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Archive for July, 2019
If you adore the stories about Ancient Egypt and like films like The Mummy, the Book of Ra online slot is sure to bring you joy as well. It's probably the best online slot in the category of Ancient Egypt. The smooth performance and excellent graphics will bring you wonderful gambling experience. Today, we'll find out more about the slot's peculiarities.
Things you need to know beforehand
First of all, it's a slot with 5 reels and 10 paylines. This means your total bet cannot be more than on 10 lines. Just define how much you are willing to bet on the line and multiply by the number of lines you like.
Moreover, the game is very appealing and interesting due to themed objects and artifacts like blue scarabs, sarcophagus, etc. Audio and visual effects make it beautiful and exciting for gamblers with all kinds of experience.
In addition, the free Book of Ra allows you playing for the sake of the game. If you are short on money or simply don't feel comfortable betting online, you can greatly benefit from the free version. However, you should mind that you won't be able to win real cash either.
The slot also has another mini-game inside. It's called Double. The rules are very simple. You see a line of cards and a deck next to it. Your task is to guess the color of the upcoming card (red or black). If your guess is correct, you double what you've got. Otherwise, you lose it. You can stop anytime, too.


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The Friends of Geddington Church invite you to join this event – a fun afternoon for all the family! Gather in Geddington Church at 1.30pm, buy your clue sheet (£2) and order your tea (£5 adults, £2.50 kids), then jump in your car and begin your hunt around the locality! Return to church by 3.30pm with your answers, have tea and hear who's won the prize! Please pre-book your places by phoning Sylvia Pitts on 01536 745350 or email David Lomansey at email@example.com By joining in, you'll be helping raise funds towards maintaining our beautiful church building.
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Holy Week & Easter
Over the Bridge – Concert – 26th November – Geddington
Over the Bridge – Presents – "From Dowland to Disco"
A concert to be given in St Mary Magdalene Church, Geddington, Kettering NN14 1AH on Sunday 26 November at 6.30pm
A programme of a cappella singing spanning 400 years of music from John Dowland to Daft Punk, including some music with an Advent theme!
Over The Bridge is an all-male close harmony group formed in Clare College, Cambridge. All of the members of the group are past choral scholars of the internationally renowned Choir of Clare College, Cambridge.
Since the early 2000s Over the Bridge has been making a name for itself as an accomplished performer of a wide range of repertoire. Over The Bridge is perhaps best known for its many and various arrangements of popular tunes, ranging from the likes of Earth Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder to Lady Gaga and Daft Punk, all with the signature Over the Bridge twist and flair. In addition to these, the group has a keen interest in early and Renaissance repertoire, with pieces by William Byrd, Jean Richafort, and Thomas Tallis all making appearances at this concert.
The concert will encapsulate all aspects of the Over The Bridge sound, and give you an experience you won't soon forget!
Tickets £15.00 Concessions £12.50 Children £5.00
Ticket prices include a glass of wine or a soft drink and nibbles during the interval. From firstname.lastname@example.com or phone 01536 746173
Flower Festival – Geddington
Mens Breakfast – The Star Geddington – Saturday 1st July
This coming Saturday (1st Saturday of each month) we have the men's breakfast 🍳! We managed to get a new venue at "The Star" geddington, they will be opening up for us at 9am and providing a full English, coffee, tea ☕ etc for £5 a head. The Star are really supportive of the Church so if you are up for a great morning can you please let Kris or Jim know that you are attending as we need to let the chef 👨🍳 know how many breakfasts 🍳 are needed! Please PM, email, or talk to one of us asap. firstname.lastname@example.com. Lets support each other.
Prayers for Manchester – Geddington
St.Mary Magdalene Church, will be open tonight (Tuesday 23rd May) between 6pm-8pm, and offers a safe place for silent prayer and reflection following the awful incident last night in Manchester. Please come along to light a candle and pray for all those affected.
Music oft hath such a charm – Geddington
Music oft hath such a charm – A concert of readings and music
Saturday 22 April at 7:30pm
St Mary Magdalene, Geddington
Jubilee Brass, Quercus Bones and Organ
Tickets on the door: £10 including interval glass of wine or by email: firstname.lastname@example.com
We pay homage to Shakespeare with a collection of evocative readings complemented by a unique programme of music featuring famous melodies from Purcell, Wagner, Saint-Saens and Elgar in original arrangements for brass ensemble. Also included in the programme is a work by Widor for the impressive combination of organ with trumpets, trombones, horn, flugelhorn and tuba.
Walsingham Parish Pilgrimage
Please Join us for our Parish Pilgrimage to Walsingham.
Saturday 1st – Monday 3rd April 2017
This promises to be a deeply devotional experience where we will live a simple life of worship, prayer, and meditation.
Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
For further details please email:
Adult – £108.10 –Half Board Children – £64.86 – Half Board
For further info visit www.walsinghamanglican.org.uk
New Years resolution – Search, Ask, Knock
Sunday 1st January 2017 – Homily – New Years resolution – Search, Ask, Knock search-ask-knock


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With summer just around the corner, the guys here at PlanetRomeo HQ figure it's time to hit the gym and tidy up for the beach. But one question keeps cropping up and we just can't agree on the answer: to trim or not to trim?
We all know body hair can be a real turn on or a deal breaker for some guys. That's why we've made it easy for you to search for guys based on how hairy they are.
All you need to do is go to "Users", choose "Detailed User Search" and check your preference under "Body Hair"… Great news for those Romeos who are looking to meet a 'Very Hairy' hunk or a Sexy 'Smooth' stallion.
The Furry Facts
So now that you've got your search filter set up, what will you find? We had a quick look into our database to bring you the hairy facts (see chart below).
Smooth Twinks…
Since only 27% of you have no body hair or shaves, it looks like our Romeos are mostly hairy and proud! Looking at the data a bit more closely, we see that younger guys prefer to shave (13%), with slightly fewer shavers (12%), in the 20-39 age range. After that, we see a decrease in the number of shavers by around 1 percent for every additional 10 years.
…And Hairy Daddies
Of course, it's a fact that men grow more body hair as they grow older, and this is reflected in our data. The number of Romeos who say they have 'Average' body hair is almost double for guys in their 40s compared to guys in their 20s.
But still, even with all this data we're still not sure we have an answer to our question. So what do you think? Is body hair for you a turn on or a turn off? Let us know the comments below!
Roy – Social Media Officer


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Tagetes Essential Oil
Tagetes minuta
Tagetes essential oil has a sweet fruity smell. It is reddish amber in colour having medium consistency.
It originated in Egypt.
Extraction Method:
It is extracted using steam distillation process.
Chemical composition:
Tagetone, limonene, valeric acid and ocimene
Therapeutic properties:
Anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, insecticide and sedative.
- Tagetes oil is used as an insect repellent.
- It is used for chest infections, coughs and catarrh, dilating the bronchi, facilitating the flow of mucus.
- It has a healing effect on wounds, cuts, calluses and bunions.
- Tagetes oil is very powerful oil and should be used sparingly and only by those with experience working with essential oils.
- It should be avoided during pregnancy.
- It should not be used by people having sensitive skin.
Blends well with:
Juniper, Lavender, Pine, Geranium, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Frankincense and all Citrus oils.


