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Pope Francis Calls for 'Drastic Measures' to Combat 'Climate Emergency'
Human beings have caused "a climate emergency that gravely threatens nature and life itself," Pope Francis said Sunday before urging "drastic measures" to fight global warming.
In his Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, the pope adopted the apocalyptic language encouraged by climate alarmists to frighten people into taking action.
"Too many of us act like tyrants with regard to creation," he declared. "Let us make an effort to change and to adopt more simple and respectful lifestyles!"
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The Catholic Church says Peter was their first Pope – which isn't possible because the Catholic Church didn't exist at that time, that the Church was founded on Peter, that Peter's authority was "handed down" to the Popes that were appointed after him, that Peter traveled to Rome – St. Peter's Basilica in Rome is dedicated to Peter and that Peter is buried under the floor, but there is no scriptural evidence whatsoever that Peter ever traveled to Rome. Reference for the following information is "Wikipedia – St. Peter's Basilica", "Wikipedia – Peter In Rome", and "Pope Peter Fraud- Ex-Catholics for Christ": In Wikipedia under the subtitle "Rome", (in Peter in Rome) it states Bible Scholar Otto Zwierlein did 2 exhaustive studies in 2009 and 2013 and stated there is not a single piece of reliable evidence that Peter was ever in Rome. Wikipedia states that St. Peter's Basilica is 448′ at the top of the dome, the tallest dome in the world, and is the largest Church building in the world. With the information above about Peter not ever being in Rome – it makes St. Peter's Basilica the grandest and biggest Architectural hoax in history.
The Catholic Church refers to their version of Communion as the "Blessed Eucharist". Catholic Catechism 1395 says the Eucharist preserves us from mortal sin, 1397 says the Eucharist commits us to the poor, 1411 says only validly ordained Priests can preside at the Eucharist, 1414 says as sacrifice the Eucharist is also offered in reparation for the sins of the living and of the dead, and to obtain spiritual or temporal benefits of God. 1416 says Communion with the Body and Blood of Christ increases union with the Lord, forgives venial sins, and preserves us from grave sins. Since receiving this Sacrament strengthens the bonds of charity between the communicant and Christ, it also reinforces the unity of the Church and the Mystical Body of Christ" – but nowhere in scripture did Jesus or his disciples ever say that keeping the Lords Supper forgives venial sin, preserves us from mortal sin, commits us to the poor, that only a Priest can preside over giving the Lord's Supper, or is reparations for sins of the living and the dead. But Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:20, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, and John 6:52-63 all basically say that Jesus said to take and eat of this bread and drink this Wine – this is my body, do this in remembrance of me, and if you do not do it you have no life in you.
Regarding the Catholic Mary – Catholic Catechism 963, 975, says Mary is the Mother of the Church, 966 and 974 says Mary was "assumed" into heaven, 968-970, says Mary is the "Co-mediator'" with Jesus, 971, 2675 says God has exalted Mary as Queen of Heaven, 97 says Catholic Sacred Tradition is equal in authority to the Bible. But the following proves all the above is false – Mary said in Luke 1:47,"And my spirit rejoiced in God my SAVIOR." Mary needed a Savior just as anyone did. Mary said in John 2:5,"Whatever HE says DO IT." Jesus said in John 3:13,"And NO man has ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of Man which is in heaven."Paul said in Romans 10:6,"But the righteousness which is of faith speaks of this wise, say not in your heart, Who shall ascend into heaven….." Paul said in 1 Timothy 2:5,"For there is ONE God and ONE mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus." 1 John 1:10,"If we say we have not sinned, we make him (Jesus) a liar, and his word is not in us." Paul said in Romans 3:10,"As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one." In Romans 3:23 Paul said,"For ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Jesus said in Matthew 11:11,"Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women, there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist, notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."John the Baptist was the greatest – NOT MARY.
The Catholic Church recommends saying the Rosary (praying to Mary) 53 times which is why there is 53 beads on the Rosary to keep count, but Jesus said in Matthew 6:7,"But when you pray, use not vain repetitions as the heathens do, for they think they shall be heard for their much speaking." An angel spoke to Mary in Luke 1:28,
"Hail, you are highly favored, the Lord is with thee, blessed are you among women." Verses 29-33 go on to explain why she was blessed which is because she was chosen to bear and be the mother of Jesus. Nowhere in scripture did Jesus or his disciples assign any special power or authority to Mary.
Jesus said in Matthew 28:17,"ALL power is given unto ME in heaven and in earth."
He also said in Matthew 24:4 and Mark 13:5,"Take heed that no man deceives you."
The following is some information about the false doctrine of the Catholic Church:
Paul warned in 2 Timothy 4:3-4,"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts shall they heap unto themselves teachers, having itching ears (4) And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables." Meaning fables such as baptizing babies to forgive them of their "sins"- but even in the New Catholic Encyclopedia Volume 2, page 67 it states, "There is NO mention of a baby being baptized but some scriptures SEEM to witness the custom". The Church says the Pope is infallible and Mary was sinless – but Paul said in Romans 3:10,"As it is written, There is NONE righteous, no, not one", and in Romans 3:23 he said,"For ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God." And 1 John 1:10,"If we say we have not sinned, we make him (God) a liar, and his word is not in us." Catechism 968-970,2677 says Mary is the CO-MEDIATOR with Jesus Christ, Catechism 971 and 2675 says GOD exalted Mary as the "Queen Mother Of Heaven", 963 and 975 says that Mary is the "MOTHER of the Church", answers prayers, and should be prayed to – but nowhere in Bible scripture did Jesus or his disciples ever assign any special power or authority to Mary – Paul said in 1 Timothy 2:5,"For there is ONE mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus", and Jesus said John 14:6 that the ONLY way to the Father is through HIM. A Priest can't make "Holy Water" the day before he is deemed to be a Priest but can make Holy Water the day after, the Church says a person gets their sins remitted by having water poured over, or sprinkled on their head – but nowhere in Bible scripture did Jesus disciples ever pour water on anyone's head when they baptized them, it was always by total immersion, the Church says fish should be eaten on Friday – but Paul said in 1 Timothy 4:4,"For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it were received with thanksgiving." The Church says members should pray to dead Saints – but Deuteronomy 18:10-12 says that necromancy should not be found among you and all that do those things is an abomination to the Lord – Webster's Dictionary defines necromancy as trying to speak to the dead. The Church says Catholic Purgatory is a place where some Catholics will have to go where they will go through a "trial by fire", and then they will be able to go on into heaven after they have been "purified" – but Paul said in Hebrews 9:27,"And it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgemnt." The Church says members can give them money to pray for their deceased loved ones to get them out of Purgatory sooner (Catholic Indulgences) – but Acts 8:18-21 says,"And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money. (19) Saying give me this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. (20) But Peter said unto him, thy money perish with you because you have thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money." Also Psalms 49:6-7,"They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches, (7) None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give God a ransom for him." The Church says it's members should not read the Bible themselves and only a Catholic Priest can accurately interpret Bible scripture – but 2 Timothy 2:15 says,"STUDY to show THYSELF approved of God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightfully dividing the word of God." Jesus said in Matthew 15:7-9,"You hippocrites, well did Esias prophesy of you saying, (8) This people draw nigh unto me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. (9) But in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrine, the commandments of men." Peter – who the Catholic Church says was their first Pope (which is impossible because the Catholic Church did not exist at that time), and also infalliable, said in Acts 5:29,"Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey GOD