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Extra Oil: Outline of Laodicea's Progression
Extra Oil: Outline of Laodicea's Progression
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©copyright 2010 Bonita M Quesinberry
News Brief:
Cholera spreading around globe, Florida woman diagnosed recently visited Haiti, violence in Haiti as people blame UN aid workers for cholera— so far Haiti, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, US; China, Harley to build plant, Starbucks to grow coffee; Roche to cut 4800 jobs; Housing starts at all time low; More Americans filing for unemployment;
——— Heads up Sabbatarians— Jacksonville, Florida high school doing test run of 9.5-hr school days followed by 1-hr each of a study hall and music class plus 2-Saturdays per month: students interviewed at the unnamed high school said they liked the schedule and were learning more. Sabbatarians should start home-schooling their children to avoid even their kids violating God's Sabbath.
Earth's Last Church Age, Laodicea:
There is so much more than just Words in God's Holy Bible: every word, every phrase, every specific placement of facts cleverly woven throughout, even the definition of words have deep spiritual meanings. This is how God hid His secrets and mysteries, mentioned in His Word, right in plain sight. Yet, as a collective majority, the people miss it then deny it when God's messengers come saying and teaching. It takes the entire Bible and Holy Spirit guidance to interpret The Revelation.
Many argue RDK's report of Christ returning "no later than mid-Oct to mid-Nov 2011," saying there is no such scriptures in the Bible. On the contrary, the Bible does indicate the season, though not the year. However, God said, "I do nothing that I do not first tell my prophets" (Amos 3:7). The fact: in 2009, the Holy Spirit told His prophets Christ will return in 2011: supported by Daniel's experience of being given 2-years advanced notice of Israel's soon release from captivity: so today we were given 2-years advance notice. Alas, we also know Biblically that few would believe the prophets. Now, for the ongoing advancement of earth's last church age, Laodicea, to learn its deeper meanings, hidden truths and how 'quickly' we will see Jesus in the clouds:
Definition of 'Laodicea'— "the age of sentencing the wicked and claiming a just people." The original Greek word is a combined form of two Greek words: loas, meaning 'a people,' and dike, meaning 'judgment, punishment, vengeance.' Thus, the definition above, given by Uriah Smith, is accurate for God's purposes and what happens in earth's last age. "Claiming a just people:" we know this to be true by Christ, "take up His sheep to meet Him in the air" as Jesus crosses earth's skies when He comes in the clouds.
It is during Laodicea that Christ is no longer in the sanctuary mediating on our behalf while cleansing it of wickedness; which is to say, removing the names of the unrepentant from the Book of Life and placing them in the Book of Death. That work was completed when the Philadelphia era ended; meaning He came out of the sanctuary on 16 January 1991, when the UN coalition gathered in the Middle East, and now waits for His Father to order the harvest to begin. The signs, though not all listed herein, and plagues noted below reveal when Laodicea began and how it is progressing. (Rev. 3:14:22)
Desert Storm aka Gulf War; Financial Ruin and Famine — "Master, what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?" Jesus said, "When you see Jerusalem surrounded with armies, then know that the desolation there of is near . . . flee to the mountains." (Luke 21:7,20; if Jesus had meant only one nation's army, such as Rome, and the destruction of A.D.70, he would have used the singular instead of the plural 'armies') The Seventh Seal was opened 16 January 1991, and on 11 Sept 2001 the censor of fire was cast to "earth," meaning a specific location (cast upon the "air" means global affect): New York— another excuse to keep fighting in the Middle East (Rev. 8:1-5; 18:6-24)
———16 January 1991: the UN Allied Forces, the world's armies, gathered in the Middle East on land, air and sea; aerial assaults began 03 February 1991 and land assaults on 28 February 1991. Saddam Hussein called it "The mother of all wars, Armageddon." Hussein called it right but President Bush called it wrong when he declared the war 'over' in the coalition's favor. Iraq then launched Scud missiles against coalition military targets in Saudi Arabia and Israel. This latter skirmish confirmed Armageddon, actually having begun in January; and, which wars continue to this day, as RDK warned in Feb 1991, and includes UN forces of thirty-four nations led by the US and UK (England).
———11 September 2001, financial ruin and famine: 10-yrs 8 months into Laodicea, "a people whose language we do not understand" struck US icons to financial riches (Twin Towers) and military strength (Pentagon). (Revelation 18:6-24) It was then a global economic collapse began along with famine: global unemployment, 15-million in the US alone; property foreclosures in the millions, families living on the streets, companies and banks folding by the hundreds each year since, stocks plummeted immediately by 1000 points and has done so to this day, bankruptcies at an all time high and no relief in sight.
Four Winds of Elements — "I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth holding the four winds of the earth that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree until all the saints are sealed." (Rev. 7:1-3. Note: these are not the 4 winds of wars; this indicates elements, God's arsenal, the worst being held back during Philadelphia— "the age of man's trial and sealing of a just people;" the age of "latter rains" (Rev. 10:11)— the elements instantly were released when Philadelphia ended, signifying the sealing work done, Jesus left the sanctuary, Laodicea began. RDK immediately began monitoring and recording the various elements of earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, volcanoes, floods, continuing wars in the Middle East, much more.)
———In 1991, earthquakes of a magnitude 6.5 or greater suddenly increased by 62 events, steadily increasing to 93 in 1997 and today even smaller magnitudes have become deadly. By 1998 the USGS stated that for the first time in history there was a quake every hour and in 1999 said, "The earth is reeling to and fro [like a drunkard]" with quakes every 30-seconds. 2010, earth is shaking nonstop, albeit very few are news reported.
———Volcanoes began erupting globally with increasing frequency and death tolls.
———By 1998, meteorologists reported rain, snow, sleet, hail, flooding, mudslides, avalanches, tornadoes and hurricanes exceeding every known record as well as in areas never seen before: "Such as the world has never seen." Death tolls from these have increased every year since 1991 until the numbers are staggering, almost unbelievable. By 2010 RDK has reported the worst ever of each element.
Abomination of Desolation — "The disciples asked [Jesus], 'When shall these things happen?" He answered, "When you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not . . . flee to the mountains . . ." (Matt. 24:3,15; Mark 13:14; Daniel 11:31; 12:11) Throughout each of the seven church ages there have been road signs marking the near end of one era and the beginning of the next. Philadelphia ending into Laodicea is noticed below:
———Pope Paul VI was the first Pope to visit Israel on 05 January 1964 for a mere eleven (11) hours, although it was Jordan, not the Holy City of Jerusalem as prophesied: 1964 was God's announcement that the Philadelphia age was nearing its end but certainly not pointing to Paul VI as prophecy's Pope. Also, the eruption of Mt. St. Helens on 18 May 1980 was a second warning of Laodicea about to begin; its continuing eruption, as well as other volcanoes in the world by 2009 is warning of Laodicea about to end with Christ's return. The most notable warning of Philadelphia's end, however, was during 1989 through 1990 when threats of world war ramped up in the Middle East then began in January 1991.
———1991, May 01, Pope John Paul II— known as the most worldly and world traveled to promote peace, IS the Pope of prophecy: the abomination of desolation— visited a Polish Jewish Community in Warsaw; issued first encyclical on social issues on May 01 giving qualified approval to capitalism but warning rich against taking advantage of poor. And, so Pope John Paul made his first move toward the Holy City, Jerusalem.
———1993, Dec 30, Pope John Paul signs agreement creating formal diplomatic ties between Israel and Vatican.
———2000, 25 March, the Catholic Jubilee year, was the Pope's prophetic visit to Jerusalem, where Pope John Paul spent an unprecedented five days of a six day itinerary and was photographed standing at the Wailing Wall. Jewish Rabbi Ehrenkranz, one of 2 key Rabbis, said of the Pope's visit, "It was imperative that we were there. It is the work of the Center to support such people, as Pope John Paul II, who work for peace."
———2004, 04 June U.S. President George W. Bush awards Pope John Paul II Medal of Freedom.
