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Sporting grounds in Blue Gum Park
It hosts a variety of sporting grounds and facilities including publicly accessible netball and basketball courts, an athletics and running track, soccer pitches, cricket and hockey fields, and tennis courts. Many of these grounds are used by Pulteney Grammar School, Adelaide Eagles Little Athletics Club and the Adelaide Harriers Athletics Club, which is the oldest such club in South Australia, dating back over 100 years.
In 2017, the Adelaide City Council renewed the licenses of the sporting ovals to Pulteney Grammar and Adelaide Harriers. The renewed licence conditions are expected to lead to the removal of old and unsightly storage buildings dotted around the northern part of this Park, a consolidation of facilities in a new shared building, and encourage more use by other sporting groups and the general community.

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Matthew Turner Volunteer Party a Success!
A couple shots from a fun volunteer appreciation day onboard Matthew Turner. Some members of the sewing team assembled in Foc'sle, and one of the skilled volunteer sewing volunteers, Eduarda Nunes, was helped out onto the bowsprit by her brother, volunteer carpenter and rigger, Ruben da Silva. They are both family of the Nunes


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Bihar's former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has lambasted the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even questioning his credentials as a PM. While attacking PM Modi, Lalu sought to compare Modi with US president Donald Trump in order to make a point about the unpredictability of his decisions. "Modi is like a twin brother of US President Donald Trump and nobody knows what he will do next," said the RJD chief.
Wisely and subtly, he raked-up the 'Atal' issue alleging that former Prime Minister was kept on sedatives so that he could not understand the politics of the day. "It is a conspiracy to sideline him and it should be probed into," said Lalu.
"Vajpayeeji had reprimanded Modi over Godhra riots, but LK Advani had shielded him… Modi has marginalised even Advani also," he maintained.
The RJD chief rejected Modi's credentials to govern a "country like India" saying that the people were fed up of him. All praise for Akhilesh's development pattern, Lalu stressed that winning the UP elections was vital for the SP-Congress alliance in order to remove the Modi government.


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Michael and Marcie remain at an impasse over the impending adoption.
Tina and Roxy realize they have a lot in common.
Blair and Marcie don't take Todd's apology at face value.
John won't rest until he figures out who Todd's hiding.
Tina's a little too smart for her own good.
Tess pressures Todd to help her neutralize Tina.
Natalie confronts Clint about enlisting Jared to do his dirty work.
Cristian runs into trouble on his way back to Llanview.
Brody sets Rex up to look like the bad guy in front of Shane.
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We were there last year and for three of us with drinks and tip it was $340.00.
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Thanks for the heads up. That' one healthy bill for two people- $265.00! We would rather skip the meal and spend another night in Aruba. LOL
Sean and Susan
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Heck, I would rather go to Local Store 5 times over than go back to Flying Fishbone and spend that kind of money! It was a wonderful evening and a VERY nice gesture by my in-laws, but there are a lot of other places we decided we would rather go than there for that kind of cash.
What a great surprise anniversary gift! Love it!!!
Sean and Susan
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We ate there about 2 weeks ago and it was wonderful!! I can't remember what the bill was, but it was expensive. There were 4 of us and each of our meals was delicious. It was worth the drive and the money. The last time we were there was about 15 years ago, but it lived up to my memory.


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I bought a better desk chair. Interview finished (fun but painstaking) and sent, another web page revised, another cover letter ready for (extensive) editing, more (aiee) new opportunities have been added to the February first deadline. By then I will have been writing and editing and re-writing and re-editing for an entire month of wan grey days.
Silence is an ocean.
Speech is a river.
When the ocean is searching for you, don't walk
into the language-river. Listen to the ocean,
and bring your talky business to an end.
Traditional words are just babbling
in that presence, and babbling
is a substitute for sight. – Jalal ad-Din Rumi
Later today, close to the ocean in Brooklyn, my beater will be turned on and running at long last!
I fancy I will be able to feel its vibrations, calling me towards the sea.
so I am a bit of a dramahblahg queen today.
But I am so very weary of sitting and writing, was under a pall of a friend's sad story – and of no sunlight for days and days – and sorely in need of good news.
When I opened the e-mail titled Your Beater,
I shouted
at the top of my lungs,
startled Paul,
scared Lupe.
Two more things to be built on its cover,
the bronze beauty
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Every person comes into this life with a purpose. Whether you were aware of it or not, your purpose has always been there, working for you behind the scenes. It has lured you down the road you've traveled and drawn you to the choices you've made. It has shaped your personality, your desires, and positioned each person and relationship on your path just perfectly so that you could experience what you came here for. Every facet of your life has more meaning than you ever imagined!
The difficult part of living our purpose is that we often have a hard time seeing what that purpose is – particularly during times of challenge. Yet there IS a way to uncover the reasons behind the issues you face. When you're ready to improve the dynamics surrounding your career, finances, health, family, sexuality, relationship or emotions, you can gain clarity, break bad patterns, and feel more hopeful. But first, you must take a leap of faith. You must open your mind to a new approach that combines traditional coaching techniques with novel concepts like astrology and energy work. It will be worth it. Because at The 8th House, every challenge becomes a door to self-discovery, joy and fulfillment.
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of faith is strength undefeatable. ~ Helen Keller


