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Father, let Thy desires be my desires. Let my desires, God, be Thy desires, in Spirit and in Truth.
-- Edgar Cayce reading 262-60
This is the April 2019 update to A.R.E. members and friends who are interested in the new and exciting trends occurring within Edgar Cayce's A.R.E., Atlantic University, the Cayce/Reilly School of Massage, and the Edgar Cayce Foundation. A number of exciting things are happening this month! Please share the following with your friends:
I want to make special mention of the fact that we have two exciting conferences coming up in May! Our annual reincarnation conference, May 3-5, 2019, Life Everlasting, and Do What You Love, Love What You Do, May 17-19.
Life Everlasting: Our Eternal Soul's Continuous Journey through the Other Side and Beyond will feature Anita Moorjani, John J. Oliver, J. Marie, Tarron Estes, Peter Woodbury, Cheryl Baer-Bernath, Kevin Todeschi, and Dr. Pim van Lommel. The program will include scientific research, a discussion of the profound nature of near-death experiences, past-life regression, children's past-life memories, random audience readings, an exploration of conscious dying, and Cayce's insights on angels, guides and afterlife. Just recently, Dr. Pim van Lommel wrote this blog for us: "A Cardiologist's Perspective on Near-Death Experiences."
We are also excited about this powerful NEW program May 17-19: Do What You Love, Love What You Do: Embracing Your True Calling with Pam Grout, author of E-Squared: Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality. Also featured at this Conference are Mark Thurston PhD, Cindy Griffith MA, Cheryl Baer-Bernath CHt, and Rachel Vincitore MS. You'll discover how to be as HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL as you make up your mind to be! Learn to overcome challenges and roadblocks as you uncover your own unique path and learn to manifest your ideal work and life.
Enjoy the beautiful, mild weather and uncrowded beaches of Virginia Beach this May (and make an advance appointment at the Health Center and Spa)!
Over the past few years, we have built new buildings, renovated old ones, and we're nearly finished! With your help, we'll finish raising the funds for the remaining areas of our Visitor Center in the coming year. Here's where we stand:
- Restrooms – DONE!
- Library Renovations – DONE!
- New HVAC – DONE!
- New Elevator – FUNDED!
- 2nd Floor Carpet/Wallpaper/Paint – FUNDED!
- Meditation Room – FUNDED!
- New Front Door – FUNDED!
- LOBBY (see rendering) – needs $200,000 to be renovated
- Main Auditorium – our main conference center – needs 50,000 for new lighting and redesign
- Mini Auditorium needs $25,000 to move the stage, get new lighting, etc.
- New Retaining Wall – Need $30,000
- New Stairway up to Cayce Hospital Building – $20,000
- Resurface Parking Lot – $35,000
Be part of A.R.E.'s beautification and preparation for the next generation. For more information about the project and how you can help, contact Patrick Belisle, Director of Philanthropy at firstname.lastname@example.com or 757-457-7126.
Atlantic University is a member of BizConnect, a local networking group which hosts events for local business owners, schools, nonprofits, and other organizations who are also members. On Friday, April 5, Atlantic University entertained nearly 50 BizConnect members for morning coffee in the Main Auditorium on the 67th street campus.
When asked how many of the guests have never been to the property, more than half raised their hands. Many of the networking members believed that the campus was closed to the public, so they just drove by and never stopped in to investigate further. It was a pleasure to open the doors to our BizConnect friends, to tell them all about the University, and give them a private tour of the Visitors Center building. Many of the attendees said that they will definitely come back to try out the Café, enjoy the meditation garden, the labyrinth, spa, and learn more about Atlantic University. We would say that this was a great success not just for Atlantic University, but for the A.R.E. as well. It is our intention to keep hosting local events and to show the wonders of Edgar Cayce to Virginia Beach.
The Cayce/Reilly School is actively recruiting for the next class that starts on June 17, 2019. Spaces are limited so apply now! For more information on the admissions process and requirements, see CayceReilly.edu. One of the most valuable parts of our students' learning is practicing their massage techniques. Please visit our Student Clinic any time to enjoy reduced-priced massage and foot reflexology sessions – call 757-457-7146 to make an appointment.
- June – Ireland with Peter Woodbury
- July – Japan with Kevin Todeschi
- October –– Egypt with John Van Auken
Contact A.R.E. Travel Programs toll free at 888-273-3339, or visit EdgarCayce.org/tours.
A.R.E. CONGRESS – an Annual Event!
This year's Congress, "The Edgar Cayce Path to Spiritual Enlightenment" will take place June 16-21, 2019. It is the 88th Annual Event and will have a special focus on Membership and Life Membership during sharing groups. We look forward to seeing both old friends and new ones at this annual highlight!
For those who are interested, we have a long waitlist of prisoners who are looking for individuals willing to be Mentors in our Correspondence Program. All correspondence is channeled through A.R.E. so you will not be giving personal information. This is an opportunity to serve others. For more details email us at firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit us at EdgarCayce.org/prison.
A.R.E.'s BLOG – A Wealth of Information at Your Fingertips
Recent blog posts have included the following articles, "A Cardiologist's Perspective on Near-Death Experiences," "Use Your Free Will," "Eight Ways to Empower Your Life," and "Edgar Cayce Thoughts for the Day" book excerpt. The blog also features a searchable database, giving you the ability to explore previous topics or search by author. Read our blogs posts at EdgarCayce.org/blog.
You may have already received John Van Auken's letter in the mail, reminding us that even in the midst of all our nation's discord and polarization there is a change coming. It is a change that needs preparation by souls like you and me who know a higher ideal as taught by the Master and elaborated upon by Cayce!
As John said in his letter, you can be part of this preparation by empowering the A.R.E. to spread the Cayce messages far and wide. By donating to The Source Fund you can help banish the darkness by getting this message of goodness and love out into the masses. By supporting this Work, you become a catalyst to create a positive, resilient world – for today and for future generations. Donate today. We thank you.
Stop by the Bookstore and Gift Shop to see the variety of new pieces from Tucson. We have your Mugglestone for those Harry Potter fans out there, or Pink Amethyst with druzy inclusions if you're looking for that sparkle. We also have a selection of colorful handmade Turkish lamps to add that warmth to your home decor. More of these one-of-a-kind pieces are coming in every week.
Did you hear about the Bookstore's new special shopping days? Get 10% off your purchase if you qualify for "Membership Mondays" (all current card-carrying A.R.E. Members) or "Wisdom Wednesdays" (everyone 65 and older), or "Facebook Follow Fridays" (join the group and "Like and Follow" us on @AREBookstoreGiftshop).
Find out about upcoming Bookstore events, including Tom Baker on "Edgar Cayce's Revolutionary Jesus," April 24 at 6:30 p.m., here or call 757-457-7231! Or live stream from our Facebook pages @AREBookstoreGiftshop and @Edgarcayce.
Thank you – each of you – for all you do for this great Work!


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Actress Svetlana Khodchenkova has attracted the attention of the suspiciously spacious coat.
Usually in such cases it is assumed the pregnancy, but only lately about the novels Svetlana nothing was heard. Although, of course, this does not mean that Khodchenkova can't be pregnant because it's not necessary to endure a long-term relationship.
And yet, Svetlana publicly renounced junk food, writing a whole message to his fans. It is noteworthy that the shooting took place above the waist, and to estimate the size of the belly was problematic.
So why Svetlana Khodchenkova moved to a spacious clothes? Got fat from fast food or pregnant?
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Dear all, I trust all is well wherever you are. Can somebody let me know whether I could use the Narita Express all the way from the Narita Airport to Yurakucho station without changing train at Tokyo Station? Thank you in anticipation.
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The stations listed in the topmost graphic are the stops for Narita Express. So, no, you have to change to the JR Yamanote line at Tokyo Station, alternatively take a short cab ride or walk. It's very close, only about 12 minutes on foot.
Thank you Dag for the quick reply. Is it far to walk from the NEX Tokyo Station to the JR Yamanote line? The reason being that my wife and I would have luggages with us.
The NEX platforms are well below ground, but there are elevators and escalators. Once up on the ground floor, it's 5 minutes on foot to the Yamanote line platform.


