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Staff at a Belper shop have launched a bid to tackle loneliness.
The Co-op is rolling out a national two- year campaign in partnership with the British Red Cross to make shoppers aware of the taboo subject.
Staff at the Co-operative food store in Whitemoor Lane, together with representatives from the Co-operative Funeralcare and British Red Cross, took part in the official launch of the drive last Wednesday.
They held placards to draw attention to loneliness which, according to research, affects three in ten people.
Stuart Humphris, manager of the store, said: "Loneliness and isolation, which is perhaps the last great social taboo in the UK, does not discriminate.
"It can affect the young and old, the fit and unwell, those living in towns, cities and the countryside and those living in communities just like ours.
"The Co-op is a community retailer and, in partnership with the British Red Cross, we intend not only to raise money but also to highlight the issue of loneliness."
Chris Bailey, British Red Cross service manager, added: "We are delighted to be partnering with the Co-op to help tackle such an important issue which touches the lives of many people across Derbyshire communities."
A Co-operative spokesman said: "As a national organisation that is rooted in local communities, the Co-op – as a community retailer – is ideally placed to help address an issue which requires both national debate and local solutions."


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Our gentleman Breakbot released a small EP of remixes of Fantasy on Ed Bangers Records, and also Ruckazoid or AB can be found on the bench remixers of the prodigy Jacques Renault, which multiplies the tender groove of the original keeping the sensual softness that Breakbot brings to his songs. Indeed, it makes this particular remix nice to dance with a funky rhythm and a delicious bass line.
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The preservation of this practice up to the 1950's shows how conservative the liturgy was for so long. Especially I think, though perhaps counter-intuitively, their "fiddleback" forms. Not that I like the fiddleback forms at all (in fact, I think they look totally ridiculous; I much prefer the more ample original forms.) And yet they serve as a demonstration of just how consistent the preservationist impulse was, inasmuch as the distinction was maintained even when the evolving form of the chasuble itself got rid of the whole original need for folding in the first place (and the "folded" form became basically just a bizarre-looking vestigial technicality).
However, all this got me thinking and looking into the history of vestments in general. And I realized the history of their evolution is rather convoluted, inasmuch as several pieces evolved from other pieces, but then were "redoubled" with both the earlier and later forms maintained.
For example, the surplice is just a shortened form of the alb. And yet the Latin liturgy now has a place for both (the former as choir-dress, the latter for use by the liturgical ministers themselves; though what an acolyte should wear becomes sort of gray-area in that regard), and the rochet is just a specialized style of surplice. The biretta originally came from the academic cap, and is thus somewhat "in competition with" the idea of a hood (the distinction that developed between them is now is usually one of secular clerics vs religious).
Something else the Pope used to wear (and, even more anciently, all bishops and even some priests) called the subcinctorium seems (in a more ancient form as a decorated belt) to have redoubled the cincture, yet originally might have actually come from the same thing as the Eastern epigonation, which is said to come from a ceremonial thigh-shield given by the Byzantine Emperor with ceremonial swords (except clerics, of course, would not receive arms, and so only received the shield). And yet there are also suggestions of a connection of both to liturgical hand-towels (like the maniple) or, other sources say, "purses" for carrying alms or credential-papers (like a celebret). Of course, these various interpretations are not necessarily mutually exclusive if the original thigh-shield also concealed a small bag in which various things (including alms, papers, and handkerchiefs) could be carried.
In fact, several vestments reserved to the Pope are basically just extremely exaggerated forms of regular vestments. The mantum is just a big cope, the falda (the stupidest looking thing, I think) seems to be just the hem of the alb exaggerated, the fanon apparently just an ornate form of amice. And yet the Pope came to eventually wear an amice and fanon. Even the papal tiara, of course, is shaped like a mitre, and recalls the "crown" mitres of Eastern bishops, yet it came to be seen as basically the Pope's temporal crown as head of the Papal State(s), rather than a strictly speaking liturgical vestment like the mitre (except that one time that John XXIII used it as a mitre in the celebration of a Byzantine liturgy).
One good thing I sometimes think emerged from the liturgical reforms was the simplification of prelatial liturgy and all the various little distinctions of rank therein ("Oh, only the Pope gets to wear the fanon!" "Only the Ordinary gets a seventh candle!"...big frickin' deal!) or all the merely "ornamental" ministers (like the assistant deacons) thrown in there when a bishop celebrates from the throne.
Very often, these were later accretions of the bishop's princely (or pope's monarchical) court. Not that the local traditions of such courts are not themselves valuable in some sense, I think they can be whimsical at least, but they are clearly not essential to the liturgy itself (silver trumpets playing during the elevation at the Solemn Papal Mass at St. Peter's, for example, or the use of a separate book for a bishop containing just the Canon), and liturgical tradition should clearly take precedence.
I definitely don't generally like liturgy to be cluttered (and that's the distinct sense one gets when reading about many of these accretions) by these sorts of more secular developments from an age of ecclesiastic temporal power. On the other hand, part of me feels like...they existed for quite some time, and thus like they should never be discarded completely. Maybe a few days a year could be designated for such more Renaissance and Baroque ceremonial, just not very often.
In practice I think much of it was only used for "special occasions" anyway. And I think that's fine. Too much of those sort of arbitrary (if showy) additions can take away from the noble simplicity of the Roman Rite. If the parish liturgy is really supposed to just mimic the pontifical liturgies as much as possible, and if Western bishops in the Dark Ages were taking their cues from the practice at Rome, creating these later petty (and functionally useless) distinctions based on administrative "rank" while letting the original purpose of older things like the stational churches and the folded chasubles fall into ossified vestigiality even at Rome itself...strikes me as something of a reversal of priorities.
All these other garments ("house dress," "academic wear," etc.) are the product of the "secular" ecclesiastic/clerical culture, and while the traditions of that culture can have a value and an aesthetic appeal in their own way, or provoke a certain historical or academic fascination for some (though not myself, really), there is no need for them to be as conservative as the liturgy itself (though the question of choir dress and the "courtly" accretions to pontifical liturgies sort of straddle that line). Many of them were only from the 18th and 19th centuries anyway.
These other things (including the structure of the Curia, the Papal court and household, the papal awards and knightly decorations, the three successive Papal Anthems in the 1800's, etc) were really more often related to the temporal aspect of the Papal States, never so standardized and always more evolutionary (and less "logical" than the liturgy).
So I'm not too concerned about them like I am about the liturgy itself. Even if, were I in charge of the Papal Court or Household, I wouldn't have just thrown them out in a revolutionary manner like Paul VI. I'd greatly downplay them given that the Papal States have been reduced to the Vatican (which I'm starting to think was a good thing), but my traditionalist inclinations and aesthetics would still probably lead me to be somewhat restorationist towards them (at least for "special occasions") as long as they could have some sort of logical order imposed on them, as long as they didn't seem just arbitrary or superfluous, and as long as they didn't make things too cluttered...


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First the Air Jordan X "NYC" and now the first international location of the City Series — the Air Jordan X "Rio."
The Air Jordan X "Rio" Features a grey and navy blue tumbled leather upper, its the outsole carries the colors of the country flag — blue, green, and yellow — are featured on the stripes of the outsole. Finishing it off with "Rio" stitched on the ankle. I really like this color way and will be trying to get my hands on a pair.
The Air Jordan X "Rio" is scheduled to release on May 7 for $190 on Nike Store and other select retailers.


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Convenience is a necessity. Our lives are busy and bustling, with "Things to Do" lists that seem to trail miles long. When it comes to food, often purchasing items at the grocery store, even if they cost a little more, seems like a much more viable option than making them ourselves. Time is of the essence for most of us, and homemade is something that is more aligned with wishful thinking than actual reality.
Nut butters, for most of us probably fall into this category. Who makes their own nut butters? People with too much time on their hands that is who. Not so at all my friends. The rise of nut butters from plain old PB to almond, cashew, hazelnut and beyond, has been very exciting for the taste buds, but can sometimes feel a little hard on the wallet. $12.99 for some almond butter – those jars of delicious, goodness don't run cheap… unless you are up for a little DIY challenge.
Do you have a food processor? Do you have about 30 minutes? Well then you are in luck because a creamy indulgence that is both time & cost effective is coming your way. This recipe below is for my almond + hazelnut variety, but get creative… make it all almond, add some sea salt or a tablespoon of cocoa, stir in some maple syrup or a touch or cinnamon. The world is your nut, get cracking.
Almond Hazelnut Butter
3/4 cup almonds
1/2 hazelnuts
1. Preheat oven to 325°F
2. Bake nuts for about 15 minutes, or until fragrant
3. Let nuts cool. If using hazelnuts, once you can handle them rub them between a clean tea towel to remove their skins.
4. Add to your food processor. Start slow and gradually turn up the speed. The nuts will turn into a powder, then start to clump together, then form into a ball and then gradually release their oil and become a nut butter. Stay with it, it will get there. If you give up too early the nut butter will be a little on the dry side.
5. Stir in a little sea salt or whatever flavour combination your are dreaming up.