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Welcome to 5th Grade!
Learn by doing, learn by trying, always do your best!
Learn by doing, learn by trying, always do your best!
Hello my name is Mr. Brent Stinson.
I am entering my 10th year teaching.
I teach Reading and Math to my home room, Social Studies to all 5th grade students.
-Bachelors Degree: K-6: Elementary Education from Winona State University
-Masters Degree:Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Chadron State College.
About Mr. Stinson
I live in Stewartville with my wife Alyssa, three kids: Ellie (6), Alex (5), and Blakely (2).
Activities/Hobbies: Weight Lifting, Running, Reading, Fishing.
My favorite sports teams are: Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns and Minnesota Golden Gophers.
My classroom philosophy: to provide all students with a positive classroom atmosphere where students are supported, yet challenged to reach their maximum potential.
Class Rules:
Be Kind
Be Responsible
Ask Questions
Classroom Expectations:
Good Attitude
Be Productive
Have Materials
Testing Expectations:
Do your best
Try your hardest on all assignments
Take your time
Individual Discipline Policy:
1st Offense: Verbal Reminder.
2nd Offense: Verbal Reminder and student is reminded of expected behavior, name on board. A student can have their name erased from the board if they show improvement in the area of there mistake for 15 minutes.
3rd Offense: Verbal Reminder, reminder of expected behavior, phone call/email is sent home, check next to name.
4th Offense: Verbal Reminder, reminder of expected behavior, phone call/email is sent home, referral is sent to Administration. Name on board, two checks equals discipline referral and parent phone call.
Classroom Discipline Policy:
For every classroom misbehavior after the 1st redirection, the class will receive a letter.
When the letters hit N-O-O-N the class will sit quietly for 15 minutes after Recess.
We will then discuss our class behavior and ways to improve to help prevent N-O-O-N from happening again.
Lets have an excellent school year and thank you for your continuous effort toward the education of your student.
Feel free to contact me via email with any comments or questions.
The best time to reach me is before school from 7:30-8:00 a.m.
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July 22, 2011
The Rumble of Thunder
I ran to the one my house and bought three books: Sarah's Key, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Saving CeeCee Honeycutt. Love. These are just a few books off my Must-Read-Soon list. Especially Sarah's Key. I bought the one with the movie poster on the cover. I didn't even know it was going to be a movie! Which brings me to The Help. Has anyone read that book? I can't wait for the movie!
Booknerd. That's me.
Now I'm home, it has started to pour, and thunder is rumbling in the background. Love. So I thought I'd show you my new favorite snack.
I go through phases with my snacks. My most recent one was grapes. Grapes, grapes, grapes, every day, after work, with lunch, cheese and crackers on the side. Now it's Stonyfield vanilla yogurt, Granny's Apple Granola from Trader Joe's (swoon), strawberries, and chocolate chips. The perfect yogurt bowl!
Goodness I'm chatty today.
What's going on in your neck of the woods?
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I love books too. This week I finished "Devil in the White City" and "Room". It is sad about Borders; we always liked it better than B&N.ReplyDelete
I'm a HUGE reader (who likes to bake too). I really enjoyed Sarah's Key and loved The Help!!ReplyDelete
Have you tried "The Winter's Sea" by Canadian author Susanna Kearsley? It's called Sophia's Secret in the US. One of my favourites! Also, "Secret Daughter" by Somaya Shilpa Gowda!!! A great read!!
Come check out my blog for other book ideas. I have tonnes of book reviews to choose from ... plus some tried and true recipes t'boot! :)
Eeks. My apologies to author Shilpa Somaya Gowda ... I mixed up her first and middle names in the post above. :sReplyDelete
The signs showed up in our nearest Borders store this morning. So depressing. And just last month our Joseph Beth went out of business, but I've heard it's going to be a Books A Million now. We need some rain here- it's just stinkin' hot, so my favorite snack right now is anything cold from the refrigerator!ReplyDelete


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Attention parents and students!
For your convenience, an online store has been set up to order this year's middle and high school yearbooks.
Go to http://www.balfour.com and type Nicholas County High School or Nicholas County Middle School in the search bar.
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By David Ponce
Tax time is looming. And paper returns are so passe. Kingston, makers of all things memory, have partnered up with H&R Block to make a 256MB thumb drive that comes pre-loaded with TaxCut software. Simply insert the drive in your PC, fill out as much as you can, and bring the drive to your closest H&R Block. They'll take care of the rest.
For $40 (after a $10 mail-in rebate), you get a little thumbdrive, and a relatively easier way to pay the taxman.


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Here is the scenario:
Its a 3 table MTT and you are not allowed to get a hand better than AQ or TT. How far do you think you can go?
Interestingly, I learned a valuable lesson this night. Premium starting hands a not as important when the table is shorthanded, but a must when 10 handed.
Any counter-opinion?