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Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Despite occasionally thinking I'm too old to read this childhood to coming-of-age book, I found it really compelling. Wonderful nature descriptions mixed with a page-turner plot.
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In the past, many herbalists and natural healers thought that illness arose because the digestive tract became encrusted with waste material. They saw cleansing as a way of removing this build up of waste material. Today, we know that this is not an accurate picture of what's happening. The real issue isn't accumulated waste, it's intestinal inflammation.
We now understand that when the sensitive membranes of the digestive tract are irritated by stress, infection, food allergies and sensitivities, chemicals or certain medications (antibiotics, NSAIDS, steroids) they become inflamed. Severe inflammation is involved in Inflammatory Bowel Disorders, such as colitis and Chron's disease. This inflammation makes the membranes more permeable, a condition known as Leaky Gut Syndrome. With leaky gut, undigested food particles pass through the intestinal membranes, triggering immune reactions and causing more irritation throughout the body.
Closely associated with leaky gut is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).
SIBO can cause leaky gut without intestinal inflammation. SIBO involves the overgrowth of bacteria (even friendly bacteria) in the small intestines.
Symptoms of SIBO include
Abdominal bloating and distension
Heavy belching after meals
Acid indigestion about one hour after eating
Flatulence, constipation or diarrhea and brain fog after meals.
Many people associate these symptoms with candida or yeast infections and it turns out that people with SIBO may also have larger populations of yeast in the colon. However, the primary cause of the digestive imbalances is the bacterial overgrowth, not the fungal overgrowth.
Possible Solution For Leaky Gut
Intestinal inflammation, leaky gut and SIBO have wide-ranging implications and may be a cause or a major factor in all of the following diseases: acne rosacea, acne vulgaris, anemia, autism, celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, diverticulitis, fibromyalgia, GERD, hypothyroid (Hashimoto's throiditis), IBD (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis), irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, liver cirrhosis, Lyme's disease, malabsorption syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, pancreatitis, parasites, Parkinson's, prostatitis, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma.
Please note, this does not mean that leaky gut and SIBO cause all these diseases; it just means they may be a contributing factor.
About "Intestinal Soothe & Build"
Intestinal Soothe & Build is a wonderful formula for soothing intestinal inflammation and irritation. Created by herbalist Jeannie Burgess, it has been used to help a wide variety of inflammatory bowel disorders such as colitis, Crohn's and celiac disease, intestinal ulceration, acid indigestion, abdominal pain, anal fistula, blood in the stool, ileocecal valve problems, diverticulitis, diarrhea, leaky gut syndrome and hemorrhoids.
The formula combines the soothing action of mucilaginous herbs like slippery elm and marshmallow with the astringent action of herbs like plantain, rosehips and bugleweed. Chamomile adds additional anti-inflammatory and digestive settling properties. Intestinal Soothe & Build adds fiber to the stool to absorb irritants that may inflame the colon, while helping to reduce gut permeability and leakiness. It also promotes tissue healing and repair.
This formula works best when taken in large quantities. The recommended dosage is 2-4 capsules taken three times daily with plenty of water. Jeannie designed the formula to work best when used in combination with another of her formulas, Stress-J . Stress-J adds additional anti-inflammatory and digestive calming properties, as well as relaxing nervous stress, which is often a factor in bowel disorders. So, for best results, take with 2 capsules of Stress-J three times daily. You can also add licorice root (1 capsule twice daily) as this is another good anti-inflammatory for the intestinal tract.
Fiber is one of the most important factors in maintaining the health of the gastrointestinal tract—and the health of the body as a whole. Fiber absorbs toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing them from being absorbed into the body. It lowers cholesterol, slows the release of sugar into the bloodstream (helping both diabetes and hypoglycemia), and bulks the stool to relieve constipation and improve general elimination.
Coarse dietary fibers like bran and psyllium hulls are often too harsh for people with intestinal problems like spastic bowels, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory problems like colitis, Crohn's and hemorrhoids. Softer, more mucilaginous fibers, work better in these conditions.
Everybody's Fiber is a fiber blend that most people can use. It contains fiber products that gently bulk the stool and improve elimination, but it also contains herbs that reduce inflammation, improve digestion, feed friendly intestinal flora, and restore intestinal tone to reduce gut "leakage." This blend may be helpful for conditions such as IBS, colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, diarrhea, constipation, high cholesterol, leaky gut syndrome, diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Suggested Use
Mix one scoop of "Everybody's Fiber" in water or juice and take before meals 2-4 times daily.
Our Intestines (GI Tract) is responsible for 70% of your ability to resist disease
Your GI tract is foundational to your health. It is the starting place for building health and no other organ or system can fully heal until the gastrointestinal tract is supported.
Along with being responsible for assimilating the nutrition your body needs, your GI tract is responsible for 70% of your ability to resist disease. So, without healthy guts you can't properly defend your health against infections. It's no wonder guts are used as a metaphor for courage!
The Second Brain
Your intestines also serve as one of the major pathways of elimination. They quite literally help the body get rid of crap it does not need. And, if that is not enough to convince you how important the GI tract is to your health, consider this-your intestines produce numerous neurotransmitters that influence your mood, which is why some researchers have referred to them as the gut brain or second brain. So, it's hard to be in a good mood at all if your GI tract is out of whack.
It Starts with What You Put in Your Mouth
Of course, it all starts where the GI tract begins. We're talking about what you put into your mouth. If you want to grow a healthy plant, put it in good soil. Your body's soil is the food you ingest and your GI tract will tell you whether the soil you're creating is good or bad through symptoms. To help you understand this, let me use an analogy. If you were to put some cream or lotion on your skin that had a chemical in it that your body found irritating, the effects would be apparent rather quickly. Your skin would respond with an inflammatory process characterized by redness, swelling and/or pain. When you see this, you'd most likely quit using that product because you'd recognize it wasn't good for your skin.
Unfortunately, most people are often less aware when it comes to diet. What is sweet to the tongue can be bitter to the belly. Processed foods often taste good, but when you consume them regularly your guts complain. You get indigestion, acid reflux, belching, boating, diarrhea, constipation and other GI tract problems.
Now that you have taken care of your intestines... make sure your liver is fully supported!
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December 13, 2004
SpinAudio has announced the release of RoomVerb, their acoustic modeling reverb plug-in, for PowerCore.
RoomVerb is based on a Virtual Room Acoustic modeling technique designed to simulate various acoustic spaces from small bath rooms to large halls using a single set of parameters. Such an approach provides a unified way of controlling reverb and removes the limits inherited in traditional reverb design schemes based on either pre-defined algorithms or pre-calculated room response patterns.
The product is available in VST (PC/Mac OS X) and AudioUnit(Mac OS X) formats.
The main features of RoomVerb for PowerCore are:
- Separately controlled room dimensions can vary from 1 to 50 meters
- Plate reverb mode support
- Stereo width control for simulation of irregular room shapes
- Separate control of Early and Late reflections
- Reverb Tail Modulation Comprehensive tone control system that includes separate 2-band parametric equalizers for Early and Late reflections
- Two-band frequency-dependant decay filters
- Special DSP reverb algorithms not found in native versions that provide better stereo imaging
- 100 ready-to-use factory presets
- Database based preset management system with categorical and keyword search
- 1 per DSP in 48 kHz
System Requirements:
- TC PowerCore, Software version 1.7.6 or higher
- Operating Systems: Windows XP, MAC OS X 10.2.8 or higher
- Host: VST and/or AudioUnit compatible
The downloadable version of RoomVerb for PowerCore is now available for purchase in SpinAudio On-line Shop. The boxed version is expected to be available through SpinAudio distributors in January 2005. Free demo versions are available for download.
The product MSRP is 199 EUR, however for the period of December 2004 it is available for special Xmas price of 199 USD.
In addition, for the month of December, SpinAudio is offering Xmas pricing on other products as follows:
- RoomVerb M2 2.1 PC/MAC – 99 USD
- Virtual Mixing Console – 79 USD
- Essential Plug-ins Bundle – 59 USD
- 3D Plug-ins Bundle – 59 USD
The prices are effective through December 31, 2004
For more information, visit their web site at www.spinaudio.com