rather than men." Regarding "Catholic Sole Scriptura" – the Catholic Church says that nowhere in the Bible does it say that only the Bible should be used for information, but Paul said in 2 Timothy 3:16,"ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." Paul also said in Galatians 1:8-9,"But though we or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that we have preached unto you, let him be accursed." He was so adamant about that, that he repeated himself in verse 9,"As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that you have received, let him be ACCURSED." The Church recommends saying the Rosary (praying to Mary) 53 times which is why there is 53 Rosary beads – but Jesus said in Matthew 6:7,"But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathens do, for they think they shall be heard for their much speaking." Catechism 97 states "Catholic Sacred TRADITION" is EQUAL in authority to the Bible. In "Catechism Of The Catholic Church" in Contents xvii (soft copy) in "Section Two – The Ten Commandments In Brief" – the 2nd Commandment is REMOVED, which Exodus 20:4-6 states,"Thou shall not make unto thee any graven image, or likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth. (9) Thou shall NOT BOW DOWN THYSELF UNTO THEM, nor serve them….." The Church removed that Commandment so it wouldn't inhibit their members from praying to and worshiping statues of Mary. Catechism 841 states,"The Churches relationship with the MUSLIMS. The plan of Salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator, in the FIRST place is the MUSLIMS." The worst Catholic doctrine is after the following scriptures in the book of Acts: Every time Jesus disciples baptized anyone in water they baptized them in Jesus name, meaning they said Jesus name at baptism, which is Acts 2:38, Acts 8:14-18, Acts 9:18, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 16:15, Acts 16:33, Acts 18:7-8, Acts 19:3-5, and Acts 22:16 – which they were doing exactly what Jesus said to do in Matthew 28:19,"Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name OF the Father, and OF the Son, and OF the Holy Ghost." Father is a title and not a name, Son is a title and not a name, Holy is an adjective, and Ghost is a noun – but the Catholic Church CONDEMNS baptism in Jesus name and declared it INVALID in the New Catholic Encyclopedia Volume 2, page 66, and also in Catholic Catechism 232, 233, and 1226 – 1284, and also in Chapter 7 of the 16 Chapter Catholic Didache. Paul said in 1 Timothy 4:1-2,"Now the spirit speaks expressly, that in later times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to SEDUCING SPIRITS and DOCTRINES OF DEVILS. (2) Speaking LIES in hypocracy, having their consciences seared with a hot iron." The following scriptures apply to most every Catholic doctrine and especially the Catholic Catechism – Deuteronomy 4:2,"You shall not add unto the Word which I command you, neither shall you diminish from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you." Revelation 22:18-19,"For I testify unto every man that hears the words of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book.(19) And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophesy, God shall take away his part in the Book Of Life…."
Proverbs 14:12 says,"There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
There is so much misinformation in your commentary!
As a brief response, Jesus said to Peter, "Thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against Thee….
Whose sins you shall forgive, they will be forgiven them;
whose sins you shall retain, they will be retained…." hence, Peter the first Pope of the Catholic Church and the Sacrament of Confession/Reconciliation.
Secondly, Catholics do NOT worship any craven image! Just as we hold and
maintain photos of our loved ones, we look at them as reminders…
With images such as Jesus on the Cross or Mother Mary standing on the Serpent, Satan on top of the world… they are reminders of those we love, admire and worship… NOT the figure itself! It helps us retain Jesus, Mary
in our minds rather than the distraction of our surroundings, etc.
The Father, Son (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit represent the Holy Trinity of
three persons in ONE God. Father God became flesh in the form of our Lord Jesus Christ who died a horrible death that we might attain Heaven and forgiveness of our sins… there is no other. After Jesus died and rose again to Heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within us. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. All three are one and the same GOD!
Thomas – please consider the following, which are a few of many scriptures that proves there is no such thing as the Trinity as Catholic, Protestants, and most Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches teach it to be. The following scriptures prove the name of the Father is Jesus, the name of the Son is Jesus, and the name of the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit is Jesus. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19,"Go therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name (SINGULAR name) OF the Father, and OF the Son, and OF the Holy Ghost." Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are titles and not names. At no time did Jesus disciples ever us the words Father, Son, and Holy Ghost when they baptized anyone, or used those words in one sentence regarding any other topic.
REGARDING THE NAME OF THE FATHER: Jesus said in John 5:43,"I come in my Father's NAME and you receive me not, if another shall come in his own name, him you will receive." John 12:44-45,"He that believes on me, believes not on me, BUT ON HIM THAT SENT ME, 45 And he that SEES ME SEES HIM THAT SENT ME." Deuteronomy 6:4 states,"Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is ONE Lord," and Jesus said John 10:30,"I and my Father are ONE." 1 John 2:23,"Whosoever denies the Son, the same has not the Father, but he that acknowledges the Son has the Father also." 2 John 9,"He that abides in the doctrine of Christ, he has BOTH the Father and the Son." John 1:1-14,"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word WAS GOD." Verse 10, "He was in the world and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not." Verse 14 "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…" We get the Word, which is the Father, IN THE NAME JESUS. Isaiah 9:6,"For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son (Jesus) is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful, THE MIGHTY GOD, the EVERLASTING FATHER, the Prince of Peace." That is saying God the Father became flesh – in the name Jesus we get the Father.
REGARDING THE NAME OF THE SON: Back in Exodus 3:14 when God told Moses to lead his people out of Egypt, Moses asked God who shall he say sent him, God said I AM THAT I AM, tell them I AM sent you. Several thousand years later Jesus said in John 8:58,"Verily, verily I say unto you, Before Abraham was I AM." The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob's name always was Jesus but he didn't reveal what his name was until Matthew 1:21,"And she shall bring forth a Son, and they call his name JESUS, for he shall save his people from their sins." Also verse 23,"Behold a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring for a son, and they call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is GOD WITH US."
REGARDING THE NAME OF THE HOLY GHOST: John 15:26,"But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, he shall testify of ME." John 16:13-14,"Howbeit when the Spirit of truth is come, He shall guide you into all truth, for he shall not speak of himself, but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak, and will show you things to come. 14 HE SHALL GLORIFY ME." John 14:18,"I will not leave you comfortless, "I" will come to you." John 14:26,"But when the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send IN MY NAME, he shall teach you all things…."
Acts 20:28,"Take heed therefore unto yourselves and to all the flock, over which the HOLY GHOST hath made you overseers, to feed the Church of God, which HE purchased with his own blood." That is a very revealing scripture as to who the Holy Ghost really is. Jesus is the only one that purchased us with his own blood. Ephesians 4:5-6,"There is one body, and ONE SPIRIT…." 2 Corinthians 3:17,"Now the LORD IS THAT SPIRIT, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
Jesus is speaking in the following scriptures in the book of Revelation:
Revelation 1:17-18,"And when I saw him (John speaking) it is done, I fell at his feet as dead, And he laid his hands on me, saying unto me, Fear not, I am the first and the last. 18 I am he that lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forever more. Amen, and have the keys of hell and of death. Revelation 1:8," I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, says the Lord, which is, which was, and is to come, THE ALMIGHTY." Revelation 2:7,"He that has an ear, let him hear what the SPIRIT says to the Churches….." Revelation 21:6-7,"And he said unto me (to John) it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the waters of life freely. 7 He that overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his GOD, and he shall be my son."