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One of the main reasons blisters on the feet may develop is from friction that may typically come from wearing shoes and socks that are too tight. They appear as a small area filled with fluid, which is a natural protectant of the skin, and will commonly develop as a result of an injury or infection that has occurred. When a blister develops on the foot, pain and discomfort will generally accompany this ailment and can possibly be treated by placing a cover over it while wearing shoes. There may be several additional reasons why blisters may form on the feet. These may include being exposed to freezing temperatures, which may cause frostbite, or the opposite may be true when the skin endures an extreme sunburn. If you have an allergic reaction to an insect bite or to a specific chemical, unsightly blisters may form to protect the skin as the healing process occurs. If you are experiencing blisters on the feet, it is suggested to speak with a podiatrist for information about treatment options.
Blisters may appear as a single bubble or in a cluster. They can cause a lot of pain and may be filled with pus, blood, or watery serum. If your feet are hurting, contact one of our podiatrists of Family Foot and Ankle Care of Moriches. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Foot Blisters
Foot blisters are often the result of friction. This happens due to the constant rubbing from shoes, which can lead to pain.
What Are Foot Blisters?
A foot blister is a small fluid-filled pocket that forms on the upper-most layer of the skin. Blisters are filled with clear fluid and can lead to blood drainage or pus if the area becomes infected.
(Blister symptoms may vary depending on what is causing them)
Prevention & Treatment
In order to prevent blisters, you should be sure to wear comfortable shoes with socks that cushion your feet and absorb sweat. Breaking a blister open may increase your chances of developing an infection. However, if your blister breaks, you should wash the area with soap and water immediately and then apply a bandage to the affected area. If your blisters cause severe pain it is important that you call your podiatrist right away.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in Moriches, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.Read more about Blisters
A red, tender, and swollen area will appear on the side of the big toe if you are experiencing an ingrown toenail. This uncomfortable condition is typically a result of wearing shoes that fit too tightly, enduring an injury to the toe, or trimming the toenails incorrectly. In more severe cases, there may be an excess of fluid that builds up surrounding the affected area, or the toe could bleed or have pus draining from it. Ingrown toenails develop when the nail grows into the skin on the side of the toe, and pain generally accompanies this ailment. It is suggested to seek treatment as quickly as possible, and this may prevent infection. There are several ways to prevent ingrown toenails from developing, including wearing shoes that fit properly, wearing clean socks, and washing the feet daily. Research has shown that a common treatment method is referred to as a partial nail avulsion, and this involves removing a portion of the infected toenail. If you feel you have developed an ingrown toenail, it is advised to counsel with a podiatrist, so the best treatment option can be determined.
Ingrown toenails may initially present themselves as a minor discomfort, but they may progress into an infection in the skin without proper treatment. For more information about ingrown toenails, contact one of our podiatrists of Family Foot and Ankle Care of Moriches. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are caused when the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh surrounding it. They often result in redness, swelling, pain, and in some cases, infection. This condition typically affects the big toe and may recur if it is not treated properly.
You are more likely to develop an ingrown toenail if you are obese, have diabetes, arthritis, or have any fungal infection in your nails. Additionally, people who have foot or toe deformities are at a higher risk of developing an ingrown toenail.
Some symptoms of ingrown toenails are redness, swelling, and pain. In rare cases, there may be a yellowish drainage coming from the nail.
Ignoring an ingrown toenail can have serious complications. Infections of the nail border can progress to a deeper soft-tissue infection, which can then turn into a bone infection. You should always speak with your podiatrist if you suspect you have an ingrown toenail, especially if you have diabetes or poor circulation.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in Moriches, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.Read more about Ingrown Toenail Care
Research has shown that the feet of elderly people may develop foot conditions as the aging process occurs. This may be a result of a loss of cushioning that is found in the feet, in addition to changes in the toenails and skin. It's important to wear shoes that are comfortable and fit properly, which may include eliminating high heels or shoes that have inadequate room for the toes to move about in. Circulation may improve when gentle foot stretches are performed throughout the day, in addition to wearing socks that are not too tight. There are several common ailments that may be prevalent to aging feet, including Athlete's foot, cracked heels, and the formation of corns and calluses. Many seniors may become afflicted with the uncomfortable condition known as ingrown toenails, which may be a result of the toenails being cut improperly. Please consult with a podiatrist about effective techniques to properly care for elderly feet.
Proper foot care is something many older adults forget to consider. If you have any concerns about your feet and ankles, contact one of our podiatrists from Family Foot and Ankle Care of Moriches. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
The Elderly and Their Feet
As we age we start to notice many changes in our body, but the elder population may not notice them right away. Medical conditions may prevent the elderly to take notice of their foot health right away. Poor vision is a lead contributor to not taking action for the elderly.
Common Conditions
Susceptible Infections
Diabetes and poor circulation can cause general loss of sensitivity over the years, turning a simple cut into a serious issue.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Moriches, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.Read more about Elderly Foot Care
If you experience pain and discomfort between the third and fourth toes, you may have a condition that is referred to as Morton's neuroma. The pain originates from tissue that has been affected as a result of a swollen nerve on the bottom of the foot. Research has shown that being involved in specific sports or wearing high heels may play a significant role in the development of this uncomfortable condition. Patients often notice a burning sensation in the ball of the foot. This may intensify as weight is put on the foot, in addition to a numbness or tingling feeling. Relief may be obtained by wearing correct footwear or gently massaging the affected area. If you feel you may have Morton's neuroma, it's advised to seek the counsel of a podiatrist who can properly inform you of correct treatment techniques.
Morton's neuroma is a very uncomfortable condition to live with. If you think you have Morton's neuroma, contact one of our podiatrists of Family Foot and Ankle Care of Moriches. Our doctors will attend to all of your foot and ankle needs and answer any of your related questions.
Morton's Neuroma
Morton's neuroma is a painful foot condition that commonly affects the areas between the second and third or third and fourth toe, although other areas of the foot are also susceptible. Morton's neuroma is caused by an inflamed nerve in the foot that is being squeezed and aggravated by surrounding bones.
What Increases the Chances of Having Morton's Neuroma?
Morton's neuroma is a very treatable condition. Orthotics and shoe inserts can often be used to alleviate the pain on the forefront of the feet. In more severe cases, corticosteroids can also be prescribed. In order to figure out the best treatment for your neuroma, it's recommended to seek the care of a podiatrist who can diagnose your condition and provide different treatment options.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in Moriches, NY. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.Read more about Morton's Neuroma


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Risk Management
Risk Management: What Are the Benefits and Steps to Improve It?
Risk management is an important part of doing business today. Instead of thinking negatively, you must stay prepared to confront risks. In this article at GB Advisors, Genesis Rivas explains the benefits of risk management and steps to improve it.
Going Ahead with Risk Management
As risks are a part of life now, improving your strategies around those can help you move towards your goals. Risk management is a continuous process which addresses issues that crop up because of some previous mistakes. Following are the benefits of risk control and steps to improve it:
- You can identify risks that you did not suspect before.
- It enhances your decision-making capabilities.
- The effort improves reliance on risk reports.
- You can establish faith among stakeholders and clients.
- Address vulnerabilities effectively.
- Make informed incident response plans.
Steps for Risk Management:
- Assumption: Having effective risk control allows you to predict risks early and prepare for them too. Outcomes are faster responses and quicker developments. Conduct thorough analysis to categorize and find out risks.
- Prioritization Efforts: Prioritize areas where you need to focus on the most. While metrics are also a good way to figure out risks, it might be too late for immediate response scenarios.
- Assigning Risk Owners: Managing risks is not your responsibility only. Assign risk owners that will keep an eye out for you and be accountable for alerting the team. Implement your risk strategy across the organization.
- Communication Plans: Setting proper communication channels is the best risk management strategy ever. Most risks take no time to become a critical issue, so keeping a hierarchy helps in getting an immediate response. Keep your message simple so that every non-IT individual can understand your email.
- BI Investment: Risks have become too sophisticated and huge to be controlled by a single individual or risk team. Invest in a business intelligence solution to be your third line of risk control.
To view the original article in full, visit the following link: https://www.gb-advisors.com/risk-management-5-tips/


