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History of the Program
QUT eSports was a student project established in December 2016 by two undergraduate psychology students who participated in Bluebox's Accelerator 2016 – 2017 program to develop their startup company called LagSwitch. The start-up was designed to provide effective training programs and development pathways for esport athletes.
Recognising the absence of a QUT gaming community, the two students, Michael Trotter and Dylan Poulus, shifted their efforts to establishing a student club for gamers. With clear ambitions to build a comprehensive esport program modeled on the Robert Morris University (RMU) and the University of California Irvine (UCI) experience, the Registrar, through Student Engagement & Sport (SES) endorsed QUT esport as a student-initiated project providing seed funding.
Under the leadership of Michael Trotter and Dylan Poulus, QUT eSports made a significant impact within a year by creating a thriving gaming community, fostering key relationships with industry, and strongly advocating for institutional support of an esport program.
Since 2018, QUT eSports has become an official part of the QUT Sport portfolio, now with a state of the art gaming arena, professional teams, community teams, training, events and internships.
Meet the Team
Michael Trotter
Jacob Argent
Quintus Cardozo
Lead Developer
Dylan Poulus
Josh Clough
Will Cikes
Nick Lynch
High School Engagement
Stephanie Chen
Advertising and Marketing
Alyssa Latorre
OCS Team Manager
QUT esports supports students to compete in esports both on and off campus. We have a world first university team competing against professional organisations in the Oceanic Challenger Series. We also compete in competitions such as the Australian Esports Leagues University cup, as well as competitions and tournaments hosted and run on campus at QUT by QUT esports.
QUT esports is dedicated to students building friendships and developing networks between gamers on campus. We run social events throughout the year and our esports arena acts as a gaming hub for students between classes both to play and to just hang out.
QUT esports acts as a link between our researchers, our gaming community and our gaming arena. Our researchers are doing cutting edge research on various aspects of esports which you can find out more here.
Become a member today and enjoy
Get in touch with us to find out more about QUT Esports.
For Students and Staff
For Externals and Graduates
The QUT eSport Arena has launched! Our unique facility is a premier esports venue and community hub open for students, staff and the general public.


text: I recently had the honor of capturing the Bertram/Lazebnik as they begun living as a family of four. One of my favorite parts about photographing second babies is recording older siblings as they learn to navigate their relationship with their newest brother or sister. David is such a good older brother. During this session, David taught me all about his favorite animals, he is really into sea creatures. At one point I asked him if he had taught his new baby brother, Theo, all about his favorite animals and his reaction was priceless. David realized that he was going to get to teach Theo all about the best tings in life, like sea creatures! It was so sweet capturing them laying on the floor staring at plastic toys as David explained all the differences between each water animal. This is the beginning of brotherhood- a bond that cannot be matched or broken. Thank you Bertram/Lazebnik family for inviting me in to capture the great love you have in your home, it was an honor!

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There's an ad on my post page that says, "You don't have to be perfect to be a perfect parent. There are thousands of siblings in foster care who'll take you just as you are." I find it slightly offensive; it feels like they're implying that children in foster care are willing to 'settle' just because they're foster kids or something.
In any case, I should be asleep right now because I am getting up in five and a half hours to head to Victoria, primarily that early because on a whim some of us decided to try out a free 'hot yoga' class, and it starts at 10 am. But I also need to shop for Asia-Pac in Chinatown, clothes in Value Village (the most awesome thrift shop ever) and stationery from Staples (I need black pens, man.) Maybe food, too. I was looking at recipes to send to the food committee and I got so terribly hungry; it was a sudden stroke of craving.
But I feel different, guys. Something happened this morning before SAT IIs – and it's one of those tiny moments that seem fleeting and unnoticeable but somehow becomes the only suspect for … whatever's caused the shift. Perspective. I know what I did but it was pretty childish and silly, but I found something in it that … helped. I'm backing up, backing away – and I just had a pretty good day, I suppose, after that. A couple of noteworthy conversations with both new first years and different second years, and the latter, especially, even though it took place during the time I was supposed to study vectors intensely, was such a great conversation that spanned countries and epochs and went from terrorism to the Catholic church and home and back again and it – gave me a sense of warmth towards them, with the realization that people can be so good even when they're young and foolish and reckless and stupid; mature and reasonable, even if we gossip salaciously about people on campus in between discussing Pakistan-India relations and the rise of religious extremism.
I finished East of Eden and the phrase 'tour de force' kept popping into my head towards the end. It's an amazing character sketch of humanity, I think, and that's the closest I can get to explaining (however inadequately) how I feel about it. It was thoroughly bleak and depressing and there is one horrible, horrible image that is still stuck in my mind but the note of human hope was strong and resonant throughout all that. Of course, there was a little of that romantic tying of loose ends, of pieces falling together just the right side of crooked.
And my parents called too, and there's always a strange grounding after I talk to them. (I also wrote a letter to my grandmother in Chinese after, because I felt incredibly bad.) And – nothing has changed but. What is it? These mercurial change of moods. Still, under that, nothing has changed. But I have found an easier, lighter way to breathe, and today has been worth it, and that's enough for now.
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The issue of a customs border is expected to be tackled in Brexit discussions this week.
The British Government will reveal more plans about its exit from the European Union as British Prime Minister Theresa May returns from her summer break.
Ministers are apparently considering letting Irish people move freely in and out of the UK without checks.
Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes has said a lot of issues still need to be ironed out.
"Politically it has not settled one way or the other, what the British will do even though if one looks at the negotiating time between now and the issue coming before the European Parliament in 2019, we are left with a very short window to get this done," he said.


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The choice for Clinton County Reads 2019 is "Educated," by Tara Westover.
Stay tuned for details about this year's programming, which will start in March and culminate with the annual dinner April 11.
Books are available at each of the county libraries.
Educated : A Memoir by Tara Westover
"Tara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, she prepared for the end of the world by stockpiling home-canned peaches and sleeping with her "head-for-the-hills bag". In the summer she stewed herbs for her mother, a midwife and healer, and in the winter she salvaged in her father's junkyard.
Her father forbade hospitals, so Tara never saw a doctor or nurse. Gashes and concussions, even burns from explosions, were all treated at home with herbalism. The family was so isolated from mainstream society that there was no one to ensure the children received an education and no one to intervene when one of Tara's older brothers became violent.
Then, lacking any formal education, Tara began to educate herself. She taught herself enough mathematics and grammar to be admitted to Brigham Young University, where she studied history, learning for the first time about important world events like the Holocaust and the civil rights movement. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home." — Goodreads.com


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New Music: Quentin Miller – "Destiny (Freestyle)"
Quentin Miller delivers "Destiny (Freestyle)" in which he addresses "Duppy Freestyle" amongst other things.
Quentin Miller was in the middle of the Meek Mill / Drake beef and now that Drake is in another rap feud, his name was of course brought up. Pusha T mentioned Quentin in "Infrared" and then Drake mentioned Quentin in "Duppy Freestyle" which was his response.
Quentin has now released a track of his own addressing the situation amongst others. The song which is titled "Destiny (Freestyle)" can be streamed on Soundcloud below.