Regarding Catholics not worshiping statues, do a search and type in "13 de Maio-13th of May-Fatima-YouTube". In this 7 minute video 77,000 Catholics are worshiping a 5′ ceramic statue of Mary while it's being carried through a large Courtyard at a large Catholic Church in Fatima, Portugal. Most are waving white handkerchiefs toward the "Queen Mother" as the statue passes by, and some are holding photos of the Pope. Then type in "Procession at Fatima, Portugal-YouTube". The same thing is happening except the procession is at night.
Irvin Baxter has an excellent video titled "True vs False Christianity". He scripturaly proves there is no such thing as the Trinity and that the false doctrine of the Trinity is the focal point of false Christianity.
Hi I wanted to ask a question. When Jesus was in the garden praying to the father that this cup be taken away. Who was he praying too wasn't it his father,and when he was on the cross he asked his father to forgive them they do not know what they are doing,who was Jesus saying that too


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We love a good cake here at MMU so today we're talking about some unique and alternative wedding cake ideas.
Long gone are the days of traditional, tiered fruitcakes, where the cake was simply there to be cut and eaten. Cakes have now become a primary element of wedding themes, with couples opting for brighter colours, amazing flavour combinations, personalised cake toppers, sweets, and real flowers. With this in mind we wanted to show you some inspirational cakes that have been featured on some of the weddings we've shared… Enjoy!
Why not ditch the singular wedding cake altogether and go for a tower of macaroons, cupcakes, doughnuts, brownies, mini desserts…the options are endless! A dessert tower also serves as a great 'grab and go' opportunity to keep everyone topped up for a night of partying!
For Bride's who are on a tight budget and can't splash out on an extravagant cake, a dessert table is a fab idea. Ask guests to bring along a homemade dessert or cake each and display them all on a large table. Stick some tiny flags in the top detailing what they are and you're done! This will save you a tonne of money, give your guests a large variety and add a wonderful personal touch to your day.
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4.45pm Parliament: More than a million people take jobseeker's allowance
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- Andrew Lilico saves his professional reputation from a "classic Grauniad gaffe"
2pm Parliament: Michael Howard asks the Speaker to explain himself over Damian Green case
2pm WATCH: Nick Clegg reviews his first year as LibDem leader
12.45pm Parliament: Struan Stevenson calls for an EU ban on fish discards
Noon ToryDiary: David Cameron reiterates call for inquiry into the Iraq War as Brown announces British troop withdrawals
10.45am ToryDiary: Theresa Villiers says that Conservatives would oppose Gatwick expansion
10am Robert Halfon on CentreRight: 900 days in captivity and not one Red Cross parcel
ToryDiary: Time to make the police democratically accountable?
Caroline Righton on Local government: Does the Newquay Airport fiasco mean Cornwall is the worst LibDem Council in the country?
Jonathan Isaby on CentreRight: Should the Church of England be disestablished?
WATCH: William Hague and Harriet Harman spar at yesterday's PMQs
Dentists overcharging patients up to £109 million a year, claim Tories
"Not only have millions been left without a dentist, but now we learn that those who do have one are often being charged more money than they should be. The blame here lies with Labour's botched dental contract, which incentives dentists to increase the number of charges to patients and has led to such drastic cuts in the number of people being able to find an NHS dentist." – Andrew Lansley quoted in The Daily Telegraph
Demands for Iraq War inquiry as Brown says troops will be out by July
"Politicians from across the political divide will today demand an inquiry into the cost, causes and conduct of Britain's operations in Iraq as Gordon Brown returns home after announcing the final withdrawal of troops from the country by July. Opposition parties believe Mr Brown may allow the long-delayed inquiry to begin next summer but that it will not report until after the next general election, which could be as late as June 2010. Mr Brown will make a statement on Iraq to Parliament today." – Independent
Troubles for Labour as CWU considers splitting from the party…
"Labour faces losing a big union backer as the rebellion against Lord Mandelson's plans to sell part of the Royal Mail gathers force. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) will ask its 250,000 members to approve a formal split from the party if the Business Secretary presses ahead." – Times
…a ministerial aide quits…
"Jim McGovern said he had quit as parliamentary private secretary to business minister Pat McFadden in protest at the government's plans for the Royal Mail announced on Tuesday." – FT
…Labour MEPs defy Government on 48-hour working week…
"Twelve of the 19 Labour MEPs backed Mr Cercas' proposals to ban British workers from voluntarily choosing to work more than 48 hours a week after 2011, whatever their personal or professional circumstances… Pat McFadden, the Business Minister, discussed the defeat with employment ministers in Brussels, and insisted the UK will not accept the MEPs' decision." – Telegraph
…and Labour dissent over Heathrow expansion increases
"Forty Labour MPs have backed calls to put plans for Heathrow's third runway to a Commons vote. In total 80 MPs have signed a motion from Labour MP Martin Salter asking the government not to proceed with the controversial plans." – BBC
Peter Riddell: Labour infighting has begun – Times
Secret plans revealed for second Gatwick runway
"A new runway could be built at Gatwick rather than Heathrow or Stansted under plans secretly being developed by companies bidding to buy Britain's second largest airport. The Times has learnt that BAA has sent bidders a confidential memorandum with a section entitled "Gatwick builds a second runway". – Times
Is Gordon Brown frightened of elections?
"Despite being at or near the top of his profession for two decades, the PM has no track record in fronting election campaigns. There are so few images of his public electioneering because he has done very little of it. Curiously, amid the speculation about the possibility of the PM going to the country as early as February (the 26th is the date the Tories have circled with blue pencil as a possibility), there has been virtually no consideration of a rather important question: will Prime Minister Brown be any good in a general election campaign?" – Iain Martin writing in The Daily Telegraph
Questions over the attendance of Independent Conservative MP Andrew Pelling at a Labour fundraiser
"Croydon MP Andrew Pelling feared he might be kicked out of the local Conservative group after members raised concerns about him attending a Labour fundraiser. Mr Pelling went to a fundraising dinner for Councillor Gerry Ryan at the Croydon Hilton on November 14 where former Mayor Ken Livingstone was a guest speaker." – Croydon Guardian
NIck Clegg's first anniversary as Lib Dem leader
"He has told friends he has found the job of leader more difficult than he imagined when he took it a year ago. There is thinly disguised frustration at the jibes a leader must face and the daily struggle to be heard, particularly through a media dominated by the battle between the two major parties. He has found that being a young, telegenic, articulate performer is not enough to drive home his ambition of breaking the two-party system. Private polling for the party in the summer summarised the problem. Those voters who knew who he was regarded him as honest and sincere, but many had no opinion of him and said he had little prospect of being able to implement his ideas." – The Independent
Peers claimed £18.4 million in expenses last year
"Members of the House of Lords received more than £18million in tax-free expenses last year, the latest official figures reveal. Peers pocketed more than £4million just for turning up and another £6million to cover overnight stays in London. Many automatically claimed the maximum possible almost every time they visited Parliament – nearly £320 a day – which works out at £47,360 a year based on the 148 sitting days." – Daily Mail
Boris moots scrapping of congestion charge… – Daily Mail
…and unveils £3 billion rescue package for London – The London Paper
Tories urge Brown to respond to Equitable Life inquiry – FT
New Conservative candidate in Watford "confident" of victory – Watford Observer
Jaguar in discussions with Government for a state bailout – Daily Mail
Sir Freddie Viggers announced as new Black Rod – BBC
Agony aunts to advise Ed Balls – Express
Sarah Brown speaks of "pain" of parents' marriage break-up – Daily Telegraph
And finally… The explosive risk of Christmas crackers
"A woman of 22 was banned from buying a box of Christmas crackers — because shop staff feared she was too young under the 1875 Explosives Act. Art student Heather Welsh was stunned when she was told the crackers were classed as explosives as they contained a tiny amount of gunpowder." – The Sun
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February 26, 2018
Switchfoot singer and SDA alumni Jon Foreman's documentary "25 in 24," which chronicled his 2015 experience of playing 25 concerts in 24 hours, was premiered in the Learning Commons last Saturday. While the audience enjoyed the movie, they were particularly delighted when Foreman himself appeared at the end of the event to answer questions, take photos, and play a song.
