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No. 247
Another year gone – with scientific advancement occurring at a speedy pace. Probably the outstanding feat of the year was the United States and Russian astronauts meeting in outer space and visiting with each other for a number of days.
In agriculture also tremendous progress. One of our acquaintances in Michigan told us he secured 159 plus bushels of corn to the acre; and Michigan is not considered as one of the corn-producing states. When we were a boy on an Ohio farm fifty bushels per acre was considered a sensational yield.
In contrast to the foregoing, the financial condition in many countries is deteriorating perhaps more rapidly than science is advancing. In England, the financial center of the world prior to 1914, there is now 22% of the people unemployed, with heavy trade deficits occurring regularly. In Italy 25% of the people are out of work. Here in the United States (written Nov. 4, 1975) a number of the larger cities are insolvent, with New York City being the outstanding spectacle, and Detroit running a close second. This situation has developed because of the bungling management and thievery of past politicians. For more than fifty years we have had firsthand reliable information about the thievery that has been perpetrated; and the wonder of it all is that some of these cities have not collapsed years ago. This brings forcefully to mind the words of St. Paul: "They shall perish... they all shall wax old as doth a garment; and as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed." (Heb. 1:11,12)
Inflation – This condition has now advanced far out of control; and no amount of financial ingenuity can cope with it. Labor has priced itself out of most markets. In Detroit we are personally acquainted with a carpenter who receives $9.85 per hour, with double time for Sundays and holidays. Thus, on one holiday his wages amounted to $157.60; and he told us he just could not afford to pass that up, much as he would have preferred to spend the holiday otherwise. To secure the services of a plumber, the price is $20 per hour from the time he leaves the shop until he returns; but he requires the services of a helper at the same rate. Thus, $40 per hour for a house call. And this goes double time for Sundays. We know of one business man who had to have some work done on Sunday – two plumbers and two helpers at $160 per hour. He told us that these men took a coffee break in the forenoon, another in the afternoon; that those two respites cost him just $120. It is little wonder that such expense will be tolerated only under the most demanding conditions.
It is no longer possible to reduce wages. Not only so, but labor is constantly crying for even higher wages. Thus it is impossible to reduce costs; and reducing cost is the only way prices can be lowered. Recently on a downtown street in Detroit we were accosted by a beggar with the request: Can you spare me a dollar for a bowl of soup? A good pair of shoes cost $12 sixty years ago; now that same brand, with the quality reduced, costs $75.
Elevator operators in New York City are currently paid $30,000 per year; and trash pick-up men receive $19,000 per year. Interest alone on the United States national debt is now thirty-five billion dollars per year. The interest item now in our national budget is almost equal the entire budget in 1958. Along with such situations unemployment is on the increase. In the County of Los Angeles, California, there are 870,920 people on welfare; and this staggering load must be borne mostly by business. The US Department of Health, Education and Welfare now requires eighty-one billion dollars a year to operate; another item that must be borne by business. Very few of our politicians have ever had any real business experience; and they are therefore disinclined to sympathize with our businesses.
One financial publication carries this item: "In 1965 (just ten years ago) about 480,000 people were on welfare in New York City; a decade later the figure is 1.2 million. In 1974 the Welfare Agency accounted for $3.4 billion of the city's $12 billion budget – more than education, more than hospitals, more than anything else. (It is important to remember, however, that 50% of the welfare outlay is reimbursed by the federal government, and 25% by the state.) The agency served 263,000 meals a month; kept 28,000 people in foster homes; it bought 35,000 gallons of liquid detergent, 48 tons of powdered soap, 10,000 mops and 18,000 brooms to clean up its 5.5 million square feet....... " Nobody can agree on the extent of welfare fraud (an especially sticky point with bond buyers), or on whether it makes any sense to try eliminating what fraud there is, or on how to go about doing it. And according to the US Commissioner of Welfare, the Human Resources Administration continues to misspend about $600 million a year by giving welfare to people who shouldn't be getting it and by giving incorrect amounts to people who should."
In another direction one financial expert has this to say: "It is important to recognize what has and what is happening here if there is ever to be a return to a reasonable degree of price stability. Much of the inflation now being experienced by industrialized nations has originated in the way governments have taken more out of the economy to finance their programs, than the economy had to give. The central banks in making up the difference by expanding the money supply have progressively diluted the value of the currencies WHOSE FUNCTION WAS THEIRS TO PRESERVE.............
"The assumption that the Fed will go a long way toward making new money available underlies the present expectation of resurgent inflation through 1976. As US Treasury Secretary Simon said: 'We hardly ever do anything in Washington for the long-run good of the country; most everything we do is aimed at the next election.'"
Surplus Intellectuals – "What do we mean by surplus intellectual? Surplus in the sense of there being far more intellectuals than there are employment opportunities with income and prestige and duties appropriate to the self-evaluation of those of us who are intellectuals. There are not enough jobs of the kind that we believe ourselves to have been created to fill, at incomes we believe appropriate to our true worth.... The intellectual finds it reassuring to say that the businessman gets his money by luck, or monopoly, or exploitation, or dishonesty, or what have you."
All central banks in industrialized countries will have to obey their political masters, the welfare statist governments, which are desperately spending what they do not have and can only get by creating money from thin air through monetary expansion. It has been wisely stated by some pundits: Listen carefully to what the politicians have to say; then do just the reverse, and you will win most of the time. As we have often remarked in the past – The American dollar is a promise to pay NOTHING. One writer has put it this way: "Further strength in the US Dollar can be expected during the next few months (written Aug. 1, 1975). However the inevitable weakness will reappear in 1976 that will launch the dollar on a downward path climaxing in collapse."
Germany - Says one publication: "Thanks to the Keynesian-age bred bureaucrats in Western Countries and the disastrous influence of Washington on German economic planning, West Germany is suddenly becoming the 'sick man' of Europe. The West German government, faced by a continuing recession, plans to start a $2 billion program of public works. Despite a $6 billion tax cut and $24 billion in deficit financing by federal, state and local governments, there are still more than one million unemployed. Forum readers are not surprised to see the chancellor of West Germany running to French President Giscard D'Estains for help. France has the strongest economy in Europe.
"The west Germans are so desperate that they started talking about a sort of NEW DEAL building schools, bridges, railroads – anything to pump money and jobs into the economy. Last month the German Central Bank lowered reserve requirements on foreign liabilities, adding another $600 million to the funds private banks keep available for lending. To cap it all, the Central Bank lowered interest rates to 4½%. What happened to the German economic miracle? The same as that which happened to the U.S., Canadian, or any other welfare statist Keynesian economy. Government 'tuned' economy does not work."
Capitalism – Continuing along the foregoing lines: "The Free Market economy of the post World War II of West Germany was turned and turned and tuned in the sixties into a welfare statist 'managed' economy – the poison of capitalism. We have reached the stage now, in this fast deteriorating world economic picture, when more and more people question the survival of capitalism. These critics of capitalism largely control the world of the academy, the news media of the pulpit and of the stage. The greatest enemy of capitalism – provided by capitalism itself – are the intellectuals. It has nothing to do with whether you are bright.... The intellectual's main chance of asserting himself lies in his actual or potential nuisance value."
Said the French President concerning the United States: "It is unbelievable that the most important economic country in the world has no economic leader in the Government." It requires no great intellect to agree with this appraisal. The prime intellects of the country are engaged in operating the businesses of the country; and, as we have observed on occasion: If the businesses of the country were run like the politicians are running the government, capitalism in the United States would have been down the sewer years ago. The capitalist countries of the world seem absolutely unable to manage their economic and monetary situations. And the financial genius that exists in such countries is never given chance to furnish such supervision. Says one commentator: "The State of Illinois is going broke. The extravagance of the demagogues is crucifying the taxpayers and rendering the public treasury penniless."
Follows now a summation from another publication: "It is this world that produced the New York City crisis. Those who wanted 'theirs' with no regard to the ability of the city to pay. Greedy politicians who wanted only one thing – to be reelected and then to move on to higher office with a parting cry of 'apres moi le deluge.' Greedy bankers who satisfied the frantic cravings of the politicians for more and more and more money through short-term loans that were death to the city but fabulous profits for the money-lenders. Greed and material selfishness were the ingredients that make up all of the characters of this modern American tragedy and the people who lived for 'now' and who mortgaged tomorrow with the cynical knowledge that their children would pay, are now trapped by tomorrow that arrived off schedule too early.
"Tomorrow is today, and New York City is dying, and so are tens of other urban communities; and soon it will be the states, and after that the federal government bowing before the law that knows no repeal – one cannot indefinitely pay out more than comes in, no matter how insatiable the greed, the passion for material wealth, the craving for 'more.' The disaster is compounded by the frightening reaction to it. A total unwillingness or inability to sacrifice, to cut the living standards to which we have become accustomed and which always were unreal and mad. Unions refuse to consider pay freezes, and bankers turn a cold shoulder to lower interest rates. A city is dying and its population prefers that to an unilateral sacrifice. And more. We have seen the reaction of the police who were laid off. They openly broke the law, blocking traffic just as the demonstrators they, only yesterday, so brutally beat in defense of 'law and order.' They smashed cars, and their ugly hating faces were chilling reminders of how shallow democracy is. Indeed it is at the mercy of an empty pocket, and civilization is an army that marches on a full stomach. Woe unto it when that stomach is empty.
"The economic crash that is coming with its unemployment and despair will join the political, psychological and social crisis that grips the country. It is the Jew who will be the primary target of the anger, frustration, fear and hate that will come as a tidal wave across the country, sweeping before it the vaunted system. Now! Now is the time to go home."
Italy – Akin to the foregoing is this about Italy: "Italy has a shortage of coins, so bills in taxis and restaurants often are rounded – up, of course. Some shops and highway toll booths give hard candy or chewing gum as change. In 1974 there were 200 crimes – reported crimes – per hour. That is one per year for every seventh Italian family. Purse snatchers on motorcycles are responsible for many of the hundreds of daily thefts from tourists in Rome. The national crime rate is rising ten per cent a year, uninhibited by a court system that can take ten years to come to trial.
"Some cotton firms have quit supplying gauze bandages to the 1,300 government-run hospitals which owe the firms $47 million in bills dating back to 1967. The government health insurance program owes the hospitals about $5 billion which, when the bureaucracy pays it, will help the hospitals pay some of the more than $1 billion they owe creditors.
"The French newspaper LeMonde has said, 'Italy is the only country besides Tibet in which it is impossible to communicate through a postal service.' That is an exaggeration, but many Christmas cards from the U.S. arrive at Easter, and letters can take six months to get from one Italian city to another. Many Italians who live near Switzerland drive there to mail letters to Rome. Last year some enterprising mail man sold 400,000 pounds of mail to a processing plant as scrap paper."
During the past year the Communist party in Italy has made substantial gains, polling almost as many votes as the Christian Democrats, which is the largest party in Italy and sponsored by the Roman Catholic Church. This has caused the Church much more concern than meets the eye, and here is what one paper says about it: "Communism holds as one of its prime doctrines the elimination of all aspects of religion. Therefore, it has been understood for years that one of its objectives is the destruction of the Roman Church. Because of the economic turmoil in Italy, which could lead to complete chaos, the Church authorities have good reason for their contingency plans for the relocation of the Vatican."
The erosion in the American political arrangement has proceeded very markedly during the past year; and the future holds little hope for improvement. In fact, things figure to take a decided turn for the worse in the year ahead. Vice-President Rockefeller has already declared he has had enough; and, while much has been said about his reasons for such decision, we venture an opinion of our own along this line: If we can rely on press reports, he is presently worth about one-third billion dollars; and his annual income is ten million (in tax-exempt bonds). Inasmuch as he was governor of New York State for sixteen years, we may be certain he is heavily involved in the securities of the State and the City. With our President adamant that he is not going to bail out the City, it is quite probable that Mr. Rockefeller will be badly pinched in the squeeze that is certain to follow. In fact, according to reports that are coming to us, it is just impossible to obtain any kind of a bid for New York securities.
A similar situation existed during the depression. We recall very clearly that in 1931 the City of Sarasota, Fla., did not even make provision for payment of interest on their bonds in their annual budget, because, said they, the city had no money with which to meet the payment, so why show it in the budget at all. At that time the bonds they had sold at $100 could be purchased for $20. We are not familiar with the final disposition of the obligation.
However, not all is criticism for our politicians. When the Cambodian Communist pirates grabbed the American ship Mayaguez from the high seas, it was an act of piracy of the rawest sort, and President Ford speedily dispatched sufficient force to recapture the ship and crew intact. Similar seizures were taken by the Tripoli Pirates right after the War of Independence; and this is what history says about it: "For exactly forty years after the Declaration of Independence the United States engaged in a tortuous series of negotiations with the piratical despots of North Africa and at last learned that the only effective argument with a buccaneer was force. In the end, the United States set an example to other maritime nations by exacting at the point of cannon a lasting peace from the corsairs."