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Regular readers have probably read Morgan's name a few times here, I mention her a lot. That's because Morgan is my coworker, friend and role-model in car-free parenting and grass roots bike advocacy. Her example and her knowledge inform my own work and my own thoughts on bikes and on Pedal Parenting tremendously.
Kids Hauling Kids On Kid-Haulers
For the last several years Morgan has basically single-handedly, (and many-wheelingly) been responsible for bringing the inspiring and educational Family Bike Expos, where curious riders are invited to sample many varieties of cargo and kid-hauling rigs, to events throughout the city. Opportunities to actually test ride a longtail, or a Madsen, or an e-assist tandem are basically not available to Seattleites who are not already plugged into the Cargo Bike Revolution. The consequent need to purchase (expensive and unusual) cargo bikes sight-unseen off the internet is a huge barrier to getting started for a lot of potential Pedal Parents. Morgan's work is an effective solution to that problem.
Morgan, Mrs Morgan and a Stoke-Monkeyed Madsen
It is also a bit of a barn-raising. I wrote above that Morgan brings the Family Bike Expos to public events single-handedly. This is only partially true. One of the inspiring aspects to the Expos is how many bikes are brought by families themselves, eager to share and show off their rides. Folks will ride their cargo bike to the event, park it with the others, fill out an info card about the pluses and minuses of their set-up and often stick around to answer questions. All participating Pedal Parents become promoters. It is lovely.
Morgan has another very important collaborator in her good work. I am not referring to her awesome wife or her fabulous kids here. I'm talking about her sturdy, strong and steady steed, Bernice. I wrote about Bernice, the recumbent, e-assist cargo-monster pedicab after I borrowed her for a few days this Summer. She is an amazing cycle.
Bernice is customized with special front fork mounts which enable Morgan to not only haul bikes in the passenger area, but also tow them behind her like a pedal powered train engine.
Look again at the picture above. That's five bikes Bernice is carrying. I've seen her haul significantly more than that on a number of occasions.
These days, as the Family Biking Specialist at Bike Works, (a community bike project where I also work) Morgan offers the Family Bike Expos as a part of our Family Biking Initiative. Bernice is invaluable in helping those events and many other bike classes and bike redistribution programs work and work on people-power!
The Wedding Crashers
Last month I had the honor of participating in Morgan's wedding. I'd been asked to serve as chauffeur. I was to pilot Bernice on the blessed day, bringing the wedding party from a home in Mt Baker to a park on Lake Washington about a mile away for their ceremony.
On the way to the wedding an unforeseeable mechanical failure caused us to crash, spilling and scraping-up all six riders and adding a dramatic wrinkle to the story of the day. No one was seriously hurt, and we were beautifully supported by a bunch of guests from another queer wedding that just happened to be gathering very near the site of our crash. Everyone, brides, kids and bridesmaids all kept their cool beautifully and eventually we made it to the ceremony, which was all the more meaningful for the bumps on the way.
Thing is, one family member didn't make it to the ceremony! Bernice was knocked out of commission by the crash. Most of the trike survived beautifully but one of her wheels, the one built around the fancy hub motor that gives Bernice her super-strength, was destroyed. The flange, where the spokes hook into the hub was sheared off, basically destroying the hub.
The Bring Back Bernice Fund!
I want to help my friend and I think you should, too. Here are some bullets:
- Morgan has given so much to spread the cargo bike love in Seattle. She is a part of our community, she is hurting. Every cycling parent knows how difficult it is when your kid-hauler is out of commission. Let's have a rent-party and help out this Pedal Parent when she needs it!
- Bernice is a necessary part of Morgan's advocacy. Let's raise some funds to get her back on the road and make sure that great events like the Family Bike Expos can continue!
- Let's Donate to the Bring Back Bernice Fund!
Haulin' Colin is already at work repairing Bernice's motor. This work and the other repairs needed to heal Bernice will cost Morgan's family money that they cannot afford on their own.


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Pretty Big Butterflies 18 August 2018
We're halfway through the school holidays and bank holiday is fast approaching. This used to go right over my head until I had kids. Summer holidays just meant more traffic on the roads during the day and supermarkets full of families. But now – NOW it's a whole new thing. Our eldest son is almost 20 months and already he screams to get outside. He absolutely loves the outdoors. But it can be hard, especially as new parents with lack of time, to know what to do with them. So the lovely team at Germolene have created this REALLY helpful...
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Dual tungsten carbide blades | Non-slip comfort grip
The Cyclone TotalControl™ Axe Sharpener is ideal for sharping all types of axes & hatchets. This product features two sharpening positions perfect for use in a vice or on a flat surface. The dual tungsten carbide blades are extremely durable and provide superior sharpness.
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- Dual tungsten carbide blades allows for fewer strokes when sharpening
- 4 blades, two sharpening positions allows user to sharpen a variety of tools at different angles
- Extremely durable and long-lasting tungsten carbide blades
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Givenchy Beige Grained Medium Antigona
Givenchy Beige Grained Medium Antigona
Everything you want and covet in a structured bag with this grained leather Givenchy Antigona in the medium size. This bag features silver-tone hardware, dual rolled top handles, metal logo emblem at front face, flat detachable shoulder strap, tonal canvas lining, three interior wall pockets; one with zip closure and two-way zip closure at top.
Condition: Excellent Condition, no signs of wear or damage.
Approximate Measurements: 11" Strap Drop, 3.5" Handle Drop, 16" Width, 8" Depth, 11" Height
Note: If you require further product photos or information than what has been provided, please do not hesitate to contact us at email@example.com and we will do our best to assist you!
About the Designer: Casual chic, aristocratic elegance and femininity all combine in the timeless world of Givenchy. Its style is the signature of Hubert de Givenchy, who established his own haute couture House at the beginning of the 1950s. Combining finesse, discretion and elegance, he ensured his designs and ateliers rose to the top and played a key role in international fashion. In 1958, the House expanded its scope with the launch of its first fragrance, L'Interdit – a product of the legendary friendship between Hubert de Givenchy and Audrey Hepburn. Ever since, Givenchy fragrances have continued to cultivate elegance and boldness in order to enhance feminine beauty. This style is shared by Artistic Director Riccardo Tisci, who has been reinventing the House's creative heritage since 2005.


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If you're tired of boring pork chops then you'll love today's recipe for Mozzarella and Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops with Charred Pineapple Salsa featuring Smithfield's new Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Chops!
Part of Grillocracy's ongoing partnership with the fine folks at Smithfield*, this recipe takes an already amazing product, roasted garlic and herb marinated boneless center cut pork chops and amps them up with a little Smithfield bacon, some mozzarella, and a fresh fruit salsa!
In addition to enjoying this great recipe below, be sure to check out the "Smithfield Real Flavor, Real Fast" contest for your chance to win some great prizes. Between now and November, Smithfield will offer consumers three chances to win amazing prizes including a trip to wine country by simply submitting their tips and tricks for getting dinner ready in 30 minutes or less using Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. Consumers also have the chance to win a $25 Visa gift card by voting for their favorite tips. To enter the contest and/or to place your vote, please visit http://www.smithfieldrealflavorrealfast.com/.
Also be sure to check out the video recipe for Smithfield's Grilled Pork and Potato Planks by clicking here and a great interview with Smithfield Pitmaster Sterling Ball here!
YIELD: 4 pork chops
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
5 fresh pineapple slices, ½-inch thick
½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
¼ cup finely diced sweet onion
1 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed then mince
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt to taste
4 strips Smithfield Thick Cut Bacon, fully cooked
1 cup shredded mozzarella
4 Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Chops
Prepare the grill for direct cooking, adjusting the vents to bring the temperature to approximately 400 degrees.
Once the grill comes to temperature, grill the fresh pineapple slices until lightly charred on both sides. Remove the pineapple slices from the grill and finely dice.
In a medium bowl, combine the charred pineapple, red bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine then season to taste with Kosher salt. Set the charred pineapple salsa aside while you prepare the pork chops so that the flavors can meld together.
Roughly chop the bacon then combine it with the shredded mozzarella in a small bowl. Blend well.
Using a sharp paring knife, cut a horizontal pocket in the center of each pork chop. Stuff each pocket with as much of the bacon-mozzarella mixture as they will hold.
Grill each bacon-mozzarella stuffed pork chop for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove the stuffed pork chops from the grill and serve immediately with the charred pineapple salsa.
* Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Smithfield as part of their 2017 Marinated Bloggers Network but the recipe, opinions, and love of pork are all mine.


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Ministry of Hope
Ministry of Hope Lesotho (MoHL), founded in 2009 by PCUSA missionary Nancy Dimmock in collaboration with Mamonyane Mohale, a Lesotho health care professional, provides care, shelter, food, clothing, and a path to the future for orphaned children. Some of the children are malnourished, others neglected or abused, still others caught in the web of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. We are writing to encourage your prayers and financial support for these children. We are also writing to begin conversation about working with Mamonyane and her capable staff to continue this wonderful expression of God's love.
Since its inception, funding for MoHL has been channeled through Ministry of Hope Inc., a non-profit dedicated to mission in Malawi. When approached by Nancy, the faithful Presbyterians located in Black Mountain, North Carolina, agreed to receive donations for the emerging mission in Lesotho where Nancy then lived. Because Nancy has relocated to the US and since the Black Mountain group wants to focus on Malawi, the time is right to find an alternative way of supporting the maturing Lesotho mission. Government Street Presbyterian Church has agreed to lead that effort. We hope other congregations will join us in supporting the Ministry of Hope Lesotho.
If you would like to make a contribution to the MoHL, gifts may be made payable to Government Street Presbyterian Church and marked MoHL. An external audit will be sent to donor's annually.