FM radio station 91X's music director Hilary Chambers hosted the Q&A with Foreman after the movie ended. She asked some questions about his experience in the making of the movie before opening up the floor to questions from the audience. A particularly bright moment was when Foreman's little daughter got the microphone and asked what to do if she likes music but no one else at her school does. Quick witted, Foreman responded, "I think you should ask your dad about that."
Before singing "Caroline," Foreman also sung praise for the school that he grew up at. He said, "This is a special place. It's a great education, but also the culture here, it's incredible. I love being a part of it."
After the Q&A, he mingled with the audience for a short while, taking photos with fans and reconnecting with some fellow alumni.
He then brought the crowd out to the front steps of the school to take a group photo and listen to him play a song on his guitar (featuring a bit of harmonica). Despite the strong winds, Foreman was not deterred in bringing smiles to the audience's faces.
The event was put together by 91X and the SDA Alumni Foundation.


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Global Micro-Printed Tear Tapes Market: Overview
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- Comio C1 was launched in August at Rs. 5,999
- Comio C2 was launched in October at Rs. 7,199
- Comio S1 was launched in August at Rs. 8,999
Comio on Monday announced that three of its budget Android smartphones, the C1, C2, and S1, were now being assembled in India through contract manufacturers, V-Sun and Hipad Technology. To recall, the Comio C1 and S1 had been launched alongside each other during the company's debut in India in August. The Comio C2 had been launched last month.
The Comio C1 is priced at Rs. 5,999, Comio C2 is priced Rs. 7,199, and the Comio S1 is priced at Rs. 8,999. To recall, the Comio smartphones are available to buy via physical retail stores in North and West regions of the country, as well as online channels.
Comio also plans to strengthen its brand presence with a network of 30,000 retailers, 800 distributors, and over 800 after-sales touch points, it said in a statement. The company further revealed its plans to manufacture nearly one million devices over the next six months through V-Sun and Hipad Technology. The company also announced that it would start India R&D operations from next quarter,
"We are in the process of setting up our R&D centre, which will come up next quarter. We will initially have a team of 20 people who will work on bringing in features needed for the Indian market," Comio India CEO and Director Sanjay Kumar Kalirona said. He added that the company has two other R&D centres in Hong Kong and China, which has about 1,000 people.
All the Comio C1, C2 and S1 smartphones run on the company's custom UI based on Android 7.0 Nougat and are powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 SoC. All three smartphones come with dual SIM support along with 4G and VoLTE support.
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With the leadership of two neuro physicians, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center has developed a neurointerventional treatment program that promises a lot of patients quicker and more complete recoveries from strokes.
Traditionally, stroke care consisted of giving patients a drug intended to bust the stroke-causing blood clot in the brain. Recent studies show that a more effective treatment is surgical intervention, in which a catheter is inserted into the brain to pull the clot out. Their slang phrase for it is "stent on a stick."
The treatment is so dramatic, said Dr. Akram Shhadeh, one of the physicians, that recently a patient regained the use of her left side, which had been paralyzed by the stroke, before she was removed from the operating table.
Shaddeh and Dr. Ayman Gheith, both neuro interventionists, came here from Milwaukee, where they had set up a similar stroke center at St. Luke's Hospital. Both also have led installation of such centers elsewhere, and shepherded the new lab here, completed last April. One of the doctors is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
The equipment, including a $3 million biplane angiograph that gives the doctor two views of the brain and blood clot, is only part of the program. Also vital is training of everyone — first responders, family doctors, emergency room employees and others who care for stroke patients — so they recognize the signs of a stroke and get the patient to the stroke surgical suite as soon as possible.
"Treating a stroke is very time-sensitive," said Gheith. "There is only a certain amount of time in which we can successfully do the intervention."
The catheter procedure must be done within 24 hours after a stroke hits. But being able to do it earlier, even within an hour or two, is better.
"We know that if you open the blood vessel at hour one, patients do better than if you open the vessel at hour three," said Gheith. "The message is, don't wait. If you suspect a stroke, it's better to be wrong than to be sorry."
Explained Shhadeh, "Every minute of delay in treatment, a patient loses two million neurons, the cells that send messages from the brain to the rest of the body. That's why it's so important, if someone has symptoms, to get them to the best-equipped treatment center immediately, so they're not delayed an hour or two while being transferred from one hospital to another."
The doctors urge families to know the signs of a stroke, easily remembered as the word FAST: facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties and time to call 911.
"Your best chance of recovering is to come in as quickly as possible," said Gheith. "Don't drive yourself. Call 911 so EMTs can start the correct protocol as soon as possible."


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Watchbands come in a variety of materials, styles, and colors. So how do you know which one, or ones, you should have in your collection? We've broken down the four most popular watchband styles below so you can find your perfect fit.
Leather watch bands are perhaps the most versatile of all watch band styles. They can be worn everywhere, from the farm to the red carpet. This is because leather is both flexible. It is capable of molding to the shape of your wrist and is classic in appearance. Leather is perhaps the only choice for a formal event, as other materials may be too casual. This type of strap do require more "upkeep" since it is a natural material. It will age over time. You must either maintain the leather with proper conditioning treatments and wear practices, or be prepared to eventually replace the strap. Nonetheless, leather's extreme versatility makes it a must have for anyone's wardrobe.
Metal bands has a classic appeal to them, similarly to leather bands. They are appropriate for different occasions. Metal bands are considered dressier than plastic, rubber, or nylon straps but not as dressy as leather straps. A metal-banded watch is a perfect fit for the boardroom or office as well as any kind of casual wear. Metal has one major benefit over all other straps: it's highly durable. Most metal watchbands are made from stainless steel, but they can also be made from gold, gold-plate, titanium, tungsten, or platinum. Because metal is incredibly durable, these bands can last a long time, making them a great investment.
Plastic or Rubber
Plastic and rubber watchbands are great for those who lead an active lifestyle. These straps are durable, lightweight, comfortable, and often are safe for the water. These watches are great for working out, camping, casual-vacation and weekend wear. An advantage of plastic and rubber watchbands is that they are the most affordable. You can collect more of them and switch them out to create different looks. This is especially great for those with a unique sense of style who want to try more unusual or trendy looks, without spending what you would on leather or metal watches.