———2005, 02 April, Pope John Paul II died at age 84— his work for Satan had been accomplished and he had called the young to rise up lawless and come to him, then they assembled in the Vatican's courtyard just before he died. He sent a message to the assembly, "I called and you came." Succeeded by Pope Benedict XVI to finish out the Laodicea era as head of the Vatican's World Church/Government to which all world leaders and all religions, including pagan, are members. Membership in the World Church requires only: 1. Promote world peace; and, 2. Acknowledge the Pope as God thus leader of the world. Belief in the Holy Bible or in God the Creator and His Son Christ are NOT prerequisites for membership, as many might suppose.
Censorship— The generations of Laodicea: "He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still." (Rev. 22:11)
———In April 2000, Washington's King 5 News aired a TV special, revealing that in 1999 the US Government censored all news reporting agencies regarding all catastrophic events in wars and nature, justified by, "We do not want the people to panic." It was learned that all nations implemented the same censorship at the direction of Pope John Paul II. RDK has reported this since 2000 for Christ's Remnant; thus, God brought about the censorship to prevent the blind and deaf, wicked and filthy from seeing and hearing: the sign that salvation is no longer offered to those who had not accepted it prior to 1991. Now, Christ's Remnant speaks only to Laodicea's lukewarm and cold.
Six Plagues — (Revelation 16:1-12) Seventh plague to be poured out in Christ's wake as He crosses earth's skies from east to west executing the wicked's first death and "claiming a just people." (Rev. 16:13-21)
———"A grievous, noisome sore:" Since 1991 there has been a strong resurgence of diseases once thought eradicated: new cases of polio and even relapses among those long ago thought cured— cholera, attacks by 'dust' of anthrax such as cast upon Egypt in Moses' day, plus numerous new diseases: i.e. more deadly varieties of flu, Ebola (flesh eating), Ecoli, new varieties of deadly staff infections and more. Also seen are extremely high levels of pestilence plagues, never seen before: locusts and more, RDK reported.
———"Seas, oceans:" salt-water oceans are now so contaminated that small marine life are literally dissolving due to high acidic levels and larger life are dying by the hundreds and millions due to higher-than-ever methane gases escaping from oceans' floors.
———"Rivers, streams, ponds, pools, wells, storage tanks:" fresh water is so contaminated that toxic levels of chlorine are being used in an effort to combat the toxins coupled with excessive ecoli. More and more water companies are telling customers to boil their water.
———"Sun, heat:" earth's ozone has been systematically destroyed, allowing dangerous UV rays to reach the land and people—1991 the ozone tear was considered very small and repairable, by March 2000 it was the size of Alaska but 6 months later, October 2000, the tear was the size of the United States— the land is being burned, water sources drying up, and people are warned to spend no more than 10-minutes in the sun.
———"the beast and its people:" Papal Rome's dirty secrets opened to the world: slaughter of millions of Christ's Remnant since Jesus left earth, pedophilia, Biblical lies, changed God's Law and Times (Daniel 7:25), and its World Church of evil that puts control the world's governments into the hands of a reigning Pope.
———"River Euphrates:" the metaphor of drying up the river symbolizes Turkey's previous loss of military power, which allowed this sixth plague of "3 unclean frogs," the kings of the earth, to pass through without threat to wage ongoing battle of Armageddon (Rev. 16:13-16); which Satan teaches is "the great day of the Lord" but God said it is not. The heat of the sun eventually would dry up waters; however, the literal drying up of bodies of water occur with the seventh plague, when those bodies are turned to "pitch."
God declared Armageddon the battle of evil against evil. He also said they gather untimely, "for they will not do battle with me." At the end of our millennial reign in heaven, upon our return to earth with Jesus, God will call the final battle to the Valley of Jehosaphat (ancient Valley of Decision) where He always executed final decisions during ancient days (Joel 3:11-14): decision in Laodicea, a first death for the wicked and taking up the just. Nowhere near the ancient plains of Armageddon, the Valley of Jehosaphat is where the wicked will die their second, final death "to nevermore be remembered."
Rev. 16:15 separates verses 13 and 14 from their natural continuation in verse 16, the division indicating that Christ comes in the clouds during the war we have been viewing since 1991. It is only then the seventh plague is poured out (Rev. 16:17-21): utter and total global destruction that leaves the wicked "laying dead from one end of earth to the other end" while Jesus escorts us to the safe haven of heaven. (Jeremiah 25:32-35; 8:2; Psalm 107:30)
When rightly combining verses 13, 14 and 16, it becomes clear that the unclean spirits—Satan's entities: dragon-Satan of pagan Rome, beast-Rome's civil power, false prophet-Papal Rome and her harlot daughters Protestantism— have, as a single entity, called the battle near the ancient plains of Armageddon: In verse 16, "he . . ." is in lower case, further clarifying who called the conflict; it would have been capitalized were it God calling the nations to battle. This proves why it is so important to rightly divide God's Word, for this is just one of the ways our Father has hidden from the wicked His secrets and mysteries: hidden in plain sight.
It would appear Satan made an assumption that Armageddon would be the location for a final war between good and evil; which is exactly man's interpretation. However, do not be deceived. Satan knows full well the where and when of the final fight and that he will be utterly destroyed; but, like a proverbial drowning man, he does not want to go down alone. Satan knows that the more people he can deceive the greater it grieves our Father and Son. This is exactly why God said, "Satan slays his own." In truth, he does just that.
Jesus said of Laodicea, "I will cut the time short for the sake of the elect. I come quickly." (Matt. 24:22; Mark 13:20; Rev. 22:7,12,20) Note: the 4th church age was Thyatira, the longest at 1260 years; the 6th Philadelphia age lasted 147 years (AD1844 to AD1991), at the end of which Jesus advised He would be coming quickly during the Laodicea era. In each of Thyatira and Sardis, Christ said He would come 'soon.' The Sardis age was the shortest of the first six eras, having consumed 46 years of research and discovery, a prophecy awakening as it were. Thus it is logical to conclude that Laodicea will be even shorter than Sardis in order to not infringe upon earth's coming Sabbath; which is to say, in order to not go over earth's living allotment of 6000 years.
Laodicea has consumed 19 years 10 months at 13 Nov 2010; and as He did for Daniel, in 2009 the Holy Spirit gave to us a 2-year advance notice of Christ's return in keeping with the symbolism of the last of the three Jewish harvest festivals, "No later than mid-October to mid-November 2011." We may not know the day and hour but we do know what the day will look like, whether winter or summer (Zechariah 6-7,8~).
The above indicates Laodicea will total 20 years 10 months, a little less than half the time of Sardis. Since no man can cite a 'day and hour,' the Spirit did not give them to us; for "only the Father" knows those specifics. When Jesus made that statement, He was not speaking prophetically; so the prophetic code, an hour is a day and a day is a year, does not apply. He meant the literal day and hour: we were given only the year and season. RDK has never given a day and hour, yet it is that scripture thrown at us every time we cite the year and season. Many in the world do cite a day-year-hour: false prophets.
There are two prophecies that included the directive, "flee to the mountains," and another making up three monumental events marking the highway of our journey: 1. when "this Holy place," the Holy City of Jerusalem is surrounded by armies, flee to the mountains; 2. the Abomination of Desolation appears in Jerusalem, flee to the mountains; and, 3. Nine/Eleven (9/11), global financial ruin and famine. These three are fixed road signs, for they reveal now just how short the time is for mankind and how critical it is to understand the prophecies of Laodicea together with comprehending, as noted last week, that the times are as bad as they will get. In this way the world will not perceive it as being so bad: for "As in Noah's day, they go about as though nothing has changed."
The text and scripture references throughout the above outline are a mere drop of all that God's Holy Word gives concerning earth's last church age before she enters her 1000 years Sabbath rest while we saints are in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ. It takes a book, noted below, to provide all the scriptures; thus, hereinabove, RDK has provided the least number of but clearly understood verses for the references. For example, to gain God's truth about His Commandments, one must have every scripture about the subject: those verses consumed 50 pages (8.5"x11") while it 15 pages just about the 4th Precept Sabbath. Please feel free to share this with others in your life.
