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An elderly man from North Carolina man, age 84, was not frightened to fight back and protect his wife and himself from a robber. On Thursday evening of last week, Neil and Bonnie Meisch heard a knock on their front door so Bonnie went to answer it. On the other side stood a stranger holding a gun and he demanded that she give him the keys to her car.
Bonnie told him that it would never happen and he responded with a yes it would. Then he proceeded to put the gun in her face. Bonnie yelled for Neil and the elderly man came running to his wife's aid.
Neil stated that he saw the stranger standing in the doorway with the gun in his wife's face. Bonnie moved aside and Neil yanked the door wide open. He struck the potential robber in the head and fell outside in the yard with him.
Neil, who was a military police officer in his younger days, took the bad guy down. He stated that he went after the man because he did not want him to kill his wife. He said he did not know what the man was going to do with the gun.
The suspect and Neil ended up wrestling around outside for a few minutes while Bonnie dialed up nine-one-one. Neil received a gash on one of his arms from where the man struck him with the gun but Neil did not complain. He stated that he had been rough all through his life, and he had not lost a battle yet.
He also stated he was proud of his wife except for opening the door. He said he told her not to do it before he got there with her. As for Bonnie herself, she declared that one of the police officers that arrived on scene said that he could not believe that an 84-year-old man had did all of what Neil had done. She said that she told him he should have known Neil back when he was 24.
Neil had to get 18 stitches in the wound in his arm later at a nearby hospital. Several Randolph County Sheriff's deputies explained that the potential robber ended up being arrested only a few hours later in Montgomery County, North Carolina when he ended up getting into an automobile accident. Bonnie's comprehensive description of him helped deputies connect the dots and identify him with ease.
Neil was not too frightened to fight back and he ended up protecting both his wife and himself from a potential burglar and from the possibility of a very tragic situation. On Thursday evening of last week, Neil and Bonnie Meisch heard a knock on their front door so Bonnie went to answer it. On the other side stood a stranger holding a gun and he demanded that she give him the keys to her car.
The elderly man from North Carolina defended his wife and himself very very well.
By Kimberly Ruble
The Daily Journal
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The employment relationship
Country specific laws
What laws and regulations govern the employment relationship?
Employment relationships in the private sector are generally governed by Federal Law 8/1980 (the Labour Law), as amended. The Labour Law is supplemented by various ministerial resolutions and decrees.
Some UAE free zones (eg, the Jebel Ali Free Zone) have introduced their own employment regulations (which broadly mirror the Labour Law's minimum provisions). Where there is inconsistency between the applicable free zone regulations and the Labour Law, the terms most favourable to the employee prevail.
The Dubai International Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market Free Zones both fall outside the Labour Law's scope and instead have their own free-standing employment regulations.
Who do these cover, including categories of worker?
The Labour Law applies to all employees in the UAE private sector (both expatriates and UAE and other Gulf Cooperation Council nationals). However, there are certain categories of individual who are 'carved out' of the protection provided under the Labour Law, including:
- employees of the federal government and government departments of UAE member emirates;
- employees, labourers and staff of municipalities and federal and local public authorities and corporations;
- employees recruited for federal and local government projects;
- members of the armed forces, police and security force;
- domestic servants employed in private households (and similar establishments); and
- farming and grazing labourers, other than those who:
- work in agricultural firms that process their own products; or
- are permanently employed to operate or repair mechanical equipment required for agricultural work.
The Labour Law does not distinguish between full and part-time employees. As such, part-time employees are entitled to the same benefits and entitlements as full-time employees.
Are there specific rules regarding employee/contractor classification?
The Labour Law contains no specific provisions regarding employee/contractor classification. At present, the concept of a 'contractor' or 'self-employed' individual (as commonly understood in other jurisdictions) is not expressly recognised under the law. The only exception is that in certain free zones there is a freelancer visa that individuals can obtain in order to work independently. Individuals can establish their own consultancy company (akin to a contractor) and render services within the confines and terms of their trade licence, but such arrangements are limited.
In practice, there is a distinction between expatriates and UAE nationals insofar as the latter are afforded additional benefits and protections not otherwise enjoyed by expatriates.
Must an employment contract be in writing?
Employment contracts must be in writing. As part of the visa sponsorship application process, employees must execute the UAE labour contract, as issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (formerly the Ministry of Labour) or applicable free zone authority, which is in Arabic and English. Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Emirates and therefore prevails in the event of inconsistency in terms contained in English documents. It is common practice for employers to supplement a UAE labour contract with their own more comprehensive employment agreements, which need not be registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation or applicable free zone authority.
Are any terms implied into employment contracts?
The Labour Law establishes a minimum framework of employment terms and all employment contracts should be read in conjunction with this framework. Implied terms of, for example, good faith and fidelity, are not incorporated in the UAE labour contract or any supplementary company employment contract, given that the United Arab Emirates is a civil jurisdiction and such common law concepts do not apply (with the exception of the Dubai International Finance Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market free zones).
Are mandatory arbitration/dispute resolution agreements enforceable?
In an employment context, the UAE labour court has exclusive jurisdiction for hearing and determining disputes. The mechanisms of arbitration and dispute resolution are unavailable as a means of redress in labour disputes.
The first step in resolving a labour-specific complaint is the mandatory process of informal mediation through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation or the applicable free zone authority's labour department. In the event that the parties are unable to resolve the dispute amicably at this stage, it will be escalated to the labour court for adjudication, on the ministry's referral.
How can employers make changes to existing employment agreements?
Employee consent is required before any change to the key terms and conditions of an employment contract can be effected. This should be in writing. The Labour Law permits an employee to terminate the employment relationship immediately without notice in the event that the employer breaches its contractual or legal obligations towards the employee.
In case of companies falling under the remit of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation or free zone authorities, changes to core contractual terms – such as remuneration package details – will likely necessitate formal amendments to the employment agreements registered with the ministry or applicable labour authority, which may, depending on the circumstances, also necessitate formal execution before or in front of the ministry or applicable free zone authority.
Employers and employees cannot opt out of the minimum requirements mandated by the Labour Law.
Foreign workers
Is a distinction drawn between local and foreign workers?
All expatriate employees must be sponsored by a local UAE entity for UAE work permit and residency visa purposes. UAE nationals are required to have an appropriate and valid work permit regulating their employment in the UAE. There are no mandatory requirements for:
- expatriates to be employed under fixed-term contracts; or
- employment to be tied or equal to the duration of an expatriate's residency visa or work permit.
Employers have a statutory obligation to repatriate expatriate employees on cancellation of their visa sponsorship (limited exceptions apply).
A distinction is drawn between expatriate workers and UAE nationals in the context of the provision of specific benefits, entitlements and, in certain circumstances, termination provisions. For example, UAE nationals must generally be enrolled in the state federal pension scheme (there is no equivalent state scheme for expatriates). Further, UAE nationals are afforded special protection regarding termination, limiting the grounds under which their employment can be terminated and necessitating, in certain circumstances, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation's prior consent and involvement. Expatriates are not afforded a corresponding protection.
The Labour Law also provides for a system of positive discrimination in favour of UAE nationals, granting them preferential status at the recruitment stage over expatriates. This system of positive discrimination is generally implemented by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, with the Labour Law specifically providing that the ministry cannot approve the recruitment of non-UAE nationals unless its records show that there are no unemployed UAE nationals who are capable of performing the job. If no UAE national is available, Arab employees who are nationals of other Arab states must be prioritised over employees of other nationalities.
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Any time there is any kind of eclipse, it is a great time to pull out some homeschool solar eclipse ideas for learning and create your very own space center homeschool day!
What Is the Definition of Eclipse?
NASA says that an eclipse "takes place when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet moves into the shadow of another heavenly body. There are two types of eclipses on Earth: an eclipse of the moon and an eclipse of the sun."
For example, the 2017 eclipse was a total solar eclipse.
A total solar eclipse happens when the moon completely covers the sun. In this type of eclipse, the moon passes between the earth and the sun and blocks out all of the sun when viewing from the earth.
According to NASA, everyone in North America and parts of South America, Europe, and Africa was able to see the 2017 eclipse. Even if you're weren't in the direct path of the total eclipse, these areas still experienced a partial eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun.
When Is the Next Solar Eclipse and Where Can You See an Eclipse?
A total solar eclipse happens about once every 18 months. However, other solar eclipses occur throughout the year for different parts of the world. Mr. Eclipse has a calendar of upcoming eclipses and locations for the path of the eclipse.
Solar Eclipse Worksheets, Activities, Lessons, and Crafts
So, this is super cool: NASA actually has an entire HOMESCHOOL ACTIVITY SECTION that includes family activities, solar eclipse party ideas, lessons and activities, printables, art projects, and educator guides! Don't miss it!
If you're looking for more great homeschool ideas and activities for the solar eclipse, check these out!
Solar Eclipse Curriculum
APlus Homeschool has a free printable homeschool math lesson and a mini unit activity on the solar eclipse.
DIY Eclipse Shirt Craft
KC Parent has an awesome (and easy!) do it yourself eclipse shirt craft. And, it makes a really cool shirt that you can wear on the day of the eclipse. This would be a great group project for an eclipse party. Just have everyone bring a black t-shirt and you can provide the fabric paint!
Solar Eclipse Craft Project
eHow Arts and Crafts has a solar eclipse craft project video that demonstrates how the eclipse works. It says for kindergarten age, but I think it looks cool for all ages! It's an easy DIY solar eclipse model.
How to View a Solar Eclipse : Eclipse Viewer Project
You should never stare directly at the sun during a solar eclipse (even if it seems dark and doesn't hurt your eyes)!
If you want to make an eclipse viewer, check out Woo Jr. who has an easy viewer craft. Or, you can skip the craft and pick up some of these affordable Solar Eclipse Glasses for everyone.
Also, NASA has a 2D/3D pinhole projector project that looks pretty cool!
Free Solar Eclipse E-Book
Apologia Ministries has a free Solar Eclipse E-Book that you can download. The book includes eclipse details and maps, activities, safe viewing instructions, and links to references and resources.
Solar Eclipse Books for Kids
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Scientific findings of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Wetlands Research Center in Lafayette, La., were presented at a seminar sponsored by the U.S. Global Change Research Program Thursday in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Virginia Burkett, branch chief of forest ecology at the center, discussed the center's research on the relationship of global climate change to coastal wetlands at a seminar on "Wetland Loss in the United States: Scope, Causes, Impacts, and Future Prospects."
She followed introductions by Dr. Rosina Bierbaum, Assistant Director for the Environment, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and a presentation by Dr. Mark Schaefer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Schaefer spoke on the importance of U.S. wetlands and causes of wetland loss, including the latest trend statistics and graphics from the department's National Wetlands Inventory.
Effects of Possible Global Climate ChangeAlthough some uncertainty and disagreement exist in the scientific community about magnitude of change, the potential impacts on wetlands are of great practical concern to those living and working in coastal areas, according to Dr. Robert E. Stewart, Jr., center director.
"Among the coastal areas of greatest risk in the United States are those low-lying coastal habitats that are easily eroded and occur along the northern Gulf of Mexico and southern Atlantic coasts of the United States. These coastal wetlands are especially vulnerable to direct, large-scale effects of climate change, primarily because of their sensitivity to sea-level rise," he said.
Global sea level has already risen between 10 and 25 centimeters (about 4 to 10 inches) over the past 100 years. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 1995 projected for the next century a sea-level rise of 15-95 centimeters (about 6 to 37 inches) due to thermal expansion and melting of glaciers and ice sheets. Continued sea-level rise will increase the depth of coastal waters and increase inland and upstream salinity intrusion, both of which affect brackish and freshwater wetlands.
While there is uncertainty about the influence of global warming on the frequency and intensity of storms, sea-level rise alone has the potential for increasing the severity of storm surges, particularly in areas where coastal habitats and barrier shorelines are rapidly deteriorating, Dr. Burkett said. These direct consequences of global- and regional-scale changes will increase the vulnerability of coastal wetlands (including mangrove and salt marshes) that are already heavily affected by human activities, she added.
Research at the USGS National Wetlands Research CenterDr. Burkett gave an overview of the center's coastal research on global change, covering such issues as the impact of sea- level rise, storms, and increased salinity and atmospheric carbon dioxide on seagrasses, coastal marshes, mangrove forests, baldcypress swamps, and bottomland hardwood forests. Center scientists work with various other federal and state agencies as well as universities to study global change.
Center scientists have helped forecast possible changes to these wetlands by modeling the potential for increased coastal flooding and increased storm damage related to sea- level rise. Remote sensing studies have also aided global change research by developing radar and optical sensing tools capable of detecting and monitoring coastal flooding and changes in hydrology, soil moisture, and depth to groundwater table.
Center study results show that changes in sea level are expected to alter the plant community composition and aerial coverage of seagrass beds. Field studies off the coasts of Mississippi and Louisiana have shown, for example, that barrier island overwash is a major determinant of seagrass community composition in the Chandeleur Sound, which contains some of the largest grassbeds in the north central Gulf region.
Because different species of seagrass support different organisms, changes in the composition of seagrasses will be felt at every level of the food web, including shellfish, finfish, waterfowl (especially redhead ducks, which depend almost entirely on seagrass for their winter diet), and people.
Farther inland, salinity intrusion becomes more important than disturbance in controlling the species in submerged grassbeds. Some species have a higher tolerance to salt water and will quickly outcompete those that are salt-intolerant. Other species may be completely eliminated, or may possibly be displaced inland, depending on the rate at which sea level rises. Most of the U.S. southeastern coastal zone is highly developed, however, and the inland migration of seagrasses and salt marshes will be prevented in many areas by existing structures such as seawalls, roads, and other construction.
Center research at sites in five coastal states indicates that many marshes and mangrove ecosystems receive adequate mineral sediments to produce enough organic sediment and root material to remain above sea level at the present rate of sea-level rise (1-2 mm or a small fraction of an inch per year globally). Three of the 12 wetlands studied, however, were not keeping pace with the current rate of sea-level rise. If sea-level rise accelerates, some additional sites would also begin to slowly deteriorate and submerge. In some areas, the sinking or subsidence of the marsh system, coupled with human development, is the major cause of wetland loss.
In Louisiana, Florida, and South Carolina, submergence and saltwater intrusion have been implicated in the decline in productivity and death of certain coastal forests. Restoration of salinity-affected baldcypress swamps, however, may be possible by cultivating more salt-tolerant strains of baldcypress that the center has discovered.
Studies in Texas have also shown that changes in global climate would affect bottomland hardwood forests and other forests of the coastal plain by possibly influencing patterns of disturbances such as fires or storms and by altering the regional moisture balance. Such changes would affect both preserved and commercial forests of the coastal plain.
Computer model simulations of the combined influence of sea- level rise, storms, and floods suggest that large areas in the southeastern United States could be converted from coastal marsh to open water and from forest to marsh. Hurricane model simulations also suggest that if hurricanes or the effects of hurricanes become more intense over the next century, wetland community structure and composition would be altered. For example, historical simulations suggest that the occurrence of major hurricanes is the most important factor controlling mangrove community dynamics.
Given the likelihood of environmental responses to global change, USGS scientists continually strive to improve monitoring techniques. Remote sensing research, Burkett says, has yielded tools capable of monitoring coastal conditions regardless of weather and darkness.
Fact Sheets Available
The center has produced eight fact sheets discussing the details of these studies. They are available from the
National Wetlands Research Center Library
700 Cajundome Blvd.
Lafayette, La., 70506
or can be ordered from 318-266- 8692. Information is also available on the U.S. Global Change Research Program's web site at http://www.