Nylon watch bands are great for comfortable casual wear. Many also choose them for diving or active wear. Nylon watches are flexible, durable, and breathable. These bands are a great choice for casual summer wear in particular because they are more breathable with a plastic or rubber band. Nylon bands are easily switched and easily cleaned, making them a great choice for those who want a low-maintenance band.


text: Welcome to This Week's Leaks, a new series where I round up the latest and greatest leaks every Friday (although I'm writing this one on a Tuesday). I'll tag them all in a group so if you want to find them in the same place, then you can. This week, we have leaks of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Intel's next-gen Whiskey Lake CPUs.


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Quality Roofers in Charlotte NC
Quality roofers in Charlotte NC are scarce. Let me explain. Very often roof installers will work for a certain contractor for a period of time until they feel like they can become roofers. They will then go into town hall apply for a business license and become "Professional Roofers". As a professional roofer for 10 years plus, you see these roofers rise, and fall hard. The reason they get business is due to the cheap prices. In contrast, those prices reflect the quality of your roof, which in hindsight will cause you to call those contractors back. Your phone call will either be denied, go to a non-working number or you will be promised a fairy tale. Before hiring a qualified roofer in Charlotte NC, pre-qualify your roofer with these 3 basic quality questions.
Here are 3 signs of a high-quality roofing contractor in Charlotte NC:
1. The Contractor has positive reviews on Google.
In today's time, reviewing a company based on the person's experience is the new word of mouth. When a customer has a new roof installation or roof repairs completed, they let other people know about their experience. The same action is predicted by a homeowner if they don't get treated well by a roofing contractor in Charlotte NC. The homeowner will put down a 1 star, and explain to another homeowner why they didn't use them. If the contractor fixes the problem, they can kindly ask to change the review to a neutral outcome.
2. They are licensed and bonded.
It is a smart practice to always verify that your roofing contractor you hire has up to date licenses and bonded. A large selection of states requires roofing contractors to have a valid contractor's license. In Charlotte NC, if the job is under thirty thousand dollars, then the contractor doesn't need a contractors license. Always check this information so that in a case of an injury, they will not be able to come after homeowner.
3. They hold professional credentials.
Roofing contractors are never required to go out of their way and obtain certain certification and credentials. The contractors that go out and invest time and money into certifications and credentials are the ones that believe in the work that they offer. Owens Corning manufactured the original asphalt, so why not have them help you as a roofing contractor? Charlotte Pro Roofing has obtained and hold certifications from Owens Corning, GAF, and many other manufacturers.
Whether you require minor rooftop repair or a totally new rooftop, Charlotte Pro Roofing is at your service. We are devoted to conveying remarkable outcomes and quality at focused costs, and our sole objective is to create long-term relationships with homeowners and building a trustworthy company. Contact us today to request a free estimate! If you are still looking for Quality Roofers search no more.


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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
GWPF Newsletter: Second Wave of U.S. Shale Revolution Is Coming, Says IEALabels: Benny Peiser, Global Warming Policy Forum Newsletter
Maine Becomes The Most Recent Blue State To Reject A Carbon Tax
In this newsletter:
1) Second Wave of U.S. Shale Revolution Is Coming, Says IEA
The Wall Street Journal, 11 April 2019
2) America Set To Surpass Saudi Arabia In 'Remarkable' Oil Milestone
CNN, 8 March 2019
3) Maine Becomes The Most Recent Blue State To Reject A Carbon Tax
Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 10 March 2019
4) Germany: From Leader To Loser On Climate Protection
Deutsche Welle, 8 March 2019
5) Climate Scientist Nic Lewis: 'European C02 Emissions Don't Matter'
Edwin Timmer, De Telegraaf, 8 March 2019
6) Socialist Energy Policy Triggers Venezuela's Power System Collapse
Tim Worstall, Continental Telegraph, 9 March 2019
7) After Years Of Red-Green Brainwashing, Half Of Young Americans Would Rather Live In A Socialist Country
Daily Mail, 11 March 2019
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1) Second Wave of U.S. Shale Revolution Is Coming, Says IEA
The Wall Street Journal, 11 April 2019
Christopher Alessi
LONDON—The U.S. is on track to become a net petroleum exporter by 2021 and will soon after surpass Russia and rival Saudi Arabia, currently the world's largest oil exporter, the International Energy Agency said Monday.
The U.S. is expected to double its gross crude oil exports to 4.2 million barrels a day by 2024, while total exports of crude and refined products should reach 9 million barrels a day, the IEA said in its annual five-year oil outlook report.
U.S. crude production, driven by relentless growth in shale oil, is expected to account for 70% of the total increase in global production capacity over the next five years, the agency added. The report also said the U.S. should account for 75% of the expansion in liquefied natural gas trade.
"The second wave of the U.S. shale revolution is coming," said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. "This will shake up international oil and gas trade flows, with profound implications for the geopolitics of energy."
The use of hydraulic fracturing in the U.S. to drill for oil in shale rock, a process known as fracking, has dramatically reshaped the global oil industry over the past decade. It has allowed the U.S. to rival traditional producers like Russia and Saudi Arabia—the de facto head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries—for market share.
Shale was largely behind the glut of American oil that flooded the market more than four years ago, leading oil prices to fall to $30 a barrel from more than a $100 a barrel in late 2014.
U.S. shale production in 2018 grew faster than it did during the boom years of 2011 to 2014, the IEA said last year.
The U.S. last year surpassed Russia and Saudi Arabia to become the world's largest producer of crude oil, with output currently hovering around 12 million barrels a day.
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2) America Set To Surpass Saudi Arabia In 'Remarkable' Oil Milestone
CNN, 8 March 2019
Move over, Saudi Arabia. America is about to steal the kingdom's energy exporting crown.
The United States will surpass Saudi Arabia later this year in exports of oil, natural gas liquids and petroleum products, like gasoline, according to energy research firm Rystad Energy.That milestone, driven by the transformative shale boom, would make the United States the world's leading exporter of oil and liquids.
That has never happened since Saudi Arabia began selling oil overseas in the 1950s, Rystad said in a report Thursday."It's nothing short of remarkable," said Ryan Fitzmaurice, energy strategist at Rabobank. "Ten years ago, no one thought it could happen."
Next year, the US will export more energy than it imports. That hasn't happened since 1953The expected breakthrough reflects how technology has reshaped the global energy landscape. Drilling innovations have opened up huge swaths of oil and natural gas resources that had been trapped in shale oilfields in Texas, North Dakota and elsewhere.Led by shale, US oil production has more than doubled over the past decade to all-time highs. The United States now pumps more oil than any other country, including Russia and Saudi Arabia."
The shale boom has driven incredible increases in production," said Fitzmaurice. "US production is off the charts."With ample supply at home, Congress in 2015 lifted the 40-year oil export ban. Overseas oil sales have exploded since then. And the US Gulf Coast is racing to build facilities that can handle surging foreign demand for US crude."
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3) Maine Becomes The Most Recent Blue State To Reject A Carbon Tax
Patrick Gleason, Forbes, 10 March 2019
AUGUSTA, Maine — The beginning of March brings bad news for carbon tax supporters, who have been successful in getting legislation to impose the regressive tax introduced at the federal and state levels, but not in getting it enacted, not even in left-leaning, Democratic-run states that should be most inclined to welcome this policy.