Praise the Lord, every verse IS included in "Bind Up the Testimony, Seal the Law" — the Holy Spirit's complete interpretation of The Revelation by only the Holy Bible absent man's opinion: written chronologically and paraphrased as we speak today, all references included in a Chapter Paragraph-by-Paragraph Bibliography. Best price at Amazon.com: please BUY a "USED" copy but will RECEIVE a "NEW" copy at fraction of retail. We care not about earning royalties and will not at the "used" price.
Amos 3:6-7 — God's prophets have spoken that time is fast running out; so make sure you are not lukewarm. Confirm you are hot by your obedience and speaking to warn the lukewarm, who think knowing the truth is enough. And, seek out the cold to teach: they are those who love the Lord with heart, soul and mind but do not have the whole truth, strongly feeling that something is missing from what they do have of the Truth. The cold are eagerly waiting for you and what you have for them. Remember, the lukewarm are the most difficult to turn but, be encouraged, for the cold will come to the truth the instant they hear it. Praise the Lord!
You will recognize God's prophets by His Truth they live and teach: "They come speaking God's Law and testimony, because there is Light in them." (Isaiah 8:20) "And, they preach Jesus." (II Corinthians 4:5)
Much love and prayers in Christ,
Sister BonnieQ, God's Handmaiden
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The Humber's Better Business for All (BBfA) Partnership group has been presented the 'highly commended' award in the BBfA category at the Regulatory Excellence Awards at a showcase in London.
The Regulatory Excellence Awards are hosted by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to celebrate those pioneering best practice in regulatory work.
Out of 37 entries, winners were announced before an audience of regulatory and private business sector professionals in July.
The Humber's BBfA group was established early 2018. In that short space of time, huge strides have been made in progressing its work programme to improve the way local regulators and business support agencies work together to support economic growth in the Humber region.
The group is made up of Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, North East Lincolnshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council, Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull Humber Chamber of Commerce and Humberside Fire and Rescue.
Representatives from North East Lincolnshire Council's economic development, Trading Standards, environmental health, port health, environmental enforcement, pollution control and licensing teams have been involved with the group.
Councillor John Fenty, portfolio holder for regeneration, said:
"This is very much a regional win for the Humber and is a fantastic recognition for the work of all those involved.
"We are extremely honoured to be acknowledged for the work both we and the regional group has done so far. It shows how our teams work together to help businesses in North East Lincolnshire."
Councillor Ron Shepherd, portfolio holder for safer and stronger communities, added:
"The Better Business for All (BBfA) is designed to ensure regulators, businesses and business groups work together to support local economies – something we all connect with.
"Our strategy stays driven by the businesses themselves, through feedback and the excellent joint work within the Humber Partnership.
"From the outset, the Humber BBfA partnership has put people, collaboration and building understanding at the heart of its ambition to support business growth."

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The Yamaha YAS-101 was one of the best sound bars to grace the $300 category. It gives the 5.1-channel surround sound experience without being so complicated to set up. However, other sound bars that compete in this category manage to get the upper hand in features. In an age where smartphone usage is peaking, it is essential for sound bars to allow smartphones to interact with them. This is what the Yamaha YAS-103 intends to achieve without changing Yamaha's formula.
The YAS-103 keeps the sleek curved design of its predecessor and there is definitely nothing wrong with that. While the unit itself weighs a little bit lighter than the YAS-101, the front panel looks the same with its smooth piano-black finish and circular speakers on the opposite ends. This Yamaha sound bar comes in bright white too if you are tired of the common black design. An array of labeled light indicators take the bottom center of the unit making it pretty easy to see the sound bar's current status. The only buttons you will find is the input button and power button along with the usual volume buttons. You will need to use the compact remote control that comes with the package if you want to mute the volume, switch to a source directly, adjust the subwoofer and/or use the extra audio features.
The back of the YAS-103 looks the same as well but there is a minor change that is worth knowing. The Yamaha YAS-103 trades the subwoofer output featured in the YAS-101 for dual RCA input for analog audio. Eliminating the subwoofer output sounds like a bad thing since having a good external subwoofer can improve the audio quality but the YAS-103 has built-in subwoofers anyway. So this move actually makes more sense for people that weren't even aware of the subwoofers built right into the sound bar unit. The dual digital optical inputs for the TV and media player and the coaxial input jack remain present. In addition to the remote control and 1.5-meter optical cable, the Yamaha YAS-103 comes with a mounting template and 2 spacers in case you want to mount the sound bar to your wall. When installing the sound bar, you don't have to worry about the possibility of the sound bar blocking the TV's IR input since the sound bar has an IR passthrough.
The YAS-103 finally adds Bluetooth support to enable wireless streaming. Because of the limited range of Bluetooth, you won't be able to feed music to the sound bar from another room but it is better than having no wireless capabilities at all. Getting the mobile device paired with the Yamaha YAS-103 is as simple as pairing with other devices. People that own mobile devices powered by Android or iOS can remotely control or configure the sound bar via Bluetooth too. All you have to do is download the free Home Theater Control App from the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store and make the pairing. The app's interface is simple enough for anyone to understand. The HDMI ports are still lacking but it is less of a big deal now since the analog inputs and Bluetooth connectivity are present. Setting up the sound bar remains an easy affair. It is one of the huge advantages that the YAS-103 has over traditional 5.1-channel sound systems.
With the same internal hardware as its predecessor, the Yamaha YAS-103 performs the same as the YAS-101. Back in 2012, many critics and customers loved the audio quality of the YAS-101 for the price so it may make sense for the YAS-103 to play safe and not tinker with anything. Since the Yamaha YAS-103 has the same price as well and is billed as a minor update, Yamaha did the right thing for the most part. The only problem is that the competition isn't standing still and it would have been nice if some audio improvements have been made to pull away from the other competing models.
For those that never tried a Yamaha sound bar before, the YAS-103 is still a strong contender. The pair of 2.5-inch full-range woofers and down-firing 3-inch subwoofers are capable of producing some impressive stereo sound with some good bass at reasonable volume levels. It is an ideal movie performer thanks to support for Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround. Of course, the Yamaha YAS-103 won't be complete without some proprietary stuff. Also like the previous model, the YAS-103 features a technology called Air Surround Xtreme. It is this technology that puts this particular sound bar in the surround sound category. It simulates a 7.1-channel environment with pretty good accuracy.
If you are not fully satisfied with the results, you can try out some of the minor features that augment the sound quality. This includes the Clear Voice feature which increases the clarity of vocals, which can come in handy in news channels or programs with a lot of dialogue. This Yamaha sound bar also has its own version of volume normalization called UniVolume. If you are annoyed with sudden loud commercials or huge shifts in volume as you change channels, it would be a good idea to turn on this feature. Finally, there is an audio delay control if the timing of the dialogue and picture needs adjusting.
Bottom Line
The Yamaha YAS-103 made its debut back in February 2014 with a $299 price tag. While some stores may sell this sound bar at a slightly lower price, the older YAS-101 even sells for cheaper. Because the YAS-103 has the same technologies and design as the YAS-101, the YAS-101 isn't exactly obsolete and could still be a fantastic deal. You just have to determine how important the added Bluetooth functionality is. For a lot of people, Bluetooth is very important so you might want to spend the extra dollars on the Yamaha YAS-103.
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The Structure of the Hotel Industry
Organizational structure development is driven by an organization's type. According to Lamar University, organizational structure is, "the formal system of task and reporting relationships that controls, coordinates, and motivates employees so that they cooperate to achieve an organization's goals." Depending on the type of business or organization, the organizational structure will be developed differently. For example, if you were running a local police department, the organizational structure would be very different from the structure used to run a department store. The type of structure used in a organization has the potential to increase or prohibit productivity.
The differentiation organizational structure is a team-based, functional approach. The structure separates the company into different teams that are specialized to accomplish a specific task. This is commonly seen in departments within a company. The company separates employees into an information technology department, customer service department and marketing department that confines each to specific tasks. The teams to do not interconnect or cross departmental lines to maintain order and control.
Divisional organizational structure overlaps teams and skills in order to accomplish a task. This structure allows different departments to interconnect to utilize the different skills in team members on different teams. For example, if a customer is talking with a representative from the information technology (IT) department about a technical issue, a customer service representative may be needed to first listen and gather the information to relay to the IT specialist. The teams work together to increase productivity.
