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The Secret Sauce/
By Peter Meier | November 15, 2017
Here's a secret of starting new: There is no secret sauce. But if there were a secret sauce, I can tell you what it would be – evangelism.
There simply is no shortcut when it comes to making new disciples and gathering new groups of disciples. The single most significant ingredient to all your efforts is evangelism.
The goal of church multiplication in any form is to introduce people to your good Friend, Jesus (evangelism) and to help them mature in their faith (discipleship). Evangelism and discipleship are the two key elements in planting and growing any church. There's your secret sauce.
Evangelism doesn't have to be rocket science. Recent research shows that simply doing something might be more effective than creating elaborate strategies. Churches who do something, in respect to evangelism, are much more effective than churches who don't. The point is simple: Do Something.
Be Social
Bringing someone to faith is the work of the Holy Spirit, but evangelism – that is, sharing the Good News or introducing someone to your Friend, Jesus – is a social phenomenon. It's about relationships. It's about connecting with pre-Christian friends, hanging out with not-yet Christ followers.
Be in Prayer
Recognize that you're in the midst of spiritual battle. The Evil One wants to keep non-believers non-believing. The Evil One wants to keep his claim on the un-claimed. Satan wants to keep them unconnected. And he will do whatever it takes. The good news is that God wants them to be saved (1 Tim 2:4) and He has not only provided for their salvation in Jesus, but He has also defeated the Evil One. Jesus promises to build His church (Matthew 16:18) and even the gates of hell won't be able to keep the prisoners captive!
Pray for family members, neighbors, co-workers, friends by name. Ask the Holy Spirit to work in their hearts and lives to prepare them to be open to your conversation. Pray for boldness and courage to use the opportunities God gives – not to force a conversation, but to use natural conversation among friends to share your Friend, Jesus, and the beauty and truth of the Gospel.
Love and Serve
In this way, your words of faith and your Christian confession will be proved genuine. Authentic love and acts of service are the best way to remove barriers and open the door to questions and conversation.
You can invite them to come to events or worship with you at your church, or simple to gather with other believers at work, or in your neighborhood. The Holidays present wonderful opportunities for this. Concerts, parties, worship services, home gatherings are great ways to introduce your friends to Jesus.
Have a Plan
Once someone is introduced to Jesus, what are the next steps along the path of discipleship? Will you start a Bible study with them? What materials will you use? How will you answer their questions? How will they learn basic Christianity? You can work this plan yourself, or better yet, work it together with others who are pouring on the secret sauce as part of your church's plan to reach new people.
Be Creative
There is no "right way" or "best way" when it comes to strategies. Special events, flyers, social media, prayer walking, neighborhood Bible studies, sports leagues, door-to-door – all of these were identified by church planters as successful measures for reaching the unchurched in their communities. Use your imagination. What fits your personality and the community/people you are connecting with? Be intentional.
The point is simply to do something!
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Questions for Discussion
1. Who are the pre-Christian or de-churched people you know, and for whom you could be praying? Have you written their names down on your prayer list?
2. What is God's greatest desire? Read 1 Timothy 2:4; Luke 15. How does that affect your greatest desire?
3. The great evangelist, Dwight L. Moody once said, "I like the way I do evangelism better than the way you don't do evangelism." What did he mean? What does that say to you, to your church?
4. What sort of training or equipping would be most helpful for you or those you serve?
5. What is your intentional plan to introduce Jesus to your friend(s)?
Resources You Can Use
Joining Jesus on His Mission, Greg Finke, 2014. This book will alter the way you see your life as a follower of Jesus and take you beyond living your life for Jesus to living life with Jesus.
Joining Jesus – Show Me How, Greg Finke, 2017. Practical tool for everyday discipling so that you can prepare yourself and others to join Jesus on His mission.
God Space: Where Spiritual Conversations Happen Naturally, Doug Pollack, 2009. How to engage in natural spiritual conversation.
Speaking of Jesus: the Art of Not-Evangelism, Carl Medearis, 2011. Keeping evangelism simple in words and life – its all about Jesus.
The God Questions: Exploring Life's Great Questions About God, Hal Seed and Dan Grider, 2016. Brief, simple, and easy to understand answers to eight key questions everyone asks about Christianity. Includes a guide for use in Bible Studies.
Mission Moments is the e-newsletter sent by the Center for U.S. Missions to bring information and encouragement to all who desire to share God's great love in Jesus Christ with others. Permission is given to copy this article for distribution within your congregation or organization. Please credit the author and the Center for United States Missions. For more information contact the Center at (952)-221-0362, or visit our website: www.c4usm.org
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Hike, dogs, ride, and a Black Window Spider./
Had the best day!
I'm almost done transferring stuff form the old computer to the new. Just have photos left to do.
Got up today, knowing it was the last warm (50 degrees) day for at least a week. We hiked the dogs this morning and had a blast hiking all of the trails and then running into a neighbor and his dog, Riley. The best about thing about meeting them on the local trails was that Kayla really has a good time with Riley. Lucie, too, had a blast running all over the trails after him. Since another neighbor's dog bit Lucie and attacked Kayla, the two Girls have been a little shy of other dogs. But Riley , they love to play with.
So... today/Saturday's storm was coming in really fast. Good incentive to keep riding quickly. I decided to ride my Ventana hardtail turned commuter bike.
We didn't have a lot of time so we decided to do Long Neva. Good views, easy ride and just a little over an hour. It was nice to get a ride in while the temps were still in the high 40s and low 50s. Not like Sunday temps of single digits.
I saw my first Geese of the year. They were all huddled on one side of the lake. Maybe b/c the bird of prey we saw was on the other side of the lake. I think it may have been an Eagle. Looked too big to be a Hawk. I should know the difference, but hard to tell when it was all tucked up in the tree.
From the ride it was off to grocery shop and get last minute holiday gifts for the families.
As we were driving home we called our friend Eugene and asked if he wanted to get together for a bite to eat. Since his favorite place to eat if The Med, that's where we met up. Lucky for us we were seated in about 3 minutes and had a great festive snack.
Once back home, Steve worked on getting about 15 tree logs (8-10 feet long) into an area where we'll be able to take the chainsaw and cut them up for firewood. He also worked on some bikes (favorite past time). I covered the outdoor furniture, shoveled the walkways and car areas and moved cars to areas of the driveway where we'll be able to shovel the snow more easily tomorrow. Supposed to get 20 inches here by mid day.
We also found a Black Widow in one of our window sills. It was behind the storm window. We had to find a way to get it out of that area as it is right next to the couch and we don't want to have the little killer crawling around and waiting to bite an unsuspecting pet or worse, me or Steve. I've been bitten once by a Black Widow and it was one of the worst things. My whole leg swelled up and took forever to heal. IN the end we ended up killing her (sorry) but it was next to impossible to catch her with out having her run into a crack or come out to defend herself.
Lots to do tomorrow. What a very productive and entertaining day we all had.