But the peace above mentioned did not come until military force was applied. For a number of years a politician by the name of Col. Lear tried negotiations with the Barbary Coast raiders, actually paying them huge sums of money to free our shipping from molestation; but those pay-offs brought only more demand for further payoffs. All of this was clearly seen by soldier General William Eaton, but his advice was not followed until the American government learned from grueling experience that the payment of money only whetted the appetites of the pirates for more money; and it is recorded that General Eaton became so disheartened with the mess that he came home and drank himself to death over the folly of the politicians. Being familiar with American history, Mr. Ford was probably fully aware of the North African affair, and profited by it in his handling of the Cambodian pirates.
Another black mark against our politicians is to be found in the following statement: "Thousands and even millions of people are now beginning to realize that the Vietnam war was scientifically lost. We were defeated on purpose of the design of men of authority in our own government. Veterans of that war are now coming back telling their neighbors and their friends how they were told, during the Johnson regime, to bomb empty swamps and unpopulated areas – to create the impression of fighting a war." A similar situation prevailed in the Korean war in 1953, when President Truman ordered General MacArthur not to oust the North Korean raiders. The dissension over this matter became so heated that the General was summarily dismissed, which evoked the statement from him, when he addressed the Congress: "In war there is no substitute for victory." The present unsound condition in Korea may be placed directly at the feet of the politicians. Had the General been allowed to proceed in a sound military manner, that country would now be a peaceful unity.
Follows now a statement from another writer: "Politics has nothing in common with morality. The ruler who is governed by morality is not a skillful politician; therefore, is unstable for public office. He who wishes to rule must have a recourse to cunning and make-belief. Great national qualities, like frankness and honesty, are vices in politics, for which they bring down rulers from their thrones more effectively and more certainly than the most powerful enemy.... In order to operate with satisfaction it's necessary for us to hold in high regard such characteristics as rascality and slackness which produce instability in the population and create a lack of capacity to understand even the status of its own welfare. We must never forget that the mind of the mob is blind, senseless and unreasoning. The blind cannot lead the blind without bringing them into the abyss."
As the great Gladstone once said, when asked what essentials are necessary to be a successful politician, that one major item was that he must be a man without self-respect. This is not universally true, of course, because President Lincoln was known as Honest Abe – and properly so. One of the things that has engraved his name in the history books is that he was just an honest man. During the Civil War, when things looked very bleak, one of his cabinet officials said, I hope the Lord is on our side; to which Lincoln replied, I would rather hope that we are on the Lord's side.
The same moral decay is to be found in many religious systems and individuals. Note particularly this quotation: "I groaned and wept when I read a statement from Billy Graham; who has pyramided himself into the reputation of being America's leading evangelist – when he issued a statement to the effect that he would not object to the ordination of men who are homosexuals if they were properly trained for the ministry. Sex perversion among men and women has taken on such epidemic proportions that literally millions of people are using this perverted practice as a substitute for matrimony. One ordained preacher, who confesses that he is a sex pervert, organized a church in Los Angeles not long ago to which hundreds of perverts have flocked, and he gives the community to understand that he wants to limit the members of his church only to homosexuals and lesbians."
A Point Of Law – As is well known to most of our readers, various religious systems have been very determined in securing public tax money in support of their own schools; but others are just as determined that this shall not be so. Says one publication: "In a landmark decision of sweeping significance, the United States Supreme Court, on May 19, 1975 ruled unconstitutional two of the few remaining plans for providing public support for parochial schools. In a 6-3 ruling in the case of Meek V. Pittenger, the Court invalidated a $26 million per year Pennsylvania program of providing instructional equipment, materials and auxiliary services' to parochial and private schools. The Pennsylvania parochiaid laws were passed in 1972 after the Supreme Court had held the state's 'purchase of services' parochiaid plan unconstitutional in 1971, and Americans United and other groups had gone to court to challenge the state's tuition reimbursement parochiaid law."
RELIGION AND MONEY – "Lutheran Agency hit by financial crisis." Under this news heading then appears the following: "A very severe financial crisis, similar to that facing the Lutheran Council in the USA, has hit the Lutheran council in Canada. At its eleventh annual meeting here in early February, the LCIC was informed by the Lutheran Church Synod that its financial grant for 1975 will probably be $25,000 instead of the requested amount of $46,443, a difference of $21,443. The Council's operating budget for the current year totals $173,500."
At Last The Truth Comes Out! Serious involvement of the United States began under Roman Catholic President Kennedy, and we follow with a quotation from another publication: "While the United States supported the French in Vietnam, our country's deep involvement began when our support was placed behind the dictatorship of Ngo Dinh Diem, a protégé of the late Cardinal Francis Spellman of New York. Under the Diem regime, the small Catholic mandarin class held most of the political power, top government and military jobs, and wealth, and received a disproportionately large share of American aid. Repression of the Buddhists resulted in Diem's overthrow in 1963. Diem was eventually replaced by another dictator, General Nguyen Van Thieu, also a Catholic, whose corrupt regime was so unpopular that without American assistance it collapsed like a house of cards when attacked earlier this year by the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong....
"The century of church-state entanglement under French rule was largely responsible for the 1946-1954 Vietnam war, which this country helped to pay for. Cardinal Spellman and other Catholic Church officials were deeply involved in getting and holding US support for the Diem dictatorship following the defeat of the French. For 21 years after 1954 our country spent the lives of its young men and billions of dollars to support an inept, corrupt dictatorship which represented not the people of South Vietnam, but very little more than one faction within one small, non-indigenous religious group ....
"Nor was Vietnam the only time that clerical interests influenced or tried to influence American foreign policy. Elements in the leadership of the Catholic Church tried to involve the United States in civil wars in Mexico in the 1920s and Nigeria in the 1960s. They failed, but their efforts in the 1930s were influential in preventing our country from doing anything about the clerical-fascist insurrection in Spain that turned out to be prelude to World War II.......
"And now it has become known that the Catholic dioceses of Milwaukee and Brooklyn, and perhaps others, require parochial school teachers to sign statements pledging their commitment to Catholic values and the Catholic philosophy of education."
The Roman Catholic Church – In further detail on some of the foregoing, we offer this quotation from another writer: "This church demands support from the taxpayers, but refuses to tell the taxpayers what it already has. But the taxpayers are not alone. The members of the Roman Catholic Church themselves receive no financial reports from their church's headquarters. It is a well kept secret. The Vatican which houses the central authority of this church has vast wealth and far-flung investments of its own throughout the world. The $75 million Watergate Towne in Washington, D. C., and the projected multimillion dollar Italian Center in San Francisco are examples .....
"The Vatican hides its assets and operations behind a veil of secrecy, and in this it provides an example which is followed by its American branch. A spokesman for the New York archdiocese has even asserted that no record exists as to the total assets and revenues of the 149 Roman Catholic dioceses and archdioceses in the United States...... It is abundantly clear, however, that this church has tremendous financial resources which belie its cry of poverty. What makes the totals vastly more impressive is the fact that all its wealth and income are tax-exempt. All religiously used real estate is exempt and all church business profits escape tax even though they may be totally unrelated to the work of the church. Since a corpus can easily double or triple in a generation if it can only escape taxes, it is no surprise that the wealth of the Catholic Church is increasing at about the rate of $3 billion a year... Some of its assets and revenues are as follows:
Religiously used real estate $54,000,000,000
Passive income (stocks & bonds) 650,000,000
Active business income 1,200,000,000
Grants from governments 4,500,000,000
And this is the organization that is crying for the taxpayers to pay its bills."
It needs no great stretch of the imagination to believe that the Communists in Italy are well aware of all the foregoing, and that they are only waiting for the opportune time to seize control. This is vividly forecast in Rev. 18:21: "A mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea (a picture of the anarchistic masses of humanity), saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all."
Jehovah's Witnesses – This organization has had a meteoric rise from a small beginning of about 40,000 in 1917 to about two million staunch supporters now. This has been due mainly to two of their teachings: One, a doctrine of fear – proclaiming that all who do not join them will be annihilated in Armageddon; and they have been preaching impending Armageddon for more than fifty years now. Two, by telling their converts what they want to hear; namely, by joining them they will not die, but live through Armageddon into the coming Kingdom. Of course, very few people went to die, so they are being told what they want to hear; and this makes it much easier for them to believe this "strong delusion." (2 Thes. 2:11)
But along with their increase in numbers has come a great increase in the errors they are promulgating. The first general public false teaching was produced about 1920: "Millions Now Living Will Never Die" – after 1925. Most of their followers don't know anything about that; and those of them who do remember do not wish to be reminded of it – like the Roman Catholic Church does not wish to hear about their own evils of the Dark Ages, etc. Just forget the past, they say, and take what we are telling you now. The Witnesses adopt the same technique. However, their present teachings on this related subject are showing open sores of decay, because quite a few of their most earnest "dedicated" devotees have died even before Armageddon has arrived; and this requires some slippery explaining. Necessity has forced them to modify this teaching. But they are still adamant in their teaching that all who fail to join with them before Armageddon will be forever lost – that is, be annihilated in Armageddon. So even if they increase their membership to four million – twice the number they now have – by Armageddon, then there will be quite a large number of people who will die in Armageddon, with no prospect of a resurrection, according to them, with only a small number of Witnesses to survive. Gospel means Good Tidings, but their "gospel" is bad tidings indeed to several billion people living today.
In their technical gymnastics of the past fifty years they have almost totally lost the chronology, which they received from their so-called founder – Pastor Russell. About 1920 they made a praiseworthy defense of the correct chronology against some of the deflectors from that chronology, who were advocating a 19-year mistake for the Gentile Times, claiming those Times would not expire until 1933. Of course, time itself has proven that the change was in complete error; however, we wish to be fair with the Witnesses by stating they still do teach correctly that the 2520-year Gentile Times began in the Fall of 607 B.C. and ended in 1914. We agree, of course, as this is correct chronology; and we are in full agreement that Armageddon is imminent, although we have set no date for it. However, we emphatically disagree that to survive Armageddon one must join with the Witnesses or join with any other religious group. There will be some from all religious groups, as well as some who are not affiliated with any religious group, who will survive Armageddon – and we predict there will be many times more of these survivors than there are Jehovah's Witness survivors.
For some years now the Witnesses have been giving 1975 as the date for Armageddon's beginning; but since 1975 is now almost gone (written Nov. 12), they must once more produce another alibi. They quote Matt. 24:36: "Of that day and hour knoweth no man, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only." This text does not say that no man would ever know. We know from the Scriptures that Jesus later did know; and the Prophet Daniel (12:10) tells us that "in the time of the end (the time in which we are living)... the wise shall understand." However, they hold to the Truth that the end of the Gentile Times is 1914, a prediction made by a man – That Servant – thirty years before that date arrived; and Matt. 24:36 was quoted, prior to 1914, from many pulpits throughout Christendom to condemn him although the events of 1914 fully vindicated his prediction. In one breath they admit that a "man" who derived this date from the correct chronology, did know the end of the Gentile Times; but in the next breath, to alibi their erroneous prediction for Armageddon, based on incorrect chronology, they tell us "no man knoweth"! "Consistency, thou art a jewel." Thus, once again they are proving themselves "unstable as water." (Gen. 49:4)
General – Big city buses are being held up in the tradition of old-time train robberies. About a half dozen such have occurred in or near Detroit in 1975. Also, crimes are being committed so rapidly in the United States the police departments cannot even process the reports. In the one-time beautiful and valuable office buildings in Detroit the tenants are now working behind locked doors, with peepholes to determine if the visitor should be admitted. Also in Detroit bank robberies have increased 50% over the previous year. Indeed, the prophecy of Ez. 7:23 comes vividly to mind: "The land is full of bloody crimes, and the city is full of violence."
Among the more cheering items of recent times there has been the discovery of The Dead Sea Scrolls, which establish the authenticity of the Old Testament book of Isaiah. It has been hailed by some as the greatest discovery of modern times.
Due to extra heavy work and some illness, we have not made acknowledgment, and expressed our thanks and appreciation, of the Holiday greetings, good wishes, love and prayers received from many brethren. We now gratefully acknowledge these greetings and heartily reciprocate to all. All here at the Bible House join in wishing our readers cordial good wishes for your good health throughout 1976 – both spiritually and physically. "For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." (Psa. 84:11)
Sincerely your brother,
John J. Hoefle, Pilgrim
Epiphany Bible Students Ass'n
Dear Sirs: Would you please provide me with information about any literature you may publish. I am also interested in the background, the history, and the doctrines of your organization. Any information along this line will be appreciated.
Sincerely yours ------- (SOUTH DAKOTA)