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HoursMonday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the best of Japanese cuisine. Expect your taste buds to get treated to a wonderful assortment of fresh and truly unique sushi options to choose from, as well as a wide variety of Japanese entrees, such as teriyaki, tempura, and katsu. Wine and imported beer, as well as Japanese hot and cold sakes, are also available.


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Activists break into Aldermaston WMD factory
This morning two Trident Ploughshares activists are in police custody after entering the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston in Berkshire, where the main components for British nuclear weapons are manufactured.
Andrew Gray, from Newcastle, and Sue Brackenbury, from Faslane Peace Camp in Scotland, cut their way through the perimeter fence and spray-painted peace messages on a cluster of buildings just inside the main gate of the site. The slogans included ?Disarm Now? and ?No Convoys? a reference to the transportation by road of Trident nuclear warheads from Aldermaston and Burghfield to Coulport in Scotland.
Andrew said: ?My reason for this action is to draw attention to the ongoing breach of international law that the Trident nuclear weapon system represents and to highlight the intention of the government to develop new illegal weaponry with the laser facility which will be built here.?
Sue said: ?The nuclear weapon convoys that take these weapons to Scotland pose great dangers for people all along the route. They pass through small villages and go very close to schools.?
The action is part of the Trident Ploughshares (TP) disarmament camp at Aldermaston which continues until Friday. TP is an open and nonviolent campaign to disarm Britain?s illegal weapons of mass destruction. TP members have taken a pledge as responsible citizens to do what they can to disarm Trident. There have been spectacular actions like the raid on HMS Vengeance in 1999 when Rosie and Rachel damaged radar equipment on the sub and delayed it for a month and when the Trident Three emptied a Trident research barge of all its computers in June of the same year, as well as mass blockades at the Faslane base and lots of smaller actions by TP groups. There have been over 2000 arrests and TP people have spent over 2000 days in prisons across the UK.
Camp Contacts:
Kate Holcombe 07748015601
Sarah Lasenby 07947054070


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We are looking for a dynamic Office Administrator to join our Chester office on a permanent basis. This is a newly created role to support a growing office. The successful candidate will undertake administrative duties within the Chester office, supporting a Board Director and National Bid Co-ordinator, reporting into the Operations Manager.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
- Administration and diary management for Board Director
- Supporting the National Bid Co-ordinator and Business Development team
- Administer the timely production of all tender documentation
- Collating information for tenders and PQQ's
- Coordinate and contribute to the writing, editing and proofing of responses
- Research tender bids
- Filing of tender documents, develop and maintenance of tender databases and bid library
- Completion of supplier and health & safety questionnaires
- Produce pre qualification documents as and when required
- Assist with the approved contractor data base
- Monitor portals to ensure opportunities are not missed
- Compiling bid statistics and feedback for management reports
- Provide cover for National Bid Co-ordinator
- Ad hoc attendance at team meetings
- Meet and greet visitors in a professional friendly manner
- Answering telephone calls, dealing with enquiries promptly and politely
- Recording payments and purchasing to Finance Team
- Working closely with project managers to ensure invoicing is raised in a timely manner, logging invoices on internal systems, administering invoice forecasts
- Liaising with project managers to ensure queries from clients are dealt with smoothly and efficiently
- Supporting the technical staff by providing administrative duties such as typing reports and letters, formatting documents
- Setting up projects using bespoke internal systems (Coretime) and providing summaries to Finance
- Stock control management including stationary and general offices supplies (print cartridges, tea, coffee, liaison with cleaner, etc.)
- Logging of incoming and outgoing post including recorded delivery, franking, arrangement of couriers
- Regular and efficient filing of paper records/archiving electronic documents
- Filing, scanning, binding and photocopying
- Responsibility for the weekly fire alarm test
- Ordering of lunches, providing refreshments for meetings, setting meeting room up (cleaning and tidying) before and after meetings
- Ad hoc duties as and when required to support technical staff.
Person Specification
- Excellent writing skills, with the ability to use active and persuasive language to ensure delivery of high quality written communications.
- The ability to plan and organise the research, drafting and delivery of high quality submissions
- The ability to coordinate with team members across all offices to help formulate responses, which will include effective communication with all team members involved in the bid and interaction with the team to offer suggestions, innovation and ways to continuously improve
- Maintain and develop internal relationships with other teams as appropriate for the effective delivery of the bid development service
- Previous experience of working within a construction / consulting sector would be advantageous
- Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task
To apply
Please send your CV to firstname.lastname@example.com
Deadline for applications is 31 January 2018.
Interview date: 7-8 February 2018.
If you haven't heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
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A celebration of diversity with music, entertainment, vendors, raffle prizes and even a scholarship! Come enjoy the beautiful people in the lovely setting of the California State University at San Bernardino. For more information, go here.
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Earlier Event: April 5East West Mehndi Meet
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The Gospel of Mark reports the miracle as taking place when Jesus went across the lake to Gerasenes. There a man possessed by an evil spirit came from the caves to meet him. No one could bind this man anymore, not even with a chain, for no one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted at the top of his voice, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God's name don't torture me!" For Jesus had said to him, "Come out of this man, you evil spirit!"
Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?"
"My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many."
And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area.
A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, "Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them." He gave them permission, and the evil spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well. Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.wiki on the legion
The people saw the turkeys and said, you freak us out you must leave the Oklawaha and so they did...behind the broom straw they did flee....Gambutrol
gam (third-person singular simple present gams, present participle gamming, simple past and past participle gammed)
(nautical) To make a social visit on another ship at sea.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
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- Russell Maycumber said...
dear ignorant ruz cumbre: my name, or choice of name, is not to be seen in a negative way, nor is it for anyone to attempt to understand the "why" my name is what it is. my name is a positive for me, to remind me to not go back to a negative place in my life. it's my way of battling my "inner demons" or "my legion" so to speak. so please before u put out a link under my name that shines a bad light onto who I am, i ask you to do some research. thank you
- March 25, 2012 4:18 PM
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The US campaign in Afghanistan has failed and the US should withdraw its troops from that country says Zamir Kabulov, the Russian president's special envoy to Afghanistan. He added that Kabul has grown into a "global incubator of international terrorism."
"The American campaign in Afghanistan has failed. Afghanistan risks becoming a global incubator of international terrorism. It has, in fact, already partially grown to become it," Kabulov added.
Russia has also strongly opposed the US's attempt to replace the regular US Army in Afghanistan with military contractors.
According to the US Government Accountability Office, the US Department of Defense has already spent more than $76 billion on weapons and equipment for the Afghan security forces since 2002. US has paid for 600,000 weapons, including rifles and pistols, for the Afghan Army and police.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has said he is "very close" to announcing a new strategy on Afghanistan telling reporters that, "It's a very big decision for me."