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The Chest Celebrates its Day of Giving and Awards $510,000
The Community Chest Day of Giving is a special celebration of the organizations and programs that benefit the residents of Concord and Carlisle. Their incredible work, supported by dedicated volunteers and exceptionally generous donors, translates into meaningful aid for our neighbors. Grant awards were distributed to 29 organizations serving the Concord and Carlisle Community. This year the Step Up Award for outstanding volunteer work was giving to Louisa Yamartino.
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Gutter Guards & Screens For Leafless Gutters At The Best Prices
If you are making upgrades to your home or considering investing in some area of the home, what is the one thing that will make up your mind? Is it the price of services and products? Or is it the quality of the work that is done? For most people, the price is a hugely important part of the decision-making process, simply because we can only spend what we have at any given point in time.
Fortunately for Australian homeowners, here at Aussie Gutter Protection, we offer excellent gutter guard prices as well as exceptional products, so that you can always avail of the best of both worlds. We understand that when you make an investment in your home you want it to last you for a long time. As such, we make a few promises to all of our customers. Read More
The first is that you will receive a written warranty. This will cover workmanship and offers a guarantee that we will stand over for 20 years. In addition to this, you will also receive a product warranty, so that you know you have first-rate materials and a system in place that will stand the test of time and do exactly as it is supposed to. These last from 10-25 years, depending on the product that is ideally suited to your home. The second promise we make is that our gutter guards won't deteriorate, fade or crack as a result of exposure to the sun, rain or fire.
The Hidden Costs of Having No Gutter Guards
At Aussie Gutter Protection, we appreciate the many ways that your gutters can become compromised by the elements and nature. As well as eliminating the health risks that could arise from a fall while cleaning out your gutters, with our gutter screens in place you can feel confident that your home is protected from the possibility of a build-up in the gutters that could compromise its safety.
What's more, 12 months after we have installed them we will check in with you to make sure that they are proving effective and preventing your home against everything from birds, rodents, debris and everything in between.
One of the main benefits that gutter protection systems bring to your home is that they will safeguard it against the possibility of dry debris taking fire. Embers travel long distances, and in the midst of expansive fires taking hold in the vicinity, the possibility of them landing in your gutters is remarkably higher. Nobody needs to experience the stress of a fire in the home, so it is always advisable to take precautions where possible.
Rodents, vermin and birds can cost you a lot of money in the long run. While they may not seem too troublesome, aside from the possibility of disease, bugs and pests getting into your home, they can also ruin the insulation in your home and cause all sorts of financial problems as a result.
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Rainy Day Games and Activities for Your Pet
Rain or shine, your pet needs exercise and interaction every day to keep them at their healthiest and happiest. As we look ahead to the coming winter months, it's likely that some days may not lend themselves to outdoor play. This can be especially disconcerting for the dog who loves to go on walks to the park.
Since we can anticipate wet, cold, and snowy days ahead, it's important to have a few indoor activities for your pet in mind. The Pet Experts at Elmhurst Animal Care Center have a few ideas to help you enjoy those rainy days with your pet (and the whole family!).
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We are currently fostering some great pets available for adoption! Visit our Featured Foster page HERE to view all animals available for adoption and make an appointment to meet them at our clinic by calling us at 630.530.1900!


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It's that time again, time to line up local veggies for fall and winter eating! We are offering a Fall CSA Farm Share to help get you through the end of the year. The share consists of four, every-other-week distributions of vegetables grown at Moraine. The cost is $250, with a discount offered for early purchase.
What's in a Moriane Farm Fall Share? Our crops are grown using organic methods, although we are not certified organic. Some of the vegetables in the Fall Share will be crops we've harvested and hold in storage, for example, beets, winter squash, sweet potatoes, potatoes, kohlrabi, onions, cabbages, winter radishes, popcorn, Gilfeather turnips, and celery root. Some of the vegetables will be freshly harvested from our farm fields, including beet greens, carrots, chard, collard greens, kale, leeks, lettuce, radicchio, spinach and salad turnips. Some of these crops will be protected from frost with agricultural row covers.
Distribution Days and Times for the Fall CSA Shares will be distributed on Saturdays, November 8, November 22, December 6 and December 20 from noon to 3:00 PM. Please note that Fall CSA share distributions are EVERY OTHER WEEK.
Location The shares will be distributed from the CSA Barn at Moraine Farm, Cabot Street in Beverly.
Size and Cost This share is the right size for one or two adults who enjoy vegetables or a small family with limited time to cook. In addition to veggies you will want to eat right away, it includes vegetables well suited for preserving (freezing, pickling, canning) or fresh storage. The share costs $250, with a $25 discount for those who purchase a share before October 1. Shareholders must be members of The Trustees of Reservations (TTOR) to purchase a share. TTOR membership can be purchased on-line.
Buy a Fall Farm Share To purchase, just complete the on-line subscription form and mail your check (payable toTTOR) to G. Anderson, Moraine Farm CSA, 733 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915. If you are currently a shareholder, you can leave payment with your shopkeeper, just remember to fill out the on-line subscription form! Questions about the Fall Farm Share? Feel free to email me at email@example.com.
Make a donation to support our Food Access work when you purchase your Fall Farm Share. This is our 4th year raising funds among our CSA members to support the farm's work to grow and divert healthy, fresh food for families who could not otherwise afford it. We hope you will support our efforts to grow a share of our crops for our neighbors in need. On-line donations can be made here with a credit card, or you can include a donation in a check for your fall farm share payment. Your donation is tax deductible.


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B-MEG vs. Talk N Text Game 7 results – Championship for the Llamados!!
First championship under Coach Tim Cone! This feels great especially since the Llamados were actually down by eight just four minutes left in the game. 🙂 A report from Interaksyon.com Paul Ryan Tan: Bowles carries B-MEG over Talk 'N Text to win Commissioner's Cup title


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Every now and again there are days that end up working out perfectly and couldn't be planned any better. Last Thursday I was lucky enough to have one of those days! Some how my BFF managed to score 2 free tickets to not one but 2 completely different shows and both venues, purely by coincidence, happen to be located exactly 1 block from each other!
One of those shows happened to be for another of Ryan Star's sold out Rockwood Music Hall shows. He admitted to the audience that these shows are actually selfish in nature, in that he plays them more for himself then necessarily for us. Given the very intamate setting of Stage 3, there is no mistaking the passion that pours out of him while sharing his music. Originally he was planning on trying out some new songs for us but ended up running into a few friends before the show, who just happen to be his band members when he's not playing solo, and ended up dragging them up on stage to play along!


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Pic I took of a Chinese Alligator during my visit to the Saint Louis Zoo
A lot of people do not know there are actually two species of Alligator: the American Alligator and the lesser-known Chinese Alligator. I have been fortunate enough to have been working with alligators since I was 13 years old. Matter of fact, "Soni" our 5 foot American Alligator keeps me quite busy! I have always been fascinated with the lesser-known Chinese Alligator. These mysterious smaller versions of their cousins in America grow to be 4-5 feet long. Once abundant in China they are now restricted to a few small ponds near the lower Yangtze River. They are considered critically endangered and are close to extinction within 15 years. Luckily, there has been captive breeding in China and the United States which is help saving the species from vanishing.
For more information about the Chinese Alligator visit this link: http://corbinmaxey.com/http://www.stlzoo.org/animals/abouttheanimals/reptiles/alligatorsandcrocodiles/chinesealligator.htm


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Stinky Train
Listening to: Ne-Yo - Fade Into The Background
So I've been commuting into San Francisco, "The City", for the past two weeks. It's been an overall good experience. The train ride gives me time to do work (the company gave me a laptop with "anywhere" wireless to use), read or play my Nintendo DS. The worst part, however, are the smells that seem to linger throughout the cabin.
One time, when the train was delayed for over an hour and a half due to a horrible accident, I was sitting in front of a woman that smelled like B.O. that had been bottled to ripen with age. I felt like my skin was going to fall off. I will acknowledge that my complaint, as stinky as she was, is not to be compared to the unfortunate accident I mentioned prior.
Another time, tonight actually, a woman farted. It was not any normal fart like the kind you find at a K-Mart. No, sir. It was a very potent fart. Like, I smelled it and it felt like someone punched me in the face with a brick. A stinky, green and brown brick. I tried staring really hard at the back of her head so as to proclaim to the rest of the passengers, "This lady was the one who atomic bombed us." It smelled like someone hadn't used the restroom in seventeen years and these were the spirits of the damned, haunting us for eternity.
This is what it felt like...
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Wilhelmina (also: Wilhelmine) is a feminine given name, the Dutch and German form of Wilhelm or William, which is derived from the Germanic wil, meaning "will, desire" and helm, meaning "helmet, protection".
Willamina is baby girl name mainly popular in Christian religion and its main origin is . Willamina name meanings is A feminine form of William. Other similar sounding names can be Wilhelmina.