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With the backpacker tax now official, I say it's time we all stop complaining about who did what to who, and gulp the facts down with a heavy dose of salt.
The backpacker tax is done and dusted, so those young layabouts in their hostel bunks can stop whatever they're doing, put on some sunscreen and head back to the fruit trees.
They should thank their lucky stars the government is only taking 15 percent out of their cherry picking, ghetto dwelling arses. They come over here, have our adventure, steal our culture and take photos of our icons. We give them the party of a life time and make their dreams come true. All that we ask is they put on some deodorant, do all our low paid jobs and occasionally pay some tax.
So let's not hear any complaining about the new backpacker tax. Not everyone's happy with the compromise, of course. The Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, wanted the "rich white kids from Europe" to pay more. But at least it's a higher tax than our fair dinkum, bronzed Aussie, snoring half naked on the lower bunk, has to pay. It's only fair that Gazza, born under the southern cross, pays nothing. He gets the $18,000 tax free threshold. Picking onions is hard work and if you've been at it so long that you have to start paying tax, well, it's not the onions that will make you cry.
The Prime Minister is not just thinking about Aussies, of course. This backpacker tax is a win for Pacific Islanders, as well. Malcolm Turnbull has reminded us that it's important the Norwegians and the Icelanders are held to the same level of poverty as "someone from Tonga who is sending the money back to his village". It's all about addressing inequality.
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Not that those pale faced, unkempt fruit pickers care about that. They're too busy wandering around town trying to steal Wi-Fi to appreciate that the $100 million Landcare deal that the Greens did to secure the backpacker tax was for their benefit. Landcare is all about planting trees.
Those trees aren't going to pick themselves.
Furthermore, the conga line of backpackers trudging to the laundromat can be thankful that the government isn't also taking them to the cleaners with a 95 percent tax on their superannuation. Even for foreigners, that's a bit steep. That's why it has been negotiated down to 65 percent. If the Irish and the Swedes should ever bother to complete the truckload of paper work, when they return to their homeland they can apply for 35 cents in the dollar. Good luck with that, or as the Germans say, "viel Glück".
Before we hear any more whinging, backpackers should look at the complete deal. The reduction in superannuation tax effectively brings the whole thing down to 13 percent anyway, which is where the Labor Party landed at the end of negotiations. It cost taxpayers $100 million for Malcolm Turnbull not be seen dealing with the Opposition. So, it was a huge, expensive mess but we found what we wanted in the end. Not unlike the dorm room key after an all night party at the backpacker hostel.
It's clear that backpackers have little to complain about. Who doesn't dream of throwing back two dollar shots and yahooing at wet t-shirt competitions every night? And when each day starts with explosive diarrhoea and vomit on the floor in shared bathrooms, a little backpacker tax is the least of your worries.