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This is the second in a series of articles intended to help higher education plan sponsors and retirement plan committees address their fiduciary responsibilities and the needs of their participants.
The first article in this series, "Change Management: A Framework for Higher Education Retirement Plans," highlighted the drivers of change for higher education retirement plans. It offered a framework for transforming a retirement plan to meet the needs of plan participants within the current market, administrative, and regulatory environment. This article focuses on a key component of that transformation—creating or adapting a fiduciary process to address the goals of providing an effective retirement program for participants while managing risk to the institution.
While the structure described below stems from the fiduciary responsibilities and definitions we believe are appropriate for plans subjected to the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the basic tenets of good process design and decision making are usually adopted by all parties who are making decisions that impact plan participants—even those who are not subject to ERISA. A sound fiduciary process framework generally takes the form of:
- A committee that has been carefully selected, granted appropriate authority, and charged with the responsibility to make fiduciary decisions in the best interest of plan participants;
- A common understanding of goals, roles, and responsibilities, that creates alignment among the parties involved in the ongoing operation of a retirement plan;
- A guiding document, in the form of an investment policy statement (IPS), that provides direction to these individuals, without hampering their ability to apply judgment;
- An objective method for monitoring the ongoing operation of the plan, to help identify issues that warrant further evaluation and discussion, and;
- A process for capturing and documenting committee decisions and actions.
We will focus on these five elements, and how change management principles can help institutions improve their current practices.
The Retirement Plan Committee
Colleges and universities benefit from having a diverse pool of talented, experienced professionals within their walls. Committees commonly include representatives from:
- Finance
- Human resources
- Faculty, often from business, economics, or finance departments
- Staff representatives, such as risk management professionals
- Endowment professionals
- Internal legal counsel, typically in an advisory capacity
Along with valuable expertise, these parties also bring their own perspectives to plan-related decisions. The second and third tenets of change management described by change management consultant Jeffrey M. Hiatt (and discussed in our prior article) were:
- Organizational change requires individual change, and
- Organizational outcomes are the collective result of individual change.[1]
Nowhere do these principles apply more than in the workings of an effective committee. For example, a common scenario faced by committees is the need to reduce the array of investment choices available to participants. A finance professor may bring valid evidence for the inclusion of, say, an unhedged global bond fund, on the grounds of diversification and portfolio efficiency. A human resources representative, who interacts with new employees wrestling to make investment decisions, may bring a different view. Meanwhile, a risk management professional concerned about potential losses from specialized or less-diversified options may bring another.
CAPTRUST believes that retirement plan committees should undergo fiduciary training to help members understand their roles, responsibilities, and the risks they face as retirement plan fiduciaries. Beyond the benefits of demonstrating a prudent process, this training establishes a common lens through which to view plan-related decisions. Topics covered in fiduciary training often include:
- Understanding fiduciary roles, duties, and obligations,
- Decision-making processes and responsibilities,
- Risk management best practices, and
- Fiduciary checklists.
After conducting hundreds of fiduciary training sessions, we have seen the coherence of purpose such training can create. Phyllis Klein, Senior Director in CAPTRUST's Consulting Research Group, explains, "One of the best outcomes of fiduciary training is a level-setting of objectives. I've seen committees representing complex organizations facing difficult and often disruptive decisions simplify the path forward, just through the common perspective they gain from a 90-minute fiduciary training session."
A Common Understanding
The largest shift in the management of college and university retirement plans over the past decade is the role of the institution. In the past, their role included salary reduction agreements and remittance processing. Today, plan fiduciaries face important decisions about the retirement programs they oversee, including:
- Is there a reason to use more than one recordkeeper? Or, should we consolidate vendors?
- What is the best default option for our plan, and how can we best select and document our decision?
- How many and what type of investment options should we offer participants?
- Are plan-related costs reasonable? Are we paying these costs in an appropriate manner?
- How should we fulfill our investment menu from the thousands of mutual fund and annuity account choices available?
- How will we monitor our investment menu over time?
- Is there a way to measure and track the retirement readiness of participants? What actions should we take to improve these measures?
These are complex topics. They are further complicated by their interrelated nature and the administrative constraints faced by plans with individual annuity contracts. The result can be paralyzing. For example, choosing a single target date fund series as the default option can be more difficult for a multiple-recordkeeper plan. Eliminating revenue sharing can be impossible when some providers' proprietary funds or annuities are not available in zero-revenue share classes. And, efforts to change or level the payment of plan-related fees by participants can be stymied by legacy contract structures.
In the case of college and university retirement plan transformation, desired change can rarely be accomplished with a single set of decisions. However, if the committee agrees to a set of common principles and establishes a five-year vision of how its plan should look, the interim steps can become more manageable.
A Guiding Document
The investment policy statement (IPS) forms the cornerstone of a sound fiduciary process. Klein explains, "The plan's IPS is one of the first items the Department of Labor (DOL) will ask for during an audit. The investigator will review it and compare it to other documentation, such as investment reviews, for compliance. You'll want you to be in a position to explain how you are following it."
Although ERISA does not require an IPS, the DOL has made clear it views an IPS to be an important element of sound fiduciary oversight.[2] DOL Interpretive Bulletin 08-02 states that "maintenance by an employee benefit plan of a statement of investment policy designed to further the purposes of the plan and its funding policy is consistent with the fiduciary obligations set forth in ERISA."[3]
IPS language should strike a balance that provides meaningful guidance to plan fiduciaries without being too mechanical. A too-rigid IPS diminishes the committee's capacity to apply its judgment and can open the door to later troubles if a prescribed action is not taken.
There are many sources and resources describing the attributes of an effective IPS. Yet, in the rush to comply with the host of recently added requirements, many college and university fiduciaries adopted template IPS documents, perhaps provided by a vendor or geared toward private-sector plans with different operating characteristics. Regardless, an IPS can and should evolve over time. We believe that committees should revisit the IPS on an annual basis to evaluate if any changes are necessary—or if any changes have occurred within the plan that alter the way plan investment-related decisions are made.
An Objective Framework
Assembling and training a diverse committee, assessing the plan's current state, developing an IPS, and forming a multi-year vision for their retirement plan, may take a year of focused work. This is where expert consultants can provide tremendous assistance; committee members cannot take a year off from their other responsibilities to focus on retirement plan transformation.
As recently highlighted in the Supreme Court's decision in Tibble v. Edison, even if plan investments were selected years ago, fiduciaries retain an ongoing duty to monitor those investments. We believe the best way to fulfill this responsibility is with a comprehensive monitoring framework that evaluates each plan investment relative to the attributes outlined in the IPS. This approach allows the committee to focus on the investment options that warrant attention without becoming lost in reams of performance data. In addition to focusing committee discussion on the most urgent matters and identifying investment options for further scrutiny (and potentially action), a quarterly monitoring methodology becomes part of the documented record of procedural prudence for managing the plan and its investments.
Documenting a Sound Process
The final element of a sound procedural framework is one that is easily overlooked—documenting the process used and decisions made in the course of fiduciary oversight. In the eyes of the DOL and of the courts, if it isn't documented, it didn't happen. Fortunately, good process documentation is easy to achieve.
The cornerstone of best practice documentation is the unglamorous-yet-critical role of meeting minutes or reporting. Meeting minutes can serve as an effective tool for capturing plan-related decisions and outlining future actions. They also serve as a time capsule that captures the context within which those decisions were made. If a decision is later called into question, meeting minutes provide a way to understand the decision-making framework, relevant issues, and process used to reach that decision.
Meeting minutes should concisely cover all the important topics discussed during the meeting. They should document that issues were vetted deliberately and thoroughly, with the assistance of outside expertise and collateral when needed. In addition to meeting minutes, materials that should be maintained within a fiduciary file include:
- Executed plan documents and summary plan descriptions.
- Investment policy statement.
- Form 5500s.
- Quarterly reports from investment consultants, recordkeepers, and other service providers,
- Annual compliance testing information,
- Fee and expense benchmarks,
- Required participant notices and disclosures,
- Investment selection and evaluation materials,
- Qualified default investment alternative evaluation material,
- Fiduciary training materials and checklists, and
- Copies of participant communications.
In addition to the five-point framework described, a sixth element should not be overlooked: engagement of a knowledgeable legal practitioner with experience in a complex and changing legal and regulatory framework particular to your institution. CAPTRUST does not provide legal or tax advice, and partnerships with capable advisors are important for all plan sponsors, especially those embarking on complex transformation.
With defined contribution retirement plans forming the backbone of the U.S. retirement system, it has never been more important to provide participants with the best possible benefit program. This significance brings commensurate risk to plan fiduciaries. When coupled with the complexity of changes that have occurred within the higher education retirement landscape in the last six years, the task of plan transformation can seem daunting.
The key to successful change management is harnessing the talent of people, and as colleges and universities are some of the most human-capital rich organizations in existence, talent is in ample supply. By providing these people with a framework to best manage their fiduciary process that creates understanding, alignment, management tools, and procedural prudence, institutions can cut through complexity to take concrete steps to improve their plans.
[1] Hiatt, Jeffrey and Creasey, Timothy (2013-08-19). "Change Management: The People Side of Change," Prosci Learning Center Publications.
[2] Reish, Fred and Faucher, Joe, "Does ERISA Require An Investment Policy Statement?," Journal of Pension Benefits, accessed October 28, 2015, available at http://www.drinkerbiddle.com/resources/publications/2002/erisa-investment-policy-statement.
[3] U.S. Department of Labor, "Interpretive Bulletin Relating to Exercise of Shareholder Rights," accessed October 28, 2015, available at http://webapps.dol.gov/FederalRegister/HtmlDisplay.aspx?DocId=21630&AgencyId=8&DocumentType=2


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17 Dec Volunteer of the Month – December 2018
Volunteer Spotlight
Each month Retrieving Independence recognizes one of our dedicated volunteers. With a group of more than 50 active volunteers pouring love and training into our service dogs, we are forever indebted and grateful for these people!
This month we'd like you to meet Claudia Parker. Claudia is the Community Outreach Coordinator for RI where she is actively spreading the word about the amazing work of our service dogs!
We hope you enjoy reading her story as told by Claudia herself.
I grew up in Germany and after meeting my husband there who was posted in Frankfurt at the time, I moved to the Severna Park, MD in 1997. We lived there until 2003 until my husband – who works for the Department of State Foreign Service – was starting another overseas tour that took us from Bogota, Colombia to Istanbul, Turkey, then on to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and finally Beirut, Lebanon. So after being on the road for 13 years, we decided to make Franklin our home base and I've been living here for 2 years now while my husband is posted to Kabul, Afghanistan.
I've always loved animals and have had dogs since I was little. And when I was looking for volunteer opportunities in Franklin, I came across Retrieving Independence by meeting a volunteer with her dog at my vet, and I immediately signed as a volunteer. It has been such a wonderful experience as it fuels my passion in having animals helping people. My furlough dog Peanut recently graduated and seeing him matched with his new recipient and observing the difference he has already made in her life has been one of the best experiences in my life. This program touches and changes the lives of so many involved: from the prison inmates who are training the dogs, the incredibly dedicated staff and volunteers and finally the recipients who are now able to lead better lives because of those specially trained dogs. My ultimate wish is that the program will allow shelter dogs to be trained to become service dogs as helping discarded and unwanted animals and transforming their lives is also one of my greatest desires.
I am truly humbled and honored that I can contribute to RI in just a small fashion and look forward to helping it grow and prosper in its pursuit benefiting even more people who are in need of service dogs.


text: Manco Services llc was founded in 2005 by Arba Gaines, as a locally Woman owned business in Property Rehab. She saw the need to bring run down properties back to life. She later teamed up with a local business man who shared the same passion for Properties and together they have only strived for Excellence in the property field. Since partnering up Manco Services has been dominate in the North Carolina Market and are now expanding to surrounding states. We have brought on new work including Property Preservation, Retail Maintenance, and Property Management. To this day Arba Gaines relies on the founding motto "A passion for property, and a Passion for Perfection"