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The evolving art of kimchi
By Yun Suh-young
It's that time of the year again when Koreans prepare for the winter by making and preserving their favorite side-dish, kimchi.
It's called "kimjang," a Korean term referring to the making of kimchi in large batches, to store in kimchi refrigerators or in earthen jars in preparation for the cold months ahead.
Kimjang dates back a thousand years, to when people were searching for ways to preserve vegetables by salting or pickling. Kimjang is unique to Korea and the oldest remaining method of storing vegetables in the world.
Perhaps for that reason, the custom is expected to be added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity once the organization makes its final decision on the matter in December.
|A woman and her daughter-in-law are seen seasoning salted cabbages.
/ Courtesy of Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation
The move comes after the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) of Korea applied for the recognition to the relevant UNESCO subsidiary committee. The recognition of kimjang as the organization's 16th intangible cultural heritage is seen as a formality because UNESCO almost never rejects a recommendation from its subsidiary committee.
Reflecting on the meaning of this listing, a CHA official said the recognition was more about the process of kimchi-making than the dish itself.
"The recommendation was not for a specific dish, kimchi, but for kimjang, the culture of making the dish. We initially submitted the application to show that such culture still exists and I think the cooperative spirit of our kimchi making culture was highly evaluated," said Jeong Eun-seon, program specialist at the International Cooperation Division of CHA and in charge of the submission.
"As the listing is for kimjang and not kimchi, we should not interpret this as a recognition of the excellence of kimchi itself. A listing of a specific dish can cause a lot of misunderstandings as well as concerns of that dish becoming overly commercialized. Kimjang has nothing to do with the commercialization of kimchi," said Jeong.
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The Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, an affiliate organization of CHA, published a book called "Kimjang: Making and Sharing Kimchi" in September, in line with the UNESCO submission.
About kimjang & kimchi
Kimchi, the spicy Korean side-dish usually made with napa cabbage, is deeply rooted in Korea's culinary tradition. Koreans can hardly get through a meal without the fiery stuff.
As much as the dish itself is widely appreciated, the culture behind it is also a valued tradition.
Historical records about kimjang date back to the 13th century. During the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392), poet Yi Gyu-bo wrote that people during those days made radish kimchi by soaking it in soy sauce in the summer and in salt during the winter.
The ingredients in kimchi usually include garlic, ginger, chives, red chili pepper, cabbages, radish and green onion.
However, Koreans are presumed to have used vegetables and salt to create fermented food even earlier than that. Earlier forms of kimchi are believed to have been salted or pickled in soy sauce, using the simplest of ingredients. From the 10th to 14th centuries, the vegetables used included cucumber, chives, water celery, bamboo shoots and eggplant. People started adding spices to the dish and more watery version of kimchi also appeared.
In the early Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), various ingredients such as ginger, garlic, green onion, and chili started being used in the pickling process. A version that included pheasant meat also appeared.
It was not until the late Joseon Kingdom that chili powder became the main seasoning and cabbage the main vegetable used. Farmers began growing cabbage used for kimchi from the 1900s.
In the old days, Korean women spent nearly half a year preparing for kimjang. Gathering of ingredients started about six months before kimjang. Purchasing of fermented seafood and salt occurred in summer, chili peppers in early autumn, and Napa cabbage and radish were bought at the beginning of winter.
Kimchi is the main side dish on Koreans' dining table.
When the salting and seasoning were complete, the cabbage was placed inside earthen jars and buried underground to be fermented. It was buried to be kept at a constant cool temperature of 4 to 8 degrees Celsius.
Such a long and cumbersome process required many people to be involved in the massive project and became a reason why the kimjang culture developed as a community project.
The concept of "pumasi," the Korean practice of communal labor, was crucial back in those days. "Pum" means labor and "asi" means returning borrowed labor. This created a spirit of cooperation among neighbors. This was also the only event in which men helped out women with their work.
Nowadays, Kimjang is conducted over the span of two or three days. On the first day, vegetables are rinsed in clean water and salted. On the second day, seasonings are applied. Then they are kept in refrigerators specially designed for storing kimchi.
'Kimchi hallyu'
In 2006, U.S. magazine Health selected kimchi as one of the five healthiest foods in the world along with Spanish olive oil, Greek yogurt, Indian lentils and Japanese soy.
Kimchi contains high levels of vitamins including vitamins A, B and C, beta-carotene, niacin, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, and phosphorous; as well as organic acids, dietary fiber and lactic acid bacteria, according to research by professor Park Kun-young of Pusan National University.
The fiber contained in cabbage and radish helps discharge metal and waste from the body, activates the bowels, and controls cholesterol build up in the body. Chili peppers are said to help combat aging and activate metabolism. The garlic has antibiotic effects.
The globalization of kimchi has come a long way, as it is now exported to 53 countries, according to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation.
But there still are obstacles that the dish must overcome to become a global product consumed at every corner of the world.
China's tough regulations on imported food make it hard for kimchi to be exported to China. In the United States, restaurant owners in New York are slapped with fines if kimchi is not stored below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius), which is lower than the temperature kimchi is usually kept at.
Exports to Japan, the biggest importer of Korean kimchi, dropped significantly this year due to the weakening yen.
"We expect the listing of kimjang culture on UNESCO to boost recognition of kimchi in the long run and slowly boost exports," said Paik Yu-tae, manager at the food export team at Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation.
"The exports peaked last year at $106 million but this year, the numbers have been reduced due to the weak Japanese currency and worsening relations between Japan and Korea. Exports to Japan make up 80 percent of kimchi export."
After Japan, United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan are the next biggest importers of kimchi.
Last year, $108 million worth of kimchi was exported to China. Imports of Chinese-made kimchi reached $87.6 million the same year. "We saw a huge trade deficit due to kimchi imported from China," said Paik.
Food experts, however, disregard the competition of kimchi from China or Japan.
"Kimchi originated in Korea and kimchi from China isn't actually kimchi or called kimchi. Regarding the confusion with Japan's 'kimuchi,' CODEX made it clear in 2001 that kimchi was Korean food," said Lee Jong-lim, president of Korea Food and Culture Research Center.
CODEX is short for Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), an international food standard set by the World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
"To truly globalize kimchi, we need to brand it and bring up its quality. We also need to localize its use as well as commercialize it with different packaging. Standardization of kimchi to fit to the foreigners' taste is also another task," said Lee.
"By standardization, I mean making kimchi less spicy or less salty. For instance, we give out white kimchi (milder ones) to foreigners at hotels. We can also take out jeotgal (salted fish) from the kimchi or put in less chili pepper.
Still, some foreigners who are used to kimchi love the spicy taste of it. A way to utilize kimchi in foreign food is to make it a fusion ingredient in foods such as tacos. I don't think we should be afraid of kimchi being disregarded to foreigners."
Lee added, "Kimchi has 100 times more lactic acid bacteria and fiber than yogurt does. And fermented food can be addictive. In that sense, I think kimchi has its merits."
Types of kimchi
Sliced radish kimchi
Made by putting thinly sliced radishes with seasoned cabbage into salted water
|Nabak kimchi
Cabbage kimchi
Made by salting, seasoning and fermenting uncut cabbage
|Baechu kimchi
Cucumber kimchi
Made by cutting cucumber into four pieces and slicing them into four sections and putting seasonings in between them
|Oi kimchi
Small radish kimchi
Made by cutting small radishes into four pieces and salting and mixing them with seasoned paste
|Chonggak kimchi
Green chili pepper kimchi
Made by slicing green chili peppers in the middle and seasoning them inside
|Gochu kimchi
Diced radish kimchi
Made by cutting radishes into cubes and seasoning them


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I could obtain the following results through my research from 1993 to 1995.1.The attitude of Pyrrhonian skeptics to value reason and rationality in their search for truth does not conflict with their doubt on the existence of reason. They admit reason in the sense that they actually employ what is generally called reason in their philosophical investigation, while they disapprove the commitment of dogmatists to unclear things in theorizing about reason. Thus we can see here one of the central tenets of ancient skepticism, i.e., the distinction between the standard of truth and the standard of action.2.Although they regard happiness in the form of tranquility as their end, this does not constitute dogma on their part, because the supposition concerning tranquility is one of those suppositions that are acceptable in their daily life, and when it is put to the test of skeptical doubt, it turns out that it is nothing but an appearance.3.Although some appearances they sanction include some element of belief from the view point of today's epistemology, they are completely free from belief element as far as Pyrrhonian standopint is concerned.4.In spite of some testimony that seems to suggest that in advocating skepticism Pyrrho started from some dogma on the world, I don't think it is right to place too much emphasis on the difference of later Pyrrhonism from Pyrrho's philosophy. In my view Pyrrho didn't have any dogma, and there is much more in common between Pyrrho's skepticism and later Pyrrhonism than has been usually recognized.5.I have made a Japanese version of the collection of ancient testimonies on Pyrrho.
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We have hit double digits with IVC kids these days, yay God! Super stoked for where this ministry is heading and what God is doing…and we are sooo thankful for Christina Perez who is leading this aspect of the church.
"One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts." (Psalm 145:4)


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This following are the words of the de facto leader of our House of Representatives, Tom DeLay, on the subject of his lack of service in the Vietnam War.
He and [Dan] Quayle, DeLay explained to the assembled media in New Orleans, were victims of an unusual phenomenon back in the days of the undeclared Southeast Asian war. So many minority youths had volunteered for the well-paying military positions to escape poverty and the ghetto that there was literally no room for patriotic folks like himself. Satisfied with the pronouncement, which dumbfounded more than a few of his listeners who had lived the sixties, DeLay marched off to the convention.
Is he saying that the good military jobs, the best officer positions, weren't available, and that the other positions were not worthy of his patriotism, or is he saying that the military has well-paying jobs as a rule, and that there just wasn't a spot for him?
As for him being the de facto leader of the House, ask yourself...why? What does this tell us about ourselves as a nation?
It's not that he didn't fight, or serve - it's that he gets away with such absurd self-serving statements without public humiliation.