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text: Woodbridge Winter conditioning is off to an awesome start!! As of the 15th of December, 107 experienced and novice rowers have signed up for winter conditioning filling all ergs during each conditioning session. The hallways of WSHS have never looked better! Hats off to the coaches and experienced rowers for their recruiting efforts and to all rowers for putting in 2 hours of training Monday-Friday each week. You are laying the foundation for an outstanding spring season!!


text: For the part of our planet that is beyond direct sampling (which is most of it) seismic waves offer an insight into the present day state of the interior. They can illuminate shapes of objects at depths, reveal changes in the state of the material, and offer clues about its texture. In my research I use observations of seismic waves to probe the interior structure of the Earth. My studies yield information about the speed of different seismic waves: how it changes with depth, and from place to place; whether these changes are smooth or abrupt; whether there is any dependence on the direction in which seismic waves travel. While the means of my research have to do with elastic wave propagation and time series analysis, the motivation and goals are those of geological history and present-day tectonic activity. On the basis of inferences about seismic wave speed inside the Earth I try to understand what is happening there now, or has happened in the past.


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Facebook Messenger now used by more than 500M people – http://pulse.me/s/35bvhX
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How Content Marketing Actually Works | BrightEdge Blog
Social Media Engagement: The Litmus of Consumer Perception | Brandify Blog
Its important to remember that social media branding efforts must not leave consumers with the impression that companies are taking a one size fits all approach. In order for consumers to want to engage with you on social media, they have to feel that the content is relevant to them. " If your brand isn't being locally relevant on social media, then your audience has yet to be targeted" – See more at: http://blog.brandify.com/2014/10/social-media-engagement-litmus-consumer-perception/#sthash.dzQ51YTD.GcdZgae2.dpuf
How Voice Search Could Affect The Future Of SEO – Forbes
The future of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) could be shaped by voice search platforms like Google Now, Siri, and Cortana. Jason Demers shares why this is important, and how you can leverage the power of voice search services to better your business.
37 Awesome Tools To Get The Most From Your SEO Campaigns
If you are looking for some interesting ways to keep track of your SEO campaigns, check out this article


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GALVESTON, Texas - It has been more than three months since the naked body of a little boy washed ashore in Galveston. Known only as Little Jacob, police have taken the unorthodox step of releasing his actual photo as a last possible resort to figure out his real identity.
"If that means shocking the public, if that means releasing things that maybe aren't appropriate in some instances, well that's what it means," said Capt. Joshua Schirard with the Galveston Police Department.
Authorities still believe he's between three and five years old and, based on his autopsy, they believe he died before going in the water. His little body showed signs of neglect and abuse, but nothing that would prove to be fatal. So, in addition to finding out who he is, they still don`t know exactly how he died.
Here is what they do know:
No one has reported a missing child matching Little Jacob's description.
Based on a test called "reverse drift analysis," conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Weather Service, Little Jacob was put in the water in the Galveston area.
They believe he was in the water anywhere from 12 to 48 hours.
Little Jacob did not drown.
Finally, despite releasing a sketch almost immediately, partnering with the FBI and the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services, and doing a nationwide search, this little boy remains at the center of a very big mystery.
"Detectives have pursued and exhausted hundreds of tips and leads. But Little Jacob still remains unidentified."
The FBI is offering a $10,000 dollar reward for the successful ID and location of whomever was caring for him before he disappeared. This plea to the public could be the last big hope for helping Little Jacob.
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Grahame Searle
Grahame Searle was appointed to lead the State Government's regional services reform in June 2015 with a mandate to transform the way government services are provided to Aboriginal communities in Western Australia.
Grahame has been a public service leader and innovator for many years.
He successfully drove major organisational change in his former roles as Department of Housing director general (2008-2015) and Landgate chief executive officer (2004-2008).
Grahame is widely respected in the State Government and by Aboriginal leaders for his ability to facilitate collaboration and achieve results.
At the Department of Housing he led the nation in fulfilling targets set under the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Indigenous Housing, exceeding Indigenous employment targets for five consecutive years.
As State Reform Leader, he is overseeing sweeping, systemic and long-term changes that will lead to better living conditions and greater education and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people in regional and remote Western Australia.
Grahame holds a Bachelor of Business from Monash University. He is a member of the Australia New Zealand Land Information Council and chairman of its Standing Committee on Land Administration. He is a national fellow and former State president of the Institute of Public Administration Australia and a board member of the Western Australian Treasury Corporation and Leadership WA.
Key Speaking Points
Resilient Families; Strong Communities: creating more economic opportunities for Aboriginal people through regional services reform


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E-Resourcing has been identified again as one of the fastest growing UK recruitment organisations, as it is named in the Recruiter's Fast50 List for 2012.
Following continued organic expansion E-Resourcing, the award winning supplier of International contract and permanent IT recruitment services, has relocated its Head Office to much larger modern premises in Epsom.
Award-winning IT and telecoms staffing business E-Resourcing Limited has acquired specialist SAP consulting firm Williams McKinley Limited in a strategic deal designed to complement their growth strategy.
According to Tim Evans, head of recruitment M&A at Catalyst, and co-author of the Fast 50 there are some "very clear common denominators" that set the Fast 50 apart from the rest.
6th December 2009: E-Resourcing is delighted to have been named in the prestigious Sunday Times Fasttrack Virgin Fast Track 100 for 2009.
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About Us
Customized real estate solutions for institutional investors
Nassau CorAmerica LLC is a diversified real estate investment and asset management firm. We provide our clients with access to a range of investment opportunities including core, core plus, value add and structured debt and equity alternatives with an emphasis on public and private commercial real estate debt.
Our team of seasoned professionals brings smart, innovative investment strategies to insurance companies and institutional clients. We take a relative value approach to investments, which is complemented by our credit driven culture. Our team has the knowledge and experience to actively manage public and private investments and respond effectively to market opportunities.
Home office of Nassau CorAmerica in El Segundo, California.
A Nassau Re Company
Nassau CorAmerica is a subsidiary of Nassau Asset Management, the asset management affiliate of Nassau Re. Nassau Re was founded in 2015 with capital provided by Golden Gate Capital, a private investment firm with over $15 billion of committed capital. In addition to asset management, Nassau Re's capabilities include life insurance and annuity products, life insurance sales and distribution, policyholder administration and reinsurance. Its other subsidiaries include Nassau Life and Annuity, Constitution Life, Nassau Re Cayman, Saybrus Partners and Nassau Corporate Credit. Nassau Re has combined assets of approximately $22.6 billion and capital of approximately $1.3 billion.