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With more than 85% of American workers being overweight, obese or suffering from a chronic health condition, promoting health in the workplace is now more important than ever! Having a healthy workforce enables your company to have:
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To combat this trend, workplace wellness programs are being implemented in both large companies and small businesses. However, knowing where to start with a corporate wellness program can be challenging.
Healthy Business Basics is the NVCC's attempt to provide members with new ideas for healthy change, and guidance to those looking for some inspiration. Developed by the Chamber's Health & Wellness Alliance, the first luncheon held in March focused on the ins and outs of setting up an employee wellness program. The next luncheon will show employers and employees how they can save money by accessing tax credits available through the Commonwealth. Additionally, there will be information on how best to utilize your health insurance, with an eye toward cost savings.
More employers are moving to health plans with high deductibles and co-pays. This may save the employer money on premiums, but could be costing employees more and thereby discouraging their utilization of the plan. Healthy Business Basics will provide you and your employees with the information needed to manage your health insurance in the most cost effective manner.
Dr. Shioban Torres is the Worksite Wellness Coordinator for the MA Department of Public Health. She will provide information on accessing tax credits on your wellness program. The Massachusetts Wellness Tax Credit gives small businesses in Massachusetts a state tax credit for having an employee wellness program. Massachusetts businesses that employ 200 or fewer workers may qualify for the tax credit for up to 25% of the cost of implementing a certified wellness program.
Eric Jacques is a Commercial Account Manager with Neighborhood Health Plan and will discuss maximizing your health care benefits and optimizing onsite wellness programs.
Additionally, those who attend will have an opportunity to visit with more than a dozen members of the Chamber's Health & Wellness Alliance who will have display tables at the luncheon. The Alliance is a collection of members whose businesses can help you implement cost saving programs for the health of your business and the health of your employees.
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Any loyal Robert Pattinson and/or Kristen Stewart fan knows the couple has been rumored to be inching closer and closer to tying the knot. Recently, the gossip has reached a fever pitch, with copious tabloid covers carrying on and on about everything from "Rob's Marriage Proposal" to "Rob & Kristen's Wedding of the Year" to my favorite extreme example from OK! magazine: "IT'S BABY TIME!" As much as we may want to believe it, is even a sliver of this news true?!
Rob himself settled the score when he spoke recently with BlackBook magazine. In short: No, Robsten's not getting hitched ... yet.
The former vampire said:
There was a magazine, with these pictures, saying I was getting married. No one ever knows what is true or what isn't. Even my own mum called to ask me if it was true. It's not. At least, not yet.
Aww, I love how A.) he mentioned his "mum" (poor Mrs. Pattz!) and B.) he had to qualify the response with "At least, not yet." Of course that really does leave things quite open ended! Not yet could mean they could spring a wedding on us at any time! OMG!
But, no, in all seriousness ... I buy it. As in love as they are, these two crazy-famous kids don't seem like the type to be all Kim Kardashian about married. They're good-looking, young, have the world (or at least Hollywood) at their fingertips and one another. But they also come off as sooo laid back -- like they're not exactly in rush to do much other than churn out blockbusters ... or attend some indie group's rock concert. They've got plenty of time to marry!
But when they actually do say "I do," I also wouldn't put it past them to be able to pull off a wedding that's methodically planned down to the nth degree and is intensely private. As in, Rob's mum will be one of the first and only to know that it's true -- and we the public will be one of the last! As it should be!
Do you believe Rob and Kristen will wait a while to marry? What do you think their eventual wedding will be like?
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Were you sold on the hype? Did you read the fine print of the on game box and expect to have the experience you read about? Did the game you're playing need patching to fix game bugs and add content that was advertised on the box? If so you have been a victim of marketing 101.
Call the lovers scorned hotline….. Okay, so there is no real hotline but unfortunately we as gamer's have been promised complete games by developers and we don't always get them. We spend hours playing games only to reach the end and not be satisfied with our experience. Either the game ends abruptly or the ending is far from the story line. This will leave you, a video game lover, scorned. Once scorned you vow to never play that type of game again and never recommend it to your friends.
The same can be said about a book. You can make it all the way through a book and get to the end and be disappointed by what you see because it just doesn't add up. In this case you become a book worm scorned.
Can you relate to being a lover scorned? What games have you played that you were let down by recently? How about a book? Share your thoughts.