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The bride for this wedding was enormously organised - "Efficiency is the key! The more organised it all is, the more relaxed I am!" - she sent in her email when I congratulated her. And it certainly worked.
The marquee went up on the Wednesday as it was very big. It came through a new provider to Shillingstone, Maidmans Marquees from Verwood – www.maidmansmarquees.com / 07963375618. They were the first company to provide hard hats for their team.
The groom came over to see that everything was in the correct place.
On Thursday the bride's parents came over to check how things were progressing and to choose their pitch for the bell tent that they had ordered for the weekend from Dorset Bell Tents – https://www.dorsetbelltents.com
Friday brought an army of relations, groomsmen and bridesmaids to set out the haybales that had been organised for seating outside, laying tables and putting decorations in place.
The groom is very keen on his bands and the tables were all called after different groups.
The sound system was set up and luckily tested as there was interference from the generator – Kaleidoscope Sound and Light Systems - which was used for the speeches and later by a friend who organised the disco.
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Flowers were arranged by New Street Flowers from Poole to frame the entrance to the gazebo ready for the ceremony the next day – beautiful huge peonies and hydrangeas which looked amazing. They also provided the flower arrangements for the tables, bouquets and buttonholes.
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Whilst this was happening, a group of groomsmen were trying to put up a screen to show the pictures the chief bridesmaid had arranged for the next day. I wish I had had a mobile with me and could have videoed the proceedings!
A bar was set up in an alcove off the marquee by Perfect Wedding Day Services – they can cover all wedding services if you want - https://www.perfectdayweddingservices.co.uk/ 01305 789166/ email@example.com
Saturday and not a cloud in the sky. The groom and his friends arrived to check that everything was in place. They looked extremely smart but extremely hot as they had chosen to wear tweed three-piece suits to go with the country theme of the wedding, not thinking for a moment that they would have a heatwave. Most of them, including the groom, changed into shorts as soon as the ceremony was over!
The country theme continued with welly boots filled with flowers in front of the gazebo and the couple's dog arriving in time for the photographs.
Barbara Hooper from String4u - 01202 624554/ email@example.com – set up on the dance floor of the marquee ready to play for the ceremony. They have an extensive play-list and the selection they play is chosen by the client.
Guests began to arrive about 12.00 and took their places in the marquee or mingled on the lawn. Some went to set up their tents in the camping ground.
The "Festicole" had started!
The bride, who looked stunning in a very simple but very beautiful dress with a long train, went into the house to meet the Registrars where photographs were been taken of her and her bevy of bridesmaids on the steps of the house -four adults and four children.
She had chosen to come out of the house through the front door and then progress with her father under the catalpa tree and down the full length of the marquee before meeting her groom at the gazebo.
Ceremony over guests were invited to mingle on the lawns with a drink whilst amazing photographs were taken both formal and informal by Andrew Sibley Photographer - He took all the photographs not marked with a dot which are in house.
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The couple had also chosen to use a Videographer, Daniel Henry. Earlier in the morning, I had heard a buzzing sound and seen someone lurking in the field. On challenging him, I found it was part of the Videographer team with a drone taking really beautiful film of the house! - Daniel Henry on Vimeo/ https://vimeo.com/danielhenry/ www.danmhenry.com/ 07779625639
Food was a little delayed as the Pizza company had hit traffic in their journey from Watford. Once here they quickly set up shop and delicious pizzas were soon pouring out of the oven set in the front of a "Mini" car. The home team had a taste and they were deemed delicious. They also provided salads etc. - Soho Pizza – Kris Read - E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com / Call: Kris on 07917822227 /www.sohopizza.co.uk
More photographs of the bride and groom were taken in the gardens and guests tried out the lawn games and explored the grounds.
At 6pm the reception guests began to arrive and Jack and a Box started to play. Jack & A Box is a Duo, Jack English and Ben Court, based in North Dorset, who play a wide range of covers from Johnny Cash through to Mumford & Sons. - https://en-gb.facebook.com. They were excellent and had our family jiving in the walled garden as we picked the vegetables. The first of some amazing music.
More food in the shape of a Hog Roast appeared – Ben has been to Shillingstone several times before - Hog Roast BBQ/01202 421760 / www.hogroastbbq.com - Jack and a Box played a second before leaving.
Midlife Crisis took over for the first dance. More music right up our street! Leuan, Glyn, Lee and Paul specialise in 50/60/70s music and the dance floor was packed. Leuan - 07971 007431 / Glyn - 07855 258422 / firstname.lastname@example.com.
10.30 Jack Harlow, a friend, played for half an hour before a disco took over until midnight when guests wended their way to their tents. The end of a wonderful, beautifully organised day. The bride and groom spent their wedding night in our bell tent in the walled garden.


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Session Initiation Protocol Security: A Brief Review
Aws Naser Jaber, Chen-Wei Tan, Selvakumar Manickam and Ali Abdulrazzaq Khudher
DOI : 10.3844/jcssp.2012.348.357
Journal of Computer Science
Volume 8, Issue 3
Pages 348-357
Problem statement: This study aims to discuss several issues on session initiation protocol security and threats. An in-depth investigation related to SIP with the intention to categorize the wide variety of SIP security issues. Approach: Related papers to the infrastructure of SIP security were analyzed. Some of the identified issues are: Social threats, eavesdropping, delaying, modification of media session, service abuse threats, physical access threats and denied services threats. Results and Conclusion: A useful categorization of SIP security issues has been done. The vulnerabilities of existing SIP infrastructure and possible remedies are discussed. It is confirmed that, message attacks are the most dominant category of SIP attacks.
© 2012 Aws Naser Jaber, Chen-Wei Tan, Selvakumar Manickam and Ali Abdulrazzaq Khudher. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.


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Sørøya on foot
Furthest to the north, where the sea is full of whales, seals and fish, and the sky is full of seabirds and eagles- there is Sørøya with its steep mountains, long sandy beaches and many thrilling caves. Join us in the midnight sun kingdom and experience "the green island in the north" with all its incredible geology, nature and history. During a week we will hike across Sørøya, from north to south.


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When I first met Adriana and Greg, it was on a cold evening at a local coffee shop. We were sitting outside , enjoying the rare cold Arizona weather in our sweaters as we talked details of their big day.
As we spoke about her big day , I realized their wedding is on our 11th wedding anniversary, this was just meant to be!
Adriana had a great location suggestion when it came time to photograph their engagement session, Verrado. I have only photographed a few sessions at Verrado in the past and was super excited to roam the town and find different locations. We stumbled upon a few FANTASTIC locations which were just dreamy, I mean just look below! Luckily, Adriana and Greg are easy going, trust in my vision and were relaxed in front of the camera. I am so honored to photograph your wedding day.
We can't wait to photograph your big day at the Venue at the Grove this November!! I just know the two of you will have be a dream to photograph.


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Monday Anchorage to Kwatsi Bay/
Fogust, the name given to the month of August in these parts, is in full swing. This morning the visibility is, as we say in the aviation world, ZERO, ZERO. We don't mind traveling in this weather, it's just less fun because you must be very vigilant and cannot relax and enjoy the scenery. Of course there is no scenery when it the fog is this low and dense.
I keep my scan inside the boat, focusing on the radar and the chart plotter. Karen maintained a lookout for debris in the water. Since we could not see more than one to two boat lengths, we reduced out speed so we would have time to dodge and obstacles in our path.
The radar performed well, it would even trace logs on the flat water and small flocks of birds as they flew close to the surface. In Misty Passage we did get close enough to see a fishing boat anchored in the pass. But the couple of other returns from vessels produced no visual sightings.
As we transitioned into Tribune Channel, the fog began to lift and by the time we reached our destination, the base of the clouds were about 1500 feet with good visibility below.
Kwatsi Bay is one of our favorite stop in the Broughtons. Max and Anca have been here 16 years and provide a most welcoming venue. It is not large but the 5:00 happy hour is a big draw. Every boat brings something to munch on and we all sit around and get to know one another. You always meet great people that you have so much in common with. Boats, cruising and fishing are, of course, main topics of discussion, but Max and I had a long discussion about how the "personality" of a country influences the cars they build. Karen, on the other hand, began to sing the Pharrell Williams song "Happy" while another attendee began to dance. The dock was full, and the night was peaceful.