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Look around the city and you will see them everywhere — rainbows draped from home fronts and hanging in businesses. Rochester has many Pride flags on display, boldly proclaiming an open community...
Cuphead is a blast from the past and one of the best titles of 2017.
With cities constantly changing as buildings are constructed, abandoned and then demolished, urban explorers work to document and preserve the culture and history of these sites long after they're gone.
Reporter's got your back: here is our compilation of the best deals for all you adventure-seeking, broke college kids out there.
With the release of "Reputation" just around the corner, take a look at Taylor Swift's evolution from teenage country sweetheart to badass pop sensation.
This September, First Friday Rochester celebrates its 10th anniversary of bringing the city together through art.
What if I told you that there was a place where you could let out your inner child? A place that showcases the toys you played with in your youth? A place where you could visit a pirate ship and a castle, an arcade and a butterfly garden?
Since the establishment of the Henrietta campus, RIT has been dedicated to enriching the campus environment and culture by showcasing art throughout the grounds. Learn to navigate the campus using the public art to guide your way.
This summer, check out WALL\THERAPY, Rochester's street art initiative, by following our guided tour to several murals around the city, watching the artists at work or attending the conference and festival.
Most students, faculty, staff and even visitors have come to know RIT as Brick City...
While there are many easily recognizable names in the music industry that have achieved international acclaim after coming out of the Rochester area, there are dozens of other lesser-known individuals and groups deserving of recognition for th..
While there are many easily recognizable names in the music industry that have achieved international acclaim after coming out of the Rochester area, there are dozens of other lesser-known individuals and groups deserving of recognition for the ..
Your one-stop shop for the ins and outs of Nintendo's newest console and select games.
Constantly evolving to better itself for the communities it serves, Wegmans is not just grocery store — it's a destination.
Two recipes to get you through the winter and win you a date on Valentine's Day.
How the newest additions to the "Star Wars" franchise impact the galaxy.
As the year comes to a close and with the final superhero blockbuster movie arriving, one can't help but look back to how 2016 treated the lucrative genre...
If you are looking for a regular documentary on the Royal Family and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this isn't the show for you.
The full story of our very first mascot.
The food truck scene has hit Rochester, and it's not lacking in taste.
Lady Gaga's newest album is nothing like the Mother Monster fans know and love. We tell you whether or not that's a good thing.
Make yourself a standing desk for your dorm and you might just become healthier and more productive.
Even though election coverage can be disillusioning, there's still hope if you vote in your local elections.
There may be a reason why "House of Cards" is so fun to watch while election coverage can be cringe-worthy.
The weather may have been chilly and damp, but crowds of people were still lining up en masse with their four legged friends. Some were getting ready to walk while others patronized the many booths that littered the area...
The third installment of the "Blair Witch" movie franchise may not have been worth the hype.
Discover Rochester's haunted past by exploring some of its most well-known spooky locations.
Say "Prost!" to Oktoberfest in Rochester this year.
The summer of 2016 was particularly overrun with unnecessary sequels, remakes, and reboots; several of which where hollow and cynical attempts, banking on one's nostalgia...
Rochester is hosting two Oktoberfests this year, filled with beer, dancing, singing and a whole lot of accordion. The two festivals will take place in Irondequoit and Fairport...


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Sabrina and Liao Hui/
Load, Extend, Pull, Receive. Sabrina was looking sharp today with her hang power clean. So fast she caused the camera to blur and found a way to remove her jacket during the clean.
LIAO HUI Workout:
5 Minute AMRAP:
1 Rope Climb
5 Hang Power Clean (83/135)
10 Lunges
Rest 3 minutes
800m run
Rest 3 minutes
Repeat 5 minute AMRAP
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Customer Experience Success
Successful customer interactions with an organization across contexts and channels do not just occur automatically. Organizations must prioritize the customer journey and set clear objectives, an execution plan and manage the customer experience strategy.
Personalization alone does not lead to superior customer experience. Real time analytics and insights derived from data contribute to successful customer experience. However, customer experience must include an obsession with the customer's happiness, cultural buy in across the organization and the ability to evoke emotion.
At the June 2015 Consumer Forum and in recent press like on MyCustomer.com, Forrester Research asserts that successful customer experiences occur at an emotional level by creating positive sentiment that drives loyalty and inspires advocacy.
- The "cumulative impact of multiple touch points" over the course of a customer's interaction with an organization. (Forbes)
- Customer experience refers to the total of all experiences the customer has with the business, based on all interactions and thoughts about the business. (Webopedia)
- The customer's perceptions and related feelings caused by the one-off and cumulative effect of interactions with a supplier's employees, systems, channels or products. (Gartner)
- Customer experience (CX) is the product of an interaction between an organization and a customer over the duration of their relationship. This interaction includes a customer's attraction, awareness, discovery, cultivation, advocacy and purchase and use of a service. It is measured by the individual's experience during all points of contact against the individual's expectations. (Wikipedia)
- 80% of CEOs believe they deliver a superior customer experience, but only 8% of their customers agree. (Bain & Company)
- 92% of organizations that view customer experience as a differentiator offer multiple contact channels. (Deloitte)
- 96% of mobile apps currently lack in-line service. (Gartner)
- When companies engage and respond to customer service requests over social media, those customers end up spending 20% to 40% more money with the company. (Bain & Company)
- 94% of customers who have a low-effort service experience will buy from that same company again. (CEB)
- The majority of consumers are disappointed with mobile application support: 66% report they do not feel that enterprise mobile service and support is effective. (Accenture)
- It is 6-7 times more costly to attract a new customer than it is to retain an existing customer. (White House Office of Consumer Affairs)
Take Aways
- Make mobile and social customer interactions core components of your customer experience strategy to align with your customers' behavior and build trust.
- Build data collection and test insight models to automate customer experience feedback and expedite decision-making.
- Listen at scale through social, experiment often and challenge your customer experience hypotheses as your customer behavior diverges with the introduction of the Millennial generation.


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Beds and mattresses are delivered directly from our suppliers and will take between 14 - 24 working days. Once your order has been dispatched you will be sent an email detailing your delivery method.
Please note: delivery of some items may take longer should we need to source it directly from a supplier, although we will always contact you in this instance. Please refer to our delivery and returns page for more information.
Returns: We will refund any item you are not completely happy with*. Just send it back to us, unused, within 28 days of receipt. Refunds will be issued via your original method of payment.
*Please note: For hygiene reasons we cannot accept returns of bed care, beds and mattresses. This does not affect your statutory rights.


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Our preschool is located at the Highland Grove Child Care Center in Fords. We offer children a welcoming place to make friends and learn new skills through activities such as arts and crafts, yoga and group participation. These activities help children develop socially as well as physically and intellectually. We accept enrollment in the PreK-3 & PreK-4 classrooms, either morning, afternoon or full day session. All children must be toilet trained and turn 3 by October 31, 2019. ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR! Please for to the Woodbridge Community Center to pick up your paperwork today.
The SACC program is designed to complement the Woodbridge Township school day. It operates Monday-Friday during the school year and follows the Woodbridge Township School District calendar. Children who attend schools #14, #19, and #25 are eligible to attend for a nominal fee. Transportation is provided for 5 day enrollments only. SACC is also available at the Woodbridge Community Center. Children who attend schools #1, #11, and #18 are eligible to attend for a nominal fee with transportation. Children from other schools may attend, for a nominal fee, provided that they have their own transportation.
Before Care: 7:00am- School Opening
After Care: School Dismissal-6:30pm
All children in grades K through 8 are welcome to join us for our Full Day Vacation Care at the WCC. It runs from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This service is offered for most of the Woodbridge Township School District holidays.
These fun filled days may include swimming, roller skating, ice skating, mini golf, movies, games, gym time, arts & crafts, and walks to the neighborhood playground. Your child may bring a lunch from home or purchase one from our WCC Cafe. Daily snacks are provided at no additional cost.
For more information on any of our childcare programs please contact our childcare coordinator: firstname.lastname@example.com or at (732) 596-4181.


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Feeling Grateful/
You know how some days everything just works and you get that warm fuzzy feeling inside that someone out there is looking after you? Do you ever notice what you were thinking about right before that happens? At these times I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. It reminds me that even when things may not seem to be going well, it is still important to find something to be grateful for. I know some days that's difficult so perhaps it will just be that the sun is shining, you have food in your fridge to nourish you, or you have a comfortable bed to escape to and hope that tomorrow will be a better day. Whatever is going on in your life, there is always something positive to be found somewhere. Sometimes we just need to look a little harder to find it.
I believe gratitude is the thing that keeps us in a state of love. And the funny thing about it is that the more we acknowledge what we have to be grateful for, the more positivity and abundance will be delivered to us. As you probably know, you create your own life circumstances based on your thoughts and beliefs. You will receive whatever it is that you focus on the most. So if you are constantly complaining about how unfulfilling your job is, that your partner does not respect you, that you don't have enough time or money to do the things you want to do, how tired you are, then guess what, that's what you will get. If you affirm to your higher self that these circumstances are what defines you, it doesn't know the difference between what you want and what you don't want, it will just give you back what you put most of your attention into.
So it's obvious that if you don't want these things, then focus on what you do want as though you already have it. Look for the positive things in your workplace, appreciate what you do love about your partner, be grateful for the small things in life that are free and energise you, such as going for a long walk in nature, having a long, soothing bath, listening to music or just spending quality time with your loved ones. Slow down, laugh, dance, play. Tell yourself daily how grateful you are for all the abundance in your life. Affirm to yourself that every day in every way your life is becoming better and better. You'll be amazed at how things will turn around.
Sometimes we just need to slow right down, change our focus and realise that we can have whatever we want. Most of the things we worry about never happen. It's easier to accept the bad with the good because there's a grand plan that's not always obvious while we're in the middle of it, but ultimately things usually work out the way they're meant to and for our highest good. I'm sure you've heard all of this before, but sometimes we just need to be reminded. So what do you feel grateful for today?