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There's no doubt about it: It's tricky to talk about money with your spouse/partner. How difficult is it? According to an Associated Press poll of Americans in a romantic relationship, 67 percent said that is was harder to talk about money than any other topic, while just 29 percent thought it was harder to talk about sex. How can you tackle the emotion-laden and sometimes taboo topic of money? Set aside a specific time and place to talk. Try to reduce emotions by setting ground rules: No judgments -- just open dialogue. Use "The Talk" to share financial information, starting with disclosing all accounts, debts and basically coming clean. Research has shown that couples often keep financial secrets, like a hidden bank account or a credit card that carries a big balance. Like most secrets in a relationship, these can be damaging when they are ultimately disclosed.
You should also discuss your financial priorities to ensure that you are on the same page with your partner. This is especially important for younger couples, who may be juggling competing goals like paying down student loan debt and saving to buy a first home or those who are trying to rebuild their financial lives after the Great Recession.
This conversation should prompt you to create a joint spending and debt reduction plan, together. I am all for working toward each partner's strength. If one is a spreadsheet queen and likes to track money, perhaps she should manage the day-to-day bill paying. If the other is more inclined to manage the investments, that's ok too. But you must understand the game plan together and then allocate the tasks appropriately.
Sharing financial information and responsibility and working together can ease the burden if one partner is carrying the load. One way to keep an uninvolved partner in the loop is to have a quarterly meeting to review your progress.
Other important areas of communication are insurance coverage, retirement and estate planning, but for now, get cracking on sharing the basics!


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There's a store in London called The Data Dollar Store that sells pretty much everything you'd find in a usual store, but this store is in no way a usual store, because instead of accepting money for what you want to buy, they accept only personal data instead.
This store is the first of its kind that exposes the hidden truth about social media.
Personal data 'freely' uploaded on social media platforms are used to target social media users.
Algorithms are programmed so as to collect data and turn it into useful information that can then be sold to advertising companies or used directly to target ads at users.
The question is, if my data and your data are generating money online, then why are you and I not getting part of that money?
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The World Union of Saint Bernards and The Swiss Saint Bernard club joined together to have a bumper week of activities in Martinique Switzerland. This included a trip to the National museum in Bern, where Barry 1 can be seen on display and a trip to the Grand Saint Bernard Pass!Judges meeting, seminars and the Banquet !! Not to mention the 2 shows.
The Saint Bernard Club of tvl was represented at the delegates meeting by Kevin and Cathy Young . It was at this meeting that our President, Mr Kevin Young did a presentation to motivate for our club to become a member of the WUSB. ( Which was unanimously approved)
We also proudly took part in a parade through the town with club members Clive and Sharlene Bergh carrying the South African Flag.


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By Kebba Secka / Kebba Mambureh
Private Soldier Alieu Sanneh, Defence Witness 12 (DW12), testified that he was sent an audio message by the creator of the group, Sgt Yusupha Jatta alias Yarro, inviting him to a meeting. DW12 made this statement in the ongoing General Court-Martial, on Monday November 5th 2018.
When the case was called, Sheriff Kumba Jobe with Capt Suwaibou Jammeh, Capt Kebba Jabbi, and Capt Abdoulie K. Conteh, announced their presence for the accused persons while MB Abubakr with ER Dougan and Capt A Njie, appeared for the State. DW12 said he replied tothe audio message to the 'WhatsApp' group members saying even though he would be unable to attend their meeting, his spirit and prayers was with them (members of the group) throughout; that after he sent this message to Yarro, his mobile phone got lost and he was no longer hearing from members of the group.
Asked by Defense Counsel SK Jobe to narrate anything he knows about the matter before the Court, DW12 said he was added to the group by Sgt. Yarro Jatta; that when he found out from him the reason, Sgt. Yarro told him that it was meant for jokes and fun. "That is how I became a member of the WhatsApp group," he told the Court. He went to reveal before the Court that when he became a member, he has been listening to the conversations of the group including their text messages. "When I listened to the messages that passed through the group, I realized that they were jokes and funny messages," he told the Court.
DW12 further narrated to the Court that after he lost his phone, he used his Comium line and gave a call to Sgt Yarro but he was unreachable. "Sometime later, I then gave a telephone call to private Lamin Jatta just to hear from members of the group. Private Lamin told me that Sgt. Yarro was detained and I told him that this was why I could not hear from him (Sgt Jatta)," DW12 told the Court. Asked to narrate when he was arrested and what happened during the period of his arrest, DW12 said he was arrested on the 15th of July 2017 and was taken to the Infantry Battalion in Yundum by Lt. Yusupha Jallow. "On the following day of my arrest, I was taken to the NIA to face a panel of investigation where I was asked questions in connection to the 'WhatsApp' group," he explained. He told the Court that he never hesitated in telling the panel how he became involved in the alleged; that he was part of the group when he was added by Sgt. Yarro. DW12 further explained that when the panel of investigators at the SIS asked him the name given to the group, he answered 'True Friends'; that he did not hide anything to the investigators but to reveal his knowledge in connection to the matter. He said when he told the investigators that he was a member of the 'WhatsApp' group for just a month, Lt. Yusupha Jallow jumped and said to him that he was not telling them the truth, and would take him to a place where he would reveal the truth to them. "I was then taken to a separate room where I met Capt. Alhagie Camara. After sometime, Lt. Jallow came into my room and asked me whether I heard the shouting of Lance Corporal Sambujang who was being maltreated at the other room," he told the Court. He said that was how he got scared and signed a statement that was made by him.
During crossed examination, State prosecutor MB Abubakr asked the witness: "Can you tell the Court the number you used in the 'WhatsApp' group?" The witness replied: ''2202039''