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The Delhi High Court today cancelled the parole and furlough granted to INLD chief O P Chautala on medical grounds and asked him to "surrender forthwith", saying he cocked a snook at the court and "misled" it by feigning illness.
Justice Vipin Sanghi issued the direction on a complaint by a private person alleging that the former Haryana chief minister, serving 10-year jail term in a teachers' recruitment scam case, was misusing his parole to attend public meetings.
While cancelling the parole granted to him by the court on February 6 this year, the judge also scrapped the three- week furlough granted to him by the prison authorities.
Referring to media reports and pictures attached to the complaint, the court said they showed that Chautala was "hale and hearty and attending public meetings from time to time".
The lawyers appearing for Chautala contended that press reports did not disclose he was attending public meetings and they also claimed that all the places mentioned in the news were cities where people gathered to meet him while he was on the way to his village.
The court, however, did not accept this contention.It said that in 2013, his interim bail on medical ground was cancelled as he was found misusing it by campaigning for his party, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), and now "once again petitioner (Chautala) is found indulging in political activities while on parole".
The court said the parole was granted to the 82-year-old politician despite opposition from the Delhi government "by believing that he was suffering from ailments and needs parole to receive treatment privately", but he has "breached the trust reposed in him".
"The same modus operandi has been used by petitioner and this conduct of petitioner is incorrigible", it said and added "complete fraud you are playing with the court. You can't cock a snook and get away with it".
"Petitioner has clearly breached the trust reposed in him by the court by believing that he is in urgent need for medical attention," it added.
The court noted that the INLD leader had played "the old age and medical condition cards" and said the parole guidelines were framed in the "spirit of providing succour to convicts incarcerated for long periods" and "cannot be enforced for a convict who has misled the court".
The court also said that the period spent on parole "will not be counted towards period of sentence undergone" by Chautala.
Chautala, his son Ajay Chautala and three others are serving 10-year jail term in the case.
The Supreme Court in August 2015 had dismissed Chautalas' appeals against the high court verdict upholding their conviction and sentence of 10 years awarded by a trial court in the junior basic trained (JBT) teachers recruitment scam case.
The high court had on March 5, 2015 upheld the 10-year jail terms awarded to the two Chautalas and three others, saying, "The overwhelming evidence showed spine-chilling state of affairs in the country."
The father-son duo and 53 others, including two IAS officers, were among 55 persons convicted on January 16, 2013 by the trial court for illegally recruiting 3,206 JBT teachers in Haryana in 2000.


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2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T: A Pure Sports Car
Starting MSRP of $102,100
For the 2019 model year, Porsche is offering a pure version of the 911. The 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T is just that, a pure sports car. Starting at a base MSRP of $102,100, this car isn't cheap. For the PDK option, expect a MSRP of $105,830. But, it is probably worth it, if optimal performance is a decisionmaker. Although the manual and PDK versions perform similarly, both have pros and cons. Below, let's take a deeper dive into these specs.
Specifications: Manual vs. PDK
The 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T is available with manual or PDK. Firstly, Porsche PDK, or Porsche Doppelkupplung, is a 7-speed double-clutch transmission. This way, there's no confusion throughout the discussion. Regardless of transmission, the engine boasts a max of 370 horsepower. This allows the manual version to reach 60 mph in only 4.3 seconds. Not surprisingly, the PDK does so in only 4.0 seconds. That's 0.3 seconds difference over a transmission.
Both models sport RWD with the rear engine layout. The top speed for manual is 182 mph while PDK only allows 180 mph. Furthermore, the manual only obtains 19 mpg vs the PDK's 22 mpg. Overall, it comes down to PDK or manual. PDK offers 0.3 seconds faster 0-60 time and 3 mpg more. On the other hand, the manual offers 2 extra top speed mph. Truth be told, how often will that extra 2 mph make a difference? But, even more truthfully, everyone knows that 0.3 seconds to 60 mph will be daily…. Shhhhhhhh!
PDK is the Winner!
When it comes to the 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera T, the PDK option is the winner. Although a bit pricier, and 2 mph slower, it's a better deal. Obviously, there's nothing wrong with the traditional manual. Old-school manual allows a driver to interact with a car in ways that modern drivers do not, for the most part. It builds a real connection between human and vehicle interaction. But, the paddle shifters can do the same, if used regularly. But, keep in mind, PDK can relax in auto mode in rush hour, saving the constant hassle of clutching. Overall, the Carrera T is a pure sports car for the entry sports buyer.


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Dataloggers » Data Logger Software » Downloads
T-TEC Software Update and Demo
T-TEC Software version 16.0: SetupT-16.0.exe:
Updated the T-TEC Communications software for better download of data loggers using Gateway cables and updated bugs in TempReport.
T-TEC Software Manual v15C
T-TEC Software Manual v15C: TTECWManual15CSmall.pdf
- Right click on link for the manual and choose:
- MIE: Save Target As
- Netscape: Save Link Target As
- Opera: Save target as
- Mozilla: Save Link Target As
- For update: Save the file into T-TECW directory
- For demo: Save the file in a place you can remember
Firmware update for T-TEC Wireless data logger to version 3.9.
Firmware update for wireless loggers made before 15 / 06 / 2020
Please download new firmware for F-loggers, E-loggers, C-loggers
Eeprom Reader:
Tool for reading data logger eeprom reader
T-TEC data logger and Thermochron iButton 2D temperature movie software
Full explanation, manual and help file for the DyMap read-only program is in the Dymap.ZIP file. To get a quick look:
- Save the file into an empty directory and unzip it
- In this directory, find and run TTECDyMapRO.exe
- Under the Data Filter tab, click 'Load Report'
- Double click on A263.ttr (this should be displayed in the file open dialog box)
- Click the second button labeled 'Calculate' (Averaged Temperatures)
- Click on the Graph' tab
- To run the movie, click 'Slides'


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Beautiful Views
Michilimackinac State Park sits at the northern-most point of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, and offers an unparalleled view of the Mackinac Bridge, Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Island, and the Upper Peninsula. The Mackinac Bridge actually cuts through the park.
Historic Sites and Monuments
The park is home to two historic attractions: Colonial Michilimackinac and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Signal Tower also resides within the park.
Bridgeview Gazebo
The Bridgeview Gazebo is nestled in the middle of the park and is available for wedding ceremonies. Click here for more information.
Picnic and BBQ Areas
Several picnic tables and charcoal BBQ grills are located throughout the park. Charcoal is not provided.
Michilimackinac State Park is split between Cheboygan and Emmet Counties, and is located on the shore of the Straits of Mackinac. It is located two blocks north of downtown Mackinaw City, a bustling business district filled with hotels, restaurants, souvenir stores and fudge shops.
Street Addresses
Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor's Center: 102 West Straits Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse: 526 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Administrative Office: 207 West Sinclair, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Park Field Office and Maintenance Complex: 302 West Sinclair, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Travel Directions
Click here to map your route to Michilimackinac State Park and for general travel information on your visit to Mackinaw City.
Visitor's Center
The Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor's Center also serves as the Visitor's Center for Michilimackinac State Park. It is located directly under the north approach of the Mackinac Bridge. The Visitor's Center is a great place to begin your visit. Here you can talk to friendly staff who will answer your questions and provide you with helpful suggestions. The Visitor's Center has a wide selection of Mackinac books and pamphlets, and is near two sets of restrooms. You can also purchase tickets for all of Mackinac State Historic Parks' historic sites.
2020 Visitor's Center Hours
June 12 – September 6 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. September 7 – October 11 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
2020 Visitor's Center Restroom Hours
Visitor's Center Restrooms
June 12 – September 6 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. September 7 – October 11
2020 Michilimackinac State Park Restroom Hours
June 12 – September 6 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. September 7 – October 16 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Michilimackinac State Park features paved sidewalks that can occasionally become covered with sand. The path to the Bridgeview Gazebo is hard-packed gravel that can occasionally be covered with sand, and the gazebo has one step into it. Click here for further information about accessibility.
Getting Around
Michilimackinac State Park is an outdoor experience with no covered areas. Paved sidewalks meander through the park, and there is plenty of green space.
Pet Friendly
Well-behaved pets are welcome in Michilimackinac State Park. Please clean up after your pet.
Prohibited Activities
It is unlawful to do the following in Michilimackinac State Park:
See Mackinac Island State Park Commission General Rules for a full description of all park regulations.