Tall organizations have many levels from the executives down to the entry-level positions. Tall organizations commonly use an authoritative leadership approach where leadership makes executive decisions that are communicated through management with the expectation of employees following directions without questions. This structure limits feedback from employees and does not encourage free-thinking or critical thinking. This type of structure is seen in the military. An office gives a command and the soldiers are expected to respond immediately, without question.
Flat organizations have fewer levels of management and leadership and incorporate employees into the decision-making process and daily affairs of the business. A democratic or delegative leadership structure places the emphasis more on the members of the organization than the leadership. Democratic leadership pulls team members into the decision-making process for help on brainstorming, feedback and improving company policy and procedures. Delegative structures assign tasks to different teams and allow the teams to make decision on their own without consulting leadership.
What Is Hotel Organizational Structure?
A hotel organizational structure is a comprehensive plan by a hotel owner to define departmental activities and responsibilities. This structure brings order to every aspect of hotel operation from the front desk and room service to the human resources department. Hotel organizational structures are necessary to ensure maximum profitability from each room, restaurant and bar on a daily basis. Your hotel can run efficiently if it creates an organizational structure that is easy to understand.
A hotel's organizational structure is useless without an initial listing of organizational objectives. These objectives address internal and external affairs for the hotel so that the goals it sets forth can be achieved by appropriate personnel. An internal objective for a hotel may be weekly meetings between department heads to communicate operational problems. External objectives within a hotel organizational structure may include recruitment goals for seasonal...
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Rev. Dr. Donald Ray Frank Sr., vice president of the Port Arthur ISD Board, was first elected as a trustee in 1999. 2019 marked the beginning of his fourth term. The Lake Charles native, who grew up in Port Arthur, has held every office on the board, including serving as board president twice. He was among the trustees who helped pass two bond issues, consolidated three high schools, erected state-of-the-art school facilities and hired PAISD's first black superintendent.
Rev. Frank is a 1975 graduate of Lincoln High School who proudly served in the United States Air Force as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Attrition Division in the 544th Strategic Intelligence Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He went on to attend Lamar University-Beaumont and has received degrees from American Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville, Tennessee and United Theological Seminary in Monroe, Louisiana. He earned a Master of Arts in 2003 and Doctor of Philosophy in 2005 from Aspen Christian College in Colorado.
Vice President Frank became Assistant Pastor of Beaumont's Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church in 1995, under the leadership of Pastor Delbert Mack Sr. In 2003, Rev. Frank was called to pastor Port Arthur's historic New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he remains.
Pastor Frank is the father of five children: Nikkisha, Alan, Joshua, Don and Bryse. Three of them are PAISD graduates. The grandfather of 11 is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, the NAACP and serves on the board of the Port Arthur Education Foundation.


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"Eye of a Hawk" (鷹の瞳, Taka no Hitomi) is episode 114 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime.
As Sasuke fights Orochimaru's true form with his Cursed Seal of Heaven's second stage, Orochimaru thinks back upon his past. At a young age, he found the shed skin of a white snake, and asked his sensei, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, what it meant. Hiruzen had told him that the white snake's skin was rare and that it was renown as a sign of good luck and renewal, possibly meaning that his parents may be reborn someday. Years later, during a mission, he witnessed Tsunade's brother Nawaki dying and remarked that the lifespan and vulnerability of humans were weaknesses, and eventually began seeking out a reanimation technique. Some time later, he had gained Anko as an apprentice, who had noticed the white snake skin Orochimaru had kept. He had told her that he was experimenting not only with reanimation but also with regeneration. During this time, he also witnessed Itachi Uchiha's prowess with the Sharingan and began to covet the power of the Uchiha clan's kekkei genkai. Soon after finding various scrolls in a tome, he had realised that there was no way one could learn and master all the forbidden techniques in a single lifespan and thus focused on mastering the Living Corpse Reincarnation technique in an attempt to gain immortality. However, he had later been caught doing experiments with the dead by the Third Hokage, and thus fled Konoha, although not before engaging in a battle with his old teammate Jiraiya.
After having escaped from Jiraiya, Orochimaru had joined the criminal organisation known as the Akatsuki and was pleasantly surprised to have learned that their new member and his partner was none other than Itachi himself. He had then attempted to use his transference technique in an attempt to steal Itachi's body, only for Itachi to effortlessly trap him in a genjutsu with his Sharingan. Trapped within the Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique, Itachi proceeded to cut off Orochimaru's left arm before he could try to dispel the genjutsu and had told the sannin that there was no techniques he could use that his Sharingan would not see through. After that, Orochimaru had deserted the Akatsuki and lay in wait as Sasuke came to him, believing that Sasuke would be his future host body.
In the present day, Sasuke manages to use his sword to slice through Orochimaru's snake form, wondering if the battle is over and stating that it was a disappointment. As his curse mark recedes, Orochimaru laughs as the toxic fumes emitted from his body paralyses Sasuke. With Sasuke weakened, Orochimaru initiates his immortality jutsu, intent on finally taking Sasuke's body for his own. Kabuto, who had been elsewhere preparing medicine, notices that Orochimaru's door is destroyed and peeks inside to see Sasuke's body standing up while the white snake is on the floor. He wonders whether the Sasuke in front of him is the real Sasuke or Orochimaru, only for Sasuke to use his Sharingan on Kabuto to show him what had happened.
While Orochimaru had transported himself and Sasuke to a mental plane in order to take over his body, Sasuke had used his Sharingan to reverse the effects of Orochimaru's technique, eroding the environment. He had repeated Itachi's words to Orochimaru on how his Sharingan was able to see through any of his techniques, and proceeded to absorb Orochimaru's remains. Kabuto is shocked to discover that Orochimaru is now effectively gone, while Sasuke triumphantly leaves the hideout with a smirk on his face.
In Konoha, Naruto, Tsunade and Jiraiya notice the blood red sunset and consider it a bad omen; while on a mission, Anko hears a rustling sound and throws a kunai in its direction, only to pin and kill a white snake. Remembering Orochimaru, she then clutches at her cursed seal. Concurrently, Itachi and Kisame are on a walk when Itachi notices the blood red sunset as well.
|English Voice Actor
|Sasuke Uchiha
|Noriaki Sugiyama
|杉山 紀彰
|Sugiyama Noriaki
|Yuri Lowenthal
|Steve Blum
|Kabuto Yakushi
|Nobutoshi Kanna
|神奈 延年
|Kanna Nobutoshi
|Henry Dittman
|Naruto Uzumaki
|Junko Takeuchi
|竹内 順子
|Takeuchi Junko
|Maile Flanagan
|Hochu Otsuka
|大塚 芳忠
|Ōtsuka Hōchū
|David Lodge
|Third Hokage: Hiruzen Sarutobi
|Hidekatsu Shibata
|柴田 秀勝
|Shibata Hidekatsu
|Steve Kramer
|Fifth Hokage: Tsunade
|Masako Katsuki
|勝生 真沙子
|Katsuki Masako
|Debi Mae West
|Itachi Uchiha
|Hideo Ishikawa
|石川 英郎
|Ishikawa Hideo
|Crispin Freeman
|Kisame Hoshigaki
|Tomoyuki Dan
|檀 臣幸
|Dan Tomoyuki
|Kirk Thornton
|Kenyu Horiuchi
|堀内 賢雄
|Horiuchi Ken'yū
|Patrick Seitz
|Anko Mitarashi
|Takako Honda
|本田 貴子
|Honda Takako
|Laura Bailey
|Orochimaru (boyhood)
|Mayumi Yamaguchi
|山口 眞弓
|Yamaguchi Mayumi
|Steve Blum


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Planned Parenthood Does not Want Mothers to View the Ultrasound of their Babies? Why Is That?