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for those suffering from Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses
by Connie Strasheim
ENERGY. WE SUFFERERS OF CHRONIC ILLNESS COULD ALL USE a bit more of the stuff, and every little blip in our internal and external environments alters how much we have at any given moment. Whether due to diet, climate, people, supplements, Jarisch-Herxheimer reactions or a symptom flare (to name just a few), it seems that sufferers of chronic illness are more vulnerable to reductions in energy than the average "healthy" human. We have less to begin with, so we must take precious care of what's given to us in order to maximize the rations. Following are a few suggestions for keeping the energy flowing.
Addressing thyroid and adrenal function should be a foremost consideration, since hormone levels dramatically affect energy. Perform a saliva cortisol and thyroid hormone test and treat the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis with herbs, vitamins and natural or synthetic hormonal supplements (as described in my book, The Lyme Disease Survival Guide: Physical, Lifestyle and Emotional Strategies for Healing).
As much as possible, keep stress to a minimum, as this will help to balance your hormones. Then, examine your diet. I don't know about you, but certain foods down shift my body into putt-putt gear, especially those containing gluten and sugar. Other foods, such as dairy and eggs, are less of a problem for me, but they don't contribute to my energy bank, either. You'll have your own list of such foods. Pay attention to what time of day you have the least amount of energy and have some Popeye greens or other brightly colored veggies along with a protein your body can deal with, and save the fruit smoothie or oatmeal for a time when your energy is greater. It sounds obvious, but you'd be surprised at how many sufferers of chronic illness don't look closely at how food affects their energy, myself included. For two years, I ate almond butter with celery in the morning and justified the post-breakfast fatigue with the half-truth that nearly everything I put into my mouth in the morning leaves me exhausted. I have since found that switching to brown rice and turkey sausage has helped to mitigate the fatigue.
Next, spend time every day doing an activity you enjoy and with people around whom you can feel relaxed and happy. Emotions have a tremendous impact on energy levels, sometimes more so than physical or mental activities. Stay away from negative television programs, limit your time with critical or whiny people and fill your mind with uplifting thoughts. Funny movies can be good energy-boosters, provided they don't take your breath away because they make you laugh so hard!
Also, consider detoxifying your body on a regular basis. Keeping the organs working efficiently and the muck flowing outward with coffee enemas or toxin binders such as chlorella can provide you with an energy boost, as less garbage in the body means that everything functions better.
Supplements besides those that support the thyroid and adrenal glands can be helpful, but since the causes of fatigue in chronic illness are multiple, it may be difficult to discern whether additional remedies will provide benefit. Nonetheless, other supplements that have proven to be helpful include alpha ketoglutaric acid, co-enzyme Q-10 and cordyceps mushroom.
Finally, get some rest! Stop trying to do so much when you are ill and turn off that computer at least an hour before bedtime, since computer light stimulates the pineal gland and disrupts the sleep/wake cycle.
excerpted from: The Lyme Disease Survival Guide: Physical, Lifestyle and Emotional Strategies for Healing. Copyright 2008 by Connie Strasheim.
photo credits: Piggyback © Catherine Yeulet / iStockphoto
Connie Strasheim is an accomplished health care journalist and the author of The Lyme Disease Survival Guide: Physical, Lifestyle and Emotional Strategies for Healing. A Lyme disease sufferer, she maintains a blog on Lyme disease and other issues related to chronic illness called Lyme Bytes. Currently, she lives between Denver, Colorado and San Jose, Costa Rica.


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Jeep Renegade Latitude 4x4
Load your family into the 2015 Jeep Renegade With just over 40,000 miles on the odometer, this 4 door sport utility vehicle prioritizes comfort, safety and convenience. Under the hood you'll find a 4 cylinder engine with more than 170 horsepower, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain. Four wheel drive allows you to go places you've only imagined. A turbocharger further enhances performance, while also preserving fuel economy. It distinguishes itself from the competition with features such as: front and rear reading lights, a rear window wiper, 1-touch window functionality, an outside temperature display, heated door mirrors, remote keyless entry, and more. Jeep ensures the safety and security of its passengers with equipment such as: dual front impact airbags, front side impact airbags, traction control, brake assist, anti-whiplash front head restraints, a panic alarm, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS. A Carfax history report indicates just one previous owner. Our sales staff will help you find the vehicle that you've been searching for. We'd be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Stop in and take a test drive!


