hear ya, I do but I know my son; he's chubby in all the right places and has a seemingly endless supply of energy. He's doing fine, I'm not losing my mind 3 times a day – win/win. #OwningIt.
5 – I'm a lot of months (too many, can't cope) into my second maternity leave and Baby Boy hasn't been to a single baby class, not one. No Rhyme Time, no Baby Massage, no Sing and Sign – nada, zero, zilch. With Toddler Boy, we went to everything – a different thing every day of the week and paid anything up to a tenner for the pleasure. It was exactly what I wanted and needed on my fist mat leave; it gave me opportunities to meet people, make friends and socialise but what I want this time, is different. Having been through it once, I'm all too aware that it is only on mat leave that I'll ever, ever have the opportunity to say no to schedules, to have nowhere to be and nothing to do, to focus just on me (and a bit on the baby) so I can read, nap, exercise to my heart's content. Or at least until 4.30pm when I pick up the big one. Making weekly commitments or signing up for 6 week course of something is a fool's game and I ain't playing. Nope, I'm not worried about this inhibiting his speech/physical development/willingness to make friends/ability to sing in tune. He'll figure all that out later, for now, he'll be hanging in the park with me, getting snacks thrown at him while I write ranty blog posts.
6 – Neither of the boys are having a birthday party until I'm absolutely forced to throw one. Ok, I know that might seem a bit mean-spirited, particularly when lots of parents love to go all out for their childrens' first birthdays at least, but if I'm 100% honest, I can't be bothered. Organising parties and providing food, entertainment and a venue for all the people that love your little one takes so much pre-planning and I'm just not into it. My husband and I both work in (totally different) jobs that require intense levels of strategic organisation and it's exhausting. Admittedly, I haven't been at work for a while but I've been a teacher for 7 years now and I think it's scarred me for life. Outside of work, neither of us want to plan a thing. We book flights last minute, commit to plans then forget all about them and rely on friends to remind us where we have to be and when. I'm not saying I'll never allow the boys to celebrate their birthdays, I'm not cruel! I'm just anticipating a time when they'll want a huge party with everyone in their class invited and a theme etc. etc. And of course, if that's what they want, I'd like to give it to them but until that time, I'm just going to take it easy and do family days out that only require us to decide where to go and to order a cake. Although, saying that, when Toddler Boy turned two last week, I only remembered to pick up the cake half an hour before closing time and on the way to the zoo where we met with friends to celebrate, I had to text them and ask them to bring candles – honestly, sometimes I think I shouldn't be allowed to adult. But whatever, I'm owning it.
7 – Sometimes I hide the most annoying toys. I'm not one of those parents who believes that all toys should be pastel coloured and look pretty, nor do I refuse to let my boys play with the ones that make noises and sing songs but sometimes, not very often to be honest, just sometimes, I hide the creepy ball that rolls around the floor by itself asking me 'can you find the lion?' even though Toddler Boy loves it. Let's be clear – he enjoys it so I haven't gotten rid of it completely but it does my head in so every now and then I allow myself to be selfish and tuck it away in the back of a cupboard for an afternoon. Don't even feel guilty, my hands are up, I'm owning it.
8 – I don't explicitly teach my toddler how to count or the names of colours and shapes. For many parents, this knowledge is a marker for how well their child is developing and I get that. Actually, I agree with that. But in 2 and a half short years, Toddler Boy will be donning a school uniform and embarking upon a 14 year school career within an education system that puts more pressure on students than in any other time before. Now I'm aware that teaching a little one colours and numbers won't necessarily result in a huge amount of stress (unless it's being done very, very wrong) but I kind of like that right now, his learning experience – which isn't insignificant – is mostly implicit; he's picking up so much stuff by osmosis and quite often surprises me with new knowledge. Of course we talk about these things – like naming the colours of crayons as he colours in or counting how many toy cars he's playing with. I correct him when he gets it wrong (everything is yellow at the moment, I've started just pointing to yellow stuff) but I don't panic about why he doesn't know it nor set a timeframe for when I'd like him to know it. I have enough faith in his nursery teachers, future school teachers, his ability to learn and my values as a parent to know that he'll be ok- if he doesn't know how many sides a hexagon has by the time he starts school, he almost certainly will by the end of the first half term and that's alright with me – we're owning it.
9 – Sometimes, I co-sleep with my baby. If you've read this blog before (or have known me for more than 1.3 seconds,) you'll know aaaalll about my sleep woes, or rather, 'lack of sleep' woes. My almost 7 month old son still doesn't sleep through the night – nowhere near it, in fact. Continuous broken nights coupled with incredibly early starts courtesy of the toddler, have left me aging very, very badly and edging towards madness. As a result, I will do pretty much anything for a minute's sleep – including climbing off my big, fat, smug high horse that I sat on when Toddler Boy was a baby. The high horse that delighted in his sleeping through the night at 16 weeks and that refused to understand why anyone might choose not to persevere with sleep training when it so clearly worked. Oh what a know-it-all twat I was. Needless to say, Baby Boy is in with us at some stage most nights because he likes being next to me and if he's next to me while I'm lying down then I can close my eyes and if I close my eyes, there's a tincy wincy chance I'll get to sleep for a millisecond more. I'm owning it. Oh so reluctantly but owning it nonetheless.
So there, that's it. Next time you see me dig into a red velvet cake and ignore my TV addict toddler as he makes snorting noises instead of saying actual words, while the baby struggles with his hand/eye coordination, criticise my parenting if you like, but you'd be better off quietly congratulating me for not giving even the smallest of fucks. Or better yet, pull up a chair, grab a fork, and let's get stuck into some wonderfully mediocre parenting together.
Peace, friends,


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11 November 2016Area 22
The Area 22 Dressage & Riding Test competitions will be held on 20th May, with the Showjumping and Style Jumping on 21st May, at Brechin.
The Area 22 Horse Trials will be at Scotsburn on Saturday 3rd June.
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Gunung Mulu
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- Log #17455 - by Lim Yew Khuay on Nov 11, 2004Team member : Tan Chia Ling, Wong Yee Yeang, Albert Ting , Chan Yin Khee, Chong Mei Yoong, Heo Chong Chin. Another brave to conquer pinnacles without understanding the danger ahead....Head hunters...