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From: http://www.lifenews.com/2015/04/06/planned-parenthood-women-should-not-see-the-ultrasound-of-the-baby/
"Planned Parenthood: Women Should Not See the Ultrasound of the Baby
Sarah Terzo April 6, 2015 | Washington, DC
From Dr. L. Lacroix of Planned Parenthood on why women should not see ultrasounds of their babies before their abortions (Not see because they will then know for certain that the baby is indeed a baby!—my addition):
'Abortion (MURDER—my addition) is a hard enough thing for any woman to decide without the torture (What of the torture of the baby?—my addition) of seeing the baby (Note that she just admitted the baby IS a baby! Did not use the acceptable, preferred term for the Left of a fetus!—my addition) on an ultrasound screen.'
Planned Parenthood has a long history of opposing informed consent laws that would allow a woman to see an ultrasound. Even when the proposed law would not require her to view the ultrasound, but only says she must be given the choice to view it, Planned Parenthood still protests (Not for choice except the "choice" to MURDER the baby!—my addition).
Is seeing an ultrasound of one's baby a form of torture? It's true that seeing a picture of the baby she is carrying might make abortion harder for a woman to rationalize. The sight of her baby may indeed invoke strong emotions. An ultrasound would reveal what's at stake in her decision. It may be more difficult for her to abort (MURDER her child!—my addition) after she has seen the features of her child (One would think so unless she is being "forced" or pressured into the MURDER which does happen! I think Planned MURDERHOOD thinks so!—my addition).
But are women so weak that they can't handle upsetting information (It seems Planned MURDERHOOD thinks so!—my addition)? Is seeing their preborn baby before agreeing to destroy him or her something women can't handle? Women are not so fragile that they must be protected from the truth. Saying that women can't handle unpleasant truths about their own medical care is insulting to all women (And also says they should not be able to make the choice about MURDERING their baby! She finds out she did indeed MURDER her baby and falls to pieces?—my addition). The fact that those making this argument claim to be feminists only highlights their hypocrisy.
Pro-choice groups often say that pro-lifers give inaccurate information to abortion-minded women. But it is undeniable that ultrasounds show the truth. They are simply pictures. They show the baby who is there without embellishment or exaggeration. They show what is in the woman's womb— no more, no less (That is not what Planned MURDERHOOD wants! The truth might set the baby free!—my addition). Ultrasounds, by their very nature, can't lie (Unlike the people of Planned MURDERHOOD and the Left in general!—my addition).
Is it better for a woman to abort, thinking she is getting rid of a few cells or a shapeless mass only to discover that her baby was fully formed, or is it better for her to know the facts beforehand? The facility may try to prevent her from seeing the image, but they won't be there to censor abortion information from her for the rest of her life. It is likely that she will eventually learn facts about fetal development and the appearance of a preborn baby (If she has gone through school, why doesn't she know this already? Aren't they educated in sex education classes? I learned of the development of babies in my freshman biology class in 1961-62 including that life begins at conception!—my addition).
Perhaps she will see the ultrasound of a future pregnancy or a friend's child; however, the abortion facility workers won't be there to support her when this happens. The woman may have to deal with feelings of shock, anger and regret on her own. If she does regret her abortion, it is often pro-lifers, not abortion supporters, who will help her heal. Pro-life activists run many post-abortion support ministries, such as Silent No More.
I have heard and read countless stories from former abortion patients, saying the facilities turned the ultrasound screen away from them. In some cases, the mother asked to see the image, only to be discouraged by facility workers (Why would they do that?—my addition).
One abortion provider, quoted in American Medical News, admitted that she regularly turned the ultrasound away from abortion patients (Why would they do that?—my addition).
Planned Parenthood will claim that they show women the ultrasound on request, but that leads one to wonder: 'Why would Planned Parenthood waste time and resources opposing laws that tell their clinics to do something they already do (Indeed! What do former "patients" say?—my addition)?' It's true that the waiting period attached to most of these laws is one of the reasons pro-abortion groups fight the laws. But the quote above indicates that the ultrasound requirement is also a reason behind Planned Parenthood's attempts to block informed consent laws.
Do abortion workers trust women to make informed decisions about their medical care (No! And abortion/MURDER is not medical care and Planned MURDERHOOD knows it!—my addition)? Sadly, many providers seem to think women shouldn't have all the facts about the life-changing decision to have an abortion (Of course not! They will do nothing, they will support nothing that might cause them to lose the blood money that comes from abortion/MURDER! Follow the money!—my addition).
LifeNews.com Note: Sarah Terzo is a pro-life liberal who runs ClinicQuotes.com, a web site devoted to exposing the abortion industry. She is a member of the pro-life groups Pro-Life Alliance of Gays and Lesbians and Secular Pro-Life. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook.This article originally appeared at LiveActionNews."
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Planned MURDERHOOD is the undisputed leader in MURDERING boys and girls in the United States—the American holocaust!
Every abortion is MURDER! Everyone!
The abortion/MURDER method used after 13 weeks to MURDER a baby in the womb:
STOP abortion/MURDER NOW!
From: http://www.prolife.com/ABORMETH.html
"Dilation and Extraction (D and E): Used after 13 weeks - The cervix is dialated and the unborn child is dismembered with plier-like forceps. Force is needed to pull the baby apart. The instrument is used to seize a leg or other part of the body and then, with a twisting motion, tear it from the baby's body. The baby's spine is snapped and the skull crushed. After the baby parts are removed, they are reassembled outside the womb to be sure all are removed. Frequently baby parts are left inside the mother's womb. This can cause serious complications and sometimes death."
After 13 weeks: The baby's limbs are pulled from his/her body! His/her spine is snapped! His/her skull is crushed! And the Left complained about waterboarding prisoners of war? Are you serious!
STOP abortion/MURDER NOW!
Abortion is government sanctioned torture and MURDER!
Life begins at Conception!
Personhood begins with Life!
Having an abortion MURDERS a person!
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Galatians 6: 7-8 (NIV)
"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."
Victory through JESUS the Christ is complete! The question is how many will join the FAMILY of GOD and how many will be lost?
Let's make 2015 a benchmark year in protecting all human life from conception to natural death. It can be done. It will not be done if we do not try, pray, work, and put our faith and trust in GOD, JESUS, and the HOLY SPIRIT and THEIR power!
Planned MURDERHOOD is the most prolific MURDER organization in our nation's history! Without question! And the federal government gives it money! And the federal government gives money to worldwide organizations that MURDER unborn babies! Why are we funding MURDER?
2 Corinthians 5: 10 (NIV)
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad."
Romans 8: 28 (NIV)
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
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|Bringing it home
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Bringing it home
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Roboworg - Hearthstone Fanart
|Roboworg - howl
Created a worgen character for Anton Zemskovs Hearthstone challenge . This was a reimagining of the unpowered steambot. Amazingly managed to get this one submitted in time and had a bit of fun because everything was layered. Need to get into After effects to do a better job. Spent the rest of the time cleaning up all the other recent work with an eye to updating my portfolio. Plans are now to work on some landscapes and master studies.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Clew Bay - Landscape Studies 15
|Clew bay
|Forest walk
|Snowy mountain
Changed gear and returned to landscape studies. These were from photos. I used one brush and tried to use the same approach if I were doing them in oil. Just to practice planning and process - big shapes and values. I am working in oils this week.
I did finish off the characters for the Wild West Challenge. I will try and put some more work into presentation.
|Gunslinger grandma
|Native American and bear
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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Wild West Characters
|Wild West Challenge Line up
The Artstation challenge finished yesterday. Managed to work all 10 characters to some sort of finish. I was in the process of building this image and my computer gave up under the strain. It was quite a big file. In hind sight I should have built it by flattening layers as I went along. Anyway by the time I had realised what was wrong, shutdown and rebooted it was too late to meet deadline. I was disappointed after all the work but the aim was to do alot of characters for a deadline and refine my process so I did achieve that. I will polish the ones that need a little more love and post them on Artstation just to finish things out.
|Outlaw 1 safe cracker
|Outlaw 2 -robber
|Townsfolk 1 dancer
|Native American eagleer
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While London closes its doors almost completely on Christmas Day, there are still plenty of activities for you to do if you are in town
Christmas in London! Lights, ice skating and mulled wineNovember 26, 2017 by Maaike van Kuijk
It's December and Christmas is almost upon us. Don't wait until the 25th or you'll miss all the fun! London is an amazing place to visit in December!