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1 big thing: Social media still spreading hate
The last week proved that hate still abounds in America, and also that social media continues to fuel it.
Case #1: Twitter and the mail-bombs
The letter-bomb campaign suspect had been reported to Twitter for having made a direct threat against a political commentator two weeks ago, but Twitter responded that he hadn't violated the company's terms of service.
Twitter took down the account after the accused bomber was in custody and eventually apologized for not taking action on that initial report.
"We made a mistake when Rochelle Ritchie first alerted us to the threat made against her. The Tweet clearly violated our rules and should have been removed. We are deeply sorry for that error."— Twitter statement
Case #2: Gab and the Pittsburgh shooting
The Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect had been a frequent poster on Gab, a less widely known social media platform that dubs itself as a "free speech" advocate. Gab, which was started as an alternative for extremists who found that Twitter was beginning to banish them, tends to allow violent hate speech as long as there aren't specific attacks directed at particular individuals.
The tech industry took some more concrete steps here. Microsoft had quietly cut ties with Gab a month ago, forcing it to find a new hosting provider. After the shooting, PayPal cut ties with Gab, followed by Stripe. Hosting providers Joyent and BackBlaze also cut services to Gab, pushing the site offline by Sunday evening.
Meanwhile: Twitter critics noted just how much hate speech has remained up on the site.
- Communications professor Jennifer Grygiel pointed out a number of hate-filled screeds that had been on the site for years. While a number of the text-based ones were taken down, some image-based memes remained, indicating that Twitter may have a tougher time screening text that is part of an image, vs. plain-text tweets.
- BuzzFeed's Charlie Warzel noted the spread of a false meme on Twitter suggesting George Soros — a Holocaust survivor — was a Nazi.
- Plus, for a time on Sunday, typing the hashtag symbol and B was leading to auto-complete suggestions that included #burnthejews. (That changed later Sunday, following an inquiry from Axios.)
Advocates of free speech online long argued that it's good to keep extremists' activities out in the open, and sunlight is the best disinfectant. But too often social networks have turned out to be toxic environments where the fumes blot out the light instead.
The bottom line: On social media today, false narratives spread, bigotry intensifies, and sometimes entire plots are hatched. Tech's platforms have become hate-speech amplifiers, and their owners, especially Twitter, haven't shown they have a handle on the problem.
Go deeper:
- On Gab, an extremist-friendly site, Pittsburgh shooting suspect aired his hatred in full (New York Times)
- Hate, at scale (Axios)
- Social media's role in spreading hate (CNN)
- The conspiratorial hate we see online is increasingly appearing in real life (BuzzFeed News)
2. IBM buying Red Hat for $34 billion
IBM announced Sunday it would acquire Linux specialist Red Hat in a deal valued at a staggering $34 billion in cash and debt. That works out to $190 per share, a hefty premium to where the software maker has been trading,
It's IBM's biggest ever acquisition, and among the four largest tech deals ever, per CNBC's Steve Kopack.
Why it matters: IBM has been shifting for years away from mainframes and servers to selling software and services that bring recurring revenue. Red Hat, which charges corporate clients for custom-built Linux offerings, fits into that strategy.
The move comes as others are also doubling down on Linux, including longtime rival Microsoft, which just completed its $7.5 billion GitHub purchase and recently joined an effort that helps protect open source by sharing patent rights.
- The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2019.
- Red Hat will become a standalone unit in IBM's cloud unit and keep its existing leaders and location.
- IBM said it should add to free cash flow and profit margins within 12 months.
What they're saying:
- N.Y. Times tech reporter Steve Lohr: "IBM makes a big move to attract software developers and position itself as the "Switzerland" of the cloud world."
- Tech journalist Simon Le Gros Bisson: "The only upside I can see to an IBM/RHAT deal is if IBM lets Red Hat run it like a reverse takeover. Otherwise it's going to be 'How many Global Services consultants do you want with that OpenShift install?' "
- Red Hat engineer Dan Sneddon: "I'm having trouble picking my jaw up off the floor. This probably won't be a bad thing in the long run, but calling this a surprise is an understatement."
The bottom line: IBM pitched this as a deal to lead the hybrid cloud of the future, while critics said it was buying yesterday's big technology. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle.
3. Billions are pouring into autonomous vehicle tech
Global investors have pumped $4.2 billion into autonomous driving-related companies in the first three quarters of 2018, according to data from CB Insights.
The big picture: The $4.2 billion figure doesn't include all the funds automakers are investing into developing their own new tech, notes Axios' Kia Kokalitcheva. A Brookings Institution report last year estimated that from August 2014 to June 2017, a total of nearly $80 billion was invested in the area by the auto industry and venture capitalists.
The bottom line: The promise of autonomous driving has led investors — and automakers — to open their checkbooks wide to ensure they're part of the future of transportation.
The big funding tends to go to companies building a full car — or close to it. Developing a brand new car model usually costs companies at least $1 billion, and up to $6 billion.
- Zoox: The company, which is building a fully self-driving car from scratch, has raised $790 million in funding to date despite still being in the private testing phase of its development.
- Cruise: As a startup building an autonomous driving system that could be installed in a car, Cruise raised less than $20 million before General Motors acquired it for nearly $1 billion. Since then, it's expanded to building cars that are natively built to drive themselves (in partnership with GM), and has attracted a $2.25 billion investment from SoftBank ($900 million upfront), and more recently a $2.75 billion investment from Honda ($750 million upfront).
What's next: "Venture investors have begun to target early-stage startups working on specific AV use cases, such as managing a logistics AV fleet or enabling last-mile deliveries, rather than the technology underpinning autonomous mobility," Synapse Partners founder Evangelos Simoudis writes for Axios Expert Voices.
- "As large-scale AV fleets are deployed, these early-stage startups will become likely targets of the next acquisition wave."
Go deeper: Q&A with Trucks Venture Capital partner Reilly Brennan about the self-driving startup market
4. Two Latin American scooter startups merge
Two Latin American scooter rental startups, Grin in Mexico and Ride in Brazil, have merged and will operate under the Grin brand, Axios' Kia Kokalitcheva reports.
Why it matters: Just as happened in the ride-hailing industry, scooter (and bike) rental companies will likely consolidate as the global competition keeps intensifying.
- This merger comes on the heels of Grin's closing $45 million in new funding, led by Delivery Hero founder Lukasz Gadowski, with Shasta Ventures, DCM Ventures and existing investors also participating.
- Grin recently also inked a partnership with Rappi, a Latin American on-demand delivery service. Rappi users will be able to rent Grin scooters via the former's app.
- Still, Grin will have to compete with other local rivals. Brazil's Yellow, for example, recently raised $63 million in new funding. American companies Lime and Bird also have ambitions in the region.
5. Take Note
On Tap
- Google hosts a cloud computing event in Sunnyvale, Calif.
- Phone maker OnePlus is holding its twice rescheduled 6T launch event in New York. (It most recently moved the event a day earlier to avoid being up against Apple's event, which takes place Tuesday in Brooklyn.)
Trading Places
- After nine years at Google (and five more at Microsoft before that), developer advocate Don Dodge said he is leaving tech to start a new venture with his sons outside of the industry.
- California agreed to not to enforce a new net neutrality law while a legal challenge to the FCC's efforts proceeds in court. (Washington Post)
- China's first effort to get to space orbit via a private space company didn't work out as hoped. (The Verge)
- Ashlee Clark Thompson has a powerful essay on what it's like to enter Amazon's cashierless Go store after a lifetime of being under the gaze of store clerks. (CNET)
6. After you Login
For those who aren't into the World Series, it's more fun when you use computer graphics to transform the baseball into a beach ball.


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It is also useful when you want to talk to someone, or helping train a new employee. Bringing them into your office and shutting the door is a freedom that is easily taken for granted. Cubicles are hell on earth for sysadmins.
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While the gender pay gap still exists, women are now paid comparable rates to men in many fields. And it's about time, too!
Read on to find out which careers provide the best income opportunities for women in America today.
Pharmacists prepare and dispense medication to patients according to the prescription written by the patient's doctor, and they can also offer basic medical advice. Work settings include drug stores, grocery store pharmacy departments, hospitals, and clinics.
To work as a pharmacist you will need a doctor of pharmacy degree, and you'll have to pass two professional exams to obtain a license. Median salary for pharmacists is about $99,000 per year.
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioners can work alongside doctors to manage patient care, or they can operate independently. Depending on the state they are licensed in and their specialty, nurse practitioners can diagnose patients, treat illnesses, order tests, and draw up comprehensive care plans for their patients.
A nurse practitioner needs to obtain a master's degree, and the most widespread degree in the field is the master's of science in nursing (MSN). In order to practice, a nurse practitioner must also obtain credentials and be licensed.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), median earnings for a nurse practitioner are $98,000.
Representing individuals, business clients, and all levels of government, lawyers have fast-paced and well-paid careers.
To follow this career path, you need to obtain a four-year bachelor's degree, followed by three years of law school. Before lawyers can work, they must pass their state's bar exam.
The median income for a lawyer is $83,000 a year.
Civil Engineer
Once strictly the preserve of men, civil engineering is now an attractive career choice for women. Entering this field is easier than ever thanks to the option to study for a civil engineering degree online.
You can choose to obtain an undergraduate degree to unlock lucrative positions, or you can study for a masters degree in civil engineering to earn an even higher income.
Civil engineers are responsible for making sure that construction projects are technically sound. They work on everything from dam construction and critical infrastructure repair, to new retail parks or sports stadium developments.
The median salary for civil engineers is $87,000, and civil engineers in the oil and gas industry can earn six figure incomes in some states.
Software Developer
Software developers design and create software. Work can range from developing an app for a company, to designing, coding and maintaining complex IT systems for multinational corporations.
Qualifications to enter this field usually include a bachelor's degree in computer science, and higher pay grades can be reached with a master's degree.
The BLS reports that you can expect to earn a median salary of around $100,000 per year working in this field.
As you can see, the key to a well-paid and rewarding career is a good education. Pursuing qualifications isn't cheap, but it's a worthwhile investment in your future, especially when you consider that the money that you will earn each and every year will be well in excess of the cost of your degree.