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SJU Student Emergency Relief COVID-19 Fund Give Now!
The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) is an official university document which encourages St. Jerome's University students to reflect on and physically document the learning, growth, and development they accomplished throughout their time at the University. With the CCR, St. Jerome's University will officially recognize and validate all of these integral experiences that are not captured by an academic transcript.
The CCR is also a tool for students to seek-out and engage with different co-curricular experiences, authenticate the experiences they have, develop language to communicate what kind of learning took place, and reflect on how different experiences connect to in-class learning, professional aspirations, and/or personal interests.
The CCR is available to all St. Jerome's University affiliated undergraduate students. Whether you've lived in residence, are academically enrolled, or have participated in the co-curricular experiences offered, you are eligible to build your CCR.
Use the CCR How-To-Guide to find out how to access the CCR!
CCR Important Dates
Experiences should be added to your CCR at the end of the term in which that experience occurred. By adding them at the end of the term you are able to best reflect and indicate what competencies you achieved in having this experience. At the end of each term we will also reach out the validators of these experiences to have them validated. If you miss the add period you will not see your experience validated until the next terms validator outreach period.
Add period
Validator outreach
Fall 2018
December 3-16
December 17-21
Winter 2019
March 29-April 7
April 8-19
Students have the opportunity to participate in an incredible variety of activities and experiences throughout their undergraduate university career. All of these opportunities are important, however, in orer for the experience to count on the St. Jerome's University CCR, it must meet a set of criteria developed by the CCR Working Group. The criteria require eligible experiences to promote holistic involvement and development by being experiences that are connected to the University, promote active engagement, and are tied to intentional learning opportunities for students to engage with.
The CCR will recognize and validate experiences/accomplishments that meet the following criteria:
Experiences that are affiliated with and in a recognized partnership with St. Jerome's University
Experiences that are not already formally recognized by the University
What is a co-curricular experience?
Once an experience is approved, it will be added to the CCR bank and you will be able to submit the experience for validation.


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Our client is a reputable Hotel and is looking to hire for a position of a Hostess / Cashier.
The role is based in Kisumu and the successful person should either be based in Kisumu or willing to relocate.
Salary: Ksh 38,000 – 42,000
Location: Kisumu
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Greet guests and patrons physically and on the telephone
· Take bookings from clients
· Advise customers on available menus depending on their taste and preferences
· Offer appropriate seating arrangements
· Present menus and take orders
· Ensure the quantity of menus is sufficient to cater to the number of guests
· Relay orders to the kitchen and ensure all orders are filled in a timely and accurate fashion
· Set up dining rooms and make reservation arrangements
· Maintain clean and organized tables and work area
· Assist room service when and as needed
· Manage event related work including setting up tables and maintaining both exterior and interior of the restaurant
· 2 – 3 years working experience in the same capacity in a reputable hotel/restaurant preferably in a 3 or 4 star hotel.
· Degree/Diploma in Hospitality or a related professional qualifications
· Excellent presentation skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Smart and trainable
Our client is a 4-Star Hotel and seeks to recruit a highly talented, experienced and passionate professional to fill up the role of the Guest Rooms Division Manager.
This position is based in Kisumu.
Applicants must either be living within Kisumu region or willing to relocate.
This is a senior role and the successful candidate will take complete charge of the Rooms Division operations, including but not limited to front office services housekeeping and also supervise F&B operations.
Salary: Ksh 150,000 – 200,000
Location: Kisumu
Core Responsibilities
· Developing and Implementing of the Rooms annual business plan and strategies to ensure the hotel meets its business targets
· Overall responsibility for all operational components of the division to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations
· Maintaining and developing high standards of operations in Front Office by ensuring all Standard Operation Procedures are relevant, up to date and operationally delivered
· Planning, developing and growing the both Front Office and Housekeeping team – through leadership, mentorship and coaching to fuel growth
· Preparing annual budgetary information and updates as required
· Monitoring trends within the industry and make suggestions how these could be implemented.
· Ensuring excellent customer service that exceeds customer expectations.
· Be accountable and work hand-in-hand with the GM and other managers to deliver on business commercial and operational objectives.
Required Competencies
· Exceptionally strong on people leadership, skills impartation and mentorship.
· Strategic Thinking & Results Oriented
· Execution superstar
· Highly organized
· Innovative
Minimum Requirements
· Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management
· 5 – 8 years of progressive experience in the same/similar role in a reputable 4 or 5 Star Hotel.
· Must be highly proficient in Hotel Management systems e.g. Micros, MC, Opera etc
Our client is a reputable Hotel and is looking to hire for a position of a Front Office Shift Leader.
The role is based in Kisumu and the successful person should either be based in Kisumu or willing to relocate.
Salary: Ksh 40,000 – 45,000
Location: Kisumu
· Act as a role model, providing leadership and coaching on an ongoing basis to the front office team.
· Responsible for the correct implementation of Employee, Customer and Visitor Safety according to company policy, procedures and standards.
· Ensure all employees are provided with the appropriate training and resources to perform their duties safely.
· Manage shifts in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures including directing the activities of employees in maximizing and achieve customer, people, sales, operating efficiency and profit objectives and targets.
· Ensure that controls and procedures are implemented on each shift under their control to protect the security of employees and company funds.
· Assist in training and development of team members to meet the standards of performance required.
· Monitor performance and implement corrective action where required. Assist in identifying and developing talent for the restaurant and brand.
· Participate in team appraisals
· Degree/Diploma in hospitality/hotel management or related.
· 3 – 5 years' experience in a similar capacity within a 3 or 4 star hotel establishment
· Good team leadership skills
· Highly organized and able to effectively prioritize
· Cheerful and helpful personality with strong commitment to excellent customer service
· Good professional appearance, grooming,
· Excellent communication skills both in English and Kiswahili
· Competence in using computer and POS System
Our client is a reputable Hotel and is looking to hire for a position of a Food & Beverage Supervisor.
The role is based in Kisumu and the successful person should either be based in Kisumu or willing to relocate.
Reporting to the Hotel Manager, the Food & Beverage Supervisor will oversee the day to day operations of the Food & Beverage department, including the restaurant, bar and kitchen.
The F&B Supervisor will assist with cost controls, revenue enhancement, profit improvement opportunities and safeguarding of the company interests.
Salary: Ksh 40,000 – 45,000
Location: Kisumu
Duties and Responsibilities
· Ensuring smooth operations of the hotel restaurant and bar
· Ensuring events and conferences run smoothly
· Planning work schedules for your team
· Training and monitoring of staff
· Implementing controls in service delivery
· Reporting of daily sales figures and stock-taking
· Dealing with customer complaints and comments
· Addressing problems and troubleshooting
· Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations.
· Bachelor Degree or Diploma in the Hospitality or related
· 4 – 6 years' experience in the same capacity preferably in a 3 or 4 star hotel.
· Computer literate
· Exceptional team leadership skills
· Exemplary customer services skills
· Honest, Self-motivated, Ability to work independently and under pressure
Our client is a reputable Hotel and is looking to hire for a position of a Bartender.
The role is based in Kisumu and the successful person should either be based in Kisumu or willing to relocate.
Salary: Ksh 28,000 – 32,000
Location: Kisumu
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Welcome guests personally on their arrival
· Communicate with guests and make them feel appreciated through displayed actions
· Work in collaboration with other bar staff to keep the bar area cleaned; and stick to company's standards at all times
· Responsible for mixing and serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons of bar and dining room following standard recipes and procedures
· Receive cash payment from guests and give them change when appropriate
· Arrange glasses and bottles to maintain an attractive display in agreement with bar standards
· Sterilize and wash stemware when necessary
· Reach out to guests and offer assistance to them before they request for it
· Count drinks served to guests
· Place current bar tabs in front of guests all the time
· Be at full alert to guest signals, such as when they are raising their hands or looking directly at you, for orders
· Endeavor to know regular guests by names, occupations, and favourite drinks
· Stop serving drunk guests and call for taxi when necessary.
· Bartending Certificate/License
· 2 – 3 years' experience as a bartender in a 3 or 4 star hotel.
· Must meet the state's minimum serving age for alcoholic beverages
· Experience in mixing drinks
· Capable of cutting fruit into slices to be used as garnishes
· Understand alcohol safety procedures to prevent over-intoxication
· Knowledge of basic bar terminology
· Able to properly handle intoxicated patrons according and guide them accordingly whenever required.
· Understands state and county laws for required identification prior to serving alcoholic beverages
· Knowledge of basic arithmetic and monetary mathematics
· Ability to stand for long hours
· Be attentive to take and provide correct orders to customers
· Possess good dress sense for looking smart and attractive
· Possess multitasking ability for getting several tasks done with a short period
Our client is a reputable Hotel and seeks to recruit a highly talented and passionate person to fill the role of the Guest Relations Officer.
This position is based in Kisumu. Applicants must either be living within Kisumu region or willing to relocate.
Salary: Ksh 37,000 – 40,000
Location: Kisumu
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Respond to guests needs and anticipate their unstated ones
· Anticipate and react promptly to guests' requirements and assists them with their inquiries
· Actively listen and resolve guests' complaints
· Oversee and coordinate all arrivals and departures of special guests
· Coordinate and manage communication between guests and staff and follow up to ensure complete service delivery.
· Meet and greets arriving guests and bids them farewell
· Log the day's activities in a logbook to ensure that the next person on duty is familiar with everything that needs extra attention
· Follow up and respond to all customer concerns both online and offline.
· Be a custodian of excellent customer experience and ensure all other staff follow.
· Furnish the management with any customer concern for improvement or remedial action. Ensure that this is followed through and executed within the set timelines.
Required Qualifications
· Degree in hospitality management or related field
· 3 – 5 years of experience in the same position
· Proven working experience as guest relations Officer with clear deliverables and achievements.
· Adequate knowledge of personalized services principles and processes
· Familiarity with industry's latest trends
· Excellent in execution
· Experience in training other staff on customer service a plus.
· Excellent problem resolution skills along with outstanding communication and active listening skills
· Highly responsible and reliable with a professional presentation
How to Apply
If you possess necessary qualifications and experience for this position, please send your application to firstname.lastname@example.com clearly quoting the position e.g "GUEST RELATIONS OFFICER" on the email subject line.
Applications closes on 30th June 2019.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you don't hear from us by 5th July 2019.