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As I have been on holiday (and a little bit MIA while preparing for my PhD Confirmation), I thought I would write a post on what I have missed. I am still playing catch-up, so this is not exhaustive, but these are a few matters of interest that have come up while I have been away:
AVA Conference 2017
The program for the 2017 AVA Conference in Melbourne came out just before I left. It has a great line-up of animal welfare talks. I am disappointed that I will not be able to make it this year, but I will be at the ANZCVS Science Week instead – I hope to see you there.
UFAW International Symposium 2017
The line-up for the UFAW 2017 Symposium looks fantastic too! The theme is 'Measuring animal welfare and applying scientific advances – Why is it still so difficult?'. This is something very close to my heart and another one I wish I could attend. But unfortunately, the PhD calls. I will begin interviews for my second study this year.
OIE vacancy for specialist in Animal Welfare
Earlier in the month the OIE listed this amazing job opportunity in Animal Welfare based in Brussels, Belgium. The closing date is the 3rd of March 2017. If only I was ready for this great opportunity…
Cats to keep their claws in NJ?
New Jersey could be one of the first states in the USA to restrict declawing of cats to only those deemed necessary by a veterinarian. This could pave the way to restrictions throughout the entire USA. In New Zealand, "The declawing of cats to alleviate social or behavioural problems should be contemplated only when retraining has proved ineffective and euthanasia is the only alternative" (Code of Welfare 2007 – Companion cats). This stance will not be changing with the new Animal Welfare regulations in New Zealand. Cats have claws and removing them simply because they lead to traits that we regard as 'undesirable' bears a strong resemblance to ear cropping and tail docking in dogs.
On the subject of cats
Because 'cat welfare matters', this next story is about 'designer cats'. Dogs have had plenty of attention recently as we have heard about the issues associated with brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds. But it's not just dogs whose welfare is negatively affected by breed standards. Our feline friends have problems too! International Cat Care has written a great article that tells us the truth about 'designer cats'. A cat with short legs? How adorable! Not so for the cat…check out their radiographs. And brachycephalic cats have problems too. We need to breed for function, not form. "…many (if not all) of these cats are likely to suffer pain and/or compromised welfare."
Women in Science
A little off topic, but our welfare is important too! This last one begins with a conversation I overheard while on holiday. I was waiting to order my brunch at a café and overheard three women behind me. Their topic for discussion? Which of their friends had 'got the fattest' after high school. Wouldn't it have been nice if I had overheard them discussing which friend had done great things with her life? Who had a fantastic career? Who was doing 'well'? Now don't get me wrong, I am not one to talk. I have joined in similar discussions in my time. But what good is this doing us? This lead me to think about how women undersell ourselves and each other and how this could affect our success. The 11th of February was International Day of Women and Girls in Science and I pretty well missed it. We need to support women in science to achieve great things. I love hearing about what women are accomplishing every day. My main PhD supervisor is a fantastic scientist. She has, and will continue to, achieved great things. Let's celebrate a little better next year so that we can support women to achieve even more – for science and animal welfare! Mark it in your calendar.


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China Investment Corp (CIC) this week gained Federal Reserve Board (FRB) approval to acquire up to 10% of Morgan Stanley, after the US regulator concluded that the Chinese sovereign wealth fund will not exercise a controlling influence over the Wall Street bank.
In an announcement on Tuesday (August 31), the FRB says it has approved CIC's acquisition of up to 10% voting share in the US bank under section 3 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (BHC Act). In June last year, CIC bought into the