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Catalytic cracking reactions, performed on commercial catalysts, are difficult to follow because of the simultaneous deactivation of the catalyst as consequence of coke deposition on catalyst surfaces during cracking of hydrocarbon molecules. In this work, a model for catalyst deactivation in terms of fouling because of blockage of micropores of the catalyst is used to estimate activity independently of reaction rates; later cracking kinetic rates of a model compound are estimated. It was found that the expected low energy of coke deposition reactions dominate the process, however these reactions are not easy to estimate a priori because of the definition of coke as a lumped entity. A comprehensive model of a CREC-Riser simulator Reactor is developed in order to consider mass balances for each specific operating condition. Three temperatures and two contact times are used to evaluate frequency factors and activation energies of the reactions that take place during the catalytic cracking of 1,3,5-tri-isopropyl benzene in two cases, with catalyst coming from an industrial unit and with catalyst pre-coked in laboratory. A methodology to separate activity and apparent kinetics in this kind of reactions is proposed.
- Catalyst activity,
- Laboratory reactor
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Date of Interview : 29 June 2017
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Salary: Rs. 17500/- per month.
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ICO ANN / [ANN] Elrond | 1000x Throughput | 6000+ Merchants Accepted« about: April 15, 2019, 03:21:35 PM »
Website | Whitepaper | Github | Twitter | Blog | Discord | Social Mining
Elrond is a complete rethinking of public blockchain architecture, solving scalability through adaptive state sharding, efficiency through secure proof of stake, and will enable EVM compliance by design. Elrond attempts to bring a 1000x improvement compared to the current status quo, aiming for 10,000 TPS, low latency, and minimal fees.
Abstract: The advent of secure public blockchains through Bitcoin and later Ethereum, has brought forth a notable degree of interest and capital influx, providing the premise for a global wave of permissionless innovation. Despite lofty promises, creating a decentralized, secure and scalable public blockchain has proved to be a strenuous task. This paper proposes Elrond, a novel architecture which goes beyond state of the art by introducing a genuine state sharding scheme for practical scalability, eliminating energy and computational waste while ensuring distributed fairness through a Secure Proof of Stake (SPoS) consensus. Having a strong focus on security, Elrond's network is built to ensure resistance to known security problems like Sybil attack, Rogue-key attack, Nothing at Stake attack and others. In an ecosystem that strives for interconnectivity, our solution for smart contracts offers an EVM compliant engine to ensure interoperability by design. Preliminary simulations reflect that Elrond exceeds Visa's average throughput and achieves an improvement of three orders of magnitude or 1000x compared to the existing viable approaches, while drastically reducing the costs of bootstrapping and storage to ensure long-term sustainability. - https://elrond.com/files/Elrond_Whitepaper_EN.pdf
Defining the challenges:
Several challenges must be addressed properly in the process of creating an innovative public blockchain solution designed to scale:
• Full decentralization - Eliminating the need for any trusted third party, hence removing any single point of failure;
• Robust security - Allowing secure transactions and preventing any attacks based on known attack vectors;
• High scalability - Enabling the network to achieve a performance at least equal to the centralized counterpart, as measured in TPS;
• Efficiency - Performing all network services with minimal energy and computational requirements;
• Bootstrapping and storage enhancement - Ensuring a competitive cost for data storage and bootstrapping synchronization;
• Cross-chain interoperability - Enforced by design, permitting unlimited communication between external services.
Starting from the above challenges, we've created Elrond as a complete rethinking of public blockchain infrastructure, specifically designed to be secure, efficient, scalable and interoperable. Elrond's main contribution rests on two cornerstone building blocks:
1) A genuine State Sharding approach: effectively partitioning the chain state into multiple shards, handled in parallel by different participating validators;
2) Secure Proof of Stake consensus mechanism: an improved variation of Proof of Stake (PoS) that ensures long term security and distributed fairness, while eliminating the need for energy intensive PoW algorithms.
Adaptive State Sharding
Elrond proposes a dynamically adaptive sharding mechanism that enables shard computation and reorganizing based on necessity and the number of active network nodes. The reassignment of nodes in the shards at the beginning of each epoch is progressive and nondeterministic, inducing no temporary liveness penalties. Adaptive state sharding comes with additional challenges compared to the static model. One of the key-points resides in how shard-splitting and shard merging is done to prevent overall latency penalties. Latency, in this case, is the communication overhead required by nodes, in order to retrieve the new state, once their shard address space assignment has been modified.
Users are external actors and can be identified by a unique account address; nodes are computers/devices in the Elrond network that run our protocol. Notions like users, nodes, addresses will be further described in chapter II.1 - Entities
Elrond solves this challenge by:
- Dividing the wallet (user)account address space in shards, using a binary tree which can be built with the sole requirement of knowing the exact number of shards in a certain epoch. Using this method, the accumulated latency is reduced and the network liveness is improved in two ways. First, thanks to the designed model, the dividing of the account address space is predetermined by hierarchy. Hence, there is no split overhead, meaning that one shard breaks into two shards, each of them keeping only one half of the previous address space in addition to the associated state. Second, the latency is reduced through the state redundancy mechanism, as the merge is prepared by retaining the state in the sibling nodes.
- Introducing a technique of balancing the nodes in each shard, to achieve overall architecture equilibrium. This technique ensures a balanced workload and reward for each node in the network.
- Designing a built-in mechanism for automatic transaction routing in the corresponding shards, considerably reduces latency as a result. The routing algorithm is described in chapter IV.4 - Elrond sharding approach
- In order to achieve considerable improvements with respect to bootstrapping and storage, Elrond makes use of a shard pruning mechanism. This ensures sustainability of our architecture even with a throughput of tens of thousands of transactions per second (TPS).
Secure Proof of Stake (SPoS)
We introduce a Secure Proof of Stake consensus mechanism, that expands on Algorand's idea of a random selection mechanism, differentiating itself through the following aspects:
- Elrond introduces an improvement which reduces the latency allowing each node in the shard to determine the members of the consensus group (block proposer and validators) at the beginning of a round. This is possible because the last block's aggregated signature is used as the randomization factor r. The block proposer is the validator in the consensus group who's hash of the public key and randomization factor is the smallest. In contrast to Algorand's approach, where the random committee selection can take up to 12 seconds, in Elrond the time necessary for random selection of the consensus group is considerably reduced (estimated under 100 ms). Indeed, there is no communication requirement for this random selection process, which enables Elrond to have a newly and randomly selected group that succeeds in committing a new block to the ledger in each round. The tradeoff for this enhancement relies on the premise that an adversary cannot adapt faster than the round's time frame. A further improvement on the security of the randomness source, would be the use of verifiable delay functions (VDFs) in order to prevent any tampering possibilities of the randomness source until it is too late.
- In addition to the stake factor generally used in PoS architectures as a sole decision input, Elrond refines its consensus mechanism by adding an additional weight factor called rating, The node's probability to be selected in the consensus group takes into consideration both stake and rating. The rating of a block proposer is recalculated at the end of each round epoch, except in cases where slashing should occur, when the actual rating decrease is done instantly, adding another layer of security by promoting meritocracy.
- Elrond uses Bellare and Neven multisignature scheme, which eliminates one communication round in the signing algorithm, because no proof of possession is needed, but maintains the same security level.
FAQ - https://elrond.com/faq


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Angsana Resort & Spa
Where to Stay in Ihuru during your Trips?
Maldives is famous for breathtaking and mesmerizing beauty of its atolls. Angsana Resort & Spa is located on north Kaafu atoll, located 17 kilometers from Male international airport. The resort is reached by speedboat. It offers a spectacular sight of multicolored corals and exotic marine life.
The resort offers its visitors 45 beautiful and nature friendly villas with thatched roofs, private gardens and verandahs for personal use. The resort boasts of an underwater paradise that enables the visitors to enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving, barely a couple of meters from the beach front villas. Ecological tourism is the prime attraction for visitors here as it provides them the opportunity to re-awaken their senses by exploring unique marine life and beautiful coral reefs.
Newly wed couples or romantic couples looking for a getaway location find Angsana Resort & Spa as perfect place to share their intimate and blissful moments with each other, in midst of serene and beautiful natural setting. The healing touch of special spa treatements pampers the mind and body.
The glass-bottom boat gives a unique boating experience around the island, by providing glimpse of undersea topography and flourishing aquatic life in crystal clear water of Indian Ocean. Night fishing and catamaran sailing provide a thrilling and unforgettable outdoor experience. An invigorating game of volleyball on white powdery sandy beach revitalizes the body. A rigorous session of canoeing on blue lagoon water peps up the person mentally as well as physically.
Angsana Resort & Spa resort provides the unique opportunity of dinning right next to turquoise ocean water as the sun sets over the horizon. The resort offers unique Maldivian food that is a delight to the taste buds and later, the night cocktails give visitors, the time of their lives.


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text: National Indigenous Peoples Day (French: Journée nationale des peuples autochtones) is a day recognising and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples in Canada. The day was first celebrated as National Aboriginal Day in 1996, after it was proclaimed that year by then Governor General of Canada Roméo LeBlanc, to be celebrated on 21 June annually. 21 June was chosen as the statutory holiday for many reasons-including its cultural significance as the Summer Solstice, and the fact that it is a day on which many Indigenous peoples and communities traditionally celebrate their heritage. It was renamed in 2017.


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Joshua, Day 20
Observation: In Joshua's final recorded words to the Israelites, he reminds them of all God has done for them. He then asks the people what they will choose – serving the Lord or serving other gods. They assure him they will serve the Lord. Joshua dies at 110 years old and is buried in Ephraim, along with Eleazar the high priest and Joseph, whose bones they had carried from Egypt.
Application: Ever met someone with commitaphobia? (Webster definition: (n) someone who just can't seem to make a commitment)
I'm married to one. He hates making plans, refuses to get a shared Google calendar, and despises being pressured into making a commitment. Whenever I ask him to make a commitment – whether it's to go see a movie that's coming out in a few weeks or watch TV with me in an hour after our son goes to bed – his response is the same: "We'll see."
He has a massive case of commitaphobia. (In his defense, he always claims that he made a commitment to get married, and that's commitment enough!)
We all have a little bit of commitaphobia in us, some more than others. Making a commitment can be difficult, especially if we don't know what it will entail. Will the investment be worth the reward? Will the discomfort be worth the outcome?
In the final chapters of Joshua, it's time for the children of Israel to make a commitment. Joshua, continually steadfast in his commitment to the Lord, recounts all the Lord has done for them and then decides: I'm all in.
"But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord." (Joshua 24:15)
The people respond the same way, declaring their faith in the God who brought them out of slavery in Egypt.
In his final recorded words, Joshua tells them three things:
- Remember what God has done
- Obey him completely
- Worship him alone
(And if you're really into to acronyms, just think "ROW")
When given the opportunity, am I committed to the Lord in the same way the Israelites were? Do I continually remember, obey, and worship?
- Remember – What has God done for me? How have his promises come to pass in my own life?
- Obey – Am I willing to obey him completely? Is there an area of my life where I don't trust him fully?
- Worship – Do I worship God alone or am I fixated on anything or anyone else more than him? How can I fix my eyes on him alone?
"Deep in your hearts you know that every promise of the Lord your God has come true. Not a single one has failed!" (Joshua 23:14)
Our faith is firm in the God who never fails.
Prayer: God, thank you for revealing the story of the Israelites through your Word, helping us see how good you are, how you always do everything you promise to do. Today, I pray I can remember everything you've done for me, push aside everything else vying for my attention, and fully trust in and worship you. Amen.