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April 30, 2015
Making the election to opt out of paying the state unemployment tax in favor of reimbursing the state for future benefits paid to former employees may complicate the budget process, upset typical cash flow, and create uncertainty about potential risks. But the best and safest options for managing the perils are very clear.
THE PROBLEM: Attaining maximum use of every dollar of revenue requires a rigorous and strategic effort from nonprofit organizations, governmental entities and tribal enterprises, EVERY YEAR! The center point for that effort is always the "Annual Budget" formation, which for many fluctuates capriciously often because of:
• Competition for services and funding dollars
• Changing state funding
• Changing federal financial support
• Regulatory compliance issues
• Changing workforce problems and necessities
Yet when those complications threaten the budget process, use of thoughtful, strategic options sustains and supports positive cash flow, sustained compliance and reliable protection.
BEST AND SAFEST PRACTICES: Employers successfully transfer risk and manage a variety of diverse liabilities (property & liability, auto, workers' compensation, umbrella, D&O, etc.) by engaging specific insurance products. It is indisputable that an insured risk by a reliable, reputable insurance company is the safest solution for defending against unknown future liabilities. Accordingly, liability such as State Unemployment Insurance is similarly effective. Here are five of the best and safest solutions available for managing the State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) cost:
1. Bonded Service Program: Risk free, first and last-dollar coverage with claims administration
2. Unemployment Savings Program: Proprietary interest-bearing reserve with claims administration and stop-loss insurance
3. Excess Loss Insurance: "Working Excess Coverage" fits level of risk retention that works best for the employing entity
4. Surety Bonds: Required in many states for "reimbursing employers"
5. Group Program Management: Program formation, consultation, risk transfer design and administration for nonprofit entities, governmental entities and tribal enterprises
Source: First Nonprofit Group's "Financial Mechanics of Funding SUTA" series
NYCON members who use First Nonprofit's programs enjoy enduring savings and improved efficiency. Our association knows that success, because from the beginning, we achieved the same great benefits. Great savings, seamless technology, and responsive service. NYCON highly recommends First Nonprofit's remarkable unemployment solutions.
We were introduced to First Nonprofit through another housing authority. In our analysis and comparison to what we were paying the State, our first year savings was $5,800 plus. We have been with them since the end of 2008 and I am glad we have been. I consider them an arm of our HR department.
Because INCS advocates for the operating conditions that allow charter public schools to provide high quality public education, partnering with First Nonprofit was an easy decision. First Nonprofit's unemployment programs provide our member schools two operating elements crucial to their ability to provide high quality public education: savings and budget certainty. Capable, committed teachers are the key to student success. By participating in the unemployment insurance savings plan, charter public schools gain peace of mind and are able to invest more money in their teachers.
Throughout our membership in the Unemployment Savings Program, First Nonprofit understood our demands, community dynamics, and the importance of seamless services; that allowed us to serve our constituents better.


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I made this outfit a little while, I just hadn't posted pictures. I have to say, I *love* this ensemble...it is so much fun to wear!
To make it, I used TV 163 Imperial Tournure TV 263 Imperial skirt (the petticoat is the street length version of this pattern, but in black taffeta), TV 382 Asymetrical drapery (in a beautiful net with beading all over it), the bodice is a marriage of TV 422 Dinner bodice and the back of TV 463 French vest bodice. The hat is TV 550 and I'm wearing the Truly Victorian corset as well.
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Why You Should NOT Talk to the Police
If you are being interviewed by the police, it is critical that you have an attorney present, without exception. There is nothing you can say or do to benefit yourself in any way shape or form by speaking directly to the police. When the police are questioning you, they are doing it to either get you to admit to a crime, or get you to commit to a certain story so that they can later call that story into question. The police may claim they want to help you, tell them they can make an offer to help through your attorney. The police may say that hiring an attorney makes you seem guilty, you do not have to respond.
How Police Officers Make a Case
While it makes for great television, police officers do not spend a lot of time doing "detective" work if they can avoid it. Every police department is fighting budget cuts and police officers are only human beings, they will find the easiest way to do their job. It is far more efficient to get a suspect to admit to their crime than it is to prove that they did it. This is true for the police when they are investigating a crime and it's true for the prosecution when they need to find you guilty. They rely on you admitting what you did, or pleading guilty because it's infinitely harder than providing someone's guilt.
You Can Never Benefit Your Case By Talking to The Police
The police do not bring in people to interview them so they can eliminate them as suspects. The police do not need your help in reviewing details of what happened when or who was there. If any meaningful communication is going to happen between the police or prosecution it will happen through your lawyer.
Contact Me Today for a Case Review
If you have been arrested, or are being investigated for a crime do not wait another day to work with an experienced and effective lawyer.


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At a Crossroads on Net Neutrality
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski swept into his job pledging to protect "net neutrality," or rules ensuring broadband-Internet providers don't give preferential treatment to some Web traffic. Now he is at a crossroads.
The agency's net neutrality efforts were thrown into doubt last month by an appeals-court ruling that questioned the FCC's legal mandate to police the Internet. Mr. Genachowski has said he's studying the FCC's next steps, and the chairman himself likely is the swing vote for how the FCC moves forward after the court decision, concerning a 2008 case involving Comcast slowing traffic to some file-sharing Websites.
IAC Chief Executive Barry Diller – who is Mr. Genachowski's former boss and a longtime proponent of net neutrality — said in an interview Monday that the FCC needs to reassert its jurisdiction to press for net neutrality, particularly as the agency considers the pending merger of Comcast and NBC Universal.


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On Saturday 20th March 14 members met to take part in the workshop 'Felt to Stitch' and what a day we had.
Sheila is a very accomplished teacher and she brought some beautiful inspirational samples for us to see as ideas for starting points. These included raised areas, ruched shapes, bobbles, tucks and cut flower shapes and we couldn't wait to get started.
Ann and Marjorie below in deep concentration!!
All of the samples below are in the initial stages of felting and stitching.
A piece of layered felting by Pat Bean.
Beautiful fine textured piece on scrim by Gwen.
The 3 photographs above were taken by Sue Chisnall.
These 2 are mine – based on fungi on a tree – the piece above was worked on scrim with a variety of wool tops and throwster's waste.
The piece below is layers of throwster's waste, wool fibres, felted cords and distorted silk sheers on top of a ready made pre-felt.
I think you will see from these that we all had a most enjoyable day and I for one can't wait to get on and finish my pieces.
Thanks to Sheila for a most inspiring day.
I hope to have more pictures of the finished pieces at a later stage.