- Log #17456 - by Lu Cheng Long on Jan 30, 20045 of my friends and i hiked up the pinnacle summit. unforgettable experience climbing, very adventurous. spectacular view of the pinnacle at the top. but be extra careful when you are coming down.
- Log #17457 - by Dennis Warmenhoven on May 12, 2003At May 10th we, a SNP travelgroup, climbed the pinnacles. From camp 5 in Mulu National Park we started the ascend of the mountain at about 07.15 hours. Of the 8 members of our group 6 made it to the...
- Log #17458 - by YU WS on Oct 01, 2002My friends and I had climbed the pinnacles and subsequently we were given to understand that certificates are issued for whoever went up the pinnacles summit. Pls advise how should we obtain it. ...


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Sampson walks fine line with Illinois recruit Gordon
By Stan Sutton, H-T sports editor
July 14, 2006Strong opinions aren't unusual on internet chat rooms, but among 10 contributors to one of them this week Indiana basketball coach Kelvin Sampson was called "slime," a "slime ball" and "scum." Granted, the chat room was prompted by a news story in the Chicago Tribune and the respondents probably were Illinois fans. Still, the new Indiana coach may be walking a fine line on an issue of ethics. The hub of the controversy is 6-foot-3 guard Eric Gordon, who will be a senior next season at North Central. Regarded as the state's best player, Gordon has made an oral commitment to play collegiately at Illinois beginning with the 2007-08 season. According to multiple reports, Sampson has remained involved in the recruitment of Gordon, obviously hoping the talented guard will change his mind about his college choice. A verbal commitment may be the least binding rule in athletics, but it sometimes is cast as a gentleman's agreement. Verbal commitments help colleges determine what personnel needs coaches must fulfill. At the least, most coaches relax their pursuit of an athlete after he verbalizes. It works to the athlete's benefit because it relaxes the pressure of the recruiting process. Sampson is no more the central figure in this issue than is Eric Gordon Sr., the player's father. The elder Gordon played collegiately at Liberty for Sampson's current assistant, Jeff Meyer. Sampson is not a voice in the wilderness, but he probably is the only coach with a chance of luring the younger Gordon away from his commitment. Gordon reportedly choose Illinois, at least in part, because he wasn't comfortable with former IU coach Mike Davis' situation. Gordon Sr. told The Tribune that six big-time college coaches called within a 24-hour period to determine the strength of Eric's commitment to Illinois. Illinois coach Bruce Weber obviously feels the pressure of possibly losing his top recruit. "I think it's unethical to keep going after a kid once he has committed," Weber told The Tribune. "When a kid calls to say he's not going to your place, you might give him one last shot: 'Are you sure?' And if they say, yes, then it's over." The reversal of verbal commitments is far from new. Former Purdue star Rick Mount first committed to Miami (Fla.). Robert Vaden played at IU the past two years after breaking a verbal commitment to Purdue. Gordon Jr. recently said he plans to stand behind his commitment, even as his father emphasizes that oral commitments aren't binding. Gordon as a Hoosier could reverse a trend in which IU has watched numerous top players go out of state. Landing home-grown talent is Sampson's most important challenge. Due to recent restriction imposed for NCAA violations while at Oklahoma, Sampson is confined to recruiting from his office, accepting calls from recruits but barred from contacting them. Because he already is under sanctions, it would behoove Sampson to make sure he doesn't obliterate the so-called gentleman's agreement. However, if Gordon is making overtures toward IU Sampson would be foolish to rule himself out.


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In 1948 Israel became a nation.
What significance did this hold?
What relevance does it hold for us today?
And how does it relate to end times?
Even though the state of Israel is small in size and population, people all over the world have heard of this nation of Israel. The population of Israel was estimated in 2014 at 8 million with 75% of Israelis, or 6 million citizens, designated as Jewish (the same number that were killed in the holocaust 70 years earlier).
The Jewish people had been exiled from their country almost 2000 years ago in 70 AD. They had been scattered all over the world as was prophesied in the Bible.
"I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins." ~ Leviticus 26:33
Why Is This Significant?
In all of human history, there have been less than 10 exiles of an entire people out of their country. It is an extremely rare phenomenon. And of those exiles only one group was exiled twice and only one exiled group returned to their nation. That group was the Jewish people to the nation of Israel.
What is even more amazing is that these events were prophesied hundreds or thousands of years prior to them occurring, by the prophets in God's Word, the Bible.
What Was Fulfilled?
In this article, we will just be looking at the second return from exile which occurred in 1948 after 1900 years in exile. The following diagram gives an overview of when, and by whom the prophecies were made, and when they were fulfilled (i.e. 1948 onwards).
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Starting with the oldest prophecy, we will look at over 20 prophecies that were fulfilled in 1948 or since regarding the Jewish people returning to the nation of Israel.
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Torahwritten ~1440-1400 BC
Disproportionately powerful
"Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand, and your enemies will fall by the sword before you." ~ Leviticus 26:8
Fulfilled: 1967
This prophecy is a promise from God to the people of Israel that obedience to God would result in their military might being multiplied and highly effective. It was not about a single or specific future event, but has already been fulfilled many times over in the Old Testament when Israel overcame much greater enemies against the odds.
More recently this was fulfilled again in June 1967 with the Six Day War. In the six days between June 5 and 10 Israel had a decisive victory over the surrounding Arab nations (Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon with support from Algeria, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, PLO, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Tunisia). Casualties were 20:1 ("five of you will chase a hundred"), captives 365:1 ("and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand") and aircraft losses 10:1.
Back from distant land, Become prosperous
"Then the LORD your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where he scattered you. Even if you have been banished to the most distant land under the heavens, from there the LORD your God will gather you and bring you back. He will bring you to the land that belonged to your ancestors, and you will take possession of it. He will make you more prosperous and numerous than your ancestors." ~ Deuteronomy 30:3-5
Fulfilled: 1948 onwards
This prophecy has been fulfilled in multiple senses. One is that the Jews were scattered across the nations even to the most distant land. Secondly from the late 1800s many Jews returned to Israel from distant lands such as China, the United States, Russia and South Africa. Thirdly, since Israel declared independence in 1948 it is now among some of the most prosperous countries in the world.