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If you are interested in learning more about our many fun and artful volunteering opportunities please contact LACA Volunteer Coordinator, Bridget Ennis at firstname.lastname@example.com
The Ludington Area Center for the Arts is an equal opportunity, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Become a Member!
The Ludington Area Arts Council, which owns and operates the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your membership is tax deductible.
If you prefer to enroll by mail, Please make check payable to:
Ludington Area Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison Street, Ludington, MI 49431
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Toronto Mayor David Miller unveils dynamic climate change initiative
Toronto Mayor David Miller today unveiled a cutting edge initiative that stands to put Canada's largest city at the forefront of the citizen-based global fight against climate change.
Launched during the C40 Large Cities climate summit in New York City, Zerofootprint Toronto will engage citizens around ways to reduce their environmental impact using an innovative platform, created and developed by Toronto-based not-for-profit Zerofootprint and built on technology from Business Objects, a pioneer in business intelligence.
A dynamic hybrid of environmental footprint calculator and a web-based social network, Zerofootprint Toronto is designed to help citizens reduce their environmental footprint significantly. The new tool graphically illustrates to users the impact every aspect of their daily lives has on the environment while allowing them to network with like-minded friends, neighbours and co-workers to create a virtual eco-community.
Users are encouraged to create joint initiatives and challenges, compile their results, and measure and celebrate their success.
"Climate change is the issue of our time and it's up to all of us to do our part to minimize the impact of day-to-day activities," said Mayor Miller. "Zerofootprint Toronto is going to help make my city not only one of the greenest on the planet, but one of the most innovative as well. Our residents are anxious to do what they can to help save the planet and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and they are looking for ways to do it. This is just one more way."
Mayor Miller challenged his fellow mayors at the C40 summit to adopt the Zerofootprint model in their cities. Ultimately, this initiative will result in the creation of footprint profiles of citizens that cities can then use to create targeted programs and incentives to reduce footprint.
Zerofootprint president and CEO Ron Dembo said, "The vision is to show the cumulative impacts of all participating cities, create joint initiatives, measure their achievements and celebrate their successes. By acting together cities can have as much impact on the environment as one large country."
"Cities are where change is happening the fastest and we must seize the opportunities we have been presented with to make that change significant and permanent," added Mayor Miller.
Zerofootprint Toronto will be rolled out in two phases.
In the first, City of Toronto employees will be invited to calculate their environmental footprint and create goals to reduce and track this footprint over time.
In the second phase, it will be available to every Torontonian.
Zerofootprint Toronto combines state-of-the-art business intelligence software and the best environmental engineering science to calculate, analyze and visualize the environmental impact of decisions around transportation, food, heating, cooling and lighting homes and offices, shopping, water use and waste production.
It is this platform that enables this first-of-its-kind community engagement initiative, to provide individuals, neighborhoods, businesses and other groups in Toronto both detailed information and a network to take action on climate change.
"We all want to do the right thing," said Bernard Liautaud, founder, chairman of the board and chief strategy officer of Business Objects. "The place to start is by measuring the size of the problem and the changes we make. The business intelligence features of this platform will allow people to see exactly what will happen if they - and others like them - change their day to day habits. The community can then apply its collective intelligence to change the way the world analyzes problems, works together in new ways and solves issues such as climate change. This collective intelligence has enormous potential to develop new initiatives for the common good."
As part of their work together to develop the Zerofootprint platform for cities, Business Objects and Zerofootprint are creating one of the world's largest eco-data sets. Information contributed from around the world will be analyzed by the collective intelligence of members of Business Objects' newly launched online community, Insight (insight.businessobjects.com). The Zerofootprint Toronto initiative will leverage the eco-data and the insights gained from it, to benchmark against other cities and identify the most impactful approaches.
Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America. In the past three years Toronto has won more than 50 awards for quality and innovation in delivering public services. Toronto's government is dedicated to prosperity, opportunity and liveability for all its residents.
Zerofootprint is a not-for-profit that combines the best financial engineering, environmental engineering, social networking tools and business intelligence to create products and services that help large corporations, organizations and individuals significantly reduce their environmental footprint. Zerofootprint aims to be the world's leading brand in green by generating thought leadership and designing practical solutions to solving global problems. Visit
Business Objects has been a pioneer in business intelligence (BI) since the dawn of the category. Today, as the world's leading BI software company, Business Objects transforms the way the world works through intelligent information. The company helps illuminate understanding and decision-making at more than 43,000 organizations around the globe. Through a combination of innovative technology, global consulting and education services, and the industry's strongest and most diverse partner network, Business Objects enables companies of all sizes to make transformative business decisions based on intelligent, accurate, and timely information.
Business Objects has dual headquarters in San Jose, Calif., and Paris, France. The company's stock is traded on both the Nasdaq (BOBJ) and Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0004026250 - BOB) stock exchanges. More information about Business Objects can be found at
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|Azurael's Circle
|Jordan Allen
|The police ruled that the suicide of Helen Lancaster, where she gutted herself with a kitchen knife, was due to the grief of losing her husband. Her son, Clint Lancaster, doesn't believe a woman as deeply religious as her mother would do such a thing. Clint takes it upon himself to visit his family farm and see if he can piece together the truth. What could have caused his mother to do such a thing? Was it even her? If not, what's waiting for him at Lancaster Farm? Chapter 1 (Free) is a horror-mystery adventure game. Navigate the house and find clues as to what happened to Helen Lancaster. Piece together items you find in your inventory to get into locked areas of the house and find other useful tools that can help you uncover the mystery. This is the first act in a planned series of stories following the events surrounding Azurael. Across the series you'll encounter scarier and stranger events that slowly link together into a dark plot that'll chill you to your core. Features: Discover the secret of Lancaster Farm; Solve item based puzzles to progress; Three endings to discover; Discover many other secrets. Chapter 2 (Sep 3) Nobody seems to care about five teenagers that went missing in Chicago. The police have done nothing and the parents haven't been able to turn up much. Don Edison, a private investigator, has been hired by a mysterious benefactor to locate the teenagers. Don has managed to track their last known location to a run down apartment complex that seems to be basically abandoned. What lies in wait for Don inside? Navigate the apartment complex to track down the missing teenagers. Piece together items you find to enter all of the rooms in the building and solve the puzzles found inside. Features: Investigate Azurael's involvement in the missing teenagers; Solve many different puzzles to progress; Six different endings to find throughout; Discover many other secrets. Chapter 3 (Nov 30) Explore the Old Ways nursing home and speak to the various residents to learn the secrets and answers within the nursing home. Use the items you find to further your search and solve puzzles unravel the plot. Chapter 4 (Apr 22) This chapter directly connects to the previous chapter and builds towards the finale in the fifth and final chapter. Investigate Azurael's involvement in the neighbourhood disappearances. Solve many different puzzles to progress. Six different endings to find throughout. Discover many other secrets.
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text: tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post6748591470311429461..comments2019-08-16T04:35:06.721-04:00Comments on SweetKM: Dress No. 1 Kristihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-80850996274002065382015-03-26T17:18:36.650-04:002015-03-26T17:18:36.650-04:00I love the simple silhouette too. I'm looking ...I love the simple silhouette too. I'm looking for fabric to make a second one. Something so simple has to have just the right fabric. kristihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-76939344814793792642015-03-26T17:16:28.633-04:002015-03-26T17:16:28.633-04:00Thanks LM. I think a good fit in the bust is key. ...Thanks LM. I think a good fit in the bust is key. Considering it sweeps away from the body everywhere else, its gotta hit that one point just right. kristihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-80975023155442764672015-03-26T17:14:59.291-04:002015-03-26T17:14:59.291-04:00It is a GREAT swing dress. I've been wearing i...It is a GREAT swing dress. I've been wearing it a lot, its so comfortable. Kristihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-40278868836483985962015-03-26T17:13:18.543-04:002015-03-26T17:13:18.543-04:00100 Acts of Sewing was new to me too Angela. I'...100 Acts of Sewing was new to me too Angela. I'm looking for a reason to buy the Dress No. 2 pattern, maybe for fall...kristihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-47274015119293015152015-03-26T11:15:38.216-04:002015-03-26T11:15:38.216-04:00Eeep!! I love a good swing dress, and I hadn't...Eeep!! I love a good swing dress, and I hadn't seen this one yet! Thanks for sharing :DRebecca DuValhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-79250367561183327302015-03-26T11:15:28.249-04:002015-03-26T11:15:28.249-04:00Eeep!! I love a good swing dress, and I hadn't...Eeep!! I love a good swing dress, and I hadn't seen this one yet! Thanks for sharing :DRebecca DuValhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-3923881435337072072015-03-21T00:41:02.995-04:002015-03-21T00:41:02.995-04:00Perfectly simple - it looks beautiful. I'd lo...Perfectly simple - it looks beautiful. I'd love to try this out in linen... I hadn't come across 100 Acts of Sewing yet, so I must go check out their site! Angelahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-22305872575491978032015-03-15T08:33:52.136-04:002015-03-15T08:33:52.136-04:00It looks wonderful on you. Yep, being bigger than ...It looks wonderful on you. Yep, being bigger than you, I'd be very nervous about the potential for it to be sack-like or worse, maternity wear like, but yours looks gorgeous. Off to check out the pattern company now...Lightning McStitchhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-22278590732746239802015-03-14T16:07:29.566-04:002015-03-14T16:07:29.566-04:00Oh wow, I really love this simple silhouette. And ...Oh wow, I really love this simple silhouette. And it has pockets, perfect! Looks great on you!huisje boompje boefjeshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-91975528029871934032015-03-13T07:28:12.046-04:002015-03-13T07:28:12.046-04:00Now that spring has finally come to Philadelphia, ...Now that spring has finally come to Philadelphia, I've already worn it twice. Boots + dress is one of my wardrobe staples. kristihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-33198587469259467872015-03-13T07:26:41.235-04:002015-03-13T07:26:41.235-04:00100 Acts of Sewing was off my radar too. I have my...100 Acts of Sewing was off my radar too. I have my eye on Dress No. 2, same basic style but with sleeves. There are some really cute ones on Instagram. Kristihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-16929898151072060092015-03-13T07:25:31.816-04:002015-03-13T07:25:31.816-04:00Thanks Ute. I'll have to check out the Suzy dr...Thanks Ute. I'll have to check out the Suzy dress. I really didn't think I like that this dress doesn't have a waist, but it makes it so easy to wear. Kristihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-11858086651689419182015-03-12T22:59:37.601-04:002015-03-12T22:59:37.601-04:00Looks great and I really like the pockets on the s...Looks great and I really like the pockets on the sides. I've not heard of the pattern company before, so will enjoy checking them out! Can't go past a denim frock! Fabric Tragichttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-72910575493466379072015-03-12T16:33:23.097-04:002015-03-12T16:33:23.097-04:00This dress is my kind of simple too. You look very...This dress is my kind of simple too. You look very lovely in it and I love how many different ways it can be styled. It reminds me of the Suzy dress from Tessuti, very similar shape but with firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-785390469747013442015-03-12T15:23:09.667-04:002015-03-12T15:23:09.667-04:00as ever I like your little details and very precis...as ever I like your little details and very precise sewing! a very nice dress I am sure you will wear very often!sophiehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-49329736758842706072015-03-12T13:50:31.253-04:002015-03-12T13:50:31.253-04:00Great point about showing off a nice fabric with a...Great point about showing off a nice fabric with a simple design. This dress definitely calls for just the right fabric. kristihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1073134727738265514.post-11711403276333525932015-03-12T08:53:21.130-04:002015-03-12T08:53:21.130-04:00I have not taken part in this sewalong, but I have...I have not taken part in this sewalong, but I have enjoyed following the hashtag on Instagram. I love this very simple silhouette and satisfying construction. It looks chic and the possibilities of using luscious fibres and showing them off to full effect make this simple design very exciting. I'm glad it revived your enjoyment of sewing! XMarilla Walkerhttps://email@example.com


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The Green Table
Roman Zhurbin
Considered the most powerful antiwar statement ever devised for dance, this indisputable masterpiece opens at a diplomatic conference around a table covered with regulation green cloth, followed by vivid tableaux of the futility of war.
Choreography by: Kurt Jooss
Staged by: Jeanette Vondersaar
Repetiteur: Claudio Schellino
Music by: F.A. Cohen
Costumes by: Hein Heckroth, Masks by Hermann Markard
Lighting by: Hermann Markard, Lighting Directed by Brad Fields


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Bid to sell paddy from other states in Punjab Mandis was foiled
Giving details the chief Vigilance Officer of the department, Dr Rakesh Kumar Singla informed that two trucks full of nearly 4100 bags of paddy from Bihar were found on the spot
Foiling the bid to pump cheap paddy brought from other states into Punjab Mandis, the food and civil supplies department on a tip- off conducted a raid and found 5000 bags of Bihar paddy in United Agro Industries Rice Mills, Khanna .
Giving details the chief Vigilance Officer of the department, Dr Rakesh Kumar Singla informed that two trucks full of nearly 4100 bags of paddy from Bihar were found on the spot and the contents of the third truck were off
loaded in the mill premises.
On enquiry, the drivers gave the statement that they had brought the Paddy from Muzaffarnagar in Bihar and the bills and the bilties of the content were taken from them on reaching the mill premises by a motorcyclist who was reportedly send there by the mill owner.
The mill owner did not produce any document pertaining to the Purchase of paddy.
Prima facie this appears to be an attempt to to sell paddy purchased at cheaper rates from other states in Punjab Mandis,said Singla and explained that the modus operandi for the same is to arrange bogus auction of such paddy which is purchased from other states at about Rs 800 to 900 and sell in Punjab Mandis at MSP of Rs.1770 and earn the direct profit from the transaction as well as commission on selling it in Mandi.
After milling the rice obtained is admixtured into the rice to be handed over to FCI. Such tricks are apparently being played by commission agents who are engaged in milling as well,said he.
Investigation is on and action will be taken as per law.
Market committee Khanna has been intimated for action and physical verification of the stock of the mill as well as recording of statements of farmers for verification of purchase records is underway.
It is pertinent to mention that within a month, the Punjab Food and civil supplies department through a series of raids has unearthed nearly 2.5 lakh bags of paddy and 2 lakh bags of previous years rice set to be pumped into Punjab KMS 2018 -19.>