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In-person connections are the best ones to make. Attractive user profiles can get a multitude of messages and online inquiries a day. Taking these interactions offline helps filter out the posers from the real players, allowing you to differentiate between the ones who are interested in playing, versus those only into sexting or receiving hot nudes. Meeting in real life is particularly important when it comes to matching kink compatibility, which can be difficult to measure screen-to-screen. Reading the vibe of a person in front of you is a more effective way to detect if their dominant side might mesh well with your submissive and vice-versa.
As MTV's Catfish has proven, it's impossible to know the face behind a username before seeing it in person. Anyone can claim good intentions from behind the wall of the internet, but those intentions aren't put to the test until you're indulging in BDSM play in public. It's more difficult to get away with malintent when more than one pair of eyes are on you.
Even if you already know and trust the person you'll be playing with, engaging in BDSM play at public events is an additional step toward ensuring your own as well as your partner's safety. Apart from the obvious bonus of having witnesses present, there will also be some experienced players at your disposal to help if anything goes wrong. Some parties even have medical personnel on the premises, should they be needed. And what better a way to prove a mistake "won't happen again" then to turn to a seasoned practitioner for guidance?
Kink can be complicated. Even the basest, most bare-bones power exchange requires a certain level of technique. The internet contains a wealth of resources including video tutorials, but live demos enable you to ask questions, practice, and receive feedback in real time.
The often nurturing and supportive environment that many play parties offer is one conducive to learning new skills. While it's possible that all of your time at a play party may be devoted to a scene, it is more likely that you'll spend a chunk of that time socialising, walking around, and watching. People who play in public generally like being watched, and respectful audiences are usually welcome to witness unfolding scenes - this is a simple way to turn a voyeuristic excursion into an educational experience.
There are a lot of different kinks out there. Without the proper exposure, it's impossible to discover what might be pleasurable. Dungeon parties offer a smorgasbord of samplings. Sometimes, it takes seeing something executed to realise you'd like to be the recipient or instigator of that activity. And if you ask nicely once a scene has finished, you might even be able to experience it yourself. Never hesitate to say "I'm new to kink," or, "I'm new to the scene." People will respect your honesty and will be better equipped to guide you through a technique or sample if they know your experience level.
If you're going to a party alone, you can later impress your partner(s) that stayed home with your new found finesse, or level up a scene with whoever accompanied you. Like anything else, rope, caning, general bondage, and all other BDSM skills take practice. Play parties make a great classroom, but before returning, make sure you do your fair share of homework back in bed.
Zoë Tersche is a New York-based writer focusing on fetish sexuality and the freedom of sexual expression. Follow her on Twitter @ZoeTersche
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I am going to be perfectly candid with you right now. And, in the spirit of the coming very pink, very wonderful holiday, I hope that you will love me anyways.
I ate eight of these pies in the course of 36 hours. Oh the wonderful things you can do when left alone with a pot of tea and a plate of mini pies.
This is my last Valentine's Day recipe for you and one might argue that I have saved the best for last.
If you are a long-time reader of this humble site, first, thank you for suffering through some very rough days of photography, and second, you may remember my infatuation with combination of cream cheese and raspberries from these croissants. They are still a favorite of mine.
These mini pies take that dream team to the next level.
The texture of the baked cream cheese mimics that of a cheesecake, and the jam brings moisture and sweetness.
We are making homemade raspberry jam. Yes, homemade. I am reluctantly letting us cheat on the puff pastry front, but I still had to insert a little bit of my pedantic nature.
This jam simmers away for nearly an hour, producing the most wonderful deep, berry flavor. The cinnamon is so subtle, but adds just the right amount of 'unmistakable something' to keep you guessing.
As the jam cools, cream cheese is whipped and sweetened.
I love these pastries because you can assemble them and pop them in the refrigerator before baking. This way, you can bake them just before serving so that they are still flakey and warm. I have to say though, their excellence is not at all diminished when served at room temperature, or even the following morning.
The perfect Valentine's Day dessert...or breakfast...or all of the above.
Happy Valentine's Day to you all! xoxo
Pedantic Foodie
makes 16
- 12 ounces frozen raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup dry, red wine
Cook's Note: This will make more jam than you actually need for the recipe, but it will store in the refrigerator for several weeks and is great atop biscuits or toast.
Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan and set over medium high heat. Bring to a simmer and then reduce heat and cook for 45 minutes, stirring every so often.
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer for 1 minute; until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk until smooth.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and slowly beat in confectioner's sugar. Mix in vanilla extract.
- 4 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted according to the maker's instructions
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1/2 cup turbinado sugar
- 3 1/2-inch biscuit cutter
- small heart cookie cutter
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Lay the puff pastry out onto a floured surface and roll slightly. Use a 3 1/2-inch biscuit cutter to cut 32 rounds out of the pastry. Use a small heart cutter to punch hearts out of 8 of the rounds.
Lay 16 rounds out onto the prepared baking sheets and top with one teaspoonful of jam and one teaspoonful of the cream cheese filling. Whisk together egg and water and brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
Top the filled rounds with the remaining rounds of pastry and use your fingers to seal the edges. Brush the tops with egg wash. Use the hearts you cut out of half of the rounds to lay atop the solid rounds and brush with more egg wash. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar and bake for 18-20 minutes; until puffed and golden.
Cook's Note: You may wish to prep these pies in advance and bake them just before you plan on serving. If so, prepare them fully but do not brush the tops with egg wash or sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Instead, cover the pans with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to an hour. Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar as instructed just before baking.
Allow the pies to cool until just warm before serving. Enjoy!


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The views from your back yard are incredible! This charming 4 season cottage is located on Alpine Lake, in the Northeast section of the Poconos. Its floor to ceiling windows throughout the kitchen and living room are perfect for watching amazing sunrises over the lake. It is newly renovated throughout. Enjoy crossing the lake with our two person kayak, flat bottom fishing boat or canoe. Lounge and gaze at the trees and the lake from the raised deck overlooking the lake. There is a grill and a fire pit for evening entertaining campfires. Also, we have a new beautiful board walk to the dock from which to fish or just relax. The country is serenely beautiful in the Fall with all the leaves changing colors and farm stands to visit. There is a candle factory just up the road. Also, a golf course, horseback riding and the animal park zoo, just a short ride away. In the winter there is skiing, snowboarding, sledding, ice skating and ice fishing. This affordable vacation property is designed for a quiet small family or a romantic getaway. The interior is clean and updated and linens are provided. The house has a fireplace in the living room overlooking the lake.