According to the IMF (International Monetary Fund) and the World Bank, in 2014 Israel was in the top 25 countries of GDP per capita in the world. If we look at the GDP per capita (IMF) of Israel compared to its closest neighbours the difference is striking.
There is no doubt that Israel is very prosperous in comparison to its neighbours regardless of its short existence. God did promise this would occur.
Amoswritten ~750 BC
Ruins rebuilt
"In that day I will restore David's fallen shelter (tent) - I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins - and will rebuild it as it used to be…"
"The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when the reaper will be overtaken by the ploughman and the planter by the one treading grapes. New wine will drip from the mountains and flow from all the hills… ~ Amos 9:11, 13
Fulfilled: 1948 onward
King David ruled Israel between ~1010 BC and ~970 BC. And Israel (referred to here as David's tent) was destroyed by the Babylonians, Assyrians and the Romans. And the land of Israel has lay in ruins for much of the last 2000 years. But over the past 100 years Jews have returned to Israel and have been rebuilding many of Israel's ancient cities.
Secondly, Amos also states that there would be continuous planting and harvesting. Since the Jews have returned to Israel they have turned what used to be a barren land into productive farmland. The Jews have invented and been using advanced farming and irrigation techniques for many decades now.
Thirdly, Amos says wine will come from the mountains and the hills. Of the 10 largest Israeli wineries a number of them are on Mount Carmel and Golan Heights (mountains/hills referred to by Amos). God knows every detail before it happens, and he keeps his word.
Regain control, ruins rebuilt, fruit and wine, never again uprooted
…and I will bring my people Israel back from exile. "They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given them," says the LORD your God. ~ Amos 9:14-15
Fulfilled: 1948
Amos lived about 2750 years ago, in a time when the people of Israel were being pushed out of their homeland through a series of foreign invasions. Despite much time in exile, God has kept his word and many Jews have been brought back to Israel.
Secondly, as already discussed earlier the Jews have been rebuilding the ancient cities in their homeland, again fulfilling this promise.
Thirdly, in 2012, the Israeli wine industry produced an average of 36 million bottles of wine annually. Today, there are over 300 wineries in Israel. Israel is now also a fruit producing nation.
Fourthly, Amos said that Israel would be in their own land, "never again" to be uprooted. Many attempts have been made at uprooting Israel again. In 1948 when Israel declared independence a war was triggered by the surrounding countries which objected to the Jewish state. The surrounding countries invaded saying "This will be a war of extermination…" But despite its tiny size (especially at the time), Israel prevailed. Again in 1967 and 1973 further wars resulted in the invading nations being defeated, and Israel was not uprooted. The Lord God is faithful.
Isaiahwritten ~740-681 BC
Worldwide return of Jews
He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; he will assemble the scattered people of Judah from the four quarters of the earth. ~ Isaiah 11:12
Fulfilled: 1900s
As mentioned earlier in Deuteronomy, Jews have been gathering back to Israel from the four corners of the earth over the last 100 years.
Fill the world with fruit
In days to come Jacob will take root, Israel will bud and blossom and fill all the world with fruit. ~ Isaiah 27:6
Fulfilled: 1948 onwards
The term "fruit" here could refer to good outcomes or results or to food. But in the case of Israel both are true. Israel is very technologically advanced and many of their advancements have benefitted the world around.
In regards to fruit (food) Israel is one of the world's leading fresh citrus producers and exporters, including oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and the pomelit, a hybrid fruit developed in Israel. Israel grows more than 40 types of fruit and developed over 12 new fruit and vegetables. Israel exports more than $2 billion worth of produce every year.
Overall Israel grows 95% of its own food, in a land that was largely desert. This really is a testament to God's goodness.
Prevail over enemies
Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, you worm Jacob, little Israel, do not fear, for I myself will help you," declares the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. ~ Isaiah 41:12-14
Fulfilled: 1948, 1967, ongoing
The first part of this prophecy has not been fulfilled completely yet. A day will come when Israel has no enemies, or at least no enemies can be found. Obviously this is not true just yet. Christian scholars believe that a time will come when all of Israel's enemies will be destroyed (as per other passages in the Bible).
In 1948, 1967 and more recently in 2014 other nations or groups have waged war against Israel. Each time Israel has prevailed excessively making the attackers colloquially "nothing at all".
Also, the Lord has said that he will help Israel. In July 2014, the Gaza Strip Hamas complain (referring to the Jews) "Their God changes the paths of our rockets in mid-air". In August 2014, an Israeli Iron Dome operator claims that he witnessed "the hand of God" diverting an incoming Hamas rocket into the sea.
Trees grow again
I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys. I will turn the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into springs. I will put in the desert the cedar and the acacia, the myrtle and the olive. I will set junipers in the wasteland, the fir and the cypress together, so that people may see and know, may consider and understand, that the hand of the LORD has done this, that the Holy One of Israel has created it. ~ Isaiah 41:18-20
Fulfilled: 1948 onward
Lack of accessible water, including rain, was one of the predominant reasons that the land of Israel had been like a desert, desolate and unproductive land, for most of the last 2000 years. But during the 20th century, with many Jews returning to their former homeland, they have built a networks of irrigation systems across the country returning life to the land.
Isaiah says "rivers flow from barren heights". The following video footage shows Negev's Zin River forming.
And "springs within the valleys", "desert into pools of water", and "parched ground into springs"
And trees in the desert. More than 200 million trees have been planted in Israel over the last century.
Why? Why did God do this? "So that the people may see and know, may consider and understand, that the hand of the Lord has done this"
Worldwide return of Jews
Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west. I will say to the north, 'Give them up!' and to the south, 'Do not hold them back.' Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth ~ Isaiah 43:5-6
Fulfilled: 1900s
I have always found it interesting that the directions north, south, east, west all really seem to be referred to as relative to Israel. To the west is Europe and the US, to the east is Middle East and Asia, to the north we have Russia, and to the south is Africa. This is certainly how the God sees it and describes the directions in his promises.