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Laetitia & Thierry were dreaming of getting married on the beach in Moorea…
They first met online. Thierry had an instant crush on Laetitia when he saw her picture & read through her profile, and he just knew in that moment that she would be the one.
They quickly met in real life and Laetitia recognized immediately that Thierry was not like other guys, he was different, in a good way… Thierry was very nervous and talked a LOT but Laetitia thought that it was super adorable and very much enjoyed this first date with Thierry simply walking by a lake. Thierry felt an instant connection to Laetitia, like there was some kind of indescribable attraction between the two of them that confirmed his initial feelings.
They very quickly fell for one another.
Thierry proposed to Laetitia in Sardinia on October 14, 2015, and two years later to the day, they married on the beach in Moorea.
Laetitia & Thierry had just arrived in Tahiti 2 days earlier, so this was a great start to their 3-week long trip in the islands.
Thank you Laetitia & Thierry for having me on your special day, and we wish you the best of happiness back to cold Switzerland!
• Moorea Ceremony Officiant / Life-Cycle Wedding Celebrant: Nelly at wedOtahiti
• Wedding Planner in Moorea : Nelly at wedOtahiti
• Photographer : Jean-Philippe Yuam
• Hair : Colombe
• Make-up : Audrey Bodilis


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Arctic Monkeys "Suck It and See"
Inspired by past "lost weekends" in LA, from Lennon to Lemmy, the music video for the "Suck It And See" imagines: what if a rock and roller were lost altogether and never came back? The video is a behind the scenes fragments of Matt Helders' outlaw "lost weekend" out in the wild west.
Director: Focus Creeps
Producers: Stacy Paris and Evan Cohen
DP: michaelragen.com
VFX: Kyle Shoop
Label: Domino Records
Special Thanks: Randy Benjamin – Picture Vehicle Rentals


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The new Payment Service Directive PSD2 (Payment Service Directive 2) was already transposed into a national law in Germany on 13 January 2018, but on 14 September 2019 this directive will be tightened up. By this date at the latest, merchants will be obliged to introduce strong customer authentication (SCA) for payment transactions.
In order to meet the new EU standards under PSD2, the EMVCo industry association has developed the extended security protocol 3D-Secure (3DS2), as SCA requires authentication using two factors from different features:
- Knowledge (e.g. password, code, PIN)
- Ownership (e.g. token, smartphone)
- Inherence (e.g. fingerprint, voice recognition)
The advantages of using 3DS2
Improved customer experience
The 3DS2 security standard is introduced by EMVCo and the major credit card systems. The card-issuing bank also determines whether the security request is triggered for the exceptions provided for, so you as a merchant should upgrade to the SCA standard accordingly and benefit from the improved online and mobile shopping experience for your customers. The aim is to provide greater payment security, competition and consumer protection.
Mobile Payment
3DS1 only supports browser-based transactions, 3DS2 allows authentication for in-app purchases (e.g. biometric authentication with fingerprint).
Liability Shift
By using the security procedure, the responsibility in the event of fraud no longer lies with the merchant, but with the card-issuing bank. The majority of online transactions must now be secured via 3DS2, so that many merchants can benefit from the reversal of liability.
In addition to strong customer authentication, there are two other innovations that will take effect from 14 September 2019.
Opening the account interfaces
With the opening of account interfaces, merchants will be able to offer services to customers even though they are not yet regulated under the PSD2. For this purpose, the merchant must use a regulated third-party provider such as Fintecsystems or FinAPI as an intermediary. The main objective of this new regulation is to strengthen competition.
Surcharge ban
Another innovation is the so-called surcharge ban. Merchants often charge extra fees for payments by credit card or other payment methods. With the new directive, these additional costs should no longer be passed on to the customer.
In advance you will find further information here:
List of Payment and E-Money institutionen under PSD2
Register of payment and electronic money institutions of BaFin
We are in active exchange with the payment service providers integrated in billwerk to support you as a merchant in preparing for the further development of PSD2.
If you have any questions in advance, please contact billwerk-Support directly by phone or e-mail.


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Lockheed Close to Signing Deal with 11 Countries to Sell F-35 Jets
Lockheed Martin Corp. is nearing the final stages of a deal that is worth over $37 billion to sell 440 F-35 fighter jets to 11 countries including the U.S. said a pair of sources aware of the talks.
It would represent the biggest deal to date for the F-35, which makes its debut at the Paris Airshow this week.
The likely sale marks a big shift in sales practices from purchases annually to more economic deals of multi-years that lower the unit cost of jets.
The pricing of the F-35's is not yet final, although the price on average for the 440 jets will be $85 million, said those aware of the sale who asked for anonymity due to the negotiations not being made public yet.
This multi-year deal involving the fighters will have three deliveries over the 2018, 2019 and 2020 fiscal years.
A representative with Lockheed said the company has a policy of not discussing negotiations related to contracts and that any deal that involves block purchases would be announced by the federal government.
Last week, the 11 nations for the F-35 met in Maryland to discuss the terms with Lockheed and to tour Northrop Grumman facility that makes equipment for the F-35.
The countries involved in the block purchase are Australia, Israel, Denmark, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, Turkey, Britain, South Korea and the U.S.
The memo of understanding that was being negotiated between the 11 nations and Lockheed looks to procure 135 or more F-35 jets during the 2018 fiscal year for delivery during 2020 for a price per jet of $88 million.
For the 2019 and 2020 fiscal years the procurement would increase to 150 jets or more per year.
In 2019, the average price would be $85 million for the A variant F-35 and could fall to less than $80 million for 2020. That would be the lowest price the F-35 has ever been available for, making the deal a big step in lowering each jet's overall cost.
The F-35 has received a great deal of criticism by those who say it's too expensive, including President Donald Trump and other officials from the U.S. who criticized the most expensive program at the Pentagon for its many cost overruns and delays.
Just recently, 25% of the operating fleet of the F-35 was grounded because of the irregularities found in the oxygen supplies for the pilots.


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This section of my Food Vendor Narrative is focusing on the idea and objects all ready existing that have given me the inspiration for Awesome Alps Food.
This first image is that of a Fruit and Veg Vendor located just of Beverley Road within Hull. The reason why this image inspired me is because yes it maybe a standard Vendor but it sells the main focus of the narrative that has been set for this task. The stall is also temporary which was quite interesting due to the fact that it is able to be taken down and put back in up in about half an hour.
The next image is that of another vendor but this one specializes in Phones not food and drink. This vendor caught my interest due to the fact that the actual stall may look small but the interior of the stall can store a wide range of inventory within it easily. The stall is also waterproof allowing the protection of the productions inside. This vendor is located within Victoria Square London.
This next image is of a Burger Vendor that only occurs on Saturdays in Saturday Market Beverley. This vendor caught my interest due to the fact that the actual vendor is easy to pack away and then can be towed away easily as well. This vendor also allows the cooking or reheating of food, which is makes this vendor very interesting.
This next image is that of a cheap stall which did inspire me due to the fact that is just flowers on top of a few wooden planks that hold up the merchandise. But the reason it inspired me is due to the fact that it is basic but gets the purpose of the products and the stall across to the target audience. Again this stall is located within the Saturday Market, Beverley.
The next image is that of another Stall within Saturday Market. This stall specializes within Italian style food. This vendor is made out of simple steel support pipes and water proof fabric. The vendor is set up to show the wide range of produce that the stall has to offer which is a effective way of displaying them.
The next stall is made of the same material as the Italian food vendor, making it a good example of a quick and cheap means of seeing one products to the target audience. The set up of the Vendor is alright it is more messy then anything else and makes it hard to find the product the target audience is looking for.
This final image here is one of the unique stalls that is located within Saturday market like the previous other stalls. The reason for it been unique is that unlike the the other temporary vendors this one is made out of a small portable container that expands into this stand. This is inspiration due to the fact that how it can expand and retract as well as it been portable.