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Join us on Monday, April 28, 2014 at noon as we discuss the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis, the continuing importance of conventional weapons, the evolving geo-political role of Europe, and how western intervention in Russia's civil war affects Russia's attitude toward the West.
Broadcasts on WPKN 89.5 FM and streams at wpkn.org. Audio archive available at this site, wpkn.org and radio4all. Programs podcast via radio4all and iTunes. Video edition available on the In Context YouTube channel. Email comments and queries welcome at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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France's Sarkozy Seen Knocked Out of Conservative Primary
Former prime ministers Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe were seen qualifying for a second round runoff of France's conservative primaries on Sunday, first partial results of the vote showed, in what would be a major upset for ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy.
According to results based on 2,912 polling stations out of a total 10,228, Fillon was seen gathering 42.8% of the votes, Juppe 26% and Sarkozy 24.4%.
Organizers of the contest for the Les Republicains party and its centre-right allies had warned ahead of the vote that partial results may not be representative of final results, with votes in rural areas being counted first.
"I want to say that these are very provisional results," the election's organiser Thierry Solere told reporters.
Pollsters suggest that the chosen centre-right nominee is likely to make the Elysee Palace in 2017's presidential election.
Unless one of the candidates gets 50% of votes in the final count of Sunday's first round, there will be a head-to-head run-off vote between the top two candidates next Sunday Nov. 27.
Merkel Says She Will Seek Fourth Term as German Chancellor
Juppe, a moderate conservative campaigning on an inclusive, "happy identity" platform, had for months been ahead in polls.
But over the past week the contest has been transformed into a tight race between Juppe, Sarkozy and Fillon, who served as prime minister under Sarkozy from 2007 to 2012.
Sarkozy has sought to tap into populist sentiment while Fillon is proposing tough measures to shake up the economy.


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365 Ukulele Songs
One man. One year. One plastic ukulele.
Sunday, 28 January 2018
As well as this daily task, I try to make one song each week fit in with a weekly challenge on a website called the Ukulele Underground, where people record songs that fit a theme. This week's theme is Kisses, so a good excuse for another Buddy Holly song.
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I love stories. Always have and always will.
And I have found my perfect niche in which to use my art and words to tell them.
Birth stories are always my very favorite to tell. The totally unpredictable nature, the raw emotions (as if the camera isn't there), and the love. Oh the love!
More than a year ago I got an email from a local girl who said she was in the process of becoming a surrogate and wanted to hire me. She said she knew the story needed to be told through pictures and she knew (even though there was no baby yet) that I was the one to tell it.
And on a cold February morning, with a gleaming full moon that hadn't gone to bed yet, I was able to do just that.
This is a very special story. Two paths woven together to form a bond that will not break. The story of two families and their journey to bringing home a baby girl.
This is Holland's story.
This is Peter and Megan and their son Eli.
Although you wouldn't know by watching them all run around and play together, Megan nearly lost her life when she gave birth to Eli 3 years ago. Months in the hospital, unable to see or hold her baby for weeks. It was incredibly traumatic.
When it came to having another baby, Megan carrying the baby was out of the question and so they pursued surrogacy.
If you are unsure of what surrogacy is, Megan explained it to me in the cutest way. It's like making a casserole in your home, using your ingredients and then taking it to someone else's home to bake it in their oven.
I just love that!
And here is their "oven" Jessica.
Jessica is one of the kindest, most humble, and most giving woman I know. She has two children of her own and she and her husband decided that they wanted to help someone grow their family.
And so their paths collided.
Before I met with both families, I couldn't help but think that it might be slightly awkward. I was so unfamiliar with surrogacy and most of what I knew was from negative articles or snippets on television. But I was proven SO wrong within minutes of watching them all interact together.
I can't quite explain it, but these families just go together. Like they were meant to be together from before the beginning of time. There was no awkward sidesteppings or awkward silences. There was just complete joy and gratefulness for all involved.
And these two women. Their bond is stronger than sisters. I watched them giggle and chat while their children played together in the distance and tears just welled up in my eyes.
On the day Holland was born, it was decided that she would come by way of c-section. The families gathered and there was a different feeling in the air. Such anticipation and also a little bit of breath holding. I knew that as we got closer to the OR that the events of Eli's birth would come pouring in.
I wasn't able to be in the OR but I was right outside of it and got to hear their exclamations of "It's a girl!" and "Look at those cheeks!" through a crack in the door.
At first, I was slightly saddened that I wasn't able to capture those first few moments but it suddenly hit me after they were done with surgery, that I had a very important job to do. To capture those first few moments of bonding for Jessica. Because I know that throughout all the months of morning sickness and being uncomfortable, she was picturing this joy.
One of my very favorite moments of the day was, in the nursery, Peter called the surgeon who saved Megan's life on the operating table 3 years ago, and thanked her and told her they had named their healthy baby girl after her Holland "Montgomery".
(tears, tears and more tears!)
In the end, I witnessed both women in tears, just grateful. Jessica gave the greatest gift of life and Megan so gracefully received it with such genuine gratitude.
To be witness to such selflessness is inspiring.
Thank you to both families for trusting me enough to capture their story. . I can't wait to continue to watch as Holland grows and as your families draw closer to one another through the years.


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The Imperial Porcelain Manufactory (former Lomonosov Porcelain Factory), where the Imperial porcelain tea sets are produced, is one of the oldest in Europe. It was founded in St Petersburg by order of Empress Elizabeth in 1744 (20 years before the Hermitage Museum!). The famous Cobalt Net blue and white design was created much later, in the late 1940s, soon after the Siege of Leningrad, possibly inspired by a 18th century tea service belonging to the Empress.
One tea cup requires over 80 manufacturing operations. The liquid porcelain mix (including bone ash – which is why it is called bone china) is going through a solidification process in a plaster mould before the tea cup is placed into a kiln at a temperature of 900C for 24 hours.
The cobalt blue decor is painted on the unglazed surface of the tea cup. A fine paintbrush is used for the crossing lines of the net.
With a larger paintbrush, the 'drops' are painted at the intersections. Then the tea cup is glazed and fired at a temperature up to 1350C. After this process the decor becomes blue.
The cup is now ready for the final touches of gold.
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Hawaii Medication Drop Box and Disposal Program
The Hawaii Medication Drop Box and Disposal Program ("Program") is a public health and safety partnership between the Office of the Lieutenant Governor (LG), Department of the Attorney General, Department of Health, Department of Public Safety, and the Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai Police Departments. The roles and responsibilities of the partnering departments are based on a cooperative understanding to initiate and sustain the Program by leveraging federal, state, and county resources.
In 2019, the Program participants may be expanding to include the Honolulu Police Department and pharmacies to allow for a greater number of drop boxes in the community.
State Narcotics Enforcement Division at 3375 Koapaka Street, #D-100, Honolulu
Maui county
Wailuku Station at 55 Mahalani Street (placed within Receiving Desk Lobby)
Lanai Station at 855 Fraser Avenue, Lanai City (placed within front lobby)
Hana Station at 4611 Hana Highway, Hana (location to be finalized)
Lahaina Station at 1850 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina (placed within front lobby)
Molokai Station at 110 Ainoa Street, Kaunakakai (location to be finalized)
Kihei Station at 2201 Piilani Highway, Kihei (placed within front lobby)
Hilo Station at 349 Kapiolani Street
Puna Station at 15-2615 Keaau-Pahoa Highway, Pahoa
Kona Station at 74-611 Hale Makai Place, Kailua-Kona
Līhu'e Station at 3990 Kaana Street, Līhu'e
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day occurs every spring and fall, and addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
The DEA's Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.
click here to find your nearest collection site.
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Daily News Reports »
OSU Animal Complaints Pt 1
by Bob Larson, click here for bio
Program: Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Date: April 17, 2019
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Stop Animal Exploitation Now! filed the complaint in March saying OSU violated the Animal Welfare Act in the deaths over a 19-month period that ended in September …
CLARK … "First, I like to say that SAEN, the organization that has engaged in a number of news releases about this matter is opposed to the use of animals in research. Bottom line, they are not interested in animals being used to advance learning or teaching."
OSU Vice President Steve Clark says they need to get their story straight …
CLARK … "In this particular case, we believe that the characterizations in the news release are misrepresentative of the facts of the matter and, in some respects, are highly charged and therefore not accurate."
Clark says the university cares for thousands of animals …
CLARK … "We have more than 2.8-million fish that are in our care. We have close, almost 2,000 cattle. We have 32 goats, just over 30 horses, 209 sheep, 153 swine."
The deaths in question include one cow that died of Mastitis, another, already sick, choked in a headlock device while being cared for, four lambs killed by a predator, and a ewe that died following surgery.
Listen tomorrow for more on the complaint.
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The Miracle League of Pa's Laurel Highlands/Champions (MLPLH) is a baseball league for individuals with special needs. Associated with two of the best baseball programs, The Miracle League and PONY League, the MLPLH is able to offer the finest sports program for children with special needs in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The league's home is at North Union Townships Eberly Park in Oliver, PA.
THE MIRACLE LEAGUE GAMES SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY May 5 have been cancelled due to inclement weather
If you want to complete registration and get your shirts/hats and our schedule of events today. volunteers will be at the pavilion near the field at 12:30PM. Our next scheduled games are as next week is Mother's day and we want our families to have the day to celebrate. May 19 will also be picture day. We are looking options to make up games. Additional information will be provided when available.
Please come Sunday May 19th for OPENING DAY
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I am sure that I'm not the first one to tell you this, but you can't believe everything you read on the Internet these days 😉
Case in point...I've seen a number of sources claim that custom HTTP modules are not supported in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) v3.
These statements make it sound like if you add your own custom processing to the pipeline of each page request, you will instantly teleport your Production SharePoint farm into that vast wasteland we generally refer to as "Unsupported" -- where your support calls to Microsoft will be summarily terminated shortly after getting your Service Request (SRX) number.
Not so -- at least in this particular case.
Thank goodness, at least for my sake, because I've worked on a number of MCS (Microsoft Consulting Services) projects where we've delivered custom HTTP modules. It's always a little scary that something we deliver as part of an MCS engagement will later be deemed "unsupported."
In general, we are very good about knowing what is -- and is not -- supported, but there's always a chance that something "creative" we do in order to satisfy the business requirements for our customers will later be considered a problem by Microsoft Customer Service and Support (CSS).
There are, in fact, lots of things you can do with SharePoint that will thrust you into the dreaded "unsupported" category, but a custom HTTP module isn't one of them.
How can I say this with such conviction? Well, yesterday I came across the following on MSDN:
Support Details
A HTTP module assembly can be installed in the Web application's \bin directory or in the global assembly cache.
Because an HTTP module is always called as part of the page processing pipeline, a poorly designed or faulty module can have a detrimental effect on performance or perceived stability of the environment. Thoroughly test each module for performance before deploying it.
If you want to see it for yourself, you can go straight to the source:
Obviously you want to be very cautious about using custom HTTP modules, but there are definitely scenarios where this is a good approach.