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Categories of Foreign Employees Working in Russia Foreign employees may fall under one of several categories for work permit and hiring purposes. Employers must correctly categorize their workers.
Termination of Employment Contracts in Russia Employers must understand the process for cancelling an employment agreement set forth in the Russian Labor Code to protect themselves from employee lawsuits.
Contractual Relationships in Russia When establishing contracts between parties, it is important to understand the civil laws that apply to contracts in Russia. A contract lawyer can be helpful.
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Monthly Restorative yoga
Last Sunday each month. 2pm-4pm
Next one September 29th
Release and Relax
Release unwanted tension in the body.Centering your breath and body, aligning the physical and mental by practicing stillness and gentle movement for extended periods of time. It is important from time to time to slow down, to have time for yourself, and simply be.
Teaching Pregnancy & Post-Natal Yoga Refresher Weekend
with Wendy Teasdill author of Yoga Pregnancy.
10am - 4pm with break for lunch
Saturday: Yoga for Pregnancy
– a workshop for Pregnancy Yoga teachers. An informal get-together of pregnancy yoga teachers. As this is an opportunity for participants to share experiences and learn from one another the structure will be organic but focussed.
Wendy will lead discussions and practices on the following:
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Yoga for Empowerment
Sunday: Post-Natal Yoga
– for pregnancy yoga teachers wanting to support their students post-natally and for those already teaching post-natal Yoga. Again, Wendy will lead discussions and practices on the following:
Ways to engage with women post-natally which may not necessarily be `a Yoga class'
Specific post-natal Yoga practices – what helps, what to avoid- and class management
Post-natal Yoga with and without the baby
If there is anything particular you would like to cover on either or both of these days, please let Helen or Wendy know in advance.
Wendy has been teaching pregnancy yoga for 25 years and training pregnancy yoga teachers for the British Wheel of Yoga for 18 years. She has written a book on the subject: Yoga for Pregnancy (Gaia Books)
80Euro per day or 2day 150Eour
50% of booking fee must be paid by to Lahinch Yoga Studio , by June 28th
Limited Spaces
Leslie Kaminoff. Author of YOGA Anatomy
Tuesday September 10th
Yoga Anatomy of Body, Mind and Breath
Yoga can be described as integration of body, mind and breath. Leslie's teachers, T.K.V Desikachar, stated that without the breath, there is no yoga. Join Leslie Kaminoff, for a three hour introduction to the basics of the anatomy, physiology and neurology of yoga practice. Lecture, audio-visual material, led practice and interactive inquiry, this can be taken as a standalone session or as part of the full workshop. Alllevels of experience (including beginners) are welcome.
Wednesday September 11th
Non-Linear Asana Flow, Escaping the Tyranny of the Rectangle
Learning the simple geometries of classic asana is a great starting point for the physical aspect of yoga practice, just as learning scales on a piano is a necessary foundation to playing music. This isa workshop that tunes into the music of the body, by honouring the spirals, fluids and asymmetries inherent in our organic forms. We will practice in a way that seeks more balance in or systems by honouring the complementary forces of order and chaos, inquiry and technique, form and function.
Arm Supports Reimagined: Open Chains and Spirals
In the grand scheme of sequencing the skill acquisition of asana practice, Leslie considers arm - supported asanas to be intermediate level skills. He will explain the anatomical basis of this view, and propose a raid ally different method of entering into these challenging poses by working with the spiralling lines of myofascal support in the arms while preparing the upper extremities to support our body weight through ope kinetic chain movements.
NOTE; A good portion of Leslie's teaching is lecture/demo format. Students who arrive expecting to do continuous practice may be disappointed. Hence my reasoning for aiming for those who have his book.
COST: Tues 3 hour 69Euro
Wednesday 6 hour 130Euro
Full 9 hour 175Euro
50% of booking fee is required to Lahinch Yoga Studio by July 19th
Limited Spaces available.
Book early for all workshops to avoid disappointment. Cheques payable to LahinchYoga Studio or bank transfer.