In 70AD the Romans destroyed the city of Jerusalem. They killed and exiled hundreds of thousands of Jews. Since this time, the Jews have been scattered all across the globe for around 2 millennia. But over the last 100 years, millions of Jews have returned to their homeland Israel from every direction.
EAST: Many Jews living in the Middle East returned to Israel in the early 1900s. Also many from China.
WEST: Around the time of the World War II and Israel becoming an independent nation, hundreds of thousands of Jews in Europe and the US started moving back to Israel.
NORTH: The Lord says to the north "Give them up!" implying they would not be free to leave. This is what occurred in Russia (formerly the Soviet Union) when it initially refused to allow its Jewish people to move to Israel. However, after years of pressure, in the 1980s Russia relented. And since then hundreds of thousands of Russian Jews have migrated to Israel.
SOUTH: Like the north, the Lord says to the south "Do not hold them back" again implying that the south would attempt this. Ethiopia, which is south of Israel, refused to allow its Jews to return to Israel. But, in 1985, a deal was made between Israel and the Ethiopian government. And on the weekend of 25 May 1991 Operation Solomon took place airlifting 14,325 Ethiopian Jews non-stop to Israel.
Note that every word and comma in the Bible matters. God is specific in his promises.
Deserts to Eden, watered/green & singing
The LORD will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing. ~ Isaiah 51:3
Fulfilled: Occurring now
The prophet Isaiah states that the Lord will transform the deserts and wastelands of Israel into a paradise, like the Garden of Eden. During the 1900s the Jews began irrigating and cultivating the land. Over 200 million trees have been planted. Vineyards, orchards and crops abound. Israel produces 95% of its own food.
Whilst 60% of land in Israel has been desert and droughts were frequent, the innovation and technology of the Jewish people has overcome these obstacles to bring Israel closer to being like Eden. Drip irrigation and more recently desalination technology now mean Israel is no longer short of water.
Joy, gladness, thanksgiving and singing can be found in Israel.
Reborn in one day, prior to labour pains
Before she goes into labour, she gives birth; before the pains come upon her, she delivers a son. Who has ever heard of such things? Who has ever seen things like this? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Yet no sooner is Zion in labour than she gives birth to her children. ~ Isaiah 66:7-8
Fulfilled: 14 May 1948
Firstly, in this prophecy Isaiah foreshadowed Israel being re-born. The prophet describes the birth of the nation Israel as a woman giving birth, but before going to labour and before the birth pains come. This implies the birth pains (or labour) came after the birth.
And this is exactly what happened. The very next day, on 15 May 1948, surrounding countries (Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq) invaded Israel starting a 10 month war known as the First Arab-Israeli War or The War of Independence. Israel prevailed. Later the famous 6 day war of 1967, the 1973 war and more recently the 2014 war.
It is important to note that Israel's declaration of independence was not the result of a war but rather the cause of one.
In Matthew 24:8 Jesus speaks of "…the beginning of birth pains" when referring to wars and rumours of wars, nation rising against nation, famines and earthquakes. Could Jesus have been referring to Israel's birth, with the birth pains coming afterward? In this light, it is interesting to view the frequency of earthquakes over the last 100 years, to see a sharp increase since 1948.
Secondly, Isaiah speaks of a country being born in a day. Again, this is precisely what occurred on 14 May 1948 when Jews, for the first time in 2900 years, declared independence for Israel as a united sovereign nation.
Only hours before declaring independence, a UN mandate expired, ending British control of the land. On the same day, the US recognised Israel as a nation. So in a single day Israel became a nation fulfilling what God had promised.
Jeremiahwritten ~626-586 BC
The second return to Israel will be greater than the first.
However, the days are coming," declares the LORD, "when it will no longer be said, 'As surely as the LORD lives, who brought the Israelites up out of Egypt,' but it will be said, 'As surely as the LORD lives, who brought the Israelites up out of the land of the north and out of all the countries where he had banished them.' For I will restore them to the land I gave their ancestors. ~ Jeremiah 16:14-15
Fulfilled: 1948
This prophecy indicates that the first entry to Israel was great and talked about. When Moses led the people in the exodus from Egypt and what the Lord did to make that happen was great, and we all know this story. But the second return to Israel would be even greater. It is more impressive what the Lord has done in 1948 bringing a nation together that had been scattered across the entire earth for to the farthest regions for 2000 years or more. Who has ever heard of such a thing? This is the only instance in human history where this has occurred. Only God could do this.
God will gather them from distant coastlands
Hear the word of the LORD, you nations; proclaim it in distant coastlands: 'He who scattered Israel will gather them and will watch over his flock like a shepherd.' ~ Jeremiah 31:10
Fulfilled: 1948, 1967, etc
The prophet Jeremiah said that one day the Lord would gather the Jewish people together and that He would watch over them like a shepherd. A shepherd is one who protects his flock from the dangers such as wolves that might attack the flock. And we have seen earlier that Israel has been protected since 1948 against all odds. Only hours after becoming a nation they were invaded. In 1967 many surrounding nations, much bigger than Israel itself, setup to attack Israel. But time and time again Israel is protected. This is not by chance, but by the hand of the Lord.
Ezekielwritten ~593-571 BC
When Israel Re-established.
Then take an iron pan, place it as an iron wall between you and the city and turn your face toward it. It will be under siege, and you shall besiege it. This will be a sign to the people of Israel. "Then lie on your left side and put the sin of the people of Israel upon yourself. You are to bear their sin for the number of days you lie on your side. I have assigned you the same number of days as the years of their sin. So for 390 days you will bear the sin of the people of Israel. "After you have finished this, lie down again, this time on your right side, and bear the sin of the people of Judah. I have assigned you 40 days, a day for each year. ~ Ezekiel 4:3-6
Fulfilled: 1948
The prophet Ezekiel lays out exactly when Israel will become a nation in this prophecy, on 14 May 1948. There is too much detail to explain in full here, but the following is a simplified version of it.
In bible prophecy 1 day usually means 1 year, and in this case the prophecy itself confirms this. So 390 days + 40 days = 430 years. Takeaway the 70 years of captivity in Babylon leaves 360 years. Then because of disobedience this punishment was multiplied by 7 (see Leviticus 26:18) giving 2520 years. And remembering that God's calendar has 360 days in a year, different to the Gregorian calendar we use. So 2530 x 360 days = 907,200 days, which in our current calendar is 2483 years, 9 months and 21 days (taking into account the Gregorian Reform).