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Official Press Release
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is pleased to announce that Alex Cox has been named to the position of Deputy Director. In this new capacity, his responsibilities will expand to include full oversight of the CBLDF home office and fundraising program. Cox joined the CBLDF in the fall of 2010 as Development Manager.
Since joining the CBLDF last year Cox has improved the organization's membership program and convention presences. Under Cox's watch, membership in both the retailer and individual capacities has shown dramatic increases. Cox has also overseen the creation of a more robust volunteer program in the New York home office. Prior to CBLDF, Cox was a 15-year veteran of comics retail, including owning and managing the nationally recognized comic book store ROCKETSHIP.
Speaking about the promotion, Cox said, "I'm extremely grateful to be in a position to help the comics community fight back against anyone that would threaten free expression in this art form that we all love. As a comic fan and student of the art form for close to 30 years, I never thought that I would see anything like the panic caused by SEDUCTION OF THE INNOCENT in my lifetime. But with the current case in Canada, the creeping specter of censorship and persecution is rearing its head again, making the CBLDF even more important. I'm proud to be a part of it and I look forward to working with our members, retailers, and the creative community in the years to come."
"Alex has been a great addition to the CBLDF, and we're excited to be able to develop a space for him to grow even further within the organization" says Charles Brownstein, CBLDF's Executive Director. "Alex has made great strides in developing our fundraising program in a very difficult time, and his leadership in the office has helped us bring in even more talented volunteers to help us fulfill our work. He's an extremely valuable member of our team, and we're glad to see him take on this new role."


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Town Meeting and Election
Just Around the Corner
The annual town meeting is just 58 days away and the election is only 65. What are you doing to prepare? I'm going to get started by asking the candidates to go on the record and state their positions on various issues.
Last election I was a new resident and just getting my bearings straight, but I did get a chance to ask the BOS candidates about what I considered to be the important issues facing the town. There were some very interesting responses by the candidates. You can learn a lot about people by what they say. I have posted, in the candidates own words, their responses to these questions.
You can find out a lot about those who are running this town and their plan to tax and spend even more of our money. If you never got a chance to read it, you can find it posted on http://eyeonegremont.blogspot.com/2012/04/my-name-is-kevin-zurrin.html I point out this article because most of these issues are still relevant and I plan on asking this year's candidates these questions and more.
I'm also going to open the Eye On Egremont forum to anyone who has questions and any candidate who may want to post and or comment. This will be an open forum with two rules, #1 RESPECT and #2 MORE RESPECT. The blogspot format has some limitations so if you want your questions to appear as a post rather than a comment I must ask you to email your questions so I can post them and others can read and comment. The comment section as always is open and unmediated as long as the privilege is not abused. Any signs of abuse of the site; and moderation is just one click away.
I hope this year's town meeting has a better turnout than last year when we allowed a mere 85 people to decide how the town is going to tax and spend the nearly 4 million dollar budget. Remember this is the only chance we get to decide how much we will be taxed and how the town spends our tax dollars.