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Exterior stucco is considered as porous material having a textured surface. The porosity of stucco will cause it to stain very often and very rapidly. Another drawback for stucco is that it has textured surface which lets the surface to accumulate grime, debris and dust which can settle easily in the crevices. The most common and general stains to get accumulated on the exterior surface of the stucco are mildew, mold, dirt and algae. For maintaining the stucco, you will need to clean it and these stains can also be removed very easily. Well stucco is not that difficult to clean and with right tools and techniques you can do it by yourself. Stucco is considered to somewhat fragile and hence you need to be very careful while cleaning it so that you don't end up damaging it while cleaning.
- Check out the stucco
Before you start with the process of cleaning stucco, you must check it out for finding any kind of flaws. If your stucco is damaged and you are washing it, chances are there that the water can go in the cracks which can cause the mildew and mold to grow along with several other issues. If you find that there are any cracks and chips in the stucco, don't initiate with the process of cleaning till the time you have repaired them. If there are small chips or hairline cracks or any such minor damage then you can repair it by yourself. If the damage in the stucco is more than professional should be called who is experienced adequately in this field and get the damage repaired by them.
- Seal chips and cracks
If you explore several minor flaws in your stucco then you can consider repairing it by yourself. You can make use of an exterior acrylic caulk which should be color matched and try to seal the chips and cracks with that. This caulk is available at any of the home improvement stores. However it can be bit tough to find a caulk which is of the exact similar color as that of your stucco but try and find the closest match as you can. If the repairs are minor then little bit different caulk will not be a matter of issue and it won't even look odd. For matching up the texture of the surrounding stucco, try and press the sand or any other gritty substance in the surface of the wet caulk. Allow the caulk to dry completely before you try to clean it.
- Find the problem areas
Find the cause of the discoloration and stains on your stucco. Finding the cause will lead you to the actual remedy. Is it the dirt and the general debris or it is the black stains which happens near a place on the wall water drips of gets collected? If you see the black stains in the areas like under the eaves then they would probably be mildew and not the dirt. If you spot any green stains then it will possibly be algae. You will possibly need bleach for cleaning off the microorganisms like mildew and algae. If a large area of the stucco is infected with it then you should probably consider hiring a professional for cleaning stucco.
- Prepare the cleaning solution
The best cleaner you can get for cleaning stucco would be bleach and concentrated cleaner. Search for a concentrated cleaner which is made especially for being used on the exterior surfaces. You can find these concentrated cleaners at any of the home improvement store. Check out for the product which would say professional strength concentrate and consist of ingredients like sodium o-phenylphenate and acetic acid. Check out the information's given on them and they will teach you as to how to mix up the cleaning solution for any specific product. Majority of the concentrated exterior cleaners will work at its best by adding hot water and household bleach. The bleach is such an agent which will kill mildew and algae and will also activate the solution. Put on safety gears like rubber gloves and eye protection while mixing and using the cleaning solution.
- Use borax and dish cleaning soap
If you are intending to avoid using bleach then you can try a solution which is borax based. Borax is less toxic and is considered as a natural material as compared with that of bleach and is considered very effective when it comes to killing mold. For preparing such cleaning solutions, you will be in need of three things dish soap, hot water and borax. Mix these ingredients in a big bucket. Take 2 gallons of water, ½ cup of borax and 2 table spoon of dish soap and mix them well.
- Clean the wall with pressure washer
There are various sizes of nozzles for pressure washers which gives different amount of pressure of water. Stucco is considered as very delicate and hence while cleaning stucco, you will need a nozzle which will give a washer hose with low pressure. The entire stucco wall should be saturated with water before you for applying the cleaning solution to it. For avoiding any kind of damage, ensure you are hitting the water at 45 degree angle at the wall. Minimum distance of 24 inches should be kept of the nozzle from the wall. Let the water be applied in an even stream. You don't want to buy a pressure washer; you can rent it from any of the home improvement store.
- Spray the cleaning solution
A single pump sprayer should be filled up with a cleaning solution. Distribute your wall in workable spaces. Make use of the pump sprayer to apply the cleaning solution on the basic section of the wall. Initiate from the bottom section and work your way to the top till you are finished with the first section of the stucco wall. Pay more importance on the areas with heavy stains.


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UPDATE: This post has been updated to include a more precise way to filter out referral traffic. Note that this is not guaranteed to remove all spam referrals as new ones crop up all the time.
Recently, it really started to bug me how much spammy referral traffic was skewing my blog Pageviews on Google Analytics. It was getting to the point where I was seeing big spikes in traffic, and yet the visitor duration for this traffic was pretty much 0.
Whilst seeing bigger numbers of views may feel you with glee, you have to remember that if you have spam traffic coming to your site, these are not real readers.
So what is spam referral traffic exactly?
Basically, it's traffic coming to your blog from spammy looking URLS. Here's a few of those that started to appear in my Referrals list:
- best-seo-solution
- get-free-traffic-now
- buttons-for-website
- free-social-buttons
- floating-share-buttons
Plus quite a few more (including some naughty looking URLs!). To date, I have about 15 of these spammy sites trying to direct fake traffic.
Why do they do it?
There are a few reasons, and it depends on the site that's doing it.
Some sites use it as a lead generation tool. If you visit their site, you will see that they offer their 'services' to businesses which are basically spam, spam and more spam. Other sites are part of growing networks with affiliate links, spamming the web to make money.
Why should it matter to me?
Because it skews your data. You might see you have lots of visits to your blog one day, but how many of them are actually readers?
By removing these spam sites, you get a much truer picture of your stats. Sure, big numbers look great, but they don't guarantee engagement.
So how do I fix it?
It took me a little while to find out the solution, as I was initially convinced that Referral Exclusions were doing the trick. However, I was informed that GA would instead show that traffic as Direct instead of referral, still reflecting inaccurate data.
What we need to do is add a Referral Source filter – this by no means is a 100% fix, and will likely have to be reviewed based on the types of sites that are directing spam traffic your way as mentioned at the top of this post.
Before you get started, ensure that you create a new 'view'.
Create a new 'view' before applying filters
I would recommend that you create a separate 'view' for testing any new filters. You can read up on how to do that here. Name the view as something like '<url> with X filter'.
You can create up to 50 views of any one property so you can experiment quite a lot. Always keep one view completely untouched to view all 'raw' data (i.e. without filters, exclusions etc). This is useful as a comparison to how much difference a filter has made to your data.
How to add filters
The following steps will guide you on creating filters. Remember to apply filters to a new view and not to the raw data.
1. Log in to your Google Analytics account and click on Admin at the top. Select the Account you wish to add a filter to.
2. Go to the View column and ensure the correct view is selected (i.e. the view you named '<url> with X Filter'. Then click on Filters.
3. The above table will appear when you scroll down the page. Click on +NEW FILTER.
Et voila, that's how you create a filter. So let's take a look at implementing the Referral Source filter.
Referral Source Filter
To create this filter, you'll need to follow the steps above, and input the following:
You'll see the next box is titled 'Filter Pattern' – this is where things get slightly technical! You need to enter what is a called a Regex (Regular Expression) to tell GA what you would like excluded.
You can tell which URL's to exclude by going to your Referrals Report and looking at those which are spammy (some examples of spammy sites are at the top of this post, but pop me a tweet if you're unsure about any other URLs showing up).
The Regex below is a guide (based on some of the spammy referrals I get), and you should add any additional site names or keywords to this code, with a | in between each as this indicates 'or':
You can see that there's a mixture of specific site names and spammy keywords that are included here. Once you've added your whole list, click Verify this filter to see how it would have filtered your data over the last 7 days. Not working? Make sure your Regex is correct (you may have a | missing), and try again.
Once you have verified the filter, you cannot re-verify it if you make changes. It's best to create a brand new filter and delete the old one.
If the filter verification table only shows one or two site visits as being picked up, this isn't necessarily a bad sign. Leave the filter on for a few days and keep an eye on your Referrals report to see if the spammy sites are still showing up (bearing in mind they will for past data).
If it hasn't worked, get in touch and I can help you out.


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Hi, I am Tawanda Moyo.
I tweet from @tbmoyo and write articles here.
I love books and will read most things (except Accounting).
Engineering is and will always be my first love.
Lately I have started leaning towards the software side of things.
I can write code in Python and C, especially Python.
I'm also learning JavaScript.
On occasion I have built websites and might do so
for a lot of money if I really like you.
For more information check out my about page.
And for what I'm doing now check my now page
Zimbabwean born and bred, I hail from Masvingo but for now I write code, Engineer stuff, talk about technology and hang out in the Sunshine City (Harare).
This is my online home.