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Why did Naughty Dog ditch Nathan Drake?
Nathan Drake often appeared as Chloe Frazer's right hand. In fact, he had a romantic relationship with her. Nathan and Chloe appeared in multiple adventures together such as Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and many other Uncharted installments. However, Naughty Dog decided to take a different route and instead ditched Nathan Drake. To replace him, Naughty Dog instead put Nadine Ross.
Who is Nathan Drake?
Nathan Drake, born under the name Nathan Morgan, believed that he is a descendant of the great Francis Drake. He was born to the historian Cassandra Morgan and another man (no name). However, his mother soon committed suicide and his father wanted nothing to do with them. With that, both he and his brother were sent to the orphanage in which they soon outgrew. But both boys soon discovered from an old woman about their mother's belief through her journal. Realizing that he and his brother had nowhere to go, both of them adopted the name "Drake" as their surname.
From then on, Nathan Drake became a treasure hunter similarly to Francis Drake.
Why ditch Nathan Drake?
Nathan Drake appeared in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. However, the creative director Shaun Escayg mentioned that Natahn Drake will not appear in the latest Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.
"The reason we moved away from Drake was that we felt we wrapped that story up in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. That was our motivation to find a new cast of characters that could carry on the Uncharted legacy. We wanted something that was fresh and new, and Chloe, being a fan favorite, we thought we'd explore her story." – Creative Director Shaun Escayg
With that, Escayg wanted something more "up and personal" with Chloe. With the Tusk of Ganesha being the new centrepiece, he wanted to explore Chloe's story even further. Another is that the appearance of Nadine Ross adds a bit more flavour. With connections to the game's antagonist, Asav, the two begin their story together in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.
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8th – 10th July, 2015
The 21km drive back to the Gibb River Road from Windjana Gorge was no better than the drive in. Still quite corrugated and rough but once on the GRR again, it was a smooth run.
We stopped to photograph this rock formation in the Napier Ranges appropriately called Queen Victoria's Head, due to the uncanny resemblance to Queen Victoria's profile.
After quite a hilly section of road we pulled over for a break and took a few random photos.
There were quite a few outlooks where the view would have been wonderful but they were either on the wrong side of the road on a bend or, in the case of Inglis Gap, full of other vehicles. We decided not to chance trying to get the van into Lennard Gorge but hoped to do a day trip from Silent Grove with just the car.
We took another break at a parking spot off the road.
We made good time to Silent Grove Campground in the King Leopold Conservation Park, despite the 29kms of very rough corrugated road from the GRR, and paid our fees for 3 night's camping. As we had camped at Windjana Gorge and paid the entry fee there, we did not have to pay an additional entry fee here.
Based on our experience at Windjana Gorge, where the 'quiet' area was packed with campers while the Generator area was almost empty, we chose the Generator area this time. It was still very busy though.
The spring that supplies water to the Silent Grove campground provides a nice shady walk along its flow and more photo opportunities.
Overnight there was significant rainfall so we decided to postpone our trip to Bell Gorge as the rocks would have been extremely slippery. Instead we thought we would head back to some of the photo opportunities we had missed around Lennard River Gorge. We got just a couple of kilometres back towards the GRR where the road became very slippery so we headed back to camp.
By Friday, we felt Bell Gorge should have dried out enough that we would feel safe crawling around on the rocks so we set off early for the 10km drive to the Gorge car park. Even though it is winter here in the Kimberley, daytime temperatures sit around 30 degrees celsius making early starts a must for any strenuous exercise. The walk in meant negotiating this rocky path – the photo was taken on the way back to the car i.e. uphill.
The walk took approximately 30 minutes and was not too difficult. The views in the Gorge were magnificent.
People rock hopping to get to the path down to the second pool. We opted to enjoy the view down to the second pool instead.
However, we had come prepared for a swim. This is the top pool above the waterfall.
This fellow was sunning himself beside the pool.
And this fellow appeared after we got out of the water.
We have been amazed by the birdlife we have seen everywhere. These photos were taken around our camp.
Peaceful Doves
Double-barred Finches
Female Crimson Finch
Great Bowerbird
In flight
This looks like a Finch but I have been unable to identify it. Perhaps an immature Gouldian Finch?