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Buying a home represents an exciting milestone for the first-time buyer and a sensible source of income for the experienced investor. Given that this is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make, there are a number of steps you may want to take when working with trusted real estate agents in Malibu.
Assess Your Budget Carefully and Devise a Plan of Action
Determining the amount of money you'll need to purchase a home involves more than just a flat retail price. You'll want to start by developing a checklist that will help you determine your budget.
Your credit score will be one of the major deciding factors in the size and terms of a mortgage. Check your ratings, and make sure you aren't being unfairly penalized for past debts. From there, you can then determine an appropriate budget or price range.
Misjudging income is a common mistake among first-time home buyers. A good rule of thumb is to not take on home expenses that exceed more than 28% of your gross income. In addition, take the down payments and closing fees into account. Setting aside a nest egg will allow you to prepare for these overhead costs and unforeseen expenses. In addition, government and non-profit organizations often provide seminars to help you acquire a thorough understanding of home ownership responsibilities, which should be of great help along the way.
Make a Preliminary Assessment of the Local Market
Consider getting a feel for the Malibu real estate market by visiting open houses in the area. When you enlist real estate agents, they'll scour their listings to find homes within your spending range. Getting a feel for what is available within your budget, however, will allow you to set your expectations and get a more precise understanding of what you want in a home.
Find a Real Estate Agent You Can Trust
Your local real estate will be your most important partner in the home buying process, and you should find one that meets your needs. Speak with an agent directly to learn more about their experience and the services they can provide you.
Resolve to Buy a Home With These 10 Must-Do Steps, realtor.com
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Chef Marco Lemus was born in Guatemala and always had an interest in cooking professionally. At first, not being able to see much future in it in his homeland, he decided to spend time studying engineering. After coming to the United States, he quickly realized that cooking was once again a possibility and returned to his first passion of food. Like many aspiring young cooks, he started at the bottom as a dishwasher and moved up the kitchen ladder, working every station from prep cook to eventually lead sous chef. His resumé includes noteworthy LA establishments such as the Porta Via, a classic Italian Bistro, The Shangri-la Hotel in Santa Monica, and the Standard Hotel downtown. He's very excited to have joined the Munchery team where he can contribute years of high-end professional experience as well as a few things he considers favorites from his native country.
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Stupid Zombies
396,638 Total
- Required Android: 4.0 and up
- Installs: 10,000,000 - 50,000,000
- Published/Updated Date: October 26, 2017
Those stupid zombies are back, and you are humanity's last hope to keep them brainless. But beware, ammo is limited so you will have to get crafty and use the straight bullets, grenades, split- and buckshots in the most effective way possible to survive the 720 levels.
One man, one shotgun and lots of stupid zombies.
Stupid Zombies APK Version History
User Reviews
November 4, 2017
This game is absolutely fantastic, the graphics are OK compared to game graphics today, but still OK. The game itself just kinda speaks to me let alone the 2nd and 3rd game as well! But the thing that made the 2nd and 3rd Stupid Zombie, was that the gun you had, had a laser sight!! In this 1st Stupid Zombies game, unfortunately, it does not. I most definitely recommend playing this game for people checking it out, and it's about 6/10 percent of an addictive game. Full Review
October 26, 2017
Ads are too much these days and the app keeps asking me to give it access to parts of my phone it doesn't need access to. Deleted it off my phone because it wouldn't play the game if I didn't give it access. Dumb. I've liked this game for a long time, really fun, but getting too intrusive. If 2 and 3 develop this problem then I'll willingly delete all of them. Full Review
October 25, 2017
Stupid Zombies is nothing but fun fun fun! Blasting zombies and solving linear puzzels has never been as entertaining as this. A must play!!! Full Review
November 8, 2017
It helps me to relax. Makes me laugh. Have to think as well. Great Game
November 1, 2017
I love how way you have to use your trajectory skills instead of your average zombie RPG ! Full Review
November 17, 2017
Its a good game im just sick of the stupid adds always poping up uninstalling it Full Review
November 17, 2017
How fkin rude.. downloads ads when apps not running.. so it can play them when your net is off... Full Review
November 14, 2017
It's fantastic. .....never get bored Full Review
November 19, 2017
This game is ok ok but not enjoy Ing it is very boring Full Review
November 15, 2017
I hated this stuped game if u see it don't downlod ir Full Review
November 1, 2017
Game is OK but laser light not available to make a perfectly shots to kill all zombie's in one shot. So plz added this feature. Full Review
November 11, 2017
Giant in Ford and his wife are I am I don't know were or how many times have you done yet another example of the Full Review
November 7, 2017
Ads are rare just hit X exit. And a shotgun. Full Review
October 29, 2017
I think the games okay. There's so many ads, it asks me if I want to give it access to parts of my phone it doesn't need like media and phone file access. I think that's asking a little too much. :-( Full Review
November 5, 2017
Dropped rating due to long 30 second ads constantly. Can't get through 2 minutes of gameplay without an ad. Full Review
November 6, 2017
Bullets, physics, and zombies. Need I say more Full Review
October 29, 2017
Loved this game! Great graphics, easy playability, and the use of rag-doll physics with the zombies is crazy funny!! Full Review
November 4, 2017
My mom and I love this game, the zombies are cute and the sound effects are awesome. Full Review
November 19, 2017
Zombies need to did since they are stupid. Full Review
October 26, 2017
Very intrusive ads but a quality game. Full Review
November 15, 2017
You don't give us air strike Full Review
October 26, 2017
Always a classic in my book. Like how the zombies bounce more exaggerated after being shot with the updates Full Review
November 2, 2017
My grandson is four and him and I play everyday he actually does better then me...lol Full Review
November 2, 2017
Great game. Totally addictive. 1 and 2 are awesome. They ruined it with their 3rd instalment Full Review
November 12, 2017
It is awesome to play stupid zombies you guys should make more stupid zombies Full Review
October 29, 2017
One of the best games I've ever downloaded. VERY addictive. Full Review
November 9, 2017
I am going to die for you guys Full Review
October 30, 2017
Is my favourite game I like it very much It is the best game in the world I love this game Full Review
November 6, 2017
It wasn't the best but I mean it's pretty good Full Review
November 6, 2017
I love this its so fun download it. Its like cod trickshooting its fun Full Review
October 28, 2017
Ya very nice!! Maza aata Hai shoot karne me zombies ko!! Full Review
November 11, 2017
Color bullets bounce off the walls and kill the zombies Full Review
November 9, 2017
It,s a bit difficult for geting "strikes" more than l rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrealy loved it indeed
October 30, 2017
This game is great for when you are bored and it is also very fun game Full Review
November 7, 2017
Can you add a special ability it is going to be skip 1 level but you should add in also is coins if you get 2,000 coins you can get the special ability it is the other one or this one you choose ok the second one is going to be you can get two extra bullets. Full Review
November 11, 2017
It's show that how to shoot our enemy and the bad thing many ads Full Review
November 4, 2017
Great stress buster. Love figuring out what angles to use to best effect. Full Review
October 30, 2017
I liked it very much because it is something like a puzzle game Full Review
October 31, 2017
I love the game it fun but can you add a nuke Full Review
November 15, 2017
Best zombie game,but should improve graphics. Full Review
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Vossius Seminar
At the next Vossius Seminar PhD candidate Sjang ten Hagen (University of Amsterdam) and Professor H. Floris Cohen (Utrecht University) will present their research.
15.00-16.00: Sjang ten Hagen
The intertwined histories of the concept 'fact' in German physics and historiography
The 'fact' is a relatively novel concept with a tumultuous history, during which it acquired many different interpretations. In my talk, I discuss the emergence and shifting interpretations of the concept 'fact' in German learned culture around 1800, particularly in physics and historiography. I show that German historians and physicists adopted the 'fact' more or less simultaneously and for similar reasons. This illustrates the general point that, while establishing autonomous academic disciplines, scientists and humanists drew upon similar conceptual repertoires. Finally, I explore the impact of the late 19th-century rise of theoretical physics as a sub-discipline on prevailing interpretations of the 'fact' among German physicists.
16.15-17.15: H. Floris Cohen
How versatile can a scholar be? Some remarks about Max Weber and Music
Max Weber (1864 – 1920) is rightly known, not only as an economist, a political scientist, a co-founder of sociology, a sociologist of religion, an economic historian, an ancient historian, a historian of religion, and a cultural historian, but also as a keen thinker about method in the social sciences and the humanities and about the place of 'values' in these sciences. Nor does this impressive list exhaust the ways in which his life's work can be categorized. To the extent that an overarching theme can be identified in his work, it is the famous (or infamous) question of what has set Western civilization in its development over time apart from the other great civilizations of the world — a question that Weber addressed chiefly by means of an extended investigation of what he called 'the economic ethics of the world religions' ('Die Wirtschaftsethik der Weltreligionen'). But Weber's very first approach to this central question of his (and this is what my presentation will be about) sent him to one further, rather unexpected domain of his scholarly competence — the cross-culturally comparative history of the theory and practice of music.
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The Promise, Progress And Pain Of Collaboration Software
By Jason Green
Editor's note: Jason Green is a founder and general partner at Emergence Capital Partners. He was an early investor in Yammer and Success Factors, and he currently sits on the boards of ServiceMax, Replicon, Cotap, Lotame, Xad, Digital Airstrike, and Box (observer).
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Well, we got the OK to insulate the house!!! So they will have that done by Monday and then the sheetrock guys will be there next week. It is forseeable that we could be painting in two weeks! The kids are excited, they get to pick their colors, within reason.
I start my classes this week. I'm taking a Math Course and Art Glass Design. I'm excited to get started.


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The Blackberry is a handheld, wireless communication device that emerged on to the market in 1999. In this article, we will discuss the features of a blackberry phone and why it is so popular today.
The Blackberry is a handheld communications device and a favourite amongst gadget freaks. It first emerged on to the market in 1999, at the time of which it solely functioned as a two-way pager. But by 2002, a lot of improvisations were made and the new Blackberry came replete with email, text messaging features, web browsing, Internet faxing functionalities and voice communication features as well.
If you've always been looking for a way to permanently access your emails, even when you're on the go, then the Blackberry phones can turn your dreams into reality. The Blackberry is the same size as a PDA and has a mini keyboard that allows you to reply to emails on your phone.
But how does the Blackberry work? Connected to a specific cell phone operator (Cingular, T-Mobile, Sprint, Nextel and Verizon), the Blackberry terminal regularly access the users email server. So, when a new email arrives in the inbox, the terminal taps into it. The user will then be able to read the mail and reply. Since Blackberry is all about innovation, the very fact that the emails are synchronized with the messaging server in real time makes it extremely special. It also supports GPRS, GSM and UMTS facilities.
Initially, the Blackberry services were solely dedicated for business purposes and for companies. But today, individuals from all walks of life have started using these devices. Yes, the devices were very popular with the businesses, as they were primarily used as an email delivery system for executives on the go. Integrating a Blackberry phone into your company requires the installation of the Blackberry Enterprise Server. However, what with its popularity growing, there are some companies that have now started prohibiting the use of Blackberry's at work.
Many security experts have spoken about their fears with regards to communication being intercepted. However RIM, the editor of Blackberry, has said that all traffic is encrypted right from the start to the end by the Blackberry servers. In fact, the Blackberry has the same level of security that a traditional VPN would have when configured correctly. The Blackberry not only provides users with the means to communicate, but also gives them the freedom and control that a normal phone doesn't offer. Today, more and more professionals need to travel while working and are required to be permanently connected to their companies. The Blackberry solves all these problems.
Most of the Blackberry devices come with a full QWERTY keyboard, which makes it easier to key in and send emails and text messages.
Some of the Blackberry models that have been launched are:
- The Blackberry 8800 Series
- The Blackberry Tour
- The Blackberry Storm
- The Blackberry Pearl Flip
- The Blackberry Pearl
- The Blackberry Curve 8900
- The Blackberry Curve 8500
- The Blackberry Curve 8300
- The Blackberry Bold
- The Blackberry Torch
- The Blackberry Curve 3G
Today, there are more 5.5 million Blackberry users across the globe, out of which nearly 3 million users are from the United States. With its usual PDA applications like the calendar, address book, to-do lists, etc, the Blackberry also offers a wide range of games, themes, ring tones and other useful applications.
Owing to its enormous popularity, the Blackberry has also given rise to a whole new market of crime and theft. Many mobile phone thieves today are getting smarter and are not only stealing mobile phones for the value of the actual device, but for the confidential information stored in them. Since Blackberry's are more often than not used by businesses, they tend to contain important data about clients, account numbers, social security numbers, etc. that you wouldn't want anybody else to access. This is why using effective anti-theft measures to protect your Blackberry phone is a must.
Today, there are many effective anti-theft software's like Snuko that are adept at tracking down your stolen mobile, backing up the data, remotely wiping it clean and locking it to prevent any unauthorized usage of your phone. So, protect your Blackberry.