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Last November, at a Time and Talent Auction, I auctioned off one cake a month for an entire year. Over the course of this past year I have made some very fun cakes. The first post in this series focused on the "Holiday" Cakes. I shared with you my Halloween Cake, my Thanksgiving cornucopia, and my home-made gingerbread house. My second post showcased a leprechaun hat, complete with a chocolate band and buckle. It also had a topsy-turvy cake. For this post I am going to show you three more cakes that I made.
This first cake was a simple chocolate cake. I decided to dress it up by melting white chocolate and milk chocolate. On a piece of wax paper I dropped some melted chocolate and then swirled the other color into it, giving it a nice pattern. I had a lot of white chocolate left over so took a bear cookie cutter and filled it with chocolate to use as a cake topper. This was a birthday cake for my brother-in-law.
This second cake isn't really a cake at all. I decided to mix up the cake a month for a year by making muffins instead. These are angel food cake muffins with fresh berries and cool whip on top.
Last but not least, a german chocolate cake with a chocolate heart. I thought a rim of chocolate chips gave it a little extra frill.
I still have a few more cakes to make this year. I don't really know what to do for this month. Halloween deserves a cake covered in chocolate and candy. Perhaps I should make a cake with a candy ghost on it….
Also to come, how to make bagels from scratch. I have another post on home-made danishes, they were amazing, and croissants!


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At Dock & Roll Diner, the city's go-to food truck for ultra-fresh seafood, everything starts with the finest ingredients. So when chef-owner Lee Krassner recently began working with a new purveyor, he wanted to build on his already wildly popular offerings and added four new menu items just in time for summer.
The new menu items include the Maine Jonah Crab Roll (Maine Jonah crab leg meat lightly dressed in Dock & Roll's secret house dressing with Romaine, lemon butter, and chive), the Maine Scallop Roll (seared Maine scallops with scallion and lemon butter), Sea Slaw (Ocean Approved fresh seaweed, shredded greens, red cabbage, and carrot with chive and secret house dressing), and the Lobster Peaux Boy (panko-crusted Maine lobster claws with Mardi-slaw—shredded greens, red cabbage, carrot, and grilled corn—and rémoulade à la New Orleans).
Krassner and his team recently traveled back east to participate in Tasting Table's 2014 Lobster Rumble in New York. Tasting Table named Dock & Roll Diner one of the country's best venues for lobster rolls and invited Krassner to compete against the other top picks. The sole entry from Texas, Dock & Roll served its signature dish, the Maine Event, a classic Maine-style lobster roll with Maine lobster claw and knuckle meat served chilled and lightly drizzled with the secret house dressing, lemon, butter, and chive. Krassner also served a variation of the Austin Roll with its award-winning habanero sauce, the Truth. Although Dock & Roll didn't win, the Austin venture did do a fine job of representing the Lone Star State.
Dock & Roll Diner has two permanent trailer locations are at 1503 S. 1st and 1905 S. Capitol of Texas Highway, and a new truck is on the streets and ready for catering and events. Dock & Roll hopes to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant by the end of the year. For hours and more information, go to dockandrolldiner.com.