There are two start dates (which you can look up in the article below), 23 July, 537 BC and 16 August, 518 BC.
|(606 BC siege + 70 years)
|(no year 0)
|(14 May 1948)
|(587-518 BC siege, desolation of Jerusalem )
|(no year 0)
|(7 June 1967)
On 14 May 1948, Israel was declared a nation. On 7 June 1967, as a result of the Six Day War, Jerusalem was restored to the nation of Israel.
You can read the full detail here http://www.khouse.org/articles/2000/276/ (by Chuck Missler).
Egypt never again rule over nations
It will be the lowliest of kingdoms and will never again exalt itself above the other nations. I will make it so weak that it will never again rule over the nations. ~ Ezekiel 29:15
Fulfilled: 1948, 1967, 1973
Ezekiel 29 tells of God's judgment on Pharaoh and Egypt. In verse 15 God says Egypt will never again rule over the nations (as it did in the past). So when Egypt, amongst other nations, attempted to invade and take over Israel in 1948, 1967 and 1973 they did not succeed. God keeps his word, and so we know Egypt will "never" succeed at exalting itself above other nations.
Gathered back to own land
I will bring them out from the nations and gather them from the countries, and I will bring them into their own land. I will pasture them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines and in all the settlements in the land. ~ Ezekiel 34:13
Fulfilled: since 14 May 1948
The prophet says here that God will bring back the people of Israel to "their own land". Since Israel was re-established as their own land on 14 May 1948, the Jewish people have been gathering back from the countries of the word back to Israel. Many Jews came back prior to the declaration of independence in 1948, but millions have returned to their ancient homeland since it truly became "their own land" again.
Prosperity in modern Israel
I will increase the number of people and animals living on you, and they will be fruitful and become numerous. I will settle people on you as in the past and will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD. ~ Ezekiel 36:11
Fulfilled: 1948
Israel used to be prosperous in King David and Kind Solomon's day about 3000 years ago. But at the time of this prophecy about 2600 years ago, Ezekiel lived when the northern kingdom of Israel had been decimated by the Assyrians and the southern kingdom of Judah was being destroyed by the Babylonians. In the centuries following these invasions the Jews rebuilt Jerusalem only for it to be destroyed again in 70 AD by the Romans.
But with Israel being a nation once again, the number of Jewish people and animals living in the land has increased. As in the day of King David, Israel is once again an independent nation and is prospering well beyond its natural means.
It is important to note that, in this prophecy as with many others regarding the rebirth of the nation of Israel, God says "Then you will know that I am the Lord." God wants the Jewish people to return to Him and know that He is the Lord.
Brought back to life
So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet - a vast army. Then he said to me: "Son of man, these bones are the people of Israel. They say, 'Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off.' Therefore prophesy and say to them: 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: My people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel. Then you, my people, will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the LORD have spoken, and I have done it, declares the LORD.'" ~ Ezekiel 37:10-14
Fulfilled: 1948 (+ future)
Prior to 1948, for almost 1900 years it has seemed that Israel was dead or cut off. And during the Holocaust it seemed the Jewish people were close to being wiped out. But Ezekiel speaks of the dry bones (i.e. Israel) coming back to life and settle them in their own load. This began in 1948 when Israel was once again their own land and the Jews have been resettling there since.
Another way to consider this prophecy is when Jesus returns he will raise the dead and bring them back to life. And they will live again in the land. But I tend to believe the last verse of "Then you will know…have done it" indicates this fulfillment is prior to His return and hence since 1948.
One nation, Gathered from around the world, Undivided
…and say to them, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I will take the Israelites out of the nations where they have gone. I will gather them from all around and bring them back into their own land. I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel. There will be one king over all of them and they will never again be two nations or be divided into two kingdoms. ~ Ezekiel 37:21-22
Fulfilled: 1948 onward
At the time of Ezekiel, about 2600 years ago, Israel was divided into two kingdoms, the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah).
But in 1948 Israel became united as one nation – Israel. And the promise here says they will "never again" be two nations or divided into two kingdoms.
Minor Prophetswritten ~750-518 BC
Temple Mount, Worlds most important religious site.
Prophesied: 750-686 BC
In the last days the mountain of the LORD's temple will be established as the highest/chief of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and peoples will stream to it. ~ Micah 4:1
Fulfilled: Today/Future
The prophet Micah says that the Temple Mount will become the most important of mountains, the focal point of the world. This place has been fought over for millennia due to its high significance to many. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all see the Temple Mount as a holy place. You only need to look at the news and see this is probably the most consistently talked about hill/mountain in the world.
People from all over the world travel to the Temple Mount and acknowledge its significance in history, the present, and future.
Jews live in Jerusalem (1967)
Prophesied: 520-518 BC
This is what the LORD Almighty says: "I will save my people from the countries of the east and the west. I will bring them back to live in Jerusalem; they will be my people, and I will be faithful and righteous to them as their God." ~ Zechariah 8:7-8
Fulfilled: 1967 onward
This prophecy states that God will bring the Jews back to Jerusalem. But at the time of this prophecy the Jews had returned from Babylonian exile (538 BC) and were already living in Jerusalem. So it is more likely that this prophecy refers to future events when the Jews will again live in Jerusalem.
In 1967, as a result of the Six Day War, Israel reclaimed Jerusalem as part of their nation. Nowadays, over 500,000 Jews live in Jerusalem.
Second Temple rebuilt
Prophesied: 520-518BC
This is what the LORD Almighty says: "Now hear these words, 'Let your hands be strong so that the temple may be built.'" ~ Zechariah 8:9a
Fulfilled: 516 BC
At the time of this prophecy the foundation of the second temple had already been laid (535 BC) and building had commenced, but the temple was still incomplete. Then in 516 BC, shortly after this prophecy, the second temple was completed and consecrated. So it appears this word from Zechariah was God encouraging the Jewish people to finish what they had started.
The second temple was destroyed in 70 AD by the Romans, and the Temple Mount has been without a temple for about 1945 years. Will it be rebuilt?