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Success and Excess
Success and Excess
2 Samuel 12:1-10
November 19, 2017
Let's review. For centuries, our ancestors in faith were slaves. They made bricks. Life was secure. Their basic needs were met. They had food. They had shelter. However, they had no freedom, no chance at meaning, no opportunity to live with purpose. Life was predictable and routine but the most essential part of what it would mean for them to be full human beings—an awareness of the choices which were their's to make and a willingness to make those choices—was absent. Not surprisingly, any sense of God's presence was absent, too—until the day that Moses arrived and freedom became a possibility— until the day when they chose to claim their own freedom and leave Egypt in the rear view mirror.
Our ancestors chose that freedom and almost immediately regretted their choice. The problem is that when we are free, we are also at risk. Almost nothing is secure. What are we going to eat? What will we drink? Where are we going? Who will we follow? The questions overwhelm us. We are free but we are also acutely aware of the wilderness in which we are walking. At our best, though, what we come to realize is how much we need each other and how much we need God. At our best, we become tougher and wiser and more prepared to do what it takes to make our way into the Promised Land—whatever our personal, "Land of Milk and Honey" might be. We might even learn to recognize that real meaning and purpose are being lived in the wilderness before we ever get near the Promised Land, at all.
What I am suggesting to you is that the experience of Exodus was not solely an ancient experience. We all have been captives to routine. We all have spent our fair share of days making bricks. We all have spent time "asleep at the wheel." We all know what it is like to trade freedom for security and to forget God altogether until something awakens us from our slumbers and we realize that this strange thing looming in front of us in a choice.
What I am suggesting to you is that the experience of wilderness is not confined to the wandering tribes of our ancestors in faith. We have all stood in moments where the good news was that we were free like we had never been free before but the bad news was that we were also totally insecure and vulnerable. In such times, we still discover how much we need each other. We still discover the presence of God, mostly because we find ourselves crying out, "My God, how am I ever going to get through this?"
I remember my first summer on my own. I got to do whatever I wanted—like wait for the sample pizza to be put out at the grocery store because I didn't really have enough money to eat. It was a scary, exciting, growing time. There was a profound connection to those around me because we were going through what we were going through together. The core truth for me was that it was that wilderness summer—working on a painting crew and eating Mac and Cheese, that was the essential chapter in ultimately making my way to seminary.
This morning, I want to add a third archetypal human experience to this list. There are times of Exodus. There are wilderness days. There are also the challenges of living in the Promised Land. As much as we long to get there, there may be nothing more challenging to our integrity and to our faith than to think that we have arrived.
The wandering tribes eventually were led into the Promised Land, not by Moses but by Joshua. As we've mentioned before, Moses didn't get to go there because he broke the rules. It seems that those who may be terrific leaders for wilderness times may not be the leaders we need for times of conquest. Joshua leads the people. The people use all the strength that they have garnered in the wilderness and they fight. They have carried the Ark of the Covenant with them through the wilderness—a box containing the broken tablets of the Ten Commandments—as a sign that wherever they went, God went with them. Now, they will carry the Ark into battle. (Is there anything that feels quite so good—or is quite so dangerous—as going into battle knowing that God is on your side? Is there anyone who has gone into battle who didn't think God was with them?)
When the battles ended, the people settled in to their new home. Each tribe established itself and its own leadership. (Do you remember those few days after 9/11 when we felt so much like one nation? Do you remember how quickly that feeling evaporated?) The leaders were judges and many of them were people of great integrity. However, when the judges were replaced by their heirs because, well, that's how the world works, the leaders grew less effective and more corrupt. The tribes, who had been one people, became more contentious and conflicted. Any sense of God's presence and of responsibility to God began to erode.
The answer that the people arrived at was to be like everyone else. Everyone else had a king. We want a king, too, (even though God had essentially been their king all along.). Everyone else had a temple. We want to build a temple, too. We want to give away our freedom and our responsibility to one human being who will promise us that we will be more secure than ever. Even though God has always gone wherever we go, we want to take the Ark—the sign of that presence—and put it in the center of a building in a place where hardly anyone ever gets to see it. And then, we will all be shocked when over time, since no one is ever reminded of God's presence, no one actually thinks all that much about God's presence at all. The people forget who they are and whose they are. They plant the seeds of their own destruction.
That destruction doesn't happen over night. Samuel warns them that they really don't want a king, that the king will take their sons and make them soldiers and take their daughters and make them concubines. The people let Samuel have his say. Then, they say what they want: "We want a king!" What Samuel gives them is Saul, a truly horrible, broken man who becomes more and more paranoid, whose fears can only be soothed by the singing of a shepherd boy named, David. Everyone suffers under Saul's rule until finally, the people get what they really always wanted—a king whom they could worship—King David.
Now, there was a lot to love about David. As a boy, when Goliath called out all the men of Israel to fight him one-on-one for the fate of the two nations, David not only was brave enough to face Goliath but he was crafty enough to kill him. David was handsome. He was talented. He was smart. He was the kind of man that the men would want to have a beer with. He was the kind of man who could make a woman weak in the knees.
David was also altogether human. Like every other human being who has ever walked the earth, there was that all-too-familiar hole inside of him, the insecure place, the part of him that searched for meaning and realized that he hadn't really found it. The thing was that unlike the rest of us, he really could have anything he wanted. The people adored him. He had all the power in the world. So, while the rest of us dreamed of what we would do if we were rich or powerful or got to make the choices of the day, David was all those things. The truth was, though, that he was restless. Wealth wasn't enough. Power wasn't enough. There was still that empty place inside his soul that was gnawing at him.
Now, I would like to suggest that this empty place that is inside of us all is a spiritual craving. I believe we long for relationship and connection—to the world around us, to the people around us, to the God who is with us always. The problem is that the easiest place to see this is in the wilderness when we have next to nothing. In the wilderness, we might have dreamed of the Promised Land—of the day when we would arrive. However, there were daily experiences of catching a glimpse of God's presence and God's blessings because we had food today or we had something to drink or we were helped by someone else and it sure seemed like God was shining through them. Of course, the problem in the wilderness is that just because I have been blessed today doesn't mean I can make that blessing happen tomorrow. In the wilderness, I have to depend on God's grace and the kindness of others. Ask yourself: who really wants to do that?
When we arrive, we get to make things so much more concrete. I can take care of my own wants and needs, thank you very much! Of course, although the 2 pound bag of Doritos sounded good and I could pay for them, mostly I just felt sick afterwords. I reach a certain level of success where I figure, "I've got this! I can do this on my own." The people around me become less essential and more disposable. The God who is with me becomes more like that stray dog that follows me to whom I occasionally throw a bone. I use the power that I have to try over and over again to stuff myself with something that will make that gnawing in my soul go away. It takes me a long time to discover that nothing works.
Success leads to excess. Excess corrupts us. Excess kills our faith. I start out just wanting to be like everyone else and sooner or later, I discover that this is exactly what I have become—broken, just like everyone else.
Nothing filled David's soul—until lust for Bathsheba did. It wasn't a "love" affair—not at first. It was just flat out power—"I want her." He sent her husband—a loyal soldier—to his death. He got want he wanted. Then, Nathan gave David what he deserved: the truth: "What you have done is terrible. You are such a good judge that you have no choice but to convict yourself. This corruption will cost you dearly."
We thank God on the day that we arrive in our Promised Land and then we craft the story of how we got where we got on our own. We marginalize God and trade our freedom for security. Success leads to excess but nothing seems to fill that hole…


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In the third class we look at lateral stretches and twists, exploring the theory of lengthening the sides of the body as well as the importance of rotating the spine
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In the forth and final class we explore balances and inversions. We use the teachings from the previous three classes to end off with a well rounded Yoga practice.