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Hey everyone! So my next review is for Lucky Leaf. Lucky Leaf is a company that has fantastic premium pie fillings. Almost ready to made, all you need is the crust and you have the perfect pie! I was able to try three fantastic fillings from them and also with the pie fillings I received a really great recipe book that had at least one recipe for each pie filling. It was really great, especially if you want to switch it up rather than making pie after pie after pie.
The fillings I tried were:
Coconut Custard
These fillings were so easy to use! I love them, especially when you want to just make a quick pie. They're super great for the holiday season coming up, especially Thanksgiving. Thankgiving you're more concerned with the dinner aka the turkey rather than the dessert. So It would be super easy, while you're making a salad or something not using the oven, to just get some roll-out pie crust, put the pie filling in, put the other half of the roll-out pie crust on top and let that baby bake. That's what I did for the peach pie and it came out goood. As you can see I kind of forgot to take a picture of it right after I cookied it (which sucks because it came out so pretty!) but here is what is left of it:
One complaint is that I feel like the can wasn't big enough, my pie didn't have that much filling in it and looked a bit flat. I also ripped off a lot of excess crust before baking because it was smaller than my average pies because of the smaller amount of filling. Still delicious though!
I was a little more creative with the coconut custard pie. I only used one roll-out pie crust, put some cool whip on top, and then roasted some coconut flakes on top to perfect the pie. It came out deliciousss. I feel like this filling though was more than enough. Maybe because it was a cream-based filling and was therefore a lot thicker than the fruit-based peach one. I just made this pie last night and I can promise you it will not last in my house. We are huge fans of coconut custard pies.
I'm not going to lie, I haven't tried the blueberry filling yet mainly because I'm saving it for Thanksgiving but if the filling is as great as the previous ones are I am pretty confident it will not disappoint at the dinner table on Turkey day. I'm pretty excited to make it!
Overall, these fillings were great! I was especially excited to try the coconut custard pie filling before because I've seen fruit fillings, I've never seen cream-based ones. They also have chocolate cream and banana cream too! It was as delicious as a store bought one but had the delicious taste of success because I baked it...well at least half baked it, I put all the ingredients together and combined them into this pretty pie, haha! I also enjoyed the recipe book and, although I didn't use it for any of the pies, I do plan on it in the future. I may instead use the blueberry pie filling to make the really delicious looking blueberry bars that they had a recipe for in the book. I haven't decided yet and I have...oh uh, 6 days to debate about it, hahahaha.
Definitely check out Lucky Leaf! They also have some great applesauces and juice too! But they have almost every fruit pie filling! From apple to apricot, raspberry to raisin! There's definitely a pie filling for you to enjoy!
Buy It! Head on over to Lucky Leaf's website and browse their products! Then click on the Store Locator to see what store is selling them near you!


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Philosophy Writing
This page contains some of my more technical philosophical writing. Again, it's partly intended as storage space, partly intended as an interface between my professors and myself, and partly intended as my own faux-publication and readers' forum.
Please note that all work posted on this page is copyrighted by the author. Verbatim copying in any medium is permitted, so long as the author's name and this notice is preserved.
Papers posted:
- Describing the 'Later Logic': Wittgenstein's Conception of Logic After the Tractatus
- Observability and Scientific Practice
- The Semantic View and the Alpha-Model. (Note: this paper was published in an online journal from the University of Pennsylvania, "ScholarlyCommons@Penn." You can also download it from there using this link.)


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Eric Pulier: Man on a Mission
Some people are destined to do great things, and there are many brilliant minded individuals in every field of work. The technology industry is one of the most fascinating and popular industries in the world. This is the "digital age" and technology is the main weapon of choice. Eric Pulier is one of these brilliant minded individuals as this guy has a commanding presence across this field. The Teaneck, New Jersey, native has always been a bit different since a young age. In just the fourth grade, he programmed his very first computer. After high school, Harvard University was his next stop. Despite his love for technology, his major was in English & American literature. He even found time to take classes at MIT. He had more than a full schedule to deal with, but it was his strong passion that helped allowed to excel. In 1988, he graduated Magna Cum Laud.
Pulier would take his talents to California in 1991, and this is when his professional career took off. Technology was his heart and soul, but he found a way to implement this passion into his brilliant technological ideas. Right out the gate, Pulier founded a company that was named People Doing Things. This company used technology to find solutions in the healthcare and education field. By this point in time, his name had began to ring within the industry. He also helped to build one of the first private social media networks. Starbright World was a hit as it connected thousands of chronically ill children via blog, chat and post. The ball was finally in his hands, and he certainly delivered throughout the years. Pulier has founded over 15 companies throughout his career. This includes Desktone Inc., XPRIZE, Service Mesh Inc., Akana Software and many more.
Being such a tech master, he has invested in numerous technological start-up companies. Many of these companies have gone on to become a success in their own right. The guy just has that magic touch and as of today, he's a loving father of four who resides in Southern California.
Learn More: www.engadget.com/2017/01/10/a-look-at-eric-pulier-and-his-unusually-varied-tech-career/
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First survey shows mixed feelings about today's market.
Welcome to our first Washington Technology Contractor Confidence Index. This will be a quarterly report tracking the industry's sentiment about the current market conditions and where it is headed.
Our Index starts with 100, which will be our baseline. From here, each quarter we'll track the changes against that baseline. If confidence is increasing, the number will rise above 100. If confidence is falling, the number will dip below 100.
Our first survey garnered 515 responses from executives and managers working for government contractors. About 38.3 percent described themselves as selling highly skilled services. Another 37.7 percent said they sold systems integration services. The rest were spread across product sellers, low skilled services and other.
The results of our first survey are presented below and show a mix of feelings about today's market. Respondents were nearly evenly split between positive and negative feelings about the market, but more than half of respondents felt that their company's revenue would grow over the next six months.
More felt that investments in infrastructure would increase rather than decrease. And nearly half expect their company's hiring to increase. Most are not expecting layoffs.
And people generally reported that they are happy with their jobs. Nearly 60 percent said they are not looking for new employment.
We'll be repeating this basic survey each quarter. I encourage you to take it when it appears in your inbox. As we establish trend lines, we'll be able to do more analysis on how the market is evolving and what direction it is headed in.
As always, we look forward to your comments.
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Do you expect your company's infrastructure investments to increase, decrease or stay the same?
Do you expect your company's hiring to increase or decrease in the next six months?
Do you expect your company to announce layoffs or other cost-cutting strategies in the next six months?
Are you happy/satisfied with your job?
Are you currently looking for a job?
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23% of those surveyed in our industry is looking to change jobs? That's a horrifically high figure.
wait till 2017 when we have a republican president that understands how business should work
Informative, helpful, and very interesting. It is brilliant work.
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A project to develop a portable sensor that monitors a condition called ketosis was recently awarded a $100,000 prize in the second Pitt Innovation Challenge (PInCh). McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine affiliated faculty member David Finegold, MD, professor of pediatrics, medicine, and human genetics at the University of Pittsburgh, is a member of the winning team named Nanoketo.
In the team's 2-minute video presentation, team member Mr. Gregory Morgan describes the ketosis diagnostic problem and the nanotechnology solution. Currently, monitoring ketosis is determined either through a urine or blood test. Nanoketo proposes to use breath acetone sensing which will be "reliable, noninvasive, cheaper-than-ever, and available in the comfort of your own home."
More than 60 teams participated in PInCh, which was sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh's Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the Office of the Provost, and the Innovation Institute. During the first phase of the competition, which began in September, each team submitted a video entry to answer the question, "From cell to community: How can we individualize solutions for better health(care)?" Twenty teams were then asked to provide a written description of their projects, and 10 finalists were chosen to present during the showcase.
"PInCh is a celebration of the pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit of some of the brightest, most enterprising teams of visionary thinkers in and around the Pittsburgh region," said CTSI director Steven E. Reis, MD, associate vice chancellor for clinical research, Health Sciences, and professor of medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. "This approach is leading to the implementation of some amazing ideas."
In addition to the cash prize, Dr. Finegold and the team will also get the assistance of a project manager to begin implementing their ideas.
Illustration: 2-mm microchip contains 4 devices. –Nanoketo.
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Liam Martin
Good old ducks. Walking legend down to earth and had the respect of all who got to know him
sound man, always helpful to students, the place hasn't been the same since he retired
lazy,,,,,pretended to be nice ,,,,,but not really unless you were a golfer ,,,,that is snob land#
Was a lot fairer than de Brun and had much more respect for students
Sound man, always had time for everyone when I was there. Hope he's well
Lazy teacher alright, but very good to the students in the school
Sound man. Always civilized and respectful, if a bit too leniant with some of the undesirables
Absolute legend. Went around saying "I'LL BURY YOU!!!" for most of his days...Outta be a grave digger by now...What a legend though!
This man will truly be missed in the school and i only hope that his replacement will be half the man he is.
Black biro, bank giro, thank you! Sound man. We'll miss him when he retires! Never forgotten!
"heres your late slip" for 5 years thats all i heard but hew was dead on
Great VP. Knew what was going on with the students before any of the teachers. A perceptive coot. Would have been a fantastic principle.
sound out man, he is very respected in the school. Gets a bit hyper sometimes.
one of the nicest guys ever. never gets to mad cos he is never pushed to far by the students.
should be principal. he was shafted when thay gave it to that yoke.
Nice guy not a great teacher but a good yearhead."At the end of the day we're caterin for the fella lookin 4 450 points.Anyone else can just walk out the gate."
total legend. he is ardscoil. looks out for the students but wishes he could teach golf
Everyone knows he should be principle. he is the heart and soul of ardscoil. shame he got screwed over, + they gave the post to that yoke
tomfoolery,codology and the heebiejeebies.this man is ard scoil.makes you want 2 do better 4 him.thanks 4 allurhelp
Sound man, really laid back.He should be principal.Everyone respects him
id say he just loves life. each student was as important as the next. top man
someone help this man!!!! if he gets any more laid back he'll fall over.
Great guy,who u wanted to do better for.Rawlsianist-school only as good as strenght of worst pupil.Even if he had got it wrong,u appreciated his approach!
Ducks for President.He hated me but i could never hate such a living legend.Sorry Ducks i still havn't cut out the codoligy
One of the very few teachers in the school who actually helped me out when I was struggling- Thanks
Not great for the discipline, but can be. He'll never be harsh enough to make principal. But salt of the earth guy
Great guy, great attitude, other could learn a lot from him. Very underestimated & he actually cared about what he taught, excellant approach! Well Done
no interest in codology or puddins n rashers behind the rads!hes da one n only Mr.Martin
I don't know how you put up with De Bruin and run the school at the same time.
Morning Mr........ How's the ....... going. i'll bury you Mr X i'll bury U. eh eh eh. 2 types- codology and crapology and i'm afraid my friend u have both.
I've been late over 200 times. still no detention sound man.
I was delighted that he was made principal when I was in transition yr.Very laid back approach to life(thats good)& maybe more interested in golf than teaching.