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Is Kevin Smith Too Fat To Fly? Thoughts on Obese Discrimination
What difference does it make if a fat producer is kicked off an airline? Isn't that a private issue between the passenger and the company? If he didn't fit in the seat, he should get off the plane, right?
This one had me from the first tweet. Even if I had to ask my husband who is Kevin Smith other than a guy with 1.6 MILLION followers on Twitter? (Answer: a producer of movies that teen & 20 & 30-somethings love).
A lifelong big guy, returning home after speaking at MACWorld, is seated as a standby on a Southwest Airlines Oakland-to-Burbank flight and then summarily ejected because he is a "safety" problem. One that involves the width of his body in his seat. (I still don't get that one, what's the safety problem?)
Of course, they saw his body habitus when they ticketed him at the gate for standby. They sized it up again when they seated him. They saw that his seatbelt fastened without an extender and his armrests went down. They polled the two ladies on either side who didn't object to his presence.
Yet they made him get up from his seat in front of 150 watching people, retrieve his carry-on luggage from the overhead compartment and get off the plane. Like the bad kid being sent to the principal's office.
And he was FURIOUS!!! And tweeted all night long.
I'm pretty confused about this. I like Southwest. I fly them, their seats are comfortable, their service is pleasant. They were extremely nice to my 88 year old father who needed some extra assistance last fall. But I am also a person with lifelong obesity. And there have been times in my life, 90 lbs ago, when I needed a seatbelt extender. I did my best to stay within the boundaries of my seat and be invisible and non-offensive.
So why can't the airline just say they screwed up?
Instead Southwest has created a public relations disaster in which they blog their apology by making fun of his comedic character "Silent Bob" and his real-life angry persona. They titled their blog "Not So Silent Bob", and defended their customer size policy while intimating that his badmouthing the airline publicly was oh-so-unfair. Unfortunately, they also explain the parameters of the customer size policy which, in this case, appear to have been applied arbitrarily if indeed he successfully buckled and put his armrests down. I'm guessing he was profiled more on his hoodie & pants-on-the-floor look than his actual size.
Blaming the fat guy for discussing the anger-causing events never works well for the merchant. You'd think they would just say, "we made a mistake, you fit in the seat, we're really sorry, we misapplied the policy, we'll make sure it doesn't happen again". Doesn't require they rescind the policy, just acknowledges they were overzealous in its application.
The story doesn't end there – it gets worse.
Smith put up a long, rambling, profane "Smodcast" (his name for his podcasts) of the events. The 'AHA!' moment occurs more than 50 minutes into the rant.
On the next flight, he had two paid seats of his own. An obese young woman was seated in the third seat; his paid-for, empty middle seat between them. After she was seated and settled, the attendant took HER to the principal's office. Where she was told that she had to ASK PERMISSION from our fat producer to spill over into his empty seat, or she would be ejected too. And next time, she should purchase two seats. Different flight, different crew, different passengers (except for our angry producer).
Bullseye! Kudos to the airline. You have now effectively destroyed the very shaky self-esteem of yet another fat person who will invisibly skulk away into the night in shame, never to fly your airline again without paying double.
Now I'm furious. Once is a misapplication of a policy. Twice is a pattern of pointless and opportunistic discrimination. No wonder they didn't apologize. They feel righteous in their contempt for adiposity.
And so do hundreds, if not thousands, of commenting passengers on forums, blogs, tweets. Thousands are in support of the producer (and by proxy, the woman on the second flight); some vow to boycott the airlines forever. But thousands others have seized the opportunity to be venomous and verbose slayers of fat people. (often anonymously, gee I wonder why).
The language is at best intolerant and unforgiving. Those are the people who are talking about being uncomfortable on an airplane. They have a point, although it could be expanded to include passengers who drink, smell of cigarettes or perfume, have screaming babies, or crack chewing gum among other encroaching habits.
At its worst, however, the language in these comments is frightening and revolting, almost horrific. If you changed the word fat to black or Jewish or female or gay or Muslim….the rhetoric would sound illegal. These people aren't commenting about their crowded seat. They are taking the opportunity to express mindless, revulsive hatred against a group they feel is inferior to them.
Southwest needs to take a step back from this sizeable group, and from their uneven and discriminatory enforcement of "customer size policy", and return to the idea of helping ALL people navigate the often difficult world of airline travel. With dignity and respect. Just the way they treated my dad.
If you have been a victim of obese discrimination, you are not alone. It is the last unanswered prejudice. Do what Kevin Smith had the bravery to do. Tell your story, even if just to a friend or a family member. Be assured that you do not deserve to be hated or hurt because of your weight. Or your skin color, religion, sexual preference, gender, political beliefs…
So to answer the question about why we should care because a fat producer got kicked off a plane…
Maybe we should care because it is uncovering the worst in us, both individually and corporately.
Sara L. Stein, M.D.
Author, Obese From The Heart: A Fat Psychiatrist Discloses (2009)


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Remember when content was king? Just a few years ago content marketing was the new concept in the world of digital marketing, but now it is more important than ever to consider images and videos. Content has taken a increasingly back seat to imagery and videos as business owners are using more photography and videos to explain what they have to offer. While content still reaps big rewards when it comes to SEO photography and videos are just as important to consider when it comes to SEO. The internet has become a very fun and visual place, and with all the great imagery to choose from why shouldn't it be. Thats where visual search becomes important and you need to properly optimize images for Google, Yahoo, and Bing. Here are some guidelines that we put into place for clients that are using more visuals and managing their websites in-house, uploading videos and replacing imagery.
1. Name Your Image With The Right Title
First, you should never upload photos to your website with the standard camera-applied filename, like DSC_9764.jpg! This tells Google nothing at all. If your using an image from a stock house or taking your own photos take the time to change the name of that image to fit your business and your message or the product your selling. For example, if you want to upload a shot of automobile name the car. When it comes to SEO, it's important to use acceptable keywords to help your site rank. Creating descriptive, keyword-rich file names is absolutely crucial for image optimization. Search engines not only crawl the text on your webpage, but they also search for keywords within your image. Describe your images in plain English, just like you do for image file names, make it short and sweet and make sure nothing is misspelled.
2. Choose The Right Photo To Communicate Your Message
Choosing the right shot is key to help Google and "the user" understand your business. You should choose a high quality photo meaning – use stock photography. If you want to take your own photos don't use your phone as the quality is poor. Use a quality digital camera for high resolution pictures or better yet hire a professional photographer. You want your imagery sharp can crisp to help support your message.
3. Make Sure You Save Your Photos Correctly.
Make sure you use the right file format when saving your photo. JPEG's are the most common, however PNG files are sometimes better for detailed photos. Make sure the size of your photo is small, saving it as a JPEG or PNG file will compress your image. Compressing your photos will mean faster loading times and better search rankings for your website. You don't want a website that loads slow due to increased imagery or videos because you can bet the user will lose patience and leave your site. No one wants to sit there waiting for a page to load. Users want it fast, interesting and to find what they are looking for quick.
4. The Same Rules Apply For Videos
Using videos on your website can be a great way to grab attention of viewers. Videos has become increasingly popular and will only continue to grow. Compressing videos like your imagery is a must. Videos that are to large is a big issue as limited bandwidth and poor internet connections can lead to videos pausing and buffering. Large videos are bad for overall page load times and provide a negative user experience thus losing the visitors.
Videos you get from colleagues or editing studios can often be in the wrong format and can cause problems. Make sure whoever is taking the video or editing the video knows where the video will end up and make sure they save it in the correct file format.
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Deadpool has vowed to save Russell from Cable and the fight begins! "We really wanted to distinguish the movie from Deadpool 1, and we felt like that was the most striking contrast", Reynolds joked.
Led by Reynolds' hyper-caffeinated, cartoonish take on the character, Deadpool 2 moves along at a quick pace, with jokes and one-liners being thrown out constantly throughout the film's 2-hour running time. Due to the chemistry between Reynolds and Brolin, the scenes where Deadpool interacts with Cable are perhaps the most enjoyable to watch.
Deadpool 2 opens this Friday at Century Cinemax, Oasis mall and Cinema Magic, Metroplex Naalya. We all have to know what each other's doing and then he'll go off and write it and then I'll go off and direct it.
Also, a little knowledge of the history in the Marvel Comic Universe will enhance the film's effectiveness for you.
In "Deadpool 2", we got a lot going on.
In many ways Deadpool 2 is an improvement over the original. Ryan Reynolds, the actor behind the titular anti-hero, was important to the latter for obvious reasons in the first chapter, and he understands his character so well that he co-wrote the sequel with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the co-writers of Deadpool. Similarly, some of the inevitable overload of CGI action (which Deadpool himself derides) takes up space that might be more usefully devoted to our man's disdain and ridicule.
And despite the huge success of "Deadpool", which grossed $783 million at the box office worldwide, Liefeld says he had a little bit of anxiety about how the sequel would turn out.
Where should I even start? The first film of the franchise was hilarious and if the trailers of Deadpool 2 are anything to go by, it looks like this will be even better. "This one, considering the buzz surrounding it, should do much better that its prequel", he said. The film's action and violence are dialed up to shocking levels with some excellent and fun performances by Reynolds, Brolin, Dennison and Zazie Beetz.
That the post-credit scenes aren't teasing Deadpool 3 is part of what makes them so refreshing.
Pitt nearly played an even larger role in the sequel: Cable, the time-traveling robot assassin.
The red suited superhero differs from the rest of the characters that make up Marvel universe due to his enthusiasm for flashy deaths and profanity. The makers have taken a dig at nearly every other superhero including Hawkeye, Batman and Superman.
Again, it's hard to say whether this scene counts as a canonical removal of X-Men Origins: Wolverine from the X-Men timeline – I mean, I can't believe I'm arguing about canon in an article about Deadpool. That's "Deadpool 2's" real – and real subversive – superpower: The ability to laugh, unsparingly, at itself.


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We foster lasting solutions
Rather than place clients in care homes, and other generic facilities, at Credence homes we pride ourselves on taking the time to craft tailored solutions addressing accommodation, daily care, community support hubs and day centres in your area.
Our friendly and professional staff teams offer individually tailored, client-led solutions designed to increase self-esteem and inspire confidence, health, wellbeing and quality of life.
Our core team consists of a qualified teacher, qualified nurses, a substance abuse counselor and supported learning practitioners and assessors. Between us, We have many years of experience making supported living work. View our charter to learn more.
Some examples of how we have supported people include:
- Working towards independence
- Assistance with personal care tasks
- Budgeting and managing money
- Travel assistance and training
- Healthy lifestyle choices
- Support with medication
- Accessing vocational training
- Acquiring work experience
- Building social skills
- Expanding social circles
View full list of services here
We provide flexible support packages designed to meet each individual's assessment.