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In Japan officials from the Miyazaki Prefectural Government called a press conference to warn about a tick which carries thrombocytopenia syndrome. The disease has struck several residents and caused the death of one man.
To illustrate the point the officials brought in one live insect and one dead one. Both were laid out on a table.
But when an official tried to use tweezers to pick up the living blood-sucking, disease carrying beast, it demonstrated a serious survival skill: speed. It managed to scuttle off the table and to vanish.
Hysteria ensued.
A dramatic massive desperate search involving government officials and reporters followed, but they failed to recover the disgusting creature.
That night the press room was soaked with insecticide in a bid to stop the fanged beast which is feared to still be at large and seriously ticked off.
This reminds me of another true tick story.
I was visiting a friend who lived in the country with several dogs. During the visit he found and removed a tick from one of his dogs with tweezers. He laid the tweezers and the tick on a newspaper that was on a table in front of us while he continued to examine the dog for ticks.
When he was satisfied that the dog was tick free, we turned our attention to the tweezers and the dead tick…which was no longer dead.
In spite of having its exoskeleton seriously tweezed, it managed to scuttle off the newspaper onto the table.
I still have nightmares.


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Life is like a 5th grade slumber party: a mix of love, friendship, gossip, food, laughs, heartache, and cute pajamas.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
One Tin Soldier
Throughout all this sadness for Paris and Beirut and all the downright meanness toward refugees, the lyric to an old anti-war song keeps running through my head:
Go ahead and hate your neighbor, go ahead and cheat a friend.
Do it in the name of Heaven, you can justify it in the end.
There won't be any trumpets blowing come the Judgment Day.
On the bloody morning after, one tin soldier rides away.
Late 60's protest crap? Perhaps, if that's the way you want to look at it. But, boy, with every hateful news story and social media post, I find myself singing that chorus. Go ahead and hate your neighbor . . . Do it in the name of Heaven.
The One Tin Soldier story tells of mountain people who have a treasure that the valley people want. The valley-folk demand it of the mountain-folk, and the mountain-folk say they will gladly share their treasure. Not good enough for the valley-peeps, so they storm the mountain and kill all the mountain-peeps for the treasure. They roll the stone over, expecting some kind of monetary treasure, but instead find Peace on Earth written on the stone. So now all the peaceful, generous mountain-folk are dead and the mean, religious killing machines are left feeling bad (we hope). And one tin soldier rides away.
Now, lots of folks will argue that we're the mountain folks and Middle Eastern terrorists are the valley folks. Fine. I'd love for that to be the case, but I'm seeing no treasure of Peace on Earth or the generosity to share it from us mountain folks. I'm not really seeing very many mountain people at all in the current situation. And let's face it, in the end all the peaceful mountain folks are slaughtered, so what's the point of siding with that bunch of losers?
I can't speak for all religious people whatever their faith or denomination, but as a follower of the teachings of Jesus, I'm completely dumbfounded by the "Christian" response to Syrian refugees. "What Would Jesus Do" friends who rail against sexual orientation (of which Jesus said not one word) are turning their backs on all of the many Biblical teachings, including those of Jesus, about welcoming the refugee or stranger, serving the "least of these," supporting the persecuted, and on and on. Jesus was a Middle Eastern refugee himself, considered a huge danger to the state even as a baby. Yeah, it's easy to follow these teachings when they line up with your personal or political beliefs, ain't it? But it gets hard when those words clash with what you really want to do.
Oh, and Jesus never said one word about putting "personal safety" over "doing the right thing." In fact, he constantly put himself and his followers in danger. Lots of 'em died doing the right thing. Shoot, he died doing the right thing. Be not afraid. Love your God. Love your neighbor (including crazy dangerous people). Be not afraid. That's what Jesus taught. You either get it or you don't, I don't care how many times you read the Bible or go to church.
So go ahead and hate your neighbor, but I hope and pray that I am one of the mountain people, whatever the dangers or outcomes. Be not afraid.
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Pork Chops Rebecca
Tonight I made the pork chops described by mom in her comment on my last chops. I have dubbed the dish Pork Chops Rebecca, and it's an excellent method of preparing today's extremely lean pig flesh.
Here are mom's directions:
First I season them with lots of salt, pepper, and cumin and brown them well on both sides in a skillet in plenty of olive oil. Then I quarter some lemons and squeeze the juice on the chops and leave the squeezed lemons in the pan. I mince about 5 or 6 large cloves of fresh garlic and sprinkle it all over the contents of the skillet, pour a little chicken stock in, cover, turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 2 hours or so, until the meat is so tender that you can cut it with a fork. About 1/2 hour before they are done I season them with some dried oregano. I add more stock as needed so there is always some liquid in the bottom of the pan. I serve this with rice and it's another man-pleaser. The lemony, garlicky drippings are really good on the rice. Make sure you use plenty of salt.
The cumin, garlic, and lemon cooking together in olive oil is torturous during those two hours, and all you want to do is stop cooking and eat, but it is worth the wait. I recommend serving the cooked lemon wedges alongside, the meat of which turns into a delicious marmalade, perfect for mixing with your rice or spreading on a fresh baguette.


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One of the biggest attractions for foodies who stay in Regent Taipei hotel, is that many good restaurants and cafes are either under the same hotel shopping complex or are just a few steps away. This might include Sadaharu Aoki and 4Mano Caffé sitting under the same roof top. Pierre Marcolini is just a corner away from the hotel, and a Melange Café is situated adjacent opposite to here. *Note: I stayed here for 1 night during a time when I couldn't find a hotel to stay, so many thanks for the hotel to accommodate me with short notice!
The Entrance to Regent Taipei -
Arrived at my Room -
This is perched nearer the top executive floors. The room is quite spacious and would suit a family. The hotel also has a 24 hours butler service should you require any assistance in any matter, which is rare to find in Taiwan.
OK. I was watching TV on how to cut back on Fat Absorption after eating !
There's an Office desk and obviously you also get Wi-Fi included -
The Shower and Bath facility is well taken care of -
There is even a floating duckie if you want to take a bath !
Sitting on the Sofa, and looking over the nearby Park and unbeatable Night view of Taipei -
Just this view alone is worth staying here.
Fruit Platter and their very famous Regent Taipei signature 鳳梨酥 Pineapple Cakes -
At your service in the room. Since I can't eat it all I took one home for my mom to try.. good stuff! You can order this special version of pineapple cake from the basement cake shop as well, it makes for a nice souvenir gift. In fact this was one of the best versions I have eaten from Taiwan.
Upstairs on the 18th Floor, for use by Taipan Executive customers -
You can make your own Cocktails here -
I think this is too cool and every hotel should have a lounge like this!!
Also Finger foods and Desserts inclusive in the Hotel Package -
Waking Up, one really wants to go for a Swim in their pool !
The service at Taipei Regent Hotel is top notch and friendly. Although a night stay at one of their top executive rooms here is not cheap, it is a total package that you receive. It's probably one of the better options if you come as a family, and don't forget that they have 24 hours service available should a need arise. I keep thinking if you have young kids, this service might just come in handy. My only comment is that I wished there were more power plugs inside the room.
Price: Around USD 150 basic room to USD 600 for Executive room.
Rating: ♕♕♕♕♕
Ease of Access: 4/5
Address: No. 3, Lane 39, Section 2, Zhōngshān North Rd, Zhongshan District
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Council Tax
My flat has just been billed £1600 for council tax with a scheme of paying £162 a month for ten months. The thing is, that is a scheme they worked out is based on the fact that my housemate has lived here nearly a year and never paid council tax. Another guy and myself have lived here for a couple of months but havent got round to sorting out payments.
Does anyone know how much council tax is payable for a band B property in Tower Hamlets per month? I cant afford to help pay that bill...
Tower Hamlets Band B =
£914.25, this year.
Tower Hamlets
Council Tax dept? Good luck with dealing with this bunch of fuckwits. The most arrogant, unhelpful bunch of clows I've ever had the mispleasure of dealing with.
Mini-rant over
Council tax is so expensive
£160 a month? That's over a quarter of my rent. Blood sucking cunts.
All so Barnet Council can REFUSE to put cable in. Cocks.