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'Enforce taskforce recommendations'
The J&K Govt asks Centre to enforce the recommendations for state's growth at the earliest, reports Arun Joshi.india Updated: Dec 24, 2006 17:03 IST
TheJammu and Kashmir government has asked the Centre to immediately implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Development of this Himalayan State, and on its partpromised that it would start working on a vision document at the earliest.
Finance and Planning Minister Tariq Hameed Karra has welcomed the recommendations and voiced optimism that these would give the much-needed boost to the State economy that is on a growth track.
The State government, Karra said would press for the speedy implementation of the Task Force recommendations so that the State draws the maximum benefit from the same.
The task force headed by former RBI Governor C Rangarajan has recommended Rs 8302 crore package for Jammu and Kashmir- the state reeling in economic distress because of severe damage to the economic infrastructure by militancy in the past 17 years. The report, submitted to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday, has also asked for the transfer of two major power projects Dul Hasti and Bursar to the state.
The task force, Karra said in a statement in Jammu on Sunday , has manifested six critical areas for the economic development, which were identified by the state governments from time to time.
These include; reconstruction and maintenance of the physical infrastructure, investment in infrastructure development in critical areas including power and roads, investment in social infrastructure, creating conducive climate for private investment, ensuring balanced regional development and making comprehensive fiscal adjustment.
Karra felt the task force has rightly identified the power shortage as the critical bottleneck for attracting private investment in the State and has recommended evolving a policy framework to develop the State's hydro power potential.
The Task Force has also strongly called for setting up Special Investment Zone, identifying tourism and horticulture sectors as the engines of growth, modernisation of the State's airports, fast track completion of road and rail projects, launching of employment generation schemes, creation of an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) and enhancing telecom penetration in the State are some of the key areas that need to be worked upon to make the whole exercise purposeful and result-oriented.
"The slew of measures suggested by the Task Force would give the much-needed boost to the State economy that is on a growth track. He said as has been recommended by the Task Force, the State government would follow it up with a vision document outlining the measures for the State's economic development.
"The State and the Central government would work in tandem to implement the recommendations of the Task Force to facilitate the smooth transition of Jammu and Kashmir from turmoil to peace and bring it at par with other states of the country in development and growth."
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Looking On The Bright Side of Business
Lawn Care Business: Promoting It Online
With lawn care as a form of business, it is difficult to get potential clients so you need to be creative in inviting them to try your business. It is possible for you to earn more profits if you will only have a lot of people to generate your products. With many lawn care businesses sprouting in the city, it is important that you look for strategies on how to inform your clients. What is good this time is to take advantage of search engine optimization services in the city. You need to choose an SEO firm that will help you to get the attention of the clients. However, you need to learn many things about local search engine optimization so that you will be able to know how it gives favor to you.
There are some tips that you need to follow if you want to avail the help of local SEO services. You need a reputed company that will serve you. However, it is important for you to understand that the service provider is aware of the steps on how to bring your website to visibility. What they need to do is to discover local keywords. They need to consider your geographical area when looking for local keywords. As they take time to develop the keyword, they should include the name of your state or city for they need to consider geographical area this time.
It is also essential for you to know that the local SEO experts will consider the products that you offer. As they discover local keywords, they need to include gas powered weed eater there. Your clients want to know if your workers use gas powered weed eater when taking good care of their lawns. It is possible for them to find another company once they are not sure you use gas powered weed eater as part of the services. The local SEO firm should create keyword that contains gas powered weed eater. If many clients in the community want to take advantage of services from a company that uses gas powered weed eater, you have an edge.
It is also important to add the name of your company in the keyword construction for it helps in easy access of your website. It is also possible that you get backlinks so your information can be easily-shared to other websites or social media. You will surely find success in your lawn care business if you will only employ these methods that others have been taking advantage for a long time. Just be sure that the company you choose can maintain your website so it will always have good rank in any search engine. You need to pay them for their services but you should be aware of their cost of service.
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Matthew Martinez — The Sacramento Bee Dec 30
It was so cold Wednesday in Massachusetts that the bodies of two thresher sharks turned up dead on the coast of Cape Cod Bay. They washed ashore after the pair of males succumbed to "cold shock," according to a Facebook post from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.
"Both of these male sharks were nearly the same size and likely stranded due to cold shock," the post read. "Morphometric data, organs and tissue samples were collected to be examined (once they thaw)."
The sharks washed up on Wellfleet and Skaket beaches, the conservancy said in a response to a question in the comments of its post. Wellfleet and Skaket beaches are about 60 miles offshore from Boston, to the southeast.
"This is very rare," said Michelle Wcisel, program director for the conservancy. "The usual suspects are sea turtles who get trapped by the bay and get cold shocked."
The Weather Channel reports the low temperature near the bay Wednesday was 17 degrees. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says recent water temperatures in the area have been as cold as 33.3 degrees.
Cold shock —or the sudden lowering of skin temperature —in humans results in at least three "potentially lethal shock responses," according to the National Center for Cold Water Safety. Those responses are the loss of breathing control, heart-rate and blood pressure spikes and mental problems like disorientation and panic.
Wcisel said the pair of sharks, whose gills effectively stopped breathing when they experienced cold shock, will help researchers understand sea-dwelling animals' response to the condition. The conservancy is asking for donations to its fundraiser to help their representatives respond better to sharks that end up stranded on the beach.
But there are more examples of just how cold it is getting as the Arctic storm has settled in over the Northeast here as 2017 winds down.
It's so cold that:
People making their own "snow."
At Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire, the highest peak in the Northeast, one weather observer captured video as the minus-31-degree air turned a pitcher of boiling water into crystallized water flurries.
God I love Winnipeg #ExtremeCold pic.twitter.com/zHBIjA4gsU
— Éric Foidart (@efoidart) December 26, 2017
But that game isn't all, well, fun and games. As more and more people tried to replicate the moment, more and more social media reports of scalding burns on people's hands and arms poured in as well.
A dog froze 'solid' on a porch.
In Toledo, Ohio, authorities are pursuing charges against a dog owner whose American Bullie named Nanas was found "frozen solid" on the front porch, according to the Toledo Blade.
Nanas died, and Toledo Area Humane Society investigators rescued another shivering, underweight pup named Haze from inside the house, where the utilities had been disconnected, according to WTVG.
The Weather Channel warned those living in the East and the Midwest to expect record low temperatures through Tuesday.
Erie, Penn. is buried.
A two-day record snowfall for a 48-hour stretch fell on Erie starting on Christmas Eve, when 58 inches fell, according to the Washington Post.
It got up to 60 inches, and they were still counting as of Wednesday, the Associated Press reported.