New Testamentwritten ~750-518 BC
Last generation
Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it/he is near, right at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. ~ Matthew 24:32-34 & Luke 21:29-32
Fulfilled: 70 AD, 1948 onward and future
Matthew 24 is Jesus response to two questions from the disciples:
- When will the temple be destroyed?
- What are the signs of your return and the last days?
Jesus goes on to answer both questions in an interleaved manner. Sometimes he is answering the first question (which occurred in 70 AD), sometimes the second (which appears to be today), and sometimes he is answering both at the same time. We are looking at the latter here.
In the Bible the fig tree refers to the wellbeing of Israel. So when Jesus says "As soon as it's (i.e. the fig tree) twigs get tender and its leaves come out" he is referring to the resurgence of Israel, which we have seen began in 1948. He goes on to say "you know that summer is near" and then compares this to "when you see all these things, you know that it (or he) is near, right at the door". He has compared summer to His return and/or the end of the age. So when you see Israel bloom/reappear you know that the end of the age and His return are near.
Jesus goes onto say something with great confidence, "this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened." This verse has caused a lot of disagreement as to what it actually means. So I say the following as my own conjecture… I believe it means two things…
- That some of the people that were alive when Jesus spoke this would also see the second temple destroyed (in 70 AD). This is already fulfilled.
- That some of the people that were alive at the time when Israel became a nation, in 1948, would still be alive when Jesus returns. This has yet to be fulfilled.
Man of lawlessness, setup in temple
Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day (Jesus' return/rapture) will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God's temple, proclaiming himself to be God. ~ Thessalonians 2:3-4
Fulfilled: Future
So much could be said about these verses, and they can cause people to become unsettled. And if this is the case for you, please read verses 1 & 2 which says "not to become easily unsettled or alarmed". But I only want to focus on a small part of this verse "God's temple" which implies another temple will exist in the future.
Since 70 AD there has been no temple, as it was destroyed by the Romans. Even since Israel was reborn in 1948 it has not rebuilt the temple. However, the Jewish people have been preparing for over two decades to build the third temple on the Temple Mount. They have drawn up the blueprints, they have been practising the ceremonies, and they are breeding the red heifer without blemish, and the Israeli government has said it should happen. Time will tell.
When you look at what has happened with Israel becoming a nation in 1948 and regaining Jerusalem in 1967, it is easy to see that it fulfills many prophecies from 1000's of years prior, all spoken by God through His faithful prophets. It is not by chance that these things have happened. Not one other nation in all of human history has been exiled and returned to their nation, especially 2000 years later. Sometimes skeptics think prophecies are so vague they could fit any situation, but it is clear that no other nation comes even close to the prophecies made and fulfilled by Israel. It can only be by God's word and His hand.
Writing this article I was overwhelmed with what amazing precision and detail God speaks His Word and carries it out. Every sentence, word and comma in His Word matter. I found it such a blessing to see God's Word fulfilled over and over again. May you also be blessed.
Many scholars believe that when Israel became a nation in 1948 that this started the countdown to Jesus' return. That his return is near, even right at the door (Matthew 24). Many prophecies were fulfilled in 1948 and since and we have shown a portion of them in this article, and few remain. Time before the Lord's return must be drawing very close.
We see the significance of what it means for us today, that we are in the last days and that the triumphant return of the Lord Jesus is near. Something that struck me when investigating all these prophecies was that many of them had a reason attached to the prophecy, as to why was the prophecy made. And this is the reason "Then you will know that I am the Lord". Do you know?
May this be a blessing to all that have read, and may you "know" that He is the Lord, and He keeps His Word.


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I also use Load Shedding Notifier and it has been 100% accurate since I started using it. You just need to ensure you load the correct area/group for your needs. I also get a message as soon as loadshedding is announced and a reminder about 15 minutes before my power goes down. You can load several areas/groups and it seems to work very well for Pretoria - I can't comment on how well it works in other cities though. If you can't find your specific area (not experienced this yet) you can just load any other area that falls in the same group as you - groups/suburb combinations are listed on the Tshwane website. As mentioned, it only rums on Android though - not on iOS. And set it to show ALL stages under settings - otherwise it is confusing to some people that don't totally understand how the phases work.
I do also have the other app mentioned on my phone (which does work on iOS) but yesterday, for example, it had several Tshwane times wring - although they did do an update through the course of the day. I prefer the interface on the first one mentioned though.
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Jhb Citypower website link working again, stage 3 continues...
My Area is Lombardy East (east side) 1B
i use this very good app and updated frequently
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neither is any good ---- not available on MS store
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LoadShedding Notifier is not available in IOS (as far as I know) . I'm using this app , Quite decent and accurate, although missing a few suburbs in Pta that I know of. Haven't been off once, although scheduled for Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Maybe a minister moved in close by recently ....
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Yes been like that since Friday. Occasionally, the link via the Eskom website works. Presumably, that is to keep Eskom happy. But if you access City power direct it always fails as per the errors you show. Tried a whole string of browsers as well.
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It really does not seem all that serious. Look like someone is playing games.
Crossed my mind as well Jan, but I think there's just wide incompetence.
Another example - just found that City Power's website is now down...
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I see that the issue of realtime and turn based is address, one thing that I would like to see a good bit, (and as I'm replaying the X-coms, is rather close to my heart) is the ability to move several troops at once, as in X-com three. I'm currently attacking T'leth, and made the mistake of taking along 19 troops and a tank. It's taking me forever to get around.
Movement. By Individuals Or Squads?
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As a Birmingham criminal defense lawyer, I find interesting the ingenuity of some people to invent new ways of doing things. From a criminal perspective, drug manufacturing is one of the more scientific pursuits. Not long ago, an Associated Press report disclosed that illegal drug manufacturers were using a new mix of ingredients to produce methamphetamine. But apparently this is nothing new to Alabama's illicit drug industry.
While it may take a while for state and federal legislation to catch up with the new recipes that clandestine meth labs use to make their product, I'm certain that law enforcement agencies will still be arresting individuals for alleged drug manufacture and sale. The trouble for police and federal drug agents is the less conspicuous nature of this new approach.