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Most people think of calling a lawyer when they get into trouble. While this is certainly a good idea, especially when there is much at stake, the assistance of an attorney can benefit you in other ways as well. In fact, if you own a Florida business or are considering starting one, having a skilled attorney from the very beginning of your venture can make a tremendous difference.
Burger King faces business litigation after customer files suit
Running a Florida business involves a lot of hard work and a knack for expecting the unexpected. In particular, company owners need to prepare for the possibility of business litigation. Even if individuals believe that they have conducted their operations in an upstanding manner, they could still face lawsuits if another party believes that misconduct occurred.
Alternatives to time-consuming and expensive litigation
Once you open your business here in south Florida, the odds are that at some point, you will end up in a dispute with another business, an employee or a customer. In many cases, you may be able to resolve the dispute in a friendly manner such as in the case of a misunderstanding or mix-up regarding the products or services your business agreed to provide, or that you were to receive.
What are you legal options when an invoice goes unpaid?
Regardless of the type of business you run, the odds are that you are in it to make a profit. You provide goods or services to your customers in exchange for payment. While this contractual arrangement seems simple enough, when a customer fails to keep up his or her end of the bargain, things can become complicated. You need to take swift action to collect fair payment.
Protecting Your Company: When is it Time to Consider Legal Action?
If a supplier, competitor, business partner or former employee is interfering with your company's operations, it is important to know when is the right time to consider legal action. While litigation can be disruptive, it can also be necessary, and in some cases aggressive action can be critical to mitigating any economic or reputational harm. Here are seven examples of legal issues that will often require use of formal or informal dispute resolution methods to protect a company's long-term interests:
Understanding Unfair Competition and Tortious Interference Claims in Florida
Legal disputes between business competitors can involve a wide range of legal claims, including claims for unfair competition and tortious interference. While both of these claims can be used to seek legal remedies against competitors that are attempting to gain an unfair advantage in the marketplace, they are focused on different practices, and understanding the differences is important for executives and company owners who are evaluating their options in the face of a potential dispute.
When Should You Consider Settlement as a Plaintiff? As a Defendant?
Most civil lawsuits settle prior to trial. Litigation is time-consuming and expensive, and with the outcome uncertain, in most cases both parties will ultimately find it in their best interests to negotiate a settlement.
Potential Options for Businesses Struggling to Meet their Contractual Obligations
As a business owner, foreseeing a possible financial shortfall can raise a host of concerns. From failing to make payroll to risking default under a commercial lease or other key contract, in these circumstances there are several issues that require careful prioritization and a proactive approach in order to mitigate any potential business or reputational harm.
Incomplete Arbitration Provisions: Can an Arbitration Clause Apply to Only a Portion of a Commercial Dispute?
As a general rule, mandatory arbitration clauses are supposed to consolidate the dispute resolution process and minimize the financial burdens involved. The whole idea behind arbitration is that it is offers a streamlined process without the strictures and protracted timelines of litigation.
Are You Liable? Understanding Shareholder, Officer and Director Liability
One of the key features of the corporate legal structure is that it provides liability protection for the company's owners, officers and directors. For legal purposes, the corporation is an independent legal entity - its own "person" - and it exists separately from the real-life people who keep the wheels turning and the money flowing. When the company gets sued, it is the company's assets that are at risk rather than each individual owner, officer and director having his or her personal finances on the line.


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According to Digiday, Apple rolled out the ability for publishers to use DoubleClick for Publisher (DFP) for ad serving in their Apple News content.
Apple was testing the use of the Google-owned DFP with some publishers since last year. Any revenue that a publisher gets from selling ads directly in their Apple News channels and articles, the get to keep 100 percent of it.
One of the publishers testing DFP for Apple News is Scripps. In a statement by Beth Lawrence, EVP of digital sales for Discovery, said, "We're thrilled with the results we've seen from the Apple News DFP beta. We've seen strong fill rates across our Apple News channels for Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel, with a peak fill rate over 90 percent."
Audience and contextual targeting is available, although it's with limited granularity. Audience targets include age range, gender and DMA-level location.
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S3, which markets the Diamond Rio portable MP3 player, today unveiled the Rio Digital Audio Receiver, designed to stream digital music from the PC to stereo speakers throughout a house using existing phone lines. In addition, Request today began shipping a home MP3 player that stores hundreds of hours of MP3-coded music on a 17GB hard drive.
The new digital music appliances are another indication that the MP3 craze is not a portable phenomenon alone. Although pocket-sized devices such as the Rio and Creative Labs' Nomad popularized MP3, electronics companies are recognizing it as a potential "killer app" for home networking. MP3 is a popular standard for compressing digital music into manageable file sizes.
"There's a lot of interest, and it will develop over time as the technology becomes more mainstream," said Kevin Hause, an analyst with International Data Corp. He added that the market is still in its infancy, which offers opportunities for companies outside the consumer electronics realm, such as S3, a maker of graphics chips, and start-up Request.
"This market may be a couple hundred thousand units, which isn't as interesting to Sony or Thomson as it is to a start-up company," Hause said. "It's a good opportunity to put a stake in the ground, especially for a company like S3 with Diamond who wants to continue their market leadership."
S3's strategy, for example, is to integrate Diamond's home networking technology and the Rio product line, with the goal being a home full of digital stereos and speakers connected by S3 technology.
"When you think about what a home network is useful for, the applications of digital media and entertainment jump to the top of the list," Hause said. "It's the next logical step in enabling other types of devices."
The Rio Digital Audio Receiver is a sort of stop-gap solution. The appliance transfers music stored on the PC to a receiver, which then pipes music throughout the house using existing phone lines, Diamond said. For example, a person could plug S3-compatible speakers into phone jacks in the bedroom and the kitchen and use the receiver to play different songs in each room.
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The device works with RealNetworks' music management software and with Diamond's own proprietary software. Rio's Digital Audio Receiver is priced at $299.
The new AudioRequest appliance from Request is essentially a large hard drive connected to speakers that acts as a digital music server for the home. The 17GB drive can store up to 300 hours of songs and can store songs from a CD after it is played once.
Eventually, Request plans to sell a device that connects directly to the Internet to permit the downloading of MP3 music without a PC. But this first version acts as a middleman: It will receive and store music from the PC and send it to the home stereo. The company also announced a deal today with EMusic, which will provide sample MP3 music to AudioRequest users.
"Listening to music directly from CDs will soon become a thing of the past," Steven Vasquez, Request's CEO, said in a statement.
The AudioRequest is priced at $799.95.


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UK anti-fraud officials drop Autonomy investigation
Serious Fraud Office cites lack of evidence; US probe continues
UK anti-fraud officials scrutinising Hewlett-Packard's fraught acquisition of software firm Autonomy have stopped their investigation, the Financial Times reported.
The Serious Fraud Office launched the probe in 2013, at HP's request, after alleged accounting irregularities were discovered at Autonomy in the months following the $11.1bn takeover. HP was forced to take a multi-billion-dollar writedown in response to the crisis.
The SFO yesterday said it was closing the investigation because "there is insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction" and added that "jurisdiction over the investigation has been ceded to the US authorities whose investigation is ongoing".
HP wants Autonomy founder Mike Lynch, ex-CFO Sushovan Hussain and the company's auditor Deloitte held to account. All have denied any wrongdoing.
HP said it "[We] remain committed to holding the architects of the Autonomy fraud accountable," the US company said in a statement. "As the SFO made clear, the US authorities are continuing their investigation and we continue to co-operate with that investigation."
Lynch said he welcomed the SFO's decision and said HP had "presented the case in public as a slam dunk. HP now faces serious questions of its own about its conduct in this case."


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It's spring in Minnesota finally. My lawn is greenish, birds sing in the morning, we go walking in a sweater, no gloves. There is still ice on the lakes, but if you don't look at them, you don't notice. Life is good. This is not pointed out often enough, the goodness of life, because journalists know that Pulitzer Prizes are awarded for exposing corruption and sending the mayor to jail for skimming money off the School Milk Fund so the kiddos get 2% rather than whole milk, it's not given for writing about a walk in the park on a sunny day. Nonetheless, we do have parks and the sun does shine. READ MORE


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Our picks from Z Zegna's Fall/Winter show at Pitti Uomo
Pitto Uomo – Florence's annual homage to vibrant menswear – is in full force, and every Italian fashion brand under the Tuscan sun is looking to impress.
Yesterday saw Z Zegna take to the catwalks, showing off a range of streamlined new pieces for fall/winter 2019. For those unawares, Z is Ermenegildo Zegna's more contemporary lineup, which references the brand's signature silhouette and refined details (all wrapped up in a modern look and feel).
For 2019, you can expect Z Zegna to focus once more on functional pieces (the athleisure trend doesn't seem to be going away this year) as well as modular pieces. Non-traditional materials were a big highlight, as was Z Zegna's take on wearable technology; including jackets with built-in heaters as well as mobile phone chargers.
You can check out some of our choice picks from this year's Z Zegna Fall Winter show at Pitti Uomo below:


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Fig.1 E. paradoxumJust one tuber is planted in the soil.
This plant has orthodox beauty of E. paradoxum and a small problem. It loves more to increase leaf number than to develop a bigger leaf. We have two siblings of this plant and they all behave the same.
This plant is comparably robust. When it is moved it can adapt to the new environment more quickly than other Eriospermums and the leaves increase pleasantly fast.
Subgenus Ligulatum
Section Thaumazum
Scientific name Eriospermum paradoxum (Jacq.) Ker-Gawl.
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Incline Village, NV… The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a death that occurred on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Sand Harbor State Park in Incline Village.
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on August 3, an unresponsive male was seen in the water off the beach at Sand Harbor. Washoe County Sheriff's Office Deputies and the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District responded and the male was transported to an Incline area hospital where he was declared deceased.
There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances related to the death at this time. Cause of death will be determined by the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office as well as formal identification and next of kin notification.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office celebrated 150 years of proud service and community partnership in 2011. Sheriff Michael Haley is the 25th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County. His office continues to be the only full service public safety agency operating within northern Nevada and is responsible for operating the consolidated detention facility, regional crime lab, Northern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center, Internet Crimes against Children Task Force, court security, service of civil process, traditional street patrols and Regional Animal Services.