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Trailblazer Tomey Swan the Subject of Canterbury Park Blog
The retired jockey-turned-trainer will send out the fastest qualifier in Sunday's Mystic Lake Northlands Futurity
June 28, 2017
Canterbury Park
Tomey Swan, one of the first female jockeys in the U.S., is now a trainer, and her new career was the subject of a recent feature posted on Canterburylive.com, the official blog of Canterbury Park Racetrack in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Swan won more than 300 races and the earners of more than $3 million during her career, including 1999 champion aged mare Joanna Kate. She is the trainer of Olivias Jett, a homebred daughter of Desirio and the fastest qualifier to Sunday's $167,600 Mystic Lake Northlands Futurity.
Click here to access the blog, written by Katie Merritt.
The blog also recently featured successful jockey Oscar Delgado, written by Jim Wells.
AQHA News and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more news and information, follow @AQHA Racing on Twitter, "like" Q-Racing on Facebook, and visit www.aqha.com/racing.


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Meet The Team
Managing Director
The Boss!
Also ensuring that all of our custom work is done safely and done to the highest of standards. (And sometimes makes the Tea HaHa)
Finance Director
Katie is in charge of finances, returns and general day to day tasks around Lampspares HQ.
Technical Director
Handles all aspects of our online businesses.
Including the development and maintenance of our websites.Richard is a fully qualified Electrician who also plays a role in our custom cable work.
Dispatch Manager
Heading up the work force in the warehouse ensuring our customers get their orders safe and sound.
Dispatch Team Member
Working in the dispatch team making sure orders go out the door and shipped on time.
Stores Manager
Chris is our storesman making sure our shelves are full ready to go out the door.
Dispatch Team Member
Mark is the newest member of the team passionate about warehouse duties.


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Freelance Electronics & Electrical CAD Designers
Budget ₹1500-12500 INR
We are in search of freelance Electronics & Electrical CAD Designers for our company Destiny Launchers, Palakkad. Those who are having minimum 3 years experience in this field with good knowledge in Electrical and Electronics may send their resume to our company Email id: with your some existing project work photos. At present we need only freelance designers from Tamil Nadu and Kerala . Separate Electrical and Electronic Cad designers may also send their profile.
5 freelancers are bidding on average ₹5366 for this job
I am a skilled, efficient, and versatile design engineer, who can help you with your project regardless of its size or complexity. Relevant Skills and Experience specialized in all CAD things. From initial concepts a More
I'm from Tamil Nadu, currently I have been working in UAE.I have two years of experience in Electrical Cad.
I am interested and I have 6 +year experience in PCB layout design and development I have done up to 20 layers boards with blind and burried via technology


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I did go to that website and explored what it was all about, but in the end I decided it was not for me, not this year. However, it set me on a slightly different 31 Day challenge. During the month of September my times of reading and meditating on God's Word were inconsistent. I could blame the adjustment to my new job responsibilities and balancing all my roles at home and in the community, but instead I blame my lack of discipline.
I have set a goal for the month of October to read one chapter of the book of 1 Samuel (chosen because it has exactly 31 chapters) and then write in my journal about one nugget in that chapter that especially struck me. It was not about posting all of these reflections publicly but re-learning a daily discipline in my spiritual walk. That being said, I would like to share the nugget from Day 3.
1 Samuel 3 Verse 19
"The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground."
The phrase "The LORD was with" appears in different parts of the Bible, in reference to Joseph (sold into slavery by his brothers), Moses and Joshua (leaders of the Israelites). That word "with" is such a common word that we can quickly gloss over it. We would hardly say that this preposition is a key word in the verse, but it actually is important. Writer Marilyn Chandler McEntyre states about any preposition "we love [it] for its startling power to affirm and reframe relationships" [1]. The fact that God is "with" a person tells us that He cares to come alongside us despite the fact that we are imperfect and weak. The notion that God is "with" us is further elaborated in the very name "Immanuel" by which Jesus came to be "God with us" is a fuller and more tangible way.
The second half of the verse is also remarkable. God let none of Samuel's words fall to the ground. None. There is consistency of character in this servant of God. He was a steady leader that all Israel could count on. The expression "fall to the ground" reminds me that when things fall to the ground, they are not valued, they get lost and forgotten. They may be trampled or destroyed. They surely will bet wet, dirty or tarnished. The ground is not a place we put items we care about. In contrast Samuel's words were heeded, upheld, sustained, able to be used and not wasted.
May it be that my words and meditations not fall to the ground, not because I am so eloquent but because I strive to be in tune with the LORD. Amen.


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The battle of a would-be Bedford mayor has erupted into eleventh hour fury with police and lawyers called in to deal with claims of libel.
The injured contender is former newspaper editor Steve Lowe, who is the subject of a mystery website ridiculing his campaign and making defamatory claims about his integrity.
Details of the website were this week circulated to all 40 Bedford councillors as well as local businesses via a Gmail account which used an insulting pun of his surname.
Despite the insult the email address fooled the editor of Bedfordshire on Sunday, where Mr Lowe was editor for many years. She replied to the perpetrators, believing they were Mr Lowe himself, expressing her views on the libel and saying: "Let's chat later."
The gaffe was published on the spoof site, as "proof" of Independent Mr Lowe's alleged allegiance with the paper.
On Tuesday the former greengrocer, who was also once a Beds county councillor, was furious about the smear campaign.
He said: "The scurrilous accusations are highly defamatory and all of them are untrue... I hope this does not spoil what has been until now a very clean and fair election campaign by all involved."
The 63-year-old said he had recruited lawyers and also reported the matter to police.
He is standing today against Labour's Tim Douglas, Conservative Jas Parmar, UKIP's Adrian Haynes and incumbent mayor Lib-Dem Dave Hodgson, who has condemned the website.


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Had a really good Fuel group last night. Lots of discussion and prayer on the Church. Here are some good quotes we came across:
"Any theology of the church must ultimatley be rooted in the being and acts of God: the Church is first and foremost the people of God, brought into being by god, bound to God, for the glory of God"
"It is not the church of God that has a mission in the world, but the God of mission who has a Church in the world"
"The mission of the church is the gift of particiapting through the Holy Spirit in the Son's mission from ther Father to the world"
"In a world of ever increasing social complexity the church cannot simply adhere to fixed traditional forms. It must reach more and more deeply into its own realities and dynamics within the purposes of God for the world, and invite the Holy Spirit to stir its heart, mind, soul and strength. If it does so, it will learnt o participate more fully in the energy of the Spirit of Christ by which God, through his church, is drawing all human society to its fulfillment in the kingdom of God"
(Taken from "Mission-shaped church"- sorry dont have individual references)
Church and Mission
Posted by lucy ar at 8:17 AM
2 comments:
- Jakes said...
"As fire exists as burning, so the church exists as missional"
- Emil Bruner
(Apparantly often misquoted "As the fire exists BY burning, so the church exists BY mission")
- lucy AR said...
I have only heard the misquote. And misquoted it myself. Rats.
But both are pretty strong calls eh? Cos what it comes to is, if a church isn't doing mission/being missional by nature it doesn't have the right to call itself a church.
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FCC Open Meeting Oct 2013 (note date change)
Open Meeting
Federal Communications Commission
October 28, 2013
11:30 am
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn announced that the following items will be on the tentative agenda for the next open meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2013.
- Rural Call Completion: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to address problems associated with completion of long distance calls to rural areas.
- Promoting Interoperability in the Lower 700 MHz Band: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that implements an industry solution to provide interoperable service in the lower 700 MHz band.
- Implementing the Public Safety Broadband Provisions of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012: The Commission will consider a Report and Order adopting technical rules for the 700 MHz broadband spectrum licensed to the First Responder Network Authority.