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Day 223, December 3, 2012 (Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa): Of the three, St. Pete is by far the best stop. We visited old friends in St. Pete and used their dock on a secluded canal. Here is Mike greeting us.
Downtown St. Pete is replete with many good restaurants, museums, art shops, et cetera. The Dali Museum is not to be missed. It houses the largest collection of Salvador Dali in the U.S.
The collection is superbly presented and docents lead tours every hour. Edie is standing in the suspended atrium on the third floor of the Dali.
The Chihuly Collection is another must for lovers of art glass. Both museums and the Museum of Fine Arts are within a short walking distance. Above is one of Chihuly's seaforms with the rolled lip of a different color that makes his art distinctive.
Clearwater Beach, on the other hand, is different. Beachy, retirement community, everything for hire, kitch, call it what you want. See the example to the right. The beach is beautiful and lined with highrise hotels and condos, if that's what you like. Below, a fisherman cleans his catch at the end of the day with pellies and egrets begging for the scraps.
The Clearwater Municipal Marina is in downtown Clearwater and is an excellent facility with floating docks. However, apart from the Wednesday farmers market, the town looks like it is all business. The Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina is more protected but the docks are fixed and short. It is hard to get to the pilings to center the bow. We had the pleasure of a full moon tide so line lengths and many of them become critical.
On the ride over to Tampa from St. Pete, son, Judah, and his youngest daughter, Andie, mind the store while grandma and grandpa play with the dolphins. In Tampa we have the reciprocity of our son's yacht club. Davis Islands yacht Club advertises transient space but there is not a full time dockmaster and it is serve yourself. Someone might get around to noticing that you are there. There is water and 50 Amps in some slips. Nevertheless, the club is well kept and active and close to downtown. You need a car if you want to get about to nearby attractions, restaurants, and supermarkets. We are here to play with grand children so we don't care much about the town. We've been here lots.
If you haven't already discovered, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is the shame of the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Skipper Bob is quite good about the alternate channels through the maze of natural and manmade keys in the Clearwater to Anna Maria Island stretch but the channel markers are only approximate. Go slow and watch what markers are present and your sonar. We bumped in the channel between G3 and R2 south of the Welsh Causeway Bridge immediately past the Johns Pass Channel cutooff. There is a USACE/DNR exclusion zone marked with white buoys on the red side. Stay closer to those and the red marks. In any case don't be surprised by the occasional fours and fives. Best to inch through the shallows above half tide (which is not much) if the moon isn't new or full.
A Thanksgiving pileup of kids and grands.


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Film Review: DEAD EUROPE
This film ignites the brain, especially from a writers perspective. The story briskly advances as the protagonist unravels - there's never a dull moment ...Naomi Rossdeutscher
On 15 June, I visited the Mac store in Sydney, to hear a 'Meet the Film Makers' talk - part of the Sydney Film Festival, where Emile Sherman, a Producer of DEAD EUROPE and (one of the Producers of THE KINGS SPEECH) explained how he contacted Tony Krawitz after seeing his award winning film JEW BOY, to see if Tony wanted to work on a film with him. What a film makers fantasy that is, lets hope Emile Sherman gives me a call - I've got two feature film scripts ready to go and I'm currently working on two more, although I doubt he's seen my short film SOUL MATES (although it did win the audience award at Flickerfest and was nominated for an IF Award, just in case you're reading this E. Sherman)
Enough about me & on with the story... Writer Louise Fox was brought in to adapt the book, DEAD EUROPE, written by Christos Tsiolkas, and then the seriously accomplished Producer Liz Watts, joined them. Liz recently produced LORE with Tony's wife Cate Shortland and both films were in SFF competition against each other, a lucky family of film makers. The films both deal with discovering a family lie & anti-Semitism, both are confronting and were filmed mostly in Europe, but otherwise they are entirely different films.
DEAD EUROPE is about an Australian man who insists on sprinkling his fathers ashes in his homeland of Greece, where he discovers a dark family secret and consequent curse. He attempts to turn his fate around by saving a young boy, but his plan spirals out of his control and fate takes hold of his destiny. The film features family struggles, racism, drugs, gay sex and people trafficking. The performances are passionate and gutsy.
The team just happened to be filming in Paris at the time of the 2011 riots when Krawitz suggested the lead actor Ewen Lesley, walk out onto the street while the cinematographer follows. He then suggested Ewen, in character, take some photos - a real danger as they'd heard journalists were being targeted. But it all worked out in the end and the footage is powerful.
Ewen Lesley has compelling screen presence, you can see how completely he threw himself into his performance. It must be confronting for him to watch, being in almost every scene.
A highlight for me is the cameo performance of Marton Csokas, it's pure gold, but of course I'm not surprised, Csokas is always riveting.
Emile Sherman tried to convince Lizz Watts to join the project by pointing out she will already be in Europe, working on LORE. Watts agreed it was a benefit, but wouldn't recommend doing two films at the same time. I imagine it would have sent her screaming into the void, but she looked to have all her faculties in check.
DEAD EUROPE has a doco feel to the camera movement, but is lit and framed for cinema. It shows a side of European cities that is easily seen but often ignored. Although rich in beauty and culture there is a dark undercurrent and savage, terrible things are happening all around. This film ignites the brain, especially from a writers perspective. The story briskly advances as the protagonist unravels and there's never a dull moment.
TRANSMISSION FILMS is distributing DEAD EUROPE and there will be an Australian release after doing the rounds of the Festivals.
I remember Bryan Brown saying that one of the benefits of making Australian films is they must have a release, so we get to see the great films and the not as impressive ones made here, where as a glut of films made in the US are never released, so we only see a small percentage, I guess that's what's believed to be the cream of the crop, or already has an audience - if based on a book. Man, it would really suck if you poured your heart and soul into a film only to have it shelved. And it makes me wonder how many of those films, never released, audiences are pining for. You can't say audiences decide what movies should be made by their film going choices, when the choices are being limited. Thankfully we have film festivals, online movies and Independent films to indulge in... and indulge I have.