Medieval Amersfoort – A World AwayNovember 19, 2017 by Maaike van Kuijk
With one of the most picturesque towns of the Netherlands on Amsterdam's doorstep, it would be a shame to miss out on visiting medieval Amersfoort.
Bristol – Day Trips From LondonNovember 5, 2017 by Maaike van Kuijk
Bristol proves to be the perfect day trip from London. We uncover the best places to visit and things to do, including Banksy tours, a visit to SS Great Britain, the old city center and Clifton Village.
Bath – Day Trips from LondonOctober 22, 2017 by Maaike van Kuijk
There are plenty of villages and towns that are easy to reach from London. One of my all-time favourites for a day trip is Bath, in Somerset.
Do Koh Samui as the Locals DoOctober 16, 2017 by Maaike van Kuijk
Do Koh Samui as the locals do. A new installment in the do-as-the-locals do series. It's not all about the beach and plam trees here…
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Not my Khap of Tea.
The Khap Panchayat issue that blew up after an MP reportedly agreed to represent their views to his party, has a basis not in any social perversion but in the politics that the Congress spawned and the Lohia-ites perverted. But at a time when this country is acquiescing to caste based census – hey, what's the fuss about!
Public discourse over the last few weeks of the Khap Panchayat issue has resonated with abhorrence for the kind of insidious abnormality that seems to blight what could under normal circumstances be termed a village level social association. But the transformation of the Khap from a purely social to a socio-political and finally a socio-politico-judicial instrument needs a little more study, before we throw the baby out with the bath water, and start dictating the kind of babies they should have.
The Khap has a rather ancient lineage and it came from a functional necessity in times when there was no formal democracy and public opinion was traced according to villages, clusters, regions and a scientific geographical contiguity. And so a Khap would basically be a clan based, or caste council of a cluster of 84 villages, and the Panchayat, who represent the nominated members, would contemplate issues brought before it and these would naturally be – at least in their opinion – important enough to merit activating the extended paraphernalia of as complex a system as the Khap, which at its next level would be the sarv-khap, or the all-Khap panchayat, if the matter was not resolved at their level and needed escalation.
There are various accounts of the Khap's evolution into an entity that is today recalled with considerable contempt by those not familiar with the traditional social structures of the north and north west of India or the temper of its people, but suffice to say, the Khap shoots into prominence these days only when there is an inter-caste marriage issue at hand or rightly, when a dastardly macabre end is meted out to disobedient members of the caste, a culmination often routed back to the Khap's decisions.
However, logic suggests that the Khap would be in relevant operation on other days too, on other issues too and that it would serve a serious purpose for the other advantages it provides else it would have withered, like everything useless does. But that maybe an issue for debate some other day.
So why does the Khap still exist, and why does its writ still run?
Does it exist because other systems of social order have failed or don't match up? Quasi-judicial activism on behalf of civilians raises its head only when the system of normal judicial process is seen to be either unfair, or unresponsive or apathetic to community sensitivities. Caste still holds sway because other progressive models have either not found their way to these villages or that percolation of new ideas and breakdown of traditional mores is taking time, or more probably, that there is a constant under writing of the theme of caste by local politics.
It is very well to wax eloquent on the rightness or wrongness of things when you have finished your anglo-indian education, but it might do good to remember that our country is dominantly populated by people not like us. And if that is not a sobering thought, it might also do good to try and see this entire episode from the perspective of current or recent political trends and ask whether we should at all be surprised that the Khap exists, nay, is more emboldened than before.
Just two points would suffice.
This country and its people have learned to accept that there are two constitutions on many occasions. On the issue of a common civil code, the Congress Government famously threw us back a hundred years and what could have been a beacon of hope to seekers of equality and fairness, became a symbol of partisanship, the stain of which continues to show even after three decades and shames us even as Islamic nations in the neighbourhood stride forward more progressively on such matters. The question that is poised asks, if a community can enjoy a separate civil code on the basis of religion, why can't the same rule apply to another community on grounds of specificity. Or do you want them to declare themselves a separate religion first? What is called interference in the case of a religious minority can also be termed similarly in the case of a regional minority or, to put it in more easily understandable language, to a caste minority. An entire political class that serves up caste distinction on a daily basis to this nation is not going to get away with a simple shrug of their shoulder on this one.
Which brings us to the most splendid double talking we have heard in decades from the Congress party thanks mainly to one of their own MP's innocent quip about taking the plaint of the Khap to the centre. Coming from Naveen Jindal – this was seen by many to mean a silent acquiescence to the tradition and all hell broke loose – mostly within the snooty membership of his own party and of course, punctilious media, who like me have fashioned their moral attitudes after Rousseau. This was followed by the opposition party leader O.P. Chautala stepping in for a duet.
As a neutral observer, it seemed to me that Jindal was acting out of his responsibility as a representative of the people and in which capacity he promised to communicate his constituents' views to the Congress bosses. He made it repeatedly clear that he was not holding an opinion on the subject and was merely acting as a messenger on an issue his constituents felt very strongly about.
Irrespective, he became the recipient of some fine advice from everyone, including his own party. Most others saw it as a betrayal of his young, progressive Congress poster boy image.
Now juxtapose against this the behaviour of Sachin Pilot, another young MP of the Congress – poster boy if you will – who was supposed to represent the new youth of India but actually partnered a dialogue with the Gujjars in his home state when they demanded reservations based on caste in Rajasthan. That was cool, right! And when the poster boy incarnate of the Congress, Rahul Gandhi, does the same – saunters repeatedly into Dalit homes in UP to shore up his party's fortunes in the next election, he is even more cool. No problem there. No advice offered.
So why pick on Naveen Jindal. He is being forthright and straight forward. This is the job he took on and as a representative of his constituency it is his function to try and bring about a resolution of the issue. Besides, he is not a Jat by caste, unlike Mr. Chautala whose interest in the subject is both personal and acutely political.
Eventually it is about the people and their instincts on such issues. If this is medieval, it is because Haryana, and most of this country is medieval in many ways, unless you were so busy attending beauty pageants that you didn't notice. If this is how they live, then this is how it works and the people of Haryana will hardly be looking to the Pope for directions on this. This is their tradition and this is their culture – for good or bad. That is not to condone the ghastly act of killing a young couple. That is not the issue under debate and that is being taken care of by law. This is about the maintenance of caste hierarchies in our villages and as much as I am against it, I have to ask the Congress why it is turning up its nose on an issue they have exploited to the hilt, continue to do and have even trained their youngest members to buy into.
How can you be okay with caste based reservations and have a problem with one of its minor manifestations, like the Khap panchayat. It is like being fine with the Tiger's whiskers but have an issue with its tail. When the genie is out of the bottle, you can't pick and choose your favourite part of the genie – you gotta take it all.
I am also willing to wager that given a few more months and a little more investment into the issue by other Jat leaders of Haryana, the Hooda government in the state will do an about turn and blend sooner than later into the same opinion that Mr. Chautala exhibited. You only have to get on the internet and see what the young Jat is saying. You will notice then that the principled stand of the Congress party will melt faster than a strawberry ice cream in Amethi. The ghost of caste manipulation will come back to haunt those who employ it day after day.
Caste, or religious dissection has now become a genetic feature of our politics and even avowed socialists [or Lohia-ites as they are more commonly called due to their relationship with Ram Manohar Lohia, a renowned socialist of the time] along with a dozen other caste-centric parties today only exist by exciting fissiparous tendencies within communities, within constituencies, within electorates and within pockets of electors to subtract their pound of votes in the matrix of electoral maths. They don't gain power by addition, but by attrition; not by union, but by erosion and division.
Rajiv Gandhi's capitulation to islamic clergy in view of Muslim support to his party, Rahul Gandhi's wooing of Dalits in UP, Sachin Pilot's dalliances with the Gujjars in Rajasthan and Naveen Jindal's acceptance of the reality of the Khap in Haryana –are all equal in essence.
If you did not have a view on Rajiv Gandhi's volta face on the Shah Bano case, or the junior Gandhi's underwriting the caste factor in UP, or Pilot's in Rajasthan, let us all please desist from any more advice to Jindal in Haryana.