According to news reports, most every meth lab in Alabama is using the new approach. "That's all we're seeing now as far as labs go," said Albertville police Chief Benny Womack. "It's much easier and quicker and doesn't get as much attention. Somehow or another, these guys are better chemists than the ones who have degrees."
Apparently, the new formula, or process, is called "shake and bake." It uses a more simple recipe that requires just a two-liter soda bottle, cold pills and chemicals. The maker only has to mix the components by shaking the bottle. The resulting meth powder is reportedly highly addictive.
Reports for the AP reviewed lab seizures in 14 states, including Alabama, and found that the new method is spreading across the country and is contributing to a spike in the number of meth cases after years of declining arrests.
Because the volatile mixture requires fewer pills of common decongestants ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, it allows makers to skirt the law restricting over-the-counter sales of these medications. According to authorities, many meth userstraveling from pharmacy to pharmacy, buying small quantities of pills to avoid attention.
The drug legislation and last year's formation of the Safe Streets Task Force for Northeastern Alabama have combined to reduce the number of meth labs in the region, authorities said. The Birmingham Division of the FBI works directly with the Safe Streets Task Force, which includes 22 federal, state and local partners in Marshall, Etowah, DeKalb and St. Clair counties.
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Friday, 18 January 2013
Betrousse Christmas Beauty Box
The Betrousse Christmas Box* only turned up a few days ago on my doorstep so do excuse the late review. However the box is still available to purchased on the Betrousse website so felt it was still appropriate to talk about it.
Forte Phrama UK Turbo Slim Chrono Activ £29.95 (28 tablets)
These are slimming tablets. I have a strong opinion on these kind of tablets and I don't think it was appropriate to put them in a beauty box. Loosing weight is about good diet and exercise and dieting pills aren't healthy for your body. I don't think its good that Betrousse are promoting these by putting them in the Christmas box.
Laboratoire LDA-Soins Experts Hydra Cream Expert £34
This cream claims to fight against dehydrated skin and wrinkles. Recently I've found some fine lines under my eyes *EEK!* and talked about it on twitter. I found that lots of ladies said there is no problem using wrinkle creams young, if they work they'll help you out when you are older. I might actually try this rather than passing it on to my mum or nan. It claims to fight dehydrated skin as well and I have dry skin so I guess it can't do me any harm to give it a go.
Charme D'Orient Relaxing Body Massage Cream £16
Everyone loves to pamper themselves so I'm definitely looking forward to trying this out on my body. However the card that Betrousse provide says to use this on your face, neck and body. But the product says to not apply on your face. I'm slightly confused by this and I think I'll listen to the product and avoid my face when trying this out.
Skinetica Anti-Blemish £9.99
I've heard lots of good things about this and I'm always up for trying something that claims to soothe, calm and clear my skin. I can't weight to try this out and see if it helps my skin, I'll definitely report back to you about this product.
Saffron London Cracking Nail Polish 75p
Again? Really? This was featured in the last box and I said it then and I'll say it again, I hate crackle nail polish. I think this was a rubbish product to put it the last box and putting it in again just makes it even worse. I'll be passing this onto a friend or relative.
Tattyoo Betrousse Tattoo £5
I thought this was a box for women? I feel like I'm in junior school again?! I really think this was a pointless product to put in and a waste. I won't use them and I don't know anyone who will?
Montagne Jeunesse Dead Sea Mud Spa £1.49
MJ masks are basically the only face masks I use. I really love them and I'll definitely be using this one. I've tried this particular mask before and really liked it. Its a sheet mask as well which makes you look strange but I like them. I'm happy to see this feature in the box.
Overall this was not a good box for me. I think the only products I'm actually happy to see is the Skinetica and the face mask. Other than that some products I really don't like seeing in the box and the rest I have neutral feelings towards.
What do you think?
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I started using eye creams at about 15, so your age, and I think it's such a good idea starting young :) It's meant to prevent you getting wrinkles at a younger age! Great post :) xxReplyDelete
I really don't understand why they put diet pills in a beauty box....ReplyDelete
At your age the lines under your eyes are most likely due to dehydration. Just start using a basic eye cream and that should help.
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Wow I can't believe there were slimming pills in there... Crazy! xxReplyDelete
I think I'd have been very disappointed with this one too, especially the slimming pills and fake tattoos :/ xxReplyDelete
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One of greatest attractions in Yosemite National Park is Yosemite Falls.
But drought conditions may dry up the waterfall this year much earlier than usual.
Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in North America. Right now it's in its full glory as water falls thousands of feet to the valley floor. So too with Bridalveil Falls in the valley and hundreds of smaller waterfalls.
Ranger Scott Gediman says almost all are fed by water from melting snowpack. This year they will likely go dry early.
"This is our third consecutive dry year, an incredible dry year. It's not quite a record, there's only about 30 percent of the normal snow that there would be on a "normal year," says Gediman
As a result, Gediman expects Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls will go dry by mid-June if not earlier.
"If you want to see the waterfalls now is the time to do it," says Gediman.


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FMV has ordered service life extension of the Arthur artillery location system and a multifunctional radar system (MFRR) from Saab. The order of MFRR creates the prerequisites for carrying out an operational evaluation aimed at providing the best possible starting point for future sales of the capability.
To quickly detect and warn of incoming threats, such as projectiles from tube and rocket artillery, is an important ability for the Swedish defense. The existing Arthur 2091 artillery location system was delivered in the 90s and plays an important role in the Swedish War Organization. The measures FMV takes in connection with this project will cover both the radar and the carrier.
"The measures we are now going to take on the Arthur system aim at meeting the needs of the war unions until the entire system is to be marketed," says Jonas Waltari, Head of the Indirect Fire Division at FMV.
The Artillery Location System Arthur was delivered in the 90s. The modernization that FMV does in connection with this project includes both the radar and the carrier.
By also acquiring a multifunctional system, FMV creates the conditions for the Armed Forces to be able to carry out operational radar ability evaluations. In turn, it will provide a well-developed demand profile for the turnover of the entire ability. In addition to technology, the operational evaluation will also aim at testing organization and methodology associated with multifunctional capabilities.
"The technology and ability represented in this system are not necessarily exactly the one we will translate the whole ability with. We see the MFRR system as a way to get the best possible starting point, "says Jonas Waltari.