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How We Began
We've been dipping in and out of a study on matter for the last couple of months.
Our first conversation began with the book, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. The children commented on the snowball Peter put in his pocket saying that it was going to melt. I asked them how they knew. They explained that it was warmer in the house than it was outside,
Shortly after, a child observed that the water in his bottle had frozen. I snapped a photo, shared it with the class via the Smartboard, and asked them to explain the science behind what had happened.
Our ExplorationsOut on the playground, there was a lot of interest in playing with blocks of ice.
We brought a few into the classroom and predicted how long it would take for them to melt. They made predictions in terms of our class schedule (by snack, by math time, etc.) It took longer than most predicted and wasn't completely melted before they left for the day.
We turned the melted water into an evaporation experiment and are currently measuring time by dropping a gem in the cup for each day that goes by. Once the water is completely gone, we will count the gems to see how many days it took to evaporate.
A few of our 100th day investigations involved experiences with water. Children were challenged to make a boat that could hold 100 pennies...
...and predict how much space 100 drops of water would take up! It was much less than they thought and I asked them to imagine how many drops it would it take to fill up a bathtub, pool, or a lake!
As part of our measurement unit, we used water for the capacity experiences. One involved finding out whose water bottle held the most!
I also set out some water experiences in the nature center for them to explore during Discovery Time.
Our QuestionsFollowing these explorations, I asked for their questions about water and we used books, videos, and some hands-on materials to answer their questions.
The first question, "Is water wet?" reminded me of questions like, "If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around does it make a sound?" and "Which came first the chicken or the egg?" There were no definitive answers, just different ways of looking at it. The children had a hard time grasping this! One child even wrote me a note letting me know that she was still wondering about this question.
We took turns feeling water and using words to describe it.
Our ChallengeWe culminated our study with an ice cube melting race. I gave each child an ice cube in a little baggie and challenged them to be the first to transform it from a solid to a liquid!
Here are some of the strategies they tried.
|placing it on the heater
|immersing it in warm water
|fanning it
|blowing on it
|insulating it using their hats and gloves
As I write this, there is lots of real world "melting" going on as the temperatures rise and we transition from winter to spring 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞!
Looking forward to where our spring inquiries will take us!
Thanks for stopping by!


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[F1(1)In subsection (3) of section 12 of the M1Telecommunications Act 1984 (which requires notice of a proposed modification of the conditions of a licence under section 7 of that Act to be served on the licensee), for "that person" there shall be substituted " every relevant licensee ".
(2)For subsection (4) of that section (circumstances in which a proposal by the Director General of Telecommunications for the modification of the conditions of a licence is made by agreement) there shall be substituted the following subsections—
"(4A)In the case of a licence granted to all persons, or to all persons of a particular class, the Director shall not make any modification unless—
(a)he has considered every representation made to him about the modification; and
(b)there has not been any objection by a person running a telecommunication system under the authority of the licence to the making of the modification.
(4B)In the case of a licence granted to a particular person, the Director shall not make any modification unless—
(a)he has considered every representation made to him about the modification or any modification in the same or similar terms that he is at the same time proposing to make in the case of other licences; and
(b)the requirements of section 12A below are satisfied in the case of the modification and also in the case of every such modification in the same or similar terms."
(3)After subsection (6) of that section there shall be inserted the following subsections—
"(6A)Where the Director makes a modification under this section, he shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after making the modification, give notice of his reasons for doing so.
(6B)Subsection (3) above shall apply in the case of a notice under subsection (6A) above as it applies in the case of a notice under subsection (2) above.
(6C)Where the Director has given notice under subsection (2) above of a proposal to modify the conditions of a licence, he may in such manner and at such time as he considers appropriate publish—
(a)the identities of any or all of the persons who objected to the making of the modification; and
(b)to the extent that confidentiality for representations or objections in relation to the proposal for the modification has not been claimed by the persons making them, such other particulars of the representations or objections as he thinks fit.
(6D)In this section and section 12A below (except in subsection (6C) above), a reference to a representation or objection, in relation to a modification, is a reference only to a representation or objection which—
(a)was duly made to the Director within a time limit specified in the case of that modification under subsection (2)(c) above or section 12A(5)(d) below; and
(b)has not subsequently been withdrawn;
and for the purposes of this section and section 12A below representations against a modification shall be taken to constitute an objection only if they are accompanied by a written statement that they are to be so taken.
(6E)In this section and section 12A below "relevant licensee", in relation to a modification, means—
(a)in a case where the same or a similar modification is being proposed at the same time in relation to different licences granted to different persons, each of the persons who, at the time when notice of the proposals is given, is authorised by one or more of those licences to run a telecommunication system; and
(b)in any other case, the person authorised by the licence in question to run such a system.
(6F)In this section references to a modification of the conditions of a licence do not include references to any modification to which effect is given by the exercise of a power under the terms of any licence to revoke it and by the grant of a new licence."
(4)After that section there shall be inserted the following section—
(1)The requirements of this section are satisfied in the case of a modification if any of subsections (2) to (4) below applies.
(2)This subsection applies if—
(a)it appears to the Director that the relevant licensee or, as the case may be, each of the relevant licensees has been given a reminder, at least seven days before the making of the modification, of the Director's powers in the absence of objections; and
(b)there has not been an objection by a relevant licensee to the making of the modification.
(3)This subsection applies if—
(a)the modification is one which in the opinion of the Director is deregulatory; and
(b)the notice given under section 12(2) above in the case of the proposal for the modification contained a statement of that opinion and of the Director's reasons for it.
(4)This subsection applies if—
(a)the modification is in the same or similar terms as modifications that the Director has already proposed but not yet made in the case of other licences;
(b)the licence in question is one issued since the making of the proposal for the modification of the conditions of the other licences;
(c)subsection (2) or (3) above applies in the case of the modifications of the conditions of the other licences;
(d)it appears to the Director that the person holding the licence in question has been given a reasonable opportunity of stating whether he objects to the modification; and
(e)that person has not objected.
(5)A reminder for the purposes of subsection (2)(a) above—
(a)must be contained in a notice given by the Director and, in the case of a relevant licensee which is a company with a registered office in the United Kingdom, must have been given to that company by being sent to that office;
(b)must remind the licensee of the contents of the notice which was copied to the licensee under section 12(3) above in the case of the modification in question;
(c)must state that the Director will be able to make the modification if no relevant licensee objects; and
(d)must specify a time (not being less than seven days from the date of the giving of the notice) at the end of which the final opportunity for the making of representations and objections will expire.
(6)Nothing in subsection (2) above shall require a reminder to be sent to a person who has consented to the making of the modification in question.
(7)For the purposes of this section a modification is deregulatory if—
(a)the effect of the conditions to be modified is to impose a burden affecting the holder of the licence in which those conditions are included;
(b)the modification would remove or reduce the burden without removing any necessary protection;
(c)the modification is such that no person holding a licence granted under section 7 above to a particular person would be unduly disadvantaged by the modification in competing with the holder of the licence in which those conditions are included."
(5)In section 12 of that Act—
(a)in subsection (2), the words after paragraph (c) (duty to consider representations and objections) shall be omitted; and
(b)in subsection (7) (references to modification not to include modifications relating to the telecommunications code), for "sections 13 to 15" there shall be substituted " sections 12A to 15 ".]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 11 repealed (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 for further specified purposes) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 411(2)(3), Sch. 19(1) (with transitional provisions in Sch. 18); S.I. 2003/1900, art. 1(2), 2(1), 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3(2) (as amended (8.12.2003) by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3(2) (with art. 11)
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