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Of Angry Geese, and War and Peace
It is said that in 1867, before Canada gained independence from Britain, many people were angry. Angry at Britain for their colonization. There were riots in the streets, protests, and many bloody battles. What did Britain want? Taxes from maple syrup exports. So the Canadians rebelled and dumped maple syrup into their harbours. This infuriated the British, who burned down villages in retaliation.
To stop the fighting and bring a peaceful resolution, one man embarked on a pilgrimage to the snow-topped mountains, offering a sacrifice of wooden sticks, clay discs, and syrup. The mountain spirits accepted this offer, and descended into the lands below, to protect those loyal to them. Those who weren't were then turned into geese. The redcoats fled back to Britain, for fear of the spirits scourge.
From that day, a curse settled upon the land: practice kindness, or be turned into angry geese. That is why Canadians are so kind and polite. It is also what created ice hockey, in celebration of the sticks and discs used in the sacrifice.
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If it is Not a Bill, Why is the EOB Important to Me?
It is very important that you keep your Explanation of Benefits, known as EOB, in an organized system, usually by date of service, to reference as you progress through the insurance and payment portions following your care and medical treatment.
The EOB can be Your First Clue That an Error has Occurred
It is important to review the services that are documented on the EOB and the providers that are listed as part of your care. Sometimes a portion of the services you received are not noted on the EOB, because a specific provider is delayed in submitting the information to the insurance company on your behalf. Sometimes, the patient responsibility does not match with what you expected to pay and may be a result of a miscoding situation by the provider office, or missing documentation to support full payment. If the date of service is incorrect, this can create an inconsistent medical record creating confusion on the billing side.
It Will Help You Match up Bills From Your Provider When They Arrive
By alerting you to your patient responsibility amount associated with your care, you will know to expect a bill with that exact amount from your provider. At the same time, if you anticipate this amount will be difficult for you to pay, it gives you a chance to contact your doctors office and request a payment plan or investigate alternate payment options. When the bill does arrive from your doctor's office if there is an inconsistency with the EOB, these documents will be necessary to clear up the difference and ensure accurate records. In addition, if your bill does not arrive in a timely manner, you will be able to contact your provider to follow-up so that you are not placed in collections resulting from your non-payment.
Follow Up if You Do Not Get Your EOB After Service
EOBs generally are received fairly quickly following a medical service, and most insurance policies will send you a copy of the EOB for your records even if you do not have an immediate patient responsibility portion of the bill. If you are expecting an EOB and have not received one yet, check to see if you have selected to receive your EOBs electronically substituting for a paper copy in the mail. In this case, the electronic version may be available for your review online associated with your insurance account. Your provider may not have yet submitted information related to your care to your insurance company and thus they have not yet processed a claim for reimbursement of those services. You may contact your provider or the insurance company at any point if you are concerned about the delay. If your EOB is incomplete or missing a provider or service associated with the care your received, start with the provider to inquire if their submission was received by the insurance company to ensure they submitted to the correct company, with the correct date of service, and with accurate reference to you as the patient.
- The Language of Insurance
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Does History Change?
In the article "Who Owns History," Eric Foner discusses his views of history. The following essay is a reflection of his writing.
If writer Eric Foner were to be asked, "Does history change?" he would assuredly answer, "yes." In his article, "Who Owns History," Foner states, "History always has been and always will be regularly rewritten, in response to new [ideas]" (17). Foner constantly discusses the idea of an ever-changing interpretation of historical events. While he acknowledges this change in interpretation, he defends historical truth in saying that "there often exists more than one legitimate way of recounting past events" (17).
If Foner were to be asked, he would confirm that history does, in fact, change. In his article, he discusses the idea of a changing history by giving examples of it, such as Britain's condemning of a new history curriculum in an attempt to teach history their way, and communities throughout Northern America "taking steps" to incorporate more about slavery into their history. Foner would explain that history changes because of the directly proportional way in which human's perception of history changes over time (13, 16). Foner writes that there "is nothing unusual or sinister in the fact that each generation rewrites history to suit its own needs," which would prove that history is constantly changing (6). Because Foner realizes that different generations have the desire to see history in a way that they agree with, he knows that history itself will change based on however each generation decides to observe it.
Eric Foner sees history as more of an interpretation open to change than a set timeline, although historical accuracy is important. Foner writes that the study of history is a "constantly evolving, never-ending journey of discovery" (19). He would argue that history is not only a never-ending journey in that time continues to move forward, but also that history never settles with only one interpretation. As long as history exists, it will change; and Foner believes that there is nothing wrong with this. He would agree that a mere timeline of events could not give nearly enough understanding of history as an intellectual discussion or interpretation could.
Surely, Foner would also argue that only one interpretation of a historical event would be inadequate. Foner would argue that history changes because history exists only to be changed. When people ask why Rosa Parks did not give her seat to a white man on the bus, or why John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln, or why America did not join the League of Nations after World War I, they start to interpret history in their own way; forming their own opinions. By developing new ideas and motives for historical acts, their interpretation may change, altering history altogether.
While some may argue that change in history is impossible because of the incorrigibility of the past, Foner would counter that the events themselves do not change, only the way in which society interprets them and shares them with their fellow human beings through words or textbooks. There is a fine line between shifting interpretation and historical distortion. In order for history to truly spark thought in the minds of future generations, there has to be room for interpretation. There must be room for change.


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Prince Harry will interview former US President Barack Obama when he guest edits Today for BBC Radio 4 on 27 December, and a sneak preview of their warm up was released yesterday.
"Do I have to put on a British accent?" Obama asks him.
Prince Harry replies in the negative, but tells him that "If you start using long pauses between answers, you're going to get 'the face.'"
The Prince then demonstrates a scowl at Obama's urging, and Obama retorts that he doesn't want to "see that face."
The interview, set to air after Christmas, will focus on "their shared interest in building platforms for the next generation of young leaders," per a Kensington Palace Instagram post.
"The conversation includes President Obama's memories of the day he left office and his hopes for his post-presidential life, including his plans to focus on cultivating the next generation of leadership through the Obama Foundation."
Prince Harry confirms with Obama that a 20-minute interview will air on Today, with the hope that a 40-minute podcast – encompassing the entire interview – will be released later.
The interview took place in September when the Prince and former President were in Toronto for the Invictus Games.
Prince Harry and the Obama Family have earned attention in the press for their friendship and natural rapport with each other. Many speculate that the former president and Michelle Obama will receive invitations to Prince Harry's May wedding.
In 2016, ahead of the Invictus Games in Orlando, President Obama and Michelle Obama posted a video on Twitter telling Prince Harry to "bring it" and mimicked a mic drop.
Prince Harry sent a video reply through the Kensington Palace account, where he and The Queen watched the Obama video, and The Queen replied, "Boom? Really? Please."
The Obamas have dined at Kensington Palace with Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and have met Prince George.
President Obama and Prince Harry attended the Invictus Games this September in Toronto, and Prince Harry joined the Obamas for their Foundation's summit on Halloween in Chicago, where he and Michelle visited students at Hyde Park Academy.
The Prince later spoke at the summit, about the next generation of leaders, saying, "We have to listen to the younger generation because they are the cure of some of the world's biggest problems."
And when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement on 27 November, Obama tweeted, "Michelle and I are delighted to congratulate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their engagement. We wish you a lifetime of joy and happiness together."
Today airs weekdays on BBC Radio 4 from 6:00 am to 9:00 am.


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The Law Division is supervised by Nancy Winkelman, 215-686-5700, email@example.com Supervisor is Paul George, 215-686-5730, email@example.com
The attorneys of the Appeals Unit represent the Commonwealth when a defendant challenges his or her criminal conviction via either a direct appeal, or an appeal from the denial of a state post-conviction relief petition. In addition, they handle Commonwealth appeals and offer advice and legal support to other divisions in the DAO. These attorneys practice in the Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Courts.
The Supervisor of the Appeals Unit is Larry Goode, 215-686-5729, firstname.lastname@example.com.
The attorneys of the Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) Unit represent the Commonwealth in Common Pleas (CP) Court by responding to PCRA petitions. These attorneys function in a hybrid role; they conduct evidentiary hearings, examine witnesses, and handle heavy CP dockets just as our trial ADAs do, while also completing complicated briefing and oral arguments akin to an Appeals attorney.The supervisor of the PCRA Unit is Tracey Kavanagh, 215-686-5707, email@example.com.
The attorneys of the Federal Litigation Unit represent the Commonwealth in the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit when a defendant brings a federal habeas petition challenging the propriety of his or her state conviction. The majority of the cases handled by these attorneys are murders and serious felonies.The supervisor of the Federal Litigation Unit is Max Kaufman, 215-686-5747, firstname.lastname@example.com.
The attorneys of the Civil Litigation Unit represent the Office in civil lawsuits in state and federal courts. They also draft contracts, respond to discovery and right-to-know-law requests, and advise on human resources issues for the Office.The supervisor of the Civil Litigation Unit is Catherine Kiefer, 215-686-5742, email@example.com.