Instead, let us focus on what we should have done, when we could have done it and did not do because it disturbed the mathematics of winning elections.


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Amazing new models at the Silverstone Fleet Show
22nd April 2016
The Silverstone Fleet Show will be taking place next month and an array of fantastic new models are set to be unveiled before the waiting crowds.
Kicking off on May 11th, the event this year will witness exhibits from 21 of the world's top vehicle manufacturers, with some great new models expected to be revealed.
One standout release is sure to be the all-new Renault Megane, which promises to offer affordable elegance and performance for fleet managers to enjoy.
Other top manufacturers that are set to unveil new models at the event include Kia, Nissan, Volvo and a host of other big names. It's sure to be a jam-packed show of exciting sights to see and new vehicles to explore.
Show director Jerry Ramsdale commented: "We are delighted that so many vehicle manufacturers have chosen this year's Fleet Show at Silverstone to showcase their very latest offerings for the UK fleet market.
"By coming to this year's show, visitors will have the chance to get behind the wheel of some of the newest models to hit the UK fleet market and try them out for themselves."
Fuel Card Services will also be in attendance at this year's Silverstone Fleet Show – you can find us at Stand 18 in Hall C. Our theme for this year's event will be 'Look Closer – we offer more than just fuel cost savings'. Register online here to come along and meet our Major Accounts Manager, Rachel Pearson, and the rest of the team. We will also be offering attendees a free, no-obligation Compliance Health Check to all visitors.
Last year's event attracted thousands of eager guests, all hoping to get behind the wheel of the very best in new fleet models. As a result, the organisers are expecting more of the same in 2016, with more than 300 cars to be available to test drive on the day.back


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Dating roomates
While this is true for some older adults, it is far from universal.
Part of this is probably the wisdom that comes with age, but even more significant is an essential truth about how age works.
Once you get into your fifties and beyond, the actual number of your age becomes less and less significant.
Maybe this is because older adults are wise enough to know that looks have very little to do with whether someone is going to be a kind, loving and caring companion.
Maybe it's because the physical nature of attractiveness changes when you get older, or maybe they know that being "hot and sexy" is more a function of your personality than how you look.
This scenario is not just on Match.com, but on E-harmony, Ourtime, Plenty of Fish, OK Cupid, and the rest of the dating websites.
The filtering mechanisms on these dating sites similarly emphasize the importance age takes in the minds of young match-seekers, with all users asked to specify the age range they are seeking, with many choosing ridiculously narrow ranges (e.g. ) Adults over 55 are far more flexible in their approach to companionship.
Let's take a look at nine things you (probably) didn't know about dating for older adults: It seems counter-intuitive to say that people characterized by one attribute — how old they are — don't care as much about age when looking for a companion, but it's true.
Young people are incredibly age-prejudiced, to such an extent that age is one of the most important filter criteria used to find a match on online dating sites. Age is the second-most important attribute used to help users determine if they're interested in a potential match (after the photo).
With the obsession that today's media has with youth and appearance, you could be forgiven for thinking that it's only the young who are looking for companionship, that dating is a young person's game. Which of the following images do you think the media is more likely to use to accompany an article on online dating? At the same time, more older adults over 55 find themselves single and looking, either through divorce or the tragic loss of a husband or wife they loved for many years.
We are all living decades longer than we once did, and are staying fitter, healthier (and in some cases, friskier) further into our wisdom years than ever before.
Older adults, however, look for companionship in a way that's very different from their younger counterparts.


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Each week, we'll introduce you to one of Knutsford Market Hall's traders.
This week it's the turn of Mike of the specialist stall Mike's Poultry & Provisions.
Mike specialises in all things poultry; chicken, turkey and game – all sourced from local farmers.
He also stocks a wide range of condiments, gourmet sauces, stocks and gravies to compliment your meals.
Mike's eggs are somewhat legendary – small, medium, large and jumbo. Jumbo normally means two yolks (but some have been known to contain three!)
Like all the stalls in the market you can pre-order and collect in advance.
Mike has been working at the market since he was 16, during school holidays and at weekends.
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A discogram is a test that is done for evaluating whether a patient needs a disk surgery or not. It is an advanced test whose basic aim is to locate the spinal disc that is causing the pain to the patient and the amount of structural damage suffered by that disc.
Which Patients Undergo this Test?
The discogram test is not advised to all the patients suffering from back pain. It is performed only on those patients in whom the cause of their pain is invisible. For such patients, the use of CT scans and MRI is done at first to start the identification of the root cause of the pain.
A discogram is purely a diagnostic test. It can help with identifying a disc as the source of a patient's pain, but it does not help therapeutically. It's not a pain relieving procedure.
How is the Test performed?
The test is conducted using a fluoroscope, a large needle and dye. The Las Vegas pain management doctor usually gives a medication first to relax the nerves of the patient before starting the test. The area of the back is numbed using a local anesthetic so that the patient feels minimal if any pain in those soft tissues.
The Pain Management Doctor in Las Vegas then injects the dye in the discs of the patient's spine under evaluation. This dye is inserted to help the doctor in clearly seeing the inside portion of the spinal disc. The fluoroscope helps the doctor in placing the needle accurately and making sure that it does not go elsewhere.
Once the affected spinal disc has been identified the doctor injects a little fluid into the disc to increase the pressure inside it. This is done to determine the amount of pain it causes the patient and also to determine the extent of the damage sustained by the outer hard shell of the disc. The pain doctor will then ask the patient if he or she feels pain. A positive test is when the pain felt is similar to what occurs on a daily basis.
Along with the levels tested that are under consideration, the Las Vegas pain management clinic doctor will also test a "control" level that looks normal to make sure substantial pain is not created.
What Happens After the Test?
If the doctors find that the pain suffered by the patient is indeed a result of the damage sustained by the disc then the patient is potentially going to be scheduled for a disc surgery. It is important to evaluate the subjective results of the levels tested along with the images obtained when the dye was injected.
If the dye extravasates outside the disc under concern, that means degenerative changes are present.
Risks Involved in the Test?
The patient can develop an allergy to the dye that would be injected in to his body for clear viewing of the spinal discs. There is a very small risk of infection.
A discogram is not a treatment method so it cannot reduce the pain suffered by the patient. However, it is a very good diagnostic measure for finding the cause of the pain which can then be treated with surgery.
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First, I'm aware of the current issues with the app catalog not installing apps as I write this. This, however, doesn't seem to be connected to my problem.
This morning I was in the app catalog and starting to purchase an app, but I had forgotten my palm profile password. I was in the process of resetting it when I got distracted and left my phone for about an hour. When I came back it was still waiting for me to type in my new password. I did this and then it showed me some error message that said I needed to restart the phone. Okay, no big deal.
When it finished restarting it popped up a screen telling me I either had to reset my phone or erase it and then reset it because I was no longer logged in to my Palm Profile. Annoying, but okay, I reset the phone (not erasing), was able to change my palm profile password when I was asked to log in to my palm profile, and then it started putting data back on my phone. It got all my contacts and calendars, etc., and remembered what apps from the app catalog I had installed (although none of those have installed because, as I said, I'm aware of the current issue with the app catalog and know that I'll just have to wait to get those reinstalled). All of the icons from my homebrew apps, though, were missing! I tried typing in the names of the apps and they don't show up in universal search. However I can tell that at least the patches are still installed and working fine, but everything else seems gone.
What happened to all my homebrew stuff? Is it still hiding in there somewhere or do I need to reinstall using WebOS Quick Install?
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Exhibitor Summit participants will connect with advisors, tour the facilities and learn everything they need to know to be successful at the SEMA Show.
Limited space is still available for the 2015 Exhibitor Summit, June 8–10, in Las Vegas. During the two-and-a-half-day program, exhibitors get insight into the SEMA Show and learn how to best prepare for the annual trade event taking place in November.
Presented by Show organizers, the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is similar to a college orientation in which participants connect with advisors, tour the facilities and learn everything they need to know to be successful at the Show. Exhibitors will learn:
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Bug #13414
Backport various revisions (documentation related)
Here is a list of recent revisions that have no related ticket.