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September 9, 2016
100 Lives: JA Alumni Develop Unique Avocado Products
With avocados ranking as the number-one crop in Michoacán, Mexico, five JA Mexico alumni set out to turn their agricultural bounty into a bonafide business. They developed an avocado-based milk and an avocado mayonnaise, and then began producing them, along with guacamole and a line of traditional dairy products. As a result of their unique recipes, AvoProducts won the prestigious Mexican Agroindustrial Development Grant for Innovative Products, which allowed the company to build a full-scale facility.
And thanks to FedEx, AvoProducts has access to national and global markets that will help the company blossom. Congratulations to our latest 100 Lives alumni: Manuel Alejandro Reyes Ortega (CEO), María del Rubí Mendoza Villalobos (CFO), Martha Villegas Manzo (COO), Alejandro Hurtado Tapia (Marketing Manager), and José Jesús Urúe Corral (Sales Coordinator).
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
life in Rexburg...
So, stuff has changed, but really, I can't even keep up with my own life. Ava starts preschool on Tuesday. That's freakin' me out. We had a blast in SoCal for spring break. Visited the fam, the Glausers, Disneyland, the Wests and had a crazy drive home. Now, we've got Ross and Lacey's wedding in about 2 weeks and our ward can't find our records so we can get our temple recommends. Really....I got a new cut and color. LOVE IT!!! Ryan changed his major. We're planning some major changes in our lives, but want to double check with the head honcho first. These knees are getting mighty sore because of all of the asking. Wish us luck!
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
new fave...
Blog!!! My bishops wife told me about Knock Off Wood. Bestest ever! It's on my blog list...check it out. It definitely makes attempting your own furniture building less intimidating.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Moving again...
We found out we are able to get into on campus family housing as of April 16th, so we will be moving...again. It'll be a good move for us, as the new place includes all utilities and is $150 less monthly. So we are estimating a savings of about $400 per month! But we will have less storage space, less space overall and one less room. Sacrifice brings blessings, right!?
Thursday, December 31, 2009
The weather outside is frightful...
The snow is SOOOO delightful. We were able to take the kids to BYUI today and go sledding. Ava had a blast. Teegan was tired, so, he just sat in a daze as the snow blew into his little cold face! Unfortunately, we forgot our camera. But not to worry....it's still snowing, so there will be more photo ops.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
We came out of the local library this evening and it was snowing! As in, our car was COVERED within 20 minutes. Holy smokes! Well, this certainly isn't California! We do like it though. It's nice in it's own way.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
I am looking for housing in Rexburg and getting SO FRUSTRATED!!! People aren't even responding to my emails when I say that I'm in California and relocating. When I leave out that little detail, they reply....the same listings! Argh! Any suggestions?
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Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ!
It is already an exciting week, one for which we have been waiting for quite some time. On Sunday, October 29, we will gather as we usually do on the last Sunday in October to celebrate the ongoing work of the Spirit with the festival of the Reformation. Change might be difficult and something that most of us don't particularly like. That said, as Lutherans, at least in theory, we recognize the importance of renewal. The church in every age needs to be shaped – re-formed – in the grace and the love of God. Our practices – though beloved and familiar- need to be changed where they have become lifeless, redundant, or depart from the radical hospitality of God. It is tough work that is not for the faint of heart but rather for the faithful of heart. The festival of the Reformation reminds us that the work of renewal is never completed – as a church we are in the process of becoming.
This year, our festival takes on special significance. It marks the 500th commemoration of the start of the Lutheran Reformation. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther issued a scholarly debate on the practice of selling indulgences. What followed was unexpected. Luther was not the first reformer of the church, but his ideas sparked a wave of reforms that quickly went beyond his initial intentions.
On this coming Sunday, we will be commemorating this special anniversary. We are using the word "commemorating" rather than 'celebrating.' Although Luther did not originally desire for the church to split on account of his suggested reforms, a schism did occur. A deep and painful rift between Roman Catholics and Lutherans existed for generations. Those who followed Christ did not always recognize tolerance and unity as virtues. We can't celebrate the negative aspects that were part and parcel of the Reformation. To do so is to move in the direction of separation and further fracture of the Body of Christ (to which both Lutherans and Roman Catholics belong through the waters of baptism). To ignore the divisions and pretend that they didn't exist would be irresponsible on our part.
During worship on Sunday, we will be using a confessional that I adopted from the Common Prayer worship that Lutherans and Roman Catholics (including Pope Francis) shared together last year in Lund, Sweden. We will be using the same words that emerged from the ecumenical spirit and collaboration that has been characteristic of the official dialogues between Lutherans and Catholics since the Second Vatican Council in the 1960's. We will be confessing the sins of the past of intolerance, division, prejudice, and bias. We will turn to Gid and the places of common witness. As we commemorate the Spirit's work of renewal five hundred years ago in Wittenberg, we will ask for God to create anew in us a willingness to bridge divisions and heal brokenness.
At the table, we will celebrate that God is present with us – in the midst of reformation, commemoration, and the living of our daily lives. In Word and Sacrament, we will find forgiveness for the sins of our past and hope for our future. We will form the Body of Christ again – remembered – for the sake of the world that God refuses to leave or give up. Like the imperfect saints before us, we will play our part in the next chapter of the church's history.
Sure hope to see you in worship,
In Christ,
Pastor Walt
p.s. There will be a lot of fun and games on Sunday following worship. A special potluck will round out the day.


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Author Lenora Boyle: Speaker, Life Coach, Mentor, Workshop Leader, Purveyor of Possibilities talks about her personal experience taking a Vitamin D3 supplement.
VITAMIN D, the SUNSHINE VITAMIN: It's that time of year in the northern hemisphere when there is cloud cover about 70% of the time, and many people begin to feel dreary.
I started taking 5000 international units of vitamin D3 every day, in January 2009. I wrote the first of 4 posts about the amazing healing properties of Vitamin D3. My main purpose was to offset this feeling of gloom that I feel in the depth of winter.
After only one week, my mind became clearer and that clarity has lasted. I didn't expect that result, nor did I figure I'd notice any changes that quickly. It was as though a light had been turned on.
Funny thing is, recently I read Linda Carroll's article on msn.com that mentioned a report published in 2006 where Belgian researchers "used functional MRIs to look at the effects of broad spectrum light - which is similar to daylight. They concluded that as soon as people were exposed to bright light, brain activity sparked more strongly. When the light was taken away, brains became less energized."
I don't know that this means that all the people who live in sunny climates have more energized brain activity but when I took Vitamin D it was like pouring sunlight into my brain.
To track my progress, a few weeks ago, I had my blood work done again. The blood sample was sent to Mayo Clinic and I'm happy to report that in one year, my Vitamin D3 level increased from 24 ng/ml to 58, so in twelve months it was raised by 60%. Optimal level is 50-65 ng/ml.
"Big Decision? You May Think Best on Sunny Days" article by Linda Carroll on msnbc.com also mentioned: "The latest study, conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, found that people were almost three times as likely to have impaired cognition after gloomy weather compared to those in sunny climes, if they were also experiencing some symptoms of depression.
In yet another article, "We Will Be What We Eat" from the February 2010 issue of the U.S. News & World Report, Alice Lichtenstein, director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory at Tufts University, stated that "Fewer than 7 percent of Americans between 50 to 70 get enough vitamin D from the foods they eat..."
It's tough to get enough vitamin D from foods. Since Vitamin D is naturally found in very few foods (like cod liver oil, egg yolks, salmon, and tuna) it's important to add it to your diet. Some foods like milk and cereals are fortified with vitamin D. Our bodies form vitamin D when our skin is exposed to the sun. Hence, the problem in northern climates.
Many doctors fear giving higher doses of vitamin D-3, because during their medical training they remember hearing that vitamin D is linked to calcification of tissues. In fact, calcification of blood vessels and other tissues is much more common with low intakes of vitamin D-3 than high intakes. Some doctors may not be familiar with the newer studies, which clearly show that these fears are unfounded.
90% of what we know about Vitamin D has only been discovered in the last 10 years, as it wasn't measurable before that. [I shared my experiences with my doctor and asked him to check out the research both from the medical and alternative communities.]
An article that was prepared by Hematology Week editors from staff and other reports in Hematology Week mentioned, "This study is the first indication of a genetic link between vitamin D action and heart disease," says Robert U. Simpson, professor of pharmacology at the University of Michigan Medical School and one of the authors of the study in the journal Pharmacogenomics. More research needs to be done and it is ongoing.
Dr. Mercola promotes the importance of getting your blood checked so you have an idea of your levels. He also has vitamin D available as a spray, which is readily absorbable. I've always ordered my vitamin D3 from Women to Women where the 30 capsule bottle is $7.00. It's available from most health food stores also.
The powerful point I want to leave you with is that it's not just a "sunshine vitamin"- feel happier vitamin, although that makes Vitamin D3 worth its weight in gold, but a vitamin that has been shown to regulate 200 genes in your body and have healing or preventative affects on certain cancers, diabetes, immune system, and heart disease (plus much more). It is essential for absorption of calcium and other nutrients which strengthen bones.
Life Coach Lenora Boyle, author of this article, is one of the most intelligent, perceptive and compassionate people I know. I recommend her services to anyone struggling with personal issues - like going veg! - Judith Kingsbury, Savvy Vegetarian