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Buttered Rum Glazed Pecans are a quick, tasty holiday treat! Place some in decorative jars and give as gits or serve them on a holiday treats table. I've seen several recipes for spiced pecans. Lots of them looked great, but many of them called for cloves, pumpkin spice or egg whites. I'm not a fan . . .
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Try this Sour Cream Bacon Cheese and Chives Spread for your next party. It's a tasty appetizer served with your favorite crackers. It only takes minutes to prepare and it's sure to be a hit. . . .
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With football season kicking off soon, we're sharing some tasty game day food ideas! Some of these are super easy and will help you keep prep time down. We're sharing some of our own and we're pleased to be sharing some great recipes from some of our blogging friends today, too. Our cheese, . . .
Texas Toast Football Pizzas
As we're getting ready for football season, I'm thinking of ideas for throwing a fun party with lots of fabulous game day food. These Texas Toast Football Pizzas are easy to make and guests will love them. The shapes can be cut ahead of time, saving you time on game day. . . .
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Sometimes, a basic recipe can be one of the best. That's just what the pasta shell salad is. Made with four ingredients, it easy and tasty. It's not one that I'd put on any healthy salads list, but I would include it on a great summer salad list. . . .
Cheesy Bacon Bites Party Appetizers
You can't have a Christmas party without lots of great food! Today, we're sharing Cheesy Bacon Bites Party Appetizers for the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop. These are sure to be a hit and they are easy to make! Bacon and cheesy goodness-what's not to love? . . .
Tomato and Bacon Deviled Eggs
Do you ever want a new twist on an old recipe? Everyone probably has their favorite, tried and true recipe for deviled eggs. I usually make them the traditional way, but several years ago, I saw a recipe for Tomato and Bacon Deviled Eggs and I made them. We all loved them, but I haven't made them in . . .
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You know when you reply to e-mails that start, "Would anyone be interested in …". You never know what you're going to get involved in, but it's usually a lot of hard work, a fair bit of stress and a great big dollop of mixed relief and pride at the end!
That just about sums up El Dia de los Muertos – Our Lady's style. This interdisciplinary project was the brainwave of Mr Pegard from the Modern Languages Department and run between Art, RE, Modern Languages and myself.
Day of the Dead is a cheerful festival remembering those who have died, and inviting them along to a massive party. In Mexico, people create ofrendas, or altars, covered in flowers and the deceased's favourite things, dress up as Catrinas, or skeletons in costumes from the 1900s, and eat sugar skulls and pan de muertos or special bread, along with the usual party food. Celebrations are often held in cemeteries, and last for two days with bands playing and even parades.
So how do you transfer all of that into an afternoon for 2nd year pupils?
Well, RE took care of the altar, with pupils bringing photos and mementos of loved ones, and colouring crosses; Art made clay skulls and decorations; Modern Languages explained the background to the festival, and then there was me. What's the role for a Librarian in all this?
Well, as usual, a bit of everything: ideas for activities (e.g. making hats for Catrina, after Rhona Skea pointed her out to me); identifying problems (if you hang out with Home Economics teachers, you'll learn a lot about hygiene rules); identifying solutions (go and talk to the Home Economics Department, guys!); my personal favourites of taking photographs, researching, writing the quiz, and reporting everything afterwards; and of course being the go-to girl for the fiddly but necessary team lists. Well, I suppose when you insist on doing lots of investigations involving teams, it's not surprising other people notice.
The whole event was a blast and the pupils loved it. They decorated cakes with fondant icing skulls, designed and made hats for Catrina, said prayers in Spanish and completed a Dia de los Muertos / Hallowe'en / All Saints Day quiz. The two hours flew past, ran like clockwork and the classes disappeared with their cakes and their photos, leaving us to tidy up, review what we did, think about what we should do differently, and put it all away for the next ten months.


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Vitamin D is the necessary complement to fix calcium for our bones. But a lot of people are missing of Vitamin D. But, thankfully there's a natural supplement: The sun. And just 20 minutes a day is enough to keep us all healthy. Thus, Daman Health Insurance has communicated to avoid deficience in vitamin D in a funny and very adapted way. Over the summer months in the United Arab Emirates, a series of magazine covers have been created, but they could only be read once people stepped outside into the sun!
This printing technology had been used for the first time for the multi-awarded Verband Austria Solar report


text: ...suddenly became incredibly competitive and catty? Like, with some of your closest friends it has suddenly become impossible to answer the simple questions of who you're dating, where you're moving, your job, anything? Maybe it's just an unstable time in our lives and we'll grow out of it. It's really sad, though, because two of my best friends (who aren't friends with each other so their nastiness is not rubbing off on one another) have suddenly grown so passive-aggressive with underhand slights. I mean, heck, if you're gonna insult me, be frank about it and let's not waste time! I feel bad and I spent a long time thinking that maybe I'm gushing about how well things are going (but they're not really going all that well anyway!), and maybe they're jealous? But they have a lot of awesome things going on in their lives, they're really accomplished and amazing girls. I don't think it's jealousy. They just have started treating happiness and success like a very limited resource one has to fight for. Despite the fact that we're in different fields, we prefer to date different kinds of guys, these two girls just cannot let me get away with doing anything without subtly nasty comments. Anyway, sorry to vent, guys. Maybe I should just reciprocate in kind or something. I'm really just kinda trying to hold onto these two girls as friends despite the fact that they're turning nasty because we've been friends since 2nd grade! Thanks, maybe you ladies notice/noticed this in your 20's also.


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Empathy and Healthy Relationships
Pre K- Grade 2
Kids Free to Grow utilizes books, video, songs, and activities to help children develop empathic skills and practices. Group activities are facilitated to help students increase accountability in personal and social interactions.
Personal Body Safety
Pre K – Grade 4
Kids Free to Grow offers age appropriate educational
opportunities to help young children understand personal safety. Our Prevention Educator utilizes the "Talk about Touching" and "Joey Learns the Touching Rule" curriculum along with books and short video clips from "Playground Pals" to teach students safety planning-NO-GO-TELL.
Healthy Relationships Project
Pre K – Grade 8
This program offers a healthy sexuality education and child abuse prevention curriculum for children in Pre K to 8th grade. These programs for school communities train staff, parents, and teachers to provide health-based, developmentally targeted information for children and youth.
Break The Silence
Grades 5 – 6
A DVD presentation in which kids speak out about abuse by telling their own stories in a video that is designed to empower students to get help for themselves or a friend in need. Students take part in a facilitated group activity.
Baby Think It Over
Grades 7 – 12
Baby Think It Over uses computer simulator "babies" to assist in teaching parenting and child abuse prevention skills. Adolescents learn about why nurturing and empathy are important skills and the importance of never shaking a baby.