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Purslane, Portulaca oleracea, has long been deemed an undesirable plant in the United States and garnered a spot on the Food and Drug Administration's list of pervasive weeds. However, cooks in Greece, China, and Mexico have valued the culinary attributes of this fleshy-leaved herb for many years. The purplish-red or green ground creeping stems bear 1/4 to 1 1/4-inch long succulent leaves, resembling those of a small jade plant. Eat the slightly acidic leaves and stems of this herb raw; or add them to soups and sauces.
Parsley Salad
In a large bowl, whisk 3 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp. finely chopped shallot, 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper, and coarse salt. Rinse 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes and cut in half or quarters. Rinse 6 cups purslane sprigs and leaves and 4 cups of flat-leaf parsley leaves. When ready to serve, add tomatoes and greens to vinaigrette and toss to coat.
Cucumber Salad
Peel and slice three cucumbers and place in a salad bowl. Add 1 cup of rinsed purslane leaves. In a blender, combine 1/2 cup plain or Greek yogurt, 1/2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. red wine or herbal vinegar, 1 tbsp. chopped mint, and 1/4 tsp. coarse black pepper. When ready to serve, blend the yogurt mixture until combined and pour over the cucumbers and purslane. Mix until well coated. As an alternative, omit the vinegar and mint and instead add 1/2 tsp. fresh peeled and minced ginger and 1 peeled and minced clove of garlic.
Potato Salad
Gently mix 6 medium cooked and sliced potatoes, 2 cups chopped purslane, 4 sliced scallions, 1 sliced celery stalk, and 1 cup of mayonnaise. Refrigerate until cold.
In a food processor, chop 4 cups of tomatillos. Transfer to a pot and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove tomatillos from heat and cool. When cool, add 2 cups rinsed, coarsely chopped purslane leaves; 4 to 5 roasted green chilies, peeled and seeded; 3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled; 1/4 cup minced cilantro; and salt to taste. Mix well and serve with tortilla chips.
Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
This recipe needs to be made 24 hours in advance to allow the flavors to develop. In a blender, combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup herbal vinegar, 1 clove peeled garlic, 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp. honey, 2/3 cup of chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt. Blend until well mixed. Place 6 cups of cooked pasta, 3 cups rinsed purslane leaves, 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half or quarters, and 1/2 cup minced green onion in a large bowl. Add dressing, mix well, cover, and refrigerate.
Pickled Purslane
Rinse one quart of purslane stems and leaves. Cut the stems and leaves into 1-inch pieces and place in clean jars. Divide 3 cloves of sliced garlic and 10 peppercorns among the jars. Fill the jars with apple cider vinegar, put on the lids, and refrigerate for a minimum of two weeks before using.
Crunchy purslane leaves and stems can be used as a replacement for lettuce or pickles in sandwiches.
Thoroughly rinse purslane to remove any pesticide residue. (Res 4 ) Be cautious of neighboring spurge when picking wild purslane. Spurge is a poisonous, creeping plant that often grows near wild purslane. Spurge stems are wiry and emit a white, milky sap when broken. (Res 4)
Purslane seeds are available for home gardens. Use purslane as soon as possible after picking. If necessary, purslane can be rinsed and placed in a damp paper towel inside a plastic bag and stored in the refrigerator vegetable bin. (Res 3)


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Video Player (Web/Browser) Suggestions
I have a few notes about the video player. Overall it gets the job done, but it is falling behind many other sites. I wouldn't naturally expect Funimation to be able to keep up with Hulu, Netflix or Amazon, but the gap is too wide. I think the notes below are well within reach, and I would also be interested to hear what other subscribers might think as well.
- High Priority Items: These are items that would either be considered bugs or usability issues that fall far beneath what is standard for modern players
- Medium Priority Items: These are features that are common in players that would be considered modern or advanced for the current technology
- Low Priority Items: These are nice-to-have features that do not impact experience in a negative way, but could make watching videos online more convenient/enjoyable.
High Priority Items
- Even if your default quality setting is 1080p, the player starts in 480 and works its way up to 720 and then 1080. This is not necessarily a bad thing and probably pretty common, but each step it takes there is about an 80% chance that the frame freezes or glitches during the transition. If you are watching a sub, this can make it pretty easy to miss dialogue.
- When changing the video's play position (forwards or backwards) there is an exorbitant loading time (anywhere from 3-5 seconds on average) in between adjustments. Additionally, the buffer resets each time you do this even if you are advancing to a point that is within the current buffer, even if you go backwards on the video timeline.
- The volume of the player is always set to 50%. If you change it for one video, you still have to change it again for every subsequent video.
- If you set the volume of the player to 100%, there is sound distortion for very high and very low frequencies. I am guessing this is why it defaults to 50%, but the problem with it being set to 50% is that if you turn up your volume to accommodate, other sounds such as notifications from external apps are way too loud.
Medium Priority Items
- The progress bar lacks a hover preview. If you look at players like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu, you can more easily see where you'd like to progress or rewind if you can see an image of that area.
- The playlist navigation menu does not support the mouse wheel. If you open it and there are more videos than what fits in the area, a scroll bar is on the right side, but you cannot adjust using the mwheel. You can drag the scroll bar, which is fine, but at least consider making it so the mwheel doesn't cause the menu to hide.
Low Priority Items
- Advancing to the next video causes a browser refresh. More advanced players will progress you to the next video without ever having to exit full screen.
- The size of the progress bar and buttons does not scale to screen size. This is more of a usability feature that doesn't bother me personally, but accessibility consideration for those with poor eyesight or motor handicaps is not uncommon in modern players.
Thank you for the hard work being done on the site and your consideration of this feedback.
Notes for developers
- All of the issues above were from the experience while using the latest version of Chrome (51.0.2704.106 m) on Windows (8.1).
- Fast.com download speed results: 190 mbps
- PC Specs: https://www.asuka-langley.com/images/pc.jpg
Yes, I agree with the sound volume at only 50%… as I posted on another thread; on mobile devices that is very quiet, and trying to move the slider does not seem to work (on Microsoft Edge; Windows Phone 10 anyways) at all.
Now, I have not noticed any sound distortions at full power: although my computer does have a good sound card, perhaps when able, I will investigate. In either case, the volume is certainty an issue for some devices like phones, it is so...
In regards to the sound quality, this is particularly noticeable in high-action scenes; it is most notable with explosions and glass breaking. I am using a Recon3d Fatality Pro Sound Blaster with Bose speakers, and I do not get any type of distortion even at very high levels with other players. The reason why I think there is a problem with the volume amplification in the funimation player is because I have found that you can increase the sound to about 70% and the distortions do not occur. The sound is similar to a bottoming out that occurs when trying to force too much power into a subwoofer.
Ah, well I use headphones so IDK…
BTW, I figured out how to solve me phone volume problem... apparently there is more then one volume slider...
EDIT: Yes, now on my computer, I am not "noticing" any distortions. However, being on headphones, it may be hard to tell if there was any.
Also, IDK if you have the Sound Blaster effects enabled (or which urs has), but this could possibly be effecting it as well. Using the SBX Pro Studio sound program that comes with the card; have most stuff turned on.
Perhaps, if you could record a sample of what you are talking about (using in-line; "What you hear" sound), it would make it easier to figure this out...