A February 28 Maine House Committee on Energy Utilities and Technology hearing on legislation that would impose the nation's first statewide carbon tax ended with Representative Deane Rykerson (D-Kittery), the legislator sponsoring the bill, announcing that he will pull his proposal and will instead push for a "Carbon Pricing Study Group" that will explore the topic and issue recommendations at a later date. The committee subsequently voted on March 7 against reporting Rykerson's carbon tax bill out of committee.
In the hours-long hearing on Representative Rykerson's bill, 60 Maine residents testified in opposition to the proposed carbon tax, explaining the harm that the regressive tax would do to Maine families and employers. Only one person testified in favor of the bill. This strong display of public opposition to a carbon tax was instrumental in killing the bill in committee.
By reacting early to raise awareness about the destructive carbon tax that was being proposed and exposing the corrupt kickbacks and special interests it was going to be paying for, we were able to gather men and women of all ages from every corner of the state to march on the capital and send a clear message to lawmakers that the people of Maine stand united against new and useless taxes the would have crushed both Maine's economy as well as our middle and low income families," says Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro, explaining how opponents of the carbon tax managed to come out victorious despite every branch of state government being under Democratic control.
Because there is "gridlock at the federal level," writes Governing Magazine's Elizabeth Daigneau, "activists are focusing their attention on states and cities where action on climate change seems more likely."
Though green activists are taking their proposals for new taxes and regulations to the state level, they have been unable to get a carbon tax enacted, even in state legislatures where progressives hold the most sway. Maine becomes the most recent blue state to reject a carbon tax. Legislation to impose a carbon tax has also been introduced in Vermont, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Oregon, and other states, but all have declined to implement one. Americans for Tax Reform has put together a timeline of all the carbon tax proposals that have been rejected both in the U.S. and abroad.
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4) Germany: From Leader To Loser On Climate Protection
Deutsche Welle, 8 March 2019
Germany was long a leader on climate protection, but in recent years has slipped in its efforts to combat carbon emissions. These days, the government is finding it tough to even unite on a climate protection law.
When it comes to climate protection, politicians from Germany's governing coalition parties — Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) and their sister party, the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU), along with the Social Democrats (SPD) — have lately been in a tizzy. Just recently, Minister of the Environment Svenja Schulze (SPD) presented a first draft of a climate protection act to be adopted by September, or so hoped those involved. And already there is trouble.
"We stand for climate protection, but we want to make it reasonable," said CDU parliamentary party leader Ralph Brinkhaus. "We have to do this together with the people in this country and not from above through prohibitions and regulations."
Merkel's own party dragging feet on climate initiatives
What happened? Schulze's proposal provides for all relevant government agencies to put forward their own ideas on how to achieve a whopping 55 percent reduction in greenhouse gases in their respective sectors by 2030 — in a legally binding way. To date, each successive German government has simply promised an across-the-board reduction in emissions.
Though that method worked fairly well as a motivator for many years, that's no longer the case. The goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 40 percent by 2020 won't be reached. Now, sectors that have so far contributed little to climate protection in Germany, such as transport, are being called on to deliver. But German Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) fears overly strict conditions for motorists and industry. And many of his fellow party MPs are with him.
A rapid slide down the priority list
Twelve years ago, at the beginning of Angela Merkel's (CDU) chancellorship, things were different. Germany organized the G7 summit in Heiligendamm; climate protection was the most important topic.
"If you look at the development of greenhouse gas emissions, ten years ago, Germany was actually a pioneer in climate protection and the world's 'one-eyed blind man,'" said Christoph Bals, climate expert for the Germanwatch environmental group.
These days, no one speaks in terms of there being a leader in reducing emissions, which have either stagnated in recent years or even slightly increased.
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5) Climate Scientist Nic Lewis: 'European C02 Emissions Don't Matter'
Edwin Timmer, De Telegraaf, 8 March 2019
To tackle global climate change it is far more important that fast-growing developing countries do more than any well-intentioned steps in the Netherlands. "In fact, European emissions don't matter," says British climate scientist Nic Lewis.
"What really matters is: what happens in developing countries such as China, India, Indonesia, Brazil and Nigeria", says Lewis, who gave a presentation at De Groene Rekenkamer Foundation this week in Amsterdam. According to him, it is much more important that developing countries quickly become richer and how rising CO2 emissions that this entails can be limited.
"We have a lot of knowledge and expertise in Europe. We can spend our money better than investing billions in subsidies and other climate policies that have virtually no effect on global emissions."
Lewis would prefer to see investments in the development of clean nuclear energy or techniques to get CO2 out of the air and shut down coal-fired plants. "That could then be rolled out over the rest of the world."
The sense of urgency that politicians and environmental organizations are promoting is unnecessary, says Lewis. Like the UN's climate panel, the scientist assumes that global warming since 1850 is largely due to human CO2 emissions. Yet he is more optimistic than the IPCC. Based on his own research [and that of others] he concludes that the climate is much less sensitive to greenhouse gases than models predict.
"If you look at the observations since 1850, the global temperature has been rising less quickly than expected." While the IPCC models estimate around 3 degrees of warming as a result of the doubling of CO2, Lewis actually sees only an increase of around 1.7 degrees Celsius. Climate modellers are not happy with Lewis' criticism. "They attach less importance to what the global temperature has actually been doing."
Lewis has a reassuring message: "It suggests that we have more time to achieve the political goal of limiting warming to two degrees. Our emissions do not have to go to virtually zero by 2050." That is the thinking in Brussels, The Hague and the UN climate agreement.
Politicians who continue to argue for haste suffer from a Messiah complex. "They care more about their own virtue at the expense of the population." Realism about climate change will only return to the public debate once it is clear what the actual costs are, Lewis expects. "So far, governments have tried to hide those costs. But the population is not that crazy and the penny is starting to drop."
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6) Socialist Energy Policy Triggers Venezuela's Power System Collapse
Tim Worstall, Continental Telegraph, 9 March 2019
The entirety of Venezuela's ruling class is standing around with "Who, me?" looks on their faces as the country is plunged into darkness, the power system and the grid entirely fail to deliver electricity at all. The point being that yes, it's you. The Bolivarian socialists have caused this. This is not the result of some attack by foreign capitalist pig dogs, is not some random occurrence that can strike anyone. It's a direct result of their own previous economic policies.
They froze prices, d'ye see? That made electricity incredibly cheap, sure it did. That price was frozen, inflation took off up into the upper stratosphere, the real price of electricity falls to some tiny fraction of the cost of production. What happens then? Well, as there's no money in the electricity generation or distribution system then no money gets spent on the electricity generation or distribution system. No maintenance, no upgrading. All this at the same time as a price of spit increases demand for that electricity.
For those first couple of pages in every economics textbook are in fact correct. Those supply and demand curves do describe reality. The reality that Bolivarian socialism is so desperate to deny the existence of:
Venezuela was almost entirely without power on Friday night amid a blackout that the Maduro government blamed on sabotage and which wrought chaos across much of the country. Communications went down, water pumps failed and transport ground to a halt as Venezuela was plunged into darkness at around 5pm local time (9pm UK) on Thursday night. The power cut was believed to have hit up to 23 of the country's 24 states, though with mobile networks and internet largely out of action, the situation in some areas was unclear.