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MAKEUP PREVIEW : When I saw you at the Luna Park Bridal Expo, I knew you were the one. I had such a good connection with you. You made me feel so comfortable. Thank you so much for your makeup on Saturday. It was so much fun! I have to say I was the center of attention at the engagement party that night. Everybody really liked it!
WEDDING DAY MAKEUP: Happy New Year! Many thanks for all your hard work on the day! I can't believe it's all over. Thank you for doing such a great job and especially putting the confidence back into my mum! She loved her makeup!


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About Sharjah (SHJ)
Sharjah is the beautiful capital city of Sharjah emirate. And it is the third largest and the most beautiful city in the United Arab Emirates. The city is the major part of the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. It is situated along the northern coastal area of Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. It is a main hub for culture and industry, it contributes to almost 7.4% of the GDP of the United Arab Emirates. Sharjah covers an almost 235 km² area and has a population of more than 800,000 in the year 2008. Some of the major notable city centres in Sharjah include Abu Shagara, Maysaloon, Al Qasimia, Al Majaz, Al Nahda, Al Layyeh (Government Buildings), Al Taawun, Al Yarmook, Al qasbaa, Al Rolla and many others. The city experiences a hot desert climate with mild winters and hot summers. Al Hisn Fort, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Bait al-Naboodah, Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Sharjah Art Museum, Sharjah Archeology Museum, Sharjah Desert Park, King Faisal Mosque, Al-Qasba and Eye of the Emirates, Al-Mahattah-Museum and many others are major tourist attractions that attract a large number of travellers across the country. There are some famous restaurants such as Mushmaool Arabic Grill Restaurant, Seashells, Al Reem Suites Shrjah, Syed Al Biryani and many other offer delectable cuisines to its travellers. One can find number of mid-range hotels such as Holiday Inn Sharjah, Radisson Blue Resort, Lou' Lou'a Beach Resort, Al Reem Suites, Sharjah and many others that provide high-class staying facilities to its travellers. The city is well-linked with all kind of transport services and one can use public transport to explore the city conveniently. MakeMyTrip.com is one of the most famous and trustworthy web portal where you can get detailed information about the city. Here, you can do online air ticket booking as it just need to follow few simple steps. MakeMyTrip.com offers numerous discounts on each air ticket and make a plan for economical trip. Get ready to grab amazing moments with your family and friends in Sharjah.
About Aizawl (AJL)
Aizawl stands tall on a ridge, which is bounded by the valley of the Tlawng River on its eastern side and a range of high craggy hills of Durtlang on the north. Serving as the capital of Mizoram, this remote Indian city is speckled with a good number of natural as well as man-made attractions. A number of accommodation options, in addition to roadways and airports for better transportation, have been suitably developed; thereby, making it an ideal hill station for spending vacations. Popular villages like Ruantlang, Falkawn, and Sairung are the best places where tourists can pay visits and get a detailed insight of the unique culture and lifestyle of the Mizos. Cultural Sub-Centre, Luangmual Handicrafts Centre and Berawtlang Tourist Complex are the most popular cultural attractions of the city. An ideal place for nature lovers here is the Mini Zoological Garden, where one can catch a glimpse of several common and rare species of mammals and birds. Those who want to get indulged in shopping while travelling Aizawl can head to Bara Bazar- a bustling marketplace that is quite popular in the whole state. Tourists can also plan for exciting recreation jaunts in places like Reiek Tourist Resort, Phawngpui Hills, Dampa, Vantawng Waterfall, Kolasib and Champhai. Grab a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip and travel around this beautiful north-eastern treasure trove in a hassle-free manner.


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"About Face" Survey
An EHNS/Merck Serono study
A new pan-European survey called 'About Face' which was conducted in collaboration with the European Head and Neck Society (EHNS), has been published in parallel to the start of the International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Head and Neck Oncology (ICHNO). The survey aimed to gauge current awareness and understanding of head and neck cancer and its associated risk factors. Overall the About Face survey revealed a worrying lack of awareness about head and neck cancer across Europe and a need for further education.


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El na r'fa na lah. - Please God, heal her.
In Numbers chapter 12, Miriam harshly criticizes her brother Moses for marrying a Kushite woman. Following that, she is quickly punished. As the Torah tells us, Miriam became leprous, white as snow.
Almost immediately, Moses cries five words to God, El na r'fa na lah. - Please God, heal her. These 5 words, El na r'fa na lah, are the only words uttered by Moses in this Torah portion. Each of these short words ends in a vowel, as if Moses is crying out, shouting to God with all of his strength. Saying the words, you can almost feel the deep longing of Moses' words.
This brief incident helps teach us a few things about healing and prayer.
God is a healer.
Throughout the Bible, God provides comfort and strength. Following Abraham's undoubtedly painful circumcision at 99 years old, God sends him three visiting angels. When Hagar and Ishmael are cast out of Abraham and Sara's home, God comforts them with reassurance. God protects Isaac as he is about to be sacrificed. Throughout the Ten Plagues in Egypt, God protects the Israelites from the harmful effects of the various punishments that are experienced by Pharaoh and the Egyptians, culminating most prominently in the angel of death "passing over" the Israelite homes.
When Miriam is sick, Moses immediately prays to God, because the God of our Torah has the power to heal.
Thinking about the incident of Miriam's leprosy, It's clear that Miriam was struck with a painful, physical ailment. But the cause of that ailment was not a physical condition, but rather her scornful words to her brother. Her words mirror an emotional pain, a spiritual pain. This leads to our second lesson about healing.
Healing is not only physical.
Throughout the Torah, our forefathers and foremothers experienced emotional and spiritual pain. Loneliness, husbands and wives seeking love, the inability to conceive children, the fear of being a leader … all of our ancestors needed spiritual healing, mental fortitude, and emotional maturity.
There are eleven letters in these 5 words, El na r'fa na lah. When Moses first meets God, Moses asks what God is called. God tells him, ehyeh asher ehyeh, I will be who I will be. This three-word Hebrew response also has eleven letters.
This bit of wordplay helps link the concept of healing with transition and growth … change. We need healing when a relationship ends. We need healing when we face the anxiety of leaving a job. We need healing when pain and tragedy strikes. This healing helps to transform us into the people that we will become. Healing is growth. And as such, we all need healing. To be who we will be, each of us needs healing and strength.
There's one other lesson that can be gleaned from Moses' exhortation on behalf of his sister. And it is perhaps our most important lesson.
We have a responsibility to ensure the healing of those we love, including ourselves.
God only heals Miriam after Moses requests for God to do so. Thinking about our holiday of Pesach, God frees the Israelites only after the Israelites cry out to God. This teaches us that God requires us to pray, and ask for the healing that we need.
Prayer is more than the Hebrew scripture that we recite in synagogue. That being said, it is often our liturgy that helps turn our words of prayer to actions of healing. When we call someone after hearing their name on the Mi sheberach list, that is a kind of prayer. When we visit someone in the hospital, that is a prayer. When we gently request that someone seek help from a therapist, that too is prayer. Moses' prayer to God reminds us that we are partners with God in the healing of the sick. We are not meant only to pray to God. We are commanded to work alongside of God.
In a moment, we will sing Go Down Moses. When God tells Moses to go to Egypt, Moses balks. Moses doesn't trust himself. At first, Moses doesn't even trust God. But God gives Moses the strength - the healing - that he needs, and Moses transforms into our teacher and leader.
On this last day of Pesach, Go Down Moses reminds us that we need God to strengthen us and that we need each other so that we can find the courage and inspiration to continue to transform, to become what we will become, to heal others, and to heal ourselves.