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In 1894, the inaugural issue of the Lucky Bag was produced by an editorial board of five midshipmen. Within its pages appears the following apology, serving as an explanation of the book's origins:
One day during last summer's cruise, while becalmed in the very middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a group of first-class middies were whiling away the tedious hours by reciting impromptu poetry on the forecastle of the good ship "Constellation "; some unusually brilliant effort elicited the remark that talent like that should not be doomed to bloom unseen. A resolution to publish a little volume into which such bursts of genius might be gathered, was the result of the conversation which followed, and a committee was chosen to bring the volume into being ... In desperation they at last decided to convert the book into an Academy Annual, similar to the annuals published at all other large colleges, and the " Lucky Bag " is the result. That we have not done our work well we do not need to be told - not even after considering the many obstacles which have had to be surmounted. But, if the senior classes which succeed us will take up the work where we have left it, profiting by our errors and improving each subsequent volume until the "Lucky Bag" becomes an annual of which the Naval Academy may feel proud, then - and not until then - we shall feel repaid for the efforts which it has cost us to " set the ball rolling."
As the first editorial board had hoped, the Lucky Bag did indeed develop into the annual yearbook of the United States Naval Academy, and has been published annually by the First Class of each succeeding class of midshipmen.
The Lucky Bag, from its first issue through the 1970 issue has been digitized as part of a partnership with the Naval Postgraduate School, the Naval War College, and the Internet Archive. All issues after 1970 have been digitized solely by Special Collections & Archives, Nimitz Library.
To keyword search the individual volumes of this collection through 1970, please use the Internet Archive's search engine. Keyword searches for volumes after 1970 should be conducted through the CONTENTdm search engine.


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CALGARY — WestJet says the Canada Industrial Relations Board has issued an interim order to allow the Canadian Union of Public Employees to represent cabin crew members.
The union had filed an application with the CIRB on July 10th to represent the flight attendants after a majority signed cards stating they supported joining CUPE, including WestJet's mainline carrier and low-cost carrier Swoop.
But WestJet said Tuesday night that the interim order does not include members of Encore or Swoop cabin crew.
The airline also said it has until Aug. 10 to make submissions on which positions to exclude from the bargaining unit.
The move by CUPE to sign up flight attendants follows the unionization of the airline's pilots who are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association.
"We are disappointed by this outcome but respect the rights of our employees to choose their representation," said WestJet president and CEO Ed Sims in a statement.
"We now shift our focus to working effectively with CUPE in the interest of success for WestJet as a whole."
News of the CIRB decision comes hours after the airline said it had posted its first quarterly loss in 13 years.
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"I think this is the way guests now need to think is that airfares will be rising just as they did back in 2010, 2011 when we had the last major fare spike," Sims said in an interview.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Thanksgiving Wreath & a Turkey Shirt
Here is a wreath that I picked up at Michaels and embellished yesterday, inspired by the glittery work of my brilliant & talented blogging and Crafty Secrets friend, Julie.
The beads and leaves were already on it. I made the Happy Thanksgiving plaque in the middle and hung it with ribbon.
Stamps - Crafty Secrets - Thanksgiving set
Ink - Ranger Distress Ink - Vintage Photo; Stazon - Mustard
Patterned Paper - K&Company - Ancestor.com collection
Cardstock - Neenah Paper
Accessories - markers - Copic Sketch; ribbon - Michaels; copper glitter glue - Stickles; natural sponge - Darice; cardboard; copper eyelets - Making Memories
And here's a turkey shirt I made for Shannon last year, using wool felt and DMC floss on a long-sleeved, cotton tee. I'm so glad she is able to wear it again this year. (Ah, I can't believe how much younger she looks in this picture! It was only a year ago. Time certainly does fly!)
Giving thanks for you and your friendship today!
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Oh, Marcy! You're so sweet to me! I love your wreath--just perfect for Thanksgiving! Your daughter is so beautiful, and you did such an adorable job on her shirt! I love when they get more than one year out of their clothes--it's a real victory! Thanks for your kind words, my friend! Hope everyone's healthy and well at your house!ReplyDelete
Marcy , your wreath is just beautiful! Great idea adding the CS plaque in the middle..adds a perfect touch. You made the turkey? wow Wool felt...adorable, and another season too. Lucky you!ReplyDelete
What a wonderfully festive wreath ... great job! And look at your little one .. how adorable is she .. they do grow fast don't they!! This shirt is adorable ... I'm not much of a seamstress so this is something I've never tackled! You did a wonderful job!!ReplyDelete
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Book Blast - Another Heaven by Author Annu Subramanian
About the Book:
Annu Subramanian's new novel, ANOTHER HEAVEN, exposes with unflinching honesty and deep psychological insight the twisted relationship between terrorism and human trafficking. ANOTHER HEAVEN may be difficult to digest in part, but its frankness and refusal to turn away from the unsparing horror of its terrible premise make the book an essential addition to the literature of terrorism and its links to international human trafficking.
Subramanian, a self-described "writer of conscience," employs her considerable literary skills in the service of shining a bright light on human rights abuses and terrorism. In her previous novel, WAITING FOR THE PERFECT DAWN, Subramanian focused on bringing awareness about the suppression of women and domestic violence.
About the Author:
Annu Subramanian is the director of the
at Writing Center , Brown School . She co-founded Albany Women Connection, a support group in Schenectady, New York . She was chosen as one of four national finalists by the Albany, New York and National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) in 2011 for her short story, SO FAIR AND VERY LOVELY. She was chosen as Educator of Excellence in 2011 by the New York State English Council. Norman Mailer Center
Her latest book is the factu-fiction, Another Heaven.
Visit her website at www.annusubramanian.com.
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Poetry Friday: Tarantulas on the Lifebuoy
October 10th, 2008
This week's poetry selection comes from our editor Bill Varner again:
There are some poems one returns to again and again, poems that, for many reasons, connect with you more than most others. Tom Lux's "Tarantulas on the Lifebuoy" is one of those poems for me. Perhaps because I'm a bit of an arachnophobe, perhaps because it articulates mercy so well, perhaps because I don't want big spiders in my sock drawer. Whatever the reason, I just never get tired of this poem.
Tarantulas on the Lifebuoy
By Thomas Lux
For some semitropical reason
when the rains fall
relentlessly they fall
into swimming pools, these otherwise
bright and scary
arachnids. They can swim
a little, but not for long
and they can't climb the ladder out.
They usually drown—but
if you want their favor,
if you believe there is justice,
a reward for not loving
The rest can be found here.
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1. TadMack | October 10th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Oh, this is precious! As much as I really would NOT like to have this arachnid encounter, I would like to believe that a lifebuoy for the ugly or dangerous is something I would do…
2. Mary Lee | October 10th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Sounds like a good life mission statement — to fling lifebuoys into every body of water one encounters.
I'll do it for you if you'll do it for me!
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What's next...a concrete ant hill with a ladder?
Either way you cut it, traffic calming devices are a pain.
The only benefit is they indicate when your vehicle needs shock replacement.
The new humps, bumps, or tables on Kalamalka Lake Road adjacent to Coldstream Elementary School are irritating more than a few residents, not just drivers.
As reported by Smith in today's Morning Star: "If it's not cars bottoming out, it's grabbing gears," said Dan Paterson, who wants rubber speed bumps installed at the school area. (Dan's idea is that school custodians could put them out before and after school...as though that would fly!)
Apart from the fact that many roads adjacent to schools have no such barriers, there are specifications for speed barriers. Do Coldstream's speed barriers meet those specs?
Some examples of traffic calming devices are pictured below.
|These fellows are probably not school custodians...
|oops...not this!
A three-inch high speed table would certainly have been sufficient for Kal Lake Road, but I'm not getting out of the car to measure their height.
And being made of materials different than the road surface may draw attention to them, as is explained in the first page of this website.
Read a little further on that page, and you'll learn that a disadvantage is "increased noise", which was entirely Mr. Paterson's point.
"He omitted one thing", Kia would've said, "the sign pollution that Coldstream has created."
Good point.
Now if we could just convince a few of the SUV-Moms, as they are affectionately called, to not do U-turns in front of the school...
|Bumpy ideas get a bumpy ride in Coldstream.