So, why did this happen?
All sounds reasonable enough but the real, underlying, cause is explained here: In the 2000s, after Hugo Chávez came into office, investment in new electric capacity in Venezuela dried up, particularly after he nationalized the grid in 2007. But demand for power kept soaring after the government froze electricity rates in 2002 and began subsidizing consumption. More and more people bought air conditioners, TVs, and so on. Today, Venezuela's per capita rate of electricity use is one of the highest in Latin America.
And that's it really. It's necessary to charge enough for electricity to pay to keep the lights on. Don't charge that much then you've not got the money to keep the lights on. Thus, ineluctably, they go out.
And just for any who still think that Venezuela has something that even approximates to an economic policy, a reminder. Price systems have a purpose. They balance supply and demand–they are not just inventions of those who would deprive the workers of their rightful. And any economy which doesn't use the price system to allocate resources will fail, just as the Bolivarian economy there in Venezuela is failing. We can have socialism, sure we can, we can have social democracy, we can have capitalism even, but what we can't have is the duo of an economy that functions and the absence of markets and prices.
We've much the same being said in painful detail here:
In Chavista Venezuela it is not just running water that is no longer available, but electricity too. Inadequate investment and a lack of maintenance has collapsed the electricity grid, plunging much of the country into darkness for prolonged periods of time. Electricity used to be partially privately-owned, part state-owned, but in 2007 former President Hugo Chavez expropriated the assets of the largest private power producer, Electricidad de Caracas. Chavez merged all electric companies into one big state monopoly, the Corporación Eléctrica Nacional (CORPOELEC).
Power cuts due to underinvestment and poor management began in 2009 and have increased in both frequency and severity over time. In 2016 public sector employees were put on a three day week in order to preserve power. While $50 billion was supposedly invested in the sector in recent years, there is little to show for it aside from 130 houses worth €72 million in Spain recently confiscated by Spanish police from Venezuela's Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines. Such corruption, also in the form of power stations paid for but never built, clearly contributed to the failure of the system. Of Venezuela's installed electricity capacity, 50% of the system does not work and 75% of the infrastructure is obsolete. The electricity grid is hopelessly inadequate and completely unable to meet demand.
Key turbines have been allowed to deteriorate and some power installations have actually exploded due to lack of maintenance.
Prices matter that is.
Congratulations to Bolivarian socialism therefore.
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7) After Years Of Red-Green Brainwashing, Half Of Young Americans Would Rather Live In A Socialist Country
Daily Mail, 11 March 2019
Socialism isn't a dirty word, as far as young Americans are concerned, according to a new survey. Half (49.6 percent) of Millennials and Generation Z said they would prefer living in a socialist country, compared to 37.2 percent of all U.S. adults who feel the same way.
Nearly three-quarters (73.2 percent) of people age 38 and younger believe the government should provide universal health care, according to a Harris Poll of 2,035 adults conducted for Axios.
By comparison, 66.7 percent of all American adults want universal health care.
A majority (67.1 percent) of young people also want the government to provide tuition-free college, while just 56.2 percent of all U.S. adults feel that way.
This graph compares how people age 38 and younger feel on key socialist issues, compared to all Americans overall. Source: Harris Poll/Axios
Young people were also more likely to support abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (43.1 percent compared to 29.7 percent of all Americans).
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The London-based Global Warming Policy Forum is a world leading think tank on global warming policy issues. The GWPF newsletter is prepared by Director Dr Benny Peiser - for more information, please visit the website at www.thegwpf.com.


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I applied for software development intern, Bangalore. I got the call and it was the usual telephonic interview asking about projects and experiences mentioned on the resume.
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The Echo of Thunder is an Australian family drama movie, released for television in 1998. It is based on the novel Thunderwith by Australian children's author Libby Hathorn. It was aired on CBS in the United States as a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation.
|The Echo of Thunder
|Written by
|Libby Hathorn (novel)
H. Haden Yelin (teleplay)
|Directed by
|Simon Wincer
|Lauren Hewett
Jamey Sheridan
Judy Davis
Chelsea Yates
Emily Browning
Ben Hanson
James Hanson
|Country of origin
|Original language(s)
|Running time
|98 minutes
|Original release
|19 April 1998 (United States)
The movie is a story of a man Larry Ritchie, who lives with his second wife and three kids on an Australian farm in the Wallingat Forest NSW. He learns about the fatal illness of his first wife which leaves his eldest daughter, Lara, alone in the world. Larry decides to take the girl into his home, but his new family doesn't like the idea. The mother Gladwyn is possessive of Larry and their three children, Pearl, Opal and Jasper. Lara seeks solace with a mysterious dog she names Thunderwith that appears from time to time on the property. The dog seems to the girl to be a link to her beloved mother and an important companion. The story concentrates on the relationship between mother Gladwyn and stepdaughter, as Lara is slowly accepted into the family.
The movie was shot in Mount Beauty, Victoria and directed by Simon Wincer. Hallmark Channel produced the movie and the story undertook several changes for example the four Ritchie children became only three on the set. Judy Davis, who played the mother Gladwyn was nominated for an Emmy for her performance in the movie.
- Jamey Sheridan as Larry Ritchie
- Judy Davis as Gladwyn Ritchie
- Lauren Hewett as Lara Ritchie
- Chelsea Yates as Pearl Ritchie
- Emily Browning as Opal Ritchie
- Ben and James Hanson as Jasper Ritchie
- Michael Caton as Bill Gadrey
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In recent years, we have seen countless players fail to adjust to life in the Premier League. Many arrive in England with huge expectations, but simply cannot produce the goods. Fortunately for Arsenal fans, the same cannot be said for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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A U B A #YoPierre ⚡ pic.twitter.com/2wuPWqhiOv— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 12, 2019
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50 – Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang is set to play his 50th Premier League game for @Arsenal – the Gabon international has already netted at least two more goals than any other Gunner through their first 50 games for the club in the competition. Superhero. #NEWARS pic.twitter.com/I6g7hAocvp— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 11, 2019
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Bolster's Director Alex Zaccaria opened the conference with an interactive keynote. We posed advertising trivia questions based on industry and Bolster stats, with attendees answering these with real-time polls using their mobile phones. For instance… How many metres of content does the average person scroll through daily on their phone? What percentage of festival ticket holders actually like said festival on Facebook? What percent of website banner ads booked for festivals and tours are actually ever displayed on a real screen to a real human? If you want to know the answers to those… chat to us 😂
LNWY and IOHYOU hosted the CHANGES closing party at the Night Cat, with some pretty phenomenal music from Krakatau, ALTA and Billy Davis & The Good Lords. (If you haven't heard of LNWY, it's Bolster's evergreen content outlet with Laneway Festival. I love it, and so should you.)
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Tutorial: Changing the battery in a Darth SBBN011
Though the battery in my SBBN011 is not dead or showing signs of giving up, I don't know when it was changed, so it could die anytime soon, and as I have the whole day to myself, I thought I would give it a go.
If you are brave enough and have a lot of patience and the right tools then the following might help – but I won't take any responsibility if you mess up.
Firstly some details on this watch, the model number is SBN0011, 7C46-OAAO. It has a Seiko 7C46, hi-torque 7 jewelled movement designed for the Tuna series of divers. For more interesting information on these movements check out the link below written by Poseidon-Jim…..