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It really bothers me when people who want us to move towards stopping our military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan, or who disagree with the Administration's current deployment strategies, are automatically charged with not "supporting our troops." It also bothers me when legislators, whether Democrat, Republican, or Independent, or any other citizens are charged with not supporting our troops, if they dare to question or disagree with a huge war or military appropriations bill for tens or hundreds of billions of dollars. Similarly, it also bothers me a great deal when I hear Americans called unpatriotic, just because they question or disagree with any of these issues.
That said, having proudly served in the military, though not in combat, I think I understand the deep emotions involved by those making the charges, especially those who have been career military people or who have sons or daughters, husbands or wives deployed in these two countries. It concerns me much more when those making the charges are clearly doing so purely for partisan political purposes, and likely don't really mean in most cases that the people they criticize our intentionally unsupportive of the troops or unpatriotic.
I'm confident that, with the possibility of some very limited exceptions, these are largely bogus and unfair charges. Virtually everyone supports our troops, whether they are in combat or not! Those making these kind of charges perhaps need to be reminded that the U. S. is a democracy where, fortunately, we have certain important civic rights, including freedom of speech, even at a time of war.
I was prompted to write this posting by a compelling article I read in the Los Angeles Times this morning in its California section about Sergeant Major Jesse Acosta. As a member of the Army Reserve, Acosta was deployed to Iraq to a supposedly relatively safe logistics and supply assignment at Camp Anaconda in October 2005. In January 2006 he was hit by mortar fire and got badly wounded by a shard of shrapnel that ripped through his left eye. He lost sight in both his eyes and will apparently never see again. He also lost a nerve in his brain that controls taste and smell. Several surgeries to his head followed and reportedly more are to come. Acosta, 50, without a trace of self-pity, doesn't question his military service and is making slow progress in his reorientation to civilian life with the help of his family and a guide dog.
However, talking about supporting our troops, he is strongly criticizing the support he got from the military and our government after returning to the U. S. from surgeries at our military hospital in Germany. He said he was released from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center much too soon, stating, probably with a little exaggeration, "I received no care whatsoever coming back to the U. S." It isn't the first time, of course, that we have heard from our troops or the media from serious deficiencies at Walter Reed. This story also reminds me of what former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsveld said at a press conference a few years ago. "As you know, you go to war with the Army that you have, not that you want to have or wish to have at a later time." This was, as many will remember, in response to a media question about reports by soldiers of shortages in armored plating for the humvees they were driving in Iraq, leading to a great many serious injuries from roadside bombs.
Given many of these reports, it would seem reasonable that many of those making charges to legislators and other American citizens about not supporting our troops should rethink their rhetoric altogether or redirect them instead to our own government and our military leaders in the Pentagon. Equally important, we should stop the blatant and petty partisanship in Washington and elsewhere in the country and encourage our leaders to work together to deal with our important issues in a manner that serves the best interests of the country (and our troops), rather than narrow special interests or any single political party. However, I'm not holding my breath that this will happen any time soon.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Supporting the Troops
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The Coast Guard 508 off Northern Vancouver Island carries out various operations all of which include but are not limited to keeping boats and travelers out of any danger, environmental mishaps and responding to any search and rescue calls.
The Coast Guard around North Vancouver Island operate various types of rescue equipment; one of which is the rigid hulled inflatable boat with either inboard or outboard motors which are known to be extremely fast for responding to any emergency calls. British Columbia became part of the Coast Guard on July 20, 1871. The Canadian Coast Guard has the responsibility of keeping watch over the longest coastline in the world which expands over 243,000 kms. The fleet operated by the Canadian Coast Guard all display Canadian Coast Guard flag. The Coast Guard has been extremely beneficial to Vancouver Island's maritime history.
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Sunday, September 5, 2010
Funny Girl and 27 Weeks Picture
9 comments:
- Summer said...
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- September 5, 2010 at 2:34 PM
- Kristen said...
Lookin good my friend. I agree, the baby ticker can be annoying. I used to look at it everyday. I usually forget now though. I wish we lived closer to work out together. Hope you are feeling well.
- September 5, 2010 at 2:34 PM
- Summer said...
Your baby is hilarious and you are looking great prego! I hope you are all doing well. (:
- September 5, 2010 at 2:37 PM
- Hoss.Rose.MiniB said...
Cute shirt! Looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks.
- September 7, 2010 at 12:12 PM
- Lindsay said...
You are beautiful, Susan! I love hearing about your baby girl - she is growing so fast. Congrats to the hub for starting Dental school.
- September 7, 2010 at 6:29 PM
- Kristin said...
Congratulations!!! I had no idea! I suck at blogging! You look great Suz!
- September 16, 2010 at 8:36 PM
- Tiffany said...
You are soo cute! I love the red cabinet too...red has always been your color. I'm quite the fan too. Miss you!
- September 19, 2010 at 5:17 PM
E 'vero! Ritengo che questa sia un'ottima idea.
Assolutamente d'accordo con lei. Credo che sia una buona idea. Sono d'accordo con te.
- September 25, 2010 at 1:39 AM
Assolutamente d'accordo con lei. Credo che questo sia un concetto molto diverso. Pienamente d'accordo con lei.
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it just come out naturally from you that makes me felt pointless with whatever i've done for you at that moment.
it seems that all i've done to prove you wrong is wasted & useless to prove anything at all.
do we have it between us???
i wonder how long can i take it...
will you throw violent words & empty threats on me in future just because you dont thrust me at all???
trust...is all im asking from you.
will you give it to me...please?? ))':