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I'm almost two months into my Hong Kong adventure and still experiencing new things. There's some countries that you can experience in a week but Hong Kong is just getting bigger and better.
I finally had my orientation at the Hong Kong Dog Rescue in Ap Lei Chau on Saturday. I'm not 'qualified' to walk SUPER cute dogs whenever the mood strikes me. The orientation was basic, telling us to not let the dogs get out on their own, clean up after yourself and keep a look out for little pees and poos. We visited the 'problem' dogs, dogs which are lovely but have behaviour problems mainly due to the way they were previously treated. One dog, Silo, isn't allowed to go for walks because on the three walks he's been on, he's bit three people who all called the police and filed a report. If Silo bites one more person he goes to doggy heaven. Which is pretty fair, if a dog has a behaviour problem in England they get put down pretty quickly, there's no three strike program. However most dog attacks in England are massive dogs ripping babies faces off. We learnt about how abandoned dogs are handled here as well, if a dog is abandoned to the government, they will put it down for free within a certain amount of time, so the dog rescue are constantly taking in new dogs via the government to stop harmless, healthy dogs from being unnecessarily killed. It's amazing to see how many people devote their time for free to help out there.
It was lovely to be surround by dogs, even better that they were small breeds. There was poodles, terriers, some kind of chihuahua looking things and a couple of pugs. I fell in love with a little terrier called Bobo, because he kept barking at people and on the 'behaviour problem' list he was tagged as 'protective' which means he guards anything that's his. He reminded me of my Pikachu <3. When it came time to take the dogs out we were told to pick your dog, or let them pick you. I squatted down and waited to see who came to me, it was a skinny, scruffy little poodle called Mousse. He was adorable and got on my lap in a little ball so it had to be him. Unfortunately, Mousse wasn't too interested in walking when we got on the street. I had to carry him a few times because he dug his heels on and I didn't want to drag him. I would usually have waited until he decided he wanted to go forth however the rest of the group had disappeared and I didn't know where the dog park was yet.
Hong Kong is well prepared for dogs, Ap Lei Chau has a dedicated dog park, fenced off with separate sections so you can keep dogs apart if they're not playing nice. There was even mops for cleaning up poop stains and wees. You need to carry a water bottle and baggies with you when walking dogs in Hong Kong, if your doggy wees then you have to squirt water on it, I can only assume this is because if you didn't water it down everywhere would smell strongly off dog piss because of the heat. It's a good idea!
We returned the dogs back to the centre, said our goodbyes and we were done. We're now ready to volunteer any day of the week, you can even check out one of the dogs and take them on a hike for the day if you choose. I'm hopefully going back this week, it's a lovely place to visit.
After we finished I walked around the promenade and sat on a bench in peace before returning back to busy Causeway Bay. I love how travelling for 20 minutes takes you into a world of peace and quiet.


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How crooked is Leon County?
By Steve Holland
American Thinker
Today is the start of early voting in Leon County, Florida. My wife asked me to mail her absentee ballot on the same day. I planned to vote early, so as I readied for my trip to the post office, I brought my absentee ballot with me to turn it in.
I tossed both envelopes into the car seat and noticed something unusual. My wife is a registered Democrat, and her envelope was postage-paid with "par avion," which is French for air mail. I'm a registered Republican, and my envelope had clear bold-type letters stating that postage needed to be applied. (See the photo below.)
Hmmmm. Why the difference? Is it a mistake? Is a random error where some received a free postage-paid envelope, while others didn't? Was it intentional? Did only Democrats receive the postage-paid envelopes, and Republican didn't? Did the Florida DNC or the National DNC pay for this service? Are there other services these organizations paid for? If so, what are they? My wife's envelope is signed, while mine is not. Things that make you go hmmmm.


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The unique intimacy and acoustic of St George's are ideal for the Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble. Although they went down a storm at the Albert Hall for the Proms a few years back, the contagious charm and bubbling vitality they communicate so powerfully will almost certainly be helped by the qualities of the building and the proximity to an audience that shows its enthusiasm with such an open heart.
I have never been to a Buskaid Ensemble concert that did not leave all of us who were there feeling uplifted. I have seen them bring the house down in a Johannesburg church and melt the English reserve of a group of City of London bankers.
What is it exactly, I wonder? They clearly enjoy what they are doing a great deal, but they also enjoy a proficiency that has been acquired against all odds and through a phenomenal amount of hard work and discipline. Most of them originally queued up outside the small music school that British viola-player Rosemary Nalden set up in the tough Soweto neighbourhood of Diepkloof. These are, in the main, not kids whose middle class or aspiring parents have pushed into learning an instrument. They come driven by some almost magical inner sense that this is what they have to do – and very few get in straight away. There is a long waiting list and only the determined get a look in. There are no fees, so absolutely anyone can join, regardless of income. Diepkloof has a varied population, and there are inevitably many single mothers whose men have been murdered, languish in jail or have just disappeared. There is a great deal of crack and ganja. One of the school's stars was originally found as a baby abandoned on a rubbish heap. Another highflyer, one of the most difficult students has been in and out of serious drug addiction.
Although the Buskaid Ensemble may not have the sheer numbers and force of the Simon Bolivar Orchestra, they may have benefitted from the fact they don't have the support that El Sistema has produced in Venezuela. A struggle can pay off. This is a small-scale venture that packs a terrific punch musically, but also changes lives. And this is where Rosemary Nalden comes in. Some people who have seen the film I made about the project in 2006-2007, found Rosemary's approach to the kids offensively authoritarian. Others went as far as criticizing the 'neo-colonial' or missionary zeal with which she was inappropriately 'imposing' European classical music on African children. It wasn't quite a case of saying "Let them play their drums", but almost. The truth of the matter is that Rosemary was asked to set up a school by the kids themselves: this was a cry for help from young people who desperately wanted to play Mozart or Bach. Rosemary dropped her safe career in the UK and moved to Johannesburg. Her courage and persistence in keeping the school going are extraordinary. Her leadership style goes along with a kind of tough love. She has no patience with lack of commitment, but she will also spend weeks or months helping one the students out if they have problems at home – as many of them do.
An evening with Buskaid always closes with some heart-warming kwela, the infectious and lilting rhythms of township song and dance. When you hear those kids surrender to the sheer joy of playing the old tunes they grew up on, it's not difficult to see why they can bring the same deep feeling and exuberance to playing Rameau or Bach.
Mark Kidel, Director Soweto Strings (2008)
Mark's moving and inspiring film is being screened at Watershed on Tuesday 1 July at 6.30pm. Visit watershed.co.uk for more information.
Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble
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A huge thank you to all of our pupils, including members of the Rosehill Student Council, who took part in fun, interactive and informative sessions during our health engagement day this week. Activities included designing, making and sharing 'healthy choices / lifestyles' board game.
Many parents and carers also attended the event which involved discussion, feedback and signposting of services regarding health. Their time was gratefully appreciated by all.
We will be posting outcomes on the school website over the next week or so but would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents, carers, visitors, health professionals and staff in addition to the pupils for making this event very successful.
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Legendary Counter-Strike player Emil "HeatoN" Christensen will release his autobiography later this year.
HeatoN, known best for his time as Counter-Strike 1.6 player with Ninjas in Pyjamas and SK Gaming, will release the book through Swedish publisher Lava Förlag. The book, which will be released on Sept. 12, will be titled "HeatoN – Livet på spel," which roughly translates in English to "life on the line." The book will go into his career and also the personal ups and downs he faced away from gaming.
HeatoN said on Twitter the book will be released in English and Swedish.
With HeatoN, NiP won multiple world championships in 1.6. HeatoN also played with SK Gaming for a two year stretch that resulted in four world championships from 202-04. After the release of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, HeatoN revived NiP and from an executive role put together a roster that won 87 matches in a row. Heaton is often celebrated beyond just his gaming career and has been responsible for much of NiP's brand recognition.
In 2015, HeatoN was found guilty of "carelessness relating to accounting fraud" and was fined and sentenced to probation. He was inducted to the Esports Hall of Fame in 2016.
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For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.
Romans 6: 5
Christ changes many things about life. Perhaps the greatest of these changes relates to how we view death. For most people and throughout our history death has been considered to be one of life's most troubling and even frightening events. It is also its second most certain after the beginning of life. Yet Paul is talking about something even more important and of greater impact on us than the end of our earthly days. He is entering into the idea that in Christ we each die a very real death before we come to that hour of final earthly existence.
Although Paul is not talking about us literally following in Christ's path of death by murderous torture, perhaps he is suggesting something about the harsh reality and the difficulty that most people encounter as we do follow our Lord into His calling for our life after we accept Him. There is much about the old person that we have been that needs to die as we become Christ's disciples. Our character, beliefs, and primary way of acting were born into our flesh and have subsequently been practiced through all of the days of our lives. Changing all of this is not something that most people can accomplish on our own. It requires wisdom and power beyond the realm of human capacity.
Thus Christ invites us into the deep intimacy and profoundly comprehensive experience of His death. As Jesus was nailed onto that life ending cross and overcame death in His resurrection, He seized Satan's temporary power and control over this earth so that God's legitimate authority over all of Creation was reclaimed from that false ruler. That same victory over sin and its sentence of death is ours. There is often agony in the process of turning the sinful aspects of ourselves over to Christ and considerable time may pass while the Spirit does His transformative work in us; yet, as the Lord's perfect will is completed in us, we will enter into the glory of Christ victorious resurrection morning.