A multifunction radar gives the user the opportunity to operate in one and the same system, air monitoring, warning and artillery location.


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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that 206 million eggs distributed by a company in North Carolina were recalled due to the possibility of salmonella contamination. If you purchased eggs at one of the stores listed below, or recently ate eggs at a Waffle House restaurant, check the list below for specific details about this recall as well as information about symptoms of salmonella poisoning.
According to the FDA, there are currently 22 illnesses linked to eggs distributed by Rose Acre Farms in Seymour, Indiana, a company that produces 2.3 million eggs per day.
After an inspection by the FDA, Rose Acre Farms voluntarily recalled more than 206 million eggs due to possibility that they were contaminated with salmonella braenderup, an organism that could cause a range of health issues, including "serious and sometimes fatal infections" in children, the elderly, and people who have "weakened immune systems."
"The voluntary recall was a result of some illnesses reported on the U.S. East Coast," which led to extensive interviews and eventually a thorough FDA inspection of the Hyde County farm," the FDA stated in a press release. "The facility includes 3 million laying hens with a USDA inspector on-site daily."
CBS News reports that the recalled eggs were distributed to retail stores and restaurants in nine states, including Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The eggs were distributed to Food Lion grocery stores and Walmart stores in the states listed above. The FDA also reports that some Waffle House restaurants purchased the potentially contaminated eggs.
Eggs that are part of this recall were sold in one-dozen containers and have Julian date between 011 and 102 printed on the carton. They were packaged with the following brand names: Country Daybreak, Coburn Farms, Crystal Farms, Great Value, Sunshine Farms, and Glenview.
The FDA recommends that consumers return the potentially contaminated eggs to the place of purchase for a full refund.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many people develop symptoms between 12 and 72 hours after they are infected with salmonella. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Most people recover from the illness last from four to seven days, but it may cause more serious health issues for children, elderly, or those who have weakened immune systems.


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Mandalay Bay Active Shooter in Las Vegas: VIDEO &*PHOTOS
I'm in Nevada now..
Was this an Islamic terrorist shooting or another All-American, good 'ole boy, Second Ammendment type of shooting like Sandy Hook, etc.? It's looking like the latter, this time.
Ask what's his name in Vegas. He put quite a few 'oles in various things.
George Soros and the Rothchilds.(Sounds like an a capella act)
It's his Constitutional right to do so, n'est-ce pas?
So, just an isolated lone wolf. Nothing to see here, no comment or action needed on policy.
Boys will be boys. Well, white boys anyhow. Just havin' some fun.
Least it was nothing dangerous, like a 12-year-old black kid with a toy gun or a Muslim woman with a golf club.
He was a local 64 year old called Stephen Paddock. Could be Black.
He was a local 64 year old called Stephen Paddock. Could be Black. What probably happened is that he yelled "TURN IT DOWN!" out the window for an hour, finally got fed up and reached for the "remote". Either that or he's a local Pastor.
Either way, it will be interesting watching Trump trying to connect it to the Mexicans in a Tweet, later today.


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New York has announced another move in its authoritarian campaign against obesity.
Thomas Farley and Richard Daines, the health commissioners for New York City and New York State respectively, have an op-ed in today's New York Times entitled "No food stamps for sodas". They announce:
New York City and State are asking the United States Department of Agriculture, which administers the food stamp program, to authorize a demonstration project in New York City. The city would bar the use of food stamps to buy beverages that contain more sugar than substance - that is, beverages with low nutritional vlaue that contain more than 10 calories per eight-ounce serving.
This is horrible. It's all in the name of fighting obesity, but it is an obvious attack on poorer people. It just takes away people's dignity to say they don't have the freedom to purchase the same food as others. It has such a Victorian air about it. And of course those arch-conservative elitists, the greens, are all in favor of it (here's a particularly vile green argument).
I'm not convinced there is a "wave of obesity", given that definitions of obesity have changed over time so that people who were once considered slightly over-weight are now categorized as obese. But for the sake of argument, let's say there is an obesity problem. Even so, the state has no role is telling us what to eat. These attacks always end up targeting the working class. As in the case of NYC and soda, the message is that it the rich have the freedom to be obese, but we're going to be in the face of the ordinary folks with our constant campaigns and advertisements.
All people have a right to be as fat as they want. Denial of personal autonomy is a much bigger problem than extra pounds.


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* Cotton buoyed by soybean, wheat recovery
* Stocks below 10,000 bales for 1st time in over a year
NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Cotton prices rose for a third day on Wednesday in range bound trade as early seasonal selling waned and speculative buying emerged driven by a recovery in grains prices.
New York cotton for December delivery
settled up 0.43 percent at 72.16 cents per lb on ICE Futures U.S.
Trading followed a similar pattern of recent days, with producer hedging ahead of the harvest hurting prices early in the session. That pressure eased by midday as grain markets made a tentative rebound.
"It tried to dip and come back. Today it got some help from the grain markets," said Andy Ryan, risk management consultant at INTL FCStone.
Soybeans and wheat prices jumped on technical buying. Soybeans recovered from recent pressure caused by forecasts of higher-than-expected yields.
Certified cotton stocks fell by 1,672 to 9,070 480-lb bales, their lowest level in more than a year, although traders expect exchange inventory to start climbing again by early November as the new crop starts to hit the market.
Open interest dropped slightly - down 230 lots to 189,437 - as speculators covered some of their bearish positions, although the pace of covering was limited given the market's weak fundamentals, traders said.
Fibers have started the quarter on a positive note in stark contrast to the broader commodities market. The Thomson Reuters-Jefferies CRB index
, a global benchmark for commodities, fell 1.57 percent on Wednesday led by tumbling oil prices amid fresh concerns about a recession in Europe.
(Reporting by Josephine Mason; Editing by Bob Burgdorfer)
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The Shahanshah is a melee weapon for the Sniper. It is a scimitar with a leather hilt that is reinforced by dull golden bindings.
This weapons functions to reward players at the cost of risk. When the player's health is equal to or above 50% of the maximum, the Shahanshah will deal 25% less damage than the Kukri. However, should the player have less than 50% of their max health, the weapon will deal 25% more damage.
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