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LONDON, October 11 — RIA Novosti, Ekaterina Kalashnikova. Samara scientists create the hand-arm space robots, which will be covered with "artificial skin" and sensors and is able to repeat the movement for the man, the press service of the Samara University.
"In the Samara national research University named after academician S. P. Korolev initiated the development of elements of information integrated system to control effort and position of the grippers of the robot based on fiber optic sensors … the First robot whose "hands" are covered with "artificial skin", created by scientists of the Samara University, will fly to the International space station in 2020," — said at the University.
Scientists create elements and control Autonomous robotic platforms based on fiber-optic sensors (WATER). Unlike semiconductor sensors, they are largely unaffected by radiation and can be used to create a "space" of robots. Samara scientists have created a hand sample-manipulator of a robot astronaut. Now they began work on the creation of "artificial skin" distributed on the surface of the sensors.
"Outwardly, the arm looks like a man's hand – also has fingers, joints are made of artificial materials. Thanks to artificial skin, Packed with WATER sensors, with these hands, the robot will be able to determine the shape of the object, temperature, force of capture, and more. At the same time to control the robot's arm movements in space man in a space ship", — stated in the message of the University.
According to the idea of scientists, the fingers of the robot will repeat all the movements of the operator. Pressure sensors built into the grips manipulators, and a special system will transmit all necessary information to the operator. Thus, the operator in special gloves will feel the same as the robot astronaut aboard the station.
the Development of the scientists of the Samara University is financed from the Federal budget for NGOs "Android technology", jointly with TSNII of machine-building creates the first Russian tisovogo anthropomorphic robot. A robot of this type like the man only the upper part (body, head and two gripping manipulator – Approx. Ed.) and the lower part is a platform.
In the future, the robot with the "sensitive hands" will be able to perform maintenance on the equipment and components on the outer surfaces of space stations: visual inspection, technical and maintenance operation and maintenance of scientific instruments.
according to the University, the use of robots in space will significantly reduce not only the risks to life and health of the crew, but also the costs of space expeditions. In addition, robots are equipped with "artificial skin", will find wide application on Earth when dangerous person, for example, under water or demolition debris.


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Our life as Capuchins
In the Capuchin Franciscan Friary, one of the friars, or brothers, is the parish priest assisted by a team of brothers.
Our life as Capuchins is dedicated to show you how we live a life of prayer, fraternity and ministry as brothers in simplicity, humility and joy.
Friary News
Secular Franciscan Order
We congratulate Mary Nee on her appointment as the new Minister of the Fraternity and we thank Hilda Delaney for her service over the last few years. We ask God's blessing on the new council members.The Fraternity meets on 3rd Sundays of the month in the Angelus Centre from 2.00 p.m. onwards, everyone is welcome to come and see.
OFS – following St Francis
Interested in learning more about the OFS? We meet every month and our next meeting is Sunday 14th April in the Angelus Centre at 2.30 p.m. To find out more please contact Mary Nee-Murrills (OFS Fraternity Minister) on 07958573511. We look forward to welcoming you.
A day in the life of a friar
We rise at about 6.00am and have a period of personal prayer from about 6.30am and repeat that during the day. Between Monday and Friday we open up the Church at 7.30am and start with the exposition and morning prayer of the Church at 8.00am. Everyone is welcome to join us!There is benediction before Mass at 9am. The morning Mass is at 9.30am.
We have our Midday Prayer around 12.15pm and Evening Prayer with meditation and rosary at 5.00pm. On Saturday morning we start with a prayer at 8.00am, then we have Mass at 10.30am followed by exposition and finishing with benediction at 12.00pm.
Each of the friars has a different work to do, various roles and responsibilities ranging from Studies, Pastoral Work, Office Work, Running the Capuchins Missionary Association that supports the capuchins missionaries all over the world, Working in the Seminary, Catechesis, Teaching, Retreats and Missions, Leading days of recollections, providing spiritual directions, Vocational Work, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Lecturing, Care for People who come to the Friary, Chaplaincy work for Hospitals, Prisons and Schools to looking after the Friary and Church grounds, maintenance of the house and cleaning duties.
We are different, we are special…
As Franciscan Friars we are pilgrims on the journey, and we often get moved around different Friaries around the world. This is because of the teachings of St Francis, our founder, to whom the Lord spoke through the words of the Gospel in which Jesus sends out His disciples to preach. Upon hearing that they were not to have money, not to carry a wallet, nor have two tunics, nor shoes, nor staff, Francis said, "This is what I want, this is what I desire with all my heart." He dispensed with his shoes, his staff, and his little money, and even replaced his leather belt with a simple cord. Then in accordance with Christ's words he went out to preach peace and repentance. We do the same; going out, bringing Christ to the people rather than waiting for people to come to Christ.
Program included time for personal prayer in unique atmosphere, opportunity to have a chat with Capuchin Brothers, and to spend some time deepening understanding of vocation gifted by God, as well as some input on Franciscan spirituality and Capuchin life. The event as aimed for Catholic men, 18-35 years old.
A Brief History of Capuchins in Erith
Founded in 1556 the Capuchins have been an integral part of community life here for almost 150 years. The Friars have served the communities here since 1867. The property where the current Friary now stands was started in October 1902 and opened the following year.
One corridor of the Friary, then two, served as a chapel in which Mass was said. The first 'Hall' was built between 1925 & 1928 and was used as a church for a time. In 1947, one wing of the Friary was turned into a chapel and was used until the opening of our present fine church in 1963.
Our Founder St. Francis of Assist
Saint Francis was born in Assisi and baptised Giovanni Bernadone, the son of Pietro and Pica Bernadone in1181 or 1182. His father was a wealthy cloth merchant and was away in France when he was born. On his return he named him Francesco.
Francis used his position as a young man of a wealthy father to win him friends and to influence people. It was only in his mid-twenties that he realised after a series of incidents that his wealth simply got in the way of any real relationships. From giving to the poor from his wealth he now tried to live the Gospel counsel and gave up all he had and lived dependently on the Providence of God.
The calling of St. Francis
800 years ago, a young man called Francesco (or 'Francis' in English) was called in a very special way by God. He had once held ambitions to be a knight; but an experience of imprisonment and subsequent illness had served to set his life on a different course. For one thing, he had started ministering to the lepers – the most rejected members of medieval society. Passing by the run-down church of San Damiano, he felt impelled to go in and pray. Kneeling before an image of Christ Crucified, he was deeply moved by the Holy Spirit, and heard a voice coming from the cross: "Francis, go and repair My house, which is all being destroyed." Not yet understanding the deeper meaning of this command, Francis at once set about repairing that wayside church, giving up his earthly property and the favour of his earthly father in the process.
The Lord spoke to Francis a second time, through the words of the Gospel. For as he was attending Mass one day, the Gospel was read in which Jesus sends out His disciples to preach. Upon hearing that they were not to have money, not to carry a wallet, nor have two tunics, nor shoes, nor staff, Francis said, "This is what I want, this is what I desire with all my heart." He dispensed with his shoes, his staff, and his little money, and even replaced his leather belt with a simple cord. Then in accordance with Christ's words he went out to preach peace and repentance.
Are you being called?
The Lord Jesus is always speaking to His people, calling each one by name. He spoke to St. Francis in the words of the Gospel and from the wood of the Cross, and in many other ways besides. He also speaks to you. It may be in the silence of prayer, in the words of Scripture, in the person of your fellow-Christians, in the disguise of the poor – but He is always speaking. And He calls you to a particular and unique way of life.
Although everyone's calling or vocation is unique, there are common patterns. Marriage is the most common vocation, and the vocation of the priesthood is also well-known. Jesus also calls many people to a shared life of prayer and service in community.
The Penitential Pilgrimage for Men
Organised by Br Zbigniew, took place on the 16th March 2018. Men of the Our Lady of the Angels parish walked to the Shrine of the Glorious Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Simon Stock in Aylesford. We conquer the distance of 17 miles during the 6 hours night walk!!!
Rosary on the Coast for Faith, Life and Peace in the British Isles
This was a day of Pilgrimage and Prayer for the re-flourishing of our Faith, for the grace to build a culture of Life and for true Peace to reign in the hearts of all peoples & Nations.
Recently the faithful of Poland and Ireland have responded to what they sense as a movement of the Holy Spirit to gather around the coasts of their nations and pray to Jesus, the Divine Mercy, for a renewal of faith and respect for human life through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary. Having witnessed this, a number of the lay faithful in the British Isles – England, Scotland, Wales and their Isles – have felt the same inspiration and urge to respond.