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With no solution in sight and some disharmony among commissioners, FERC directed PJM Interconnection to hold off running its base residual auction in August as the grid operator had planned. The July 25 order (EL16-49) did not give direction on how or when PJM should hold the auction for forward power supplies for the 2022-2023 delivery year, which one market participant deemed stunning.
The order denied PJM's motion to hold the auction under terms that any rate would be applied prospectively, not subject to refund, and would not require PJM to rerun the auction based on guidance from the Commission.
That guidance has been eagerly anticipated for quite a while, and FERC acknowledged that its struggles put PJM, generation owners, and market participants in a bind. "We recognize the importance of sending price signals sufficiently in advance of delivery to allow for resource investment decisions. However, we believe that in the circumstances presented here, on balance, delaying the auction until the Commission establishes a replacement rate will provide greater certainty to the market than conducting the auction under the existing rules," FERC said.
The existing rules were deemed to produce rates that are not just and reasonable in a June 2018 order from FERC, in which Commissioners Cheryl LaFleur and Richard Glick dissented. Three commissioners issued concurring statements on the July 25 order, with LaFleur and Glick noting that the predicament is not the fault of PJM but FERC, for failing to address the issues associated with PJM's capacity market and out-of-market subsidies from state resource decisions.
"More than a year after the Commission upended the PJM capacity market with no clear path to repairing it, we have still not acted to resolve the foreseeable and avoidable uncertainty created by our own actions," LaFleur said. In her 2018 dissent, LaFleur deemed the decision to try and hold a paper hearing and come up with a replacement market design and auction terms an act of regulatory hubris. "Given the passage of time, the uncertainty created by the Commission might better be labeled an act of regulatory malpractice," she said in her concurring statement, expressing hope that FERC can provide PJM and market participants some clarity of direction soon.
"The Commission has shown an absence of leadership that has caused us to drift rudderless into the position in which we find ourselves today," Glick said. PJM market participants and the 65 million electric utility customers in the region deserve better treatment from FERC, he said. "At a time when leadership and decisiveness are necessary, indecision and inaction are all they have received."
Glick said FERC is facing the consequences of its own action – meaning the 2018 decision — and not the fault of PJM, in referencing "the Pottery Barn Rule," of you break it, you own it. It has been FERC, and not any party to the PJM proceeding, that has failed to act, more than six months after the date promised in the June 2018 order, Glick said.
Commissioner Bernard McNamee wrote separately and took issue with Glick's characterization that FERC is responsible for the current predicament. While invoking the "Pottery Barn Rule" may be rhetorically satisfying, "this statement is misleading. To suggest the Commission is the source of the problems presently facing PJM is to ignore nearly a decade of proceedings attempting to address the interaction between competitive markets and out-of-market subsidies," McNamee said.
He noted that he was not at the Commission when the June 2018 order was issued and the deliberations that led up to it, including PJM's desire to address state support for out-of-market subsidies for specific generation resources, which have been brewing for some time.
McNamee said he is sympathetic to the large degree of uncertainty the proceeding has brought to the PJM market. The June 2018 decision considered the matters and determined that PJM's tariff was unjust and unreasonable by failing to mitigate price distortions caused by out-of-market subsidies, he said, vowing to work diligently to address the matter.
When that will be is anyone's guess.
In a brief statement, PJM said "we look forward to additional guidance from FERC on the design of PJM's capacity market." The grid operator said FERC recognized that confidence in the auction and its results is vitally important to all stakeholders and the integrity of the capacity market.
PJM earlier this year, after not receiving guidance from FERC, said it would hold the auction in August under the tariff that was found unjust and unreasonable. Several market participants advocated for not taking that step, based on the principle that auction results could be deemed unjust and unreasonable and subject to refund or scrapped in favor of a different market design.
Some generation owners filed a motion in the proceeding to have the auction held in April of 2020, to be followed in May 2020 with an auction for the 2023-2024 delivery year. That "cross-motion" to the motion of PJM that was rejected was filed by Exelon, Dominion, FirstEnergy, and some large utility owners, noted Christine Tezak of ClearView Energy Partners.
While that cross-motion did not specify a date for a FERC order, ClearView deems an order in the September/early October time frame would make April and May auctions feasible, but the absence of a FERC order into November or December may not leave enough time for PJM to file tariff changes and set auction components for generation owners, Tezak said.
She added that if FERC is deadlocked in a 2-2 split vote on a partisan basis on how to proceed, that would be resolved by the end of August when LaFleur leaves.
"However, if the issue is not partisan, but of a more technical nature – given the broad opposition to a minimal exception Minimum Offer Price Rule originally offered by PJM, and the strongly divided feedback on PJM's reconfigured Resource Carve Out with a "Repricing" round – the Commission may still be struggling with having to craft its own solution from the proposals and comments submitted in response to the paper hearing last fall," Tezak said.
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Episode 7
Ultra Runner Clare Gallagher
Hive Gold athlete Clare Gallagher sits down with host David Willey 10 days after her win at Western States 100 to share about the race and more.
Hive Gold athlete Clare Gallagher spoke with host David Willey just 10 days after her huge win at Western States.
One of the most iconic 100 mile trail races in the U.S., Western States 100 is regarded as one of the world's toughest tests of human endurance. It begins in Squaw Valley, California, near Lake Tahoe, and ends on a high school track in Auburn, CA. It is the world's oldest 100 mile trail race, and is known for bringing a highly competitive field of runners.
Listen to Clare share how her confidence and intensity shifted throughout the race. She ultimately finished in women's 1st place with an 11 minute lead on 2nd. With an official finish time of 17:23:25, Clare now holds the second-fastest female time in the race's history.
Despite coming to ultra running relatively late, Clare has become one of the giants in her sport. After graduating from college, where she ran cross country and track, she moved to Thailand to teach English. It was there that she began trail running, which inspired her in a way that roads and tracks did not.
Besides Clare's win at Western States, she and David also talk about her environmental activism, how climate change may be impacting endurance running as a sport and her unorthodox pre-race taper.
Honey Stinger Hive Gold athlete Kaci Lickteig also competed at Western States, finishing in women's 3rd place. Hear how her race went here.
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'Murder on the Orient Express' trailer is a trainful of Hollywood stars
All aboard the first trailer for Murder on the Orient Express, a deliciously entertaining look at one of the year's most-anticipated films.
Directed by Kenneth Branagh, Hollywood's latest adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1934 novel packs its titular passenger train with a stellar cast. Branagh is joined by stars including Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer and Daisy Ridley, telling the story of 13 strangers stranded on a train and attempting to solve a murder on board. A difficult task when everyone's a suspect.
Branagh stars as detective Hercule Poirot, while Depp plays Ratchett, the malevolent character who is murdered.
Murder on the Orient Express arrives in theaters on Nov. 10.