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Tour Photos: Hampshire Tour - 12th May 2018
It was great to be out and about in Hampshire again for another day of English sparkling wine, beer and gin tasting! The beers were flowing at Itchen Valley Brewery, the vines were just sprouting their leaves at Hattingley Valley Wines and there were new gins to taste at Winchester Distillery. It was all topped off with a fantastic lunch at The Woolpack. Thanks everyone for joining me. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and I can't wait to do it all again on 9th June!
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Background Video Animation for Stage Performance
Budget $750-1500 USD
I am looking for someone who is able to have a video animation similar to what is done here:
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I am going to be dancing on stage which correlates with the background. In the background I would like clones of myself and beautiful scenery and animations which helps portray my story while I'm dancing.
I need it done by this Saturday, July 7th, so the faster we get this done the better. Thank you!
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September Shopbop Sale
Of all of my sale round ups, I think that this is my favorite! I went into shopping this sale with the intentions of finding products that will be less than $100 (when on sale). I thought that this would lead me with pretty slim pickings since Shopbop can lean towards a higher price range (I mean their price filter goes into the thousands!). I was so pleasantly surprised by what I found! In fact, there were so many choices that it took hours to go through! I selected the best picks and broke them up into categories below. The dress that I'm wearing in the photos is included!
I genuinely want every single one of these items and may or may not have ordered too many of them! I selected items that were at least primarily in stock in all sizes. The sale ends Friday so get your fingers clicking away ASAP! You can hover your mouse over a picture below. If you click on an image, it will bring you directly to the site to purchase. Shipping and returns are always free on Shopbop and they give you the prepaid return label as a sticker in the box (my favorite)! USE THE CODE EOTS17 AT CHECKOUT.


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These are the stories of us. These are the anecdotes of our days. This is the good bad and ugly (mostly good) of our not so unique, large (but not as large as some) family, living life to the fullest. Some of us might not have the average number of years generally allotted but we will fill each of those years with the celebration of family, friends and life
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
You know how some folks have visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads? Well I have no clue what a sugar plum is but I know what a Big Mac is and visions of one of those bad boys spent last evening calling my name. Today I had one. Yes I did. I now feel a coma coming on probably due to the third degree heart block that now ensues. Sure was good going down though….
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The Indians took the lead tonight in the World Series, 2 games to 1, but it's kind of hard to notice, what with the bromance between hairplug aficionado Joe Buck and high school show choir stud Kyle Schwarber. The gushing has led some Indians' fans to kindly go ahead and set up their wedding registry, though you'll notice any items bought will go to charity, so that's cool.
Now, let's talk about the game. A classic pitching duel. Neither starter, the Cubs' Kyle Hendricks or the Indians' Josh Tomlin, allowed a run through the fifth – even though the Tribe loaded the bases in the fifth and was primed to break this wide open.
Nope. It took a grown man named Coco Crisp to make that happen.
Coco Crisp – part of a balanced win. atmlb.com/2eWVeRw #WorldSeries pres. by @TMobile https://t.co/lytRckwc2S—
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With a 1-0 win, the Indians spoil the first World Series game at Wrigley in 481 years or so. It was definitely a classic pitchers' duel, but the true star for Cubs' fans was Bill Murray's epic rendition of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame."
Game 4 is tonight at Wrigley. Vince Vaughn has seventh inning stretch duties. Going to be another epic night.


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Photography is one of my hobby and I shot this in Yosemite National Park and these flowers are all over the place! I don't know what they are called. They look like magnolia to me but I don't think so. Magnolia flowers are more curvy and not flat like these. Magnolia flowers have more than 6 petals and they are doubled layers; whereas these flowers are only one layer. But it's nice to see all of these flowers. I guess they only grow in Yosemite. Absolutely gorgeous!
Speaking of the 2nd photo I posted here, this is one of my favorite photo! Of course anybody who takes photos in Yosemite you can never go wrong. Even the cheapest camera all photos comes out really beautiful. But I love this photo. Something about this place that makes me feel serene and happy. Just by looking at it I can feel the spirit of serenity. Peaceful. Beautiful. Breathtaking.
If you wanna go to Yosemite someday the best time to come there is on May. I believe the last time we were there was May 20th, 2009. The ice just melted down the mountain and the river was high and clear. It was absolutely amazing. The gushing of water. The rapids were strong and that beautiful noise sounds like music…it is just amazing!
Here's another one of my photography. I can easily mistake this guy for a goose but he's not. He's a beautiful white duck. On this photo he seems like he pose just for me!
And like some of you know, I am the Autumn chick. I just love, love, love Autumn. Spring is nice but there's nothing like Autumn when every single leaf turns into a lovely flower. Don't you agree? I haven't shoot much photo leaves this year but I promise sometime next year I will shoot more Autumn leaves.
This one is taken from my new 14-megapixel camera. That day me and my poodle Frosty were walking down Huntington and I brought my new camera. I just wanted to try it.
Guess March and April are the month for squirrels to be more out there. It's a beautiful spring and the summer hasn't settled in the valley just yet. And so that day I was struggling in taking photos of the squirrels coz the moment I come closer they run away! But this guy…yeah this guy I name SQUIRREL…he posed just for me! I was like 10-feet away from him. I said to Frosty, "Shhh…wait there's the squirrel." And Frosty, like a good boy, stopped…while me shooting this beautiful guy. The tree he lived in was pretty closed to my house too! So hope one day I see Squirrel again.
See the video I created for my photography. I am singing the "Power Of Your Love" and my husband playing the guitar on the background.
Click to see Angela's Photography…or see more of my at Flickr HERE.


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Extension for family with special needs, Kent
The project extends an existing home for a private client who have a grandchild with special needs. The Ground Floor is reconfigured so that it is much more suitable for both her and the clients needs. A new ramped side entrance allows for a ramped access to the property.
The proposed additional massing is sensitive and appropriate to the scale and character of the street. The new first floor extension is set back from the existing 'Tudor style' facade and preserves the mansard roof profile. The extension at ground floor will transform the living/dining area, allowing more light to enter this key space as well as creating a more satisfactory relationship with the garden.
The proposed materials have been chosen to reference those of the existing building whilst creating a contemporary distinction. Shou Sugi Ban (Black burned cedar) cladding is a contemporary reference to the black timber elements and locally sourced light coloured red bricks reference the existing brick plinth.


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Hydrophyllum canadense (Canada Waterleaf)
Hydrophyllum canadense (Canada Waterleaf)
Shade; rich moist woodland soil; in early spring the deeply lobed leaves of this plant are beautifully spotted with silver splotches and lie prostrate; as spring progresses into summer, a new beautifully set of leaves arises and replaces the early ones. The new leaves resemble maple leaves and give the plant a whole new personality. The flowers are small white or purple bells; a good ground cover in shady gardens; plant 1' tall; blooms in June; zones 4-7; WV. ecotype.
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I'm not totally certain, but I think Oche Jelly just won SHIPtember, or at least figured out the ultimate workaround. He also combined it with GARCvember and NeoClassicSpaceruary, just in the name of efficiency I'm sure. This WIP shot is also his final, so he won't have to keep us updated as well. Unfortunately he didn't address NERDvember, which is totally going to be a thing.