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Call for Papers – Thought Matters Conference 2017
Hospitality: Engaging the Other
Abstracts are invited for the 2017 Thought Matters Conference – Hospitality: Engaging the Other.
At a time when public discourse is becoming increasingly hostile and where global figures are advocating for a more self-interested way of engaging the world, this conference aims to hold our attitudes and practices as the people of God up to the light.
Join us in considering questions such as: Is God hospitable? What does our willingness (or unwillingness) to open ourselves up say about who we are and the faith we profess? How does the Church exercise hospitality in a post-Church society? How do we engage in public discourse in a world of increasing nationalism and extremism? What does a biblical understanding of table fellowship offer?
The conference will be held on 29 September – 1 October at Booth College of Mission in Wellington, New Zealand.
Abstracts should be submitted by 30 April 2017. Details of abstract requirements are on the conference webpage.
For information and updates see the conference webpage www.salvationarmy.org.nz/ThoughtMatters2017
or follow us on Facebook/Thought Matters.
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Ali's film with Judi Dench will have lots of scenes around Agra, which will be shot in London now
Ali Fazal's international film, ' Victoria and Abdul' starring along with Judi Dench, which is a British-American biographical drama movie releasing this year directed by Stephen Frears. The film is based on the book along the same title written by Shrabani Basu. The film is to be majorly shot in Agra and London as it revolves around Queen Victoria and her confidante Abdul Karim, played by Judi and Ali respectively. The last leg of the shoot in India at Agra was left disrupted.
A riot broke out during the shoot for the film, which had just started a couple of days before the outrage, by the people protesting from the Bajrang Dal against the installation of a statue of Queen Victoria, the makers of the film were left panicked. And for now, they have decided to complete the shoot, but by trying to avoid any further issues. They are to recreate Agra at the sets in London to finish the final leg. The film is all set to release later this year, but there has been a major change along the way, and now Agra is being taken in parts to London to make it up for the film's major scenes that were left unfinished here.
A source says," The team was planning to shoot in India and was even prepping for it.However owing to the earlier circumstances and situation; they finally decided to not shoot here. Instead since the shoot left was that of market areas and houses, they planned to stick to recreating the sets in the outskirts of London which was more feasible for them. This would be the final schedule of the film before its release in September."


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|Bougainvillea in Venice
|Venice houses
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My friend has two boulders drilled out and converted to fountains..one in front and one in back. The hummingbirds love to take their baths in them so I did get some pictures of that. Naomi, Maya and I drove to the Venice Beach canals walking up and down the many paths viewing the interesting canal houses. Naomi was amazed and took many pictures. We then went to Beach Walk by all the craziness, head shops, psychics, tacky shops, murals, crowds of people wildly dressed, loud music, young men pushing CDs in our faces asking if we'd listen to them then demanding money..Naomi of course loved it all.
|Even the bathrooms are artistic
|Venice storefront art
|Wolf house
|graffitti tower
|Venice mural
On the long way back, we took the quieter bike path with Naomi walking barefoot in the sand stopping to watch the skateboarders with all their tricks at the elaborate set up they have for them. She liked Muscle Beach too commenting on the buff bodies. We were walking for 3 hours with Maya fast asleep in the carrier. She still was asleep in the baby bucket while we had lunch at a nice outdoor Santa Monica cafe sitting in a shaded outdoor courtyard. But later Maya made us pay for her hours of quiet. She woke up very hungry and grumpy. She gulped down her milk so quickly, she then spit it all up starting a vicious cycle of hunger, satisfying herself too fast, and then a tummy ache. So that Naomi could eat in peace (along with everyone else), I took her for a walk in the cool night air. The walking calmed her down somewhat but I was so, so tired... I had gotten up so early to run which I did for 70 minutes and then our hours of walking albeit at a slow pace. Also I had very little sleep for the past 2 nights so I exhaustedly fell into bed guilty as I should have cleaned up more the aftermath of a very elaborate dinner . I didn't hear Maya much but now I do .


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Romantic Portraits | Tiara & Sam
Effortless Romantic Portraits
Tiara contacted me a few months ago about doing a fun couples session of romantic portraits before Sam left for basic training for the army. She had two requests: a romance novel cover look and capturing their silly and crazy personality.
Little did I know, silly and crazy were understatements. These two are a hoot! They have such a fun and effortless spirit that you can't help but enjoy. I'm usually the one trying to crack corny jokes, but they had me cracking up during the entire session. They both work at Chuck E Cheese, so we finished off the session with some completely candid shots of them doing what they do best.
If there's one thing I gathered about these two in just a couple of hours, it's that they are made for each other. They're love for one another is as beautiful as the sunset we were blessed with during their shoot. Tomorrow Sam is leaving for 16 weeks of basic training for infantry and I know he will be missed by Tiara dearly. I'm so honored that they chose me to capture these images for them to hold on to until he returns. <3
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Screen printing is a traditional print method and how all prints at Enclosed Spaces are created. I use this method because it creates a wonderful, thick layer of ink that you can really see and feel. Seriously. Try running your finger across a screen print. It's also great for strong blocks of colour which is such an important element in our print designs.
To transfer ink to paper, a squeegee is used to push ink through a tightly woven mesh that has been stretched over a frame. This has to be done for each colour a print needs, so a multi-colour print could need two, three or more screens to create the image. To get the designs on the screen, the screen is first coated with a photo-sensitive emulsion and then a black film positive (much like an old photo negative, but reversed) is placed onto the screen, and exposed to light. Once it's exposed the design can be 'washed out' by simply spraying it water. Then the screen is ready to print with. There's quite a few steps from the design to final print!
I offer a range of differently sized prints, but can't resize an existing design. Unlike digital printing there's no simple option to resize and print out. Each print requires one or more physical screens to create it. I believe offering a higher quality, non-mass produced product is more important than being able to offer lots of different sizes for each design.