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By Ben Cook, Managing Director, Ipes UK
Annex IV filings, as required under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), have been required since January 2015. The reports, which are highly detailed, must be supplied to European regulators in jurisdictions where Private Equity Managers are actively marketing through National Private Placement Regimes (NPPRs). If a Private Equity Manager has become a full scope AIFM, then it must submit Annex IV reports to its EU home member state. More than one year after the first Annex IV submission, challenges remain. Ben Cook, Managing Director at Ipes UK, answers questions about some of the ongoing issues that Annex IV presents for Private Equity Managers.
Continuing challenges faced by AIFMs around Annex IV reporting
Most non-EU firms privately place their vehicles into the EU. This subjects them to Annex IV filing requirements. Annex IV reporting is a forensic document, with a number of data points for AIFMs and AIFs to deal with. Collecting and collating the relevant data is a time-consuming task for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) who are saddled with this work during the audit season and at other points during the year depending on the frequency of reporting. The methodology behind some of the calculations can also be complex and subjective. Many Private Equity Managers would argue they are unleveraged, although Annex IV refers to firms with revolving credit facilities as being leveraged. This is not market interpretation but it forces managers to complete additional sections of the Annex IV report. Fortunately, much of the data for Annex IV is static. This means the bulk of the heavy-duty work has been completed for the first filing round. However, the reporting challenge is compounded by the fact that there is often a lack of consistency between different EU regulators in Annex IV formats and requirements. For example, the Annex IV XML filing templates in Germany needed to be zipped using a specific and uncommon format, as opposed to the UK filing, which required the XMLs to be submitted on the FCA's web portal. Sweden requires a card and a card reader to be used in the filing. Navigating these nuances between regulators can be an operational headache for managers.
How have Regulators amended Annex IV requirements
Some regulators have stipulated that voluntary sections in Annex IV are now mandatory. It is not uncommon for EU regulators to make changes to the filing requirements without notifying the market. For example, Denmark amended a mandatory question in relation to investment strategy which meant that, unlike in the UK, further details were needed depending on the answer to it. Full scope AIFMs only have to supply Annex IV reports to their EU home member state, as opposed to all of the jurisdictions they are marketing to. For firms continuing to use NPPR, it is important that they routinely check the Annex IV filing requirements in all of the jurisdictions where they are fund raising. This is a time consuming and complicated process and it is worthwhile for managers to work with a service provider who keeps fully up to speed with market and regulatory developments.
How much convergence is there between Annex IV and other regulatory filings such as Form PF in the US?
There are similarities between Annex IV and Form PF, which is submitted by Private Equity Managers to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Dodd-Frank. However, there are also differences, particularly around the methodologies behind calculating Regulatory Assets under Management (RAuM). RAuM under Form PF incorporates uncalled commitments whereas Annex IV does not. This means RAuM reported by Private Equity Managers under Form PF is far higher than in the calculation under Annex IV. This could cause some investor confusion as they may see inconsistencies in RAuM in the different regulatory filings. However, I do not see the US and EU regulators harmonising the rules anytime soon.
How can Private Equity Managers ensure they keep on top of their Annex IV requirements?
Outsourcing to a service provider like Ipes can assist managers with regulatory filings. It also means they can focus on their core business, which is delivering consistent returns to clients. We keep on top of all of the changes to Annex IV templates happening across the EU and can tailor the filings accordingly. Continually checking regulators' websites is an administrative headache better left to a service provider, which is also more cost effective. Ipes maintains excellent relations with regulators and will routinely liaise with them to iron out any issues. Managers typically will be given a generic email address to reach out to regulators in the event of a problem, and the responses can be slow. Having access to regulators is key to keeping ahead of the curve. Moving forward, managers need to ensure they prepare Annex IV filings in advance and are consistent in how and what they file.
Ben Cook
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LM Cases has been designing and manufacturing custom road cases since 1985. We serve a variety of markets, including business, industry, government, military, entertainment and sports.
We love our work, and it shows in the quality of our products. Each of our cases is built by hand, one at a time, at our new 43,000-sq-ft. manufacturing facility in Youngstown, Ohio. Practical, ergonomic design – combined with superior materials and expert craftsmanship – result in the finest protective cases on the market today.
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This case was built for Boise State University. The case is designed to hold CoachComm belt packs, headsets and accessories for the team.
The workbox features 6 custom drawers built out of ½" Baltic birch plywood, finished with black textured coating, and mounted on heavy duty Accuride glides. Each drawer set is built into a foam isolated ½" plywood shell that is then mounted into the case. Building the drawers into a separate shell from the exterior case allows the drawer unit to be independent from the case exterior. The inner shell not only prevents outside stress from transferring to the drawer glides, its also provides a cleaner looking exterior by concealing the drawer glide mounting hardware.
The case stores 24 belt packs split 12 per drawer. The banks of 12 belt packs are held in custom CNC cut foam inserts that contour the shape of the unit. The case also features 2 slide out headphone hangers. These hangers allow headphones to be stored neatly with the cords hanging down into an open area.
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It's a dog eat dog world and you won't find Merge Gaming in a tin of Pedigree Chum. Not according to their chief executive Anthony Taylor you won't anyway. In fact he reckons there will be a six-fold boost in liquidity in six months and has predicted his company will be one of the world's top 10 poker sites by next year. After luring Sportsbook.com, PlayersOnly.com and Superbook.com brands away from the Cake network Merge Gaming is living up to its name. Read more.ar
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Deeside Summer Evening Event Programme and Summer League
All summer evening events offer courses that are suitable for novices and experienced orienteers. Registration will be from 17:30, with start times from 18:00 to 19:15 unless otherwise stated.
For details of dates, venues, access, start times etc. see the list of all Summer League events
For dates and venues of all DEE events, including Summer League events, see the full DEE events list
|Typical length km
|very easy
|1.0 - 1.9
|suitable for young beginners - may not be available at all events
|1.5 - 2.5
|suitable for beginners
|2.5 - 3.5
|suitable for adult beginners
|Light Green
|fairly difficult
|2.5 - 3.5
|see rule 10 below
|Short Green
|2.5 - 3.5
|may be offered in areas where the terrain is suitable, mainly by MDOC
|3.5 - 5.0
|5.0 - 7.5
|may be replaced by a 'long technical' course where the terrain is not suitable for a full blue course
Our Summer League is based on the results achieved by DEE Club Members at the Summer Evening Events.
The Summer League rules are used to calculate the league results.
Summer League Rules
The rules for the Summer League were changed at the 2012 DEE AGM. Here are the new Summer League Rules:
The Deeside Summer League (or Galoppen as it used to be called) is open to all members of Deeside Orienteering Club, including members of affiliated groups such as schools.
The Summer League this year is based on the results of the Summer Evening events organised by DEE and MDOC.
The following classes are available, subject to sufficient competitors. The Galoppenmeister claims the right to eliminate classes at the end of the season if there are too few competitors to make separate classes worthwhile.
The Women's Summer League Classes Trophy Course Class(es) SENIOR LADIES A BLUE W20+ SENIOR LADIES B GREEN W20+ JUNIOR LADIES B GREEN W18- SENIOR LADIES C SHORT GREEN/LIGHT GREEN W20+ JUNIOR LADIES C LIGHT GREEN W18- JUNIOR LADIES D ORANGE W16- JUNIOR LADIES E YELLOW W14- The Men's Summer League Classes Trophy Course Class(es) SENIOR MEN A BLUE M20+ JUNIOR MEN A BLUE M18- SENIOR MEN B GREEN M20+ JUNIOR MEN B GREEN M18- SENIOR MEN C SHORT GREEN/LIGHT GREEN M20+ JUNIOR MEN C LIGHT GREEN M18- JUNIOR MEN D ORANGE M16- JUNIOR MEN E YELLOW M14-
A handicapping system will be used for all competitors in the senior classes, based on the Running Speed Ratios given in Appendix B of British Orienteering Rules December 2016.
Handicapped Time = Running Speed Ratio X Actual Time.
Junior competitors will not at present be subject to a handicap, so their Handicapped Time will equal their Actual Time.
Points are awarded as follows:
- The DEE Member in each class with the lowest Handicapped Time is awarded 100 points.
- Other DEE Members in each class are awarded points based on the following formula: Points = 100 X (2- Handicapped Time / Winner's Handicapped Time)
A competitor must score points in at least three events in one class to be included in the final results.
The six best results of each competitor are used to calculate their points total at the end of the season.
Only people running as individuals can enter the Summer League; groups running together do not count.
Shadowing of juniors. If an adult is genuinely shadowing a junior, that is following at a distance to provide confidence and safety, but not in any way assisting with navigation or route choice, the junior can still count in the results. However, if the adult provides any advice or assistance during the run, that is considered coaching and the junior must be declared non-competitive.
To be sure that your results are included in the Summer League, you MUST ensure that you put your AGE and SEX class and your Club (i.e. DEE or affiliated school) on your entry form. The Galoppenmeister is not going to sift through the Deeside membership list trying to identify names he does not recognise!
For the 'C' classes in the Galoppen, where both Light Green and Short Green are offered, juniors should run the Light Green, but seniors must run Short Green to qualify for the Galoppen. Where only Light Green is offered, all ages will qualify on that course.
The winner of each class will be presented with a small trophy at a time to be decided.
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Gender pay report
We have over 900 employees in offices across Northampton, Cardiff and Oxford, providing service to over 340,000 business premises. Opus Energy has a good record of welcoming and supporting diversity, including gender. Our mean and median gender pay gap is 11.9% and 3.6% respectively – below the national average. We are far from being complacent and recognise we have more to do, with more men than women in senior and higher paying roles.
We know that diverse businesses are more successful, and that it is essential we continue to welcome people from a diverse range of backgrounds to our business. We will continue to work with companies in our sector, local schools and universities and within Opus Energy, to ensure that we are providing the inspiration, encouragement, training and development, and support to attract, engage and progress women and people from diverse backgrounds throughout all levels of our business.
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As we celebrate Christmas, we remember that Jesus Christ was born as a human being, walked on earth, and had triumped death. In a world full of conflicts, insecurities, and unjust, Jesus has come to give us true peace and hope. The world is in His hands, and He is always there for us and we shall not fear. We just need to believe Him and seek Him.
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The Hungry Dump's Revenge ( The New Roald Dahl Children's Rhyming Stories And Poetry For Ages 7 To 107! )
Kids love The Hungry Dump's Revenge ( The New Roald Dahl Children's Rhyming Stories And Poetry For Ages 7 To 107! ) by Jason Hall. Written by Jason Hall and it is published by Jason Hall. It went on sale on the 20th of July, 2011. The book has 15 pages, select the hyperlink below.
Hungry Dump's Revenge. hungry dump's revenge roald dahl children's
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Another fantastic book from this Amazon bestselling author. " If your children enjoy Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl they will love this wonderfully descriptive, humorous and thrilling complete length rhyming story with activities. It was built on best of an old rubbish tip, which gurgled and wurgled and sometimes would spit! This could be a story to fill you with fear, about a sad school built somewhere near here. The school was rushed and built in a hurry, and on it was spent subsequent to no money. Amazon review:"Another properly written and quite funny story, kids (and adults) will love it. Jason Hall seems to understand what will make folks laugh.
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19 But Joseph said to them, "Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones." Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. – Genesis 50:19-21
We take this as kind of a general principle from Scripture, mostly because Paul affirmed it in Romans 8 and reminded us that God works all things together for good for those that love Him and are called according to His purpose. Joseph is the most vivid portrayal of that work of God, but I am pretty sure that it was easier for him to come to that understanding while sitting as second-in-command only to Pharaoh than it was when he was sitting in the prison forgotten by the cupbearer. Sometimes we forget that part. It is much easier to see the good in the rear view mirror after we have already been through the all things part of it to get there. Trust in God to bring you through according to His time and His plan.


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The Wells Suite Pregnancy Ultrasound Service
The Wells Suite is able to offer a range of pregnancy ultrasound scans using state of the art ultrasound equipment. Our expert team consists of a Consultant Obstetrician and two midwife sonographers who can offer support, advice and reassurance as well as our ultrasound scanning service.
You might want to make sure that there is definitely a heartbeat at 6 weeks, check your baby's growth at 16 weeks, or want the reassurance of a detailed anomaly scan at 20 weeks to check whether your baby is growing properly and if your baby has any major physical abnormalities. Whatever your reason we can offer expert advice and reassurance in a calm and relaxed environment.
What scans are available?
- Early Pregnancy Scan/Viability Scan (6-8 weeks)
- Growth and Well-being Scan (16 weeks to term)
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- Growth and Well-being scan with 3D/4D imaging (26-32 weeks)
Why choose The Wells Suite for your scan?
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