The calibre 7C46 is used in the 600m and 1000m Seiko divers and is designed for use in saturation diving using Helium gas. The one piece case consists of Titanium and Ceramic, there is also some stainless steel in there, but to find out which part contains what; I found this post, by Jim from Sept 2010;
The case is always spoken of by the Japanese as a single unit, but as we know the casei s made up of more than just the body alone. You have the bezel and inner screwdown crystal rings and even an inner iron/SS antimagnetic plate inside theTitanium alloy case, and the shroud screws are IP coated stainless steel or could also be titanium alloy, and you have the inner crown and stem parts that are no doubt Stainless steel.
Titanium is also in the stainless steel family as it is steel, but a hi-grade type that is lighter and harder than stainless steel.
The body or main case is Black IP coated titanium with an TIHCCE (ceramics) shroud.
The bezel I think is either titanium IP coated stainless steel or titanium.
So you see, the whole case or body is actually a mixture of mostly titanium with some stainless steel parts (SS & Titanium) and the shroud is (IPcoated Ti Ceramics).
The battery required for this model is SEIKO SR43SW (301) and should last approximately 5 years, I bought a Maxell from Cousins.
For details on the watch here is a pdf from Seiko
OK, let's make a start, what tools for the job? – BTW the hex screws shroud requires a 1.5mm Hex key, Jaxa type case remover, Blade to pop off the bezel, small screwdriver for the battery retaining screw, case/movement holder.
Pic 1 –Remove the Hex screws
Pic 2 –Shroud removed, revealing dirt – I cleaned this up to avoid any getting in the case later on.
Pic 3 –Slipping a flat blade between the case and bezel, pop off the bezel – this should be easy. In this pic you can see the two flat bezel springs still in thecase.
Pic 4 - The flat bezel springs sit in a groove and are easily removed with a small screwdriver or similar
Pic 5 - I have removed the strap and popped the case into a movement/case holder, you will need to secure the case so that you can get good leverage to unscrew the crystal retaining ring.
Pic 6 –Here the crystal retaining screw has been removed using a Jaxa type caseback remover. Ensure the remover sits properly within three grooves, apply even pressure and unscrew anti clockwise. These are normally hand tight some can be tough but keep even pressure or you may slip and scratch the crystal orcase.
Pic 7 –Under the crystal retaining ring sits a nylon band which ensures the rubber gasket below it is evenly pressed and shaped to provide a maximum seal.
Pic 8 –This shows the crystal out but the crystal gasket still in place. Removing crystal I found to be quite tricky, it sits on the rubber gasket under pressure so it is well bedded in and requires very gentle persuasion with a small flatend object, preferable made of plastic or wood. You can use a flat head screwdriver, but you can end up damaging the gasket or the crystal.
Pic 9 –This shows the crystal far left, then the rubber gasket and the minute chapter ring. The chapter ring has two grooves cut into it that match to one dial feet and the crown. This ensures that the markers line up perfectly when refitting.
Pic 10 –Here you see a gasket that sits around the movement, this should be removed to get access to the crown release button.
Pic 11 –This shows the crown release button and it sits just north of the crown,unscrew the crown, on the two occasions I have removed the crown from a 7C46 I didn't pull it out to 1st or 2nd position prior to removal, just unscrew the crown, depress gently the release button and wiggle the crown with gentle pulling force, and it should pop out.
Pic 12 –Case, movement and crown
Pic 13 –With the crown removed there is nothing holding the movement in the case, so be careful and turn the case over ensuring you can grip the edges of the movement/dial. Then you will need to pop the movement into the holder. Remove completely the screw holding the battery retaining clip, don't think you can nudge the battery out, you won't. Replace battery and pop the retaining clip back and spend 30 minutes putting the little bugger of a screw back in :(.
Pic 14& 15 – Here is the case all nicely cleaned, I really like this case, and you can see it is a great piece of design and engineering, each groove has a purpose and the base has a raised plate where the movement sits.
Now thebattery is replaced and you have cleaned and greased (very little required) the gaskets put it back together. Do you need to replace the gaskets? Well some will swear by it, but I have found that certainly on these modern Seiko's the gasket shape is fine and can be used again, if it has deteriorated or out of shape then of course in needs replacing.
Pic 16 –Once completed put on wrist and admire your handy work J
I want to pay credit to Dr Seiko for his tutorial on the 1000m divers, without I wouldn't have ever dared to attempt this.
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The holidays are behind us and the winter season is in full effect. For some people, that means hunkering down and waiting out the cold, but for Detroit, things are just heating up as the 2019 Quicken Loans Winter Blast returns to downtown with a whole new format!
Over the past 13 years, Winter Blast has been one jam-packed, action-filled weekend of activities, food and fun, but the 2019 festival will run for 12 days across four different weekends in January and February. The first two weekends coincide with the North American International Auto Show, which runs Jan. 19-27.
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Dodger Stadium was built almost 50 years ago, yet it remains one of the most elegant sport venues. Set in Chavez Ravine, overlooking Los Angeles's downtown on one side and the verdant mountains of the San Gabriels on the other, the ballpark, with its house organist, foot-long Dodger dogs, and old-timey sports announcers, is a place where the American Dream is still palpable. Families relish their cotton candy and popcorn, hand-crank machines stamp pennies with pictures of Dodger Stadium, and the boys in blue down in the dugout do their best, which is often pretty good. This is one of the most storied teams in baseball: not only one of the first teams to move west, but the proud organization that made history smashing the sport's prejudices by hiring Sandy Koufax, the pitching great who refused to play on Yom Kippur because he was Jewish; Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican player who stoked Fernandomania in the 80s; and, most famously, Jackie Robinson, the second-baseman who broke baseball's color line when he debuted with the team, in 1947.
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Washington Examiner: A Conservative Case for Marriage Equality
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Log Cabin Republicans National Executive Director Gregory T. Angelo writes in an op-ed in the Washington Examiner: "There's an assumption that the GOP will greet the dawn of national marriage equality with apathy at best and resistance, hostility and obstinacy at worst. These expectations fail to consider the fact that there's a compelling conservative case […]
The Washington Times: Log Cabin Republicans Hail Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality at Conservative Conference
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The Washington Times reporter Valerie Richardson covers the polite interactions between Log Cabin Republicans and other GOP members at the Western Conservative Summit. You can read the full story here.
Washington Post: Attempt to Block Same-Sex Marriages in Texas is Turned Back
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Washington Post reporter Sandhya Somashekhar covers the recent failure of a bill in the Texas State Legislature that would have penalized County Clerks who issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples by taking away their salaries, including commentary from Log Cabin Republicans.You can read the full story at this link.
CNN: The GOP's Tricky Same-Sex Marriage Balancing Act
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CNN's Reporters Nia-Malika Henderson looks at the tight rope the Republican presidential hopefuls have to walk. These candidates need to work with the moderate business wing of their party, which is more in line with the general public, and the Christian conservative wing which flatly opposes same-sex marriage. Walking this line might become less complicated […]
CBS News: Gay Americans Share Different, At Times Surprising, Views On Marriage
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CBS News reporter Stephanie Condon looks at different views on marriage. The Supreme Court on Tuesday is hearing the arguments over the fundamental question of whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry where these arguments will play out. For the full story please watch the full video here.