They are all doc fixes or improvements, some are only minor fixes and some are bigger edits.
I couldn't find out from the Wiki which kind of doc fixes are supposed to get backported and which aren't, but I noticed that usually all revisions related to some ticket are backported, even small fixes, so I would assume that in principle all improvements are supposed to get backported(?).
Please tell me if backporting is not necessary or not desired, or if this way of requesting it is not the right one (if for example this should be split into smaller chunks or even individual requests).
- r57744 lib/mathn.rb: nodoc internal Math.rsqrt
- r57751 lib/fileutils.rb: improve rdoc for FileUtils
- r57755 struct.c: improve rdoc for Struct
- r57770,r57771 array.c,enum.c: documentation for sort methods
- r57777 lib/unicode_normalize.rb: rdoc for String class
- r57778 string.c: fix doc formatting for String#==, #===
- r57781,r57790 io.c: docs for IO.{write,read} and other improvements
- r57823 object.c: simplify Object#tap example
- r57886,r57963 string.c: docs for {String,Symbol}#{casecmp,casecmp?}
- r57992 bignum.c: typos and grammar
- r58008 io.c: improve docs
- r58215 doc/syntax/methods.rdoc: small improvements
- r58230 rational.c: improve docs
- only 2.4: r58190,r58192,r58235,r58242,r58244 numeric.c,rational.c: improve docs for #round, #truncate, #floor, #ceil
- r58290,r58291 numeric.c,math.c: improve docs for Float and Math.sqrt
- r58329,r58331 lib/unicode_normalize{/,.rb}: nodoc UnicodeNormalize; improve docs
Updated by stomar (Marcus Stollsteimer) over 3 years ago
- Status changed from Open to Closed
Closing to trigger backporting (?)
Updated by usa (Usaku NAKAMURA) over 3 years ago
- Backport changed from 2.2: UNKNOWN, 2.3: UNKNOWN, 2.4: UNKNOWN to 2.2: WONTFIX, 2.3: REQUIRED, 2.4: REQUIRED
The trigger is closing the ticket and setting Backport field.
Of course, we maintainers might find the ticket if not setting Backport field,
but setting the field make easier to find the ticket for us.
Updated by stomar (Marcus Stollsteimer) over 3 years ago
Thanks for the hint!
Updated by stomar (Marcus Stollsteimer) over 3 years ago
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Updated by stomar (Marcus Stollsteimer) over 3 years ago
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Slovenia – a land of rich sacral heritage
Did you know that, with more than 3000 churches and wayside shrines, Slovenia is one of the top countries in Europe according to the number of sacral structures per capita? If you take a good look around, you'll find that there is almost no village or little hill in Slovenia without a church or at least a wayside shrine. You'll also find many monasteries that tell different stories from the past. In certain places, you'll encounter priceless treasures of cultural heritage and historical relics, while some sacral buildings are now used for other purposes. Learn about some of the most interesting stories of Slovenian churches and monasteries.
The aroma of herbs in Olimje
Even just from the outside, the Olimje Minorite Monastery leaves an impression with visitors due to its unusual façade. Among other things, there is a herbal pharmacy inside, which is considered to be the third oldest in Europe. Walk through the herbal garden with more than 250 medicinal herbs. Learn about them and discover how they alleviate various afflictions.
The artistic heart of Kostanjevica na Krki
Visit one of the most magnificent galleries in Slovenia. The Božidar Jakac Art Museum, named after one of Slovenia's most recognisable painters, is housed in a former Cistercian monastery in Kostanjevica na Krki. Take a walk among the works of incredible Slovenian fine artists by visiting nine permanent and up to four temporary exhibitions. In the vicinity of the art museum, you can see Forma Viva sculptures created by artists from all around the world.
A central pilgrimage site in Brezje
The Basilica of Mary Help of Christians is the largest pilgrimage site in Slovenia. In addition to the famous alter image of Mary with Jesus, the Nativity Museum is also a special attraction. It displays more than 400 items and various nativity scenes from all over the world. Starting at the Basilica in Brezje, you can go on a pilgrimage on the circular Rosary Bead Trail, and the old Pilgrimage Trail from Otoče also leads to Brezje.
Carthusian heritage in a modern way in Slovenske Konjice
Visit the oldest charterhouse in Central Europe, which now serves a completely different purpose than it did centuries ago. The Carthusians have been replaced by visitors who are in awe as they tour this incredible monument of early Carthusian architecture. Visit a pottery studio, a herbal pharmacy, and a cellar with world-class sparkling wines. Enjoy summer concert events. If you're hungry, make sure to visit the oldest still operating Slovenian restaurant dating back to 1467, where you'll be served selected dishes from medieval monastic cuisine, among other things.
Tomb of the Bourbons near Nova Gorica
Did you know that the last King of France, Charles X, is buried in Slovenia? The tomb with the remains of the last members of the French royal family of Bourbons can be found in a church next to the Kostanjevica pri Novi Gorici Franciscan Monastery. You can also take a walk through the monastery's garden, where you can smell the sweet aroma of Bourbon roses. The rose garden in Kostanjevica is one of the largest collections of these wonderful flowers in Europe and the world.
Plečnik's sacral masterpieces
Among other things, the famous architect Jože Plečnik created quite a few sacral masterpieces. In the plains of Prekmurje, you can visit a church in Bogojina, which has a special wooden ceiling, from which Plečnik hung products made by potters in Prekmurje. Another one of Plečnik's unique creations is a church in the Ljubljana Marshes. The church contains Karst and Greek elements, and due to swampy ground, the church was built on wooden pylons.
Dance of Death in Hrastovlje
As you're travelling through the inland areas of Slovenian Istria, make sure to stop in the pleasant Istrian village of Hrastovlje, where a unique historical treasure is hidden. The local church, hidden behind a fortified stone wall, contains one of the most famous frescoes in Slovenia – the Dance of Death or Danse Macabre. The seven-metre-long 15th-century fresco has a strong message – we are all the same upon death.
In the footsteps of Slomšek in Maribor
Did you know that Slovenia has its own saint? This is the former bishop Anton Martin Slomšek, who was buried in Maribor Cathedral. Climb the 57-metre-high bell tower of the cathedral and see Maribor and its surrounding area from a bird's perspective from the panoramic platform. The tower was once used as a fire lookout tower, and to learn how fire watchers used to live make sure to visit the museum collection in the bell tower.
Once a monastery, now the main cultural establishment in Ptuj
In its almost 790 years of existence, the Ptuj Dominican Monastery has changed its intended use multiple times – it has been a monastery, a military hospital, a museum, and now a cultural establishment. Now, various events are held behind the walls of this former monastery, from cultural evenings and exhibitions, to concerts of popular music.
Enter the Ljubljana Cathedral
As you walk through the Ljubljana marketplace, make sure to visit the Cathedral of St Nicholas in its immediate vicinity, too. You can admire numerous works of art at the cathedral. Its doors are also very interesting; they were designed by the sculptor Mirsad Begić and they depict Ljubljana's archbishops of the 20th century. Occasionally, you can attend various concerts in the church. Just behind the church, you can also visit another sacral treasure that is slightly hidden from the masses – the Seminary Library.
Explore the cultural heritage of Slovenia
Whether you are interested in architectural landmarks, UNESCO heritage, art, or the manifestation of cultural life and customs, you can discover gems of Slovenia's cultural heritage at every step.


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Stock Spy 1.90 can be downloaded from our software library for free. StockSpy.exe is the common file name to indicate this program's installer. The actual developer of the software is Stock-Spy.com. The program lies within Business Tools, more precisely Investment-Tools. The most popular versions of the Stock Spy 1.8, 1.5 and 1.4. Our antivirus check shows that this download is malware free. The latest setup package takes up 10.9 MB on disk.
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DTG Printing is the process of printing on t-shirts, clothing and other fabrics using a DTG Printer with specialized ink-jet technology. Print heads jet opaque white ink and translucent CMYK ink onto the garment where it is absorbed by the fibers. Direct to Garment printing can provide nearly 10 million different colors while Screen printing maxes out at around 15,000.
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