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The New South Wales and federal governments say building new dams and raising the walls of others are the answer to the state's water crisis. Tracey Carpenter outlines why this is not the case.
The federal government's decision to wind back JobKeeper for early childcare educators will make life a lot harder for workers and families, write Jacob Andrewartha and Jim McIlroy.
Paul Gregoire lays out the context to the massive and youthful Stop Black Deaths in Custody — Black Lives Matter protest that took over the centre of Warrang-Sydney.
Numbers count. When 50,000 people showed up to the Black Lives Matter protest in Sydney, the NSW Police had no choice but to back down. But they sought their revenge later, reports Pip Hinman.
The Australian High Court has ruled that correspondence between the Queen and the Governor-General of Australia, her viceroy in the former British colony, is no longer "personal" and the property of Buckingham Palace, writes John Pilger. Why does this matter?
It's an uncomfortable and disorienting time to be alive but to achieve justice we have to continue to speak in the 'language of the unheard', writes Benji PK.
As the gruesome footage of George Floyd's death has gone viral, activists here point to a similar death in 2015 when Dunghutti man David Dungay Jr was knelt on by prison guards in Long Bay Jail, notes Paul Gregoire.
An alliance representing communities from the Murray-Darling Basin wants an urgent buy-back of water to revive the river system. Such an approach would minimise water trading and help the rivers, river communities and farmers, argues Elena Garcia.
While JobKeeper is a valuable lifeline for ensuring job security for some workers, it is also being exploited by some employers, writes Julian Stewart.
The Australian economy is set for a significant slowdown in response to the COVID-19 shutdown, with the jobless rate expected to climb to 10%. The question, asks Graham Matthews, is who will pay?


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SANDAKAN: The Sabah State Government views conservation work at the Lower Kinabatangan River seriously, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.
"Through our programmes, we aim to establish partnership that benefit major landowners and local communities, as well as wildlife and the environment.
"An atmosphere of mutual cooperation is necessary to ensure that business opportunities are translated into conservation benefits," he said at the East Malaysia Planters Association (EMPA) Seminar on Synergizing Sustainability and Profitability in Oil Palm Plantations – Challenges and Opportunities, here yesterday.
His speech was read by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Raymond Tan Shu Kiah.
Musa said the varied scenery, wildlife, culture and history of Sabah were among its most important resources, and balanced development was critical for future growth.
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Dr. Leonard (L. A.) King, DVM
Dr. Leonard (L. A.) King hails from the great state of Texas. Through his professional journey, there is not much he has not done in the realm of veterinary medicine. He graduated from Texas A&M University, performed a small animal internship at Colorado State University, attended a small animal surgical residency at a referral practice in Southern California, and obtained a graduate certificate in shelter medicine from the University of Florida. He has owned his own practice, worked as an associate and relief veterinarian, and worked in referral practice and academia as a clinician, instructor, and research scientist. More recently, Dr. King also began working in shelters and performing high quality, high volume spay/neuter.
While in academia he helped develop novel procedures and devices to aid in solving complex problems with human disease conditions, such as melanoma imaging and targeted melanoma treatment, pancreatic cancer treatment, left ventricular assist devices for heart failure, vagal nerve stimulators for refractory epilepsy, and other research endeavors. This experience opened the door to his current passion for best practices in animal welfare.
He now devotes his career to that cause. His most proud accomplishment is that he has spayed and neutered over 100,000 animals of various species. Dr. King currently serves as a high-quality high volume spay/neuter surgeon and wellness doctor at Texas Litter Control and is the lead instructor for the online Introduction to Veterinary Disaster Response course in the University of Florida Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program. The knowledge and resources provided by the UF Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program have helped him to improve animal welfare across the entire region.
The program has also helped him build on his own experiences in disaster preparedness. In 2005, Dr. King helped smooth the transition for refugees fleeing Katrina's devastation with their animals. In 2008, he was grateful for a good generator as he weathered Hurricane Ike in the shelter where he was working at the time. In 2017 he helped establish temporary shelters after the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Dr. King's other passion is music. He has been a professional lead guitarist for 35 years and still loves to perform on stage today. He plays a wide array of music from country to classic rock but is most noted for his southern blues guitar. What can you expect with a name like "L. A. King"? When he is not out saving the world, you will find him bending the strings on his guitar with his best buddy "Bandit" (rescued toy poodle) next to him.


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III. Ethics-Dominion
The third principle of a Biblical covenant is the principle of ethics-dominion. The basis of long-term authority is obedience to God's law. This principle of dominion through moral obedience is related to economics in numerous ways, but nothing is clearer than the Bible's prohibition against theft. The eighth commandment (seventh, if you're a Lutheran) prohibits theft. This unquestionably is the basis of a defence of the idea of private property.
More important, as we learn in the tenth commandment, God's law requires the protection of family property. The tenth commandment prohibits coveting anything that is our neighbour's. It prohibits the mental origin of grasping, greedy evil. The eighth commandment prohibits theft – a visible manifestation of this coveting process. It establishes for all time that it's illegal and immoral for an individual to steal property which belongs to someone else. As we shall see, it's equally illegal in God's sight to get the State to steal for you. The commandment doesn't say, "You shall not steal, except by majority vote."[1]
All of God's law witnesses to the fact that Biblical ethical behaviour is critical for the Christian. This was the first point of conflict that Adam and Eve faced in the garden. God's Word to Adam and Eve was "do it my way," but Satan contradicted this. He effectively said, "Oh no, Adam and Eve. God's keeping something from you, can't you see? Do it my way!" Their decision to follow Satan led to them being guilty of theft, and their expulsion from the garden.
When the devil sought to tempt Jesus in the wilderness, his strategy was no different. He sought to subvert God's Word, and introduce a different plan for Jesus to follow.
Socialists are religious people, and they believe in ethics too: their kind. The Bible tells us that "…there is nothing new under the sun" (Ecc.1:9), and the socialist's vision has come straight from the garden, and is one of theft: theft from people by government. The socialist says to the community, "We really care for you. In fact, we care so much we are willing to take extra money in taxes from those people in the community who are making a lot, and give it to the marginalised and the underprivileged in the community. And this will solve so many problems and make life for the community so much easier."
This also is a form of subversion; an attack on God through an attack on people whom God made. This form of government requires increases in taxation, or government debt, or both.
Socialism has never made a community more prosperous, because it relies on coercion, it restricts individual choice, restricts the profit incentive for individuals and business people through increased taxation, and then has to pay a whole army of bureaucrats to ensure there is an "appropriate" distribution of the wealth in the community. As a result, the community is poorer.
The Christian would rather be able to use his gifts and talents as he chooses, because the Bible instructs us to "…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (Phil.2:13). He would rather be able to make individual choices rather than be coerced, and he wants to see the poor cared for in the way that God has ordained, namely through individuals, the family and the church.
Every other form of government is a form of theft, is harmful to society, and is cursed of God.
The following Biblical economic principles are essential if we are to exercise effective, God-honouring dominion:
1. God is the absolute owner of property.
2. Adam's rebellion was displayed as an act of theft. It began with the desire for something that was not his.
3. Tyranny always involves theft (Pharaoh).
4. The best cooperation is voluntary cooperation.
5. Self-interested people cooperate voluntarily.
6. Beggars don't exercise dominion.
7. Appeals to charity are not to become the primary basis of gaining other people's cooperation.
8. Theft by ballot box is not to become the basis of gaining other people's cooperation.
9. Socialism and Communism are religions of humanism, for they are based on the belief in political man (rather than God) as the supreme ruler.
10. Men's view of time affects their view of life.
11. Present-oriented people suffer from poverty, both of the spirit and the pocketbook.
12. Present-oriented people are lower-class people.
13. Future-oriented people are upper-class people.
14. Christianity is a future-oriented religion.[2]


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Wedding day at Stars Hollow - and the ceremony seems to have an effect on Luke and Jess. Meanwhile, Rory and Dean share another rendezvous.
Stars Hollow prepares for the Renaissance-themed wedding of Liz and T.J. Lorelai discovers an equine visitor in the Dragonfly Inn's lobby. Rory's suitemates depart for summer vacation. Lorelai unsuccessfully attempts to get Emily to admit to the separation. Rory calls Dean to rescue her from the disastrous date. Luke and Lorelai share a special moment at the wedding. Jess expresses his gratitude to Luke, and proposes an idea to Rory before saying goodbye.
- reflecting light | SAM PHILLIPS
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- The Art of War by Sun Tzu
- Miss Patty – I've worked with Joan Crawford. This is worse.
- Kirk – But the maypole is an expertise of mine. I re-enacted the dwarf's maypole choreography from "The Safety Dance" video at my junior-high talent show.
- Sookie – That actually felt good. Like getting a Jack LaLanne workout.
- Luke – Does she remind you of someone?
- Lorelai – Can you say Leslie Van Houten?
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Where did that damned smoke come from -- Kerry Marchant wiped his streaming eyes and tried to focus on the area where he last saw his attackers.
There was another question—the identity of the third party who seemed to be siding with them against their assailants; he turned back to glance at Jon Quinlan, the main concern, at the moment, was Zeldra. "How is she," he asked, indicating the unconscious woman.
The other man looked up from his ministrations, coughing and trying to waft some of the choking smoke away with his hand. "Not good, I've used my bioregenerator and it's repaired some of the damage but we need to get her back to the Destiny."
"Then take her, at least this smoke will give you some cover, I'll hold them off here for as long as I can."
"What? And leave you here to fight them alone?"
"I can handle it, come back for me."
"I don't like the thought of leaving you down here—"
"Have you a better idea -- we can't both go, we would just be sitting targets if this smoke clears; I can cover you, but as the Destiny's commander, you need to be with the ship."
Marooned on an inhospitable planet, they need to work together to stay alive, fighting not only unknown assailants, but their growing attraction. But how can they learn to trust each other when he has vowed never to get close to a woman again, and she made a solemn pledge to destroy him?
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